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by: Karen Cayamanda
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 |
A lot of companies in various industries have turned to information technology (IT) outsourcing to utilize resources of third party providers so they can focus more on their core competencies and to improve productivity. In fact, it has become one of the greatest financial and quality reinforcements for any operation to date. Some of the most commonly outsourced IT functions are systems administration and networking engineering, and it's been proven that outsourcing has a positive impact to the entire business operation.
IT providers worldwide now have more options which are beneficial to clients, their customers, and service providers themselves.
Since the IT industry never ceases to develop, value added resellers (VARs) have come up with different ways for more sales opportunities by expanding their service offerings. For example, businesses nowadays can outsource IT professionals - this saves them time and money in training yet provides their customers the same experience with local employees. VARs can also take advantage of the sudden growth of the market by providing outsourcing infrastructure models.
However, in most cases, companies that choose to outsource tend to overlook the actual quality of the candidates presented to them by the service providers because they are too absorbed on the low rates.
Astreya Partners' Jim Illson recently shared with CRN.com common mistakes companies make when looking for the right outsourced IT personnel:
Not hiring locally
Skipping out on local talent while establishing an office offshore may put any operation at risk. Why? Having a new branch in a different location may well be a fish out of water. If the outsourced employees don't have a clue on what's going on around them, chances are they will have a hard time understanding their market.
Forgetting to evaluate the employees
Almost all industries use performance metrics as a gauge to see how effective the talent is for the process. Clients should also be able to participate in such evaluation so they can personally see if they are actually maximizing their funds and both parties are following the service level agreements (SLAs). Evaluations also enable clients to point out which area the service provider should improve more on or just give them a pat on the back for a job well done.
Presenting candidates randomly and hope they can get away with it
A proper screening process can save time and money for the service provider and the client. Some candidates may look as if they are perfect for the job yet they lack a specific skill or the personality doesn't actually match the position. These are also things that firms should look into before presenting a candidate to a client. Companies that give out exams and perform intense screening processes should have a standardized format so in the end, clients will get only the best.
The freelance and exclusive dilemma
Companies should measure the capability of candidates before signing them off for a project. For example, do you assign a long-term project to an exclusive employee or to a contractual one? Firms should always keep in mind that once a candidate is chosen by the client, they will become a representative of the VAR, so the candidate's failure or success will definitely reflect on the VAR.
Not all IT processes and candidates are the same.
Just because a candidate knows the basics of IT management doesn't mean he/she can resolve IT infrastructure issues. The talent should also be able to ride the tides with the client as they expand, and not get stuck on the basic process which he/she was hired for. Providers and resellers should likewise be flexible enough in measuring and providing evaluating systems for clients.

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I was 20 years old living in good old "102" with the girls when I decided to try this recipe for the first time. I believe Maleesa's comment was "Kayla, I think this is my favorite meal that you've ever made." So with that as enough encouragement, I've had the recipe memorized ever since. Believe it or not, this is one of my "go-to" recipes when I have guests coming to dinner or friends visiting from out of town. It's surprisingly simple to make and tastes DELICIOUS. The combination of hazelnut, gorgonzola, and sage flavors will fool you into thinking you're dining at a four-star restaurant.
With the abundance of nocciole (hazelnuts) in Italy, I had to make it again.


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I'm not a "big trends" thinker. Maybe that makes me short-sighted, maybe that makes me focussed on reality. How much should you care about "trends?"
A lot of predictions are easy. In the next 10 years:
- There will be another "surprising" Black Swan financial market event.
- Mobile device usage will increase.
- "Old Media" will be consumed less.
- Attention spans will shrink.
- New companies will challenge the current guard of Google, Apple, Twitter, Facebook, and Amazon.
- India and China will grow in population and influence.
- The West will become more multi-cultural.
- Today's technology will become cheaper.
- Tomorrow's technology will be more accessible to more people.
It seems obvious to follow the trends, paddling downstream with the currents. Surely building a story around a "geo-mobile app with viral social gaming" stacks the funding deck in your favor. Go disruptive or go home!
But everyone else is doing that too. So you're diving into an ocean of well-funded competitors, all steeped in the culture of "listening to the market," willing to "pivot" into your space as soon as you uncover evidence of its viability, and fighting over attention and sign-ups with complete disregard to profitability or sustainability, which can come later, after you've cemented your growth.
That doesn't sound easy to me — that sounds scary, and crowded, and risky.
So should you buck the trends? What if you pick a boring niche — even a dying one?
People selling first edition hardcover books are met with dwindling competition and joined with grateful customers who feel abandoned by the Kindle-driven online "book" industry. But the numbers of those customers is itself dwindling and few booksellers make enough money to keep the doors open.
Is that really better?
It depends on your aspirations. If you want a comfy, beloved little company where you can make a nice living, a "A cozy corner bistro on the Web" as Peldi wants Balsamiq Mockups to be, then ignore trends. Indeed, running in the opposite direction is an easier and less risky path, because customers are clear and under-served, perfect for a little startup to service.
But if you have the drive to be the next Twitter or GroupOn or the "Facebook of XYZ," something big enough and important enough to enough people to generate a billion dollars in value, something that is #1 in its market, then you can't look backwards; your path must be to follow the trends and duke it out with everyone else…
…except, once GroupOn is GroupOn, is there still another billion dollar opportunity in local group-based deals? To the extent that location-based "check-ins" is a trend, does it make sense to start now and challenge FourSquare? Even if you're well-funded and have a fantastic team? Ask Gowalla.
No, the next billion-dollar opportunity won't exactly fit any trend you see today, because the next "big thing" is a trend that's not yet a trend. If you want to be the next Facebook, you can't follow the wake of the current Facebook.
Too early and no one understands it. Too late and it's obvious. It's precognition combined with impeccable timing.
It's Amazon selling books online just when everyone wanted to buy stuff online but before everyone believed shipping costs weren't overwhelming. It's Salesforce.com helping SaaS become viable before everyone trusted 3rd-parties with their trade secrets. It's Twitter connecting the world with real-time mass mini-chat before everyone realized how tiny and fragmented our attention spans could become.
What's the secret to manufacturing this combination of foresight, timing, and financing?
For the institutional investor, it's a set of bets. Invest in two dozen ideas containing this sort of potential and a few might make the cut. Improve the odds by selecting products with traction backed by a team with the ability to both build and learn. Even so, venture capital has a horrible record in the past ten years — most funds don't make good money. Still, enough do, and a small subset are able to do it consistently.
For the entrepreneur, there's no secret. You've placed your bet, playing in a game with massive upside but almost certain failure. It's not wrong per se, it's just a choice.
If you won't be happy unless you change the world, you have to bet. Consider the current trends but bank on a new one. In fact, invent one.
But if you don't need a billion-dollar market cap to be happy and fulfilled, then perhaps it's not wise to roll loaded dice and muster the chutzpah to claim you alone know the secret of the next global business/consumer trend.
Maybe instead you worry less about trends and more about having a strong opinion about the way your corner of the world should be, and see if you can find enough others who agree.
Chances are, some do.
Am I being dismissive or small-headed? Let's continue the discussion in the comments.


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Hiking in Lake Arrowhead and surrounding areas
Welcome to the San Bernardino Mountains!There is no better way to experience the various aspects of Nature than to take a hike. The sounds, smells, and "feel" of the forest become more immediate, personal and meaningful. On this site, you will find information on trail locations, trail difficulty, hiking tips, camping, and wildlife, as well as the hiking schedule for the Mountaintop Hiking Club. The many trails within the Arrowhead Ranger District offer ample choices for all, from beginners to experienced outdoorsmen, with Deep Creek being the highlight of the District. There are over 500 miles of hiking trails in the San Bernardino National Forest. Trails vary in length from 0.25-mile nature trails to a 195-mile section of thePacific Crest National Scenic Trail. Trails vary from easy to difficult with scenery from desert flowers to mountain pines.
Before beginning a hike, take into account your available time, knowledge of the area, necessary equipment, weather conditions, physical situation, and the time of year. Please note that hiking trails may be closed without notice due to storm damage or other reasons. More information can be obtained by contacting the local ranger station:
Click here for a list of Hiking Tips and Suggestions
Arrowhead Ranger District - San Bernardino National Forest
28104 Highway 18 - P.O. Box 7
Skyforest 92385
Forest visitors are required to display a National Forest Adventure Pass in their vehicle when parked in the San Bernardino National Forest for recreation purposes. It is not required at a site where a fee is already charged, at ranger stations or visitor centers, when you are traveling through the forest but not stopping, or when you are parked at a residence or other private organization. It is available in two forms: a daily pass and an annual pass good for one year from the month of purchase. Discounts for senior citizens with a Golden Age Passport or a person with disabilities with a Golden Access Passport are available when purchasing a pass at Forest Service offices. Passes are available at the Lake Arrowhead Ranger Station (909) 337-2444, at the Lake Arrowhead Visitors Center in Rim Forest and in many local businesses.
Click to view the Mountain Top Hiking Club Schedule
Click the map to view a larger version in .pdf format
Following is a list of area Hiking Trails, from easy to difficult:
Deep Creek Hot Springs/Goat Trail - 3W026 miles, out and back, 2 hours, easy
This trail begins on the north edge of the forest near Bowen Ranch (where you are asked to pay a toll to cross private land) and leads south to Deep Creek. Directly south across Deep Creek you will find the Hot Springs pools for which this trail is named. CAUTION! The Hot Springs water contains a rare and sometimes fatal disease called amoebic meningoeucephalitis. It is advisable not to submerse your head as eyes, ears, nose and mouth are all possible portals of entry for infections. More information is available in the "Deep Creek" handout.
Hike along a year-round creek to an amazing hot spring and enjoy the wonders of nature. Deep Creek Hot Springs is the premier hot springs experience in the San Bernardino Mountains. Weekends are commonly loaded with visitors, with weekdays generally not as busy. The hike is along a rather nondescript desert brush trail affectionately known as "Goat Trail" that drops 900 feet to Deep Creek. The landscape surrounding Deep Creek is unique in a southern California context, and its recreation opportunities are valued at the regional and national levels. Thermal hot springs located here are unique and regionally important.
Deep Creek supports the greatest diversity of wildlife habitats of any drainage on the San Bernardino National Forest and has earned the State designation of a Wild Trout Stream. It also represents some of the greatest diversity of vegetation communities of any drainage on the national forest. The surrounding area represents a transiticonifer forest. The vegetation ranges from sparse creosote, chamise and California buckwheat at lower elevations to oak and pinyon woodland and scattered mixed conifer, healthy riparian habitats are also present.
The Pacific Crest Trail follows the creek from the Lake Arrowhead area to the Mojave River Forks Dam for 16 miles as part of the 2,650 mile national scenic trail crossing Deep Creek twice on elevated bridges. For more information on the Pacific Crest Trail, visit their website at www.Pacific Coast Traila.org
Also Deep Creek is home to the Southwestern Arroyo Toad, an endangered species who lives in the sandy shore of the creek. The toad is a small (2.2-2.9 inches), dark-spotted and light-olive green or gray to tan with dark spots and warty skin. The toad lives from confluence of the Mojave River up to an elevation of 4,300 feet usually spending the day burrowed in the sand and coming out at night to forage for food.
The Deep Creek Hot Springs are located in the Deep Creek drainage, outside the city of Hesperia. The easiest access is through the Bowen Ranch Road, which accesses the site through private land (a fee is charged). The trail descends steeply for 2 1/2 miles to the springs. An alternative route is to hike the Pacific Crest Trail east from Arrowhead Lake Road, roughly a six mile hike.
General Notes:
Do not drink the water!
The Hot Springs pools of Deep Creek contain a rare and sometimes fatal disease calledprimary amoebic meningoencephalitis. The disease is apparently contained in contaminated soil and transmitted to the Hot Springs pools as the warm water flows through and over the soil. It is advisable not to submerse your head.
Due to the large number of visitors to the Hot Springs, human and organic pollution are increasing in the Deep Creek drainage. The highest Fecal Coliform counts are found in the Hot Springs area.
Suggestions for visiting the Deep Creek Hot Springs
Please help make everyone's visit to the springs safe and enjoyable by respecting the privacy of others, packing out everything you pack in, and watching your footing on the boulders. With your help, we can make Deep Creek a clean and safe place to visit. Here are a few tips for your visit:
• Bring plenty of drinking water
• Wear adequate footwear
• Bring sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses
• Be aware that daytime temperatures in the summer months can easily exceed 100 degrees
• Be careful on the trail, loose debris and uneven terrain
• The area is home rattlesnakes and be careful around rock outcroppings
Little Bear Creek TrailOut and Back 3.8 miles, 2 hours - easy
The hike descends through a once lovely wooded glen that has now seen epic damage due to the Old Fire of 2003. Fire fighters protected the community around Arrowhead Lake, and this area was one of the final battlegrounds utilized in combating the blaze. Though singed, the area is still worth a trip. Studying .re ecology can be a fascinating endeavor on its own, but this trip will take you up close and personal. A firsthand assessment can be made of what happens due to carelessness, negligence, and sheer stupidity on the part of humans. The area is bouncing back very well despite bark beetles and years of drought before the blaze. Spring rains produce wild flowers galore in this region especially in the seasons just after a fire.
Heaps Peak Arboretum Trail - 3W050.9 miles, loop, 1 hour - easy
Self-guided tour with many points of interest. Entrance is three-quarters of a mile east of Santa's Village, off Highway 18. Learn about natural history, fire ecology, and forest wildflowers on this short, informative trail. The site was constructed from 1923 to 1931 by the Lake Arrowhead Women's Club and is maintained by volunteers from the Rim of the World Interpretive Association. The area has gone through a couple of rough patches due to fire and disrepair, but none of that is evident today. Start at the kiosk to get an overview of important information on the bark beetle, flowering plants, activities, and a photo exhibit. From there follow the signs and numbered stops marked in the pamphlet.
This interpretive trail is located 1.4 miles east of Skyforest on Highway 18. The trail is an easy walk for all ages that takes you through a self-guided tour with 24 points of interest about native plants and wildlife. The site was constructed and is maintained by volunteers from the Rim of the World Interpretive Association. A donation is requested for those keeping the Arboretum trail guide.
Heaps Peak Arboretum Day Use AreaLocated on State Highway 18 west of the community of Skyforest. Come and escape the city and visit our unique mountain oasis of natural beauty! Experience the Heaps Peak Arboretum's gardens, "animal tracks trail," mini-gift booth, and inquire about educational programs. Heaps Peak Arboretum, located at 6,000', is open 365 days a year and is free to the public. Heaps Peak's unique arboretum and botanical gardens greet visitors with a diversity of native plants, and also a few "introductions." No snow play or picnic areas at this site. Open all year.
Trail of the Phoenix (aka Exploration Trail) - 2W090.5 mile, easy walk
This paved nature trail begins at the entrance of the National Children's Forest off Keller peak Road. The trail is specifically designed and maintained to accommodate the needs of the visually and physically disabled. The trail maintains a grade of 5% or less. All interpretive signs are in distinctive print and braille.
The Exploration Trail is a family friendly, non-motorized 4.5 mile trail with a 12% grade. This trail was designed by children along with the U.S. Forest Service personnel and other professionals. There are interpretive panels located throughout the 0.75 mile Interpretive Trail Loop section near the Upper Exploration trail. During winter, the trail offers an exciting snowshoe or cross country skiing trek.
See species that have developed unique survival techniques to combat harsh conditions. Conifer trees, like the Sugar pines are the tallest pine species in the world. Manzanita is a fire-adapted shrub that requires the intense heat of a fire to open the tough seedcoat in order to regenerate.
The Adventure Pass is required if you park at the Lower Exploration Trailhead and the Upper Exploration Trailhead on Keller Peak Road (Forest Service Road 1N96). Parking is available at the Children's Forest Visitor Center during their open season. The Children's Forest Visitor Center is located adjacent to Deerlick Fire Station on State Highway 18 in Running Springs, 1 mile east of State Highway 330.
For more information call the Children's Forest Visitor Center 909-382-2773 Weekends- May through September.
Take State Highway 18 or 330 to Running Springs. Go past the village and immediately after the Deerlick Fire Station turn right on Keller Peak Road (1N96)
Indian Rock Trail (aka Metate/Rock Camp Trail) - 3W150.5 mile, easy
Begins immediately east of Rock Camp Station on Highway 173. The trail leads to bedrock mortars used by the Serrano Indians to grind acorns and to make flour. Bedrock mortars were formed by the grinding action of mono and pestel stones.A stone monument marks the site.
This trail begins immediately east of Rock Camp station on Highway 173. The trail leads to bedrock mortars used by the Serrano Indians to grind acorns and to make flour. The Serrano came to this area each spring because of the plentiful acorn crop and the mild weather. Bedrock mortars were formed by the grinding action of mono and pestel stones. It was much easier to use these large bedrock slabs rather than carry a mortar stone with them, but they also did that in areas where such stones did not exist. A stone monument was placed on the site by the Lake Arrowhead Woman's Club to designate the historical importance of this encampment to the Senano Indians.
The Arrowhead3.8 miles, easy. Out and back, 2 hours.
Hesperia California Hikes
Hike down from Rim of the World Highway and climb up Arrowhead Peak, overlooking the famous Arrowhead formation. This shadeless hike should be avoided on afternoons and in summer.
Splinter's Cabin Day Use AreaLocated adjacent to Deep Creek in the Lake Arrowhead area.
Splinter's Cabin is an excellant starting point to visit Deep Creek in the Lake Arrowhead area. The world reknown Pacific Crest Trail is a short walk from the parking lot, and the Pacific Crest Trail traveling north from Spinter's follows Deep Creek for 14 miles.
Deep Creek is a popular native trout fishery and swimming is another favorite visitor activity in the area.
From Lake Arrowhead: Travel North on State Highway 173 and turn right (East) on Hook Creek Road. At the end of Hook Creek Road, follow Forest Road 2N26Y to Forest Service Road 3N34C, and turn right, follow this road to the picnic area.
Note: the Forest Service road is a single lane and a portion of the road is dirt, exercise caution in blind corners.
Seeley Creek Trail - 4W072 miles out and back, 1 hour - easy walk
Hike through a forest wonderland to a splendid and romantic waterfall known as Heart Rock Falls for its distinctive heart-shaped basin. Wildflowers bloom in spring, making it the best time for a visit. The pools below the falls are perfect for swimming and in warmer times make for an inviting dip, but be careful on the slippery rocks. Return via the same trail. Heart Rock will end up becoming a favorite destination, and many who visit the falls return season after season.
This short trail begins on Forest Service Road 2N03 - 1/4 mile south of the entrance to Camp Seeley on Highway 138. You must cross the creek. This easy hike follows Seeley Creek to an overlook called "Heart Rock" which marks the trail's end. Here there is a heart-shaped hole in the cliff next to a picturesque 20-foot waterfall. The gentle grade of this trail makes it an excellent walk for all ages, but be careful to watch out for the safety of children near the waterfall.
Hawes Peak Trail 2WO8/2WO34.5 miles, moderate
Begins on 2WO8, 1/4 mile no. east of Tent Peg campground on 3N34. Travel 1.3 miles to Pacific Crest Trail. Follow Pacific Coast Trail 1/4 mile to 2WO3, go north 2.3 miles. Trail ends at yellow post site, on 3N41 (Big Bear Dist). No bicycles on the Pacific Coast Trail.
From Running Springs: Travel east on State Highway 18 and turn left on Green Valley Lake Road. Turn left on Forest Road 3N16 towards the Crab Flats Campground. Travel North on Forest Road 3N16 for 4.2 miles.
3N16 to Crab Flats Campground is well maintained during Summer months, however the road can have significant snow duning Winter and early Spring.
At the junction of 3N16 and 3N34, continue straight towards the Crab Flats Campground, just past the campground, the road will veer west and road conditions may be rough. (Note: 3N34 is an authorized OHV route - watch for motorcycles and ATV's).
Travel for one mile past Crab Flats Campground, you also will pass the Tent Peg Group Campground.
The trailhead is a large dirt parking area on your left. The trailhead is across the road to your right. The trailhead on the westend of the parking lot heads to Deep Creek and Fisherman's Group Camp.
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail - PC200040 miles moderate
Beginning near Cleghorn Mountain, the Pacific Crest Trail crosses State Highway 138, winds through the Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area, past Mojave River Dam, and ascends parallel to Deep Creek to Splinter's Cabin above Cedar Glen.
The entire Pacific Crest Trail extends 2600 miles from Canada to Mexico. Although a few marathon hikers have gone the length in one trip, most take the trail in segments over a period of years. The PC2000 traverses 40 miles of the Arrowhead Ranger District. It enters where FS Road 3N16 crosses Holcomb Creek and exits at Boundary Bridge north of Cleghorn Mountain.
The trail is for horse and foot traffic only: all motorized vehicles and bicycles are prohibited. Entry and exit points are numerous, which makes the trail ideal for short nature walks, half-day hikes or day hikes. The most commonly used points of entry/exit are FS Road 3N16. Crab Flats Trail (2W08), Splinter's Cabin at Deep Creek, Highway 173 near the Mojave River Dam and at Silverwood State Park.
Some highlights of the PC2WO as it winds through the Arrowhead District are: the scenic quality of Holcomb Creek and Deep Creek, the granite gorge called "Devil's Hole", the hot springs, the outstanding views of Silverwood Lake and Little Horsethief Canyon.
Bicycles and motorized vehicles are not permitted on the Pacific Crest Trail
Crab Creek Trail (aka Fisherman's Camp Trail) - 2W072.5 miles, moderate
Begins 1.3 miles west of Crab Flats Campground on FS Road 3N34 and provides the primary access to Fisherman's Camp on deep Creek. The trail descends moderately westward crossing Crab Creek 1.3 miles from deep Creek must be forded to reach Fisherman's Camp. The scenery along this trail is exceptional. Camping at Fisherman's Camp is by group permit only. CAUTION: Attempting to cross deep Creek when the river is high can be dangerous and is not recommended.
This trail begins 1.3 miles west of Crab Flats Campground on FS Road 3N34. Crab Creek Trail provides the primary access to Fisherman's Camp (a group reservation trail camp) on Deep Creek. The trail descends moderately westward crossing Crab Creek 1.3 miles from Deep Creek. Deep Creek must be forded to reach Firheman's Camp. CAUTION! Attempting to cross Deep Creek when it is running high can be dangerous and is NOT recommended. The scenery along this trail is exceptional. Camping at Fisherman's Camp is by group permit only.
From Running Springs: Travel east on State Highway 18 and turn left on Green Valley Lake Road. Turn left on Forest Road 3N16 towards the Crab Flats Campground.
Travel North on Forest Road 3N16 for 4.2 miles.
3N16 to Crab Flats Campground is well maintained during Summer months, however the road can have significant snow during Winter and early Spring.
At the junction of 3N16 and 3N34, continue straight towards the Crab Flats Campground, just past the campground, the road will veer west and road conditions may be rough. (Note: 3N34 is an authorized OHV route - watch for motorcycles and ATV's).
Travel for one mile past Crab Flats Campground, you also will pass the Tent Peg Group Campground.
The trailhead is a large dirt parking area on your left. The trailhead is on the right hand side of the parking area. The trailhead across the road is the Hawes Peak trail.
Crab Flats Trail - 2W081.3 miles, moderately difficult
This trail begins 1/2 mile west of Crab Flats Campground on FS Road 3N34. The trail descends rapidly until it intersects the Pacific Crest Trail (PC2000) approximately 1/4 mile west of Holcomb Crossing Trail Camp. This trail will provide you with a variety of forest settings in a relatively short hiking distance. Camping at Holcomb Crossing Trail Camp is available. All terrain vehicles are authorized on this trail but not on the PC2000.
North Shore National Recreational Trail - 3W121.9 miles, Moderate to Difficult
Start at the beginning of FS Road 2N25 between North Shore Campground and Papoose Lake. To reach 2N25, turn east on Torrey Road opposite the Lake Arrowhead Marina. Turn at first left and follow the dirt road 1/2 mile to where you reach the trail head on the east (right) side of 2N25. The trail descends gently through a mixed conifer forest and settles finally along Little Bear Creek where you will reach FS Road 2N26Y after 1 mile.
This trail is best reached by starting at the beginning of FS Road 2N25 between North Shore Campground and Papoose Lake. To reach 2N25, turn east on Torrey Road opposite the Lake Arrowhead Marina. Turn at first left and follow the dirt road 1/2 mile to where you reach the trail head on the east (right) side of 2N25. The trail descends gently through a mixed conifer forest and settles finally along Little Bear Creek where you will reach FS Road 2N26Y after 1 mile.
This trail begins just behind the North Shore Campground on Hospital Rd. off of Hwy. 173. The trail descends along seasonal Little Bear Creek to FS Road 2N26Y, intersecting the road about 1 mile above Splinter's Cabin Trailhead. The seven year drought and Old Fire in 2003 took its toll on the trees along the trail, giving hikers an opportunity to view post fire effects and the changes as a result of the drought and bark beetle infestation.
Snow Slide - 2N1310 miles, moderately difficult
This cross country ski tour winds 10 miles from its beginning at Green Valley Campground to Fawnskin at Big Bear Lake. The tour is long, but there are few steep sections. The snow is the most reliable in this area of the San Bernardino Mountains. The bottoms of three avalanche paths are crossed between 4 and 5 miles out of Green Valley so it is suggested that this area be avoided during and immediately after storms. Skiing is generally good between December and April.
This cross-country ski tour winds 10 miles from its beginning at Green Valley Campground to Fawnskin at Big Bear Lake. The tour is long, but there are few steep sections. The snow is the most reliable in this area of the San Bernardino Mountains. The bottoms of three avalanche paths are crossed between 4 and 5 miles out of Green Valley so it is suggested that this area be avoided during and immediately after storms. Skiing is generally good between December and April.
Pinnacles Trail - 3W161.8 miles, difficult
Pinnacles Trail Begins at the entrance to the Rifle Range on Highway 173, north of Rock Camp and ends at the top of the peak. From the top, on clear days you can look into Mojave desert. Along the trail there are steel posts and rock cairns to help you find the path as the trail travels over and around large boulders. At the summit there is a register book to sign in at the top.
Little Green Valley Trail - 3W104.6 miles - difficult
This trail begins on the north side of Highway 18 between the two entrances to Snow Valley Ski area. Little Green Valley Trail climbs steeply to the north until you reach a meadow at Forest Service Road 2N19. This trail provides you with outstanding views of Snow Valley and Slide Peak. The trail ties into 1W26, then to 2N64 which the Forest Service tied into 2N20 and back around behind the Nordic Ski area to make a loop. This trail is mainly used by mountain bikes.
Little Green Valley - 2N195 miles, difficult
This trail rapidly climbs out of Green Valley Campground to the top of Little Green Valley Ridge. From the ridge top the trail slowly descends towards Green Valley Road. From here you can return the way you came, or you can shuttle back to Green Valley Campground. (Numerous unnamed routes of all levels of difficulty are available in either direction from the top of Little Green Valley Ridge). Skiing is generally good between December and April.


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ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Hundreds of far-right protesters marched through Berlin on Saturday (July 30) to demand the resignation of Chancellor Angela Merkel over her open-door refugee policy. The demonstration takes places only days after the German leader had to face down accusations at home and abroad that her open-door refugee policy allowed Islamist terrorism to take hold in Germany. Five attacks have been committed since July 18 in Germany and have left 15 people dead -- including four attackers -- and dozens injured. The attacks have burst any illusions in Germany that the country is immune to attacks like those claimed by Islamic State in neighboring France. Politicians from left and right say Merkel's refugee policy is at fault, after more than a million migrants entered Germany in the past year, many fleeing war in Afghanistan, Syria and Iraq. Merkel's popularity, already eroded by the refugee crisis, is likely to suffer again after a temporary boost following Britain's vote last month to leave the European Union.


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My weight loss represents pieces of myself which have been taken away and although I should rejoice I partly do and partly don't. To be less, smaller is an odd fascination in itself. We encourage, bigger bank accounts, bigger cars, bigger houses, bigger hair, bigger shoes, bigger stars, bigger sales, bigger profits, bigger jewels, bigger lips, bigger breasts, bigger parties, bigger lifestyles. Yet the source of that, the self is pressured to be smaller. As a woman it's be tinier, look more fragile, more ethereal, vulnerable...beautiful.
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The size zero phenomenon is an interesting one, with outright medical condemnation it still is an alarmingly popular aspiration. Now I'm not talking about girls who have fast metabolisms and who are that weight regardless of what they eat, but rather the girls who struggle and strive to get themselves to unnatural sizes for an adult woman. When you're struggling and trying to keep to the minimum possible calories, it affects your whole body, but yet somehow this is celebrated? It's glamorised to be tiny, to be able to fit into the vintage designer clothes which were created for a different body entirely.
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What I am challenging is the constant narrative which exists in popular culture at the moment which is 'be smaller, be happier'. I have many issues with this, as a concept itself the act of belittling oneself, literally, by making yourself smaller and smaller strikes me as detrimental to the overall psyche. In a world where women's rights to their bodies are seemingly being eroded more and more this cannot continue. The sabotage on us all by an irresponsible press and unrealistic fashion designers who treat women as little more than dolls in the ideal cannot be allowed to go on. They are our bodies, we should not be governed by the ideal that the most expensive, glamourous clothes are only for the tiny, thus equating the smallest with the most fashionable and consequently the most beautiful, which is a nonsense and a fallacy.
Making larger girls struggle to find clothes is a similar issue, it says 'we don't want you in our clothes' resulting in larger girls feeling like they're not good enough, not allowed to be fashionable. Because that is what it is, it is a barring of the door. I've been every size under the sun from a 12 to a 20 and let me tell you as a 16 I've struggled to find clothes that fit me well as a tall girl. And so the message is distilled again 'if you were smaller you would be happier, you would have more choice, you would look better in the clothes'. We internalise that, we think the problem is us, that WE must change ourselves, when in fact the problem is the clothes. It is the fact that it has become acceptable to decide how women must look by cutting them off from fashion if they stray above a certain size like a slap to the wrist.
The fault cannot be laid at the door of just fashion though. The media play an odd game of fence jumping which may be more at home on a race course . One minute a star is too thin, the next she's perfect. In jeans and a t-shirt, she's emblazoned with captions 'skinny star wastes away'. A week later on the red carpet she is 'absolutely perfect' and lauded for that An actress can have a 'huge weight gain crisis' and yet a week later be 'celebrating gorgeous curves'.
This is why, in part I don't read magazines anymore. It is utter nonsense. It seems odd also that even those writers who are making the judgements about these women don't know from one minute to the next what their opinions are on the whole thing. Could it be, perhaps that they don't know what they think? That no-one has a clue what is 'good' or 'beautiful' anymore without waiting to be told.
I don't believe in this reductive 'one size fits all' mentality toward women's bodies. I don't believe it is necessary or in any way helpful to hold up an imagined airbrushed image of beauty and ask, nay demand, that women follow suit.You see I have a problem with trying to make less of myself. It seems so contradictory to me but yet I do it so that I can have choice in what I wear or so that I can fit into the world around me, not be stared at in a negative way or not be made fun of.
Somehow it's worked out that I must make less of myself to be more of a person. To pursue the goal of making oneself less, smaller, less imposing, the pathological need and the overbearing message that in women smaller is better. Somehow if one can make oneself tiny and unassuming the war is won. Instead women who are taller or bigger are branded unfeminine, unattractive, disgusting and god forbid you're both. The quest to essentially become so tiny you fail to exist, to have the proportions of a child is somehow lauded. What a step to create a demand for women with the presence of a child. The size zero phenomenon that gives childlike dimensions and a lack of menstrual cycle surely cannot be celebrated? Whatever happened to natural? To being the size your body is happy at? Until women's bodies are not seen as commodities to be shaped and influenced the demands will not abate.
Be healthy, be happy. Do not make less of yourself.
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Trailing 20-3 with less than five minutes to play Friday in the third quarter, the Bishop Gorman High football team could have easily stopped fighting.
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And even though their rally came up short in a 20-17 loss to visiting Armwood High of Florida on ESPN2, Gaels coach Tony Sanchez told his players they had nothing to be ashamed about.
Sure, the sting of losing is a feeling no player wants to feel. But, as the coach pointed out, there is no shame in giving the No. 2 ranked team in the country everything it could handle and then some.
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Gorman scored a pair of touchdowns in the fourth quarter to cut its deficit and was driving in the final seconds but had to settle for a 40-yard field goal attempt with seconds remaining that could have tied the game and forced overtime. But junior Kline Fielden, who earlier connected on a 27-yard attempt, missed low and wide left.
Gorman's fourth-quarter rally started on the first play of the final 12 minutes when senior Shaquille Powell rushed up the middle for a short touchdown to cut the deficit to 20-10. The score capped the Gaels first drive of the second half, because the Armwood offense ran seven minutes off the clock when it received the ball first after halftime.
Gorman wasn't finished.
The Gael defense was at its best late in holding a conservative Armwood fourth-quarter attack in check and giving the Gorman offense another crack at cutting into the deficit.
Junior quarterback Anu Solomon, who completed 13 of 19 passes for 114 yards and rushed for another 54 yards, did most of his damage in the fourth quarter in orchestrating the comeback. His 2-yard touchdown run with 2:53 remaining brought Gorman to within three points, 20-17.
Armwood was only able to run 53 seconds off the clock on its next possession, punting back to Gorman with a little more than two minutes to play and plenty of chances to win the game.
But the two-time defending Nevada state champions couldn't complete the comeback. While the Gaels showed the national television audience they were worthy of their top-10 national ranking, they weren't ready to accept a moral victory — even if they gave a powerhouse team from a state with some of the nation's best high school football a run for its money.
"We never quit. We have a young team and everyone played their hearts out," said Powell, who finished with 83 yards rushing. "What else can you ask for?"
Gorman, which last week opened the season with a 42-22 victory against Chaparral High of Arizona, returns to local competition next Friday to open Southwest Division play against Desert Oasis. They have one more game against a nationally respected opponent — Sept. 30 against Servite from California, which will also be televised by ESPN.
"You want to challenge yourself," Sanchez said. "We are always going to schedule the hardest game we possibly can and go fight. We told those guys we will play anybody, anytime, anywhere."


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Update: Apple has announced the new iPad Mini, the Mini 4's successor – and also that the iPad Mini 4 will be discontinued.
You'll still be able to buy the Mini 4 from retailers, however the new iPad Mini is a tablet with many of the same features but also many upgrades, like a better processor and newer screen technology, so if you're in the market for a new iPad Mini that'd be your best option - and you cna read our new iPad Mini review here.
Read more: iPad Mini (2019) - recension
It's hard to work out what Apple's up to with its iPad range. You'd have said the mini selection of tablets was being retired after the Mini 3 got the minimum upgrade possible… but then the iPad Mini 4 was quietly rolled out.
And it's actually rather good, despite starting to age a little now.
Okay, you can easily argue that it's the tablet the Mini 3 should have been, and there's an infuriating drop in spec compared to the iPad Air 2 (the Mini 2 and the iPad Air were almost identical except in size, and it was awesome). But it's still one of the better tablets around.
The smaller iPad thoroughly lacks the 2-in-1 versatility of the iPad Pro, but more than makes up for it with excellent portability.
This is the iPad Air 2 in a smaller frame, which was a great base to begin with - it's obviously no longer one of the best tablets around, but it still places well on our list of the best iPads.
The iPad Mini 4 is obviously the best smaller tablet Apple has ever created; well, I say obviously, but the Mini 3 was actually something of a backwards step. That device was just the Mini 2 with a new colour and Touch ID, but the Mini 4 is a much better device.
If you're torn between the large and smaller models, the key thing to know about the mini range is that it's a tablet that can actually go in your pocket. Not easily, admittedly, but it'll slip easily into a jacket for on-the-go slate action.
Now available for the still-expensive £399 / $399 / AU$579 (although it's a lot cheaper at retailers on our iPad deals guide), the 128GB Wi-Fi-only model, this still isn't the budget option we've been after from Apple (and will probably never get, given the brand's lust for premium, high-cost devices), but it's much closer than the larger variants (with the exception of the new iPad 9.7).
So what's Apple up to? Is the mini tablet market being eaten by phablets – in fact, is the iPhone Plus / Max series cannibalising the Mini 4? Or is it that we're not replacing tablets at the same rate, thus making it harder for Apple to justify constantly creating a premium model each year?
(Update: The iPad mini 4 has had a boost to its storage, so if you've yet to hop onto the mini train, you'll now get it by default in 128GB capacity in both Wi-Fi and cellular variants.
In other news, Apple's latest miniature tablet sits comfortably on our list of best cheap tablets, making it a prime choice if you're picking up an iOS 12 option for the holidays.
For those in need of a small tablet, the purchase decision may have just gotten easier. However, Apple has recently refreshed, or in other words, flat-out eliminated its iPad Air lineup with a model that's simply called the iPad 9.7.)
The design of the iPad mini 4 is going to come as no surprise to most, as it's still borrowing the same design language from the original iPad mini. The same swooping curved edges are used once more, and the ceramic-like back of the tablet feels brilliant in the hand.
The Mini 4, like the iPad Air 2, has had a little bit of thickness shaved off compared to its predecessor to make it even more portable, and the weight is reduced accordingly. The iPad Mini 4 is down to 299g, from 331g, which makes it even easier to slip into the inside pocket of a jacket or hide in a bag.
The screen is still encased with the same large bezels from all other iPads, but with less down the horizontal sides (when you're holding the mini 4 in portrait orientation) to make things look a little sleeker.
Is that a good thing? Will you not rub your palms all over it and interact with the screen unwillingly when you're trying to browse the web or read a book on the go? Thankfully, the screen is more intelligent, and can work out when you're going to want to do this and when you're not, so you won't have to worry too much about accidental taps.
The rest of the tablet is pretty much as expected, with only the silencer switch missing. This has been gradually eradicated from most of Apple's devices of late, with the silencer finding a home in the Control Center section and working just as well when you need to shut the iPad up.
Some people think Apple gets kudos for its design language simply because of the brand, but there's still the same hallmark craftsmanship present throughout this tablet, with ergonomics carefully thought out. The volume and power buttons are just prominent enough to be found without looking, yet still don't catch on pockets or bags when the device is being flung about.
The iPad Mini 4 is one of the most robust and premium-feeling tablets on the market; it's probably not going to survive a fight with barbed wire, but the casing can handle some rough treatment in a bag, that's for sure.
It always makes sense to pick up a case or cover to protect the screen, but that display too has got some strength to it. I'm not suggesting you throw it out of windows regularly (not just for damage purposes – that's just a dumb thing to do. Why are you even considering it?) but it's going to handle the odd drop from the bed.


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Starring Madame Modjeska author Beth Homgren has three events lined up for February. The first takes place February 2 at 7 p.m. when the Kosciuszko Foundation in New York City hosts an Author's Evening with Beth Holmgren. You can RSVP to this event by email. To learn more about the event and the Kosciuszko Foundation, please visit the organization's website.
On February 25 at 11 a.m., Holmgren will give a reading from her book at McIntyre's Books in Pittsboro NC. For more information, visit the bookstore's website.
Finally, Holmgren will discuss her book at Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill, NC. This event takes place February 28 at 7:00 p.m. More details are available on the bookstore's website.


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Getting Fit In the New Year!
With the new year comes the opportunity for a fresh start. For many people, this means leading a healthier lifestyle and losing weight. If this is your goal, follow these tips to stay on track.
1. Find Your Motivation
What is motivating you to lose weight? Do you want to look better in your clothes, feel more energetic, or simply improve your health? Get clear about what you want, and then use that to inspire you throughout your journey.
2. Have a Plan
If you were to go on a long road trip, you wouldn't just jump in the car and go. If you did, you'd arrive hungry, tired, and fatigued. That's the same way you'd feel if you jumped into a whole new lifestyle with no planning. Before January 1st arrives, outline the changes you want to implement and decide how you'll fit them into your schedule. Keep in mind that it may be best to take steps rather than tackle everything at once.
3. Make Goals
Goals help measure progress. If you don't know where you want to end up, you won't really know how to get there. When making your goals, you need to make SMART goals:
- Specific
- Measurable
- Attainable
- Realistic
- Timely
For example, a SMART goal would be something like, "I will walk for 15 minutes 3 days for one week." Or, "I will prepare one new healthy recipe each week for the month of January."
4. Track What You Eat
Looking closely at what you eat is often an eye-opening experience. Use�FitDay's free online Calorie Counter and Fitness Log�to keep track of everything you put into your body. You don't have to do it for the rest of your life, but it is a great habit to start. Tracking will help you tweak your diet so that you can still enjoy foods you love without sabotaging your�weight loss�or healthy eating efforts.�
5. Use Reliable Resources
It may be tempting to try a fad diet, but these are usually unrealistic, difficult to maintain, and sometimes even dangerous. Instead, find a reliable source of information to help you understand nutrition. The�USDA�offers a number of�tools�and resources, or you can consult a registered dietitian in your area. An RD is specially trained and can give you�tips and tricks�to help you achieve your specific goals.
6. Eat Breakfast Every Day
Surely you've heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is! Eat a big�healthy breakfast�as early as possible. It will give you more energy, lead you to make healthier choices during the day, and keep you feeling full so you eat less later on.
7. Fill Up on Vegetables
Vegetables are filled with nutrients, water, fiber, and very few calories. If you fill half of your plate with vegetables, you'll get fuller faster and cut down your calories without feeling deprived. Use herbs and spices to jazz up vegetables instead of using butter and/or salt to flavor them.
8. Exercise
In order to burn calories at a faster rate and build a healthy body, you'll need to incorporate exercise into your life. Take it slow at first, and then increase your time and/or intensity once you feel comfortable. If you haven't exercised in a while, talk to your doctor to make sure that you are healthy enough to begin an exercise plan.
9. Take It Slow
A major mistake many people make when trying to tackle a health resolution is trying to do everything at once. This is almost always a recipe for disaster. Spend a few weeks just trying to achieve 1-2 goals at a time. When you have established new good habits, put a couple more goals on your plate. Remember: You want to make permanent changes, and these will take time to implement.
10. Be Prepared for Lapses
A lapse is when you temporarily "fall off the wagon." This is a normal part of the process; no one is perfect. It is important for you to take a moment to recognize that you got sidetracked, but don't use it as an excuse to throw in the towel. Every day is a new chance to start over, so return to your healthy lifestyle immediately.
By Mandy Seay�http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/10-tips-to-help-you-achieve-your-new-years-health-goals.html
Greenway/Westheimer Student Highlight�David and Ethan Feinstein
What is your name and age?
David (35) and Ethan Feinstein (5)�
When did you join Elite MMA?
We both signed up in March of 2014.�
Why did you decide to start taking martial arts?
At the time, Ethan was fascinated by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Power Rangers, Ninjago and all things involving martial arts. He expressed a lot of interest in learning to be a ninja, so I began searching for a martial arts school for him. He was 3 at the time, and most of the places with kids programs that I called wouldn�t teach him until he was older. A friend and coworker, Hazel Herrera, recommended that I call Elite, so I did. The guy who answered the phone (who I later found out to be Jose), was extremely enthusiastic about Ethan�s training, and we scheduled an introductory lesson.�
After Ethan began his training with �Miss Ana�, I was approached by Dave about the possibility of starting my own training. The enthusiasm and positivity of everyone at Elite is what got me to sign up.�
In the past, what had caused you not to take martial arts?
Laziness and excuses. I exercised regularly when I was younger, but as I had gotten older and became a father, I constantly found excuses to do things besides exercise. I could tell my eating habits, and lack of physical activity, was starting to catch up with me. Like a lot of people, I think subconsciously I felt past my prime, and the idea of taking on a contact sport at this stage of life was very intimidating.�
Is this your first time taking martial arts, and what classes do you take?
For my first year at Elite, I mainly focused on increasing my fitness level, and developing a good routine. I attended as many Kickboxing and Fight Fit classes as I could. I�ve really been able to branch out during my second year, and am currently doing Jiu Jitsu (both Fundamentals and Endurance) and Kickboxing (Cardio and Fundamentals) on a regular basis, with an occasional Fight Fit class thrown in the mix.�
Ethan is in his second year of regular private lessons with �Miss Ana�.�
If you had any concerns about joining Elite MMA, what helped you with your decision?
I had almost too many concerns to list. Could I commit to this? Would I see progress? Was I too old to be learning this stuff? Would I even enjoy this?�
Seeing Ethan enjoying his training, along with the positivity and encouragement of everyone at Elite really helped me settle in and forget all of my initial concerns. I�ve been training for almost 2 years now, and have no plans of stopping anytime soon!�
Since you have been part of Elite, please share what you have been able to accomplish?
My biggest accomplishment to date has to be that Ethan and I have a shared experience that we really look forward to. I�m so thankful to be taking this martial arts journey with him, and learning as he learns. I�m looking forward to sharing this with him for many years.�
Besides that, I�ve dropped 20 lbs. and feel 10 years younger. I have more energy, improved focus, better sleep, less worries and more self-confidence. I haven�t been this physically fit since high school. I�m currently a 1-stripe white belt in BJJ, and training for more!�
Training in BJJ has helped Ethan to develop his balance and coordination, as well as his willingness to listen and follow instructions. I�ve seen growth in his self-confidence, and his ability to handle tough situations. He is currently a 4-stripe white belt, and aspires to be a black belt someday.�
Anything else you want to share with someone who is looking to get involved with martial arts or looking to change their current lifestyle?
Put all your excuses aside, and go find a form of exercise that you enjoy. If that is martial arts, great! If not, there are so many other great activities to get involved in.
Fight to Win Pro 2 Featuring Elite MMA Instructors and Students!!!
This is the first Pro Jiu Jitsu Event in Texas. Fight to Win is showcasing the Art and the format is conducive to having an action packed show!! Sub only!! Come out and support not only Elite MMA but the Jiu jitsu community that is constantly growing!! I am ready to go out there and put it all on the Line!! Be Ready!!
Saturday, January 9th at 7pm at the Revention Music Center, 520 Texas Ave. Houston, TX 77002
Baytown Instructor Highlight: Matt Perez
What�is your martial arts�teaching history and where do you currently teach?
I currently teach the morning kickboxing class at Elite MMA. I also assist the kids and adult jiu jitsu classes.�
What is your current rank in martial arts?�
I am currently a purple belt in jiu jitsu.�
What caused you to start practicing martial arts?
What got me to start practicing martial arts was the way many martial artists trained. I just always admired their work ethic and the principles they taught.�
What is your educational background?
I graduated from Goose Creek Memorial. I am currently attending Lee College for my second semester.�
Do you have a competitive history in martial arts?
I have competed in many jiu jitsu tournaments and have placed in some. They are always a great experience. You are always getting something out of each competition.�
What do you see is the main benefit the average individual can receive from martial arts?
The main benefits I see someone getting through martial arts is that it teaches self defense and really helps build your confidence and to overcome adversity.�
What is your favorite part about practicing martial arts?
Everything! I enjoy the atmosphere. I really enjoy working with my teammates. When I'm having a bad day or just want to get away from certain things. Being in class really takes my mind off everything and in those moments I'm always having fun.�
Where do you hope martial arts will take you later in your life?
I hope it takes me to do great things. Martial arts has really changed me as a person. I feel a lot more confident in myself. It has really helped me to adjust to certain aspects not just on the mat but outside in life as well.
Good Reasons to Take Vitamin Supplements
Many people think that consuming well balanced diet gives all the vitamins and proteins required for a good health. In normal circumstances, yes this is the case, but in fact there are several reasons why you should have vitamin and nutritional supplements to cope with living today. Consuming vitamin supplements when necessary is a good technique of optimizing your dietary sources of nutrients, providing you follow proper instructions on the product labels.
Following are some of the circumstances when you may require supplements:
1. Poor Digestion
Even when you intake good food, incompetent digestion could restrict your body�s uptake of vitamins. Some ordinary causes of incompetent digestion are not chewing healthy enough and eating very fast. Both of these result in larger than usual food element size, too large to permit full action of digestive enzymes. Many people with dentures are not capable to chew as powerfully as those with a full set of real teeth.
2. Alcohol
Consuming too much of alcohol can damage the liver and pancreas that are vital to digestion and metabolism. It could as well damage the lining of the intestinal area and could have other adverse effects on the absorption of nutrients, cause to sub-clinical malnutrition. Alcohol effects accessibility, incorporation and metabolism of nutrients. Regular use of alcohol increases the body�s requirements for the B-group vitamins, chiefly thiamine, niacin, pyridoxine, folic acid and vitamins B12, A and C plus the minerals zinc, magnesium and calcium.
3. Diet
Many diets miss out on complete groups of foods could be gravely lacking in vitamins. Even the accepted low fat diets, if taken to an extreme, could be lacking in vitamins A, D and E. Vegetarian diets that could keep out meat and other animal sources, have to be very dexterously planned to avoid vitamin B12 deficiency that may further lead to anemia.
4. Antibiotics
Some antibiotics even though effective in fighting infection, kill off friendly bacteria in the gut that would usually be producing B-group vitamins to be engrossed through the intestinal walls. Such deficiencies could result in a variety of nervous conditions, so it might be sensible to use supplement with B-group vitamins when on a lengthy course of broad range antibiotics.
Ashley Nguyen, PharmD�
Zoetic Compounding Pharmacy
Ashley has been a student at Elite MMA since 2005.� She is currently a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.� She founded Girls in Gi�s in 2009, which was a project she took on to empower and enroll women mentally and physically and by using BJJ as the platform for that. She is also a wife, mother, and a pharmacist that loves helping people to feel better, perform better, or just feel as normal as possible.
Kingwood Student Highlight� Melissa Mansker
What is your name and age?
Melissa Mansker, 30�
When did you join Elite MMA?
June 2013�
Why did you decide to start taking martial arts?
I was so over weight, out of shape and miserable.
In the past what had caused you not to take martial arts?
I was horribly intimidated by it. I also thought I would probably die since I was so out of shape.�
Is this your first time taking martial arts and what classes do you take?
It was my first experience in martial arts, and I started out with kickboxing, and after about 6 months dabbled in jiu jitsu some.�
If you had any concerns about joining Elite MMA, what helped you with your decision?
We moved, and I finally just decided that this was a new start for me. If I was going to get healthy I had to start somewhere. Elite offered me that start and I had a great support system around me.�
Since you have been part of Elite, please share what you have been able to accomplish?
Gosh, I have gained so much. Well, lost it really! HA! I�ve lost about 50 pounds and have been able to keep it off. I am able to release stress and anxiety by going to class. I�ve met some amazing people and have gained great friends when I really didn�t know anyone. Besides all of that, I am stronger and healthier. I feel like if I had to defend myself I would have a much better chance at it now than ever!
Anything else you want to share with someone who is looking to get involved with martial arts or looking to change their current lifestyle?
Start. It�s going to be hard, and you are going to be sore. But make a commitment to yourself that you are going to show up every day even when it you�re sore. You will see changes not only physically, but mentally as well. It may take a month or two, but it will be worth it in the long run. You can�t put a price on being a healthier version of yourself!Not Sure Which Class To Try?
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Introducción a la Sociología de la Empresa
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Manual introductorio a la Sociología de la Empresa y de las organizaciones, dirigido a estudiantes de Administración y Dirección de Empresas, Economía, Relaciones Laborales, etc. Si eres profesor y utilizas este libro en tus clases, puedes solicitar al autor el fichero con las presentaciones.
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Thousands of high-school seniors learned if they were accepted into their dream schools around 5 p.m. ET on Thursday.
Their reactions reflected a range of emotions as they posted their fate on Twitter.
First, the ecstatic ones:
And those who took their rejections with a little humor:
There are also the lucky ones who have a tough choice to make:
Some took to Twitter to support their friends or family members:
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Basic details about this nursing degree program:
The University of Cincinnati was the very first college in the United States to award a university degree in the field of nursing. Today this program is a very important and internationally recognized part of the nursing educational community with an important University Medical Center where students can learn as well as perform clinical research. In 1956 the school added its master of science in nursing program, and in 1990 it added the doctor of philosophy (PhD) degree program. This traditional bachelors program typically takes about 4 years to complete. Students may take classes on campus or opt to enroll for online learning. The freshman year consists of pre-nursing courses such as anatomy, English, general chemistry with lab work, intro. to psychology, and more. By senior year, classes are honed in on more specialized topics such as complex adult health concerns, professional nurse leadership, continuum of mental health care, and much more. Graduates may find a wide variety of careers to choose from such as doctor's assistants, family health care clinical assistants, nurses in hospitals and public service sectors, educators, and much more.


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It's birthday party time around here again, and you know what that means....
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
It's birthday party time....
Labels: dollar store crafts, dollar store shirt, party
3 comments:
- Natalie J said...
Fun! I love the dollar store for this type of thing. :)
- October 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM
We just used those swords to welcome our sword lovin' Missionary home at the airport, we were slightly worried about what security might think. No prob at our very empty airport, it was late.
- October 5, 2011 at 3:15 PM
- Meissa said...
How I wish we have a Dollar store here in Malaysia... Sigh..
- October 6, 2011 at 8:13 PM
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14 students earned certifications from the college's 911 Public Safety Telecommunications program during a ceremony at the Simpkins Fine Arts Center on the Cocoa Campus on July 15."It's extremely gratifying that Eastern Florida's first graduates will protect and serve the community," said college president Dr. Jim Richey. "It reflects the college's own mission of community service, and I commend them and the program's faculty and staff. The graduates are meeting an important need."
Several of these graduates have already been hired by Titusville, Cocoa, and Port Canaveral police departments, according to EFSC.Eastern Florida officially began on July 1 and offers 20 new four-year, two-year and certificate programs. Students can still earn the traditional BCC Associates of Arts degrees and many other certifications.
According to Suzanne Sparling of EFSC communications, "The college's first two Bachelor Degree programs in general business administration and health care administration begin in August."Another eight Bachelor Degree tracks in business, health care, and information technologies are scheduled for launch in August 2014."


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About Tony Watson
Tony Watson, a multi-talented singer/songwriter is an accomplished musician playing a variety of instruments, both string and percussion. This West Virginia native honed his country style while performing nationally and internationally with both symphonies and rock/country bands. This internationally ranked artist enjoys a global fan base and is the winner of the 2017 Best Male Vocalist Award from the Artist Music Guild.
Tony's musical influences come from the likes of James Taylor, John Denver, and John Pryne not to forget Neal Yong, Cat Stevens, and the many others.
Tony is a member of many professional groups including:
- CMA, (Country Music Association)
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