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Website Privacy Policy
This privacy policy sets out how Yandell Media Group Ltd., (the owner and operator of this website) uses and protects any information that you provide when you use this website for the Group Leisure & Travel magazine and its portfolio. Yandell Media Group Ltd is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
Yandell Media Group Ltd may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from May 2018.
What we collect
If you decide to sign up to register your interest in visiting or exhibiting at our shows, we may collect the following information:
- name and job title
- contact information including e-mail address
- demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests
What we do with the information we gather
- We require this information to send you either printed and/or digital media/tickets to you, plus:
- We may periodically send promotional e-mails about new products, special offers, or other information which we think you may find interesting using the e-mail address which you have provided, although you may opt out at any time.
- From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you so we may update the details we hold for you and to ascertain if you still wish to receive our communications.
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
How we use cookies
A cookie is a small file that websites put on your computer, mobile device or tablet. Their job is to recognise you and notify the website when you've returned, and they are most commonly used for recording information about websites you have visited and possibly what you viewed, bought or linked to while there. Cookies improve user experience by remembering your preferences and user names without the need to log in. If you do not allow cookies some features on this website will not function. We do not currently use social media or advertising cookies, although this may change in the future. Please see the information below for details about the cookies we do use on this website.
Compliance Cookies
This cookie is placed if you click the 'Accept' button on the banner displayed on the bottom of our website or if you continue browsing after your landing page. It tells us you have given your consent to the use of cookies on our site.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the site, where visitors come from and the pages they visited, so that we can measure and improve the performance of our site, using a service provided by Google Analytics.
Links to other websites
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites, and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.
Controlling your personal information
You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:
- whenever you are asked to fill in a form on the website, look for the box that you can click to indicate that you do not want the information to be used by anybody for direct marketing purposes
- if you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by contacting us.
We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen. You can opt out of these messages at any time.
You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the GDPR Act 2018. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please contact us. If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please inform us as soon as possible. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.
To see the full privacy policy in respect of all data held by Yandell Publishing Ltd click here.


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If you don't throw your soap away when you leave your vacation, you can help clean the world!
As you may or may not know, in 2016 we partnered with Clean the World, an organization committed to gathering and providing basic hygiene necessities for people around the globe affected by poverty, homelessness, and natural disasters. In 2019, with your help, we gathered unused or partially used soaps from guest units to produce about 5,000 bars of soap!
The recycled soap goes into hygiene kits that are then sent to impoverished countries and emergency room distribution centers. It was even used to help out during the hurricanes last year!
Watch this video of Shelly telling all about this program:
Our resort alone has helped donate over 100 pounds of recycled soap and bottles, which is amazing! We would love to see that number grow this year, and know you do too! When you're leaving your vacation, don't throw bath items away. Simply leave them on the counter, and we'll take it from there.
Thank you for helping us clean the world!

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Privacy Policy
Vubiz Ltd. And Vubiz Inc. ("we" or "us") are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy and want you to know how we handle the information we receive via our website and through our online services.
This policy sets out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, either through our websites www.vubiz.com, www.vubuild.com, or client branded sites ("our sites"), our Learning Management System (LMS), vuCloud Distribution Service, Certification Portfolio, Helpdesk Software and/or our Knowledge Base/Just-in-Time Learning service (collectively "our Services"), or as otherwise indicated to you by us, will be processed by us. Please read the following carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it. For the avoidance of doubt, our Services are subject to their Terms of service, as referenced below.
Information we may collect from you
We collect and/or process the personal data of different categories of people across our sites and Services. The categories are:
If you are a visitor, we will only collect the information that you provide to us by filling in forms on our sites, providing us with your contact details, or by corresponding with us by phone, email, or otherwise. We maintain records of our correspondence for such period of time as we believe is reasonably required, except where you tell us otherwise.
We also use cookies on our sites, which may collect information as detailed further in the following section.
When you register for an account for one of our Services, we will collect relevant information to set up your account, such as your name, company name, and email address to be able to provide the Services. Users of paid plans are normally required to enter their credit card number. Further details on our payment intermediary are detailed later in this policy.
We also collect user data on the web pages and application functionality that you access or visit as part of the Services to the extent required for the proper operation and functioning of the Services. This data is collected to deliver and improve Services and includes eLearning courses tracking data generated by learners, as described below. The Services may also be directly accessed through other websites. Personal information that you provide or submit to those sites may be sent to the Services in order to allow us to deliver the Services. We process such information under this Privacy Policy.
When you take a course within one of our Services we will collect relevant information to set up your account, generally limited to your name, company name, and email address.
Where the course you take has tracking enabled (which is determined by our customer, the account owner), we will also collect data such as your quiz scores, the time you spent in training and other data related to your training performance. We will not use this information for our own purposes, but the account owner has access to this data for his or her own purposes and determines and controls how such information is used.
Where you require information on what information of yours is collected by account owners and customers of ours and for what purposes such data is used and processed, please contact the relevant account owner and customer of our Services.
Our sites use cookies to distinguish you from other visitors to provide you with a better experience and to help us improve our sites. By continuing to browse our sites, you are agreeing to our use of cookies as stated below. We also use cookies as part of our Services to the extent reasonably necessary for us to provide these to you and Learners.
Cookies used on our sites
Our sites may use session and persistent cookies. The cookies placed by our server are readable only by us, and cookies cannot access, read or modify any other data on your computer. We may use web beacons alone or in conjunction with cookies to compile information about your usage of our sites and interaction with emails from us. For example, we may place web beacons in marketing emails that notify us when you click on a link in the email that directs you to our sites, in order to improve our sites and email communications.
Our sites and the Services may contain links to other websites including share and/or "like" buttons. These other websites, services and applications may set their own cookies on users' computers, collect data or solicit personal information. You should refer to their cookie and privacy policies to understand how your information may be collected and/or used.
Preference Cookies
We use preference cookies to collect information about your choices and preferences, and to allow us to remember preferred settings and customize our sites accordingly.
Analytical Cookies
We also use analytics cookies to collect information about your use of our site, and to enable us to improve the way our site works. For example, analytics cookies show us which are the most frequently visited pages on our site, help us record any difficulties you have with our site, and show us whether our advertising is effective or not. This allows us to see the overall patterns of usage on our site, rather than the usage of a single person. We use the information to analyse the site traffic, but we do not use information to identify individuals.
Marketing Cookies
We use Remarketing with Google Analytics to advertise online. Third party vendors, including Google, may show our ads on sites across the internet.
We, and third-party vendors, including Google, use first-party cookies (such as the Google Analytics cookie) and third-party cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) together to inform, optimize, and serve ads based on someone's past visits to our website. Remarketing cookies used by us expire after 30 days. To opt out of Remarketing or to control your ad preferences, please click here.
Controlling Cookies
Most web browsers have a "help" menu where you can review how to prevent your browser from accepting new cookies, how to have your browser alert you when you receive a new cookie or how to fully disable cookies on your browser. You can learn more about cookies at sites like www.aboutcookies.org. If you use your browser settings to block all cookies, you may not be able to access all or parts of our site.
Cookies used in our Services
We also collect user data on the application functionality that you access as part of the Services to the extent required for the proper operation and functioning of the Services. This data is collected to deliver and improve Services and includes eLearning content tracking data generated by learners, as described above. Our Services are governed by our Terms of service, as specified below.
Security Measures
We understand that the security of any data we collect as part of you visiting our site and/or using our Services is of great importance to you. We therefore make sure it is well protected.
Although we own the code, databases and all rights to our software applications, you retain all rights to your data. We maintain reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect your information from loss, destruction, misuse, unauthorized access and/or disclosure. These measures help ensure that your data is safe, secure, and only available to you and to those you provided authorized access. However, no data transmission over the internet or information storage technology can be 100% secure. Although we will do our utmost best to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee the complete security of your data transmitted to our site or otherwise gathered by us; any transmission and supply of personal data to us is therefore at your own risk. Once we have received your information, we will use strict procedures and security features to try to prevent unauthorized access.
Third Parties
We only make use of third parties where this is necessary for us to make our site available and offer our Services. We only work with third parties that warrant the implementation of appropriate security measures and practices to protect your data.
We use third party vendors and hosting partners to provide the necessary hardware, software, networking, storage and other technology and services required to operate and maintain our site and the Services. As part of this we may be required to transfer (some of) your personal information to these vendors and partners.
We use Microsoft Azure Services as our hosting provider in hosting our Services. Except as described in this policy, we will not share, give, sell, rent or loan any personal information to any third party, unless:
Uses made of the information
We use your information for the following general purposes:
How long do we store your data for?
We will keep a copy of your personal data for as long as you remain registered with our sites/the applicable Services or are the contact person or learner of any customer we are dealing with and thereafter for such period as may be required for our legitimate purposes and in compliance with any legal, audit and compliance requirements, provided that in certain cases as outlined below under "Your right" we may delete such data on your request, and further provided that in regard to Services, our specific Terms of service with you or the relevant customer organization may include relevant specific provisions.
Online payments and billing
If you make a purchase for any of our Services, you normally will be required to provide your payment details. These details will be made available in part to both the payment gateway and merchant bank involved. We ourselves will not receive and/or store your credit card details. More details can be found below.
We use Elavon and Paypal as our payment gateways. Paypal's privacy policy can be found here: https://www.paypal.com/ca/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full
And Elavon's can be found here:
Your personal data will only be used by Elavon and Paypal for the purposes of processing your payment and will be securely encrypted.
Legal basis of our processing of your personal data
We make sure that we only collect and process your data when we have a lawful basis to do so.
Where we operate our sites and perform our marketing efforts on the basis of your consent and process your personal data as part of your account registration and our ongoing customer interactions with you based on our legitimate interests of promoting, growing and developing our business and in order to perform our obligations under the contract between us.
In other situations, we normally act on behalf of a customer of ours and perform any related data processing on the basis of our legitimate interests of promoting, growing and developing our business and in order to perform our obligations under a contract between us and such customer. In such situations, the relevant customer and account owner is the controller of your data and determines its use.
Your rights
We acknowledge and respect your rights as an individual. If you wish to exercise any of your lawful rights or have questions in this regard, please reach out to us via the contact details provided below.
You have the right to ask us not to process your personal data for marketing purposes. You may also choose not to receive publications or certain other communications from us by explicitly indicating so in the appropriate section of the Registration Form or by opting-out by phone, email or via direct marketing emails sent to you.
We will inform you (before collecting your data) if we intend to use your data for marketing purposes. You can exercise your right to prevent such processing by (un)checking certain boxes on the forms we use to collect your data. You can also exercise the right at any time by contacting us at the contact details included in this privacy policy, or by unsubscribing per the method outlined in any emails sent or during any phone calls with you.
You may also have the right to ask us to provide you with data held on you, amend any inaccurate personal data held on you, and/or to delete such data. However, you should be aware that if you request your details to be deleted, this will mean we will have no record of any opting out that you may have requested and that you therefore may receive unsolicited communications in the future. Where we are processing your information on behalf of our customer, you are generally required to exercise any such rights directly with our customer, being the organization or individual that determines the processing.
Children's personal information
In accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act ("COPPA") and the GDPR, our Services are not intended to be used by children and we do not knowingly request, solicit, access or receive personal information (as defined in COPPA and the GDPR, as applicable) from anyone under the age of 13 and 16 respectively. Where we are aware that any personal information submitted through our sites or our Services belongs to a child, we will delete this personal information from our records.
Whilst this is not our intention, our Services could be used to collect personal information from children under the age of 16. Where you make use of our Services to collect such personal information, you become an "operator" under COPPA and it becomes your obligation as our customer to comply with the relevant requirements of the COPPA and/or the GDPR, as applicable (and any other applicable laws and regulations).
While it is your responsibility, not ours, to ensure compliance with COPPA and the GDPR where you act as our customer and are the account owner and determine the data collection and processing, in the event we have actual notice that you have collected personal information in violation of COPPA and/or the GDPR, we will require you to comply with COPPA and/or the GDPR, and we may delete any violating personal information you are processing without notice.
EU Privacy
Vubiz is subject to the investigatory and enforcement powers of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). We comply with the EU-US Privacy Shield Framework as set forth by the US Department of Commerce regarding the collection, use, and retention of personal information from European Union member countries.
We have made every effort to ensure that all of our aforementioned processing adheres to the Privacy Shield Principles of notice, choice, accountability for onward transfer, security, data integrity and purpose limitation, access, and recourse, enforcement and liability ("the Principles"). If there is any conflict between the policies in this privacy policy and the Principles, the Principles shall take precedence.
In compliance with the Principles, we have committed to resolve complaints about your privacy and our collection or use of your personal information. If you have any inquiries or complaints regarding this privacy policy should first contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Terms of service
When you access and use our Services you are subject to our Terms of Service.
We disclaim all liability related to your collection and use of personal information through our Services.
Changes to our privacy policy
This policy may be updated by us from time to time, so please check this policy periodically to ensure you are aware of our latest policies.
Questions, comments and requests regarding this privacy policy are welcomed and should be addressed to firstname.lastname@example.com. Complaints should be sent to the same email address.
Terms of Service
a) The nature and purpose of the personal data (as defined in the GDPR) processing (as defined in the GDPR) hereunder shall comprise the storage of certain personal data provided by you as part of the Service, for the term of the Agreement and for your legitimate and lawful purposes. Vubiz may also provide support services to you as part of the Service, which may comprise Vubiz accessing your personal data to the extent reasonably required to provide such support;
b) The categories of personal data included in the processing hereunder generally include: first and last names and email addresses;
c) You have processed and will continue to process any personal data provided to Vubiz in accordance with the relevant provisions of the applicable data protection laws, and such processing does not violate those laws. You ensure that you are entitled to transfer the relevant personal data to Vubiz so that Vubiz may lawfully process the personal data in accordance with this Agreement on your behalf;
d) Vubiz shall process any personal data provided by you only in accordance with this Agreement and any lawful instructions reasonably given by you from time to time. We agree that those written instructions do include those needed for Vubiz to provide the Service to you as described herein;
e) Both Vubiz and you shall take and maintain throughout the term of this Agreement appropriate technical and organisational measures against unauthorised or unlawful processing of the personal data or its accidental loss, destruction or damage, and Vubiz shall take any measures required pursuant to Article 32 of the GDPR;
f) Vubiz shall ensure that any staff authorised to process your personal data are bound by obligations of confidentiality;
g) Vubiz shall not engage another processor without ensuring that the relevant agreement includes terms which reflect the provisions of this Section 7.2. in line with Article 28(4) of the GDPR and without your prior written consent. You hereby provide your general consent to Vubiz using such processors as required by us to provide the Service. A current list of processors used by us in the Service can be found in our corporate privacy policy as accessible through our corporate website. It shall be your responsibility to check any updates in this list from time to time. Where you object to our use of any processor used, please contact us in accordance with said privacy policy, so that we can meet in good faith to understand any legitimate concerns you may have;
h) Vubiz shall, taking into account the nature of the processing, assist you by appropriate technical and organizational measures, insofar as this is reasonably possible, for the fulfilment of your obligation to respond to requests for exercising the data subject's rights laid down in Chapter III of the GDPR;
i) Vubiz shall reasonably assist you (at a reasonable administrative charge, each time as to be agreed) in fulfilling your obligations to respond to requests for exercising the data subjects' (as defined in the GDPR) rights set out in Chapter III of the GDPR;
j) Vubiz shall reasonably assist you in ensuring compliance with the obligations contained in Articles 32 to 36 of the GDPR, taking into account the nature of the processing and the information available to Vubiz;
k) Vubiz shall, at your option on expiry or termination of this Agreement and/or the Service, either delete or return to you all personal data provided to us as part of the Service, provided that where you within 30 days from expiry or earlier termination of this Agreement have not indicated your choice to Vubiz, your choice shall be deemed to be deletion of all such personal data;
l) Vubiz shall, on your reasonable request, make available to you all information reasonably necessary to demonstrate Vubiz's compliance with Article 28 of the GDPR and this Agreement; and
m) Vubiz shall inform you if, in Vubiz's opinion, any instruction provided by you would infringe the GDPR.
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May I introduce you to my aquarium? A lot of JBL employees have an aquarium at home and this hobby extends into their private life. Every evening my aquarium resembles a "whirlpool" with a thousand little oxygen bubbles. This is the time I relax and wind down after a long day. This doesn't only make me feel good but is obviously good for the plants too. And it's not a lot of effort to maintain either.
Let's start with the facts:
- aquarium: 300 l, running time 6 months
- lighting: 4 x 54W JBL SOLAR NATUR T5 ULTRA, 24-39 W
- water values: - Fe 0.6 mg/l, K = 20 mg/l, Mg = 6 mg/l, PO4 = 0.6 mg/l, NO3 = 15 mg/l, CO2 = 32 mg/l (90 bubbles/min)
- water change: 50% weekly, pruning, - expenditure of time incl. water change 1.5 h/week
- daily dosage: 15-20 ml JBL PROSCAPE Fe +MICROELEMENTS , 15-20 ml JBL PROSCAPE NPK MACROELEMENTS occasionally JBL PROSCAPE N MACROELEMENTS
Background Knowledge
I'm sure quite a few of the values will seem unusual at first glance, perhaps even far too high. But anyone who has spent time researching aquatic plants fertilisation will quickly understand the reasons for the success.
Unlike in natural waters, fish feeding and the resulting excrement usually means that we have a surplus of fish food in aquariums. It also means that nitrates and phosphates are present in sufficient quantities for the plants, but that CO2 (carbon dioxide), iron (Fe), potassium (K), magnesium (Mg) and further trace elements need to be added. For this reason JBL Ferropol was developed. In a scaped aquarium the situation is different again, because of the low animal stock (and therefore lower food quantities). Here the supply of nitrates (N) and phosphates (P), usually provided by the food and the animal excrements, need to be added with the fertiliser.
Potassium is, furthermore, a fast depleting mineral, so JBL has designed a NPK fertiliser which contains three pre-mixed substances ( JBL PROSCAPE NPK MACROELEMENTS ). With the help of the JBL PROAQUATEST NO3 Nitrate , the JBL PROAQUATEST PO4 Phosphate Sensitive and the JBL PROAQUATEST K Potassium you can check, whether the JBL PROSCAPE NPK MACROELEMENTS fertiliser suits your plants' consumption. If you find out that the nutrients are being consumed at different speeds, you can start to add them individually, while monitoring them all the time. For this reason JBL provides the components individually: JBL PROSCAPE N MACROELEMENTS , JBL PROSCAPE P MACROELEMENTS , JBL PROSCAPE K MACROELEMENTS and JBL PROSCAPE Mg MACROELEMENTS . A very popular supplement is primary rock powder, which contains a very high natural trace element content ( JBL PROSCAPE VOLCANO POWDER ).
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Agreement with Briercrest increases post-graduate options for Vanguard students
A recently signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Briercrest College and Seminary and Vanguard College of Edmonton will allow both schools "to build on each other's strengths," according to Briercrest president Michael Pawelke.
"Vanguard students will be able to build on their education," Pawelke said. In the MOU, the schools have agreed to a transfer of credits in the graduate certificate in the youth and young adult ministry offered by Vanguard to the MA Christian ministries program at Briercrest.
The schools will work together to maximize their strengths, Pawelke explained. Vanguard students will be able to complete their undergraduate studies at the Edmonton campus then transfer to Briercrest in Caronport to complete their master's degree. While Briercrest has students in its master's program from many other schools, Vanguard students will be able to move seamlessly into the program.
"I commend the leadership at Vanguard and am delighted to share in a common mission of equipping the church and engaging our world."
Ron Powell, Youth Ministry Institute director at Vanguard, said this is the first such agreement between the two schools.
"We have a history of students graduating with their BA and then attending Briercrest for an MA but this is the first graduate level certificate that has been accepted by Briercrest," Powell said. "Since we are offering only graduate level certificates and not full master's degrees, we recognize that many of our students will wish to continue on their post-graduate studies. Briercrest is an excellent option for our students."
Vanguard offers 18-credit certificates in areas of concern to today's church, with hands-on training in youth and young adult ministry, church planting, social justice and community development.
"We see Briercrest as a Canadian leader in seminary education with a reputation for producing exceptional leaders," Powell explained. "It is an excellent place for graduate students to complete a master's degree."
Pawelke remarked that while this is one of the latest of several partnerships Briercrest has entered into over the years, each one is good for the school.
"Some are more comprehensive than others," he said. "In some we agree to provide interns, others involve a transfer of credits. We view these partnerships as opportunities for mutual benefit."
Pawelke isn't concerned these agreements could stretch the school's administration or infrastructure.
"We have the administration in place to administer them and we can process a tremendous amount of growth," he said.


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My mother-in-law used to be a fairly typical American. At age 64, she was a touch overweight, a bit inactive, and largely dependent on statins to keep her cholesterol in check. Then, last year, she went vegan after learning about Bill Clinton's now-famous foray into plant-based eating. Within six months, she dropped 35 pounds, had more energy, and no longer needed Lipitor. That one decision likely increased the number of years she'll have to spend with her grandkids, too, because research shows that a vegetarian diet increases lifespan.
By abstaining from all animal products—including meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, gelatin, and honey—my mother-in-law also directly and powerfully benefits the planet. Think your neighbor's SUV is bad news? Animal agriculture's climate footprint is greater than that of all the world's cars, buses, boats, and trains combined, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Livestock emit massive amounts of greenhouse gases, and they're a leading player in deforestation, biodiversity reduction, and water pollution. A recent study published in Environmental Research Letters suggests that halving meat consumption in developed countries is the only way to stabilize emissions of the greenhouse gas nitrous oxide. Reducing meat intake is so critical, in fact, the World Wildlife Fund calls it "an environmental imperative." And don't get us started on the inhumane and polluting industrial-food systems known as concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs).
If you're considering making the switch to this healthy and environmentally responsible way of eating, here are some facts about going vegan.
Fact #1: You will get enough protein
Protein is the most common concern when transitioning to a vegan diet, but it's almost impossible to become protein deficient if you're eating a variety of plant foods. "You'd have to try to make it happen," says Susan Levin, RD, director of nutrition education at the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). The typical American gets twice as much daily protein as the body requires because the macronutrient is so widely available—it's even in broccoli. And no need for specific combinations; in its most recent position on vegetarian diets, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formally the American Dietetic Association) says you don't need to eat "complementary proteins" (for example, beans and rice) in the same meal to get the right proteins.
Fact #2: Calcium isn't just from cows
"Many of us grew up believing we had to get calcium through milk," says Ginny Messina, MPH, RD, author of Vegan for Life (Da Capo, 2011). Surprise: The calcium in kale and collards is twice as bioavailable as that in cows' milk. Satisfy your 1,000 mg recommended daily calcium intake by eating those calcium-rich greens (but not chard, beet greens, or spinach, which contain other nutrients that diminish calcium absorption) and cruciferous vegetables, such as brussels sprouts and cabbage. More good sources: tofu with calcium sulfate and calcium-fortified nondairy milks; to get enough bone-strengthening vitamin D, look for products fortified with vegan-sourced vitamin D2 rather than D3, which comes from fish oil or lanolin, a byproduct of sheep's wool.
Fact #3: You'll feel full
Biologically, you don't require animal protein to vanquish hunger—you need fiber, an indigestible carbohydrate. "Fiber sits in your gut until it goes down and out," says Levin. "You'll feel more full eating heavy fibrous foods like oatmeal or a bean burrito, and you'll digest fewer calories overall. You should never feel hungry eating this way." The PCRM recommends 40 grams of fiber per day, but most Americans eat only about 15 grams. To bridge the gap, work fiber into every meal—a cup of quinoa or rice at breakfast, a veggie or bean burger for lunch, and 2 cups of broccoli with dinner, for example. Bonus: A high-fiber diet may help you live longer, according to a recent study of more than 450,000 Europeans.
Fact #4: You won't miss out
You won't partake in a traditional ham dinner, but "people who have adopted plant-based diets are usually surprised at how much variety is now in their lives as opposed to when they were eating animal products," says vegan chef Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, author of The 30-Day Vegan Challenge (Ballantine, 2011). Humans are creatures of habit, complete with food ruts. A vegan diet presents options you may have never considered. For example, instead of eating the same old chicken breast with a potato and side salad, you'll be enticed by recipes like rice-and-nut-stuffed squash or a main-dish salad that combines navy beans, millet, and baby kale. "It's behavioral change and a shift in the way you perceive meals," Patrick-Goudreau says.
Fact #5: You don't have to be perfect
Can't do without Parmesan? Just going vegetarian (which includes dairy and eggs) or nearly vegan yields major benefits for your health and the planet. A recent study in the United Kingdom suggests that in addition to measurably lowering their diabetes, cancer, and heart disease risk, people who ate 2.5 times less red and processed meat than the highest-intake group shrank their climate footprint by nearly half a ton of carbon per year. "It's not about achieving some kind of purity," Patrick-Goudreau says. "Even if you make mistakes, you're doing the best you can to live compassionately and up to your values."
An avowed flexitarian, Katy Neusteter is a Denver-based freelancer who writes about health, the environment, and travel.


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Read on for results of the UFC 164 preliminary card...
On a night headlined by the rematch of one of the greatest WEC bouts in history, it was only fitting that the lighter weight divisions shone, as bantamweight Chico Camus and flyweight Tim Elliott stole the show with their electrifying prelim performances inside Milwaukee's BMO Harris Bradley Center.
Jamie Varner vs. Gleison Tibau
It was volume vs. mass in the featured bout of UFC 164's televised prelims, with Gleison Tibau's power and control helped him narrowly edge out Jamie Varner's attempts to flurry in a lightweight three-rounder.
The exchanges in the first were relatively few, as Varner circled wide, coming in with whipping low kicks and leaping lefts, while Tibau stood southpaw and waited with counters. Both connected flush at points, but there was little memorable action. Tibau earned a big takedown with a minute left, then dragged Varner to the fence and kept back control as Varner stood.
An energized Varner charged forward with a combination and set up a guillotine as Tibua shot, but the massive Tibau slipped out and positioned himself heavy in half-guard. Slowly the BJJ black belt passed to mount and stayed in back mount as Varner attempted to roll away for the rest of the round. Varner held Tibau's arms to neutralize him from the bottom but was unable to escape while the Brazilian was either too tired, trapped or content to damage from top.
Again Varner surged forward and again Tibau got a takedown early in the third, but the men were back on their feet shortly. Varner teed off with right hands to the body and head – working at one point for a takedown of his own – Tibau kept his distance and balance enough to render the efforts null. But Varner kept coming, clipping Tibau with an uppercut, then getting his own takedown and ground-and-pounding with overhands against the fence. Varner had far more luck escaping Tibau's attempts to tie him up from bottom than Tibau had in the second – Varner got multiple overhands through and postured up to land heavy leather.
Scores for Tibau (37-9) were 29-28 twice and 27-29; the win made the 29-year-old the youngest fighter in UFC history to fight 20 times in the Octagon. "Jamie Varner is a very strong guy and today he had strong pressure," said Tibau, who told one reporter post-fight that he weighed 180 inside the Octagon. "I had good training and diet for this fight, but I was a little tired in the third round." Varner's record moves to 21-8-1.
Louis Gaudinot vs. Tim Elliott
Tim Elliott's 5'7" frame may not seem imposing in his hometown of Lee's Summit, Missouri, but inside the Octagon he was all limbs against a game but undersized Louis Gaudinot.
In typical flyweight fashion, the bout went all over at all speeds, but the early standup boiled down to a battle between Gaudinot's left hand and Elliott's long legs. Elliott scored two big takedowns in the first after some knees against the fence that put him in top position on the ground, where he unloaded with body shots and elbows as Gaudinot covered, upkicked and worked for triangles. Elliott also picked up style points with moves like an axe kick to Gaudinot from the top and a faked toe-pick that he turned into a cartwheel.
Bleeding from the nose, Gaudinot wanted no part of the ground with Elliott in the second, and he threw long punches and full-force spinning kicks in the hopes of keeping his bearings. But Elliott stalked ever forward, landing his own high kick and more knees against to Gaudinot, particularly when he got the green-haired Hoboken fighter against the links. With two minutes left, Elliott got his takedown, and from there he passed to half guard and elbowed and hammerfisted away.
Elliott got his takedown off a Gaudinot kick seconds into the third, and elbowed away before Gaudinot used the fence to stand. Gaudinot landed a high kick; Elliott responded with a spinning back fist, and though Gaudinot tried for a guillotine as they went to the ground again, he didn't have the strength or friction to keep it. Elliott made it to mount and did more devastating elbow work with two minutes left.
Elliott, who had been ranked tenth in the 125-pound division, won by scores of 30-27, 30-26 and 39-26, improving his record to 10-3-1; he no doubt will see his ranking rise in the convincing win over the seventh-ranked Gaudinot (6-3). "My
gameplan was to stay on him, move him around a little, pin him against
the cage and just grind away, but he was a lot stronger than I thought
he was going to be," said Elliott, whose 270 total strikes landed were the 4th-most ever landed in a UFC fight and the 2nd most landed in a three-round affair.
Pascal Krauss vs. Hyun Gyu Lim
UFC 164's two-fight series between Milwaukee fighters and South Koreans ended at 1-1 after welterweight Hyun Gyu Lim TKOd German-born, Duke Roufus-trained Pascal Krauss in one.
The tall welterweights squared off and traded one-twos and front kicks for much of the fight, with Lim's seven-inch reach advantage serving him well. He caught a Krauss kick and tossed him back on the mat, then threw a shot from above and let Krauss stand. After one exchange, a right hand took Krauss' legs out from under him, and Lim swarmed, chasing Krauss and cornering him several more times before finally dropping him with a knee and ending the bout at 3:58.
Lim improves to 12-3-1, with both of his UFC wins coming by TKO. "I've fought in other opponent's hometowns before, but this place was loud and I definitely heard the boos the whole time," said Lim. "When I landed that knee, I knew I hurt him, but that I needed to get the finish." Krauss has alternated wins and losses in his Octagon career, and now stands at 2-2 in the UFC, 11-2 overall.
> Check out Hyun Gyu Lim's post-fight interview
Chico Camus vs. Kyung Ho Kang
Milwaukee's own Chico Camus had the hometown crowd on his side as he used power shots and defensive grappling to secure a unanimous decision against South Korean bantamweight Kyung Ho Kang (11-8, 1 NC).
Bouncing athletically on the outside, Kang zipped in and out with body kicks while Camus went straight in with right hands. Soon the Korean dopped low for an easy takedown and threw body shots from half-guard; posturing up after Camus scored with an elbow from the bottom. He worked diligently standing and on the ground to pass Camus' tricky guard, but in the end Camus used an armbar attempt to reverse and hop to his feet as the horn sounded.
It took 12 seconds for the bout to hit the mat in the second, and again Kang tried all manner of passes while dotting Camus' body with fists and his face with elbows. With the hometown crowd chanting "Chi-co," Kang made it to side control and briefly held an arm triangle choke, but Camus survived and turned an armbar attempt into a sweep that he used to wind up in top position. From Kang's busy guard Camus threw elbows until taking Kang's back. A lively scramble saw both men roll through dominant positions and submission attempts, but it was Camus who did more damage with the ground and pound he was able to deliver.
It was Camus who dove for the single leg on Kang, then let him back up and honed in with a few right hands. Kang, who'd bloodied Camus' temple with a series of high kicks, closed the distance and went back to half guard. He got one big shot in from up top, and once Camus got back to his feet, Kang lured him into taking his back and then rolled back into guard. Camus scored with a devastating upkick and finished the round throwing frantic fists from top position as the hometown crowd roared.
Scores were 29-28, 29-28 and 30-27 for Duke Roufus-trained Camus (13-4), who delivered a post-fight interview in the night's first FOX Sports 1 prelim that was as energetic as his in-fight performance. "It was incredible in there," he said after. "Hearing them cheer my name made me feel like I had a second guy in the cage with me. Milwaukee was great today. Six years ago I fell into a martial arts gym and it has changed my life. Without my coaches, teammates and my family, I wouldn't be where I was today."
> Check out Chico Camus' post-fight interview
Soa Palelei vs. Nikita Krylov
With a 100% finishing rate in their combined 33 wins, the heavyweight bout between Australia's Soa Palelei and Ukranian Nikita Krylov was never destined for the scorecards. In the end it was Palelei, making his second Octagon appearance since his lone fight at UFC 79, who pulled off the third-round TKO after a sloppy, entertaining first two rounds that made up the final UFC 164 web prelim.
Palelei turned a kick into a high-altitude takedown right off, and the Ukrainan responded with a series of submission attempts: armbar, triangle, the rarely-seen-and-rarer-at-heavyweight omoplata. Palelei postured up and punched his way through most, ending at one point in mount and back mount. But Krylov just kneeled and tipped Palelei over on the front, then trapped him against the wall and teed off. But Palelei wasn't so easy to put away, answering with a soaring right counter and another takedown before the end of the round.
Both big men threw kicks in the second before Palelei took things down into side control and mount. Krylov rolled through another triangle attempt but Palelei held back control as the two stood. A tieup on the fence drew crowd boos and a restart, and from there Krylov came forward wildly with kicks, trapping Palelei against the fence with a series of knees from the clinch and body shots. This reversed the crowd's stance on the fight; especially as each time the Aussie seemed on the brink of being stopped on his feet, he fired back with a single – and massive -- right hand. By the end, both men seemed to be moving underwater, tying up on the fence in exhaustion with Palelei making no effort to block his face from Krylov's combinations.
A right hand from Palelei put him in charge and the tieup was almost immediate in the third, as Krylov labored on the inside for a single leg. Palelei responded with hammerfists and Krylov, who'd never been past the first round of a fight, seemed to crumple. He dropped lower and lower with effort and exhaustion, going through the motions of a single-leg until kneeling on the ground. He offered no protest as Palelei mounted him and ground-and-pounded to the body and head until the referee stopped it at 1:34.
Krylov, the youngest fighter in the UFC, slips to 15-3 with a second round under the belt, while the 36-year-old Palelei – who revealed after the bout that he was fighting with a broken rib -- improves to 19-3. "That kid was tough, but I wasn't going to let that early shot to the rib slow me down and ruin my return to the UFC," said Palelei. "Winning makes all the pain go away anyway."
Ryan Couture vs. Al Iaquinta
Injury hampered "Raging" Al Iaquinta's UFC debut and cancelled his original sophomore effort, but he finally delivered at UFC 164, outclassing UFC royalty Ryan Couture (6-3) over three lightweight rounds.
Couture's best weapons were his kicks – high, low, and in between, but Iaquinta was the one who pressed forward with long hard jabs and some nasty body-head combos. After eating a particularly ill-intentioned right hand, Couture clinched to get things to the fence, but Iaquinta easily spun out and returned the action to the center. Iaquinta caught a kick and tipped Couture backward, then teed off when Couture stood. Couture rallied with a flying knee, but Iaquinta retaliated with hard body shots and wild head strikes. Iaquinta ended the round with an easy takedown and two hard shots from top position before standing and raising his arms to the screaming crowd.
Couture was on his bicycle for most of the second, while Iaquinta picked his shots, punching fearlessly through Couture's guard. One right-left-right-high kick combination drew extras cheers from the crowd, and he again ended the round with a takedown.
Couture opened with big kicks in the third, of the high and spinning-wheel variety, then struggled mightily for a takedown, but Iaquinta tentpoled with his hands and eventually worked back to the feet. From then it was more of the same until Iaquinta grabbed a headlock with one arm, hammerfisted with the other hand, and unloaded body shots against the Octagon. As the final minute ticked down, Iaquinta again caught a kick and tipped Couture backward, then teed off from top position in front of his cornermen Matt Serra and Ray Longo.
Judges all had the bout 30-27 for the TUF Live finalist, now 6-2-1. "I couldn't be any happier with this win," said the Long Island prospect. "It's definitely the best win of my career. Ryan's a tough guy and a few of those shots definitely hurt me, but you've got to push through."
Jared Hamman vs. Magnus Cedenblad
A loud crowd was already in place for the night's first bout, as Sweden's Magnus Cedenblad tapped out Jared Hamman in under a minute.
After some long, loose kicks and counters from both 6'3" middleweights, Hamman closed the distance for a single-leg. The Swede defended with a guillotine and hit the mat with enough force to roll completely over into mount. Hamman kicked in vain, his hands trapped under Cedenblad's body, until tapping at 57 seconds.
The win is Cedenblad's eighth first-round finish in his 11-4 career. "Finishing a guy that quickly is always exciting and something I'm always looking for," said Cedenblad. "My last UFC fight didn't go the way I wanted [Cedenblad was submitted by Francis Carmont in his UFC debut], but I think this one makes up for it and shows that I belong in the UFC with the best." Hamman now stands at 13-6 (0-2 against Swedes; he was hoping to avenge his loss to current light heavyweight challenger Alexander Gustafsson with this bout).


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As the nation's oldest technological university, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in upstate New York has a rightfully deserved reputation in the science and engineering world, having led tens of thousands of bright minds to look at "innovation and the future." "Research opportunities" and facilities are everywhere, and students are encouraged to work in interdisciplinary programs that allow them to combine scholarly work from several departments or schools. When their four years are complete, students are encouraged to take what they learn and use it for the greater good. "Why not change the world?" asks a student.
The professors at RPI are "passionate about teaching," "very accessible, and really there for the students." Though there are certainly some "dull" professors ("I've seen the good, the bad, and the ugly!" says one student), most find that the faculty is praiseworthy and "serve as great mentors for students." "My professors in my direct major are extremely hands-on and discussion-based," says a student. Thanks to the "focus on problem-solving," professors are always looking to get students involved in projects, and one of "the greatest strengths of [the] school is the resources that they offer." On top of that, the "welcoming overall community" fosters success, as "students are not extremely competitive and everyone tends to help each other out."
The school is "rigorous," but the students "do find time to enjoy the downtime when we get it." RPI "is a place where nerds can get both an excellent education and an enjoyable four years," according to one student. The student union is entirely studentrun, giving students "a lot of freedom to control our educational experience." Many of the student clubs both "suit your interests and work toward your professional career after college." All in all, "community and knowledge drive this school to push students to excel in school and after graduation."


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On Wednesday April 5th, I had the opportunity of attending Cover Me Urban a fundraising event for Youth Without Shelter as a guest of Tangerine Bank.
The event was held to raise money and awareness about Ending homelessness…one youth at a time, one step at a time.
About Youth Without Shelter
Youth Without Shelter (YWS) is an emergency residence and referral agency serving homeless youth who are dedicated to providing shelter and support programs for homeless youth ages 16-24 and provide an independent shelter, committed to diverse client focused services, in a safe, nonjudgmental supportive environment. Their programs enable youth to live responsibly and independently in society.
Frustrated with the lack of safe, emergency housing and support programs for their students, in 1986 a group of teachers and guidance counsellors created Youth without Shelter. Since that time YWS has helped more than 15,000 homeless youth to build their confidence and life-skills and to find long-term stable housing and jobs. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, they are dedicated to providing getting youth off the streets permanently by providing shelter and support programs in a safe environment.
About Cover Me Urban Event
The event was held at the Maison Mercer. It was fun filled night with great food, fashion, drink and conversation – all in support of Youth Without Shelter.
Check out the event pictures and partcipant links below
Aura by Cashew & Clive
Big House Pizza
CHASKA Indian Street Food Obsession
Coastline Catering
Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport Award Winning Culinary Team
Fonda Lola Mexican Bistro
Medium Rare
The Cheese Boutique
Sweet treats from Cocomira and More Than Pies
Thistletown CI Culinary Program with Chef Keith Hoare, 2015 Chopped Canada winner and student competitors 2015 Chopped Canada
Team YWS
Yorkshire Pudding Inc.
AROMA Espresso Bar
Mill Street Brewery
Brickworks Ciderhouse
Oyster Bay Wines
Cover Me Urban fashion show, featuring spring urban wear from Saks Fifth Avenue (CF Sherway Gardens).


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Welcome to the Crazy Wheel Rules!
To begin playing, you need to go to the list of games and push the button "Play now!" Remember that in order to play you need to bet a minimum of 6,000 coins.
The game will begin when all of the players have joined the game or when the game creator pushes the button to begin the game as long all of the other players accept.
- Play now: Choose the language in the panel, push the button "Play now!" and you will directly enter into the first available minimum bet game (6,000 coins). In cases where there are no available games, a new game is created and you wait for another player to come along.
- Create a game: push the button to "Create game" and choose the type of game you prefer: pairs, turbo, private or 3 rounds. These special games cost a certain number of credits or coins (depending on the device).
- Game configuration
When you create a game, you can choose the following features
Bets: every game has a minimum bet of 6,000 coins, which means that you need bet at least 6,000 coins to play.
The winning player will be awarded the coins of the other users and a serious of points depending on the bet. Remember, if you leave a game that has already started then you will lose the coins that you bet in order to enter the game.
Rules of Crazy Wheel
General rules
- The time allocated to take your turn is 45 seconds.
- The panel language will be the same for all of the players.
- If you try to set the panel and fail, you will be penalised and lose part of your points
- Vowels can be purchased before spinning the wheel
- You will have to set the panel before spinning the roulette wheel
Game modes
In this game mode, at the end of the round or at the end of the game, the points of both players in the pairing will be taken into consideration. The pairing who have the greatest combined number of points will be declared winners.
In turbo games:
- There is only one spin per player.
- There are no wilds.
The rules of the game are the same, however in order to access the game you need to be invited or invite others. This game also allows players with the same IP (connection) to play against one another.
1 Round
In this mode, the player with the winner of the round, and consequently the match, is the player with the most points when the board settles.
3 Rounds
In this mode, the winner of the round is the player who settles the board and accumulates points for the following round. At the end of all of the rounds, the winner is the player with the most points when the points of the three rounds have been added together.
Pockets on the board
Surprise chest
On each panel, there will be a chest in a pocket with a surprise prize. Once you find the letter of that pocket, the prize will be yours.
Special options
Buy a vowel
In order to help you solve the board, you can buy a vowel with the points accumulated in the game. If you do not have sufficient points, you can choose to buy a vowel with credits or game coins.
Show a clue
Another way of helping to solve the panel is acquiring a clue related to the topic. It will give you advantage and will serve to win the game.
Show letters that have already been picked
You have the chance to see letters used by players during the game. This option is very useful as it will help you not to pick an already chosen letter and miss a turn.
Super Wild
In addition to helping you avoid losing a turn, the Super Wild prevents you from losing all of your points if you fall on the bankruptcy pocket. When you get a wild, you have the option of turning it into a Super Wild.
Super Strength
With Super Strength you have extra strength to spin the wheel.
Give Paloma a tip
You will be able to give a tip to Paloma, the board presenter. You just need to click on her and she will show a sign of her appreciation.
End of the game
Victory will depend of the game mode you are playing. However, the winner will be the player or pair with the most points accumulated.
End of the round
The round will end when the player solves the board. They can do so by choosing the option "Solve it" when it is their turn if they know the correct answer or by getting all of the letters on the panel.
If there is a draw at the end of the game (not the round), the coins will be shared out between the players who have drawn.
You can give away objects using the friends lift, from within a game, or by accessing the profile of any user and pushing the "Give gift" button. The game shop will open up, you can select the gift you want to send and then press "Give gift!" You can choose to do this with coins or credits.
From the notification centre you can accept gifts that other players or Playspace send to you, and you can return another gift by pushing the pink "Give gift" button.
You can also give away packs of coins or credits by pushing the "+ coins" or "+ credits". Different packs will appear and you can give away those that you prefer by pushing the gift shaped icon. A window will open and you will have to choose the player who will receive the gift.
The gifts that you receive will be automatically categorised and you will be able to see them in your inventory under the "My things" tab.
Become the best Crazy Wheel player and win incredible prizes!


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Five myths about chronic pain: Why it is not all in the head
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Monday, 30 May 2016
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Scientists have invented a speedy method to make potent painkilling opioids using bioengineered baker's yeast instead of poppies.
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Wednesday, 1 April 2015
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Accounts from the Inside: The Detention Centres of Evros
new report by Pro Asyl
Obviously, Europe's main concern is the creation of »walls« in order to hinder or to prevent the access to its territory. Physical walls like the fence, the moat and border controls in Evros but also invisible walls that are constituted by the lack of protection to those in need, rights denials, systematic detention, detention and living conditions violating human dignity, Readmission Agreements and the Dublin II Regulation. The effects of these heightening walls have their most tragic face in the many lost and dead at border. This is why we chose to speak about walls of shame in this report.


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By Jeffrey Gettleman
ARCHERS POST, Kenya: Julius Lokinyi was one of the most notorious poachers in this part of Kenya, accused of single-handedly killing as many as 100 elephants and selling the tusks by the side of the road in the middle of the night.
But after being hounded by his village elders, he made a remarkable transformation. Lokinyi stopped poaching and joined a grassroots squad of rangers - essentially a conservation militia - to protect the wildlife he once slaughtered.
Now he gets up at dawn, slurps a cup of sugary tea, tightens his combat boots and marches off with other villagers, some of whom had never picked up a gun before, to fight poachers. From Tanzania to Cameroon, tens of thousands of elephants are poached each year, more than at any time in decades, because of Asia's growing demand for ivory.
Scientists say at this rate African elephants could soon go the way of the wild American bison.
But in this stretch of northern Kenya destitute villagers have seized upon an unconventional solution that, if replicated elsewhere, could be the key to saving thousands of elephants across the continent, conservationists say.
In a growing number of communities people are banding together, grabbing shotguns and assault rifles and risking their lives to confront heavily armed poaching gangs.
It is not unusual for a visitor to pay $US700 ($670) a night to sleep in a tent and absorb the sights, sounds and musky smells of big game. Much of the money is contractually bound to go directly to impoverished local villages, which use it for everything from buying water pumps to sending their children to college.
Surprisingly, many jobs in the safari industry can pay as much as poaching.
Though the ivory trade may seem lucrative, it is often like the Somali pirate business model, with the entry-level hijacker getting just a minuscule cut of the million-dollar rewards. While 500 grams of ivory can fetch $US1000 on the streets of Beijing, Lokinyi, despite his long poaching career, was broke.
Villagers are also turning against poachers because the illegal wildlife trade fuels crime, corruption, instability and fighting between communities.
''This isn't just about animals,'' said Paul Elkan, a director at the Wildlife Conservation Society, who is trying to set up community ranger squads in South Sudan modelled on the Kenyan template. ''It's about security, conflict reconciliation, even nation building.''
The US government is throwing its weight behind such community conservation efforts, contributing more than $US4 million to Kenya. But there are obvious risks.
In Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo and other African countries home-grown militias initially mustered to protect communities have often turned into predators themselves.
''It's pretty hopeless to stop elephant poaching in Africa unless you get local buy-in,'' said Iain Douglas-Hamilton, who runs Save the Elephants.
''But implementing this is a different matter. If you don't do it carefully, you'll have people killing each other.''
Lokinyi and the other scouts said they had killed several poachers and had the pictures to prove it. They were unconcerned about taking a human life to protect an elephant's.
It is difficult to measure the success of the community ranger programs, but Kenya's poaching levels have declined drastically from the slaughter days of the 1970s and '80s, when thousands of elephants were poached each year.
This year, Kenyan authorities said, about 350 elephants have been poached, triple the number in 2008 - but those are just the confirmed kills, and many carcasses are never discovered.
These days Lokinyi sports his crisp camouflage fatigues with pride and patrols the same scratchy kilometres of thorn bush he used to stalk, now using his bushcraft to predict where the poachers will strike next. He went through a redemption ritual earlier in the year during which goats were slaughtered and fat smeared over his body. He moved into a new home and even acquired new ceremonial parents, elders who took him in. ''I've done many bad things,'' Lokinyi said.
''But now I am clean.''
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Your Excellency,
With your letter of June 26, 2002, you forwarded to the Holy See the document entitled "Essential Norms for Diocesan/ Eparchial Policies Dealing with Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests, Deacons or Other Church Personnel" ("Norms"), approved at the Plenary Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops which took place in Dallas (Texas) from June 13-15, and for which you requested the recognitio.
The Holy See, above all, would like to convey full solidarity with the Bishops of the United States in their firm condemnation of sexual misdeeds against minors and is deeply concerned about the distressing situation that has arisen in recent months in the Church in the United States.
Likewise, the Holy See wishes to encourage the efforts of the Episcopal Conference in assisting the Bishops to address these difficult problems.
The sexual abuse of minors is particularly abhorrent. Deeply moved by the sufferings of the victims and their families, the Holy See supports the American Bishops in their endeavor to respond firmly to the sexual misdeeds of the very small number of those who minister or labor in the service of the Church.
But such a very small number cannot overshadow "the immense spiritual, human and social good that the vast majority of priests and religious in the United States have done and are still doing" (Pope John Paul II, Address to the Cardinals and to the Presidency of the Episcopal Conference of the United States, April 23, 2002).
The Apostolic See likewise acknowledges the efforts which the Bishops of the United States have made through the "Norms" and the guidelines contained in the "Bishops' Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People" ("Charter") to protect minors and to avoid future recurrences of these abuses.
Such efforts should also help to preserve or restore the trust of the faithful in their pastors.
Despite these efforts, the application of the policies adopted at the Plenary Assembly in Dallas can be the source of confusion and ambiguity, because the "Norms" and "Charter" contain provisions which in some aspects are difficult to reconcile with the universal law of the Church.
Moreover, the experience of the last few months has shown that the terminology of these documents is at times vague or imprecise and therefore difficult to interpret.
Questions also remain concerning the concrete manner in which the procedures outlined in the "Norms" and "Charter" are to be applied in conjunction with the requirements of the Code of Canon Law and the Motu proprio Sacramentorum sanctitatis tutela (AAS 93, 2001, p. 787).
For these reasons, it has been judged appropriate that before the recognitio can be granted, a further reflection on and revision of the "Norms" and the "Charter" are necessary.
In order to facilitate this work, the Holy See proposes that a Mixed Commission be established, composed of four bishops chosen from the Episcopal Conference of the United States, and four representatives from those Dicasteries of the Holy See which have direct competence in the matter: the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the Congregation for Bishops, the Congregation for Clergy, and the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts.
On behalf also of the other Dicasteries involved, I look forward to your response. With the promise of prayers for your important work in serving the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops, I remain
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Cardinal Giovanni Battista,
Prefect of the Congregation for Bishops


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Today is my stop during the book blitz for the Myths & Legends Boxed Set. This is the second post during this tour. This book blitz is organized by Lola's Blog Tours.
I'm introducing a few of the participating authors and showcasing some of their books/back catalogue as well as including details of a special pre-order giveaway where you can get 17 free books when you pre-order this box set.
Myths & Legends is a compilation of 20 Full-Length Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy reads currently available to pre-order for only 99c, including works from New York Times, USA Today, Bestselling, and various Award-Winning authors! Details of how you can pre-order this special box set are included at the bottom of this post. First off, let's meet some of these amazing authors!
Madisyn Ashmore is a bestselling contemporary and paranormal romance author. She is the winner of the BEA Writer's Award, and is an active member of the Romance Writers of America (RWA).
She writes stories about alpha males and the strong women who love them. Her characters are billionaires, vampires, shifters, time-travelers, and small-town American good guys.
You can learn more about Madisyn Ashmore on her website.
He'll melt you from the inside out...
Aidan Channing is an alpha wolf shifter. He's a ripped and protective male who knows exactly what he wants. And what he wants is the sexy young lawyer, Olivia Ryan, who just showed up in his small Alaskan town.
Michelle Madow writes fast-paced fantasy novels that will leave you turning the pages wanting more!
She grew up in Maryland and now lives in Florida. Some of her favorite things are: reading, traveling, pizza, time travel, Broadway musicals, and spending time with friends and family. Someday, she hopes to travel the world for a year on a cruise ship.
You can learn more about Michelle Madow on her website.
They're reincarnated soulmates. So why is he pushing her away?
Lizzie Davenport has been reincarnated from 1815, England... but she doesn't know it until she meets her soul mate from the past and he triggers her memories to gradually return.
If you're dying to know more about me, allow me to put you at ease. I'm a sharp-tongued, sarcastic cancer, who loves vegetable smoothies, winter storms, and the word "portfolio". I should NEVER be caffeinated, and require at least eight hours of sleep to even resemble a human being. At thirty-four, I just now feel like I can keep a straight face while saying the word "rectum" (which is actually a huge lie because I just laughed out loud while reading this to my husband). I live with my iPod firmly affixed to my body, drive too fast, and laugh/cry at inappropriate times.
You can learn more about Amber Lynn Natusch on her website.
Sapphira is a ticking time bomb.
Two years ago, she lost control of the unstable energies within her and caused a horrific supernatural incident. Since then, she and her family have lived in constant fear of another—and her freedom seems only a distant memory.
Chrissy Peebles has always loved reading and writing fantasy from the earliest age she can remember. She lives in a busy city with her husband, two children, and one cat (Shadow) and three dogs. (Sparkles, Rosie, and Jack) Chrissy also loves to snap photos as her favorite hobby.
You can learn more about Chrissy Peebles on her Facebook page.
Logan is a werewolf tormented by his past and a need for revenge. The Falcar, half demon and half vampire, destroyed his life when they killed his entire pack. He's the last royal prince werewolf, and the Falcar were determined to end his bloodline once and for all. Logan goes on a mission to find the Falcar and destroy them forever. When he meets an Ankh witch named, Sophia, his world is turned upside down. Can she save Logan from himself?
Pre-order Myths & Legends for 0.99$!
The MYTHS & LEGENDS Boxed Set is a compilation of 20 Full-Length Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy reads, including works from USA Today bestsellers, Bestselling Harlequin authors, and various Award-Winning authors!
The MYTHS & LEGENDS Boxed Set is a compilation of 20 Full-Length Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy reads, including works from USA Today bestsellers, Bestselling Harlequin authors, and various Award-Winning authors!
You can pre-order Myths & Legends for only 0.99$ here:
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Pre-Order Myths and Legends for $0.99 and get 17 free eBooks!
Here's your chance to get almost 40 books for the price of only $0.99 while the Myths & Legends set is available for pre-order! Here's how it works:
1. Pre-Order the Myths and Legends box set
2. Send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com with your proof of purchase.
3. Check your email, your 17 FREE books will be delivered there!
During the book blitz for Myths & Legends there's a tour wide giveaway! These are the prizes you can win:
- 5 Myths & Legends Boxsets
- 3 $10 Amazon Gift Cards
- Various signed paperbacks by the participating authors
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CLOSED: Sub-yearling Chinook Salmon Ocean Project RFP
Submission deadline passed.
Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) intends to charter one purse seine vessel to participate in a fisheries research project investigating the distribution and abundance of sub-yearling Chinook salmon north and south of the Columbia River. The project will be in collaboration with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) employees from the Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) and Oregon State University.
The total number of sampling days is expected to be 16; 4 days/month starting in late June through Sept/October 2012 depending on vessel availability and weather conditions. These dates are subject to change based upon weather, logistical, or other contingencies. Loading and unloading for the charter will be conducted in Astoria/Warrenton OR.
Download the full Request for Proposals (RFP) by clicking the Download RFP button below.
Original posting date: 3.1.2012
Download RFP Mar. 1, 2012


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Eva loved doing this Glam Goo Deluxe Slime Pack review with me this week! An ever-growing fan of Glam Goo, Eva couldn't wait to get her hands on this fab pack with Glitter Purse & Double Ring! She loved the Confetti Pack & the Fantasy pack, so no surprise she was so excited with Glam Goo Deluxe Slime Pack too. Each Glam Goo pack comes with fab accessories to fill with slime along with sparkles & colours to mix up your slime & make it fashionable!
Glam Goo Deluxe Slime Pack Review
The Glam Goo Deluxe Slime Pack comes with a Glitter Purse storage case for your Glam Goo slime creations. The Purse is lockable by turning the pink handle on top and has 9 sections to fill with your Glam Goo. The purse also comes with a pink lid to cover the storage section keeping your slime fresh.
The pack contains a large pot of Glam Goo which is enough to make several different creations. This deluxe pack comes with Cloud Crunch, Daydreams & Unicorn Tears sparkles. It also comes with Electric Blue & Pinky Promise sparkle colours, Violent Vibes scent & a mixing spoon.
Cotton Candy Crunch
Glam Goo starts off rather sticky but the more you work it the easier it gets & turns from clear to white. We divided the large pot of Glam Goo into several portions and following the instruction included created 4 different Glam Goo looks.
First of all, we started with Cotton Candy Crunch. This Consists of Pinky Promise, Daydreams & Cloud Crunch. This mixture turns into a pink sparkly creation!
Purple Rain
Next, we tried out Purple Rain which consists of Pinky Promise, Electric Blue, Violet Vibes & Unicorn Tears! This is definitely my favourite creation with this pack haha! I caught this picture below & love how you can see the individual colours mixing to slowly create a purple colour.
Eva loved how Purple Rain turned out too and enjoyed the violet Vibes scent. Adding scent makes your Glam Goo a little sticky but as with when you start! Working the slime for a few minutes returns it back to a stretchy slimy consistency.
Halo It's Me
Halo It's Me was next on the list so Eva set to work mixing Daydreams, Unicorn Tears & Cloud Crunch into the clear slime. Eva loved this sparkly creation and is one of her favourites. She really enjoyed helping take photo's for this Glam Goo Deluxe Slime Pack Review too and took this fab one below.
She liked this mix so much with all the different coloured sparkles. Eva decided to fill up the double ring some Halo it's me and of course, couldn't wait to pose for a photo. Being able to fill up fun fashion accessories like this make Glam Goo that little bit more fun! You can see Eva genuinely enjoys these fun slime packs in photo's too.
Shimmer Lake
Once she finally stopped posing, Eva got back to creating Shimmer Lake which consists of Electric Blue, Daydreams & Violet Vibes. I love the Electric Blue, it is such a lovely, vibrant shade!
Eva really enjoyed creating so many different versions of the Glam Goo slime & loved filling up the Double ring & Storage Purse. This fab pack kept her entertained for almost 2 hours straight. This is the perfect gift for any slime/goo fan out there!
We also mixed up our own creations at the end using leftover ingredients from this kit, the Confetti Pack & Fantasy pack, eventually filling the purse! Having tried out 3 different packs we love Glam Goo products, they are so much fun!


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Five O26 Coaches Doing Great Jobs This Season…
Posted by Tommy Lemoine on January 23rd, 2018From major turnarounds to borderline miracles, let's take a look at some of this season's best coaching jobs across the mid-major landscape.
- Joe Pasternack — UC Santa Barbara. It's difficult to overstate just how quickly Pasternack has turned things around at UC Santa Barbara. The Gauchos were 6-22 last season — finishing dead last in the Big West — under longtime head coach Bob Williams. Their offense was especially bad, ranking 343rd nationally in efficiency and 350th (second-to-last) in effective field goal percentage. Williams was ousted after a mostly successful 19-year run, and in came Pasternack. In less that one full season, the longtime Arizona assistant — with the help of some key transfers — has completely revamped the Gauchos' offense. Santa Barbara now ranks 41st nationally in offensive efficiency and boasts an effective field goal percentage (54.1% eFG) that is 12 points better than a year ago, helping Pasternack's team get off to an incredible 14-5 (3-2 Big West) start. UC Santa Barbara's KenPom ranking is up to 97th nationally after finishing 331st in 2016-17, while sophomore guard Max Heidegger (21.4 PPG) has turned into a front-runner for Big West Player of the Year. Despite understandably low expectations, the Gauchos are now the team to beat in the Big West.
- Steve Forbes — East Tennessee State. The Buccaneers lost four of their top five scorers from last season's NCAA Tournament team, including First Team All-SoCon guard T. J. Cromer (19.1 PPG). No matter. Instead of taking a step back — and despite middle-of-the-pack expectations — all East Tennessee State has done is jump out to a 16-4 (7-0 SoCon) record and rise from 114th nationally in adjusted efficiency margin to 58th. Much like his former boss, Gregg Marshall, Forbes has built a deep, defensive-minded roster seemingly impervious to personnel turnover. He's also proving to have a keen eye for quality transfers and JuCo prospects, enabling him to reap immediate contributions from players like Texas Southern transplant Jalan McCloud (11.7 PPG). With a lineup that runs 10 deep and one of the 40 stingiest defenses in America, there's no reason to think Forbes' group can't again reach the Big Dance — and maybe even win a game when it gets there.


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I have listed a new property at 402242 48 ST W in Okotoks.
Welcome to Viste di Montagna in the beautiful foothills of the Rocky Mountains. We have named this home, Mountain Vistas, because that is exactly what this gorgeous Timber Frame walkout bungalow offers from each level of the home and from anywhere on the 4.45 acres of land. Little expense was spared in this custom build with floor to ceiling dual sided fireplace with gorgeous stone inlay & handmade douglas fir mantles, heated/polished/stained concrete floors on both levels and site built solid maple kitchen/bathroom cabinetry. The kitchen features a hand pounded copper hood fan above the Miele gas cooktop, polished & stained concrete countertops and a Frigidaire freezer and fridge.The master suite has amazing mountain vistas and vaulted ceilings. The ensuite offers a stand up shower, dual sinks and large walk in closet. The basement has 3 more bedrooms, 2 full baths, a games room area, a spacious 2nd family room, wet bar rough in and a massive sound proof and darkened theater room.


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Android root exploit for 2.3.5 and older by the Jons levitator.c
I don't get this whole Carrier IQ thing 1 2.
The people from the Intrepidus Group seem to really get into RFID and NFC. They just posted an article about using a USRP for NFC. Hopefully they release their code after they are done with their research.
In other news: I wont attend the CCC / 28c3 this year due to multiple reasons. I will stick around for the other events outside the congress. So ping we if you want to chat and/or have beers.


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God Has a Better Way Than Homosexuality...
- Testimonies of Change Through the Power of the Gospel. FROM TO Campaign-Carlos "FROM homosexuality TO holiness"
- Can people really come out of homosexuality? Real Stories from Exodus International
- Are you struggling with same-sex attraction? Exodus International: Help
- What does the Bible say about homosexuality? Video: The Bible and Homosexual Practice: Seperating Fact From Fiction
- What are the effects of same-sex parenting? Resources from Dawn Stefanowicz
FROM TO Campaign-Trace "FROM drag queen TO child of the King"
FROM TO Campaign-Debbie "FROM gay TO godliness"
People Can Change: Is Change Really Possible?
People Can Change
Video: Are We Using the Bible to Sanction Anti-Homosexual Prejudice?
Robert Gagnon Video: What Does the Bible Teach About Homosexuality?
More Articles and Videos from Robert Gagnon
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It's time to revive Rearview Friday again, now that the summer is waning. For those of you who are new here, on Fridays I generally do a Rearview Fridays post where I look back at an old project, craft or dance or costume. I think it's appropriate to share my best creation of all time* since it's a year ago tomorrow that he began to breathe the air. September 1st, 2011, Gene joined us.
*Save for my other equally "best" creation, a little man who came to light on April 7th, 2008. His name is Rudi and he is awesome.
One year ago I went to sleep and had a restful night, dreaming about the little passenger in my belly. It was just 2 days til my September 2nd due date. I woke up to my waters breaking — just like the movies — and within 7 hours (an a beep-load of work, ahem, thank-you) little Gene-bean was born.
I am, more than ever, more even than at the moment of his safe arrival, overwhelmed with gratitude for this wee person. Our family is infinitely more rich with this addition. We see each other better, we are more harmonious than ever and I think and have more space for the joy — and the madness of course! The 4 of us are corners of out little unit in the world. I count my blessings, I am profoundly lucky.
And while I had pledged to myself that I won't show photos of the boys faces here on this blog, I decided I want to share this one today. I was so inspired by the blog and photos of Adele Enersen on her blog Mila's Daydreams, which I enjoyed while Rudi was a toddler. Enjoy my little postman, the scene is entirely made of baby blankies, hats, socks and washcloths!


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An acoustic model is a file that contains statistical representations of each of the distinct sounds that makes up a word. Each of these statistical representations is assigned a label called a phoneme. The English language has about 40 distinct sounds that are useful for speech recognition, and thus we have 40 different phonemes.
An acoustic model is created by taking a large database of speech (called a speech corpus) and using special training algorithms to create statistical representations for each phoneme in a language. These statistical representations are called Hidden Markov Models ("HMM"s). Each phoneme has its own HMM.
For example, if the system is set up with a simple grammar file to recognize the word "house" (whose phonemes are: "hh aw s"), here are the (simplified) steps that the speech recognition engine might take:
This get a little more complicated when you start using Language Models (which contain the probabilities of a large number of different word sequences), but the basic approach is the same.


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Since today is the first day of spring, what better way to celebrate the changing of the seasons than marking our calendars for one of the highlights of the year – the Amish Garden Walk right here in Bremen, Indiana!
Every year the Amish community in Bremen, Indiana holds a "Garden Walk" with several Amish families participating. The annual Amish Garden Walk in the Rentown area is Saturday, June 16, 2012 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. They ask for a donation ($7.00) which helps the local Amish school. There are always new discoveries to be made among the neat rows of vegetables and bright flowers. (And no weeds!)
The Amish Garden Walk starts at the Amish School house with a sweet snack and beverage for everyone to enjoy. They also sell fresh baked goods, with proceeds benefiting the Amish community. As we walk to the different Amish gardens, the Amish grocery store gives out "FREE" homemade ice cream. It's a great way to spend a day, and we're helping the children in the Amish community learn by donating to their school! Don't forget to bring your camera!


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The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1/2 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 3/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 1/4 per cent.
Inflation has evolved in line with the outlook in the Bank's July Monetary Policy Report (MPR). Total CPI inflation remains near the bottom of the target range, reflecting year-over-year price declines for consumer energy products. Core inflation has been close to 2 per cent, with disinflationary pressures from economic slack being offset by transitory effects of the past depreciation of the Canadian dollar and some sector-specific factors. The dynamics of GDP growth in Canada outlined in July's MPR also remain intact. The stimulative effects of previous monetary policy actions are working their way through the Canadian economy.
Canada's resource sector continues to adjust to lower prices for oil and other commodities, with some spillover to the rest of the economy. These adjustments are complex and are expected to take considerable time. Economic activity continues to be underpinned by solid household spending and a firm recovery in the United States, with particular strength in the sectors of the U.S. economy that are important for Canadian exports.
Increasing uncertainty about growth prospects for China and other emerging-market economies, in contrast, is raising questions about the pace of the global recovery. This has contributed to heightened financial market volatility and lower commodity prices. Movements in the Canadian dollar are helping to absorb some of the impact of lower commodity prices and are facilitating the adjustments taking place in Canada's economy. While the overall export picture is still uncertain, the latest data confirm that exchange rate-sensitive exports are regaining momentum.
Meanwhile, risks to financial stability are evolving as expected. Taking all of these developments into consideration, the Bank judges that the risks to the outlook for inflation remain within the zone for which the current stance of monetary policy is appropriate. Therefore, the target for the overnight rate remains at 1/2 per cent.


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Bootstrapping Is Much More Fun Than Investors Bootstrapping does require a full confidence in your own passion with no investors to lean on or blame. But isn't that why you signed up to be an entrepreneur in the first place?
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.
If you really want to start a business your way without a boss or professional investor hovering over you, then just fund it yourself or through friends and family, and grow it organically. It's more possible to bootstrap today than a few years ago, as the cost of entry continues to go down. According to many experts, over 90 percent of successful businesses currently start this way.
Related: 4 Tremendous Benefits of Bootstrapping a Company
With one of the new free tools and a dose of sweat equity, you can create a website for almost nothing -- and you are on your way to success with ecommerce, your latest invention or personal services. It's equally easy to go online and incorporate your new entity, register some intellectual property and have some fun with social media for marketing and interacting with customers.
The key to successful bootstrapping is to master the do-it-yourself approach, defer compensation or barter services whenever possible and become a frugal minimalist in all things requiring a cash outlay. Here are the key principles I recommend as an advisor to many entrepreneurs:
1. Start your business in your own home.
With the advent of the Internet, the size and address of your office is irrelevant. Most new teams are geographically dispersed these days anyway, so paying rent for an office should be differed to later stages when revenue is plentiful. You will be in good company with the many legends who used this approach.
2. Barter services for access to required resources.
Don't rationalize a big investment in basic equipment with long-term requirements thinking. Look for a part-time job in a local or family business to provide access to things you will need only occasionally, such as a high-speed printer, video equipment or product assembly tools and storage.
3. Learn to be a generalist rather than a specialist.
With the unlimited access to "how-to" videos and detailed instructions on the Internet, you shouldn't need to hire experts for most things. Likewise, too many volunteers and interns will only increase your workload and rework costs. Use your networking to get advice, but all jobs can be do-it-yourself.
Related: 7 Reasons You Should Stop Looking for Venture Capital
4. Operate small, but show a big-company image.
You don't need a large building and staff to be visible and heard worldwide. Use multiple social-media channels, blogging, email and voicemail to build the same image and responsiveness as larger competitors. Keep expenses down, but keep customer visibility and sensitivity as a top priority.
5. Practice living on a shoestring budget.
Most successful entrepreneurs take only a very minimum salary during the formative business years and reinvest all profits back into the business for organic growth. Defer your desire for expensive perks and vacations until later when you have time for them. You can have fun without spending big money.
6. Favor profitability over revenue and user growth.
Adding free users or customers to increase valuation makes sense for a venture-backed startup looking to go public, but will kill bootstrapping. Self-sustainability, independence, and real fun requires paying customers, profitability and an early cash-flow-positive business plan.
7. Use your equity for key executives and business partners.
Bootstrapping doesn't mean that you don't share equity. You can use it best to entice new team members and partners, giving you more horsepower and commitment for the long run. Investors seeking equity for cash typically want more control and cash-return quickly.
8. Don't assume you must plan for exponential growth.
Investors have spread the word that you can't get "hockey-stick" growth without a large cash infusion. In fact, you don't need exponential growth to give you a good return and be declared successful. You may not be acquired for 10-times revenue, but quick exits and public offerings are no fun.
Related: We're Bringing Unsexy Back to Entrepreneurship
In summary, bootstrapping means living within your means, watching costs carefully, finding alternatives to cash for building the team and expanding the business infrastructure. Bootstrapping does require a full confidence in your own passion to make decisions and change the world with no investors to lean on or blame. But isn't that why you signed up to be an entrepreneur in the first place?