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A common Resident across the Valley. A census in April 1993 recorded 88 birds in the area and in February 2000 82 were counted. 17 were singing in the mid-section alone on 26/5/2008, between Newbridge and Compton.
|Wren near Compton Lock April 2013.
Dunnock (Prunella modularis)
A census in March 1988 produced 59 birds. 48 were recorded in September 1993 and 41 were noted in March 2000, suggesting a declining species, reflecting the 30% national decline since 1970. 11 birds were singing between Newbridge and Compton/Compton Park in April 2009 and at least 10 were in voice on the same section of the reserve on 19/2/2010.
Robin (Erithacus rubecula)
The valley has a good and apparently stable population. A census in March 1988 recorded 47 birds. 73 were present in September 1993 and a record 85 were had in February 2000. 15 sang in the mid-section alone, between Newbridge and Compton/Compton Park in February 2009 and at least 19 were heard in the same area on 16/3/2010.
Common Redstart
A passage migrant, recorded in April and from July to September. It was recorded annually between 1988 and 1994. There was then an absence until 1997, before being seen annually again from 2002 through to 2009. The last Spring record was on 18/4/2004. The earliest arrival date was on 17/4/2004 and latest Spring record was on 29/4/1989. The earliest Autumn bird was seen on 3/7/1990 and the latest departure was on 11/9/2006.
Black Redstart
There have been 3 valley records, all in April:
4/4/1992 - a female was seen on the line of Graisley Brook at the North end of the Barleyfield. It hawked from trees and shrubs in the caretaker's garden, but disappeared mid-afternoon.
12/4/1993 - a female hawked from the rungs of a platform on the Eastern edge of Dunstall Park (Private land). It moved to a pile of rubble and fed from the ground with 3 Wheatear, before disappearing into the grounds of a factory by the Farndale estate.
19/4/1997 - a 1st Winter male hawked from the track railings at the North end of the Dunstall Park. It showed faint white wing patches and a darkish head patch and was heard performing subdued song.
Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe)
The valley has seen a massive decline in the number of passage birds recorded. In 2004, as many as 84 birds passed through and on 17/4 that year there were 31 birds present at Dunstall Park (Private land) and 4 at Wightwick Fields. On the great "fall" day of 14/5/2007 there were 21 at Dunstall Park and 3 at the Barleyfield. In 2008, for the first year there were no Autumn records and only around 17 birds passed through in the Spring. In 2009, there were only 2 Spring and 3 Autumn records. 2010 brought 4 records, 3 in April and one in September.The earliest Spring arrival was on 16/3/1989 and the latest on 11/6/1995. The earliest return passage record was a Juvenile on 16/7/2007 and the latest bird was on 26/10/1990. Males showing characteristics of the larger and brighter Greenland race were noted on 30/4/2005, 1/5/2005 and also on the great "fall" day of 14/5/2007, when 3 were noted at Dunstall Park.
Whinchat (Saxicola rubetra)
Passage birds are recorded annually during April and May and then again from July to September. Unfortunately, this is yet another species that is showing signs of a significant decline. In 1989 there were 15 records and in 1991, 13. Sadly, since 1999, there have been fewer than 10 annual records and since 2008, 3 or less. The great "fall" day of 14/5/2007 saw a record number of grounded birds, with 10 on the Lupin Field, 2 at Dunstall Park (Private land) and 5 on the Barleyfield!! 2010 saw only one record of an immature bird at the Barleyfield on 21/8. The earliest Spring record was on 12/4/1993 and the latest Autumn record was an immature on 26/10/1999.
Despite an absence in 2010, records show that this is one of the few non-Raptors, that has been on the increase. After the first local record of a male feeding on the edge of the drained Birmingham canal on 8/3/1988, there were no further records until males were noted during October 1993 and 1994. There was a further absence until 19/2/1998, when a male was at Turner's Field by Smestow School. Single annual records were had until 2002, when a pair remained at Wightwick Fields from 13/1 till 8/3. They were briefly joined by an immature female on 11/2 and a male on 2/3. A pair then stayed again at Wightwick Fields from 12/12/2002 until 7/1/2003, with the male remaining until 21/2/2003. The Winter of 2005/06 saw two long-staying pairs in the valley, at Wightwick Fields and the Barleyfield. 2006/07 saw the last Wintering pair at Wightwick Fields, and since then there has only been one Spring record and two Autumn records. The latest Spring record was on 13/5/2000 and the earliest Autumn record was of an immature bird on the Lupin Field on 25/9/2006.
Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos)
This species continues to buck the National Trend, and the valley's population remains healthy. 37 were recorded during a census conducted in January 1988. 32 were recorded in November 1995. Spring counts suggest that there are at least 10 pairs nesting in the valley and on 4/2/2010 there were at least 7 singing birds between Newbridge and Compton/Compton Park, alone. Subdued song has been heard in September and full song has been heard in late October.Migrants can be seen overhead from September to November, with the largest flock of 11 seen heading over Aldersley in September 2006.
Redwing (Turdus iliacus)
Autumn migration can be spectacular over the valley and on 27/10/2006, the West Midlands record was smashed when 4,380 Redwing passed over Wightwick Fields, during the first few hours after dawn. Numbers since have been more modest with the highest count being 1,640 in October 2009. Late Winter counts on the ground and in bushes have also been impressive in the past. 600+ were recorded during a January census in 1988 and 1000+ were present in February 1996. Since then the highest count was 113 on Compton Park in February 2009. The latest departure date was on 23/4/2006 and the earliest Autumn record was on 26/9/1993.
Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus)
Up to 6 pairs are thought to breed each year across the valley. Post-breeding gatherings have been impressive with the record standing at 51 birds at Dunstall Park (Private land) in June 1991 and 47 were there in August 2007. Mistle Thrushes start nesting as early as February and defend their territories from October and November.
Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris)
Numbers of this species are influenced by the stock of berries available and the severity of the weather, which may force more birds South. 300+ were recorded between Compton and Wightwick in February 1996 and more than 300 Winter Thrushes, the majority Fieldfare, foraged on the Southern end of Wightwick Fields on 31/12/2010. Dawn sky watches from Castlecroft Canal Bridge have produced good numbers of passage birds in Autumn, with 663 on one morning in November 2006 and 577 in October 2009, being noteworthy.The latest departing bird was on 2/5/1991 and the earliest Autumn bird was on 11/10/1988.
Blackbird (Turdus merula)
Breeding season censuses have recorded up to 98 birds in the valley. However, numbers have been boosted by the arrival of continental birds in Winter, as demonstrated by counts of 314 in January 1988 and 200+ in November 1991. Although no censuses have been carried out , since 1995, it seems that the run of mild Winters have reduced the numbers of these annual invaders. These Autumn migrants can be seen overhead with flocks of between 20 and 40 recorded on 20/10/2008, passing South over the Barleyfield.
Ring Ouzel
A passage migrant recorded mainly in April over the years, but also in May, September and October. The second valley record came on 11/4/1988 when a male was on the field by the Birmingham Canal alongside Dunstall Park. A male on Dunstall Park (Private land) on 16/4/1992, sparked a string of annual records until 1997, when there were no further sightings until 2004, when there was a bumper year with a record 3 birds in the vicinity of Wightwick Fields.Our last records came in 2006, with one at Dunstall Park on 9/4 and a male seen over the racecourse on 23/10, before landing on Aldersley Playing Fields. A male was also seen on 3 dates in late October of the same year. The eariest Arrival date 6/4/1993 and the latest Spring record was on 7/5/1994, when a male was at The Dell. The earliest Autumn record was on 28/9/1995 at the Barleyfield and the latest was on 30/10/2006 at Wightwick Fields.


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The main aim of tado° is to help you save energy and make your life more comfortable. tado° developed the Smart Schedule so that you don't have to worry about when to turn your heating on and off. In particular, there are two tado° features that intelligently adjust your heating settings:
- Away Temperature
- Early Start
Away Temperature
In the Away tab of the Smart Schedule, you can set the Away Temperature to specify the temperature that tado° maintains when nobody is at home.
If the Auto-Assist Skill is activated, you can find the Preheat Before Arrival setting in the Away tab. Preheat Before Arrival lets you decide how you want tado° to preheat your home before your arrival. When Preheat Before Arrival and Geofencing is activated, tado° determines the best time to begin heating your home to reach the temperature set in the Smart Schedule just in time for your arrival. Using these settings, the Away Temperature acts as a minimum limit the temperature will not drop below.
If Preheat Before Arrival is inactive, tado° won't automatically set the optimal Away Temperature. Instead, it will maintain the Minimum Away Temperature when no one is at home.
Early Start
When the Early Start feature is enabled, tado° starts heating your room earlier than the time block starts to reach the temperature set in the Smart Schedule by the time you've set. To determine the right time when to start heating, tado° uses an algorithm that takes a variety of data into account, such as the inside temperature, the temperature to be reached, the performance of the heating system, as well as building characteristics.
For example, suppose you set your desired Home Temperature to be 21 °C by 7:00 am. If your Home Temperature during the night is 18 °C, then tado° starts heating your home before 7:00 am to reach 21 °C by then. The exact time at which tado° starts heating your home depends on the performance of your heating system and building characteristics.
You can disable the Early Start feature in the Smart Schedule settings. When this feature is disabled, tado° only starts heating your room at the scheduled time.
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Saturday 21st January 8.00 pm
Dorchester Corn Exchange
Megson £14
Three times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and double winners of the Spiral Earth Awards Megson draw heavily on their Teesside heritage to create a truly unique brand of folk music.
Saturday 28th January 7.30pm
Tim Edey
Colyford Memorial Hall £10
The incredible Tim Edey returns to East Devon.... Why?... well here is what people were saying after previous years' concerts at Jurassic Folk:
"Tim is the best thing we've seen and heard for -probably - the past 20 years! And Tim takes our breath away with his musicianship and
joie-de-vivre! His personality on stage (as well as off) is gorgeous - infectious!"
And... ".. a quite staggering display of virtuoso musicianship in the form of BBC2 Folk Awards 2012 double winner Tim Edey. A really humble, genuine and decent guy. His command of both melodeon and Guitar were quite breathtaking
Having won both categories in which he was nominated at the 2012 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, "Best Musician" and "Best Duo" (with Brendan Power), Tim Edey is one of the finest multi-instrumental players of his generation in the worldwide Celtic music scene. A virtuoso on both acoustic guitar and button accordion, Tim's incredible musical ear and totatechnicacommand allows him to play the most demanding instrumentals and improvise freely in any style you throw at him.
Although Tim is a native of Kent, his mother is Irish, and he was captivated by Celtic music from an early age. You can check him out at www.timedey.co.uk and on numerous YouTube clips, including some from Jurassic Folk concerts.
Advance tickets £10. On the door, if any left, they will be £12.
It all happens at Colyford Memorial Hall, Swan Hill Rd, Colyford, Colyton, EX24 6QJ (Easy Parking) with doors open at 7.00pm.
or by phoning 01297 20064
Or in person at Colyford Post Office Shop


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Néstor is a Principal Lecturer in HRM; he also leads the PhD Programme, as NBS Postgraduate Research Tutor.
Néstor has taught business ethics (CSR; sustainability; diversity), research methods, human resources, and systems thinking in several undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the UK and overseas (including China and Mexico).
As Programme Leader, he led the Full-Time MBA (2008-2010), followed by the DBA - Open (2010-2013).
Néstor is a member of the College's and the University's Research Degrees Committees (CRDC/URDC), and of the Business School's and the College's Research Ethics Committees (SREC/CREC). He chaired the University's Professional Doctorate Committee (PDREC).
He is a Board member of the Standing Committee for Organisational Symbolism (SCOS). He led the SCOS 2015 Conference at NBS (with Scott Lawley).
Néstor is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Career overview
After graduating as a chemical engineer Néstor worked in the petrochemical and ceramics industries then read for a PGDip in HRM followed by an MA and a PhD in Management Systems at the University of Hull.
He held academic posts at the Universities of Hull and Lincoln before joining the Nottingham Business School.
Research areas
Stakeholder Engagement and Systems Thinking (SEST)
Néstor's research interests emerged from his Doctoral studies into systems thinking and management. He has explored and applied systemic thinking in the fields of business ethics (including CSR/sustainability/diversity); systems thinking and practice; human resource management; social housing, information systems, and more recently, in service design.
Néstor has worked on several multi-disciplinary projects that focus on improving the quality of the interaction between stakeholders with diverse and sometimes conflicting perceptions and interests; addressing such factors contributes to the strategic decision-making and information management capabilities.
For example, in a recent project on social housing, he was able to bring together the views and interests of various stakeholders, such as the local crime and drugs partnership; the police; the social housing provider; building contractors and architects; local residents, and several GP surgeries so as to evaluate and maximise the impact of a £300 million housing regeneration investment in the city. This systemic and participatory approach allowed, firstly, the definition of certain areas of common interest, such as: crime reduction; energy efficiency, fuel poverty and sustainability; the measurement of resident satisfaction, and health and well-being.
Secondly, it provided a framework for the definition of priorities and action plans that addressed the needs of the service users (residents); improved mutual understanding, trust, and cooperation among stakeholders, and contributed to the social housing service provider's strategic decision-making and information management capabilities. This systemic approach not only supported the strategic objectives of different stakeholders; it also had a positive impact in the redesign of the services provided, improving users' participation, engagement, and satisfaction.
Finally, it allowed the service provider to demonstrate how this investment could contribute to improvements along certain social indicators (policing, health, and the local economy), and to various strategic objectives of the city (e.g., carbon reduction and apprenticeships). The impact of the project has been acknowledged in several fora including debates in the Houses of Parliament, and on the Department of Communities and Local Government's website.
Néstor has supervised several DBA and PhD students in different fields, incorporating qualitative (including soft systems) and poststructuralist (including critical systems) approaches.
He has been awarded research grants by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC); the Technology Strategy Board (TSB), and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) – see external activity tab.
Néstor co-authored, with Professors Colin Fisher and Alan Lovell, the fourth edition of the book: Business Ethics and Values, Pearson, Financial Times. 2013.
He also co-authored, with Alice Jones and Dan Lucas, the book: The Effects of 'Secure Warm Modern' Homes in Nottingham: Decent Homes Impact Study. Nottingham: Nottingham City Homes. 2016.
Service Design
Néstor is currently collaborating with colleagues across the University to develop the area of Service Design.
External activity
Nottingham City Homes
Néstor has worked on several multi-disciplinary projects. He initiated, and later developed with Alistair Mutch, a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project with Nottingham City Homes. This was aimed at evaluating the social impact of a £300 million housing regeneration investment in the city. The project contributed to NCH's strategic decision-making and information management capabilities. The main areas covered by the project are: crime reduction; energy efficiency, fuel poverty and sustainability; the measurement of resident satisfaction; health and well-being, and information systems. The £127,000 project was sponsored by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Technology Strategy Board. The impact of the project has been acknowledged in several fora including debates in the Houses of Parliament, and on the Department of Communities and Local Government's website.
Néstor and Alistair's project was selected as one of the three impact case studies submitted by the Business School to REF.
Nottingham Contemporary
The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) in 2013 awarded Néstor £5,000 to study the potential of developing an archiving system at Nottingham Contemporary (one of the largest arts centres in the UK), where he is a member of its academic advisory group. Future collaborations are currently explored.
External examiner
He has held a number of appointments as External Examiner in British Business Schools (Lincoln; Liverpool; London; Coventry), and has been invited as Visiting Professor to ITESM (Mexico) and to Los Andes University (Bogotá, Colombia).


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Deciding which rope is for you is like choosing between a pale lager and a hand crafted artisan beer. Your choices are almost endless and it still boils down to your personal palate. With so many choices, you may find yourself getting frustrated and spending way to many fun tickets on rope. No matter which you choose, natural or synthetic, both can be used for rope bondage. When deciding on which rope is right for you, it will come down to that particular ropes properties. Some aspects of certain rope will lend itself to certain situations while other can be a deterrent. I personally use jute rope for most of my shibari, with Hempex used for support lines and photoshoots involving water.
Let this be a guide to help you make an informed decision when purchasing your bondage rope.
Making your choices simple
You have four factors to consider when choosing your rope: length, diameter, strength, and fiber. Once you answer all three of these, you can make an educated decision on your first rope. — Or you may click the back button and fire blindly. — We'll start with the most interesting aspect of rope, Fiber. Selecting the fiber of your rope may just be the most important decision you make when selecting your rope. Fiber will determine what properties your rope will have. From the look, strength, and even the smell are all relative to the fiber. While learning shibari, you'll likely meet riggers that have a difference preference than you. You may prefer hemp, while other may prefer jute, nylon, or MFP. That doesn't make your choice wrong.
When comparing natural with synthetic, you will see it is normally twisted instead of braided. For the purist, twisted is preferred since it leaves aesthetically pleasing marks and it's preferred in Japan. While some natural fibers are stronger than others (Jute, hemp, and linen being the highest), you'll never be able to find a load rating. This means during suspension bondage conditions, natural rope has an unknown breaking point. Here are just some of the natural fiber choices you have.
Natrual Fibers
It is made of the shiny vegetable fibers found in the phloem (skin) of plants from the genus Corchorus. It's fibers are long and naturally strong. Jutes production around the world is only second to cotton and is considered one of the most affordable natural fibers. Raw jute is the industrial term for jute. The color is usually a light blonde and when conditioned it takes on golden luster hue. Jute is lighter, stronger, and of course has a different smell than hemp. Jute is considered a purist rope. It is the most commonly used rope in Japan for kinbaku. It use to be very difficult to find in the west since it could only be imported. Now with the digital age upon us, you can now easily get jute rope from specialty stores on the web.
Raw jute rope starts out very stiff, making it popular with sadomasochists who enjoy adding a little discomfort to their play. Raw jute also lends itself well to decorative knots since the firmness helps keep the knots shape. Just is also extremely popular with photographers. Conditioned jute has a beautiful sheen that makes it pop on camera. If you travel a lot, jute will help your bags stay under weight since the fibers weigh close to nothing. 8 hanks of 8 meter rope weight just over a pound. Older conditioned jute that has been well cared for will have a higher weight. This is from all the oils that the natural ropes pick up from the human body. Depending on the weave of used in making jute rope, it can be made extremely durable. Tighter weaves lasting longer than loosely spun. When purchasing jute, you always want to ask about the weave. Jute with loose weaves need to be replaced yearly, if not sooner. Careful tension is important when using jute, it does not have the same grip as hemp. Jute is also not recommend for bondage that will include liquid. When jute drys it shrinks. If you happen to get it wet, stretch it out and place it under tension while it completely drys. This will keep jute rope from shrinking.
As you would guess hemp comes from various strains of industrial Cannabis Sativa plants. Hemp should not be confused with other Cannabis plants as it does not contain any THC, the active ingredient in recreational Cannabis plants. Hemp produces a strong, reasonably soft rope, with a higher friction rate than jute making knots very secure. Conditioning hemp by boiling, washing, and oiling results in a soft rope perfect for bondage, while untreated it is fairly rough. Hemp is far more common in the west than Jute as it is easier to obtain. One of the reasons hemp is so popular in the west is do to its delightful earthy smell. A combination of its smell and softness makes its popular with bottoms that prefer more sensual restraint in their play. Well treated hemp glides through the fingers and is exceptionally soft on the skin.
A unique characteristic of hemp fiber is the ability to bend far more than other natural fibers. With this and its added friction rate allows for complicated ties or patterns over the body without worrying to much about tension since hemp will fold itself around the contours of the skin. This allows you to use less knots, reducing the complexity of your tie. Hemp rope is washable and can even be placed in the dryer. It will need to be stretched after every wash. Only wash hemp when it becomes soiled or dirty since it becomes weaker after every wash. When hemp is used for elaborate knots, the rope will flatten against each other since its so soft. This causes decorative knots to lose their shape. In this instance, Jute would be preferred for these knots. Hemp is also Jutes husky cousin. The fibers have a higher density, adding to its overall weight and strength. In photography, hemp does not have the same luster as jute, it comes across dull and flat. To make hemp "shine" it needs to be properly lit for the camera. Being a natural fiber and the process of being cultivated and formed in to rope, hemp is more expensive than synthetic rope.
Popular with the ketogenic diet, the flax plant is used to create Linen rope (Linum usitatissimum). Similar in texture and feel as hemp, it tends to be softer and bulkier, and has very little smell. You will not find very many practitioners using Linen. For the same price you could purchase hemp or jute rope.
Another natural fiber commonly found in retail stores is cotton. Unlike other natural rope, does to its relative short fibers, it is commonly braided rather than twisted. Whether you find braided or twisted cotton, neither is as strong as hemp or jute. Cotton also has a much lower rate of friction making it hard to secure knots. Since cotton has such a low friction rate, rope burns are more common. Cotton is not suitable for suspensions since it will stretch under tension causing knots to tighten or slip.
Manilla, sisal, coir
These types are commonly found in your retail box stores and are not suitable for rope bondage. The fibers are thicker, splinter easily, extremely scratchy, and create very bulky hard to secure knots.
Synthetic Fibers
Yes these man made fibers can be used for rope bondage. They have many qualities that make them more suitable for certain types of bondage. They are not affected by rot, mildew, and most chemicals. Since they will not rot, they can easily be stored wet or dry. Though I still recommend drying them out before any type of storage. The life expectancy from synthetic far exceeds natural fiber and is far more cost effective than their hemp or jute.
A popular synthetic rope used for bondage is Nylon. It is popular do to its low cost and smooth texture making it soft on the skin. It also feels cool to the touch on hot summer days. It can be made to be extremely strong while being very easy to work with. When using Nylon, you'll have to double up on your knots and wraps in order to keep rope work firmly in place compared to natural fiber rope. A truly great advantage of Nylon is that its a synthetic and does not react to water so it won't shrink. You can find Nylon rope in twisted form yet it is more commonly found braided. It is also easy to dye with a wide array of colors to choose from.
Nylon fiber shines even more than Jute making it popular with photographers. Not only is Nylon cheap being an oil based product, like all plastics its extremely durable, resistant to rot, marine growth, and other chemicals allowing it to last much longer than other natural fiber ropes. Unlike hemp, Nylon will not flatten at all and will maintain its shape when creating decorative knots. Another downside to low friction, it does not much have tooth making tension based shibari bondage a lot harder to perform since Nylon tends to slide all over the place. Nylon is much more elastic than natural fibers and can absurd shock loads that would normally break other natural fibers.
This oil based product is very similar to Nylon except Polyester has less stretch and more resistance to ultraviolet degradation from sunlight. Its other characteristic are the same as Nylon and normally only found in its braided form.
Multifilament Polypropylene
Used for many applications, Multifilament Polypropylene (MFP) is widely available and normally found in mountain climbing ropes. It is strong, lightweight, buoyant, resistant to rot, mildew, petroleum products, and chemicals. The downside, it's very stiff, rough against the skin, and doesn't hold knots very well making it unsuitable for bondage.
Parachute cord
Possibly the strongest rope by weight is Parachute cord. Also known as Paracord, it is reasonably soft and holds knots well. Do to its extremely small diameter, it is not suitable for traditional bondage. It is highly sought after for decorative bondage, male genital bondage, and facial bondage.
This polypropylene synthetic is the ultimate in synthetic rope for bondage. Hempex® looks and feels just like hemp and has none of the down falls you find in natural fiber rope. It was initially manufactured as replacement rope for historic boats and is heavily used in the yachting industry. You can see it on the ships in all four (soon to be five) blockbuster movies Pirates of the Caribbean. — It's my uber secret clutch suspension line. — Hempex® makes a great replacement to natural ropes do to its long life expectancy. It feels extremely similar to Hemp with the weight of Jute and can be found in 3-strand, 4-strand, and bolt (long lay) twisted, or even 8-strand braided. Keeping with shibari ascetics, the 3-strand 4 or 6mm is the best alternative (no 5mm) to natural hemp or jute. Since it is synthetic, it is wonderful for outside water bondage since it will not rot, shrink, resistant to mildew, and marine growth. It is extremely strong with a linear breaking load of 1100 lbs! That's 110 lbs. per line in the shibari land! No longer do you have to worry about the 30-40 lbs. ratings of natural fiber rope during your suspensions and from a distance no one would even know you're using synthetic.
Strength and Diameter
These two go hand in hand. These factors should always be considered when selecting rope. Natural fiber ropes will never carry a breaking strength rating. Only synthetic ropes will have any kind of rating attached to them. Natural fiber ropes will only have anecdotal estimates and can not be relied upon. Studies have shown that 6mm Jute has a breaking strength of 300 lbs. while 6mm hemp has a breaking strength of 400 lbs. Which is far less than 6mm MFP at 1100 lbs and 1200 lbs. for Nylon. Relying on these numbers would only invite death to your door. Those natural fiber numbers are approximations and those synthetic numbers do not include wear and tear. There are a number of other factors that will lower the strength of your rope. Conditioning, momentum, and any number of other factors that would cause the rope to deteriorate.
Most practitioners calculate their safe working load by dividing the breaking strength by a factor of 10. This brings Jute down to a dismal 30 lbs and Hemp to 40 lbs. You may find yourself being pessimistic when considering natural fiber when contemplating going in to a suspension. Synthetic sounds so much safer with its higher load rating. When performing suspensions, typical rule is doubling over our rope from the hard point. This in essence doubles our safe working load and we also have additional support lines to help distribute the weight of our rope bottom. Outside of some fairly extreme and dodgy suspensions, mathematically the working load exceeds our bottoms weight. Still you should be aware of this when hoisting your bunny in to the air.
The preferred diameter for rope bondage is 5-8mm with larger diameters for heavier bottoms and muscular males. Diameter should be selected by maneuverability, handling, safety, and lastly comfort. By increasing the diameter of your rope, also increase its strength. Some even prefer larger diameter when selecting natural fiber ropes and much smaller with synthetics. Practitioners that use thicker rope also observe a greater surface area on the skin reducing pressure points, leading to longer more sustainable rope sessions. Thicker rope does have its downsides. It's not user friendly when creating complicated patterns and does lend itself well with hand or face bondage where precision is a factor.
Choosing a thicker ropes means it will weight more making handling cumbersome at times. 8mm hemp and jute are still often chosen as support lines, especially for a rigger on a limited budget. At the opposite end of the spectrum we have 4mm rope which compromises strength, surface area for lighter and more flexible rope. Many rope bondage practitioners still choose 5mm jute over 6mm for its handling experience in light of its limited strength.
Selecting a length of twisted rope largely depends on what you want to do and to whom your perform with. The Japanese measure their rope by ones full arm span multiplied by four. The usually equates to 7 and 8 meters or between 23 and 27 ft. With the rope double over, this allows drawing of the rope through with two hand motions. Their system works well considering the petite Japanese bodies they end up tying. In western culture, we're naturally larger human beings. Many North American riggers found their ropes consistently coming up short by a foot or two finishing their ties. Wester riggers tend to employ 30ft. ropes with 15 ft. spares to help compensate for this issue while accommodating larger body types. Some even carry a single 50 ft. strand to accommodate larger body types. Japanese ropes often have knotted ends so they may be easily joined together when the tie requires additional rope to complete. While westerners prefer to whip their ends to keep rope from jamming during a session. It has also been found to be safer during suspensions when something goes wrong. Being able to draw the rope out quickly without knotted end jamming greatly reduces the time to get someone down.
Time for the conclusion
With your brain cells smashed with bucket loads of delicious cordage, you now get to decide which variables best suite your bondage needs. — And you don't have to pick just one. — My bag is filled with natural jute rope, a few colorful synthetics, and the mighty beast that is Hempex®. I would much rather have more than I need than not enough. Sit down in your plush captains chair, pour yourself some caffein enriched magma, and ask yourself what cordage is right for you and your rope bottom.


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When does a pet become a senior?
There is no real answer or formula for that question. Most Veterinary Professionals will agree that a giant breed dog like a Great Dane is considered a senior much earlier than a small breed dog like a Shihtzu. Cat breeds age equally across the board.
Senior Wellness Panel as a Screening Tool
One of our winter specials is the senior wellness panel, this panel is being offered to both dogs and cats over the age of six. We like to use this wellness package as a screening tool for the older pets to try to catch diseases early. Some examples of disease that can be caught are: Kidney disease, liver disease, glaucoma, diabetes, high blood pressure, Addison's and Cushing's are just a few.
This panel includes a complete physical exam, complete blood count, chemistry panel, thyroid determination, intraocular pressure, blood pressure determination, and a urinalysis.
The physical exam is an important part of this package as it gives the Doctor a good overall view of your pet. The blood work that is run (chemistry panel, complete blood count, and thyroid determination) allow us to get a good look at what is happening on the inside of your pet. A pet can often mask signs that something is wrong with them but the lab work will reveal areas of concern.
Early Glaucoma Detection
Intraocular pressure is used to detect glaucoma. Which is when the eyeball is retaining fluid causing high pressure. Signs of glaucoma include redness of the eye, vision loss, and the eye having a bulging appearance. Early detection of glaucoma can preserve the vision. Some breeds of dogs that are more prone to glaucoma are the Chihuahua, Cocker Spaniel, Dachshund, Maltese, Miniature Poodle, Beagle, Boston Terrier and many more.
Heart and Kidney Function Testing
Hypertension in pets most commonly develops when there is another underlying medical condition. High blood pressure (hypertension) occurs when blood flows with more force against heart and blood vessels than normal. At this point, we need to look at your pets heart function as well as kidneys. We can easily find out if your pet has high blood pressure by using an inflatable cuff around its leg, just like human doctors do!
The Urinalysis is another important test as it gives us information on how well the kidneys are working and will also identifies inflammation and infection in the urinary tract. Older pets area at a much higher risk of kidney disease because their kidneys begin to wear out as they age.
Early Detection Will Keep Your Pet Healthy
Running this package on your senior pet is a simple and effective way of monitoring the health of your pet. Early detection of medical problems will help keep your pet healthy as they enter their golden years.


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Being in the business of building homes doesn't really put us in a position to give you financial advice. However, building/renovating a homes is typically the biggest purchase you will ever make and most of us don't have that kind of cash saved to pay it all upfront. In order to sustain any building project, people need to get paid so you will need to determine the best way to finance your project. We have gathered some information and spoken to, mortgage specialist, Patty Hopper at VanCity, to help you determine what options you have.
What Can You Afford?
Before you visit any financial institutes/specialist, it's best to determine your budget. If you are looking to get a mortgage, you will need to decide how much you can afford to spend on a monthly basis. Have a look at some of your recent bank statements and take the time to break down your monthly expenses versus your income to decide exactly how much you can manage. Choosing to be pre-approved for your mortgage before you start shopping is a good idea too. If you have champagne taste and a beer budget, this will help bring you into reality.
If you are looking to borrow money for an extensive home renovation or to build, you will also need to determine what you can afford. In most cases, a line of credit (LOC) is good option but there are various types . It is important to get an estimate from your builder/contractor and discuss their payment terms. Include a contingency fund in your budget as well.
Who Will "Show you the Money"?
If you are looking for a mortgage, you will need to decide if you want to work with a mortgage specialist or a mortgage broker. Brokers are licensed mortgage specialist with access to multiple lenders (typically smaller banks) and mortgage rates. They are paid by the lender providing the mortgage product and they negotiate with those lenders on your behalf. Larger financial institutions employ mortgage specialist who can offer you their own rates and products. These institutions can offer discounts on their posted mortgage rates; however, you are responsible for this negotiation. They also allow you to consolidate your services with a provider you have an ongoing relationship with.
As someone looking to borrow money to upgrade or expand their home, you will need to contact a financial institution (not a broker). It can be beneficial to contact the institution that currently holds your mortgage or other accounts. An existing relationship can mean better negotiating power for a lower interest rate. There is a type of lending known as a home equity line of credit that allows you to borrow at a lower rate based on money you have already payed back on your mortgage. VanCity calls this a Re-advanceable Mortgage in the the form of a line of credit, allowing you to pay your builder as required then adding the final amount spent to your existing mortgage.
What Do You Need to Borrow Money?
Whether you want a mortgage or line of credit, if you want to borrow money, you need to be able to prove you can pay it back. Some or all of the following documents may be required before you will be given approval:
-Income documents/pay stubs
-Notice of assessment (1-2 years)
-Proof of down payment (mortgage only)
-Build/renovation budget
-Home appraisal
When we asked Patty what she felt were her client's biggest surprises, she told us her client's are often very well educated in the process but there can be shock in the amount their mortgages or loans are pre-approved for. They can be disappointed or overwhelmed by what they are being offered. When real estate is hot, your home may be appraised for more than you imagined which leads to a larger line of credit. Regardless of the amount a bank is willing to lend you, you need to be honest with yourself and be comfortable with the payments that loan would be required.
To read more about what to consider before buying a home, click here.
To read about 5 reasons for a home addition, click here.


text: MOVIES Free Birds: Film Review 3:00 PM PDT 10/29/2013 by Michael Rechtshaffen FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME YOUTUBE Wilson, Harrelson and Poehler affably talk turkey in this underachieving, if PETA-pleasing, animated caper. TWITTER Owen Wilson, Woody Harrelson and Amy Poehler play a trio of animated turkeys determined to remove the traditional bird from the inaugural Thanksgiving menu. Although it seldom approaches the inspiration of its plucky premise -- a pair of turkeys travel back in a time machine to the first Thanksgiving in a bid to scratch the traditional entree off the menu -- Free Birds nevertheless manages to avoid being branded a holiday turkey. It can offer thanks to a lively group of voice talent led by Owen Wilson, Woody Harrelson and Amy Poehler, who manage to inject a little levity into the forced, stale gags stuffed into the 3D animated offering, served with easily digestible portions of social and environmental consciousness. The result should prove sufficiently pleasing for younger viewers and, given an aggressive marketing push by Relativity Media, this first feature produced by Dallas-based Reel FX (with an assist from its Santa Monica studio) could well be gobbled up by families looking to fill the gap before the Thanksgiving arrival of Disney's Frozen. RELATED: 25 of Fall's Most Anticipated Movies Directed and co-written by Jimmy Hayward from an original story idea by David I. Stern and John J. Strauss, the picture concerns itself with Reggie (Wilson), an unusually self-aware turkey who's plucked from a certain future at the processing plant when he's designated "Pardoned Turkey" by the president of the United States. But his days of being the first daughter's pampered pet over at Camp David are cut short when he's forcibly recruited by the gung-ho but dim-witted Jake (Harrelson), the lone wolf founder of the Turkey Freedom Front. Having gained access to S.T.E.V.E., a top-secret time machine voiced by George Takei, Reggie and Jake head back to Plymouth Colony circa 1621, mere days before the first Thanksgiving will enshrine their likeness at the center of the festive table. They receive some valuable assistance in their quest from Jenny (Poehler), the brave and beautiful blue-eyed daughter of Wild Turkey Chief Broadbeak (Keith David), but time is of the essence if Reggie is going to be successful in rewriting tradition by replacing turkey with delivery pizza. Apparently even a time-traveling turkey of today didn't foresee the gluten-free craze. Hayward, who made his directorial debut with 2008's Horton Hears a Who! keeps the pace moving at an agreeable trot, but the screenplay, which he co-wrote with Scott Mosier, could have used some serious punching up when it came to the tired comic bits, which are wobblier than a turkey's wattle. But the three leads prove nimbler with their amiable vocal deliveries, especially animation pros Wilson (Lightning McQueen in the two Cars movies) and Poehler, who now can add a wild turkey to an extensive animated roster that includes a chipmunk (a pair of Alvin and the Chipmunks films), Snow White (Shrek the Third) and Gretel (Hoodwinked Too!) in addition to her previously work with Hayward on Horton. Although, like so many animated features these days, the 3D feels largely dispensable, the characters and backdrops are rendered in fittingly crisp autumnal hues, and Dominic Lewis' warm score feels at home in both time periods. Production: Reel FX Animation Studios Voice cast: Owen Wilson, Woody Harrelson, Amy Poehler, George Takei, Colm Meaney, Keith David Director: Jimmy Hayward Screenwriters: Scott Mosier and Jimmy Hayward Producer: Scott Mosier Executive producers: Aron Warner, John J. Strauss, David I. Stern Production designer: Kevin R. Adams Editor: Chris Cartagena Music: Dominic Lewis Rated PG, 91 minutes FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME YOUTUBE Michael Rechtshaffen email@example.com @thr


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November 25th, 2016, Bismarck, ND – Multiple water protectors and their allies who stand in support of the efforts to halt the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline were arrested today at the Kirkwood Mall in Bismarck. These water protectors had gathered to hold a prayer circle, raise awareness with shoppers and disseminate information on the human and environmental impacts of the pipeline. Heavily weaponized and undercover police, physically assaulted and arrested close to 50 protectors within minutes of gathering peacefully.
Kandi Mossett of the Indigenous Environmental Network commented, "As a person born and raised in North Dakota, I'm ashamed at the violence against water protectors who wanted only to circle up and pray for the water that sustains life for all of us. This violence and racism isn't new to me as a Native person, but it still angers me that this kind of attack, by locals and police, would happen because people don't want an interruption to their shopping day. The climate crisis will interrupt life and destroy all of us unless we wake up to what is happening."
"The actions by the police today further expose the interests of the state in protecting corporate interests over human life," said Angela Adrar, Executive Director of the Climate Justice Alliance, who is in North Dakota this week as part of a delegation of 100+ community leaders who are acting in solidarity with the indigenous leaders at Standing Rock. "What we witnessed today was the violent and unwarranted response that law enforcement has consistently had toward those who are acting within the law to raise awareness of the devastating impacts that the Dakota Access Pipeline could have on indigenous communities and this entire region."
If completed, the Dakota Access Pipeline would transport oil across 1,134 miles of Native prairie land, valuable farm land and critical waterways, including the Missouri River. The pipeline most acutely endangers the drinking water for the Oceti Sakowin and Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Nation, however a spill from the oil pipeline poses an economic and environmental threat to communities across the region.
"Our delegation represents people from across the country who have suffered the impacts of environmental degradation in our own communities. We came to the mall today to show the residents of Bismarck that, while we are particularly concerned about issues of sovereignty and survival for indigenous people, we're also here out of concern for the safety of the entire area and our future generations who will have to pay the price of the pipeline," said Cindy Wiesner, National Coordinator of the Grassroots Global Justice Alliance.


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Martin Galway is an Irish-American composer, known for his Commodore 64 music.
Martin Galway was born on January 3rd, 1966 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. At the age of five his family moved to Manchester, England. Because his father was a music teacher, Galway was introduced to music at an early age. His father gave him lessons on the flute, violin, clarinet and piano, but he wasn't interested in them at the time, something he regrets. At 16, Galway became involved with his high school's computer lab, which was only a single room with a few home computers like the Commodore VIC-20, Commodore PET, Sinclair ZX81, and TRS-80.
Only a year later, Galway was hired by Optima Software (owned by Database Publications, who published "The Micro User" magazine), and at 17, his very first professional music was published on a BBC Micro. From the money he made he was able to buy his own computer and teach himself how to program.
While pitching one of his friend's computer games to Ocean Software, Galway also tried selling his BBC music. Ocean, realizing that there wasn't a market for the BBC Micro, only wanted Commodore 64 music. Ocean lent Galway a Commodore 64 and the source code to their sound engine and he was able to figure out how to make music from it by playing around with their existing code. The results of this attempt was the loading music of Daley Thompson's Decathlon.
Galway began working as a programmer, but he was also expected to compose music. However, the multi-tasking didn't work well in Ocean, so they eventually made him a full time musician. From that point on Martin worked for Ocean Software and wrote music for a large number of Commodore 64 games and is one of the most popular SID artists to date. His work with the SID chip and assembly music is one of the most complex and profound. He was also the first artist to include sampling into a Commodore 64 soundtrack.
Galway's favorite Commodore tracks that he created are the title music of Wizball, Arkanoid, and Rambo: First Blood, Part 2. His least favorites include the title music for Green Beret, The Great Escape, and Top Gun.
After having to deal with the terrible working conditions and low pay of Ocean Software for too long, Galway quit and moved to Austin, Texas, USA to work for Origin Systems. He worked at Origin Systems composing music, and doing some minor design and programming work. When Origin Systems was acquired by Electronic Arts, he left with the main programming staff to form Digital Anvil.
Some of Martin's influences include Jean-Michel Jarre, Tangerine Dream, Depeche Mode, Thomas Dolby, and Cocteau Twins. For guitar influences he likes David Gilmour, Ry Cooder, Brian May, and Arlo Guthrie. For SID authors he likes Rob Hubbard and Fred Gray.
Music Development
Commodore 64
On Loader - Daley Thompson's Decathlon, he used an unidentified "dreadful" driver, and afterwards, his own driver. He always entered the music into the assembly source code.
Galway's only NES game was Ultima: Warriors of Destiny, which he did for Origin Systems. Galway created the game's music the traditional way by programming a 6502 assembly sound driver for the NES' RP2A03.
Picture Gallery
Wearing a Q-Sound shirt. Unknown source.
- mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,4639 - MobyGames.
- sidmusic.org/sid/mgalway.html - Interviews from Commodore Zone in the late 1990s and Happy-Computer 11/86.
- zakalwe.fi/~shd/texts/imr/c85galwa.htm - Interview from circa May 3, 1996.
- c64.com/interviews/galway.html - Interview from circa 1998.
- remix64.com/interviews/interview-martin-galway.html - Interview from March 28, 2001.
- lemon64.com/interviews/martin_galway.php - Interview from July 9, 2003.


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I got the keys to my temporary space at Art Central, courtesy of the Calgary Allied Arts Foundation just this last Sunday. Today being my day off, this morning I moved in some stuff to work with (what I could carry on the train), and spent the afternoon getting accustomed to the space and working. It was a bit of a strange experience for me, telling myself, "Ok, here you go. You're going to stay in this space until 5:00, and work with what you've got here." Lately, I've been working on a lot of different things at once, it seems… a little here, a little there, ok, switch gears into soemthing else. Today, though, I had my computer, and what I had brought with me.
So I organized what I had, and put stuff where I thought it should go. Including postcards in the door and tools in the toolbox.
There's a bit of a contrast between this and the space I have at home, isn't there! As much as I love my space at home, it isn't great for some things, including animation, which I intend to use some of the time I have in this space for. It is also not good for doing larger projects- drawings, building things, etc. I am hoping to do some drawing here, and, if I get that far, making some "innards" to use for a dissection later on.
So today I worked with what I had. I couldn't bring in everything in one go, because I was taking the train, and I also need to get a few things before I can do much in terms of the animation. In the studio today, I did a bit of surgery on one of the Morphoids, Foraminifera, poor guy. I sliced open one of his legs, to insert some armature wire into three of his legs, so I will have more control over them when I animate. I had forgotten that I had stuffed him with polyester scraps from other Morphoids, and was surprised when I kept pulling colourful fabric out of him!
I also did the plan for the animation, or, what do they call it? Storyline? Anyway, I know what I'm wanting, just need to get a few things and go!
Today was a productive day. Besides working at Art Central, I 1) got the photos I needed for the New Alberta Contemporaries exhibition, drew a diagram for the set up of that, packed it all up, including microscope, so it's ready to deliver, and 2) scanned, photocopied, emailed and packaged the submission for the cover of Hanna's Centennial history book, 3) worked on my plan and content for another show, coming up in February, 4) brainstormed content ideas for the IMR website, and 5) brainstormed ideas for my dissection/ what's inside a Morphoid.
I have the space for the rest of November and all of December, and intend to be there Tuesday and Friday afternoons, 1-5 PM at minimum. I'm hoping to also be there most Monday and Wednesday evenings, and the odd Saturday. I will be having an opening on December 1st, in conjunction with Art Central's First Thursday.
Stay tuned!
(Please excuse the photos. They were taken with my phone, and I'm really not very good at holding it still enough to get a really clear photo.)


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In previous articles we've shown how to use the Sync Center to synchronize your files with mobile devices or across network locations. When this tool is used, you will see either a Sync Center icon in your taskbar or a mobsync.exe process running at each Windows Vista startup. However, if you stop using it Sync Center will continue to run at each startup. In order to free up memory for other processes, it is best to disable it when no longer used. In this article I will show you how to do this and optimize your Windows Vista startup.
NOTE: this procedure should be followed only if you do not use the Offline Files feature. If you follow it, you will completely disable the capability of synchronizing files with other locations on your network. Also, this solution works on Windows Vista versions which have the Offline Files feature. It won't work on Windows Vista Home Premium or Basic.
First, go to Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> Offline Files.
In the Offline Files window, click on the 'Disable Offline Files' button and then on OK.
You will be asked to restart your PC. Close your open documents and running applications and click on Yes.
Once you log back in, you should no longer see the Sync Center icon in the taskbar, nor mobsync.exe in the list of running processes.
Related articles:
Synchronize Mobile Devices With Your PC Using Sync Center
Offline Files - How To Work With Network Files When Offline
How to configure your startup programs
Streamline your Startup Applications & Improve Windows Performance
This procedure ONLY works in Vista Ultimate -- "Offline Files" isn't available in all other versions. Surprising that you did not mention this. Do you have a precedure for all the other versions of Vista (which, BTW, have more users than the Ultimate version).
I confirm what was already mentioned by KenBC. In Vista Home Premium (which I'm running) there are not Offline Files in the Network and Internet group of Control Panel.
For me the problem was resolved by setting two services to run Manually, insted of Automatic (Delayed):
* Windows Mobile-based device connectivity
* Windows Mobile-2003-based device connectivity
In the first place, Sync Center started to appear at startup after I installed Windows Mobile Device Center and set it to syncronize with my Windows Mobile phone. I think, Sync Center can appear for different reasons. Mine had nothing to do with Offline files.
In the control panel, is the Windows Mobile Device Center. I ended the partnership between my PC and my mobile device that was in there, and the Sync Center went away. I didn't even need to end the mobsync.exe in the task manager.
This works for Vista Home:
Sync Center is run by a process called mobsync.exe, to get rid of it do th following :
- Open regedit (the registry editor, by typing regedit in the start menu)
- Goto HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SyncMgr\Handlers key
- You'll find this subkey : {08b0b2d5-3fb3-11d3-a4de-00c04f610189}, delete it.
No more Sync Center icon ;-)
If you wanna be sure of the removal, chek out windows task manager for the above mentionned process, normally you should not find it as it is shut down.
Thanks for your post but I was unable to find the entry in my registry. I found everything with the exception of the Handlers Key. I also did a registry search for the key 08b0b2d5-3fb3-11d3-a4de-00c04f61018 and it did not turn up.
Could I accomplish the same goal by just deleting the SynCenter main entry from the registry. This would delete the entry and all sub entries?
I hope this helps, any more suggestions?
Thanks so much, this worked for me. It's been bugging me since I started using WMDC in Vista, now that I have Win 7 Pro I was trying to get rid of it. This process works in Win 7 too! Once you're in the control panel just use the search bar to find "Offline Files" and disable as discribed above. Thanks again
It couldn't be any simpler for those of us on Vista Home Basic. Delete all your partnerships and Sync Center will stop runner at start-up. Don't worry about losing contacts, note files, favs., etc. as they will remain once you establish a "new partnership" with an old phone...
for any version of windows, to disable unwanted startup apps open msconfig.
start-run-msconfig (if using vista or windows 7 run will not be in the start menu by default, enable it by right click taskbar - properties - start menu tab - customise. In that list will be a check box to display run)
goto startup and de-select any you do not require, msconfig is a windows configuration utility so is safe to use, but please use with caution as if you play about with settings you dont know/understand it will leave your OS unbootable.
mcp - mcdst
The Sync Center process sometimes runs even when startup is disabled, so I found just moving the executable is easier. However, Vista doesn't let you just move the file, even as an administrator, so you have to use my favorite DOS trick.
Right click on the command prompt and run as administrator.
Type "takeown /f C:\Windows\System32\mobsync.exe", and then "cacls C:\Windows\System32\mobsync.exe /p administrator:f", and finally "move C:\windows\system32\mobsync.exe C:\windows".
What that does is take ownership of the sync center file, which allows you to give the adminstrator full permissions with the cacls command. Note: if using "administrator" doesn't work, use the administrator account's name in place of it. Then you move it to the windows directory. If you want to use sync center again, just move it back.
I need a solution for Windows 10 Enterprise. Got one?


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Congressman Ed Pastor of Arizona
Another first for Hispanics was earned by Ed Pastor, when he became the first Latino from Arizona to be elected to US Congress. Pastor was born in a small mining town in Arizona. He earned his BA at Arizona State University and his law degree from Arizona State College of Law. After serving as a County Supervisor, he was elected to Congress and began his term on September 25, 1991. Pastor served on the Agriculture Committee and the Committee on House Oversight. For more of Congressman Pastor's public service, please visit his page on the National Archives.


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KMC Controls, an almost mythical American success story begins with a summer job at Barber Colman in Rockford, IL, where Ken Krueter was first introduced to the world of HVAC and controls. Ken Kreuter's pioneer efforts were soon augmented by a remarkable family and a cast of industrious and harmonious visonaries that would sustain KMC's growth — and allow KMC to make significant contributions to the HVAC industry — for the next fifty years. Today, KMC Controls stands as one of the most advanced and innovative HVAC Controls manufacturers in the world. The KMC Controls' History is a video story worth watching and remembering!
KMC Controls was founded in 1969 by Ken Kreuter as Kreuter Manufacturing Company marketing damper actuators, pneumatic-electric switches, and logic relays through private label contracts with OEM partners. The KMC product line was soon expanded to include variable air volume controllers and actuators.
By 1989, KMC had expanded into its 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility in New Paris, Indiana. In 1996, KMC became a global distributor. Sales growth in international markets brought about a new era of expansion and product development. The company earned ISO 9001 certification in 1997 and released its venerable line of BACnet® open-protocol controllers in 2004.
Today, KMC continues to market innovative and intuitive solutions developed by responsive and supportive people. With a focus on quality and dedication to open platform systems and support, KMC is well-positioned to capitalize upon technological advancement to drive growth in new markets.


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Get ready for the new expanded text ads
The good old "25-35-35" AdWords era has almost come to an end. Let's take a look at what the new successors are bringing to the table.
ETAs are the new generation of the standard AdWords text ads. They are 47% "bigger" than the old ones, and if you want to increase your presence and performance across devices – adapt them fast!
Expanded vs Standard Text Ad
Forget the "25-35-35" formula you know and be ready for (a lot) more character space!
It's best we take a look at a comparison between a standard text ad and the new expanded one.
Standard text ad
Expanded text ad
We want you to have a great start with all the new character counting so we prepared a template to help you along the way. All you need to do is write your eye-catching copies, and excel will do the rest! :)
What's new, exactly?
One of ETAs' main advantage is that they provide longer and more meaningful messaging. Let's take a look at its novelties:
- Two headlines
The second headline is concatenated to the first headline field, separated by a dash "-".
Note: On mobile, the combined headline fields may wrap to a second line or if your headlines exceed the number of pixels allocated to ads, Google will truncate your ad to save space.
- More characters
You now have a total of 140 characters of ad copy space to use. So, use it! :)
- Expanded description
There is a single description line with a limit of 80 characters.
- URL customization
The URL is calculated from the landing page and the you define the path fields.
Why is this change important?
More and more users tend to search for product and services via mobile devices. ETAs are optimized for the mobile-first world, which means that they are designed to maximize your presence in mobile search results. With a longer and clickable headline, your ads will probably be more visible and achieve better performance in terms of higher CTR!
When we talk about our experience with ETAs, we can say that our CTR increased. We achieved that result with the help of the longer, more meaningful and clickable headline, for sure!
How to create effective ETAs?
- Take full advantage of your character limits, because longer headlines increase the clickable space of your ads
- Focus on headlines – their quality will determine how well your ads perform
- Make second headline count – additional characters allow you to better explain you offer
- Leave your standard ads running until the new expanded versions perform
- Headline 1 is far more important than headline 2
- Insert keywords in the path 1 and path 2 field
- Write your ads to speak to users on all devices
If you are thinking – should my call to action be in the first or second headline, or maybe in the description? Test it! :)
What about standard text ads?
After the 31st of January, 2017 they will be gone! That means, you will no longer be able to create or edit them.
Good luck with creating your first ETA and, as always with all ads, take your time, optimize well and for faster campaign upload use excel!
If you want to know more or have a question about ETAs – don't hesitate too much, ask us anything you'd like! :)


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Viestarts Aistars
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VIESTARTS AISTARS has had his artwork exhibited at the Detroit Art Museum, Indiana Art Center in Indianapolis and South Bend, Indiana, The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Grand Rapids Art Museum, as well as Latvian art exhibits in Seattle, Washington, New York City, Reading, Pennsylvania, and Cleveland, Ohio, to name only a few. He has had over 50 one-man art exhibits in the Midwest and Eastern United States, including Boston, New York City, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Detroit, Chicago, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Saginaw, Grand Rapids, and many other cities nationwide. Aistars has won numerous prizes and his work has been purchased by countless private collectors, also by the State Museum in Riga, Latvia, the Art Museum in Jelgava, Latvia. A painting of a Latvian woman in folk costume hangs today in the Riga Pils (Riga Castle), the president's residence in Riga, Latvia.
Viestarts Aistars is the featured artist in the Spring 2008 issue (see Archives) of the literary ezine, The Smoking Poet.
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Gathering Water-Lilies, Peter Henry Emerson, 1885 - 1886
The English photographer Emerson captured rural life at the end of the 19th century in a series of photo books. This is plate IX in Life and Landscape on the Norfolk Broads. Like the painters of his day, Emerson too truthfully recorded the life of farmers and fishermen, but with a certain emotional intent. This picturesque quality was admired by the Pictorialists, who considered photographs as works of art in their own right.


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The Ariel Leader featured a pressed-steel beam-type frame clothed in attractive bodywork and a windshield and leg shields. The Ariel Arrow was introduced in 1960 but discontinued in 1964. The 20hp Ariel Arrow Super Sports models were known as the Golden Arrow because of their unique color scheme. They were released in 1961 to broaden the appeal of the 2-stroke twin.
Top of Ariels 2-stroke range, the Arrow Super Sports was given a glamour finish of glided upper works and whitewall tyres, for which reason it was often called the Golden Arrow. Also, it was one of the few British bikes of the time to have the distinctin of being modelled un plastic as a construction kit. Semi-propelled handlebars and a small plastic handlebar screen gave it a rakish air, but there was nothing about it and the Arrow SS was a very lively model quite capable of being developed further.
The reaction to the unfaired Arrow was positive, so from 1960 the gold and white bikes were given a slightly higher compression ratio (10:1) and a bigger bore Amal carb. The result was 20bhp @6000rpm which would propel this 300lb machine to a very respectable 75mph. More specs and user manual of Super Sports you can see in next overview.


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Bitòn Coulibaly
Bitòn Coulibaly (also Mamary Coulibaly, 1689?–1755) founded the Bambara Empire in what is now Mali's Ségou Region and Mopti Region.
Great-grandson of former Ségou king Kaladian Coulibaly, Mamary Coulibaly settled in Ségou in his youth and soon became head of the Tòn, a voluntary organization for young men, taking the title of "Bitòn." Under Coulibaly's leadership, the Tòn transformed from an egalitarian society into an army of "Tondions." Prompted by popular up rise against the king of Ségou, the populace suggested he take over the leadership of the Bambara kingdom. Coulibaly quickly subdued rival chiefs of Ségou through a vote a cloture of the Chiefs and used the city as a capital for his new Bambara Empire.
Fortifying himself with defensive techniques from the Songhai tradition, Coulibaly created a thousand-man army and a navy of war canoes to patrol the Niger River, staffing both with men already captured in his conquests. Coulibaly then proceeded to launch successful assaults against his neighbors, the Fulani, the Soninke, and the Mossi; he also attacked Tomboctou, though he held the city only briefly. During this time he also founded the city of Bla as an outpost and armory.
Coulibaly's new empire thrived on trade with the Berber to the north due to the Islamic influence, including that of local slaves captured in its many wars. The slaves were drafted in the army, used for labor and or resold to African local traders to the south and west (not European Slave trade); the demand for slaves then fueled the empire on to further wars. Note: Slaves had the right to property and could win their way to nobility as Ngolo Diarra did.
Bitòn Coulibaly was succeeded by Dinkoro Coulibaly following his death in 1755 and Ali Coulibaly. However, the Coulibalys failed to keep control of the empire, and it fell into anarchy until Ngolo Diarra a slave or servant of Biton Coulibaly seized the throne in 1766.
- Lilyan, Kesteloot L'EPOPÉE BAMBARA DE SÉGOU I and II, chez Nathan en 1972. Elle fut reprise par L'Harmattan en 1993 France
- Davidson, Basil. Africa in History. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1995.


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Meet the New Economists: Six Bright Additions Join the Economics Faculty
The Department of Economics is pleased to welcome six new faculty members who have joined our ranks beginning Fall 2011. Pictured above (from left): Matthias Kehrig, Caroline Thomas, Marika Cabral, Andrew Glover, Haiqing Xu, Leigh Linden
Marika Cabral (Public Finance, Health Economics)
Marika is looking forward to joining the UT economics department, having completed her Ph.D. at Stanford University last spring. Her dissertation focused on topics related to health insurance and taxation. Marika was first introduced to economics as an undergraduate at UC San Diego, and she enjoys studying and teaching economics because it provides a formal framework to understand human behavior and to evaluate the impact of public policy.
Marika's research lies in the areas of health economics, public finance, and industrial organization. Much of her work focuses on health-insurance markets. Her research has shown that these markets can break down when patients can delay treatments just long enough to sign up for more insurance coverage. More generally, her results suggest that policy tools such as open enrollment periods, waiting periods, and contracting on pre-existing conditions can get around the market breakdown generated by this strategic delay of treatment.
Marika has also researched the fiscal externality of private Medicare supplemental insurance on public Medicare expenditures. Her work shows that when elderly individuals are able to "top-up" Medicare coverage with private supplemental insurance, they spend a lot more money on medical treatments, most of which is paid for by the public Medicare system. This study reveals that large Medicare savings could be achieved by taxing private supplemental insurance policies. Marika has also worked on other topics, including the effect of tax salience on property tax rates and the effect of insurance coverage on preventive care.
Andrew Glover (Macroeconomics)
Andrew is from Hartford City, Indiana and went to college at Ball State University (David Letterman's alma mater) before doing his Ph.D. at Minnesota. He started college as a telecommunications major but was drawn to economics due to the disciplined framework it provides for understanding society. He chose to join UT because the department is young and growing, which provides a great environment for research. Andrew and his wife are excited to live in Austin and enjoy the music, cultural, and outdoor activities that the city offers.
Andrew is a quantitative macroeconomist who uses general equilibrium models to understand puzzling economic regularities and to conduct policy analysis via counter-factual experiments. His work explores how differences between individuals (their age, productivity, or taste for leisure) interact at the microeconomic level to give rise to interesting phenomena in the aggregate economy. His macroeconomic framework has allowed him to investigate how recessions affect people in different stages of their lives, how workers choose to become entrepreneurs and cope with the associated risks, and how informational problems in the labor market can tie one's opportunities to the abilities of others.
In Andrew's most recent paper, "A Quantitiative Rat-Race Theory of Labor Market Dynamics," he studies how the productivity of one group of workers can affect the opportunities available to all other workers when there are informational asymmetries between employers and employees. A classic model of this problem is Akerlof's "Rat Race"; if good workers are also more willing to work, then uninformed firms may require them to supply too many hours in order to deter bad workers from taking high paying jobs. Furthermore, if bad workers suffer a fall in productivity, then good workers may have to work longer hours in the face of flat (or even falling) wages. This theory matches the empirical fact that, in aggregate data, total hours worked and labor productivity (a proxy for wages) are negatively correlated. It contradicts the intuition that we should "make hay when the sun shines" (i.e., work more when productivity is high). Importantly, this theory predicts that employment subsidies for low-productivity workers may help stabilize employment for others who do not benefit from the subsidy directly.
Matthias Kehrig (Macroeconomics)
Matthias grew up in Germany in a family where everyone played a musical instrument. After initially toying with the idea of becoming a professional cello player, the bright job prospects in the music industry convinced Matthias to study management instead. But a course in macroeconomics piqued his interest in the theoretical underpinnings of the business world. Matthias says of his decision to study economics, "I liked the math, I liked the idea of describing the real world in formal models, and I liked that you could use these models to answer questions." After his undergraduate studies in Cologne and Stockholm, Matthias went on to pursue a graduate degree at Northwestern University where he continued his interest in macroeconomics.
Matthias is interested in how macroeconomic fluctuations impact individual firms differently: Do recessions lead to a shakeout of unproductive firms? Or do these firms crumble under the higher competitive pressure in booms? When do highly productive firms enter the economy and advance the state of technology? To answer these questions, Matthias has used Census plant-level data to establish that there are fewer unproductive firms in booms than recessions. In the future, he plans to quantify how much changes in firm composition drive measured aggregate productivity.Matthias is excited to join the economics department at UT Austin. As the department is growing and committed to building a great macroeconomics group, he is looking forward to contribute to the active research and learning environment at UT.
Leigh Linden (Development Economics)
Leigh Linden is thrilled to be back at UT. Both he and his wife are UT graduates. For Leigh, coming back to Austin and being back in the department has been very much like coming home again. After graduating from UT in 1997 with degrees in economics and mathematics, Leigh attended graduate school at MIT. While there, he took a year off to work on environmental economics issues in the White House's Council of Economic Advisors during the Clinton administration, and his dissertation work focused on issues in development economics in India. Leigh has always been attracted to economics because as a discipline it provides a rigorous foundation for proscriptive policy analysis. The set of empirical and theoretical models on which all economists base their work provide a rich framework for understanding individual and family decisions, which is a prerequisite for being able to shape effective public policies. Leigh's work tends to land at the intersection of empirical research on economic behavior and the direct assessment of education policies, which allows him to bridge the gap between research and practice.
Leigh has a joint appointment with LBJ School of Public Affairs and is also affiliated with a number of economic research organizations including the Jameel Poverty Action Lab at MIT, Innovations for Poverty Action, the Bureau for Research and Economic Analysis of Development, and the Institute for the Study of Labor. He specializes in the fields of development and labor economics, focusing on the microeconomic determinants of income inequality and poverty.
Leigh is particularly interested in the use of educational services and programs to improve the well-being of children from poor families and in the use of randomized evaluations both to test economic theories of human behavior and to assess the efficacy of social programs. His research investigates the economic determinants of the well-being of children, which requires understanding how the provision of educational resources affects human-capital development and how different factors determine the demand for education by children and families. This work includes evaluations of numerous school-based learning interventions as well as programs designed to encourage school participation.
Leigh has received support from many organizations, including the National Science Foundation, the Spencer Foundation, the William T. Grant Foundation, Atlantic Philanthropies, the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, the Wallace Foundation, the World Bank, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation. He has run field projects in many parts of the world, including Colombia, Burkina Faso, Uganda, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Philippines, and the United States.
Caroline Thomas (Microeconomic Theory)
Caroline was born in the Lebanon and grew up in Germany and France. She moved to the UK to study philosophy and economics at University College London. There, she developed a particular interest in questions of distributive justice and social choice and went on to do post-graduate studies in Economics. Her early graduate research focused on models of electoral competition and information aggregation, but she soon became fascinated by dynamic game theory which she has used to study the dynamics of information acquisition when individuals interact or compete with each other.
Caroline's research interests lie in microeconomic theory and game theory. Her current research focuses on strategic experimentation when individuals are in competition with one another. When information about the quality of an option arrives only gradually, how do individuals optimally search for and learn about the best alternative for themselves? Sometimes an individual needs to spend time learning about the quality of a potential match (a house, a car, a job, a spouse), but he or she can only explore options that are currently on the market. If the individual leaves one option to explore a different one, access to the first may be lost because someone else may have acquired it in the meantime. There is an inherent tradeoff between learning about the most suitable option and rushing to choose an option before it is taken by someone else. Caroline's research investigates whether there are informational benefits from interaction with others in such a situation.
In addition to her work on strategic experimentation in competitive environments, Caroline has also done work on other game-theory topics, including repeated games and multidimensional contests.
Haiqing Xu (Econometrics)
Haiqing Xu grew up in South China. He received a B.A. in management and an M.A. in economics from Peking University before receiving his Ph.D. from Penn State University. His research interest is in econometric methodology, and his work focuses on econometric analyses of the strategic behaviors in social networks or industry organizations. He looks forward to continuing these research interests with the students and faculty at UT Austin.
In his job-market paper, titled "Discrete Choice Models With Local Interactions: A Game Theoretical Approach," Haiqing developed a novel methodology to study social interaction. Based on the idea that friendship can affect individuals' choices directly and indirectly (e.g., through a friend of a friend), he uses formal game-theory models to predict how choices that individuals make depend upon the existing social network. Haiqing's method has potential applications in several areas of sociology, for example peer effects in adolescent risk behaviors or the social stigma associated with obesity.
Haiqing has also already published an econometric theory paper ("Tighter Bounds in Triangular Systems") in the Journal of Econometrics. One application of that work is to improve the precision associated with estimation of the returns to schooling (for wages).


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Eden no longer paradise for Slavia
Wednesday 11 November 2009
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Coach Karel Jarolím insists SK Slavia Praha's shaky form is "not a crisis" but the Czech champions' listless displays in both domestic and European competition are a cause for concern at Eden Stadium.
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Coach Karel Jarolím insists SK Slavia Praha's shaky form is "not a crisis" but the Czech champions' listless displays are a cause for concern at Eden Stadium.
Unflattering comparison
With Slavia seventh in the 1. Liga after 14 games, 12 points off leaders FK Teplice, the critics have been quick to note that at this stage last term Jarolím's men had 13 more points and were six clear at the top. Then they had already scored 34 goals, where now they have just 17. And the new season has also been scarred by Slavia's first home defeat by AC Sparta Praha since the club's return to Eden Stadium in May 2008.
Necid gone
A particular worry is Slavia's reduced goal threat since the departure last December of Tomáš Necid for PFC CSKA Moskva. Necid had scored eleven times in 16 games before Christmas, and Slavia have still not replaced him. Even midfielder Tijani Belaid, who hit nine goals in 2008/09, has struggled for form, being benched in recent weeks.
Summer turnover
With Jarolím signing 12 players in the summer, there has been much turbulence in the squad, and barring attacking midfielder Adam Hloušek – awarded a first Czech Republic cap against Northern Ireland in October – none of the new boys have dazzled. In search of a winning formula, Jarolím has fielded 24 players, including three goalkeepers, with captain Marek Suchý the only ever-present.
Leadership lacking
For some, the story of Slavia's season – which has also seen disappointment in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers and a return of two points from four UEFA Europa League group matches – is as much about absentees as arrivals. Jarolím's decision to allow Erich Brabec to join Ankaraspor AŞ as a free agent robbed the team of a leader, a situation exacerbated by Vladimír Šmicer's sudden retirement this week through injury.
What crisis?
"We have problems as we don't take our chances, but it is not a crisis," maintained Jarolím. "We only need a couple of good results to get our confidence back." The longest-serving coach in the Czech top flight has been in charge since April 2005, yet if he is to reach the end of his contract in 2014, he may need Slavia to raise their game in the closing weeks of the autumn campaign.


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I couldn't be more thrilled. We are so lucky to have Amy Grams of Nutrition Accomplished here with us today to talk to us about an inquiry. I've always focused my inquiries in an outward direction. Today she makes the case for looking inward, and it is definitely a message I needed to hear!
As the mother of any small child knows, children are curious creatures who notice the minutia of life that we grownups are often just too darn busy to see. From the crack on the sidewalk to the appearance of a freckle, children see the world through their own built-in electron microscope.
I often wish I could hear my son's thoughts as he processes all this new information. Because knowing his thoughts might help me anticipate the incessant and sometimes annoying questions that subsequently pop out of his mouth as he takes in the world around him.
"Why are the seeds on this strawberry black and that strawberry white?"
"Why do I get bumps on my arms when I'm cold?"
"Why does Alex's mom let him play this video game but you won't let me?"
Why indeed?
At some point, many of us grownups reach a point where asking questions seems pointless. If you can't influence the answer, why bother to ask the question?
One of the many cool things about having children is that they remind us how incredibly powerful human beings can be, when we set our minds to it.
All change and ingenuity begin with two things: a question and the belief that it can, and should, be answered.
Virtually every aspect of our lives could be enhanced by viewing it through the curious eyes of a child, rather than the tired and judgmental eyes of a world-weary grownup.
As a nutrition coach, I help my clients look at their health and body with curiosity to decipher the messages they receive every day from their bodies. They are often surprised to realize that those messages mimic others received over and over again, in various forms, from other parts of their life.
This is something I learned the hard way.
After fifteen stressful and grueling years working in corporate America, I finally was unable to ignore the messages my body was sending me: chronic heartburn, insomnia, indigestion and, finally, a case of the flu that lasted a full six months.
At first, I just chalked these things up to bad genetics. This is just the way my body is, right? Nothing I can do about it.
Although my gut had been telling me that I was unhappy with my work and my lifestyle for many years, I had buried those messages in more work, wine and coffee almond fudge ice cream.
My record-setting flu bug forced me to accept that something was not working in my life.
I finally asked myself a really tough question, "Why am I working my butt off, sacrificing my health, time with my son, family and friends, to make a Fortune 500 company that much more profitable?"
Why indeed?
That was six years ago and today my life bears little resemblance to my life back then. I have found a new career and passion, healed my body and my soul, made wonderful new friends and opened myself up to a journey of exploration that is still many exciting miles from its final destination.
All because of one little question.
Health, relationships, career and spirituality are all hopelessly intertwined. By asking questions about why you're eating the foods you're eating, why you're staying up late every night or why you aren't managing stress, you can't help but impact the others.
That's one of the many things I love about nutrition. What we eat and how we treat our bodies are wonderful metaphors for many other aspects of life: money, intimacy and your life's purpose (to name just a few!).
Just for fun, try a little exercise with me. For one week, keep track of what you eat, who you ate it with and how you felt (physically, emotionally and/or spiritually) both before and after you ate. Then get really curious about why.
Why did I get an upset stomach after lunch on Wednesday?
Why did I eat an entire bag of chips while watching Survivor?
Why was I so energized after breakfast this morning, but so tired after breakfast yesterday?
Why didn't I have an appetite at dinner on Sunday?
As best you can let the questions, and their answers, flow naturally. Often an insight about what's not working in our lives (or what is!) is right under our noses. When we ask our bodies for insight, they are more than happy to give us their opinions.
After immersing myself in the study of nutrition and natural healing for the last six years, there's one thing I know for sure. When we stop asking why, when we ignore our bodies and the messages they are sending, the messages only get louder.
Stop asking why and one day, that message will take the form of a brick falling on top of your head. If you instead ask why, and take the answer seriously, you just may be able to catch that brick and use it to build something really cool!
Do you pay attention to the messages your body sends you? Have you had an "aha" about your life during an illness or health crisis? Share your story and join the discussion!
Amy is a Nutrition Educator and Coach. She helps women over 40 who want to double their energy, lose 20 lbs. and sail through menopause without misery. She's also a busy mom, avid reader and loyal owner of an English Mastiff named Allie, who outweighs her by a good 10 lbs. Amy received her nutrition training and certifications at Bauman College and also has a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley.
Amy, I can not tell you how timely your message is for me! I have been blessed with very good health but have begun to notice that taking everything for granted is NOT a health strategy! DUH?!! Right?!! But what you have outlined hear is doable. I can pay attention and I can certainly get curious about my diet. Count me in on your challenge!! I'll let you know what I discover!
Thank you also for wanting to be a part of the Blogversary-apolooza. Your post is certain to make a big difference for a lot of people!


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Find somewhere to stay in The Trossachs and Loch Lomond National Park
Bed and Breakfast in or near Aberfoyle
- Old Manse
- Open All Year
- Bed and Breakfast near Aberfoyle
Built in 1864 for the Free Church, the Old Manse is full of character. Anthony and Jo welcome you to share their joy of living in such a specially beautiful and central area. Our 2 bedrooms are beautifully furnished and have bespoke bathrooms.Breakfast is served in the dining room or the conservatory, overlooking lawns, fields, sheep & hills. Dinner available. Muddy Boots are very welcome and we can provide a pick up & drop off service for West Highland Way Walkers.
- Lochside B&b
- Open all year round.
- Lochside B&B
Lochard Cottage is a cosy B&B on the lochside of Loch Ard in the heart of the Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. Our rates also include use of the outdoor HOT TUB with stunning views on the Loch to the hills beyond. Nearby there is golf, watersports, riding, bike hire and miles of forest tracks and hills to walk. There is plenty to do and see on the doorstep and ample opportunity to relax and enjoy the wonderful scenery. Fishing rights on Loch Ard.
- Merlin 5 Star B&b
- Open all year round
- Bed and breakfast overlooks The Lake of Menteith
Merlin is a beautiful bespoke 5 star standard retreat for 2 and it comes complete with panoramic views over the crystal clear Lake of Menteith. No early rises for breakfast here as your continental breakfast is provided for you to eat in Merlin, allowing you to eat when it suits you. If you want to cook light meals, Merlin also has its own kitchen & dining area. Alternatively guests can dine overlooking the lake in a nearby restaurant.
- The Bield Guest House
- Open all year
- Victorian Bed and Breakfast in Aberfoyle
The Bield Guest House. A large Victorian Villa built in 1900. Overlooking the lovely village of Aberfoyle & its wonderful scenery. We have a very comfortable guest lounge with a large open log fire & we are a short walk from the famous 'Little Fawn' waterfall in the Trossachs National Park - perfect for a pre or post breakfast walk. The Bield has 3 bedrooms all of which are ensuite and furnished to a high standard. You will love the Bields many original features.
- Corrie Glen
- Open March until October
- 4 star Bed & Breakfast in Aberfoyle
A modern detached bungalow in a fabulous setting on the outskirts of the village of Aberfoyle, Corrie Glen B&B has 500 km of forest tracks & trails on our doorstep. An outdoor enthusiast's dream & great for walkers, mountain bikers & golfers. Fishing, horse riding & watersports also available nearby. We have 3 guest bedrooms, a guest lounge/dining room with log stove and also a conservatory to relax in & enjoy the superb views. We have a drying room and safe storage for bikes, plus Free WiFi in all rooms.
- Mayfield Guest House
- Friendly B&B in Aberfoyle
Mayfield Guest House is run by Bob & Margaret who extend a warm & friendly welcome. Reasonable rates that include a full Scottish breakfast. Packed Lunches are available. All rooms are ensuite with tea & coffee making facilities, television & centrally heated. We also have a conservatory for you to relax in. Private Parking facilities available. Bike storage facilities available. Although not fully disabled friendly we do our best for our disabled customers.
- Gartmore B&b
- Open all year round
- Bed and Breakfast in Gartmore near Aberfoyle
Sealladh Breagha offers traditional Scottish hospitality & great value for money. Located in beautiful open countryside, it is a small family run Guest House in the historic village of Gartmore. With 2 beautiful bedrooms looking out to Ben Lomond over fields, forest & moorland. Each bedroom has its own bathroom, with Guests bath robes, hospitality tray, TV & hairdryer. Ideally located for Loch Lomond, Aberfoyle, Stirling, Edinburgh, Glasgow & the historic Trossachs.
- Craigmore Guest House
- Open all year round.
- Aberfoyle Bed and Breakfast
Craigmore Guest House is a comfortable 10 room B & B offering the best quality service & accommodation. Overlooking the River Forth, this superbly positioned Bed and Breakfast has picturesque surrounds & views of Ben Lomond right outside the front door. Aberfoyle Village centre is only a short 2 min walk away with many shops and facilities, and the Trossachs National Park offers many tourist attractions, cycling and walking trails closeby.