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Letting go feels so good, yet we seem to hold onto so many things that do not serve us. Thanks Laurie for sharing the story. What a cute lil devil! 🙂 KMC
The other side of the back property line where we live has what we lovingly refer to as a fence rat — a cute little dog who sticks his head under the fence and yaps every time I come or go. I tried to make friends by giving him dog biscuits. Len's afraid his collar's going to get caught on the bottom of the fence and he'll be stuck there until someone comes to his rescue. "Greedy little bugger!" (referring to the dog), "See what you started?" (referring to me).
The neighboring dog reminds me of the monkey traps described in Robert Pirsig's Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, where certain tribes leverage the monkeys' greed to their advantage. They hollow out a gourd, leaving the opening just large enough for a monkey's hand to go through to reach a sweet treat. When the monkey (unaware that the…
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In the year ahead our sights are set on March 29 – the date we leave the European Union. Gary Noakes previews this momentous event and what else the year has in store.
The outlook for travel over the next few months remains uncertain, as firm plans are currently unknown. MPs will vote on the UK's Brexit deal in the week beginning January 14. The vote was due to be held before Christmas but was put on hold after Theresa May admitted she was set to lose.
Research firm Euromonitor International predicts two million fewer UK departures this year in the event of a 'no-deal' Brexit. Caroline Bremner, Euromonitor's head of travel, said: "With the UK economy in a state of flux, and a decline in the value of sterling, departures would stagnate over 2018-2020."
There is consolation for inbound operators, though. "A 'no-deal' scenario would see the pound fall by about 10%, on top of a decline in 2018, making the UK more attractive to overseas visitors," Bremner added.
Just how things may change after March 29 was illustrated by one subtle difference in the UK-US open skies deal signed in November. It allows only for airlines with "substantial ownership and effective control" in either country to open routes; so the opportunity for another non-British carrier like Norwegian to launch UK-US flights is now closed unless the US government grants a waiver.
Mike Whitaker, a former US Federal Aviation Administration official, summed up Brexit's impact on travel recently as there being "no upside for the industry – the focus is only on managing the downside".
Apart from Brexit, 2019 will thankfully not see the array of new laws that affected the industry in 2018. Instead, some reviews into existing legislation are taking place.
Among these is one from the Payment Systems Regulator, in part a response to agents' disquiet about the ban on card charges introduced in January 2018. The Payment Services Directive means companies can no longer charge a fee for credit or debit card use; something that has hit travel's profit margins.
An Abta spokesperson said: "This is very important for members, especially retailers who can no longer pass on card charges to consumers even though there is very little to no evidence that their own costs have come down," adding that it was "an extensive review".
Something else affecting agents is Iata's new settlement scheme, NewGen ISS, which it says means "more personalised products and services, enhanced customer support and more cost-effective solutions" for agents, plus a lowering of airline distribution costs. It is due to be implemented in the UK in February.
Elsewhere, February 1 will see the end of a three-month call for evidence by the Home Office into alcohol-related disruptive behaviour at airports in England and Wales. Airlines including Ryanair have called for a halt to almost 24-hour airport drinking to curb disruptive behaviour, with incidents rising from 162 in 2013 to 422 in 2017. Recommendations will by published by the end of May.
The industry can also expect more consultation on the Heathrow expansion saga and on the growth strategy for aviation in general up to 2050.
Airlines have been in an expansion and investment cycle for the past few years on the back of low oil prices, but this is now tapering off and UK carriers have the added uncertainty of Brexit to contend with.
While agreements on flying rights are sure to be reached at some point, any drop in the pound's value will hit an industry that buys fuel in dollars but takes most of its revenue in sterling. Brent crude averaged $54 a barrel in 2017, but prices this year reached the $60-80 mark.
Lufthansa Group chief executive Carsten Spohr said in November that the [aviation] industry's growth needed to slow in Europe, as it had "reached maximum".
John Grant, director of aviation data company OAG, added: "There is certainly still scope for further consolidation in Europe. Small regional carriers will come under pressure, and unless they have some larger strategic alliance or relationship then the first half of the year could be quite lonely."
Flybe knows this and is currently in search of a partner after forecasting 2018 losses of £22 million. The demise of Primera Air, and Wow Air's rescue by Wizz Air investors Indigo Partners, mean the budget long-haul sector's outlook is also more cautious in 2019, with Norwegian pledging to digest 2018's 33% expansion before adding anything else.
On a brighter note, 2019 will see British Airways mark its 100th anniversary. Its forerunner operated the world's first daily international scheduled flight, from Hounslow Heath to Paris, carrying only one passenger. BA promises 12 months of events to mark the occasion, with more details due to be announced.
"There is scope for further [airline]consolidation in Europe. Small regional carriers will come under pressure, and the first half of the year could be quite lonely"
John Grant, director, OAG
The Department for Transport has confirmed that publication of the review into how airline collapses are handled, due in 2018, is now "likely to be [delivered] early 2019". The review is examining whether airlines should be allowed to wind down rather than collapse.
It follows the Monarch Airlines failure, when aircraft were drafted in by the CAA to fly home all Monarch's customers, regardless of whether or not they were Atol-protected, at a cost to the taxpayer of £60 million. Many criticised this as a mockery of the Atol system, which does not cover non-package sales, and the review will make recommendations that could include bringing all air travel under Atol.
Despite the industry's frustration, Atol reform may not be high on the government's to-do list, given the timing of the report's planned release, around the time of Brexit.
This year sees the global sporting focus switch from football to rugby, with the Rugby World Cup taking place in Japan. The event will run from September 20 to November 2 and straddles Abta's Travel Convention, which takes place in Tokyo in October. The two events mean a country often arguably overlooked by the industry will be firmly in the spotlight.
A key date this year will be the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing on July 20, 1969. Celebrations to mark Apollo 11's mission will include a Guinness World record attempt at the most simultaneous rocket launches and an Apollo Homecoming Dinner at Alabama's US Space & Rocket Center. Washington's Smithsonian Museum will also hold a five-day celebration from July 16.
Elsewhere, Italy, and particularly Turin, will be in focus for the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci; while in southern Italy, Matera will be a European Capital of Culture.
Matera shares this distinction with Bulgaria's second city, Plovdiv, and both will hope to boost their status as city break destinations.
Havana will also mark 500 years as Cuba's capital this year, while commemorations will take place to mark 80 years since the outbreak of the Second World War.
Closer to home, WTM London marks its 40th anniversary at the ExCeL exhibition centre.
While once the big operators did all the buying of smaller rivals, Tui and Thomas Cook are now taking a back seat to online players and venture capitalists in terms of M&A.
An example is On the Beach, which revealed profit margins in excess of 30% in 2018 – something traditional operators can only dream of – and paid £20 million for operator Classic Collection in August. On the Beach has cash and, despite a pledge to grow mainly organically, chief executive Simon Cooper said he would "evaluate any opportunity that comes along". Expect more acquisitions from this layer of businesses in 2019.
Further activity is also likely from private equity firms, the behind-the-scenes investors. They find OTAs' margins very attractive but are equally keen on other travel businesses, because globally, the sector is a massive growth industry.
Advisory firm BDO forecasts a quiet few months until Brexit, but Harry Stoakes, M&A partner, recently predicted "a surge of activity in the second half of the year if things settle down".
US firm Indigo Partners is one example of an "under-the-radar" investor unknown to many but having a big influence in travel globally. It rescued Wow Air when Icelandair pulled out of a purchase deal and added Wow to a portfolio that includes stakes in Wizz Air, Denver's Frontier Airlines, Chile's JetSmart and Mexico's Volaris. Indigo has 430 aircraft on order that it will supply to these carriers.
Tunisia's recovery should continue in 2019, with this summer marking two years since the Foreign Office advice against non-essential travel was lifted after the 2015 Sousse massacre.
Thomas Cook and Tui resumed offering holidays to the country this year and Tunisia recorded 107,000 UK visitors up to October 31 – well ahead of its target of 85,000 for the whole of 2018. Tunisia hopes UK arrivals will reach 200,000 in 2019.
Egypt is still struggling with the FCO ban on flights to Sharm el Sheikh and the tragic deaths last year of two tourists – Cook agent Susan Cooper and her husband John – in Hurghada only exacerbated the problems Egypt's beach tourism faces.
Last year, eight million worldwide tourists visited Egypt, still far below 2010's peak of 14.7 million.
Global Travel Group managing director Andy Stark said: "Sales to the Mediterranean have seen a notable uplift in the last year, with Turkey and the Greek islands selling well for members thanks to growing capacity in the eastern Mediterranean.
"Turkey is bouncing back with a significant volume of holidays. In North Africa, Egypt is holding steady while Tunisia, though not a big seller, is seeing growth as capacity returns to the country." He added Croatia was selling "particularly well".
2019 will see cruise really grab some attention, with 24 ocean ships and 11 river vessels due to launch.
The number of new sea vessels is of particular note, as 2018 saw only a dozen or so ocean ships enter the market.
Among the 2019 launches are five ships each carrying more than 4,000 passengers from MSC, NCL, Carnival and Royal Caribbean International. Tui's cruise brand Marella will be debuting its latest ship, Marella Explorer 2, in April.
The number of UK cruise passengers this year should reach the two million mark, but 2017's 1.97 million figure grew by only 4.3%, so the industry will have to work hard to fill all its new berths. In its favour, cruise has the all-inclusive option that many brands offer, which will appeal in times of economic uncertainty.
Clia UK & Ireland is confident about 2019. Boss Andy Harmer said: "With continued investment and innovation across the sector, the coming years look set to be record-breaking for the UK cruise market."


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LINKED Environments for Atmospheric Discovery (LEAD), a project funded by the US National Science Foundation, is using OGSA-DAI in a far-reaching effort to improve the forecasting of medium-scale weather phenomena such as tornados and severe storms.
"It's a large project, involving nine institutions and over 100 students and faculty," says Beth Plale, a Professor at Indiana University who is developing myLEAD, an OGSA-DAI-based metadata catalogue that forms the backbone of the data subsystem LEAD.
The goal of the project, Plale says is to "change the paradigm of meteorology research and education," by making it easier to investigate large scale datasets in order to carry out weather forecasting. We have adopted a service-oriented architecture (SOA) for the infrastructure and this has given us the flexibility to plug in intelligent data management, workflow, and run time data stream filtering into a single software framework to bring about dynamic and real time responsiveness to weather prediction." Plale says.
At the moment, weather forecasting is done on a very static basis, with measurements taken at set times. The LEAD project aims to improve that by putting algorithms in place that will examine the data coming from a group of measuring sites. If a set threshold - for wind, rain or heat, say - is breached, then a fresh forecast will be produced.
"This requires data mining of the streaming data, the observational data, and it also requires grabbing considerable compute resources, on demand, when the conditions require it," Plale says.
By reacting to real-time information, weather forecasting could save hundreds of lives a year across the United States, where floods, tornados, high winds and other weather 'mesoscale weather events' regularly cause havoc.
The technology is, however, likely to be used first in schools and other educational establishments.
"We have the National Weather Service here in the US but they're understandably conservative in adopting new technology. And this is a research project, really pushing the edge. I can see it being deployed, at least in parts, further down the road [by the weather service] but they're unlikely to be our first users," she says.
"The more immediate users are going to be classrooms. We have a very strong educational component, and we will make this available to high school and undergraduate classes, and also to mesoscale meteorology researchers that are working on these models and making advancements," Plale says.
One of Plale's parts of the project, MyLEAD, aims to provide a 'personal workspace' for users faced with enormous amounts of information.
"The atmosphere community has a lot of community data products, open to anyone in the community. What we want to do is make it easy to access those parts of that data that are relevant to the individual and their experiments. So MyLEAD is essentially a personal workspace, conceptually a collection of data products - some from the community data products and some that the user generates themselves, in the course of their investigation. And the user can then share that personal data with the wider community, if they choose," she says.
The personal workspace is implemented as a metadata catalogue and storage repository, with OGSA-DAI implementing the metadata catalogue and providing a rich search space for the user.
"We chose OGSA-DAI because it was one of the leaders in the field at the time we started, and because, being open source ourselves, the open source point of view was important to us," Plale says.
There were a few hitches to begin with. "The early versions where the data service had to be created on a per-request basis introduces a tremendous amount of overhead, and we did have problems, in some of the early versions, with scalability," she says.
"However, we have just finished some scalability studies and we seem to be seeing better performance on the scalability parts of the project," Plale says.
The LEAD project is now entering its third year and will have a major release of functionality this Spring. "This project is quite a bit of fun." Plale says. "We have leveraged some of the great ideas and tools emerging from the e-Science effort in the UK, and this has enabled us to develop strong working relationships with our peers around the world."
The three-year LEAD project, launched in 2003, is funded by the US National Science Foundation.
The aim of the OGSA-DAI project is to develop middleware to assist with access and integration of data from separate sources via the grid. The project was conceived by the UK Database Task Force and is working closely with the Global Grid Forum DAIS-WG, the OMII and the Globus team.


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Citizen Science Eco-Tourism Week - February 7-14, 2016
Get involved…! Join a manta ray conservation party on an upgraded luxury vacation package at Manta Ray Bay Resort. Yap is one of several research sites with Manta Trust - for one week leading manta ray and shark scientists will host a "hands-on" citizen science field research symposium and media event.
"This is an rare opportunity for divers to dive with manta rays together with the scientists who study them. You'll get to see the type of equipment we use, how we gather information and how its processed. We planned this event to take place during manta mating season, the most active time of year where close interaction with multiple animals is nearly assured - we are hoping to get a lot of valuable information. During the day you'll dive with mantas and over the pristine reefs surrounding Yap, in the afternoon you'll attend workshops to learn about megafauna, and in the evening you get to see pictures of these amazing animals. Not only will you be learning about mantas but also their very close relatives the mobula, sharks and other marine mammals. We hope everyone will come away from this experience awed by the ocean and its creatures with a deep appreciation for Yap and love for it's people and culture."
Join Julie Hartup, Guy Stevens, Vanessa Jaiteh, and Steve Lindfield for a week of diving, symposiums, and hand-on experiences with mantas and sharks around Yap.
Packages are $1699 for standard room, $1799 for ocean view and $1999 for deluxe ocean view. Rates are per person double diver occupancy. Contact us for complete details.
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Yap and Palau - Best of Micronesia, 14 Days
May 2-16, 2015 $3,599
We are now offering an amazing special from Chris at Palau Dive Adventures (Palau) and Bill at Manta Ray Bay Resort (Yap). This 2 islands, 1 trip special gets you diving the best of Micronesia.
** Available only for 12 people during the given dates at this one-time special rate...!
** One week at Manta Ray Bay Resort, Yap and once week at Palau Royal Resort...!
** Complimentary room upgrades, 7 nights in each country, 3 dives per dive day...!
** Includes breakfast and lunch on dive days, nitrox, Wi-Fi, late check out, and ground transfers...!
** Palau includes a Peleliu tour, jellyfish lake and 13 dives...!
$3,599 per person Contact us for additional details. We can arrange flights on United or China Airlines.
May 2-9, 2015 Yap / May 9-16 Palau Space limited to 12 divers…! Act fast.
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Planets in Scorpio Part 1: Ascendant, and Mercury
As you know I have been playing with this scenario in my head based on the other 5 personal astrology planets (other than your sun/zodiac sign). When you first meet someone what planet do you see? Do you see the sun sign, moon sign, ascendant sign, etc? It is tricky to say what personal planet someone first sees in a person. Even so, it's fun to try to take a go at it.
As I repeated many many times in previous hubs, my theory pretty much goes like this:
When someone first meet you (and vice versa) they meet your ascendant sign. After a while once they get to talking with you they meet your mercury and Venus signs concurrently. It is on this occasion you laugh, joke, and get to know each other more. After you both depart, deciding that you both like each other and want to meet up somewhere. You both suggest places to go and agree on a place. Later on they meet you, decide that they like you even more and meet several times with you. It is on these occasions when they meet your sun sign and your basic personality. You hang out, have fun and they get to see your Mars sign in action. After a while they get to know you more personally, soon becoming close friends. It is there that they get to see and notice more of your Venus and Moon signs, while getting a taste of the darker sides of your mars and mercury signs.
For the first part of this series I will be talking about Ascendant/Rising, and Mercury, in the zodiac sign of Scorpio. This does not specifically refer to the sun sign in Scorpio (some similarities may apply however). For more about the sun sign, click here
Ascendant/Rising in Scorpio
Ascendant/Rising in Scorpio
Your ascendant/rising is Scorpio, so your first house will be in Scorpio and is ruled by Pluto. Remember that Mars was Scorpio's traditional ruler and some people consider that Pluto and Mars both rule over Scorpio; though for this hub, Pluto will suffice. The Scorpio rising person is regarded as quite mysterious and magnetic. This is partially a stereotype and partially true. The Scorpio rising person is private and highly secretive (which makes sense why people will assume this). Some Scorpio ascendant person may come off as intimidating, repulsive, mean-looking and edgy. Other Scorpio rising persons may fly under the radar and maybe seen as quite shy, reserved and simple. While others will be seen as sexy, hypnotic, or crazy.
All these descriptions are true and show the extremes of the sign of Scorpio. One thing about Scorpio (in any planetary placement) is that nothing is ever simple and nothing should be taken at face value with them. This ascendant sign is quite sensitive and intense and they will find ways/methods to distract and shield their intentions, feelings and vulnerabilities. Some do it by appearing mean/tough, others sexy and confident, and others by appearing harmless and spineless.
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Ascendant/Rising in Scorpio (cont'd.)
By the way a quick tip on how you can tell a Scorpio ascendant is by their outfit and particularly their appearance. Scorpios tend to wear black, dull colors (that don't attract unwanted attention). For the Scorpio rising person that embraces colors and want their presence to be known they will be regarded as sexy/magnetic/repulsive.
Scorpio risers also tend to have dark features (even if you have light eyes/hair/skin). It is really about perception/attitude that makes their features/appearance appear dark. Dark features that doesn't necessarily denote race/gender is prominent eyebrows (aka bushy/dark ones), high cheekbones, angular faces, etc. Their eyes/stare can be quite prominent and penetrating too!! Think Betty Davis and Joan Crawford eyes (both have Scorpio ascendants).
Getting back to the Scorpio ascendant, the Scorpio rising person has a polarizing effect on people. This translates to some people being completely obsess with them and some people hating their guts. The in-between reactions are some people fearing them, not trusting them, admiration and unsolicited respect. One thing to note is that having Pluto on your ascendant can give you similar effects of as a Scorpio rising person
Mercury in Scorpio
Your Mercury is in Scorpio, so you communicate and think in a Watery/Plutonian way. The Scorpio is a fixed water sign ruled by Pluto. Here in mercury the sign of communication, Scorpio is an emotional and intense thinker and speaker that communicates in an intense, static way. Scorpio's phrase is "I desire" and Scorpio's glyph is the scorpion/eagle/phoenix.
First and foremost the Scorpio mercury person will not talk a lot, but when they do talk it will mean something (aka not be superficial in subject matter). If they do tend to talk a lot, you must realize they are not really talking about anything, and they won't give much away about themselves. The Scorpio mercury person is sensitive, intuitive which makes them secretive, private and highly suspicious.
Mercury in Scorpio (cont'd.)
They are deep, intense thinkers and they tend to think much more then they speak. This can in turn make them seem serious, cynical, cruel, cold, and untrustworthy in attitude and in speech. This isn't particularly truth nor is it particularly false, but it represents the nature of anyone with a personal planet (ascendant, sun, moon, mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and mars) ruled by Pluto. Remember this is a sign of extremes and intensity.
One thing to note is the mercury is Scorpio is on one side smart, deep, intuitive/psychic, with detective/researcher like abilities. They love to pick people's brain, are good with details, and are good at keeping secrets. On the other side is that due to their sensitive, secretive, untrusting nature they may be seen as stubborn, passive aggressive and sharp tongue. This mercury sign tend to hold things in until they burst and can say some of the most cruel, mean things that can make even the coldest/least sensitive people cry.
Even so, this is rare sight to see and the Mercury in Scorpio person tend to control their thoughts and use their abilities on loved ones.
Overall this concludes the first part of my Planets in Scorpio Series. Look out for my hub, Planets in Scorpio Part 2: Mars, Venus, and Moon. Thank You!
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Anglo Centres TEFL is an official training centre for INTESOL Worldwide, a well-established TEFL/ TESOL course provider with branches worldwide.
INTESOL's courses are accredited by ALAP (Awarding Language Acquisition for Professionals), a UK-based independent international organisation that specialises in English Language Teaching and whose mission is to ensure courses run by their affiliate centres meet quality standards for education and training.
All of INTESOL's certificates are internationally recognised as valid teaching qualifications. The big question is 'Which course is best for me?'
The answer to this question is 'it depends on your goals'.
If your goal is to be a strong candidate for TEFL-TESOL jobs on the international market then you should choose a course whose estimated length is 120 hours minimum. This is what is generally accepted as a full initial TEFL-TESOL certificate and employers around the globe usually expect this minimum number of hours.
It is also an important consideration whether the course includes a minimum 6 hours' teaching practice and is accredited by an external independent TEFL-TESOL accrediting body. Employers tend to look more favourably upon courses that meet such requirements.
If you are considering English Language Teaching (ELT) as a long-term career, you are strongly advised to take the 190 Hour Online Certificate in TESOL with 2-week Teaching Practice. This CELTA/Trinity Equivalent qualification covers the theory and practice of English Language Teaching comprehensively and can be the key to many job opportunities worldwide.
If your goal, however, is to gain an overview of current methodology and practice in the world of TEFL-TESOL then a shorter introductory course might be appropriate.
Here are a few questions to guide you in your search
'Do you already have proven teaching experience?'
If the answer is 'yes', then the 120 Hour or 150 Hour Online TEFL / TESOL courses may be what you are looking for.
The 120 Hour TEFL Certificate is a good introduction to teaching English as a foreign language, whilst the 150 Hour Certificate in TESOL covers the theory and practice of English language teaching in much more depth, including how to design and deliver effective classroom activities and lesson plans and enjoys a higher level of recognition with employers worldwide.
'Have you never taught English as a Foreign Language before but you would like to become a strong candidate for teaching positions worldwide?'
If this is you, then a purely Online course may not be what you need. You are strongly advised to take either a Combined or a Residential course. If your course does not include 'real' observed and assessed Teaching Practice you are likely to lack the confidence and skills necessary to start teaching. Further to that, employers are generally reluctant to hire candidates who have no previous teaching experience.
The 140 Hour TEFL Certificate with Teaching Practice (which can be taken as a Combined course or intensively as a 2-week residential course) is a good starting point for those new to the teaching profession who do not plan to embark on a long career in English Language Teaching. Those candidates who would like to have a long-term career as English language teachers and aspire to teaching positions in reputable schools as well as advance in the teaching profession are strongly advised to consider the 190 Hour Certificate in TESOL with 2-Week Teaching Practice.


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The world of traditional and electronic sports was blended once again Wednesday night as the Oakland Athletics (Major League Baseball) and the San Francisco Shock (Overwatch League) teamed up for a showcase match between collegiate players.
Taking place live at the Shibe Park Tavern located inside the Oakland Coliseum prior to the Athletic's game that night, the event pitted the University of California and Stanford esports team's against one another. Members of the viewing public were encouraged to watch both local teams play matches of League of Legends and Overwatch for regional pride.
"While I was watching the showmatch, I saw traditional sports fans, there to pick up their drinks before the match, walking over to check out what the hubbub was about. It was super cool to see people from another generation, and really, another era of culture, be exposed to esports," said Cherie Lin, the Vice President of the League of Legends Club at Cal. "Having the Oakland A's space to put on the showmatch was really cool because of that cultural exchange and I think it's absolutely a step toward both the legitimacy and awareness of esports in the larger zeitgeist."
Fans in attendance, in addition to being able to watch top-level collegiate talent duke-it-out, had the opportunity to play some games after the event on professional gaming equipment, speak with the collegiate players and meet SF Shock pro player Matthew "Super" DeLisi.
When asked how regularly sports fans reacted to esports being a pre-game show, President is the League of Legends club at Cal, Alex Jiang, spoke candidly:
"I think overall, reception was solid in that they've accepted the relevance of eSports to modern collegiate students. The passion and rivalry from traditional sports were just as present in the game, and the crowd just as fired up for the showmatch as any other one"
In addition to putting on a good show, a portion of each ticket sold was donated to the Cal Esports Women in Gaming Initiative.
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What is frozen shoulder and how is it treated?Written by:
What is a frozen shoulder?
Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a condition where the shoulder becomes painful and stiff, often without any obvious cause.
The shoulder becomes very hard to move as the capsule, which is the flexible tissue that surrounds the shoulder joint, becomes thick and tight.
The condition can develop and gradually get worse over a number of months, and even years, and pain is generally felt between two and nine months.
What are the causes of frozen shoulder?
The causes of frozen shoulder are not fully understood.
However, there are a few factors that may put you more at risk from developing frozen shoulder:
- Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Parkinson's Disease.
Frozen shoulder can also occur when people don't move the shoulder for an extended period of time, perhaps after another injury such as a fracture or surgery.
How is frozen shoulder treated?
Most cases of frozen shoulder will heal over time, with little or no treatment, but some kinds of treatments can help speed up the process, and alleviate any pain or discomfort in the patient.
Frozen Shoulder can be treated by:
- Physiotherapy
- Injections
- Distension
- In some cases, surgery
Is frozen shoulder a recurring injury?
Frozen shoulder can recur in some patients, even after surgery. However, recurrence is more common in patients with a pre-existing condition such as diabetes.
How common is frozen shoulder?
Frozen shoulder occurs in approximately 2% of the population, and occurs more commonly in women than men. The condition most commonly affects people aged between 40 and 60 years old.
What is the recovery time for frozen shoulder?
Frozen shoulder can take several years to fully recover from. It is very important to ensure that a frozen shoulder is correctly diagnosed and treated by a specialist consultant orthopaedic surgeon.


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Six Senses
Six Senses is synonymous with envy-inducing locales, sustainability, and a pioneering approach to wellness. Driven by a desire to make a positive impact on people and the planet, the company is a shining example of responsible tourism. Unforgettable encounters—ranging from Thai cooking classes in Koh Samui to vino-centric therapies in Douro Valley—foster connection and personal potential.
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Shepherded by the values of innovation, authenticity, and social responsibility, Alila offers a remarkable combination of scenic beauty, crafted luxury, leisure and adventure pursuits. An ever-expanding roster of envy-inducing hideaways certainly helps too. The fall 2017 debut of Alila Ventana Big Sur marked the first foray into the U.S. market.
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Spectacular settings, vibrant cultures, and uncompromising luxury are the inspiration for One&Only. From Los Cabos to Mauritius, each award-winning resort has a unique identity that comes to life through distinctive design and bespoke experiences. Consistent across the entire collection—which will soon feature two outposts in Rwanda: One&Only Gorilla's Nest and Nyungwe House—is a commitment to personalized service and culinary excellence.
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Thirty years ago, Aman ("peace") began with Amanpuri in Phuket, Thailand. Today, it has an awe-inspiring portfolio of 33 tranquil retreats, both remote and urban, that includes the newly opened Amanyangyun, an audacious conservation project in Shanghai, and Amanoi, the only hotel situated in Vietnam's Núi Chúa National Park. All share an unwavering dedication to sustainability, privacy, and exploration.
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Over the past three decades, The Leela has expanded from a single stunner on the outskirts of Mumbai to nine luxuriously appointed landmarks across India. Guided by the ancient philosophy of "Atithi Devo Bhava, meaning "guest is God," the goal isn't simply to surpass expectations, but to make each stay more memorable and pleasurable than the last.
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It all started in 1979 with an ambition to create upscale, residential-style respites and Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas, Texas. Fast forward a few decades and Rosewood is a global power-player with 22 properties in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Standouts include Hôtel de Crillon in Paris and the recently renovated Rosewood Bermuda. What's next? Look out for Baha Mar and Hong Kong later this year.
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Beautiful backdrops, stunning aesthetics, and culinary cachet are cornerstones of Montage Hotels & Resorts. Another selling point is the wealth of wellness offerings—first-rate treatments, state-of-the-art facilities, and complimentary fitness classes. Bolstering its healthy living credentials is a partnership with leading holistic nutritionist Kelly LeVeque. Beginning this spring, you'll be able to savor seasonal menus at all Montage locations.
Rocco Forte Hotels
It didn't take long for Rocco Forte Hotels to make its mark. And now it's hard to imagine a vacation without the characteristic refinement, sublime service, and warm ambiance we've come to expect from the likes of Verdura Resort in Sicily, The Balmoral in Edinburgh, and Villa Kennedy in Frankfurt. The heart of the brand is family; specifically four generations of hoteliers with hospitality coursing through their veins.
Thompson Hotels
Destination-centric design, standout amenities, and a practice of treating guests like residents, rather than travelers. That, in a nutshell, is the formula for success at Thompson Hotels—and it's pretty darn foolproof. How else do you think the company converted finicky frequent flyers from all corners of the globe into die-hard fans?
Unlike the many of the groups on the list, Belmond manages more than just lodgings. The collection comprises 47 timeless hotels, trains, and river cruises in 24 countries. So whether you want to relax on the white-sand beaches of Anguilla or snooze steps away from the mystifying temple complex of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Belmond can accommodate.


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Icelandair has announced three new flights from Rejykavik to the US, with a three times weekly service to Kansas City starting on May 25.
Meanwhile, two four-times-weekly service to San Francisco and Baltimore will launch on June 1 and May 28 respectively.
The flights can all be connected to from the UK and means the airline is now offering 23 North American destinations.
Moreover, Brits going via Iceland can book a stopover in Reykjavik for up to seven nights at no additional airfare.
Icelandair chief executive Bjorgolfur Johannsson said: "The time is right for Icelandair to return to Baltimore and San Francisco.
"Icelandair has been in operation for over 80 years, and these cities have played an important role in that history.
"The third addition to our network marks the first time in its history that Icelandair will offer non-stop flights to and from the heart of America."


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The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise. Children are now tyrants, not the servants of their households....
Have you heard this before about "kids these days?" Jim and I have the benefit of working with clients of all ages, and we find that it truly enriches our experience. We do better work when we nurture relationships from A-Z (Baby Boomer to GenX to Millenial (Gen Y) to GenZ ). But we hear many colleagues lamenting the fact that Millennials are lazy, entitled, untrustworthy, disrespectful, yadayadayada. And we've actually found the opposite to be true. We BENEFIT from the creativity, diversity, flexibility, and let's face it – technological prowess – that they bring to the office. It's an infusion of energy that is harder to muster the older we get.
Maligning entire populations is not new, but it is unhealthy, and you miss an opportunity to have the gift of broader insight that will make your team better. Adults have been complaining about "kids these days" for years. For decades. Actually, for centuries. I think we should blame it on the Greeks. After all, the author of the now famous phrase quoted above…was Socrates.
And because we love the number "7" we will now share 7 Facts about Millennials.
- Millennials will compose one of every three adults by 2020 and will make up 75% of the workforce by 2025 (Brookings Institution).
- 63% of Millennials want their employers to contribute to social or ethical causes they feel are important. About half of older Gen Xers and Boomers feel the same (LifeCourse).
- 83% of Millennials agree with the statement, "there is too much power concentrated in the hands of a few big companies," more than all other generations (Boston Globe).
- The Baby Boomer generation is commonly thought of as the largest generation, but there are 11 million more Millennials than Baby Boomers (NPR).
- Millennials represent the most racially diverse generation in American history. 43% of Millennials are nonwhite compared to 28% of Baby Boomers and 39% of Generation X (NPR).
- 80% of Millennials prefer onthespot recognition over formal reviews; 69% believe office attendance on a regular basis is unnecessary (Inc.).
- Millennials stay with employers longer than Genworkers do (Inc.).
(If 1-6 doesn't convince you, #7 should!)
Happy Friday. Happy Weekend.


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The young Blues headed into tonight's game 17 points behind Neil Critchley's Liverpool U23s who sit atop the Premier League 2 table. Simon Davies' side was looking to bounce back from a miserable December losing 3-2 and 0-1 to Chelsea and Arsenal respectively in the Premier League 2 as well as being dumped out of the FA Youth Cup at the hands of Plymouth Argyle, a crushing 6-5 defeat on penalties.
Manchester City: Anderson, Oliver, Latibeaudiere, Francis, Davenport (c), Smith, Matondo, T. Dele-Bashiru, Gonzalez, Dilrosun, Garre
Subs: Garcia, Sokol, Wood, F. Nmecha, Touaizi
Liverpool: Grabara, Parker, Juanma, Masterson, Johnston, Kane, Wilson, Alves, Brewster, Dhanda, Adekanye
Subs: Kelleher, T. Gomes, Millar, Jones
Match Report
It would begin at a very leisurely pace for what would soon become an enthralling display of football. The first ten minutes produced nothing of note, Liverpool's high press kept the Blues penned in for much of this period and managing to isolate wingers Rabbi Matondo and Javairo Dilrosun expertly. 13 minutes gone and Liverpool opened the scoring through a Harry Wilson penalty, Joel Latibeaudiere's last-ditch tackle was poorly timed and left referee Peter Gibbons with no choice but to point to the spot.
It would only take five minutes for City to reply, an incisive pass from Tom Dele-Bashiru split the Liverpool backline and put Lorenzo Gonzalez one on one with Kamil Grabara, leaving Gonzalez to slot home with ease.
The joy of the equaliser was short lived after Benjamin Garre was forced off after an accidental collision with Yan Dhanda, Garre appearing to twist his knee as he went down who immediately signalled for medical attention and had to be removed via stretcher, Felix Nmecha his replacement with 28 minutes gone.
Rabbi Matondo would fire the Blues into the lead as the board for eight minutes added time was raised, the Welshman burst down the left flank, evading right back Mich'el Parker with a stepover, then eyed up Grabara's far post and drilled home, Parker would be replaced seconds afterwards by Curtis Jones after picking up an ankle injury as a result of Matondo's trickery.
Rhian Brewster very nearly grabbed the equaliser for the Reds, his shot, however, striking the base of Anderson's post. Liverpool were then forced into a second change after Brewster landed very awkwardly following a jump and a second stretcher was required to assist the England U17 star, Liam Millar replacing him. Following 15 minutes of extra time, an electric first half drew to a close.
City found themselves on the back foot for much of the opening of the second half with Liverpool reinstating the high press that had worked for them so well in the opening minutes of the first half. The Blues, however, managing to limit most of Liverpool's efforts to shots from long range.
Nabil Touaizi entered the fray at the expense of Lorenzo Gonzalez who provided City's equaliser and enjoyed a productive 70 minutes as City's lone striker.
Despite Liverpool's dominance, it would be City who would find the next goal. A rare breakout following a good spell of Liverpool pressure saw Dilrosun's cross met by Felix Nmecha, striking it on the half volley it flew past Grabara leaving the game beyond doubt. Liverpool's third and final substitution saw Toni Gomes replace Yan Dhanda with ten minutes to go.
As the game neared its conclusion Toni Gomes would have his say in the goals department as the board for additional time was raised. Millar's cross would find Gomes at the back post who rifled his shot into the roof of Anderson's net. Rabbi Matondo would make way for City's final substitution as Marcus Wood took his place. Despite Liverpool's ferocity, the Blues stood firm to see the game out and secure all three points.
Despite this encounter being punctuated by serious injuries, tonight's victory will provide a massive boost as the Blues will look to give a better account of themselves following a disappointing end to 2017.


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The Touring Sports weighs a negligible amount more than the hatchback, and thus doesn't drive in a tangibly different way. So this remains a car that handles more than neatly enough for purpose, but without ever cajoling you into peeling off to more interesting roads to take the long way home.
It feels set up for comfort, something it's very good at. It rides softly—even if you push its drive modes into their sportiest setting—and if you aren't too aggressive with the throttle it's very quiet and unruffled.
Push the accelerator too far, in the hybrids at least, and the familiar groan of a CVT gearbox mated to an unexceptional gasoline engine will crash through the silence. The 1.8 version really is for saving money (or CO2) only; there's no reward for working it hard, only the frustration that there's no gusto to its power delivery.
The 2.0 feels peppier, and you even get paddles on the steering wheel to manually flick through some 'gears' which does help inject a bit of life into the powertrain, though given it's a CVT this isn't the same as actually changing up or down in a conventional automatic. But while it really feels its 3.0sec 0-100kph advantage over the 1.8 (if not quite its own 8.1sec claim), this remains a car best driven calmly.
Sticking in emissions-free EV mode requires thoughtful use of speed in both the 1.8 and 2.0, and unless you're in Eco mode and driving with deliberate care, you're more likely to be constantly swapping between power sources than staying electric-only. But that's fine, because with light throttle use the engine is quiet and there's no aural or physical sense of it yo-yoing in and out of use.
Until we drive a 1.2-liter with a manual gearbox we won't know how much fun the Corolla can really be; the hybrid powertrain simply stifles your enthusiasm. But then if you're in the market for a Toyota estate, you probably aren't unduly worried about that.
The rear seats flip down with simple lever pulls and the hatchback can whir open with an electronic button push (or a waggle of your foot beneath the bumper). That's a feature which splits opinion at Top Gear, and there's no beating the simplicity of being able to quickly heave a trunk open with brute force. But some buyers will naturally prefer a less physical alternative.
Like in the hatchback, you'll forego luggage space by choosing the quicker 2.0 hybrid. While the 1.2 and 1.8 Corolla Touring Sports boast 598L of carrying capacity seats up, the 2.0 cuts this to 581L, or 1,591L with the seats flipped down. Its cargo floor doesn't sit flush with them once they are, though. There are more versatile estates (a Golf and Focus all have marginally more room), but then they don't have the batteries of a hybrid system to accommodate. If you want a gasoline-electric estate, this is one of your few options.
At the front of the car, it's just like the hatch; slightly less rear leg- and headroom than you might expect in the second row, but supportive seats up front and much screen cleverness if you've avoided the lowest-spec Corolla. Except, that is, for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with Toyota yet to figure out how fit its cars with proper smartphone mirroring. It looks worryingly like it'll be last to the party.
There's a full suite of safety systems as standard on every model, and it's reasonably vast. So there's (deep breath) a crash mitigation system that works between 10kph and 180kph, an adaptive cruise control system that can stop the car in traffic, pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane-keep assist that will help steer the car through corners as well as in straight lines, and road sign recognition.
All but the base trim get a 7in TFT instrument display and sat nav; only the top spec Excel gets leather seats and a big stereo. You can't have the 18in wheels and two-tone color scheme offered on the hatchback.
While you're unlikely to buy a Corolla to haul caravans, it's worth noting both hybrids give up a significant amount of towing capacity; the 1.2 will pull 1.3 tons, the 1.8 and 2.0 just 750kg.
Oh, and you'll need the smallest wheels if you want the most efficiency. The 16in alloys standard on the bottom two trim levels will cut CO2 and fuel consumption by five to 10%. The Corolla looks more striking than ever, and proves Toyota is really on a roll with making its cars less boring (by its own admission). Beneath the smart styling is a car heavily biased toward hybrid powertrains—less than a quarter sold will be 1.2 gasoline engines—and thus angled away from keen drivers, no matter how sporty its pitch.


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Vyšlo tretie číslo 69. ročníka Geografického časopisu
- Oťaheľ, J. – Feranec, J. – Kopecká, M. – Falťan, V.
Modifikácia metódy CORINE Land Cover a legenda pre identfiIkáciu a zaznamenávanie tried krajinnej pokrývky v mierke 1:10 000 na báze príkladových štúdií z územia Slovenska.
In Geografický časopis. Vol. 69, no. 3 (2017), p. 189-224.
- Ďurček, P. – Šprocha, B.
Centrá a zázemia funkčných mestských regiónov na Slovensku optikou kohortnej plodnosti.
In Geografický časopis. Vol. 69, no. 3 (2017), p. 225-244.
- Petlušová, V. – Petluš, P. – Hreško, J.
Vplyv zmien využívania krajiny na eróziu půdy v katatrálnych územiach Ľubá a Belá (Hronská pahorkatina).
In Geografický časopis. Vol. 69, no. 3 (2017), p. 245-262.
- Gerbery, D. – Džambazovič, R.
Urbánna chudoba na Slovensku.
In Geografický časopis. Vol. 69, no. 3 (2017), p. 263-280.
- Némethová, J. – Dubcová, A. – Kramáreková, H.
Poľnohospodárstvo Slovenska v rokoch 2002 – 2014 a jeho regionálne diferenciácie.
In Geografický časopis. Vol. 69, no. 3 (2017), p. 281-298.
|Modifikácia metódy CORINE Land Cover a legenda pre identfiIkáciu a zaznamenávanie tried krajinnej pokrývky v mierke 1:10 000 na báze príkladových štúdií z územia Slovenska
Ján Oťaheľ 1), Ján Feranec 2), Monika Kopecká 3), Vladimír Falťan 4) Fulltext
land cover, CORINE Land Cover method, satellite and aerial images, land cover nomenclature for local scale, Slovakia
Landscape-ecological and geobotanic studies that present methodical tools for the identification of landscape structure and biotopes on large scales are numerous. The universality of the CORINE Land Cover (CLC) method and applicability of data in different types of landscape research now requires specification of the nomenclature for the local scale. The aim of this article is to present the modified CLC method for the identification of land cover (LC) classes on the fifth hierarchical level. The modification will also include a nomenclature applicable to the tracking of LC areas in the territory of Slovakia at a scale of 1:10 000. The modification respects the CLC nomenclature up to the third hierarchic level and identifies relevant 0.1 ha objects. It respects the association feature, that is, the spatial relationship in the context of hierarchically higher classes, while it delimits the accompanying elements of higher hierarchical levels only if they are unrepeatable. The hierarchy of the nomenclature facilitates an efficiently integrated aggregation of selected classes for the various types of (especially) environmental assessment.
Geografický časopis. Volume 69, 2017, No. 3: 189-224.
|Centrá a zázemia funkčných mestských regiónov na Slovensku optikou kohortnej plodnosti
Pavol Ďurček 1), Branislav Šprocha 2) Fulltext
centre, hinterland, cohort fertility, functional urban regions, Slovakia
The fertility of women in the last quarter of a century in Slovakia is undergoing very important changes. It turns out that these transformations have a significant regional dimension, contributing to accommodate a wide regional disparities in the realized fertility and structure of women by the number of children (parity). A very important aspect in this process appears to be differences between the centres and hinterlands of regions. The main aim of this paper is to analyse the cohort fertility in functional urban regions in Slovakia according to the results from the population censuses 1991, 2001 and 2011. We also focus on the level of disparities in the realized fertility and structure of women by parity between the core and the hinterland and their development between year 1991 and 2011.
Geografický časopis. Volume 69, 2017, No. 3: 225-244.
|Vplyv zmien využívania krajiny na eróziu půdy v katatrálnych územiach Ľubá a Belá (Hronská pahorkatina)
Viera Petlušová 1), Peter Petluš 2), Juraj Hreško 3) Fulltext
agricultural land, soil erosion, land use change processes, Hronská pahorkatina upland, Slovakia
The mountainous landscape of Slovakia has significant potential for agricultural production. The most dominant land use elements in the studied area are arable land, permanent grasslands and vineyards. The aim of the paper is to assess the impact of land use changes on the extent of soil erosion in the chosen area of Hronská pahorkatina upland. Identification of erosion areas was implemented on the basis of aerial photographs and field surveys. The land use assessment was carried out by comparing changes in land use between the years 1841 – 1949 and 1949 – 2016. The type of land use changes such as intensification, preservation and extensification was determined subsequently. The study was based on the assessment of the ecological stability of individual land use elements. According to the intensity of the change, the high, the middle and the low land use change was determined. The most significant relationship between the type of land use change and soil erosion was recorded in the period 1949 – 2016 in the process of intensification. Here the land use has a greater impact on water erosion than the morphological-position attributes of the relief. A significant relationship was recorded also in the period 1841 – 1949. However, the morphological and positional characteristics of the relief have a greater impact on the development of erosion processes in this period of time. The Non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis test was used for the verification of the relationship. The statistical evaluation confirmed the relationship between land use change and soil erosion processes. The biggest land use changes and the agricultural process of intensification had already occurred in the first period of the assessment. However, it did not have a demonstrable effect on the development of the soil erosion processes. The development and growth of soil erosion areas occurred after collectivisation in 1949.
Geografický časopis. Volume 69, 2017, No. 3: 245-262.
|Urbánna chudoba na Slovensku
Daniel Gerbery 1), Roman Džambazovič 2) Fulltext
towns and cities, regions, poverty, material deprivation, social exclusion, social indicators, cluster analysis, Slovakia
The study addresses the issue of urban poverty, with the aim of comparing the situation in towns and cities in the Slovak Republic and classifying them into several categories. For this purpose, the authors use statistical and administrative indicators rela-ted to the income situation of households, housing deprivation, the presence of socially excluded communities and risk demographic structure. These indicators allow the capture of the incidence of urban poverty in all towns and cities in Slovakia and thus extend the analytical perspectives which have been used until now. A hierarchical cluster analysis is employed in order to classify towns and cities in Slovakia into categories differing by risk of poverty, deprivation and social exclusion. The results show that four clusters can be distinguished. The cluster with the highest risk (the fourth cluster) contains mainly towns from the region of Banská Bystrica and Košice. It doesn't include any towns from three regions – Bratislava, Trenčín and Žilina. Towns in the cluster with the most risk poverty profile belong to small or medium sized towns of Slovakia.
Geografický časopis. Volume 69, 2017, No. 3: 263-280.
|Poľnohospodárstvo Slovenska v rokoch 2002 – 2014 a jeho regionálne diferenciácie
Jana Némethová 1), Alena Dubcová 2), Hilda Kramáreková 3) Fulltext
agriculture, indicators of crop and livestock production, regions, re-gional differentiation, production performance profile, Slovakia
A transformation of Slovak agriculture and its integration into European structures has recorded significant changes during its development. These are presented in the context of the situation and trends in agriculture in Slovakia since the second half of the 90s of the 20th century up to the year 2014. The article focuses on development of the Slovakia´s agriculture tendencies after its accession to the EU in 2004 and on the regional differentiations of NUTS III units production efficiency between 2002 and 2014. In processing of statistical data a component analysis was used, which led to creation of the agricultural productivity profiles. Indexes of changes pointed to the dynamics of the monitored indicators development. The impact of the Common Agricultural Policy of the EU was mainly reflected in structural changes in crop and livestock production although more significant changes have occurred in livestock production which also showed a greater decrease. Gradually, between the years 2002 – 2014 also the structure of crop production has changed in favor of cereals and some technical crops especially oilseeds. On the other hand, the production of some typical market crops such as potatoes and vegetables decreased. The structural changes resulted in deepening of regional differentiations of this economic sector. The comprehensive assessment of agricultural production as a whole showed that very high level of agriculture was reached by Trnava and Nitra regions.
Geografický časopis. Volume 69, 2017, No. 3: 281-298.


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You Know You're a Fair Kid When….
1. You have the habit of writing your name on EVERYTHING. Everyone has the same shovel and shares everything to make sure the barn stays clean. If your name isn't on it, it might accidentally end up in someone else's tack. Sharpies are your best friend. You lose one staple gun, and trust me, you will never hear the end of it.
2. You know what tack is. While most think of a sharp pin object, to you it is all your prized possessions. Your tools of the trade to make sure your livestock are happy, healthy and clean.
3. You have learned not judge the outfits worn to do morning herdsman-ship. It's early, you haven't had breakfast yet and you have exactly 30 minutes until the judges come around. Sweatpants and cowboy boots go together, right?
4. You learned all about politics early on. It's a part of life. It's all about who you know AND what you know.
5. You've had a fair fling. Nothing screams real romance like helping each other sweep the barn walkway.
6. Poop doesn't bother you. You are either scooping it, washing it off, or monitoring it. It's all about inputs and outputs. You have become immune to the smell of it. In a normal setting, people standing around chatting with manure all over their jeans is considered unsanitary, but at the fair, it's just a regular day (and most likely unloading day).
7. You realize eyes are on you at all times. Whether it's the judge in the ring, your adviser/leader, your mom, or the younger kids, someone is always watching you. You learned the valuable lesson of always behaving like you are being watched, even when you don't think you are. You know to always do the right thing.
8. You know how to stay composed. Even in the face of defeat you know how to keep a smile, and offer a congratulatory handshake to the winner. When the animal that you have spent all year training into a tame pet, goes rodeo-style on you at the fair, you grit your teeth and treat it just the same as you would if it behaved. And every showman knows, once you are in the ring your animal can sense your feelings. Staying calm and collected is the best way to keep your animal docile.
9. If your name is on the stall card, it's your responsibility. If it poops, you scoop it up. If it's hungry, you feed it, if it's thirsty, you water it.
10. You always put your animal before yourself. This goes for needs and beauty. You don't eat unless your livestock has been fed. You don't put your show clothes on until you have spent hours beautifying every detail of your animal, right down to the hooves.
11. You have a fair friend. You go all year without seeing this person but as soon as you are reunite, it's like you were never apart.
12. You have lived on a fair food diet. You consider snow-cones a food group and elephant ears a delicacy.
13. You're stronger than most kids at your school. Carrying water buckets, feed sacks and pitching straw takes a lot of work. In the words of Luke Bryan "You can't get these muscles anywhere but a farm."
14. You know you can lead a steer to water but you can't make it drink. No matter how desperate you are to keep your animal hydrated in the summer heat, if it doesn't want to drink, it won't. But all of us will stand waiting at the water trough anyway because we know how important it is.
15. You have learned to NEVER let go of the halter. Or at least you try and hold onto the halter as long as you absolutely can. If your animal gets spooked and takes off, you are at the end of that roped holding on for dear life.
16. You care about the number on the scale. But it's not your own. Livestock weigh-in is the moment of truth. You cross your fingers hoping the scale is accurate, and pray your animal makes weight. We all know every pound counts. It determines your weight class and the number on the check at the end of the week.
17. You take the question "Were you raised in a barn?" as a compliment. It's where you learned the meaning of hard work, discipline, responsibility, determination and leadership.
18. Your show clothes are your best clothes. They are the only clothing you use a hanger for and are perfectly ironed. But inevitably they will get some sort of livestock slobber, snot or manure on them. (Thanks mom for always understanding).
19. You have a collection of ribbons. You have enough to cover a wall but you know the only ones that really matter to you are the purple ribbons. Grand Champion… rolls off the tongue real nice doesn't it?
20. Crying at the auction is allowed twice. The first time you sell your animal, you have to say goodbye to your buddy. You were really young so your parents most likely found you the tamest pet they could. The first time looking into your projects eyes while the auctioneer rattles of the bidding numbers is a heart breaker. After that first time, you become hardened to the realities of what happens after the sale. The second time tears are allowed is at your last show. You have entered the ring for the last time and can't help but get a little choked up at the thought of your career as a showman coming to an end. You learned amazing life lessons and the journey from a novice to that moment is a lot to take in.
Huge thank you to all of those who help keep local fairs alive and going! An amazing tradition that holds insurmountable life lessons and opportunities. The values and memories made at a local fair are truly treasured.