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Running tips for 5k success
There are numerous running tips for 5K success out on the internet.
The value in reading them all is you get numerous ways of how to run a 5K more effectively and hopefully earn you a personal best quicker.
That being said, we are in a sport where results do not come overnight and I think it is safe to say that this is the process it takes to be successful at anything.
No shortcuts
I have always said that there are no shortcuts in this sport.
It doesn't matter if you are a 5K or marathon specialist it takes a focused mind and and unwavering attitude to get results in this sport.
You could be wanting to set a new personal best for the 5K distance, run your very first 5K or seeking to lose weight.
Unfortunately, there are no easy ways to making any of this come about.
I am certain if you follow these 10 running tips for 5K success you will run your future 5K races more successfully than if you just jump in with reckless abandonment.
Have Fun
Don't ever lose this number one ingredient when it comes to preparing for races. The moment you get so serious in your training where preparing becomes more of a chose than it does an enjoyable experience you will never improve.
Far too many athletes get too carried away with worrying about every little detail of their training that they never stop to enjoy the little things that mean the most in the end.
Keep in mind there are people in the world who don't even have the luxury you and I have to run.
"If you are not enjoying training, stop all anaerobic training. Go out for a long jog, so slow that the old ladies with shopping baskets go past you. Do that until you start to enjoy it!" -Arthur Lydiard
We get bent out of shape if we miss our racing goals when there are others who would give anything to be able to do run, period so have fun with your training, never lose sight of that.
Practice race pace
The shorter the race, the more speed is involved and the more anaerobic it becomes.
Anaerobic simply means that the activity or race in this case involves a higher oxygen demand as opposed to say walking or jogging.
It doesn't take much to go out and jog. This is an aerobic or an activity that involves much less oxygen transport and delivery to your working muscles. Walking is much more manageable on a physiological standpoint than racing in a 5K or marathon race.
The trick is trying to learn your goal pace. If you can practice the pace you want to hold for the 5K distance it will make the race itself feel more like a training run and I am certain you will create a great deal of confidence when race pace feels more like a training run.
Don't start off too fast
Proper pacing is probably the most important running tips for 5K success I can share.
The idea that you can't lose contact with the leaders has cut more throats than it has saved. -Arthur Lydiard
One of the biggest mistakes runners make, especially in the shorter races where you have less time to correct a mistake is running too fast, too early.
This is common and don't beat yourself up if this has happened to you in the past.
The 5K gives the athlete far less time to correct pacing mistakes than longer races such as the half to full marathon events.
This goes back to implementing a training plan that helps set you up for success to handling the pace you want to hold for the 5K distance.
If you want to hold 8 minute mile pace for 3.1 miles going out the first mile overly excited in 6.45 is a disaster waiting to happen.
If the fastest you have trained is 8.15 pace how will trying to maintain 6.45 mile pace add up in the end in a race?
Pace yourself wisely
Learn to pace yourself early. It is far better to run slower the first mile and run 10 seconds per mile faster the last two miles than to go out 30 seconds too fast the first mile and crash and burn in the later stages of the race.
It is not only painful but puts added mental stress on yourself after the race when you start asking yourself all the meaningless questions.
Is this goal I have too demanding?
Do I have what it takes to hit this fitness goal?
Am I asking too much of myself?
or a personal favorite of mine…do I have the talent to achieve this goal?
Train and pace properly and you can do away with the meaningless chatter altogether. Capiche?
Find A Mentor Or Coach
I can't stress this enough.
An experienced coach or mentor can help you see things in a more meaningful light than if you were trying to do it all alone.
I always wanted to break the 2.22.00 marathon barrier and would have never achieved that short-term goal if I didn't have a coach that showed me what I was doing wrong all of the years I spent training too easy to warrant the results I was seeking.
Do you have to have a coach in order to run a 5K successfully?
That all depends but you will most certainly set yourself up for success if you find someone that knows how to set up training in such a way to yield you the results you are seeking.
Far too often we feel we are doing it the right way. We train endlessly and continue to miss our goals. Why is that?
Less junk more quality
Perhaps, we haven't run enough mileage at the proper paces.
We may not be eating enough iron rich foods or getting enough sleep.
A coach can help motivate the athlete and set a schedule the runner can follow that will help in distributing the effort in the 5K more successfully.
If we go into any endeavor without a plan it makes the process seem more daunting than it really needs to be.
Keep it simple silly!
Eat properly
get enough sleep and hydrate well
Ok, that was three tips in one but I don't want to overload you with more than you need at this time. I will be writing a series of articles on running tips for 5K goal setting in the coming weeks.
Watch your diet
I can't say enough about this. Please pay attention to the amount of iron rich foods you are taking in.
I was diagnosed with anemia back in 2007 and it cost me royally during my workouts and racing.
There was no explanation for what was going on and it took a Boston Marathon champion to help me to understand how important a role iron plays a role in athletic performance.
If you run low on iron it doesn't matter if your goal is to run a 13.00 5K or a 30.00 5K.
You can have all the motivation in the world but your body will not be able to utilize oxygen as efficient as it needs to be without healthy levels of iron in your body.
The problem is the body doesn't produce it.
Iron supplements
You have to ingest it either via your diet or through taking iron supplementation.
I take a 65 milligram tablet per day along with Vitamin C as it help iron absorb in the body more efficiently.
You can't do one fundamental right like proper physical training and neglect all the other variables that you must focus special attention on to reach your full potential.
The problem lies in the fact that many deserving, hard working athletes miss the mark because they fail to take all areas of preparation as seriously as they should.
Don't be motivated specifically because you read about a great runner who did something you want to do.
Have confidence in yourself
Be inspired by yourself and what you have lying within you because we all can do far more than we have achieved at this point in our lives.
If others can do similar things with our bodies and performances who is to tell you and I that it isn't possible for us.
I hope these few running tips for 5K running success have help in someway. Don't give in on
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I am a born and raised South Floridian. I first discovered my affinity for sales, while helping my grandmother in her clothing boutique. A customer came in while my grandmother was in the restroom. This customer always wanted a huge discount on clothing. Of course she wanted a discount above what my grandmother approved. Thinking quickly I said "But if I give you that discount Granny will not buy me the game she promised me." She paid full price and left. I have been in sales ever since. I have over 26 years experience in customer service, sales, marketing, and management. I have worked for a variety of industries from education to retail.
My gaming background starts way back in 1983 when my mother brought home my first game system the Atari 2600. I have been gaming ever since. I have owned every console system released since then - even a Turbografx 16.
I started MMOs with Dark Sun Online on the TEN network. I beta tested Ever Quest. I have played almost every MMO released since then. I started with tabletop gaming in 1994 with an excursion into Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons. This started a love affair with tabletop gaming that has lasted until this day.
Each Saturday I host game day in my home where we play games from a variety of genres. My love of gaming is one reason why Vile Genius Games was formed to bring fun, interesting, and exciting games to the world.
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Thursday Tree Love Week 17
THURSDAY TREE LOVE Week 17
Last week I found this terrific idea for blogging by sharing a tree every week. It's called Thursday Tree Love week 17 is now but it's only my 2nd post. The rules are simple, share a photo of a tree and link it back to http://happinessandfood.com/tag/treelove/ where you can visit other bloggers who have joined in on this cool blog!
My tree photo this week is a beautiful majestic live oak tree which is said to be between 400 and 500 years old and possibly up to 700 years old! It is 66.5 feet tall, measures about 28 feet in circumference, and covers over 17,200 square feet of shade. The longest branch, from tip to tip is a whooping 187 feet.
The Angel Tree is about 150 miles from our home and I've always wanted to visit this majestic tree and thanks to the Thursday Tree Love, hubby and I took a nice drive to see it last Saturday. The tree is so large, I couldn't even get the entire tree in one photo!
If you are in the Charleston South Carolina area, this is a must see tree. http://www.angeloaktree.com/
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The Secret History of Costaguana (Hardcover)
Riverhead Hardcover, 9781594488030, 304pp.
Publication Date: June 9, 2011
In the early twentieth century, a struggling Joseph Conrad wrote his great novel "Nostromo, " about a South American republic he named Costaguana. It was inspired by the geography and history of Colombia, where Conrad spent only a few days. But in Juan Gabriel Vasquez's novel "The Secret History of Costaguana, " we uncover the hidden source- and one of the great literary thefts.
On the day of Joseph Conrad's death in 1924, the Colombian-born Jose Altamirano begins to write and cannot stop. Many years before, he confessed to Conrad his life's every delicious detail-from his country's heroic revolutions to his darkest solitary moments. Conrad stole them all. Now Conrad is dead, but the slate is by no means clear- Nostromo will live on and Altamirano must write himself back into existence. As the destinies of real empires collide with the murky realities of imagined ones, Vasquez takes us from a flourishing twentieth-century London to the lawless fury of a blooming Panama and back.
Tragic and despairing, comic and insightful, "The Secret History of Costaguana" is a masterpiece of historical invention. It will secure Juan Gabriel Vasquez's place among the most original and exuberantly talented novelists working today.
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Praise for The Secret History of Costaguana
"Audacious…a potent mixture of history, fiction and literary gamesmanship." —Los Angeles Times
"An exceptional new novel." —The Wall Street Journal
Praise for Juan Gabriel Vásquez
"One of the most original new voices of Latin American literature." — Mario Vargas Llosa, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature
"Remarkable . . . Immensely entertaining . . . The best work of literary fiction to come my way since 2005." — Jonathan Yardley, The Washington Post
"One hallmark of a gifted novelist is the ability to see the potential for compelling fiction in an incident, anecdote or scrap of history. . . . By that standard and several others, the career of Juan Gabriel Vásquez . . . is off to a notable start." — Larry Rohter, The New York Times


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Written by: Aiza Azam - Posted on: November 29, 2013 | Comments | 中国 (Chinese)
Google Translation: اُردو | 中文
Mustafa Hyder Sayed belongs to the generation of young, foreign-educated Pakistanis who are increasingly opting to return and apply the skills and education they acquire into giving back to their country. As Executive Director of the Pakistan-China Institute, he is uniquely positioned to promote social bilateral relations with our most important neighbor and bridge a cultural divide.
Mustafa acquired his undergraduate degree from Hobart William Smith Colleges in Upstate New York, majoring in International Relations with a minor in Political Science. It was during the time he spent living in the Asian Languages theme house and serving as chair of the International Students Association that he absorbed the impact different cultures can have on perceptions and understanding. "One of the most important themes of the entire institution was celebrating diversity and acknowledging what made us different," Mustafa recalls. So whether it was taking lessons in cooking Sichuan noodles from a Chinese housemate or celebrating Eid, Holi and the Autumn Festival, all with equal fervor, the Association he headed played a pivotal role in helping the international students integrate.
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After graduation, he was faced with several opportunities that would have laid the foundation for his professional life there. But the core belief he had set out abroad with was that every Pakistani inherits the responsibility to use what they learn to give back home. He interned in the States after, at the New America Foundation. It added to his experiences interning on Capitol Hill with a Congressman and at the Woodrow Wilson Center, both while pursuing his degree. These helped him develop an understanding of the role of such institutions in policymaking and he came away with a marked impression of the inclusivity of the system.
On returning after graduation, Mustafa worked for a period at a consortium of East Asian companies known as the Asian Global Group. He was a Special Representative at the organization, which focused on infrastructural development in the region. His work there gave him a glimpse into international business and emerging markets, and shaped his views on the economic issues Pakistan was facing.
In 2012, he joined the Pakistan-China Institute as Publisher of the online rapid newsfeed daily, Nihao-Salam, a venture aimed at keeping Pakistanis informed on developments in China and Pak-China relations. In 2013, he was given the position of Executive Director, which involves not only managing outreach to local and international institutions for collaboration, but also conducting in-house and external events on major issues of interest in Sino-Pak relations and the broader region.
Mustafa believes the role of PCI is crucial in Track II diplomacy and sees its objectives as reinforcing and institutionalizing the core interests of both countries in each other. He takes pride in the multifaceted identity of the institute, highlighting its involvement in various sectors, from culture and society to business and diplomacy. It is important to him that his work at PCI translates into advocacy of peace and stability and helps to promulgate people to people contact. "The work is intellectually challenging and also gratifying, because I'm able to contribute positively to this important relationship and make a difference through PCI."
His take on Sino-Pak relations is that it is unique for its unconditional goodwill and the lack of cost-benefit analysis on either side. While he doesn't ignore the fact that both countries have their core interests to consider, particularly in a world that is increasingly more aggressive economically and security wise, and are also beneficial to each other for how they are geo-strategically positioned, he reiterates their conviction in contributing towards each other's growth and stability.
Mustafa feels the youth has an important role to play in taking these relationships to the next level and encourages them to visit China, to acquaint themselves firsthand with not only its society and culture but also the economic success story story that it is. "500 million people were lifted out of poverty within a generation. As a nation we need to see how China overcame its challenges and also how they turned a massive population into an asset." He highlights the role the Pakistan-China Institute is playing in engaging the youth as well, from helping institute Chinese language programs to networking young academicians with their counterparts in China.
Mustafa's views on politics mirror his convictions. "I believe it is an avenue that can be used to translate your passion for serving your country into a life of consequence. The important thing is to be an agent of change, and I think our youth getting involved as we are now seeing is a very positive development. We need to exercise our right to express ourselves and make our voices heard. The direction the country takes is a reflection of the collective priorities of the people." He had been a member of the Youth Parliament before leaving for university abroad, the youngest member of his batch, and served as the Minister for Youth Affairs. He credits that as giving valuable insight into the system, and feels the overall experience was not only useful should one wish to pursue a career in politics, but also for life generally.
However, his passion for serving the country is not limited to these platforms only, as is testified to by his active volunteer work. In July 2009, he went to Swabi to work with the internally displaced persons (IDPs) from the conflict hit areas of Bajour, Dir and Swat who had settled there in camps and villages. Staying there for several weeks, he went door to door with other volunteers to assess each family's needs; the reports that were filed on the basis of the findings determined the cash stipends that would be paid out. Then, last year he volunteered at the House of Light, a school in the Simly area outside Islamabad which provides free education to the underprivileged children living in the region. Every week he drove down there to teach them about tolerance, protecting the environment, the importance of hygiene, and other fundamental issues. "It was inspiring to see such bright young minds sitting there, so eager to learn. And it was gratifying to be able to give them something, impart knowledge in some form that could help them. I think it's really important to not just talk about compassion and making a difference, but to actually do something at the micro level that has an impact."
Mustafa also feels that the Pakistanis of his generation have a lot to give and they are aware of their responsibilities as citizens. "I believe there is definitely a strong sense of purpose and allegiance to Pakistan among our generation, but I think the challenge for the youth is to strike a balance between pursuing professional opportunities where they see career growth and in being able to contribute to society; and the thing is that the two are not mutually exclusive."
Mustafa's positive outlook and fervent belief in the role young Pakistanis can play is refreshing and encouraging. And it is a hopeful reflection of where we can expect this country to take itself in the future.
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Skip to comments.Six months after repeal, military says DADT died quietly
Posted on 03/23/2012 12:09:02 PM PDT by EveningStar
...Six months after the military dropped the controversial dont ask, dont tell law barring gays from serving openly, Pentagon officials and gay rights advocates say the policy change has largely been a non-issue, with few complaints and no major headaches resulting from the new rules...
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Yes, the next sordid chapter, which I won't mention.
Well, the glaring problems in the "survey" report were glossed over or completely omitted. What did anyone expect?
They are "deeming" this to be the case because they claim that many "transgenders" just haven't undergone the "transformation" yet. (why is is that you have to use so many quotation marks when talking about these realityphobes?)
But the push is on: first, to provide full "sex-change" coverage to retired military personnel, and then to let them do it while serving.
All volunteer armies don't shoot each other. Seriously. I know this is a widely held cliche, and there ARE indeed psychopaths who kill but those are extreme anomalies. Even though most Soldiers and Marines dislike homosexuality there will be no "friendly fire". It's ludicrous and disparaging of the honorable to suggest so. Friendly fire accidents are generally due to area attacks such as mortar fire, bombs and the like.
Even though most Soldiers and Marines dislike homosexuality there will be no "friendly fire". It's ludicrous and disparaging of the honorable to suggest so.
I suggested no such thing. A person was mocked and disparaged over whether friendly fire incidents occur. I was simply sharing an instance I knew of that didn't come from Hollywood's distortions. It is also a leap to think I'm suggesting this would happen simply because someone is homosexual.
None dare speak up. The conservative Christian core of the U.S. military — its heart and soul — is being driven out. We're heading the way of the feeble and disgraceful European armies.
The repeal in and of itself isn't a huge deal. It's the first time PFC Dirtbag claims "homophobia" as the reason for his punishment (rather than the fact that he's a dirtbag) and all charges are dropped.
THAT will be the beginning of the end.
I've always predicted that if open homosexuality were ever tolerated in the military, serving homosexuals would be untouchable by any meaningful discipline or rules. The rampant spread of HIV, which is already reported in a base in Alaska, will be shrugged off and swept under the rug, as taxpayer dollars go to subsidize the continuance of this scourge.
ANY attempt to address the unavoidable problems created by this disastrous policy will be deemed "homophobia," and the party addressing the problem will be the one made to face severe punishment.
Given the eggshells the higher-ups walk on for Muslims to the point of allowing mass murder, I have to agree with you.
But, hey, at least our diversity won't be a casualty, right?
There have been male on male rapes in the combat zones. The assailants got away in all instances. I'm pretty sure if a guy IDs his rapist that there will be no reports. In that case you will probably have a friendly fire incident.
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Earlier this week, I took a look at Anime Content Expo's "Kami Kai Theater" feature, wherein fans and industry people voted on which special episodes of anime shows deserved the title of "kami kai", or divinely good. In that article I promised that I would provide a top ten list of episodes of anime from […]


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40 Acre Garrison Ranch ~ SOLD
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Location: Denio, Humboldt County, Nevada
Acreage: 40 Deeded Acres
The 40 acre Garrison Ranch is the ultimate Nevada "Man Cave" get-a-way ranch. The property is located a mile off of Highway 140 on Alta Creek Rd. 19 miles from Denio Nevada, 80 miles northwest of Winnemucca, nestled at the base of Alder Creek Canyon at the foot of the Pine Forest Mountains. There are no neighbors! this 40 acre ranch is a privately owned smaller parcel among vast BLM acreage and large cattle ranches.
The ranch is completely fenced. There are no water rights that go with the ranch but Alder Creek runs year round just outside the western fence line of the property on BLM land and there are no downstream users. Water could be diverted from Alder Creek onto the property for ponding or limited irrigation. Domestic water is provided by a very productive 35 GPM domestic well. In addition there are (4) 325 gallon water storage tanks.
Improvements on the property include a 1,400 sq. ft. Manufactured home on a permanent foundation with a new lifetime roof. The home is in good condition and features three bedrooms and two bathrooms with an open floor plan. The ranch home has central heating and air conditioning. It's amazing that a home this remote has power! Power is provided by Harney Rural Electric out of Burns Oregon.
Additional improvements include a 20' X 56' (1,120 sq ft) Quonset workshop/growing building, fully wired with 120 Volt and 220 Volt outlets on a concrete foundation. There is a second 20' X 20' (400 sq. ft.) Quonset building built into the hillside with a dirt floor ideal for equipment storage, ammunition storage, drying room, etc. There is also an old grain silo used for storage and a bone yard with some old vehicles.
The Pine Forest Mountains are noted for excellent hunting, fishing, backpacking, horseback riding and other outdoor recreational activities. The hills are alive with mule deer, antelope, big horn sheep, mountain lion, bobcat, coyote and jackrabbit. There is excellent bird hunting in the area for chukar, dove, quail, sage hen, ducks, etc. Prime Nevada fishing is within an hour at Bilk Creek Reservoir, Onion Reservoir, Blue lakes and Knott Creek Reservoir.
The 40 acre Garrison Ranch is that one-of-a-kind, remote, private, high plains Nevada get-a-way property you never thought existed! Only offered for sale because of the health of the owner!


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Portsmouth Diocese wins international award
Portsmouth Diocese came out with a top award at the 48th Annual Conference of the International Catholic Stewardship Council (ICSC) in San Diego, California, attended by 1100 people from 13 countries.
The Diocese received the award for Total Diocesan Stewardship Effort for its excellence in materials used to promote stewardship. The ICSC has recognised good practice by giving awards to dioceses and parishes for the last 25 years, but 2010 is the first time this particular award has gone to a diocese outside the USA.
On hearing of the award, Bishop Crispian said: "We are deeply honoured to receive this Total Diocesan Stewardship award. Our presentation represents a great deal of hard work and commitment by a whole host of people". The application for the Award was supported by evidence illustrating the range of stewardship activities in the diocese, including prayer and reflection materials for individuals and groups, materials from schools, details of Diocesan days, Bishop Crispian's pastoral letters, and materials from the Living our Faith campaign (which to date has raised over £13.3m).
The award was presented by Jim Kelly, President of the International Catholic Stewardship Council.


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Unilever will voluntarily disclose all chemicals in its fragrances, exceeding U.S. regulatory requirements, and will complete the task by 2018.
The International Fragrance Association states that over 3000 chemicals are used to make fragrances, but only 200 of them are regulated. U.S. regulations do not require full disclosure, which means listing "fragrance" on the label is acceptable.
Unilever will list the chemicals in fragrances on their website. In addition, individual product information will be available on SmartLabel, a tool that gives consumers ingredient information for a range of consumer products.
Unilever will elevate itself to a leadership position by taking this pro-active stance, and the hope is that other brands will follow suit.
NGO, Women's Voices for the Earth, has worked tirelessly to increase fragrance disclosure and educate women about the dangers of hazardous chemicals to human and environmental health. They have also shown that many people, especially women, are very sensitive to fragrances, and that the number of people affected is increasing.
Let's drill down a little bit more on fragrances to understand the concerns.
What health concerns are associated with fragrances?
Fragrances in personal care products are the second most common cause of allergic skin reactions. Acute health issues include
- allergic contact dermatitis and eczema resulting in itchy, red skin and even blisters.
- Asthma, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath
- Eye irritation.
Longer-term health concerns may include problems associated with endocrine disruptors, as well as reproductive issues.
What hazardous chemicals are used in fragrances?
A fragrance is defined as a substance that provides a smell and fragrances can be made from synthetic or natural chemicals, such as lavender or peppermint.
Some of the most hazardous known chemicals in fragrances include:
- Synthetic musks, which are designed to mimic animal musk scents. These chemicals do not breakdown in the environment, they can be potential endocrine disruptors, and they can accumulate in our bodies.
- Phthalates, which are synthetic chemicals act as solvents and carriers in fragrances. The EPA has identified 7 solvents on its list for further assessment. Many phthalates are reproductive toxins.
How are brands and retailers pro-actively managing "fragrances?"
- Many brands, especially those that make personal care products, have a fragrance-free selection.
- Brands such as Method and Seventh Generation incorporate green chemistry principles into their R&D process.
- Target has introduced a chemicals management strategy that addresses transparency as one of its key components, although they have not stated a strategy to address fragrances yet.
What should consumers do?
Consumers can reduce their exposure to fragrances by:
- Supporting Women's Voices for the Earth with their efforts to drive new policies requiring full disclosure of fragrances.
- Seeking out fragrance-free products.
- Not wearing perfume and other heavily scented products.
- Increasing ventilation in the built environment by opening windows or turning on a fan.
- Using baking soda to masks odors rather than using a scent or fragrance.
The ever increasing importance of transparency and disclosure is not going away, and fragrance disclosure is one excellent example of just that.
Impacts to your business?
Questions to consider:
- Is your company proactive by getting ahead of regulations?
- Is transparency and disclosure important as part of your sustainability program?
For help with any issue associated with sustainability and chemicals, contact Amanda Cattermole at (415) 412 8406 or firstname.lastname@example.com. We can help you develop powerful solutions to protect your company and brand reputation, which will result in safer products manufactured in cleaner supply chains.
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Inflatable hot tubs are becoming increasingly more popular each year as folks are looking for a less expensive way to enjoy the relaxing hydrotherapy that hot tubs provide.
This of course raises the question "how good are inflatable hot tubs"? Paying less for the benefits of owning a hot tub does you no good if the hot tub doesn't work like it should.
So, do inflatable hot tubs work? The simple answer is yes they do work, however if you are expecting the experience you get with a traditional acrylic hot tub you might be disappointed.
How Well Do Inflatable Hot Tubs Work
Although the blow up hot tubs you will find today don't quite perform like a more traditional hot tub does not mean they don't get the job done. And when you consider the fact that you will pay thousands less for one of these 110 volt hot tubs when compared to an acrylic jacuzzi the minor inconveniences don't seem so bad.
So what are the differences between inflatable hot tubs and acrylic hot tubs? To give you a better idea let me answer some of the most frequently asked questions about these portable hot tubs.
Do Inflatable Hot Tubs Have Jets
Yes inflatable hot tubs have jets and just like standard hot tubs, the number of jets depends on the make and model you purchase. However, you will find that most blow up hot tubs have anywhere from 110 jets to 130 jets. It should be noted that with most models, when the bubble jet system is running the temperature of the water will drop a few degrees.
Keep in mind that the jets in these plug and play hot tubs are typically not as powerful as those you would find in a traditional spa.
Do Inflatable Hot Tubs Have Seats
No, portable inflatable hot tubs do not have seats. This is probably one of the biggest inconveniences with this type of jacuzzi.
How Hot Do Inflatable Hot Tubs Get
Almost every portable inflatable jacuzzi you will find will be able to heat the water to104 degrees. However, as mentioned when the jets are running the water temperature will drop slightly. This is about the same temperature most traditional jacuzzis get.
How Much Do Inflatable Hot Tubs Cost to Run
This is a question that can not really be accurately answered as there are so many variables. What is the size of your hot tub and in what weather/temperature are you operating your plug n play hot tub in are two of the biggest factors. The bigger your jacuzzi the more it will cost you to run it each month. Additionally, the colder it is outside the more heat your spa will lose which means more energy used heating it back up.
However you can rest assured that the cost of running an inflatable hot tub is much less than the cost of running a traditional hot tub, typically anywhere from $10-$20 a month.
How Durable Are Inflatable Hot Tubs
Of course not as durable as an acrylic or hard shell hot tub, these blow up hot tubs are still quite durable. This doesn't mean you don't need to take some precautions but you also do not need to worry that your hot tub will pop from normal everyday use. Most models are made from durable 2 or 3 ply materials and encased in some type of pvc. Some of these plug n play hot tubs, for example the Coleman lay-Z-Spa, feature I-beam construction to ensure the sides of the spa are durable.
The fact is that although these hot tubs are pretty durable, even when properly maintained they will not last as long as a well maintained acrylic hot tub.
How Long Do Inflatable Hot Tubs Take to Heat Up
Typically the heating system on a blow up hot tub will heat the water at roughly 2 degrees per hour, this mean it is going to take about 24 hours to heat your jacuzzi up to a comfortable temperature and a little longer to completely heat the water. You can however speed up the process by adding in a few buckets of warm water.
This is another of the bigger inconveniences with inflatable jacuzzis, a typical acrylic hot tub running on 240V power will heat the water between 10 and 20 degrees and hour, depending on the type of heater the spa has.
As you can see there are a few things that make inflatable hot tubs somewhat less desirable than a traditional style spa, however on the other hand there are a few benefits as well. These blow up hot tubs are extremely portable and easy to move, they can be set up both indoors and outdoors and they only need a standard 110V outlet to run. Not to mention the fact that you will spend thousands less on the hot tub itself and save hundreds if not thousands on the cost of installation that is associated with permanent hot tubs.
All in all, these portable inflatable hot tubs are a great bargain.
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More than 200 people participate in the national workshop "Commercialization of Scientific and Scientific-Technical Activity Results: Legal Regulation and Practical Experience", which is timed to the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Belarusian intellectual property system. Alexander Shumilin, the Chairman of the State Committee on Science and Technologies of the Republic of Belarus, greeted the guests and participants of the event with a welcoming speech. According to him, the intellectual production is a decisive factor in the economic development of the country, and the intellectual property is its key form. 'The increase of the importance of the intellectual property is manifested in the increase of the market value of its facilities. Thus, for example, the total cost of the licenses in the world for the use of industrial property and technology has reached more than 50 billion USD per year,' Alexander Shumilin stressed. He also noted that the number of applications for granting patents for industrial prototypes of Belarus increased by 124% in 2016 compared to 2015, and by 170% from foreign applicants.
At the same time, the total number of the contracts on the transfer of rights to industrial properties increased by almost 120% (751 contracts). In 2016, 14,777,730, 53 Belarusian rubles were transferred to the national budget from the receipt of patent fees.
It should also be noted that annually more than 7,000 appeals are sent to the consultation and methodological points of the National Center. In addition, about 25,000 applications from 50 countries are registered monthly to the official site of the patent body.
The national workshop "Commercialization of Scientific and Scientific-Technical Activity Results: Legal Regulation and Practical Experience" is held in Minsk on May 4-5. The reports will be made by the staff of WIPO, the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office, as well as Belarusian experts. It is expected to highlight the most urgent issues on the commercialization of intellectual property as a tool for improving the quality and competitiveness of the Belarusian economy and the promotion of domestic products on foreign markets during the workshop.
The event was organized by the National Center for Intellectual Property in cooperation with the State Committee on Science and Technology of the Republic of Belarus and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).


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Mabthera prices get lower in South Africa
Roche, the Swiss pharma giant, will cut the prices of blockbuster Mabthera, in South Africa.
This is an another Emerging Market move from Roche. In recent months, Roche made an agreement with Emcure Pharmaceuticals in India, to manufacture the products locally and to get the prices lower.
Now, in South Africa, an another important market, the price of Mabthera will be almost halved in order to increase patient access. Although this offer came from the governmental body, this move will also secure Roche's position against possible biosimilars.
According to BusinessDay, The Department of Health has persuaded Roche to halve the price of Mabthera, opening the way for the government to provide it to more patients in South Africa. As well known, Mabthera (rituximab) is used for treating non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, CLL, and severe rheumatoid arthritis and the product is marketed as Rituxan in the U.S.
Mabthera has until now been too expensive for the state to procure on a wide scale, the department's deputy director-general for health regulation and compliance, Anban Pillay, said on Monday this week. The fact that it is on the national tender means provinces with the capacity to offer cancer treatment will purchase the drug, within the constraints of their budgets. The main cancer treatment centres are in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, the Western Cape and the Free State in South Africa.
Roche is a price-setter for MabThera, as the only market with a rival product is India (Reditux marketed by Dr.Reddy's). The drug generated $1,52bn in revenue for Roche during the third quarter of last year.
The department's latest two-year oncology tender, on its website, shows the government is willing to pay R7950 for a 50ml vial of the injectable rituximab, and R1590 for a 10ml vial. Dr Pillay said the health department was also in discussion with Roche over the scope for a "more affordable" price for its breast cancer drug Herceptin, which was too expensive.
Herceptin is available only to state patients who are enrolled in clinical trials, and to people who belong to medical schemes willing to pay for it. Medical schemes vary in the extent to which they will foot the bill; some schemes pay for a year's treatment, while others will pay for only nine weeks.
Dr Pillay said some biologics that were unaffordable to the state — such as Novartis's leukaemia drug Gleevec — were available at no charge to some public sector patients through what are known as "patient access" programmes, where the drugs are donated by the company.
However, these programmes were not open to private sector patients, as they breached the medicine pricing laws, which say there must be a uniform price for the private market.
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One non-roster invitee, left-hander Arthur Rhodes, will make that team unless he's hurt. That's good news for Seattle if the veteran can help them – and bad news for a Mariner on the team's 40-man roster.
Every time you add someone to the protected 40-man roster, the move must be preceded by removing someone else. That means exposing a player you like to the waiver process, and perhaps losing him.
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Yea to Carole Precious!!!!!!!!!! I quote from our NASSA News p. 19 Fall-Oct. 2010 "To suggest that less of an effort was made to conform to a standard because of their rarity is completely wrong". Boy!! This rumor (about early breeders acting selfishly) has been spread, and spread, and spread around here in the midwest, and it ALWAYS drives me nuts! I believe the humans involved in the early days of the Shetland being on North American soil acted with outstanding care and regard (and we have much evidence to prove I'm thinking correctly!!). If they hadn't, I WOULDN'T HAVE HAD THIS OPPORTUNITY TO CHANGE MY LIFE TODAY! These sheep are lovely, and we have them because of people like Carole! Thank you Carole!
Now on to my opinion! :) I will never again bring AI genetics onto my farm. Feel free to ask me why. I will never use modern technology such as microning to make breeding decisions on my ancient sheep. My hands are the best technology on the planet for the job of assessing fleece. I will never breed a sheep without first spinning and knitting, and wearing it's wool to be sure I fully understand it's characteristics. This will ensure I am making sound judgments in breeding. Since I only breed in the second season, this is not only easy, but pleasant!
Speaking of AI genetics, and our new little change of staple length being cut short...I believe all the rams in the breed database from the original import deserve protection from these onslaughts of change. The original import rams carried different genetics that are worthy of protection and distinction than the genetics of "short". I will be formally proposing sometime soon that if the Appendix A changes must stick, I will insist on a special designation for new lambs born under the "short" criteria...for they will be very different from the older rams in our database. I think it's only fair that prospective buyers of lambs know they would not be buying lambs from those coveted rams in the database from the Dailley descendents. For example, if a prospective Shetland buyer sees "Ole Blue's" picture on the July 2010 newsletter and likes it, then goes out to buy lambs from a "short" breeder, there is a real disparity here...Ole Blue (Z2408) has excellent, bright Shetland character, beautiful horns, bright eyes and a beautiful nose. His fleece looks lovely! That is NOT what you'd get if you bought lambs today from some breeders. I believe this disparity requires review. The old rams in our database deserve recognition and honor, so that people who want Shetlands like that today can find the right bloodlines.
I will always marvel at the skills European knitters developed. I could only hope that someday I'll be up to par with them! Each and every day is a step closer to gaining some form of true competence in spinning and knitting. It's a lifelong process of awareness and creativity. I love it!
So back to Carole's quote: it is my opinion that NASSA has a severe problem that is going to need addressing...which is the misleading of new shepherds in just the last few years away from the early breeders into a shorter fibered, differently conformed animal, with a different expression. These new breeders are just now realizing truth has been lacking and that yes, Shetlands have always been long fibered, drapey, soft and bright. What a mess! It's going to take time to heal from this one.
Wheely Wooly Farm is so happy to share the Shetland breed! We will work diligently to maintain the historical, genuine Shetland sheep, and the genuine, Shetland fiber qualities that bring amazing yarns and garments, no matter the outcome of the current political landscape! So don't forget to vote, then start knitting!
PS...if no campaigning is allowed on our breed organization's chat site...then why has a candidate been allowed to write a long letter strongly arguing for his side (campaigning), and being allowed to post without his name or flock number??? I'm confident the moderator knows him. :) Huh.
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Eptic Streamed Insane Set From Rampage Live on Facebook [WATCH]
Rampage is the biggest drum and bass and dubstep party in the world, taking place each year at the SportPaleis Antwerpen in Belgium. Designed for marathon dancers, Rampage begins at 7:30m pm and keeps the walls shaking with shattering bass and a sea full of ravers until 6 in the morning.
This year, we were able to see a glimpse of this crazy event through the eyes of young dubstep producer, Eptic. He posted a live video of his performance and very element of this party looks INSANE. The light production is out of the world, with not only lights at the front of the stage, but surrounding the crowd on both sides. Eptic threw down a crazy 45-minute set that he streamed live for those of us who couldn't make it to Belgium to experience the high-octane performance in person. Eptic is receiving nothing but love and congratulations on social media comments for dropping this high energy, truly epic set and sharing it with the rest of the world.
Eptic is a 23-year-old Belgium native electronic artist that started producing music all the way back in 2011. After changing record companies, he dove deeper in to Dubstep with his two EP releases, Like a Boss EP and Slime City EP. These two extended playlists got tons of recognition from the industry, appearing on multiple releases from well-established labels Ministry of Sound and Never Say Die Records. The title track from 'Like a Boss' held a spot on Beatport's top 5 for several weeks in a row.
He has now established himself as one of the brightest and most evolving talents in bass music. This self-described "Overlord" will only get a short break following his Rampage performance to prepare for his upcoming U.S. tour, The Hyper Future Tour. This tour will be starting in Gainesville, FL on March 16th and concluding in San Francisco in May. If it's anything like his performance at Rampage, there's a 100% chance of rowdy mosh pits and intense head banging. Grab your tickets at hyperfuturetour.com!
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The Brilliant Book is the brainchild of Rhonda Merrick and will premiere on the Community Channel in October.
Ms Merrick, 47, who was born in New Orleans, says the fun and educational show was inspired by her son, Benjamin, nine, who is on the autistic spectrum.
She said: "A few years ago one of Benjamin's teachers suggested he make a book that would include all the brilliant things he has achieved at school.
"This is where the idea came from. We want to make learning and reading fun, as well as increasing the literacy levels across the nation."
Each 30-minute episode, which will be loosely based on a letter of the alphabet, will include animated segments, drawn by Ms Merrick herself, a 'brilliant friend of the day' and film clips showing Benjamin and a group of his friends going on adventures.
Most of the music will be produced by Ms Merrick's band, Rhonda and the Great Unknown.
She said: "At first I wasn't sure if Benjamin would be in the show, even though it was inspired by him, but I wasn't sure if he could cope.
"We want to make learning and reading fun, as well as increasing the literacy levels across the nation." - Rhonda Merrick
"But once I told him about the idea, he naturally assumed he would be the star, and so he was cast as the lead. Its great because it is something we can do together.
"The 'friend of the day' is a great way to show children what different jobs and careers there are out there."
Ms Merrick, Benjamin and his troop of friends, which includes his step-brothers Daniel and Phillip Swann, usually spend their weekends filming new adventures for the series so that it will be ready to run on the Community Channel from October, including a baking session.
It will also be available to view on Freeview, BBC iPlayer and YouTube.
Ms Merrick, who moved to Ashford last year and currently works part-time as a tutor for Tuition Extra, is looking for people from different professions to feature in the 'friend of the day' section of the show.
If you would like to contribute, contact Ms Merrick on 07851 413060.
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Although the aurora forecast tonight is quiet to active, the clouds and the moonlight make it difficult to see. The aurora can be (barely) seen overhead in the interior. North Pole is pretty cloudy. The Anchorage areas are clearer but with the current forecast, the displays may only be seen low on the horizon. The current Kp level is 0, and the time of this post is 1030pm Alaska time. See the ABN Aurora Cam here. Have a great night everyone!
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More Auroras coming!!
From NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, another aurora storm predicted tonight, & the next few nights:
Space Weather Message Code: WATA20
Serial Number: 617
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 29 1304 UTC
WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G1 Predicted
Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Mar 29: G1 (Minor) Mar 30: G1 (Minor) Mar 31: G1 (Minor)
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents – Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft – Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora – Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. ********
All of Alaska, most of Canada, and possible northern states. Kp 4 possible, maybe we'll get lucky and see Kp 5. The time we will see lights is anytime it's dark. Auroras come and go at times, so be patient if you don't see anything right away. Many factors come into play before we see the lights, not just Kp level. Happy end of March!
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The Kp level is 4. We are expecting lights in AK
The Kp level is 4. We are expecting lights tonight, soon, in Alaska. Storm level active auroras are expected. Lights are currently being seen in Canada, and northern states (low on horizon).
Tonight forecast storm level auroras
Forecast tonight is storm level auroras. This means we may see lights statewide in Alaska if the weather is clear. Be ready. Kp 4 possible.
Active lights possible tonight, even better tomorrow night
Heads up for possible active auroras tonight in Alaska. Kp 2 as of 830pm. It's also still sunny at 830pm!
Tomorrow night and Saturday night are forecast storm level auroras. The weather may be cloudy in both the Fairbanks and Anchorage areas.
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Oscar Del Amor – An Astronaut's Guide To Dating in Los Angeles
By: Jamie Steinberg
Q) How would you describe your sound?
A) A mix of dance music good songs and all sorts of different things I've absorbed these years.
Q) Who are some of your musical influences?
A) David Bowie, Muse, Carlos Santana, Justice, Sublime
Q) As a producer, what is your song creating process like?
A) I usually start with some chords or a cool sound. Sometimes I have a vocal idea I record really quick on my phone. It's always different.
Q) Your current album is called An Astronaut's Guide To Dating in Los Angeles.Where does the title come from?
A) Everyone always says dating in LA is so tough so like what if you aren't from this planet or have been in outer space for a few years ya know?
Q) What is the message behind the song "Favorite Game?"
A) Have fun!
Q) How did you come to work with Anya V on the track?
A) Anya and I and met through a mutual friend, Dan Brunelle, from Chicago and he was playing a show with his band Monakr in LA. Soon enough, we were getting creative together.
Q) How does the video for the song play into the message of it?
A) It's nostalgic in a way and rebellious in a way, but overall a fun day with an astronaut and a beautiful gal in Los Angeles.
Q) What do you think it is about it that fans have connected to?
A) [laughs] I don't know what they like because everyone is different and like different things. A few fans have told me they love to workout to my songs, a few fans love the sad songs and some people like the funnier stuff where I'm just having fun on a track. Everyone's different.
Q) What can fans expect from a live Oscar Del Amor performance?
A) I'll be DJing originals of the songs and oftentimes mashups of these songs mixed with whatever type of vibe the crowd is feeling. I've got a new remix to "Favorite Game" by Brvther's Keeper from Chicago that's gonna be poppin off soon.
Q) What songs off Astronaut's Guide are you most looking forward to performing live?
A) I like spinning "Favorite Game" and seeing people get into it. Anya and I might do an acoustic version soon actually.
Q) Who would you most like to collaborate with on a song in the future?
A) I would love to collaborate with Pharrell or DJ Tigerlily on something.
Q) What do you hope listeners take away from listening to Astronaut's Guide?
A) I hope they can relate to some of the stories
Q) Is there anything else you want be sure fans know about your music?
A) I produce and mix about 90% of it myself and really put my heart and soul into it. So, I just wanna let people know it comes from a real genuine place in my heart.
Q) You are a part of social media. Why is that such an important way to connect with your fans?
A) It's the only way really and excited to find new ways to connect. I'll send smoke signals if people will listen.
Q) What would you like to say to everyone who is a fan and supporter?
A) I love you guys, you're never alone and let's keep sharing this feeling!


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"News that the Transbay Terminal is something like $300 million over budget should not come as a shock to anyone.
We always knew the initial estimate was way under the real cost. Just like we never had a real cost for the Central Subway or the Bay Bridge or any other massive construction project. So get off it.
In the world of civic projects, the first budget is really just a down payment. If people knew the real cost from the start, nothing would ever be approved.
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The recipe for Dairy-free butter #1 is one of the more popular posts here on BRG but I frequently get asked what to do if there's a coconut allergy. Due to working to add extra fats into my diet, I've spent the past 6 months exploring healthy fat options and how to use them so I finally came to a good conclusion on how to formulate this new coconut-free recipe. Coconut oil might be my very favorite and works really, really well in the whipped nature of the first recipe due to the saturated fats, so I needed to find a good replacement that was solid at room temperature. While lard or tallow are also amongst my favorites and are mostly saturated, I didn't think people would appreciate all their butter needs tasting like meat as much as I would. 😂
Enter a recent serious contender for favorite fat: unrefined red palm oil. This oil is cold-pressed from the fruit of the oil palm tree and has been used for centuries in tropical areas of Asia and Africa where the oil palm tree is prevalent, a bit like olive oil has been used for ages where olives grow. It contains more alpha/beta-carotene (vitamin A) and tocotrienols (an antioxidant vitamin E relative of tocopherols) than any other oil. It's trans-fat free, not hydrogenated, and does not need processing with any solvents like hexane (common with most vegetable oils). It is not bleached or deodorized. And best of all, it's high in stearic acid, the saturated fat that is also present in beef tallow, causing it to be fairly solid at room temperature (and great for whipping!).
Consuming stearic acid, and other saturated fats, has recently been proven to have no association with elevated LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels in the blood (as previously thought) and in fact increases levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol. And in defense of a high fat diet, this study showed that a low carbohydrate diet (which is inherently high in fat, particularly saturated due to meat consumptions, etc) actually lowers various cardiovascular risk factors like overall triglycerides, fasting glucose levels, blood pressure. Therefore, red palm oil has a solid place in a nutritionally sound diet, and more so a dairy-free diet, where saturated fat sources are limited due to no dairy fat consumption (dairy fat is made up in part with the saturated fat palmitoleic acid).
Sourcing your red palm oil is a serious matter, since the kernels from the fruit are used to make palm kernel oil, which is a completely different product. Palm kernel oil is used heavily today for a number of unsavory purposes. It's listed commonly as: vegetable oil, palmitic acid, and sodium lauryl sulfate, to name just a few. That means it's in your lipstick, shampoo, soap, detergents, margarine, fuel, and many packaged products like bread and chocolate. And like I've discussed here and here, those should be avoided at all costs. Palm kernel is in such high demand and therefore often responsible for the wrecking of rainforest and chimp habitats. The high demand generally also means high yield at any cost, like heavy pesticide use. Basically: gross, gross, and gross.
Read your labels and make sure you are getting the good stuff. It should be bright, bright orange and semi-solid at room temp. It should say "unrefined" and "cold-processed" and look for organic if possible. There are many companies producing red palm oil from natural environments where oil palm trees have existed for years. I use the Nutiva brand because it's highly unprocessed and they state clearly that their processes are safe and humane.
You could use only red palm oil for a whipped version of this, but the taste is fairly strong for most people. It's a bit like carrot or maybe even a little watermelon-y? It's hard to describe but it's actually very mild and it grows on you, just give it a little time. Using a second oil in combo helps to both make it softer when chilled and mellow out the flavor. In recipe #1, I used extra virgin olive oil for the unsaturated fat–I really like how it pairs with the coconut oil. But here, I thought the strong flavor of a good EVOO just clashed with the red palm and that a mild oil was needed. I chose avocado oil because it's a fairly thin oil, still cold-processed with great vitamin E and monounsaturated fat levels.
The amount of avocado oil added will yield a variety of uses. Less avocado oil gives a thicker, whipped version which will work better for (most) baking needs since it comes closer to the saturated fat levels in butter. Adding more avocado oil provides for a soft, spreadable version for putting onto warm sweet potatoes or (hopefully paleo) baked goods. The spreadable version is soft when refrigerated so it's much easier to use straight from the fridge.
Dairy-free Butter #2 (spreadable)
1 c. pure avocado oil (NOT extra virgin)
½ c. red palm oil (NOT palm shortening or palm kernel oil)
½ t. sea salt (use if you like salted butter)
Melt the avocado oil, red palm oil, and sea salt in a small saucepan. Use low heat until the salt is just dissolved. Pour into the bowl of a stand mixer and place the bowl in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until the oil has solidified. Remove from the fridge and using the whisk attachment on your stand mixer, whip on high speed about 30 seconds to 1 minute. The mixture should lighten in color and become very creamy. Scoop it into a large glass jar and store in the refrigerator.
Dairy-free Butter #2 (whipped)
½ c. pure avocado oil (NOT extra virgin)
½ c. red palm oil (NOT palm shortening)
½ t. sea salt (use if you like salted butter)
Melt the avocado oil, red palm oil, and sea salt in a small saucepan. Use low heat until the salt is just dissolved. Pour into the bowl of a stand mixer and place the bowl in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until the oil has solidified. Remove from the fridge and using the whisk attachment on your stand mixer, whip on high speed about 1-2 minutes, until it's lightened in color and looks fluffy. Portion into a mold (this is the one used above) or plop it straight into a large glass jar. Store in the refrigerator. It will need to be removed about 10 minutes prior to use to soften a bit.
Note: whipping for too long can add heat and cause the mix to start melting. If you whip looks a little limp, place the bowl AND whisk into the freezer for 2-3 minutes, then whip again.


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Crappie have been caught early in the morning in the channels of the main lake 4-6 feet deep using a lighter colored jig.
Crappie can be caught on live shiners to jigs, but are catching them on the rock points where the channels dip down to around 8 feet. The best colors have been blue/white and chartreuse/black. Look for largemouths near woody cover and fish a medium-running crankbait or jig slowly.


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The Virtual Assistant industry is like any other, no two businesses are the same. In your search, you are going to find some VAs with good business practices and others that should be banned from ever working independently again. This article is a great tool for aspiring Virtual Assistants and for business owners looking to partner with a Virtual Assistant.
For aspiring VAs, it is a good indicator in terms of deciding if this is the industry for you. For business owners, it's a great starter guide if you are looking to work with a Virtual Assistant.
Below, I will share with you 5 key things that all successful Virtual Assistants have in common. Remember when reading that this is just a starter guide, depending on your industry, there are several other things you may want to add to your list.
- Dedicated Space – Even though this seems like a given, not all Virtual Assistants have a dedicated workspace. In order to be efficient it is a must for a Virtual Assistant to have a space that is solely dedicated to the operations of their business. It is really hard to get things done when you have to share your workspace with your kids, husband, roommates, etc.
- Resourcefulness – A great Virtual Assistant does not have to know everything or know how to complete every task, they should however know where to find it or who can get it done. Being resourceful is the most valuable attribute that can be brought to any team.
- Honesty – Your business is your baby and you wouldn't leave your baby with any old sitter would you. The same holds true for your business. A Virtual Assistant has to be trustworthy because in many cases important information such as passwords, financials and company secrets will be disclosed.
- Professionalism – In business, professionalism is very important. The person helping to support your business must be able to carry out work requests in a professional and timely manner.
- Accountability – Everyone makes mistakes, it is just human nature. No matter how perfect your virtual assistant is, there will be times when mistakes are made. The thing that will make all the difference is accountability. It is important to admit you dropped the ball, learn from your mistake and ensure that it does not happen again.
The key common points that I mentioned above are a really great start if you are looking for a Virtual Assistant or aspiring to join the profession. Remember that you should also listen to your gut instinct in many cases. If something deep down is telling you no, don't do it.
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