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The dangerous conditions on Monroe have led to two fatalities on the quarter mile section of the street in VaHi the last year. That is two deaths too many. The best way for each of us to improve the safety on Monroe is to attend the February 28th Renew Atlanta Meeting on the Monroe Complete Streets Project and demand that a road diet be implemented on Monroe from 10th to Piedmont. (Tuesday, 2/28 6:00 – 8:00 Big Bethel AME Church, 220 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303).
How will a Road Diet improve conditions on Monroe?
It may seem counter-intuitive that reducing lanes could make a street better, but there are real-life examples from throughout the country that show that road diets not only reduce crashes by up to 47%, but also improve traffic flow. Indeed, a study on the Ponce de Leon road diet found that after the road diet was implemented, there was a 25% decrease in overall crashes, with morning travel times decreasing by almost a minute and afternoon travel times increasing by only a bit more than a minute.
A road diet for Monroe isn’t a new concept – it has been part of the BeltLine Plan, the Connect Atlanta Plan, and the Virginia-Highland Master Plan. And although the Monroe Road Diet has been a part of these comprehensive plans, and is a proven way to improve safety and traffic flow, there are still skeptics. Some are fearful that it will lead to cut-through traffic. Cut-through traffic, however, is a problem now. Keeping Monroe as-is will not improve cut-through traffic. Improving traffic flow on Monroe and eliminating the conditions that have led to fatal crashes should actually help with cut-through traffic, not make it worse.
Others have insisted that temporary measures such as increased police enforcement, or measures that may reduce speed such as speed humps, will be sufficient. That is simply not the case, because even if speed is reduced, the weaving in and out to avoid the left-turn queue still creates dangerous conditions for both vehicles and pedestrians. The road diet is the best and only solution that will provide 24-hour-a-day improvements to safety on Monroe by slowing traffic, eliminating weaving in and out to avoid the left turn queue (and thereby improve traffic flow), eliminating the left-turn blind spot caused by the lack of a dedicated left-turn lane, allowing pedestrians to safely cross three lanes of traffic instead of four with a “safe haven” in the middle provided by the dedicated turn lane, allowing bikes to travel in dedicated bike lanes away from traffic, and making sidewalks safer by having them bordered by bike lanes instead of speeding cars. Neither increased police ticketing nor speed humps can provide 24-hour-a-day improvements to all these safety issues.
What if the Road Diet doesn’t work?
In December, the project manager for the Monroe Complete Streets Project attended the Virginia-Highland monthly meeting and announced that the traffic counts for Monroe were within the acceptable limits for a road diet. Thus, there is no reason for there not to be a road diet on Monroe. Nevertheless, if the Monroe road diet is somehow different from the hundreds of other successful road diets that have been implemented throughout the country and does not improve the dangerous conditions on the street, the “diet” can be undone by simply re-striping Monroe and converting it back to four lanes.
What Can I Do To Improve Safety on Monroe?
The best way to improve conditions on Monroe is come to the February 28th meeting and show your strong support a road diet on Monroe. We must stand together and demand the proven and permanent safety improvements of road diet for Monroe. We as a community cannot tolerate any more fatalities on this broken street. The Road Diet is a key component of the Complete Street project.
The full name of the Monroe project is actually the Monroe/Boulevard Complete Streets Project. The project is being funded by the Renew Atlanta Infrastructure Bond that was approved by city voters in 2015. “Complete Streets” are designed to enable safe access for all users – pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit users. Complete Street projects implement comprehensive design changes including light synchronization, intersection realignments, and landscaping, lighting, and crosswalk improvements. They often also include traffic calming measures and design changes to make streets safer.
The Master Plan contains more details, and pages 81 on are especially pertinent for the Road Diet. Note: This is a large file and may take a little while to load.
This entry was posted in news, Uncategorized and tagged road diet by Stephen Cohen. Bookmark the permalink.

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the dangerous conditions on monroe have led to two fatalities on the quarter mile section of the street in vahi the last year. that is two deaths too many. the best way for each of us to improve the safety on monroe is to attend the february 28th renew atlanta meeting on the monroe complete streets project and demand that a road diet be implemented on monroe from 10th to piedmont. (tuesday, 2/28 6:00 – 8:00 big bethel ame church, 220 auburn ave ne, atlanta, ga 30303).
how will a road diet improve conditions on monroe?
it may seem counter-intuitive that reducing lanes could make a street better, but there are real-life examples from throughout the country that show that road diets not only reduce crashes by up to 47%, but also improve traffic flow. indeed, a study on the ponce de leon road diet found that after the road diet was implemented, there was a 25% decrease in overall crashes, with morning travel times decreasing by almost a minute and afternoon travel times increasing by only a bit more than a minute.
a road diet for monroe isn’t a new concept – it has been part of the beltline plan, the connect atlanta plan, and the virginia-highland master plan. and although the monroe road diet has been a part of these comprehensive plans, and is a proven way to improve safety and traffic flow, there are still skeptics. some are fearful that it will lead to cut-through traffic. cut-through traffic, however, is a problem now. keeping monroe as-is will not improve cut-through traffic. improving traffic flow on monroe and eliminating the conditions that have led to fatal crashes should actually help with cut-through traffic, not make it worse.
others have insisted that temporary measures such as increased police enforcement, or measures that may reduce speed such as speed humps, will be sufficient. that is simply not the case, because even if speed is reduced, the weaving in and out to avoid the left-turn queue still creates dangerous conditions for both vehicles and pedestrians. the road diet is the best and only solution that will provide 24-hour-a-day improvements to safety on monroe by slowing traffic, eliminating weaving in and out to avoid the left turn queue (and thereby improve traffic flow), eliminating the left-turn blind spot caused by the lack of a dedicated left-turn lane, allowing pedestrians to safely cross three lanes of traffic instead of four with a “safe haven” in the middle provided by the dedicated turn lane, allowing bikes to travel in dedicated bike lanes away from traffic, and making sidewalks safer by having them bordered by bike lanes instead of speeding cars. neither increased police ticketing nor speed humps can provide 24-hour-a-day improvements to all these safety issues.
what if the road diet doesn’t work?
in december, the project manager for the monroe complete streets project attended the virginia-highland monthly meeting and announced that the traffic counts for monroe were within the acceptable limits for a road diet. thus, there is no reason for there not to be a road diet on monroe. nevertheless, if the monroe road diet is somehow different from the hundreds of other successful road diets that have been implemented throughout the country and does not improve the dangerous conditions on the street, the “diet” can be undone by simply re-striping monroe and converting it back to four lanes.
what can i do to improve safety on monroe?
the best way to improve conditions on monroe is come to the february 28th meeting and show your strong support a road diet on monroe. we must stand together and demand the proven and permanent safety improvements of road diet for monroe. we as a community cannot tolerate any more fatalities on this broken street. the road diet is a key component of the complete street project.
the full name of the monroe project is actually the monroe/boulevard complete streets project. the project is being funded by the renew atlanta infrastructure bond that was approved by city voters in 2015. “complete streets” are designed to enable safe access for all users – pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit users. complete street projects implement comprehensive design changes including light synchronization, intersection realignments, and landscaping, lighting, and crosswalk improvements. they often also include traffic calming measures and design changes to make streets safer.
the master plan contains more details, and pages 81 on are especially pertinent for the road diet. note: this is a large file and may take a little while to load.
this entry was posted in news, uncategorized and tagged road diet by stephen cohen. bookmark the permalink.


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Growing strategically throughout California, Pokirrito, is slated to have over 5 locations by 2018 with an aggressive expansion plan in the making. The growth and popularity of Pokirrito is second to none and fueled by a high-quality chef-driven to menu aimed at offering affordable, healthy, and convenient options to an ever-growing market.
Pokirrito us currently receiving a high level of interest from experienced operators in several key markets due to the overall value proposition of owning one or several of these restaurants.
Backed and fueled by the success and reputation of Junya, Watanabe, the Pokirrito brand is young, fun, hip, and synonymous with healthy unique, and high-quality seafood.
Pokirrito brings more to the table than fresh, responsibly-sourced seafood. Our brand defines excellence by bringing together innovation, precision, and simplicity. The result is a refreshing take that elevates the poké dining experience. We take pleasure in creating happy memories through healthy food that is satisfying and affordable.
Yet, we recognize that our continued success lies in the hands of our top-notch partners. That’s why we heavily invest in the long-term success of every partner using a strong growth strategy.
Our commitment is to honor each investment in Pokirrito with a focused restaurant design plan that is responsive to your placement location. Partners will find that a starting investment as low as $250,000 enables them to join a fast-casual restaurant with an efficient, high-volume business model.
It’s great to provide top-quality food for our customers. But, if the culture is off, then the Pokirrito experience suffers for our guests, business associates, and colleagues. Culture is important and we make sure that it stays front of mind.
The word “golden” isn’t only used to describe our Golden Ratio Sauce; it’s also the rule for relationships with our guests, business associates, and colleagues. Pokirrito promotes fairness and responsibility to create a positive, sustainable environment.
Pokirrito focuses on its partners and how to help them achieve consistent long-term success. We are committed to supporting the development and business operations of every restaurant using effective systems.
Pokirrito is thankful for the individuals who have already placed their faith in our brand through financial backing. We honor their investments by further growing Pokirrito through partnerships with accomplished restaurateurs who are eager to expand our brand.
We look for partner candidates who deeply understand the diverse needs of their consumers and the best way to meet those needs. With our belief in community building, we prefer multi-unit development to strengthen ties with our brand and local communities. The best-fit candidates for Pokirrito will have experience and success in the food and beverage industry, ideally 3+ in a fast-casual restaurant. For each $250,000+ initial investment in our restaurants, we offer to finance candidates who meet our criteria and have at least $100,000 in accessible capital.
If you meet these requirements, we look forward to joining forces with you as a member of our Pokirrito family. With your support, we can continue our rapid growth as a national leader in fast-casual, poké dining.

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growing strategically throughout california, pokirrito, is slated to have over 5 locations by 2018 with an aggressive expansion plan in the making. the growth and popularity of pokirrito is second to none and fueled by a high-quality chef-driven to menu aimed at offering affordable, healthy, and convenient options to an ever-growing market.
pokirrito us currently receiving a high level of interest from experienced operators in several key markets due to the overall value proposition of owning one or several of these restaurants.
backed and fueled by the success and reputation of junya, watanabe, the pokirrito brand is young, fun, hip, and synonymous with healthy unique, and high-quality seafood.
pokirrito brings more to the table than fresh, responsibly-sourced seafood. our brand defines excellence by bringing together innovation, precision, and simplicity. the result is a refreshing take that elevates the poké dining experience. we take pleasure in creating happy memories through healthy food that is satisfying and affordable.
yet, we recognize that our continued success lies in the hands of our top-notch partners. that’s why we heavily invest in the long-term success of every partner using a strong growth strategy.
our commitment is to honor each investment in pokirrito with a focused restaurant design plan that is responsive to your placement location. partners will find that a starting investment as low as $250,000 enables them to join a fast-casual restaurant with an efficient, high-volume business model.
it’s great to provide top-quality food for our customers. but, if the culture is off, then the pokirrito experience suffers for our guests, business associates, and colleagues. culture is important and we make sure that it stays front of mind.
the word “golden” isn’t only used to describe our golden ratio sauce; it’s also the rule for relationships with our guests, business associates, and colleagues. pokirrito promotes fairness and responsibility to create a positive, sustainable environment.
pokirrito focuses on its partners and how to help them achieve consistent long-term success. we are committed to supporting the development and business operations of every restaurant using effective systems.
pokirrito is thankful for the individuals who have already placed their faith in our brand through financial backing. we honor their investments by further growing pokirrito through partnerships with accomplished restaurateurs who are eager to expand our brand.
we look for partner candidates who deeply understand the diverse needs of their consumers and the best way to meet those needs. with our belief in community building, we prefer multi-unit development to strengthen ties with our brand and local communities. the best-fit candidates for pokirrito will have experience and success in the food and beverage industry, ideally 3+ in a fast-casual restaurant. for each $250,000+ initial investment in our restaurants, we offer to finance candidates who meet our criteria and have at least $100,000 in accessible capital.
if you meet these requirements, we look forward to joining forces with you as a member of our pokirrito family. with your support, we can continue our rapid growth as a national leader in fast-casual, poké dining.


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The authorship team of FSPK brings a wealth of expertise in the field of early childhood classroom experience, social and emotional intelligence, brain development, literacy, second language learning, STEM practices and cultural sensitivity to the instruction and materials in the curriculum. Led by senior author, Dr. Pam Schiller, the curriculum integrates content and embeds current research based best practices through instructional strategies.
Another innovation is the inclusion of Conscious Discipline® strategies to support social and emotional intelligence and, in turn, cognitive performance. FSPK is the sole curriculum integrating this proven program into the daily instruction.
Differentiated learning strategies and materials for a full range of learners include grouping strategies and scaffolding. Adaptations for Young Learners Teacher Guide, exclusive to FSPK, is an additional teacher guide targeting literacy, math, and integrated learning centers for learners not ready for the four year old program.
Instruction in FSPK supports multicultural relevancy with materials and resources for languages other than Spanish. Dr. Alma Flor Ada, senior author, includes the importance of developing the home language, acquiring literacy naturally and focuses on cultural sensitivity throughout the curriculum.
Equality of materials and instruction in English and Spanish is a distinctive feature of FSPK including language sensitive adaptations and cultural sensitivity. Sensitivity to letter knowledge and, particularly, phonological awareness is evident in the sequence of instruction.
English Language Learner instruction in FSPK incorporates research in second language acquisition with classroom strategies for the Natural Approach, Total Physical Approach and Cooperative Learning. Materials and resources include pronunciation keys for five languages, full color photographs and strategies at point of use for whole group, small group and learning center activities.
FSPK features distinct home/school/community connections linked to thematic units and the scope and sequence. Dr. Patricia Edwards, author and past IRA President, contributed research-based best practices on family involvement in the curriculum. Family Connections resources are available for print or online.
Innovative approaches in FSPK incorporate current research based instruction for literacy included in the National Early Literacy Panel and Beyond, 2013. In addition, the instructional models in FSPK target strategies to ensure long term memory, alertness, and information processing based on brain science research. FSPK also incorporates STEM education, an approach to teaching and learning that integrates the content and skills of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
FSPK provides innovative technology for students with Frog Street Pre-K Interactive Software which contains over 100 Spanish and English activities in phonological awareness, alphabet knowledge, written expression, listening comprehension, vocabulary development and math skills and concepts. Software activities align with weekly instruction for sustained practice of skills. Learning extends to the home with eBooks of all the literature titles in FSPK.
Innovative technology for teachers offers online resources which include interactive lesson planning, teacher guides and eBooks. The FSPK Digital Online Library guides instruction and is easily accessible from computers, tablets, and smartphones.
Frog Street Press, Inc. is focused on high quality instruction and materials in the field of early childhood. Frog Street Pre-K was developed by early childhood experts in every domain of development to create an intentional and integrated curriculum.
Conscious Discipline® is evidence-based, and was named a national model for character education by the Character Education Partnership in 2005. Conscious Discipline® is a comprehensive classroom management program and a social-emotional curriculum. It is based on current brain research, child development information, and developmentally appropriate practices. It facilitates early childhood teachers in creating “school families” where children and teachers can reclaim joy, helpfulness and caring as a foundation for the educational process. Conscious Discipline® assists teachers in developing their inner life, empowering them to transform conflict into teaching moments for themselves, their colleagues, and the children and families they serve. Research conducted in schools and centers using Conscious Discipline® shows that it decreases aggression, increases academic scores on state tests, decreases impulsivity/hyperactivity in “difficult” children, increases collegiality of staff, and creates a positive school climate.
Your child will enjoy learning bible stories with easy, child-friendly language, and fun play that helps them enjoy and remember God’s Word. Children will participate in faith building activities, like simple songs, quick crafts, scrumptious snack ideas, games, service projects kids can do, and meaningful prayers. Teachers use unique games, snacks, and crafts to help kids learn about God. Kids retain more by interacting with a lesson instead of just hearing it. Discovering the Bible will be a fun, hands-on experience that gets kids excited about coming to school.

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frog street pre-k (fspk) is a high quality, research-based curriculum organized into ten skills domains that support integration of curriculum and builds connections between and among all disciplines.
the authorship team of fspk brings a wealth of expertise in the field of early childhood classroom experience, social and emotional intelligence, brain development, literacy, second language learning, stem practices and cultural sensitivity to the instruction and materials in the curriculum. led by senior author, dr. pam schiller, the curriculum integrates content and embeds current research based best practices through instructional strategies.
another innovation is the inclusion of conscious discipline® strategies to support social and emotional intelligence and, in turn, cognitive performance. fspk is the sole curriculum integrating this proven program into the daily instruction.
differentiated learning strategies and materials for a full range of learners include grouping strategies and scaffolding. adaptations for young learners teacher guide, exclusive to fspk, is an additional teacher guide targeting literacy, math, and integrated learning centers for learners not ready for the four year old program.
instruction in fspk supports multicultural relevancy with materials and resources for languages other than spanish. dr. alma flor ada, senior author, includes the importance of developing the home language, acquiring literacy naturally and focuses on cultural sensitivity throughout the curriculum.
equality of materials and instruction in english and spanish is a distinctive feature of fspk including language sensitive adaptations and cultural sensitivity. sensitivity to letter knowledge and, particularly, phonological awareness is evident in the sequence of instruction.
english language learner instruction in fspk incorporates research in second language acquisition with classroom strategies for the natural approach, total physical approach and cooperative learning. materials and resources include pronunciation keys for five languages, full color photographs and strategies at point of use for whole group, small group and learning center activities.
fspk features distinct home/school/community connections linked to thematic units and the scope and sequence. dr. patricia edwards, author and past ira president, contributed research-based best practices on family involvement in the curriculum. family connections resources are available for print or online.
innovative approaches in fspk incorporate current research based instruction for literacy included in the national early literacy panel and beyond, 2013. in addition, the instructional models in fspk target strategies to ensure long term memory, alertness, and information processing based on brain science research. fspk also incorporates stem education, an approach to teaching and learning that integrates the content and skills of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
fspk provides innovative technology for students with frog street pre-k interactive software which contains over 100 spanish and english activities in phonological awareness, alphabet knowledge, written expression, listening comprehension, vocabulary development and math skills and concepts. software activities align with weekly instruction for sustained practice of skills. learning extends to the home with ebooks of all the literature titles in fspk.
innovative technology for teachers offers online resources which include interactive lesson planning, teacher guides and ebooks. the fspk digital online library guides instruction and is easily accessible from computers, tablets, and smartphones.
frog street press, inc. is focused on high quality instruction and materials in the field of early childhood. frog street pre-k was developed by early childhood experts in every domain of development to create an intentional and integrated curriculum.
conscious discipline® is evidence-based, and was named a national model for character education by the character education partnership in 2005. conscious discipline® is a comprehensive classroom management program and a social-emotional curriculum. it is based on current brain research, child development information, and developmentally appropriate practices. it facilitates early childhood teachers in creating “school families” where children and teachers can reclaim joy, helpfulness and caring as a foundation for the educational process. conscious discipline® assists teachers in developing their inner life, empowering them to transform conflict into teaching moments for themselves, their colleagues, and the children and families they serve. research conducted in schools and centers using conscious discipline® shows that it decreases aggression, increases academic scores on state tests, decreases impulsivity/hyperactivity in “difficult” children, increases collegiality of staff, and creates a positive school climate.
your child will enjoy learning bible stories with easy, child-friendly language, and fun play that helps them enjoy and remember god’s word. children will participate in faith building activities, like simple songs, quick crafts, scrumptious snack ideas, games, service projects kids can do, and meaningful prayers. teachers use unique games, snacks, and crafts to help kids learn about god. kids retain more by interacting with a lesson instead of just hearing it. discovering the bible will be a fun, hands-on experience that gets kids excited about coming to school.


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our flammable storage cabinets are an industry-leading product with quality, design and features higher than the standard widely available. they are fully compliant with as1940, and come with standard self-closing and self-latching doors, double walls, adequate sump for containing spills, air vents, and built in feet.
when space is at a premium in your workshop, our 250l flammable liquid storage cabinet offers excellent value and helps minimise risks. our 160l flammable liquid storage cabinet and 100l flammable liquid storage cabinet also more compact storage solution for tight spaces.
we can deliver all over brisbane, sydney, melbourne, newcastle within 48 hrs.


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Note: I’ve just spent the last two weeks in rural Botswana, teaching writing classes on a creative writing safari. There was no Internet, and sometimes no electricity, both of which are useful when it comes to uploading stuff to my blog.
I did, however, have my netbook with me and wrote blog entries whenever my battery was not conked out. I’ll be uploading those blurbs over the next couple of weeks, now that I’m home in Seattle.
I am engaged to a delightful woman who has one severe flaw. Kattina likes to go camping, sometimes for weeks on end. She believes that sleeping in tents – in which you have condensation dripping on your face, centipedes crawling up your nostrils, and only two matches and a pile of wet logs to hypothetically keep you warm – is a good thing.
I am not of that ilk. I have a perfectly comfortable, urban condominium, which I pay a lot of money for. But Kattina thinks it is utterly cool that I’m working in Africa this week, sleeping in tents in rural Botswana, communing with nature and getting charged by hippopotamuses while she is back in Seattle, lavishing in the comforts of home.
My work here in Africa first sparked to life two Christmases ago in Denver, Colorado. I was hanging out with my step-brother, Bill, whom I didn’t actually know all that well at the time, at a dysfunctional family Christmas gathering. I was hanging out with Bill because (1) he has an interesting career as the owner of an African safari company, and (2) because he kept offering me beer, which one needs at dysfunctional family Christmas gatherings.
It ended up being a pretty good dysfunctional family Christmas.
I wondered for a moment. Botswana? It exists? People go there?
I had always thought Botswana was a fictitious place, like Oz, or Narnia, or Kalamazoo; a place with a fun-to-say name that humor writers could insert into their work as a comedic metaphor for a faraway and unreachable land. But Bill was claiming Botswana was an actual country, he had been there, and I could go there too.
I am writing this in my safari tent. It is not the kind of tent Kattina likes to sleep in. This tent is massive, approximately the same size as Kalamazoo. It has two twin beds, a paraffin lamp, a coat rack, and a set of wicker drawers in which to put my various articles of khaki-colored clothing. It is also supposed to have an emergency whistle in case a leopard tries to munch through the wall. I have been unable to locate the emergency whistle, however.
Outside my door is a fence made of reeds, which encloses a makeshift private bathroom consisting of a flushable toilet, a sink, a bar of soap, and a “bucket shower.” When I say “private,” I mean I am the only one who uses it. It does not actually offer much in the way of privacy. Part of the fence that surrounds the toilet is only three feet high, allowing me to sit and look out over a lush field of green, leafy things, and allowing hungry leopards to look in at me as I sit in a highly vulnerable position. The bucket shower? I’ll get to that in a couple of days.
4:17 a.m. – Lie in bed with open eyes and a full bladder. Listen to the crunchy sound outside. The crunchy sound is the trees, getting stepped on by elephants. Debate whether or not it is safe to go relieve myself. Make a run for it. Get back to bed.
4:19 a.m. – Fall asleep again.
4:23 a.m. – Birds begin chirping. Loudly. Some warble. Some squawk. Some chatter. Some cluck. There is one bird that sounds like a frog, another that sounds like the annoying guy behind you in the supermarket line who won’t stop whistling the same six notes over and over. One bird is known as the “blacksmith” because its chirp resembles a blacksmith’s hammer striking an anvil. I don’t know if you have ever tried to sleep while somebody was banging on an anvil outside your bedroom, but unless you are fortunate enough to be deaf, this is not an easy thing to do.
I also thought I heard a bird that sounded like a ghost going “Whoooo!” but it turned out to be a hyena. Apparently, sometimes hyenas do not laugh. They haunt. They’re probably pissed at the birds for waking them up so early.
The most distinct sounding bird here is the Cape Turtle Dove. It chirps out a guttural warble with a distinct rhythm – short squawk, long squawk, short squawk, like the Morse Code letter “R.” Some people here say it’s saying “Bot-swaaa-na. Bot-swaaa-na.” Others claim the bird is saying, “Drink lager. Drink lager.” Really, bird? It’s 4:23 in the morning. The bars are closed. Leave me alone.
5:14 a.m. – Finally fall asleep again.
5:30 a.m. – A safari camp employee stands outside my tent and shouts, “Knock knock,”until I wake up.
6:03 a.m. – Get out of bed slather myself with sun screen, stuff a freshly baked muffin in my mouth, and greet my other safari mates, who, like the birds, are way too perky for six in the morning. I am working, and am therefore obliged to act perky even if I don’t feel it. They, on the other hand, are on vacation. On vacation, one normally should snooze later than 5:30 a.m., but these people are here to see the animals, who are already up and snorting, growling, grunting, or whatever else they do in their particular animal dialect.
10:30 a.m. – Return to camp for brunch. This is serious deliciousness. Omelets, bacon, sausage. I begin to wake up.
11:30 a.m. – Time for the day’s writing class. I teach my classes outside at the table where we eat our meals. This is a beautiful setting, surrounded by Acacia trees and wildflowers, and exotic species of birds who land right at our feet, totally distracting everybody from everything I am trying to teach them about travel writing.
12:30 p.m. – Free time to write, nap, or pilfer booze from the free bar. Not that I would ever do that.
3:30 p.m. – Lunch, which consists of lots of food, which is impossible to eat because I am still digesting my omelet.
6:45 p.m. – The sundowner. This is an old and delightful safari tradition, in which people take a break from animal viewing to watch the sun go down and drink cocktails out in the bush. I mention this stop is hypothetical because sometimes wild animals ruin everything. For example, three days ago, we were all ready to start sipping adult beverages when we heard a lion roaring in the distance. Our local guide, whose name is Doctor, put the Land Rover into high gear and bounced us on an off-road rampage as thorny bushes scratched us in the face. The Land Rover, you see, is an open vehicle. It has no windows, making it easier to see the wildlife, and making it easier for the wildlife to jump inside and eat me. After a 20-minute chase, we found the lion – a majestic, 400-pound male with a bushy mane, who laid on the ground yawning while I pondered its splendor, and the fact that I was missing my gin and tonic. We watched the lion yawn for a long time, waiting for it to roar, shining a spotlight on it as darkness fell. It would not roar. So we turned the spotlight off, hoping the change in lighting might induce some roarage. We waited. And waited. It grew completely dark. I began to nod off. Yes, it is true. For a minute or two, I actually fell asleep, 30 feet away from a lion, in an unenclosed vehicle. Falling asleep this close to a lion is not recommended. But hey, I couldn’t help it. I was horribly sleep deprived. Damn birds.
After dark, the game drive continues. A local tracker, with superhuman eyesight, sits in a seat mounted on the front of the Land Rover and scans the land and sky for nocturnal animals. Animals such as spring hare, who are like a cross between a rabbit and a kangaroo, or owls. I like owls. Not only do they look cool, they also are awake late at night, and do not make so much damn noise early in the morning.
At 8:30, we return to camp for dinner. At 10:30, we agree that it’s getting to be bedtime. At 12:30, I go to bed, sometimes writing for an hour or so. At 4:17 the next morning, the cycle begins again.
So there you have it: a glimpse of life here in the Okavango Delta, in Botswana, which, it turns out, is not fictitious. The adventures are big. The bucket showers are warm. The people are kind. And the birds really need to keep their beaks shut, early in the morning.
To join one of Bill’s safaris, check out his company, The Wild Source, at thewildsource.com.
If you’d like to come along on a journaling and creative writing adventure, my next tour is to southern Vietnam in October, 2010. Visit traveljournaling.com/vietnam for full details. Bill and I are also pondering another African writing safari next year. Subscribe to my free e-mail newsletter for all the latest plans.
We can also both arrange private small-group tours – Bill throughout Africa, me anywhere you want to go write. If you’d like more info, you can contact us through the above websites.

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note: i’ve just spent the last two weeks in rural botswana, teaching writing classes on a creative writing safari. there was no internet, and sometimes no electricity, both of which are useful when it comes to uploading stuff to my blog.
i did, however, have my netbook with me and wrote blog entries whenever my battery was not conked out. i’ll be uploading those blurbs over the next couple of weeks, now that i’m home in seattle.
i am engaged to a delightful woman who has one severe flaw. kattina likes to go camping, sometimes for weeks on end. she believes that sleeping in tents – in which you have condensation dripping on your face, centipedes crawling up your nostrils, and only two matches and a pile of wet logs to hypothetically keep you warm – is a good thing.
i am not of that ilk. i have a perfectly comfortable, urban condominium, which i pay a lot of money for. but kattina thinks it is utterly cool that i’m working in africa this week, sleeping in tents in rural botswana, communing with nature and getting charged by hippopotamuses while she is back in seattle, lavishing in the comforts of home.
my work here in africa first sparked to life two christmases ago in denver, colorado. i was hanging out with my step-brother, bill, whom i didn’t actually know all that well at the time, at a dysfunctional family christmas gathering. i was hanging out with bill because (1) he has an interesting career as the owner of an african safari company, and (2) because he kept offering me beer, which one needs at dysfunctional family christmas gatherings.
it ended up being a pretty good dysfunctional family christmas.
i wondered for a moment. botswana? it exists? people go there?
i had always thought botswana was a fictitious place, like oz, or narnia, or kalamazoo; a place with a fun-to-say name that humor writers could insert into their work as a comedic metaphor for a faraway and unreachable land. but bill was claiming botswana was an actual country, he had been there, and i could go there too.
i am writing this in my safari tent. it is not the kind of tent kattina likes to sleep in. this tent is massive, approximately the same size as kalamazoo. it has two twin beds, a paraffin lamp, a coat rack, and a set of wicker drawers in which to put my various articles of khaki-colored clothing. it is also supposed to have an emergency whistle in case a leopard tries to munch through the wall. i have been unable to locate the emergency whistle, however.
outside my door is a fence made of reeds, which encloses a makeshift private bathroom consisting of a flushable toilet, a sink, a bar of soap, and a “bucket shower.” when i say “private,” i mean i am the only one who uses it. it does not actually offer much in the way of privacy. part of the fence that surrounds the toilet is only three feet high, allowing me to sit and look out over a lush field of green, leafy things, and allowing hungry leopards to look in at me as i sit in a highly vulnerable position. the bucket shower? i’ll get to that in a couple of days.
4:17 a.m. – lie in bed with open eyes and a full bladder. listen to the crunchy sound outside. the crunchy sound is the trees, getting stepped on by elephants. debate whether or not it is safe to go relieve myself. make a run for it. get back to bed.
4:19 a.m. – fall asleep again.
4:23 a.m. – birds begin chirping. loudly. some warble. some squawk. some chatter. some cluck. there is one bird that sounds like a frog, another that sounds like the annoying guy behind you in the supermarket line who won’t stop whistling the same six notes over and over. one bird is known as the “blacksmith” because its chirp resembles a blacksmith’s hammer striking an anvil. i don’t know if you have ever tried to sleep while somebody was banging on an anvil outside your bedroom, but unless you are fortunate enough to be deaf, this is not an easy thing to do.
i also thought i heard a bird that sounded like a ghost going “whoooo!” but it turned out to be a hyena. apparently, sometimes hyenas do not laugh. they haunt. they’re probably pissed at the birds for waking them up so early.
the most distinct sounding bird here is the cape turtle dove. it chirps out a guttural warble with a distinct rhythm – short squawk, long squawk, short squawk, like the morse code letter “r.” some people here say it’s saying “bot-swaaa-na. bot-swaaa-na.” others claim the bird is saying, “drink lager. drink lager.” really, bird? it’s 4:23 in the morning. the bars are closed. leave me alone.
5:14 a.m. – finally fall asleep again.
5:30 a.m. – a safari camp employee stands outside my tent and shouts, “knock knock,”until i wake up.
6:03 a.m. – get out of bed slather myself with sun screen, stuff a freshly baked muffin in my mouth, and greet my other safari mates, who, like the birds, are way too perky for six in the morning. i am working, and am therefore obliged to act perky even if i don’t feel it. they, on the other hand, are on vacation. on vacation, one normally should snooze later than 5:30 a.m., but these people are here to see the animals, who are already up and snorting, growling, grunting, or whatever else they do in their particular animal dialect.
10:30 a.m. – return to camp for brunch. this is serious deliciousness. omelets, bacon, sausage. i begin to wake up.
11:30 a.m. – time for the day’s writing class. i teach my classes outside at the table where we eat our meals. this is a beautiful setting, surrounded by acacia trees and wildflowers, and exotic species of birds who land right at our feet, totally distracting everybody from everything i am trying to teach them about travel writing.
12:30 p.m. – free time to write, nap, or pilfer booze from the free bar. not that i would ever do that.
3:30 p.m. – lunch, which consists of lots of food, which is impossible to eat because i am still digesting my omelet.
6:45 p.m. – the sundowner. this is an old and delightful safari tradition, in which people take a break from animal viewing to watch the sun go down and drink cocktails out in the bush. i mention this stop is hypothetical because sometimes wild animals ruin everything. for example, three days ago, we were all ready to start sipping adult beverages when we heard a lion roaring in the distance. our local guide, whose name is doctor, put the land rover into high gear and bounced us on an off-road rampage as thorny bushes scratched us in the face. the land rover, you see, is an open vehicle. it has no windows, making it easier to see the wildlife, and making it easier for the wildlife to jump inside and eat me. after a 20-minute chase, we found the lion – a majestic, 400-pound male with a bushy mane, who laid on the ground yawning while i pondered its splendor, and the fact that i was missing my gin and tonic. we watched the lion yawn for a long time, waiting for it to roar, shining a spotlight on it as darkness fell. it would not roar. so we turned the spotlight off, hoping the change in lighting might induce some roarage. we waited. and waited. it grew completely dark. i began to nod off. yes, it is true. for a minute or two, i actually fell asleep, 30 feet away from a lion, in an unenclosed vehicle. falling asleep this close to a lion is not recommended. but hey, i couldn’t help it. i was horribly sleep deprived. damn birds.
after dark, the game drive continues. a local tracker, with superhuman eyesight, sits in a seat mounted on the front of the land rover and scans the land and sky for nocturnal animals. animals such as spring hare, who are like a cross between a rabbit and a kangaroo, or owls. i like owls. not only do they look cool, they also are awake late at night, and do not make so much damn noise early in the morning.
at 8:30, we return to camp for dinner. at 10:30, we agree that it’s getting to be bedtime. at 12:30, i go to bed, sometimes writing for an hour or so. at 4:17 the next morning, the cycle begins again.
so there you have it: a glimpse of life here in the okavango delta, in botswana, which, it turns out, is not fictitious. the adventures are big. the bucket showers are warm. the people are kind. and the birds really need to keep their beaks shut, early in the morning.
to join one of bill’s safaris, check out his company, the wild source, at thewildsource.com.
if you’d like to come along on a journaling and creative writing adventure, my next tour is to southern vietnam in october, 2010. visit traveljournaling.com/vietnam for full details. bill and i are also pondering another african writing safari next year. subscribe to my free e-mail newsletter for all the latest plans.
we can also both arrange private small-group tours – bill throughout africa, me anywhere you want to go write. if you’d like more info, you can contact us through the above websites.


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I just want to thank my private investigators in New York and Long Island for the effort they put out this week. Under difficult circumstances, they did everything they could to get to the gig. Thank you!
Due to their tenacity, lo and behold, we used up quite a bit of videotape on those 2 days. Great Job!
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i just want to thank my private investigators in new york and long island for the effort they put out this week. under difficult circumstances, they did everything they could to get to the gig. thank you!
due to their tenacity, lo and behold, we used up quite a bit of videotape on those 2 days. great job!
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The Memorial Gates at the entrance of the Boystown Hospital in Engadine were erected by the Australian Meat and Allied Trades Union in 1944 in memory of those men from the industry who died in service or were killed in action during World War Two. This war had not ended so the finish year was left open.
The memorial gates and hospital were dedicated to members of the Meat Industry and Allied Trades who lost their lives in World War Two. Boys` Town Memorial Hospital was officially dedicated on May 19, 1946.
The Boys Town Memorial Hospital is now the Dunlea Centre.
The foundation stone of the Meat Industry's Memorial Hospital at Boys' Town, Engadine, was laid yesterday afternoon by Father T. V. Dunlea, founder of Boys' Town. More than 5,000 people were present. Memorial gates at the main entrance were unveiled by Mr. Joseph Merrett, Metropolitan Meat Industry Commissioner. The hospital will be a memorial to members of the meat industry and allied trades killed on war service. On completion of the hospital it is proposed that boys admitted to Boys' Town should pass through the hospital for physical and mental examination. One ward will be used for convalescent boys recovering from serious illnesses. Father Dunlea said that donations of £1,000 had been received during the afternoon. He appealed to philanthropists to do something for the rehabilitation of boys leaving gaol.
The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), 29 May 1944.
Boys' Town Memorial Hospital, which has been built by the Australian Meat and Allied Industries as a memorial to members of the industry whose lives were lost in World War II, was officially handed over for the use of Boys'Town, Engadine, N.S.W., and dedicated to Australian Youth on Sunday, May 19. The hospital, which is said to be the only hospital of its kind in the world, will increase the population of Boys' Town by 50. All boys going to Boys` Town will be admitted through the hospital which provides wards for admissions, malnutrition cases, observation and convalescence, besides an infirmary, a complete isolation wing, dining-room for 40, suite of' rooms for matron ,staff quarters, etc. The hospital is completely equipped with dental, optical and chiropody departments. It has an operating theatre, where minor operations will be undertaken. In the memorial vestibule, dedicated to the memory of Sergeant-Pilot Peter Hutton and Sergeant Pilot Tony Paul, whose deaths in action inspired the building of the memorial, a roll of honour, surmounted by the Legacy Torch,will bear the names of members of the and Meat Allied Industries throughout the Commonwealth.
The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), 10 July 1946.

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the memorial gates at the entrance of the boystown hospital in engadine were erected by the australian meat and allied trades union in 1944 in memory of those men from the industry who died in service or were killed in action during world war two. this war had not ended so the finish year was left open.
the memorial gates and hospital were dedicated to members of the meat industry and allied trades who lost their lives in world war two. boys` town memorial hospital was officially dedicated on may 19, 1946.
the boys town memorial hospital is now the dunlea centre.
the foundation stone of the meat industry's memorial hospital at boys' town, engadine, was laid yesterday afternoon by father t. v. dunlea, founder of boys' town. more than 5,000 people were present. memorial gates at the main entrance were unveiled by mr. joseph merrett, metropolitan meat industry commissioner. the hospital will be a memorial to members of the meat industry and allied trades killed on war service. on completion of the hospital it is proposed that boys admitted to boys' town should pass through the hospital for physical and mental examination. one ward will be used for convalescent boys recovering from serious illnesses. father dunlea said that donations of £1,000 had been received during the afternoon. he appealed to philanthropists to do something for the rehabilitation of boys leaving gaol.
the sydney morning herald (nsw), 29 may 1944.
boys' town memorial hospital, which has been built by the australian meat and allied industries as a memorial to members of the industry whose lives were lost in world war ii, was officially handed over for the use of boys'town, engadine, n.s.w., and dedicated to australian youth on sunday, may 19. the hospital, which is said to be the only hospital of its kind in the world, will increase the population of boys' town by 50. all boys going to boys` town will be admitted through the hospital which provides wards for admissions, malnutrition cases, observation and convalescence, besides an infirmary, a complete isolation wing, dining-room for 40, suite of' rooms for matron ,staff quarters, etc. the hospital is completely equipped with dental, optical and chiropody departments. it has an operating theatre, where minor operations will be undertaken. in the memorial vestibule, dedicated to the memory of sergeant-pilot peter hutton and sergeant pilot tony paul, whose deaths in action inspired the building of the memorial, a roll of honour, surmounted by the legacy torch,will bear the names of members of the and meat allied industries throughout the commonwealth.
the sydney morning herald (nsw), 10 july 1946.


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the nike tailwind12 is sleeker, faster and lighter. this super lightweight frame, with flying lens technology, reduces fogging and provides precise visual information at all angles of view with nike's patented nike max optics. with secure wrap temple arms and cam-action hinges that lock into place, it is the perfect choice for serious athletes who want to run faster and compete longer. the tailwind12 features interchangeable lenses and accepts an optional rx clip.
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Laser therapy is a fast, pain-free method of treating pain and promoting tissue repair. It utilizes a process called "photobiomodulation" in which specific wavelengths of light create therapeutic effects. The laser light improves transport of nutrients across cell membranes. The effect is improved healing time, pain reduction, increased circulation, and reduced swelling. Laser therapy has been FDA approved since 2002 and thousands of studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of this procedure.
Laser therapy is used as a complement to other pain management therapies or can be used as on its own for lifelong pain relief. It works wonderfully for post-operative care, geriatric or arthritic pain relief, and physical therapy. It can also be utilized for wound repair and assisting in infection resolution. The patient feels no pain, just enjoys the sensation of a warm massage.

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laser therapy is a fast, pain-free method of treating pain and promoting tissue repair. it utilizes a process called "photobiomodulation" in which specific wavelengths of light create therapeutic effects. the laser light improves transport of nutrients across cell membranes. the effect is improved healing time, pain reduction, increased circulation, and reduced swelling. laser therapy has been fda approved since 2002 and thousands of studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of this procedure.
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text: Dr. Abhijeet Raut is a Ayurveda practitioner at Shree Sparsh Panchbhautik Chikitsa & Kerliy Panchkarm Kendra located in Hadapsar, Pune. He is B.A.M.S. (Ayurvedacharya) and has an experience of 6 years. Use ZapBook.in to book your appointments with doctor and also ask questions regarding your medical case in our Question and Answer section.

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you will find everything from treats, chews, toys, training aids, beds, bowls, cages, natural supplements and much, much, more! we specialize in all natural dog and cat foods, which include raw/frozen, dehydrated, canned and dry!
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in this article you will find the unique information about icon shortcode. if you want to learn about some more general issues like using a shortcode etc. see the list bellow or browse the general section.
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Most Muslims know a lot about the holy month of Ramadan, but to the younger generations and those outside of Islam, there is always plenty to learn and explore. For example, the giving of Zakator the reason for Fitrana – there is so much to learn about the teachings of Islam. With that in mind, we have put together a handy mini fact guide on some of the most important aspects of Ramadan.
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most muslims know a lot about the holy month of ramadan, but to the younger generations and those outside of islam, there is always plenty to learn and explore. for example, the giving of zakator the reason for fitrana – there is so much to learn about the teachings of islam. with that in mind, we have put together a handy mini fact guide on some of the most important aspects of ramadan.
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Cozy and inviting, The Commons Lounge is an urban haven tucked away within the walls of The Logan. Sip on handcrafted cocktails made with locally distilled spirits while enjoying a delicious menu of small plates in our stylish and sophisticated space. Beyond the bar, try your hand at billiards in The Library, which opens into the patio in the warmer months.
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cozy and inviting, the commons lounge is an urban haven tucked away within the walls of the logan. sip on handcrafted cocktails made with locally distilled spirits while enjoying a delicious menu of small plates in our stylish and sophisticated space. beyond the bar, try your hand at billiards in the library, which opens into the patio in the warmer months.
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New Zealand is home to some of the most remarkable and diverse landscapes on the planet. In a country barely half the size of California, you’ll find alpine mountains and lakes, glaciers descending into sub-tropical rainforests, and volcanic valleys steaming with sulphur plumes. Criss-crossing this incredible terrain are thousands of miles of trails, which is why this little gem of a country is home to two of the world’s most iconic mountain bike races. The Macpac Motatapu is a one-day classic traversing backcountry stations that are only open to the public for the event, while The Pioneer takes this concept to another level, with seven days of stage racing across incredibly challenging gravel trails, true singletrack and four-wheel drive tracks. Exceptional aerobic fitness is essential for these races, but there is a bit more to it than that.
"I’ve seen a lot of people come unstuck," says Chris Arbuckle, executive committee member for Mountain Bike New Zealand. "They’re not used to the variability of terrain and the fact that your wheels are trying to throw you off your bike. On these tracks, you burn through your brake pads and will break a chain if you don’t ride smoothly."
In terms of preparation, there is no substitute for logging off-road miles on the bike. This is how you build fitness, and also develop the technical riding skills required to really master events of this style.
According to Dougal Allan, pro IRONMAN triathlete and mountain biker, and reigning Motatapu XTERRA champion, New Zealand is superbly set up to give you a training edge. "You can assume there’s going to be mountain biking options everywhere you go."
All of the major towns offer opportunities to go off-road. Cyclists rave about Makara Peak mountain bike park near Wellington, with its extensive singletrack network and testing climbs, and the Christchurch Adventure Park, the first four-season, lift-access bike park in the world. Riding these parks will undoubtedly help develop your fitness and bike handling, but among local trail networks, one option always gets mentioned above all others. "The Redwoods in Rotorua stands out as some of the best all-round mountain bike trails I’ve ever ridden," says Allan.
Additionally, the Whakarewarewa Forest, commonly known as the Redwoods, includes more than 100 miles of purpose-built trails, with enough diversity to delight any rider. A shuttle takes riders to the top of the tracks, but for the purpose of training, we recommend riding up the fire roads to access the singletrack descents. There are some wonderful beginner trails to get you comfortable riding off-road, and once you’re ready to push it a bit, the options are endless. You’ll build strength endurance riding up, then develop high-speed technical skills on the way down, with flowing man-made trails with berms and jumps, or more traditional tracks winding through the trees. If you can confidently ride in the Redwoods, you’ll be prepared to tackle a day race like the Motatapu.
On a trail like the Old Ghost Road, you’ll need to carry all your supplies with you, including first aid kits, food and clothing. This is great preparation for racing events like the Motatapu and Pioneer. “You’ve got to be pretty self-reliant,” says Arbuckle. “I’m not sure if many people take that seriously.” Indeed, many athletes fail to realize just how remote the Motatapu and the Pioneer get. The Motatapu is one of the best supported and most inviting mountain bike races around, but you need to carry a mandatory gear kit in case of sudden weather changes, mechanical issues or injury.
The Timber Trail, near Taupo on the North Island, takes you deep into the heart of the subalpine forest in this region. Again, you will need to be self-sufficient, and have good fitness before you set off, but if your goal is to crush a single-day race or complete a stage event, it’s hard to imagine better training. This trail is less technical than some of the others mentioned, but still packs some serious rewards, including the chance to cross deep gorges on the longest mountain bike swing bridges in the world.
Heading back south, we come to the Heaphy Track. The Heaphy is one of New Zealand’s great walks, but in the winter months, it is open to mountain bikes. The route takes in dense beech forest, limestone cliffs and expansive plains, and in the right conditions is utterly exceptional. It’s another multi-day ride, with huts along the way, and is a considerable technical challenge. When preparing for the Pioneer though, this is exactly the kind of riding you need. “It’s about riding stuff as fast as you can, but never quite knowing what’s around the next corner,” says Arbuckle.
Other options for putting in the training miles include the Great Lake Trails, around Lake Taupo, at the heart of the North Island. These trails are flowy and scenic, taking in sweeping vistas of this magnificent lake. On the South Island, check out Alps 2 Ocean and the Central Otago Rail Trail. Both are (mostly) non-technical and pass through some small towns and villages. The wilderness is all well and good but who doesn’t love finishing a ride with a cappuccino or a beer?
Getting a bit more technical, the trails around Craigieburn in the Arthur’s Pass region of the South Island will blow your mind with their combination of lung-busting climbs, exposed singletrack and flat-out descents. This high-alpine day loop is possibly the perfect combination of strength and endurance training, combined with a challenge to your technique. It’s a formula that will serve you well in both of our Bucket List races.
"You need to build confidence riding downhill at quite high speed, and controlling your speed through corners," says Allan. "Once you get to that Soho descent (the big downhill in the Motatapu) when the finish line is tangible, it’s pretty hairy, pretty fast, rough terrain to navigate through."
In Central Otago and the area around Queenstown, classics include Rude Rock and Seven Mile. It’s also worth checking out the final part of the Motatapu course from the bottom of the Soho descent into Arrowtown, which is open year round. There are numerous river crossings, so if you want to be competitive, you need to be able to ride through fords or cross efficiently.
The Motatapu and the Pioneer are two of the best mountain bike events in the world. With stunning courses and the organizational expertise of IRONMAN, the opportunity to tackle these epic races shouldn’t be missed.

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new zealand is home to some of the most remarkable and diverse landscapes on the planet. in a country barely half the size of california, you’ll find alpine mountains and lakes, glaciers descending into sub-tropical rainforests, and volcanic valleys steaming with sulphur plumes. criss-crossing this incredible terrain are thousands of miles of trails, which is why this little gem of a country is home to two of the world’s most iconic mountain bike races. the macpac motatapu is a one-day classic traversing backcountry stations that are only open to the public for the event, while the pioneer takes this concept to another level, with seven days of stage racing across incredibly challenging gravel trails, true singletrack and four-wheel drive tracks. exceptional aerobic fitness is essential for these races, but there is a bit more to it than that.
"i’ve seen a lot of people come unstuck," says chris arbuckle, executive committee member for mountain bike new zealand. "they’re not used to the variability of terrain and the fact that your wheels are trying to throw you off your bike. on these tracks, you burn through your brake pads and will break a chain if you don’t ride smoothly."
in terms of preparation, there is no substitute for logging off-road miles on the bike. this is how you build fitness, and also develop the technical riding skills required to really master events of this style.
according to dougal allan, pro ironman triathlete and mountain biker, and reigning motatapu xterra champion, new zealand is superbly set up to give you a training edge. "you can assume there’s going to be mountain biking options everywhere you go."
all of the major towns offer opportunities to go off-road. cyclists rave about makara peak mountain bike park near wellington, with its extensive singletrack network and testing climbs, and the christchurch adventure park, the first four-season, lift-access bike park in the world. riding these parks will undoubtedly help develop your fitness and bike handling, but among local trail networks, one option always gets mentioned above all others. "the redwoods in rotorua stands out as some of the best all-round mountain bike trails i’ve ever ridden," says allan.
additionally, the whakarewarewa forest, commonly known as the redwoods, includes more than 100 miles of purpose-built trails, with enough diversity to delight any rider. a shuttle takes riders to the top of the tracks, but for the purpose of training, we recommend riding up the fire roads to access the singletrack descents. there are some wonderful beginner trails to get you comfortable riding off-road, and once you’re ready to push it a bit, the options are endless. you’ll build strength endurance riding up, then develop high-speed technical skills on the way down, with flowing man-made trails with berms and jumps, or more traditional tracks winding through the trees. if you can confidently ride in the redwoods, you’ll be prepared to tackle a day race like the motatapu.
on a trail like the old ghost road, you’ll need to carry all your supplies with you, including first aid kits, food and clothing. this is great preparation for racing events like the motatapu and pioneer. “you’ve got to be pretty self-reliant,” says arbuckle. “i’m not sure if many people take that seriously.” indeed, many athletes fail to realize just how remote the motatapu and the pioneer get. the motatapu is one of the best supported and most inviting mountain bike races around, but you need to carry a mandatory gear kit in case of sudden weather changes, mechanical issues or injury.
the timber trail, near taupo on the north island, takes you deep into the heart of the subalpine forest in this region. again, you will need to be self-sufficient, and have good fitness before you set off, but if your goal is to crush a single-day race or complete a stage event, it’s hard to imagine better training. this trail is less technical than some of the others mentioned, but still packs some serious rewards, including the chance to cross deep gorges on the longest mountain bike swing bridges in the world.
heading back south, we come to the heaphy track. the heaphy is one of new zealand’s great walks, but in the winter months, it is open to mountain bikes. the route takes in dense beech forest, limestone cliffs and expansive plains, and in the right conditions is utterly exceptional. it’s another multi-day ride, with huts along the way, and is a considerable technical challenge. when preparing for the pioneer though, this is exactly the kind of riding you need. “it’s about riding stuff as fast as you can, but never quite knowing what’s around the next corner,” says arbuckle.
other options for putting in the training miles include the great lake trails, around lake taupo, at the heart of the north island. these trails are flowy and scenic, taking in sweeping vistas of this magnificent lake. on the south island, check out alps 2 ocean and the central otago rail trail. both are (mostly) non-technical and pass through some small towns and villages. the wilderness is all well and good but who doesn’t love finishing a ride with a cappuccino or a beer?
getting a bit more technical, the trails around craigieburn in the arthur’s pass region of the south island will blow your mind with their combination of lung-busting climbs, exposed singletrack and flat-out descents. this high-alpine day loop is possibly the perfect combination of strength and endurance training, combined with a challenge to your technique. it’s a formula that will serve you well in both of our bucket list races.
"you need to build confidence riding downhill at quite high speed, and controlling your speed through corners," says allan. "once you get to that soho descent (the big downhill in the motatapu) when the finish line is tangible, it’s pretty hairy, pretty fast, rough terrain to navigate through."
in central otago and the area around queenstown, classics include rude rock and seven mile. it’s also worth checking out the final part of the motatapu course from the bottom of the soho descent into arrowtown, which is open year round. there are numerous river crossings, so if you want to be competitive, you need to be able to ride through fords or cross efficiently.
the motatapu and the pioneer are two of the best mountain bike events in the world. with stunning courses and the organizational expertise of ironman, the opportunity to tackle these epic races shouldn’t be missed.


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understanding the support needs of mature students carey newson understanding the support needs of mature students, newson, mcdowall& saunders performance indicators, reported to the higher education statistics agency (hesa), show that, in, 8 of surreys mature fulltime undergraduates, and 5.
5 of those that. the hesa mature student definition essay feature which categorises mature students is based on age but this can vary on the country in question, for example, in sweden, norway and australia the mature student is classified as someone who is over twentyfive years of age (thomas and quinn, 2006) as opposed to the uk where according to the higher education mature student.
higher education is an important stepping stone for millions of people around the world mature student introduction. it not only helps people grow as individuals and learn more about the world at large and the people around them, but college also helps people learn trades and develop skills needed in the career world.
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I get bored easily, and I like to try new things all the time.
I have been learning to sail sailboats. Boston has a wonderful organization, Community Boating, Inc. (CBI), which teaches people how to sail on the Charles River, and I am a member.
If you are a member of CBI, you may be interested in my Community Boating page, which contains write-ups on how to rig and handle many of the boats in the fleet and useful links on sailing and on local wind predictions.
On June 13, I earned my Jib rating with CBI, which allows me, with crew, to sail with two sails in any wind. Many thanks to Orfeas Liangos, who was my partner in this endeavor. I've since earned my Rhodes Basic, Sonar (Full), HP Sloop Basic, and HT Crew ratings.
I have started to delve into “serious” photography, which means I have learned how to adjust the parameters of an SLR (single lens reflex) camera. It’s fun to set the aperture and the shutter speed to control the exposure on 35mm film, and to use different lenses to control the depth of field.
Eventually I will put up some of my work up on this site, but for now other endeavors must be accomplished. People interested in learning more about almost any aspect of photography would do well to see what’s on www.photo.net.
I enjoy watching game shows; I like to compete vicariously. Interestingly, one can create a business to become a professional game show contestant, aka a Game Show Pro.
My favorite show (and the one on which I most wish to appear) is the renowned Wheel of Fortune. As a person who soaks up trivia, however, I am probably more likely to eventually appear on Jeopardy! or Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (if they select me as a contestant someday). Appearing on one of these game shows is one of my Goals 100.
If you also like game shows, then you should bookmark the excellent site, TVGameshows.Net.
While I enjoy most forms of mild gambling, I enjoy poker the most. While my local poker buddies and I have been playing mostly Texas hold’em, I have written up rules for some enjoyable variants of poker that I like to play.
For those interesting in learning more about poker, see the useful, ad-free site, Poker Top10. An excellent site on gambling in general is The Wizard of Odds, which does a fantastic job in explaining optimal strategies in many casino table games and provides the opportunity to play many of these games online.
As a statistician, I am sometimes asked for advice on how to make money by gambling. The short answer is: get lucky. I will further pontificate from this position of authority. First, anybody who claims to have a method that reliably "beats the system" is a liar. Second, anybody who claims to consistently win at casino gambling is extremely likely to be an accomplished liar. The only exception to these declarations is in the game of poker, where one does not compete against the casino, but against other players.
I like to attend a cappella concerts. I used to sing in a cappella groups in school.
I was a founding member of the Johns Hopkins Octopodes and was a member of the Boston University Dear Abbeys in its first full year of existence.
But now I am "retired" from a cappella singing and just enjoy going to see others perform. I mostly follow professional groups. One of my favorite groups is Toxic Audio. I also like going to competitions, such as the International Competition of Collegiate A Cappella and the Harmony Sweepstakes.
I took up rock climbing when I lived in North Carolina, where climbing gyms are conveniently located and inexpensive.
My climbing days are on hiatus, but they will resume one day. One of my Goals 100 is to climb El Capitan in Yosemite National Park.
Since I was seven, I have been collecting postcards of places to which I have traveled.
The study and hobby of postcards is called deltiology. Here’s a decent link on postcard collecting.
My brother and I have been collecting comic books since we were 14 years old.
We do not treat comic books as commodities; rather, we read them. Comic books deserve more popular appreciation as a vibrant, expressive form of literature.
We collect mostly Marvel Comics, although I also collect various manga (Japanese comics), such as those published by Viz Comics and the American manga published by Antarctic Press. Fred Perry’s Gold Digger is a particular favorite of mine. A comics line masterminded by Alan Moore, America’s Best Comics, features several excellent titles, including Top 10, Tom Strong, and Promethea.
I like to see different places. Many of my Goals 100 are related to travel.
Here’s a map of places where my fianceé Jen and I have been to.
While most Americans regard Asian-Americans as a monolithic block, my family and I take pride in being distinctively Taiwanese-American. By "Taiwanese-American," I mean especially those who can speak the Chinese dialect called "Taiwanese." Not everybody who calls themseleves Taiwanese can speak Taiwanese, which is explained by history that I will not explain here.
Here’s a link referring to a portion of an old friend of mine’s research on Taiwanese-American history, which is distinct from that of other Asian-American groups.
In general, I cheer for professional sports teams from Philadelphia. This is because where I grew up, the TV signals that we received were from stations based in Philly. I grew up on the enthusiasm of WCAU’s “Big Al” Meltzer.
In practice, however, I am not much of hockey fan and only obliquely follow basketball and baseball. My passion for professional sport resides mostly in pro football and, correspondingly, the Philadelphia Eagles.

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i get bored easily, and i like to try new things all the time.
i have been learning to sail sailboats. boston has a wonderful organization, community boating, inc. (cbi), which teaches people how to sail on the charles river, and i am a member.
if you are a member of cbi, you may be interested in my community boating page, which contains write-ups on how to rig and handle many of the boats in the fleet and useful links on sailing and on local wind predictions.
on june 13, i earned my jib rating with cbi, which allows me, with crew, to sail with two sails in any wind. many thanks to orfeas liangos, who was my partner in this endeavor. i've since earned my rhodes basic, sonar (full), hp sloop basic, and ht crew ratings.
i have started to delve into “serious” photography, which means i have learned how to adjust the parameters of an slr (single lens reflex) camera. it’s fun to set the aperture and the shutter speed to control the exposure on 35mm film, and to use different lenses to control the depth of field.
eventually i will put up some of my work up on this site, but for now other endeavors must be accomplished. people interested in learning more about almost any aspect of photography would do well to see what’s on www.photo.net.
i enjoy watching game shows; i like to compete vicariously. interestingly, one can create a business to become a professional game show contestant, aka a game show pro.
my favorite show (and the one on which i most wish to appear) is the renowned wheel of fortune. as a person who soaks up trivia, however, i am probably more likely to eventually appear on jeopardy! or who wants to be a millionaire (if they select me as a contestant someday). appearing on one of these game shows is one of my goals 100.
if you also like game shows, then you should bookmark the excellent site, tvgameshows.net.
while i enjoy most forms of mild gambling, i enjoy poker the most. while my local poker buddies and i have been playing mostly texas hold’em, i have written up rules for some enjoyable variants of poker that i like to play.
for those interesting in learning more about poker, see the useful, ad-free site, poker top10. an excellent site on gambling in general is the wizard of odds, which does a fantastic job in explaining optimal strategies in many casino table games and provides the opportunity to play many of these games online.
as a statistician, i am sometimes asked for advice on how to make money by gambling. the short answer is: get lucky. i will further pontificate from this position of authority. first, anybody who claims to have a method that reliably "beats the system" is a liar. second, anybody who claims to consistently win at casino gambling is extremely likely to be an accomplished liar. the only exception to these declarations is in the game of poker, where one does not compete against the casino, but against other players.
i like to attend a cappella concerts. i used to sing in a cappella groups in school.
i was a founding member of the johns hopkins octopodes and was a member of the boston university dear abbeys in its first full year of existence.
but now i am "retired" from a cappella singing and just enjoy going to see others perform. i mostly follow professional groups. one of my favorite groups is toxic audio. i also like going to competitions, such as the international competition of collegiate a cappella and the harmony sweepstakes.
i took up rock climbing when i lived in north carolina, where climbing gyms are conveniently located and inexpensive.
my climbing days are on hiatus, but they will resume one day. one of my goals 100 is to climb el capitan in yosemite national park.
since i was seven, i have been collecting postcards of places to which i have traveled.
the study and hobby of postcards is called deltiology. here’s a decent link on postcard collecting.
my brother and i have been collecting comic books since we were 14 years old.
we do not treat comic books as commodities; rather, we read them. comic books deserve more popular appreciation as a vibrant, expressive form of literature.
we collect mostly marvel comics, although i also collect various manga (japanese comics), such as those published by viz comics and the american manga published by antarctic press. fred perry’s gold digger is a particular favorite of mine. a comics line masterminded by alan moore, america’s best comics, features several excellent titles, including top 10, tom strong, and promethea.
i like to see different places. many of my goals 100 are related to travel.
here’s a map of places where my fianceé jen and i have been to.
while most americans regard asian-americans as a monolithic block, my family and i take pride in being distinctively taiwanese-american. by "taiwanese-american," i mean especially those who can speak the chinese dialect called "taiwanese." not everybody who calls themseleves taiwanese can speak taiwanese, which is explained by history that i will not explain here.
here’s a link referring to a portion of an old friend of mine’s research on taiwanese-american history, which is distinct from that of other asian-american groups.
in general, i cheer for professional sports teams from philadelphia. this is because where i grew up, the tv signals that we received were from stations based in philly. i grew up on the enthusiasm of wcau’s “big al” meltzer.
in practice, however, i am not much of hockey fan and only obliquely follow basketball and baseball. my passion for professional sport resides mostly in pro football and, correspondingly, the philadelphia eagles.


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Eh, I watch it too, so it's no big deal. Also, the effects look sick. Always loved sprite animation.
Anyone remember when the Dojo had DM's?
Aye, back then, the nudes trade market was going strong as ever.
GeckoDX has not uploaded anything to the Dojo.

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eh, i watch it too, so it's no big deal. also, the effects look sick. always loved sprite animation.
anyone remember when the dojo had dm's?
aye, back then, the nudes trade market was going strong as ever.
geckodx has not uploaded anything to the dojo.


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