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Back pain accounts for more work absences than anything other than the common cold. The reality is unless your back pain is so severe you are immobile – or you are independently wealthy – you must deal with back pain as you do your job or perform your daily functions. Fortunately, there are ways to deal with back pain that make it less uncomfortable and allow you to resume most normal activities. Get in touch with a Tampa back pain doctor to discuss your options to lower your back pain.
Regular Exercises
Performing certain exercises a few times daily can make a tremendous difference in back pain. Your doctor can advise you on the best exercises and stretches for your particular situation. If you are a yoga devotee, many simple yoga positions can also ease back pain.
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Hot and cold therapies help relieve back pain. Start out with ice packs, placing them on your aching back for roughly 20-minute sessions at least twice daily. Ice helps reduce swelling. After a few days, switch to a heating pad for similar 20 minute twice daily treatments. The heat helps loosen muscles and boosts circulation. Topical cooling and heat treatments available in a tube or jar can also provide relief.
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If your job requires you to sit behind a computer all day, you aren't doing your back any favors. Use a back support pad on your chair, and get up and walk around your office regularly during the day. Take a stroll during lunch or other breaks. If it is possible for you to work from a stand up desk, try it.
Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
It's likely you already have NSAIDs in your bathroom cabinet or in your purse. These over-the-counter medications, marketed under trade names such as Advil, Motrin, Aleve and generic versions, can reduce pain and inflammation and permit you to move relatively pain-free. There are possible side effects, primarily related to gastrointestinal issues, so read the labels and do not take NSAIDs if you suffer from certain conditions for which they are contraindicated. You do not want to take these medications for weeks or months, but they do help when back pain is especially bothersome.
Back Support Items
Back support products, such as belts, braces and similar items are available at orthopedic supply stores and online. Ask your doctor about what type of support suits you best before ordering.
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The Most Likable Bad Boys in Sports HistorySeptember 21, 2011
The Most Likable Bad Boys in Sports History
They go to jail and return more popular. They juice up and still draw the crowd. They can't dance, but no one seems to mind.
The mystique of the bad boy athlete somehow converts poor judgment into popularity. From wife beaters to cheaters and ear eaters, here are the most likable bad boys in sports history.
15. Ron Artest, aka Metta World Peace, L.A. Lakers
Captain of the biggest brawl in NBA history, Artest punched a fan or two after getting hit with a beer cup.
Incredibly, his insanity has been harnessed to do good and not evil as a star for the L.A. Lakers.
Recently, he legally changed his name (after a delay for unpaid parking tickets) to Metta World Peace. Not sure if this makes him more likable or laughable, but time will tell.
14. Josh Hamilton, Texas Rangers
Once a bad boy boozer, Hamilton got clean and has stayed that way, apart from a regrettable nightclub encounter in 2009.
While he's not shy around the ladies, Josh Hamilton admits his slips like a man and then brings a fury like no other to the plate.
His 2010 MVP trophy shows how being sober can bring this Texas Ranger to the ultimate high.
13. Dennis Rodman
The Lady Gaga of basketball, Dennis Rodman did not disappoint with his freakish looks and antics on the court. Head-butt a ref, kick a cameraman in the balls and you are guaranteed to become a hero.
The ultimate Bull, Dennis the Menace was loved by everyone from Hulk Hogan to Madonna. Even more memorable than his blond Afro was how he tore up the court, taking home five NBA rings.
Those should go nicely with the five rings that are coming out of his face.
12. Plaxico Burress, New York Jets
The most popular guy who's ever shot himself in the leg also had another gun at home (in case there was any doubt of his bad boy status).
Having done his time, he's back on the field leading the New York Jets to the start of a great season.
Let's hope from now on he stays away from the troublesome elastic waistband and other crimes against humanity.
11. Chuck Liddell
Anyone who can go from fighting in a cage to Dancing with the Stars is the definition of lovable bad boy.
A retired MMA champ, Chuck Liddell was feared and revered for his stone-cold knockouts. Beat out on DWTS by opponents including Dallas Cowboy Michael Irvin, Liddell lost points from judges for "looking upset when he was concentrating."
Give Chuck a break—the country two-step requires far more focus than asphyxiating your partner.
10. Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles
Now a volunteer for the Humane Society, Michael Vick aims to make more positive recreational choices.
On the field, this speedy quarterback gets results for the Eagles, and the fans love every minute of it.
And if you ever run into him at an airport when you are over the baggage limit, ask to borrow his water bottle. It has a handy, secret storage compartment—ignore the slight herbal aroma.
9. Manny Ramirez
He shows up to training camp a week late, riding an oversized tricycle, in the midst of a contract dispute—what's not to love? Roid rage aside, Manny's a fan favorite, scandals, scuffles and all.
Recently in the news for a domestic disturbance, this retired baseball great will never stop being Manny.
8. George Best
Georgie could show Charlie Sheen a thing or two about how to go on a bender. This late Manchester United star was world-famous for his brilliant soccer skill, domestic drama and battle with the bottle.
He may have had a few too many lady friends and told the world he loved to "screw" on national TV, but at least he was honest. Legend has it that when his bitter wife tried to hire a gangster to teach him a lesson, not a hit man in town would turn against him.
7. John Daly, PGA
Paving the way for Britney Spears was John Daly—not your typical alcoholic golfer in Hawaiian print pants. The guy has done more gambling and divorcing than most of us will see in a lifetime.
After years of overindulgence, this lovable lug has overcome his demons and is still a crowd favorite. Whether he's coming undone or eagling a par five, he's got our attention.
6. Zinedine Zidane
This notorious head-butter is soccer royalty and loved by fans and sponsors alike. His refusal to apologize for his unsportsmanlike behavior in the 2006 World Cup (he "would rather die" than do so) makes him all the more of a tough guy of the people.
When he's not modeling for Adidas or Louis Vuitton, he's teaching his brood of four sons the art of the game. They are sure to breathe new life back into the bad boy No. 10 jersey—with no apologies.
5. Charles Barkley
The ambassador of trash talk, Charles Barkley was in the limelight on the court and in court. After throwing a man out a window, he told the judge his only regret was that they weren't on a higher floor.
Luckily, his attitude went to work as a fierce rebounder with unrivaled strength—even if some said he was too fat. Forever in a seemingly drunken slur, fans can't get enough of Charles, who now brings it with his tell-it-like-it-is commentary.
Halftime without him would be just "turrible."
4. Sean Avery, New York Rangers
He's the likable ladies man who packs a punch, even at the police.
This New York Ranger somehow stays in our good books despite his postgame ranting, sloppy seconds taunting and on-ice trash talk. He cleans up, puts on a designer suit and looks just nice enough for us to forget that he hates the French.
Oh, but at least he does support gay marriage.
3. Mike Tyson
Only in America can you eat an earlobe for dinner, get found guilty for rape and still be likable. This world champion may be impossible to understand, but you gotta admit you loved him singing in The Hangover Part II.
2. John McEnroe
The brat constantly in need of a timeout had tennis fans hoping for a tantrum in every match. The Mac Attack was just what the world of tennis needed to shake up its white skirts.
It's kind of depressing to see the gray-haired McEnroe today as a politically correct sports announcer. We only wish he would throw something at Bob Costas and drop an F-bomb for old times' sake.
1. Muhammad Ali
Ali, the most likable trash-talker in history, was known to leave his opponents either unconscious or speechless. This heavyweight bumblebee inspired a generation with his physical, mental and poetic gifts.
His quotes, like this gem, never seem to get old: "You know I'm bad. Just last week, I murdered a rock, injured a stone, hospitalized a brick. I'm so mean, I make medicine sick." Ali Boomaye!

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Idlewild are recording a new album, it has been revealed.
The Scottish group released their last album 'Post Electric Blues' in 2009. Since then, frontman Roddy Woomble has released two solo albums, while guitarist Rod Jones has released material under his own name in addition to forming the band The Birthday Suit, who will put out their third LP 'A Hollow Hole Of Riches' in March.
However, with little fanfare, lead singer Roddy Woomble revealed on Twitter today (February 2) that the band were making a new record. He wrote:
This new @IdlewildtheBand record we are making is an odd & fantastic thing so far #excited
— Roddy Woomble (@RoddyWoomble) February 2, 2014
Last year, some Idlewild fans launched a campaign urging others to ignore any of the band members' side-projects in the hope that they would be forced to reunite. An infuriated Rod Jones criticised the campaign, saying: "It has recently come to my attention that an online campaign including some unkind and hurtful messages has been waged to try and boycott side projects in an attempt to bring Idlewild back."
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The last time we were in Munich we had a day trip planned to the fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein with a bus to Prague on the next day which left us no time to explore the city of Munich itself. We did regret this later and were waiting for another trip to Germany to plan a visit to Munich.
On our second trip to Switzerland we planned an epic trip exploring the central European countries and when we had to take a flight back to Geneva, Switzerland we made sure to stop at Munich.
We explored the best of what the city of Munich has to offer and then headed to the historical city of Nuremberg on a day trip from Munich. Munich offers its visitors with unique attractions, stunning architectural buildings and lots of museums. 2 days in Munich would be enough to cover some of the top things to do in Munich but if you are looking to visit every museum then you would definitely a couple of days more.
How to Reach Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is the main airport in Munich which serves both domestic and international flights. Munich is also well-connected with other major cities in Europe by buses. We traveled from Munich to Prague by Flixbus during our first visit and the second time we traveled by bus from Ljubljana to Munich. The buses are comfortable with stops to stretch your legs. There are also buses from Munich to Zurich, Vienna, Berlin, Salzburg, and many other cities.
Getting Around in Munich
The Munich Old Town is compact and can be easily explored on foot. There has plenty of historical sights and churches to explore in the old town. To visit places like Nuremberg and Dachau Camp there is a good frequency of buses, trams, and trains (suburban railway lines – S-Bahn).
Things to do in Munich – Day 1
Karlsplatz is an important square in Munich surrounded by Baroque buildings, the prominent being the neo-baroque Palace of Justice. There are numerous stunning neo-baroque architectural buildings and palaces adorned with sculptures, rich stucco work and wrought-iron railing on balconies in the Kardinal-Faulhaber street. Most of these buildings are occupied by banks and administrative buildings.
In the same street is the church Salvatorkirche a colossal Gothic church. The street ended at the Wittelsbacherplatz Square dominated by an equestrian statue of Elector Maximilian I and surrounded by several palace buildings including the former concert hall Odeon.
Walking further we came across the Odeonsplatz which is another main squares in Munich. The square is surrounded by numerous historical buildings like the Bavarian Ministry of the Interior which was originally a 19th-century Concert Hall, the Munich Residenz, Feldherrnhalle and the magnificent Theatine Church.
Feldherrnhalle was a surprise it was a piece of Florence in Munich. Feldherrnhalle is a monumental structure commissioned by King Ludwig I as a tribute to his army. The loggia adorned with statues is similar to the famous Loggia Dei Lanzi. The Feldherrnhalle is a popular venue for the open-air concerts in Munich.
Theatine Church
The magnificent 17th-century Theatine Church stands next to the Feldherrnhalle with its striking bright yellow Rococo facade flanked by two towers.
The church is built in Italian Baroque style with sumptuous interior decorated with rich stucco work and beautiful frescoes.
Munich Residenz
The 14th-century royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs of Bavaria draws visitors for its impressive collection consisting of frescoes, tapestries, porcelain, and antique furniture. Residenz Museum holds the royal collection exhibited in over 120 rooms.
Also not to miss on your visit to the Munich Residenz is the Treasury which has an amazing collection of artwork in gold and precious. There is a separate ticket for the Treasury. The Renaissance room Antiquarium is the most stunning part of the museum adorned with frescoes and sculptures.
The Cuvilliers Theater hosts concerts in the ornate Rococo hall. If you are in short of time just wander the palace grounds dotted with beautiful fountains, courtyards and the building architecture featuring Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, and neoclassical elements.
If you are looking to rest your feet next to the Munich Residenz is the Hofgarten Renaissance style public garden. The garden has a 17th-century pavilion for the goddess Diana at the center surrounded by the flower bed and monumental fountains.
The narrow cobblestone streets here are lined with cafes, restaurants and high-end branded shops. Go on a shopping spree or stop by for a cup of hot coffee. When we visited it was raining intermittently so a coffee with a chocolate pastry was a perfect break.
Just before the Marienplatz, an alley on right leads to another magnificent church Frauenkirche which dominates the city skyline with two onion-domed towers. The 15th-century gothic church has one of the largest church halls adorned with beautiful stained glass windows and important artworks.
Also not to miss inside the church are the 'devil's footprint', a cenotaph to Emperor Ludwig IV and beautiful chapels. The south tower of the cathedral can be climbed up for splendid views of the city rooftops and the old town.
Cenotaph of Emperor Louis IV
We could capture the domes of the church again later when sauntering the old town in Neuhauser street. It is here that you will find another gorgeous church of Munich, the St. Michael's Church.
St. Michael's Church
The Renaissance church has an impressive facade with several statues depicting the family tree of Bavarian Wittelsbach dynasty. The interior of the church has a magnificent barrel-vaulted ceiling adorned with rich stucco-work and the crypt houses tombs of Wittelsbach dynasty including Bavaria's popular King Ludwig II (who built the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle) amongst many others.
Marienplatz is the main square located at the heart of the Old Town of Munich. Marienplatz is dominated by Mary's Column and is surrounded by some of the important historic buildings.
The Mary's Column topped by a golden statue of the Virgin Mary was erected to celebrate the end of the Swedish invasion in 1638.
During the medieval times, the square was a marketplace and a venue for tournaments. Today the square holds one of the most beautiful traditional Christmas Markets of Germany.
The 14th-century Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) is the original town hall. It houses a toy museum collection which includes historic toys in the tower of the building.
The New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus) has an imposing facade decorated with statues, turrets, and arches. The New Town Hall houses the office of Mayor, the Munich Tourism Office, administrative offices and a restaurant.
Every day at 11 am and 12 pm the 100-year old Glockenspiel in the tower of the New Town Hall chimes and the figurines put up a show which is something not to miss.
Visitors can take an elevator up to the tower of the New Town Hall for great views of the Old Town and the surrounding.
Our next stop was the St Peter's Church and we stumbled across this gorgeous building at the end of Rose Street opposite the Rindermarkt (cattle market) richly decorated with stucco work, frescoes, and bas-reliefs. Ruffinihaus is a group of three houses which houses several shops and offices.
St Peter Church
In the adjoining street of the Rindermarkt is the magnificent Romanesque style church of St Peter, the oldest church in the city. The elaborate Rococo interior of the church is decorated with rich ceiling frescoes, gothic paintings and several ornate gilded sculptures. The 299 steps climb up to the church tower offers a wonderful panoramic view of the Munich City.
Foodies do not miss a visit to this bustling food market. Viktualienmarkt was originally a farmers' market. The food market has numerous stalls selling fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, cheese, spices, and more.
There is also a beer garden in Viktualienmarkt, stop by to taste some traditional Bavarian beers accompanied by some local delicacies.
Also Read: Top Things to do in Cologne Germany – A Day Trip from Brussels
Things to do in Munich – Day 2
Nymphenburg Palace
Nymphenburg Palace is a baroque palace that has served as the summer residence of the Bavarian rulers. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the palace by tram from Karlsplatz (Munich Center). Visitors can take a tour of the palace which includes the main palace, two museums chariot museum, and porcelain museum and the landscaped gardens which are dotted with numerous small palaces and pavilions.
The tour of the main palace consists of a walk through the Great Hall and the rooms of the apartments which are richly decorated with frescoes and stucco work. The chariot museum or the MarstallMuseum has a collection of stunning carriages and sleighs owned by the Wittelsbach family.
The porcelain museum in the upper floors holds an equally amazing collection of unique porcelains dating from the 18th to the 20th centuries.
There are separate tickets for the main palace, museums and the garden palaces or visitors can buy a combined ticket which will save them a few Euros. Do make note that the garden palaces and the chapel are closed during winter (16 October to March) even the fountains are not operational.
Also Read: The 12 Best Castles in Germany to add to your Bucket List
Dachau Concentration Camp
Dachau was the first concentration camp of Nazi in Germany opened in 1933. The entrance into the camp is through the same gate which the prisoners used marked with the phrase 'Arbeit Macht Frei,' which means 'work makes you free'. The camp was opened in 1933 and has over 32,000 documented deaths and many 1000s undocumented.
Visitors can walk through the campgrounds, numerous memorials, cramped labor bunkers, gas chambers, and the crematorium. Audio-guided tours are available and guided English tours can be joined if you are looking for more information. The museum walks through the history of the Nazi regime, Dachau camp, and the WWII. There is also a 20 minutes movie about the history and use of Dachau Camp.
The Concentration Camp Memorial Site is located in outskirts of Munich can be reached by underground which takes around 20 minutes from the city center. Board the S2 line to the Dachau station and then a bus (726 or 724) to the Memorial.
English Garden
One of the largest public parks in the world the English Garden in Munich is a green oasis in the midst of the towering buildings. There are plenty of things to do in the English Garden.
There are numerous monuments, beer gardens, restaurants and also Haus der Kunst, a museum for contemporary art all located in the park. There is a offers a 78-km-long path for cyclists and joggers, play area for kids and a lake where you can go boating.
The beautiful Greek-style temple from Monopteros built on a small hill offers wonderful views of the city of Munich.
There is also a 25-m high pagoda style wooden Chinese Tower surrounded by a beer garden is one of the largest in Munich. There is a Japanese teahouse along with a Japanese garden built on an artificial island. The tea house hosts regular traditional Japanese tea ceremony.
Other Munich Attractions
Below are a few other interesting things to do in Munich if you have more days in Munich or if you like to squeeze in more places in the above itinerary.
Medieval Gates
Munich is home to three magnificent medieval gates which are the remains from the middle ages when the entire historic center of Munich was enclosed by a city wall. If you walk a couple of km further from the Viktualienmarkt you will come to Isartor. Isartor has beautiful paintings on its facade.
Karlstor is another imposing gate which is located near the square of Karlsplatz. The third gate is the 14th-century Sendlinger Tor which located south of the Munich Old Town.
BMW Museum
Car Lovers don't miss a visit to the BMW Museum.
The BMW Museum offers an insight into the BMW brand, its fascinating history, and lets you walk through a display of a priceless collection of their automobiles and motorcycles. At BMW Welt visitors can walk through manufacturing unit and learn about the production processes.
Visitors can join one of the guided tours for more in-depth information. While the Architectural Tour at BMW Welt walks visitors through the avant-garde design of BMW Welt, the guided tour of the BMW Museum lets you explore more about the BMW company with detailed information on the automobiles in the permanent exhibitions.
There is also a restaurant and souvenir shop in the complex.
Dachau Village
If you can spare a whole day at Dachau camp then head to the Dachau town which has a charming Old Town with well preserved historical houses and a palace. Historic buildings include a 17th century St. James Church, Town Hall and Church of St. Nicolas and St. Mary. The Dachau Palace is a 16th-century Renaissance style castle which served as the residence of the Bavarian dukes. The palace garden offers panoramic views of the Munich City and the Alps.
Top Day Trips from Munich
There are also numerous tourist destinations around Munich which can be visited on a day trip from Munich. During our trip to Munich, we did day trips to Nuremberg and to the fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein and we loved both the cities.
Nuremberg is a charming city in northern Bavaria. The historic old town has numerous magnificent churches, pretty bridges over the canal, a large market Hauptmarkt, fascinating historical sites, half-timbered buildings and the Nuremberg Castle which makes Nuremberg a must visit place when in Germany.
The fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein built by King Ludwig is one of the most beautiful castles in Germany. The castle sits on a hill amidst the lush green forests of Bavarian Alps overlooking the village of Hohenschwangau near Fussen. Visitors can tour the lavish rooms of the castle.
Rothenburg which has a well-preserved medieval old town with half-timbered houses, beautiful churches, castle and castle garden, and fascinating museums.
Salzburg one of the most beautiful places in Austria is also a top day trip from Munich. The charming Old Town has numerous medieval and baroque buildings, magnificent churches and palaces, museums and a range of outdoor activities.
If you have only one day in Munich start your day with a visit to the Munich old town and explore the squares, museums, and the churches and then end your day at the English Garden.
Best Time to Visit Munich
The best time to visit Munich is from March to May and from late October and November. The weather will be a bit chilly and it may even rain sometimes but these months have lower prices and fewer tourist crowds. We visited Munich twice both during the first week of November it was cold (carry warm clothes) and it rained only once.
Do make note that you can expect a lot of tourist and local crowd during the late September or early October for Oktoberfest, the popular beer festival. Oktoberfest Munich is the world's largest beer festival which is an annual festival held in Munich since 1810.
June to August are the peak tourist season with hot temperatures. December to February is winter months with a good probability of snow.
Have you visited the Bavarian capital Munich yet? Which are the top Munich points of interest? Do share with us in comments.
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The new version of The Apprentice: Martha Stewart, which premieres at 8 p.m. Sept. 21, will try to mix things up a little from the Donald Trump original.
Besides Stewart, it will feature 16 candidates and have a "conference room" rather than a "boardroom," and the contentants will live in a "loft" versus a "suite."
In announcing the list of candidates today, NBC says the entrepreneurs will range in age from 22-42 and vie for 13 weeks to become Stewart's first "Apprentice." Among the candidates - many of whom own their businesses - are ad executives, creative directors, accomplished chefs, lawyers, designers, a magazine publisher and a TV newscaster.
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Jimmy Gardiner says good communication is vital throughout his family's vertical almond operation, but never more so than when it comes to honey bees and pollination.
"As a family, we are dedicating more time to understand where bees are throughout the year, and try to grow our communication with our beekeeping partners, not just at contract time but year-round," Gardiner said. "And from there, how can we bring that understanding into our own operations? The better we understand the year-round lives of these bees, the better opportunity we can give them to thrive as they come into our orchards."
Wasco-based Pacific Ag Management farms 13,000 acres, primarily almonds, of its own and for other families. In addition, the family hulls, shells and processes almonds through Treehouse California Almonds. Pacific Ag annually relies on 20,000 honey bee hives to pollinate its almonds. Gardiner returned this year to his family's third-generation farming operation to focus on bees after working in the Bay Area.
"The bees are here for a short amount of time, but they are very important to us and we are very important to them," Gardiner said. "We've seen so much media hype with the honey bee, and the news often mentions the almond industry. So I just wanted to learn as much as I can about bee health throughout the year, and get in front of it as much as possible."
That starts with ongoing communication throughout the farming operation among Gardiner, the farming staff, and the handful of individual beekeepers and brokers with whom Pacific Ag regularly enters agreements.
He adds, "We are striving toward a team message to communicate how we farm with our growing partners and beekeepers, and understand better how they manage their bees to find common ground that will give the bees a good start as they come into our orchards."
According to recently developed "Honey Bee Best Management Practices for California Almonds," that communication chain, depending on the size and scale of the operation, should extend beyond the bee broker/beekeeper and grower to include farm managers, pest control advisers and pesticide applicators. County agricultural commissioners are also an important link. Maintaining that communication chain can help ensure all are bee-aware and that responsibilities are being met. (Download the full Communication Chain graphic.)
Growers and farm managers should engage in agreements with beekeepers and bee brokers early, and communicate details and specifications of that agreement to all stakeholders down the chain. Agreements should include a pesticide plan that outlines which pest control materials may be used.
The BMPs further specify that growers avoid applying insecticides during bloom, and any fungicide application deemed necessary during bloom should occur in the late afternoon and evening when bees and pollen are not present.
The BMPs note that before pesticides are applied, growers should contact local county agricultural commissioners to notify beekeepers with nearby managed hives — this should occur year-round. Any suspected pesticide-related bee incidents should be reported to county ag commissioners.
Gardiner explained Pacific Ag avoids potential for such incidents by managing its farming operations to try to avoid sprays completely during bloom. This is more practical in drier Kern County than it is in other almond-growing regions of California.
"It's always been our point of view that time stands still during bloom," Gardiner said. "That is the time for nature to work its magic, and we have to do everything we can to allow that to happen."
Stakeholders throughout the Pacific Ag communication chain understand when that time frame is, when beekeepers will be placing hives, and when bees will be leaving, so that regular farming operations can resume.
"Relationships with our bee suppliers are important," Gardiner concluded. "We have confidence in them to give us quality hives, and they have confidence in us, as growers, to pay them on time and give their hive care and attention while they are with us. We want the beehives to come out of pollination stronger than when they came in."


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Paro Dzong
Chela La pass
Drukgyal Dzong
Jangsarbu Lhakhang
Kyichu Lhakhang Temple
National Museum Ta Dzong
Rinpung Dzong
Taktsang Monastery
Ugyen Pelri Palace
Tango Goemba
Tashichho Dzong
Changangkha Lhakhang
Coronation Park
Drubthob Nunnery Temple
Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Point)
Motithang Takin Preserve
National Textile Museum
Simtokha Dzong
Thimphu Chorten
Kayaking and Rafting
Punakha Dzong
Chimi L'hakhang Temple
Hot springs, Tsachu
khansum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
Mountain Biking
Punakha Suspension Bridge
Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery
Gangtey Goempa
Black Necked Crane Information Centre
Phobjikha Valley
Chendebji Chorten
Kuenga Rabten
The Tower of Trongsa Museum
Thruepang Palace
Trongsa Dzong
Olathang Hotel
Amankora Paro
Gangtey Palace Hotel
Kichu Resort Paro
Naksel Boutique Hotel & SPA
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Peaceful Resort
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Uma Punakha
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Kichu Resort Wangduephodrang
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Yangkhil Resort
Hotel Lobesa
Norling Hotel
Puenzhi Guest House
Raven Crown Resort
Samden Guest House
Sherubling Lodge
Tashi Ninjay Guest House
The View Point Resort & Spa
Fly to Paro, Transfer to Thimphu (2300m – 3 hours). Arrival at Paro at different times & since this is the first day of the tour, there are no other activities planned except for arrival at Paro and transfer to your hotel. The tiny town of Paro is bursting with color and tradition overlooked by a dramatic dzong. Here you see one of Bhutan's most impressive dzongs known for its classic Bhutanese architecture. overnight at hotel.
Thimphu lies in a wooded valley, sprawling up a hillside on the west bank of the Thimphu River. Today you will also visit The Tango Goemba, which is the highest center of Buddhist learning in the country. Here you can see a curved building, the white walls had wooden windows sticking out of the walls. Overnight at hotel.
This day visits the Tag Dzong and watches tower for Rinpung Dzong. You can see the Trashichho dzong houses the secretariat, throne room, and offices of the King of Bhutan. overnight at hotel.
After breakfast leave for Punakha, the valley, which lies amidst snow-capped mountain peaks, served as the capital of Bhutan until 1955. Visit Punakha Dzong built at the confluence of the Po and Mo Chu Rivers in the 17th Century by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel served as the capital of Bhutan until 1955. After that move to see the beautiful place of Eastern Himalayas where you enjoy kayaking or rafting in the clean and clear waters of Pho Chhu River. You experience Kayaking and Rafting in class-3 rapids. Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast, to observe the beauty of place leave your hotel and move to see the beautiful place, where you will see the biggest Nyingmapa monastery in Bhutan. This place gives you amazing surroundings. At this tour, you will see the Monastery which is surrounded by a large village of 140 Gomchens families. Here you also visit and perched on a small hill that rises from the valley floor. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Today after breakfast, you will move to see the Chendebji Chorten, a large white structure built in the style of Swami Nath in Kathmandu. Here you will see Monk dormitories and study rooms line the path to the main temple. You can also enjoy quick buffet lunch at restaurant and souvenir shop. Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast leave for Paro. Here you go for Paro Sightseeing - visit the ruined fortress of Drugyel Dzong which still attracts visitors due to the strategic location of the fort. You also Visit at Taktsang Monastery which has admirable surroundings. Here you will see charming chortens and streams along the way as the Monastery at the stop grows closer to you.You will enjoy sticking onto a rock, hanging above a gorgeous forest of blue pine and rhododendrons, this grand-inspiring monastery. Overnight at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel
Today at morning you will be transferred to the airport. Fly back to home.
Cancellation Policy is subject to change. It's purely depends upon the cancellation policy of respective hotels. In Peak seasons, Some hotels may charge 100% cancellation. Refunds normally take 10 working days after the cancellation request has been raised & transferred electronically to your bank account.
Arjun &Dubey Posted on: 15 Aug 2014
Chele La Pass was a great experience for me where I enjoyed a cycling tour for the half way up. At the steep inclination, I felt small difficulty to maintain my pace. It might be risky with the reduced oxygen effect, but the pre-instructions by Antilog representative helped me a lot..Really incredible journey!!
Mana Gupta Posted on: 09 Jan 2014
Antilog, you offered me the ability to explore the beautiful nature in the amazing combination of great architecture & cultural values in a form of old Buddhist temples. It was very historical & blessed place with the great influence of Tibet region. I always preserve such wonderful memories for a lifetime.Best time!
Scarlet Gabino Posted on: 06 Nov 2014
I found myself just a higher than any quietest place. My Bhutan visit with Antilog was just a breathtaking journey. I fully enjoyed the sound of silence at the high peaks & beautiful Buddh monasteries. I just feel the transition of warm to cold in this journey with & only with the efforts of Antilog. Great work!!
Kanak Mahajan Posted on: 23 Nov 2014
We went on seven day excursion to Bhutan, best known to the world as the last Shangri - la has a rare combination of harmony & accord amidst a landscape of incredible beauty. Nestled in the lap of Himalayas, Bhutan has many tourist attractions. Paro, thimpu, Punakha, Gangtey & Trongsa were the major highlights of our vacations. All are unique in themselves & processes an amazing blend of Modernity & Traditional Architect.
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According to a study run by the Save the Children Foundation, over a quarter of Romanian children spend over six hours on-line, but this percentage goes up over the weekend or on vacations. Here is sociologist Ciprian Gradinaru with a few conclusions:
"If we contrast with the previous studies, because this is a continuation of the studies run by Save the Children in 2013 and 2015, we notice that time spent on-line increases, while at the same time the age that children start spending time on-line decreases. One other conclusion is that children use more and more social networks, making public personal information; more than that, the number of social networks they go on is on the increase. If a few years ago most children use one or two social networks, nowadays they have accounts on four or five."
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VM; "First of all, the Internet creates addiction. It is a magical mirror that sparks the children's curiosity. Children's minds are open towards the new, they seek challenging experiences to develop their mind, and the screen is stimulating, it is a surrogate for reality that is more intense an experience than reality itself. They are attracted to them, they spend more and more time on screens, and addiction develops. Addiction, at first , is a decrease in the motivation to act in the real world, then a sort of depression emerges regarding real experiences as compared to the virtual experience, because the latter is highly exciting. Once the addiction sets in, the child is no longer comfortable in the real world, is sad, and their attention span decreases. Secondly, the screen has some advantages, in the sense that it changes lightning fast, the frames change extremely fast, so this aggression against the senses demands attention, it holds the attention, and this generates a kind of semi-hypnosis, which has been documented as far back as the 1970s. Any prolonged contact by the child, even if the message is harmless, leads to addiction, they want more, and more stimulation, like a drug."
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"Parents are fooling themselves if they think a computer increases a child's competencies, on the contrary, it decreases them. The people who work best with computers, who do good programming, are mathematicians, not children who have used computers since they were very little. That is because, in addition to addiction, screens involve a type of cortical activity that is not appropriate for the human mind. This produces changes in the brain. The brain of children born with computers around is not the same as children before this. Cortical atrophy occurs, and the density of gray and white matter decreases in the left pre-frontal lobe. These children are prisoners of virtual environments. There is no inclination towards reading other than on a screen. There are two types of people, with different brains, expectations, and behavior. We don't realize it, but education and elites have nothing to do with these things. Obama's daughters got smart phones when they were 16, and we already have children who get them when they are only a few years old. The poorer a country is, and going through a crisis, the bigger the consumption of media is. The high performance countries that lead the world, their elites, don't grow up like this. These are means of enslaving the mind and brainwashing, they are methods of mind control."
Save the Children has been running since 2008 a unique European program, The Internet Hour, promoting the creative, useful, and safe use of the Internet, according to Teodora Stoica, a psychologist with Save the Children:
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If you read the previous post on the sick child, here is something that makes you wonder what the world is coming to.
First the little one got a shot of antibiotics. Later the doctors switched her to an oral anitbiotic suspension. They told us that even if the baby threw up 50% it was okay. Giving her shots twice a day was not an option. So I go to the local Rite Aid (Pharmacy) and picked up her medication. The medicine costs close to 100 dollars but thanks to insurance, we paid only 10 bucks. An hour after I had charged the 10 dollars to my debit card (which ties into my checking account, but can also be used as a mastercard), there was another charge for 400+ dollars which disappeared from our checking account !! This on the same day that I decide to pay University tuition. We suddenly had a situation where checks were bouncing and all hell was breaking loose. My wife called the store and asked them what was going on. The assistant manager claimed that there was no transaction matching that 400+ dollar amount that day ..
My wife got suspicious because the lady didnt think twice before answering and our bank confirmed that it was an "authorized transaction".. that means someone signed a paper recipt for that transaction. With a sick kid at home and another one stuck in daycare, (I had gone back to work in the afternoon to tie up some loose ends), had to drop everything and run to the store.
Once at the store, I told the pharmacy clerk that I need a copy of the receipt I signed for the 10 dollars to prove to my bank that I signed the original 10 dollars (this was actually suggested by my bank - they wanted me to see if there was another transaction in my card). This trick worked. The temporary employee in the store showed me all the receipts and said "tell me which one is yours ?".. I quickly went through them one by one and found out two things :
1. my original 10 $ was no where to be found
2. there was a 400+ dollar charge on my card which someone else had signed !!!!!!
I immediately confronted the store manager who made me stand at the counter for an hour and 10 minutes while he tried to figure out what was going on. NO SORRY, NO Chair for the guy to sit down, no response on how long it was going to take !!!
I told them that I had to go pick up my kid from daycare and cannot wait there indefinitely. By the time I went out of the store and came back in, they had figured out what was going on and had a nice cover up plan ready !!
He showed me the original purchase, Iron tablets, love potions !! and a 400 $ Rite Aid gift card. The funny thing was that my card has always been in my pocket and I could not complain of credit card theft. That is when my bank told me that this was possibly an inside job and that I should call the cops.
So we call the cops and the cop shows up at the store and finds too many irregularities in the store..Their story ?
1. by mistake they left my signed receipt for the 10 bucks on the counter, instead of keeping inside the cash register with the cash
2. some hispanic lady who was hanging around the pharmacy for hours ?!? leaned over the counter and stole my receipt confirmation.
3. she came back 30 minutes later and told them that she wanted to buy some stuff (said stuff being iron, vitamin tablets, LOVE POTION !! and a 400 $ gift card). But SHE FORGOT TO BRING HER CREDIT CARD !!! Here is the best part. She doesnt have her card , but she knows the 16 digit number and was ready to read it to the pharmacy clerk ...
4. the clerk took pity on her (must have really looked bad because she needed love potion and vitamins) and decided to proceed with the transaction without an actual card. They let her sign the receipt with a scribble..and they dont verify the signature with any photo ID (remember, the minute you enter the card number, they will automatically know the name on the card !) and proceeded to give her the goodies with that signature.
I am supposed to swallow this bull and go home with my checking account minus 400+ dollars and blame this on some hispanic woman who stole my receipt according to this store. The fact that the store manager, pharmacy clerk and the lady at the counter where discussing the whole thing in their common language (some south east asian language) added insult to injury. The temp told me something really funny when I had first asked her for the receipt. "no one buys stuff for 400+ dollars at the pharmacy counter.. at the main store counter it is possible.. I would have remembered a 400+ dollar transaction !!". Such a highly non standard transaction carried out without a real credit card, without signature or ID validation ?? I think not. The cops are still investigating and they are going to give out a report.
The next day I spent another hour calling RITE AID headquarters and my bank and finally RITE AID headquarters has accepted that their employees have violated standard protocol and something does look fishy. So they called my bank and cancelled the charge. In the meantime I had to cancel the account and move my money around to make sure that they dont walk away with my checking account ! Who knows, they might charge a few thousand dollars worth of viagra.
RITE AID headquarters is also starting an investigation into the matter.. Will we get compensated in some way for all the crap we went through still dealing with a sick kid, we do not know. But the least we could do is tell the world to watch out for this type of fraud. From now on, if given the option always use a CREDIT card. Do not use your debit card as a mastercard or visa at local stores, pharmacies. If I had used my credit card, and they tried to do this, the card company can at least block the transaction and refuse to pay, provided you find out about this within 24 hours. In my case, the mastercard was tied to my checking account and that means it is like withdrawing cash !!
Our only thought. If they did decide to use an existing card number and defraud some customer, why pick on a dude who is buying powerful antibiotics for a three month old ?? Why cant they pick someone else who is just buying multivitamins or viagra ??


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(re) Search my Trash interview with director Gary Ugarek on his feature length Crime Thriller [All In The Game]
Hello everyone,
The good folks at (re) Search My Trash recently interviewed Filmmaker and good friend Gary Ugarek in regards to his feature length Urban Drama film [All In The Game]! Check out the interview below and a quote from the interviewer himself; Mike Habelfelner – " Thug Life: All In The Game is beautifully filmed and wonderfully energetic movie about small fry crooks trying to make it big – in other words, exactly the kind of movie I like…
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An Interview with Gary Ugarek, Director of Thug Life: All in the Game
July 2012Films directed by Gary Ugarek on (re)Search my Trash
Mike: Your new film Thug Life: All in the Game – in a few words, what is it about?
Gary: Drugs, Violence, and Sex.
(You said a few words,)
Mike: With Thug Life: All in the Game being a gangster film, is that a genre at all dear to you, and some of your genre favourites?
Gary: I am a fan of many genres, zombie horror, action films, modern day gangster films and the gangster flicks of the 30's and 40's. I am actually more of a fan of the original 1930's Scarface than the Pacino remake.
I can't say it is my all time fave because my tastes and likes in film change based on my mood and many other factors, but it is a genre I do enjoy.
Mike: With the majority of your cast being Afro-American, did the blaxploitation films of the 1970's at all serve as a template for your movie?
Gary: No, I know about them and enjoy them, but that was not a route I wanted to take.
Mike: (Other) sources of inspiration for Thug Life: All in the Game?
Gary: There are only 3 sources of inspiration for All in the Game, HBO's The Wire (3 of my cast members were cast members on The Wire), Pulp Fiction (for the violence and torture carried out by Lucky). Reservoir Dogs was the final because of the consistent and quality wide shots, something we did try to emulate on All in the Game.
The inspiration that came from Pulp Fiction in regards to the character of Lucky was this simple question: What would Marsellus Wallace do?
Mike: You've shot your movie entirely in black and white – would you like to elaborate on this and other stylistic decisions?
Gary: I wanted to do and urban gangster film and a black and white film as part of my film career, and since money is very hard to come by, even for us indie guys, and trying to pull off a full movie on $1,700 (budget for All in the Game), I said I might as well make it in B&W, so I kill two birds with one stone.
I filtered some test footage before I made the final decision, and of course all the B&W is done in post with filtering, but the main reason was to get another check-off on my film career. I am not sure how many films I will be able to make in the future, and with each movie my next one is further and further out, so I try to wrap what I want to do all in one project if I can. But I will admit after doing the test footage in B&W I fell in love with it, so you could say it was an artistic choice if you want.
Mike: How would you describe your directorial approach to your subject at hand?
Gary: I have grown quite a bit as a filmmaker, so when directing my actors I try to find real world scenarios to describe what I am looking for, or use a movie they may have seen for reference. However, these are folks who act for a living, so I tell them some information when I give them the script and expect them to carry it out the best they can. On set I will tweak their performance within a take or two.
Mike: I think one of the aspects that make Thug Life: All in the Game so very much alive is its choice of wonderfully run-down locations. So what can you tell us about your locations?
Gary: The warehouse is the Street Light warehouse and was in use many years ago. It is Baltimore City property. That location makes numerous appearances onThe Wire as well. The bar the gang hangs out in is an actual bar owned by one of the castmembers. It is a very popular East Baltimore hang-out, and one of the first places in Maryland to assist African Americans with voting when they were allowed to vote. So the building has a lot of history behind it.
Mike: What can you tell us about your principal cast, and how did you find them?
Gary: Lucky and Vince are Micaiah Jones and Chris Clanton. They played Little Man and Savino Bratton on The Wire. I met Micaiah through Nelson Irizarry who plays the leader – Ontario Banks. I met Nelson and Kelvin (who plays Littles) on the set of a 100% improv zombie film called Zombie Doomsday, in which I have a small cameo. After working with them I said one day I would sit down and write something they could appear in… All in the Game was that film. Nelson introduced me to a lot of the actors, and since I knew them from watchingThe Wire, it was a no-brainer to cast them in the film.
The great thing about indie filmmaking, there is always someone who knows someone who worked on a popular TV show, had a decent role people remember, and they just love to act. Plus we all had a blast making the film.
Mike: You also play a small role in Thug Life: All in the Game. A few words about Gary Ugarek, the actor?
Gary: No comment… I just wanted to set someone on fire.
Mike: A few words about the actual shoot and the on-set atmosphere?
Gary: The film took 12 days to shoot. We re-shot day one footage on Day 12. The actors hadn't quite gel'd yet so I said I will see how days 2-11 go, and if they get better we will reshoot all of day 1. We did and it works much better. On the self-DVD/Blu-Ray-release I actually include a lot of the Day One-footage that was scrapped, and you also get to see it in color. Once you see the film and re-watch the Day One-scenes you can see the differences.
The on-set atmosphere was a lot of dick jokes. We took the work seriously, but it was just day-in day-out of smart-assery, and someone always claiming they had a bigger dick than the next guy. Even race jokes flew around the set. We all became great friends and everyone knew where we stood as individuals, but it never stopped anyone from being called OUT ON THEIR HERITAGE. I didn't care if I was called a Cracker, DP #1 Habib Awan probably got the worst of it. Habib, who was born in the USA, sounds every bit American as the rest of us, just was constantly being bombarded with jokes about him not possibly liking the film and plotting to blow us up at the premiere. (To note: this was in 2011, so way before The Dark Knight Rises-shooting.) To us saying and talking about race and origin takes the stigma off of it.
Mike: What can you tell us about critical and audience reception of your film so far?
Gary: Critical has been good, I haven't read any horrible reviews yet. Audience – it is definitely a crowd type film. I know at the Baltimore Screening when Nicky Caprisci makes his big announcement, a lot of folks got pretty emotional about it and cheered at his come-uppance. The film toes a fine line of PC and P-UC. This was not done for shock-and-awe factor, this is just how the real world is, even in 2011/2012, and when you shoot a film on this subject matter, you better expect anything and everything to come flying out.
Mike: Should need arise, will there ever be a Thug Life II?
Gary: There is a script for a spin-off film based on the character of Lucky, titledLucky, but it is still in early development. I also have a screenplay for All in the Game II that picks up right after the end of All in the Game 1. While they think they won the battle and won Caprisci's territory, little did they know his only daughter has more balls than her bother and is 5 times more ruthless than her father. So the story picks up with the daughter getting wind and exacting revenge. When you're in the drug trade. there is no end to the game. As it has been said, the game is rigged to get you to fail.
Also, the film is just titled ALL in the GAME, that is how I wrote it and directed it. The distributor changed the title and added Thug Life… I wasn't crazy about it, but I said whatever, as long as All in the Game stays as a subtitle – so you will never here myself or a cast member call it Thug Life: All in the Game, we just call it All in the Game.
Mike: Before you've made Thug Life: All in the Gameyou made two zombie movies, Deadlands: The Rising and Deadlands 2: Trapped. What can you tell us about those?
Gary: Go buy them… They are aweomse.
I was, but pushed it back until 2013. The film just needs a lot of money to be made, more than the normal budgets I work with. I actually discuss it in a YouTube video. It starts by me discussing the ending of Deadlands 2: Trapped, which is also on You Tube for free to watch, and a debate started up among viewers about the ending. I thought the ending was pretty obvious, but to some it was not so I ended up explaining it, then I touch upon Deadlands 3.
Mike: Why zombie movies, and your genre favourites?
Gary: Zombies are the only horror monster that scares the living shit out of me. Even at 41, I could have a terrifying-as-hell nightmare about zombies and still wake up in a sweat breathing heavy. I have some very vivid dreams. Deadlands 2: Trapped was based on a dream I had the combined Demons and The Return of the Living Dead, so that is how Deadlands 2: Trapped was born.
Plus I also look at it like, every zombie filmmaker is making their own survivalist training video based on the zombie apocalypse through their eyes. Mine is just another training film.
Favourites: The original Dawn of the Dead is a favorite, Shaun of the Dead, The Walking Dead and some of the Italian zombie films.
Mike: Any other films of yours you'd like to talk about, any other future projects?
Gary: Not really but thanks for asking. I just ask your readers check out my films and they can even leave comments on the IMDb page for the film or email me directly (through the official websites) to let me know their thoughts and opinions. I like reading feedback, especially those who have true feedback that can help me improve. What they like and didn't like. I strive to make each film better, but how you do that is through feedback.
Mike: Directors who inspire you?
Gary: So many to list, but I do respect Tony Scott, he knows action. Richard Donner, Shane Black, George Romero for his contributions to zombie cinema. Sam Raimi, Dan O' Bannon. And Luc Besson.
Mike: Your favourite movies?
Gary: Die Hard, Dawn of the Dead, The Return of the Living Dead, True Romance, Leon (aka The Professional),Pulp Fiction, Saturday Night Fever, Boogie Nights, Shooter, No Country for Old Men, There Will Be Blood,Goodfellas, and many others.
Mike: … and of course, films you really deplored?
Gary: I have never really walked out of any movies except one. Collateral Damage with Arnold Schwarzenegger, that was bad, I just looked at my wife at the time and said I don't know about you but I think this sucks and I am ready to head out. So we got up and left. I won't say I deplored it, but I don't care for The Dark Knight. When Heath Ledger was on screen the movie was dark sinister fun and entertaining, when he wasn't it just seemed to meander looking for a purpose. I do deplore Avatar, not because it is a bad film, but because everyone thinks it is great film. It is really just a live action version of Ferngully, and while it looks great, it is only eye candy. Cameron has made better (Terminator 2, True Lies) and should be making even better films than those, not so-so flicks likeAvatar.
Mike: Your/your movie's website, Facebook, whatever else?
Gary: Deadlands trilogy – www.playingwithdeadthings.com
All in the Game – www.allinthegamemovie.net
Myself – IMDb, Twitter @GaryUgarek, FBwww.facebook.com/DjfunkmasterG
Mike: Anything else you are dying to mention and I have merely forgotten to ask?
Gary: I like Wonton soup.
Mike: Thanks for the interview!
Gary: Thanks for having me on, and glad you enjoyed the film.


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Portland, Oregon-based artist Christine Bourdette balances both studio and public art practices. Her drawings and sculpture explore materials and forms. Her installations for public spaces take inspiration from and interact with their environment. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon.