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Depending on your home, bathroom storage may be minimal. This might be ok in a powder bath or guest bath, if you have a master bath to make up for it. But if you only have a couple small bathrooms in your home because you live in a NYC apartment or a loft somewhere...or your home just isn't that big...then you're dying for more storage, I'm sure! We admit, storage can be tricky. It is very dependent on how you use the space so your involvement in the type of storage that you have is key--it really needs to be customized for you! Today we're going to show you a few ideas that you can modify to fit your exact needs or just run with and maximize your storage space!
If your sort of stuck with the existing drawer space that is currently in your bathroom, evaluate how it's being used. Drawer dividers can really boost the quality of your storage because they compartmentalize everything. Stuffing things in drawers keeps the counter space clean, but it doesn't always utilize the drawer space well. So take a look at what kinds of things you store in your drawers, how they could be grouped, and then find the right drawer organizer to make it work!
We don't love medicine cabinets but we know that sometimes they're just necessary. These wall spaces can easily become a catch-all for the bathroom. Even though they're not that deep and aren't always that tall, you can still modify your usage a little to make them work harder. First of all, add smaller containers that can sit on the shelves. This is kind of like the baskets-on-closet-shelves look--- it's cleaner and easier to access everything, plus you use the space towards the back of the shelf because you can get to things easier. Also, don't forget to utilize the back wall of the medicine cabinet. This part is usually metal so you can add magnetic hooks or suction cup storage bins that will also increase how much you can keep in one place!
Put all of the wall space to good use! Hooks and racks instantly add helpful storage to a bathroom whether it's because you can hang up more towels or hang up your hair tools. Little hooks and racks can come in useful for so many different things--you wouldn't realize it until you had a bunch, though!
Hooks and racks don't always have to be visible either! Under cabinet storage can use some building up as well and hooks & racks can come in handy! We love these little pull out drawers that can be attached after-the-face to cabinets. Put an additional shelf over it and you've double that storage!
If you have the wall space for another piece of furniture, don't be afraid to bring it in. Even if it doesn't match exactly, it can still flow with the space and add an incredible amount of storage! Finding that perfectly sized piece isn't always easy, so keep a lookout when you're browsing your local HomeGoods...or even thrift stores and garage sales...you never know what you'll stumble upon!
Finally, for a little extra love for your house guests, these tired baskets make create storage and display pieces in small bathrooms! Set it on the countertop or, if you have a tall one, let it stand on the floor. That way, your guests have all the essentials even if they forgot to bring them themselves!


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I am a head and neck cancer surgeon in the department of Head and Neck Surgery/Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. My specialties include treating cancers of the head and neck (oral, throat/pharyngeal, laryngeal, sinus, skull base, thyroid and parathyroid, skin cancer of the head and neck), reconstruction of head and neck defects (free flap surgery) and transoral robotic surgery (TORS) using the daVinci robot.
I completed a residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at West Virginia University where I was able to help treat numerous patients with head and neck cancer. It was this exposure that ultimately influenced my decision to be a head and neck cancer surgeon. Because of my desire to treat patients with head and neck cancer, I completed a fellowship (subspecialty training) in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery and Microvascular Reconstruction at the Ohio State University.
At Roswell Park, I am fortunate to be able to work with a great team of physicians and staff to help you in your battle with cancer. Because we work as a team, we will come up with the best treatment plan for your specific situation, whether that involves surgery or non-surgical options.

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Do you want a spectacular view of Marina Bay while sipping your favourite glass of wine? Or maybe party with your squad in one of the sleekest roof-top bars in the world?
The Rooftop Guide crew has visited more than 500 rooftop bars in the last 2 years all over the world. In 2016, they travelled to Singapore and found some of the best rooftop bars.
They have made a list of the best places to drink with a view in Singapore but here are the Top 5 Roof Top Bars in Singapore that landed to their favourites list. Check it out!
Marina Bay Sands Sky Park
To visit the Sky Deck at the luxurious hotel Marina Bay Sands, you'll have to be a guest at the hotel. According to Rooftop Guide crew, it's worth every penny. This is probably the best rooftop you can find in the whole world. The terrace is equipped with the world's highest infinity pool, lots of sun loungers, jacuzzi, restaurants, bars and all with fantastic service. At one side you'll have a magical skyline view of Singapore, and in the other direction out over the sea.
Singapore highest bar and one of the world's highest rooftop bars. In other words, some fantastic 360 degree views over all of Singapore. You can even see Malaysia and Indonesia from there. At the terrace you'll find lots of seating and in the middle, a big bar and a smaller dance floor. Make sure to come there in time because the place is very popular among tourists and locals.
Flight at Sky on 57
If you love good food, this is the best place in Singapore to dine with a view at. The Master Chef Justin Quek is one of the best chefs in Singapore and recognized for his culinary work around the world. If the food is amazing, so is the view. The Singapore skyline have never looked more beautiful than from there. And if you have the privilege to time a sunset, you're up for a real treat.
Lantern at The Fullerton Bay Hotel
Only situated on the 8th floor of the luxurious hotel Fullerton Bay Hotel, but you still get a quite spectacular view from there. Especially over Marina Bay Sands. This roof terrace oozes of quality and luxury. The swimming pool up there is both big and very modern decorated – as the whole terrace. Be prepared to spend some cash when entering this roof bar. If you like to party, come in the evening. If you like to just chill, come during the day.
Hi-So at Hotel Sofitel So
Hi-So is located right in the middle of all skyscrapers in the city center. The high-rise buildings surrounds the terrace in a mighty way. Best time to come here is during the afternoon and evening when the atmosphere is the best. During the day it's much calmer there, and the guests of the hotel can enjoy the fancy rooftop swimming pool.
*All photos from Han Ebenman of Rooftop Guide.


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AIMS provides leadership in tropical marine science and is committed to science quality and the effective transfer of research outputs to users of its research.
The impact of AIMS' research was assessed by Insight Economics in 2006 ( Marine Imprint: the crucial impact of 33 years of AIMS research in the public interest ) and found to be of high value to the Australian community.
Ongoing evaluation of performance is key to maintaining the Institute's contribution to the national innovation system and AIMS has established systems for developing, managing and assessing the research portfolio.
At the operational level, research teams are responsible for achieving research goals that have been identified and agreed with stakeholders as valid contributions to the intended outcomes.
Team activities to deliver these outcomes are described in implementation/operational plans against which teams prepare annual reports of progress and achievements.
Assessment involves regular monitoring and assessment of team performance against internal AIMS milestones and periodic external expert review.
The integration of regular reporting and evaluation into AIMS' planning provides a mechanism for ongoing review of performance and effective allocation of resources.
Taken together, AIMS' performance management system allows monitoring and evaluation on the effectiveness of the Institute's research and performance in relation to quality, leadership, relevance, and efficiency.
AIMS' system of evaluation includes:
Annual assessment and reporting of performance against performance indicators. These indicators have been agreed between the Australian Government and the Institute as part of its Funding Agreement. Performance against the indicators is reported each year in AIMS' Annual Report and demonstrates ongoing productivity and the relevance and impact of the Institute's research;
Regular submission of research findings to external review by peers in science publications. AIMS continues to be recognised for its leadership and expertise in tropical marine science and has been consistently ranked in the top one per cent of research institutions in the world in the fields of Environment and Ecology, and Plant and Animal Science, based on journal citations. Independent assessment of AIMS citation impact by Thomson ISI demonstrates the quality and research impact of AIMS journal publications.
The annual cycle of staff performance appraisal. The annual performance agreement for staff provides a framework for effective performance management, through clear communication of work requirements, alignment of corporate and individual goals and regular performance feedback; and
External, expert review of research teams. Expert reviews provide independent, discipline-relevant assessment of AIMS' research performance. The review provides assessment of science quality and user impact. [link to public document - ASST]


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The Advantages of High Traffic Exercise Flooring
Carpeted stairs If you would rather carpet to bare wood or glass, be certain you buy one that's appropriate for stairs. Carpet proved to be a proven plus so far as noise reduction and safety. When you have carpet in your house you will require a vacuum with a beater brush. For those who have carpet upstairs there'll be far less sound transmission, if you've got hardwood floors sound would naturally pass through the ground a lot easier.
A Startling Fact about High Traffic Exercise Flooring Uncovered
When you're actually thinking to select appropriate flooring for your home, try to select simply the best one. Rubber flooring tile are simple to install and extremely durable. It is a versatile and durable system that can be perfect for multiple areas of your home require home renovation contractors tillsonburgto being environmentally friendly. More tile on the walls also allows for superior maintenance for the reason that it lowers the chance of moisture damage provided that the tiles are installed properly.
You wish to be in a position to show off the staircase to its very best advantage so it doesn't look to be an eyesore. A customized staircase is sure to earn a lasting impression. In reality, stairs are such a central feature a shabby staircase could even lower your house's resale value. If you are just revamping your stairs in place of installing new ones, you'd be prudent to retain the current posts and just alter the newel caps for a fresh appearance. Shabby stairs, on the flip side, will likely have the opposite effect. Helical stairs don't have a central pole and there's a handrail on either side. Metal stairs with accents are extremely powerful and versatile in design.
Paint a Mural or Design on the Staircase Wall If you truly want your staircase to be noticed, then look at painting a mural or design which goes up the staircase. If you are lucky enough to have a timber staircase in good condition there isn't any need to carpet the steps completely, unless you would rather the appearance. Painting your staircase is a superb approach to add individuality and really help your home to stand out. If you get a fine hardwood staircase, then you may consider a runner-type install.
If your home appears traditional styled, then you have to choose the vintage material for those floorings. If your complete house has hard wood floors or tile, you will see the toughest area to eliminate pet fur from is the carpeting. Thus, consider selecting the very best one for your residence and ensure it is amazing. If you are coping with a greater end home, then you will probably have the choice of hard wood stairs.
But What About High Traffic Exercise Flooring?
A significant factor in diy home renovation is deciding on the very best flooring materials for your house. There are many things to consider before you start your search. There are many elements to take into account when looking for a pet vac.
The Tried and True Method for High Traffic Exercise Flooring in Step by Step Detail
Iron doors have existed for quite a while and are extremely popular amongst homeowners all around the nation. Wrought iron doors and window grills need little maintenance to continue to keep their beautiful look. The inside of a home is not a safe spot for children to play. Rather fill a taller bookshelf along with all the books you've got as a way to conserve space. If you are fortunate enough to have more space, it could be possible to reorganise it to make far better use of the available inches. Only enable the chair to deal with the door if there's sufficient space. Before ordering your stairs, you must ascertain how much space is available.
Have a look at the pictures in home decor magazines or on the web for all of the different styles you may consider. There are lots of styles to select from, which range from sleek stop-chamfered wooden spindles to modern metallic balusters in an assortment of designs. A design can flow down just 1 side, or it may be a random pattern, or it may be precisely placed on each tread. The trick to sorting out the design of your house is to understand your choices and the impact building regulations might have.
Taking the opportunity to look into the options and the manufacturers who produce them will help you get the highest quality merchandise at the very best price. Back in the day, the out-of-pocket cost and the appearance of the mat were the sole elements that played a major part decision making process. Possessing ample of colorful choices to dAcor your house it is simple to alter the interface and the full look positively. Deciding on some suitable Concrete Designs, you're going to be easily able to produce your house appear majestic. New ideas in construction always meet with a decent quantity of resistance since they haven't been tried and proven. Rubber flooring suggestions for a bathroom can reduce the danger of falls in that it is a lot more grip-able when wet than tiles are.


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A few simple touches of gold and red around our home have really made it feel like Christmas. From framing wrapping paper to making a mock fireplace, I'm quite happy with what I put together with the little that we have and can commit to. I really thought that we'd go without a tree this year since very few natural ones are imported (and are crazy expensive) so I was happy to find a little felt one from MUJI. It may not be big enough to put presents underneath, or give off the lovely smell of pine, but I love it. And best of all, we can flatten it and take it with us wherever we go without taking up much space. Maybe one day we'll have dedicated garage space for holiday decor but for now, we've gotta stick to a large shoe box ;)
How do you decorate for the holidays? Do you deck the halls or just have a few favorite pieces?


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Langenhoe Music School is a privately run, well established successful school, offering in house tuition at our fully equipped studio, and home visits for Piano, Keyboard, Organ, Accordion and Theory of Music lessons with Victoria Andrews.
We also offer a teacher search service, for all other instruments, providing professional, committed musicians who are currently taking on students. So no matter what instrument you require, we can find the right teacher for you, in your area. We teach a wide variety of ages and abilities, and styles of music, and have experience in teaching students with special needs. So whether you wish to follow a progressive exam structure, or learn purely for fun, music lessons at Langenhoe Music School are for anyone, and it's never too late to learn!
We are located 4 miles from Colchester town centre, heading towards Mersea Island.
If you would like to place an enquiry for music tuition, please click HERE for details.
If you are a teacher and you would like to register with us, please click HERE for details.
Tel: 01206 735904Mob: 07776 203530
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Welcome to South Johnstone State School. We are pleased you have chosen us to teach your child during his or her formative years.
We have a school with history, which has excellent resources, including a newly refurbished Resource Centre. Interactive whiteboards are installed in both classrooms and are used daily.
South Johnstone State School has a skilled and passionate staff who dedicate themselves to improving student outcomes through high quality teaching of the Australian Curriculum. We aim high and are proud of our students' achievements in Literacy and Numeracy.
South Johnstone State School has built a strong reputation for caring for its students. Every student is considered important and is given the support and encouragement needed to develop to his or her potential.
South Johnstone State School has consistent policies in regards to Behaviour Management, resulting in excellent behaviour across the school.
We encourage you to become part of our close parent community and hope you build a partnership with your child's teacher that is based on trust, communication, commitment and respect.
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U.P. Sleep Disorders Center
In our fast paced world with its 24 / 7 work week, it has become part of our work ethic to put sleep at the bottom of our To Do lists. But a good quality, restorative sleep is important for overall health. Undiagnosed and untreated sleep disorders rob people of both the quality and quantity of sleep they need to remain healthy and can lead to complex health problems in the future.
Everyone has a restless night now and then. But if those "restless nights" seem to be more regular than infrequent, it is important that people see a sleep professional for help.
Sleep disorder symptoms include:
Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of adult and pediatric sleep disorders, Dickinson County Healthcare System's U.P. Sleep Disorders Center provides a comprehensive service not readily experienced in other sleep labs. A physician Board Certified in Sleep Medicine, who serves as Medical Director of the Center, provides a thorough evaluation. The Center employs a staff of nationally registered sleep technicians and has been awarded national accreditation. Services provided include complete diagnostics using a variety of sleep studies, on-site interpretation of sleep studies, and a variety of treatment options. Special expertise in pediatric sleep disorders is a hallmark of the U.P Sleep Disorders Center.
Additionally, the U.P. Sleep Disorders Center works directly with Dickinson Home Medical Equipment Services to guarantee the availability of the necessary equipment needed by the patients for treatment. Consequently, a seamless transition from diagnostic test to home treatment is achieved.
You DO NOT need a referral from your doctor to access the services of the UP Sleep Disorders Center. You may refer yourself by calling (906) 776-5840. The U.P. Sleep Disorders Center is located in Iron Mountain, MI
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How many of us will look at this photo and only see a rock foundation with rebar sticking out of it? Maybe see the beauty in the background? Red dirt?
I see complexity. I see the fear as the current home is set on the edge of a cliff where huge chunks of ground are starting to fall away. I see the need for a new safe home.
I see the backbreaking work of hauling rocks and then breaking them to a useful size; the determination required to save for cement and the family effort as they spend hours carrying bucket loads of rocks and sand to fill in the spaces in the foundation.
I see the hope for a better future as they include a cistern for storing rainwater in the foundation. The finish work on the cement is expensive and time consuming and so well done and shows a desire to improve their quality of life as so much time is spent walking up and down the cliff to access water from a WISH fountain.
And I feel discomfort. I feel the tension of knowing this family and knowing how much I value the space I call my home while seeing this family's race against time before their current home goes sliding down the cliff.
We are constantly questioning the best way to walk alongside our neighbors and friends. We are constantly weighing the needs of our community and trying to determine what God is asking us to do. We are always called to pray. But do we give? Do we ask others to give? Do we neglect our own needs because it feels wrong to spend money on ourselves?
The one thing we can't do is turn away and not see. Everywhere we go, we see the beauty of Haiti and the beauty of its people, but we also see the struggle. Many times the struggle to just survive.
What do you see today? What questions are you asking yourself? How is God asking you to respond?


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Happy Monday, again! I hope you're enjoying spring wherever you are in the world, although, that might mean fall or Autumn in some places of the world!
I came across a cool beauty subscription on Instagram called Deck of Scarlet . You can sign up on the website, if you think it's something you would love and use. The price of signing up for the subscription is worth it. Most makeup palettes of this quality are so much more money.
Deck of Scarlet's makeup quality is amazing, vegan, cruelty free, and all those wonderful things that mean the makeup is organic, natural, and better for your skin. I love that this subscription is a palette and not separate beauty products alone.
When you can find makeup that also has excellent pigment and provides you an entire makeup look, or series of looks, in one palette of eyeshadow, blush, highlighter, lip color, and eyeliner and lip liner, as part of the package — this is a smart conceptan excellent makeup subscription service.
Lip Liner
Not only do subscribers receive a new 'look' or possibilities of looks, to play withevery two-months, but they have the choice to skip a month, if they don't like the palette. If you don't like it, you skip and don't pay anything.
The only downside for some people, is remembering to click into the email or visit the site and skip a palette, if you wish. But actually, June's palette is pretty awesome too. This makeup palette's from April and contains "exotic . . . Bora Bora hues."
The other neat thing about this subscription is the makeup tutorials provided by the bloggers who joined up to create these high-quality and on-trend looks for subscribers bi-monthly. The tutorials are what hooked me, I couldn't get the same look with what I had at home.
The quality of The Deck of Scarlett Palette's is what will keep me purchasing makeup palette's every two months, should most of the palette colors be ones that I can use; and should the tutorials remain relevant to me.
Also, if your vacationing somewhere, this is the perfect low-maintenance and space-saving makeup palette to bring with you for an easy everyday and evening look all in one. Add some mascara, CC cream, and concealer and your set.
Eyeshadows (on top) – Starry Eyed, Bora Bora, and Bronzed.
Highlighter/Eyeshadow – Roxstar
Blush – Lovesick
If you want a bit more makeup or your skin tone is more fair, black eyeliner to tight-line on your upper water-line, and a bit of pink-lipstick and (or) gloss, to mix with either lip shape provide is great.
Lip colors– Smooch and Swept Away
P.S. This isn't a paid promotion, I just love the Deck of Scarlet palettes. They are seriously amazing!
Here's few favorite tutorials for April's Deck of Scarlet Makeup Palette 🙂
1. By @Kristinaxmakeup on Instagram – Look 1 (This One Had Me Hooked!).
2. Also By @Kristinaxmakeup – Look 2 (Also, love this 'look' for more color!)
3. By @HannahJensen – Look 3 ( A third option — they're many!)
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You might want to sit down. The world is running out of good Scotch.
Scotch is delicious. The drawback is that it takes a long time to make Scotch – particularly single malt Scotch – delicious.
Which means that if demand rapidly outstrips supply there isn't much you can do about it for a while.
And this is the situation we find ourselves in, ladies and gentlemen.
Whisky distilleries are saying the enormous popularity of Scotch actually isn't a good thing, or rather, it's not a good thing anymore. Single malt sales tripled between 2002 and 2015 in the US and Asia is buying up to a quarter of a billion bottles of the stuff each and every year.
Prices are ludicrously high and stocks are short. And, in the ominous words of one investor talking to CNN, 'it's going to get worse.'
Even the cheapest single malts require a legal minimum aging of three years, and that means the only solution for producers is to make much younger Scotch, which just isn't as good.
The shortage of decent Scotch could last another 10 to 15 years, CNN reports.


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by: Les Carpenter
Rational Nation USA
Birthplace of Independent Conservatism
Off-the-wall Obama is now predicting his progressive {loony} sidekick will once again be Madame Speaker. Just the thought sends shudders through the mind {and} body of the rational.
The woman is a walking caricature of the worst in progressive statism:
President Obama this week predicted that Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) hasn't seen her last stint as House Speaker – an indication Democrats remain confident they can win back control of the House sometime in the not-too-distant future.
"What can I say about Nancy Pelosi?" Obama told members of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) at the St. Regis Hotel in San Francisco on Thursday. "I think [she] will go down in history as one of the finest Speakers that we have ever had, and she is going to continue to be, in the future, one of the great Speakers that we've ever had."
Pelosi rose to Speaker in 2007, when the Democrats won control of the House after 12 years in the minority. But the party was trounced in the 2010 elections, returning the Republicans to power and demoting Pelosi to minority leader after just four years wielding the gavel.
Republicans currently hold a 48-seat advantage in the House, meaning Democrats would need to pick up at least 25 spots in the 2012 elections to regain power. Obama's unsolicited remarks made no reference to a timeline for returning Pelosi to the Speakership.
Obama and Pelosi have recently been at odds over a series of 2011 spending bills, with the president approving legislation to cut almost $40 billion in federal programs – reductions Pelosi opposed. Still, Obama was quick to shower praise on the California liberal for her role in ushering the Democrats' healthcare reform bill through a divided House last year.
"People really didn't think we were going to get healthcare passed," Obama said, "but Nancy helped prove them wrong."
Obama is in San Francisco for a series of fundraisers following Wednesday's much-discussed virtual town hall meeting at Facebook headquarters in Palo Alto.
Isn't it time for the Madame to retire and cast her votes for contestants in Dancing With the Stars and American Idol???
Cross posted to Rational Nation USA
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- oceanblue
- 6 years ago
Just wondering what people mean when they say their babies sleep through the night? Does it mean they go to sleep at say 9 and don't get up again until 7 or so? I always thought it meant that the parents don't have to get up at all to tend to the baby but I'm hearing some people say their babies sleep through the night but really they may sleep in 5 hour stretches. Now I'm confused and not sure what I should be hoping for at some point 🙂


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Timberland investment has traditionally been the preserve of the private, non-industrial landowner, accounting for a staggering $150 billion globally.
However over the last 20 years, institutional investors have discovered this 'perfect' asset and now own around $35 billion worth of timberland globally, in a combination of over 100 private pension, foundation, and endowment funds. Of that around $25 billion is invested in the United States, which represents both the world's largest producer and user of timber.
Pension funds such as Calpers, led the way in the 1980s, however it was the big university endowment funds such as Harvard and Yale that saw the true potential and invested heavily in a move to diversify their portfolios globally. Last year the Harvard Endowment Fund invested $500m in forestry and carbon credits in New Zealand.
So what makes timber such a popular asset with institutions and what are the fundamentals driving this perfect asset.
Timber can be classified as a specialised form of long-term bond. A forest that holds mature timber will generate cash each year through the harvest and sale of timber. These harvests can be modeled and forecasted with a reasonable degree of accuracy over many years. Since timber growth and subsequent harvests are scarcely affected by the movement of financial markets, forest investment can be structured to act and behave in many respects like a long-term bond.
Most view Timberland as an investment in real estate. While traditional commercial real estate generates income from leasing, timberland derives its primary income from the sale of timber and more recently from carbon credits.
However its tax that has been the major driver of forestry investment in the UK, if held for 2 or more years the Forestry land can be passed on to family members with no Inheritance tax. Timber harvest is also exempt from income tax making this especially popular as a wealth protection asset.
Risk Reward
Timber is a low risk, high return asset which has outperformed stocks, bonds and other commodities for the last 30 years. From 1973-2002, managed timber returned roughly 15% annually as an investment, while stocks returned around 11%. Timber, like most commodities, is uncorrelated to stocks and unlike all other commodities continues to grow on the stump in recessionary times.
In summery forestry:
- Provides true investment diversification
- Responsible and ethical investment
- Low correlation to equity markets
- Continued accretion of value due to the biological growth of trees
- Forestry prices are very stable over time with long growth periods and minimal demand and supply fluctuations
- Huge upside potential based on impending supply crisis
- Unleveraged
- Flexible exit options: with a range of harvest dates forestry investments have great exit strategy flexibility
- Global regional exposure and diversification: varying currency depending on project location
- Arbitrages in the price of emerging market forestry
- Tax advantages for: IHT,IT,CGT
- Carbon credit revenue from non-Annex one countries such as Brazil
- Demand & supply: global consumption of tropical hardwoods has multiplied nearly 25 times in the last 4 decades and population growth rates continue to accelerate. Around 40m acres of tropical forest are being destroyed each year and not being replaced, whilst international political pressure on forest protection increases pressure on illegal deforestation, further enhancing timber values.
Timber vs. stocks
Not only does timber beat all other major asset classes, but it also does so with lower volatility. The below graphic demonstrates this. Timber has had just three "negative years" in the last 45 years whilst stocks, comparatively, have had 12 "negative years" over the same period. The last great bear market in stocks began in the late 1960s and lasted until about 1980. An investor in stocks during that period lost money due to inflation alone.
Commercial timberland is affected by a different set of macroeconomic and market factors than other asset classes such as stocks, bonds, and real estate, the traditional mainstay of most investment portfolios. The addition of a low correlation timberland asset can expand the risk-to-return profile of any portfolio.
Why timber prices will continue to rise
Demand for timber is raising fast, especially from the emerging economies of China and India. One current forecast predicts that China's urban population will increase from 530 million people to 875 million people by 2030. The equivalent of almost 50 cities the size of greater London will have to be constructed over the next 20 years to accommodate them, putting huge strains on global timber prices.
Global consumption of tropical hardwoods has also multiplied nearly 25 times in the last 4 decades. Populations continue to swell as more people seek to consume and live the middle class ideal. Around 40m acres of tropical forest are being destroyed each year to meet the demand for hardwood product and agriculture, of which little to none is being replaced.
International political pressure on forest protection is increasing, the invention of the Carbon Credit has created a value for living trees. This has a very positive effect on global climate change, however it will only seek to further enhance timber values through supply shortages, good news for forestry investors.
Green and ethical investment-biological growth
Aside from its carbon capturing properties, forestry is an incredibly green construction material. The table below demonstrates the amount of energy needed to create each respected construction material. Also by using sustainable timber the carbon within is locked up for the life of the project.
Aside from offering risk adjusted returns and portfolio diversification, timberland continues to add value due to the biological growth of trees at no extra cost unlike other real-estate assets, all the while sequesting carbon from the atmosphere. Trees grow in volume, size, and ultimately into increasingly higher-valued products.
For example, trees begin as lower-value pulpwood, then grow into low value saw timber trees (9 to 12 inches in trunk diameter) before maturing into high value saw timber (greater than 12 inches in trunk diameter).
As a tree grows into a larger and higher value product classes, the monetary value of the tree increases along with its carbon credit value. The effect of inflation and possible downward movement in timber prices is mitigated by volume growth; however what makes timber such an attractive investment is the effect of upward price movement is compounded by volume growth.
Timber continues to grow although at a slower rate as trees mature. This allows the investor to "warehouse" the timber "on the stump," until such time as market conditions are optimal.
Timberland portfolio structuring to produce specific investment objectives
Timberland is an incredibly diverse asset and can be structured to meet different investment objectives. For example, higher cash flows can be achieved by including a higher proportion of more mature timber holdings such as teak.
If long-term gains are more important than regular cash flow, this goal can be achieved by acquiring young plantations and investing at the seedling stage for maximum long term uplift combined with high growth rates and intensive management techniques.
If the investors' objective is a balance of cash flows with an emphasis on long-term appreciation, various timber age classes can be included in the portfolio to achieve this goal. In addition, investment returns can be improved with a variety of additional structuring and management options such as carbon credits, the use of leverage, selling selected properties that have real estate development potential or recreational use value such as shooting right.
In short, timberland investments have the versatility to be shaped through financial engineering to meet a variety of goals for both the institution and the sophisticated private investor. Its amazing how few investors have exposure to forestry in light of the above, a fact which won't stay this way for long, double digit returns and tax benefits will attract a vast number of investors especially as the green revolution takes hold.
What the experts say
Tree growth averages about 8 per cent a year. "If the market goes up that is an added bonus [to the tree growth]. This is what makes timberland a safe investment," says Liane Luke, head of timber investment at Four Winds, which manages specialist fund Phaunos Timber.
Bloomberg Wealth Management: Hardwood has quietly and consistently outperformed nearly all other commodities for the past 100 years
Another attraction of forestry investing is that when timber prices fall, there is still a "steady offset of the physical growth of the tree", says Eva Greger, who runs GMO Renewable Resources, the large Boston-based fund manager that has been putting money into forestry since the 1990s.
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Canada-U.S. men's Olympic hockey game headed for MSNBC
Normally billed as "The Place for Politics," MSNBC on Sunday night will be the place for Olympics hockey. Live coverage of the much anticipated United States-Canada men's matchup will run there in prime time, rather than over the air on corporate cousin NBC.
That may not seem politically correct to some sports fans, especially when it's ice dancing, speed skating, skiing and bobsled getting the marquee exposure on the big broadcast network instead.
The NBC decision is a play in peak viewing hours for the largest possible audience, which would include marginal sports fans and women, and it's rooted in the expectation that those interested in Patrick Kane and Team USA challenging Sidney Crosby and Team Canada will make the effort to go to whatever channel necessary to see the game.
But Christopher McCloskey, an NBC Universal Sports and Olympics vice president, said one benefit of putting the hockey game on MSNBC is that it can run there without being cut up into segments to accommodate other sports as NBC customarily does in prime time to cover as much ground and as many viewer interests as possible.
"The incorporation of cable platforms into Olympic programming allows for the avid sport fan to watch games the way they are used to watching them — with long-form coverage," McCloskey said
MSNBC plans a 40-minute pregame show Sunday, which will begin at 7 p.m. EST. Being on cable also ensures the game will be seen live coast-to-coast.
Within the host nation, the TV appeal of the ice hockey rivalry is more palpable and demonstrable than south of its border. Yet had Olympics organizers not scheduled the U.S.-Canada game for prime time in eastern time zones, NBC well might have picked it up. Earlier Sunday, the broadcast network plans to air the Jaromir Jagr's Czech Republic against Alexander Ovechkin's Russia.


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The idea began with a passing thought that stemmed from a yearning for unity; "You know what Clovis needs? Clovis needs more information about what we have available to us here in the area that's healthy."
Catherine Reeg knew from experience starting a healthy lifestyle with no resources was difficult. She wanted to find a way for people in the community of all ages and fitness levels to converge with locals in the health industry. She knew this way those who were working toward a healthy life would have a network of people who could help them reach their goals.
"We wanted to encourage people to enjoy the trails and the parks," Reeg said. "We want to encourage them to just take that one small step that will motivate and empower them to continue."
With this one wish Get Fit Clovis, a health fitness challenge that encourages the Clovis community to begin working for a healthier tomorrow, was created.
Initially Reeg was thinking of the campaign to be solely based upon social media.
"It was just to get people talking over Facebook, Instagram and Twitter," she said. "I wanted to have people in the community connect with each other and talk about health and fitness."
But the idea began getting traction when Donna Melchor, publisher/owner of the Clovis Roundup Newspaper and Reeg's mother, began asking people in the community if they were interested in a program like this.
"Everyone she talked to said it was a great idea and they would love to be a part of it," Reeg said.
With each person they would receive feedback and Get Fit Clovis began to grow, developing into more than just a social media hashtag.
"It just kept snowballing until it became a whole campaign because of everyone's input," Reeg said. "When my mom got involved, my small idea kept gaining more and more traction. I just felt surprised by the desire in the community for something like this."
Reeg wanted to initiate a program like Get Fit Clovis because when she began her fitness journey she faced many challenges. At 21, Reeg hit a turning point in her life when she looked at her birthday pictures and saw how much weight she had gained.
"I didn't realize how big I was getting too because I always thought I was fat. I wasn't healthy mentally either," Reeg said.
She quickly began building a fitness routine. Starting by walking the dog, then eventually jogging and then working up to running for an extended period.
"The first time I felt the endorphins of running for a long time, like the runner's high, I thought, 'this is amazing!'" she expressed.
As Reeg was getting accustomed to her new lifestyle a new struggle was thrown her way. She found out she was lactose and gluten intolerant, which was also contributing to her weight gain.
"At first I thought, I'm not going to completely cut everything out," Reeg said. "That didn't work. It's funny now that I think back to it because I didn't realize how uncomfortable I was. It was the only way I was used to feeling. I didn't know what it felt like to go one day without a stomach ache."
Once she cut out the gluten and dairy from her diet she realized she felt better.
"At first it was so hard to find anything that fit into the non-dairy and gluten free category," Reeg said. "It was still around the time people were seeing if gluten intolerance was even a thing, if it was real or just a fad. The restrictions were crazy. I just felt like I couldn't eat anything."
Reeg began looking more in depth into the world of health, fitness and nutrition. Her hobby quickly turned into a passion, and she decided to pursue a career in nutrition.
"I was doing all this exercising, but I didn't know what to eat afterwards," Reeg said. "I have always struggled with food in my life. That has been a very big thing for me because at first I wasn't eating enough and then I was eating the wrong thing. I just didn't know nutrition wise what to do."
She began researching and reading articles that had to do with eating healthy but she felt like she had to go on a hunt for what she was looking for.
"Reliable information wasn't there, and when you do find something you have to figure out what they are promoting; 'Are they trying to sell me this protein shake, or this supplement?'" she said.
Now a few years since she began her new fitness-centric lifestyle, Reeg, now 23, has not only dropped from 170 to 130 pounds but she hopes to use her experience and convert it into a field of opportunity to help those beginning a lifestyle change.
"When I thought of Get Fit Clovis, I wanted the information that I was trying so desperately to find to be readily accessible for other people so they know where to start, or so they have a place to go to learn more" Reeg said.
Through Get Fit Clovis, Reeg hopes to build a community of people of the same interest who can help motivate each other to achieve their goals.
"I was running all the time and I was running alone and at night. I didn't have anyone to go with," Reeg said. "That goes into accountability too. People can make sure that the other person is also keeping to date with their workout."
Through weekly Saturday meet ups, Reeg hopes people will have the opportunity to explore different exercises, talk to trainers about their goals and meet new people who they can exercise with.
"For example, crossfit," she explained. "To me crossfit is intimidating. Especially when I was overweight, I didn't want to try anything new because I felt so embarrassed. That's why I wanted people through Get Fit Clovis to get out of their comfort zone and try something new in a positive and friendly environment."
Every Saturday different trainers, nutritionists and other fitness experts will speak. People who want to join the challenge and participate in the weekly meets can sign up on the Get Fit Clovis website free of charge.
People who are not able to make the 7 a.m. meets will have the opportunity to see all of the action through a live stream that the Get Fit Clovis team will broadcast on social media.
Live streams will also be broadcasted through social media on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from the Undoubted Training facility, where Ruben Rodriguez will be showing different exercises. This will make it possible for people to follow along with the workouts, which will show different modifications of each exercise so people of all fitness levels can participate.
Through the Get Fit Clovis website Reeg also hopes to build a place for everyone, those who are aspiring to be healthier and those who are aspiring to build on what they have already achieved where they can find tips on nutrition and exercises. The website will be a platform where people can also see what's going on in Clovis through an event calendar and discover different types of exercises and reputable information about nutrition.
People who want to participate in the social media challenge can tag their fitness and healthy eating pictures with #GetFitClovis.
"I love to see everyone's posts. I like to see when people are out in the morning and they take a picture. I like see people's selfies in the gym, just seeing what other people in the community are doing to stay active," Reeg said. "And we repost what the people in Clovis are doing."
At the end of the three months, August 27, there will be a big party for the finale at Sierra Vista Mall. Everyone that is participating in social media and the weekend meets will have the opportunity to win prizes for different achievements.
"My goal is to challenge the people in Clovis to start thinking more about health and to incorporate that into their day to day lives. I want to get everybody in Clovis as excited about health and fitness as I am," Reeg said. "Clovis is such a tight knit community already, so I want to use that. I want everybody in the health and fitness industry to come together and help people who may feel intimidated and encourage them to come out and participate."


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Payables Management: Second Edition
Author: Steven Bragg
Book Description
The accounts payable function represents one of the greatest opportunities for increasing efficiencies within the accounting department. Payables Management shows the accountant how to set up and run the payables function, including many tips for operational improvements. The book goes further, exploring the accounting for payables transactions, record keeping, measurement systems, unclaimed property reporting, cost recovery activities, use taxes, and more. In short, this book provides the accountant with a complete toolkit of solutions for improving the payables function. [195 pages]
Table of Contents
Part I - Payables Transactions
Chapter 1. Overview of Payables
Chapter 2. Invoice Processing
Chapter 3. Types of Payments
Chapter 4. Expense Reimbursement
Chapter 5. Procurement Cards
Chapter 6. Use Taxes
Chapter 7. Finance Issues
Chapter 8. Accounting for Payables
Chapter 9. Closing Payables
Part II - Payables Systems and Management
Chapter 10. Department Management
Chapter 11. Payables Controls
Chapter 12. Payables Fraud
Chapter 13. Payables Technologies
Chapter 14. Payables Record Keeping
Chapter 15. Government Reporting
Chapter 16. Unclaimed Property
Chapter 17. Cost Recovery
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For the past month, I've been looking for a new bag. I almost bought a Filson 257 but I recently stumbled upon Billykirk. Something that I have been trying to do recently is to buy long lasting products. I believe that the easiest first step to sustainability is not buying disposable products.
*By the way, this is the first post shot entirely with my stunning RX1.
I ended up going with the No. 165 Medium Carryall in Ash Waxed. The 165 runs for $325. A bit more pricey than a Filson - you're paying for the extra leather and smaller production runs. It's a bit old fashioned in design but still timeless and unisex.
The waxed canvas and leather are all US sourced. The first thing you'll notice about the bag is that it's heavy. If you don't like heavy bags, stay away. This definitely gives it a masculine presence.
Billykirk is owned by brothers Chris and Kirk Bray. Their products are all handmade in America. They say that their goal is to create heirloom quality goods. I'll have to see how true that is but it's good to know that the creators have respectable philosophy.
The 165 comes with a strap but I've been using it almost exclusively using the handles. The bag doesn't like to sit up straight but will support itself fairly well when it's loaded with your laptop.
The mouth of the bag is supported by (what feels like) a steel frame. It allows you to quickly open your bag without messing with zippers. It's also reminiscent of classical doctor's bags. Pretty cool.
Detail of the hinge.
The bag is kept secure with these straps. Seemed like a huge hassle but it's surprisingly not bad. I leave them open when I know that I'll be going in and out of my bag often. The hardware is cast brass.
Wide open. The bag can carry a 15" MacBook Pro with no problem. My sleeve works in perfect harmony with the 165. Capacity is not an issue with the bag and overpacking becomes a frequent occurrence.
"Made in USA" is proudly marked. The inner pockets are handy for small items.
Now, the biggest gripe I have with the bag - the alignment of some of the cuts and rivets are not perfect. Everything else about the bag hints at it being high quality so this is really unfortunate. I'm confident that the bag is durable and will live up to its "heirloom" promise. However, I believe that long lasting products should also present a sense of perfection, not just durability.
I cut up my business card and placed it in the tag.
The base is a single piece of leather. I conditioned the leather with Leather Honey today and it's looking very nice.
Overall, I have been really enjoying the Billykirk. I've gotten plenty of compliments and hope that it'll last me for years to come. I would recommend it to someone looking for an everyday bag that doesn't mind a bit of heft. Sadly, it fails to receive a "highly recommended" score due to a few imperfect rivets and cuts of leather.


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Jim Jorgensen is a nationally known radio host specializing in personal finance and retirement. He is the best-selling author of six personal finance books, including The Graying of America. Simon & Schuster published his last book; It's Never Too Late To Get Rich. His six books have gone from hardcover to paperback to audio tape.
His new book is A New Way To invest, a step-by-step way anyone can make money in an up and down market.
Jim has been a radio host on KGO, ABC in San Francisco and on WOR in New York. He has been a guest on national broadcasts from New York, such as CNN, CNBC and syndicated radio. For the past fifteen years he has been co-host of Jim Jorgensen on Money, a syndicated personal finance show. The broadcast is also heard on cable systems, on the internet archived, and downloaded to I Pods. He is a featured presenter on WallSt.Net.
Jim is the editor of the weekly e-newsletter The Financial Savvy Report. The Report also includes inside news and segments from Jim's radio shows.
Jim draws on his experience of thirty years on Wall Street, his in-depth knowledge of issues of personal finance and investments, and what he hears from his contacts in Washington and New York to keep his readers abreast of the market.
Jim has a full schedule of appearances at meetings and conventions across America. He also holds classes for CPAs and other professionals.
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So I give you The Bigfoot. BIGFOOT stands for Ballistically Improvised Ground Field Operated Omni-purpose Tank (Duh!). If you like to read more about BIGFOOT project, please follow this LINK to my website and feel free to discuss any questions you have here or on my page thread.
Bigfoot is a robotic platform I have been building/researching on recently. The idea is to have a modular track drive platform in which a user can attach different modules for different purposes. For instances, the robot can be equipped with firearms and guidance systems to compliment the "Robotification" of the army. The ground based robotic soldiers such as MAARS are gaining in numbers and popularity. I believe the future wars will be fought by remotely controlled machines during its first phase. Interestingly, did you know that 1 in every 50 troop deployed in Afghanistan is a robot? It can be equipped to serve as a weaponized killer, mobility platform for troops, bomb diffusing, surveillance, and portable rescue vehicle. Another immediate feature would be to replace the weaponry and equip it with a skateboard deck with dynamic balance control to convert the platform as an all terrain personal mobility system for ummm...... civilian joy ride. The potential are vast and I hope to expand its features to make it a Swiss-knife of tracked robots.
As always, there is a little twisty road on how I came about building the bot. The design was inspired by the tracked robot builder community.
As always, there is a little twisty road on how I came about building the bot. The design was inspired by the tracked robot builder community.
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With the Conclusion of Italian Week 2010, we are happy to report that this year's events saw yet another increase in the growth and support for the Italian Governments initiative of celebrating Italian Culture and lifestyle.
The Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Campbell Newman launch Italian Week 2010 for media and sponsors at the Treasury Casino congratulating the organizers for creating a high level event that showcased Italy's enormously rich artistic and cultural heritage.
The Lord Mayor delighted the audience with his promise of sustaining Italian Week in a significantly manner for the next 3 years, saying that he would "...like to sit down with the organizers to develop a strategy for further developing the long term vision of the project".
Italian Week 2010 was off to a great start and the Lord Mayor joined the celebrations opening a bottle of fine Chianti and offering the audience his enthusiastic support.
Events spread out over the 10 days of this year's festival saw the town of Stanthorpe participate in a series of events featuring a motor vehicle rally and concerts in the Queensland Wine College supporting the Italian Immersion Program coordinated by the Stanthorpe State High School. The combined events enable Italian Week to raise and donate over $1700 towards the upcoming trip to Italy for the students of Italian at the School.
The many events showcased throughout the program included: cinema, fine dining, cooking exhibitions, motor vehicle exhibitions, theatre, musical concerts, orchestral performances, art history discussions, coffee courses, book launches, Italian Waiters Races, workshops, and Italian Markets.
Lovers of food and wine were not disappointed when the Italian Cultural Institution of the Accademia Italiana della Cucina officially launched in Brisbane at a dinner hosted by Gusto da Gianni at Portside. The entertaining event was celebrated with the assistance of special guests including international singing sensation Patrizio Buanne, Lisa Hunt, Anna Maria La Spina and Australian Idol winner Natalie Gauci and Brisbane's own Veronica and Shadi Abraham winner of this year's My Kitchen Rules.
During the Official celebrations for the Festa della Repubblica, hosted by the Consul of Italy, Dr Francesco Capecchi, the minister for Multicultural Affairs Hon. Annastacia Palaszczuk MP received loud applause and gratitude when she thanked the Hon. Grace Grace M.P. for lobbying both Multicultural Affairs and the State Government for support. The Minister announced that Multicultural Affairs would contribute $5,000 to Italian Week 2010 and that the Premier, the Hon. Ms. Anna Bligh, MLA would support Italian Week 2011 with funding of $20,000
We are proud to announce that support and partnership will continue with our Cultural Partner GoMA for next year as well as a commitment from the Commonwealth Bank to once again support Italian Week into 2011
Our Comm Team, Sequel Communications reported media coverage reached an audience of approximately 18.7 million people across Australia. This was a significant increase on last year's audience figures that estimated media coverage reached 6.9 million people in 2009. Media Highlights included Qantas What's On program where we successfully negotiated free airtime to promote Italian Week 2010 on Qantas' QNews video which showcased the 'What's On' segment to an estimated 930,000 passengers throughout May.
Once again our Print Media partner dedicated the front page of Brisbane News and a double page spread promoting a range of activities for Italian Week 2010 and the history of Italian culture in Brisbane.
A Feature article in The Australian
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/commedia-spirit-unmasked/story-e6frg8n6-1225872240752 during Italian Week with a large, color feature article about the inaugural Australian Commedia Dell'Arte Festival described the festival's artistic highlights in detail and was a real coup in promoting Brisbane's Italian Week on the national media stage.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/commedia-spirit-unmasked/story-e6frg8n6-1225872240752 during Italian Week with a large, color feature article about the inaugural Australian Commedia Dell'Arte Festival described the festival's artistic highlights in detail and was a real coup in promoting Brisbane's Italian Week on the national media stage.
Multiple stories promoting the week appeared in the Sunday Mail, Queensland's highest-selling newspaper. This included an article on the festival's premier film event – Dall'Italia All'Australia – plus social photos and coverage in Damien Anthony Rossi's column in the Sunday Mail. You can see a list of Media on this page http://italianweek2010.blogspot.com/2010/06/italian-week-2010-media-coverage.html
We wish to once again thank our official sponsors http://www.italianweek.com.au/2010sponsors.html and supporters who contributed to this year's Italian Week success and growth and look forward to collaborating once again in 2011
You may like to have a look at some of the photo galleries on this link http://italianweek2010.blogspot.com/search/label/Italian%20Week%202010%20Media
It is with considerable pride that on behalf of Italian Week we report that we were able to raise over $1800.00 for the Hear and Say Centre toward the work they do with children who are born deaf and the invaluable therapies which the Hear and Say Centre provide toward the work they do with children who are born deaf and the invaluable therapies which the Hear and Say Centre provide
Once again we have some exciting new collaborations for 2011 and are looking forward to creating the best Italian Week yet in 2011 – we hope you will continue to join us in celebrating the culture, lifestyle and artistry of Italy.


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It's good to be back to the blog! It's been a wonderful "learning time" during the three-month sabbatical. I won't repeat what most of you received in my August newsletter. [Sign-up to the right.] Instead, today I want to talk about the nuts and bolts of creativity. Specifically, a writer's creativity.
Creativity is a mysterious concept to most of us. We don't really understand what it is, where it comes from, why it leaves us, and how to make it "work" consistently. We give it a lot of power over us because of this.
Does it have to be this way? I've learned over the past three months that the answer is a resounding NO!
Coaxing Creativity
The author of The Soul Tells a Story says "if I know from experience that inspiration arrives under certain conditions, I will make sure to re-create the conditions that invited it initially. Thus my early experience comes to determine how it is I will work."
The first month of the sabbatical went pretty much how I expected. I had set up conditions in May to help me be productive on the novel, plus do a lot of craft study. I logged in a LOT of writing and studying hours. But then June… I had planned for school being out (grandchildren here), but then along came an unexpected chance to write adult mysteries. What a dream come true if I could do it! I have always loved mysteries–and have published many for children–so I wanted to submit a couple of ideas. It took me most of June, including once pulling an all-nighter after the grandchildren went home, but on June 30th I submitted two detailed chapter-by-chapter outlines.
I signed contracts for both adult mysteries in July! I am elated, but my creative writing routine in June didn't look at ALL like my routine in May. No study to speak of, no progress on the middle-grade novel. Plus that all-nighter wiped me out for three or four days. (No wonder I stopped that practice after college!) But it got me to thinking in July, as the sabbatical was drawing to a close and I face actually producing the mysteries, just what conditions were the most conducive for creativity on a sustained basis.
Your Own Style
Each writer is different. I know writers who must be surrounded by noise and people or loud music in order to write. You find them in coffee shops, focused on their laptops. I am just the opposite, preferring quiet and solitude when I can get it.
But life didn't get simpler as I got older. It gets more complex as you add in-laws and grandchildren. (If you want to read a terrific article about this, see "Encroachment" by Robin LaFevers.) In part, she said these two things:
The pressing demands of daily life have a rather sobering ability to suck all of the creative oxygen out of a room. They don't even have to be big, catastrophic type demands. Sometimes simply the endless dripping of life's mundanities can wear away our reserves until there is nothing left. There are just so very many ways to be pulled in the direction of others–in spite of how necessary facing inward is in order to give free voice to our creativity…
But within about five minutes of their departure [kids going to college], I quickly discovered there are lots and lots of additional ways to be pulled outward and become other focused.
- Extended family
- Financial pressures
- Mental and emotional clutter
- The internet
- Social media
- Gatekeepers: critique partners, agents, editors, reviewers
- The "market"
- Readers
Take a Self-Inventory
All of those things can impact your creativity. If you're not sure what conditions are best for your ability to create, think back to when you started writing. How did you work best then? What conditions did you just naturally create for yourself? What are the non-negotiables you must have for your creativity to flourish?
Here are some things to consider:
- Before writing, do you need some quiet time to think, meditate, or pray?
- Can you write at any time of day–or only at certain times?
- Can you write any place–or do you need your "office" to be the same each day? Can you write in the study room at the public library to improve concentration?
- Can you write in tiny bits of time–or does your creativity absolutely require large chunks of time? Does it vary depending on the stage of your book?
- How much socializing do you need in order to be your most creative? (This includes time with writers and non-writers alike, time to "talk shop" and time to just have fun.)
- When you are stuck, does it help to read a book on craft (viewpoint, research, inspiration, etc.) to get your creativity flowing again?
- Does reading other writers' books help you be more creative–or does it make you feel anxious as you compare yourself to them?
- Do you need a healthier diet or more sleep for your creativity to be at its peak? Or do you work best on short naps and skipping meals?
- What kind of critique at what point in your project is helpful? What kind is the kiss of death to your creativity? (When is your ego more fragile?)
- Do you work best with a deadline, or do deadlines make you freeze up? Do you do well with six-month deadlines but choke on series deadlines set every two months?
- Can you be creative when dealing with emotional upset? Do you need to solve family problems before you can settle down to write?
Take Time to Know Yourself
As we've said before, just because conditions aren't perfect doesn't mean you can't be creative. We've all had to produce work under some appalling conditions. But if you have a choice, it's lovely to set up your life and home and schedule and diet and social life so that it most benefits YOU and your creativity. (And you probably have more choices than you think.)
Take time to answer the above questions. Life can take over! If you've been writing a long time, you may have forgotten what conditions kick started your writing in the first place.
Thinking Back…
I started writing when my oldest three kids were babies and toddlers. We had a farm in Iowa, lots of pets, big vegetable gardens, no Internet, few neighbors, lots of room inside the farmhouse and outside, lots of quiet and fresh air. It can't have been as ideal as my memory makes it out to be, but it was very conducive to thinking and pondering and reading and writing.
At the beginning of my sabbatical, that old life bore little resemblance to my life today–so I planned ways to bring back some of those elements into my daily life. I loved having my children around me, and I'm happiest now when I've had plenty of contact with my four grandchildren. I loved living in the country then; now we live in a city, but next door to a park and greenbelt, so it is much the same if I just go outside more and enjoy the fresh air. Last weekend the grandchildren and I fed apples to the deer on the trail. I have a vegetable garden again, but it's small enough to be fun.
The Biggie
The biggest change I see is having the Internet. I'm an introvert–preferring solitude and quiet when it's time to write. Being online for any length of time is agitating to me, for some odd reason (even though I view very benign websites!) Afterwards, I find it hard to settle down and write.
During the sabbatical I experimented with staying offline until noon, having "no media days," limiting email to checking it once or twice, but not actually responding to it till later in the day. I also wrote in places like the library without Internet access on my laptop. All those things increased both my creativity and my productivity on the novel. It doesn't affect all writers this way, but it's worth experimenting to find out what (if anything) it does for your creativity.
Now It's Your Turn
What about you? What things do you suspect would help you coax your creativity out of hiding on a more regular basis? What changes are the hardest to make? What one change could you make today?


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Apple's (AAPL) Outperform Rating Reiterated at Cowen and CompanyHowever, the results surpassed company's own forecast of between $43.5 billion and $45.5 billion. Worldwide sales accounted for 65 percent of the quarter's revenue, according to Apple . Profit was $11.03 billion, which is up from $10.5 billion past year. Apple's services business keeps growing too, with the firm reporting an 18 per cent increase in revenues to $7.04bn.
Microsoft Introduces $999 Surface Laptop With Windows 10 SNotably, Windows 10 S has been specially designed focusing on the education sector. It comes in four colors, including cobalt blue and burgundy, and is available for pre-order starting Tuesday. 2 player in the global education market, behind Microsoft Windows, in only about five years. To explain, Windows 10 Cloud is expected to compete directly with Chrome OS, Google's operating system for its Chromebook platform.
Amazon launches new Echo with a touchscreenIt will be released on June 28 , but you can already pre-order one in black or white. The Echo Show can be hooked up to Wi-Fi enabled cameras so that it can show the feeds when asked by the user. A unique feature of the Show is access to video and voice calls, so you can call people with an Echo or who have downloaded the Alexa app . The Amazon Echo show allows the users to do much more than ever before.
You can now buy an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S8 in the USIf you're one of the many who would love a new S8 or S8 Plus but just can't stomach the lofty price tag, AT&T's new trade-in promotion might be just what you've been waiting for. There are also facial and iris recognition security capabilities to supplement the fingerprint scanners that are a holdover from the earlier Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge handsets.
Amazon Introduces New Echo Show With Touch Screen And Alexa CallingThe Amazon Echo show allows the users to do much more than ever before. The device is powered by Amazon's Alexa voice assistant software, which can answer questions, control connected devices, play music, and more. You'll also have to enable Alexa calling and messaging in the system's settings, and anyone you'll want to call with have to enable this function too.
Galaxy Note 8 Is Coming This Year, Samsung ConfirmsTotal sales for the quarter of 50.55 trillion won (about $48.5 billion) were down 2 percent compared to the seasonally strong fourth quarter but up 5 percent compared with the first quarter of 2016. The fund had called for Samsung to adopt a holding company structure by splitting itself in two, and to pay out a 30 trillion won (24 billion euros) special dividend.
Apple launching $1B fund to boost to United States jobs marketFurthermore, Apple continues to lose ground in Chinese markets, as sales declined by 14% to $10.73 billion over the same period a year ago. Apple , one of the world's most valued companies, sold 50.76 million iPhones globally in the first quarter of the calendar year, down from 51.19 million it sold during the same period of the previous year.
Major announcements from Microsoft's EDU eventMicrosoft describes Windows 10 S as a version of Windows 10 that has been streamlined for simplicity, security and superior performance. The laptop , which Microsoft announced at an event in NY, weighs 2.76 pounds (1.25 kilograms), less than the comparable MacBook Air from Apple.
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Microsoft Windows 10 S wants you to stick to its default browserThe project is expected to help developers transition over 60 million "classic" Windows applications over to UWP, according to company executives. Windows 10 S only allows running apps from the App Store, in order to increase security in business and education environments.
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Twitter's ad revenue is expected to skyrocket in 2014. The social network has seen a huge rise in mobile advertisement revenue, and is expected to continue on with that momentum throughout the next year. According to eMarketer, 53% of Twitter's ad revenue comes from mobile advertisements alone. That's a huge percentage, especially considering that Twitter generated nothing from mobile advertisements back in 2011.
eMarketer expects that Twitter's ad revenue will be around $582.8 million this year, with $308.9 million of that revenue coming from mobile ads. That figure will leap all the way to $1 billion next year. In 2015, that number will jump up 33% to $1.33 billion, with an expected 60% coming from mobile advertisements. Twitter, like Facebook, sees the significant revenue mobile devices can bring to its service.
Twitter's targeted marketing and its improved reach are appealing more and more to advertisers. It had also recently launched an advertisement API that allows marketers to develop more effective marketing tools, and that allows advertisers to shell out more relevant ads to a better targeted group of users. Tests with the API showed a significant boost in user engagement as well as an increase in brand followers.
$1 billion in revenue doesn't seem too far off, especially since the company has just officially announced that is has 200 million users who tweet out an average 400 million tweets per day. Twitter is also getting ready to launch its own standalone music app that should draw more users to its service. The service will stream music through SoundCloud and will provide users a more personalized music experience. The service browses for music artists through the user's "following" list, and will also have a list of emerging, popular, and trending songs available for the user. The service will be available for users without Twitter accounts as well, however, they have to sign up for the social network if they want to experience personalized music.
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Past Times
Baseball has deep roots in North Carolina
As the boys of summer work their way through each season, there's always a sense of history. In 1985, Raleigh writer L.D. Gibson took a look back at baseball's place in the Triangle and the state.
Fred A. Olds, a former reporter with The Raleigh Times, wrote in 1913 that the 1870s were the golden days of baseball. Writing from a Raleigh perspective, Olds said, "Baseball in those days was clean, pure sport. All Raleigh felt an interest in the sport and pride in the champions, the Raleigh Athletics. Everybody went, from the banker and the big merchant to the bootblack."
Pride and pure sport aside, there was another good reason for the Raleigh Athletics' success. They won far more games than they lost. Amateurs all, they played in the days when players could still be called out by being hit by a thrown ball while on the base paths. Winning teams were rewarded by being allowed to keep the game bat and ball, and Olds records that the Athletics almost invariably got to keep the bat and ball.…
Baseball was big at another amateur level in North Carolina. For years, teams sponsored by American Legion posts across the state drew large crowds during summers. In some cities, such as Shelby and Gastonia where national American Legion champions were developed, minor league franchises had trouble competing.
And it is this type of grassroots baseball that sticks in the hearts and minds of Tar Heels who have grown up with a love for the game. A latter-day Times sports writer, Joel Chaney, wrote in a 1981 column about his memories of baseball in cow pastures – a pursuit he recalled as posing not only health hazards but occasionally messy conditions.…
By the 1930s, baseball had taken one significant step away from the sandlots and cow pastures. There were great semi-pro teams in the 1930s and 1940s supported by industries such as McCrary and Bossong Mills of Asheboro, Adams-Millis of High Point, White Oak of Greensboro and Hanes Hosiery of Winston-Salem. Perhaps the most notable individual to come from semi-pro ball in the state was Max Lanier of Denton who won 16 straight games in 1936 for Bossong and went on to a 15-season major league career.…
Not only has North Carolina bred native-born major leaguers, the state also has produced other stars who got their start on the minor league teams that have played in the state. In 1949, there were 43 cities in the state with teams in seven different minor leagues – the most in the nation at the time. Future major leaguers who passed through those cities included Charlie Grimm, Frank McCormick, Johnny Vander Meer, Al Rosen, Eddie Mathews, Johnny Mize, Bobo Newsom and many others.
Not a minor leaguer at the time, the legendary "Babe" Ruth also made history in North Carolina. On March 7, 1914, while playing an intrasquad exhibition game for the Baltimore Orioles in Fayetteville, Ruth hit his first professional home run. A historical marker on Gillespie Street in Fayetteville also notes that it was in that city that George Herman Ruth acquired the nickname "Babe."
The rise to 49 minor league teams in 1949 was in contrast to the war year of 1943, when Durham of the Piedmont League was the state's only minor league team. Baseball teams were everywhere – Tarboro, Clinton, Whiteville, Goldsboro, Rocky Mount, Wilson, Shelby, Gastonia and Raleigh.
In fact, those were the glory days for minor league baseball in Raleigh – years when crowds of less than 3,000 at old Devereaux Meadow represented a bad draw for the Raleigh Caps. An Independence Day doubleheader between the Caps and the old Durham Bulls in 1947 drew 7,000 fans in Raleigh for an afternoon game and 8,000 in Durham that night. The N&O July 21, 1985
Read more stories from local and state history and send us your own stories on the blog Past Times, newsobserver.com/past-times.
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Commercial Pesticide Applicator recertification training cancelled
UNL Panhandle Research and Extension Center
Due to the increasing possibility of a major winter storm with heavy snow and high winds, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln/Nebraska Department of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide Applicator recertification training scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center and Cherry County Extension office in Valentine have been cancelled.
It will be determined whether the cancelled training will be rescheduled for a later date in March or early April. For more information, call (308) 632-1230. The next commercial recertification training is scheduled for March 14.


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Have you ever flown on a plane? Most likely you have. Yes, there are some of you who, for a variety of reasons, have never flown, but most of you have. Of course it's not as "romantic" as it was at one point in time. Most people don't get dressed-up to fly anymore. Added airport security takes time and adds inconvenience. And free meals are a distant memory.


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Red Tree Vintage Personalized Bookplates
Red Tree Vintage Personalized Bookplates
24 stunning Red Tree bookplates, waiting to be placed in your favorite books!
This gorgeous illustration is adapted from the front cover of a book published in 1895. The colors are deep crimson, rose, and cream, and it pictures a rising sun and a stylized tree growing up out of a sea of fish, with birds flying through the air. It's beautiful and very unusual.
Bookplates are printed on high quality, matte paper, ready for the adhesive or archival glue of your choice. Each bookplate is approximately 3" x 4", and bookplates are packaged in a clear plastic sleeve. The oiseaux watermark will not appear on your bookplates.
~ A great gift idea, and the perfect present for a new baby.~
In some cases I can include a middle or last name, feel free to email me with any questions. I can also leave your bookplates blank.
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Landscape Architecture has the potential to weave through a multiplicity of spaces and in doing so weave through a multiplicity of social orders. There is no discipline like it.
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