text:
Available Soon – Weber Q140 Electric GrillBy Cookin | January 19th, 2009 | Category: Electric Grills, News | No Comments »
After some considerable engineering Weber has produced an electric version to its popular Q line of portable grills.
If you know anything about electric grills, you'll know that it's difficult reaching temperatures high enough to sear a steak. What Weber have done with the 1,560 Watts (at 120 volts) is nothing short of spectacular.
By lining the shell of this 189 sq inch Q grill (comparable to the Q 100 gas version) with a reflective aluminium insulating layer, the heat-up time is greatly reduced, and this electric grill can hit temperatures up to 600 degrees F.
The problem with most electric grills is that when you open the lid all the heat escapes, and the heating element has to reheat the cooking chamber. This grill can reheat that space much faster than other electric grills.
Selling at around US $280 this is the perfect grill for balcony-based cooks who are forbidden to use gas or charcoal. This grill will be available soon.
Photo © 2008 Weber-Stephen Products Company
Original post by Derrick Riches on Derrick's Barbecues & Grilling Blog
[wordbay]weber electric (grill,barbecue,barbeque,BBQ)[/wordbay]


text:
How to Narrow Your Niche and Beat the Big Guys
By Ken Evoy
There's no doubt that a narrower niche is better. The Web has become more competitive (i.e., more supply), but there's also more demand. This means that narrower-niche sites deliver more traffic than they did in the past.
"More demand" only translates if a site gets found. So if you write broadly on broad topics about a broad niche, you're doomed to the back pages of the SERPs for searches that have too much supply.
Narrow down to a level where you can be found.
That "narrower-niche demand" is now able to deliver more traffic than would have sustained you some years back.
Going too narrow can still max out the potential of your site, but that level is higher than it used to be. Also, as you explore narrowing your niche, consider higher-paying monetization models. A model that triples your current dollar-per-visitor ratio overcomes a lower "max."
Even though both examples in this article happen to be travel sites, the principles apply to all categories.
Stick to Your Knitting
In today's Web, more than ever…
Stick to one small area that you know deeply. Do not diffuse your site's concept and your unique spin on that concept.
So what should you do about a too-broad site? Let's say it's "Caribbean Islands," where each category (each individual island) is basically a site in itself.
There's just too much competition out there to fight that. It just can't keep up with all the bigger organizations and corporations who can put enough focus on all the individual to nail "the Caribbean."
What to do?
There are two options…
1) Re-organize the existing site, gradually morphing it into a new concept.
2) Start over with a new domain and concept.
The latter choice gives you a clean, quick break.
Narrow Creatively
Why pick another island? (Yawn, another site "all about [insert island here]"). Get creative. Slice and dice differently. For example…
1) Play to what people need. Saving money fits in that category. If you can find a lot of "cheap"-related keywords that could make up a site that covers the entire Caribbean and that are winnable, "ShoestringCarib.com" would be a more viable concept.
2) Play to what people want. Many folks want to do the coolest stuff, or the real insider stuff, etc. Enter KoolCarib.com or BeFirstCarib.com. (Labor over the name. Push your creativity.)
Understand the difference between need and want…
"Need" is meat-and-potatoes. OVERdeliver and you will find an audience.
"Want" is trickier. You should be one of those people to really understand them. While you must understand both types of audience, you must really know the coolest nightspot in Bridgetown to be considered "Kool."
Of course, doing the obvious (narrowing down to an island) can still do well. Find one of the smaller islands that is under-served online (there may be lots of sites on Nevis, for example, but how many are great?)…
Assuming you know Nevis, or are ready to rent a room for a month to get started (now there's a story in itself!), there just may be room for Nevisit.com! (Again, spend time on the name.)
Build a Fierce Following
Narrowing down is a good time to get creative, even if you do the obvious. Narrowing finds a more highly-focused audience, which is a great start. Now…
How can you spin that to deliver something that they really need or want, delivering it in a voice that they really respond to?
As Google gets better at understanding meaning (the Hummingbird release will only get better at that), it's going to understand that your "shoestring" site is becoming authoritative for searches with the intent of finding low-priced information.
Instead of slicing by the water between the islands, you keep them all and slice by low price (or 7-star high-end), or coolness, or "where the locals go," etc. This is a concept that the engines are more ready for, and they will only get better at understanding.
So spin your narrowing…
Instead of narrowing by geography (the obvious thing to do), spin by concept. Go where the big companies don't. Some other examples…
"OffSeasonCarib.com" is a viable concept. While business to the Caribbean drops during the summer months, a niche as broad as the Caribbean can handle that. Suddenly, you're the maven of the Caribbean in summer.
"CaribSurf.com" could be strong because there are lots of great surfing spots scattered from Rincon, Puerto Rico to the Atlantic coast of Barbados. It's not known for its surfing, so there's not a lot of info on it. This could find a truly gnarly (sorry) audience.
On Knowing What You Cover
Narrowing is an opportunity to do it right the second time around. A creative approach, one that goes in a conceptual direction where there's little competition, one that builds passionate readers who respond to your voice, is a terrific chance to get it "more than right" this time.
But you must know what you're writing about. If you don't have enough primary information (i.e., your own experience) to go deep on your niche, that's a problem.
When it comes to travel, for example, you need to visit at least once or twice a year and gather a ton of ideas and photos. Better still, is to live there.
And that's true for any type of niche. You do need to eat, sleep and live it. That experience, that "done-that knowledge," always shines through.
So, while you're spinning ideas, consider what it is that you do know. Limiting yourself to the obvious (geographic slicing, in the case of travel) means that you need to know a lot about that one direction. On the other hand…
Opening your mind to the many possible ways to slice a niche (that would entertain, inform and generally blow away visitors) opens up the odds that you find a direction that you do know.
How To Beat the Big Guys
Go where they aren't. And go deeper and better. That is what establishes you beyond Fodor's and Tripadvisor.
So hit the beaches if you don't already know them. Hit them deeper if all you've ever done is a few beach days. Talk to folks. Eat at the restaurants, stay at the accommodations, meet the locals. Know them…
Yes, you could research TripAdvisor and they might cover a specific bar. If they do, you could regurgitate the 3 reviews into your own coverage, merging into one combined review.
But the realness won't shine.
And if you make enough mistakes for Google to pick up on duplicated, no-added-value content, you'll find yourself out of business one day.
Does anyone believe that non-original (i.e., not born of your knowledge and experience) material will win in the long run? I hope not.
Even really well done "researched pieces" will never have that "really been there" feel, those special points and stories, let alone photos and forums and social, etc., that can only happen from true experience.
Best advice? Narrow to a niche that you can become "king of" (or "queen of"). Be the big fish in a small pond that has monetization opportunities. And on that note…
Spend more time on planning the earning of income than you do on everything else. It may be 6 months before you start getting "known" by those in your niche, before traffic starts growing. But once it does…
Be ready to execute monetization plans.
Wrap Up
- Do the non-obvious.
- Play to "want" or "need".
- Research and brainstorm.
- Deliver a crystal-clear concept and unique spin.
- Nail down a voice.
- The "package" should have "fierce-following" potential.
- Know your material.
- Become a big fish in a small pond.
- Consider monetization. Tighter niches make for focused opportunities.
- Start clean unless the existing site is easy to morph into something unique.
Are you ready to start researching your niche? We can help with SBI! risk free, start today!

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Wireless Expense Management SIMPLIFIED.
With 20 years experience in Wireless Management we understand how to DIG DEEP to uncover dramatic savings in your Wireless Accounts.
We are NOT affiliated with ANY Wireless Carrier nor do we sell any wireless services.
You need resources, knowledge, and a full time staff in order to accurately analyze the confusing bills from your wireless providers each month. But even then how do you know that you are receiving the most cost effective rate plans available?
Our Wireless Analysis and Optimization Program is available! Our Wireless Managers work with you to help your organization obtain refunds from previously overpaid bills, ensure that on-going rates are set up to cover your companies usage and to provide the assurance that future needs will be addressed in the most cost efficient manner.
Our experienced team of wireless experts analyze your bills and find errors - errors that wireless companies believe are your responsibility to find, and are likely costing your company a great deal of money. In addition to finding errors, our team also evaluates savings from rate and service changes. We are confident that our team will produce significant savings for your organization since 100% of AllCom clients are realizing an average of 35% on refunds and/or savings by using our Analysis and Optimization Program! Under our shared savings fee arrangement our fee is tied directly to your savings. If AllCom does not procure a refund or find savings for your Company, you pay nothing!
There is absolutely no risk!
Reducing cost through analysis and optimization of your current rate plans is only the beginning of the process of lowering your wireless costs.
Through our monthly Wireless Expense Management Program we continue the process of cost savings. Each month wireless customers find ongoing billing issues, errors, and additional cost tacked onto their wireless bills. Errors that are not only hard to decipher, but virtually impossible to obtain refunds for. Countless calls to 800 numbers answered by CARE reps that don't appear to have any experience leave wireless customers frustrated and at the mercy of their wireless providers.
With our Maintenance program the burden is ours. Each month we analyze your monthly statements, looking at cost averages, monthly wireless spending, usage patterns, feature costs, additional costs such as 411, text usage, and other obscure charges to first help you see your bill. Next we break down the cost into easy to read reports. Finally, you can see what your wireless costs are, down to a department/employee level. Some clients will pass these additional costs back to their employees once they have the opportunity to actually see what they are being charge.
The point is this; with AllCom Wireless Maintenance Program you understand your wireless costs. You can make decisions based on recommendations made your by AllCom Wireless Manager who DOES NOT work for the Wireless Companies, but only WORKS FOR YOU. Your cost savings equals the opportunity for AllCom to continue to service your account.
AllCom is the single-source for all your wireless needs. We provide one point of contact for Procurement and Purchasing for all your wireless accounts. Single sourcing allows consistent information and active inventory control and accountability.
Personal CARE Representatives and Technical Support Staff are assigned for each of our clients. This provides DAILY dedicated customer service, account management and help-desk support, level I Technical Support, billing research and analysis, as well as wireless equipment and accessory purchasing. We are your one point of contact for each of your office administrators, dedicated to reducing internal time allocation and to end office managers frustration.
With wireless costs continuing to rise, it is imperative that Business Clients watch every dollar.
With AllCom you can be sure that your wireless accounts are monitored daily. This will ensure you always have the most cost effective rate plans that you are not billed for erroneous charges, that waste and abuse is uncovered and addressed.
AllCom is your advocate with your Wireless Carrier. We become your eyes and your ears and also take the responsibility of all your Wireless needs.
When changes need to be made – we make them.
When errors need to be fixed – we fix them.
When credits are due – we fight for them and ensure you are given all that is due.


text:
Free shipping Full-refund return policy
Federal Giltwood Pineapple Sconce with two arms in gold metal leaf
Please contact us for more information on our custom lighting program.
Two arms in gold metal leaf over gesso over hand-carved wood and hand-wrought tole.
Handmade in Italy.
Richard Rothstein & Co. | 520 Fellowship Road | Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054
Tel: (856) 503-9900 | Fax: (856) 222-4112 | Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Copyright © 2014 Richard Rothstein & Co., LLC. All rights reserved.


text:
onsdag 2. april 2014
G is for Glitter at ABC Christmas challenge
15 kommentarer:
Hvor er det smukt, Bettina,SvarSlett
klem Dorte
Gorgeous card Bettina the image is very cute and the embossing and papers are fab :-)SvarSlett
Lols x x x
Gorgeous card! Love the embossed snowflakes and the fantastic snowflake border! Thanks for joining us at KennyK's Krafty Krew!SvarSlett
Team B{iker Girl}
fabulous hun and thank you for sharing with us at Fantastic Tuesday xSvarSlett
Fabulous Design and lovely Papers, perfect for our challenge over at Fan-Tastic Tuesday, thank you for joining us this week we would love you to come back and join us again next week for another fun challenge...Good Luck,SvarSlett
Suzy B Owner Fan-Tastic Tuesday
Adorable Design, Thank you for sharing with us over at Completely Christmas, we do hope you will join us again next week for another fun challenge...Good Luck...SvarSlett
Suzy B ~Owner~Completely Christmas
Gorgeous card. thanks for sharing with us at KennyK Krafty Krew. Stacey S xxSvarSlett
Thank you so much for entering our Completely Christmas challenge 5 and CHNC challenge extra for April with your lovely card - we hope we'll see you again soon, Hazel, DT xSvarSlett
Great card with many great details. Thank you for participating in Sketchy Colors, good luck.SvarSlett
hugs Monica
Great card, Bettina. Beautiful papers/colours and cute image.SvarSlett
Luv, Wilma
Totally adorable! Thanks for linking up at Christmas Card Challenges! Karen N (DT)SvarSlett
Very cute. Thanks for joining us at DivasSvarSlett
What a great card and fun image. Love the pastels you used in your coloring. Thanks for playing along with the Sparkle Challenge at Color Me Creative. Cathy xxSvarSlett
Love the really snowy feel to this card - the snowflakes and the glitter are great. Thanks for joining in the challenge at CHNC Extra for April with this lovely card.SvarSlett
Thank you for popping in to April CHNC Challenge Extra to share your card with us. Hope to see you back again soon. Hugs, Anne (April Guest Designer)SvarSlett


text:
Topeak Fixer F33 - Wedges to Sprung Saddle
Customer Reviews (1)5 / 5| Write your review
£5.10 was
Manufacturer :
SJS Cycles part number :
Manufacturer part number :
Fixer F33 mounts to the saddle rails of sprung saddles to allow quick and secure attachment of Topeak QuickClip-type Wedge Bags
Download File
Product Reviews (1)
Overall Product Rating 5 / 5
Not Just For Sprung Saddles
By Martin
12 Oct 2016
Topeak Fixer F33 - Wedges to Sprung Saddle
5 / 5
I recommend this product
I wanted this because the original mount that my (medium)Topeak saddle bag came with caused the bag to take up all of my seatpost, meaning there was no room to attach a light or my zefal mudguard. This mount is more sturdy than the original one, with a metal, 2 bolt clamp versus the plastic, 1 bolt original. It has the effect of moving the saddle bag a couple of inches back and upwards, meaning I now have enough room for the other bits!
Questions & Answers
If you have any questions ask here or phone 01278 441500 (+44 1278 441500).


text:
Masterpiece On Little St Germain
7355 Birchwood Dr : Saint Germain, WI 54558
Vilas County, Wisconsin
Land Description
If you are looking for elegant character in a magnificent chalet style lake home, then your search has come to an end. This beautiful private estate on Little St. Germain Lake has over 7 acres of privacy and multiple living quarters for entertaining guests. The home itself is enormous and has built-in unique features that only a collector could acquire. The architecture is exceptional, with huge prow fronts and cathedral ceilings. The home features an enormous custom kitchen with a family-ready screen porch, a sauna and game room in the lower level, a main-floor master suite, and a loft for and office or guest room. There is a guesthouse with a beautiful living room complete with wood stove, loft bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen, as well as a two car pull-under garage. There is also an art studio that can be used for storage or finished into another guest quarters. Because it cannot be replicated, you don't want to miss this is a one-of-a-kind home so make your move.


text:
Women I would really love to hear from you on this topic..
Men, please I like to see how you are going to twist this one up!
Knight my dahlinnng sis and jay, mike, damn my whole blog roll!
You all can leave a message and cuss me.. I am leaving this spot! My new home is the link alone.. I am going to be guest posting over there… and just coming around to comment… I have been so busy with everything in my life…. that I am just like to dead to do anything!!
So please update y our lings.. and I am adding yall to my following over in the new blog!!
Chan and I are having some fun doing the bloggin together! she is my bestie since i can remember and I am glad she asked me to come with her!!
Knight… hahahahah I cannot stay put!!


text:
Firstly may I thank Shell for approaching ESS and Total to request my attendance to attend their Safety Rep and management seminar and to give an update on the further training of offshore Safety Reps.
Below is a brief summary of how the day went and to give all parties a feel as to what others are doing within the offshore industry.
The day started in the usual manner by Phil Brunton, who gave the Safety brief and the expectations of the day and was followed by a performance update by senior management. The highlights included :
This was followed by a Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) update, where attendees were informed of the new gloves Shell are to introduce. The presentation and demonstration of the gloves was very informative as the old style of glove was laid next the new superior glove in order to show the like for like swap. On a personal note, I did notice that many of the gloves Shell are to phase out are the same type we use on the Elgin/Franklin
Next up was myself, I was asked to fill a 45 minute slot but in fact we ended up over running by half an hour such was the interest and debate the subject created.
During the buffet lunch healthy debate ensued, some of which I look forward to sharing with my own safety committee on my return to the Elgin.
After lunch we were then given an excellent briefing on helicopter Safety by Ali McDougall and Davie Hunter. It was obviously a very emotive subject but also a difficult one for management to discuss openly due to the tender process and the legal implications after the latest helicopter incident.
There was also a very stirring presentation given by one of the safety Reps, giving his own account on safety. It was a real eye opener on how bad things get when safety goes wrong.
Time was also allotted for a cross pollination of ideas and sharing between each asset. The day was brought a close by a question and answer session with senior management.
In conclusion, the day was very interesting and positive and I would again like to Thank Shell for giving me the opportunity to attend.


text:
image source : http://momitforward.com/home-management-7-items-to-track-on-your-family-expenses-sheet
They say keeping track of your expenses will help you manage your budget/finances effectively. I attempted to do it many times but I failed in keeping it up. I am really not so good when it comes to budgeting and expenses but I will not give up. I will try again once more.
So beginning this month, I started listing down again every expenses and guess what? I am surprised to know how we are over spending as against our income..tsk tsk. Such a bad practice. I know I deserve a scolding for that or maybe even more.
I need to be disciplined and do something about it, otherwise our dream house will remain a dream forever. And more than that, we should be good steward of what God has entrusted to us.
But honestly, I really do not know where to cut off from the list of our expenses because most of it are not for ourselves naman except for the local trips and short vacation. Oh well, whether I like it or not I have to do some trimming or maybe have an extra income besides our monthly salaries. Sounds good but for now our only source is our salaries eh.
Nevertheless, this "listing down all expenses" is doing me good and I pray I can stick to it until it becomes a habit and hopefully our finances will soon be better :)
Do you also keep a list of your expenses? If not, try doing one, you might also be as surprised as I was :D


text:
Post a project
Sign up and start sending proposals for projects.
No projects matching your search criteria were found
Start working right now
Get the best freelancers in just minutes
The previous page is sending you to
Are you sure you want to continue?
IMPORTANT: Remember not to share personal data or passwords with third parties.
Return to Workana


text:
Recent Posts
Value Investing Links
Contact Me
Follow My RSS Feed:
Have any investment ideas or insights? Want to discuss stocks or anything on this blog?
email me at firstname.lastname@example.com
Follow me on Twitter
Follow @mosinvestor
The author of this blog is NOT an investment, trading, legal, or tax advisor, and none of the information available through this blog is intended to provide tax, legal, investment or trading advice. Nothing provided through these posts constitutes a solicitation of the purchase or sale of securities/futures. The data and information provided on this website is believed to be accurate but not to be relied upon by the user for any purpose. Any and all liability for the content or any omissions from this web site including any inaccuracies, errors, or misstatements in such data or information is expressly disclaimed.
Monthly Archives: July 2011
Michael Burry: A Risk-Averse "Risk Taker"
Michael Burry, ex-investment blogger, former hedge fund manager at Scion Capital, and the hero of Michael Lewis' "The Big Short" appeared on Bloomberg TV on Tuesday night. The show is titled "Risk Takers" but as one hedge fund manager says, … Continue reading
Posted in General Tagged Michael Burry Leave a comment
Bill Smead's Wednesday News & Notes
When deciding on the title of today's post, I wanted to stick to the business and investing theme of this blog and honor a person or event with significance to capitalism or capital markets that relates to July 20th. I … Continue reading
Posted in General, Linkfest Tagged ITT, Michael Burry, PRSC, RIMM 2 Comments
Don Draper's Friday News & Notes
As we get ready for the long weekend and a celebration of the signing of Thomas Jefferson's masterpiece, today's News & Notes is brought to you by Don Draper. Today marks the official spin-off date for AMC Networks (AMCX). AMC … Continue reading


text:
Reinventions For A Better AmericaPosted on
The acceleration of digital automotive methods and consumption of semiconductor content material by this industry prior to now few years has been transformative. The contact systems are specifically designed to fulfill the powerful requirements of the automotive industry. From the beginning, Rosenberger has developed an in depth and open relationship with its customers. The precedence in probably the most automotive purposes, reminiscent of autonomous driving and driver assistance systems, is to ensure safety. It's mandatory to find out actual positions, repeatedly calculate routes, and detect and classify objects. High data volumes from a number of cameras, varied sensors, and navigation sources must be combined and transported for this function – in actual time.
By focusing on high quality and comfort, Dave's is here to offer you the final word auto repair experience. Whether or not it's free courtesy checks complete with pictures of your automobile or iPad minis within the ready room, we go the additional mile to maintain you AND your automotive. LiveJournal – Auto-submit your blogpost to LiveJournal weblog or community. LiveJournal Engine" based mostly web site is also supported. – Mounted NeoComplCacheEditRuntimeSnippets bug. AGM Automotive , a subsidiary of Flex, is the leader in design, improvement and manufacturing of essentially the most superior interior applied sciences in the industry. Mirror Controls Worldwide (MCi), another subsidiary of Flex, is a leading global producer of glass and powerfold mirror actuators in the automotive market. Through superior engineering applied sciences and part capabilities, Flex delivers revolutionary automotive solutions that drive customer value and differentiation within the marketplace.
The D-528's styling was in all probability largely accomplished in 1954. Elaborate two-tone paint schemes have been already in manufacturing on Normal Motors' redesigned Oldsmobiles and Buicks, however still rare business-extensive. Chrysler Corporation was two years away from launching its tail fin styling, … Read More


text:
Rain is only thing slowing aggressive Rangers
DETROIT -- Nelson Cruz dusted himself off at second base Thursday after completing the back end of a double steal and looked 90 feet ahead with a big grin on his face.
Michael Young, to Cruz's surprise, had just stolen third base.
"I wasn't expecting him to take off," Cruz said. "He got me. It was a good steal. I was telling him today to teach me how to do that."
It was the right play in a close game that the Rangers ended up winning 10-3. But it was also an example of how the Rangers, all of them, have played the game en route to consecutive American League pennants and so far as they chase a third straight World Series visit.
They haven't swiped too many bases this season, but they continue to press matters with an aggressive style that applies pressure to opposing pitchers and the fielders behind them.
That's the way manager Ron Washington wants baseball to go.
"These teams we've been playing, they know we run, and they've been doing everything they can to stop us from running," Washington said. "But when they do that, they give us an advantage in other areas.
"Once they decide that they want to get the hitter, we'll start running the bases. Once they decided they want to stop us from running, we'll just keep swinging the bats."
The Rangers only ran back to their hotel Friday as rain postponed their game against Detroit. The teams will play a day-night doubleheader today at 12:05 and 6:05 p.m. at Comerica Park.
Mistakes are bound to be made with all the running the Rangers like to do, and they had a few Thursday while also stealing a season-high four bases to raise their season total to seven.
Cruz and Craig Gentry were both picked off. Gentry was safe at second as the throw from Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder went into left field, but Gentry was out at third trying to advance.
"I don't mind it," Washington said. "It's the way we play. He just misjudged what we saw. I'm not going to blame him, because I want him to stay aggressive. I just left him alone"
Gentry was later barely safe at second base after tagging up and advancing on a fly ball to deep right field.
Shortstop Elvis Andrus finally stole his first base of the season and ended up scoring in the sixth. Just as a hitter needs to find his timing early in the season, so does a base stealer.
Andrus, who has stolen more than 30 bases in all three of his big league seasons, said he's ready to getting going now that he is performing better at the plate than he was the first week of the season.
"You can't steal second base when you aren't getting on first base," Andrus said. "The more you get on base, the more you're going to get your timing. It always takes me a little time to get that timing and momentum."
Young wants to turn up the dial, too, and he has made it a priority to be more aggressive on the bases. That might not necessarily translate into a career high for stolen bases, but he wants to keep up with his teammates.
"The biggest thing is striving to make sure we're getting better," Young said. "I want to be a better base runner. If it's there, I want to make sure I'm being aggressive and taking extra bases. Moving up 90 feet is a big deal."
Jeff Wilson, 817-390-7760
Twitter: @JeffWilson_FWST


text:
Langtang valley trekking/langtang trek Details information
Langtang valley trekking/langtang trek Details
Langtang Trekking begins from Dhunche or Shyabru Bensi north of Kathmandu and presents diverse.World Heritage treks &Expedition(p)ltd is leady our group since longe time in this region. langtang trekking has traditional culture of Tamang and Tibetan.In Nepal trekking lantang region, It is one of the most beautiful and remote regions of Nepal and is blessed with an enchanting Himalayan backdrop. Kyangin Gompa,is the base of many trekking peak, where we stop overnight and sample the local yak cheese. We pass through Nubamatang, nestled in a hidden valley, on our way up to view the glaciers, which mark the gateway into Tibet. Backtracking, we travel through Syabru and Sing Gompa to a high plateau, where the sacred lake Gosainkund is located.Crossing the Llaurebena Pass (4610m), we continue south, leaving the Langtang region behind us as we travel through the Helambu valley to Gul Bhanjyang. gosaikunda trekking,Ganjala pass trekking,Langtang goshainkunda trekking, Lauribinayak pass, langtang base camp are Famous in lantang region for treks & hiking in Langtang area.One should spend more days in the upper Langtang to climb some trekking Peaks. From here it's just a few days trek back to Kathmandu.
Itinerary Of Langtang Trek/langtang valley trekking In DetailsDays 01 : Arrival, transfer to hotel, introduction and briefing
Days 02 : Drive to Dhunche.
Days 03 : Trek to Syabru.
Days 04 : Trek to Lama Hotel.
Days 05 : Trek to Langtang.
Days 06 : Trek to Kyanging Gompa.
Days 07 : Acclimatization in the Kyanging Gompa.
Days 08 : Trek back to Lama Hotel.
Days 09 : Trek to Syabru.
Days 10 : Trek to Dhunche.
Days 11 : Drive to Kathmandu by bus.
Days 12 : Kathmandu , City Sightseeing.
Days 13 : Departure Thank you for joining us for our Langtang valley trekking/langtang trek !
Note Above itinerary can be designed along your preferences. Please let us know whether you would like to make a shorter or longer. And if you would like to stay more than this trip you still can do city guided tour in Kathmandu, white water rafting, jungle safari or Everest mountain flight, we are happy to follow your suggestion accordingly.
Service Includes in the cost in details: Langtang valley trekking/langtang trek
Service Excludes in the cost in details: Langtang valley trekking/langtang trek
Langtang valley trekking/langtang trek ! Cost on Full Board Basis
01 to 5 Pax
0 5 to 12pax


text:
Icon size
The Mozilla icon is reserved for social media applications, favicons, and in specific instances where the full Mozilla logo does not work due to size or format.
Clear space
To ensure our logo maintains legibility and integrity, always presereve a minimum clear between the logo and other elements.
Minimum size
The icon is bold enough to be legible at even small sizes, but it should never appear smaller than the minimum size shown here for screen and and in limited cases print.


text:
The British indie-rock/shoegaze band Slowdive was formed in 1989 by Neil Halstead and Rachel Goswell.
During their active years (1989-1995, 2014-present), Slowdive had only released 3 studio-albums; Just For A Day (1991), Souvlaki (1993), Pygmalion (1995) and a handful of EPs. The highlights of these Eps are featured on the compilation album Blue Day (1992).
All these albums are available in record stores near you, but here's your chance to win a bundle of all of these 4 Slowdive albums.
Click the link below to enter the competition.
Halstead once mentioned Slowdive wanted "to create something big and beautiful and sort of timeless". According to their dedicated fan base and the huge hype surrounding the release of their first album in 22 years, Slowdive has accomplished just that.
Watch the Pitchfork documentary about Slowdive and the album Souvlaki.
Enter the competition by signing up for our newsletter, click here.
*competition closed* One winner will be randomly picked at Monday May 8th.*competition closed*
Blue Day is a compilation album by English shoegaze band Slowdive. It was originally released in 1992 and compiles the first three Slowdive EPs: Slowdive (missing the track "Avalyn II"), Morningrise (in its entirety), and Holding Our Breath (missing the Syd Barrett cover "Golden Hair" as well as "Catch the Breeze", which appeared on their first full-length Just for a Day [MOVLP354]).


text:
Thursday, February 18, 2010
The Journey
I had a good eating day yesterday and am doing well today too. I think sometimes when one gets bumped out of their comfort zone (with a health scare or whatever) it does renew determination to keep going. I have to say that since I had those palpitations the other day I lost my appetite for junk completely. I'll enjoy that while it lasts.
I have always been a bit of a worrier (and an over-thinker). I've worried since I was 20 about dying of heart disease or cancer because of family history. My Grandma died of cancer before I was born; my Grandpa died of cancer when I was 4. He lived with us at the time and I loved him dearly. They weren't that old, either; I think mid 60's and early 70's, respectively. My other Grandpa, who I was very close to, died of a heart attack in his living room when I was 11 years old; he was, I believe, about 69 or 70. My own father had a heart attack when I was 14, and another took his life when I was 20. He was 61 when he died. And then my mother died of cancer at 57.
Part of why I wanted to lose weight in the first place was to extend my life. And to avoid going through having cancer or heart disease... even though weight loss and healthy diet are no guarantee against either. I just wanted to stack the odds in my favor. And then came the knee issues: severe degenerative arthritis, where the orthopedic surgeon told me I'd be walking with a cane soon (at 38) if I didn't "do something."
So I did something, and am still doing something. I want to live my best life, and every day I make choices that I hope will lead me to a better, longer, healthier life. And for now I am taking one day at a time... in fact, on moment at a time right now. Little changes, like deciding not to add salt to my food, or eating beans instead of beef, do make a difference. I have also spent a lot of time perfecting the "so what?" response to my inner brat. Yesterday when I got a chance to take a walk outside, part of me said, "I am too tired, I only got 3 hours of sleep." And the other part of me said, "so what?" And I went for the walk. Last week, part of me thought, "The kids asked for hot dogs, I really like hot dogs!" and the other part of me said "so what?" and just bought the acorn squash and mustard greens and bananas I went to the store for. And a few days ago when part of me was DEMANDING to eat the last few servings of low fat chocolate ice cream we had in the house for a birthday last week, I grabbed the container and started running hot water in it, OVER the ice cream, saying "so what?" to the inner child who was shouting "I want to eat that ice cream!!"
I hope that someday I will look back over this journey and see that each step I took really did bring me closer to my goal. I hope my knees will heal themselves when I get the weight off. I hope I don't develop heart disease or cancer. I am trying every day to focus on THAT big picture whenever I make a choice of what to put in my mouth or where to direct my steps. And I do hope my journey helps you in some way, whether your path is the same as mine or not.
22 comments:
- RLibby said...
Pouring water OVER the ice cream ... that is SERIOUS determination!
- February 18, 2010 at 12:31 PM
- Seren_Sighs said...
I've definitely thrown out food and done stuff so that I won't eat it. I completely understand.
If you lost the weight and stuck with a really healthy diet then you would probably see a lot of healing occur in your body. Unfortunately it would probably take a lot of effort and time.
Have you ever considered yoga? I read an article about a study recently that said sufferers of athritis and knee pain benefitted from yoga. There are lots of modifications and different things for knees. Also, yoga really tunes you into your body so people who practice yoga eat more mindfully and are better able to avoid food when they don't need it. It would be hard to fit in right now but perhaps one day it would be an option for you.
- February 18, 2010 at 12:44 PM
Lyn, you always inspire me!! Thank you for always being here with a blog entry which always feels like it was written directly to me!!! I have many of the same symptoms as your daughter...and I have been dealing with this for 3 weeks. I sure hope she feels better sooner than I have!
- February 18, 2010 at 12:56 PM
- Seth said...
I hope she gets to feeling better!
- February 18, 2010 at 1:41 PM
Just a lurker wishing you all the best, and hoping your daughter feels better soon-- my kiddo (who's about the same age) has the same thing, I think, and all we can do is Advil, juice, Finding Nemo and lots of bathtime. This too shall pass!
- February 18, 2010 at 1:49 PM
- RedHead said...
The biggest thing is that example you're setting for your daughter...just as much as your family was an example for you. My mother is morbedly obese. It pushes me to set a better example for my children because of the patterns and behaviors that were instilled in me. I wish she would change. I wish she would have changed a long time ago. So you're taking the best steps for your child.
- February 18, 2010 at 2:23 PM
- MargieAnne said...
Well! What a huge response and reaction to a simple question. You certainly know how to stimulate us and make us think. Many thanks *smile*.
I do so hope your precious daughter is soon well. Meantime enjoy spending time comforting and cuddling. We all know these days pass so quickly even if they drag and are sometimes difficult to get through. Hope you get some sleep too.
- February 18, 2010 at 2:32 PM
- Jennifer said...
My mom died of cancer. My fight with weight stopped when I read Eat to Live. I wanted to stop the fear of getting sick and that in turn helped my lose weight. I recommend reading it just for the health of it.
- February 18, 2010 at 3:01 PM
- antgirl said...
I quit making this about weight loss and focus on 'health'. It makes a difference in my attitude, which is where we win or lose really.
You're doing great. Each step takes you closer. I see eating well as my reward, as my treat. Because the quality of my life is so much better. That's the indulgence. That helped me a lot.
- February 18, 2010 at 3:05 PM
- Leslie said...
I hope all those things for you, and for me. And as for hoping your journey helps us/me...fulfilled in spades. You help me every day Lyn. Keep the faith, friend!
- February 18, 2010 at 3:24 PM
- karen@fitnessjourney said...
I give you so much credit for not getting those hot dogs. Too often we feel like we are depriving our kids when we don't buy them the junk food they want. You are saving them from a lot of future pain by teaching them good habits and modeling healthy behaviors. Applause all around!
- February 18, 2010 at 4:07 PM
- CJ said...
Dieting I think is all in the head. Determination is all that requires. I am glad you are looking positively :).
And as we all know even 5% reduction of weight will reduce the risk of heart attacks and other weight related risks. Way to go.
- February 18, 2010 at 6:11 PM
- Steelers6 said...
"And I do hope my journey helps you in some way, whether your path is the same as mine or not."
Yes, yes, yes!! It does!! Your journey helps me SO MUCH you may never really be able to comprehend that. That might even seem kinda weird ish. But really, I gain encouragement from your posts. [& ideas, & recipes..smile.] Truly. And I check your posts often. My journey is a slow one, but I am getting there, and over here on my coast I could feel a little alone in my WL efforts if it wasn't for your blog and a few others.
You are so on the right path, girlfriend. Keep it going, keep up the good work, and thank you for being my friend. =) Chrissy
- February 18, 2010 at 7:16 PM
- mommygonemilf said...
I think it is a journey and we pick up tools along the way and learn as we go. I liked some weight watchers tools: goal setting at only 5% of my body weight made me feel less overwhelmed (and the reward even when I am 38 a gold star matters). I like dailyburn.com: to get an idea of balance (too many carbs vs. fat) challenges and rewards (stars and graphs), and to track excercise, weight, calories. I love glutenfreegoddess.blogspot for gluten free inspiration. Your blog is a great inspiration and support! All those tools work for me. Even telling your "brat" no is a new tool you are trying. You are making great progress on your journey! You ARE doing it! So sorry your baby is sick :(
- February 18, 2010 at 9:04 PM
- lauralei said...
that is the best way - to try to just make sensible choices - my problem is that i tend to look into every new fad - i love to read about those things :)
- February 18, 2010 at 10:27 PM
- Hanlie said...
I did the same with frozen yogurt, bought in a moment of insanity, this week! It all matters!
- February 19, 2010 at 3:37 AM
- Tammy said...
Good Lord Lyn, you worried me to death with that question about surgery! I'm glad you're not considering it.
As far as meal replacements go, I've said from Day One on my blog that I don't think diets fail...I think people do.
I think almost anything out there will work if you actually do it and keep the self-discipline it takes to make any of these plans a success.
If this is something you're interested in to jump start things a little further down the scale, I don't see a thing in the world wrong with it. I will say that I'll be surprised if you actually enjoy it, after reading your blog since last June, only because I know how much you like variety. I think you might get a little bored, but that's not to say you can't do it if you put your mind to it. I say give it a shot and let us know what you think. :)
- February 19, 2010 at 6:03 AM
- MB said...
I hope your daughter has a speedy recovery.
Your journey has already helped me and so many others. I hope you are rewarded handsomely for your determination to get healthy.
- February 19, 2010 at 6:05 AM
- MsMagnetism said...
I'm sorry your daughter is sick. I hope she gets better soon and it doesn't get any worse. I hate when there is nothing you or the doctor can do besides let it run it's course and hope for the best.
I understand wanting to lose weight and get healthy to try to avoid the health problems that run in your family. I'm doing the same thing since high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease and PAD (peripheral artery disease) run in my family.
Congrats on your achievements with not getting the hot dogs and for getting rid of the ice cream and not giving in..Keep up the great work.
- February 19, 2010 at 9:59 AM
Your post put things in perspective for me. I was having an anxious afternoon. By reading your post, I see that others have problems too and are dealing with them. I want a healthy, mobile old age and of course I don't want heart disease or cancer. I feel that making those right choices will bring me to my goal.
- February 19, 2010 at 1:24 PM
Lyn, I know very few women who have lost significant amounts of weight and have then gone on to maintain their weight loss for years and years. BUT... You remind me so much (and so often) of those I know who HAVE succeeded in the long run. You are learning and practicing the skills, right now, that you will need to have in order to maintain your weight loss. It's okay to work at your own pace, to go exactly at the speed that will teach you what you need to know for the rest of your life. I lost over 100 lbs three different effing times before I finally realized that it was more important to focus on what I was learning along the way than on the numbers or on the length of the process. Kiddo, you are learning important skills everyday. Keep trusting your process...it's the best way to remember your way during the journey. Hugs to you and your sweet family!
- February 19, 2010 at 1:46 PM
- Angie said...
Hi Lyn! I'm new to your blog but have enjoyed reading through your earlier posts. I'm 40 and am working on losing 100 pounds this year. I'm also using my blog to help keep me accountable (www.isladeangela.wordpress.com). I L*O*V*E your "So What?" attitude! I read something similar in Oprah's magazine not too long ago and thought it was a powerful statement/question. I've added you to my blog roll and will be following your progress! ~ Angie
- February 22, 2010 at 10:53 AM