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Do you need to know how to maintain a good reputation for your business? Are you frustrated about seeking information that you can't seem to find? If you do, then continue reading the following article. It offers valuable suggestions on things you need to concentrate on regarding this topic.
To better your business reputation, make sure you follow up with your customers. This is especially the case if your business is larger. Customers deserve to feel they are important to you. Take advantage of automated systems that will follow through for you. You can also ask them to give comments on recent transactions.
Always be personable. Simply posting updates won't do a lot; you have to show active communication with your customers. If there's a question posted on your social network, make sure you answer it as quick as you can. If you hear a question that you can't answer right away, indicate that you will work to get an answer, and follow up when you do.
Do what you can to make an unhappy customer happy. Working to better a customer's bad experience will show them that their satisfaction matters. It is great to display this online. Fellow customers will witness your response to the unhappy client and develop a willingness to trust you down the road.
Make sure that your unhappy customers are not ignored. Turning a bad experience into a positive one is going to show customers that you care about them. If this is possible to do online, the rewards are even greater. You will show customers and prospective customers that you are willing to address any issue, which makes them more likely to do future business with you.
Make sure you always monitor social networks. People post on social networks in order to get a reply. Always reply to comments promptly, within a few hours if possible. Since a lot of businesses aren't that vigilant, when you're responsive you'll stand out more.
Stay up to date on news and information pertaining to your product or service. This helps ensure you can supply your customers with the latest innovations and information. Just search out your service or product for about five minutes each day, and read up on what's going on in your industry.
Keep an eye on your online presence. It is hard to determine if your firm has gotten bad search results or poor reviews online. Checking the results on a search engine will allow you to keep negative things from going to the top. You should generally do this a couple times each month.
Keep a close eye on how you are perceived on the Internet. You must always be aware of all the different types of feedback your business gets online, so you can quickly react to anything negative that might crop up from a customer who might be unhappy. Being mindful of search results will help you stop these things from reaching the first page. Do this once or twice a month at a minimum.
Carefully monitor your use of social media to be sure it provides the best possible impression of your company. These pages are a representation of your company, and that's why it's a good idea to make sure people see things which will make a positive impact. You can be personable and still be professional.
Run social media accounts professionally. Your company is represented by these pages, so it is essential that nobody sees any negativity there. You want to appear as a professional that is still accessible as a person.
Keep all private promotions private. This is especially true if you offer a large discount to rectify a complaint. You never want to post exactly how you are handling a complaint only to see more complaints from those trying to get something for free.
If you own your own business, be sure your employees are treated with respect. This can have a big impact on your business. If people find out you're not a good employer, they may avoid doing business with you.
Hang out where your customers hang out. For instance, if you know that a good amount of your customers visit a local restaurant on a regular basis, go there yourself. By frequenting locations your customers visit, you'll become better acquainted with them and can provide better service to them. Lots of folks are more comfortable in social settings where they are able to be themselves.
Locate yourself where the customers visit. If a particular restaurant is popular among your customers, go there often. You will learn more about them and what they expect from you and your business. A customer is most comfortable in social environments and are more likely to be open with you here.
Keep updated on what social media sites are up to on the Internet. People frequently discuss firms on social media outlets. By monitoring these platforms, you can catch any negative comments and do damage control in a timely manner. That can help protect your company from bad press.
Social Media
As your company expands, you will get more interaction from customers. This will include complaints that you must address. You have to address them in the right way.
Actively search through all social media comments. Many people talk about businesses on social media. If you find a negative comment, you can quickly respond to it. It will minimize damage to your reputation.
If you read some negative feedback about your business, the temptation is to get mad. That said, stay calm and respond with facts. When someone knows both points of view, they are able to make their own opinion.
When you have a growing business, it is inevitable that you come into contact with many more consumers. Not everyone is going to be happy with you, and you need to take complaints seriously. In addition, you need to address everything professionally.
If your business made a mistake that is harmful to your customers, never attempt to conceal it. Your customers are too smart for that. Rather than ignoring the issue, take responsibility for it and try to quickly correct the mistake. If you offer to make it right, most customers will forgive and respect you for it.
You may feel anger if you see something bad about your business online. Respond calmly using facts to disprove their negative content. This is due to the fact that readers will see each side of the discrepancy.
Consider contributing to a community event in your area. This is a great way to be sure you're improving the company you have and its reputation. Customers will get a warm and fuzzy feeling when they see you care about the community. A good impression takes your company a long way.
You have to absolutely be working to set proper expectations according to how you do business. This means to be upfront with your customers. If there's a mistake that gets made, you need to know how to handle it well. Transparency across your whole business is needed if you want a good reputation.
You will have to know the various forums on which people discuss your products or services. Familiarize yourself with the specific places that customers typically use to put up feedback about your industry. Post links on your webpage to any positive comments, and quickly respond to critical comments.
It is smart to follow up with customers once they make a purchase. It's often the case that product issues aren't found immediately or the customer holds off using a product. Checking in with them can help you address possible issues they may be having.
Use caution when sharing info on the Internet. You never know how it will be used later, so make sure to watch out. Regardless of your privacy settings, you never know what will leak out.
Begin volunteering around your community. This is a great way to boost your company's image. Your customers will consider your company to care about the community when you donate time and resources to a good cause. Any type of positive public relations when it pertains to your business can only lead to success.
There are some sites that will give you fake positive reviews. Resist the allure of joining them. In addition to being a bad business practice, several states have passed laws that make such activity illegal.
Monitor what information you use on the web. You don't know how things can be used at a later time, so be sure you're watching out. Even if you just have a few people accessing the social media accounts you have, it's important to exercise caution.
At least once a month do an online search for your business. Simply put your company's name in Google to see where you land in the search results, and look carefully at your website too. Look to make sure there are no negative content items or comments on the site. Keep track of where the negative things are coming from. Take any necessary action to mitigate them.
Take a look at search results each month. Search your company's name and review the information. Make sure there are no negative content or comments on the site. Figure out where the negativity is coming from. Try to pacify this at all costs.
Do not get angry at negative feedback on the web. Never treat a customer with harsh or cruel statements. If the problem is getting out of hand, avoid taking it to a higher level in public, instead ignore it or have them contact you in private.
Make sure that you do not let your emotions get the best of you. Use stress management to relieve those pent up frustrations. Get regular exercise, or be a part of a team sport, so you have a wayto blow off steam and keep a cool head. Avoid online fights like the plague. This could possibly scar your reputation.
Try to form relationships with your customers. Customers appreciate whatever personal attention you can give. For example, find out why they used you in the first place. It may help you figure out what you can do for them down the line. This will do wonders to your company's reputation as an excellent service provider.
Keep anger at bay when responding to customer complaints. Don't take it personally and attack directly or through social media. If the customer goes over the line, ignore it before you get in an online flame war.
A proper way to handle your business reputation is to be accessible at all time to your customers. Make sure you have a live person on your customer service line and make sure someone replies to website comments as well. If a customer cannot get in touch with you, they will become frustrated.
Try to go the extra mile for your clients. It shouldn't take a lot of resources or time, but it will positively impact your customers. This gives your customer reason to use your company again in the future.
Before hiring anyone, do an investigation to check their reputation. The price of background checks is worth it if you find out someone is not going to be a good fit. Never fail to know just who you are having represent your company publicly.
Communicate with your consumers when possible. All customers like a personal touch. For example, find out why they used you in the first place. It may help you figure out what you can do for them down the line. This will improve your reputation immensely.
You must be monitoring Internet activity in order to fully know what is being said about your business. Perform searches and check on forums and other sites to see what is going on. Regardless of the tone of these discussions, you should try to chime in. Folks will applaud your initiative, and you may be able to change perceptions.
A proper way to handle your business reputation is to be accessible at all time to your customers. Be sure that real people answer your phones and reply to emails. No one wants to deal with you if they cannot speak to an actual human being when they try to contact your business.
Accept constructive criticism and use it for the future. Respond to and thank a customer who brings and important issue to your attention. Rather than trying to hide it all, make your business better when you learn from it.
When you get good information, it's easy to do. You will be able to incorporate this information into your reputation management strategies for sure. Remaining patient will definitely have great rewards.
Build up good will as often as you can. The more positive works you are known for, the less likely people are to pay heed to the occasional negative comment. You do enough good things, and soon you may see that the smaller negative opinions don't stick at all anymore.


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Here are some questions you have about the Ruckus.
Q: What is it?
A: It's a Honda Ruckus.
Q: Where do you get one?
A: You can find them new at your local Honda Motorcycle dealership.
Q: How fast does it go?
A: It will go anywhere from 40mph to 80mph depending on modifications that are made.
Q: Is it street legal?
A: Yes. Yes it is.
Q: Can you take it on the freeway?
A: Only if you don't value your life.
Q: Do you need a motorcycle license?
A: Yes, you need a M1 license.
Q: What is the gas mileage?
A: 100mpg. #dealwithit
Q: Is it a automatic?
A: It has a CVT transmission, so yes it is.
Q: Why don't you get a real bike?
Q: Should I ask you questions while you are at a stoplight?
A: Don't! We are wearing helmets and cannot hear you.

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Korean Crystal Flower hands on Workshop. Watsapp 0122951038 to register. Date: 29/10/17Time: 10-6pmFee: RM550Venue: Jaya One PJ(Lunch included)Class details:- Hand to hand teaching 7 types of flowers + flower bud + 2 types of leaf- Demonstration and recipe of jelly cream making - Colour Fundamentals and mixing.- Twin tone flower petal pipping skill- Skill and tips of assembling flowers on cakes- 6 cupcakes to be taken home after the class - Free 2 Korean pipping nozzle,flower nail and flower scissor -All tools, ingredients and cakes will be provided
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R is for Reindeer and Red
Next to camels, reindeer are the most important animals in relation to Christmas. The story goes that Santa's sleigh is pulled by 8 flying reindeer called Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder, and Blitzen. The most famous reindeer is Rudolph, though he was not part of the original story. He is normally depicted as … Continue reading
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G is for Green, Gold and Glitter
Green In winter everything gets gray and dark. Most trees will have shed their leaves and grass will be gone (or covered under a layer of snow or ice). One of the few groups of trees that still show some live and colour are evergreens. Most people will recognise these as the Christmas tree. I … Continue reading
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Product Description
Why do birds do what they do, and how do they offer a glimpse into the nature of humanity?
From the life-long relationships of the albatross to the remarkable memory of the nutcracker and other avian mysteries, Noah Strycker illuminates the startlingly intimate coexistence of birds and humans.
"In almost any realm of bird behaviour – reproduction, populations, movements, daily rhythms, communication, navigation, intelligence, and so on – there are deep and meaningful parallels with our own."
Noah Strycker has spent the last decade studying bird behaviour in some of the world's remotest places – from a penguin colony in Antarctica, the Falkland Islands, the Australian outback, the Galápagos Islands – and has observed almost 2,500 species of birds. Noah has come to understand that birds are lively, unpredictable individuals loaded with personality and, if you look closely enough, birds have human counterparts.
From the homing instinct of pigeons (and the mystery of the pigeon equivalent of the Bermuda Triangle in eastern England) and testing the turkey vulture's sense of smell with a deer carcass to the reason behind a penguin's fear of water, we ultimately learn about ourselves by studying birds.
Drawing on cutting-edge scientific research, along with his personal experience, and colourful anecdotes The Magic and Mystery of Birds is a thoughtful and engaging look at how the life of birds connects with humanity.
Noah Strycker is a photographer, writer and associate editor of Birding magazine. He has been an on-board ornithologist on a cruise ship in Antarctica, and has also written for a wide variety of bird magazines. He is also the author of Among Penguins: A Bird Man in Antarctica.
This year, Noah is travelling through 35 countries on all seven continents, hoping to see at least 5000 species of birds and set a new world record. You can follow his adventures via his blog, www.audubon.org/noah or on Twitter via @NoahStrycker. To visit Noah's website, go to noahstrycker.com.
Extraordinary Praise for The Magic and Mystery of Birds:
"Illuminates something profound about all life, including our own."
'The Economist'
"This beautifully written book is a treasure trove of information on the avian world, from the life-long relationship of the albatross to the remarkable memory of the nutcracker."
'BBC Countryfile'
"Full of anecdote and quirky detail, The Magic & Mystery of Birds educates and entertains in equal and enthralling measure."
Mr. Strycker has the ability to write about the worlds of man and fowl without simplifying either…. He thinks like a biologist but writes like a poet… Part the palm fronds behind his sentences, and you can almost see the British naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough standing there in a pith helmet, smiling with amused approval at Mr. Strycker's off-center sensibility."
'Wall Street Journal'
"Engaging and informative… Both charming for ornithological tourists and useful for serious researchers and behaviourists… Return(s) us to that original sense of wonder that brought many of us to the work of understanding ourselves and the living world around us in the first place."
'International Journal of Avian Science'
"Each chapter is a fascinating and interesting self-contained essay on a different aspect of bird behaviour, with a wealth of scientific evidence and interesting facts… this book is a must read."
'The Compost Bin'
"An account of the lives of birds, and draws intriguing parallels with our own world, as well as possible lessons we can learn from our feathered friends."
"A new and unexamined perspective of birds and their startling resemblance to humans… A pleasing combination of tongue-in-cheek humour and historical events that pinpoint the more peculiar aspects of bird behaviour."
'Scots Heritage Magazine'
"A work of dazzling range, nimbly written."
Brian Kimberling, author of Snapper
"I've read books about birds all of my life and this is the one I've been waiting for … At last we have a book worthy of this subject."
Mary Pipher, author of The Green Boat
"You don't have to be an avid bird watcher to enjoy this book, just someone curious to learn a little more about our feathered friends."
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San Jose Code Enforcement official Jamie Matthews recently joined the live, online Action Line chat Mondays at noon at www.mercurynews.com.
Norman: Hello, Jamie and Dennis, we have a neighbor who has three cars permanently parked on his driveway.
They have not been driven or registered in over 10 years.
Is that permissible?
Jamie Matthews: Vehicles can be stored in the driveway as long as they are operable and are not disassembled. They do not need to be registered.
Norman: How is "operable" defined? Because they cannot be driven if not registered.
Jamie: As long as they can be started and moved back and forth, they are operable. Registration is only required if they want to drive them on the roadway.
Vehicles that are disassembled, wrecked or otherwise unable to be operable are required to be stored in the garage, side or rear yards pending repair or restoration.
Jamie: We have a great and little known program for San Jose residents who want to get rid of unwanted vehicles from their residential properties. It is free for San Jose residents. Just contact the Free Tow Program at 408-277-4528.
Blondce: We received a notice from the city that we were a "blighted property" (I think a neighbor complained) because we had a truck in our driveway that had been in an accident.
We didn't want to get rid of it until the insurance was settled. It had been there only about a week when we got the notice.
Is there not grace period for this?
Jamie: Hi Blondce, the code does not provide a grace period, but work with your assigned inspector.
If it is going to take an extended period of time to resolve the issue with your insurance company, it is recommended you store the vehicle in the garage, side or rear yard if you have access.
mds54: Plenty of neighborhood issues, but nothing that will be enforced — like putting yard trimmings out on the street four-five days before pickup!
Jamie: Early set out of yard waste is a category where we send out warnings rather than inspectors due to budget constraints.
The good news is that we have found where the parts of the city where the Green Cans are being distributed takes care of that problem.
The challenge is if you have a pick up date for your green waste on Tuesday-Friday and do your gardening on the weekend, most folks are not going to store it loose in their side or rear yard and then move it out to the street.
Dennis: I do and my wife thinks I'm dumb.
Jamie: If there was only more folks like you, Dennis, I would be out of a job!
Dennis: (blush)
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How to avoid the Brexit from Ruining your Stag/Hen Party
The results are in and the internet is understandably still going nuts over, what some are calling the biggest political decision in the UK's recent history.
But with the pound back to levels versus the euro last seen in 2012, and the British passport effectively losing all of its worth and power overnight, travelling abroad for a stag or hen do suddenly seems more difficult, than those carefree pre-Brexit days. But it doesn't have to be. Here at Eventhuse we have come up with a fail-safe guide to help ensure the Brexit doesn't ruin your big event.
- Plan Ahead: With currency fluctuations going through the roof and the stock market charts looking like a hair-raisingly terrifying roller coaster at Chessington World of Adventures, it's a very wise idea to plan and book your stag or hen do in advance. This will not only give your fellow stag and hen participants plenty of time to either save or budget for the trip abroad and also will save you from being screwed over by changing exchange rates.
- Book online with a trusted supplier: We've all been ripped off on holidays. It happens everywhere regardless of the destination or the nationality of the traveller. Some people are simply opportunists and see a foreigner coming. Now with the pound down and the Brexit causing uncertainty between the United Kingdom and the remaining EU countries, it is better to book with an online supplier who can not only get you prices in your own currency, but will also be able to guarantee numbers that can be trusted.
- Location, location, location: Choosing the destination for your stag and hen do has never been more important, and while travelling to neighbouring European destinations might not be as easy and unrestricted as it once was, that doesn't mean that UK passport holders won't be able to get in at all. As holidays will now be more expensive for people travelling with British Pounds, it is imperative to select a destination which will allow you to get more bang for your buck, or more beer for your pound! Think about the budget friendly eastern European destinations such as Prague or Bucharest where the prices are lower and your money will go further.
- Choose your activities wisely: People in United Kingdom are now understandably much more worried about their money and as a result budgets will get tighter and people will become less likely to part ways with their hard earned cash unless it's really worth it. The solution? Make it worth it. Make sure you choose awesome activities that people will want to and be able to pay for and include an option for opting out of certain activities in case people aren't up for it.
- Don't worry, be happy: At the end of the day, the most important piece of advice we can give you stag and hen travellers is just don't worry. You are abroad, on holiday with your best mates having an epic time, the last thing you need to thing about is the pathetic behaviour of the politicians back home, so dispense of all the negativity, get your party vibes on and go have an epic time!
Need any more reasons why worrying is just not worth the hassle?
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Edem – Egboame (Remix) (Prod by Magnom)
Edem has drop the heat on us again with his latest hip hop track, titled 'Egboama' remix featuring Gemini, Medikal, Tee Phlow, Bebelino, Ayat, Mac M, Darko and Cabum.
The song produced by Magnom features various young and budding artists across the country. Each of the rappers deliver powerful flows which shows that each truly deserve a spot in the music industry.
"Egboame" translates 'We Dey' in pidgin, which means "We're here".
The song makes it into this week's list of GhKings' Choices with a three (3) rating.


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Checkers Café, Dorsett Kuala Lumpur: New Year's Day Hi-Tea Buffet
[Grab it from RM70 @ Groupon]
Cooking is a skill that requires patience and time, which is why the best chefs are 200-year-old tortoises. Today's Groupon crawls towards perfection with a New Year's Day hi-tea buffet from Checkers Café in Dorsett Kuala Lumpur. Choose from:
- Buffet for 1 person for RM70 instead of RM88
- Buffet for 2 people for RM130 instead of RM176
- Buffet for 4 people for RM240 instead of RM352
Dorsett Kuala Lumpur
Graced with the presence of Dorsett Kuala Lumpur, the lively streets of Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle are now able to play host to diners with a huge appreciation for good food and well-fed bellies. A shopper milling within the glass façade of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur may take a quick five-minute stroll in the right direction to be rewarded with a wide spread of signature dishes skilfully prepared by Checkers Café's five master in-house chefs.
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Registration Opens May 1, 2018
This exclusive Rotary Club of Cloverdale annual tour is on Saturday, October 13th, 2018. Morning check in is from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM at the Historic Asti Winery. (26150 Asti Rd, Cloverdale, CA 95425)
Ride hours are from 7:00 AM with the last SAG Sweep at 4:00 PM. Lunch is served from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM at Asti Winery.
Again this year: Friday October 12, 2018, early check in at the Hamburger Ranch from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. http://www.hamburgerranchandbbq.com/ located at 31195 N. Redwood Highway, Cloverdale CA. 95425 707-321-0123.
Our previous 9 tours sold out quickly. Save time and guarantee your ride by registering online opening May 1, 2018.
Registration for this exclusive tour is limited. The registration fee is $85.00 for adults and $40.00 for students; ages 14-17. Students must be at least 14 years of age. Registration again this year is online and supported by Active.com. Each paid registration includes a bountiful lunch at the end of the ride which is included for the rider. Additional guest lunches can be purchased during the online registration process. Registration if available after October 5th will be $105.00 at the event, this event always sells out. Please note that in 2018 we are not offering team registrations.
For the 2018 Tour we are accepting individual registrations only there are no team registrations being offered.
All participating riders must complete their registration and sign a liability waiver. (Those participants younger than 18 years of age must complete a minor's waiver and have a parent/guardian sign.)


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During the fall of his freshman season, Sam Smith was a member of the cross-country team, but for some reason that sport did nothing for him.
"I found it very monotonous," said Smith, who has also competed as a wrestler for a club team out of Sandwich. "I started playing lacrosse when I got to Sturgis. It's an aggressive sport and a lot more exciting."
From the beginning, coach Andrew Watts saw something very special in his senior defensive captain.
"Since day one his freshman year Sam has always been a standout, not only on the lacrosse field but in the classroom and community," said Watts. "He is the most respectful and thoughtful person I have ever coached or been around for someone his age."
And while Smith describes himself as "not really aggressive out there; I'm a pretty mellow person," it's the excitement of the sport that he enjoys the most.
However, when asked about his favorite part of the game, he said with a twinkle in his eye, "probably hitting people."
While Smith had never played lacrosse before attending Sturgis, Watts has observed the leadership he brings to the sport.
"He has always had a leadership mentality, but also the drive to learn from others and to teach his teammates as well," he said. "I know that his peers and teachers think great things of him. Whatever he does after his high school years are over, he will be a huge asset to whatever he does in life."
20 Questions with Sam Smith
1. Favorite subject: Art
2. Favorite book: "The Heart and the Fist," by Eric Greitens
3. Favorite food: Grandfather's chicken curry
4. Favorite movie: "Secondhand Lions"
5. Favorite TV show: "Sons of Anarchy"
6. Favorite Cape restaurant: The Daily Paper, Hyannis
7. Favorite Cape hangout: Hyannis Port Jetty
8. Favorite sports team: Boston Bruins
9. Favorite athlete: Connor McGregor
10. Favorite 'pump-up" music: "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor
11. Best advice I've received: "True love is sacrifice and hard work. Be willing to put others before your own needs and you will have loved them."
12. Person I'd most like to meet: John Eldridge
13. Hobbies and interests: Blacksmith
14. Own greatest sports moment: The first goal I scored in lacrosse
15. Most inspirational person: Bear Grylls
16. Pregame rituals / superstitions: a prayer
17. Bucket list place to visit: Scotland
18. Biggest sports setback or obstacle: I messed up my leg last year playing against Nantucket.
19. College plans / major: metalworking college in UK
20. Advice to young athletes: Do not be satisfied with your performance – that is how someone surpasses you.
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I tend to buy too many bananas. I intend on eating them, but sometimes it just doesn't happen! Okay, most times it doesn't happen. Thankfully, ripe bananas are perfect for banana bread. I like to experiment with my banana bread as well. I feel like banana bread can never get old, but it definitely can't get old if you're always changing it up. Last time, I made Whole Wheat Greek Yogurt Banana Bread. This time, I am super lazy and only used ingredients that were in my house. Introducing: Whole Wheat Honey Banana Bread.
What you need:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/3 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3-4 mashed bananas (this is important! I only had two, so I only used two. It's not very moist when you skimp on the bananas!)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
What you need to do:
Set that oven to 350 like you usually do. Go ahead and grease your pan(s); I make little ones but you might prefer one loaf. Beat together all the ingredients except the flour in a bowl. Once smooth, slowly add the flour. Be sure to scrape down the sides! Pour the batter into the pan(s) and let sit uncovered for ten minutes. Bake the bread for 50 minutes with a small layer of aluminum on top. You don't need to cover it entirely, just lay it flat. Put a knife or toothpick in the middle of the bread to see if it's done. Once the knife or toothpick comes out clean, take the bread out of the oven and let it cool. Once cool, remove from the pan and enjoy!
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Enjoy a relaxing walk to Baxter Wetlands Bird Hide to watch the magnificent bird life.
Campbell Street and Chisholm Road, Wonthaggi
Description: A replanting project which takes you past indigenous vegetation to a large wetland area. Good location for bird observing along the track, as well as from the bird hide. Provides access to view Wonthaggi Wind Farm via the Wetlands track through to Baxters Beach but it's very steep, rough and at times muddy. For more information please refer to the Wonthaggi Heathland & Coastal Reserve brochure.
Location: Intersection of Campbell Street and Chisholm Road, Wonthaggi
Length and approximate time to complete:
- Length/Time: Loop 5km / 1½ hours return excluding beach tracks
Quick Facts
- Difficulty - Easy around the Wetlands with some steep sections
- Track surface - Mown grass, sand, gravel, dirt and sand
- Parking - Car parking on grass verge (subject to weather conditions)
Designated Accessible Parking - No
- Toilets - No
- Wheelchairs - Unsuitable
- Prams - No
- Bicycles - Yes
- Dogs - Yes, on a lead
- Picnic table/BBQ - No, seats at bird hide


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Greetings, all!
I hope everyone is well!
This will be the last post for this blog, as we had some shifts in the program and now no longer are a department.
Thanks for all the memories and may you keep on keepin' on with your design! I still keep my personal design blog Pear Pine Press on wordpress, so feel free to follow if you want to keep in touch.
Thanks for the past 6 years,
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Golden Triangle is a tourist circuit which connects the three major tourist destinations Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. It is termed golden triangle due to the triangular shape formed by the locations of these cities. The circuit is about 700 km by road and each leg is about 4 to 6 hours of drive (250-270 km approximately).
It provides an excellent variety of the country's different landscapes.
Delhi: The capital city of India, perfectly showcase the incredible blend of tradition and modernity of the city.
Agra: The magical charm of Taj Mahal draws tourist to Agra as its every bit is as good as you have heard. The legacy of Mughal Empire has left a magnificent fort and a liberal sprinkling of fascinating tomb and mausoleums.
Jaipur: Jaipur has much to offer visitors everything from pageants and festivals to extraordinarily clad people, a wealth of handicrafts, a royal legacy of palaces, and sightseeing that will occupy their time.
India has 35 (27 cultural, 7 natural and 1 mixed) UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You can cover 06 UNESCO sites by travelling on Golden Triangle tourist circuit which are as follows.
Delhi: Qutub Complex, Red Fort and Humayun's Tomb
Agra: Taj Mahal, The Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri


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About Us
Zintek is a family owned and operated business that was established in 2002. Our headquarters are in Dublin 24 – Over the past 16 years the company has grown substantially we now have a full team of engineers covering the country 7 days per week, 364 days per year. We have engineers operating from each region of the country to ensure a speedy and efficient service.
In the early days the business was solely focused on domestic installations, from there Zintek began supplying to the trade and eventually moved into hotel groups and later bookmakers, supplying, installing and servicing TV and Audio Visual solutions.
Some of the sectors we now cover include: Bookmakers, Hotels, Retail, Telecommunications, Communal Residential areas and Health care facilities.
Over the years the number of products and services we have on offer has grown substantially. Some of our latest ventures include creating Digital Signage systems and ICT solutions.
42 Broomhill Close, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland
(01) 400 8353


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Peekaboo is one of those fail-safe games that all babies and young children seem to find totally thrilling! When Benjy crawled under the table at a party in the summer, it was impossible to resist a bit of peekaboo. He, of course, thought it was totally hilarious and I was dying to capture that adorable amusement, but it was quite challenging as there was very little light under the table. Using a flash would have over-exposed the foreground and increased the contrast between Benjy and his peekaboo counterpart so I quickly ramped up my shutter speed and ISO and dialled down the f/stop and got this corker of a photo. Hasn't he got the cutest dimpled smile?!
For the sharp-eyed amongst you, you may recognise Benjy from this recent Christmas photoshoot. His mum is VERY organised!


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Thank you for installing the Wishlist Plus app on your Shopify store. We've made it simple to set up the app on your Shopify store via a wizard, here is some supporting documentation on how that works.
First time setup
As soon as you install Wishlist Plus, you will be taken through the Setup wizard. There are 4 steps in the Wizard – General Configuration, Launchpoint Configuration, Product Page Configuration and a final Confirmation step to publish the app live on your store.
On the first screen, click CONTINUE to get started with the setup.
STEP 1: Wishlist+ : GENERAL CONFIGURATION
These are the general settings that will be reflected throughout your store.
- NAME : Name of what you want to call the Wishlist module through your store. This is the name that we will use to refer to your "Wishlist" on your store – and therefore, you'll want to brand this module such that it appears to your audience, i.e your loyal customer base.
- COLOR : This is the default color that will be used on all the Wishlist components. Clicking on the color block will open up the color picker. You can either pick a color via the picker, or enter a hex code that matches the color scheme that you use in your store
- ICON : This is a paid feature. The default icon is the HEART but you can pick from one of our other options or upload your custom icon. This icon is what will be used on all the product pages and launch point . If you choose Custom, you can upload your own image from your local desktop. The icon should be a PNG/JPG/GIF, and we recommend an icon of size 40px by 40px.
Click CONTINUE to move to the next step in the Wizard
STEP 2 : Wishlist+ : LAUNCH POINT CONFIGURATION
This step is for configuring the entry point to the Wishlist page.
- LAUNCH POINT TYPE : You have 3 options for the launch point – you can configure this as a menu item, a floating button or as a custom button.
- Floating button is the default and is positioned on fixed places on the screen for Desktop, Tablet and Mobile (don't worry, we've made sure the design is responsive and adapts itself to the device)
- Menu item allows you to configure the entry point as a menu option in the navigation bar. Since every theme has the navigation differently, we show the instructions on how to enable it on your store.
- Custom allows you to decide where you want the entry point to be on your Shopify site. Most customers prefer it in the top header bar right next to the cart icon because users have been trained to look for it there. Here are the steps to have the Wishlist launch point to be on the header menu.
- PLACEMENT: You can choose the placement only when you choose the Wishlist Launchpoint type to be a FLOATING button. There are 4 options:
- Bottom left
- Bottom right
- Left ( center of the page)
- Right ( center of the page)
- Any other location – please choose custom option and our support team will help you customize the location
- WISHLIST MODULE : This is how you would like the Wishlist UI to be opened – either a popup or as a full page. We recommend popup as it keeps the shopper in the context of what they were doing, without having to navigate to a brand new page
- WISHLIST COUNT :This is the counter of the items that have been added to the Wishlist by the current shopper. This will show up as badge as the shopper adds items to their Wishlist. You can enable this option only if you choose the Wishlist Launch point to be a FLOATING button, and it appears like this:
- PREVIEW LAUNCH POINT : If you want to see the preview of the Launch point configuration on a sample store, simply click on the Preview Launch Point link. This option is also available only if you choose the launch point as a FLOATING button.
- By default we will show the desktop view of the how the launch point will look on the store.
- Clicking on the mobile icon will show how the launch point will show up in the mobile view as well
Click CONTINUE to move to the next step of the Wizard, where you'll configure the Product page settings for the app.
STEP 3: Wishlist+ : PRODUCT PAGE CONFIGURATION
This step in the wizard is how the "Add to wishlist" button should look in the Product pages. By default this "Add to wishlist" button will appear next to the Add to cart button on the product page.
- APPEARANCE : We give you the options to choose from different button styles of how the "Add to wishlist" button should appear in the product pages. The color of the button/icon is determined but the color that you picked in step 1 of the Wizard. Here are the options
- Icon + label as a button
- Label as a button
- Icon only
- Icon + label as a hyperlink
- Label as a hyperlink
- LABEL: This will show up only if there is a label chosen in the APPEARANCE step.
- You can specify what the label should be BEFORE the shopper clicks on the button
- You can also specify what the label should be AFTER the shopper clicks on the button.
- WISHLIST COUNT : This is the counter that will display the count of how many users have added that particular product to their Wishlist and helps with social proof. The count will be displayed right next to the button as shown below:
Click CONFIRM SETTINGS to complete the setup.
You are all done !!! This is the last step in your Wizard
- VIEW WISHLIST ON YOUR SHOP : This will launch a browser session to your store so you can check the Wishlist settings and make sure its configured just the way you wanted it.
- ADVANCED CONFIGURATIONS : This is the Settings page which has a few more advanced settings. This is also the page you will land on when you come back to the Swym Dashboard ->Settings page in the future if you'd like to make any changes to your Settings.
Note: We strive really hard to work seamlessly across all Shopify themes but some themes might need a bit of tweaking for the Wishlist button to show up correctly. Please reach out to us if this is the case with your store's theme, and we can quickly fix it. At any point during the setup, help is just a click away. If you need our help with any aspect of the setup, because the options aren't clear, or because the app doesn't seem to be getting installed correctly on your theme, just click the EMAIL SUPPORT button on the bottom bar and one of our talented support agents will get back to you as soon as possible to help.


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It's Saturday morning, and I'm tucked up with a blanket, a cup of tea, and of course my laptop. This past week was wonderful and busy as usual, full of work and family. I'm so happy that there's a chill in the air this weekend. My sister and brother are in town, and my sister and I are planning to do some shopping for home decor. I'm on the lookout for any mercury glass nick-knacks I can find!
Next week promises to be busy as one of my dear friends gets married! I need to practice my makeup look for the day. The bridesmaids are wearing plum purple, so I'm thinking I may try to match part of my look to my dress. Kate is an art teacher and has created so much of the decor herself- I can't wait to see how everything comes together, and I'm so excited for her.
This evening I'm planning on making the most out of this chilly weather by embracing all things cozy. I'll probably curled up on the sofa with hot chocolate and a good book or movie.
Some links for your weekend:
-I picked up The Curated Closet by Anuschka Rees at my local Anthropologie this week, and it's a beautiful book! If you're interested in editing your wardrobe, this is the book for you!
-Are any of you attending Halloween parties? I'm not 100% sure that I am, but if I do I'll be sporting a costume similar to this one!
-I'm smitten with Jessica's beautiful blog, Jeans and a Teacup. Not only is she a fellow fashion blogger, but she's also a fellow music teacher! I love her mixture of classic and trendy style.
-This video of hair mask recipes makes me want to try a few of them out!
-I'm really looking forward to seeing Loving in a couple of weeks!
–Emma Stone's 73 Questions with Vogue were hilarious! This was possibly my favorite installment in the series, and her apartment is adorable!
Posts from this week to catch up on:
Hepburn-esque, Growing out my Hair, Work Wear
Thanks for reading this week friends! What are you up to this weekend? I'd love to hear!


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Alone on the beach the boy stares
Out at the clear blue island water
Contemplating his future.
The blazing yellow sun
Darkens his bare skin,
The rays burning into his memories.
Memories of a small island village
While living in the Big Apple,
Grasping his dreams firmly
With his hardened, callused hands
But St. Kitts will always be his home.
Memories he would eventually pass down to his son
When they return to that blazing yellow sun.


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Representative Work
Inter Pipeline Ltd. $200 Million Bought Deal Financing
Counsel to Inter Pipeline Ltd. in their 2018 equity offering of 9,620,000 common shares at $20.80 per share for gross proceeds of $200 million.
NewAlta Corporation $1 Billion Merger with Tervita Corporation
Counsel to NewAlta Corporation in the 2018 $1 billion merger with Tervita Corporation, a Canadian environmental solutions provider, in a stock swap transaction completed by way of Plan of Arrangement
TransGlobe Energy Corporation direct listing on the AIM market of the LSE
Counsel to TransGlobe Energy Corporation for the 2018 direct listing of its common shares on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange Group plc
Suncor Energy Inc. Offering of US$750 Million
Counsel to the Underwriters on Suncor Energy Inc.'s 2017 offering of US$750 million 4% notes due Nov. 2047.
Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. $172.5 Million Public Offering
Counsel to Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. in its 2016 private placement of $100 million senior unsecured notes and its 2016 public offering of 5,390,625 common shares for $172.5 million
Private Equity
Advising a private equity firm on the Canadian aspects of the acquisition of an interest in a Helium producer
PetroShale Inc. US$75 Million Financing
Counsel to PetroShale Inc. in the 2018 US$75 million strategic financing with First Reserve.
Whitecap Resources Inc. $425 Million Financing
Counsel to Whitecap Resources Inc. in the 2017 $425 million financing comprised of a $92.5 million non-brokered private placement and a concurrent $332.5 million bought deal equity financing pursuant to which Whitecap issued 48,297,000 subscription receipts.
Canadian International Oil Corp. Equity Commitment and Debt Financing
Counsel to Canadian International Oil Corp. for its 2017 C$150 million equity line financing commitment by an affiliate of Riverstone Holdings LLC and US$160 million private placement of senior unsecured notes.
Peloton Computer Enterprises Ltd. Strategic Investment
Counsel to Peloton Computer Enterprises Ltd. in a 2017 strategic investment by Silver Lake, TriWest Capital Partners and HarbourVest Partners.
Cardinal Energy Ltd. $170 Million Public Offering
Counsel to Cardinal Energy Ltd. in the 2017 $170 million public offering of 30,190,000 subscription receipts.
Canadian Natural Resources $1.8 Billion Note Offering
Counsel to the Dealers in the 2017 $1.8 billion public offering of medium term notes by Canadian Natural Resources Limited
Inter Pipeline Ltd. $500 Million Note Offering
Counsel to Inter Pipeline Ltd. in its 2017 public offering of $500 million senior unsecured medium-term notes.
Leucrotta Exploration Inc. $80 Million Public Offering
Counsel to the Underwriters in Leucrotta Exploration Inc.'s 2017 $80 million public offering of 33,333,400 common shares.
PetroShale Inc. $110 Million Public Offering
Counsel to PetroShale Inc. in its 2017 $110 million public offering of 122,265,000 common shares.
Whitecap Resources Inc. $200 Million Private Placement
Counsel to Whitecap Resources Inc. in the 2017 $200 million private placement of $200,000,000 senior secured notes.
PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. $289 Million Public Offering
Counsel to PrairieSky Royalty Ltd.in the 2017 $289 million public offering of 9,200,000 common shares.
Crew Energy Inc. $300 Million Debt Offering
Counsel to Crew Energy Inc. in its 2017 debt offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of 6.500% senior unsecured noted due March 14, 2024.
Inter Pipeline Ltd. $450 Million Note Offering
Counsel to Inter Pipeline Ltd. in the 2016 $450 million public offering of senior unsecured medium term notes.
Crescent Point Energy Corp. $650 Million Public Offering
Counsel to the Underwriters in Crescent Point Energy Corp.'s 2016 public offering of 33,700,000 common shares.
Enerflex Ltd. $115 Million Public Offering
Counsel to Enerflex Ltd. in its 2016 $115 million public offering of 8,952,750 common shares.
MainSail Energy Ltd. $250 Million Financing
Counsel to MainSail Energy Ltd. in the 2016 $250 million private equity financing with Warburg Pincus.
Tourmaline Oil Corp. $750 Million Financing
Counsel to Tourmaline Oil Corp in the 2016 $750 million financing comprisiing of a $115 million public offering of 3,309,700 subscription receipts and the concurrent private placement offering of 18,274,000 subscription receipts with certain institutional investors for gross proceeds of approximately $635 million.
CNRL $1 Billion Offering of Medium Term Notes
Counsel to the Underwriters in the Canadian Natural Resources Limited 2016 $1 billion offering of 3.31% medium term notes.
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Officials with NAACP of Iowa are planning to try again next year to win protections for African-Americans who face barriers to employment after serving time in prison.
The initiative known as Ban the Box would eliminate a common question on job applications about an applicant's criminal history, while preserving the employer's right to get that information later in the hiring process.
Backers say ex-convicts who have paid their debt to society are too often turned away in the first round of screening regardless of their fitness for the job.
David Walker with the NAACP Legal Redress Committee said opposition from private sector employers has blocked passage of Ban the Box bills in the past. He says this time they'll offer a bill that would apply only to public sector employers, including cities, counties and commissions.
"Our position this year is to follow the incremental approach that Minnesota adopted which is to seek fair chance employment comprehensively in the public sector," Walker said, "and then to move in the subsequent year to reach the private sector with legislation."
Walker spoke at the 5th Annual Iowa Summit on Justice and Disparities which examine solutions to the disproportionate presence of minorities in Iowa's criminal justice system.
Joe Harrison served 20 years in prison for a crime he committed as a teenager. He faced obstacles to employment when he left prison.
"We say second chance, but the same opportunities aren't afforded to an ex-felon," Harrison told the group. "These issues are important for the people coming out."
Some Iowa employers, including Principal Financial Group, already comply with the proposed legislation, avoiding the elimination of job applicants with a question on the initial application.
Principal's Senior Compliance Consultant Lisa Haefner said employers should look at the job description, whether the crime was related, and how long ago the crime was committed.
"Those are some of the variables that employers need to educate themselves on and take a look at before just eliminating someone from the applicant pool," Haefner said.
"If they serve their time, if they pay their cost behind bars, or on parole, or on probation, who is the next person to say I got a little more punishment for you?" asked Des Moines Civil and Human Rights Commissioner Kameron Middlebrooks. "When is enough enough?"
Backers of the proposed bill say they are urging private industry not to fight it.
"We've talked to some private employers," Walker said. "We've talked to the Association of Business and Industry."


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would it be possible to have the FK bios for the EX58-UD3R v1.6 update to the latest rapid orom as well as anything else? also would this give support for trim in a ssd raid 0 array?
also where would be the best place to ask for a orom update on a asus p6t se?


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Brewery Night: WA: Seattle: Watershed Pub and Kitchen hosts Distihl (9/16) & Perennial (9/27) breweries
Seattle, WA - Starting Tuesday the 16th, Watershed Pub and Kitchen hosts 2 brewery nights in September.
The first will be with Illinois' Distihl Brewery, starting at 6pm.
Distihl is a brewery from Illinois with a great reputation, new to the Seattle area. Come and meet someone from the brewery, taste the beer and welcome them to Seattle! Our "Specials" menu will feature suggested pairings for the Distihl beers on tap.
Then on Saturday the 27th, the 'Pub will host St. Louis' Perennial.
Perennial brews beer in St Louis. They also have a great reputation and are new to the Seattle area. Try their beer and meet representatives from the brewery! We will feature Perennial beer on tap and suggested food pairings on our menu that night.
Watershed Pub and Kitchen is located at 10104 3rd Avenue in Seattle's Northgate neighborhood.
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What I Am
by Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians
Listen to this song while you read!
Well, I've made a little progress on the blanket for my sister's baby...
I've made a couple cthulhus for my Etsy shop. Now, hubby and I just need to discuss and post shop policies and accepted payment methods. =)
I started this Lacy Top Cardigan the weekend before last. I was hoping that I could make myself a little open front (so the belly can hang out!) thing to go over tank tops while I'm pregnant. It will have a tie closure where the V-neck meets there. I should NOT have started another project. Naughty me.
Here's what our bed looked like last Sunday while I got the cthulhus made for the Etsy shop.
I did my nails earlier this week to match my toes as well.
And here's my progess on the baby. 19 weeks now and I can still see my feet, lol. I started feeling it moving a couple/few weeks ago and Stu got to feel it kick and move for a good few minutes for the first time last week!
He was tucking me in for bed and holding/rubbing my belly and the baby just started going crazy. I had felt the baby move on the outside just a night or two before that. I usually watch an episode of Friends every night before bed and the baby and I started a bedtime routine where I lay in bed on my back with a hand on my tummy for a while as I watch TV and the baby gets to play and roll around for a bit before we go to sleep. One night I was feeling it move around from the inside and then THUMP! It kicked my fingers! I ran downstairs and told Stu, he thought that I might have been mistaking inside sensation for outside. But, when he felt it kick I got to say "I told you!"
It's a really active baby and already knows exactly where my bladder is as it gets kicked all the time now! I don't mind too much though, because it's frickin' awesome to feel the baby move! Sometimes it kicks hard out of nowhere and I actually jump from being startled. That always makes me giggle.
I also have an interview on Monday for a Receptionist job that pays more than I've ever made. But, if that one doesn't work out, I have another job lined starting Tuesday up at the place I worked before the temp job I'm doing now. I'd be back in the call center again, which is okay, it's a job. But, hopefully, with my being there, if the Signatures department (where I was before I had to leave because of lack of hours) needs me again, I'll be easy access. I loved Signatures and wished I hadn't had to leave.
Stu will also have a job at the same place in the mailroom come Tuesday, pending his background check. We will know on Monday. I hope he gets it. It would be really convenient for us to work in the same place.
And, with starting a new job, looks like we'll probably have to push back the mid-pregnancy ultrasound another couple weeks. So, we won't know if it's a boy or girl for even longer. Plus, we agreed that if Stu is working a new job, it's probably a good idea that he doesn't take time off to go to the appointment. Big sad face!!! But, at least we'll be getting a DVD of the ultrasound so he can see it!
Well, until next time!


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March 20, 2008
FULLERTON, CALIF. – In one of the most exciting games of the season, the Florida State softball team defeated No. 1 Arizona State 3-2 at the Judi Garman Classic in Fullerton, Calif. Senior Brittany Osmon swung for the fences to seal the deal in the sixth for the Seminoles who improve to 24-9. This is the second loss of the season for the Sun Devils who are now 31-2.
It was Osmon's sixth home run this season, tying her single season best from 2007, as she went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and two RBI. She improves her average to .413, topping the Seminole team.
"Arizona State is a great team," head coach JoAnne Graf said. "I think it's a big step for our kids, just confidence wise, to see that they can play with the best team in the country."
Although the Sun Devils struck first with a 1-0 lead after three complete innings, it was the lefty first baseman that put FSU on the board. Osmon knocked a single to right field and would advance to third on an Arizona State error. With no outs, designated player, Robin Ahrberg, grounded out to the second baseman which allowed Osmon to tie it up.
"Even when they scored we came back," Graf said. "I think the kids played composed and never let Arizona State have a big inning."
The Sun Devils would take a 2-1 lead off a single home run from Kristen Miller who was the leadoff batter for ASU in the bottom of the fifth. Florida State's Carly Wynn started things off for FSU in the sixth, reaching first on a single hit towards the pitcher. Senior Whitney Buckmon would strike out swinging with Osmon stepping to the plate. Osmon would swing and miss the first two pitches she got before clinching the win with her two-run homer over the right center wall.
"The big two-run home run by Brittany Osmon was phenomenal," Graf said. "She's having a great season, and I hope it continues."
Notching her eighth-straight victory was Florida State's Tiffany McDonald, now 9-1 on the year, who allowed three hits and gave up three runs, two of them earned, and struck out six Sun Devils.
"Tiffany did a great job," Graf said. "I think she really stepped up a level today. She never let Arizona State get a big inning on us."
The Seminoles last win against ASU was at the Judi Garman Classic in 2006 in a game that went to 10 innings with FSU coming out with the 1-0 victory. The Sun Devils were ranked No. 10 in that meeting.
Next up for Florida State will be No. 20 Long Beach State. The Seminoles are 3-1 against The Beach with the only loss dating back to the 1996 season. Game time is set for 3:30 p.m. Pacific Time and will be available on GameTracker.


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I haven't used the Swingbyte yet and its not even available to pre-order, but I haven't been this excited about a new product coming to market since the iPhone. Launching in April, the $149 Swingbyte will transform the insight, analytics, and information you can get about your golf swing. Outside, inside, with your instructor, by yourself, even without a ball, this product just might give you the clearest picture you've ever had of your golf swing.
For me, this is an awesome use of mobile technology and captures my attention by blending my hobby/obsession for golf with my passion for technical innovation. Without actually using the app (man I'd love to have one in my hands right now) here is why I think this product will be a massive success.
The Swingbyte, a lightweight sensor that sends a 3D rendering of your swing and valuable data to your smartphone, was just announced at this years PGA Merchandise Show. For a $149, which is a little more than the price of a new wedge, you get analytics and insight into your swing that would cost you thousands of dollars with a bigger system or require you to take lessons on a Trackman or simulator. I think the price is perfect and any golfer serious enough to want this data will be able to justify paying this price.
I can only assume the array of sensors inside include at least a gyroscope and accelerometer. The sensors capture a ton of data and then wirelessly sync up via bluetooth to display the data on your iOS or Android device. The simple, compact package and wireless sync means you can use this anywhere without having to carry around a ton of gear.
Check out this video of a demo taken by Par2Pro at the merchandise show.
The data is the primary reason I want this device. You get club speed, club loft, lie angle, and face at impact, attack angle and all your initial angles around loft, lie and face angle. The Swingbyte also delivers club path data including a written explanation such as "out-to-in" and you can see your swing tempo from start to the top and from the top down.
At the end of it all, the Swingbyte even presents the resulting shot shape. No more guessing. You now have proof and you also can start drawing connections between certain data points and their affect on your swing.
This is incredibly cool. The sensors are always on, which allows the Swingbyte to record the path of the swing and render a 3D animation of the swing path. Video can only show you so much and although apps like V1Golf and others allow you to slow the swing down frame by frame, I've always wanted to see the actual path of the club. In comparison to the backswing path, am I dropping the club down or coming over the top? From the front on, is my downswing path "inside" the backswing path, which would indicate I've made a good shift forward and I'm lagging the club. You can even see the overhead view. This is invaluable for analyzing swing plane to ensure that your swing is on plane and on a good path.
Until now, the average golfer had to make a choice about how they would practice. Either choosing to work inside in a simulator (or in a homemade indoor range like me) or work on the driving range. The driving range obviously has the benefit of seeing how the ball flies and most closely replicates course conditions. Inside, the simulator shows you all the data about your swing and mimics the flight. The problem with the range, is that most people can't analyze their ball flight effectively. The problem with inside, is that simulators are insanely expensive.
The Swingbyte solves this problem. On the range, you will have detailed stats and analysis about each shot allowing you to really understand ball flight physics by matching the data to the flight. You have the rich data of the simulator and the feel and visual feedback of real golf shots.
But, the real power is that you can use the Swingbyte inside and still have the same focused, detailed, feedback-driven practice as on the range. If you have a mat and net to hit at home, you now have data about your swing instead of relying only on the feel of a good shot. This is something I'm really excited about. You don't have to guess whether or not the ball would hook, slice or fly straight down the middle of the fairway, you can see it right on your iPad. And you don't even need a real ball. As you saw in the video, you can simply swing the club anywhere and have 500 pieces of data telling you exactly what happened. There is no such thing as a rained-out practice session.
I'm not working with an instructor right now – part of why I really want this product – but I'm working hard on my swing. When I do work with a pro, I prefer to work outside so I can see the ball fly. That said, I love the data of inside golf simulators. The Swingbyte creates the best of both worlds in a much less expensive package than a Trackman. Every instructor out there should pick up this product and add it to their lessons. In general, students want to spend more time working on fixing their swing than they do showing the pro their current swing. Instead of having to watch 20 or more balls fly and analyze it from every angle, they can see the data in real time on fewer swings, giving them a clear picture of the problem areas and more quickly work out a plan to address the swing faults.
If you're analytical like me, the data available for every swing will help you make yourself better. Personally, I'm working on plane, more lag, and face angle. I've struggled with an over the top move and an early release. The data will help me determine what I'm doing at impact and the 3D animation will show me exactly what's going on. This makes me my own instructor.
This product brings remote instruction into play. Having the data and 3D swing makes it possible to actually receive remote instruction. The problem with remote instruction in the past was that the instructor could not really see the swing. Even if they had a video, its usually only one swing shot on a smartphone with a max of 30 fps. But with 3D video of the path coupled with all those data points, remote instruction is now a reality. I'll be interested to see how this plays out.
The company plans to ship the product in April, but an official date or even a pre-order date has not been announced. For $149, you cant find another product with this level of insight. I've read that they are including a year of advanced instruction ($49 value) but the details of that piece are limited. To be honest, I'm not as interested in that piece because I'm very analytical. But the idea of remote instruction is very interesting and many people will be very excited about that.
If the Swingbyte produces accurate results and lives up to the promise, this will be the biggest new golf instruction product of 2012 and beyond. Avid golfers, newcomers, and instructors alike will pick this product up and add it to their bags. For me and a few people I've talked to about this already, we'll be pre-ordering the day it becomes a reality and until then, awaiting its release with anxious excitement.
I'm the Vice President of Digital Innovation and Mobile, which is probably the coolest job title out there. You can learn more about my work in emerging technology on the About or Work Pages.
As for this site, it's a place where I can jot ideas down and share some of the stuff I'm working on. The views are my own and some of them might not make much sense, but hey, that's part of the process. I'm also working toward being a single digit handicap golfer, so I post a lot about my golf game.


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Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Out of Character: Request for Locations
In particular, I'm unclear on the locations of:
Banat of Togaras
Duchy of Pfalz-Kognat-Obersayn
Grand Duchy of Davidsberg
Principality du Lichtenbourg
Kingdom of Spielzeugland
And anyone else not on that map, of course. That's just the ones I've identified.
3 comments:
- tradgardmastare said...
the Banat is located on the border of Turkey just beside what is now Transylvania. Please fit it in to the map as you can . I am easy about this and look forward to your next map with eager anticipatition.
I have not developed the Banat as far as I have Tradgardland so a few miles here or there to fit in is fine by me.
- July 24, 2007 at 10:39 PM
- Stagonian Jeff said...
The Kingdom of Stagonia (which now has its own blog) is geographically in the same place Bavaria is . . . of course the map also shows Saxe-Bearstein north of its revised location of Bohemia . . . but wherever it fits in will do.
-- Stagonian Jeff
- July 24, 2007 at 11:36 PM
- Herzog Ignaz said...
The Duchy of Pfalz-Kognat-Obersayn is in the gap between Frankszonia, Saxe-Huack, and Gallia--north of Gruntshuffen.
Tutor and Confessor to the Ducal Household,
Msgr. Baldesar de Chiaroscuro, SJ
- July 25, 2007 at 1:30 PM


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In 1855, in the seaside town of Tramore, Patrick Murphy, an apprentice to the local blacksmith was summoned by the magistrates to appear in court. He failed to appear.
Patrick's absence from court is unsurprising given that he was being summoned to court for running away from his master. As an indentured servant Patrick was bound to his master for a number of years service, and had few rights. Patrick's fate is played out in the Petty Session Order Books.
The Petty Sessions were the lowest courts in the land presided over by local magistrates, generally drawn from the landlord class. These courts heard a wide variety of cases. Regular readers will be familiar with stories of straying cattle and drunkenness which form the bulk of transgressions heard in these local courts. Patrick's story reveals a new aspect of life in mid-nineteenth century Ireland, the restricted life of an indentured servant.
In the nineteenth century even those with a moderate income or small business would expect to keep a servant. It was an age of expensive materials, but cheap labour. Pay was minimal and time off to visit family was infrequent. The relationship between servant and master had well defined boundaries. Patrick, as indentured servant, would receive no pay and would be expected to work long hours for food, clothing and a place to sleep. Apprenticed to a blacksmith he was learning a valuable trade although as a young apprentice he would have been expected to do all manner of menial tasks, and was the lowest member of the household. We can surmise that something about the life of an apprentice blacksmith did not suit the young Patrick as September 1855 was not the only time he ran-away.
The following year, 1856, there is another court summons.
For that the defendant on the 2nd day of September '56 did unlawfully run away from the service of complainant where he was bound by indenture as an apprentice to remain for a number of years as yet unexpired, contrary to the form of the statute...
The statue referred to is the 1715 Servants Act, still in force 140 years later. The purpose of the act was twofold, to protect the servant – particularly in relation to unpaid wages, and to protect the employer, or master, from a servant's bad behaviour or quitting service without notice as Patrick did.
The stark judgement of the court in this case was "the boy ordered to return to his master". The reference to 'boy' is our only clue to Patrick's likely age. How might a child find themselves in service? The act states:
That the minister and church-wardens of every parish… may and shall have power … to bind out… any child they find begging within their parish, or any other poor child within the parish, with the consent of the father, if living, or the mother if the father be dead, to any honest and substantial… housekeeper or… tradesman that will entertain such child as a menial servant, till such child arrives to the age of one and twenty, or to any credible tradesman, as an apprentice to his trade, till such apprentice be twenty four years old compleat.
Perhaps Patrick may not have been so young after-all. The statute bound him to unpaid service until the age of 24. So while he may have been picked up from begging in the street or removed from his destitute family at a young age and running away because he was homesick, it is also possible that he was a young man chafing at the obligation to remain with his master until he was twenty-four years old. There was no escape. Not even his master's death would end his servitude. Patrick's service could be 'enjoyed' by those named in his master's will.
Indentured servants lived at the beck and call of their masters and could not marry without their permission.
We continued our search for Patrick and found him, in March 1857 in the prison registers. Now aged 18, Patrick has been imprisoned for running away. Repeated court summons have not dented his determination to escape servitude. In prison he serves a month with hard labour. From physical description of him in the prison register a picture emerges of this young man: sallow skinned, grey eyes and black hair, standing at just five foot four inches tall. His education is recorded as 'None' meaning he can neither read nor write.
Patrick's defiance of the master-servant relationship brings an otherwise unrecorded life out of obscurity and anonymity and places him in front of us as a young man determined to escape his circumstances. The Petty Sessions Order Books give us a view of his life which goes far beyond names and dates.
Click to search the Petty Sessions Order Books now
References Servants Act 2 Geo. 1. c. 17 from Statutes Passed in the Parliaments Held in Ireland: 1715-1733 via Google Books


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If you would like to help autistic children it is essential that you become familiar with the methods in which they learn in the best manner possible. This article will give you some pointers on how to help autistic children learn well.
Structured education
This will go a long way in helping the child by building on his strengths and make him more independent. You can have good structure by creating and explaining schedules, guiding them to focus on tasks and using visualization for cues Tasks being allocated to the child must be doable and he must understand clearly what he needs to do so that it does not create frustration if it cannot be done properly.
Pictures speak more than words and this holds true especially in the case of autistic children. Explain words through appropriate actions like showing an airplane taking off when you want to make the word "up" understood. You can also stick a card to the airplane that says "up" when it goes up and "down" when it comes down. If you jump while holding a card that says "jump" the child will immediately understand the word.
The easiest words for an autistic child to learn are nouns as nouns can easily be associated with pictures of objects which become easy for the child to associate with.
Some children may have Echolalia in which case picture books and flash cards may need to be used. The only thing to remember if you're using cards is to have the picture and word on the same side.
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· Seat the child in between 2 good students if he cannot be seated next to the teacher.
Behavioral communication
The best way to understand how an autistic child is feeling or trying to say is to see how they are behaving. An important thing to remember is that a lack of understanding may be true both ways as an autistic child may not understand you either. Have patience and let them make you understand them.
How can you help their behavior?
· Make a set of do's and don'ts for an autistic child to read.
· Do role plays and relate stories to exemplify behavior especially in a social context.
· Rewards work better than punishment.
· Take into consideration their likes and dislikes.
· Show them how to be flexible.
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· Let autistic children know in advance about any changes in schedule or of any possible interruptions to what they are doing.
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Beard Oil
From small beginnings.
It is happening. We have a facebook page, an instagram account and now a website…
We even have a blog. Fancy that. Have a good friend of mine (Lohan) that is going to be writing for this blog on a regular basis. Seeing that he decided it is time to start growing a beard. He will be in the thick of things here on The Black Hat Blog. He also runs his own Blog from here. Check him out. Well worth it. Lets call him 'The Beard Bearer' for future reference.
It has taken a little while but we are live and active.
With so many ideas that my head wants to explode, I will roll them out one at a time. Hopefully remember to advertise them all and keep everyone in the loop as to what happening in the life of The Black Hat.
I would like to make a request. Please could you guys talk to us here at BH.
There are a couple of things we would like to do, and the only way is to get the people involved.
First, we would like to supply a no compromise superior beard product range. If something is off, please let us know so we can make right with you. If there are suggestions about improving what we supply, we are all ears. Not at the place yet where we can craft personal oil and balm yet…
Secondly, at this stage it is my better half and myself together with our blogger mate The Beard Bearer, that does everything. We are currently working on a way forward to include others in our venture, but more details on that at a later stage as well. If we miss something somehow, send us hate-mail. We want it so we can fix the problems.
Third and last, please post, like, comment and share on some of our forums. If you rather instagram. Cool. #theblackhat and off you go. Facebook, give us a like and share or two. Blogger by heart ? Come and right, more than welcome.
That's it in a nutshell…
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From small beginnings.
Have them? Now what?
Hello World!
The Beard Bearer here, with a simple and quick, #BeardBearers, post to tell you more about the products of Black Hat Beard Company.
Let me start at the very beginning and address a couple of questions regarding our products :
What is a Beard Oil? :
How to put this into words that will be appealing to all, other than the obvious? Beard oil is sort off like a brake fluid to your facial hair. Say you decided to grow your beard, suddenly your face itches, dries up and gets flaky. Just like your hair. That is where the oil comes into play. Beard Oil, is a key element to keeping your beard in shape and stylish. It functions as moisturizer to make the beard look smoother, fuller and healthier.
Why use Beard Oil? :
Now this speaks for itself, for the following three main reasons. Your beard is itchy and that causes you to feel the urge to shave it off. We discourage that by the way!!!
Secondly because your beard has flakes in them, just like hair on your head the beard needs to be taken care of, for the head we have shampoo and conditioner, here we have the oil.
Thirdly Black Hat Beard Company is the best smell and feeling your beard will ever know, HE HE HE!.
Mainly you want your beard to look good and at the same time feel good, so use the Beard Oil, it is good for you.
How to use Beard Oil? :
When it comes to the how to, it is very preference orientated process. Remember, the longer the beard the more oil you will have to use. Also keep in mind water and oil do not mix, so make sure the beard is fairly dry when applying the product.
Best time will be right after you come out of the shower or after you have washed your face. Why? The water and the heat of the steam opens the pores and softens the beard.
Now the amount of oil is all up to you, but keep in mind it needs to be absorbed by the skin, it wont evaporate into air! We recommend four to five drops if you use Our Products, but the longer the beard the more this might get. Rub the oil over your hands "Not into your hand" then slowly massage the oil over your beard and face. Please do not feel obligated to press hard and make sure it touches the skin, it is not necessary.
When this is done, grab our trusty combs and make sure you style and brush the beard. "One does not simply walk in public without a stylish beard!".
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Beard balm is similar to the oil but, O SO DIFFERENT! Oil is absorbed by the skin and helps the skin to stay healthy and fresh. The balm is for the Beard itself. Simply it is a leave in "Conditioner" or Moisturizer of sort. It helps to soften and strengthen the beard, ultimately making it look better and more stylish.
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Do you want people to see your beard and go, Why o Why?, no you do not, so treat the beard the same amount of attention as your head hair. IF, that means no attention at all, then change up your routine, you made the choice to grow it, now look after it. The balm will help your hair to be strong and smell good. For the ladies you see? It will help you beard to style easy and look full and neat.
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Simple, just open your Beard Balm canister. Using your Thumb Nail, using the skin might prove difficult, remove some of the balm. Rub the balm between the fingers and then apply.
Start from the bottom of the neck and softly apply the balm to the beard. Now brace yourself, here it comes! The smell is great, and it stays! You breathe in through the nose and smile as you know that smelling that the rest of the day is simply great. Other than the smell, the sound of combing the hair is wonderful. Give the beard another good comb making sure it is the way you want it to be and then you are done.
Hope the quick description helps you with applying the products. Keep coming back to the blog for more information regarding #BeardBearers and of coarse The Black Hat Beard Company.
We have some exciting upcoming projects and interviews so keep an eye out!
J.L. Borstlap aka The Beard Bearer signing out!


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The Rotary Foundation is Rotary's own charity. It is global in scope and is supported by voluntary contributions from Rotarians, friends of the Foundation and generous donations from businesses and members of the public who share its vision of a better world. Through the generosity of people like you, the foundation's work has made a difference to the lives of millions around the world. Gifts to The Rotary Foundation allow it to improve communities by promoting peace, preventing disease, bolstering economic development, and providing clean water and sanitation where needed. Click here to give to the Rotary Foundation.
Rotary International is an organization you can trust and support with confidence. That's why it has dedicated 88% of The Rotary Foundation's total spending to programs over the past ten years, and minimized its administrative expenses. Its annual and financial reports are an opportunity for Rotary to be open about its spending and to show you what we can all achieve by working together for the good of others not as fortunate as ourselves.


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Cave Tubing & Belize Ziprider at Caves Branch Outpost
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After a 15-minute flight to Belize City, you will embark on a 1 hour drive via the Western Highway to Caves Branch Outpost, your adventure headquarters for the day. The Outpost is located a few hundred feet from the Caves Branch River and its winding waterway through the ancient caves once inhabited by the Maya. Become a "Zip rider" today as you connect to a series of overhead cables criss-crossing the rainforest canopy. The zipline course features a "beginner's zip run" of only 150 feet. Six other zip runs range in length from 200' to 600' between treetop platforms secured in the canopy of tropical hardwood trees. Intriguing karst limestone cliffs provide a scenic backdrop as you zip through the rainforest canopy.
Read more: Cave Tubing & Belize Ziprider at Caves Branch Outpost


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Oct 18 (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index could open lower on Monday hurt by falling commodity prices, which declined as the U.S. dollar bounced back from its recent hefty losses.
* Canadian equity futures <0#SXF:> pointed to a slightly lower open.
* Wall Street pointed to a lower open on Monday as investors remained cautious ahead of major corporate results and factory data that could offer a clue whether the economy is slipping back into recession or not. [.N]
* European shares turned positive, with financial services companies continuing their rise, while earlier takeover news from BlueBay had also lifted sentiment. [.EU]
* Asian stocks pulled back from a two-year high as markets awaited details of a widely expected easing in U.S. monetary policy.
* The Thomson Reuters-Jefferies CRB index .CRB, a global commodities benchmark, was flat in early trade.
* Oil hovered near $81 a barrel on Monday, after earlier hitting its lowest in over a week, pressured by uncertainty over the U.S. economic outlook and as the battered dollar rallied. [O/R]
* Gold slipped below $1,360 an ounce in Europe on Monday as the dollar bounced back from its recent hefty losses, with market watchers worried that expected U.S. monetary easing had already been too heavily priced in. [GOL/]
* Copper fell on Monday as a rebound in the dollar halted a rally that took the metal up to 27-month highs last week, even as an increasingly tight fundamental backdrop backed lofty price levels. [MET/L]
* Royal Bank of Canada (RY.TO). The bank on Monday agreed to buy fund manager BlueBay Asset Management for around 963 million pounds, as part of the Canadian group's plans to become a top 10 global wealth manager. [ID:nLDE69H06R]
* Research in Motion RIM.TO: The Blackberry-maker had launched new Middle East services, the firm's co-CEO said on Monday, after it resolved a row with the United Arab Emirates over data security earlier this month. [ID:nLDE69H0EL]
* Bombardier Inc (BBDb.TO): The civil aircraft maker outlined details on Saturday of two new jets it will launch to expand its product line of large-cabin business aircraft. [ID:nN16242951]
* First Quantum Minerals (FM.TO). The copper and gold miner plans to buy Antares Minerals, owner of a major undeveloped copper deposit in Peru, moving into Latin America at a time when licence issues have halted its operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). First Quantum said it agreed to buy Antares in a cash and share deal worth about C$460 million. [ID:nLDE69H0B1]
* Quadra FNX Mining Ltd QUX.TO: The Canadian miner's third-quarter copper and gold production at its Robinson mine in Nevada fell, and forecast 2010 output from the mine to be at the lower end of its prior outlook. [ID:nSGE69H0HH]
* U.S. Silver Corp USA.V: The silver producer posted lower third-quarter silver production, hurt in part by the protracted effects of a contractor fatality in late June, and trimmed its full-year production forecast. [ID:nSGE69E0JO]
* Western Energy Services WRG.V: The company said it will buy all outstanding units of Pantera Drilling Income Trust RIG_u.TO for about C$47.5 million in stock, to augment its oilfield services in Canada. [ID:nSGE69H0HP]
Following is a summary of research actions on Canadian companies reported by Reuters. [RCH/CA]
* Easyhome EH.TO price target cut to C$15 from C$16; keeps outperform rating at Raymond James
$1= $1.02 Canadian Reporting by Bangalore Newsroom; Editing by Jeffrey Hodgson


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Recharge Outdoors
Escape the city with a hike in the woods on one of RMK's many trails.
Hiking in Estonia is beautiful any time of year, but it's particularly nice in spring. The days are longer, the forest is starting to come back to life, and best of all, the sun is shining --well, at least some of the time.
RMK or the State Forest Management Centre maintains, grows, and manages about 40% of Estonian forests. That's quite a lot if you think that approximately half of the country is covered with forest. Within these forests are national parks, nature reserves, and hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails to be discovered.
Even within an hour's drive of Tallinn, there are plenty of trails to explore. There is something for every skill level and distance. Põhja-Kõrvamaa Nature Reserve, for example is located about 50 km east of Tallinn. In addition to the many hiking trails, the longest of which spans 36 km, you can also get around by bicycle. Bikes can be rented from the Kõrvamaa hiking centre.
Located one hour east of Tallinn, Lahemaa is the largest national park in Estonia. The visitor centre is located in Palmse, where you will also see an impressive restored manor. One of the most popular destinations is Viru bog nature trail, as it is very conveniently located just off the road, making it not only easy to access, but also easy to find. RMK parks and trails are very well marked. Viru bog, or raba as it's known in Estonian, covers about 1.4 km, part of which is covered in boardwalk to a tower where you can climb to the top and look out over the bogs.
Kakerdaja nature trail is another popular destination, though a little bit further from Tallinn (60 km southeast of the city). The trail takes you through from Noku campsite through Kakerdaja bog to Kalajärve Lake. 3.3 km of the trail are covered in boardwalk.
Particularly fun are the trails that run along the cliffs at Rannamõisa Landscape Protection Area / Tabasalu Nature Park (15 km west of Tallinn). The trail starts along the top of the cliff and then goes down a set of stone stairs to the foot of the cliff, returning to the start of the trail. Here you will certainly find stunning views of the seaside, as well as different campfire spots.
To plan your trip, RMK has created a very easy-to-use website: https://loodusegakoos.ee/where-to-go/.