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✓ Hike to Machu Picchu without the crowds ✓ Tour Huchuy Qosqo archaeological site ✓ Visit less-known ancient Incan sites ✓ Hike the Short Inca Trail ✓Cycle along the Urubamba River ✓ Hotels and home-stay – no camping ✓ Available when 4-Day Inca is sold out
Pricing: $750.00/person – (25% deposit required at time of booking) –
Travel Insurance Available through World Nomads – Huayna Picchu/Mount Machu Picchu Climb Ticket ($75) – Solo fee – private hotel room ($75) – Tips
Guiding Peru has designed this Huchuy Qosqo with Short Inca Trail trek for guests who walk on a secret Inca Trail where few other tourists go. Sleeping next to an abandoned Incan city, hiking on the last stretch of the Classic Inca Trail, visiting Machu Picchu twice, at Sunset and at Sunrise, cycling along the Urubamba River. This tour includes a home-stay visit at the remote archaeological center of Huchuy Qosqo, beautiful landscapes, visit to lagoons and interactions with Andean people. On day 3 of the tour we begin at kilometer 104 for our short Inca Trail trek into Machu Picchu, entering in late afternoon through the amazing Sun-Gate. On last day, we will be the first to enter the citadel, enjoying a guided tour of Machu Picchu before the crowds arrive later in the day.
On this tour you can expect hiking at high elevation for up to 6 hours per day. Training for at least 2 months before the trek is advised. Guests are responsible for carrying their personal items required for day 1 and day 3 and 4 of tour, Guiding Peru provides transport of guest's additional luggage for day 2 of the tour, where guests will have access to these additional personal items. Plan your arrival into Cusco 2 days prior to the start of the trek to allow proper time to acclimate to the high altitudes.
Tour Details: 4-Day huchuy qosqo plus short inca trail trek to machu picchu
Pre-Trek Briefing
You will have an in-depth briefing with your guide 1 day before your trek. Your guide will meet you at your Cusco hotel and you will have the opportunity to ask questions and make any final preparations, before your next day's departure.
- Meals: Box Lunch and Dinner
- Lodging: Village home-stay with local family
- Distance : 10kms
- Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
- Maximum altitude point: 4,110m
- Difficulty: Moderate
We depart Cusco Hotel at 6:00am in a private transport, beginning your journey by driving to the small village of Patabamba (3,850m/12,631ft), a small Andean community that is the starting point of our hike. We start hiking uphill amidst beautiful mountain scenery. As we ascend towards the first pass (4,110m/13,484ft), the landscape begins to change dramatically to Andean Puna, from which you enjoy a panoramic view of the Sacred Valley, the Vilcanota River, and the distant snow-capped mountains. We will then descend to the village of Siwa (3,900m/12,795ft); then continue hiking on an Inca Trail to the archaeological remains of Pucamarca before entering the Leon Punku Canyon, where we will follow an Incan trail that leads to the archeological site of Huchuy Qosqo (3,700m/12,139ft). This canyon displays geological formations surrounded by majestic rocks and boulders alongside the river. Huchuy Qosqo is an Inca archaeological complex with imposing architecture that includes a large open ceremonial center with views of an ancient Incan bridge nearby. This evening you will enjoy our Huchuy Qosqo Home-stay; a unique opportunity to share and stay in the house of a local family, participating in daily activities with the host family, learning of their work and their traditions. Dinner is prepared by the family, with provided comfortable bedrooms and clean toilet facilities.
- Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
- Lodging: Hotel(Standard ), Ollantaytambo
- Hiking Distance: 6.5kms • Hiking Time: 2.5 hours
- Cycling Distance: 10kms • Cycling Time: 1.5 hours
- Highest elevation: 4,110m
- Difficulty: Easy
After we have packed up and finished our breakfast with our host family, overlooking the Sacred Valley and amazing views of the peaks of the Urubamba mountain range, our guide will provide a tour of the archaeological site of Huchuy Qosqo. During this tour our guide will explain the historical background of this ancient Incan city, preparing us for what we will see at our final destination; Machu Picchu. After we finish our visit to Huchuy Qosqo we will continue our hike to Lamay town. This part of the trek is mainly downhill, the trail follows through a lush and beautiful ravine filled with birds and exotic plants. It will take us approximately 2.5 hours to get to the bottom of the mountain at Lamay. Once at Lamay town, we will enjoy a short tour of Lamay town, seeing sites where very few tourists have visited. We will then put on our safety gear and mount our mountain bikes for a scenic ride along the Urubamba river. This ride will take approximately 1.5 hours where upon our arrival into Urubamba, we will enjoy a well-deserved lunch at one of the local restaurants. Following our lunch we will be transported by van to the village of Ollantaytambo, where prior to checking into our hotel we will enjoy a climb of Pinkuylluna Mountain, for a 1.5 hour tour visiting the ancient Inca granaries. From the the height of Pinkuylluna we will have amazing views of the village of Ollantaytambo and the surrounding Sacred Valley. Tonight you will enjoy dinner in a local restaurant where our guide will discuss tomorrow's hike on the Inca Trail into Machu Picchu.
- Accommodation: Hotel (standard), Aguas Calientes
- Highest Elevation: 2650m
- Beginning Elevation: 2030m
- Distance to walk: 13km
- Approximate walking time: 6-7 hours
- Meals: Breakfast, Box lunch, dinner, and snacks
After an early breakfast, we will leave the hotel in Ollantatambo, along with the lead guide in a private van and take you to the train station; where we will take the train to the starting point of the 2 Day Trek at Km 104. On arrival, we will have a light snack and meet our assistant guides while we finalize our gear. Next, we will check in at the Inca Trail entry point and begin our adventure to Machu Picchu. Chachabamba (2,050m) will be the 1st archaeological center we visit. This well-preserved Inca site is known for its beautiful construction and important location in the Sacred Valley. Next, we will slowly climb for about 3 hours to the archaeological center of Wiñaywayna (2,650m), where we will enjoy its magnificent structures and a fulfilling box lunch. After a short break, we continue hiking through the semi-tropical forest to Intipunku (Sun Gate), where we witness the first panoramic view of the citadel of Machu Picchu, surrounded by impressive mountain peaks, deep valleys and the Urubamba River. From Intipunku, we descend for 30 minutes to the citadel, take a rest and have plenty of opportunity to take photos. Lastly for today, we will take the bus to the town of Aguas Calientes (2,030m), where we will spend the night at our hotel. Later today we will have the option to visit the Aguas Calientes hot springs. Following this experience, you will enjoy a meal at a local restaurant in Aguas Calientes, where Guiding Peru's guide will brief you about your next day at Machu Picchu.
- Meals: Breakfast, box snacks
Today we begin the exciting tour of the Citadel of Machu Picchu. We will start by waking early and taking one of the first buses from Agaus Calientes to Machu Picchu, where we will be one of the first guests to enter, avoiding the crowds that arrive later in the day. After checking in at the main gate, you will soon have the best view point of the Citadel and our guide will start explaining the mystery of Machu Picchu. Following his discussion, your guide will lead you on a tour of the total complex for 2 hours. Following the guided tour you you will be provided a light snack and have plenty of free time to explore Machu Picchu on your own or take the optional Huayna Picchu Mountain climb. Following your visit to Machu Picchu, a bus will transport you back to Aguas Calientes where you will have time to shop, prior to your return train departing to Cusco. You board the afternoon train to Ollantaytambo, where the Guiding Peru van and driver are waiting to transport you back to your Cusco hotel, arriving at approximately 7:00 pm.
What's Included in our Huchuy Qosqo plus Short Inca Trail 4-Day Tour:
• English and Spanish speaking local guide – professionally trained and licensed • Pre-trek briefing by our guide a day before the hike • Private transportation to & from Cusco hotel • Mountain bikes with safety equipment • Trekking poles • Meals and snacks as per itinerary • Purified daily drinking water • First-aid kit • Huchuy Qosqo entry permit • Inca trail hike permit • Machu Picchu entrance ticket • Machu Picchu private guided tour • 1-night hotel lodging in Aguas Calientes • 1-night hotel lodging in Ollantaytambo • 1-night local village home-stay lodging in Huchuy Qosqo • Expedition train ticket • Bus ticket from Machu-Picchu to Aguas Calientes
Suggested Packing List
• Original passport (should passport change post booking bring both) • Battery charge pack for electronics. • Backpack to carry your personal items • Dry Bag for personal items • Comfortable hiking boots with good ankle support • Warm clothes, layers for variable temperatures • Thermal underwear for cold conditions • Gloves or mittens, wool socks, beanie for cold conditions • T-shirts and trekking pants that zip off to short pants for comfort • Personal medications, insect repellent • Flashlight or headlamp and extra batteries • Camera • Binoculars • Sun hat, Sunscreen, and sunglasses • Rain jacket/pants or high quality rain poncho • Personal Toiletries, toilet paper, small towel, moist towelettes • Two 1 litre water bottled or 2 litre water reservoir • Bathing suit for the hot springs in Aguas Calientes • Extra money for drinks & tips, souvenirs etc in soles
This tour includes hiking on the Inca Trail! For sustainability purposes the Ministry of Peru limits the number of people that can hike on the Inca Trail each year. Here's everything you need to know about the Inca Trail including permits and availability!
"Our guides Reuben, Marco and Celia were great. They took care of everything. I enjoyed the conversation and learning about their country. I liked the food and think the meals were well rounded. The hotels were clean and accommodating. Good team. I'd book with them again."
"Awesome leadership, great preparation, outstanding food, a new adventure at every turn and....the contrast from 14000 ft. peaks to jungle canopy was what brought it all together....two worlds, one civilization, new friendships, and lots of fun. We'll be back!"
"One final note - over the four days, one couldn't help looking over at the other groups of trekkers, observing and even chatting with along the trail. From groups of 2 to what looked like other groups of 30+ people, I don't think I found any group that was as well looked after as our group. You can stop looking now - go ahead and book with Guiding Peru."
When to Travel
- High Season (June – August): Dry season in the Andean highlands. Best time for dry conditions for hiking in the Sacred Valley and on Inca Trail.
- Shoulder Season (September-November and March-May): Occasional rain storms Trails are less crowded, making for ideal visits with more solitude.
- Low Season (December to February): Rainy season. Expect persistent daily rains. The Inca Trail is closed in February for trail maintenance and campsite clean up.
Travel insurance: simple & flexible
You can buy and claim online, even after you've left home. Travel insurance from WorldNomads.com is available to people from 140 countries. It's designed for adventurous travellers with cover for overseas medical, evacuation, baggage and a range of adventure sports and activities.
Fulfillment of booked tour:
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The First Purge (2018)
Watch The First Purge (2018) full movies online free putlockers.
Synopsis: To push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year, the New Founding Fathers of America test a sociological theory that vents aggression for one night in one isolated community. But when the violence of oppressors meets the rage of the others, the contagion will explode from the trial-city borders and spread across the nation.
Director: Gerard McMurray
Writer: James DeMonaco
Stars: Y'lan Noel, Lex Scott Davis, Joivan Wade
More info: IMDB

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Montgomery County Police-Major Crimes detectives are investigating a commercial armed robbery that occurred at the CVS in the Cabin John Shopping Center. This morning at approximately 3:51, two suspects entered the CVS store located at 7955 Tuckerman Lane. The suspects, one displaying a handgun, confronted a store employee and demanded money. The suspects then ran from the store without obtaining any money. As the suspects were fleeing, the employee also exited the store. The suspect with the handgun fired one shot outside the building; no one was struck.
The first suspect, armed with a handgun, is described as a black male in his twenties. He was wearing a black baseball cap with white insignia, a black hooded sweatshirt with a gray logo, camouflage pants, black tennis shoes, and a fake beard. The second suspect is also described as a black male in his twenties. He was wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and a black ski mask.
Detectives are considering the possibility that these two suspects were involved in the attempted robbery of the Wells Fargo bank that occurred yesterday in Rockville.
Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or leave a Crime Solvers tip here. Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information provided to them that leads to an arrest and/or indictment for this felony crime. Tipsters will remain anonymous.


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Her behind broke the internet, and now it seems Kim Kardashian's emoji keyboard has broken the App Store.
The "Kimoji" keyboard, which features cartoon depictions on Kim Kardashian's oft-memed crying face and the word "basic" in a speech bubble, was released on the Apple Store on Monday, however, many of the reality star's fans have taken to Twitter to complain they were unable to download it.
Luckily, Kardashian, 35, was on hand to calm her followers, telling them that the keyboard's popularity had affected the App Store.
The Selfish author added that her tech team was aware of the issue, which she attributed to "massive downloads".
Kardashian announced the Kimoji keyboard on in an Instagram post on Sunday.
Among the Kim-themed emoji shown in the teaser image were a hairdryer, a donut, a hand with black nail polish and a car which looks a lot like the 2015 Rolls Royce Phantom she bought in April.
If you feel like sending a picture of Kim Kardashian's bare bottom to one of your contacts, the Kimoji keyboard gives you two options (one with a white G-string, the other with a black).
One of the most useful Kimoji may prove to be the selfie, a relatively mainstream concept which is yet to appear on the emoji keyboard.
Some of the emoji seem to represent other members of the Kardashian-West clan: the sneaker could be seen as a nod to her husband Kanye West's shoe collaboration with Adidas, while the picture of pregnant Kim in her characteristically form-fitting maternity wear likely represents her role as mother to North, 2, and newborn Saint.
A prolific social media user, Kardashian does enjoy writing with emoji.
Just two weeks ago she announced Saint's birth with an Instagram post depicting her now four-strong family in emoji.


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Underneath the Rainbow
I haven't seen a rainbow forever but a couple of days ago I just happened to be sitting at my desk, the sun was setting and it was raining at the same time. I had to run around the house to get my camera but I was lucky and captured a few images. They are a bit faint but ….
Now, where is that Leprechaun ? ;-)


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Dereham Christmas lights switch on 2019: Plans for this year's event revealed
PUBLISHED: 12:59 09 October 2019 | UPDATED: 14:31 09 October 2019
A firmly established event on Dereham's social calendar is set to return to the town, complete with jingle bells and Christmas cheer.
This year's lights switch-on event takes place in the market town's centre on November 24 and will see it return to a more low-key occasion than in previous years.
Earlier this year, it was announced that Dereham Carnival Committee would hand back the organisation of the event to Dereham Town Council, after Roger Atterwill's resignation from his role installing the lights.
Town councillor Alan Grey, who is overseeing the acts performing, said the night promises to be a "nice, family event."
"We are chasing as many acts as possible," he added. "We have got the combined churches on board and there will be a choir.
"We felt that it's really important to keep the switch-on for the town and somehow we would keep it running for the future as its very much a focal point for the town."
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In August 2016 the town council approached the carnival committee to take on the lights event, which they did during 2017 and 2018.
In a statement posted on the committee's website, it read: "Unfortunately funding to make a really memorable event is a struggle when the available budget from the town council is just £5,000. After they purchased the tree, tree surgeons' services and a cherry picker, it left the contribution that they could make at £500.
"Dereham Carnival Committee subsidised the event for the last two years, in year one by £4,500 and in year two by £1,075. Sadly the carnival can no longer justify that loss to our funds and the town council's budget for the lights shows no sign of being increased.
"[We] are extremely proud of what we have achieved in the last two years with the lights. There have been lots of smiles and hopefully lots of happy memories created for the towns children."
Mr Grey, who will also compere at the event, said it had not be finalised yet who would do the official lights switch-on.
In previous years the honour has been carried out by four-year-old Denver Clinton, of Mattishall, who died earlier this year from a rare cancer, this year's Pride of Britain fundraiser of the year regional winner, Paul Sandford, and the town's mascot, Biscuit the deer.
There are also plans for a Santa's Grotto. The switch-on is planned to take place at 4.30pm.
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Barring Man United's five-star pasting of Wigan, the gameweek 18 set of fixtures witnessed a sluggish return from the Christmas break in terms of goals. PPP/CTN Fantasy League points seemed harder to find than an unstuffed turkey, but two celebrated stars lead the way will dazzling performances.
Up until the start of last week, United's Bulgarian hitman Dimitar Berbatov had mustered just six points all season. However, a five-point haul against Fulham highlighted his perpetual potential and a sublime hat-trick on Boxing Day converted to 17 points and the MVP status.
Berbatov was assisted by Antonio Valencia for one of his strikes, and the Ecudorian midfielder also got his name on the scoresheet to take home 13 points.
In Tuesday night's concluding gameweek tie between Spurs and Norwich, Welsh dynamo Gareth Bale proved the difference with both goals of the game to earn 16 points for fantasy managers.
Gameweek 18 breaks new ground in that it becomes the first occasion this campaign we have a dead heat. Fantasy league stalwarts Nith Poch, with his team Aston Memot, and game-week 1 winner Yang Raksmey, with his side Khmer Galaxy United, registered identical points totals of 73 and made two transfers apiece.
Interestingly, both squads featured Man United's unusually subdued playmaker Nani as captain for just six points, but made up ground with the likes of Valencia.
In terms of our rules and regulations, the two managers are each entitled to either a US$20 phone voucher or internet dongle as well as a T-shirt from sponsors Cellcard.
The last gameweek of the year is also the last gameweek of the first half of the season, which has been dominated by Henry Verey and his team VoxClamantis. Henry currently tops the overall standings on 1,112 points, 54 ahead of second placed Den Jones' Athletico Bilebola.
Gameweek 19 kicks off tonight with Liverpool v Newcastle and concludes in 2012 on Sunday. Gameweek 20 follows hot on its heels with matches from Monday, so be at the ready for some savvy transfers.


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Lori Fisher
Hall-Woodward Elementary
336: 703-4238, 655-0502Hello y Hola!I am looking forward to my 14th year as an ESL Teacher at Hall-Woodward. I have had the privilege of working with students and their families in Forsyth County, in public as well as private schools, for 26 years. My teaching credentials include a B.A. from Wake Forest University, a Master's Degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and AIG certification from High Point University. My Masters is in Curriculum and Instruction & English as a Second Language.
I have one daughter, Rebecca, who graduated from UNC-G and has been blessed with a beautiful baby girl and a wonderful job in nearby Charlotte.This school year the ESL Staff will be busy supporting our classroom teachers with implementing the Commonm Core Curriculum while using the SIOP model of sheltered instruction. We are providing pull-out and "push-in" classes for our English Language Learners. Several of our ESL teachers will also be busy supporting our student-family empowerment program Partners in Learning.Learning is an innate desire in each of us. I am proud to be a member of a hard-working ESL Team who nurture and enable learning within each of our English Language Learners at Hall-Woodward.


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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — An online scam that targeted Puerto Rican agencies attempted to steal more than $4 million, police said Thursday, deepening concerns about the management of local government finances during an economic crisis.
Authorities have frozen at least $2.9 million, said an official who was not authorized to comment on the case and requested anonymity. The government has not said how much money was seized by the hacker.
The scam began when someone hacked into the computer of a finance worker at the island's Employee Retirement System in December, said Jose Ayala, director of the fraud unit within the bank robbery division. The hacker then posed as the female employee and sent emails to various government agencies alleging a change in bank accounts, he said.
He said two agencies fell victim to the scam: Puerto Rico's Industrial Development Company sent $63,000 in December and more than $2.6 million in January while the island's Tourism Company sent $1.5 million in January to fraudulent accounts on the U.S. mainland.
Puerto Rico government officials realized what had happened when the finance worker at the Employee Retirement System called the agencies and said she had not received any payments and officials responded they had already sent them.
El Nuevo Dia, a Puerto Rico daily newspaper, had reported the $1.5 million payment that the tourism company had made. The other payment became public late Wednesday through a police report.
Ayala said the FBI is investigating.
On Thursday, legislators demanded an investigation as government officials declined to provide further information, citing an ongoing investigation.
Print Headline: Online scammer hits Puerto Rico


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My eating has been the cleanest it's ever been. I haven't had any alcohol in 40 days (I love wine – this is a big deal) and very little to no bread, flour, white sugar, and anything that's considered "bad" for you. I really do believe one of the reasons I feel prepared for the NYC Marathon in 11 days is because of the clean eating. I don't have the sugar or salt weighing me down. My palette is super sensitive to things and certain things that I used to like, like the Starbucks pumpkin spice latte, don't taste good to me. And I thought my palette was sensitive before! So when a eating lover as myself can't find pleasure in food, she gets creative ad tries new things like this vegan Mac and Cheeze.
The pasta is a brown rice elbow macaroni (who knew there was brown rice pasta?!) and the Cheeze is puréed butternut squash, Dijon mustard, nutritional yeast, Earth balance, and almond milk. It isn't cheese but it's a good alternative. I also added some raw kale and crushed red pepper flakes. In the future I think I will add some meat or beans…obviously the meat will not make it vegan!


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Charles Dickens's first historical novel–set during the anti-Catholic riots of 1780–is an unparalleled portrayal of the terror of a rampaging mob, seen through the eyes of the individuals swept up in the chaos.
Those individuals include Emma, a Catholic, and Edward, a Protestant, whose forbidden love weaves through the heart of the story; and the simpleminded Barnaby, one of the riot leaders, whose fate is tied to a mysterious murder and whose beloved pet raven, Grip, embodies the mystical power of innocence. The story encompasses both the rarified aristocratic world and the volatile streets and nightmarish underbelly of London, which Dickens characteristically portrays in vivid, pulsating detail. But the real focus of the book is on the riots themselves, depicted with an extraordinary energy and redolent of the dangers, the mindlessness, and the possibilities–both beneficial and brutal–of the mob.
One of the lesser-known novels, Barnaby Rudge is nonetheless among the most brilliant–and most terrifying–in Dickens's oeuvre.
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Spanish I Semester 2 (v.RC – Intro to Spanish)
Spanish I Semester 2 (v.RC – Intro to Spanish)
Recommended Grade Level: 9 - 12
This introductory course in the Spanish language builds on the skills learned in Semester 1. The student learns how to use Spanish when talking about the past, talking about the present & the future, expressing emotions, discussing nature, discussing sports, sports & hobbies, describing body parts, making commands & demands and everyday life in general. Students are exposed to the basics of grammar including nouns & pronouns, advanced verbs, using prepositions & conjunctions and using accent marks. Students learn about popular sayings and how to use basic Spanish and its vocabulary in their everyday life.
In this course, learners understand the meaning of spoken and written conversations to share information, reactions, feelings, and opinions. Learners understand, interpret, and analyze what is heard, read, or viewed on a variety of topics.Learners use the language to investigate, explain, and reflect on the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and their own.
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"Most people think that most of those who file bankruptcy did so because
they got way over their heads in credit card debt; however, research shows the truth is much more surprising. For the years 2003 and 2004, just over 50 percent of all personal bankruptcies were the result of medical debt by those with health insurance." http://www.bcsalliance.com/y_debt_medical.html
Another organization finds that:
"nearly 27 percent of filings are a consequence of primarily medical debt,
while in approximately 36 percent of cases medical debts co-exist with primarily credit card debts. Studying the post-bankruptcy scenario, we find that filers are 19 percent less likely to own a home even several years after the filing."
What this analysis neglects is that a significant aspect of credit card debt often is medical debt because medical providers take credit card. In our situation, we would not need to file bankruptcy, nor would we want to, because we have enough assets to cover the debts and are young enough to start over financially, leaving much of our income dedicated specifically to medical expenses. Since we can do so, it's our responsibility to do so. Others do not have that luxury.
A review of our medical expenses for the past four months shows $2800 in medical bills after co-pays and insurance denials. We have also had, I estimate, $400 in pharamacy co-pays, $700 for our daughter's oral surgery. We also have the usual and always budgeted dental and optometric expenses. $800 for the cheap scooter. The remainder of the year will look similar. I anticipate fewer doctors' visits now that some issues are better diagnosed, but there's the surgery and PT at a $38 copay per visit.
So what does this mean? Budgeting a very large section of our annual income for medical expenses, at least $15,000. I don't anticipate continued MRIs since I don't anticipate changes there, but injections under anesthesia for pain relief cost me $450. This also means not making unnecessary follow up visits since it's not good for me or for the others on my insurance plan, and continuing to prioritize my medical problems as I have been. I should not feel guilty for not following up with all specialists. I trust my discretion there. I also need to insist on doing more of my physical therapy at home and get rid of my guilt about not going in as often as I "should." For my own sake, I need to insist on getting a plan I can follow at home set up, perhaps revisiting infrequently to add more exercises. Ten visits a month cost me $380. Already, I get lab results forwarded from one doctor to another so that bloodwork isn't duplicated. Even though my insurance company will still generally pay, that does no one a favor and just requires a bit of my time. We should also ask for payment plans from doctors' offices and hospitals since it's going to be at very low or zero interest versus much higher interest on credit card.
Ignoring the problem doesn't make it go away, of course, and we have to be exceedingly careful. We will actually keep our level of medical debt the same since we're about to receive a few thousand dollars back in taxes and almost $2000 in reimbursement for the lift before surgery. That still doesn't take into account a different scooter. I've not been able to justify the expense to myself despite the inadequacies of mine.
We will do fine. I am confident that we will. I am not unnecessarily worried since our debt is not continuing to increase. Our income definitely exceeds our monthly payments, though it does get difficult to absorb additional emergencies/unexpected expenses (such as an urgent home or car repair) when you have a lot of medical debt, however. It goes down for a while, and then we have another setback. We have choices and good options. We will be going to one vehicle, for example, at the end of this month, and we telecommute as much as possible to save gas money. We have a budget and stick to it. It means continuing to use the library, and it means continuing to buy items used rather than new. It means being satisfied with what I have, and I am. It means continuing to go camping and staying with my sister rather than expensive vacations. The only trick is that we may have to sell our home, and that may be the best option to keep us from paying most of our monthly payments toward interest and since our house has stairs.
What else does it mean? It means we make better environmental decisions, buying no more than we need. It means no fancy cell phones and, in fact, considering eliminating mine as soon as we can. It means continuing to play games with our children rather than going shopping. My children will continue to learn that they have enough and to budget their small allowances and gifts from relatives. These are all good for all of us.


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Grand National winner One For Arthur ruled out for the season
One For Arthur, last season's Randox Health Grand National winner and only the second horse trained in Scotland to win the race, is out for the season after sustaining a tendon injury.
The eight-year-old took his place in Aintree legend for Lucinda Russell when he galloped home strongly from the last to beat Cause of Causes four-and-a-half lengths last April, in the process propelling his jockey Derek Fox into the big time.
As is so often the case with horses which pick up minor tendon strains in action, there was no sign of any damage until he started to do a little more at home on his return to work. "Ironically we scanned him after the National and again before he started after the summer and nothing showed," explained Russell's partner Peter Scudamore.
"But when we felt his off-fore after he did a stronger canter on Wednesday there was heat in it. It's only disrupted the fibres and there is no hole in the tendon but it's a bit like being a little bit pregnant, he'll need the season off."
He added: "We're so grateful for what he did for us and all being well he will be back next year. No yard can afford to lose a horse like One For Arthur but hopefully we still have a nice team for the winter."
There were fireworks on the last day of Tattersalls Book One Yearling Sales on Thursday when John Gosden, with his Godolphin hat on, went to four million guineas to outbid Coolmore for a Galileo filly out of Breeders' Cup winner Dank. Consigned by James Wigan and already named Gloam, it made her the second most expensive yearling filly ever sold.
Though her eventual value as a broodmare will no doubt be what attracted Sheikh Mohammed to her, the underbidders might be consoled by the fact that the only filly which cost more, the five million guineas Al Naamah, won on her racecourse debut, but it was her only win in six starts for Al Shaqab.
While Graham Gibbons was banned for two and a half years by the BHA on Thursday for testing positive to cocaine and trying to switch his urine sample for another jockey's, Rab Havlin returned from his six-month ban imposed by France Galop with a winner on board Purser at Lingfield. The horse is trained by Gosden, who has stood by Havlin throughout his ordeal.


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Roush Muscle Up For Grabs
If you want some real muscle under your right foot, Mustang Motorsport is selling its Roush-fettled Mustang launch cars, used to announce their partnership with the famed American tuning firm
The Roush 'Stangs were a star attraction at the recent Phillip Island Historic meeting before being let loose at a recent track day at Sandown Park in Victoria.
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The Boston Celtics have had a rough start to the 2018/19 NBA season to say the least. They currently sit 6th in the Eastern Conference, with 11 wins and 10 losses. For a good portion of teams, this would be a good start to the season but with the talent and expectations the Celtics possess, it seems like something of a disappointment. But it is starting to progress from not just a disappointment but a concern that the Celtics will struggle for the year and not compete for the East's title which is what they were expected to achieve at the commencement of the season. But the question still remains as to at what point do we become worried about the Celtics, rather than just disappointed with their display thus far?
The Celtic's roster is stacked with All-Star talent. Most of their starting 5 should be competing for an All-Star place while players such as Kyrie Irving are basically guaranteed said spot. Their bench is one of the most dominate in the NBA, with scoring, defence and a good mix of attributes mean that their second unit is tough to contend with. Their coach in Brad Stevens is one of the premier coaches in the league, being in the conversation for best in the league. On paper, all these look exceedingly good and would lead someone to think that the Celtics will roll the East and contend for a championship so why aren't they playing like that? To start with, chemistry. This is the first time their current starting 5 have all been healthy at the same time. Gordon Haywood, who was acquired prior to the 17/18 season, broke his leg within 6 minutes of his debut game. Jayson Tatum was not established at that point, nor was Jaylen Brown. Then throw in the mix a returning Irving who was injured for their playoff run of last year and your team is going under some growing pains. This is not uncommon for a team that has recently acquired new pieces but there seems to be a rush and emphasis on results rather than team development. Unfortunately, there is no quick fix to chemistry. The team will have to continue to play and grind results to stay in the hunt for a high seed and bring it all together when it matters.
Following on from brining it all together in crunch time, the Celtic's 'concerns' come from losing to average or lesser teams. Boston's record against .500 teams or above is actually quite good and they are even better against some of the top end teams such as Toronto (1-1), Milwaukee (1-0), Philadelphia (1-0) and even New Orleans (1-0). The issue comes in dropping games against the poorer opposition which puts a mark on their record. It seems that when things are going well, there is no hype or highlights about their play as it this seems the norm for them, but whenever a game is going sour, fans and alike start to point fingers at what is going wrong and who is to blame. Gordon Haywood has received a lot of this crissum, While he has not played at his previous best, he is also essentially starting fresh with a new team and overcoming a broken leg so he is due to have some sort of issues at first. Once he becomes more comfortable and confident, he will establish himself as either their top bench scoring or a consistent starter who provides two way assistance.
Another person who has received a great deal of criticism is Brad Stevens. Stevens, in our opinion, is the best coach in the league. He has great people management skills, play calling and a great system that works on both offence and defence. Although he is young, he will hopefully be at the Celtics for a long time and will bring continued success with them. The problem Stevens faces is that of expectations. As good a coach as he is, he has not had to face pressure of winning the East. The question has always been who will challenge LeBron James in the finals, with all pressure being on the King to win it, rather than an expectation on another team. Lebron has since left the East and this has left a large hole in which the Celtics were expected to fill. So any games dropped seem like a step in the opposite direction. The truth being that all these games will be forgotten come playoff time and that's where Stevens and the Celtics will shine as they will in the mindset and groove to get the results needed. A lot of what needs to happen is for the Celtics to continue grinding out results against teams lower than them and continuing their form against the teams currently above them.
All things taken into consideration, there is definitely no need to panic about the Celtics. They are still over .500, have a very winnable next month of games. Most importantly, they have time. They have time to work out their chemistry, rotations, leaders and such before the playoffs. Even if they finish 5th in the East, they will still be among the favourites to win. They have all the right things and it is all about time and patience before things finally click and the Celtics can reach their goals for year.


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East Asian Infused Roast Partridge on Bok Choy with Root Vegetable Coriander Dauphinoise
I absolute adore the flavour of partridge, it is less gamey than most game birds with a flavour similar to quail but larger. Partridge makes an excellent dish for a couple or a small group of people, and is a very tasty main for a dinner party.
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Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking: 30 minutes
- 6 young partridge
- soy sauce
- honey
- five spice powder
- zest and juice of 1/2 an orange
- maldon salt and freshly ground pepper
- zest and juice of 1 orange
- 200ml chicken stock
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- mustard seeds
- cardamom pods
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- 1 tsp sesame oil
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- Coriander and Ginger Dauphinoise (see recipe) cooked in advance and reheated or begun 15-20 minutes before cooking the partridge
- To Marinate the Partridge: Stir together the soy sauce, honey, five spice and orange zest and juice in a large container. Remove any feathers that remain on the partridge by briefly placing the bird over a flame. Season the partridge inside and out with salt and pepper, then place them in the marinade and coat them well. Cover the partridge and place it in the fridge for 1 hour or overnight to marinate.
- To Prepare the Bok Choy: Place the bok choy in a bowl and pour over some boiling water and let it stand for 1-2 minutes. Remove the bok choy from the boiling water and refresh it in a bowl with ice and cold water for a few minutes. Drain the bok choy and refrigerate until ready to cook.
- To Cook the Partridge: Preheat an oven to 220C. Remove the partridge from the refrigerator. Place the walnut oil in an oven proof frying pan and place it over a moderate to high heat on the stove. When the oil is hot seal all sides of the partridges in it. Place the partridges breast side up and pour over a little of the marinade. Place the partridge in the preheated oven and leave them to cook for 10 minutes. Remove the partridge from the oven and carefully slice off the legs (trim around the legs removing the sinew) and the breasts from the carcasses. Wrap the partridge in foil and set aside until ready to serve.* If the dauphinoise is cold at this stage reheat it in the oven.
- Sauce: Chop up one of the carcasses and place it in a saucepan. Add all the sauce ingredients except the butter into the pan with the carcass and bring it to the boil then reduce to a simmer and leave it to reduce so that it has reduced by two thirds. Strain the sauce and place in a clean saucepan. Return the sauce to a simmer, remove the sauce from the heat and whisk in the cold butter piece by piece.
- To Serve: Partridge Place a little walnut or olive oil in a saucepan and place over a moderate to high heat. Place the partridges legs and breast skin side down and cook them for a few minutes and then turn over and cook the other side Remove from the heat and keep warm until ready to serve.
- Bok Choy Place the butter and sesame oil in a pan over a moderate to high heat, when hot add the bok choy and cook for a couple of minutes.
- To Assemble: Cut the dauphinoise into 18 small rounds with a biscuit cutter and place rounds around each plate. Distribute the bok choy in the centre of each plate. Place the partridge on the bok choy on each plate (2 breasts overlapping followed by two legs). Pour the sauce around each dish and serve hot.


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Aluminium International Today is an English language journal dedicated to the production and processing of aluminium. It contains a digest of global news, events, and statistics as well as more detailed technical articles, company and country profiles, conference reports and regular regional economic briefings.
The target readership are managers and CEOs in the aluminium industry, but it is also widely read by members of research organisations, technical consultants and business consultants. An average of 6000 copies of each issue are circulated worldwide to a combination of subscribers and targeted readers with product and service types including:
It is published in English six times a year alongside regular Chinese and Russian language editions.
A round-up of the top news stories is also sent to our entire database each week as a free e-news bulletin.
If you want to know exactly what's happening in the world of digitalisation then look no further than the Future Aluminium Forum. Firmly established as the voice of authority on the future of aluminium manufacturing, the third edition will take place in a hub of innovation - Quebec City from 8th to the 9th of December 2020.
Originally developed to assist manufacturers and processors in adopting digital technologies and overcoming the challenges associated with implementation, the Forum has become the annual meeting place to share case studies and discuss how Industry 4.0 can aid and optimise the aluminium manufacturing process through machine learning, robotics, automation and augmented reality across the value chain.
This two-day conference will gather over 150 senior level aluminium executives and CTOs responsible for understanding the impact of new technologies to the aluminium manufacturing process.
The aluminium industry descended on the Marriott Warsaw Hotel on 22-23 May 2019 to attend the second Future Aluminium Forum.
Leading companies in attendance included Hydro, Rio Tinto, Constellium, European Aluminium,IBM, Outotec and Rockwell Automation.
This international technology conference covered the all important topics surrounding aluminium and the importance of industry 4.0. These included AI+AL: Optimising Aluminium Production with machine learning, Towards a Digital and Real-time Supply Chain and two collaborative sessions held in partnership with European Aluminium and Icsoba.
It was a great couple of days and hopefully the industry is now poised to enter the exciting world of digital manufacturing and learn from others on this journey to embrace industry 4.0.
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Akzo Nobel to close Salt plant in Stade, Germany
Press Release - Akzo Nobel's Salt business unit intends to close its Stade, Germany, salt plant in July 2003. Closure of the plant is a necessary further measure in improving the profitability of the packaged salt (Specialties) segment.
Decisive step towards healthy future for salt business unit
Arnhem, the Netherlands, July 5, 2002 – Akzo Nobel's Salt business unit intends to close its Stade, Germany, salt plant in July 2003. Closure of the plant is a necessary further measure in improving the profitability of the packaged salt (Specialties) segment, which started with efficiency improvements in Hengelo, the Netherlands, earlier this year. Negotiations with employees in Stade will start today, with the priority on assisting some 175 employees, via a social plan, in finding new jobs.
"In recent years the north-west European market for packaged salt (Specialties) has seen increasing competition, overcapacity and, as a result, structurally low prices. Akzo Nobel does not expect this situation to change in the near future," said Floris Bierman, General Manager of the business unit Salt. "In order to maintain the necessary structural profitability, the Specialties segment needs to be further restructured with a focus on high quality salt markets, and a reduction from three to two production locations."
In terms of the market for bulk salt, Akzo Nobel foresees modest growth and plans to carry out capacity de-bottlenecking of this segment in the near future.
Akzo Nobel Salt currently produces Specialties in three locations: Hengelo (the Netherlands), Mariager (Denmark) and Stade (Germany). Considerations for the Stade closure included the energy situation in place – energy is a key raw material in Akzo Nobel's salt production – and the fact that most savings can be achieved by closing this site.
The closure of the plant affects approximately 175 employees. Today, Akzo Nobel Salt will start negotiations with the intention of agreeing a social plan. This entails facilitation from job to job and, where necessary, the creation of individual solutions.
In Mid-2003 salt packaging in Stade will stop. The Akzo Nobel German sales office for Salt will continue to serve customers. In the coming year, parts of the production will be relocated to the Dutch and Danish plants.
"The continuity of supply to Akzo Nobel customers and the quality of our products will be unaffected," added Bierman. "This is a logical next step in the restructuring of the Specialties segment, which started with an efficiency operation in Hengelo this year. Coupled with the plans for Stade announced today, this is a significant move towards securing a healthy future for the entire Akzo Nobel Salt business."
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Masis is a staffing solution company based in Worcester, MA that offers comprehensive staffing solution. The staffing solution company also offers comprehensive benefits for associates. However, Masis associates will be accessing their pay stubs and w2s online through the Madison ESS portal. According to Masis payroll office, direct deposit employees will no longer receive a paper pay stub. But W2s will be mailed on 31st January of each year. If you are a new employee, your Madison ESS account will become available on the first payday.
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Jane's addiction 'ritual de lo habitual', That one stuck with me. If you've seen 'the gift' you'll know why. That was some heavy shit and just a beautiful album, definitely made me say no to heroin too
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A bucket list was seeing jane's in gainesville, fl after they reunited. For a while I never thought I'd get to see them. The concert was a mix of so many different visual elements, dancers and musicians. Two stages, a burlesque show, it was just insane and then afterwards we went to an after party where Perry had a DJ set.
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Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution
Every student who enrolls at UTEP whether they reside on campus or off is expected to conduct him/herself in a manner that is compatible with the University's function as an educational institution. Both academic and non-academic misconduct is forwarded to the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution for investigation. The Director has primary responsibility for the administration of student discipline which includes incidents that may arise. Violations of the code of conduct are taken very seriously. We want to continue to offer a safe, secure, and healthy environment for all residents of Miner Village/Miner Heights/Miner Canyon. We encourage you to take an active role in building a strong community by doing the following:
- Get to know your roommate(s) and your neighbor(s). They are students just like you!
- Appreciate and respect your surroundings which include the furnishings, buildings, and landscaping.
- Be aware of your surroundings. Never leave your door unlocked or prop open the gates of the complex.
- If you are of legal age to consume alcohol, do so responsibly and in the privacy of your apartment. Keep in mind that it is against the law to provide or sell alcohol to under the age of 21.
- Understand that the use, possession, and/or distribution of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited.
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What is Nanotechnology
The science of nanotechnology has become a big sensation among those who are always enthusiastic about the big innovations in the science and technology as well. But not everyone knows much about the real approach of the science and study of nanotechnology. As the name suggests, the entire field of nanotechnology is devoted to developing better products from the microscopic atoms and molecules. The study of the nanotechnologists are centered on the actual composition of the atoms and molecules and if they can be used as building blocks for better technologies or better products for the consumers and the common masses. So, let's dive in and understand nanotechnology better in all its aspects and other details as well.
The science of nanotechnology is a study that is characterized by some distinct perspectives. The first perspective is that of the nanomaterials. The field of study of nanomaterials involves the study of the atoms and other microscopic materials. This study is aimed at understanding how the chemical and physical properties of atoms change when they become large. So, this perspective of nanotechnology is driven towards analyzing the physical properties and chemical composition of things which evolve out of smaller particles. The principle of nanomaterials is applied in the fields of medical science and research. The researchers will try to analyze if the medicines and drugs can be made more effective with the development of constituents from larger to small.
Another perspective of nanotechnology is that of the simpler to complex perspective. This perspective lays down that things or substances become more complex in their physical and chemical composition, when they become more complex. The complexity in matter may come when it is merged with other matter. The nanomaterials would become complex in their chemical composition. So, the research is mainly done on how the materials would become more complex in their functioning. This kind of approach will aid the scientists and experimenters in different fields to understand the complexities of chemical fusions in the fields of medicine, scientific research and other arenas as well. So, nanotechnology can aid people to understand the simple-to-complex transformation as well.
The nanotechnology serves an important purpose in our lives. It helps us to understand and wonder out loud if the atoms and molecules can be used to create new matter for people's benefit. More than that, the science of nanotechnology will also aid us in a better comprehension of the substance that actually make up our matter and also how the changes in size and complexity of the substances can end up making a big difference. This is why doctors, scientists and other men of science are devoted to understanding and analyzing the subject matter of atoms and molecules. Their objective is to better develop products such as more effective medicines and drugs for people, or better improvements in scientific fields of physics and medicine as well. So, nanotechnology is really crucial in our times for better scientific developments.
Nanotechnology is the science of study of atoms and molecules. However, the subject matter of nanotechnology also encompasses other perspectives like nanomaterials and also complexity which may change with the change in the size or fusion of the different particles of different materials. So, nanotechnologies principles are being used for possible developments in the fields of medicine and other sciences as well.


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----Source: Wednesday, October 15, 2003 edition of the Clark County Press
Name: Fischer, Connie
Birth date /Birth place: 4-Jun-1944; Owen, Clark County, Wis.
Death date / Death place: 8-Oct-2003; Home in Medford, Wis.
Marriage: Jerry Fischer (16-May-1964)
Parents: Clinton & Helen (Vaitonis) Loos
Burial: Colby Memorial Cemetery, Colby, Wis.
Survivors: Husband, Colby; Daughter - Sheri (Dennis) Rieck; Children, Kaitlyn and Colten, Medford; Sisters - Linda (Robert) Scarth, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Jane (Joel Brenner) Loos, Washington D.C., Sister-in-law - Linda Fischer of Unity; Brother-in-law - Larry Fischer; Friend - Judy, Chippewa Falls
Obituary of Connie Fischer
Connie Fischer, 59, Colby, Wisconsin, died of cancer on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2003 at her home. After cremation, the family will have a private service at the Colby Memorial Cemetery.
Connie Loos was born June 1, 1944, in Owen, to Helen Vaitonis and Clinton Loos. She graduated from Colby High School in 1962. She married Jerome "Jerry" Fischer on May 16, 1964 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Unity. She was an administrative support person at the Marshfield Public Schools, Land O' Lakes Feeds, Spencer, and Kraft Pizza Company, Medford.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Fischer, Colby; her daughter Sherri (Dennis) Rieck and their children Kaitlyn and Colten, Medford; two sisters, Linda (Robert) Scarth, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Jane (Joel Brenner) Loos, Washington, D.C.; one sister-in-law, Linda Fischer, Unity; and one brother-in-law, Larry Fischer, Chippewa Falls.
Community Funeral Home, Colby, assisted the family with arrangements.
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By Ryan Glushkoff, Senior Director of Marketing
We live in a world where employers offer benefit products to recruit and retain their employees and insurance companies happily oblige by selling them large portfolios of those benefit products. With over 150 million Americans covered by their employers' employee benefits program and billions in premiums at stake, insurance carriers rightly invest heavily in sales and marketing to maximize enrollment.
Even though the goal of the insurance carriers has always been to maximize enrollment, the methods by which enrollment occurs have evolved over the past 50 years from relying on paper to embracing technology. And even different benefits administration software providers, today's primary distributors of those benefit products, use commissions on the premiums sold to innovate even further.
I had the pleasure of exploring this topic at a recent DisruptHR event in Charleston, and I've recorded the presentation for your listening pleasure here. I hope you enjoy it!
PS – DisruptHR is a nationally recognized event where speakers are given 5 minutes, 20 slides, and 15 seconds per slide to deliver their presentation. And oh yeah, the slides advance automatically on you just to keep you on your toes.


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'Smart duvet' solves bed temperature debate for couples
How to get the best night's sleep varies from person to person.
Some people like to be cool, others warm, and for couples, this can lead to arguments.
And possibly an expensive marriage counselor.
The Smart Duvet has a solution. They already created a duvet insert that with the help of an app will make the bed on its own.
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Now they have a duvet insert that can be climate controlled for couples.
The app lets you choose the temperature that works best for you and lets your partner do the same.
Based on its Indiegogo campaign, it looks like this idea is a winner raising 725 percent more than their initial goal of 20,000.
Now that it looks like a couple's sleep problems are solved, I wonder if there is a solution for that whole toilet seat argument...


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12-18 April 2020
Uluwatu, Bali
Dear Sister,
Do you want to regain the trust in your own intuition, connect with like minded women, immerse yourself in Bali culture and step into the soul you came here to be?
Join us for this transformational Bali retreat where you will reconnect to the ancient wisdom of your soul and learn the language of your heart. Experience Bali's culture with transformational practices we have gathered from around the world to 'Ignite Your Intuition'.
Together we will create a sacred space to balance and cleanse your body, mind & soul to enable you to access your forgotten wisdom and learn to decode the language of your body. For thousands of years we raised babies using our instincts alone. We created and sustained life long before pharmaceuticals and Google. We have everything we need inside of us to heal and be happy.
We will guide you to tap into the intuitive powers inside of you while supporting you with your goals, fears, aspirations, traumas and desires to let go of what no longer serves you and welcome your full expression to shine. You will leave this retreat feeling you have gained many tools and practices, having gained a support network, and have reconnected with your intuition.
We are ready and waiting for you to join us.
Together we rise,
Jodie louise & Haley Madison
The inspiring & life changing journey with us includes:
6 days & 7 nights accommodation at Sannyas Yoga Academy (Uluwatu Bali)
3 organic, plant based meals a day to cleanse your body & open your intuitive channels
Daily movement, yoga, meditation & breath practices in the bamboo shala
Wellness & nutrition talks to learn to listen to your body
Opening intention setting ceremony & daily sharing circles
Excursions to sacred Bali sights to experience the local culture
Water purification ceremony to release what no longer serves you
Goddess archetype embodiment & womb activation
Get to know the stages of your cycle & deepen the connection to your yoni
Ecstatic dance & sound healing activities where you can connect with other travellers
Heart opening cacao ceremony with energy work
Self marriage ceremony to form the inner sacred union within you
Photoshoot to capture your authentic essence to shine to the world
Introduction to astrology to get to know why you think, learn & love how you do
Self love tools & practices to take home for your own daily ritual
Meet Your Guides
Haley O'Neill
Haleys love for fruit and health sparked her interest in nutrition. After studying nutrition at IIN, she now helps women tune into the intuitive voice of their physical and emotional bodies. Yoga and energy work has always been a foundation for her. She is known for her authentic, non-judgmental teaching style and compassion-centered philosophy. She avails herself to continuous philosophical education from various spiritual disciplines, such as studying her ytt in India. The medicine she offers through her teachings helps connect one to the natural rhythms of their body. She holds beautiful space for growth of the physical and spiritual self.
Jodie Louise
Jodie has spent most of her life on a journey of self-discovery to explore nutrition, alternative diets, and various self-development techniques. She has worked with hundreds of health practitioners, and completed many transformative professional training programs, including yoga, breathwork, astrology, tantra, nutrition, and many others. It was through all of these practices that she realized that no matter how much she was taught, she knew that the key to health and happiness was to strengthen her intuition, and learn to listen to her own body. Now she is on a mission to inspire and empower people all around the world. Her aim is to support people to get in touch with their body, mind, and spirit, to let go of all that doesn't serve them, and to guide them to reconnect with their true nature, wisdom and power.
The Space
Sannyas Yoga Academy can be found in the heart of Uluwatu in Bali. This paradise is surrounded by natural tropical beauty with luscious mango, papaya and banana trees, frangipanis and bougainvillea, ocean views and the most magnificent sunset. Around the space there are plenty of areas you can relax amongst the coconut trees in hammocks or pool side. The large swimming pool is perfect to cool off from the beautiful Bali sun. On the upper level there is an open air terrace with 360 degree views of the ocean where you can relax on the day beds. Within walking distance are two beautiful white sand beaches you will love.
In your free time you can explore the stunning Padang Padang or Uluwatu Beaches which have many activities including surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, boat trips, SUP, swimming, cycling and nature trails that lead you to breath-taking ocean views from the cliff tops. Nearby are also many boutique shops and convenience stores.
Comfortable Accommodation
The bedrooms are very comfortable, all with their own ensuites and air-conditioning. Each bedroom has been tastefully designed and individually created with buddhist touches, curves and waves to offer a unique stay and experience. You can choose single, double, triple or quad rooms based on your budget and desired experience.
The Cleansing Menu
In one of the 2 picture perfect dining spaces you will be provided with 3 delicious daily organic, plant based meals designed to purify your body, mind & soul. We have crafted the menu to assist you to open up your intuitive channels. The menu will be mostly raw fresh fruits and salads.. & lots of coconuts of course! If you have any allergies or dietary requirements please let us know. The food is made with love from the on site chefs. All produce is sourced locally and from high quality suppliers.
Sample Itinerary
7am-8:45am - Morning movement practice
9:-10:30am - Optional additional yoga class or free time
10:30am Light fruit breakfast
12pm - Sharing circle & wellness talk
1:30pm - Lunch & free time to explore
4pm - Afternoon session
5:30pm - Dinner
6pm-8pm- Evening session
*Please note this is approximate & subject to change. Some days we will go out for excursions.
Join Us:
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Retreat Prices
(Limited Spaces Available)
-Quadruple Room sold out $1600USD
-Triple Room (bunk bed) $1700USD
-Twin Rooms (2 king single beds) $1800USD
-Private Room sold out $1900USD
**All prices are listed in USD. This includes accommodation and all meals during your stay. Airfare not included. Airport transportation is an additional cost and can be arranged with us beforehand.
Ready to immerse into this experience with us?
Payment can be made by bank transfer, Paypal, Transferwise, Revolut or Venmo.
To secure your place $555 USD non-refundable deposit is required. Please ensure you inform us which accomidation you prefer as spaces are limited.
Please take note that the deposit is non-refundable, these are sent directly to the retreat centre to secure your spot and not held onto by us personally. Thank you for understanding.
At the end of December, 50% of the total cost is due and the remainder early March.


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s a business person you have to balance budgets and account for every penny, there will always be the bottom line. You have the responsibility to your suppliers and employees, not to mention clients. Having said this, we are still going to come right out of the gate and cut to the chase here. When discussing branding and graphic design, it needs to be in the context of investment rather than just cost. Because how your company is viewed, is first and foremost through your visual communication efforts, and when done right, their value vastly outweighs your cost. Believe us when we say, your target audience are savvy at nothing if not noticing that you are putting forward authentic and consistent visual communication or not, and respond accordingly.
Basically put, If you don't want your brand to come across as cheap, don't cheap out.
And when using the word cheap, it's not just referring to monetary investment, we are talking about the managerial resource, best practices, and time investment when it comes to respecting your own company brand and implementing visual communication that reflects that.
It comes down to the fact that your prospective customer will only respond well, to a brand that is appreciated, respected and nurtured by its owner. How do you expect a client to commit to your company or product enough to lay down cold hard cash, when it seems that you as the owner can't be bothered to put the effort in. Suddenly there is a credibility gap, that will create an uneasiness in the mind's eye of your prospective customer, and if a competitor has their visual communication shit together, boom they're outa' there. You just lost an opportunity.
When it comes to total investment cost, this will differ over a wide range depending on the project, the size of your company, and the scope of the brand initiative. For example, a boutique law firm will likely have more modest requirements and risks associated with implementation than say a large multinational fashion brand that requires application across many platforms, business sectors and markets. While the quality of the brand should not be any different for the law firm, the lack of complexity will make the financial investment less, while with the multinational brand it will be proportional to the extensive value involved with a wide-reaching program. In effect this means that the outgoings for investment in visual communication become proportional to the size of the company, making professional design, visual communication and branding, accessible to you as a small business owner when viewed in the context of investment in your companies future.
And this is where many startups, small business owners, and entrepreneurs come to a cropper. They don't assess and include the initial investment of visual communication and branding, into their start-up costs or expenditures over the coming two, five and ten year, business plans.
Of course there are a number of reasons for this. You are either pre-occupied with the nuts and bolts of setting up or running your organization, visual communication and branding might not seem to be a priority, or you may feel that there are enough tools out there, how hard can it be, you'll take a stab at it yourself.
Don't be fooled, branding and visual communication play an important role in the success of your endeavours, whether you realize it or not.
Ask yourself this question and answer honestly. Would you feel confident just winging it and skipping the architect, when getting your house built? We suspect the answer is, 'of course not'!
And why is that? Well, it's probably because you would feel you don't have the expertise, and want your house to protect it's contents, and stand the test of time. So when looking to engage in branding and visual communication for something as important as your company, something which is often a culmination of your life's work, don't you want a professional to competently steer and protect your companies image?
"For us, it's frustrating to see people with perfectly good business ideas, connections, and for the most part work ethic, hamstring their endeavours, with a lack of professional vision."
This reminds me of a conversation I recently had with a friend (no names). This person came to me frustrated because the company they worked for, had them trying to muddle through setting up a website and identity graphic for the company, even though it was not in their line of expertise. Not even close. This person diligently went online and bought a stock 'logo' and tried their hand at a web template through an online supplier. Through no fault of their own, the results, predictably, were not up to snuff. The 'logo' had no connection to the company, and because it was not uniquely designed for the company, did not allude to their ethos, culture or even what the business was. The website looked generic, was technically bad, and the photos used had no attention to detail, presenting the principles in a highly unprofessional manner. Ironically, this company provided professional services at customary steep rates, and I'm sure the owners viewed themselves as being so. And yet their aversion to recognizing the professional value of other professional service providers for the likes of their branding, website, and visual communications, led them to cheap out, resulting, sadly, in them not presenting themselves, their company or their services in a professional light at all. So all in all a rather sad story.
For us, it's always frustrating to see these types of scenarios needlessly play out, and watch people with perfectly good business ideas, connections, and for the most part work ethic, hamstring their endeavours, with a lack of professional vision.
What it comes down to, is that first impressions do matter. And they matter more than ever when it comes to how prospective clients are influenced when they first meet your company.
So do you want them to meet a company that displays the personality of a neglected teenager and huckster? Our guess is 'no'. Regardless of your style, messaging, or market, we suspect you're gonna' want to have your company come across consistently as a leader in its field, run by knowledgeable engaged principles.
And the best part about getting serious about your visual communication and branding is that it frees you up to be doing the thing that you enjoy, the thing you should be doing, which is spending your time, expertise and resource running your business. And as well you know, time is money. As a business owner you already feel that there never seems to be enough hours in the day, so what are you doing trying to struggle through something that is only going to come off as half-assed, when you have access to professional guidance, that leaves you able to efficiently directing your time at what you do excel at. If you are not already, it is time for you to give your full attention to running your company and let a professional take care of making it look good.
The design professional will bring an understanding and experience, of targeting your demographic with communication that talks to your client base in their visual language.
So what do you get for your investment?
Well, of course, that will be as varied as there are different companies. Your company has it's specific needs and objectives, and a professional designer will be able to provide a bespoke service that will help your organization fulfill its full potential. Broadly though. Some of what you should expect are:
1. Custom analysis, strategy, and guidance.
2. Reinforcement of your company's integrity and credibility.
3. Experienced and steady hand on your brand and visual communication.
Custom analysis, strategy, and guidance.
While you may have certain ideas as to what you think you might like for your companies visual communication, a good graphic design professional will help you get to what it is that your company actually needs. They will direct you to see your challenges objectively, clearly identify your companies needs and work out a strategy that has the best chance of positive impact.
Reinforcement of your company's integrity and credibility.
And through bespoke design services you should expect to gain ingenuity of personalized creative thinking, that is implemented across visual communication and branding efforts, with quality and consistency, re-enforcing your organization's professional standing, and emphasizing it's integrity and credibility.
Experienced and steady hand on your brand and visual communication.
The design professional will bring an understanding and experience of targeting your demographic with communication that talks to your client base in their visual language. They should have a neat and efficient process, that makes often what can seem a daunting prospect of setting up something as important as your companies brand, calm, stress-free, fun and exciting even. Your designer should be on hand, taking care of your companies visual communication challenges, so that you can reserve your precious time and energy to the business of running your company.
The Short
While much of what we have gone through here, may leave you feeling like it's a bit of a creative minefield out there, we hope that we have provided some clear thinking about the benefits of taking your company seriously and investing in how it gets viewed. Put plainly if you want to be viewed in a professional light, you'll need professional visual communication, and you're not going to get that from 'your mate's cousin down the street'. As your Mum probably said, at least once. If in your gut, it seems too good to be true, in the long run, it probably is. Take the time to research professionals, meet them in person to get a sense of what's on offer, what their approach is, and how your working relationship will likely play out over the course of the project, and you'll do just fine.
This has been The Long and Short on 'You Get What You Invest Creatively'. We hope you have found it to be at least a little informative. For more chat on graphic design topics in the future, be sure to check back in with us here, follow us on Facebook or Twitter and sign up for our newsletter.


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Kome Kampout with KBUT
The KBUT Kampout will take place on Saturday, August 27 at the I Bar Ranch in Gunnison. This one-day, overnight music festival features the very best in local talent as well as major world-renowned acts such as the Monophonics, the New Orleans Suspects and Denver's own Analog Son. Come out for the live music event of the year, bring the family, and camp out in the beautiful Colorado countryside along the banks of the Tomichi River. For a complete shuttle schedule about the event, visit KBUT.org/Kampout.
Clear, Focused Book Writer's Workshop
WritingStrides coach and award-winning writer Alissa Johnson is hosting a one-day workshop, "The Clear, Focused Book Writer," through the Old Rock Library on Saturday, August 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This program is ideal for writers who have an idea for a novel or memoir, or have written a first draft of one and suspect that revisions will involve a lot of rewriting. The workshop will cover how to organize your thoughts and ideas, create a plan for writing, and stay focused and motivated, and will provide opportunities for writing and sharing part of your work-in-progress, including positive, helpful feedback from the group. The full workshop is $20 and lunch is included. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Register at 349-6535.
School immunization clinic
School starts August 29 and kindergarten children need boosters of DTaP, Polio, MMR and Varicella, usually given in two injections. Sixth graders need Tdap for school entry, but this is also the time to start optional vaccines such as HPV, Hepatitis A and Meningococcal. Gunnison County Public Health will hold an additional vaccination clinic day on August 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Medicaid, CHP+ and most insurance are accepted. No one will be turned away for inability to pay. Appointments may be scheduled by calling Public Health at (970) 641-0209.
Met Rec district looking for your feedback
The Gunnison County Metropolitan Recreation District (MetRec) is conducting a survey and registration of people using its Over-the-Air Television Translator system. The district is revising its strategic plans and is working to determine how viewers use its system. If you use the district's television system, it is very important that you participate in our survey and registration. The survey takes only a few minutes but will help the district to serve you better. Take a few minutes and participate in the survey. Go to http://GCMRD.org and take the interactive survey online or call (970) 252-6420 and take the survey over the phone.
Busy month coming up at the Senior Center
The Senior Center Book Group discussion will be at 1 p.m., September 7. On Friday, September 9 the video of the oral history of Glenn and Melva George will be shown at 3 p.m. Tracy Morton from The Center for Independence will present "Gizmos, Gadgets and Thing-A Ma Jigs" on Wednesday, September 14 at 1 p.m. A new class, Stepping On: On Building Confidence and Reducing Falls will be on Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m., September 27 to November 8. Bridge will continue throughout August and September on Mondays at 12:45 p.m. Mah Jong continues on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. Come and enjoy art fun on Friday afternoons in August.
August 25- Sigrid Cottrell, Jerry Bigelow, Mary Chandler, Jessica Rutherford, Val Jaquith
August 26- Kerri Councilman, Wyatt Ewert, Lee Olesen, Chris Ladoulis
August 27- Nancy Wicks, Mick Osmundson, Read Hunker, Kiara Cottrell, Terry Vaughn, Craig Burbank, Monica Harrington, Kay Peterson Cook, Wayde Hollis
August 28- Betsey Friedman, Susan Parker, Charlie Reamer
August 29- Sam Evans, Jon Morrissey, Mary Baim, Scott Moss, Ben Pritchett, Dianna Dickerson, Sierra Brooks, Summer Lambro, Carter Beesley, Olivia Reamer, Lisa Cramton
August 30 – Steve Jennison
August 31- Rene Defourneaux