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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908138128790918552.post3304821190055512686..comments2023-08-05T10:41:01.914+01:00Comments on Cal McTravels : The Famous Grouse Experience - The Perfect Day at Glenturett DistilleryMcTravelshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908138128790918552.post-69452373758214163242019-02-05T08:19:48.153+00:002019-02-05T08:19:48.153+00:00It's one of the biggest problems with whisky tasti...It's one of the biggest problems with whisky tasting is the distilleries are normally in the middle of nowhere with very limited public transport and the whisky samples are the most important part of the tour 😁🥃, but Glenturret is a short walk from Crieff which has good bus links to Perth and Stirling (except sundays can be quite limited). You could also try auchantoshan where it's only a 15 min train ride from Glasgow central to Dalmuir then a 10 min walk or Tullibardine which is a short 10 min taxi from gleneagles train station. There is also Glengoyne which you can get the B10 bus (40 mins) from Glasgow and it's stops at the distillery.

Anyways hope this helps and you manage a trip to one of these stunning distillery's! McTravelshttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908138128790918552.post-32167791529140487622019-02-04T18:55:55.428+00:002019-02-04T18:55:55.428+00:00I've been looking into going whiskey tasting. The ...I've been looking into going whiskey tasting. The only problem I have found is driving to these places and not being able to drive afterwards. This tour sounds really good and Creif isn't too far from Glasgow. I might have to take a night somewhere in order to go though. Lewisherelewistherehttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908138128790918552.post-37550613341419567142019-02-04T13:18:12.142+00:002019-02-04T13:18:12.142+00:00Hey Jenny, yea its a great day out and at Glenturr...Hey Jenny, yea its a great day out and at Glenturret being able to make your own blended Scottish whisky is quite unique! Let me know if you ever do a tasting during your next visit to Scotland :)
McTravelshttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908138128790918552.post-78754606559402755722019-01-16T17:04:19.877+00:002019-01-16T17:04:19.877+00:00Such a fun day out! Next time I'm in Scotland ...Such a fun day out! Next time I'm in Scotland I'm going to make sure I do a whisky tasting. Just found your blog through Bloglovin' and love it :)

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Q & A with Ouma Tema: Race Ambassador of the week
Tell us about your long journey with the SPAR Women's Challenge and why you keep being involved with the race year after year.
I have been part of this race since the very first starting point at the High Performance Centre (hpc) of the University of Pretoria in Hatfield. This race is the real deal. This is a race that makes a difference.
The theme of this year's SPAR Women's Challenge race is #YesIAm. Drawing from your personal life - what does this mean to you?
The theme is meaningful to me as it affirms who I am and who I aspire to be.
'Yes I Am' curvy was your inspiration which lead to the founding of Plus-Fab, offering on-trend and stylish clothing to plus-size women. What advice can you give to women to be just who they are?
Nobody is going to love you on your own behalf. Love yourself, because you are THE ONE.
Who in your life has inspired you to say 'Yes I Am' - thus to be authentically you?
My mom, family and country.
Why is it important for us to enable others to say 'Yes I Am'? Is this something that you do in your everyday life?
My brand, Plus-Fab, was built on the premise that plus-sized women are worthy. It says: "Yes I AM beautiful, sexy and fashionable.''
Will you attend race day on 3 August?
I won't miss it for the world! Get an entry form as soon as possible!
Kindly give us some reasons/motivations to inspire people to join in on race day.
Women must enter the race – it serves as a motivator and affirmation of the importance of your inner self. There is always great entertainment on the day and many prizes to be won – including a car!

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We tried to wake up early to get the glimpsed of early sunrise but we failed obviously, as we headed to Kalaniana'ole highway (Hwy 72) the sun was already up.
We stop to a little corner before heading to Lanai look out, just to take a panoramic view of the city. We saw a middle-aged man, walking leisurely , I wonder where is the destination? The view was spectacular! Alright, we didn't get to sunrise what about coming back here at sunset?
Oh yeah! good idea!
Omg! Oh my! what a nice view!., I think I uttered these words ten times if not more 🙂
Lanai look out is on the south-eastern shore, nestled behind Koko crater and not too far from Hanauma bay. There's a small pull-out /parking area to view and take pictures.
The southward view is amazing and a piled of an interesting looking eroded rocks can be seen, actually we came back twice and still feels good to come back more 🙂
After taking a few shots, we went further more.. again Omg!
Finally we arrived at Sandy beach park, as I laid down my things, appreciating the beauty of the sea,the lifeguard approached us not to swim further as the current was so strong and dangerous. I watched with awe how one surfer calmly wait for the waves and enjoy his time. The impressive pounding shortwaves took my camera in bursts shots 🙂
When the sun started to go down, we hurriedly went back to the first corner stop so I can shot the sunset overlooking the panoramic view of the island.
Ladies, this trip definitely made my day, I can just sit and look at the scenery or just watched the shores , the scent..the sight.. and sound..it's refreshing and invigorating!
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Actress Takimoto Miori will be making her singing debut as 'MIORI' in a new girls band called 'LAGOON'. The band will release their debut single "Kimi no Matsu Sekai" on November 26.
LAGOON was created under Sony Music Records as a "support project that fulfills women's dreams." The members never met each other before forming the band. They are "girls who want to do music" and work in different fields. After auditions, a cafe worker, a mother of one, a student, a paramedic, and an actress were chosen as the members.
Takimoto commented, "This is my first time experiencing rock and band, so I still have a long way to go. However, I still remember how I felt the first time I sang in a live band. It hasn't been long since I met the members, but I don't think time matters very much. I hope to increasingly deepen our bond through music."
Regarding their goals, she stated, "I hope that one day we will be able to give an enthusiastic performance that will reach people at a big place like an arena or Tokyo Dome."
LAGOON's debut single "Kimi no Matsu Sekai" will be used as the opening theme for the anime 'Magic Kaito 1412' (NTV: Saturdays at 5:30 pm) starting October 4.
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In Sacramento, Calif. advocates for people with disabilities went to the state Capitol after additional funding for services was left out of the $115.4 billion deal. Dwight Hansen, a lobbyist for developmental disabilities group The Lanterman Coalition, said the proposed 2015-2016 budget increase for developmental disabilities services is only to accommodate a growing number of people in the system, the funding for institutions and programs remains the same. It was hoped that the budget would pay for programs such as assisted care that helps people with disabilities stay in their homes.
"These people were left out in the cold," said Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield). Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) and Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de León (D-Los Angeles), addressed the discrepancy in a joint statement Wednesday, saying funding may still be available and will be considered in a special session on the budget. Grove and Tom Lackey (R-Palmdale) met with activists outside the Capitol Wednesday, saying they would fight for additional money when budget talks resume.
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One of my favourite places is in my hometown. Somewhere I love to visit whenever I can, just to recharge my batteries.
It is called a Physic Garden, a garden left over from long ago and not a garden in the sense we use, but one full of medicinal and therapeutic plants and flowers.
It is quite large and walled on all sides with intersecting pathways and benches at regular intervals. These benches are always occupied whenever I visit, and it would seem I am not the only one who loves the place. From pensioners and housewives to young people, spending a few moments of their lunchbreak in tranquil surroundings. It is obviously a very old garden, as some of the walls are currently shored up with wood to stop them falling, which is a shame, but would cost a small fortune to put right.
The last time I was there, I spotted some mistletoe growing quite low down on one of the oldest apple trees I have ever seen. Most of the plants and trees are ancient too, with some varieties I have never seen before, and all are helpfully labelled for your information. I had never appreciated before just how old a tree or plant could be and still go on producing leaves, fruit, and flowers.
It is an oasis of calm, in the middle of a busy town, and has saved my sanity on more than one occasion. I always manage to find something I have not noticed before, or sometimes just to sit and absorb the peace is enough.
The place is always full of birds and insects, and if you sit quietly on one of those benches, it is like being in another world, in another time. One I usually prefer to the one outside its walls, that's for sure.
I always hate to leave and wish it were my garden, to be able to walk around it at any time of the day or night would be wonderful, especially these days…


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If a tree falls in a forest and nobody's around to hear it, does it make a sound? If you create excellent retail training content but no one reads it, does it make an impact? Retail training content is extremely important at every retail location. Depending on the context, you may have to get training materials out to different store employees for a variety of reasons and urgencies.
Importance of Retail Training
Not training retail employees is costly. How costly? Monster reports that most retail organisations can increase sales by 15 to 20 percent through effective training. But retail training is only effective if the right content is delivered to employees on time.
Welcoming and Onboarding New Employees
Everyone wants to feel appreciated when starting a new job or transferring to a new position. The Retail Doctor suggests developing a solid foundation when training retail employees. Customers are less likely to return if their basic questions are not met by retail employees. Be sure to provide new employees with retail training content and someone to shadow for the first day. This seems like an obvious piece to the puzzle, but onboarding new employees with relevant content and a mentor sets a precedent. From day 1, these employees will understand what to expect from your brand and what your brand expects of them.
Preparing for Turnover
Retailers expect high turnover. Turnover means new employees and new store managers in many different locations. Given its revolving door frequency, an entire in-store retail team could be on the job for less than a year. Welcoming and onboarding new employees with retail training is one step to lowering retail employee turnover. Yet, investing in ongoing retail training will make employees more loyal.
Some degree of turnover is natural when running any type of business. But what happens if a manager leaves the store? Whoever assumes their position should also be given access to training. Are you able to truthfully say that all of the management training materials are at a store? Unless you visit the store yourself, probably not. Make sure that new managers have their employee handbook, benefits guide, and any other content pertinent to doing their job well.
Demonstrate Your Brand, Locally
Each store location should feel like one brand. How your employees interact and engage with customers demonstrates the retail brand. "By giving the same level of care and attention to associates, they recognise the importance they play in promoting the brand," explains eLearning Industry, "and they see that you acknowledge how important they are in bringing the brand to life."
Your retail locations may look the same at each store, but does your retail training? Retail training and its materials should not differ from location to location. Give each employee an equal opportunity to grow their skills. Support new store openings with the appropriate retail training content.
Training for Crises
Planning for crises is an unfortunate part of retail. An immediate response is necessary in the event of a major crisis. The best way to avoid a crisis is to implement crisis prevention in retail training. Crises are costly and can do serious damage to any brand. If a crisis does happen, be sure to address the issue with protocols and training specific to the issue at hand. Since customers expect a quick resolution, your response should be quick and efficient.
Putting Responsibility on Retail Management
Imagine this scenario: You created excellent retail training content. It covers all the topics above in addition to standard processes, customer service procedure, and retail sales training. You sent it to all your retail locations, but you haven't heard anything since.
Ensure that retail management takes responsibility when receiving retail training documents and other materials. Your employees are the face of the brand. Communicate to your stakeholders that the responsibility lies with retail management to be prepared to go over new training procedures.
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Sunday, March 1, 2015
Mayflower in the Snow
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I agree with you Mayflower, if we have to bear that rain, then it better schould rain chewing bones :o)ReplyDelete
easy rider
So glad she is doing well!ReplyDelete
Great news fur all the Puppies.... and their Mamma Too...ReplyDelete
Enjoy, Mayflower :)ReplyDelete
Glad to see she is getting out to enjoy the snow!ReplyDelete
Your Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
Good to see her.ReplyDelete
Aroo to you,
That is truly wonderful news that the pups found forever homes. We hope Momma has one too. The snow is so much fun, isn't it?ReplyDelete
Woos - Phantom, Ciara, and Lightning
Glad her pups all found homes!ReplyDelete
So glad all the pups found forever homes. Mama Mayflower is so pretty. We don't got snow and don't want any. Now if the cold and rain would go away soon. We are so ready for Spring.ReplyDelete
♥♥♥Mona & Prissy
She looks like she is having lots of fun in the snows...We agree with her about the rain tho...ICK!ReplyDelete
Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo
Yay for snow fun!ReplyDelete


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Braves vs. Phillies: Odds, spread, over/under - September 19
When the Philadelphia Phillies (82-68) take on the Atlanta Braves (96-54) at Truist Park on Tuesday, September 19 at 7:20 PM ET, Kyle Schwarber will be looking for his 100th RBI of the season (he's currently sitting at 99).
The favored Braves have -225 moneyline odds against the underdog Phillies, who are listed at +185. The game's total is set at 9 runs.
Braves vs. Phillies Time and TV Channel
- Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2023
- Time: 7:20 PM ET
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Venue: Truist Park
- Probable Pitchers: Spencer Strider - ATL (17-5, 3.78 ERA) vs Cristopher Sanchez - PHI (2-4, 3.40 ERA)
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- The Braves have won 88, or 65.2%, of the 135 games they've played as favorites this season.
- The Braves have a 30-13 record (winning 69.8% of their games) when they have played as moneyline favorites of -225 or shorter.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 69.2% chance of a victory for Atlanta.
- The Braves have a 4-5 record over the nine games they were a moneyline favorite in their last 10 matchups.
- In its last 10 outings (all had set totals), Atlanta combined with its opponents to go over the run total seven times.
- The Phillies have come away with 19 wins in the 44 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
- The Phillies have played as an underdog of +185 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game.
- The Phillies have played as underdogs in four of their past 10 games and won one of those contests.
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Twice Upon a Time won 3 awards last week! Best Animation @Movie Screen Festival and Best Script and Best Animation @Barcelona Planet Festival.
This is the ninth award in a row for To Blink Animation Studio. Twice Upon a Time continues his festival tour in Romania next month (Short To The Point Festival), Italy (Alessandria Film Festival) and Greece (Athens Animefest).


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East Coast Hosts Visit by UiTM StudentsPublished date:
A group of 20 marketing students from UiTM made a study visit to East Coast's warehouse recently.
The 3rd year students are from the Faculty of Economics and Business, University Malaysia Sarawak and they were received by the East Coast team. The students were briefed on warehouse activities, East Coast facilities, logistic procedures and supply chain work-flow.
The visit is valuable to the students to enhance their knowledge in supply chain and marketing studies.


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In Berlin-City West, near Kurfürstendamm, Charlottenburg- district, my law firm is part of a law office companionship since 2011.
Very few meters away the stations of public transportation U 7 ("Adenauerplatz" and "Konstanzer Straße") are located, you can reach my office in no time.
My law office is located in a mezzanine of a neo-classic Jugendstil building. For persons with handicap there will be help for reaching my law office by putting a ramp over the three stairs at the entrance.
In case of longer lasting meetings and/ or extensive trails you might arrange a roomreservation at "Hotel Magrit" which is located in the same building. Of course this opportunity is given to you for having a long distance ride from all over Germany to my law office.
Instrumental in my decision to put the law office to Charlottenburg district was the fact that here is given a representative atmosphere to perform legal counseling and to provide absolute discretion and confidentiality in an appropriate environment for my clients.
In the immediate vicinity are the districts of Mitte-Tiergarten, Steglitz- Zehlendorf, Schöneberg- Tempelhof, Kreuzberg- Friedrichshain and Spandau.
Only a short walk away is the district –and family court Charlottenburg. In no time I am at the criminal court and the prison of Moabit and the prison of Tegel and Charlottenburg and Plötzensee.
Using car you can reach my office on the B 96 a or on the City – Autobahn A 100 (exit Wilmersdorf). By public transportation you can reach my office with the U 7, station "Adenauerplatz" or "Konstanzer Straße".
Only 3 stops from here, you can take the "Ringtrain" of S 41 and S 42 from station "Halensee".
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The US State Department has criticized the Turkish government's definition of terrorism, saying, "Turkey has a broad definition of terrorism that includes crimes against the constitutional order and internal and external security of the state, which the government regularly used to criminalize what the United States would consider the legitimate exercise of freedom of expression and assembly."
In its recently released "Country Reports on Terrorism 2017" the State Department refrained from characterizing the Gülen movement as a terrorist organization as alleged by the Turkish government led by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The State Department has also preferred to describe US-based Turkish Muslim scholar Fethullah Gülen as an "Islamic cleric."
According to the report, Turkey continued its intensive efforts to defeat terrorist organizations both inside and outside its borders, including the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/ISIS).
The report also stated that terrorist attacks around the world had decreased by 23 percent, while the number of casualties caused by terrorist attacks fell by 27 percent.
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By Lila Ibrahim, Chief Operations Officer, Coursera
Last year, a group of Coursera employees came together to answer what felt like an increasingly pressing question: how could we, as an education technology company, play a larger role in addressing the social issues that threaten stability around the world?
We were proud of the progress we'd made with initiatives like Coursera for Refugees. But we also wanted to raise awareness of the problems that lead to inequality, and of the ways each of us can contribute to solutions. We believe that understanding a problem is the first step toward creating change—and we wanted to empower our learners to learn about and act on the issues that impact their families, businesses, and communities.
We issued a call to action to our university partners—could they create online courses that would spark this kind of empowerment and transformation? The response was overwhelming.
Today, we're thrilled to announce the launch of 14 brand-new courses in topics like social justice, diversity, and inclusion, and global challenges. We'll be launching additional courses in these topics throughout July and August, so stay tuned!
These courses offer a unique opportunity to learn directly from top experts on some of the most difficult issues facing our global society today. You'll gain a nuanced understanding of topics ranging from climate change, to diversity and inclusion, to mass incarceration; you'll also build the concrete skills you need to be an effective professional leader and global citizen.
If you take more than one course, you'll begin to see connections; for example, you'll understand how and why climate change can lead to increases in conflict and injustice. And you'll begin to see how, by learning and taking action on just one of these challenges, you can make a meaningful impact on all of them.
Our challenge to you: Jump into these courses, explore the topics in depth, and start applying what you learn in large and small ways in your own communities. Use the hashtag #LearnActImpact to share your stories on Twitter or Facebook, and to connect with other learners taking action around the world—we'll feature some of these stories on our blog in the coming months.
We're honored to have you with us on this journey, and we can't wait to see what you achieve!
14 new courses, plus hand-picked classics, to help you #LearnActImpact:
Global Challenges
[NEW] Demystifying Mindfulness – Leiden University
[NEW] Act On Climate: Steps to Individual, Community and Political Action – University of Michigan
[NEW] International Women's Health and Human Rights – Stanford University
[NEW] Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship – Duke University
[NEW] Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
[NEW] Environmental Management and Ethics – Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
The Age of Sustainable Development – Columbia University
Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries – University of Cape Town
Psychological First Aid – Johns Hopkins University
Global Environmental Management – Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Diversity & Inclusion
[NEW] Conflict Transformation – Emory University
[NEW] Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace – ESSEC Business School
[NEW] Leading for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Higher Education – University of Michigan
[NEW] What does it mean to identify as Transgender or Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC)? – University of Minnesota
[NEW] Health Across the Gender Spectrum – Stanford University
[NEW] Gender and Sexuality: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace – University of Pittsburgh
Social Justice
[NEW] Making Sense of the News – The University of Hong Kong, The State University of New York
[NEW] Justice, Mercy and Mass Incarceration – Vanderbilt University
From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement – Emory University
How to Change the World – Wesleyan University
Social Norms, Social Change I – University of Pennsylvania, Unicef
Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators – University of Pennsylvania
Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation – University of Cape Town
Identifying Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities – Copenhagen Business School


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That's the question the Helena Independent Record is asking online poll this week.
Our answer is not just, "Yes," but, "Hell, yes!" (Please vote.)
You only needed to be at the Helena City Commission meeting Monday night to understand why.
Hundreds of people showed up to comment on the proposed ordinance to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from discrimination in the workplace, housing and businesses open to the public. Those opposed to the ordinance claimed benches early as supporters rallied in front of the building. And those opponents refused to allow supporters seats even in places where there was room for more people.
It was a very visible demonstration of how these people want to refuse LGBT people the rights they themselves take for granted. If they won't even allow a gay person (or a person who supports gay people) a seat next to them at a public hearing, what do you think the chances are that they would let that person rent an apartment or hire them?
You get the idea.
It was so inspiring to hear people like Bobbie Zenker (pictured here at the hearing) talk about how their lives have been impacted by discrimination, but that they believe that the bulk of the public supports their right to be treated equally. We agree. Most people in Helena, and in Montana, support fairness. They want everyone to be treated with dignity and respect. Those at the hearing who were filled with fear and loathing are truly the minority.
Bobbie wrote an eloquent blog entry about the hearing, and particularly about an amendment that seeks to bar "pre-op" transgender people from locker rooms. In such instances, they would be forced to use the locker room of the sex matching their "anatomical" gender.
We oppose this amendment for a number of reasons:
- It seeks to solve a problem that doesn't exist. There is no evidence that ensuring transgender people can use locker rooms conforming to their gender identity results in increased acts of voyeurism or violence.
- Prohibiting people from using facilities designated for the gender they identify with causes severe psychological harm – the same kind of harm that opponents of the ordinance and proponents of this amendment would feel if they were forced to use the locker room of the opposite sex.
- The discomfort of others is not a reason to deny people their civil rights. We wouldn't tell a breast cancer survivor she can't use the women's locker room because of her mastectomy scars. Part of being a compassionate human being is respecting the rights of others even when it makes us uncomfortable.
- This amendment doesn't take into account people who don't conform to traditional gender characteristics, including people who are intersex (born with both male and female genitalia) or those who have been injured – take a soldier wounded by an IED in Iraq.
That said, we know that a nondiscrimination ordinance would go far to help people get the dignity and respect we all want and need and to have the security they need to support their families.
Please show your support for the ordinance at the official hearing at 6 p.m. on Dec. 17 at the Helena City/County Building.


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Solo travel, especially solo hiking, is incredibly rewarding. Many of the United States' national parks, as well as national parks in other countries, are excellent places to travel alone. When compared to other hiking destinations, national parks have incredibly well-maintained trails that are clearly marked. Mapped trails make it easier to plan water sources and campsites. The popularity of many national parks means that you'll rarely be alone on the trail for long, unless you venture into the backcountry.
If you are solo hiking a national park, make sure you stay within your physical limits and prepare for any and all possible situations. National parks include trails for all levels of hikers at any distance imaginable, from an easy afternoon trip of a few miles to months-long journeys of hundreds of rugged miles.
Park rangers and other staff are trained to respond to emergencies efficiently. As a solo traveler, you may want to choose a park with a hospital nearby as well. Because you'll be alone, opt for a park with a lower risk of wildlife mishaps.
8 National Parks for Solo Travel
These national parks offer solo visitors a variety of trails, beautiful views and fun must-dos not far from the road.
- Acadia National Park: For trails that are challenging enough to be exciting yet moderate enough you'll see plenty of other visitors, choose Acadia.
- Arches National Park: Though short, the hikes throughout Arches are stunning.
- Badlands National Park: Short trails just off the road (the longest in the park is just 10 miles) make for good solo hikes.
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Ohio's only national park offers solo travelers waterfalls, bike paths and lots of options for an overnight stay.
- Glacier National Park: You're in bear country in Glacier, but day hikes on popular trails and proper bear conduct will help you enjoy this park alone.
- Great Sand Dunes National Park: Minimal light pollution make the starry sky one of the best parts of a solo trip to Great Sand Dunes.
- Great Smokey Mountains National Park: Located along the Appalachian Trail, many of the trails in the Smokies are well-traveled and offer beautiful mountain views.
- Hot Springs National Park: For a well-populated national park suited to solo travel, try Hot Springs, an urban collection of hot springs and bathhouses, along with trails and campsites.


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Hey all. Sorry Andy can't be here to bring you the news today. I told him that he could have the day off. And this isn't really much of a news post, though if you'd like some links, please enjoy these:
- Barry Bannan is, allegedly, a real grade-A twunt. And no, this doesn't mean he is evil or irredeemably bad, but it does make me right pissed at him.
- Apparently Paul Scharner thinks that Aston Villa were "targeting" Shane Long. Paul Scharner must not know a damn thing about Aston Villa. If we'd been targeting Shane Long, he'd have been perfectly safe. This team hasn't hit it's target in months.
- Villa are appealing Chris Herd's red card, and for good reason. There wasn't a foul, and should the card stick, Herd would face a three-match ban. Three matches for doing not a single thing. Phil Dowd can go [self-censored to avoid tough British libel laws].
So there's the news. But that's not why I'm here today. I'm here because the official site optimist is a bit pissed and wants to get it off his chest. Follow me after the jump, but beware, there may be profanity. I'm not sure, as I haven't written it yet. If you don't like profanity, please just enjoy the links.
I called myself the site's official optimist above, and I think that's fair. Hell, I predicted a 3-1 (or was it 3-2?) win in last week's podcast. I thought Villa had it in them to put on a strong showing against a team that they absolutely should beat. Are the Baggies bad? No, not really. We saw some quite good play from them this weekend. That said, there is no excuse for losing to them.
Sure, we can blame the ref. And to some degree, I do. There was absolutely no reason for that red card. From the get-go, it was obvious that the match was going to be a chippy one, and Phil Dowd did nothing to tamp that down. In some ways, that's fine. It's a derby. Chippiness makes it a bit more fun. But if you're going to let it go, don't just rely on your goddamn linesman to tell you that someone did some stamping. I mean, the players involved could not have been doing a better job of letting Dowd know when a foul was needed. Every bit of contact seemed to make players wave their hands in the air like they just didn't care. And yet, on a play in which no one reacted at all, the tubby little linesman - who looked on the verge of tears all game - decided to wave his flag like a small child at a parade. Well screw him and screw Phil Dowd.
Yet even without our (arguably) best player of the day off the pitch, Villa had a 1-0 lead and West Brom had the most comical penalty miss I may have ever seen. If ever there was a time that I would have forgiven bunkering, it was this. Down a man with a one-goal lead seems fair. Heck, given the way the match was going, it didn't seem inconceivable that West Brom might draw a red and even things up. But Villa didn't bunker. They played stupid boot-it-up-the-field-and-pray football. From the beginning, Villa looked to have the upper hand and I was actually enjoying it. Chalk one up for the Robert-is-a-fool category. The problem with that style of football is that it leads to desperate defense, and Villa ended up conceding stupid set pieces that led to infuriating goals.
And then, with Villa down 2-1, Alex McLeish caught up with the situation as of Herd's red card (perhaps he was in a state of shock), and decided to bunker. Bunkering with A ONE GOAL DEFICIT. How in the name of all that is holy is that supposed to work. Yes, Emile Heskey is a lump of useless with a soul of incompetence, but his lack of movement does not mean he will be a good holding mid. Just because he is big doesn't mean people can't run around him. This isn't basketball, McLeish. Albrighton for Bannan was the last straw. Phil Dowd removed our best player of the game, and Alex McLeish decided he didn't want to be one-upped, so he did Dowd one better: removed the remianing best player while his team had a deficit.
At the half, I was enraged at Phil Dowd. By the final whistle, I'd almost forgotten the man and instead hated the way Villa played. Bent was shit (yes, he made a penalty. You're supposed to make those. The odds are in your favor). N'Zogbia added nothing. Petrov was his usual worthless self. Gabby had some neat play but disappeared for huge stretches of time. The defense couldn't mark their men if they had been given highlighters. And Emile fucking Heskey played defensive mid.
I feel like this has broken me. We may need a new optimist, because fuck it if I am going to think highly of this group for a while. If you can't hold onto a 1-0 lead against West Brom, I sure as hell don't think you're capable of much. And I sure as hell don't think much of Villa right now. Up the Villa, indeed. Right up your ass.


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Emily Levitt, Sylvan's VP of Education, was recently featured in The New York Times' article, Worried Your Kid Is Falling Behind? You're Not Alone, by Holly Burns.
The article delves into the widespread concern many parents are feeling about continued online learning. After months of online learning in spring 2020, many schools are beginning the 2020-2021 school year online as well, leaving parents to wonder, "Will my child ever catch up?" The piece talks to a number of experts about how children CAN be successful in this new learning climate.
In the article, Emily is featured, saying, "But don't stress over hard-hitting academics for the pre-K set ... 'Do work sheets, sure, but don't do them all day,' she said. Instead, weave in playful learning activities, like 'baking sheets filled with lentils to give kids a multi-sensory way to trace shapes and numbers,' she said. 'Or add letters to a Twister board, so you're saying, 'OK, left foot to C, right foot to O.'
When preschoolers do get back to the classroom, said Levitt, 'they're at the age where they'll likely bounce back very quickly.'"
Read the full article and get all the great tips on The New York Times' website.


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Comments on Rohingya Repatriation: Bangladesh demands Myanmar apologise
Dhaka yesterday protested the "derogatory and provocative" remarks of Myanmar Religious Affairs Minister Thura Aung Ko on Rohingya refugees and asked the country to apologise.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Myanmar ambassador in Dhaka Lwin Oo to hand him a protest note.
The foreign ministry said the remarks by the Myanmar minister would negatively impact Rohingya repatriation and bilateral relationship.
On Tuesday, Thura referred to the Rohingyas as Bengalis and said Bangladesh was "not letting them return".
He added that Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh were being "brainwashed" into "marching towards Myanmar".
The foreign ministry of Bangladesh said in Myanmar there was an "anti-Bangladesh, anti-Rohingya and anti-Muslim policy, which many considered as apartheid."
The letter adds, "It is a blatant lie that Bangladesh is obstructing the repatriation process of Rohingyas. Due to Myanmar's unabated anti-Rohingya policy, no member of the community agreed to go back on November 15."
The Myanmar envoy in Bangladesh should convey the message that no such provocative comment is made from Myanmar's side in the future, Bangladeshi counterpart said.
Asked, the Myanmar Ambassador to Bangladesh said "a delegation will arrive here and discuss the details".


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Local Movers in Plano – Factors Involved in this Job
Local movers in Plano work through different branches, and agents affiliated with them. It depends on the nature of the company, if it wants to make franchises or not. An agent also helps a company develop its business in another city or a country. In any case the company should have a license issued by federal motor carrier safety administration, which works in USA.
Moving a car
To move a car from one place to another, a big vehicle as truck, or a trailer is required. The transport is either provided by the company, or by a rental firm. In any case the main objective is to shift the car without damaging it. Mostly such a service is required for a long distance or for the car dealer company as well. This may also require moving more than one vehicle.
Moving furniture or other heavy stuff
This can be for a home or an office, like the rest of the stuff it also needs a special care to prevent any harm. This is done by properly wrapping up the furniture with durable sheets to prevent it from scratches. Mostly trucks are used for this purpose. This may also include some other items as pianos, and gym related equipments. Special trolleys have been developed to move pianos etc.
Moving animals
This is required for a farm, which many times have their own transport, but in its absence the services of local movers in Plano are hired. The animals can be any like buffalos, cows, horses, etc. This type of moving is confined to remote areas, as from one farm to another, or from animal market to a farm or a home in the suburbs. Special trailers or trucks are developed with chains and hangers to tie the animals.
A company does not always provide transport, as sometimes it only gives movers, who pack the stuff, load it, and unload, at its destination. In this case the owner or the client arranges own transport. The movers are paid as per person or as a lump sum amount to the real provider. In Asian countries such labor is easily available at certain points, and moving in these countries is cheaper than the rest of the world. The owner can also negotiate with the labor directly depending on the requirement.
The cost
It varies according to the nature of the distance, as for local moving it depends on the number of hours, whereas for long distance it involves size, and weight of different stuff. The cost also depends on, if full services are taken, or the task is shared with an owner. The estimate is done either as price per pound, or price per cubic feet. The cost also varies when agents are involved in a moving job, as more parties are involved in this type hence the cost is divided. Local movers in Plano are working in both ways, i.e. as individual companies, and as agents. You can find the services according to your needs and budget.


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A study to determine the use of cross cylinder in conjunction with the cross grid at distance as an alternative method for the duochrome technique amongst University of Limpopo optometry students
Makgaba, Nkalebetja Timothy
BACKGROUND The measurement of the refractive end point plays a major role in the assessment of the refractive status of the patient. Currently, there are very few techniques if not one that can measure the refractive end point of the patient. The current method which is the duochrome technique is based on chromatic aberration. Until now there is no test for refractive end point that is not based on chromatic aberration. Therefore, it was against this background that the current study was undertaken to investigate an alternative for the duochrome technique to measure the refractive end point. AIM OF THE STUDY The aim of this study was to establish the use of cross grid in conjunction with Jackson crossed cylinders at distance as a monocular refractive end point technique. METHODOLOGY A cross-sectional analytic and descriptive study design was used. Sixty-four subjects (31 males and 33 females) were included in this study. Their ages ranged from 18 to 37 years with a mean of 20.75 years (SD = ± 2.67 years). The participants were University of Limpopo Optometry students. Ethical approval to perform this study was obtained from the Turfloop Research Ethics Committee (TREC) of University of Limpopo. All participants were made aware of the purpose of the study, and signed consent was obtained from each participant. All investigations and measurements adhered to the tenets or principles, belief and requirements of the Declaration of Helsinki. Optometric procedures performed included visual acuity, subjective measurement of refractive error, monocular refractive end point using duochrome technique and monocular refractive end point measurement using gross grid in conjunction with the cross grid. Data analysis was done using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 23. Paired sample t-test was performed on all the procedures. RESULTS The uncorrected distance VA for the right eyes (OD) ranged from -0.30 LogMAR to 1.00 LogMAR with a mean of -0.25 LogMAR (SD = ±0.32). The nearest equivalent spherical powers (NSE = sphere +0.5 cylinder) for the right eye ranged from -4.25 to +4.25D (mean = -0.13, SD= ±1.09D) and from -4.50D to +1.00D (mean = +0.07 ±0.94D) for the left eye. After the removal of outliers, the refractive end point measurements with the duochrome technique for the right eyes ranged from -4.50D to 3.50D with a mean of -0.269, SD (±1.037) in bright illumination and from -4.50D to 4.50D with a mean of -1.914 (±1.101) in dim illumination. Subsequently, the NSE with the crossed cylinder in conjunction with the cross grid technique for the right eyes in bright illumination ranged from -4.75D to 4.75D with a mean of -0.481, SD (±1.037) and from -4.25D to 0.50D with a mean of -0.427 (±0.860) in dim illumination. Sample Pearson correlation coefficients for end point with duochrome and crossed cylinder found that the highest correlation is between the duochrome in bright and cross grid in dim illumination (r = 0.701, p < 0.05), while duochrome in dim and cross grid in bright illumination had the lowest correlation (r = 0.659). The Bland–Altman plots showed that there was a good agreement between the duochrome methods and between the crossed cylinder method methods. CONCLUSION the refractive end point measurements obtained from duochrome and cross grid are well correlated and comparable, suggesting that they could be used interchangeably in most clinical settings. However, caution is needed when using measurements obtained by cross grid method in dim illumination.
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G? just brought me up to date ... now we are getting somewhere. It is this common experience that we seem to have -- is it innate?
You use the "burning your hand" analogy in your argument. But, just because something happened before, doesn't mean it will happen again. If you flip a coin and it comes up heads, can you tell me what will come up the next flip?
May I point out the film "Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead", 162 consecutive instances of heads out of 162 tosses. Now the situation was quite ludicrous, and the author intentionally wrote it that way, but the subtle point was that generally speaking the laws of probability mean squat in ordinary every day situational experiences like auto accidents or how much ketchup you'll receive on your next Big Mac. Quit trying to think in absolutes.
Now, I'm saying you don't know what's going to happen on toss 162 or 161 or any toss, and you are telling me I think in absolutes?
Another point I don't quite get ... if the musicians have never played the songs (theirs or the ones from their past experience) or even the instrument before ... how do they know how to copy from the past?
The same way I first picked up a set of keyboards, toyed with the notes, and taught myself how to play "Mary had a Little Lamb" in the first two minutes. The simple fact of experiencing MUSIC in the past leads the musician down a path towards non originality. Now of course, in a perfect Schrodinger's Cat experiment, the musician could be told to play music without ever laying hands, eyes or ears upon music, but then they would not be able to due to the simple fact of not having the slightest clue what music even is.
Finally, if you are correct in your thinking, what about the point of collision -- where the individuals come together spontaneously ... and something new is created from the old -- that moment ... what about that instant? What guided these individuals together through the collision of their past experiences? You don't hear 4 different songs at the same time do you?
This is the ONLY moment where the sparkle of originality may become possible. The glimmering moment where each artists has the distinct possibility of being able to quit playing the four distinct movements and weave a new sound derived from the whole, allowing the sum to be something quite more than it's parts. However in most modern music, too much is stressed upon the individuality of the vocals, the drums and guitars to even hope for something so miraculous to occur. In premise, what your trying to do with your music is perhaps the closest man can ever come to creating a new tonal level since the dawn of mankind.
B ute if all ... simply, b ute if all.
That is such a load. The entire point of originality is a creation of new from old. If that means rehashing something old to create new, so be it. An infinite number of people, using the traditional I-IV-V progression can write an infinite amount of songs, all of them new. Are they considered un-new do to common origins. If that is so, all sounds are just poor imitations of the big bang, and even that may be the bargain bin equivalent of something even bigger.


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IBM has given $240 million for a new AI research lab at MIT
IBM has donated $240 million to MIT for a new joint laboratory to research artificial intelligence, instantly producing one of the richest academic-industry efforts in the world. Anantha Chandrakasan, MIT's new dean of engineering, told Axios that the 10-year IBM grant is the result of discussions that began only in the summer, and will result in the establishment of the MIT–IBM Watson AI Lab.
The lab, to involve more than 100 AI scientists from both IBM and MIT, will conduct fundamental research and encourage faculty and students to spin out companies from discoveries they develop.
The lab's establishment comes amid an AI research-and-commercialization frenzy at universities, in Silicon Valley and in tech companies around the world, all attempting to capture part of what is seen as an inflection point in the next economy — the shift to intelligent products. In 2015, for instance, Toyota announced more than $1 billion in funding for its own center, plus research at both MIT and Stanford.


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By Sumera Fatima
Hello beautiful ladies!
We all have two kinds of lipsticks in our vanity – one, that we love to apply everyday and love to keep near and second, the one we try to avoid at any cost and almost forget about. But, have you ever wondered what makes the preference for these lipsticks differ – the texture, the shade or the wear time? Therefore, it is always important to consider few things before we go ahead and buy a lipstick. Read on and you won't have to regret buying a lipstick again!
Shelf Life Of The Lipstick
It is important that you always check for the shelf life of lipstick, i.e. its manufacture date and date of expiration. Generally, most of the lipsticks have a shelf life of 3 years. Some stores try and sell the products which are one year old in order to finish their old stock instead of new ones. If you go for such products, you only have 2 years of shelf life remaining. So, it's always a good option to go for fresh products manufactured in the same year to enjoy using product for maximum time.
Try Them Before You Buy Them
We sometimes get attracted to few shades of lipstick that is simply not meant for our skin tone or for our personality. It is better if we swatch different shades on our hands to notice the difference between shades before we opt for one. After analyzing the shades, you can make a choice and choose the one that you feel will suit you the best.
Choose The Lipstick As Per Your Needs
From different types of lipsticks, it is important to consider what kind of lipstick you would like to go for. Mentioning few among the types of lipsticks are cream lipsticks, matte touch lipsticks, lipsticks with frost finish or shimmer etc.
Soft touch lipsticks moisturize your lips well, but if you desire your lipstick to stay longer, consider matte touch lipsticks. This kind of lipsticks are deep in colour and give you a natural look making the lips look thinner. Whereas, frost lipsticks reflects light making your lips sparkle and glisten and look more pouty.
Avoid Buying The Same Shade
Before buying a new lipstick, try layering the shades which are quite similar. Even if you opt for a different brand of the same shade, sometimes, it's hard to make out the difference between your new shade which is close enough and looks the same you already have. Some people stick to one particular shade and avoid trying new shades. I think they should just come out of their comfort zones and try a different shade to see how gorgeous they could look.
Do Not Let Replicas Fool You
It is better to have one original product of good quality than having ten replica products. Replicas of luxury brands are a common affair these days. Many people get influenced by the price of fake luxury brands unknowingly and invest in lipsticks that are replicas. These replica lipsticks do not even match up to the quality of original lipsticks. So ladies, it is always better to check for the feedback of lesser known online shopping website which sell replicas.
Check For Exchange Policies
Take a few minutes of time to investigate with the seller about the exchange policies of the product if you are unsure of using the product for certain reasons. Some companies guarantee the exchange of product within the limit of few days.
Choose The Right Shade
Deeper shades of lipsticks make lips look smaller and bright lipsticks make lips look bigger. While choosing the right lipstick for a fair complexion you can go for nude or soft mocha color and people with a decently fair complexion can try nude, peach or pale pink. For a lighter medium skin tone, you can try fuchsia, red, browns and peaches. For a darker medium skin tone copper, brown and cranberry color look good. For dark complexions, dark reds and hues of wine look great. Some beauty experts suggest beauties with dark complexion to avoid orange lipsticks.
Avoid Non-Transferable Lipstick
Lipsticks that claim to be non transferable tends to dry out the lips easily. So, to avoid chapping and drying of lips, it is always good to avoid non-transferable lipsticks. If you particularly feel like having a non-transferable lipstick, look for other features like if it comes with hydrating properties or not. However, a good lipstick should moisturize your lips and keep them healthy. So, it is recommended to avoid lipsticks that are non transferable.
Check For Ingredients
Don't just look at the brand logo! It is very important to check for ingredients before you buy a lipstick as it may contain few harmful ingredients that can cause much harm to your skin and can also be allergic to you in the long run. Especially look for Parabens, Retinyl Palmitate and Tocopheryl Acetate and avoid buying lipsticks that contain them.
Read Reviews and Check Swatches
Before you invest in any lipstick or any kind of beauty product for that matter, always make sure you read the review about it when it's up and new in the market. Reading a review will always help as people who review the product generally share their personal experiences with the product, its pros and cons etc. It is good to make a decision after reading a review and check out the swatches than to complain later after you buy the product. IMBB is always the best option to check out such reviews. 😀
So ladies, let me know what are the other things you consider and look for before buying a new lipstick. Until next time, put on some lipstick and live a little! ♥
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Self-realisation & Yoga
Yoga often mentions self-realisation as its ultimate goal. The path to "realise" "self" may be a long and winding road. A good place to begin is to investigate who, or what, self is. One may think of it as a process of remembering who we are.
The "self" yoga refers to far too easily gets buried under a heap of burdens or distractions. By losing sight of the whole, paying attention to on one aspect, self is often lost when we're caught up in the details, forgetting the big picture. Or self may be dulled by the humdrum of the same old, same old, drowned in a fuzzy, opaque state of mind caused by the quagmire of surviving in a busy world.
Yoga asks us to go within, and search for the "true" self – which may be found when we ask the right questions, in contextual awareness of the whole and direct experience. "Self" realises it is always there, within, when it remembers – itself. It understands that it can never go away, and it is even closer than just around the corner. It realises it is right there, within. Thus self is realised, strangely enough, by self.
What happens when we remember who we are?
Possibly we stop identifying so much with the ego or worldly self, so there is less judgement and more peace with everything. The process that gets us to the realisation continues when we and carry on with whatever we were doing, or we may make big changes in our lives. But it is not what goes on on the surface, or periphereally that matters; we may find we let go more readily of that which don't actually matter so much. Perhaps surrender to the tides of change come more easily, and acceptance comes of what can't readily be changed or of something we don't like, or fear. When we accept "surrender" we remember to "be with" self, now matter the conditions. Pain and pleasure, at times perhaps more than other, disappear, and joy flows more readily.
Such lightness of being transcends the ordinary self. It helps us be real; we can remember that the same being that sits in a car in the traffic sits in the studio when doing yoga or exercise, or having dinner. The meditator becomes aware of who and what meditates, and the flow and tides of life (see Ying-Yang album cover at bottom of page ) is revealed as an "extraordinary ordinary". In yoga this experience is part and parcel of meditation, and what yoga is all about as a means of realising what self is. This is the soul, the heart of the experience.
Part 2, Self-realisation & Yoga – Meditation is the essence of yoga and the key to self-realisation.
OM-ness blessings & illuminations
Johann Kotze Music & Yoga
Muizenberg, Cape Town,
6 July 2015
My 2008 album Cosmic Waves was one of my first an ambient music projects to help reach clear, calm and expansive states of consciousness. Cosmic Waves is a celebration of creation with slow, wave-like musical patterns of swirling, lush, ethereal synthesizer and piano melodies that create beautiful and soothing music. The two musical themes of the album, Deep Mind – inwards expansion, and New Beginnings – the outwards expression of the inner centre, is represented by the yin-yang symbol of the cover image. Read more.


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Kagad Kach Patra Kashtakari Panchayat (KKPKP), a union of scrap collectors started by Dr Baba Adhav in 1993, has now become a force much larger than just a collection of waste pickers, mostly women. It serves as a platform for voicing grievances and as a medium for pushing developmental programmes to this highly marginalised segment of the society. From financial support, education and insurance facilities to intangibles like dignity of labour and quality of life, read how a collective can change lives.
Kagad Kach Patra Kashtakari Panchayat (KKPKP), a union of scrap collectors started by Dr Baba Adhav in 1993, has now become a force much larger than just a collection of waste pickers, mostly women. It serves as a platform for voicing grievances and as a medium for pushing developmental programmes to this highly marginalised segment of the society. From financial support, education and insurance facilities to intangibles like dignity of labour and quality of life, read how a collective can change lives.
As they sift through garbage, they have to fend off rodents and stray animals, their hands get wounded by shards of broken glass thrown carelessly in the rubbish, and harassment by the police is part of their daily routine. In India, it's hard to miss the large numbers of waste pickers, who, armed with large plastic sacks, scourge the city streets and garbage bins for recyclable waste to earn a few bucks.
Scrap collection is considered socially relevant, economically productive and environmentally beneficial "work". In fact, India has one of the highest recycling rates in the world, thanks mainly to this army of waste pickers, which are mostly women. In fact, as per World Bank estimates, 1 per cent of the urban population in developing countries earns a living through waste picking and recycling.
Unfortunately, despite their very significant function in society, these self-employed women occupy the lowest rung in the informal economy and are generally treated with contempt. In Pune, however, waste pickers have discovered that there is strength in a union.
The process of transformation started in May 1993 when veteran labour leader, Dr Baba Adhav organised a first-of-its-kind 'Convention of Waste Pickers' in Pune in a bid to enable them to fight for their rights as legitimate workers and rally for a better future for their children. This meet was attended by over 800 waste pickers from across the city, and from this process emerged the Kagad Kach Patra Kashtakari Panchayat (KKPKP), a union of scrap collectors. "Every woman in the union is amazing," remarks Lakshmi Narayan, General Secretary of KKPKP.
A chance meeting with a child waste picker during an academic exercise in 1990 led Narayan and Poornima Chikarmane, an activist and academic, to delve deeper into the lives of these workers. The women, they realised, did not even think of their back-breaking labour as 'work', but were keen that their next generation be educated.
What was needed was a change in their dismal working conditions as well as powers to negotiate a better income. Knowing that the collection and segregation of scrap at source could offer both, Narayan and Poornima helped 30 waste pickers to get an identity card from SNDT University, which enabled them to collect scrap from there. As anticipated, not only did their earnings improve dramatically – because source segregated scrap fetched better rates – they had to put in fewer hours of labour and the physical working conditions became better. Recalls Narayan:
But individuals and small groups have no power to counter the threats from other claimants to 'wealth in waste' and there was an imminent need to establish an identity for waste pickers as 'workers'.
The KKPKP proved to be a perfect platform. Once registered as a trade union, it not only represented the collective identity and interests of scrap collectors, it also gave them a platform to voice their grievances and concerns. And unlike conventional unions, it has also focused on social development activities such as credit provision, education and child labour issues.
Suman Mariba More, who is in her 40s, recalls how she would toil from dawn to dusk, walking for miles with her sack to collect scrap and sort it with the help of her children. "All that changed after 1993 when I joined the union. Now I work four hours and I get more money since I collect waste from door-to-door. The quality and condition of waste is much better," she says.
Door-to-door collection has social benefits as well. Simple pleasures like a cup of tea, a friendly chat or proper lunch breaks, in addition to getting soap to wash their hands and feet are just some of the unsaid benefits.
Over the years, the KKPKP has evolved with the growing needs of its 9,000-plus members, 80 per cent of who are marginalised women. Their identity card, endorsed by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), entitles them to benefits like interest-free loans and educational support for children. Two insurance progammes have also been started for them. For life insurance, members pay a yearly fee of Rs 50 while the state government matches that sum and the central government contributes Rs 100. There is also a medical cover of Rs 5,000, the premium for which is paid by the PMC.
For More, a higher income and health insurance has meant that she can afford proper medical care instead of indulging in self-medication. Not only are her sons educated, her daughter-in-law is a computer engineer from a Brahmin family. Even her daughter was married off only after she turned 18 and "that too with no dowry" declares More proudly. Where her work is concerned, she no longer segregates the waste at home but goes to her nearest municipal corporation provided sorting shed.
The KKPKP takes a keen interest in the welfare of its members – be it when it aided 72 families of a 'basti' displaced under the Rajiv Awas Yogana rehabilitation scheme in 2009 or ensuring the enrolment of elderly members eligible for the Indira Gandhi pension plan. Says Maitreyi Shankar, Treasurer, KKPKP, "Enrolling in state schemes can be tedious. On an average, it takes at least 15 man days to put all the required documentation together. We assist them every step of the way."
For the KKPKP, it has been hard work building up a reputation. Says Narayan,
Ensuring that waste pickers as well as the larger society saw this as work was the beginning. We had to quantify their actual contribution to the solid waste management (SWM) system. A study to prove that they indeed save the Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporations several crore rupees in waste handling costs was undertaken and it proved beyond doubt that these recovery operations were extremely valuable.
Armed with hard numbers, the KKPKP called for an integration of waste pickers in the waste collection/disposal system at the point of waste generation itself – that is, access to waste in homes, offices or businesses. The Management of Solid Waste laws of 2000, requiring segregation of wet and dry waste, door to door waste collection (DTDC) and processing, proved beneficial. In 2005, the KKPKP launched a pilot programme with the PMC, where waste pickers were integrated in DTDC work, paving the way for the establishment of SWaCH, a wholly workers' owned cooperative.
The SWaCH DTDC initiative – based on recovery of fee from service users and provision of infrastructure support by the municipality – brings together two interests: Upgrading the livelihood of waste pickers and sustainable solid waste management. Through its 2,150 members, most of who belong to KKPKP, SWaCH services over 390,000 households in 15 municipal administrative wards of the PMC.
Work benefits apart, last year, under the Right to Education Act, over 100 children and grand children of KKPKP members were enrolled in good local schools; this year efforts are on to raise the number to over 150. Further, a training programme to educate members on the cash transfer for ration and LPG schemes linked to the Aadhaar card has been initiated. "It's all about dignity, respect and quality of life," emphasises Narayan.
Waste pickers have come a long way but many challenges still remain. Narayan says, "The fee for waste collection is as low as Rs 10 or Rs 20 and yet women do not get paid on time. People expect a high level of professionalism from these women without paying them their professional due." When 70 waste pickers were cheated out of half their daily wages by one of the contractors, KKPKP members had held a peaceful 'dharna' in March 2013 to resolve the issue. While that hurdle has now been crossed, there are always newer battles to be fought. As Narayan puts it, "It's never over."
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We are glad to present you the second annual report of our organization, for the year of 2016. You can download it at the link above.
In 2016 we:
- continued activities on fostering the culture of data, carried out the training program "Open Data for Media and NGOs";
- started to implement the training program "Open Data for Government Officials";
- developed the website "Local Elections in Territorial Communities of Ukraine", which visualizes information on where, when, and which local elections took place or will take place in territorial communities of Ukraine, shows the dynamics of amalgamation of communities;
- researched the instruments of e-democracy and electronic document management systems;
- worked with judicial statistics: analyzed court decisions on Automaidan of 2013-2014;
- conducted training and coaching for small and medium business associations on data collection and procession techniques;
- developed services based on open data.
We would like to thank our partners: State Agency for E-governance of Ukraine, Center for Ukrainian Reform Education, "Strong Communities" movement, Mohyla School of Journalism, School of Journalism of Ukrainian Catholic University, Automaidan, Universal Examination Network, Media and Advocacy Non-governmental Group. Cooperation with you was very fruitful and interesting!
We are also grateful to our donors: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and US Embassy in Ukraine, UNDP, OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine, National Endowment for Democracy (NED), thanks to their support we were able to implement our ideas and projects.


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Great Play 50
Build Fitness, Coordination, Teamwork and Athleticism Through Directed Play
For Ages 4½ to 10 Years
Great Play 50 classes are fifty minutes of fun-filled directed play. It's like field day, phys. ed. class and a birthday party all rolled into one, and it provides well-rounded, physical development in the process!
Unlike our Sports Skill programs, which focus on developing techniques, Great Play 50 focuses on building overall athleticism. These classes are ideal for both the child who doesn't particularly enjoy sports (and needs an alternative to the rec leagues for staying active and fit), as well as the child who does play sports (and wants to increase his or her overall athletic ability to perform at a higher level).
The activities (including obstacle courses, fitness games, coordination tasks and a series of high energy challenges that build teamwork) change every week. They're always fun and always designed to help foster Players' athletic growth and success. But the kids won't know that, to them it's 50 minutes of pure play!
Benefits for Kids
Great Play 50 classes build children's fitness, coordination and overall athleticism without focusing on sports per se, making it perfect for the athlete and non-athlete alike.
Interactive Gym™
Developing physical skills can require lots of boring, repetitive practice. Kids (and parents) can quickly lose interest. But not at Great Play, where we turn learning and practice into play!
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Review Overview – What does Blackstone Labs Cobra 6P Extreme do?
Made by Blackstone Labs – this is fat burner that has been claimed to promote:
- Fat Loss
- Energy
- Metabolism
But how well does it really work?
In this review, we look closer at Cobra 6P Extreme to see how effective it really is.
This is what you need to know:
How are the servings?
With only 1 serving a day, this isn't your best option when it comes to fat loss.
The effects of this fat burner will only last for a few hours at a time – no matter how strong it is.
For the results you need the nutrient supply to your body constant.
This allows your body to stay constantly in that fat burning mode and allow you to keep burning calories.
Black Stone Labs could have a more effective product here if they decide to up the servings.
What about the ingredients in Cobra 6P Extreme?
Not that great.
To begin with, this is all one proprietary blend. This means all the individuals ingredients in this product have been hidden under one larger value.
This means you don't know how much of each ingredient you're getting, or whether it has been effectively dosed.
Secondly, there's an issue here with side effects. Some of the ingredients used, cause negative effects in users.
There's other problems too.
Here's what you need to know about the main ingredients:
Caffeine Anhydrous
One of the best natural stimulants out there.
Caffeine is used in so many drinks and energy supplements for one reason – it works.
Having been seen to improve both energy levels and metabolism. Caffeine is great for keeping you going in the gym, and cutting extra calories.
Achyranthes Aspera
A poorer choice.
Achyranthes Aspera isn't the best nutrient for fat loss – in fact there are no studies that tie it to actually causing fat loss.
The only benefit that this nutrient seems to have is to work as anti-inflammatory – and these are only claims.
There are no studies to support this.
Not the best fat burner out there.
The idea behind Higenamine is the belief that may work like the banned fat burner Ephedrine – due to it having similar mechanisms to that nutrient.
However studies have shown that there is little evidence for it working this way – and is not actually that effective.
Another poorer choice.
Found typically in dark chocolate and cocoa – Theobromine is a nutrient that is used in a wide range of supplements.
Although widely used, Theobromine doesn't promote fat loss – it's main function is to promote blood flow.
This could mildly help nutrient absorption but not much else.
Another anti-inflammatory.
Again this won't promote fat loss – but may mildly help with bloating.
Advantra Z (Synephrine)
One of the worst fat burning nutrients on the market.
Synephrine is believed to work as a fat burner and an energy booster – and is promoted as such in supplements.
However, studies have shown that it has little to no effect when used in human trials.
Not only that users have reported several side effects when using the nutrient.
It's not your best option.
Essentially just black pepper.
This doesn't help with fat loss, but may help to some degree with nutrient absorption.
Ingredients Bottom Line:
On the whole, this isn't the best nutrient profile we've seen in a fat burner.
The first problem with Cobra 6P is that all the ingredients are part of a proprietary blend.
You don't know how much of each ingredient you're getting, or how effective it will be overall.
The second problem is that it contains Synephrine, which is well known for causing side effects.
Not only that, numerous ingredients in this product are ineffective when it comes to fat loss.
Side Effects
Your main concern here is the Synephrine.
Despite failing in numerous studies to promote fat loss or energy it's still being used – and it causes numerous side effects.
Studies have shown that using Synephrine can lead to:
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Light Headedness
- Raised Blood Pressure
- And more
It's definitely not your best option when you're aiming to burn fat.
Is there anything better than this fat burner?
We've scoured the market for the best fat burners that promote:
- Thermogenic Calorie Burning
- Energy Levels
- Fat Loss
- Appetite Suppression
And we've narrowed it down to just three.
To see what works best for men, and what works best for women, check out the top 3 rated fat burners on the market in the links below:
– Best Fat Burners for Men –
– Best Fat Burners for Women –
We've scoured the market for the best fat burners that promote:
- Thermogenic Calorie Burning
- Energy Levels
- Fat Loss
- Appetite Suppression
And we've narrowed it down to just three.
To see what works best for men, and what works best for women, check out the top 3 rated fat burners on the market in the links below:
– Best Fat Burners for Men –
– Best Fat Burners for Women –
Blackstone Labs Cobra 6P Extreme Review Conclusion
As you can see, this isn't your best option.
From this review, here's what you need to know about Cobra 6P Extreme;
- Poor Servings – With only 1 serving a day, your body isn't getting a regular enough supply of nutrients to constantly burn fat.
- Proprietary Blend – You don't know how much of each ingredient you're getting or how effective it will be overall.
- Potential Side Effects – Synephrine has been linked to causing numerous side effects in users.
Needless to say, it's not your best option.
To see what our readers, and editor recommend as the most effective fat burner – check out our full official review of our current #1 in the link below:


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The Fastest Growing Green Jobs of 2019
Young professionals and graduates are increasingly seeking careers that have the potential to make a difference and change the current issues regarding global warming and pollution. We are increasingly aware of the damage that we are doing to our planet, and so in order for things to improve, green jobs are taking off with many opportunities available in all sorts of sectors. If you want a career that will help the planet in the long term, have a look at these 6 opportunities.
Landfills certainly aren't a long term solution, so the demand for staff to work in recycling centres all over the world is huge. From people sorting the recycling to the big bosses running the centres and researchers finding new ways to recycle, there are plenty of roles available within the recycling sector for those wanting to get involved.
The sorting of recycling in itself is extremely labour intensive as it involves the collection, sorting and processing of a range of different materials. The planning required for these processes is extremely complex. Overall, for recycling to be done successfully, a great deal of staff are required.
Wind Energy Workers
The demand for green energy suppliers is through the roof, and it looks like this won't be changing anytime soon, so opting for a career in green energy such as wind turbines will provide you with a secure future, whilst also being able to have the knowledge that you're making a difference. The current target is to have ⅓ of all energy to be wind energy to work towards abolishing the need for fossil fuels.
Solar Energy Technicians
As well as wind energy workers, solar energy workers are in high demand. Although solar energy has been around for a few years, it certainly has not fulfilled its potential, so the need for scientists and labourers is high to ensure that this area of green energy can grow.
From corporate careers to jobs in marketing and sales, the opportunities are endless. The salaries grow rapidly with experience, with experienced solar installers making around £40,000 a year.
Electric Car Engineers
Cars are responsible for a great amount of pollution in the air, and so having professionals focused on the design and construction of electric cars is essential. With an increase in clean cars, it is inevitable that engineers specialising in this sector will also be needed.
The last 100 years have been dominated by petrol and diesel cars, so although this may not be an immediate change, the biggest car manufacturers are working towards major modifications to the industry for the near future.
Water Quality Technicians
Ocean pollution is an increasing problem, so creative solutions are required to protect our seas and the wildlife that comes with them. Another avenue for water quality technicians is the testing and monitoring of sewage and waste water, and also treating water so it is safe to use. As we are experiencing water shortages globally, ensuring that the supplies we do have are safe is vital.
Green Designer
For those with an interest in the future as well as creativity and architecture, creating sustainable green designs sounds like a perfect career path. With the aim of creating buildings that minimize the harmful effects of construction on the earth, green architects use both eco-friendly materials as well as construction practices.
Considering how to keep designs earth-friendly whilst also meeting the needs of clients is challenging yet rewarding, and as businesses are increasingly looking for greener solutions to construction to create a good reputation for themselves, there is a high demand for green designers.


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Catch-all Emails in Shared Hosting
Setting up a catch-all e-mailbox will be pretty easy in case you've got a Linux shared hosting package with us. You can enable the feature through our powerful, albeit simple-to-work-with Email Manager tool, which is part of the Hepsia Control Panel, via which you'll manage the hosting account itself. You will see all the email addresses that you've created shown in alphabetical order and on the right-hand side of each of them there will be a small "Catch-all" icon, which will instantly notify you whether a particular mailbox stores all the email messages for a given domain name or not. With a single mouse click on the icon you can activate or deactivate this feature at any time. In case there is activated email forwarding or if a different mailbox has already been set up as a catch-all one for a particular domain, you will receive a warning note from our system. The latter will not replace/disable anything automatically and without your permission.
Catch-all Emails in Semi-dedicated Hosting
You'll be able to create a catch-all email address with no more than a click if you've got a Linux semi-dedicated hosting package with our company and your email messages are handled by our cloud platform. All the addresses that you set up using any domain hosted in the semi-dedicated hosting account will be listed in the Email Manager section of your Hepsia hosting Control Panel. Each of them will have a tiny "Catch-all" icon next to it, so all it will take to enable this functionality will be to click on that icon. In the same fashion you'll be able to disable the feature, in case you do not need it any longer. Our system will inform you in case you're attempting to activate a 2nd catch-all email address for a certain domain or in case there's activated email forwarding, but it'll never change or disable anything automatically or without your approval.


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Being a full-time working Mum means that I don't often have a lot of spare time, especially not to spend browsing online. When it came to planning my little one's first birthday in June last year, I found it extremely hectic deciding on a party theme and then bringing it all together. For me, I prefer a one-stop shop kind of experience which is why I love the concept behind the Party Packs from Party Bags and Supplies.
Party Bags and Supplies Party Packs offer a simple option when it comes to purchasing tableware and other accessories for your parties. They include various popular themes from dinosaurs to pirates, as well as popular children's TV shows such as Paw Patrol and Peppa Pig. They also offer party ware for various celebrations such as baby showers, engagements, christenings, etc.
Our Party Bags and Supplies Party Pack
We opted for The Very Hungry Caterpillar party pack for 8. Within the box, we received 12 cups, 12 plates (2 designs) and 20 napkins from the Eric Carle party collection.
I was really happy with the quality of these items and they withstood testing from the toddler. At first glance, it was obvious that they were Hungry Caterpillar themed which I liked too.
The pack also came with a grass-themed tablecover. I was a little disappointed with this as I didn't feel that it was as obviously themed as the other products. I had expected to find the Hungry Caterpillar somewhere. However, this wasn't a deal breaker. The silver lining is that the generic theme means it could be used again (football theme, for example).
Finally, there were 8 filled party bags. Each bag was themed well and contained: an Insect Sticker Strip, a Pull Back Butterfly or Bee, a Frog Clapper and a Flump Sweet. The items were typical to what you would buy in the party sections of well-known supermarkets.
Final Thoughts
Personally, I was happy with what was received and I felt that the prices are reasonable. When you factor in costs for individual party bag favours, this can soon add up.
One thing I particularly liked was that you can buy extra filled party bags and other accessories to cater for extra guests.
Party Bags and Supplies Party Pack Giveaway
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Manos "In The News" Articles
Manos "In The News" Videos
In 2006, Manos was among the 10 recipients of the "Most Warm Hearted Award" from Hebei Province TV for our work in rural China.
News Piece from China 2009 - Inauguration of New Community Center at Zhuang Tou Village. Please note, the video is in Chinese without translation.
Other articles appearing in the National Magazine in China: "Women of China"
Manos Internacional Raises Money to Send Kids to Beijing | July 19, 2013
By Ye Shan Editor: Wu Linfei http://www.womenofchina.cn/womenofchina/html1/news/charity/15/3327-1.htm
Manos Internacional Celebrates New Year with Rural Children | January 22, 2013 By Ye Shan Editor: Liu Weiguo http://www.womenofchina.cn/womenofchina/html1/news/newsmakers/14/8927-1.htm
Manos Internacional Promotes Brazilian Culture | September 18, 2012
By Ye Shan Editor: Liu Weiguo http://www.womenofchina.cn/womenofchina/html1/news/newsmakers/14/5002-1.htm
Manos Internacional Holds Annual Olympics Camp for Children | May 9, 2012 By Ye Shan Editor: Zhu Yanhong http://www.womenofchina.cn/womenofchina/html1/news/newsmakers/14/772-1.htm
Hebei Manos International Launches New Semester | February 24, 2012
By Ye Shan Editor: Liu Weiguo http://www.womenofchina.cn/womenofchina/html1/news/newsmakers/13/8268-1.htm
Manos International Project Students Tour Beijing | August 12, 2011
By Zhang Yuan and Ye Shan Editor: Yang Zixin
Students Learn about Spanish Culture | December 22, 2012
By Ye Shan Editor: Amanda http://www.womenofchina.cn/womenofchina/html1/news/culture_news/14/8040-1.htm
Warming the Children's Winter in Hebei | December 28, 2011
By Ye Shan Editor: Zhao Chenxi http://www.womenofchina.cn/womenofchina/html1/projects/project/13/6659-1.htm
Non-Profit Launches Italian Cultural Week in Chinese Province | April 10, 2012 By Ye Shan Editor: Wu Linfei http://www.womenofchina.cn/womenofchina/html1/news/culture_news/14/62-1.htm
News Piece from China's Link to Education & Science Show 2007. Featuring interviews with villagers and Manos Volunteers.
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Everyday Stuff
Ever since the first time Addie saw Frozen she's been hooked, just like every other little girl in America! It's one of the few movies she'll sit through so when I'm having a tough nausea day this film takes center stage when I can't chase her around. Here's some pics from our recent viewings:
While Tim and I watched USA play in the World Cup on Sunday, Addie did a fantastic job of keeping herself busy. She'd stand on her chair every once in a while and yell at the T.V., like her daddy, and then return to playing in the living room. She'd created quite the mess by the end of the game!
Today, we went to the library for story and music time. Adeline enjoyed the music as she yelled out "clap" over and over during the dances and sat quietly on my lap for two stories, followed by me continuously chasing her out the open door. Who leaves the door open at a toddler playtime, anyway? My forever curious one! Before the library, I was craving Mexican so we stopped for a bite on the run. Addie devoured her meal, preferring to scoop up the rice and beans with her hands instead of using the fork, of course.
Despite the dreaded heat, Addie enjoys being outside more than anything. She likes to spend the afternoons in her pool, playing with water, and drinking out of the hose. Typical childhood summer days =).
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