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Progress in Chicago Teachers Strike Talks
Chicago teachers and city officials emerged from marathon contract talks early Friday morning without a deal but held out hope that an agreement might be reached later in the day. Joe Barrett has the latest on Lunch Break.
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Qatar announced that it will not require the citizens of 33 western nations to obtain visa's for travel to Qatar, as it delayed the law requiring pre-travel visas indefinitely. At the moment, nationals of western countries do not require visas to enter Qatar. However, Qatar announced last month that it will require all foreign national to obtain visas prior to travel, if their country's do not reciprocate the visa-free travel, with effect from 1 May. Qatar said that it will give those countries extra time to implement visa reciprocity.
With the delay in the implementation of the law, pre-travel visas are still not required of citizens of those 33 nations, including the UK and the US.
May 1, 2010
Analysis and Forecast: Decreasing Risk
The visa rule that was about to come into effect on May 1 would have done a great deal of damage to Qatari diversification efforts and efforts to attract foreign investment. Although the law has been "temporarily" suspended, it is still possible that it will be implemented.
Currently, Qatari citizens are required to obtained visas for travel to most Western countries, sometimes undergoing lengthy applications. It is not clear how most of those western countries will give Qataris visa-free travel. If this happens, Qatar will be the first Arab country to have its citizens travel visa free to Western nations. The likelihood is that this will not happen and Qatar will either reimpose the visa restrictions or arrive at some sort of an arrangement to ease travel restrictions. For the time being, however, the delay in implementing the law is a positive sign.


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Personal records of Professor Peter W. Nesselroth, documenting his career as a professor of French literature for the Centre of Comparative Literature at the University of Toronto and his published academic work on subjects covering French literature, Isidore Ducasse, Surrealism, literary theory, semiotics and psychoanalytics. The emphasis is on his academic writing from the 1970s through to the 2010s, with Isidore Ducasse (Lautréamont) and Jacques Derrida figuring prominently as subjects. Academic honours and teaching material for graduate courses at the University of Toronto and professional correspondence are also included.
Included are Professor Nesselroth's MA and PhD theses, correspondence, course readings lists and syllabi, drafts and off-prints of academic articles, drafts of addresses, conference programs and photographs.
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Be The light in Someone's Darkness - Change the World one Act of Compassion, One Act of Kindness at a Time - We are All Living on Borrowed Time
'Classic.' A book which people praise and don't read. ― Mark Twain
Who cares about showers, gourmet food, using flush toilets. Just keep on walking and being away from it all.
There are times that the only way you can do something is to do it alone.


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LONDON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - With German bond yields sinking to new lows on an almost daily basis, some investors are looking to Switzerland as a yardstick for how low government borrowing costs in Europe's biggest economy could go.
Germany's benchmark 10-year government bond yield on Wednesday fell to -0.60% as an unexpected large rate cut from New Zealand and weak German data fuelled expectations for aggressive easing from major central banks.
Switzerland's key interest rate is at -0.75% and its 10-year bond yield is at -0.96%, providing a guide for where euro zone yields could fall to if it is assumed that the European Central Bank cuts rates to as low as Swiss levels.
"Swiss 10-year bond yields are close to -1%, and with the ECB looking at the SNB (Swiss National Bank) for inspiration it's entirely possible to imagine Bund yields down there in the future," said Ross Hutchison, fund manager, fixed income, Aberdeen Standard Investments.
For sure, yields in Germany - the euro zone's benchmark bond issuer - have dropped well below bank forecasts. Goldman cut its 10-year Bund yield forecast in June to -0.5% by the end of the year.
HSBC on Tuesday slashed its forecasts for U.S. and German yields in the face of expectations for weak inflation and central bank easing. It now expects German 10-year yields to fall to -0.8% from a previous forecast of -0.2%.
A scarcity of bonds from triple-A rated Germany, where supply has been low in recent years because of a budget surplus, alongside buying by the ECB for quantitative easing means there are long-term structural factors pushing yields lower.
Weak economic data, prospects for fresh rate cuts, and more stimulus are accentuating the trend, while risks such as Brexit mean demand for safe-haven bonds such as German ones are strong even though that means investors are paying the government to hold its debt.
"My point is that even if you don't expect a recession in Europe, it will be a very difficult period because of the headwinds in the German economy," said Mauro Vittorangeli, CIO conviction fixed income at Allianz Global Investors.
"So if you're thinking about how far the rally can go on, take a look at the Swiss experience - yields can stay below the central bank rate for a long time in the presence of scarcity."
The SNB has held rates at -0.75% since 2015.
In the euro zone, money markets fully price in a 10 bps cut in the ECB's -0.40% deposit rate in September, followed by another by year-end and a further one by late 2020.
Jim Leaviss, a fixed income fund manager at M&G, said that the stimulative impact of further rate cuts on the economy was in question.
"Having said that, the deposit rate could be cut again - to as low as -0.75%? Who knows, but in that scenario the 10-year Bund yield at -1% wouldn't be unreasonable," he said.
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Richland College Launches Ophthalmology Assistant Program
To meet the needs of the growing eye-care industry, Richland College recently launched a new ophthalmology assistant program, accredited by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology.
Students who complete the 256-hour program and pass the national certification exam can become certified ophthalmology assistants. COAs aid ophthalmologists, retinal specialists and other eye-care professionals in an office or clinical setting, and they also document patient medical history, perform pupil assessments and visual acuity measurements, administer some medications and provide patient education. Upon passing the COA national certification exam, students can continue their training to become ophthalmology technicians or ophthalmology technologists, with national certification exams also available for these higher-level eye-care professions.
Day and evening courses are available, and the program can typically be completed in two to three semesters. Courses offered in the program include Visual System (OPTS 1011), Ophthalmic Techniques (OPTS 2041), Basic Contact Lenses (OPTS 1015) and Vision Care Office Procedures (OPTS 1060).
Interested prospective students can learn more about the program, including eligibility requirements and approximate tuition costs, by visiting https://www.richlandcollege.edu/cd/ce/cepgms/health/pages/ophthalmology-assistants.aspx.


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If you are looking for some dreamy wedding dress inspiration – Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week can always spark your wedding day fantasies.
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Last week, some of fashion's top designers showed their Spring/Summer collections at New York Fashion Week, and here's a roundup of the bridal chic moments that will no doubt affect the next crop of wedding gowns…
Haute Couture Fashion Week always tells us what to look for in bridal dress trends of the future.
The new Spring 2018 Collection plays with necklines and sleeves to define bridal style, along with a traditional palette and lots of lace!
Naeem Khan's Spring 2018 presentation at New York Bridal Week provided wedding dresses for each kind of bride – from the alternative/ unconventional to the grand and trendy.
Commence the #dressporn… Valentino and Zuhair Murad Couture is coming your way from Paris Couture Week.
Get ready for some major wedding dress envy. The Paris Haute Couture collections by Georges Chakra and Galia Lahav are serious #weddingdressgoals…
It's a wonderful time of the year! Are you ready for some serious dress inspo courtesy of Haute Couture Week?
Zuhair Murad, a celebrity red carpet favorite, showed a pretty collection that would be fit for a princess, tiara included. The looks seem to be fairytale-inspired, with some modern twists. He ended it with a gigantic wedding gown and full veil. Below are the highlights for you…
Day 2 of Paris Haute Couture Week, and British design house Ralph and Russo showed what could be, the dreamiest of dream wedding gowns. This is truly #Dressporn:


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Future Electronics Named Distributor of the Year by Eaton
Pointe Claire, Quebec (olaladirectory) August 7, 2017 – Future Electronics, a global leading distributor of electronic components, was named by Eaton as their Distributor of the Year for 2016.
The award was presented at the Electronics Distribution Show, an industry event held every year in Las Vegas.
"We are very proud to receive this award in recognition of the tremendous focus and efforts both organizations have invested throughout 2016 for exponential sales growth. On behalf of everyone in Sales, Engineering and Marketing at Future Electronics, we thank the entire Eaton team for their continuous support and encouragement to keep raising the bar," said Jacques Hing, Corporate Vice President, Future Electronics.
"Future has been a tremendous partner for Eaton, and we are pleased to recognize their valuable contributions to our business by naming them our Distributor of the Year for 2016," said Randy Lauman, Director Channel Sales, Electronics division for Eaton. "This award honors distributors who go the extra mile in helping Eaton deliver products and solutions that make what matters work. We look forward to continued success with Future in the years to come."
For more information about Eaton products available through Future Electronics, visit: www.FutureElectronics.com
About Future Electronics
Future Electronics is a global leader in electronics distribution, ranking 3rd in component sales worldwide, with an impressive reputation for developing efficient, comprehensive global supply chain solutions, as well as differentiated engineering services encompassing technical support, technology training and custom board design. Founded in 1968 by Robert Miller, President, Future Electronics has established itself as one of the most innovative organizations in the industry today, with 5,500 employees in 169 offices in 44 countries around the world. Future Electronics is globally integrated, with one worldwide IT infrastructure providing real-time inventory availability and access, while enabling full integration of its operations, sales and marketing worldwide. Offering the highest level of service, the most advanced engineering capabilities and technical solutions through all stages of the design-production cycle, and the largest available-to-sell inventory in the world, Future's mission is always to Delight the Customer®. For more information, visit www.FutureElectronics.com.
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Welcome to Neonicotinoids.ca
What kind of morally bankrupt society creates poisons that only let certain type of treated plants grow and that kill all other living things that come into contact with them?? Ours!!!
Are you spraying neonics or neonicotinoids insecticides or glyphosate on your farm or around your home?? If you are you may want to rethink that. The cancer-research arm of the World Health Organization announced that glyphosate, the world's most widely used herbicide, is probably carcinogenic to humans.
Where have the bees gone?? Where have the barn swallows gone??? Some idiots believe it's just a part of nature and other informed individuals know that poison, ie. pesticides that are a BIG part of INDUSTRIAL FARMING is likely responsible.
Study after study suggest neonicotinoids should be banned. Apparently they will increase your crop yields a few percent?? Not true. Your yields will actually go down. Wake up Mr and Mrs Farmer and stop drinking the corporate chemical cool-aid.
Contact your local and Federal politician and explain to them that you do not want these poisons in your community.
EPA finally admits that neonicotinoids kill bees!!! Here is the news link .
Even more evidence that the USDA is only concerned about protecting these corporate POISON PEDDLERS!! In a whistleblower complaint filed BY Jonathan Lundgren, an entomologist and 11-year veteran of the USDA's Agricultural Research Service, says his supervisors retaliated against him by suspending him initially for 30 days before reducing it to 14 days. Read the entire article, click here. If you work for one of these poison peddlers you really need to rethink your life plan. Peddling poison for profits makes you a very sad, sad example of a human being. Lundgren has published work suggesting that soybean seeds pretreated with neonicotinoid pesticide produce no yield benefit to farmers, who pay extra for the seeds! If you local agri-corp shill is trying to sell you these poison products tell them to leave your farm immediately!! Lundgren also peer-reviewed a report published by the Center for Food Safety called "Heavy Costs," which was critical of neonicotinoid pesticides for providing little to no benefit to farmers and adversely affecting bees! Wake up farmers and stop believing the garbage spewed by these agri-monsters!
Here is a link for a large "March against Monsanto" planned for May 21, 2016! Click here for more information!
Ontario Beekeepers Association page on Neonicotinoids click here.
Here's a link to a list of products that contain Neonicotinoids in them. Are you spraying them all over your garden?? Stop it now!!
Here is another list from the CenterforFoodSafety.org of products that contain these neonicotinoid poisons. Avoid them like the plague. Ask your local retailer to remove these products from their store as well.
more to come……..
Are governments testing the lakes and streams near these farms to see if these poisons accumulate there? If they aren't they should be. Tell you local health department to see if you local lakes and rivers are full of these poisons.
Here are links that PROVE these poisons are accumulating everywhere!
US Government study shows high neonics in water, click here.
and another Canadian study showing neonicotinoids in water, click here.
and another Canadian study for Ontario showing neonics in our water, click here.
Here is a link to an Ontario, Canada bee farmer who believes the cause of his colony collapse is from neonicotinoids. Click here.
Do you need more evidence?????
How about using organic and heirlooms seeds and organic fertilizer products??? The way our ancestors did. Time to turn this chemical boat around.


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Tim Howard, the USMNT goalie who captured America's heart and thwarted 16 goals during yesterday's U.S. v. Belgium match, patched into MSNBC to talk about being bearded and handsome. Just kidding, he talked about World Cup and stuff too.
Elsewhere, the Internet gave us Howard's high school yearbook photo via Reddit. It turns out Howard was pretty good looking Public Enemy fan back then too, leaving this senior quote: "It will take a nation of millions to hold me back." Hot.
Football fans have also begun a 'Tim Howard for President' meme campaign and added the U.S. goalie to President Obama's cabinet as Secretary of Defense on Wikipedia, the arbiter of all things truthful. Hopefully he can handle both of those jobs at the same time ...
Still, anyone who was paying attention already knew Howard was perfection, thanks to that 2010 ESPN magazine body issue.
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Happy New Year from somewhere close to the ends of the earth!
By the time this reaches you my guess is that it will be well past the last day of 2007. A Happy New Year to all of you – may 2008 be our best yet!
As I write this – I really don't know where I am. I can tell you what it took for me to get here.
There is a village we passed called Villa Angostura but we rode our bikes so deep into the woods that I don't know if I am somewhere else. Oh well, it just does not matter. It looks more like someone's home than a hotel and Mark – the owner of Naranjo en Flor– has given us full reign to wander as we wish. His dog Bono is not allowed in the house but sits at the front door waiting for us to come sit on the bench, chat with him and pet his head. There is a huge window here in my room that looks over the Andes, the trees and a glacier lake. I can't think of anywhere better to spend New Years Eve.
So, how did I get here?
When I last signed off I was running out the door for an 11 hour trip that would take us to
Argentina. On the 28th, we traveled across the Andes via a series of boats and bus shuttles. In this area, the traffic comes OR goes. There is no coming AND going. The pass roads are too narrow, unpaved (often washed out) and a regular car cannot make it. So the one company that shuttles people over the pass goes one way for a few hours and comes back the next way for a few hours. The departure/arrival times are approximante! A new Spanish word for me!
The boats took us over stunning, pristine glacier lakes. Each trip
we were surrounded by snow capped mountains and water so clean you could often see to the bottom. While we waited for the next mode of transportation to arrive there were waterfalls to hike to, locals cooking home made empanadas (that are to die for) or played cards (that became quite competitive). Everyone is really settling in and gets along rather well. You can feel the difference in the group as we all gel a bit more together (a lot of wine the night before didn't hurt either).
The biggest change however was the weather. From 85 – 90 degrees, the temperature
plummeted to 40. The clouds rolled in quickly over the mountains and you could see rain on various peaks. But at times the sun would come out and the layers were shed. The list of what to bring for the "unexpected" was vast – and it was accurate!!!!!
Although it was a "rest" day the 14 hour journey (told you it was approximante!) left us all pretty worn out.
We stayed at the world renowned Llao Llao (pronounced Shao Shao) – it's a stunning lodge
built on a hill overlooking the glacial lake. They have a world class restaurant but everyone was so tired we only managed simple soups and salads.
On the 29th – we had a 50 mile bike ride that was actually great fun. We are now further up in the Andes and the hills are getting higher, steeper and longer but we've all conditioned quite well. However, the wind has whipped up and throughout the day we were dealing with winds 35 – 40 MPH. It was a little crazy – but still great fun. You would get a running start up a hill only to be stopped dead in your tracks, the pedaling just stalled. It was "riding against the wind" like I have never experienced. Before I started this trip I was already worried about the mountains and now the wind was adding a unique dimension to the experience.
But this bike day had a lot of interesting stops along the way – a small cemetery where mountain
climbers from all over the world are buried. It's considered an honor so there were names from all over the globe. There was a lavender farm (I bought the tackiest saches and was ridiculed by the group until they all decided what I bought was so ugly it was cute. Now everyone is jealous.), a ski lift that took us to the top of the mountain for even more spectacular views and of course – lunch!
Lunch is always our favorite. Today it was fondue at a place
called Cheddar! What a feast. Somehow I thought I was going to lose a few pounds on this trip and the whole table (veterans of Backroads trips) laughed at the idea. Once the Chocolate Fondue was served I began to get the idea. The ride home was quite the challenge with a full stomach of cheese.
At the end of the day I am always amazed at the beauty I've seen, the laughs I have shared and the goals I have accomplished.
Our guides seem to like our group – they call us undisciplined, but fun. The 29th
was their night off but they like us so much that they invited us to go into the local town of Bariloche and share a meal at one of their favorite restaurants.
It's a Parrilla – a meat lovers' heaven. Parrilla's are restaurants dedicated to meat. We left the ordering in the capable hands of our guides and enjoyed the non-stop bottles of wine that seemed to fly from the shelves to our tables. At one point we just started getting up and getting them ourselves as the waiters were busy with
other tables and they couldn't keep up with us. I vaguely remember seeing something that looked like lettuce and tomatoes on the table but I can't be sure – our menu consisted of:
Appetizers: Chorizo, some other kind of sausage and blood sausage
Special Gift from the house: Empanadas – with steak or chicken
Main Course: Steak, Ribs, Filets
Second Course: Chicken
Dessert: 25 different things just kept going back and forth – I can't even tell you what they were!
Emmanuel explained that it would be an insult to the chef if we did not eat everything. We were thankful for 6' 3" Sandy at the end of the table. We just kept sending everything his way. Before driving to the restaurant Florent had assured us that the bill would not possibly be more than $ 25 per person – it was the record set by a previous group years ago. Our goal was to beat that! We smashed it by a whopping $40/person. Emmanuel and Florent were shocked and our entire table cheered. The chefs thought we were hysterical and tried to make us more meat.
We arrived back at the hotel and continued the fete in the bar. Our guides finally reminded us that last week (yes, last week) Argentina voted at the last minute to move the clocks ahead. It was really 2:30am and we had a HUGE ride the next day.
We finished the last drop of Malbec and shuffled off to bed.
The morning of the 30th arrived and it was not a pretty picture. For two reasons – yes, there were a lot of headaches including a slight throb of my own. I was one of the few who actually got out of bed that morning. The other reason the day was "not pretty" was that it was pouring rain, 40 degrees and gusts of wind up to 50 MPH. I had sworn up and down before I left that in the event of this kind of weather I would be sitting in the van with a bottle of Malbec. But something odd has set in. I came all this way and I (surprisingly) wanted to experience it ALL. Only 3 of us decided to ride.
Everyone else retreated to their rooms to sleep, read books or play video games. Florent was our "rider" for the day and he was thrilled that he had company. I'm telling you – these guides are pretty hard core. They live for this stuff. If the guests had not gone they would have ridden by themselves.
We all wore long pants, layers of tops, short biking gloves and long fleece gloves over those. We were pretty bundled up but the wind could still get through you.
The "ride" for the day was a 30 mile ascent straight up a mountain. And before we go any further – YES, I rode straight up a mountain for 30 miles!!!!!! Who knew?!
I certainly did not. Alex, Gloria and I rode with Florent. Within 10 minutes all of us were thoroughly soaked through and the wind was doing it's best to push us down hill. We were not going to give up.
The first 10 miles were paved windy roads where water was pouring down the mountains and Florent warned us of landslides. At the 8 mile mark Emmanuel and Julio (who were driving the back-up van) were waiting for us by a raging stream and a coffee shack that looked like someone had put it up yesterday. They were convinced that the the three of were going to give in. At this point we were all soaked through to the skin, with mud splatters up our bodies and decorating our faces but, we all loved the slack mouthed stares we were receiving from the cars driving by. We were not giving up.
The second 10 miles we turned off the paved road and hit a back country dirt road that twisted and turned, that had holes and pits and that went up, up, up.
Although the rain had stopped, we struggled through the dirt that was now sand and sucking our tires down but we pushed on and once again the "magic van" with Emmanuel and Julio appeared.
They had snacks and sun screen. Emmanuel said the sun was trying to peak through. As we stood there eating some dried fruit the sun came out and everyone grabbed for the sunscreen only to be disappointed 1 minute later when the sun passed. Oh, well.
Gloria talks non-stop and it's not a two sided conversation. "I really like my jacket let me tell you where I got it…", "I always support my clients by buying their products, let me tell you all the companies in my mutual fund." "Did you see how I rode so fast up that hill?" My fellow rider Alex has the patience of a saint and I let him have the space next to Gloria. The "chatting" was endless. Here I am in the most stunning place and all I can hear is Gloria gabbing away.
I start to pedal slower and let the distance grow until I can't hear her anymore. After a while Florent rides back to check on me:
"Patteeeee (very French) – are you OK?"
"Yes, I am just fine." I reply
"You are so far from Gloria and Alex?"
I was trying to be tactful so that he did not think I was unhappy as they take these things very seriously.
"I prefer the quiet of nature, Florent".
He started laughing so hard he had to stop his bike. They are never allowed to say anything about the guests. He just kept laughing and then said:
"I think I will enjoy the quiet with you."
So, I rode all day with Florent. When it was possible to get enough breath to speak we spoke about Provence, Paris, Italy, etc. He is a charming man with a great love for just showing others a part of the world.
Right before the last BIG climb (6 miles) of paved open road that twisted up the
mountain to a ski village, we met the van. I asked Emmanuel to stay close as I did not know if I could make this last section. From below it looked like Everest. While Julio drove, Emmanuel would hang out the window and cheer us all on. (Mind you this is the guy who holds the world record for riding from Alaska to Argentina and could do this climb at Lance Armstrong speed). Around one corner the wind would slam us straight in the face – once almost knocking me and Florent right over. Around the next corner the wind would gust and push us up the hill a few yards. I liked those gusts.
I made it.
Emmanuel and Julio were at the top of the mountain waiting to give us all big hugs and high fives. I suggested that this moment called for champagne.
Emmanuel ran to the van and magically brought out a bottle! We popped the cork and drank straight from the bottle cheering our accomplishment. Once again, I amazed myself. I was certainly not the fastest one up the mountain but, we were a select group that took the challenge that day. After a quick lunch we rode all the way down!!!! So, much easier!
Dinner that night was a quiet one. I think everyone was saving it up for New Years.
New Years Eve day we were moving on so, the bags were outside the room at 8am
and we met to depart at 9am. Today was a combination of things. We took a boat for an hour across the lake in front of our hotel and arrived in the stunning Parque Nacional Arrayanes at the foot of the Andes Mountains. We hiked across a peninsula for 7 miles enjoying the beautiful forest of protected trees.
Of course, since we had such a long hike, our guides wanted to make sure that we had plenty of
nourishing food so somehow, Emmanuel arranged for hot empanadas to be delivered in the middle of the forest. Yummy!!!!!
At the end of our lovely hike, the rest of the guides met us with a lovely picnic by a lake. Our bikes were waiting for us and we took off for the final 20 mile jaunt to the hotel where we are now. Like I said – I'm not 100% sure where that is.
Last night was a big night. Florent and Emmanuel are friends with an owner at a lovely restaurant so we were headed there. Of course, our host at the hotel had drinks for us beginning at 7:30 and then we traveled to Villa La Angostura for a 10pm dinner. The dinner was wonderful and I was happy to sit next to Florent. It was nice to have a faux-date for the evening! The dancing began at 1am and now I really understood what they meant that the Argentinians party until dawn. I finally gave up at 4am – but let's face it – when has anyone in recent times heard me ever say I was dancing until 4am!
Today it is New Years and I believe this is the best way for me to start a new year. Due to recent events before I left (for those who don't know I am no longer employed) the year is blank page. I don't know what I will fill it with but I look forward to the possibilities of 2008.
Today is a rest day with small rides in the 20 – 30 mile range. Funny how that's a "small ride". Tomorrow is the big one – 100 miles (or slightly more as Emmanuel says – and we know he cannot be trusted where size is the subject). It will be a 7 – 10 hour ride and then we will say our good-byes at dinner.
So – this is probably it from the adventure. I will let you know if I complete the 100. I am back in Buenos Aires on January 3rd.
I hope everyone is doing well and looking forward to the possibilities that 2008 holds for all of you!


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ColourPop Empire Eyeshadow is described as "Fiercely rich emerald green, just like the city!". As a Wizard of Oz fanatic, I knew this one had to be mine. Plus, I just love green shadow. 🙂 The color is a lot darker and richer than seen on the website, which the reviews do make note of, so I was expecting it.
This has the same interesting bouncy feel as the other shades in the line. I actually find these easiest to apply with a foam applicator compared to a brush. I'm pretty sure ColourPop recommends using your fingers. With a brush, it isn't the smoothest, unless you use something flat, like the MAC 242.
This color definitely pops when you wear it, and it does not budge. I used Urban Decay Sin primer and it stayed on for over 12 hours, plus it was still just as vibrant and did not crease at all. Although I paired it with neutrals here, this could be used to create some really colorful and amazing looks.
So far, I am a huge fan of the ColourPop shadows and love how long they stay on and the huge array of colors they come in. It seems like the line is expanding all the time, too (dangerous!). While there is a learning curve due to the unique texture, don't let that scare you! 🙂 These are fantastic for eyeshadow junkies like myself. 😉


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Overall, this is about making you feel confident and comfortable in your skin. The art of manliness is rooted in giving you back the power behind your self image. Use what works for you and reap the generous benefits.
If you avoid that temptation to shave it off when the itching becomes unbearable, you will reach a point where the hairs will soften and the itching will subside. Once the facial hair becomes soft, the growth will be less irritating.
While many brands offer only a single beard oil scent, Beardilizer have a whole range of unique smells, including Gentleman Sandalwood, Ol' Cowboy Leather and Choco Swag. Our favourite is Sweet Pipe Tobacco, which smells like you've taken a pinch of your granddad's personal baccy blend and smeared it all over your mush. It's also great for moisturising and will do wonders for your hands as well as your face fuzz.
Thank you for your questions. Curly beards can look amazing without being straightened. Our recommendation for curly beards is that you stick with all natural products, so that your beard is properly nourished. I recommend our Core Beard Kit. It has a natural soap, beard oil, and beard balm to keep your face and beard clean, healthy, and strong.
Now that you've finished trimming your neck and produced a clean, tidy neckline, you're ready to move on to the sides of your face. But don't rush into it, because your cheek line is a very important part of your beard and helps frame your face.
Ask men that one thing that they will want their shaver to deliver and you can be sure of getting a unanimous answer-a close shave! It is almost an imperative requirement and Panasonic Arc 3 comes as a savior. One of the best beard trimmer for men, it promises an incredibly close shave with a pivoting head that is adjustable and has three very sharp blades. Let us have a close look at some of its features and pros and cons.
The end of Week 4 is the finish line for this initial stage of beard growth and puts you well on your way to growing a thicker, fuller beard that's the envy of men and women alike. You'll also have a clear picture of the final shape of your beard. You can also begin grooming it in earnest. Congrats!
Beard oils are manufactured with the intent to emulate the natural oils produced by the skin, known as sebum. Carrier type oils generally contain vitamins A, D and E, as well as a high concentration of linoleic acids and low concentrations of oleic acids. Natural and synthetic scents may be added to the oil in order to enhance its properties and aroma. Natural scents (essential oils, absolutes, and extracts) are derived differently than synthetic scents[5] and contain different chemical compounds that enhance their functionality. This can give beard oils properties such as antibacterial, deodorant, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging. Beard oils making claims to be therapeutic must be approved by the FDA.[6]
4. Be Healthy: It's good practice to eat healthy, to exercise, to drink lots of water, get 8 hours of sleep every night, and lower your stress. Beard hairs benefit from vitamins and nutrients, just like the rest of your body (it's also why it's good to apply a nourishing beard oil to the whiskers). Your hair is made of proteins, so you should in turn ingest plenty of protein. If you stay hydrated, your beard is softer. If you're well rested, your entire body stays stronger, hair health included. If you work out a lot, you keep your blood circulation up, which stimulates hair growth, which fortifies the hairs all over your body. And if you minimize stress, you lower the odds of imbalanced hormones compromising hair health—or making it fall out all together. That's all a roundabout way to say that your beard will inherently be more relaxed, stylable, and fuller if you take care of yourself. So why the hell not?
We've got good news — you're not going to have to pull out the high school algebra textbooks (and we don't need more memories of 8th grade, ammarite?). The amount of beard product needed isn't an exact science — rather, it depends on the length and thickness of your beard.
Confucius held that the human body was a gift from one's parents to which no alterations should be made. Aside from abstaining from body modifications such as tattoos, Confucians were also discouraged from cutting their hair, fingernails or beards. To what extent people could actually comply with this ideal depended on their profession; farmers or soldiers probably would not have grown a long beard because it would interfere with their work.[citation needed]
If your cheeks are very sparse and patchy, then go for the goatee. The full beard is timeless, but other styles will come and go into fashion. See this beard infographic for inspiration on the different facial hair styles.
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Try this: After styling or 'doing' your hair, apply your beard oil. The oil is a bit heavy and using it before styling your hair could make your hair greasier than ideal. Apply 4-6 drops of oil after each wash and use multiple times a day if needed. This should soften your facial hair and keep it super healthy and fresh.
On the other end of the spectrum, guys with lower levels of DHT have a better chance of keeping their head hair. That being said, just because you are in your 20's and still have a patchy beard, it doesn't necessarily mean you have low hormone levels. It's about your body's sensitivity towards these hormones and not the set values of them.
Like we mentioned before, the best way to how to grow a thicker beard is to exercise to increase your testosterone and eat right, but there are a few tools that will definitely support the growth you're looking for. Do you own a beard brush? What about a comb? If you answered no to both of those questions, then we highly suggest you change that as soon as humanly possible.
Oil and Balm are very similar in that they both condition and style your beard. The main difference is that beard balm will do a little more to shape and hold your beard. Beard oil is usually enough for short beards, beard balm gives a little more aid to longer, wilder beards.
While beard balms are ideal for conditioning your beard hair, they do more than that by also treating the skin underneath. Growing a beard can be fraught with a few complications, albeit mostly minor ones. Two of the most common annoyances guys face are ingrown hairs and flaky skin or dandruff. Beard balm is your best and easiest bet for ridding yourself of these issues all while conditioning your beard so that it looks even more majestic than it already does.
This oil softens and soothes hair, especially thick or long beards. It locks in vital moisture to avoid dryness, counteracting frizz (and preventing you from looking rough). This is particularly helpful for men who consistently stroke and play with their beards, which can lead to split-ends and build-up of dirt. For best results, apply after a hot shower.
The most important factor, of course, is how it did what it's intended to do, i.e., trim your beard and perhaps touch up other areas of your face. We also look at how much each product costs, and, as with all of our reviews, we want to cover a wide price range. Hopefully, it will help you to pick a trimmer that will serve you well for many years.
Not necessarily. You can get to the optimal wavelengths with powerful laser flashlight too, just make sure that it's in range of 630-850nw, and you should be able to mimic the results seen in studies by pointing the light to your beard area for 20-30 minutes per day.
Hi Kate, the PANASONIC ER-GB40-S mentioned in our review comes with a charging stand, but does not come with an ear & nose trimmer. Nose hair trimmers are pretty inexpensive, so getting a separate one shouldn't be a huge issue. Be sure to check out our guide of the best nose hair trimmer.
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Beard oil acts as a moisturizer that goes straight to the hair follicle and prevents hair from growing brittle, especially in cold, windy environments[2] as these weather conditions cause the natural moisture of the beard area to wick. Hydration around this area helps prevent flaking, dandruff and skin dryness. Some brands of beard oil may contain added vitamins or nutrients such as vitamin E. This moisturization prevents general itchiness and irritation of the skin below the beard.
Make no mistake; the Braun BT5070 gives you flexibility. It has two detachable trimming combs and 25 different length settings; so, whether you're looking to trim your full beard or go for a designer stubble look, this trimmer has you covered.
Our cellulose acetate combs were designed to prevent breakage and snagging on your beard. The combs are made in a little-known way: the shape is cut out of an acetate sheet, then the teeth are rounded off with a sanding stone. This makes the teeth tapered and smooth for maximum comfort while combing your beard.
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The key to proper overall growth is a balanced and healthy diet that your teen takes on a regular basis. Make sure that your teen's diet is rich in essential minerals and vitamins. Ask him to eat a mix of fruits, vegetables and meat to get all the nutrition he needs.
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Choose a beard style that fits your face shape. There are many ways to style and shape your beard, but a lot of the choice will depend on your face, and your personal sense of style. If it looks good to you, go for it. But in general, if you have full cheeks, plan on keeping it shorter on the sides. If you have a narrow face, you can keep some length to fill it out.
Good beard balms are often scented with blends of natural essential oils instead of synthetics. Synthetic fragrance oils often contain toxic chemicals which can irritate your skin and alcohol that can leave your beard more dry and brittle in the end. Remember to read the ingredients of the beard balm before buying it.
The Woodland Harmony contains Cedarwood, Sandalwood, together with a mix of 4 secret essential oils. This combination makes it, on the one hand, nourishing and softening and on the other hand, it gives it that woody, manly fragrance that will make your girlfriend crazy for you.
I am growing a beard, the bottom is ok, but the sides are a bit thin. In addition I am allergic to parfum/fragrence and since everything I use is unscented, any scent these days is way too strong for me. What kind of product would you recommend?
We already mentioned Honest Amish as the creator of probably, the best beard balm on the market, so we won't go on about them again. After the amazing success they had with the balm, they went out and produced another instant hit: the classic oil which is showing great signs of living up to customer's expectations and making the brand name even stronger.
According to Bosselman, "Quality oils like this can help to rebalance your skin's own oil production. It's a sort of fight-fire-with-fire situation — oils can make your skin less oily. If you're concerned about an ingredient, Google it with the word 'comedogenic.' If it contains a pore-clogging ingredient, don't buy it."
Now I am making two that are safe for animals and man or woman sensitive skin areas that is lightly scented with a healing essential oil and the other smells like the forest floor right after a fresh rain. It smell like fresh dirt. It good, real good. All organic and hemp is the main carrier oil. Mixed with several others for complete beard and skin care. It is call MAN.
If you're having a hard time growing a beard, we have some advice that can help prevent you from looking like Michael Cera trying to grow a mustache. If you don't know what I mean, I encourage you to Google it. No man wants to look like that.
New beard hairs can feel like "a cactus poking your skin" says Olvera, but the prickly sensation subsides after a week, so stay tough. "It helps to brush the hair so everything grows in the same direction." Try one of these ten grooming products—especially the beard softener and beard oil.
You could try http://themodcabin.com/product/unscented-essential-beard-balm-conditioner/. It's all natural, and there's no scent added. It's got a very simple list of ingredients, so you know what you're putting on your face and beard. Also, keep in mind that it's normal for your hair to grow in at slightly different rates. It's important to exfoliate your face gently to remove dead skin cells and to help unclog your pores so that your facial hair isn't impeded when it's growing out. Also avoid shampoos and harsh chemicals when you wash your face and beard. I'd recommend using an all natural, unscented soap such as http://themodcabin.com/product/essential-soap-unscented/, or our cleansing oil (which does have some essential oils in it) http://themodcabin.com/product/cleansing-oil/. The cleansing oil is very gentle and won't strip your face and beard of their natural lipid layer, which will help keep your skin and facial hair healthy and moisturized.
Love him or hate him, James Franco makes sparse facial hair work for him. And if you have any doubts about that, ask the girls in your life: They will assure you, contrary to what you may believe, James Franco has it going on.
After some experimenting, you'll quickly find your favorite combos. My favorite scents are definitely peppermint and tea tree. As for carrier oils, I enjoy the coconut because the dry Colorado air dries out my skin. The jojoba is also a great base since it closely mimics the natural oil your body creates. Again, refer to the benefits above of the various carrier oils, and figure out what works best for you. Below are a few of my favorite recipes. The names are my own creation, but feel free to steal them.
Absolutely, it will help nourish your facial hair below the skin, so that your beard grows in strong and healthy, but it will also keep your facial hair moisturized to prevent from becoming brittle and breaking. Our Beard Balm will also help your beard appear thicker. You can find our beard oils here: http://themodcabin.com/product-category/beard-oils/ And our beard balms here: http://themodcabin.com/product-category/beard-balms/
Beard hair tends to be coarser than the hair on your head, which makes beards harder to manage. Beard balm fixes that issue by softening and conditioning your beard to make it healthier, which in turn makes it easier to groom and style.
While other models come with far more length settings, the 6 on Wahl's model are enough for many. At half the cost of other options on the market, this model is certainly a good choice for those shopping on a budget.
You should definitely check out First Olympian … premium quality; kind of 'grow a beard just so you can wear it' good! Nicely pulled together post. I always prefer links to the brands sites rather than Amazon – always better to explore the brands themselves. Your tips on beard care are excellent – great supporting pictures.
Beard oil is an oil-based light moisturizer that can be applied throughout your entire beard quickly and effortlessly. Its liquid form also means it's more effective in hydrating the skin through shorter or trimmed beards as opposed to their larger counterparts.
Aside of all of the healthy skin and hair benefits in Smooth Viking's Beard Balm, it's also a great styling aid, because the natural oils and moisturizers allow you to perfectly shape your beard while they sink in into your follicles and cells to get to the real work.


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Hey fellow reader and random internet stranger, hope your festive season is going on well & everything in between…
"One can never have enough socks," said Dumbledore. "Another Christmas has
come and gone and I didn't get a single pair. People will insist on
giving me books."
J.K. Rowling
Before I start this post I would like to take a moment to speak about what is happening in Aleppo Syria & if you have seen the horror that is currently going on you will understand but if you have no idea what has been happening to our fellow human beings in the Middle East… (Eradicate The Ignorance)
What's going on in Aleppo, Syria (Click Here)
And I just want to say pray for them and keep them in your mind because it is truly a troubling time and it's important we set aside our privilege lives this festive season and assist our brothers and sisters.
What you can do to help… (HERE)
Let's talk about the title of the blog post … I have been very wary about attempting to write this subject because I lack the information to sort of back up the facts (
I know what a way to start the post) but it has been ringing at the back of my mind.
The rating system that the reading community has sort of imposed on its self to keep track of their favourite books, to better communicate how they feel about the book and so much more depending on how you view it is very crucial to our reading especially for those who have a Goodreads account. I for one was very obsessed with the system when I first discovered Goodreads and I would look up a book before buying it or before starting to read it, I also rated a book when I was halfway or just beginning it and that started to bother me when I discovered how much power it holds against me.
It took away my enjoyment of books at one point as I just read to finish so I can jump into the star system and not that that is bad but I realised my experience with the book became damaged. The thoughts on this Topic were propelled by Black Mirror Season 3 episode;1 (BTW do yourself a favour and go watch it after this post, it a revolutionary Scifi show)
The premise of the episode is that in this dystopian world quite similar to ours where people rate others on a constant basis between 1-5 stars. And the 4 and above star elites get better treatment and basically the best lives but below that are treated differently with a lot of stigma… It is colourful but with a dark topic that will make you question social media in general.
FULL Synopsis
P.S. If you have seen the episode tell me so we can basically bask in the horror!
That's the overview of the story and like every Black Mirror Episode every system has a flaw and spirals out of control
It pushed me to compare the book community's take on how we depend on or use the system because it does bare some similarities, one will not acquire a book that has an average 2-star rating even if the premise does seem appealing. I also understand the importance of this because I wouldn't want to waste time on a book that has a lot of negative reviews because…
In my head, it's a paradox that has been eating me up because as much as some might find a flaw in the rating system and disagree with it, it does have some pretty good positive points. I honestly don't know if this post makes any sense to you but I would love to hear your opinion about the star rating system.
- How does it affect you?
- Do you constantly think about rating books as opposed to experience them?
- Do you look up the average star rating before buying a book? Or just your general opinion on the matter…
- I also know some readers who have no idea what Goodreads is and don't discuss books with a rating system but just as books and that just widens the topics…
I also stumbled upon a Booktuber Lorna from SuddenlyLorna (Channel Here) who tackled this topic and she raises or explains this topic better and I would highly recommend you check the video out —–> Goodreads Rating Yay or Nay (Click Here)
Thank you for reading the post and in no way I'm I posting any firm stand on the topic would just like to see a general opinion 🙂
Thanks for reading:0
"There are too many books in the world to read in a single lifetime; you have to draw the line somewhere."


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Road Map District Consortium – Race to the Top
The Auburn, Federal Way, Highline, Kent, Renton, Seattle and Tukwila school districts competed together for federal funding in fall 2012 as the "Road Map District Consortium". The name is a reference to the districts' participation in the Road Map Project, a collaborative effort to dramatically improve education in South Seattle and South King County.
The districts' 320-page plan was among 16 winners picked from nearly 400 applications, the U.S. Department of Education said in December 2012. The region was one of only two applicants to win the maximum award of $40 million.
The Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) is responsible for managing the grant's implementation and functions as the fiscal agent.
The winning plan covers 261 schools and 150,000 students, including 36,000 high-need children. The districts are using the grant to implement the following plans in an effort to help students "Start Strong," be "STEM Strong" and "Stay Strong".
To read the region's Race to the Top application, click here.


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For most golfers, going to the green means fee for the tee off and renting the gear necessary to enjoy the entire golf course. Renting a golf push cart is no exemption. And this gear ranges from the pull cart to the push cart, and the motorized version. Rental prices also vary, depending on the type, brand, and the efficiency.
The top rated golf push carts are levels of utilities that require less effort in maneuvering. Almost all of these include the basic accessories like tee holders, pencil, and scorecard holders. Today, several models can accommodate either a cart bag or a stand bag, including ball holders, drink, and umbrella holders.
Golfers would certainly enjoy their trip to the green if they have their golf push carts, eliminating the pricey rentals simultaneously. Hence, it is basic equipment for any golfer, while on the course and gets a quality exercise with it at the same time. So, below are some of the golf cart reviews that can help any golfer find the best deal possible.
Best Golf Push Cart Reviews
1. Clicgear Model 3.5+ Golf Cart Review
The Clicgear Model 3.5+ Golf Cart is among the best push golf carts, garnering an average rating of 5 Stars on Amazon. This gear folds to 13" by 15" by 24" and weighs only at 18 pounds. It features the exceptional Positive Lock Hand Brake, along with maintenance-free airless tires.
This push cart is made from aircraft-grade aluminum tubing, ensuring stability and durability. The tires are wider and friendlier than the standard ones seen in most push carts. Its brake system is activated by lifting the brake lever and designed for the parking brake. It also includes oversized mesh storage net, alongside an umbrella holder.
This could be the best push golf cart you'll ever see with a bag strap system that firmly secures your bag while eliminating turning and twisting during play. The cup holder comes standard and can adjust to varied bottle sizes while staying on the cart when folding.
Additional features of the Clicgear Model 3.5+ Golf Cart include an oversized console with magnetic locking lid, along with two scorecard holders, ball holder, pencil holder, tee holder, as well as Velcro patch that allows you to keep your golf glove. The cart's front wheel alignment system allows you to re-align your cart for a consistent straight tracking.
All the more, this golf push cart has three accessory mounts situated on the cart's handle, which is perfect in supporting some good Clicgear accessories. The brand offers a wide selection of accessories to enhance your golfing experience with this cart, and there are eight amazing, push cart colors to choose from.
Hence, the Clicgear Model 3.5+ Golf Cart might be your best buddy as you hit the golf course, considering a trusted manufacturer since Clicgear has been a top leader in producing the best 3 wheel golf push cart since 2006. It is a renowned manufacturer, garnering awards from prestigious organizations such as the "Best New Product" from the 2007 PGA Merchandise Show. It has established itself as a premier provider of compact 3-wheel push cart to date.
2. CaddyTek One-Click Folding 4 Wheel Version 3 Golf Push Cart Review
Garnering an average rating of 4.5 Stars is the CaddyTek One-Click Folding 4 Wheel Version 3 Golf Push Cart with the exceptional, patented One-Click button that folds the cart into a compact size of 17" by 13.8" by 25.8". The entire equipment is made of a sturdy aluminum frame, weighing at less than 17 pounds.
Based on golf cart reviews, this golf essential needs only press brake and another press to release the foot brake. It features two 11.5" by 2.6" rear wheels, and two 10.5" by 2.4" front, EVA maintenance-free wheels, providing just the perfect balance and traction, regardless the terrain. This CaddyTek also features a patented basket with built-in cooler, a mesh net on its handle, an umbrella holder, and a storage rack.
This generation of the best golf push carts from CaddyTek is very convenient and very easy to fold with a simple step. Its new, big wheel makes it roll flawlessly, even in high grass. Thus, the strong, 4-wheel body design can maintain a unique and compact, folded size for convenient storage in your car trunk.
With very little effort, you can push the cart on all terrain, alongside its cushioned front wheels, smooth-rolling, ball-bearing wheels, and multiple handle positions. It has impressive features and storage that any golfer would ask for, including a scorecard holder, beverage, and an umbrella holder.
From CaddyTek, you rest assured that this is among the top rated golf push carts, considering the high quality and durable materials, efficiency, and convenience without compromising the overall style. Rain or shine, you can cart your clubs around the course with style by using the CaddyTek One-Click Folding 4 Wheel Version 3 Golf Push Cart and simply enjoy golfing to your heart's desire.
3. CaddyTek SuperLite Deluxe Golf Push Cart Review
An addition to CaddyTek's lineup of the best push golf cart is the SuperLite Deluxe Golf Push Cart with a 4.5 Star rating. It is very lightweight at less than 12.2 pounds with a 27-inch wide body design, which is perfect for an effortless pushing. Any golfer can fold and unfold this cart easily, alongside a patented handle as well as a front-wheel folding mechanism.
The CaddyTek Superlite features two 11" main wheel and one 8" front, maintenance-free tires with ball bearings, allowing smooth-rolling maneuvering and is perfect for all types of terrains. It also has the needed accessories such as a mesh net, beverage holder, and an umbrella holder.
According to golf push carts reviews, this cart is simple, yet loaded with all the necessary features a golfer would ever want. It is also equipped with features as other pricey carts would have. Hence, it is among the most valuable item on the market today.
All in all, the CaddyTek SuperLite Deluxe Golf Push Cart features an ergonomic, padded, and adjustable handle with four pushing positions. It also boasts a patented "push to brake and push to release" brake design for ultimate convenience. Its patented bag holder can accommodate a stand bag perfectly, while almost all types of bags can fit as well.
Certainly, this CaddyTek SuperLite is among the best push carts to date, featuring a high-grade brake system technology, compact and durable design as well as a style that can match a golfer's preference. CaddyTek ensures that durability, stability, efficiency, and style are what golfers can enjoy from the SuperLite Deluxe Golf Push Cart for an unmatched golfing experience. There is no doubt that the SuperLite is perfect for all golfers, young and old, newbie and pros, men and women alike.
4. Intech Tri Trac 3-Wheel Pull Golf Cart Review
Meanwhile, the Intech Tri Trac 3-Wheel Pull Golf Cart garners an average of 4-Star Rating, based on golf push carts reviews. This one features nylon bag straps with snap-lock buckles, ensuring stability, durability, and safety of your bag. This three-wheel push cart also boasts a two-step folding design for easy loading, unloading, and storage.
The Intech Tri Trac is ideal for the golf course, considering its waterproof scorecard holder and adjustable handle for ultimate convenience. The designer wheels feature anti-slide treads, which are very durable and offers easy installation as well. This golf push cart also includes a detachable water bottle, allowing easy maintenance.
Its overall body is made of wide tube steel frame, alongside its dual-strut reinforcement. This Intech is a monster as it could go up very steep hills and rough fairways. It can travel over these obstacles very nicely because the wheels are sold and not air-filled, thereby, the wheels are unaffected by thorns, cactus, and grass burrs.
While the front wheel cannot move sideways, the overall quality of this golf push cart is unmatched. The same is true as golfers do not need to spend excessively just to get the quality they want because this Intech can provide just that.
Indeed, this is an excellent purchase for any golfer due to its sturdy construction that can surpass hilly courses. It is also very easy to push, compared to other carts, which eventually benefits the user's back. Certainly, this can be the best push cart golf for anyone looking for reliability and quality at the same time.
5. Stowamatic Lite Trac Aluminium Golf Pull Cart Review
Among the top rated golf push carts is the Stowamatic Lite Trac Aluminium Golf Pull Cart, garnering an average rating of 4 Stars on Amazon. It is made of lightweight and sturdy construction. It also features an easy grab handle for the user's convenience. It is very versatile as any bag can fit in this pull cart. A scorecard and pencil holders are also included, just perfect for the avid golfer.
Quality is assured with this equipment as Stowamatic is an award-winning brand, and continually growing in the golf market, not just in the United States, but earning its name on the global arena. Stowamatic Lite is very sturdy, considering its aluminum frame.
Additionally, it is space-saving due to its very efficient folding design. Based on golf pull cart reviews, owners of this item love its Bag Boy universal beverage holder. What's more is that this Stowamatic does not require assembly, literally, but requires wheel installation by a quick slide and click to keep it in place.
This pull cart folds up into a fairly compact size, allowing easy transport without taking your bag off. However, it could be a little bigger compared to other carts on the market. While it is lightweight, it is still sturdy and could go through the golf course easily and smoothly.
The wheels tend to pop off, taking lesser space once you've folded it and keep in your trunk, basement or garage. It is also able to lock into place, so there's no issue with coming loose or popping off. It could be the best golf pull cart on the market today with a decent strap that can hold any bag securely in place. Without a doubt, the Stowamatic Lite Trac Aluminium Golf Pull Cart is a golfer's best buddy when going in the green with its easy setup feature that can be used all the time.
Golf Push Cart Buying Guide
While manufacturers are already offering the best golf push carts on the market, it is still necessary to take note of some very important pointers, before purchasing this golf equipment. Keeping in mind these guidelines will help you narrow the choices while arriving at the product that will best suit your needs.
What Is with Larger Wheels?
Generally, golf courses feature different terrains. Although most wheels will roll fine on the smooth and solid ground, the rugged areas will require larger wheel radius. A push cart with larger wheels will greatly help in smoothing out the bumps and easing much of the maneuverability that could arise. Also, a wide rubber tire helps the golfer in traversing the softer ground on the course.
If a golf push cart has very narrow or very small wheels, it tends to give the user a difficulty in pushing the cart along and around the course. This is a crucial point to bear in mind, especially for those who suffer from fatigue easily, despite a short distance. Hence, wider and larger tires lead to smoother experience.
Quality Handle for Better Control
Keep in mind that golf push carts are usually loaded with much equipment, ranging from clubs to bags, bottle water, and so on. Thus, it would need some effort to steer it, thereby, a sturdy handle is required. A cart with easy to grip handle will certainly help any golfer in controlling the entire cart, including its maneuverability. Today, there are carts with quality handles that are ergonomically designed. With this in mind, the user will get a firmer hold on a more natural and comfortable position. There is also padding on certain handles, definitely a bonus, providing the user with a comfortable grip.
Added Features
A golf push cart review would recommend something that has added features. A golfer should consider one that can accommodate a golf bag and one that can fit in a vehicle, just to reach the golf course. When a golfer tends to travel with buddies, it means more space for more gear. Therefore, added features such as these should be considered in choosing a usable push or pull cart.
Know How Compact the Push Cart Is
Knowing how compact the push or pull cart is also a major consideration. This will likewise narrow down the choices to arrive at the best push golf cart or pull cart available on the market. For comparison, read about the measurements of this item as reviews and product descriptions would usually provide such information.
For many golfers, the compact size of the cart is their most sought-after feature, compared to other details of the item such as the ergonomics and additional bonuses. Obviously, bulkier features would require extra space requirements, whether in the vehicle's trunk, storage room, or garage.
Features Could Add Considerable Weight
The best push golf carts could offer a lot of impressive features. But, bear in mind that these added features could also add considerable weight to the entire item. For instance, carts with larger and sturdy wheels are usually designed with lesser space requirements than others. These types of wheels could add a significant amount to the cart's overall weight, especially when lifting it and moving it around. Thereby, paying close attention to the product's indicated weight is essential, before making a purchase.
Furthermore, not all accessories and bonuses of every advertised cart are used all the time by the golfers. Most accessories and features that can add weight include a seat, cooler, umbrellas, removable basket, and others. So, it is very important to identify the features and accessories that will be useful and helpful all the time to eliminate the weight problem throughout your search.
Detachable Push or Pull Golf Cart
There are many carts on the market that fold away from the golf bag separately. However, there are some that can be detached and attached to the golf bag. For some users, this could be a strong selling point as they prefer not to mess with too much assembly going and coming from the golf course.
Again, this may not be amenable to other golfers as they find it difficult in transporting the cart with the golf bag attached to it. Also, this type of golf push cart will require more space during transport. So, consider this option, while shopping for this item.
Why Consider a Foldable Cart?
The older models of push and pull carts have large seats attached to them. This feature does not allow the item to fold and collapse for easy maneuvering and transportation. However, today, many manufacturers are continually offering foldable golf push carts that can be folded easily when not in use. This guideline boils down again to the optimum convenience of the item during transport and storage.
Push Cart with Seats
At times, a round of golf would mean long periods of standing around, while waiting for your opponent. So, if you cannot wait for a long time standing, better pick a cart with a seat, allowing you to sit down and rest while waiting. This could be a wise choice for golfers who get easily tired from standing positions.
Based on the details above, most carts with seats are not collapsible, making them very difficult to tuck away. But, manufacturers have recent offers with upgraded and updated versions of these items. The push-pull golf carts reviews indicate the convenience of carts with detachable seats. The seat can be removed when the cart is folded, allowing the user in storing the equipment in a way that it is not bulky.
Additionally, keep in mind that seats have different levels of comfort if you are considering this feature. Most seats are sold separately from the cart, so, choosing the best one is still sensible. There are seats made specifically for certain push cart models, thereby, buying other brands would be useless. Although there are universal seats that are marketed now, supporting all types of carts, so there is no issue with compatibility.
All Brakes Are Not Alike
A major consideration also includes the brake mechanism of the best push carts because the brake keeps the cart in its place, especially when left on an incline. Many golf courses also have steep and hilly terrains, so the brakes are very important throughout this scenario. As the cart is loaded with other gears like the bag and clubs, a considerable amount of weight would make it difficult to maneuver it, hence, using the brakes once in a while, especially when going on a hill would be helpful.
Today, there are models that feature cabled handle brakes, similar to those used on bicycles that can help in slowing the pace of the decline. Furthermore, not all cable handle brakes could help in slowing down the motion of the push cart. Some carts also offer manual brakes at the wheels, while other models have a simpler brake mechanism near its handle, keeping the cart stationary, but are unable to slow down on an incline.
As a golfer, you would want something without a cabled handle brake because the weight of the entire cart poses no obstacle for their control of the entire cart. If the feature of the slowdown is helpful, then a golfer must pay a very close attention to the certain type of brake mechanism, before purchasing a golf push cart.
Optional Accessories
The choices of the best golf pull carts and push carts are enormous, making it a very daunting task of decision-making for every golfer. Remember that the main purpose of this item is to make the golfing experience easier, faster, and more enjoyable. While the basic items can still get this job done, the golfing experience is definitely enhanced by the optional accessories such as the beverage holder, scorecard holder, umbrella holder, seat attachment, and so on.
Ease of Use
Primarily, the convenience of this item begins with the assembly or installation. While some of the push-pull golf carts, reviews indicate difficulties in assembly and wheel installation, others boast a very easy process, and others do not require such task at all. Certain manufacturers have designed this product as a ready-to-use item, allowing the golfer to hit the green instantly.
Overall, the best golf push cart should offer the golfer with optimum convenience. With regards to this, the gear should be collapsible, allowing the owner to tuck it away easily when not in use, and to transport it the easiest possible way. If a bag is needed, the cart should have a bag attachment feature, which can also be detached to save space during transport and storage. However, there should be fasteners as well, securing the bag in its place all the time. The cart should be folded easily, usually by one, simple press of a button.
Online Purchase
Getting the best push cart is always possible through an online purchase, although you can buy them from any sports house or store. But, shopping for this item online can mean getting big discounts and free shipping too, especially relying on certified dealers of the product. Among the online stores to go to are Amazon that offers a wide variety of reliable and high-grade products and an authorized dealer of world-class manufacturers.
The best thing about the online purchase is that you can also read about the golf push cart ratings and reviews, before placing your order. You can surely base your choice on the ratings and reviews as these are essential information that will surely help you pick the right product to fit your needs and budget.
In a nutshell, having the best golf push cart means upping the ante of your golfing experience. This gear is truly helpful and useful for every golfer while going around and across the golf course. It can be a very efficient gear all year-round, considering the weatherproof feature of this item.
Customer reviews and ratings are both helpful throughout the search for the best push cart possible, feeding your mind with useful information about the product you're about to buy. These will help you narrow down your choices and arrive at the best deal possible while shopping online.
But, considering the average statistics of the golf push carts is always essential. The top specifications to consider include the height adjustments to accommodate the golfer's size, the dimensions, and the weight. The brake mechanism and the wheels should provide more stability while considering the optional seat, foldable feature, and the overall ease of use of the golf push cart. If you are interested in golf, do check out this golf rangefinder reviews.


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After two weeks of emotional double elimination episodes, The X Factor is ready to showcase its top eight contestants, and they plan to do so in a stylish episode that will include Alicia Keys and one of last season's favorite contestants. Fans of the scruffy, sincere musician and singer, Josh Krajcik--who earned second place in the singing competition show's first season--will be happy to hear the man will be performing during next week's episode.
The X Factor airs each week on Wednesday and Thursday, and while Wednesday's episode is totally focused on the contestants performances, on Thursday producers usually like to shake things up a bit. After last night's dismal performance from the British X Factor contestant Cher Lloyd--whose singing was actually less attractive than her high-cut shorts--I'm happy to hear the November 29 episode of the series will feature some less-annoying talent.
According to THR, the episode will feature Keys previewing a track from her upcoming album, Girl on Fire. It sounds like she won't be singing the album's namesake track, "Girl on Fire", a song that I enjoy, but that wouldn't really supplement the already dismal mood of the room on an elimination day. Krajcik, too, will be performing new material. The former contestant will be performing his brand new single, "One Thing She'll Never Know," off of his debut album, which is set to street in 2013. It should be a good night for everyone, excepting the poor contestant who gets the boot.


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Muddy Says: a friendly go-to gallery to help you add unique style to your home or find that perfect gift
Husband and wife Robin Cameron and Kirsty Wither moved Muddy Award-winning Cameron Contemporary Art into its permanent Hove home in 2013 having had their eyes on the premises for years!
Dedicated to showing a rotating range of high quality established and exciting up-and-coming British artists, they hold around eight exhibitions a year in the gallery on Second Ave, as well as exhibiting at leading UK art fairs. They've have also been involved in Brighton festival.
Works on display in the gallery range from traditional to modern, figurative to abstract and each exhibition is accompanied by a selection of sculpture, ceramics and jewellery. Extra events from talks to tastings to pop-up furniture sales to theatre mean there's always a new reason to visit. Add your email address to the mailing list so you don't miss out.
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Cilt 5, Sayı 25 Güz I 2016 (ISSN: 2146-9903, E-ISSN: 2147-3056)
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THE ANALYSIS OF SONG-TEXT COLLECTION BELONGS TO THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY: Bodleian Library of Oxford University With The Number of 127 and 128
The song-text collections have great significance in consequence of their tasks in Turkish Music. The music performers have received support from song-text collections in remembering the modes, rhythms, the composers and especially the lyrics consisting short or long poems related to the each of the songs which they intend to keep in their minds.Today, those collections demonstrate the researchers employing modes, composers, forms and rhythms the musical works recorded in their contents and the transformation which Turkish Music has experienced throughout centuries.In this study, a song-text collection of the 16th century recorded in the Bodleian Library of Oxford University with the number of 127 and 128 was analyzed. The finding which obtain from song-text collection which analyzed with systematic musicology and historical methodology is expected to contribute importantly.
Keywords: XVI. century, Turkish Music, song-text collection, Bodleian Library


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Venture through ancient civilisation and rolling tea plantations to Sri Lanka, a small but potent piece of Asia.
Sri Lanka takes exoticism and beauty to extremes, packing a real punch in a small package for visitors.
Nature is on brilliant display at Yala National Park, a massive nature reserve in the country's south-east that is home not only to leopards, crocodiles, elephants, jackals and peacocks; but also remnants of ancient civilisations, evident in various stone temples.
And at Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage, north-east of Colombo, you can watch the elephants as they bathe in the river and enjoy mealtimes.
Another ancient civilisation lies in wait at the astounding Sigiriya Rock Fortress in central Sri Lanka. Here, on the slopes and summit of a dramatic 180-metre-tall granite peak, a sprawling capital was built by King Kassapa I in the 5th century; today you can marvel at the surviving frescoes, the remains of an enormous stone lion, and landscaped gardens.
Sri Lanka is famed for its tea, and Nuwara Eliya – also known as 'The Little England' of Sri Lanka – attracted some of the first British tea pioneers, who revelled in the cool, mist-veiled climate.
A visit here yields fascinating insights into both colonial history and Sri Lankan culture; with gorgeous old colonial buildings and golf courses intermixed with local village life; and rolling tea plantations – taste it at the source by visiting a local tea factory.
Finally, Galle is the perfect place to soak up the seaside vibes of a bustling port city.
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Bath are aiming to build on the 30-9 home victory over Saracens a fortnight ago which lifted them off the bottom of the Zurich Premiership table and boosted their hopes of beating the drop when they take on Northampton.
But they know that the high-flying Saints, who visit The Rec tomorrow, will prove a much more formidable proposition than a Saracens side who seem unable to win on the road.
Despite the disruption caused by international call-ups, co-coach Brian Smith insisted: "There has been no problem with motivation. The challenge for us is to maintain the momentum during a disruptive couple of weeks."
The return of England veteran Mike Catt from injury to partner Clive Woodward's current choice Mike Tindall in the centre gives Bath what Smith believes is the strongest midfield they can put out.
Meanwhile Samoan international Elvis Seveali'i is likely to make his first start after scoring a sensational try against Saracens with his first touch of the ball in English rugby after replacing Simon Danielli, who has failed to recover from a shoulder injury.
One concern for Smith is the way, he claims, Northampton take out defenders at set plays to create room for their England scrum-half Matt Dawson.
"Northampton are a very good side and Wayne Smith is a very good coach although sometimes it could be said he coaches around the laws," Smith told Bath's official club website.
He claimed: "The savvy tactic they adopted against London Irish in the Powergen Cup was only spotted by the referee halfway through the game and by then it was too late. Hopefully referees and opposition will be more aware of it now."
But that does not take away from Smith's admiration for Northampton and he added: I don't think we have played a better side this season.
"They have some outstanding players - Dawson is probably the best scrum-half in the world."
With only five points separating the bottom six clubs, all four of Sunday's matches could have a big bearing on relegation.
Newcastle entertain champions Leicester; London Irish - level with them on 26 points - are at home to notorious bad travellers Harlequins; Saracens entertain London rivals Wasps; and Bristol face a tough West Country derby at home to leaders Gloucester.


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John Michael
I work mainly on issues pertaining to social cognition -- especially mindreading, perspective taking, joint action, and the sense of commitment -- but am also interested in lots of issues in cognitive science and in the philosophy of cognitive science. For more information and for access to pdfs of my papers, click here: https://warwick.academia.edu/JohnMichael
Email me if you have any trouble downloading a paper, and I will be happy to send it.
From 2016 onward, my research is supported by a 5-year starting grant from the European Research Council to investigate the sense of commitment in joint action (ERC StG 679092: The Sense of Commitment). The project will develop a theoretical framework for research on the sense of commitment, and create a suite of experimental paradigms for testing predictions generated by the theoretical framework. Combining theoretical research conducted at the Department of Philosophy with carefully designed lab experiments carried out at Warwick's Department of Psychology and at the Department of Cognitive Science at the Central European University in Budapest, the project will illuminate how and when people are willing to make and honor commitments, and to rely on others' commitments, and will also shed light on the emergence of a sense of commitment in young children. In collaboration with the Italian Institute of Technology in Genoa, the project will also lay the groundwork for autonomous robots that participate in commitments with humans (e.g. for senior citizens' homes, factory work and rescue operations). By focusing on joint actions involving pairs of agents, it will illuminate the fundamental mechanisms underlying large-scale human social phenomena.
If you are interested in learning more about this research and/or getting involved in it, don't hesitate to send me an email.
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It is finally spring! Maybe...
I planted some flower seeds on Saturday... lets hope they grow so I don't have to go buy flowers. Grandma gave me a whole bunch to try out, so I planted a couple varieties around the beds. Sunday was so pleasant that I opened all the windows and enjoyed the breeze. Today was nice, too. Of course tomorrow it's going to rain all day - maybe its just so my flowers grow. I think the day summer arrives will be the best day of my life.
Sorry the posts have been fewer lately. Nothing special has been going on. Work has been busy, yet slow. I have been working on the same set of brochures - going through editing battles. The guy who was sending me the information is sending it in bits and pieces. That doesn't make it easy on me. When I send him a proof, it takes him days to get it back to me.
In honor of baseball season, I have a picture from a game Steven and I went to last season. (Only because I think the posts look boring without photos!)
Hopefully we can get to a game this year. The Cubs have started out this season decently. Lets all hope they don't disappoint as badly as last year. : ) I have yet to make it to a Mizzou baseball game, but they have been doing very well this season. Now that it's nice I should be able to go to a few.
Only 5 weeks left of this semester... and I am glad. This semester hasn't necessarily been hard, just a lot of work. And I have my portfolio review at the end of the semester to determine if I get into Graphic Design 3 or not. That adds a lot of stress. Everyone tells me that I'll be fine, and that I'll get in... but they are cutting almost half the class... so I can't help but worry.
My wrists have been bothering me lately. All the way back in high school my doctor told me that I had carpel tunnel. That was like 4 years ago (I'm getting old!). It comes and goes, but lately its been worse than usual. They set me up with physical therapy, so I am going to give that a shot.
I have a few art projects that I'll be posting soon. I have some fun ones from fibers, so keep a look out for those. : )