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Blog | TaraFit™ – Fitness Through Yoga & the Art of Belly Dance
Daytona Beach Yoga
January 21st, 2015
Yoga instructor Tara leads private oceanside yoga sessions, where yogis set up their yoga mats or beach towels right on the sand. Yoga on your favorite part of the beach. Groupon savings now. Choose from Four Options $35 for one private one-hour beach yoga lesson ($75 value) $99 for three private one-hour beach yoga lessons ($225 value) $179 for five private one-hour beach yoga lessons ($375 value) $49 for one private one-hour couples beach yoga lesson ($125 value) TaraFit You don't have to lose your sense of humor to feel centered. At least not according to Tara Okhovatian. She's a yoga…[continue]
Y Yoga – Ormond, FL
January 16th, 2014
The Ormond Beach YMCA asked me to teach an intermediate yoga class so, starting January 2014, we meet Thursdays at 4 pm. In this Intermediate Yoga class there will be emphasis on alignment, more advanced poses and deeper stretch asanas. That means can expect me for me to walk around and be more attentive to your alignment when you are holding yoga poses and even some hands on guidance to help you find the challenge. The more advanced yoga poses means variations that will test your strength and balance. The deeper asanas will help you reach new limits on flexibility…[continue]
Beach Yoga Daytona
December 10th, 2013
Announcing a brand new Beach Yoga class in Daytona Beach is being added to the TaraFit™ calendar this week! Come join me Wednesday for 6 a.m. yoga on the beach. Beginners to yoga and Experienced yogis are welcome to attend. We will meet at 6 a.m. at Sunsplash Park and then walk down to the shore to practice yoga right on the beach!!! Bring your own yoga mat, beach towel and or straw mat and water. Wear comfortable yoga attire and dress in layers incase it gets chilly. This is December in Florida so we might as well make the…[continue]
Free Yoga Love
November 20th, 2013
Let go of your preconceived, limiting ideas and come experience the love of yoga with TaraFit™. TaraFit™ offers private studio, yoga to you and corporate yoga lessons in Daytona Beach Shores, Ponce Inlet, Ormond, Port Orange and surrounding areas to make it even easier for you to find your breath and mind your body. Affordable package deals are available to fit any budget. Do you ever feel : Stressed out over money? Insecure about your body image? Worried about things that haven't happened? With yoga you can learn ways to train our thoughts to tap into abundance. Yoga skills also strengthen…[continue]
Finding Appiness with Yoga & Belly Dance
August 15th, 2013
We are in the latter part of the summer here in Daytona Beach Florida and private yoga lessons are still available. Beach yoga lessons are a perfect way to start or end the day. I'm also available for private and semi private corporate yoga lessons. Contact me to schedule your yoga lesson for yoga on the beach, yoga in your office or yoga in the studio. There are also group yoga classes available in Ormond Beach and belly dance in Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach, Florida. The summer is wrapping up and I'm excited to have launched a TaraFit™ mobile…[continue]
Strike a Yoga Pose, Beauties in Belly Dance Costumes
June 27th, 2013
ATTENTION: Belly Dancers, Yoga Instructors, Fitness Models, and all around lovely ladies in Ormond Beach, Port Orange, Daytona Beach Shores, Daytona Beach, South Daytona, Holly Hill. How would you like to have some professional quality photos of you in your favorite belly dance costume? Maybe you have a difficult yoga pose you'd like to capture and share digitally.Think how your name will grow once you publicize your hidden talent. FloridaModelingNetwork.com is the social networking site you want to join to increase the visibility of your belly dance costumes and yoga skills. This site is not limited to belly dancers and…[continue]
From Belly Dance Costumes to Star Trek Costumes
June 12th, 2013
Miss TaraFit™ was the only aspiring Belly Dancer / Yoga Instructor from Daytona Beach at Startup Weekend in Tampa this past weekend. There were other yogi's attending the event but I'm not sure any of them were pursuing a professional career as a yoga master. I'm also not quite sure if there were any belly dancing ladies there either. There was one gentleman also from the Daytona Beach area who shared a background in Psychology with me. Most everyone else I met though had some sort of computer technical or business background. With so much diversity it was incredible how…[continue]
Tribe called TaraFit™
May 1st, 2013
"What does tribe mean to you?" Alice Bracegirdle founder of Bellyfit® asks this question in the Tribal Bellyfit® Crew instructor video. Bracegirdle also asks, "Do you belong to a tribe?" Initially it struck me as strange, but given today's multi-ethnic world of racial conflict it seems to be quite an appropriate question to consider. Bellyfit® uses movements inspired by "American" Tribal belly dance as well as Middle Eastern, Indian, African and Asian cultures for the cardio-dance portion of the workout. Bellyfit® is the world's leading holistic fitness system for women. I am a member of the Bellyfit® CREW "tribe" and offer…[continue]
Yoga = Yummers !!!
April 8th, 2013
Have you ever thought that there were too many yoga studios in our community? I am not sure how anyone can say that! It's great that yoga studios are everywhere in Daytona Beach, Ormond and Port Orange! Like the new Platinum Yoga Studio in Ormond Beach that my friends Katie Beck & Travis Lightfoot are getting started. Last week they had their grand opening and I've heard it's been a great start! People everywhere need to be doing yoga!!! I understand that as a professional yoga instructor, I am biased but I will expand on my point. Finally yoga is…[continue]
Breathe Here Now
April 2nd, 2013
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to take part in a radical form of healing offered at IHH Yoga Loft in Daytona Beach, Florida. This jem of healing modality offered at my yoga Daytona Beach "home" is called Transformational Breathing®. Yogis know that Pranayama is one of the five principles of Yoga and one of the 8 limbs of Ashtanga yoga. In Sanskrit Pranayama is broken down like this: "Prana" is "life force/energy", "Yama" is "discipline", and Ayama "extension" Pranayama is the yogic control of breath. This is beneficial to health, steadies the body and is highly conducive to…[continue]
I've Got the Remedy!
March 28th, 2013
People often ask me how my Daytona Beach yoga classes compare to other yoga Daytona Beach classes. Some common questions that I hear from my followers are: "Do you teach Hot Yoga?" OR "I have taken Bikram in Port Orange, is TaraFit's yoga class like that?" It is a little tricky to explain to a complete yoga novice but with this blog post, I would like to shed some light to this ideas of what TaraFit's yoga class is like. First off, I get stagnant when it comes to labeling my All-Levels Yoga class with anything more frilly than the…[continue]
Living In A Material World
March 6th, 2013
Would you like to practice yoga in Daytona Beach on a regular basis but believe that you cannot afford it? On the contrary I ask how can you not, afford yoga? Yoga is easy to leave a space to budget for and with IHH Yoga Loft finding a space for Daytona Beach yoga just got easier. International Health and Healing Yoga loft in Daytona Beach is a donation based studio.What does donation based yoga studio mean? In short, it is a pay-what-you-want place for yoga. The suggested donation is a sliding scale of $6-$12 per class. Yoga Loft does not…[continue]
Embracing Change
January 7th, 2013
Well there is good news and there is bad news for the new year for Ormond Beach Yoga and Yoga in Daytona Beach. The good news is that you can come and practice yoga with me at Daytona Yoga, 10 am on Wednesdays starting this week! The bad news is that will only be for the rest of the month. In February Daytona Yoga and Wellness Center located at 820 South Atlantic Avenue will be closing their doors permanently. New developers who bought the beachfront property across the street are also investing in the Daytona Yoga building. From what I…[continue]
Don't compromise yourself. You're all that you've got.
January 3rd, 2013
Happy 2013 to all you peaceful warriors!! I hope that you are envisioning new ways to evolve yourself personally and making our world a better place. My resolution for this year is to be true to myself. What does that even mean? Simply put – being who I am! My goal is to pull back all the layers of expectations to help me honestly get in touch with what really makes me tick. I know I will be able to enrich others by being my genuine self. I am also hopeful to empower others in doing the same in their…[continue]
RAW Protein – No whey!!! – Yes way!!!!
October 12th, 2012
One of my absolute favorite must have products by garden of life is the RAW Protein. Every morning I start my day out with one for breakfast. Not everyone is as big of a fan on the unflavored version as I am. The unflavored tastes fine to me with just ice and water. Sometimes I'll add a banana and almond milk to the mix. For those who are more concerned about the taste of their protein powder, Garden of Life now offers RAW protein in chocolate and vanilla. These are absolutely delicious and taste more like a milk shake when…[continue]
BellyFit® Classes at Bethune Cookman University
September 25th, 2012
When Brionna Benjamin of the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority first contacted me in August to bring the TaraFit™ Daytona Beach yoga and belly dance classes to Bethune Cookman University, I was completely thrilled. Brionna wanted to bring something fun and different to the student activities for fitness. She said Zumba in Daytona Beach was very popular but wanted something different. That was my opinion too when local fitness directors encouraged me to get Zumba certified. In April 2012, I decided to follow my heart and mind in a direction closer to my belly dance and yoga roots. I made a…[continue]
Yoga Power Teacher Training Enrichment Study
September 6th, 2012
Have you been wanting to become a certified Daytona Beach yoga instructor? Now is the time to seek out your desire! My dream of becoming a yoga teacher came true last October when I graduated from Shanti Enrichment Power Yoga training. The Shanti Enrichment was lead by Julies Scmidt and supported by several knowledgeable local trainers. I found the extensive training program to be enlightening in aiding on my true purpose. Julies has organized her team to offer this empowering study once again. I recommend this program to aspiring yogis interested in deepening their knowledge of the practice. Power*Purpose*Peace The Yoga Power Training began…[continue]
RAW Meal – Shake it up!
August 27th, 2012
As a Daytona Beach Yoga teacher – I like to keep a healthy diet plan. Nutrition is a vital asset to furthering your skills in yoga. I have studied and researched many different nutritional supplements. Almost all of them have some sort of fillers or additives that can be unhealthy in the long run. Fortunately – I came across Garden of Life based out of West Palm Beach, Florida. They have a number of organic all natural vegan products that I love. Not only have I noticed results since I've started taking Garden of Life products, other people are noticing…[continue]
Yippie Yoga at YCD!!!
June 28th, 2012
Beginning this Saturday I will be taking over 10 days of yoga classes in Ormond Beach at Yoga Circle and Dance while Laura Ashland, owner, is out of town! I wrote a blog post last week about how much I enjoyed substituting at her studio for her at the beginning of the month and that I'd love to do it again. Now that time is approaching! If, you haven't already synced it up to your Google calendar to mine: Please view my schedule here. I plan to take over all the classes I can that don't conflict with my current…[continue]
Beach Yoga
June 17th, 2012
Beach yoga has become increasingly fashionable in coastal towns across the United States. The same is true in our world's most famous beach where a demand for Daytona Beach yoga is on the rise. Sunrise and sunset yoga classes are now being offered in the month of June through Heavenly Fitness in Daytona Beach Shores. I am teaching the sunset yoga classes on Monday nights. We meet at Heavenly Fitness at 7 pm and walk over to Dahlia Park together as a group. The lesson will start at 7:15 pm and last until 8:15 pm. In that hour I'll help…[continue]
Yoga Circle and Dance
June 17th, 2012
If you haven't viewed my website lately, no worries. I have been so busy traveling and working on new ventures that I haven't had a chance to write any updates. You might notice that this is my first blog entry since April. I have managed to update my schedule every month. If you use google calendar you can sync my schedule with yours to follow of all my classes. A fabulous friend of mine uses her Iphone's calendar to keep tabs on where and when I'm teaching. Last week I had the opportunity to take residency at one of the…[continue]
Oh Canada!
April 10th, 2012
I'm so very excited and proud to announce that I am enrolled to get Bellyfit Certified!!! Bellyfit is a program intended for women to boost their confidence and achieve the figure of their dreams. This program was rated on the top list of fitness trends in 2011 by Dietsinreview.com. Bellyfit combines several fitness elements together, from a meditation warm-up and cardio to intense steps of belly dancing and bhangra (African dance). It's about Movement, Music, Community and Culture. Movement Bellyfit is the holistic fitness experience for women that blends the power and wisdom of ancient cultures, with the research, technology…[continue]
Perfect weight – Vitamin Code
April 3rd, 2012
Wonderful news- I am now a Garden of Life distributor!! This means I get Garden of Life products at wholesale cost. I placed my first order almost two weeks ago and have been trying out some different goods. My favorite purchase from the order has been Vitamin Code – Perfect weight. This is a multi vitamin that is especially designed for weight loss and weight management. Here is what Garden of Life has to say about the product: In developing Vitamin Code Perfect Weight Formula, Garden of Life® paid particular attention to the needs of individuals working to attain and maintain…[continue]
Knee Deep in Yoga Substitution
March 15th, 2012
One of my favorite yoga instructors, Kim Latford, has been out of town on business and I have been covering her 11 am Friday class at Anytime Fitness. Last week after this gentle yoga class two of her regular students came to me with yoga questions. I guided them into the poses differently then they'd been practicing so I decided to do some research to further expand my Knowledge on the issue. Both of the ladies were experienced yogi's so it was a real treat to have them in my class. I especially appreciated the conductive criticism and direct questions…[continue]
Club Bellydance Review
March 9th, 2012
Tuesday night I had the opportunity to watch The Belly Dance Superstars live in action at the Eastmonte Civic Center in Orlando. What a delightful treat it was!! After the show I was absolutely mesmerized. I was actually so speechless that it has taken me 2 days to write my review of the performance. The first half of the show included performances by Orlando Belly Dance. The opening act had no other then Yana Maxwell, my belly dance instructor, front stage and center setting the mood. She is always so incredible to watch that none of her students would ever…[continue]
Yoga on the Go
March 3rd, 2012
My yoga student, whom I have been teaching for the last few months is traveling abroad. Since he will be away and we will be unable to practice together, he asked me to design a flow for him to practice while he is away. This is the same client who has issues with his shoulder and elbow, so we typically avoid pressure on the arms. This means no plank or downward dog anything that would hurt his wrists. He also gets shin splints so we focus more on the stretching the legs. Typically we hold the poses for about 20…[continue]
Ban the Shoulder Stand
February 23rd, 2012
National Public Radio host John Dankosky interviews William Broad about his book The Science of Yoga: The Risks and the Rewards. In the1960s a yoga boom took place in the United States and an array of different styles of yoga have since transformed into popularity today. These two gentlemen discuss several rumors and debunk the myths of this culture with yoga practicing callers. Conversely they explain the effects of yoga on the body and mind. The Risks Yoga can be dangerous for people with pre-existing injuries. It is important for people to be honest with their instructor if they have…[continue]
Super Bowl
February 7th, 2012
Is it any wonder that The Giants won the Super Bowl?!? They have been practicing yoga all season!! As soon as the team walked on the field you could notice their sense of calm connectedness. Even though the Patriots were ahead at half time it was obvious who had the upper hand! If you are a football player who would like to learn some yoga moves check out this article for hip opening poses. http://sports.yahoo.com/top/news?slug=ycn-10800149 I absolutely loved the halftime show staring Madonna!!! Most of the songs that she presented where from the good ol' days of The Immaculate Collection…[continue]
Back Pain
January 24th, 2012
So, one of my students in my Daytona belly dance classes informed me that she suffers from Cervical Radiculopathy. Cervical Radiculopathy (a pinched nerve) is irritation or compression of one or more nerve roots. It can sometimes be very painful. It limits the range of motion and the ability to perform certain poses and belly dancing sequences. As a yogi in Daytona Beach – I feel that yoga is a great tool (for lack of a better word) to help with the pain and injuries of the back. It can help to relieve back pain, neck pain and improves back…[continue]
New Student: Flexibility
January 18th, 2012
I was recently contacted by a potential student for some one-on-one private yoga lessons in Ormond Beach. He explained that he had some minor injuries and thought yoga could help. He has practiced before but, like most people – had very little experience. I told him I was up for the challenge and that my classes would help. Throughout my studies as a yoga instructor in Ormond Beach, I have found it to be useful to explore my students capabilities and limitations. I like to be able to cater to my students needs through well thought out lessons. I'm not…[continue]
Hey Yoga Girl…
December 11th, 2011
In the last few months I have made several changes in my life. Graduating from Daytona Beach yoga teacher training has motivated me to put my heart and soul into pursuing a career in the fitness industry. Working on mind body exercises for strength, balance, and flexibility has become my number one priority. Conditioning myself for endurance and concentrating on the ability to carrying out a vision to sustain myself for the future. I've been observing my thought patterns and thinking positively to help empower me. Not only as just a dancer or an athlete but most importantly an artist….[continue]
Label Me a Hipstar
November 29th, 2011
With the holidays upon us it is easy to fall into the temptation of consumerism. The message to empty our savings account for fresh merchandise isn't very subliminal anymore .. it's plain obvious! We are being bombarded with an idea of purchasing products to satisfy our human needs. Are they really needs or simply wants? I don't recall any technological gadgets being listed on Maslow's Hierarchy. Still some shopaholics might insist that a spending spree will in-fact boost our economy. This is the idea I will entertain. Black Friday is when holiday shoppers go to their favorite mega store and…[continue]


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Fall Into Historical Romance in The Drawing Room
Join me and the other Drawing Room Patronesses as we celebrate historical romance on Wednesday, November 13th from 4:00 PM to 8:40 PM EST. There will be fun and prizes, and I will be giving away signed print copies of all three books in the Once Upon A Scandal Series! I hope you can make it!

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Inhaler with a large volume spacers is large, empty devices (or tubes) that are usually made of plastics or metal container with a mouthpiece and a hole for the aerosol inhaler. But many of us are not aware of "How to use an inhaler with a large volume spacer", so in this article, I'll help you to find how to use it.
How To Use An Inhaler With A Large Volume Spacer?
So in the coming article, you will explore the uses and benefits of using a large volume spacer Inhaler, which will help you to make use of it in the right way. Take look.
How to Use it?
- Take the cap off the puffer and shake it well.
- Place the mouthpiece of the puffer firmly into the end of the spacer.
- Place the mouthpiece of the spacer into your mouth and seal the lips around it
- Breathe out through the mouth to empty the lungs. Press down on the puffer once.
- Take one slow deep breath in through your mouth and hold your breath for 5–10 seconds. If it is difficult to hold your breath, take 4 slow breaths in and out.
Benefits of Using a Large Volume Spacer
- Using puffer with a large spacer ensures that much more of the medication gets down into the lungs compared to using a puffer with a small spacer.
- It works just as well as a nebulizer and also they are cheaper and easy to carry around.
- Using a spacer shows that less of the medicine gets stuck in the mouth and throat.
- It also helps to cut down the risk and the side effects in the mouth and throat such as thrush, hoarse voice and a sore throat when using steroid puffers.
Types of Spacer
There are different types of spacer that fit for different inhalers which is available on prescription. They are:
- Volumatic
- Aerochamber
- Able spacer
- Space Chamber Plus
- Compact Space Chamber Plus
How to Clean and Store your Asthma Spacer?
Keeping your spacer clean will help you to get the full benefits of the medicine each time you use it. If its a new spacer clean it before using it for the first time. So here are some tips to help you keep your spacer clean and working properly:
- Take the pieces of the spacer apart.
- Soak in warm soapy water for a few minutes. Use normal dishwashing liquid.
- Leave to drip dry.
- Do not rub dry as this causes static.
- Do not rinse the soap off. The soap will create a thin layer inside the spacer which helps prevent static.
How to Store your Spacer?
When you are not using it, but keeping it in a safe place will help to keep the spacer in a good condition. So the following spacer storage tips will help you to get the best from your asthma medicines when you come to use it:
- Don't put your spacer in a plastic bag as this will cause it to become static which reduces the effect of the asthma medicine.
- Keep your spacer away from dust and liquids.
- f you carry your spacer in your bag, keep it in a sealed purse or smaller bag so it doesn't get scratched and small objects don't get stuck inside the chamber.
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Hope you liked this article "How to use an inhaler with a large volume spacer" and find useful. Try to use these tips so that you will get the benefits of the medicine each time you use it. Are there any questions or if you have any other suggestion and inquiries you can get in touch with me through the comments section.


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WELCOME BACK to our first Farm Fresh Friday of 2010!
We're excited to be back with some super fun challenges for you each Friday and can't wait to see how YOU get Fresh with the Farm!
Today we also are excited to announce the new "Brand Name" for Marina Neira's animal line! We are SO pumped about the TGF "Critter Crew" brand of stamps that we are actually celebrating by putting a little blog badge out there for all of you to proudly display on your blogs, too!
Are you NEW to Marina's animal stamps? Not only are the cuddly cute, they are AMAZINGLY fun to color come in digital designs and rubber! There's something for everyone in the TGF Critter Crew line of stamps!
And now....with an even BIGGER announcement before we get to this week's FFF Challenge. Please join me in welcoming our Jan/Feb 2010 CRITTER CREW GUEST DESIGNERS! We've put a team of three AMAZING gardener-alum together for a limited time to celebrate the official name and and re-launch of the CRITTER CREW....and when you SEE how these gals can color, you won't be surprised to welcome back: MERCY KERIN, SANDRA MACLEAN and SPARKLE SMITH!
Hooray! These talented ladies will be bringing you tons of critter cuteness through the end of February each week here for FFF, so give them a a shout out!
Now, onto the challenge! This week's challenge comes from our beloved new Farmer Mary Giles! Mary challenges us this week to Use Glitter....and Glue! in your project. Could be loose glitter (ack!), Stickles, whatevah ;) Just make it sticky and sparkly, LOL....and you're there!
Be sure to check out the TGF Blog today for all the Farm Fresh Friday deets and the prize for this week's challenge!!
You will also see the New Critter Crew cards, and see what the Other Fabulous farmers have been up to!!
The Greeting Farm Design Team
- Cindy Haffner
- Jessica Diedrich (DT Coordinator)
- Kadie Ensley
- Kim Nath
- Mary Giles
- Melyssa Connolly
- Randi Wall
What I used on my card:
- STAMPS: The Greeting Farm (Chelsea) Sentiment Verve
- INK: Copic Markers
- PAPER: Dp, olive, teal
- Spellbinder dies, ribbon, glitter.
Thanks for stopping by!!
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- Agreement struck between the two companies will lead to the creation of the first energy independent rural district in Italy
- Enel will be an Innovation Partner of Bonifiche Ferraresi to support the agricultural enterprises ambitious expansion programme. The many projects include electrification of agricultural processes, the use of drones, the introduction of electric vehicles, the construction of infrastructure for energy efficiency, obtaining white certificates and the launch of an accelerator for companies dedicated to agriculture to be included in Enels ecosystem for start-ups
- The first initiatives regard the new rice mill, the university campus and new stables
Rome, June 14th, 2016 A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed today that marks the beginning of the collaboration between Enel, a global leader in the generation, distribution and sale of electricity, and Bonifiche Ferraresi, the largest Italian farm with about 5,500 hectares of arable land.
The agreement was signed by Bonifiche Ferraresis CEO Federico Vecchioni and Enels Head of Innovation and Sustainability Ernesto Ciorra, its Head of Global Infrastructure and Networks Livio Gallo and its Head of Italy Carlo Tamburi.
The collaboration includes the development and implementation of an innovative sustainable energy system that, through the experimentation and the comprehensive integrated use of the latest energy efficiency technologies, will lead to the creation of Italys first energy independent rural district. The first initiatives will be concentrated in three specific sites within the Bonifiche Ferraresi facilities: the new rice mill, the university campus and the new stables.
As part of its industrial policy, Bonifiche Ferraresi, with a recent capital increase, has launched a major investment plan of over 32 million euros aimed at making the company the leading Italian agriculture player by size and one of the main players of the European agricultural market, with a vertically integrated presence along the entire agricultural value chain, from production to distribution, thanks to its own brand marketing.
The primary objective of the Bonifiche Ferraresi business plan is to make its approach to production increasingly efficient and sustainable. In this process, energy efficiency is a factor for competitiveness. To achieve these ambitious goals, Bonifiche Ferraresi has selected Enel as an Innovation Partner. The MoU is designed to purse precisely these objectives, which will be achieved thanks to the cutting-edge infrastructure provided by Enel. It will enable Bonifiche Ferraresi to:
o Acquire infrastructure for energy efficiency and the rationalisation of consumption;
o Renew agricultural machinery and service vehicles with the introduction of electric vehicles and the joint implementation of the necessary charging infrastructure;
o Explore obtaining white certificates through the introduction of renewable generation facilities (e.g. photovoltaics, biogas) and electricity storage systems.
The many projects envisaged under the partnership between Enel and Bonifiche Ferraresi include the renewal of Bonifiche Ferraresis agricultural machinery and service vehicles with the introduction of electric vehicles and the implementation of the Vehicle-to-Grid technology developed by Enel and other solutions (e.g. corporate car sharing, electric bikes) for electric mobility inside and outside the farm, the joint implementation of dedicated charging infrastructure, and the installation of photovoltaic systems and storage facilities to increase self-consumption and development. These initiatives will be accompanied by the bringing together of the accelerator for agricultural enterprises linked to the activities of Bonifiche Ferraresis university campus with Enels innovation ecosystems, start-ups and important universities and research centres, from Israel to the USA, from South America to Northern Europe.
The first step of the collaboration will be the development of a preliminary project to define the initiatives details.
Federico Vecchioni, CEO of Bonifiche Ferraresi, said: "For Bonifiche Ferraresi, the partnership with Enel represents a strategic integration designed to optimise the production process and develop know-how."
Francesco Starace, Enel CEO, remarked: "The partnership with Bonifiche Ferraresi is testament to how innovation and sustainability can create more competition for both businesses and the country. Enel proposes cutting-edge solutions that will ensure full energy independence for the whole rural district. We are at the same time launching an accelerator for agriculture businesses that will become part of Enels startup ecosystem."
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Why Shift
The difference between a successful interview and a bad interview is often just a small SHIFT. A SHIFT in our behavior, tone of voice or answer often unlocks the next opportunity. It's not about pretending to be something you're not, it's about being the best version of yourself. We bring out the best in our clients.
We believe
Not everyone interviews the same way. Giving everyone the same advice doesn't work. We believe that in order to teach people how to interview we must first figure out what's holding you back, help you understand your interview style and give you tools and tips on how to improve.
Who we are
We can help anyone in any industry. All of us have been on both sides of the table and know what it takes to get the job. We have interviewed and we have coached and we have hired. We know interviewing.
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Each step of our process revolves around you. We discover your needs, distill your priorities, test your interview style, train you and provide you with data.
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Square has gone ahead and taken the wraps off more screenshots for its upcoming PSP exclusive Parasite Eve spin off title, The 3rd Birthday. And damn, they look awesome.
The graphics appear top notch, though quite a lot of it is CGI as far as I can make out. There's some enemies, and skimpily dressed woman with body parts showing provoctively as well.
Check out all the screenshots here.
Not much is known about when The 3rd Birthday releases, although Square HAS promised the title will be out in Japan before the end of this year for sure.


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Yesterday when I was developing some further thoughts about Époisses, the idea of how the skin of the cheese turns orange over time took me for a fascinating loop. Somehow, a Cistercian monk, 400 years ago, managed through trial and error to arrive at a formula that resulted in that unique and colorful hue. This, in his mind, I imagine, was a color brought about by the grace of God. No doubt there were monks that devoted their entire will into the ritual of turning and bathing this cheese for more than a hundred years from the time it was developed, thinking the very same thing.
It has a glossy rich patina that now that the times have changed and things have happened just so, we can take it whole as a part of our everyday lives. We sit at the table with it between us and let it sizzle slightly on the tongue. We taste the sour contrast in the stretch and weft of our country bread that highlights the gentle pleasure that this cheese provides us. Time stretches back. This cheese has such a wonderful story.
One of the things that endears me to Époisses is the suspense and intrigue tied into its history. It is a cheese born of hard earned wisdom. Imagine what might have happened if M. Berthaut, when he began his project to breathe life back into the living memory of this cheese, had just given up when faced with adversity? What if naysayers or cynics discouraged him, and he turned his attention to other things?
I have a friend who is going through a difficult trial. Looking back on some of the situations I have managed to survive, although I certainly would never choose to go back and live through some of them again, I can see now that they were important in burnishing my own patina. I know, I know. That's never what someone in the throes of a crisis wants to hear. But to concentrate on grace, in the midst of a time when life looks like a car wreck in the happening, is sometimes the very best thing a person can aspire to. There is a certain wisdom hidden in that. Years from now, you'll look back on now and be happy you made it.
This is a personal message to you, friend. Don't let anyone talk you into giving up. The game is not over. It is your move. If you have to stop and think, do it. But don't stop too long and don't think too hard. Life is there for the living. Remember who you are. Keep going.
The box on the bottom of the stack was given to me by my father. I keep a watch that he used to wear inside it. The second is from China. It has a faint inscription on the top in Chinese, "prize". The box was a trophy given in a calligraphy contest. When I received the box as a gift it still had ink encrusted on the inside, its owner had used it for ink mixing for many years. The object on top was given to me by a man I worked for. He picked it up for me while walking in the desert. I save these little things, they symbolize certain benchmarks.


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Tension mounted on coastal villages near the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) on Monday as anti-KNPP protesters laid siege to the nuclear plant.
Hundreds of fishermen from the coastal hamlet of Idinthakarai and over 40 surrounding villages and districts, took to the sea surrounding the KNPP complex in about 650 boats, demanding closure of the nuclear plant.
S P Udayakumar, coordinator of the People's Movement Against Nuclear Energy (PMANE), led the protests from 10 am to 4 pm. The protesters tenaciously stay put in the sea, shouting slogans against the KNPP and the country's nuclear establishment. However, they did not confront the police.
"The protests from the sea front passed off peacefully. Nothing untoward happened and they all went back with their boats around 4 pm," Tirunelveli district SP, Vijayendra Bidari, told Deccan Herald. There were no arrests as well.
With a huge contingent of the state police and para-military forces including the Rapid Action Force in place since Sunday, the situation was tense but ended uneventfully. Udayakumar had sent a letter to the police on the protesters' intent to organise a "peaceful sea siege 500 metres from KNPP by laying buoys and placing our own fibre boats." However, the police did not lower their guard.
"Our main focus is on the safety and security of the nuclear power plant and we have ensured that," said Bidari. Apart from reiterating their demand to "scrap KNPP and convert it into a people-friendly project," Udayakumar said: "Monday's peaceful protest was also to demand withdrawal of all the false cases against us, besides withdrawal of the police from all villages surrounding the KNPP."
Despite Udayakuamr's pacifist avowals, senior police officials took no chance and mobilised the uniformed men in good strength to avoid repetition of the September 10 violent showdown, when the police had to resort to the baton to disperse the enraged protesters.
The protests led by the PMANE has been centered at Idinthakarai for the past 415 days, even as loading of uranium fuel rods in the first 1,000 Mwe reactor has been completed under the surveillance of officials of the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Of late, the state unit of the Congress, led by former president E V K S Elanvogan, have been campaigning hard, demanding the arrest of Udayakumar and his close associates to ensure smooth commissioning of both units at the KNPP.
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Meanwhile, 22 fishermen who "inadvertently" strayed into the waters of Bahrain, were held by Bahrain Police Force on Monday night, said P Justin Antony, Founder-President of Tamil Nadu Fishermen Development Trust.


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January 6, 2016
It's the New Year, and I'm up for a new challenge.
I went to college, and for four years I was a poor student who admittedly went for the $2 a pint grossest and cheapest beer on tap possible. Needless to say, on more than one occasion, I swore off EVER drinking beer again. Fast forward 20 years and here I am jumping on the craft beer bandwagon. This past summer my husband and I were invited to a craft beer tasting party and it opened me up to a whole new experience and appreciation.
Perfect for football or tailgating get togethers, it's your turn to try your hand at a tasting party. Glassware is important. You've gone to all the trouble of sourcing some fantastic craft beer, and the last thing you want to do is compromise those flavors with plastic tumblers or red plastic cups. A specific glass really can affect the taste. If you don't believe that, just sample the same beer in three different glasses, and you will be a believer. At Radcliffe we stock gorgeous sets to choose from in both half pint and full pint sizes.
Half pint glasses are a perfect fit for a craft beer tasting party. The perfect size for a bit more than a sample, these glasses give your guests the ability to try several beers throughout the night. If you have no other glassware for a full pint other than the standard shaker pints that you brought home from spring break, now's the time to invest in a multipurpose glass that can serve several different styles, such as a pilsner or malt glass.
A great lineup at a tasting party will include a range of craft beer with various flavor profiles. Like this: a wet hopped IPA, a double IPA, a balanced pale ale, a cream ale, a Saison, a wheat beer, an American brown ale, a porter and a Belgian dubbel. Not sure what any of that means? Think of going from light to dark, sweet to bitter, and everything in between.
Along with that standard line up, add a few fun beer flavors in the mix. Try a sour beer, a spicy beer, a smoked beer and a craft cider. Don't forget to keep in mind seasonal beers, like a spicy pumpkin ale or a fruit beer, like one brewed with peaches—perfect for summer.
Lastly is the food. Since you'll be challenging all your guests' palates with a bevy of beverages, you'll want to serve food that's familiar. My favorite way to make tummies happy is to go with bar food with a flair. Think grilled tenderloin, teriyaki wings, a gorgeous cheese board, and perhaps a delicious pear and gorgonzola pizza.
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Apple WWDC 2014 keynote to be live streamed
As with last year, Apple has revealed that its WWDC 2014 keynote will be live-streamed for interested non-attending parties. The information comes from Apple itself, and as you might expect, the stream is limited to the company's device users.
The live stream will start on June 2nd at 10AM PDT. In order to watch it, viewers will need to be using OS X 10.6 or later running at least Safari 4, while iOS users will need to be on 4.2 or later. Those wanting to watch on an Apple TV must have a second or third generation device running at least 5.0.2.
Earlier today, preparations for WWDC kicked off, and with it was revealed the tagline "Write the code. Change the world." This joins the ample teasing Apple has already rolled out, as well as a slew of other recent news about the company's efforts.
Check out the timeline below for more information about Apple's upcoming developers conference, then head on over to our SlashGear Apple Hub for more news and reviews on the company and its products in general.
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Nishio strengthens foothold in China
By Thomas Allen15 July 2019
Japan-based rental firm Nishio Rent All has strengthened its foothold in China and South East Asia with the recent acquisition of Singapore rental company United Power & Resources (UPR).
UPR, which rents large generators and ancillary equipment for large outdoor events and construction projects, has subsidiaries in China, the Philippines and Indonesia. Approximately 40% of its revenues come from China.
This acquisition is part of Nishio's strategy to expand its rental business internationally so that it can continue to make use of the assets it has accrued for the 2020 Olympics, once the sporting event is over.
Nishio said that, with the acquisition of UPR, it hopes to strengthen its expertise in large event rental and offer a total rental solution.


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The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and the American College of Radiology (ACR) recently released seven updated practice parameters for medical providers who use radiation therapy to treat patients with cancer. The updated practice parameters synthesize the clinical best practices that describe recommended procedures and considerations for the safe delivery of radiation in specific areas of clinical practice. The joint Practice Parameters and Technical Standards are available for download at astro.org/Patient-Care-and-Research/Clinical-Practice-Statements/Consensus-Documents.
Three practice parameters were developed jointly by ACR and ASTRO:
Four additional practice parameters, which focus on the medical use of specific radioactive sources, were developed in collaboration with the American College of Nuclear Medicine (ACNM), the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), the American Brachytherapy Society (ABS), the Society for Pediatric Radiology (SPR), and the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR):
ACR and ASTRO previously issued joint practice parameters for proton-beam radiation therapy and radiation oncology in 2018 and for total-body irradiation in 2017.


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A posture bra is a type of posture brace that is designed to support the spine and keep it in proper alignment, leading to reduce muscle pain and good posture. Many posture bras are made with strong, reinforced bands in the back, in addition to support in the sides and front to help support the body in carrying weight that one's muscles would otherwise have to do. Typically, posture bras have a front-closure design as a result of the additional reinforced fabric in the back, however some do provide back closures. Generally, the cost of a posture bra is comparable to the price of a regular bra, however some models can be costlier.
The vast majority of the weight of one's breasts are carried by the upper back muscles. Sometimes, neck, back, and shoulder pain are due to a lack of breast support, which leads to poor posture. Posture bras are designed to remedy this problem. Typically, plus-sized women or women who have large breasts suffer from this problem, and may need extra support. As a result, most of the posture bra sizes are quite large and can be found in plus-size stores and websites. Hence, most complaints from reviewers are from smaller women who have difficulty finding a bra in the right size.
Additionally, posture bras have reinforced bands of material located in the front, sides, and back, that have significantly wider shoulder straps than a regular bra. These wide straps spread the weight more evenly across one's shoulders, alleviating pain and ensuring more comfortability when worn for long periods of time. Many reviewers feel the difference this makes, claiming that for everyday wear, posture bras are surprisingly comfortable and durable, but unfortunately they are not very good looking when worn under tight outfits or on a night out.
To select the best posture bra, one should first determine their body type and activity level. One type, the longline design, is designed to provide support to the entirety of one's torso to support good posture when sitting or standing for long periods such as during work, or for women who have bigger breasts that needs extra support. Next, athletic posture bras are great for those who partake in physical activities on a regular basis. Lastly, another kind of posture bra looks nearly indistinguishable from a traditional bra, which can be the most comfortable (at the cost of offering the least support) for women who are transitioning from their regular bra to a posture bra.
One particular occupation that could really benefit from a posture bra are nurses, since they are predominantly female and often have to lift heavy things as part of their job description. They can also benefit greatly from using a back brace to keep their lumbar spine from being overworked.


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Supercharge your Analytics with ClickHouse, v.2
Presented at Silicon Valley Meetup, October 25, 2017
It's an updates version of the presentation with additional slides.
Author: Vadim Tkachenko, CTO at Percona and Principal Advisor at Altinity. Vadim leads Percona Engineering Team, which focuses on development of Percona software products, technology research and performance evaluations of Percona's and third-party products.
Overview: ClickHouse is a real-time analytical database system. Even though they're only celebrating one year as open source software, it has already proved itself ready for the serious workloads.
We talk about ClickHouse in general, some internals and why it is so fast. ClickHouse works in conjunction with MySQL — traditionally weak for analytical workloads — and this presentation demonstrates how to make the two systems work together.


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With the ketogenic diet catching on like wildfire, there's a good chance you're already familiar with the basic principles of "keto." But just in case you need a little reminder— the ketogenic diet is a high-fat, moderate- protein, low-carb diet.
Okay. So high-fat means the bulk of your caloric intake should be derived from fat. And low-carb means— well— avoid carbs like the damn plague. But moderate protein— what does that mean exactly?
In order to understand what moderate means for you, first you should be aware that this might take some experimenting. The thing is, there are a lot of variables involved. Depending upon your genetic makeup, activity level and metabolic tolerance, you'll need to adjust your protein needs accordingly. Next, you're going to have to do some math. As a general rule of thumb Dr. Berg suggests using this simple formula: .8g x body weight.
So what does that look like?
As a 150lb female (.8g x 1501bs = 120g), I'd be looking at roughly 120g of protein per day. If you're not up for the math, you can rely on a macros calculator to do the work for you. Just be aware that every macros calculator is built differently, so regardless if you're using a calculator or doing the math yourself, you'll still need to make adjustments based on individual needs.
Now (and this is important), keep in mind that keto is a moderate-protein diet with good reason. Excess protein in the diet will convert to insulin and stop ketosis. What's more, high levels of protein also has an ill effect on the liver and kidneys.
So, how can you tell if you're consuming more protein than necessary?
5 Signs You're Consuming Too Much Protein on Keto
1. You're tracking macros and still gaining weight
You've calculated your macros, downloaded the tracking app and followed your diet to a T, yet the scale hasn't moved in the direction you hoped. What's going on? Excess calories from protein overload is stored as— you guessed it— body fat! Therefore, if you're struggling to lose weight on the ketogenic diet, protein is a likely suspect.
*If you've tried everything in the book and are still struggling to lose weight, I'd be happy to jump on a call and help you troubleshoot.
2. You're feeling lethargic (and way beyond keto flu)
Fatigue is often directly related to imbalanced blood sugar. When you think about blood sugar, cakes, cookies, and pastries likely come to mind.
But what if you've removed the junk food from your diet and you're still suffering from fatigue?
An uncommon cause of fatigue could be excessive protein intake! Just like sugary or starchy carbohydrates, too much protein can cause insulin and blood sugar disturbances. In turn, these blood sugar irregularities result in fatigue.
3. You're constipated
Feces offer direct insight into our gastrointestinal (GI) tract. For the most part, healthy poop is relatively light and well composed. Dense or stubborn stool is generally a sign of GI issues. Many individuals suffer from constipation while on keto. There are two main reasons for this. First, protein requires a considerable amount of water in order to break down. Insufficient water intake leads to dehydration and invariably, constipation. Second, many get so caught up in avoiding carbohydrates that they fail to consume adequate amounts of fiber.
According to the American Heart Association, the daily value for fiber is 25 grams per day (on a 2,000-calorie diet). This number may also depend on age or sex:
- women under 50: 21 to 25 grams per day
- men under 50: 30 to 38 grams per day
How can you possibly consume 25 grams of fiber per day while keeping your carb count under 30 grams?
The answer: more green vegetables. Green leafys are the best bang for your buck. They provide optimal amounts of fiber with limited carbohydrates. I suggest filling half your plate with green vegetables such as: spinach, asparagus, arugula, broccoli, artichoke, romanesco, etc.
4. You're consuming a protein portion larger than the palm of your hand (at every meal)
If you're not into all that food journaling and macros counting, you can simply use the palm of your hand. As a rough rule of thumb, the palm of your hand serves as a measurement tool in determining how much protein to consume per sitting. Any more is likely unnecessary and invariably converting to fat.
5. You're experiencing frothy or bubbly urine
Frothy or bubbly urine is common if your bladder is super full and the force of the urine stirs up some bubbles. However, frothy or bubbly urine on the regular may be a sign of too much protein in the diet.
Excessively frothy or bubbly urine paired with other symptoms such as swelling in your hands, feet or face, loss of appetite, nausea, trouble sleeping, cloudy or dark colored urine may may be an indication that your kidneys need some love and affection. Kidneys serve as a filtration system and occasionally that filter needs cleaning. Excessive protein can clog the filter and in sever cases, lead to infection. Yikes buddy!
Most of the time, foamy urine is nothing to worry about. Often, you can relieve foamy urine by drinking more water and/or reducing your protein intake.
But see your doctor if:
- the foamy urine doesn't go away within a few days
- you also have symptoms like swelling, nausea, vomiting, appetite loss, and fatigue
- your urine is also cloudy or bloody
- if you're a male, your orgasms produce little to no fluid or you've been trying to get your female partner pregnant for a year or longer without success
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Scotland is unique, not only because it offers some of the most inspiring scenery in the Western world, but also because access to its open space is freer than in any other part of the UK. Whether you're visiting to hike, cycle, camp, backpack or explore the sights at your leisure, you'll enjoy greater freedom and easier access to the wild landscapes, giving you an in-depth appreciation of everything the country has to offer.
However, with this freedom comes responsibilities: to look after the environment, to respect the rights of other people and to take ownership for your actions during your stay. The Outdoor Access Code outlines the steps that all travellers should take to ensure the long-term sustainability of the environment so that generations can continue to enjoy the magnificent scenery that Scotland has to offer.
Undoubtedly Scotland's greatest strength is its undeniable beauty, whatever the weather or season, and visiting it is a must-do for everyone. But enjoying the landscape brings important responsibilities and it is well-worth familiarising yourself with these before setting off on your travels.
The right to access the countryside is enshrined in Scottish Law but with a caveat: respectful behaviour is expected! When hiking across open land, ensure you follow these simple rules:
As a rule of thumb, after you have left, the land that you have visited should be exactly the same as when you arrived. Anything that you have brought, such as food packaging, should leave with you and anything that was present, such as plants, should still be there. Bear in mind, in common with many countries, that it is illegal to deliberately remove any plant species from the Scottish countryside.
Incredibly, Scotland is home to over 90,000 species of animals, some of which are rare, so it is a perfect destination for wildlife spotters. While many of the animals will be accustomed to visitors passing-by, respectful behaviour will ensure that they continue to live peacefully in their natural habitats.
A walking holiday in Scotland is perfect for dogs but they should not be allowed into fields where animals are present. Some birds nest at low levels in late spring, so dogs should be kept on leads in grasslands, forests, around lochs and along the seashore.
While good old-fashioned equipment – sturdy walking boots, a windproof raincoat and a pair of hiking poles – are essential when exploring Scotland's countryside, modern technology has helped the intrepid explorer venture further than ever before. Drones, in particular, offer an unrivalled view of the landscape that simply isn't possible with two feet on the ground and you'll be guaranteed some mesmerising footage to enjoy for years.
However, operating a drone comes with significant legal and moral responsibilities to protect the safety of people and animals and to preserve the tranquillity of the countryside:
Scotland boasts a variety of accommodation options but for a closer experience with nature, wild camping or sleeping in a bothy is a perfect solution.
If you're wild camping, Scottish Law means you can set up in most open areas of land but steer clear of other campers to avoid overcrowding. Whether you're wild camping or using a bothy you should still follow the outdoor access code and be respectful of the landowner and other travellers by leaving the site clean and tidy, not damaging trees, burying human waste away from water sources and clearing all litter before you leave. It is especially important not to leave food waste behind to avoid attracting vermin.
Driving in Scotland, either in your own car or a rental vehicle from one of the many hire companies you'll find at airports and ports, is a perfect way to explore the countryside at your leisure. Wherever you live, bear in mind that driving laws may differ and Scotland's road network, particularly in mountainous regions, may be more hair-raising than you are used to!


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Society, economics, entertainment
Since I was a little boy I have loved the magic of pictures appearing on a piece of white paper.
I started as a self-taught photographer, picking it up as I went along by working in different newspapers.
Then in 2002 I went to journalism school in the U.S. where I rapidly developed my skills.
My first assignment and my favorite picture are combined: my first image published by Reuters was of Kosovo refugees arriving by bus at Cegrane refugee camp in Macedonia.
I love every assignment where I can meet new people. The large diversity of events that I cover gives me the opportunity to look at history in the making from the very first raw take.
Nothing can be seen in such crystal sharpness in a picture as honest emotion.
Taking a patient approach with all your subjects makes your work harder but brings excellent results.
I have become what I am mostly through the influence of my senior colleges - photographers who set the bar high.


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Some Senators have stealthily stuffed $1 billion for nuclear weapons into the recovery bill. The only thing this will stimulate is an arms race. It must go.
The Senate bill now contains language authorizing $1 billion "for weapons activities" at the sprawling nuclear weapons complex of laboratories and factories run by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), including new construction, new projects and new computers. The House bill does not contain this funding, for good reason.
Military spending is notoriously poor at stimulating the economy. Studies show that investing in mass transit, education or state and local government projects generate far more economic activity than money spent on weapons. There are, in addition, three other major problems with using this emergency legislation for non-urgent and unnecessary nuclear weapons purposes.
First, this is a stealth increase in the nuclear weapons budget. The government currently spends at least $52 billion each year on nuclear weapons and related programs, according to a new study by the Carnegie Endowment. This is an unconscionable amount in any year, but particularly outrageous during this profound economic crisis. Of this amount, the NNSA got $9.3 billion last year. The Senate would give the agency a $1 billion bonus--free money above and beyond its normal budget. It is an 11 percent increase for weapons programs at a time when hospitals, schools and state governments are forced to slash their budgets and lay off workers.
The Alliance for Nuclear Accountability provides a complete NNSA budget breakdown on their website. They are mounting a public campaign against this give-away.
Second, this weapons increase comes without any presidential plan for the size, composition, or mission for the 5,200 nuclear weapons currently in our stockpile. We have enough nuclear weapons to destroy the world--or any nation therein--many times over. But the Bush Administration planned to expand nuclear weapon production, plans that could cost $200 billion over the next two decades, according to Bill Hartung at the New America Foundation. Giving a nuclear bonus to the weapons complex now is an attempt to force start this expansion, box in President Obama, and create facts on the ground that he will find more difficult to reverse.
Finally, this is a nuclear earmark manipulated in Senate backrooms. There is not a record of who put these funds into the bill, nor any justification for why this amount and why now. The culprit, however, is suspected to be a senator who has no intention of voting for the bill. This is not transparency; this is hypocrisy. No member of Congress should be allowed to vigorously oppose the recovery bill with one hand and stuff nuclear pork into it with the other.


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Scott Morrison said he will rethink visa entry conditions for Indonesian visitors, a system suffering from Peter Dutton's incompetence, writes Abul Rizvi.
THE AUSTRALIAN of 10 February 2019 reports the Morrison Government is "considering" Indonesian President Joko Widodo's proposal for Australia to relax visa restrictions for Indonesian visitors in line with the "visa on arrival" arrangements for Australians visiting Indonesia.
So apart from hollow promises, what can Scott Morrison do?
The Indonesian President will have already been advised Australia will not offer visas on arrival. Australia has a universal visa system and requires all non-citizens to have been cleared before they board a plane to Australia.
While Australia may improve electronic lodgement arrangements for visitor and business visas from Indonesian nationals, it is also likely the Indonesian President will be advised Australia will not offer Indonesian nationals the highly facilitative Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). The non-compliance indicators for Indonesian nationals would be too high for that.
Tourist and business visa grant rates for Indonesian nationals have declined slightly but remain reasonably high (see Chart 1). Visa processing times for tourist and business visas are also relatively good.
The steep decline in the business visitor grant rate in the September quarter of 2017 will have frustrated Indonesian businesspeople. It is this that the Indonesian President will be responding to as well as the slightly less steep decline in the first half of 2019.
So, can Morrison offer an improvement in grant rates, processing times and visa fees for Indonesian visitors?
Morrison will have been briefed on the steady increase in asylum applications from Indonesian nationals (see Chart 2).
It is the result of Peter Dutton's general incompetence on this issue that has allowed a massive backlog of asylum applications build up. This backlog has created a honeypot for unscrupulous agents and labour hire companies that has now extended to Indonesia.
While very few Indonesian asylum seekers are being approved, the cost of processing at primary and review stages and the cost of locating, detaining and removing unsuccessful asylum seekers is very large. Despite Peter Dutton pretending this issue is a red herring, Morrison will be very conscious of the rapidly growing backlogs of asylum seekers at each stage of processing and removal.
Without getting on top of this issue, Dutton will be advising Morrison not to take more risks with tourist and business visitor processing out of Indonesia. This will not impress Morrison who desperately wants a win out of the Free Trade Agreement with Indonesia.
But Dutton also has no funded plan to address the explosion in non-genuine asylum applications over the past four to five years. Dutton's mismanagement will prevent Morrison from delivering on his promises to the Indonesian President.
On the issue of visa fees, the Treasurer will demand offsetting savings for any proposal to reduce visitor visa fees. Dutton has no offsets to offer.
Moreover, Dutton's visa privatisation plan will drive these fees up higher.
With essentially nothing to offer, Morrison will need all his charm and marketing skills to convince the Indonesian President that he is doing his best while delivering nothing much.
For a Prime Minister who sees himself as a can-do guy, especially on immigration, being impotent on this issue will do nothing for Morrison's relationship with Dutton.
Abul Rizvi is an Independent Australia columnist and a former Deputy Secretary of the Department of Immigration, currently undertaking a PhD on Australia's immigration policies. You can follow Abul on Twitter @RizviAbul.
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Review: High Crimes By Christopher Sebela and Ibrahim Moustafa
Alasdair Stuart writes for Bleeding Cool
Everest has a litter problem. It's one of those facts that you hear and just sticks, something which sounds like a random sentence generator threw out something halfway sensible, only it's true. Mount Everest, the highest spot on Earth, has a litter problem. So many people make, or attempt, the ascent now, that 1.5 tons of litter were pulled off the mountain last year and given to 15 Nepali artists to make art out of.
Another one of those facts that sticks in the brain? There are 200 pieces of litter on the mountain that they couldn't use. Those are the dead climbers, frozen into the ice of the mountain and, in some cases, used as a landmark for other climbers. The path to the surface marked by the remains of the people who couldn't make it. They're a stark reminder, and a resource, and that's where Haskell and Zan come in. They run the highest altitude cottage industry on the planet, identifying the bodies of climbers who died on the mountain through the brutally effective method of slicing a hand off and having their contact at the local police run the prints. Everyone gets paid, everyone goes home happy. Until the inevitable happens, a hand is red flagged and a Hell they will never see coming is called down on them from 12 hours across the planet…
High Crimes' first issue is one of the most elegantly designed opening issues I've seen in some time. It opens with Haskell, on the mountain, going about his business and removing a hand. It finishes with the hand being identified and a kill team dispatched from the sort of small airfield that gets left off maps. The hand is leads to them being targeted. Haskell literally, and metaphorically, steps off the path and death comes for them. As on the mountain, so on the page.
Christopher Sebela's script echoes that brutally simple biological algebra with pared down, considered dialogue that tells us everything we need to know about Zan and Haskell as individuals and as a team. Haskell is a veteran, a man who is endlessly experienced and only trusts himself whilst Zan is a woman on the run from an Olympic failure and with it, any kind of responsibility. One is precise, neat, almost militaristic. The other is slumped, scruffy and perpetually flinching away from people who recognize her. She's at the mountain because it's a fight she wants to pick but doesn't know if she can finish, Haskell's there because his world is there. Sebela sketches all this out with some great, laconic dialogue and uses each character to show the other in a different light. Haskell is almost paternal, albeit grumpily so, with Zan whilst Zan's ambition to climb the mountain is something she may only have shared with Haskell. Two loner, together at the top of the world. They're an instantly likable, and instantly real double act and Sebela's touch with them is so light the dialogue actually feels natural instead of sounding like what writers think natural sounds like. The only misstep in the entire issue is the besuited spook in the closing pages. Precise, buttoned up and clearly insane, his random murder of one of his unit feels, for now, more like a Frank Miller beat than anything else. It'll be interesting see if later issues contextualise this. I suspect they will.
Ibrahim Moustafa, like Sebela, takes the harsh surroundings of the book to heart and his pared down, clinical style is absolutely perfect for the story. The opening scene with Haskell is almost abstract, a tiny amount of lines used to create the sense of thick, dense snowfields. Everything is clean, as though viewed under harsh, cloudless sunlight, everyone looking cold and drawn, because everyone is. His art also wraps around Sebela's script in several moments of real visual wit; the lack of blood from the severed hand on the opening pages contrasted with the blood from Zan's face when she wipes out, the first thing we see of Haskell is his hands digging for a corpse, the first thing we see of Zan is her hair streaming behind her in her frozen moment of near glory. The characters are linked visually as much as by circumstance, creating a tightly packed, information heavy book. Nothing here is wasted, every line serves a purpose and that seems eminently appropriate for a book set on Everest.
High Crimes is a Monkeybrain digital comic which means it's a little shorter and a lot cheaper than most print comics. Yet another entry in Monkeybrain's diverse and frequently brilliant line it's tightly paced, fantastically drawn and looks set to get very nasty. There may be 202 bodies on Everest by the time this is over.
High Crimes is available now for $.99. The book also has a Tumblr, and a Facebook page.


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Solimar Completes Second of Five Sustainable Tourism Courses for Ethiopian Officials
Following the first training Solimar launched in Ethiopia, Matthew Humke delivered two individual 23-day Integrated Destination Planning and Management courses as part of Solimar's Short Term Sustainable Tourism Training Program.
Each course covered seven modules, including Destination Typology, Tourism Assessment Techniques and Tools, Tourism and Resource Conservation, Tourism Product Development, Destination Marketing, Managing the Visitor Experience, and Destination Management Planning. The purpose of the course was to offer Ethiopia tourism professionals a thorough overview of the types of destinations and the different modalities for their management so they can effectively incorporate these concepts into their work.
There were a total of 68 participants in the two courses – 33 in the first course and 35 in the second. Participants included representatives from the Ethiopian government, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Regional Culture and Tourism Bureaus, Ethiopia's national parks as well as cultural and historical sites. Within both courses, participants showed consistent interest and enthusiasm and were eager to learn the course content.
To ensure our content as relevant and applicable to the professional careers of the participants as possible, each module was structured in three sections. First, the instructor Matthew Humke introduced the course material with an emphasis on how it relates to Ethiopia as well as the professional context of the participants. Second, participants formed the 4-6 person "destination working groups" and picked an actual tourism destination in Ethiopia – ranging from national parks to cultural and historical sites – to which they applied many of the planning and management concepts during their practice and production activities. Finally, participants shared their discussion results with the class. Throughout the course, the destination working groups developed various aspects of an actual destination management plan step by step including tourism supply and demand, existing and potential market segments, and priorities at their destinations in tourism development, management and marketing.
The course also included a series of weekly field trips designed to highlight some aspect of the content being taught during the course that week. For example, during the Tourism and Resource Conservation module, a field trip took place to Awash National Park where participants met with park management and staff to discuss the conservation objectives and challenges that park faces. During the Managing the Visitor Experience module, the participants traveled to Melka Kunture to see how that site interpreted its historical aspects and cultural heritage.
On the final day of the course, destination working groups presented their final project by taking all of their analysis and put it into a condensed destination management plans that identified strategic objectives for their sites as well as 1-5 year action plans.
Participants walked away the course not only with their certificates, but also materials from each of the seven modules, containing PowerPoint presentations, tools like worksheets, templates, publications, reports, videos and other complimentary materials related to the content provided in each module as well as photos and videos taken by the instructor during the course of field trips, participant presentations, etc.
Solimar marketing expert Natasha Martin will be the instructor of our two individual courses on Tourism Marketing and Branding course starting on March 16th and April 17th


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Although the terms sprains and strains are used loosely and have no precise clinical definition, a sprain generally refers to an injury to a ligament – one of the tough, fibrous cords within a joint that connects the bones together – and a strain refers to muscle injury.
Sprains and strains often occur together in or near a joint, since joints absorb the stress of movement and are vulnerable to be being twisted or wrenched. The ankle and the knee are the most common sites of such injuries. In mild cases, the force of the injury tears a few fibers of the ligament or muscle, causing mild to moderate pain and swelling, which usually subside within a few days. A more violent injury may completely tear a ligament or muscle and may involve bone damage such as a dislocation or fracture.
With proper care, most mild or moderate sprains and strains heal completely without complication.
The ankles are among the most vulnerable elements of the body. These complex hinges of bone,
ligament, tendon and muscle support the entire body weight and may transmit a force of impact equal to three times your weight. Thus, ankle injuries, usually the tearing or straining of a ligament, are the most common of all joint injuries.
The great majority of sprains are inversion sprains. This happens when the sole of the foot turns inward, injuring the ligaments on the outside of the ankle. Eversion injuries occur when the foot turns outward, affecting ligaments on the inner side. Some sprains are minor and can be successfully treated at home, but many need medical attention. An ankle sprain can put a patient at risk for another because as the injury heals, it leaves the tendon weakened and less flexible and thus more susceptible to injury. Many sports activities place participants at risk for sprains and strains. These injuries also often occur in normal everyday activities such as a slip on wet floors, a fall on the wrist, or jamming a finger. Repetitive activities may also cause a sprain or strain.
Causes and Risk Factors of Sprains and Strains
Sprains and strains occur as a result of an injury, when the joint is subjected to more physical force that it can withstand. Athletes, dancers and those who perform manual labour commonly suffer such injuries. Previous sprains may so weaken the ligaments such that recurrence is possible with only minor pressure. The risk of sprains and strains increases with obesity and poor muscular conditioning.
Symptoms of Sprains and Strains
The symptoms of a sprain are typically pain, swelling, and bruising of the affected joint. Symptoms will vary with the intensity of the injury; more significant ligament tears (Grade III injuries) cause an inability to use the affected joint and may lead to joint instability. Less serious injuries (Grade I injuries) may only cause pain with movement.
Common Area of Sprains and Strains
- Finger Sprain – caused by a violent overstretching of one or more ligaments that hold the finger joints together.
- Wrist Sprain – violent overstretching of one or more ligaments in the wrist joint can cause this common injury.
- Knee Sprain – cause by violent stretching of one or more ligaments in the knee. Sprains involving two or more ligaments cause considerably more disability than single-ligament sprains.
- Ankle Sprain – occurs following a sudden sideways or twisting movement of the foot. An ankle sprain can occur during athletic events or during everyday activities. All it takes is an awkward step or an uneven surface to cause an ankle sprain – that is why sprained ankles are among the most common orthopaedic injuries. Orthopaedic doctors see patients for ankle sprains very often, and it is the most common foot and ankle injury.
- Back Strain – commonly caused by muscle strains and lumbar sprains. A low back muscle strain occurs when the muscle fibres are abnormally stretched or torn. A lumbar sprain occurs when the ligaments – the tough bands of tissue that hold bones together – are torn from their attachments. Differentiating a strain from a sprain can be difficult, as both injuries will show similar symptoms. Many doctors refer to both injuries as a category called "musculo-ligamentous injuries" of the lumbar spine
- Neck Strain – caused by injury to the muscles or tendons that attach to the vertebral column in the neck, to the skull and to the shoulder.
- Groin Strain – caused by an injury to the muscles of the inner thigh. The groin muscle, called the "adductor muscle" group, consists of six muscles that span the distance from the inner pelvis to the inner part of the femur (thigh bone). These muscles pull the legs together, and also help with other movements of the hip joint. The abductor muscles are important to many types of athletes including sprinters, swimmers, soccer players, and football players.
- Hamstring (Thigh) Strain – often result from an overload of the muscles or trying to move the muscles too fast or from taking an impact at the back of the leg.
Treatment of Sprains and Strains
First aid measures for a sprain or strain can best be remembered by the acronym RICE – Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation:
- Rest the injured area. Try not to move or put pressure on the affected joint. A sling or splint may be recommended to immobilize the joint and allow damaged ligaments or muscles to heal.
- Ice the affected area to reduce swelling. After 24 hours, either ice or heat may be applied to reduce pain.
- Compress the joint by wrapping it in an Ace bandage to help reduce swelling and pain.
- Elevate the joint to reduce swelling.
Over-the-counter pain relievers or stronger analgesics may be prescribed, depending on the severity of pain. After the pain has subsided, a rehabilitation programmay be implemented with the help of a physical therapist to help the joint regain strength and mobility.
In severe cases, surgery may be required to repair torn ligaments or muscles.
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