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Science experiment: Try taking a deep breath through an average soda straw. Not too easy is it? This is basically what your SS has to accomplish with it's stock intake system. Now take a deep breath without that straw in your mouth (for those of you that live in a smog-choked area like Los Angeles or New York City, the State of California wants you to know that this action might be harmful to your health). If you live in a clean area of your state or country, you should feel heartily refreshed afterwards. This is how your SS will feel after you chop the stock intake system and add a new system to help it breath easier.
There are many alternatives to get more outside air into your motor, as it is optimal to duct in cooler, more oxygen-rich fresh air, rather than drawing hot oxygen-poor air from the engine compartment with an open-element air cleaner. One in particular that will use a minimum of duct work to direct airflow, is to install a cowl induction or ram-air hood so the engine can draw air directly from the outside of the engine compartment. An added benefit of an induction hood (be it "ram-air" style, cowl induction style, or via a hood scoop) is that as you drive faster, more air is pressurized in the intake tract, thereby "force feeding" your motor an additional charge of air, proportional to the amount of air the engine needs. Plus an induction hood just has that timeless hotrod appeal that oozes with coolness.
For this buildup, I chose a cowl induction hood, to give my 454SS a look that dates back to it's muscle car heritage in the SS Camaros, Chevelles, and the like, and to keep it smooth and clean. Some other hotrodders might prefer a later-model Camaro-style ram-air hood. Others might find they need a hood scoop to clear some air cleaner assemblies. It is nothing more than the preference of the buyer.
One consideration that is not simply preference is hood material. Realistic, affordable hoods are made out of two materials: steel or fiberglass. Steel hoods are typically more rigid and heavier than glass hoods, and most are a direct bolt-on for the stock hood. Steel hoods also do not require retaining pins on the front of the hood in most instances. There is some variance of quality but most steel hoods are of good to excellent quality, and your body man is probably better suited to work with steel than glass. On the other hand, fiberglass does not rust. Fiberglass does not dent. You can pick up a fiberglass hood (even a superb quality hood). By yourself. A good quality bolt-on glass hood also does not need hood pins to keep it retained. A great quality glass hood costs about the same or less than a steel hood, and due to the lighter weight, costs less to ship. Glass is my choice. Our options- and metal-laden 4800 pound (most of which is in the front) 454SS's need all the weight reduction they can get. Choose your material. Goodmark makes some of the best steel cowl hoods at glass-competitive prices which feature a 2" rise, cowl screen, and boasts an extremely OEM-like fit. They can be reached at 770-339-8557, website www.goodmarkindustries.com. Harwood is THE name in auto fiberglass and Lexan, and they can be reached at 1-800-882-7223, website http://www.martelbros.com/harwood/harwood.
Now with your hood selected and delivered, it is time to fit it on your vehicle. Steel hoods, if you bought a good quality one, should fit right onto the stock hinges, and only require adjustment and possibly some shimming to get the hood in the proper location before you prime and paint. Steel will typically come with a protective black paint coat to prevent rust during shipping. Goodmark notes that their protective coat is meant to be sprayed over, like POR-15 rust preventer is.
Fiberglass requires more prep work. Unlike steel, fiberglass hoods are not stamped out, and thus, must be trimmed, sanded and otherwise fit to the specific vehicle it is being installed on. First, you must remove the stock hood and hinge springs. If it is a bolt-on hood, operating like the one you are removing from the truck, you will be using all of the hardware from the stock hood on the new hood (a sidenote: unless you are building an all-out race truck, you will probably want the bolt-on hood rather than the lift-off or pin-on style hood that requires removal of the hood every time you want to access the engine bay). Now, lay on the new hood and check for fit. The edges of the hood will need to be trimmed. This may be done with a block sander and coarse sanding paper (80 to 120 grit). Sand off a little, then check again, sand a little more and check, etc. until you have the proper fit and finish. Our trucks have a cowl vent between the hood and windshield. Harwood recommends trimming the back edge of the hood to fit this cowl vent as the stock hood did. Once the hood fits perfect, you are now ready to bolt it on the hinges. Bolt it to the hinges, and the hinges to the truck, and check again for clearance.
Included with earlier style Harwood hoods and some other lesser-known brands of hoods is a prop rod. This is intended to hold the hood up, basically taking the place of the hinge springs, as the springs will not be re-used (for steel hoods and for some glass hoods, like the revised Harwood hoods, they are, but most other glass hoods will not withstand this usage). Install the prop rod on the radiator support rail. Harwood said this prop rod is a universal fit, so it is necessary to trim it to fit. Position it in the middle of the hood so as to prevent the hood from twisting while it is on the prop rod. If you position the prop rod to the side, you run the risk of twisting and cracking the hood or paint job.
For the later, revised Harwood hoods the company notes that prop rods are not necessary. I spoke with Ray Martel, president of Martel Brothers Performance who owns Harwood, and he said that the bolt-on hoods for many applications have been redesigned and strengthened, allowing one to use the stock hinge springs. If you do not receive a prop rod with your hood, it does not need one, he says.
Now you are ready to install the hood latch and spring on the front of the hood. Position the hood and adjust it in using the bump stops and adjustment screws. Check again for fit and operation.
After you drive around for a week (or if you are like me, let it sit in the sun for about a week and a half) with an unfinished hood sitting atop your otherwise pristine SS, to allow the gelcoat to stabilize and the fiberglass agents to bond and cure, your truck is now ready to be shipped off to your body shop for finishing, priming, and painting.

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science experiment: try taking a deep breath through an average soda straw. not too easy is it? this is basically what your ss has to accomplish with it's stock intake system. now take a deep breath without that straw in your mouth (for those of you that live in a smog-choked area like los angeles or new york city, the state of california wants you to know that this action might be harmful to your health). if you live in a clean area of your state or country, you should feel heartily refreshed afterwards. this is how your ss will feel after you chop the stock intake system and add a new system to help it breath easier.
there are many alternatives to get more outside air into your motor, as it is optimal to duct in cooler, more oxygen-rich fresh air, rather than drawing hot oxygen-poor air from the engine compartment with an open-element air cleaner. one in particular that will use a minimum of duct work to direct airflow, is to install a cowl induction or ram-air hood so the engine can draw air directly from the outside of the engine compartment. an added benefit of an induction hood (be it "ram-air" style, cowl induction style, or via a hood scoop) is that as you drive faster, more air is pressurized in the intake tract, thereby "force feeding" your motor an additional charge of air, proportional to the amount of air the engine needs. plus an induction hood just has that timeless hotrod appeal that oozes with coolness.
for this buildup, i chose a cowl induction hood, to give my 454ss a look that dates back to it's muscle car heritage in the ss camaros, chevelles, and the like, and to keep it smooth and clean. some other hotrodders might prefer a later-model camaro-style ram-air hood. others might find they need a hood scoop to clear some air cleaner assemblies. it is nothing more than the preference of the buyer.
one consideration that is not simply preference is hood material. realistic, affordable hoods are made out of two materials: steel or fiberglass. steel hoods are typically more rigid and heavier than glass hoods, and most are a direct bolt-on for the stock hood. steel hoods also do not require retaining pins on the front of the hood in most instances. there is some variance of quality but most steel hoods are of good to excellent quality, and your body man is probably better suited to work with steel than glass. on the other hand, fiberglass does not rust. fiberglass does not dent. you can pick up a fiberglass hood (even a superb quality hood). by yourself. a good quality bolt-on glass hood also does not need hood pins to keep it retained. a great quality glass hood costs about the same or less than a steel hood, and due to the lighter weight, costs less to ship. glass is my choice. our options- and metal-laden 4800 pound (most of which is in the front) 454ss's need all the weight reduction they can get. choose your material. goodmark makes some of the best steel cowl hoods at glass-competitive prices which feature a 2" rise, cowl screen, and boasts an extremely oem-like fit. they can be reached at 770-339-8557, website www.goodmarkindustries.com. harwood is the name in auto fiberglass and lexan, and they can be reached at 1-800-882-7223, website http://www.martelbros.com/harwood/harwood.
now with your hood selected and delivered, it is time to fit it on your vehicle. steel hoods, if you bought a good quality one, should fit right onto the stock hinges, and only require adjustment and possibly some shimming to get the hood in the proper location before you prime and paint. steel will typically come with a protective black paint coat to prevent rust during shipping. goodmark notes that their protective coat is meant to be sprayed over, like por-15 rust preventer is.
fiberglass requires more prep work. unlike steel, fiberglass hoods are not stamped out, and thus, must be trimmed, sanded and otherwise fit to the specific vehicle it is being installed on. first, you must remove the stock hood and hinge springs. if it is a bolt-on hood, operating like the one you are removing from the truck, you will be using all of the hardware from the stock hood on the new hood (a sidenote: unless you are building an all-out race truck, you will probably want the bolt-on hood rather than the lift-off or pin-on style hood that requires removal of the hood every time you want to access the engine bay). now, lay on the new hood and check for fit. the edges of the hood will need to be trimmed. this may be done with a block sander and coarse sanding paper (80 to 120 grit). sand off a little, then check again, sand a little more and check, etc. until you have the proper fit and finish. our trucks have a cowl vent between the hood and windshield. harwood recommends trimming the back edge of the hood to fit this cowl vent as the stock hood did. once the hood fits perfect, you are now ready to bolt it on the hinges. bolt it to the hinges, and the hinges to the truck, and check again for clearance.
included with earlier style harwood hoods and some other lesser-known brands of hoods is a prop rod. this is intended to hold the hood up, basically taking the place of the hinge springs, as the springs will not be re-used (for steel hoods and for some glass hoods, like the revised harwood hoods, they are, but most other glass hoods will not withstand this usage). install the prop rod on the radiator support rail. harwood said this prop rod is a universal fit, so it is necessary to trim it to fit. position it in the middle of the hood so as to prevent the hood from twisting while it is on the prop rod. if you position the prop rod to the side, you run the risk of twisting and cracking the hood or paint job.
for the later, revised harwood hoods the company notes that prop rods are not necessary. i spoke with ray martel, president of martel brothers performance who owns harwood, and he said that the bolt-on hoods for many applications have been redesigned and strengthened, allowing one to use the stock hinge springs. if you do not receive a prop rod with your hood, it does not need one, he says.
now you are ready to install the hood latch and spring on the front of the hood. position the hood and adjust it in using the bump stops and adjustment screws. check again for fit and operation.
after you drive around for a week (or if you are like me, let it sit in the sun for about a week and a half) with an unfinished hood sitting atop your otherwise pristine ss, to allow the gelcoat to stabilize and the fiberglass agents to bond and cure, your truck is now ready to be shipped off to your body shop for finishing, priming, and painting.


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J Health Polit Policy Law (2003) 28 (5): 859-882.
Home care services funded by Medicare and Medicaid grew rapidly throughout most of the 1990s. During this period some state Medicaid programs transferred costs for home care claims to the Medicare program to reduce their liability and increase beneficiary access to Medicare coverage. This article reports the findings of the first national study of these Medicare maximization billing practices for home care services. Primary data were collected to determine which states conduct retrospective Medicare billing practices and the amounts recovered from Medicare. Our analysis indicates that seven states recovered as much as $265 million from Medicare in state and federal dollars during the 1990s. Ratios of recovered expenditures-to-costs incurred for retrospective billing practices conducted in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts are between 5:1 and 7:1. While retrospective billing practices may aid states in reducing Medicaid outlays and potentially help dual Medicare beneficiaries gain coverage for their home care claims, they increase Medicare expenditures for home care at a time of concern for the long-term financial viability of Medicare and illustrate the need for reforming our national long-term care financing policy.

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j health polit policy law (2003) 28 (5): 859-882.
home care services funded by medicare and medicaid grew rapidly throughout most of the 1990s. during this period some state medicaid programs transferred costs for home care claims to the medicare program to reduce their liability and increase beneficiary access to medicare coverage. this article reports the findings of the first national study of these medicare maximization billing practices for home care services. primary data were collected to determine which states conduct retrospective medicare billing practices and the amounts recovered from medicare. our analysis indicates that seven states recovered as much as $265 million from medicare in state and federal dollars during the 1990s. ratios of recovered expenditures-to-costs incurred for retrospective billing practices conducted in connecticut, new york, and massachusetts are between 5:1 and 7:1. while retrospective billing practices may aid states in reducing medicaid outlays and potentially help dual medicare beneficiaries gain coverage for their home care claims, they increase medicare expenditures for home care at a time of concern for the long-term financial viability of medicare and illustrate the need for reforming our national long-term care financing policy.


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With Rugby World Cup (“RWC”) underway the eyes of the world are on our sport. One of the most topical debates across all contact sports is the issue of concussion management.
All stakeholders will be looking forward to a RWC in which players, medical personnel and team support staff play their part in managing this important aspect of player welfare. Rugby is making significant progress in the detection and management of concussion and it will be important that other professional rugby competitions move to adopt the standards set for RWC 2015. Rugby should not see the management of concussion as a risk at RWC, but an opportunity to demonstrate how far the game has come in recent times.
The International Rugby Players Association (“IRPA”) is constantly thinking about what more can be done to further improve the games ability to manage the issues associated with concussion.
Effective from 1st August 2015 after a successful global trial period at elite level, World Rugby has now formally introduced a temporary substitution rule. This applies to any player who is removed from the field of play to undertake a Head Injury Assessment (HIA) when it is unclear if that player has a suspected concussion.
Having the ability to remove a player from the action and from the cauldron of a packed stadium, to undertake a thorough clinical assessment and video review of an incident, in a private controlled environment, makes good practical sense. Previously players in this situation would often go untreated, or be checked over briefly on field using questionable methods.
World Rugby and other key stakeholders are leading a real culture shift amongst professional players, coaches and medical personnel in relation to peer pressure to play. Recent statistics back this up. Research has underpinned the HIA process throughout. Prior to the temporary substitution trial, 56 per cent of players with a confirmed concussion remained on the field following their injury. Now that figure is less than 12 per cent (British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2014) and the hope is that following continued refinement of the HIA process we will see further improvement in 2015 and beyond.
A key point lost on many but one that IRPA believes is fundamental to a conservative management approach is that a player is now removed once the attending medics confirm a diagnosis of suspected concussion. This takes the pressure off trying to make a definitive diagnosis of concussion during a high-pressured game. That does mean players will be removed who have not suffered a concussion, but better the conservative approach.
Thankfully the message is getting through and along with World Rugby’s #RecogniseAndRemove campaign, the games stakeholders are realising that it is not just the player’s responsibility but its coaches, referees, and team support staffs obligation to step in if they suspect a concussion has occurred.
Whilst IRPA see this as a positive step, it is one that needs to be continually developed and filtered down to the community game where awareness and education on the subject is not yet at the same level.
Medical specialist in concussion monitoring individual cases.
Additionally, IRPA is very supportive and engaged on the work that is being undertaken on the laws of the game to ensure the risks of on-field instances that result in serious injury, including concussive events, are minimised.
There is much conjecture on if rugby, and concussions sustained playing the game, lead to long-term cognitive health issues. From a player’s perspective IRPA does not want that debate to be a distraction from making sure the right thing is done by the players now. IRPA believes that the game should be doing all it can to ensure the welfare and health of the player is an ongoing priority.
So what of the future and in particular the debate of using new technologies to take human error out of the equation? One such advancement that may justify further research and refinement is the use of sensors to help aide team doctors with real-time data. It could provide insight into accelerations and forces that they may not have seen first-hand particularly where the player has either not recognised a head knock, chosen not to seek medical assistance or suffered signs and symptoms post game. The sensor does not diagnose a concussion but rather provides accurate previously unavailable live information which combined with testing (HIA) and baseline data can aid in a clinical diagnosis. In the same way team support staff use other data like heart rates and GPS data, the sensor can provide data to assist medical personnel make informed decisions regarding concussion management.
From a player welfare perspective, IRPA believes the pressure put on players to return to play to preserve their contracts and the rehabilitative support provided to players recovering from a concussion are areas that should be looked at further.
Ensuring a players contractual terms and conditions are supportive during times of serious injury is fundamental. It allows the player the opportunity to fully recover without the added pressure or threat of having his or her salary or match payments stopped, or worse, the contract terminated. In this respect physical injuries are more obvious and certain, concussion in its very nature is obscure and invisible. Currently there are no set guidelines around minimum standards for players’ contractual terms and conditions. IRPA feels that the time is right to address this, not just because of the issues around concussion, but to maintain the integrity and reputation of the game.
For those players who endure concussion complications either as part of their return to play process, or following a decision to stop playing, there seems little available to aide recovery beyond rest and time – which for an active professional athlete can be a very uncertain and sometimes depressing experience. IRPA would support more research into identifying rehabilitation techniques and programs to help in the resilience building and recovery process, and to ensure they are readily understood and available throughout the game.
World leading player welfare standards are a priority in building the legacy of our sport. It is fundamental to the integrity of the game and to those who participate in it. IRPA is looking forward to continuing to work with World Rugby to bring about the culture change and to enhance the education and regulatory framework that ensures rugby leads the way on concussion management globally.
The Rugby Union Players' Association (RUPA) will continue to take a proactive and collaborative approach to concussion prevention and management in Australia sport, as part of its involvement with the Australian Athletes' Alliance (AAA).
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with rugby world cup (“rwc”) underway the eyes of the world are on our sport. one of the most topical debates across all contact sports is the issue of concussion management.
all stakeholders will be looking forward to a rwc in which players, medical personnel and team support staff play their part in managing this important aspect of player welfare. rugby is making significant progress in the detection and management of concussion and it will be important that other professional rugby competitions move to adopt the standards set for rwc 2015. rugby should not see the management of concussion as a risk at rwc, but an opportunity to demonstrate how far the game has come in recent times.
the international rugby players association (“irpa”) is constantly thinking about what more can be done to further improve the games ability to manage the issues associated with concussion.
effective from 1st august 2015 after a successful global trial period at elite level, world rugby has now formally introduced a temporary substitution rule. this applies to any player who is removed from the field of play to undertake a head injury assessment (hia) when it is unclear if that player has a suspected concussion.
having the ability to remove a player from the action and from the cauldron of a packed stadium, to undertake a thorough clinical assessment and video review of an incident, in a private controlled environment, makes good practical sense. previously players in this situation would often go untreated, or be checked over briefly on field using questionable methods.
world rugby and other key stakeholders are leading a real culture shift amongst professional players, coaches and medical personnel in relation to peer pressure to play. recent statistics back this up. research has underpinned the hia process throughout. prior to the temporary substitution trial, 56 per cent of players with a confirmed concussion remained on the field following their injury. now that figure is less than 12 per cent (british journal of sports medicine, 2014) and the hope is that following continued refinement of the hia process we will see further improvement in 2015 and beyond.
a key point lost on many but one that irpa believes is fundamental to a conservative management approach is that a player is now removed once the attending medics confirm a diagnosis of suspected concussion. this takes the pressure off trying to make a definitive diagnosis of concussion during a high-pressured game. that does mean players will be removed who have not suffered a concussion, but better the conservative approach.
thankfully the message is getting through and along with world rugby’s #recogniseandremove campaign, the games stakeholders are realising that it is not just the player’s responsibility but its coaches, referees, and team support staffs obligation to step in if they suspect a concussion has occurred.
whilst irpa see this as a positive step, it is one that needs to be continually developed and filtered down to the community game where awareness and education on the subject is not yet at the same level.
medical specialist in concussion monitoring individual cases.
additionally, irpa is very supportive and engaged on the work that is being undertaken on the laws of the game to ensure the risks of on-field instances that result in serious injury, including concussive events, are minimised.
there is much conjecture on if rugby, and concussions sustained playing the game, lead to long-term cognitive health issues. from a player’s perspective irpa does not want that debate to be a distraction from making sure the right thing is done by the players now. irpa believes that the game should be doing all it can to ensure the welfare and health of the player is an ongoing priority.
so what of the future and in particular the debate of using new technologies to take human error out of the equation? one such advancement that may justify further research and refinement is the use of sensors to help aide team doctors with real-time data. it could provide insight into accelerations and forces that they may not have seen first-hand particularly where the player has either not recognised a head knock, chosen not to seek medical assistance or suffered signs and symptoms post game. the sensor does not diagnose a concussion but rather provides accurate previously unavailable live information which combined with testing (hia) and baseline data can aid in a clinical diagnosis. in the same way team support staff use other data like heart rates and gps data, the sensor can provide data to assist medical personnel make informed decisions regarding concussion management.
from a player welfare perspective, irpa believes the pressure put on players to return to play to preserve their contracts and the rehabilitative support provided to players recovering from a concussion are areas that should be looked at further.
ensuring a players contractual terms and conditions are supportive during times of serious injury is fundamental. it allows the player the opportunity to fully recover without the added pressure or threat of having his or her salary or match payments stopped, or worse, the contract terminated. in this respect physical injuries are more obvious and certain, concussion in its very nature is obscure and invisible. currently there are no set guidelines around minimum standards for players’ contractual terms and conditions. irpa feels that the time is right to address this, not just because of the issues around concussion, but to maintain the integrity and reputation of the game.
for those players who endure concussion complications either as part of their return to play process, or following a decision to stop playing, there seems little available to aide recovery beyond rest and time – which for an active professional athlete can be a very uncertain and sometimes depressing experience. irpa would support more research into identifying rehabilitation techniques and programs to help in the resilience building and recovery process, and to ensure they are readily understood and available throughout the game.
world leading player welfare standards are a priority in building the legacy of our sport. it is fundamental to the integrity of the game and to those who participate in it. irpa is looking forward to continuing to work with world rugby to bring about the culture change and to enhance the education and regulatory framework that ensures rugby leads the way on concussion management globally.
the rugby union players' association (rupa) will continue to take a proactive and collaborative approach to concussion prevention and management in australia sport, as part of its involvement with the australian athletes' alliance (aaa).
every week, rupa collates five of the best features from the week’s rugby media and bring them to you in the one convenient location.
charlie fetoai: jack of all trades; master of plenty!
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The new level pack for Dummy Defense has been released. Instruments of Death features over 30 levels of completely new and unique puzzles. Protect Melvin as he faces off against weapons of the past, the present, and the future.
Get it now for the iPhoneÂ and for Android.
All of my games are written in mostly C++ with a little Objective C. I do most of my coding in Visual Studio, but then Xcode for integrating with the iPhone and Eclipse for integrating with Android.
You should already have it, if you got Dummy Defense from Google Play.

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the new level pack for dummy defense has been released. instruments of death features over 30 levels of completely new and unique puzzles. protect melvin as he faces off against weapons of the past, the present, and the future.
get it now for the iphoneâ and for android.
all of my games are written in mostly c++ with a little objective c. i do most of my coding in visual studio, but then xcode for integrating with the iphone and eclipse for integrating with android.
you should already have it, if you got dummy defense from google play.


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The Cabot is back. A North Shore treasure, the 1920 historic theater was closed and its future unknown until a group of local visionaries found a way to purchase the building and revive performances in 2014.
The initiative to save the theater, and initial performances and events, enjoyed widespread and enthusiastic community support. Under the leadership of a new executive director and dedicated Board, much-needed improvements to the physical structure and expanding organizational capacity began.
In order to fully realize the potential of this extraordinary moment in time, The Cabot needed new visual and verbal tools that reflected its promise in image and action and could be used to create alignment around a shared vision for the future, address the immediate development need and, critically, create momentum and energy to meet its fundraising goals.
Minelli, Inc. worked with key stakeholders and leaders to articulate a strong brand and bring that brand to life, highlighting the Cabot Theater’s timeless beauty and transcendent experiences that evoke the power of memory, creating food for the soul and nourishment for the future.

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the cabot is back. a north shore treasure, the 1920 historic theater was closed and its future unknown until a group of local visionaries found a way to purchase the building and revive performances in 2014.
the initiative to save the theater, and initial performances and events, enjoyed widespread and enthusiastic community support. under the leadership of a new executive director and dedicated board, much-needed improvements to the physical structure and expanding organizational capacity began.
in order to fully realize the potential of this extraordinary moment in time, the cabot needed new visual and verbal tools that reflected its promise in image and action and could be used to create alignment around a shared vision for the future, address the immediate development need and, critically, create momentum and energy to meet its fundraising goals.
minelli, inc. worked with key stakeholders and leaders to articulate a strong brand and bring that brand to life, highlighting the cabot theater’s timeless beauty and transcendent experiences that evoke the power of memory, creating food for the soul and nourishment for the future.


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You are buying one beautiful piece of Manzanita driftwood averaging 7 to 10 inches long by 2 " to 3" wide (as seen in the picture) with a full Anubias coffeefolia grown on it. The Anubias Coffeefolia will have 5 or more leaves.
Anubias barteri var. coffeefolia is a low cultivar of Anubias barteri. Its characteristic is that the leaves arch considerably between the leaf ribs, and the new leaves are red-brown. The color combination and leaf shape make it an attractive variety in both large and small aquariums. It flowers frequently under water but does not produce seeds.
Anubias barteri var. coffeefolia is not eaten by herbivorous fish.
I have a few of these available so you are not buying the exact piece shown in the picture but all the pieces will look just as good if not better than the one pictured.

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you are buying one beautiful piece of manzanita driftwood averaging 7 to 10 inches long by 2 " to 3" wide (as seen in the picture) with a full anubias coffeefolia grown on it. the anubias coffeefolia will have 5 or more leaves.
anubias barteri var. coffeefolia is a low cultivar of anubias barteri. its characteristic is that the leaves arch considerably between the leaf ribs, and the new leaves are red-brown. the color combination and leaf shape make it an attractive variety in both large and small aquariums. it flowers frequently under water but does not produce seeds.
anubias barteri var. coffeefolia is not eaten by herbivorous fish.
i have a few of these available so you are not buying the exact piece shown in the picture but all the pieces will look just as good if not better than the one pictured.


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The Western Shoshone call themselves Newe, “The People,” and they refer to their ancestral lands as Newe Sogobia, “The People’s Land.” After living on these lands for thousands of years, the Newe have spent the last 400 defending them from invasion and environmental destruction. Today, the U.S. government occupies much of the Newe Sogobia, using it as a domestic nuclear war zone. The Nevada Test Site was illegally seized from the tribe in the 1940s to use for nuclear weapons testing and as a dump for highly radioactive nuclear waste. Releases of radiation from the detonation of over 1000 nuclear weapons above and below the ground have resulted in cancer clusters and contamination in the communities downwind of the site – and beyond. Newe homelands have been turned into a National Sacrifice Area, or permanently poisoned lands. The latest threat to the Newe is the planned nuclear waste dump at Yucca Mountain located within the Nevada Test Site. The repository will accept over 75,000 tons of fuel rods and other high-level waste across roads and rails from 39 states and place it in a giant hole in the earth found to be seismically unstable and in contact with ground water. Plutonium, the most deadly man-made substance on earth, has a radioactive half-life of 250,000 years, and its nearby storage portends an unparalleled toxic peril for the next 12,000 generations living in the region.
Wherever Corbin Harney raises his voice, be it in song, in prayer, or in speech, be it at his homeland, at the UN, or in faraway Kazakhstan, his message is informed with the calm authority imbued him by the earth. In 1994, Corbin Harney founded the Shundahai Network (Shundahai is the Newe word for “peace and harmony with all creation”), a non-profit organization dedicated to breaking the nuclear chain by building alliances with indigenous communities and environmental, peace and human rights movements. They seek to abolish all nuclear weapons and end all nuclear testing, advocate phasing out nuclear energy and ending the transportation and dumping of nuclear waste, and promote the principles of Environmental Justice. Their campaigns and events incorporate the values of community building, education, spiritual ceremonies and nonviolent direct action.
I ask for moisture to fall upon us so the grass will start to grow.
what we humans tramp down.
we tramp it down so it’s flat on the ground.
together we have to ask for the rain to come down, so the grass will continue to grow.
Corbin Harney’s spiritual strength has become a fountainhead of inspiration for environmental activists around the world. His solution to end the Nuclear Age: we must live in vital, spiritual connection with the earth!

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the western shoshone call themselves newe, “the people,” and they refer to their ancestral lands as newe sogobia, “the people’s land.” after living on these lands for thousands of years, the newe have spent the last 400 defending them from invasion and environmental destruction. today, the u.s. government occupies much of the newe sogobia, using it as a domestic nuclear war zone. the nevada test site was illegally seized from the tribe in the 1940s to use for nuclear weapons testing and as a dump for highly radioactive nuclear waste. releases of radiation from the detonation of over 1000 nuclear weapons above and below the ground have resulted in cancer clusters and contamination in the communities downwind of the site – and beyond. newe homelands have been turned into a national sacrifice area, or permanently poisoned lands. the latest threat to the newe is the planned nuclear waste dump at yucca mountain located within the nevada test site. the repository will accept over 75,000 tons of fuel rods and other high-level waste across roads and rails from 39 states and place it in a giant hole in the earth found to be seismically unstable and in contact with ground water. plutonium, the most deadly man-made substance on earth, has a radioactive half-life of 250,000 years, and its nearby storage portends an unparalleled toxic peril for the next 12,000 generations living in the region.
wherever corbin harney raises his voice, be it in song, in prayer, or in speech, be it at his homeland, at the un, or in faraway kazakhstan, his message is informed with the calm authority imbued him by the earth. in 1994, corbin harney founded the shundahai network (shundahai is the newe word for “peace and harmony with all creation”), a non-profit organization dedicated to breaking the nuclear chain by building alliances with indigenous communities and environmental, peace and human rights movements. they seek to abolish all nuclear weapons and end all nuclear testing, advocate phasing out nuclear energy and ending the transportation and dumping of nuclear waste, and promote the principles of environmental justice. their campaigns and events incorporate the values of community building, education, spiritual ceremonies and nonviolent direct action.
i ask for moisture to fall upon us so the grass will start to grow.
what we humans tramp down.
we tramp it down so it’s flat on the ground.
together we have to ask for the rain to come down, so the grass will continue to grow.
corbin harney’s spiritual strength has become a fountainhead of inspiration for environmental activists around the world. his solution to end the nuclear age: we must live in vital, spiritual connection with the earth!


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Anyone who has done a quick search on what to see in Norway certainly came across Preikestolen. It is one of the most popular hikes in the whole country. Not everyone experiences it the same way, however. Outdoor Life Norway is a guided service that offers guests a chance to see Pulpit Rock like most will never experience. The sunrise hike is an amazing way to up your chances of getting those stunning views without the crowds. If you truly want an original experience, though, go with their "Off the beaten track" tour. This hike begins with canoeing across a glacial lake to a long forgotten trail. Traverse the trail through multiple altitudinal zones and scramble up to the top of the fjord. There you can hike along until you reach your destination, a beautiful view of Preikestolen! There you can enjoy your view that majority of the hikers are missing. From there you will travel down to Pulpit Rock itself for some more photos. The trip down follows the more popular marked trail. If you are lucky enough, you may run into some of the Sherpas that have built the trails! If you're looking for more tours to fill up time in Norway, Outdoor Life Norway offers many guided services year round.
The land of fire and ice is an outdoor enthusiasts playground. Scuba diving in Silfra had been on my bucket list for years. It was a massive influence for me to get my PADI Open Water certification. Once I got my certification I remember my instructor asking me where I would go now that I could explore underwater paradises. I excitedly announced I'd be going to Iceland. He did not seem amused. "Don't you want to start somewhere... warmer?" I brushed off his remark as quickly as I whisked off my hood and booties. I had my mind made up. Silfra was my white whale and I finally had it in my headlights. When everything was booked, I was struck with panic. For years I had dreamed of Silfra, a place where you could swim between the North American and Eurasian continental plates. Would it be as spectacular as I had made it out to be?? Oh yes it was. The crystal clear glacial water is nearly ice cold and is filtered through lava creating over 300ft of visability. This quality of water means you can sip it while you're diving. It doesn't get fresher than that. Being able to say i've touched both continental plates at the same time in the only place in the world where you can dive directly in continental plate cracks is certainly bragging rights. I thought that would be the highlight of my cold swim in Silfra, but once I was in the water I forgot about the location. The dive was beyone beautiful with such distinct geographical features. The colors were jaw dropping. Though the dive itself was short, it's a dive that I could do over and over again. For those not scuba certified, many tour companies offer snorkeling excursions as well. Dive. Is. offers guests either option with photo services.
If you asked a stranger what came to mind when they thought of Iceland, volcanoes would make the list. This is definitely merited. The land has practically been completely molded by volcanic eruptions. If there's volcanoes you know there is lava, but Icelanders don't let it get them down. In fact, it gets them going. These hardened lava fields create the perfect backdrop for some serious mountain biking. These trails are not for the faint of heart. I may have overestimated my skills since I had been mountain biking in the past. I rated myself as an intermediate, which I quickly second guessed as soon as I saw people pull out their own peddles from perfectly packed Camelbaks. As nonchalantly as I could muster, I asked what the tour company's general client level was. My growing suspicion was confirmed. Most were season mountain bikers. I laughed in response to hide my surmounting fear. There was a good chance I may die in Iceland on a bicycle, I thought. There was worse ways to go I reasoned. It would make an interesting story, at least. Alas, I survived. Every part of my body may have hurt the next day, but something else was genuine as well. That was my smile. I signed up for a tour that I was not physically prepared for, but I did not regret it. It was a challenge that I overcame and I saw some stunning scenery along the way.
For those of you like me who are not expert mountain bikers, there are more appropriate tours to take. Icebike offers guests several options for different levels of experience. After seeing my lack of finesse in the lava fields, Icebike offered to take me to another location afterwards. I battled with my opposing feelings. Should I stick it out and do another lava field or should I opt for something different? The guide was very patient and genuinely wanted me to enjoy the experience that was right for me. I went with their recommendation. A part of me felt like a quitter until I saw the change of scenery. The lava fields were wild and otherworldly. The new scenery was as lush as if I had been plopped into Neverland itself. My bitter feelings instantly faded. Biking through the purple lupine fields was a magical end to a demanding day. My lesson of the day: Don't be afraid to try new things and have flexibility if they do not work out as perfectly as planned. My biking experience had more hiccups than I had predicted, but biking in Iceland was a once in a lifetime experience.
Utah snow is world famous. In a location with pristine snow and more resorts than one can choose from, how does one... well, choose?? I struggled with the dilemma during a recent visit. I was down to my last day and I had only seen two resorts. I wanted to end with a bang without draining my bank account on a lift ticket. I gave up and resorted to asking my local friend for direction. "You need to go to Sundance". Sundance? I was baffled. This resort had barely made my radar. While I had pondered the pyramid hierarchy of ski resort awesomeness for days, it took my friend no time at all to respond to me."Not Snowbird or Park City?" I bantered. Nope, he was firm. Well that settled my predicament. At the very least it would bring me some mental clarity since I no longer had to wrestle the decision.
If you go to Utah and don't visit Sundance Resort, you are doing it wrong. I immediately felt at home at this resort, as if I had been snowboarding there since I learned the difference between regular and goofy. In a world obsessed with modernizing everything, Sundance has made a point of preserving that nostalgic ski culture that we all love and miss. Okay, so the staff is nice. Is that a good enough reason to opt for Sundance over a larger resort? In retrospect, Sundance is one of the smaller resorts, but the views are not. I almost fell off the chairlift gawking at the scenery. From the base to the peak, every corner of the resort offered views that even Ansel Adams would have to stop and photograph. The character didn't stop at the lodge. The terrain kept me smiling from trail to trail. Feeling hungry? Stop at the peak for the most scenic nachos in the game. The Bearclaw Cabin is the only mountaintop lodge in Utah. If the sun is out, opt to sit outside in one of the zero gravity chairs. Sun and snow, can you beat it? If you want a resort with big hearts, big views, and a touch of home, you need to go to Sundance Resort.
The sunshine state usually cultivates images of lazy beach towns with a weird abundance of shaggy-haired surfers with names like "Zander" or "Brock". If you don't think of surfing, chances are you think of a retirement home paradise with every pm dinner special you could imagine. I am not here to knock your idea of Florida, because both scenes I just described exist in North Florida. I mean what's wrong with eating your food truck burrito while your barefoot at a reasonable time so hard to get on board with? You have time for dessert and digestion before you catch those zzz's! This is a battle meant for another day. If you aren't into shredding the gnar or attending senior bingo, you may wonder what Florida has to offer other than concrete amusement parks. Rejoice my friends because I have a solution. Though it may not be topping your vacation brochures, Florida offers great places for paddle sports. These sports can be enjoyed by any age group. Are you a seasoned kayaker looking for a challenge? Opt to try paddle boarding instead for a great core workout that perfects your balancing skills. Are you more into the outdoors just to get a tan? Select a tandem kayak and make your buddy do the brunt of the work. I know this because I've been the recipient of this. As I paddled with all my might in Norway and wondered why we weren't going faster, my friend Randy sat behind me happily snapping photos enjoying the fruits of my labor. I did not learn my lesson, however, since here I am recommending his devious plan to all of you. Just make sure your friend takes the front seat and doesn't read this passage. You're welcome.
The Aloha state is paradise: sunny, laid-back, umbrella drinking mai-tai kind of paradise. Though many people come here to do nothing more than read their book on the island's 30 miles of beaches, Maui can also be an adventure hot spot. I mean literally. The highest peak on the island is the world's largest dormant volcano. The impressive Haleakala volcano never ceases to draw in outdoor enthusiasts from around the globe. Want to feel like Hawaiian royalty? Opt to catch a mesmerizing sunrise from it's peak. Haleakala National Park offers guests more than just the star of the show. The park offers beach access but my favorite swimming spot of the entire Maui trip was dunking into the Seven Sacred Pools, or the Pools of 'Ohe'o. If mermaids emerged from the depths, I would have thought it perfectly normal. I loved being able to climb up to a series of the falls and sit under the cool,flowing water as I looked out at the ocean. Some pools are more popular and accessible than others. As I mentioned, the pools flowed into the Pacific so that contrast in scenery was fantastic. Pack a picnic to make a great day of pool adventures. Swimming does not get more exotic than this. After you have your fill of swimming, continue hiking through Haleakala National Park to dry off. Your efforts will be rewarded when you reach a stunning bamboo forest. You may think you accidentally arrived on another continent with the landscape change.
Haleakala is not to be missed and you can access it off of the famous Road to Hana. The road itself merits a few days to explore. Opt for a convertible so you can soak up as much roadside scenery as you can. If you are still craving big views, end your trip with a cherry on top. A helicopter tour of Maui may not be the most physical tour you can do, but I promise you will be feeling the adrenaline. The tour gives you access to views you would never be able to see otherwise. Get close to peaks and waterfalls alike. The views are breathtaking and you may just get the feeling that you are about to be dropped off in Jurassic Park.
I can never be satisfied with doing everything just like everyone else. If I am going to a stereotypical tourist spot. I need to have an element that is different. While doing my research for antelope canyon, I found just what I was looking for to satisfy my stubborn self. Hidden Canyon Kayak was Arthur and the day trip through Antelope Canyon was my sword in the stone. At first I was a bit disappointed to see how large my group size was. In the past I have been spoiled with much smaller guide to tourist ratios in my travels. Once in the water, however, the problem dispersed as quickly as waves off my boat. The guides were good at accomodating people of all ability levels. As a frequent kayaker, I had a much faster pace than most. The guides recognized this, and made sure I did not feel restrained. Once we reached antelope canyon, we were released to explore the slot canyon on our own to a certain point. Again, I was happy to hear this since I much preferred being alone than attached to families I didn't know. It was a thrill to be able to skip, run, and even sing if I wanted to down these beautiful corridors. I loved this tour and would recommend it to anyone. The guides were relatable and I enjoyed my time talking to them. My only recommendation is if you are an experienced kayaker, let the guides know ahead of time and they will bring you a touring kayak. Compared to my kayak at home, the kayak I was given made me feel like I was moving through mud. Avoid this and request a more efficient boat. They just don't like to assign them to someone who is not experienced and has a higher chance to tip the narrow boats.
Have you ever thought that mountain biking is cool, but it would be so much cooler to bike on Mars? I can't say i've been on this train of thought before, someone out there has been. To them I say, Mars is too far away. Sure you can keep fantasizing about the day that Richard Branson and Elon Musk unite like superheroes and create martian colonies complete with lotteries to fuel us basic humans with dreams of dual planet citizenship. Okay, maybe I have thought of this before. I digress. Biking in Page, Arizona may be the closest alternative. Really, the place is out of this world! So aren't my puns. Accessible right from town, I was told by a local to check out the Rimview trail. I stopped at a local shop, Lake Powell Paddleboards, and rented a mountain bike. A quick overview of a map and a heeding message of "there are parts of the trail that if you get hurt or can't finish, no one can come get you"and I was off. A little skeptical of my skill after my warning, I wasn't sure how my day would go. Quickly into the trail, my reservations disappeared. It was easy to with the beautiful desert landscape. The "rimview" gets its name for a very specific reason. In parts you were on the very edge of the trail with a steep drop off. If it got too hairy, I simply walked. It was my best option since I was alone and if I got hurt, I didn't want to think of the desolate potential situation. The views of Lake Powell were breathtaking. What blew me away was that I had the trail virtually to myself. In a busy tourist town, I came across only two people my whole time biking. The two people were locals at that. It was my escape from vacation. A step away to truly take in a place. This was not without hard work, however. The trail had its difficult moments and was best suited for at least intermediate riders. If you are new, you at least have the ability to walk any dangerous spots. The heat is also draining. A lot of water and snacks for energy are a must. I can honestly say my lunch was well earned this day.

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anyone who has done a quick search on what to see in norway certainly came across preikestolen. it is one of the most popular hikes in the whole country. not everyone experiences it the same way, however. outdoor life norway is a guided service that offers guests a chance to see pulpit rock like most will never experience. the sunrise hike is an amazing way to up your chances of getting those stunning views without the crowds. if you truly want an original experience, though, go with their "off the beaten track" tour. this hike begins with canoeing across a glacial lake to a long forgotten trail. traverse the trail through multiple altitudinal zones and scramble up to the top of the fjord. there you can hike along until you reach your destination, a beautiful view of preikestolen! there you can enjoy your view that majority of the hikers are missing. from there you will travel down to pulpit rock itself for some more photos. the trip down follows the more popular marked trail. if you are lucky enough, you may run into some of the sherpas that have built the trails! if you're looking for more tours to fill up time in norway, outdoor life norway offers many guided services year round.
the land of fire and ice is an outdoor enthusiasts playground. scuba diving in silfra had been on my bucket list for years. it was a massive influence for me to get my padi open water certification. once i got my certification i remember my instructor asking me where i would go now that i could explore underwater paradises. i excitedly announced i'd be going to iceland. he did not seem amused. "don't you want to start somewhere... warmer?" i brushed off his remark as quickly as i whisked off my hood and booties. i had my mind made up. silfra was my white whale and i finally had it in my headlights. when everything was booked, i was struck with panic. for years i had dreamed of silfra, a place where you could swim between the north american and eurasian continental plates. would it be as spectacular as i had made it out to be?? oh yes it was. the crystal clear glacial water is nearly ice cold and is filtered through lava creating over 300ft of visability. this quality of water means you can sip it while you're diving. it doesn't get fresher than that. being able to say i've touched both continental plates at the same time in the only place in the world where you can dive directly in continental plate cracks is certainly bragging rights. i thought that would be the highlight of my cold swim in silfra, but once i was in the water i forgot about the location. the dive was beyone beautiful with such distinct geographical features. the colors were jaw dropping. though the dive itself was short, it's a dive that i could do over and over again. for those not scuba certified, many tour companies offer snorkeling excursions as well. dive. is. offers guests either option with photo services.
if you asked a stranger what came to mind when they thought of iceland, volcanoes would make the list. this is definitely merited. the land has practically been completely molded by volcanic eruptions. if there's volcanoes you know there is lava, but icelanders don't let it get them down. in fact, it gets them going. these hardened lava fields create the perfect backdrop for some serious mountain biking. these trails are not for the faint of heart. i may have overestimated my skills since i had been mountain biking in the past. i rated myself as an intermediate, which i quickly second guessed as soon as i saw people pull out their own peddles from perfectly packed camelbaks. as nonchalantly as i could muster, i asked what the tour company's general client level was. my growing suspicion was confirmed. most were season mountain bikers. i laughed in response to hide my surmounting fear. there was a good chance i may die in iceland on a bicycle, i thought. there was worse ways to go i reasoned. it would make an interesting story, at least. alas, i survived. every part of my body may have hurt the next day, but something else was genuine as well. that was my smile. i signed up for a tour that i was not physically prepared for, but i did not regret it. it was a challenge that i overcame and i saw some stunning scenery along the way.
for those of you like me who are not expert mountain bikers, there are more appropriate tours to take. icebike offers guests several options for different levels of experience. after seeing my lack of finesse in the lava fields, icebike offered to take me to another location afterwards. i battled with my opposing feelings. should i stick it out and do another lava field or should i opt for something different? the guide was very patient and genuinely wanted me to enjoy the experience that was right for me. i went with their recommendation. a part of me felt like a quitter until i saw the change of scenery. the lava fields were wild and otherworldly. the new scenery was as lush as if i had been plopped into neverland itself. my bitter feelings instantly faded. biking through the purple lupine fields was a magical end to a demanding day. my lesson of the day: don't be afraid to try new things and have flexibility if they do not work out as perfectly as planned. my biking experience had more hiccups than i had predicted, but biking in iceland was a once in a lifetime experience.
utah snow is world famous. in a location with pristine snow and more resorts than one can choose from, how does one... well, choose?? i struggled with the dilemma during a recent visit. i was down to my last day and i had only seen two resorts. i wanted to end with a bang without draining my bank account on a lift ticket. i gave up and resorted to asking my local friend for direction. "you need to go to sundance". sundance? i was baffled. this resort had barely made my radar. while i had pondered the pyramid hierarchy of ski resort awesomeness for days, it took my friend no time at all to respond to me."not snowbird or park city?" i bantered. nope, he was firm. well that settled my predicament. at the very least it would bring me some mental clarity since i no longer had to wrestle the decision.
if you go to utah and don't visit sundance resort, you are doing it wrong. i immediately felt at home at this resort, as if i had been snowboarding there since i learned the difference between regular and goofy. in a world obsessed with modernizing everything, sundance has made a point of preserving that nostalgic ski culture that we all love and miss. okay, so the staff is nice. is that a good enough reason to opt for sundance over a larger resort? in retrospect, sundance is one of the smaller resorts, but the views are not. i almost fell off the chairlift gawking at the scenery. from the base to the peak, every corner of the resort offered views that even ansel adams would have to stop and photograph. the character didn't stop at the lodge. the terrain kept me smiling from trail to trail. feeling hungry? stop at the peak for the most scenic nachos in the game. the bearclaw cabin is the only mountaintop lodge in utah. if the sun is out, opt to sit outside in one of the zero gravity chairs. sun and snow, can you beat it? if you want a resort with big hearts, big views, and a touch of home, you need to go to sundance resort.
the sunshine state usually cultivates images of lazy beach towns with a weird abundance of shaggy-haired surfers with names like "zander" or "brock". if you don't think of surfing, chances are you think of a retirement home paradise with every pm dinner special you could imagine. i am not here to knock your idea of florida, because both scenes i just described exist in north florida. i mean what's wrong with eating your food truck burrito while your barefoot at a reasonable time so hard to get on board with? you have time for dessert and digestion before you catch those zzz's! this is a battle meant for another day. if you aren't into shredding the gnar or attending senior bingo, you may wonder what florida has to offer other than concrete amusement parks. rejoice my friends because i have a solution. though it may not be topping your vacation brochures, florida offers great places for paddle sports. these sports can be enjoyed by any age group. are you a seasoned kayaker looking for a challenge? opt to try paddle boarding instead for a great core workout that perfects your balancing skills. are you more into the outdoors just to get a tan? select a tandem kayak and make your buddy do the brunt of the work. i know this because i've been the recipient of this. as i paddled with all my might in norway and wondered why we weren't going faster, my friend randy sat behind me happily snapping photos enjoying the fruits of my labor. i did not learn my lesson, however, since here i am recommending his devious plan to all of you. just make sure your friend takes the front seat and doesn't read this passage. you're welcome.
the aloha state is paradise: sunny, laid-back, umbrella drinking mai-tai kind of paradise. though many people come here to do nothing more than read their book on the island's 30 miles of beaches, maui can also be an adventure hot spot. i mean literally. the highest peak on the island is the world's largest dormant volcano. the impressive haleakala volcano never ceases to draw in outdoor enthusiasts from around the globe. want to feel like hawaiian royalty? opt to catch a mesmerizing sunrise from it's peak. haleakala national park offers guests more than just the star of the show. the park offers beach access but my favorite swimming spot of the entire maui trip was dunking into the seven sacred pools, or the pools of 'ohe'o. if mermaids emerged from the depths, i would have thought it perfectly normal. i loved being able to climb up to a series of the falls and sit under the cool,flowing water as i looked out at the ocean. some pools are more popular and accessible than others. as i mentioned, the pools flowed into the pacific so that contrast in scenery was fantastic. pack a picnic to make a great day of pool adventures. swimming does not get more exotic than this. after you have your fill of swimming, continue hiking through haleakala national park to dry off. your efforts will be rewarded when you reach a stunning bamboo forest. you may think you accidentally arrived on another continent with the landscape change.
haleakala is not to be missed and you can access it off of the famous road to hana. the road itself merits a few days to explore. opt for a convertible so you can soak up as much roadside scenery as you can. if you are still craving big views, end your trip with a cherry on top. a helicopter tour of maui may not be the most physical tour you can do, but i promise you will be feeling the adrenaline. the tour gives you access to views you would never be able to see otherwise. get close to peaks and waterfalls alike. the views are breathtaking and you may just get the feeling that you are about to be dropped off in jurassic park.
i can never be satisfied with doing everything just like everyone else. if i am going to a stereotypical tourist spot. i need to have an element that is different. while doing my research for antelope canyon, i found just what i was looking for to satisfy my stubborn self. hidden canyon kayak was arthur and the day trip through antelope canyon was my sword in the stone. at first i was a bit disappointed to see how large my group size was. in the past i have been spoiled with much smaller guide to tourist ratios in my travels. once in the water, however, the problem dispersed as quickly as waves off my boat. the guides were good at accomodating people of all ability levels. as a frequent kayaker, i had a much faster pace than most. the guides recognized this, and made sure i did not feel restrained. once we reached antelope canyon, we were released to explore the slot canyon on our own to a certain point. again, i was happy to hear this since i much preferred being alone than attached to families i didn't know. it was a thrill to be able to skip, run, and even sing if i wanted to down these beautiful corridors. i loved this tour and would recommend it to anyone. the guides were relatable and i enjoyed my time talking to them. my only recommendation is if you are an experienced kayaker, let the guides know ahead of time and they will bring you a touring kayak. compared to my kayak at home, the kayak i was given made me feel like i was moving through mud. avoid this and request a more efficient boat. they just don't like to assign them to someone who is not experienced and has a higher chance to tip the narrow boats.
have you ever thought that mountain biking is cool, but it would be so much cooler to bike on mars? i can't say i've been on this train of thought before, someone out there has been. to them i say, mars is too far away. sure you can keep fantasizing about the day that richard branson and elon musk unite like superheroes and create martian colonies complete with lotteries to fuel us basic humans with dreams of dual planet citizenship. okay, maybe i have thought of this before. i digress. biking in page, arizona may be the closest alternative. really, the place is out of this world! so aren't my puns. accessible right from town, i was told by a local to check out the rimview trail. i stopped at a local shop, lake powell paddleboards, and rented a mountain bike. a quick overview of a map and a heeding message of "there are parts of the trail that if you get hurt or can't finish, no one can come get you"and i was off. a little skeptical of my skill after my warning, i wasn't sure how my day would go. quickly into the trail, my reservations disappeared. it was easy to with the beautiful desert landscape. the "rimview" gets its name for a very specific reason. in parts you were on the very edge of the trail with a steep drop off. if it got too hairy, i simply walked. it was my best option since i was alone and if i got hurt, i didn't want to think of the desolate potential situation. the views of lake powell were breathtaking. what blew me away was that i had the trail virtually to myself. in a busy tourist town, i came across only two people my whole time biking. the two people were locals at that. it was my escape from vacation. a step away to truly take in a place. this was not without hard work, however. the trail had its difficult moments and was best suited for at least intermediate riders. if you are new, you at least have the ability to walk any dangerous spots. the heat is also draining. a lot of water and snacks for energy are a must. i can honestly say my lunch was well earned this day.


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donate to stanmore public school's building fund before june 30 and claim a deduction when submitting your tax return for this financial year.
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The latest in Jazz North East’s series of Schmazz gigs at the Jazz Café featured British guitarists Mike Walker and Stuart McCallum. All seats in the upstairs room were taken (two of the north east’s finest six-stringers bagged prime seats) and the stage resembled the guitar section of your local musical instrument store. The Greater Manchester-based duo settled down to play the first of two mainly acoustic sets in a setting Walker later described as having ‘a good vibe’.
The material consisted of original compositions (a Schmazz prerequisite) and one or two standards. The opening number had an Americana feel to it, so it came as no surprise to learn it was Bill Frisell’s Where Do We Go? Walker, a man with an impressive cv – the big bands of Mike Gibbs and Kenny Wheeler, stints with Julian Arguelles and Nikki Iles, to his latest Anglo American project, the Impossible Gentlemen – shuffled a set list at will, suggesting to McCallum they do ‘Orpheus’. A change of guitar, some retuning, a bit of banter and into Luiz Bonfá’s Black Orpheus. This and the following number – All the Things You Are – exemplified Stuart McCallum’s penchant for reharmonizing tunes. Dark tones, dense improvisations, Walker picking up on McCallum’s initial foray, further solo invention, the seamless dovetailing of ideas.
A Walker composition – Wallenda’s Last Stand – inspired by the life story of a high wire walker’s final, fatal, do or die journey and McCallum’s The French Song illustrated their talents as tunesmiths. The second set heard McCallum’s Beholden and Walker’s Clock Maker. Walker introduced the latter number with a hilarious, true tale of his friend saxophonist Iain Dixon’s father’s clock making obsession. Imagine a house full of clocks – He made one every four minutes, said Walker – all primed to chime on the hour. It was Walker’s mission in life when visiting Dixon Snr to leave before the cacophonous clock chorus struck up! A distinct folk strand ran through the second set, notably McCallum’s tune inspired by a visit to the Shetlands and his authentic folk ballad Seasons. The one time student of Walker has gone on to work in a variety of contexts including a plum job with John Surman, tenure with the hip Cinematic Orchestra and work with Tim Garland’s Northern Underground Orchestra (including an appearance at the Durham Miners’ Gala a few years ago). This Schmazz gig was one for students of the guitar rather than one for the jazz guitar purist.
Earlier, pianist Paul Taylor played a solo set in the downstairs bar. The Tyneside-based Taylor developed ideas from an impressionist palette, quietly applying complementary hues to an uncluttered canvas. The audience listened intently, some seemingly holding a breath, such was the silence during a half hour improvisation.
Next month’s Schmazz concert at the Jazz Café departs from the usual last Tuesday in the month date. The double bill of Troyka and Pulcinella can be heard on Tuesday 15 July.
Great gig, very inspiring gig Mike!
Thoroughly enjoyable gig left the jazz cafe buzzing. Great tunes, great repartee, great music, great night.

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the latest in jazz north east’s series of schmazz gigs at the jazz café featured british guitarists mike walker and stuart mccallum. all seats in the upstairs room were taken (two of the north east’s finest six-stringers bagged prime seats) and the stage resembled the guitar section of your local musical instrument store. the greater manchester-based duo settled down to play the first of two mainly acoustic sets in a setting walker later described as having ‘a good vibe’.
the material consisted of original compositions (a schmazz prerequisite) and one or two standards. the opening number had an americana feel to it, so it came as no surprise to learn it was bill frisell’s where do we go? walker, a man with an impressive cv – the big bands of mike gibbs and kenny wheeler, stints with julian arguelles and nikki iles, to his latest anglo american project, the impossible gentlemen – shuffled a set list at will, suggesting to mccallum they do ‘orpheus’. a change of guitar, some retuning, a bit of banter and into luiz bonfá’s black orpheus. this and the following number – all the things you are – exemplified stuart mccallum’s penchant for reharmonizing tunes. dark tones, dense improvisations, walker picking up on mccallum’s initial foray, further solo invention, the seamless dovetailing of ideas.
a walker composition – wallenda’s last stand – inspired by the life story of a high wire walker’s final, fatal, do or die journey and mccallum’s the french song illustrated their talents as tunesmiths. the second set heard mccallum’s beholden and walker’s clock maker. walker introduced the latter number with a hilarious, true tale of his friend saxophonist iain dixon’s father’s clock making obsession. imagine a house full of clocks – he made one every four minutes, said walker – all primed to chime on the hour. it was walker’s mission in life when visiting dixon snr to leave before the cacophonous clock chorus struck up! a distinct folk strand ran through the second set, notably mccallum’s tune inspired by a visit to the shetlands and his authentic folk ballad seasons. the one time student of walker has gone on to work in a variety of contexts including a plum job with john surman, tenure with the hip cinematic orchestra and work with tim garland’s northern underground orchestra (including an appearance at the durham miners’ gala a few years ago). this schmazz gig was one for students of the guitar rather than one for the jazz guitar purist.
earlier, pianist paul taylor played a solo set in the downstairs bar. the tyneside-based taylor developed ideas from an impressionist palette, quietly applying complementary hues to an uncluttered canvas. the audience listened intently, some seemingly holding a breath, such was the silence during a half hour improvisation.
next month’s schmazz concert at the jazz café departs from the usual last tuesday in the month date. the double bill of troyka and pulcinella can be heard on tuesday 15 july.
great gig, very inspiring gig mike!
thoroughly enjoyable gig left the jazz cafe buzzing. great tunes, great repartee, great music, great night.


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injury we use a combination of techniques for the treatment of sprains, strains, painful or stiff joints as well as back and neck pain to promote your own self healing, bringing the body back into balance.
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56 amazing lollipop pictures images in these lollipop pictures group starting with l letter.
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the distance from thabeng to sonop is 84 kilometers by road. road takes approximately 1 hour and 38 minutes and goes through ramokokstad and bojating.
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the driving time from thabeng to sonop is approximately 1 hour and 38 minutes without intermediate stops.
use the "intermediate points" field inside the "show advanced options" to find out how to get from thabeng to sonop through specific transit points.
you can calculate the route from thabeng to sonop through any specific transit point by dragging and dropping the route on the map.
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the worlds of ancient finance and cryptocurrency have continually been divided, for restrictive and technical reasons. till recently, it had been troublesome for cryptocurrency traders to realize exposure to stocks and commodities. currency.com is trying to remedy that through launching the “bitmex of stocks,” a crypto-friendly platform that guarantees high leverage and low barriers for entry.
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located near i-90 and just off route 62, niagara falls boulevard, in the hub of the area’s dominant retail corridor.
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Amber Lilyestrom, an amazing branding and business strategist, dreamed of being a stay at home mama well before having a child. At 8 months after her daughter was born, Amber took a leap of faith, quitting her job with only ONE CLIENT! Amber knew that focusing her time and energy on her business was the only way it would grow, and quitting her 9-5 turned out to be the best decision because it led her to her KILLER business. She is passionate about branding and business strategy and hosts her own podcast, and a two-day conference for women who want to take their life and career to the next level.
We were so inspired by her fierce work ethic, and wanted to create a website that reflected her passion. Amber wanted her site design to be bold, elegant, and CLEAR to visitors on exactly who she is. Amber had strong content and we loved getting to design a gorgeous website around it. Go Live did not design her main logo, but we designed the Ignite Your Soul logo (pictured above!) for an upcoming event and had so much fun with it. Here's a HUGE CONGRATS to Amber on the launch of her new website, and for turning her dream into a reality.
"My entire life has transformed as a result of the choice to pursue my dream and make the leap to launch my business."
Amber's story of courage and passion will inspire and encourage you in your own journey!
Amber: I have always been fascinated with human behavior, psychology and really understanding why people do what they do. I have been equally obsessed with helping people breakthrough their fears and roadblocks to live a more fulfilling and joyful life. I grew up witnessing the people I love struggle and made it my goal early on to create a different way of life for myself so I could make a positive impact on the lives of others by showing them what I learned. What better way to take ownership of your life than to match your work with the sacred mission?
Amber: I worked in collegiate athletics marketing for a decade and had the gift of contributing to the growth of a Division I athletics brand on a national scale. My career path there was incredibly entrepreneurial and I taught myself how to write sales copy, design websites and graphics and basically everything in between. I was also asked to teach at the university and mentor students throughout my career, both of these roles allowed me to hone and develop my craft as a coach.
Amber: The answers do not live out there, they come from within. I've spent thousands of dollars on coaches and programs and live events only to be guided on back to my own truth. I do not regret one penny spent or mile walked on this path, though, as it has helped me to become even better at what I do and more committed to the bigger mission of my life.
Amber: The funny thing about this question is that so many people DID tell me that "Everything I need is already within me." But, I didn't listen because I had to go on my own quest to find my way home to myself. I am so grateful for all of the people who patiently and lovingly stood by me on this journey, I am certain I will need them to continue to remind me of this message, once again, down the path.
GO LIVE: WHAT WAS THE MOMENT YOU HAD WHEN YOU SAID "I SHOULD DO THIS" OR WHAT MADE YOU TAKE THE LEAP INTO WORKING FOR YOURSELF?
Amber: I had known that I wanted to be a work from home mama well before I was pregnant, only I didn't know HOW it was going to happen. After my own near-death experience (aka wakeup call) during our daughter's birth, I knew that it was time to get serious about making this dream come true. I launched my business 8 months after she was born and quit my job with just one client on the books (crazy!?), but I knew that if I could welcome in one client, more would come and focusing my time/energy on my business was the only way to help it grow. Four years later, I am so grateful for that courageous former version of me.
GO LIVE: WHAT THINGS HAVE YOU GAINED, OR DO YOU HOPE TO GAIN, IN YOUR LIFE FROM FOLLOWING THIS DREAM?
Amber: I have my life, my health, my husband (we retired him from his police career in 2017), the memories with our daughter that I haven't had to miss a minute of, sacred friendships with people I would have never met, time with the people I love the most and a deep sense of fulfillment and personal growth that comes with it. My entire life has transformed as a result of the choice to pursue my dream and make the leap to launch my business.
Amber: I absolutely love your design work and the way you approach supporting visionaries like me in sharing our message and mission with the world. I so appreciate how you tend to the finite details while honoring the big vision and delivering a finished product that will make a massive impact. Our websites create a powerful experience for our future clients to feel fully witnessed as they take the next step on their journey. I am so thrilled with what we've created together.

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amber lilyestrom, an amazing branding and business strategist, dreamed of being a stay at home mama well before having a child. at 8 months after her daughter was born, amber took a leap of faith, quitting her job with only one client! amber knew that focusing her time and energy on her business was the only way it would grow, and quitting her 9-5 turned out to be the best decision because it led her to her killer business. she is passionate about branding and business strategy and hosts her own podcast, and a two-day conference for women who want to take their life and career to the next level.
we were so inspired by her fierce work ethic, and wanted to create a website that reflected her passion. amber wanted her site design to be bold, elegant, and clear to visitors on exactly who she is. amber had strong content and we loved getting to design a gorgeous website around it. go live did not design her main logo, but we designed the ignite your soul logo (pictured above!) for an upcoming event and had so much fun with it. here's a huge congrats to amber on the launch of her new website, and for turning her dream into a reality.
"my entire life has transformed as a result of the choice to pursue my dream and make the leap to launch my business."
amber's story of courage and passion will inspire and encourage you in your own journey!
amber: i have always been fascinated with human behavior, psychology and really understanding why people do what they do. i have been equally obsessed with helping people breakthrough their fears and roadblocks to live a more fulfilling and joyful life. i grew up witnessing the people i love struggle and made it my goal early on to create a different way of life for myself so i could make a positive impact on the lives of others by showing them what i learned. what better way to take ownership of your life than to match your work with the sacred mission?
amber: i worked in collegiate athletics marketing for a decade and had the gift of contributing to the growth of a division i athletics brand on a national scale. my career path there was incredibly entrepreneurial and i taught myself how to write sales copy, design websites and graphics and basically everything in between. i was also asked to teach at the university and mentor students throughout my career, both of these roles allowed me to hone and develop my craft as a coach.
amber: the answers do not live out there, they come from within. i've spent thousands of dollars on coaches and programs and live events only to be guided on back to my own truth. i do not regret one penny spent or mile walked on this path, though, as it has helped me to become even better at what i do and more committed to the bigger mission of my life.
amber: the funny thing about this question is that so many people did tell me that "everything i need is already within me." but, i didn't listen because i had to go on my own quest to find my way home to myself. i am so grateful for all of the people who patiently and lovingly stood by me on this journey, i am certain i will need them to continue to remind me of this message, once again, down the path.
go live: what was the moment you had when you said "i should do this" or what made you take the leap into working for yourself?
amber: i had known that i wanted to be a work from home mama well before i was pregnant, only i didn't know how it was going to happen. after my own near-death experience (aka wakeup call) during our daughter's birth, i knew that it was time to get serious about making this dream come true. i launched my business 8 months after she was born and quit my job with just one client on the books (crazy!?), but i knew that if i could welcome in one client, more would come and focusing my time/energy on my business was the only way to help it grow. four years later, i am so grateful for that courageous former version of me.
go live: what things have you gained, or do you hope to gain, in your life from following this dream?
amber: i have my life, my health, my husband (we retired him from his police career in 2017), the memories with our daughter that i haven't had to miss a minute of, sacred friendships with people i would have never met, time with the people i love the most and a deep sense of fulfillment and personal growth that comes with it. my entire life has transformed as a result of the choice to pursue my dream and make the leap to launch my business.
amber: i absolutely love your design work and the way you approach supporting visionaries like me in sharing our message and mission with the world. i so appreciate how you tend to the finite details while honoring the big vision and delivering a finished product that will make a massive impact. our websites create a powerful experience for our future clients to feel fully witnessed as they take the next step on their journey. i am so thrilled with what we've created together.