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Nice article…got to know may things on different roles of devops
At a time when IT professionals are desperate to become experts in DevOps, there is still a lot of confusion regarding what are the various DevOps roles. So, this blog is dedicated to bring more clarity regarding the team structure in companies implementing DevOps.
You might have always heard that, in DevOps, every person involved performs a common role: DevOps, which is a culmination of two practices: Development and Operations. But that, is farthest from the truth.
DevOps Practice
In reality, DevOps practice emphasizes that, a 'Dev' guy should be able to perform the tasks carried out by an 'Ops' guy and an 'Ops' guy should be able to perform the tasks carried out by a 'Dev' guy.
Now that you know a DevOps professional is one with multiple skills, are you also wondering, what are the various tasks a DevOps professional is responsible for in his organization? If that's the case, read on.
To actually understand this concept, you need to look at it from a different angle. If you put yourself in the shoe of a company implementing DevOps, then its easier to understand it because you have to assign various DevOps roles based on the requirement.
DevOps Roles
Let me first list down the various roles along with their description.
- DevOps Evangelist – The principal officer (leader) responsible for implementing DevOps
- Release Manager – The one releasing new features & ensuring post-release product stability
- Automation Expert – The guy responsible for achieving automation & orchestration of tools
- Software Developer/ Tester – The one who actually develops the code and tests it
- Quality Assurance – The one who ensures quality of the product confirms to its requirement
- Security Engineer – The one always monitoring the product's security & health
One important point to note here is that, a lot of these roles will involve a team or group of professionals like Software Developers/ Testers, Security Engineers & Quality Assurance. So you should think of these roles & their relation in the form of a hierarchy.
Based on the company's requirement, even Automation Experts can have more than one person donning the role. So, let me talk more about each of these DevOps roles.
DevOps Evangelist
Like I mentioned earlier, this is the key role in DevOps. This role is assumed by a leader or that person who is responsible for ensuring that the DevOps strategy is implemented in the end-to-end development of the product, while bringing about a positive difference in the environment.
The DevOps Evangelist also finds ways to improve the existing architecture of the product keeping in mind the various automation tools available and the skills that 'Dev' and 'Ops' guy consist of. Managing other DevOps roles and obtaining full efficiency from the team is his primary target.
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Release Manager
This role is a key player in the product deliverables because he needs to integrate the new/ updated features with the existing framework. This role can either be the same guy assuming the role of Release Engineer or a Release Manager who is leading a team of Release Engineers.
This role's key area of focus is to co-ordinate and manage the product from development through deployment. Since this role is involved in an important manner, it should be donned by a technical person (manager) that understands how technology works and how various structures fall in place.
Depending on the requirement, there will be multiple Managers leading their respective teams working on multiple features (projects).
Automation Expert
The importance of this role need not be emphasized again because DevOps is all about automation. And being an automation expert, this role should be able understand what can be automated and how a product stack can be integrated with another product stack.
This role which is also called Integration Specialists, analyzes, designs, and implements strategies for continuous deployments while ensuring high availability on production and pre-production systems.
Software Developer/ Tester
This role(s) does the actual root-level development of the software. The traditional coders and programmers fall under this bracket. Besides development, the professionals are also responsible for testing the code.
The designation may remain the same, but the new role of software developer/tester dramatically increases the scope of responsibilities as they are responsible not only for turning new requirements into code, but unit testing, deployment, and ongoing monitoring as well.
Quality Assurance
This is the new role introduced in DevOps, which actually guarantees the quality of the product. Often also referred to as Experience Assurance, this role is a step beyond traditional testing and quality checking.
Here, the functionality of the product is tested to its limits to bring out every flaw and to improve on the under performance of every standalone feature because the experience of your client matters. This role is always in the lookout for opportunities to improve any and every feature to bring customer satisfaction.
Security Engineer
Security Engineers are as important as any other role because they are the one's monitoring the deliverability of the product. They work side by side with developers, embedding their recommendations (security patches) much earlier on in the process.
Besides external security, they also monitor the systems to check its performance, report any downtime faced by the system and drill down to find out what caused it. Preventing any downtime or security risk from happening again is a key task of Security Engineers.
I hope by now you got a good understanding of the various DevOps roles that can exist in an organization.
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Usually, comments are used to provide useful information in code that helps in code readability. In production build, comments are removed by the compiler. For example, if your dart application has a lot of comments and you build one production android apk, the comments will be removed.
Dart supports single-line, multi-line, and documentation comments. In this tutorial, I will show you how to use comments in dart with examples :
Single-line comments :
Single-line comments begin with //. Everything starts between // and end of the line is ignored by the dart compiler. For example :
main(List<string> args) {
// This is a single line comment
var i = 10; // This is also a single line comment
// This is a single line comment
// writing on multiple lines
We can write multiple lines that start with // to make it looks like a multiline comment. Dart also provides multi-line commenting that I am showing below :
Multi-line comments :
Multi-line comments should be enclosed between /* and */. Everything in between these two symbols will be ignored by the dart compiler. Multiline comments are useful for commenting out a large piece of code. For example :
This is a multiline
main(List<string> args) {
var i = 0;
i ++;
i --;
Documentation comments :
Documentation comments are used mainly for documenting software. The document generation software uses these comments to prepare the document.
Documentation comments can be a multiline or single line. It starts with /// or /**. For example :
class Student{
/// This is the main method and it is called
/// first
main(List<string> args) {
* Creating a [Student] object
var student = Student();
The compiler ignores all text unless we put something in an enclosed bracket. We can place fields, top-level variables, methods, class, parameters or functions inside a bracket. The document generator program links that to its own documentation. For example, in the above program, [Student] will be linked to the documentation of Student class.


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After you're set up, we'll move on to talking about some of the things you need to consider in your day to day monitoring and management of your Microsoft 365 Tenant and the services that make it up. We're also going to run through a few demos – showing you some of the practical steps involved, along with some tips and tricks we've picked up along the way.
Learning Objectives
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10 Reasons Why AT&T's iPhone App Fails
This image is just one of the many reasons why AT&T's "Mark the Spot" iPhone app is a failure to customers and the wireless industry that services the telecom giant. One would believe that as an iPhone user, telling AT&T where their coverage stinks will help fix their coverage problems but most believe including me it is far more of a PR tool than anything. AT&T claims they are generating lots of data each month from the "Mark the Spot" app but here are ten reasons why ultimately it fails to meet customer and industry expectations.
- Fails to report dropped call, failed call, no coverage, data failure, poor voice quality if no data or cell coverage available regardless of GSM signal strength
- Fails to report the coverage problem indoors or do not have a view of the sky
- Highly protective of complaint data and does not share with customers or public
- Only works on the iPhone and maybe Blackberry soon (i hear)
- Data generated is concentrated in major metropolitan areas and neglects rural customers
- No incentive for the customer who contributes data (rebates, femtocell, microcell, free service)
- No feedback loop if the data is being used to actually fix coverage or just thrown into the trash
- No published summary of users contributing the data and volume of complaints
- Infrastructure service providers are developing their own apps and begging for the data
- AT&T does not accept customer complaints on their own web site ATT.com & management has endless amounts of excuses why they will not license our data.


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In the course of researching the designs of Jacques Doucet, I was struck by his use of lamé and other metallic fabrics and trims. Doucet was especially fascinated with gold lamé; whether in the form of basic woven fabric, brocade or netting infused with metallic threats, Doucet used these with a lavish hand in his evening dress and ball gown designs.
So just WHAT is lamé? Most of us, including this author, have visions of horrific 1980s fashions such as those worn by Alexis Carrington on Dynasty. Lamé reads "excess" and if used with a heavy hand, it tends to dominate a design to the exclusion of all else.
In reality, the word "lamé" derives from Old French and roughly translated means "thin metal plate" and such, it's defined as "any fabric containing metal or metallic yarns as a conspicuous feature" or "any fabric woven with flat metallic yarns (similar to tinsel) that form either the ground or the pattern." Lamé could also be used as part of a brocade.
Dating back to Classical Rome and the later Middle Ages, Lamé was was made by winding flattened metal wire around a thread core (commonly linen or silk but horsetail hair or wool were also used). This metallic thread was then woven into fabric. Also, even before this technique was developed, the metal itself was cut in thin strips from sheets of beaten or rolled gold or silver and these strips were then woven into the fabric. Finally, in some instances silver was mixed with the gold as a result, the lamé would often tarnish.
Later, in an effort to reduce costs various substitutions were sought out of which the most common was to use yarn made of aluminum laminated between layers of film. More recently in 1946 was the development of Lurex, a registered trademark for a type of yarn with a metallic appearance; Lurex is available in a wide variety of colors.
So needless to say, lamé was an expensive fabric that was used almost exclusively in the luxury trade (although lamé was also used to make clerical vestments). 🙂
While Doucet was noted for his use of gold lamé, it was used with relative restraint when compared to the following dress from circa 1879 – 1880 (at least according to the auction website):
The above dress is constructed from a combination of gold lamé brocade and burgundy velvet with violet and burgundy trim. Unfortunately, not much is known about the provenance of the dress. The style is a princess line and although the dress is supposed to date from 1879 – 1880, it's hard to tell exactly what is going on with the train since there is no proper bustle on underneath; the fabric of the train simply falls to the floor in a jumble.
But bustle aside, the most striking thing about this dress is simply the volume of old lamé brocade that is used; it is almost everywhere with no relief. Yes, the scale is impressive but it's also overwhelming and one could argue that it's almost vulgar. Sometimes there can be too much of a good thing and this is amply demonstrated.
Like the excesses that characterized the 1980s, the "gilded age" of the 1870s and 1880s were also an era of excess and it only goes to show that not only do fashions re-circulate, but they often come full circle and never has this been so evident with the use of gold lamé.


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A Letter to the Stay-at-Home-Mom
Dear [insert your name here],
Hello rock star! I'm writing this letter to share my feelings with you, so I'm going to dive right into what's in my heart.
I feel frustrated that people assume "you've got it made" because you're at home with your children. I understand your daily predicament … the constant seesawing between loving to be your child's primary caregiver and experiencing high levels of mommy-guilt because you want at least a week away from your children.
May I reassure you of something? You are not a bad mother for having emotions, nerves, hormones, and needs. You are simply human like the rest of us, and I trust that you're doing your best.
I also want to share with you that I'm sad when you feel unappreciated. You are the captain of your ship, the queen of your castle, and one who is not afraid to get down and dirty when necessary. That type of leadership is priceless.
I need to get something off my chest. I worry that once my stay-at-home mom term ends — when my kids are independent and don't need Mom at home all the time — I won't know what to do with myself. Do I then go back to school, work, write a book, read a bunch of books? Will I be lost?
Do you ask yourself some (or all) of these questions? I, too, need your support.
I must not forget to remind you that you are not falling short in anything. As I've said before, I trust that you are doing your best. The only expectation — in my heart — that you should have for yourself is to find joy in your life. (That expectation alone is hard enough!)
If not making dinner one night so you can play Legos with your child brings you joy, do it. Cereal for dinner will suffice. Stop listening to the judgmental noise surrounding you, those people don't pay your bills — but wouldn't it be nice if they did? (The challenges of living on one income could be another letter of support in and of itself.)
Lastly, I love the detail you put into taking care of your family. In case no one has told you, I appreciate the way you flip everyone's socks right side out after (or before) washing them, how you make sure to put other people's shoes away so that no one trips over them, or the way you make your imagination work hard to create a bedtime story to avoid a tantrum. You are amazing. You are loved and supported. You are adequate.
I see you. I am with you. I honor all that you are because you are far more than a "homemaker."
A fellow SAHM
P.S.: The response I'd like to hear from you is: "I am one badass SAHM, and so much more." —Jasmin


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The First Steps To Planning Your Dream Wedding
The festive season is the perfect time for engagements, with Christmas and New Year being the most popular dates to pop the question. In fact, nearly 40% of all engagements happen between November and January. If you are one of the lucky Brides-to-be who said yes this holiday season, then you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed with what steps to take next.
Enjoy It
The precious days and weeks following your engagement can become a whirlwind of questions from excited loved ones and you might be feeling the pressure to set a date and pick a venue as soon as possible. It's important to take time to enjoy your engagement before the craziness of wedding planning really kicks in, take it one step at a time and remember there is no rush to set anything in stone just yet. Break the planning down into manageable sections, and set aside a little bit of time once a week to sit down with your partner and discuss your wedding plans.
Set A Budget
One of the first steps to planning your big day is deciding how much you can realistically afford to spend. Have an honest discussion with your partner about your finances, how much you can afford to save over the coming months, and how much you are prepared to spend on your dream wedding. If you think you or your partners parents might help pay for the wedding, it is helpful to discuss this with them in the early stages so you know exactly what you can afford.
Plan Your Guest List
Trying to plan a wedding without having a rough idea of the number of people you want to invite is nearly impossible. It's a good idea to create a 'first draft' of your guest list in the early planning stages, so you can have a rough number when looking at venues. You probably already know the key people you want to spend your wedding day with, however it is good to think about who to invite to the day compared to the evening. At this stage you only need rough numbers; chances are your guest list will change countless times before its time to send out invites.
Find Your Dream Venue
With your budget set and rough numbers sorted, it's time to start looking into your wedding venue. Spend some time discussing what you both want from your wedding, and write a list of all the features that are really important to you both. There are thousands of lovely wedding venues out there and finding the perfect one can feel like a challenge, make a shortlist of all the ones you like the look of and book a viewing.
Set A Date
You may have already thought about what season you would like your wedding, and now you've found your perfect venue it is time to set a date. Many venues offer cheaper prices in low seasons such as January and February, and also midweek dates are often less pricey than weekends. Just remember to be mindful of your guests getting time off work.
Choose Your Bridal Party
You and your partner might already know who you want in your bridal party, or maybe you need some time to think about it. If you aren't 100%, then don't rush to make a decision straight away. Choose people who you know will be best to support you on your special day, and throughout the planning process.
Attend Some Wedding Fairs
There will still be plenty of big decisions that you and your partner will need to make before the big day, but with the key decisions made the rest will start to fall into place. Head out to local Wedding Fairs for inspiration, you can see venues set up for a wedding and meet local suppliers. On Sunday 14th January, join us at the Bull Hotel for The Middlesex and Buckinghamshire Wedding Show. Entry is free between 11am and 3.30pm and there will be a bridal fashion show, free goody bags, over 25 local suppliers, and much more. For more information call us on 01753 202919 or email [email protected].
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Missions, Service & Passionate Worship - All in a Saturday's Work for Some CTC Young Adults
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This past Saturday (Sept. 15, a.d. 2012), young adults from around our conference were invited to join together to serve, share in worship and have a great time. About 40 young adults - college students through couples in their 30's (thankfully our CTC director of Communications & IT wasn't there to raise the median age) – and several precious children spent the day serving at
Mission Arlington
and worshipping at the
UTA Wesley Foundation
The purpose of this gathering was to bring together young adults from different churches to meet, to fellowship and to serve the community. Mary Kathryn Nader (
New World UMC
), Aleta Duran (
St. Barnabas UMC
), Kerry Kinney (
Lighthouse Fellowship UMC
), and Julian Hobdy (
Campus Drive UMC
) were part of the design team that helped make this event happen. Not only were groups exposed to
Mission Arlington, but to other young adults in their area. Smaller young adult groups were able to join with other churches to share in mission and worship with an energy that comes from gathering of dozens of young people
Groups from St. Barnabas UMC, Campus Drive UMC,
Meadowbrook UMC
St. Andrews UMC
and the
Weatherford College
and UTA Wesley Foundations met at Mission Arlington in the early afternoon. After introductions and a prayer, our team went to work! Most of the group loaded cars with clothing, joined in a spirited game of sharks and minnows, delivered clothing to a nearby apartment complex, and built relationships with people in the community. The rest of our team stayed behind to clear a large room that will soon house Christmas gifts.
he work was hard and while I can't speak for the rest of the crew, I am still sore. Still, there was a physical and uplifting energy on Saturday. People were full of excitement, enthusiasm and passion for serving others. Several of us had never been to Mission Arlington and were blown away by the scope of ministry
happening. It was incredible to be part of a ministry making such an impact.
After several hours of work, we walked over to the UTA Wesley Foundation refueled on a delicious feast of spaghetti and chocolate chip cookies (contrary to urban myth, the image to the right is NOT representative of the number of cookies I ate). After a time of fellowship, in which we enjoyed sand volleyball and games of pool, we celebrated in worship together.
Worship music was led by Jarrod Johnston (guitar) of FUMC Duncanville and Julian Hobdy (keyboard) and Cameron Shotlow (drums) of Campus Drive UMC [photo left] and included a mix of
Chris Tomlin
Israel Houghton
. The worship was so full of the Spirit that you'd swear these guys had been leading worship together forever – this was their first time as a trio.
After Jarrod, Julian and Cameron got our souls singing, it was time for
Rev. Kyland Dobbins
[photo right] to touch our hearts and minds with the message. Kyland challenged us to continue to
clothe the naked, feed the hungry, keep doing what we're doing and do it all with an attitude of gratitude!
Kyland reminded us to serve as if we would be the one who would one day needed such acts of mercy and compassion. After the message, Rev. Joseph Nader observed communion and we shared in the body and blood of Christ as a family. The worship space was full of reverence and joy as we sang praises. Young people left the event on Saturday energized to continue serving in ministry in their own local setting. And now that these new relationships have been established, the hope is these groups will continue to serve in ministry together.
Young adult ministry is challenging - many life transitions happen between 18 and 35 years of age. Young adults in our conference are hungry to change the world. They want healthy relationships with other adults, an opportunity to serve, and relevant worship. If you are a young adult looking to get plugged into a young adult ministry in your area or a church in the conference searching for resources for young adult ministry, please contact me at
*Leanne is the coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministry for the CTC.
Proposed Agreement on a Possible New Future for the Methodist Movement Announced
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The Golden Hurricanes (do they even have hurricanes in Tulsa?) had a fairly easy schedule this year, so it's not a surprise that they finished with 8 wins. What is a surprise is that they struggled for a big bulk of their conference schedule. After opening the season 7-1, Tulsa then limped to a 1-3 finish, nearly the opposite of Utah's finish.
It's fairly interesting to note that Tulsa did not play one BCS team this season. While the Utes only played one, it proved to be a difficult task as they got hammered on the road against UCLA.
Here's a look at Tulsa's schedule and some comments I've made about the game.
Stephen F. Austin - W: Tulsa should have won this game, so nothing to really say here.
@ BYU - L: I'm not surprised that Tulsa lost, but they were totally dominated by the Cougars. BYU won 49-24 and controlled the entire flow of the game. This is the only common opponent between the two and it's obvious the Utes gave the Cougars a better game.
North Texas - W: An expected win for Tulsa, but not a truly dominant one. North Texas went 3-9 this season and Tulsa only scored 28 points against them. To contrast, North Texas gave up 35 points to Middle Tennessee State.
@ Navy - W: This is clearly Tulsa's most impressive win. Even though I watched the game, I don't remember much about it except that the game went into OT and Navy lost the game on a missed PAT.
Southern Mississippi - W: Another solid win for the Golden Hurricanes, as So. Miss won the C-USA East and will be playing for the C-USA Championship.
@ East Carolina - W: East Carolina isn't a great team, but a solid road victory over a Pirates team that does have a winning record and a win over North Carolina State.
@ Memphis - W: Memphis sucks this year, so this was expected.
UTEP - W: See Memphis.
@ Houston - L: Tough loss, in a game where Tulsa was pretty much crushed. Houston isn't a bad team and most likely will win the C-USA, but this loss really sent Tulsa into a tailspin at the end of the year.
Rice - L: Rice has improved, but I don't see how Tulsa could have lost this game at home. This was their second straight loss.
@ SMU - L: Ouch. Ok, SMU does have a 6-6 record, but losing to them when many picked Tulsa to win the conference is pretty inexcusable.
Tulane - W: A victory to end the 3-game losing streak against a really bad Tulane team.
Looking at the schedule, I am impressed with Tulsa's wins over So. Miss and Navy, but equally not impressed with their losses to BYU, Rice and SMU. I think Tulsa is a solid non-BCS team, but one Utah should beat handily. Of course the Utes have lost games they should have won handily this year (New Mexico!), so I guess it wouldn't be a shock if they lost this one, too.
In reality, I think Tulsa and Utah's seasons mirror each other. They both basically finished with the same record, struggled through apart of their conference season and finished with the same conference record. I think the MWC is more talented than the C-USA, but not by much. I'm looking forward to this game, only because I think it's winnable. A few weeks ago I felt if the Utes were to get to a bowl game they'd get rolled, now I'm confident they could beat a lot of these bowl eligible teams. It's just a shame neither Tulsa and Utah can beat up on a BCS team.


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BlueJeans Receives 2018 WebRTC Product of the Year Award
BlueJeans Meetings Honored for Exceptional Innovation
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – June 26, 2018 — The first cloud service to fully connect desktops, mobile devices, and room systems in one video meeting, Blue Jeans Network, Inc. today announced that TMC, a global, integrated media company helping clients build communities in print, in person and online, has named BlueJeans Meetings as a 2018 WebRTC Product of the Year Award winner.
"We are pleased to be recognized by industry peers and we appreciate the opportunity to help champion WebRTC as an integral part of our meetings platform," said Mark Strassman, Chief Product Officer, BlueJeans Network. "Thank you to the team at TMC for managing the evaluation, judging and award process that will ensure customers receive a premium quality experience from BlueJeans and our peers."
By supporting major browsers including Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Opera, BlueJeans is leading the charge in WebRTC video conferencing and WebRTC video streaming. Many organizations are looking toward WebRTC video conferencing and streaming to solve their business needs without needing to download or install an app or any extension -- delivering truly download-free video meetings. Unlike receive-only video solutions, BlueJeans uses WebRTC to deliver full, two-way audio and video in any WebRTC browser.
To provide a truly impressive experience, BlueJeans has integrated Dolby Laboratories audio across its meetings portfolio, delivering superior sound quality with lifelike clarity and nuance while suppressing background noise. BlueJeans now offers Dolby benefits to WebRTC video conferences, as well, using WebRTC stereo to deliver spatial audio, where voice placement presents each speaker's voice from a distinct location, so participants know who's speaking, and can follow what's being said more easily.
"It gives me great pleasure to honor BlueJeans as a 2018 recipient of the WebRTC Product of the Year Award for their innovative solution, BlueJeans Meetings," said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. "Our judges were very impressed with the ingenuity and excellence displayed by BlueJeans in their groundbreaking work on BlueJeans Meetings."
About BlueJeans Network
BlueJeans is the world's leading provider of interoperable video communication, bringing video to you wherever you are. Thousands of global companies use BlueJeans every day for meetings, events, and on social networks across any location or device including mobile, desktop, and room systems. BlueJeans replaces traditional web conferencing technologies for a modern workforce, delivering face-to-face video communication for any organization who wants to bring their employees, leaders, and partners closer together. For more information, visit www.bluejeans.com
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Through education, industry news, live events and social influence, global buyers rely on TMC's content-driven marketplaces to make purchase decisions and navigate markets. As a result, leading technology vendors turn to TMC for unparalleled branding, thought leadership and lead generation opportunities. Our in-person and online events deliver unmatched visibility and sales prospects for all percipients. Through our custom lead generation programs, we provide clients with an ongoing stream of leads that turn into sales opportunities and build databases. Additionally, we bolster brand reputations with the millions of impressions from display advertising on our news sites and newsletters. Making TMC a 360 degree marketing solution, we offer comprehensive event and road show management services and custom content creation with expertly ghost-crafted blogs, press releases, articles and marketing collateral to help with SEO, branding, and overall marketing efforts. For more information about TMC and to learn how we can help you reach your marketing goals, please visit www.tmcnet.com and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, @tmcnet.
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Kenya, the home to Africa's second highest mountain, remains one of the most beautiful safari holiday destinations on the continent. A Kenya safari offers you a wide range of outdoor activities from the various National Parks In Kenya. From the thrilling migration for wildebeest and the incomparable numbers of big cats well known to happen in Masai Mara, Amboseli's African Elephants, Lake Nakuru a birding heaven and also home to the Black and White Rhinos, Samburu National Reserve, Lake Naivasha, Hells Gate, Aberdare, Southern Tsavo East and West National Parks.
There's such a dazzling array of animals in Kenya that viewing them on a Kenya safari holiday in the national parks is one of the main reasons for visiting for most people. The Big Five (lion, buffalo, elephant, leopard and rhino) and a huge variety of other less famous but equally impressive animals, from zebras and baboons to elands and mongooses, can be seen in at least two of the major parks. The bird life is equally varied and includes such interesting species as the ostrich, vulture and marabou stork, whose spooky bill-clacking can be heard in thorn trees across the country.
Around bodies of water, you may see flamingos, exotic cranes and storks, and pelicans, while the forests are home to huge hornbills and rare species such as the yellow weaver bird, sunbird and touraco. Superb starlings are a beautiful bronze and turquoise and you'll see them everywhere. There are also dozens of species of weaver bird, which make the distinctive baglike nests seen hanging from acacia trees.
To note more, Kenya's coast also habours white sand beaches which are a perfect way to end Kenya gorilla safari with a relaxation experience at either the southern or northern beaches of Mombasa Kenya. It is a positive statement to say there is nothing lacking to see in while on safari to Kenya and our safari extension to Uganda Safari Tours for Gorilla trekking sums up a complete wildlife safari package as you explore our Kenya gorilla trekking safari.
Trekking the popular endangered mountain gorillas with Travelmonke, a safari and gorilla trekking expert, is quite the thrilling experience as you come within the closest range possible with these thrilling giants. In Uganda, you can enjoy a Kenya safari and gorilla adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga gorilla national park while in Rwanda; you ought to hike the Virunga mountain range in Volcanoes National Park optionally you can add a Rwenzori Mountains Trekking or the mountain of the moon trekking experience to the gorilla trek.
Uganda remains the leading gorilla trekking destination in the world. This is simply because there are about 600 mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park alone and 14 habituated gorilla trekking families in the entire country. However, each mountain gorilla family can only be tracked by a maximum of 8 people per day which makes the activity quite on high demand for Kenya safari holidays.
Gorilla trekking permits for Kenya safari family holidays cost USD $700 for foreigners while East African residents can pay 250,000 Uganda shillings. However, the permits are always on high demand therefore tourists are encouraged to book for one in about 6 months advance online or contact Travelmonke to secure a permit for them. Gorilla trekking can be coupled with other colorful destinations while on your safari holidays in Uganda.
In Rwanda, there are only 10 habituated mountain gorilla families but it never disappoints while on your gorilla trekking safari. Mountain gorillas in Rwanda have taken a liking to the Virunga volcanoes and as such, one would need to prepare for a hike if they want to see the gentle gorillas in their natural habitat. In fact, this Rwanda – Kenya gorilla safari would involve a lot of hiking and sight-seeing as well.
Securing a gorilla trekking permit with Rwanda for your safari holidays is no hustle but it would cost you about USD $15,000. You would also need to have a clean bill of health to prevent any transmission of diseases like flu to the gorillas. Tourists should also note that persons below 15 years cannot trek mountain gorillas for their own safety and the safety of others. To make this experience count, you can further undertake a Mount Kilimanjaro Trek or a Ngorongoro Crater Safari Tour.
Also known as the Mara, Maasai Mara National Reserve remains one of the most popular and enchanting Kenya safari holidays and gorilla trekking destinations. It occupies an area of about 1,510 square kilometers within the rift valley province in Narok, Kenya. Maasai Mara has been branded one of the best Kenya safari family holidays destinations and one of the seven wonders of Africa as well.
To many, a safari to the Mara means a chance to be apart of the great annual Migration entailing a movement of thousands of Wildebeests and Zebras from the drier southern regions to the plains up north in search of grazing fields and water. This unique spectacle has earned Maasai Mara game reserve a spot on the tour list for safari holidays to Kenya.
Apart from the great migration, the Maasai Mara safari presents plenty of Kenya safari holidays activities that are perfect for a team up with other neighboring countries for a Kenya safari and gorilla adventure trip. The reserve has a large number of Lions and all the other members of the Big 5 including; leopards, Cheetahs, elephants and Buffaloes along with a bird count of 470 bird species making it a perfect Kenya gorilla trekking destination.
Many researchers claim that Amboseli National Park, without a doubt, is one of the best places to view wildlife on the African continent. The park occupies 392 square kilometers in the heart of an 8,000 square kilometer eco-system shared between Kenya and Tanzania. The swampy savannah mix feeds this park with a diverse wildlife that makes it the best destination for a Kenya gorilla safari holiday.
Amboseli National Park is equally blessed with large herds of free ranging bush elephants that make thrilling vistas of Kenya safari and gorilla adventure. You can enjoy other safari holidays in Kenya animals like buffalos, Impalas, Lions, Cheetahs, hyenas, Giraffes, Zebras and wildebeest among others. The park also has a number of Kenya safari holidays iconic bird species like pelicans, Kingfishers, crakes and raptors among others.
While on a Kenya safari, you can kick off a trip to Amboseli National Park on your adventure plan with plenty of activities like game viewing, birding, hiking and nature walks among others. This destination can easily be accessed during your Kenya gorilla trekking trips from Uganda and Rwanda for the best safari to Kenya holidays experience ever or a Ngorongoro Crater Safari Tours to supplement your safari experience.
Tsavo National Park is the oldest and one of the largest parks in Kenya covering a total area of 22,812 square kilometers within the semi arid plains of the Taru desert. The park is a huge chunk of wild land with that raw safari holidays to Kenya feel. Tsavo national park is divided into Tsavo east and Tsavo west by a railway line and the Nairobi – Mombasa A109 road. It is also extremely popular with tourists for Kenya safari holidays.
With Travelmonke, you get to explore the hidden wonders of Tsavo National Park to maximize the fun on your Kenya safari family holidays. Enjoy an endless assemble of wildlife including the members of the Big 5 with your family and friends on your safari holidays in Kenya. The park is believed to host about 675 lions within the Amboseli – Tsavo eco system along with other animals like Zebras, various antelope species, wild cats, jackals, warthogs and some primates as well.
With a variety of safari holidays to Kenya activities to choose from, Tsavo National Park is the best choice for a well blended Kenya safari and gorilla trekking adventure. After enjoying a thrilling Kenya gorilla trekking trip, tourists can choose to go game viewing, camping or birding with over 500 bird species to enjoy. Regardless of what you opt to do on this safari, Travelmonke provides you with an absolute fun time on your safari holidays to Kenya.
Samburu National Reserve is located in the dry arid part of northern Kenya presenting a collaboration between riverine forest along the Ewaso Ng'iro River, dry acacia shrubs and red earth termite mounds. The reserve is famous for displaying 4 of the members of the Big 5 and some rare animal species like the Grevy's Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, East African beisa Oryx and Gerenuk antelope.
Shaba National Reserve occupies an area of 23,910 hectares east of Samburu and Buffalo springs National Reserves. The three reserves form quite the eco system to reckon with; harboring rare species of wildlife like the Grevy's Zebra and William's lark. Shaba is famous for its outstanding natural beauty of riverine forests, scattered woodlands, dry savannah and a volcano in that some films like "Born free", "out of Africa" and "Survivor" were shot here.
Buffalo springs National Reserve is situated in northern Kenya, west of Samburu National reserve on the other side of the Ewaso Ng'iro river. The reserve occupies an area of 131 square kilometers within the tripod eco-system. With Travelmonke, a Kenya safari would not be complete without a visit to Shaba, samburu and Buffalo springs National reserves where you can see some rare animal species while on your safari holidays to Kenya.
At Travelmonke, we believe that Lake Nakuru National Park deserves to be apart of your Kenya safari and gorilla adventure plan. Covering an area of 188 square kilometers, Lake Nakuru National Park is one of Kenya's most visited safari holidays in Kenya Park. This is mainly because of Lake Nakuru, a rift valley lake, whose algae attracts thousands of pink flamingoes that make for the most fabulous safari holidays to Kenya vistas.
Aside from the thousands and sometimes millions of pink flamingos that line Lake Nakuru, the park also harbors a healthy number of white and black rhinos (the largest numbers in the country) along with other animals like Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs, waterbuck, Pythons and giraffes among others. In fact, while on your Kenya safari family holidays, you can visit the Rhino and Giraffe sanctuary for an unforgettable experience.
While on your Kenya adventure with Travelmonke, stop by Lake Nakuru National Park for fun-filled safari holidays to Kenya activities like birding where you can observe some African fish Eagles, Goliath herons, Hamerkops, Pied Kingfishers and Verreaux's eagles among others. You can even engage in a boat cruise or more hiking through the woodland area or take a nature walk to Lake Nakuru.
The Lamu Island is located in the Indian Ocean just off the shore of Kenya. It triples as a port, a city and an island and thus forms a great part of the economic, tourism and social structure of the country. Additionally, Lamu Island remains the longest and best kept Swahili culture in East Africa making it the best destination for safari holidays in Kenya. The island is believed to have been inhabited for over 700 years thus holds immense historic significance.
In ancient times, the island of Lamu served as a trade gap between the Arabic world, China and India as traders from all over the Indian Ocean territory travelled to this city to purchase and sell their merchandise. The port is still reasonably active today and with Travelmonke, you get to experience this unique Kenya safari holidays culture with your family and friends; visiting important trade areas and learning the essence on Kenyan trade.
For tourists on Kenya safari family holidays, bask in the thrill of Lamu Island with friends and family as you enjoy exquisite cuisines from some of the best hotels you have been to. Walk the white sand beaches of the Indian Ocean, swim in the sky blue warm waters and perhaps some light fishing opportunities. On this Kenya safari gorilla adventure, you will get to meet people of different races and culture in this metropolitan city as well.
Nairobi is the capital city of Kenya, and the centre for economic, social and political development of the country. It covers a total area of 696 square kilometers with a population close to 15 million people. The name Nairobi was derived from the Maasai language meaning, "cool water". This phrase was derived from the ice cold River Nairobi that flows through the town carrying with it some incredibly chilly temperatures.
With Travelmonke, visiting Nairobi town means exploring some of the best metropolitan culture, the city centre, some of the largest universities and tasting the best cuisines in the country. The city is home to Nairobi National Park that is perfect for a chill yet fun safari holidays to Kenya experience. Also, Nairobi is very accessible on a Kenya gorilla trekking safari from Uganda with a variety of safari activities to undertake.
Mt Kenya National Park is located in Kenya covering an area of 715 square kilometers entailing a forest reserve and Mt Kenya, the second tallest mountain in East Africa and Africa at large. The park was mainly founded in 1949 to protect Mount Kenya, the surrounding natural forest and wildlife but currently, the park has become one of the best destinations for a safari in Kenya.
While on your Kenya gorilla trekking safari with Travelmonke, you can spend a day at Mount Kenya National Park with a variety of Kenya safari holidays activities to engage in including game viewing, birding, hiking and nature walks among others. Mountain climbing is a once in a lifetime adventure where you get to stand atop Africa's second highest mountain; a sure way to enjoy your safari holidays in Kenya.
Mombasa is not only Kenya's second largest city, but it is also the oldest city in the country as well. It is believed that the city was founded around 900 AD and was already a full blown trade centre by the 12th century. In fact, many traders sailed across the Indian Ocean to bring their goods to the city and also purchase some items as well. Prepare for the wonders of the safari holidays to Kenya in Mombasa with Travelmonke.
Although Mombasa is set upon an Arabic background, you will realize that it is in fact a metropolitan city. Planning a trip to Mombasa for Kenya safari family holidays can be quite easy with Travelmonke as we pick out the best places to eat, the tastiest cuisine choices, the best places to see and a fun activity package. You can always look forward to having an eventful Kenya safari and gorilla adventure in Mombasa.
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Bloodletting Is Still Happening, Despite Centuries of Harm
In the shadow of India's largest mosque, the gutters run red with blood.
It's a bizarre scene, if you've never seen a modern-day bloodletting. First, men wrap patients' arms and legs with straps as tourniquets, to control the blood flow. Then they use razor blades to make tiny pricks in the hands and feet, and blood trickles into a concrete trough stained red with the day's work.
The bleeding people look pretty happy, though. After all, they've paid for the service. They come to be cured of everything from arthritis to cancer.
(Video: Meet the bloodletters of Delhi and their patients.)
But why? How has the bloodletting business, which many doctors today would rank along with reading bumps on the head as olde timey quackery, managed not to dry up?
The appeal seems to be in its simple logic.
Muhammad Gayas runs his bloodletting business in the garden of the Jama Masjid mosque in Old Delhi. He says pain and illness happen "when the blood goes bad," which is pretty much the same basic premise that bloodletters have sold the public since Hippocrates advocated balancing the four humors—blood, black bile, yellow bile, and phlegm—more than 2,000 years ago.
Bloodletting has been practiced around the world even longer than that, tracing at least 3,000 years ago to the Egyptians. It remained an obsession among many Western doctors through the 19th century, and was still a recommended treatment for pneumonia in a 1942 medical textbook—lest you think it went out after the Middle Ages along with the laying on of leeches. (Oh, and leeches still get some play, too, mainly for drawing down pockets of blood after plastic surgery or vascular microsurgery.)
So Does Bloodletting Ever Work?
It may be helpful for people with a few particular blood abnormalities. Doctors still use bloodletting, for instance, in cases of polycythemia—an abnormally high red blood cell count—and in a hereditary disease called hemochromatosis, which leaves too much iron in the blood.
I also came across a preliminary study suggesting vascular benefits in some diabetics with high iron levels, but this is far from a general treatment for the disease. Another small study in BMC Medicine got a lot of press in 2012 for showing that 33 people who gave up to a pint of blood had improved cholesterol ratios and blood pressure six weeks later compared with people who didn't give blood, which the doctors also attributed to a reduction of iron levels. (Note that the amount of blood removed in the study was fairly low—a pint is about as much as you'd give when donating blood, which for the record is a great thing for healthy people to do and is not the same thing as bloodletting.)
But the design of that study doesn't rule out a placebo effect—which has certainly contributed to bloodletting's popularity in the past. What's more, other studies suggest that too little iron is bad for cardiovascular health, so again, the potential benefit of removing blood is unclear.
Meanwhile, depleting the body's blood supply can be risky. Not only is there the risk of losing too much blood, causing a dangerous drop in blood pressure and even cardiac arrest, but people who are already sick take their chances with infection or anemia. Not to mention that in most cases, bloodletting doesn't cure what ails you.
So no, we don't need to revive the tradition of the neighborhood bloodletter. In a sense, though, their legacy is still around: Red-and-white barber poles represent blood, bandages, and the stick that patients would grip during barbers' days as bloodletters.
How Bloodletting Bled Out
It took the great bloodletting wars of the 1800s to begin turning the tide against the practice. The prominent doctor Benjamin Rush (a signer of the Declaration of Independence) set off a fury when he began bleeding people dry during the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia. By all accounts, Rush was a bloodletting fanatic and in general a real piece of work: "unshakable in his convictions, as well as self-righteous, caustic, satirical, humorless, and polemical," writes doctor Robert North in a biography.
Rush recommended that up to 80 percent of his patients' blood be removed, and during the yellow fever outbreak, North recounts that "so much blood was spilled in the front yard that the site became malodorous and buzzed with flies."
Bloodletting's detractors grew in numbers after that, and eventually Pierre Louis, the founder of medical statistics, began convincing doctors to rely on statistical evidence over anecdotal "recoveries" of patients who had been bled. A particularly impressive analysis showed that bloodletting did not help pneumonia victims in Europe, and after bitter disputes among doctors in the 1850s, the practice began dying out.
In fact, one history of bloodletting refers to the stamping out of the practice—over the objections of the medical establishment, no less—as a triumph of reason and "one of the greatest stories of medical progress."


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Seppe the Woodpecker - Flash Toy
The project is in progress, a lot of new Seppes are planned and people over the Internet are suggesting new ideas.
It's simple, but I hope you enjoy.
I did all; sounds and inspiration credits are on the site.
Thanks to Keith Peters for the coil effect.
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Falls Prevention
Falls Prevention Programmes provide an opportunity for individuals to increase their strength and balance and thus reduce their falls risk.
An Overview of Falls Prevention
Do you feel a little unsteady on your feet and / or have concerns about balance and mobility? Would you like to improve your balance?
Doing regular strength and balance exercises can improve your mobility and reduce your risk of having a fall. It's important that a strength and balance training programme is tailored to the individual and monitored appropriately by a trained professional.
The local Steady Steps Programme offers a 24 week programme that is tailored to those who have previously fallen or worry about falling and is designed to help improve balance and stability. Delivered by Level 4 specialised Postural Stability Instructors, the class is tailored to each individual's abilities and will progress in difficulty throughout the programme. See below for more information.
Or ask your GP about training programmes in your area.
Falls Prevention Programmes offer 24 week exercise sessions comprising of tailored seated and standing exercise including; balance & endurance, dynamic balance, floor exercised (if appropriate), strength exercises using bands/balls/light weights and techniques for getting down and up from the floor.
Ask your GP about training programmes in your area.
Don't want to sign up to a long course? Check out the link below where they offer one off sessions.
Ipswich and East Suffolk Alliance (Mid Suffolk, Ipswich and most of East Suffolk) - Step by Step Better Balance Sessions - ActivLives
West Suffolk and Waveney - Falls and fall prevention - Suffolk County Council


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I think I first met Eucalypta L.V briefly at Fire, Vauxhall back in January 2016 and then again later that year at Born N Bred Festival (bring that festival back ASAP) where her and Jack saved me from my tinder date. She said she was a singer and sang a little bit for us and I thought she was good back then. Fast forward to now, and Eucalypta L.V has just released her song 'Gaslighting.'
This song already got to me because I myself have experienced gaslighting a lot. Not many people actually know what gaslighting is or are even aware that they've been through it and it's amazing that she's raising awareness for Domestic Violence. The song itself is lovely as it's stripped back with an acoustic guitar and R&B vocals but at the same has a dance beat to it; almost like a dnb beat.
This has to be one of my favourite songs at the moment. To bring awareness to such an important issue and also to bring back the R&B vibes that we've all been craving is a credit to herself. Not to mention, Eucalypta is an independent artist whose been doing this for ELEVEN years now; she sings, writes, produces, raps/mcs, plays guitar and piano…basically she's wonder woman. Not to mention performing at over 100 venues in the UK and collabing with some serious legends from all different music genres.
I'm looking forward to seeing what else is yet to come from her. Make sure you go support and show love to her new song.


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View From Here
Labor Day: Shots Fired, Presidential Politics and Local Primary Races
By David Mark Greaves
The killing of St. John's University student Tiarah Poyau and 17-year-old Tyreke Borel at the J'Ouvert Festival before the Labor Day parade, in the presence of 250 light towers, 45 cameras and an army of police officers, says that of the 250,000 revelers, there were some who just don't care and are intent on mayhem. And we cannot allow their dysfunction to become a new normal, where a cultural celebration is taken over by the actions of a few. These gangsters and their wanna-bes aren't going to be deterred by more light towers and marches against violence. If they can't settle their beefs that night, the killing will happen someplace else. Stopping the violence during the J'Ouvert festivities will come from work that is done all year by community groups, mentors, city agencies and the police. Getting guns off the street and enabling constructive paths to manhood for young men who were not raised to walk them, will go a long way to making both the event and the community safer year-round.
Presidential Politics
It is hard to believe that this presidential election is being reported as either a landslide for Hillary or a nail-biter. The oily Donald Trump, who can speak directly to Black people only when he's working from a script and not from his brain, says he wants to help Black people when court records and transcripts of his real estate record shows that's not true at all. Aside from that, he is generally a coarse human being who loves adulation and will say anything to get it. The thought of Donald with presidential power would be a national nightmare come true
Then there is Hillary Clinton, telling the FBI "I can't recall" 39 times under questioning about her e-mail practices. It was as though she had something to hide. We had thought her e-mail troubles were over when Bernie Sanders said "Enough with the e-mails!" and that it would be a leak of the Goldman Sachs speeches that would come back to haunt her. Whatever happens, whatever comes out, we have to put aside differences and cynicism and band together and carry Madam Secretary, and the very decent Tim Kaine, across the finish line.
Area Primary Races
Locally, we have Karen Cherry bringing her grass-roots mojo in a contest with Tremaine Wright and the Vanguard Independent Democratic Association (VIDA) machine for Assemblywoman Annette Robinson's 56th AD seat. Michael Cox is facing longtime state Senator Velmanette Montgomery for the 18th District. Like all political contests, these will be won by the campaign with the superior organization or passion and by the truly fortunate, both.


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Yvonne Orji has talked about her being a virgin countless times, but in a new interview with Fusion TV's new docu-series, SEX.RIGHT.NOW. WITH CLEO STILLER she reveals that staying a virgin at 33 can be challenging.
In this exclusive clip, Orji talks about her role on Insecure and how it juxtaposes her real life. Currently, 10 percent of American women wait to have sex and the actress is happy to talk about her journey.
"It's day by day and it's by grace," she said about her sexual status. "I'm a virgin and I'm playing this girl on TV who's like sexually free. And there are days that I would go home from set and I'd just be like, 'I want somebody to come over.' And it's like no, go to bed."
"I would also ask myself, 'What you want him to come over for? What y'all 'gon do?!'" she jokes.
For more content like this, tune into Sex.Right.Now with Cleo Stiller every Thursday at 10:00pm on Fusion TV.


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an essay by Kimberly L. Smith, of Make-Way Partners. The essay discusses the dreadful way in which women are treated in the Sudan. In the article, Mrs. Smith mentions Mary the Dinka woman, whom Carol, Mary, and I met at the Kijabe Hospital in Kenya in 2006.
We are on Mrs. Smith's email list, and the photo is of Mrs. Smith, Mary, and one of the little ones at an orphanage that Make-Way Partners established and supports in the Sudan. Mary the Dinka woman must work there.


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Winnie the Pooh Twin & Queen Size Duvet Cover Bedding Set Kids Girls Boys
This listing includes 1 Duvet Cover, 1 Flat Sheet and 1 Pillow Case for Twin and 2 Pillow Cases for Queen. Duvet Cover: 150cmx200cm (58″x90″)1. Flat Sheet: 180cmx240cm (70″x94″)1. Pillowcase: 47cmx74cm (18″x29″)1. Duvet Cover: 200cmx230cm (78″x90″)1. Flat Sheet: 230cmx250cm (90″x98″)1. Pillowcase: 47cmx74cm (18″x29″)2. Please make sure the dimensions will fit your mattress before ordering. I do not have a manufacturing facility at my home. Throw pillows are not included. Due to differences in monitor settings, there may be a slight variation in color on screen, versus the actual material. Are the responsibility of the recipient. What is a duvet cover, duvet cover definition? Duvet is the name of a bag filled with feathers, down, or other natural stuffing. A bedding duvet cover is a type of blanket for a bed and can be compared to a large pillowcase for your duvet or comforter. The bedding duvet covers button, snap, zip or tie at the top allowing for the insert to stay inside. What is the purpose of a duvet cover? Since duvets or comforters are so expensive to dry clean, and washing is often not an option, a bed duvet cover protects the insert and can be easily removed or washed. What do you put in a duvet cover? In duvet comforter covers you put a duvet which is a cotton blanket filled with down, feathers, wool or poly fill. You can also use a comforter to put inside a duvet cover to protect it or to create a New Decorator Look in minutes! The item "Winnie the Pooh Twin & Queen Size Duvet Cover Bedding Set Kids Girls Boys" is in sale since Saturday, March 4, 2017. This item is in the category "Home & Garden\Kids & Teens at Home\Bedding\Duvet Covers". The seller is "skarel0820″ and is located in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Gender: Boys & Girls
- Brand: Unbranded
- Material: 100% Cotton
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During our last family gathering my daughter proposed thirty days of real food for our entire family. I'm sure you've seen and heard plenty of people talk about the Thirty days of eating clean and possibly even thought, that's not for me. My viewpoint was, 'I already eat relatively clean. Well, guess what? Relatively doesn't cut it when you go all the way clean. I'm talking no sugar, no refined grains, no processed foods. That means no pre-packaged foods, no microwave popcorn, no cinnamon rolls, even though ironically my cinnamon rolls are featured in the upcoming February-March edition of Living Without's Gluten Free & More magazine.
The excuses were flying when the announcement was made that everyone would eat thirty days of real food for the month of January. 'People bring in too many goodies to work, my will power is not strong enough', 'I can't live without Frosted Flakes in the morning for breakfast' to 'You might as well just take my money now because I'm never going to make it'. We decided everyone must put $50 in the 'pot' and if you make it to the end of thirty days eating 100% clean, you get your money back, if not, it's divided among the winners. Sounds easy in theory, unless you're like my husband who is addicted to diet coke. I've tried for years to get him off the nasty stuff, but the addiction has a stronghold. Maybe in the end it will be his daughter encouraging him that will prevail. If you are a cola addict as well, you might consider reading this article on what soda does to your body; it just might extend your life. A recent study from the Redox Biology Journal specifically states that aspartame (found in diet drinks) alters and deteriorates the brain!
We were in Seattle this past week visiting our family for Christmas. We stopped by Whole Foods and picked up a few bottles of Kombucha Live cola for a replacement beverage. They produce six flavors- cola, root beer, pure doctor, lemon-lime, sparkling ginger, and dreamy orange. They are all naturally flavored and sweetened with stevia and each kombucha contains over 3 billion live probiotic organisms that are so good for your gut! You can find them at Target, Whole Foods, Fred Meyer, and several other locations listed on their website. Here is a quote from Trevor Ross, who created Kombucha Live:
"Give it a try. My dad did, and he's been soda-free ever since. Mission accomplished! I'm proud to be making a difference one LIVE Soda at a time. Cheers to wellness!"
If Trevor Ross can switch his self-proclaimed soda addicted father than possibly there is hope for my hubs and maybe some of you!
So, does this differ from the Whole 30 program that is out there? YES. The Whole thirty is similar, but cuts out all legumes, sugars, grains, alcohol, and dairy. You can check out the whole 30 program and see if that is better suited for you, but we will be adding in legumes and possibly a glass of wine every now and then. Our goal is to eat clean and completely eliminate processed foods.
For the next thirty days I will post 100% clean recipes on my blog. There will be no sugar, white rice, or processed foods of any sort used in my recipes. I promise they will be delicious, healthy, and tasty though! And who knows, maybe in the end this will become a lifestyle change. I'm sure of one thing, my body will thank me. I'm posting this a few days before starting on January 1, so you might wrap your head around it all and possibly join in the challenge, check back often for healthy recipes and encouraging updates.
I've decided that shopping on the outer rim of the grocery store will be vital. Do you ever notice that is where all the 'farmer-grown' foods are found and the pre-packaged processed foods are in the middle section? It will take a little more concentrated effort in terms of meal planning. No more grabbing a gluten-free pizza on the way home from work. Here are three of my favorite websites that have eating real food down pretty well:
1.) 100 days of real food
2.) Elana's Pantry
3.) Real Food Forager
I know, I know, another New Year's resolution you say. But this isn't a diet, and it's not meant for losing weight, although that just might happen. This is a get back to eating like our grandparents ate, or at least mine. My grandmother lived to be 95 and only ate whole real foods all her life. She gardened, canned, made her own sauerkraut and ate grass-fed beef. A correlation? I think so. Ready or not, New Year's Day is only 4 days away and I will be ready. Besides, I have $50 I don't want to lose! If you don't want to miss a post just fill in your email address in the subscribe box in the upper right-hand area of my blog. I'd love to have you join me!
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22 comments on "Thirty Days of Real Food"
I had never heard of this book, but I totally want to check it out now, great post! Thanks for sharing
I would love to try this! My husband and kids eat any and everything except 1, so that wouldn't be a problem but I'm so picky. I need to suck it up bc I need to eat better! This sounds great!
I would never be able to cut out legumes, beans are such a huge part of my diet and are so healthy, which is why I've never done whole 30. You've piqued my interest though, as I really don't eat much processed food, but bread is my kryptonite!
Sounds really motivational, I will check back to see your recipes! I really struggle with understanding what I should and shouldn't be putting in my body sometimes, what seems healthy often isn't, and a lack of time and inspiration on recipes means we order takeout more than we should.
I may have to check out this book and really strong up for clean eating. We also eat "relatively clean" but I know we can for sure do better!! Thanks!!
I really need to try this. I'm a big soda addict as well, it's so hard to quit. Thanks for linking up with Motivational Monday
I am so excited to follow along! Eating less processed foods is a goal of mine for this year! I feel like every meal we make comes from a box! I'm jumping on the excuses train with your family but if I can swap out a few gross meals a week for some real food, i will feel very successful!
Lifestyle changes are the hardest but most reawrding! I'm so excited to watch your journey!
Congratulations on the magazine feature- that's incredible! I love how January really provides a reset button for all of us. Good luck with this, and I can't wait to see your recipes!
xo, Hima
Hima Hearts
Wow! Congrats on the magazine feature! That's such a great accomplishment! Good luck on your diet adventure!
Congratulations on the feature, clean eating is high in blogger world i am also on the relatively clean band wagon so will see


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Pepperell Area Pediatric Dentistry
We are happy to serve the pediatric dentistry needs in the town of Pepperell. Dr. Carmen D. Brambila and our team of children's dental specialists proudly provide high-quality dental care in our community. Kindred Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is invested in the future of children in Pepperell and surrounding towns.
We welcome children of all and ages and abilities at Kindred Smiles Pediatric Dentistry. Our patients include infants, children, and teens. Dr. Brambila has specialized training in special needs care. We are here for every child's first visit to the dentist, cleaning, emergency services, x-rays, and more.
Please contact our knowledgeable staff at (978) 448-8400 with any questions. We have an online appointment request for your convenience. Our office is just a short drive from the Lawrence Library in Pepperell.


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There is no party like a "Midland" family party. Our kids excel at partying 🙂 They were happy to be together celebrating once again.
It took me only a few minutes to notice that most of the parents were wearing similar expressions as we glanced at one another. I was familiar with it – I see the same expression on my own face. 'Deer-in-the-headlights' sums it up. 'Shell Shock' works as well. We tried small talk. We tried meatier subjects. Someone suggested we take it outside.
In the parking lot we formed a small circle and stood across each other. The parents of The Class of 2016 are facing big challenges. There is a lack of programs. Programs are very full, paperwork is moving slowly and jobs are hard to come by. Transportation to and from anywhere for an adult with disabilities is falling squarely on parents, which is fine if you don't need to be anywhere else. Commiserating at least felt like I am not the only body in my rickety little boat.
One dad took an early retirement in preparation for this. One of the moms had take family leave. One parent did not have any idea how they were going to arrange for care the next day – or the day after that. I think we all kept hoping that someone in the circle had 'the answer'. No one did. Not yet.
We are all trying to piece together ways for our kids to get out, be busy, be productive and participate in their communities. I'll admit. It's harder than I thought.
He's been home for almost a month. He's getting very stuck. He is not an easy person to live with. He cried big tears yesterday and said 'no stay home'. I agreed. Ethan is a guy who needs structure and predictability – right now, we have the exact opposite of that.
I have been in 'impossible' situations before ~ oh, have I ever! I have history that tells me that this road leads somewhere and that answers and solutions are on their way.
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From KicksGuide
Design by SCOTT KELLEY
KicksGuide has been the place to find people with their own idea of what a sneaker could look like now or in the future. Every month they hold a contest for the best design on that month and at the end of the year it is the best design from the last 12 months to get the design of the year spot.
But this time there is a twist to the contest. This time its about the sole of the sneaker.
I'll admit that there use to be a time where I would NOT buy a specific sneaker if I didn't like the bottom tread. Granted the top part had to look nice, but the deal breaker could be that the sole looked wack. So having a contest on the design of the bottom of the sneaker makes me feel like I am not alone in liking the most ignored part of the sneaker (it is also ignored on tire treads too… I like how tire treads look).
Here is what the contest is about:
If shoes are our passion, then the sole is an insight into our sneaker souls. This month's theme allow artists to see leave their footprints from this unique perspective. Check it out and rate them!
My personal pick is this one:
He, so far, only has a 5.5 rating out of 10. So he probably won't win. The top guy so far is JIMI TAYLOR. Here is his take on what a sole should look like:
He got a 7.41 out of 10 currently.
Each design has an explanation of the concept and materials used (if needed). So take yourself over there and create an account, and then vote.


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Data is the new .com
Activation and action are key. By Roger Ehrenberg Roger Ehrenberg is the founder and Managing Partner of IA Ventures. Throughout my business career, I've observed that people love to label current fashions. "Web 2.0," "Cloud" and "Social" are three which are currently in vogue. In my lifetime likely none was bigger than ".com," describing a business and its recognition of the importance of the Internet. Remember when long-established businesses would change their names by adding a .com extension, only to receive a salutary stock market reaction? This was an equity market...read more
Delay Breeds Danger
My last post, titled Delay Breeds Danger, talked to the importance of institutionalizing a sense of urgency as the way to accelerate through opportunities in front of you. Today's post is about overcoming your single greatest challenge to swift action – that highly powerful blocking force of inertia. What exactly is inertia? Simply put inertia is everything that makes up what your organization stands for at the moment you embark on an accelerated path forward. Inertia can include any or all of the following: Fear of change Fear of the unknown Your organization's culture Your...read more


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|From: Jordan M. Johnson (jorjohns at cs.indiana.edu)
Date: Wed Aug 24 20:34:14 EDT 2005
# > Perhaps installing 209 first would have eliminated this problem. # # Maybe, but I wouldn't rely on it... I can confirm from my experience that it doesn't; I ran into the same problem installing 209 first. jmj : jordan m johnson : jorjohns at cs.indiana.edu : If I were a bug, I would want to be a true Renaissance bug.
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