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This is a guest post by Jon Hainstock, co-founder of ZoomShift, easy to use online employee scheduling software.
Hundreds of thousands of sites are using Bootstrap to jumpstart their web design and front-end development. For a lot of developers and designers, implementing Bootstrap is a no brainer. Some rely on Bootstrap for the responsive capabilities, while others simply like using the built-in elements.
Most of the sites that use Bootstrap do little to customize the look and feel–which, in my opinion, is too bad. I'm disappointed, because Bootstrap offers a great foundation that you can work with to prototype and design a completely custom site. It doesn't take much to customize your design and give visitors a unique experience using Bootstrap's elements.
In this post I'll show you 5 easy ways you can avoid the standard 'Boostrap look' and create a custom design.
To use the examples below, create a new CSS file and link to it below the bootstrap.css file (found in the <head> of your page). Now any styles you add will override the default Bootstrap styles when targeting elements. I'm also including a zipped copy of the HTML and CSS from these examples a link below.
1. Create Custom Buttons
The default buttons are a dead giveaway that a site is using Bootstrap. You'll notice in Bootstrap's documentation that they create different colors for buttons using a btn-description naming convention. Instead of overriding these classes, create your own naming convention. Something like 'btn-color' works well. When it comes to customizing the color of your buttons, there is no better tool than Charlie Park's 'Beautiful Buttons for Bootstrap' tool.
To go for the 'flat' look that is popular right now, simply add 'background-image:none' to your btn-color class to override the gradient. Once you have the perfect color, play around with padding, font-weight, letter-spacing and text transform properties to give your buttons their own look and feel.
Here are a couple examples of buttons that can be created using these methods. These examples show the flexibility you have with just a few lines of code. Feel free to use the snippets as a starting point to create your own.
HTML for Bootstrap buttons
Geckoboard Buttons
Basecamp Buttons
ZoomShift Buttons
Stripe Buttons
2. Avoid The Standard Navbar
Similar to buttons, Bootstrap's standard navbar can be completely restyled easily. Use inspiration from the web, and create your own custom header instead of relying on what Bootstrap includes right out of the box.
Here are a couple example snippets you can use to help you explore different header options.
The HTML for a standard Bootstrap Navbar
Simple Navbar Header Inspired by Simple.com
Colored Navbar Header Inspired by Harvest
3. Use Custom Fonts
Fonts add dimension and personality to your site just as much as color or layout. There are tons of free fonts that you can use to liven up your design. I prefer Google Web Fonts, but also would recommend Typekit for finding awesome web fonts if you can afford it.
Learn by copying font choices from sites that are designed well. 10 Great Google Font Combinations You Can Copy is a great place to start. You can also find out what fonts sites are using with this Google Chrome plugin. If you want to get nerdy and learn the theory, check out this article on font pairing. And if Helvetica is your thing, then by all means, continue to use Bootstrap's default font and adjust font weights to keep things interesting.
Here are a couple of examples of sites that use custom fonts with their Bootstrap design.
4. Create Unique Layouts Using Offsets
Another way you can customize your Bootstrap design is by using offsets to create unique layouts. The general concept with offsets is to add whitespace to the left of a Bootstrap span. Play around with offsets to find some layouts that work well for you. At ZoomShift we use offsets to tighten up layouts where there is not a lot of content. Using offsets and a lot of vertical padding creates breathing rooms in your designs and can set it apart from the traditional layouts.
Here's an example of the 3-2 layout on the ZoomShift homepage.
Here's an example of nested columns in a closed two-column layout on the Desk pricing page.
5. Expand Your Icon Choices With Font Awesome
Icons can help you communicate big ideas and concepts quickly to your visitors. The default Bootstrap icons are great for most applications, however, there are times when you need more options. Font Awesome offers an expansive set of icons that you can use to improve your site's feel.
Closing Thoughts
These are just a few of the ways you can create your own look and feel with Bootstrap. I'd love to see how you are using Bootstrap to come up with your own custom designs in the comments below!


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My 6 months Blog Anniversary and upcoming giveaways
Today I am very happy and excited to share a good news with you guys. donaperfectlook.com started its journey taking her baby steps and today she completes her 6 months. I would really like to thank you all for the support that you have given so far and hope for your continued support in her journey!!!
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Apple Trees For Sale
Apple Trees are one of the most well-known fruiting trees, with history in religions, mythologies, and cultures from around the world. Apple Trees are not traditionally a United States tree, though "as American as apple pie" has become a familiar notion. In fact, Apple Trees originate in Central Asia – cultivated throughout Asia and Europe, colonists brought the Apple Tree to the United States in the 1600s.
It grows readily from seed, though common store-bought apples are typically taken from root graft trees instead. Most common varieties of apple today have been carefully cultivated for taste, appearance, and disease resistance. Planting an Apple Tree provides not only peaceful shade, but also edible profits that recognize the hard work of the gardener. Apple Trees not only provide fruit, but they are also ornamental trees, accenting gardens and lawns with ease.
It is important to adequately research any species of plant before purchasing and planting the tree. Apple Trees are no different. Though easy to grow from seed, the Apple Tree fruit is often most enjoyable when grown from a root graft tree. Apple Trees are easy to grow, yet they do have specific requirements with regard to soil, sun, and water.
How to Buy Apple Trees
Apple Trees grow readily from seed; however, seed-grown Apple Trees have a variety of undesirable attributes. They take many years before they will become fruit bearing, and the reproductive process of the apple seed does not ensure parental traits are passed on to the next generation. It is best to buy an Apple Tree from a reputable nursery or arborist, such as The Tree Center. The initial care given by The Tree Center ensures healthy roots and plant prior to the proper planting and care the Apple Tree sapling will earn at home.
How to Plant Apple Trees
Sun: Plant in full sun with minimal shade from buildings or other trees.
Water: Water frequently. In general, trees require one inch of rain per week. Irrigation systems should be used if fruit-bearing is a desired trait.
Soil: Well-draining loamy soil.
Pruning: Heavy pruning is required in order to earn edible fruits.
When to Plant: Plant in late fall or early spring.
Research is the first step in the Apple Tree planting process. Determining a desirable planting location, preparing for watering and pruning needs, and adequately preparing for long-term needs of the Apple Tree should all be taken into account prior to purchasing. Once the Apple Tree has been determined to be well-suited to the planting location, buy an appropriate Apple Tree species from The Tree Center.
When the Apple Tree sapling arrives, examine the root ball carefully. The root ball is the mass of roots at the bottom of the Apple Tree. These determine the size of the hole that will be dug.
Dig a hole that is three times as wide as the Apple Tree's root ball. The hole should be approximately 2 feet deep. After the hole has been dug, loosen the hole's walls and backfill enough loosened soil into the hole so that when placed in the hole, the crown of the Apple Tree's root ball is exposed by one inch. The tree will settle over time. Hold the tree vertically in the hole and backfill with soil and water. Mulch and water immediately.
Soil Type
Soil can be categorized in a variety of ways. Specifically, soil is usually characterized by the size of its particles, its ability to drain water, its pH, and its nutrient qualities. Apple Trees are adaptable with regard to soil. Despite this, they prefer well-draining loamy soil with a relatively neutral to slightly acidic pH. Make sure Apple Trees are not left in heavy or poorly draining soils, as they will not grow well in standing water. If planting Apple Trees with the hopes of bearing adequate amounts of fruit, it is wise to have the soil tested since compensating for strong pH or lacking nutrients is easier prior to planting.
Water Access
Apple Trees are heavy water consumers. In the summer, a large, healthy Apple Tree can consume as much as 50 gallons of water a day. Irrigation systems are beneficial when planting Apple Trees. Drip or sprinkler irrigation systems can be used to effectively monitor and distribute water to the Apple Tree. Mulch can be used to help conserve water usage. In general, an Apple Tree should receive at least an inch of rainfall a week.
Mulch and Fertilizer
Mulch and fertilizer can both be used effectively in the growth of Apple Trees. Mulch should be used in a three inch layer in a three foot radius around the base of the tree. Mulch will help retain water and nutrients for the Apple Tree, thereby decreasing run-off and standing water. Natural mulches, such as those made of bark or wood chips, will also decompose. This will add nutrient-rich matter to the surrounding soil.
Fertilizer can also be used effectively with Apple Trees; however, care and caution should be shown when applying and using fertilizers in any planting process. In general, use a well-balanced slow release fertilizer. Do not apply to a recently planted tree. Avoid using fertilizers if possible.
Information on Apple Trees
Ithunn of Norse mythology is the protector of the Tree of Life, whose apples keep the Norse gods immortal and healthy. Many Christians believe the tree in the Garden of Eden was an Apple Tree, though this is considered only one possible translation of the word malus, which means both 'apple' and 'evil' with various accents on the 'a'. From Germanic paganism to Greek mythology, the apple appears as a symbol of youth, immortality, life, sexuality, and health. Apple Trees are widely planted throughout much of the world today, and the different varieties are enjoyed for their tender flavor.
Apple Tree Varieties and Cultivars
There are many types of Apple Tree available throughout the United States. Heirloom Apple Trees, Northern Apple Trees, and Southern Apple Trees are three main categories, while individual species include the Gala Apple Tree, the Fuji Apple Tree, and the McIntosh Apple Tree. Below, read about the main categories.
Heirloom Apple Trees
Heirloom Apple Trees are primarily grown as a nod to the locality of the planting area. With species as diverse as the Newtown Pippin, Spitzenburg, and Grimes Golden, these apple varieties are not generally planted for their high profits. Usually, Heirloom Apple Trees have low yields and high disease and pest infestations; however, gardeners continue to plant them for their unique flavors, those that are unknown in the common supermarket. Heirloom Apple Trees are typically smaller than the more common Apple Tree varieties, and the apples they produce display oblong shapes, russetting, and low yields. May Apple Tree planters are willing to forsake the apple profits, instead opting to keep a dying tree variety alive.
Northern Apple Trees
Not all Apple Trees grow well in all locations. USDA Hardiness Zones 6 and below require Apple trees able to withstand cold winters, heavy snowfall, and significant seasonal changes. Fortunately, there are several varieties of Apple Tree able to withstand the cooler northern climates. The Northern Spy, St. Johnsbury, the Sherry Apple, the Honeycrisp Apple Tree, the September Ruby, the Gala Apple Tree, the Fuji Apple Tree, the Granny Smith Apple Tree, the McIntosh Apple Tree, and the Sunnybrook Apple Trees can also grow easily in northern climates.
Southern Apple Trees
USDA Hardiness Zones 6 and above are warmer, and alternate between drier and wetter climates based on location. Southern Apple Trees can produce just as much fruit as their northern counterparts, although Apple Trees often benefit from some colder temperatures. These Apple Tree varieties are typically slightly sweeter and meatier. Southern Apple Tree species include the Anna Southern Apple Tree, the Gala Apple Tree, the Fuji Apple Tree, the Pink Lady Apple Tree, and the Dorsett Southern Apple Tree.
Benefits of Apple Trees
Many homeowners and landscapers choose the Apple Tree for its fruiting benefits. The Apple Tree doubles as both an ornamental accent tree and profitable tree. Depending on the variety of Apple Tree, many of the apples can be used for baking, ciders, or eating. It is also relatively easy to grow Apple Trees – they require some moderate pruning during later stages of growth to increase apple yields.
Apple Tree Concerns
Despite the many benefits, the Apple Tree is susceptible to a variety of diseases and pests, which frequently afflict new growers. The most common afflictions are cankers, scabs, brown rot, honey fungus, and poor fruiting. Honey fungus and root rot frequently affect root systems, which will impact fruiting and tree growth. Stems and branches can also display cankers, galls, spots, blights, and wilt. Observe limbs for signs of these fungi and diseases, and be sure to apply an appropriate fungicide as needed.
Wooly aphids also impact the appearance of the tree. Typically harmless in small numbers, they can quickly overtake a small Apple Tree. Invest in pesticides, natural or chemical, as needed to deter pests. Finally, not all Apple Trees will produce fruit quickly or with high yields. Continue to monitor weather conditions, pests and diseases, birds, biennial bearing tendencies, and pruning to ensure successful fruiting.


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FaithWriters.com news and information for the write-brained Christian!
"He spreads snow like a white fleece, he scatters frost like ashes, He broadcasts hail like birdseedŚ who can survive his winter? Then he gives the command and it all melts; he breathes on winterŚsuddenly it's spring!" ¢ Psalm 147:17, 18 (MSSG)
Many parts of the world are experiencing spring. Wellģ trying, anyway. Winter seems intent on hanging on! We're still waiting for the buds to appear and the warmer temperatures to arrive. But isn't God awesome? Each of the four seasons holds its own beauty and majesty (just remember that as you're shoveling your driveway for the forty-eighth time!)
At the end of this newsletter, be sure to check out what some of our FaithWriters members have to say about their favorite season.
It is with great regret that we announce the FaithWriters conference in Nashville has been cancelled. Because of so much initial excitement, we had high hopes for a great turnout. But the number of registrations we received by the first of March was nowhere near what we needed to proceed with our plans. We are sincerely sorry we had to resort to a full cancellation but, after much thought and prayer, felt we had no other choice. For the few who did send in their registrations ¢ thank you! Your checks will be returned to you very soon.
God willing, we hope to schedule another conference in 2009, which will in all likelihood be held again in Detroit, Michigan. Stay tuned for further details.
The FAITHWRITERS DOWN UNDER Conference is still a "GO!" The conference will be held on May 24 and includes lunch and morning and afternoon tea. Look forward to a time of learning, fellowship and encouragement from fellow Christian writers. You won't want to miss it! Click here to register and get full conference details. http://www.faithwriters.com/conference.php
Have you gotten connected yet? The FaithWriters message boards are a wonderful way to connect with other writers just like you. The boards are also the perfect way to gain information about everything going on at FaithWriters.com. Here are just a few of the many active forums:
Ģ Announcements ¢ if there is any breaking news on FaithWriters.com, here is where you'll find it. http://www.faithwriters.com/Boards/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=32
Ģ Newbie Nook ¢ Introduce yourself! If there's one thing FaithWriters members are good at (besides writing) it's making new members feel welcome! http://www.faithwriters.com/Boards/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=3
Ģ Cheering Section ¢ Have you gotten something published recently? Finally finished that novel? Won a contest? Share your writing joys and accomplishments here: http://www.faithwriters.com/Boards/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=5
Ģ The Water Cooler - Chat about whatever is on your mind! http://www.faithwriters.com/Boards/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=4
Ģ Prayer Requests ¢ There are many prayer warriors at FaithWriters who would love to life up a prayer on behalf of you or a loved one. http://www.faithwriters.com/Boards/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=6
Ģ FaithWriters 500 ¢ There are 13 forums specifically geared toward the FaithWriters 500 and the perks that come along with your membership. Join in the general discussion here: http://www.faithwriters.com/Boards/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=40
Ģ The Writing Challenge ¢ One of the most active areas, there are six forums dedicated to the various aspects of The Challenge, including general topic discussion, hinting, and weekly results and rankings, where you can see who placed in the latest Challenges, the top ten in each level, as well as the names of the weekly top forty overall entries. Join the general discussion here: http://www.faithwriters.com/Boards/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=22
Ģ Genres ¢ Join discussions in forums for Fiction, Cookbooks, Non-Fiction, Poetry and more!
Ģ Freelance Opportunities ¢ Members regularly share great freelance opportunities they've come across. http://www.faithwriters.com/Boards/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=25
Ģ Neighbor to Neighbor ¢ Find other writers in your neck of the woods!
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Ģ And LOTS MOREģ..
If you haven't yet registered, what are you waiting for? We'd love to meet you! Click here to get connected: http://www.faithwriters.com/myaccount/new-boards.php
One of the favorite features of the FaithWriters 500 is the Weekly Writing Article. Every Monday, a new article is posted exclusively for 500 members. Glenn Hascall, a professional freelance writer with years of experience and wisdom, answers member questions on topics such as, "The Benefits of Rejection," "A Writer who Markets their Writing," "When am I Good Enough to Publish?" and dozens more. Whether you write fiction, non-fiction or poetry, write full-time, part-time, or only for the FaithWriters Writing Challenge, these articles will encourage you, teach you and motivate you in your writing.
For more information on becoming a FaithWriters 500 member and gaining access to these exclusive articles, as well as all of the other wonderful perks and benefits that come along with the 500 membership, click here: http://www.faithwriters.com/myaccount/donations-from-members.php
In keeping with the theme of changing seasons, the following question was posed to FaithWriters members:
What is your favorite season, and why?
Here's what some members had to say:
"Winter. The land hibernates and prepares itself for a new season. I can hibernate too, and soak up God's word in preparation for the busier, more out-there season. (Bearing in mind, of course, that summer equals long holidays, Christmas, etc etc - winter is definitely a slower pace than summer in the Southern Hemisphere.)" ¢ Christine Miles
"Summer. It's the only payoff we get from those long, long Oregon rainy months.
Okay, that and everything being green and all.
Give it to me. Hot. Blistering. Heat waves. Yeah, baby. You'll never hear me complain about the sun & heat!" ¢ David Ian
"Fall/Autumn. It feels so bittersweet with things dying. With the changing leaves comes other changes that lead new adventures. It makes me want to renew promises and spend more 'girl talk' with God." ¢ Sara Harricharan
"To me, Spring is God's creation personified. After a long winter hibernation, nothing makes me happier than the sight of daffodils pushing their way up through the soil, nests with new little dwellers and my children romping barefoot through cool, green grass." ¢ Mandy White
And that wraps up the April newsletter! This spring, may you experience new growth ¢ in your writing, in your relationships and in your walk with God.
Thanks for helping to make FaithWriters.com THE HOME for Christian writers. Keep writing for the Kingdom!


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My name is Tony, short for Antonio, and I am a Life Improvement Skills coach.
Being organized for me is a way of life.
It gives me confidence, creates trust and gives me credibility with others.
I think that it all started with my grandmother.
Her name was Argentina and I lived with her from age 7 to age 13. My grandmother insisted that the house and especially the kitchen were spotless before we went to sleep at night.
"Just in case the doctor is called tonight" she would explain. In those days doctors did make house calls!
Why would the doctor go to the kitchen? I used to wonder. But nevertheless she insisted on everything being put back in its place.
At age 23 I embarked on a career in electronics engineering with an international manufacturer and supplier of diagnostic medical systems.
I started in the technical department installing and servicing the various systems and later transferred into the sales and marketing division.
After 30 years with the company, I decided for a number of reasons that it was time to part ways.
But it was during those 30 years that I really put my organizational skills to good use. When I resigned, I was managing 12 Southern African countries which entailed setting up the distribution agencies in each country.
Setting targets, positive attitude building, motivational techniques, computer systems organization and networking systems were all part of the job.
And naturally lots of travelling!
It was also during those 30 years that I got involved with Magnetic Resonance Imaging and witnessed how electro-magnetic energy can be changed from a frequency emitted by your body into its physical equivalent.
Then when I read Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill I realised that thoughts, which are frequencies, can also be transformed into their physical equivalent.
This book had the biggest influence on my current attitude to life.
I know that anything is possible when you put your heart and mind into it!
Remember that everything that you see around you was once only a thought in someone's head.
Then after reading works by Wayne Dyer, Gregg Braden and Esther Hicks, I developed a set of practical tools which work to help me materialize everything that I choose to bring into my life.
These days I am following my bliss.
My bliss is restoring old houses, experimenting with methods of producing renewable energy, trying out sustainable building methods, spending time in the wild, swimming in the sea, travelling to new places and helping people materialize their dreams through goal setting, positive mental attitude and being organized.
I share these life improvement skills via this web site, my e-books and my workshops.
I live in the "NOW" but have clearly defined goals.
Remember Albert Einstein's definition of insanity; "doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results".
Thank you for your visit.
António Bastos


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My entrance into the North Coast 24 means I will not be running in the Tussey Mountainback 50-Mile, which is also held Oct. 3. I regret backing out of Tussey because it's a great race from what I've heard, but I have my reasons for running in the North Coast 24, and here they are:1) I have never run in a 24-hour race and have wanted to for the past two years. In fact, last year I almost created my own 24-hour event in Cleveland to raise money for University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital (I work at University Hospitals in fundraising)--but those plans never came to fruition. I may explore ways to raise money for Rainbow and/or another charity through North Coast.
2) In my opinion, the 24-hour race is probably ultrarunning in its purest form. Modern-day American ultrarunning's roots go back to the famous six-day races in Madison Square Garden in the late nineteenth century. I love ultrarunning and everything the sport stands for and symbolizes, and want to experience it in its purest form.
3) I want to support Cleveland and Northeast Ohio as a mecca of ultrarunning. From the Mohican and Burning River 100s to other events, we have many premier ultramarathons and many top ultrarunners here in the northern half of the Buckeye State. We used to have another major event, the Olander Park 24-Hour Run in Sylvania, which served as the 24-hour national championship for years and attracted the likes of Yiannis Kouros. It was at the 1999 Olander that Mark Godale, a native Clevelander who I run with in the Cleveland Southeast Running Club, set the American 24-hour record at 162.4 miles--a record that still stands today.
Now that a 24-hour national championship is back in the Cleveland area, I want to be a part of it because this opportunity may not happen again.
4) I want to do another 100-mile event this year. I was unable to run in the Burning River 100 because I'd already committed to being a pacer, and I don't think I was quite ready for the distance with Mohican being just six weeks prior. I've scoured the schedule of 100-milers for the rest of 2009 and, due to a variety of reasons, the North Coast 24 is perfect. It will likely, of course, involve far more than 100 miles.
Beyond those reasons, I'm excited about taking part in a national championship event. I imagine many top ultrarunners nationally and even internationally, as well as an excellent group of runners from the region, will be at the North Coast 24.
Because I've never done a 24-hour event, it's hard to come up with specific goals for North Coast. I guess I'd like to go north of 130 miles and potentially go under 17 hours for my 100-mile split. It would be nice to also establish a 50-mile PR. Most of all, I just want to experience what it's like to go for 24 hours.
To prepare, I'm going to get back into high mileage starting this week, building on my fitness from my Mohican 100 training. I've been in a 70-80-mile per week zone for the past few weeks and will now begin working up to near 100 miles per week. The goal this week is 90 miles. I may not hit 100 miles at all going into North Coast, but I'll be in the 90something zone and will continue with my hill repeats and speedwork, which will come in handy in December when I run in the North Face Endurance Challenge Championship Gore-Tex 50-Mile.
For the first time in a few months, I'm really excited about my running and feel like I now have something to drive toward. For whatever reason, I wasn't that psyched about the Tussey Mountainback, but I'm definitely stoked about the North Coast 24 and feel completely energized. This will be a huge challenge but one that I look forward to.


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Kanyemba Lodge offers excellent views of the Zambezi River and the surrounding area. It is an ideal place to relax and savour the scenery in privacy.
Just two and a half hours drive from Lusaka to kanyemba and you will be guaranteed of a full relaxation in the comfortable, peaceful and quite environment. The Lodge is conveniently located on the shores of the Zambezi River in the Lower Zambezi National Park.
Staying at the Kanyemba Lodge gives you the opportunity to put your angling skills and tiger fishing to the maximum. It is a great tiger fishing destination. Game lovers can also enjoy the numerous species of bird and wildlife that abounds in Lower Zambezi Park.
So how do you get to the lodge?
From Lusaka you drive on Kafue road and travel 146 km through Kafue town to Chirundu and turn left at the old customs building where there is a sign pointing to Chiawa Estates.
From, here you should continue on the dirt road for 12km till you reach the pontoon across the Kafue River. Upon crossing the pontoon keep right where the road forks, and go for another for 11 Km until you see the "Kanyemba Lodge" sign on the right and you are there.
The lodge has 6 stone and thatch "rondavel" chalets, each with their own large private deck overlooking the Zambezi River, full en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe.
There is also a Family Chalet which includes three suites – each with their own private entrance and en-suite bathrooms, but sharing a large deck area.
En-suite bathrooms include state-of-the-art fittings and bright mirror lighting. All chalets have 220V electricity (mains with full generator backup).
Overlooking the river, the restaurant and bar allow spacious & relaxed dining. Meanwhile upstairs, guests can relax and enjoy the extensive library and lounge with a view across the river – the perfect space to while away the afternoon!
There is a swimming pool situated on the banks of the river, with built-in benches that allow a retreat from the hotter hours of the day.
You will also be taken to Kanyemba Island, where you will go on a game walk with one of the experienced guides and be able to see birds, herbivores such as bushbuck, waterbuck, and even elephant.
So in summary, the lodge offers a variety of activities and facilities to the visitors. Some of which are:
The Fallsway villas are in a class of their own, a hallmark of Lusaka real estate. They are located in one of the safest areas of Lusaka...
Looking for Zambia hotels, lodges and guesthouses? This is the right place for you!
Munich hotel deals in a town renowned for centuries-old buildings and numerous museums and also home to annual Oktoberfest celebrations (beer festivals) and its beer halls.


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When did trucks become luxury vehicles? Who thought it would be a good idea to make a truck that has a 360 degree camera, massaging seats, and an automated parallel parking system? Who cares!? Luxury trucks are the epitome of having it all. Want to be in total comfort but also pick up your new poolside sculpture of a pair of dolphins? The F-150 Platinum is the solution to all of your problems.
If you've ever wanted a list of reasons to treat yourself this holiday season, my friend you've come to the right place. By my mathematical calculations I have concluded that there are five reasons you needed to be in a top of the line f-150, yesterday.
- Value
Since when did a truck with an MSRP in the neighborhood of $60,000 represent a value? How about when you save $10,000 over the price of base V8 BMW X5, or when your bank account is $32,300 dollars richer because you got the F-150 rather than a base model Mercedes Benz GL550. You also wouldn't want to put 2100 lbs. of wet, seaweed covered gold doubloons from the shipwreck you just discovered in the back of either of those cushy SUVs.
- Utility
Trucks by nature are vehicles built to work. Adding some excellent leather, huge chrome wheels, and cutting edge technology doesn't change that simple fact. The two trucks that we had as store manager demos in our inventory here at Bill Marsh Kalkaska both have heated/cooled seats and a twin panel moon roof, plus they can tow at least 9000 lbs. with their 5.0 V8s. Speaking of that excellent and proven V8, it produces 385HP and 387 lb-ft. of torque. When you are in the perfectly climate controlled cab you might just forget about the 2100 lbs. that these SuperCrew F-150s can hold in their beds. That's a lot of cheddar!
- Luxury
We would not even be having this conversation if the F-150 Platinum wasn't equipped like the opulent Mercedes S-Class. The Platinum goes far beyond the leather seats, chrome accents, and a touchscreen entertainment/navigation system. It offers a 360 degree camera that provides a complete view of your surrounds when you are trying to maneuver around that tight parking lot at the country club. Once you've found a parallel parking spot downtown on a Saturday night, these trucks will park themselves with just the push of a button. Not only that, imagine how dignified you'll look when you pull up to the valet station and as you open your doors, the power deployable running boards lower allowing you do perform an ultra-cool 007-equese entry…suave bow-tie adjustment and all.
- The F-150 Platinum has Massaging, Multicountour Seats
Time is money, why spend your money with a masseuse when you can get a similar experience during the commute you are already making each day. Let's do some math.
1 hour with a masseuse on average= $60
Average American commute (minutes per day) = 50
If we say that your home is slightly farther from work than average, roughly 60 minutes, we now kill two birds with one stone. Each day you will get a massage!
For someone who gets a massage each week you are saving $3,120 if you were only use the seats one day per week for a year!
However, if you use them every workday that equates to $14,400 worth of free massages each year!
Talk about incredible deals and a well massaged back and bottom.
- Insane December Deals
Once you've worked hard and earned your money, the last thing you want to do is waste it. This month Ford has put together some great offers on new 2015 F-150s. For December, qualified buyers can get 0% financing for 60 months, plus no payments for the first 90 days. Pair that free money with a pair of prices $1500 below invoice on the two manager demo 2015 F-150 Platinums that we have in stock here at Bill Marsh Ford in Kalkaska and you have got yourself an excellent proposition.
An example:
White F-150 Platinum carries an MSRP of $62,445. A Bill Marsh price including the Demo-discount of $55,067.44 equals $7,377.56 of savings before you calculate all of the cash you save with the 0% financing.
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The birth of your child is a magical event, one in which you will never forget. You are overcome with feelings of joy, happiness and excitement. Friends and relatives come out of the woodwork to offer congratulations, gifts and a helping hand. It is a wonderful time where a couple becomes a family or grows bigger with love. Ask any mother about the "newlywed" days with their baby and they will get all nostalgic and sappy. What people forget to tell you is what happens after that euphoria wears off.
When Daddy goes back to work and friends and family start to resume normal day to day activities, the new mom is finally alone with their bundle of joy. I remember the first time I was left alone with my DS8, I was a bundle of nerves. I was excited, ready to bond, and cherish this new found relationship in a private way. I was extremely nervous! Here the world was trusting me with the life of this helpless, innocent being and I was fully responsible for health, food and rest. The days of sleepless nights, missed meals and postpartum body aches (i.e. sore nipples, cramps, bleeding etc) hit me like a ton of bricks. Being a mother is hard work. You are forced to place your needs on the back burner and be on call 24/7 for this little bundle of joy. Although it is a task many mothers would do in a heartbeat, the toll it can take on a postpartum body and eventually on the quality of care of the newborn can be disastrous.
When DD2 was born, I had my first c-section and three children at home to care for. My time was spent bouncing between my infant's constant breastfeeding needs and my older two children who require attention, distraction and basic necessities. By the end of the first month, DD2 was up every two hours for a feeding all night long and by day Mommy was a walking zombie. I tried coffee, but found it affected my milk supply and would often lead to hard crashes once the caffine wore off. I was exhausted and no amount of vitamins could boost my energy.
NOW for Mothers
NOW for Mothers heard the exhausted cry from new Mommies everywhere and created a product that is easily introduced into a busy schedule while providing Mom's with the energy, healing power and required nutrients to be the best Mom's they can be!
NOW FOR MOTHERS Healing Mix is a natural and organic (There are no colourings, additives, preservatives, flavours or ANYTHING) powder that you can take with a warm beverage or sprinkle on cereal as a meal replacement. Containing ingredients such as Flax, Oats, Almonds, Honey, Cinnamon, Wheat, Butter, Walnuts, Almonds, Pistachios, Brown Sugar, Raisins, Pine Nuts, and Melon Seeds, NOW FOR MOTHERS Healing Mix provides a fresh, nutty taste! This blend of healing ingredients originated from Eastern practices to help nurture the following qualities:
-It provides a sustained energy throughout the day without a crash due to the cooking technique.
-It aids in lactation due to the addition of fats and precursor fats which help improve Mom's milk supply and help the baby sleep better at night.
-It is a quick and convenient snack option for mothers when they are hungry
-It helps to facilitates mental clarity by the replenishing Mom's glycogen supply
A friend of mine tested this product out for me. She is a mother of an 8 year old son and gave birth to her second son a few months ago. She found motherhood to be rough the first time around. With a colicky baby who didn't like sleep, it put a lot of stress and strain on his mother. When I suggested this product for her second time around, she jumped at the opportunity. After taking NOW FOR MOTHERS Healing mix for 3 days she noted a huge improvement in her energy. She found that she didn't need to nap as often with the baby and she was able to spend more quality time with her 8 year old. Her favourite way to incorporate this product into her day, was with her favourite breastfeeding smoothie! It started her off with a burst of energy that lasted from breakfast to bedtime
Breastfeeding Smoothie with a punch from NOW FOR MOTHERS!
- 3-4 Ice cubes
- 1 banana
- 1 cup vanilla-flavored rice, almond or soy milk (avoid regular milk as it can upset baby's tummy)
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries (with blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 Scoop of NOW for Mothers Healing Mix
- Add Ice, milk, berries and banana to blender. Mix well.
- Add honey and Now of Mothers Healing Mix. Mix again.
- Serve and enjoy!
My favourite part about NOW FOR MOTHERS is their holistic nature! They believe in empowering Mothers and families through their online community. To learn more about NOW FOR MOTHERS follow them online on Facebook and Twitter.
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The largest city of Gujarat, Ahmedabad has earned a reputation and recognition for its textile industry. Due to rapid growth in textile industry, it has earned a tile as the Manchester of the East. There are quite a few interesting places in and around Ahmedabad.
Budget Hotels in Ahmedabad
There are good budget hotels in Ahmedabad. Some of them are DRH Regency (Tariff – Rs.1500), Hotel Madhuvan (Tariff – Rs.1,000), Hotel Damjis (Tariff – Rs.1700) and Hotel Marshall (Tariff –1900).
The official language Ahmedabad is Gujarati. The other languages spoken include Hindi and English.
Events in Ahmedabad
One of the Important Festivals of Ahmedabad is Uttarayana (January).
Places to See in Ahmedabad
There are several places of tourist attraction in Ahmedabad. Some of the places include Lake Kankaria (4 kms from Ahmedabad),Bhadra Fort (7.5 kms from Ahmedabad),Dada Hari Vav (18 kms from Ahmedabad),Shaking Minarets (8 kms from Ahmedabad),Akshardham Temple (7 kms from Ahmedabad),Sidi Sayed Mosque(18 kms from Ahmedabad) and Kankaria Lake (3 kms from Ahmedabad).
How to Get There
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is located 15 kms away from the city. The airport is situated 8 km from Ahmedabad railway junction.
Ahmedabad railway junction is also called as Kalupur Station. The railway line connects to major destinations of Gujarat. The other stations in Ahmedabad include Maninagar,Vatva, Gandhigram, Asarva, Chandlodia, Kali gam, Vastrapur, Sabarmati, Sarkhej, Naroda and Aaml.
Ahmedabad has buses well connected to all the major destinations of Gujarat. Some of the best bus operators that offer good experience for passengers are Shrinath Travel Agency, Angel Tours & Travels and Jay Bhavani Travels. Avail of bus ticket offers from Ticketgoose.com when you book your tickets online.
Kotada is a town in the Garhi tehsil in the Banswara district of Rajasthan. It is situated in the Udaipur division. Kotada is surrounded on all sides by beautiful tehsils of Sagwara- which is on the west, Bagidora and Anandpuri towards the south, and Banswara on its east. Ramgarah, Lunawada Banswara and Sangwara are the cities closest to Kotada.
Places to Stay
Hotel Manohar Palace (37 km) (Tariff- Rs 600), Raj Hotel (37 km) (Tariff- Rs 400), and Hotel Keshav (Tariff- Rs 500) are some of the good accommodations available around Kotada.
Hindi and Rajasthani are the main languages spoken in Kotada.
Ganguar is celebrated in the months of March and April every year; Teej is another festival that is widely celebrated in the month of August.
Places of Interest
Some of the nearby tourist attractions in Kotada are Anand Sagar Lake (37 km), Mahi Dam (37 km), and Talwara Shri Raj Mandir (37 km).
How to Get There
There are no airports in the Kotada. The nearest airport to Kotada is Dabok Airport (131 km).
There are no railway stations in Kotada. However, Ratlam Junction (107 km) is the biggest major station near Kotada.
There are no regular bus services available to Kotada from neighbouring states and cities. But the district of Banswara does have few bus services to Kotada. Some of them are Shatabdhi Travels and Patel tours and Travels to and fro Kotada bus stand. Ticketgoose.com enables you to book bus tickets without any hassle.


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Kerry Uniyal
Program Advisor, Australia, China, India, Israel, Custom317-940-4248 firstname.lastname@example.com
Start Date
February 2016
Academic Focus
Health Sciences, Philosophy and Religion
Film and TV Buff • Future Bake-Off Champion • Up-and-Coming Bollywood Star • Language, Animal, and Cricket Enthusiast • Die-Hard Packers Fan
I love working at a job where I can draw on my own study abroad experiences in India to help IFSA-Butler and Alliance students make the most of their endeavors across Asia and the Middle East.
Kerry holds two bachelor's degrees from the University of Wisconsin; one in French Language and Literature, the other in Languages and Cultures of Asia, with a Certificate in South Asian Studies. She then graduated top of her class in her French Translation and Interpretation master's degree program from Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi.
Travel Experience
Apart from some short-term trips to Costa Rica, Ireland, and Quebec, Canada, Kerry's first long-term travel experience came from studying Hindi language abroad in Varanasi on UW-Madison's College Year in India program. While on the program, she stayed with a host family and took classes with her fellow students at a program center. After graduating, Kerry just couldn't get India out of her head, so she directly-enrolled in a master's degree program in Delhi. For two years, she took classes alongside Indian peers and lived on campus. Having first-hand experience with both program center and direct-enroll study abroad models — along with participating in an internship and conducting fieldwork research abroad — puts her in the unique position to guide students toward their ideal study abroad journey.
Did You Know?
Kerry is a Wisconsin native, which means that when students and parents call her with any questions or concerns, their minds are immediately put at ease after hearing her adorable Up North Midwestern accent.


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Here is a new Cinema 4D tutorial from GreyScaleGorilla. In this tutorial Chris Schmidt will show you how to model a crystal rock and then break it apart while showing a sticky goo inside followed by nick for texturing and lightning. It's a very cool look, check it out:
Model and animate a sticky goo rock in Cinema 4D
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You are getting a beautifully, full colour Russian Volume Lashes Manual, VOL 2. E-book version to download.
You will get years worth of research, practice and thousands spent on training, in this 60 pages manual to download!
Please see the index for what's included.
This manual is so detailed, you will most likely never get the same content covered within a in person training, unless you train with Lash Tribe and do the 2 days Russian Volume Class.


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People who come on to a Carey campus sometimes ask, what is Carey. At its heart Carey is a collection of communities, school, café, Jump with a church community at its centre. All that is Carey flows out of the life and heartbeat of the Carey Baptist Church. Carey Church is a community of followers of Jesus who are part of the story that God is writing. A story of love and of hope.
Being a community, Carey is much more than just a place to come for a service on a Sunday. I would love you to feel that Carey is your home. A place for you to connect, belong and contribute. The Engage program will help you find ways to get further involved in what is happening in and around Carey as we serve each other and the community that meets around us. Have a look below to inquire about your part in the Carey community and the story that is being written.


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Discounted parking is available at ICON/Global Garage located at 143 West 40th St. (btwn Broadway & 7th Ave). Get your parking claim ticket stamped at Madame Tussauds' admissions counter to receive a $25 rate for up to 12 hours, valid Monday – Saturday.
Madame Tussauds is not responsible for parking discount or association with Global Parking LLC. Oversized vehicles are subject to additional charge. For more information, please call 212.512.9600.


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This friday is the start of the Easton Art Affair! I will be showing my work along with about 100 other artists all weekend long. If you are in the Columbus area this weekend be sure to stop by, say hello, and check out all the cool stuff!
Here is a little teaser of some new stuff that will be up at the show!
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Yellow Ocean
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(TAC/10) Training Pod-Plain Top
An ideal training device for developing skills on the pommel horse. Available in three interchangeable tops.
• Height adjusts from 20" to 30" (510 to 760mm), with dual spin and snap lock mechanism
• A steel dome is covered with ¾" (19mm) cross-link foam with a formfitting sewn leather or TAC/10 cover placed over the top
• Non-marking foot pads, two (2) are adjustable to keep unit level
• Optional Pommel handle made from hard maple
407-650 (TAC/10) Training Pod Complete with 24" (610mm) - Plain Top — wt. 84 lbs. (38kg)


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The Bengals are doing it on both sides of the ball, and one quarter into the 2015 season they look like a team on a mission. Sunday at Paul Brown Stadium their offense was in sync with their defense as they lowered the boom on the Kansas City Chiefs with a 36-21 win. The now […]
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Having a great time at Railsconf08. Meeting some great people and learning a lot. I plan to post in more detail about a lot of this after the conference but I wanted to go ahead and mention one of the coolest presentations I've seen so far.
Ari Lerner has created a ruby gem called pool-party. It auto-scales your ec2 cluster based on criteria you set in the config file like average requests per second. Set your minimum requests per second and if the average of all the servers on your cluster goes over the maximum, pool-party will launch another instance for you. It scales down in the same way. It doesn't care what you're using your cluster for and a its going to support plugins soon so you can add in your own hook like functionality. Pool-party is using s3fuse to mount an s3 bucket on the instance at startup. Specify a bucket in pool-party and it gets mounted at /data on each instance. This solves the data persistence issue with ec2. You're not required to use it though, just don't specify a bucket in pool-party and nothing gets mounted.
Ari open-sourced Pool Party as of 2 days ago. Check it out at poolpartyrb.com. If you want to contribute, its on github at http://github.com/auser/pool-party.


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CLON8 is a unique brand with a distinct identity, known for its intricate patterning techniques, re-worked fabrics, its strong shapes and lines, where organic, natural influences are always present.
With their mix of creative cutting, design and texture, CLON8's distinctive black clothes sum up effortless expression and self-confidence, while projecting a certain minimalist functionality.
The thing that makes CLON8's garments unique is that they can be personalised in original ways, helping women to communicate their complex characters. Our innovative clothes are purposely designed to be versatile; they can be adapted to create different and fresh looks, as we want women to be able to express their moods, their impulses, their spontaneity.
The adjustable garments with their draping and layering features, their patterns and intricate details, are sensual and evocative, while at the same time being contemporary, minimalist and striking. The black clothes are highly functional and suit all seasons and occasions, due to their inbuilt ingenuity.
CLON8's name originates from the Ancient Greek word, κλών, meaning "twig". When we think of cloning we think of new life, of plants, fungi and bacteria reproducing, of clonal colonies where genetically identical plants grow from a single ancestor.
In Numerology, 8 represents balance; the number is both spiritual and materialistic in equal measures.
So, CLON8 represents a natural system of growth, whereby one design leads to another through the miraculous processes of creativity and balance. And this process has infinite possibilities. Therefore, CLON8 is endless.
The Designer
The inspiration behind CLON8 is Angelika Chilikova. She was born in Kazakhstan – a land situated in central Asia, with vast steppes and sweeping views, a place of traditions and folk tales. Stemming from a long line of tailors and craftspeople, she is an intuitive and passionate designer.
Raised in Greece – a country famous for its philosophy, art and drama – Angelika was immersed in its deep-thinking and religious culture, its rocky landscapes and breathtaking vistas. Drawing on this rich past, Angelika offers us a deep relationship with the earth and its elements through her use of natural, simple and ancient techniques.
Her Greek roots are particularly evident in her "Meteora" collection. Composed of clerical cassocks, the designs display votive and religious symbolism. All of her dramatic designs are able to take on an identity and a story of their own, becoming a part of the landscape and the history of the country. In the "Meteora" collection, we also see architectural patterns that remind us of the robust and multi-layered constructions of Greek Orthodox churches and monasteries, each built securely into the earth and rising from it to create striking silhouettes against the sky.
Her next collection portrayed a very different sensibility. As Chris Tull-Williams, the founder of the designer platform Erebus, commented, Angelika's next collection, "The Circle", took on "a more understated, flowing aesthetic". The loose, elegant and sometimes bubble-like garments, each designed and structured around the concept of the circle, are beautiful and graceful; they draw us in, enticing us to enter the circle's infinite boundary and sacredness.
Now, living and designing in London, Angelika Chilikova is engulfed in the hubbub of a busy capital city, inspired by its pace and energy, yet able to perceive the simple within the complex, the striking within the mundane.


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President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama may seem very different -- but when it comes to the performance of their stock markets, they could hardly be more similar.
The stock market has climbed 25.6% since Trump took office through the market's close on Tuesday. At the same point in Obama's term, the market had climbed by a virtually identical 25.8%. Of course, Obama's bull market came after the market bottomed out of the Great Recession. Trump's has built on what was already a strong economy.
It's been a rollercoaster last few days for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, tumbling more than 2,000 points since the start of the month before rebounding slightly on Tuesday.
The abrupt nosedive unraveled most of the market's gains since the beginning of the calendar year. Trump has repeatedly touted the stock market's gains during his term.
Here's a look at how Trump's first 264 days of trading compares to presidents since the Dow Jones index was created in 1896, according to a CNN analysis of data from financial research firm FactSet.
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Position: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, Moist but well-drained, Acid, Alkaline, Neutral, Clay, Loam, Sand, Chalk
Spacing: 24-36in (60-90 cm)
Rate of growth: Good to Average
Foilage: Semi-evergreen, glossy foliage
Flower Type: Bright amber flowers
Flower Fragrance: Slight fragance
Bloom Time: Blooms repeatly
Flowering Period: Bright white Summer early Autumn
Hardiness: Hardy
Size: Small Shrub (wide spread)
Pruning Instructions: Blooms on new wood; prune early to promote new growth
Suggested planting locations: Borders, Mixed Planting, Large Beds, Small Beds
Maintenance: Low
Rose Flower Carpet Amber is a touch of elegance. Showy clusters of slightly fragrant, deep white flowers appear from June to September amongst masses of bright green leaves. This groundcover rose is simple to grow and easy to maintain. During the long flowering season, it will self-clean, so there's no need for pruning or deadheading. The flower carpet is a shrub type of rose bush with repeat-flowering. Vigorous and disease-resistant. It's perfect for discouraging annual weeds.
Planting Instructions:
Rose Flower Carpet Amber grow in full sun with fertile, composted moist but well-drained soil. Holes should be about 12-15" deep. Mix a handful or two of Sudden impact into the soil removed from the hole. Place your rose in the hole with branches just above the soil line and back fill with the soil you removed. Pack the soil well around the roots, tapping down carefully. This ensures that the main roots have direct access to soil so small feeder roots can develop quickly. After planting, water your rose well to settle the soil around the roots. As the weather warms it will encourage the production of new growth. Water regularly during the flowering season if the weather is warm or dry. For a good result planting in odd numbers encourages depth and colour to a border.
For containers you will need good compost and well-drained soil. Containers will need regular feeds of liquid rose feeds. Make sure there are adequate drainage holes; roses must never sit in water.
The soil needs rejuvenating with a couple of inches of compost in spring and late Autumun. It helps to improve the texture and water holding capacity in the summer months. A good choice is John Innes multi compost. Add to the compost with rose fertilizer during the growing year.
The Rose develop buds in late spring and continues to bloom through the Autumn. An early summer application of rose fertilizer helps keep blossom production in high gear for the entire season. Blooming finishes for the season when the weather turns cold. Wait for the Rose to loose its foilage and is dormant until you apply fertilizer for the coming spring or it will encourage new growth. This rose is extremely tolerant to pruning, however this is best done in early spring to avoid removing flower buds.
Ultimate height
0.5-1 metres (100cm) (1ft)
Ultimate spread
1-1.5 (200cm) (6ft)
Metres ultimate height
2-5 years
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Did you see the Pan-STARR comet? Send us your comet pics here by clicking the "Submit Your Photo" button below.
You have a chance to see a comet pass over the Oklahoma sky this month.
Pan-STARRS is a newly discovered comet and is visible from the northern hemisphere.
Experts say it's a rare glimpse as the comet won't orbit around the sun for another 100 million years.
News Channel 4 Meteorologist Emily Sutton said comet viewing is possible until March 24.