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When you first buy the card you decide how much money you want to put on it.
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You will have a PIN to enter when you withdraw cash or pay for items with the card, though some retailers will ask you to sign instead if their payment terminals can't read prepaid card details.
Then as you use your prepaid card, the amount of your purchases is deducted from the balance. As you make more purchases, your available balance gets further reduced. For example, you deposit Rs. 3000 onto your prepaid card. After paying Rs.1500, you'd only have Rs. 1500 left to spend.
Once you've used your entire balance, you have to reload more money onto the prepaid card before you can use it again.
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As it starts to run out you can top it up in a number of following ways:
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SYDNEY, 7th August 2017: IAB Australia has launched three new digital glossaries to help drive forward digital market literacy as part of its renewed mission to help simplify and inspire digital advertising in Australia.
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Who would have thought that hookahs would move in to fill the void left by smoke-free bars? I can't imagine this device, which appears to deliver tobacco smoke to the user's lungs, will be materially safer than a cigarette. The article notes:
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hookah smoke delivers the addictive drug nicotine and is at least as toxic as cigarette smoke. Hookah smokers are at risk for the same kinds of diseases caused by cigarette smoking, including cancers and decreased fertility. The charcoal used to heat tobacco produces high levels of carbon monoxide, metals and cancer-causing chemicals.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch article included a detailed illustration explaining the workings of a hookah which I also found on-line at http://www.hookahshisha.com/hookah_setup_diagram.htm.
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Inhaling via the mouthpiece draws air in through tobacco and charcoal in the bowl on top of the pipe, where the tobacco is burned, producing tobacco smoke. The smoke passes down into the water-filled jar in the base, before exiting to the tube at the top of the jar connected to a hose and mouthpiece.
At the bottom of the Post-Dispatch illustration of the hookah these additional health risks were noted:
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Since a smoking ban went into effect in St. Louis and St. Louis County at the beginning of this year, numerous hookah lounges and cafés have found various ways to continue lighting up, resulting in a confusing mix of services that some — even hookah lounge owners — say is unfair.
The Middle Eastern restaurant Ranoush, located in the Delmar Loop, spun off into a separate business a few blocks east and into St. Louis, selling only hookah, soft drinks and coffee.
At Al Waha on South Grand, the owner moved hookah smoking to the patio.
Nara Café downtown closed its doors to those younger than 21 to allow hookah smoking inside.
Other restaurants limited their hours or food sales so they could sell hookah inside to customers, including those under 21.
"Are you a restaurant? Are you a bar? Or are you a hookah lounge? What are you? That's what's hurting me," said Ranoush owner Aboud Alhamid, who said confusion has resulted in an uneven playing field. He took a strict interpretation of the ban and opened Ranoush Nights three months ago with no food or alcohol service so as not to lose the 18- to 21-year-old hookah smoker and those who want to smoke inside.
Some hookah café owners argue for exceptions or even the creation of a special hookah license, saying that hookah smoking is a unique service — a deep-rooted Middle Eastern tradition tied to socializing, relaxing and meditating that dates to the 16th century.
"It's ethnic. It's different," says Riyad Alwadi, owner of Al Waha. "It's not like smoking cigarettes."
Hookah is a water pipe used to hold tobacco soaked in flavorings such as apple, coconut, cherry and mint. Charcoal is used to burn the tobacco, and users inhale the water-cooled smoke through a hose.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hookah smoke delivers the addictive drug nicotine and is at least as toxic as cigarette smoke. Hookah smokers are at risk for the same kinds of diseases caused by cigarette smoking, including cancers and decreased fertility. The charcoal used to heat tobacco produces high levels of carbon monoxide, metals and cancer-causing chemicals.
Hookah smoking is also communal; each person uses his or her own replaceable and disposable hose tip. One hookah session costs about $12 for the group and lasts 45 minutes to an hour.
Arguments over whether hookah lounges (as well as a downtown cigar bar) are considered a restaurant, bar or retail tobacco store have led Pam Walker, the director of the St. Louis Department of Health, to refer the issue to the city's legal counsel for interpretation.
"These hookah bars and cigar bars are a new phenomenon, and there's a question over where they fall," Walker said. "As you can see it's kind of complex, and I need a lawyer to figure it out."
An exemption in the law was meant to be applied narrowly — to bars serving patrons 21 and older with food sales less than 25 percent of total food and alcohol sales. The city also requires that serving areas be less than 2,000 square feet.
"It was meant for these tiny little places with just a microwave in the back … the corner bar that's been there forever," Walker said. "But people are trying to drive a train through it."
Retail tobacco stores earning more than half their revenue from tobacco and tobacco products are also exempt under the ordinance.
The St. Louis County Department of Health has taken a stance that businesses "where they only hookah" are not regulated in any way as a restaurant or a retail store, said Gerrin Butler, the food and environmental program manager. These business do not sell food or alcohol. "The ones that decided just to open up a hookah bar, we don't regulate them," Butler said. "We recognize that that's an establishment that doesn't meet any of those clear definitions."
Because many states and cities have enacted smoking bans, hookah lounges have been growing in popularity in the U.S., especially around college campuses.
Double Apple Café and Hookah Lounge opened in February near St. Louis University, and Café Nura opened six months ago near Webster University.
The Ninth Street Hookah Lounge opened more than a year ago in the college town of Columbia, Mo., and Jinn Lounge opened about two months ago in Kirksville, Mo., home of Truman State University. Hookah lounges in the Central West End and Delmar Loop are popular spots for Washington University students.
Double Apple co-owner Keren Arismendi said her partner Tareq Khoury used to own a hookah lounge near Lindenwood University in St. Charles. "It was a very busy area, and this area is the same," Arismendi said. "They are all college kids, and they all love hookah."
Arismendi and Khoury got their business permit before the start of the ban. They had planned to open at 11 a.m. with a full menu but learned that would force their hookah services outside. Instead, they limited their menu and don't open until 4 p.m. They also serve alcohol and allow minors, she said.
Health officials fear that ways around smoking bans — as well as outright exemptions for hookah lounges — reinforce the belief that hookah is less harmful than cigarettes. The misconception combined with hookah's increasing popularity represents a growing public health issue, they say.
"The popularity of hookah smoking among young adults is quite alarming given the potential for negative health effects," said Wake Forest University assistant professor Erin Sutfin, the lead researcher on a study published in April about hookah use among college students. "Unfortunately, many young adults are misinformed about the safety of hookah smoking, and some mistakenly believe it is safer than cigarette smoking."
Little research has been done on hookah use by young adults. But Sutfin surveyed nearly 3,800 students from eight North Carolina colleges and universities about their drug habits and knowledge. The research found that 40.3 percent reported having smoked tobacco from a hookah, and 17.3 percent said they actively used hookahs. The hookah smokers were most likely to live within 10 miles of a hookah venue and believe that smoking from a hookah is less harmful than smoking a cigarette.
A 2008 Internet-based survey of nearly 750 college freshmen found that 20 percent had smoked hookah in the past 30 days. Small studies in Florida and California show that significant numbers of high schoolers have smoked hookah. The findings have researchers pointing to the need to address the legality of hookah lounges.
"State smoke-free bans need to include hookahs in their policies," Sutfin said. "Several states with strong smoke-free policies have exemptions for hookahs. Hookah cafés create the perception that this is a safe activity. It is not."
Users interviewed at various hookah lounges, however, say they smoke hookah in moderation and don't feel like it's addictive. "It's not a gateway to anything. I don't want to smoke cigarettes," said Carlos Restrepo, 21, a junior at Webster University. He says he enjoys the relaxed atmosphere and the social aspect of hookah smoking, especially with his younger friends.
Hookah café owners said they were unsure how the law was going to be effective when it was being debated, and they continue to struggle to get straight answers on how to be in compliance.
Rimla Javed, owner of the Café Nura in Webster Groves, sells a few pastries and sandwiches, but mainly coffee along with her hookah. She said she has been told by health department officials that she has to have a liquor license in order to sell hookah inside "because only bars can be exempt from the smoking ordinance."
But she's willing to do that, "even though she does not want to sell alcohol" and because hookah is her niche, she said. "My biggest competition is Starbucks, and I can't compete with Starbucks."
Unless the law is changed, hookah smoking will disappear from St. Louis in five years.
The city ordinance ends all exemptions in 2016, but the county does not have such a sunset clause.


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Maxim is a third-year Mathematics student at the Australian National University, interested in areas of modern geometry influenced by Mathematical Physics. He has undertaken advanced studies in index theory, symplectic geometry and geometric gauge theory, as well as other topics including quantum field theory, Lie representation theory and the theory of schemes. In 2013 he was awarded the Boyapati Prize for first-year Mathematics and Computer Science and in 2014, the H. Neumann Prize for second-year Mathematics and the Australian Institute of Physics Prize. In 2016 he intends to complete an Honours thesis on the Donaldson-Floer-Fukaya category in Yang-Mills Theory, under the supervision of Dr. Bryan Wang.
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This summer, I plan to investigate the symplectic geometry of $M_\Sigma$, the moduli space of flat connections, and apply the Fukaya category of $M_\Sigma$ to study the extended TQFT arising from Yang-Mills theory in dimension 2, 3 and 4; in dimension 2, for a closed surface $\Sigma$, we will study the Fukaya category whose objects are Lagrangian submanifolds, and whose morphisms between two objects $L_1$ and $L_2$ gives the Lagrangian Floer homology $HF(L_1, L_2)$. Some analytic breakthroughs in this direction have been achieved recently by Fukaya; it would be an exciting research project to uncover the underlying extended TQFT structures.


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Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:5-11, 16-18 ("Pray without ceasing") Every Advent, the following debate surfaces: is Christmas secular or religious? Today, we are in the middle of Advent, a season that includes the four Sundays before Christmas. And while the retail and entertainment industries try to conflate Advent and Christmas, they are two distinct seasons. Advent … [Read more…]


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Seite 364 - Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this Benjamite do it? let him alone, and let him curse ; for the Lord hath bidden him. It may be that the Lord will look on mine affliction, and that the Lord will requite me good for his cursing this day.
Seite 219 - We watched her breathing through the night, Her breathing soft and low, As in her breast the wave of life Kept heaving to and fro. " ' So silently we seemed to speak, So slowly moved about, As we had lent her half our powers To eke her living out. " ' Our very hopes belied our fears ; Our fears our hopes belied ; We thought her dying when she slept, And sleeping when she died. " ' For when the morn came dim and sad, And chill with early showers, Her quiet eyelids closed ; — she had Another morn...
Seite 214 - Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder? Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? »the glory of his nostrils is terrible. He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: he goeth on to meet the armed men. He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted ; neither turneth he back from the sword.
Seite 219 - Cover your heads, and mock not flesh and blood With solemn reverence : throw away respect, Tradition, form, and ceremonious duty, For you have but mistook me all this while: I live with bread like you, feel want, Taste grief, need friends: subjected thus, How can you say to me I am a king?
Seite 101 - Whilst love and terror laid the tiles. Earth proudly wears the Parthenon, As the best gem upon her zone ; And morning opes with haste her lids To gaze upon the pyramids...
Seite 100 - Men suffer all their life long under the foolish superstition that they can be cheated. But it is as impossible for a man to be cheated by any one but himself, as for a thing to be and not to be at the same time.
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Seite 219 - All murder'd : for within the hollow crown That rounds the mortal temples of a king Keeps Death his court, and there the antic sits, Scoffing his state and grinning at his pomp...
Seite 99 - The league between virtue and nature engages all things to assume a hostile front to vice. The beautiful laws and substances of the world persecute and whip the traitor. He finds that things are arranged for truth and benefit, but there is no den in the wide world to hide a rogue.
Seite 111 - And it is yet far more evident, for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest, who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.


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As human beings striving to live happy lives, we all encounter problems and triumphs, trauma and/or various other challenges. However, our mental/emotional states are not defined by these circumstances, but by our reactions to them. Changing how we react may seem impossible to many of us. Let's change that now.
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1. Moving beyond Fear.
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You might just find out you're not such a bad person after all!
3. Discover the power of Vulnerability.
Dare to be true to you!
4. Discover and live your Life Purpose.
Chances are, it has something to do with service. Happy people engage themselves in service to others.
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Happy people engage themselves in service to others.
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YCW launched its second chapter in Shanghai in 2010. As China's financial capital, YCW Shanghai has tapped many experts covering China's economy and financial sector, as well as urbanization. Our speakers have included:
- Jonathan Woetzel, Director of McKinsey & Company, Director of the McKinsey Global Institute in Asia and Co-Chair Urban China Initiative
- Shen Dingli, Vice Dean of the Institute of International Affairs of Fudan University
- The Honorable Ken Jarrett, former US Consul General in Shanghai
YCW Shanghai has co-sponsored many of its events with the Hopkins China Forum, organized by The Johns Hopkins University and its affiliated alumni associations worldwide. Our partner has brought in visiting professors from leading policy graduate program, School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), Johns Hopkins.
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James McGregor is the Greater China Chairman for APCO Worldwide in China, member of the APCO International Advisory Council and author of two highly regarded books: No Ancient Wisdom, No Followers: The Challenges ofChinese Authoritarian Capitalism, published in October 2012, and One Billion Customers: Lessons from the Front
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Raffaello Pantucci is a Senior Research Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), a London based think tank where his work looks at, among other things, China's relations to the West. His work has been featured in pubications like the International Herald
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For many people with missing or problematic teeth in Kent, dental implants are a way to regain their natural dental stability. Unlike removable dentures, implants from Staplehurst Dental Practice can stay with you for the rest of your life, if properly maintained.
The upside of implants
Dental implants in Kent will give you more confidence in biting and chewing than you'd have with removable dentures. And the risk of gum disease is lessened because the implants fill in the gaps in your teeth, leaving fewer spaces for food debris and plaque to gather in. You might want a whole set of teeth replacing due to the tooth decay that can happen with age. Or you might have knocked out a front tooth while playing sports. Whatever your situation, dental implants will have a strong positive effect on the health of your teeth.
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The treatment starts with a detailed assessment of your oral condition. Once the dentist is satisfied that your mouth is healthy enough, they will place small titanium posts into your gums. These act like artificial tooth roots, on top of which the replacement teeth are securely attached. This integrated arrangement means that tiny vibrations, made when you eat or talk, are transmitted to the jawbone. The bone structure is then stimulated as it naturally would be, and it gradually meshes with the titanium posts, forming a strong foundation for your replacement teeth.
With removable dentures, the jawbone doesn't receive this stimulation. The bone gradually weakens over time, which can result in the 'sunken' look that characterises the faces of denture wearers.
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Who says work should be boring and dreadful?
The workplace culture in Singapore is rather distinctive. While Singapore is a country in Asia, we have integrated both Asian and Western culture into our workplace. However, it has been reported that many Singaporeans are burned out from work, and one of the causes cited is an unhealthy working environment. According to an article by AsiaOne, office politics is an incredibly negative aspect of their working life, and colleagues are not as bonded as it should be.
Attending Creative Workshops are great ways for people to come together and build closer relationships, improving the local working environment along the way. If you are unfamiliar with Creative Workshops and are interested in comprehending the overall features of it, we have created this post to help you out!
Here is a summary of topics we will be covering in this Complete Guide To Creative Workshops For Corporate Team Building In Singapore:
What are Creative Workshops?
Reasons why every company should attend a Creative Workshop
Team Building lessons you'll learn in a Creative Workshop
List of Creative Workshops for Corporate Team Building
Tips To Fully Enjoy Your Creative Workshop
What are Creative Workshops?
Creative Workshops operate just like any other workshops- by bringing people together to engage in an activity. The only difference is that such workshops provide an opportunity for people to test or hone their creative capabilities in an open-minded social setting as a means of fostering a teamwork culture. Despite the term, Creative Workshops aren't exclusively meant for creative professionals. Anyone, regardless of their career background or age, is fully welcomed to join the sessions. As such, not only is it an excellent and fun choice of activity to do with your friends and colleagues, but also with your family as well!
Reasons why every company should attend a Creative Workshop
Yes, Creative Workshops are highly entertaining. However, do you know that there are also benefits to be gained in attending one?
It's no secret that workplace stress in Singapore are becoming more commonplace, and one of the attributes is the taxing work environment. Constantly being stuck in the office is only going to escalate this situation. To prevent this, we have come up with various reasons to motivate you to get up from your chair and partake in activities outside of your regular surroundings.
1. Encourages Creative Thinking
When it comes to the workplace, creativity is an extremely vital skill to possess, and yet seems to be rather disregarded. In order to be creative, people have to step out of their comfort zones to take risks and achieve new objectives, and this may seem daunting to a few. However, Creative Workshops are conducted in a relaxing and non-judgemental environment. Thus, if you're afraid to showcase your artistic side, no worries! Just express it in any way you feel comfortable and lose the self-consciousness!
This cultivates a workplace culture which inspires people to be more engaged, motivated and confident, and not to mention increases their morale and happiness as well.
2. Develops Team Bonding
Participating in Creative Workshops allow people to work together and form closer relationships. Through workshops such as our Art Jamming and Terrarium sessions, it helps people to better comprehend each other's strengths, weaknesses, and interests and breaks down any personal barriers that are hindering the group from striving together. This builds trust and inculcates a sense of togetherness in everyone, which further strengthens a group's dynamic.
Good team bonding means better collaboration. And better collaboration means a more effective work performance. This is the definition of synergy. As such, attending Creative Workshops not only benefit the attendees on a personal level but also improve the performances of the business. It's no wonder that everyone says that teamwork makes the dream work!
3. Networking Opportunities
As Creative Workshops, especially our Art Jamming sessions, cater to larger crowds, representatives from various companies will have the likelihood to mingle and interact with each other. In a surrounding where it is fully encouraged to exhibit their personalities, attendees, even those who are reserved, will instantly feel more at ease, and this no doubt increases their self-esteem levels. Oh, and not to forget forging of new friendships are always a satisfaction.
Networking is an essential aspect of growing a business by raising its' public profile and influence. The interaction also builds connection, which in turn, opens doors to new opportunities for companies or businesses to seize and explore, and brings forth inspirations and fresh ideas to the table. Think about it, it's a win-win for everyone.
4. Stress-Relief
This is a no-brainer. Aside from providing a fun and enjoyable experience, Creative Workshops also serve as a temporary getaway for people to escape their hectic working life and take a step back. By attending workshops such as our Leather Making sessions, you will not only acquire new and unique skills, but also therapeutic benefits such as reclaiming your mind and regaining concentration. You will head back to work more motivated than before, raising productivity levels!
Team Building lessons you will learn in Creative Workshops
Creative Workshops not only demonstrate team bonding skills but also promote critical thinking and problem-solving. All these factors are essential for both businesses and personal growth and are highly valued. For this reason, I consider such workshops to truly be a one-stop shop. While getting your creative juices flowing, you will be presented with situations that entail you to think out of the box and analyze problems faced.
At the end of the day, you will be instilled with these traits that constitute a team's effectiveness and functionality.
1. Communication
We have seen time and time again how poor communication could lead to conflicts and undesirable results. Therefore, we cannot stress how critical it is for companies or businesses to prioritize on good communication skills, and improve on face-to-face conversations and verbal communication. Good communication fosters healthy working relationships with your colleagues and improves efficiency in the workplace.
Creative workshops act as a platform for you to discourse with people, and to practice and develop your communicating ability at a relaxed pace.
2. Leadership
Being a leader isn't a walk in the park. You are taken as the example whom everyone should aspire to be, and that is a pretty big responsibility to shoulder. However, attending Creative Workshops wi enable you to improve your capability as a leader or even make you aware of your leadership potential.
One of the most crucial characteristics of competent leadership that many people tend to overlook is to consider the needs and feelings of others. When attending Creative Workshops, your interaction and cooperation with other people will equip and strengthen certain admirable qualities that people look for in a leader, such as empathy and respect.
3. Management/Organization
When we discuss good management skills, we're not only implying to the time. Being organized brings about many benefits, and one of them is an increase in efficiency. It's a fact that being organized allows one to be more focused and motivated, and to stay on track for tasks.
In order to successfully manage your life, you have to be responsible and reliable. These values will be inculcated through the hands-on learning approach taken by Creative Workshops. The creative environment you're in also natures your visualization skill to accomplish better and desired goals.
4. Positive Attitude
Adapting or possessing a positive attitude is the basis of successful teamwork. If you constantly hold a pessimistic view and easily give in to defeatism, the team dynamic will easily diminish, and you and your team will find it strenuous to advance forward.
Creative Workshops provide a comforting environment where you won't be faced with fault-finders, and you could use this opportunity to be who you are by expressing your own ideas and proposals. This not only improves your self-assurance and outlook on work and life but also relations with your team members.
After attending our Creative Workshops, we are assured that you and your colleagues will get to enjoy a healthier workplace culture. However, what happens when the session ends? Don't worry, as we got your back. We have compiled 5 Ways To Make Your Office More Fun to offer some tips on how you and your team can create a productive and fun working environment in your office!
List of Creative Workshops for Corporate Team Building
At The Fun Empire, we have had extensive experience in providing the most unique, interesting yet affordable corporate team building activities and workshops to more than 400,000 clients.
If you are searching for fun activities for your next team bonding event or things to do in Singapore, look no further.
We have leveraged our years of experience to compile this list of amazing Creative Workshops that you could do for with your colleagues, friends and family!
1. Art Jamming
Our Art Jamming sessions are very popular among corporates, schools and consumers. In each Art Jamming workshop, there will facilitators providing instruction and guidance for your team building session. There are also additional services available (subject to additional charges) that can be booked, such as sound systems, catering, bus transportation, corporate gifts and more.
We offer different packages for our Art Jamming sessions- Individual and Team Building. As what the name suggests, our Team Building option boosts team cohesion. This team building variation infuses team work, communication and bonding elements into the session. Rather than just painting individually, participants will have to work in teams to visualize the painting together and work with each other to complete the painting on a large canvas provided.
We have also recently launched our newest Art Jamming activity, Tote Bag Art Jamming, that allows participants to paint on tote bags instead. Each participant will be able to paint their own tote bag designs and bring them back home after the session.
Price: Starting from $19
2. Terrarium Workshop
If you have no idea what a Terrarium is, they are transparent bowls filled with soil and plants (as pictured above) and are commonly used for decorative or ornamental purposes. Even though there are people who have not heard of or are aware of terrarium workshops in Singapore, they are gaining popularity among those who are considering alternative activities to partake on.
Crafting your own terrarium is extremely worthwhile as it is much more affordable than to purchase it from the stores (which would usually cost you over a hundred dollars), and you have the freedom to design and create it in any way you aesthetically-prefer. And did I mentioned that they're also environmentally-friendly?
Price: Starting from $28
3. Leather Crafting Workshop
Leather Crafting workshops are considered to be a rather unconventional activity in Singapore, and it does not cross the minds of many people. However, DIY workshops such as leather crafting are not only a one-of-a-kind stimulating experience, it is also incredibly rewarding as you are allowed to bring your creations home. Imagine using a wallet or cardholder that you made it all by yourself! That sense of pride and accomplishment is priceless.
Depending on the location you decide on, the limit for class sizes will vary. However, a trainer would be assigned to every 12 participants, so larger crowds are fully welcomed to enjoy the activity nonetheless.
Price: Starting from $42
4. Candle Making Workshop
Another DIY and craft workshop that do not garner as many audiences in Singapore, Gel Candle Making is an activity which both adults and children can be entertained by, making it a perfect recreation to do for a corporate family day or simply during the weekends. As the process deals with hot wax, young children will be supervised by a trainer.
Making soy candles is a fantastic way to relieve stress and declutter the mind. Due to the properties used, the candles are organic and carry no harmful substances, and are also eco-friendly! As such, if you have a desire to save the earth and would prefer to use health-friendly products, do give this activity a try!
We have explained all about the benefits of soy candles which you can read from our post about Why Soy Candles are better than Paraffin Ones.
Price: Starting from $35
5. Cooking Class
According to the Straits Times, signing up for cooking ( and baking ) classes are on the rise in Singapore, with the opportunity to unwind as being one of the biggest factors for the registration. Contrary to popular belief, cooking classes are not only meant for food enthusiasts and aspiring chefs, but also to anyone who seeks to hang out with friends and family and to associate with new people.
When it comes to our cooking classes, you have a plethora of options to choose from. If you have a sweet tooth, you can sign up for the Dessert Cooking Workshop or Ice-cream Workshop, or if you have a preference for Japanese food, our Sushi Making Workshop or Bento Making Workshop will be suitable for you. We also tailor to specific dietary and nutritional requirements, as Vegetarian or halal options are available and a healthier recipe will be served upon request.
If you are interested in our Cooking Class Workshop and would like to know more about what goes on during a session, we have written a post recalling our experience; TFE Cooking Team Building Session.
Price: Starting from $50
6. Wine Appreciation
Wine Appreciation classes are perfect occasions for social drinking. As wine loosens you up, you may feel confident expressing yourself and interact with people. It is important to note that the legal drinking age in Singapore is 18, so anyone who is under age are not allowed to attend our sessions.
Aside from wine ( each participant will be served 4 different wines ), we also provide light bights such as cheese and baguettes to go along with your drinks. To further lighten the mood, team-building games would be conducted if requested.
Price: Starting from $75
7. Perfume Workshop
Love smelling good or picky when comes to selecting your scents? If yes, then our Perfume Workshop would be the perfect choice for you! You don't have to be a scientist to craft out your very own fragrance that is tailored to your taste. Even if you're unclear of which scents are best suited for you, a personality test will be held beforehand to help you with your choices.
Our workshop also provides alcohol-free options for Muslims, and the classes could be conducted in Mandarin and Hokkien if the audience is uncomfortable in an English-speaking environment.
Want to know what makes Perfume Making such a fascinating activity? Read more about it here: Perfume Making and Personality Types.
Price: Starting from $90
8. Flower Arrangements
Flowers have the ability to instantly brighten someone's day, so why not design a bouquet for that special someone or even to yourself as a little treat? Though we may be able to cater to your location of choice, the sessions are mostly taken place in floral shops where professional florists will oversee you and your team.
Being in a vibrant setting surrounded by the aroma of fresh flowers, it's an outlet for creativity and a place where you and your team could de-stress and spend time together.
There are many more advantages of attending our Flower Arrangements workshop which you can find out from our post: Modern Flower Arrangement and its Benefits.
Price: Starting from $75
Tips to Fully Enjoy Your Creative Workshop
Taking part in creative workshops will allow you to gain new skills and knowledge. Although it might be a little intimidating at the start, the opportunity for personal development and growth far outweighs this initial apprehension. Here are 3 key tips to keep in mind when you are about to embark on your next creative workshop:
1. Be Open-minded
This is by far the most important quality to possess as it's a key feature to growing as a person. By attending a Creative Workshop, you would be in an environment where opinions are shared among the team. Even if you do not agree with those views, respect and give it serious consideration. Remember that you're all there to make mistakes and to learn from each other. Being receptive is all about being curious and observant to suggestions, which opens doors to new possibilities.
2. Research
Before attending your Creative Workshop session, research on the content and consider what you want to achieve. Studying the content allows you to get a head start and to better apprehend the class' purpose and objective, while setting goals to determine your priorities, resulting in a more committed attitude towards achieving it. As such, you'll be more focused on your workshops, possess a larger frame of understanding and have more viewpoints to contribute.
3. Have Fun
At the end of the day, it's all about having a good time! Take this opportunity to hang out and learn alongside your friends and family. As Creative Workshops make learning enjoyable, you would feel more motivated and inspired to acquire new information. It has been showed that when you are having fun, team building becomes more effective and trusting relationships are built. Though workshops are also a way to divert from work affairs, you are able to incorporate a social aspect into your learning, making the whole experience much more appealing.


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Last week, I visited Dick and Lois Gifford. Good Norwegian that she is, Lois offered me coffee as I walked in the door; when she brought me coffee she asked me if I'd like a piece of peach-cream pie.
O. My. Goodness. The pie was out-of-this-world good!
So I sat down to talk with Dick, and as we ate Lois's heavenly pie he told me a story, a slice of his life.
Dick ran away from his home in Janesville when he was 16. His mother died when he was seven, and his father used alcohol to cope with his grief, so Dick needed to get away and make a new start.
He made a bag of sandwiches and took off walking. In the daytime, he walked along the road; at night he slept in the woods. Dick didn't mention the cold—it was November when he left home—but he said that he was hungry; after two days of walking, he ran out of sandwiches.
Four days later, on his sixth day of walking, he saw a sign advertising malted milk in a Blanchardville cafe. He went inside and sat down at the counter and laid out a few coins.
"How much for one of those malted milks?"
The fellow behind the counter went over and made a malted milk and took it to Dick. "That much," he said.
Vic Bredeson came over and sat down next to him. People tell me Vic was a big, strapping guy; it appears he had a big heart to match.
"You hungry?"
"Yes, sir."
"Well then, what would you like to eat?
"I ain't picky."
"How about a hamburger."
"I guess so."
Vic ordered him two hamburgers and a plate of fries, and Dick ate like a sixteen year old boy who hadn't eaten for four days.
Vic sat with him at the counter while he ate. "Looks like you might like a warm bed."
"I guess I might."
Vic took him to his farm. "He took me upstairs to a bedroom with a nice bed in it and made me feel right at home." When he came downstairs in the morning, he found that Vic's wife, who was expecting her first child, had breakfast on the table. After breakfast, Vic took him to the barn to do chores, including milking twelve cows.
Though he didn't know it at the time, Vic was checking around trying to find his parents and in time he located his father. He let him know that Dick was safe and his father was glad to let his son stay and help out. Several weeks later, his father came to see him at the Bredesons. He saw how good things were for Dick and how well he was doing, so his father wished him well and went home to Janesville.
Dick stayed on with the Bredesons and learned to do chores and to help out around the farm. One day, Vic asked him if he could handle milking and the chores so that he and his wife could go on a little vacation.
"I told him 'sure, I could.' Milking twelve cows was nothing for me and I enjoyed doing the chores."
So the Bredesons went away and left Dick in charge. I can't imagine a better thing for a 16 year old going through a tough time than to be given some work to do and to be left in charge and to be held responsible. When Vic came home and found what a good job Dick had done taking care of things, he praised him for his work and bragged on him to others.
Dick didn't much want to go to school, but the Bredesons insisted that he finish high school. He got to play sports. In shop he made Mrs. Bredeson a watering can for the flowers on her porch. "Do you know: she was so proud of that watering can and praised me for my work and made me feel pretty good."
While Dick was living with the Bredesons, their first child was born. After Dick finished high school, he volunteered for the service and was later deployed to Panama. His service complete, he came home to Blanchardville, where he met Lois, "and the rest is history."
Dick keeps in touch with the Bredeson family, including the son who was born to them while he was living with the. He says that the time he spent with them was the best time of his life.
The Bredesons could not have known in advance the difference they would make in Dick's life. Faith looks a lot like generous openness when there are ample reasons for tight-fisted close-mindedness. But Christ comes to us in the form of hungry strangers and faith is about reaching out to others beyond our own comfort when there is no guarantee of success.
Thank you to Dick for sharing his story and to Lois for her divine pie, and thank you to the Bredesons for their generosity and faithfulness.


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"Look rock, I got an award!"
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past 8 years you probably know about those fun little bundles of joy and gratification that are video game achievements and trophies. These little things pop up whenever you do something in a game like beating a level, a boss, finding all of whatever the collectable item for that game is, and so one. Some people love them others think they are stupid.
I personally enjoy achievements. I see them as a way that I can show people that I've beaten a game or did whatever challenge. Sure there are dumb achievements like the ones you get for beating a level you were supposed to but then there are the ones for beating the game on the highest difficulty or having 100% completion. Sometimes I'll complete a game and notice that I'm actually not far off from earning the Platinum trophy (On PS3/Vita you earn that for collecting all the other trophies in a game) and it motivates me to keep playing a game for a bit longer instead of just putting it away and moving onto the next one. Bungie had the really awesome Vidmaster Achievements in Halo 3 and ODST which I have fond memories of scrounging up a party of strangers on the Bungie forums and then spending 3 frustrating but awesome hours trying to get our Ghosts to the end. And then there are also the joke and Easter egg achievements that are fun to unlock.
It looks like some people did fail to get this achievement...
Not everyone is a fan of achievements though. I have read many an article about how achievements are just a waste of time and add nothing of value, How they force players to play a certain way instead of playing the way they want to, and of course how those silly little pop ups can break immersion when you are particularly involved in a certain part of the game. These are all valid complaints but I don't pay them much mind as achievement collecting for the most part is an optional experience and no one is forcing you to go out of your way to get those harder ones.
I'd have a hard time believing you when you say you lost your immersion right here.
The other benefit that Trophy/Achievement hunting has that I've really come to appreciate is the ability to see your gaming habits a bit more clearly. There are a lot of website out there that are dedicated to allowing people to pull up their logs when it comes to achievements (I've been using PSNProfiles.com btw.) and they allow us to see how we compare to other users on the site, see which achievements are the rarest, and my favorite get a sense of our gaming habits with regards to when we play.
I'm not particularly proud that I earn most of my trophies at 2AM.
So where do you stand on trophies/achievements? Do you enjoy collecting them? Is there a particular one that you are proud of or have a funny story about? Don't you wish Gamerscore could actually be redeemed for something (Oh wait I guess it can now...) Let me know what you think
CreaTAYve Rambling is a semi-regular (as in whenever I feel like it) article I put together where I just ramble on about what I feel like. I make no guarantees of coherence, grammatical correctness, or that putting "100% completed Black Ops 2" on your resume will particularly help you find a job.


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GONE! 8-Acre Country Estate with 2 Bedroom Home, 4-Garages, Outbuilding and Pond | Unincorporated Clay County, Liberty, Missouri
Bid Your Price Online Today for this Private 8-Acres w/Fixer Upper 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Ranch w/Vinyl Siding, LR, DR, Kitchen, 1st Floor Laundry, Basement, 2-Car Gar., 2 Car Det. Gar./Workshop, Outbuilding, Pond, w/Inground Pool & More!
Ended: 08/09/18 at 12:30 PM CDT
9306 Stillhouse Road, Liberty, MO 64068
Pretty & Peaceful 8-Acre Country Estate
Fixer Upper 2 Bedroom Ranch
4 Garages, Outbuildings, Pool
This private and picturesque 8-acre country estate features scenic hill-top views, rolling hills, mature trees, open pastures, wildlife, fixer upper 2 bedroom, 2 bath true ranch home with partial finished basement, 2-car attached garage, 2 car detached garage/workshop, metal outbuilding with in-ground pool and more!
Conveniently located just east of Liberty off MO-210 highway in unincorporated Clay County, Missouri, this pretty acreage offers peaceful country living with city amenities just minutes away.
This ranch home features vinyl siding, newer Carrier central air and furnace, front porch, 2 bedrooms, full bath with large soaking tub, living room with brick fireplace, dining room with built-in corner china cabinet and window seat, kitchen with oak cabinets, first floor laundry, back deck, partial finished basement, family room with wood burning stove, 2 car garage, etc. The home is solid and could use updating, paint and carpet.
The 24×30 +/- detached 2-car garage/workshop features two 8' overhead doors, concrete floor, electrical service and lighting. The 22×40 +/- metal outbuilding with in-ground pool enables you to use your heated pool with cover year round. The building features see-thru panels and windows to let the sunlight in and two large 18' overhead doors to allow the breezes to flow through.
This gorgeous, 8-acre country estate is both private and picturesque, is situated on a hard surface road in unincorporated Clay County and features hill-top scenic views, rolling hills, mature trees, wildlife and more!
- 8.16 acre pretty & peaceful setting
- Fixer upper 2 bedroom true ranch home
- Vinyl siding
- Newer Carrier HVAC system – 2015
- Partial finished basement
- 2-car basement garage
- 24×30 +/- 2 car detached garage/workshop
- 22×40 +/- metal outbuilding with in-ground pool
- 1-year home warranty included
- Unincorporated Clay County, Missouri
- Choose Liberty or Excelsior Springs High School
- 2017 Real estate taxes $1,600
- Open houses: Sundays, July 22 & July 29, 2-4 pm
- Online auction Ends: August 9, 2018
Proper and complete online registration is required to bid. All bidders must provide name, address, phone number, and email address to register. A credit card (MC, Visa or Discover) is required to actually place a bid on the property. The credit card will be validated before bidding access is granted, but is not a recognized form of payment of the deposit or purchase price. Should a Winning Bidder fail to complete the contract signing process, the required deposit will be charged to the credit card provided at registration. By registering, all bidders acknowledge having read and agree to be bound by the Auction Terms and Conditions. Bidders may register prior to, or during the bidding period. At registration bidders are given the option of receiving emails confirming their individual bids and/or when they are outbid.
All bidding in this auction is being conducted online. (If you need assistance placing a bid or prefer to submit a bid in person, please call our office for assistance. 816-781-1134) To place a bid, bidders enter their "maximum" bid and click the "Place Bid" button. Each time that bidder is outbid by another bidder, the system will automatically bid on their behalf at the established bid increments up to their maximum. In the case of an auction with a reserve, if the max bid amount entered is less than the reserve, the system will place the bid at the max amount. Once the system displays that the reserve has been met, then it will advance the bid (by the bid increments) only when the bidder is outbid by another bidder, up to the bidders max. The Auctioneer does not know any bidder's maximum bid. The system will not advance a bidder's own bid. Online-only auctions utilize the "Soft Close" feature that automatically extends the bidding time if a bid is received in the last 2 minutes of the published bidding period. The extensions will continue until 2 minutes have lapsed without any bidding activity, at which time the auction is concluded.
A buyer's premium of ten percent (10%) of the high bid shall be added to that bid and included in the total purchase price to be paid by the successful bidder(s).
Sample calculation — High bid = $50,000
Buyer's Premium = $ 5,000 (10% of 50,000)
Total purchase price = $55,000
Financing is not a contingency of sale in this offering. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that potential bidders ensure in advance that they are able to obtain the necessary financing to close the transaction.
At the conclusion of the auction the Winning Bidder will receive an email and/or phone call confirming his or her winning bid status. In this or a subsequent email the Winning Bidder will receive a link to sign all documents electronically along with wiring instructions for submitting the required earnest money deposit to the named title company. Should the electronic processes described above be unavailable, alternative arrangements will be made. In any event, the contract signing and deposit payment process must be completed by close of business on auction day. A Winning Bidder whose documents and deposit are not received within the required time frame is subject to paying a liquidated damages amount equal to the down payment (charged to the credit card used at registration) and will not be allowed to bid in any future Cates Auction & Realty auction events. Note that property-specific purchase documents are available prior to the auction end date and any professional reviews of such documents should be undertaken PRIOR to bidding. All final bids are subject to Seller's reserve, unless advertised otherwise. Any property with a high bid exceeding the Seller's reserve will be declared "sold" by the Auctioneer. In instances where the seller's reserve was not met in the auction, the signed contract and accompanying deposit will be presented to the Seller for approval, which shall be given or denied in the Seller's sole discretion within 5 business days. If approval is denied, all documents and the deposit will be returned immediately.
The Winning Bidder shall be required to make an earnest money down payment equal to fIve percent (5%) of the total purchase price. This deposit must be received by wire transfer (or by certified funds), by close of business auction day. Winning Bidders whose documents and deposit are not received within the required timeframe are subject to paying a liquidated damages amount equal to the down payment (charged to the credit card used at registration) and will not be allowed to bid in any future Cates Auction & Realty auction events.
The Winning Bidder shall close within 30 days of the auction date, unless stated differently in the Purchase Agreement. Subject to Probate Court approval.
Seller shall furnish at seller's expense an Owner's Policy of Title Insurance in the amount of the total purchase price and shall execute a general warranty deed conveying the real estate to the buyer(s).
2018 taxes are to be prorated as of the closing date.
Sale of said property is subject to any and all easements of record and any and all leases.
Cates Auction & Realty Co., Inc. and its representatives are Exclusive Agents of the Seller.
A commission of 3% of the high bid (unless a different percentage is stated in the property's MLS listing) will be paid to any properly licensed Broker who registers a successful buyer according to the appropriate Broker Participation Agreement. This form is available from the Auction Company and must be completed and returned no later than 48 hours prior to the auction end date.
The information in the auction advertising was obtained from sources believed to be accurate but is subject to verification by all parties relying on it. All sketches and dimensions are approximate. No liability for its accuracy, errors or omissions is assumed by the Seller or the auction company. All bidders are responsible for conducting their own inspections, investigations, inquiries and due diligence concerning the property. The property is being offered on an "AS IS", "WHERE IS" basis and no warranty or representations, expressed or implied, is made by the Seller or the auction company. All information contained in the advertising and all related materials are subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the purchase agreement. The Auctioneer reserves the right to bid on behalf of the Seller up to, but not beyond the Seller's reserve (if applicable).
We hope you enjoy bidding in the online auction!
MO-210 Hwy east of MO-291 (Liberty) 7 miles to Stillhouse Rd., then north 1.65 miles to property on west side or E County Rd H/MO-H 6 miles East of William Jewell College past Liberty Hills Country Club to Stillhouse Rd., then south 1/2 mile to property on west side. Watch for auction signs.


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Change Time machine backup frequnecy
July 19th, 2013 Comments off
I've recently had problems with the main supply locally tripping over and wiping out my NAS based Time Machine backup. Looking around to try and see if I could resolve this I found a useful article on how to change the frequency of your backups from the default of 1 hour to whatever time interval you like.
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White Chocolate Covered Oreos Spring Flowers
These white chocolate covered Oreos are decorated with spring flowers made out of M&MS. Easy to make, so cute, and delicious too!
I'm always on the lookout for quick and easy dessert recipes! And it's a double win if I can find one that also packages up well in a cute little treat bag. This recipe has got it all covered, and it's super cute for Easter just right around the corner!
What's the secret to perfectly dipped chocolate Oreos? I'll tell you!
- Unless you're adept at tempering your own chocolate, I always STRONGLY recommend using a melting candy chocolate (like Wilton or Ghirardelli) for chocolate covered Oreos. This will guarantee a perfectly dipped cookie every time! It dips smoothly, hardens quickly, and it won't melt in your fingers.
- Lift the Oreo out of the melting chocolate with a fork and gently scrape the bottom along the edge of the container before placing it on a nonstick mat. This will help prevent excess chocolate from pooling around the bottom of the cookie when you set it down.
- I always let my chocolate dipped treats cool on a Silpat silicone baking mat, and I LOVE it. They come off easily without damaging the chocolate coating. But you could also use parchment paper, wax paper, or even aluminum foil as your nonstick surface.
- If you want to get REALLY fancy, you could add a dollop of Nutella or peanut butter in the middle of each Oreo before dipping!
White Chocolate Covered Oreos Spring Flowers
These white chocolate covered Oreos are decorated with spring flowers made out of M&MS. Easy to make, so cute, and delicious too!
- 24 Oreos
- 12 ounces white melted chocolate (I used Ghirardelli)
- pastel M&MS
Prepare a nonstick surface on your countertop (ie, silicone baking mat, parchment paper, wax paper) for the dipped Oreos to cool and harden after dipping.
Melt the white chocolate according to the package directions. Tip: I like to use mugs, because they are taller than bowls which makes them work a little better for dipping.
Dunk an Oreo into the white chocolate. Use a fork to push the white chocolate over all edges of the cookie. Use the for to gently lift the Oreo out of the chocolate, and carefully scrape the bottom of the cookie along the edge of the mug to remove excess chocolate.
Place the dipped cookie on the prepared nonstick surface. Arrange M&MS on top of the Oreo to look like a flower.
Repeat with all the Oreos. Let cool to harden.
Calories 310 | Total Fat 19g | Saturated Fat 11g | Carbohydrates 31g | Fiber 1g | Sugars 26g | Protein 2g
Nutrition approximated per cookie
More recipes I think you'll love!
Cookies & Cream Baked Chocolate Donuts
Cookies & Cream Chocolate Layer Cake


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The Boards of Members of the Giovani Pittori Spilimberghesi Association has awarded Riccardo with the Honorary Membership for his cultural contribution to the life of his city. From now on he is able to attend all the meetings, to bring ideas and collaborations. Riccardo wants to express his gratitude to all the members
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A Dream Come True - Savannah Bay
Price Range Per Night:
Over $500
Beach: Yes
Pool: Yes
Golf Course: No
Casino: No
All Inclusive: No
Family Friendly: Yes
Internet Access: Yes
Photos: Click on photo(s) to enlarge
A Dream Come True is a 6500 sq. ft. oceanfront 5 bedroom luxury villa located at Mango Bay Resort in the premier section of Virgin Gorda's western beach coast. It is named the "Top Vacation Rental on Virgin Gorda in 2013," and all of our guest reviews are 5-stars. The villa accommodates 2-14 guests. Swim, snorkel, and kayak at this exceptionally private estate. The 35' oceanfront patio is perfect for relaxing. There are 6 sit-aboard double kayaks for guests, plus snorkeling gear. The horizon pool is the centerpiece of the villa and offers an excellent vantage point for sunsets each evening. Maid service 7 days a week, wireless internet, Direct TV, Mango Bay Resort are some of the many amenities included in the rates. Easy access to Pond Bay, Savannah Bay and Mahoe Bay Beaches - two minutes or less!
Property Price: Price varies depending on number of guests and bedrooms required. See website for details.
Credit Cards: No Payment by personal checks or Wire Transfer for International bookings.
A Dream Come True - Savannah Bay - British Virgin Islands Hotels
Amenities: Maid Service 7 Days, Personal Laundry included, Fleet of Kayaks, Snorkeling Gear for 20, Seaside Verandah under Pergola, Horizon Pool, Oceanfront Location, 24/7 Maintenance, Two Welcome Gifts, Wireless Internet, Direct TV, Beach Chairs, Coolers, Beach Umbrella, Luxury Linens, Beach Access, Mango Bay Resort Amenities including Guest Services.
Policies: Children welcome. 50% Deposit required. Balance Due 60 days before arrival.
Nearest Airport: Virgin Gorda (VIJ) served by Cape Air, Air Sunshine and AIR AMERICA CARIBBEAN, a charter airline
Distance to Nearest Airport: 1.5 miles
Location: British Virgin Islands
Hotel Type: Hotel and Resort
Contact Information:
Address: Savannah Bay,
Phone 1: (978) 283-0669
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Toll Free: (877) 258-4552
Fax: (978) 283-8332
Disclaimer: Information about specific Caribbean hotels including pricing and availability is subject to change at any time. Government taxes and fees may apply to hotel rates, and varies by country. A minimum stay and/or a damage deposit may be required for some hotels and/or timeshare properties, especially during the high season and holidays.


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New beeginnings: innovative hive design set to revitalise local beekeeping
Local beekeeping is currently faced with a range of challenges, including adverse weather conditions and the rapid decline in bee numbers worldwide – which is a global concern seeing as bees pollinate crops that are produced for human consumption. The cheap price of low-quality imported honey is also a threat to South African honey farmers.
However, a new type of beehive has the potential to revitalise honey production in this country. The concept sees traditional wooden hive structures replaced with an innovative concrete frame. Although a concrete hive is not in itself a new idea, the new Beegin hive provides several design adjustments that have helped a test group of beekeepers to increase their productivity.
The progressive, aptly named Beegin was created by Ivan Brown and was born out of this intrepid industrial design student's goal to expand local beekeeping and contribute to both job creation and food security in this country. Brown is currently studying for a master's degree at the University of Johannesburg. His work on Beegin, which started as a research project, has been featured at several international design conferences. He has also co-authored several research papers.
Brown came up with the design when he entered the PPC Imaginarium Awards, the country's most supportive arts and design competition for emerging creatives that seeks to reward innovation in concrete. Brown was named the runner-up in the industrial design category of the awards in 2015 and PPC then supplemented Brown's prize money with a seed grant to assist him with prototyping his initial concept. PPC has since assisted Brown with further funding to aid the nationwide rollout of the project after a successful testing phase.
The testing process took two years. In that time, all ten of the participants (five beekeepers and five urban farmers) were kept appraised of Brown's new beekeeping technology.
"The testing process was fantastic!" he adds. "We uncovered a range of issues with the original design and the production process. We refined the entire system."
For the farmers involved, these tests served as a learning process, teaching them to introduce and keep bees on their farms. Since then, honey production has increased considerably.
Having learned the requisite skills, farmers and beekeepers are now able to serve as access points in the community. Marginalised farming communities may thus manage to take part in processes surrounding the keeping and introduction of beehives.
In addition, the insulation properties of concrete proved to be beneficial in the testing phase of this innovative beehive concept. "In hot and cold weather, the bees expend a great deal of energy regulating the temperature of the hive to keep the larvae alive," says Brown. "The energy is made by consuming honey, and by insulating the bees from temperature variations the hives become more productive and efficient."
Mike Shapland, a hobby beekeeper based in Johannesburg, took part in the testing process. A long-time user of traditional wooden hives, Shapland compares the old hives with the benefits of the new concrete one. "There's a dramatic effect on productivity," he notes. "The bees don't have to work as hard. And fewer of them have to work!"
Low productivity is among the barriers to production in the South African honey-making industry. South Africa is short several thousand tonnes of honey each year, according to commercial beekeeper Brett Falconer. Competition from cheap imports, of which 76% are Chinese, is an added challenge to beekeepers looking to enter the local honey-making industry. Cheap, low-quality imports have been on the rise since 2001, putting strain on local honey producers, who also have to contend with poor environmental conditions.
Free State-based Danie Peach is another beekeeper who took part in the Beegin testing process. He found that the new concrete design helped to accommodate changes in weather. "The past two to three years were very dry," he says. "The wooden hives crack and you need to go back to the hives and repair the cracks. But with the concrete that is not the case."
Now that Brown's design will be available nationwide, it has the ability to impact the economy positively on a larger scale. Case studies show that beekeeping has empowered small businesses in areas like Limpopo and the Eastern Cape, introducing a new wave of local commercial beekeepers.
For example, Mokgadi Mabela founded Polokwane-based business The Native Nosi in 2015 to produce local, quality honey, as well as alleviate poverty through job creation. Mabela's honey is currently in high demand, and she hopes to expand her business.
Thoko Njemla began beekeeping 16 years ago in response to a job shortage in the Eastern Cape. As of early 2017, she employed five people and harvested several tonnes of honey each year.
Small honey-producers in South Africa can indeed thrive and beekeeping has the potential to empower even more SMMEs. The new Beegin hive seems set to fast-track that success. 2018 looks to be a most promising year for Brown's fledgling company of the same name. Since April 2018, Beegin has sold tools and beehives to businesses and individuals across South Africa, in the hope of seeing beekeepers become fully self-sufficient, and beekeeping in general become more sustainable.


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