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As the number of electric vehicles on UK roads rapidly increases, EV charging becomes an ever more important aspect of car ownership. With considerations such as power, connector type, and electric vehicle specification to bear in mind, Zap-Map has created a step-by-step guides to cover all the necessary areas. Click on any of the sections below to head to the Public Networks, Charging at Home, Charging at Work, Charge Point Types, or EV Charging guides respectively.
EV charging explained
There are three core types of EV charging – rapid, fast, and slow. This represents the power output, and therefore charging speed, available to the driver charging their EV.
Rapid chargers are divided in two sections – AC and DC. Currently available Rapid AC chargers are rated at 43kW, while Rapid DC are typically 50kW. Both will charge an EV to 80% in around 30 minutes. There are two different main connector types for Rapid DC chargers – CCS and CHAdeMO – though additionally, Tesla Superchargers are also Rapid DC and currently charge at around 120kW.
Fast chargers cover those with 7kW and 22kW power outputs, which typically charge an EV in 3-4 hours.
Slow units (up to 3kW) are best for overnight charging and usually take between 6 and 12 hours for a pure-EV, or 2-4 hours for a PHEV.
Charging on public networks
There are a number of public charging networks in the UK, divided roughly between those that offer UK-wide or national coverage, and those that cover a specific region. The largest major networks include Chargemaster Polar, Ecotricity, Pod Point, and Charge Your Car.
Smaller networks usually cover easily defined areas such as East Anglia, the Midlands, or the South West. Since a number of these are run or have links with national networks, it is often possible to use some of these points with a national account. This is dependent on the network and charge point though.
Payment methods vary, but most networks require an account to be set up before use. Some networks prefer drivers to use an RFID card and others a smartphone app, while some allow access using either. A large number of EV charge points are free to use, while others are accessible with set charges. These tend to be a connection fee, price per time, price per energy consumed, or a combination of the above.
How to charge an EV at home
Charging at home is often the most convenient and cost effective way to recharge an EV. There are grants available for EV owners to access, and a number of companies offer a fully installed charge point for a fixed price.
Charging speeds available are typically either 3kW or 7kW. Faster, higher powered wall units normally cost more than the slower 3kW option, but roughly half the charging time is needed. Many plug-in car makers have deals or partnerships with charge point manufacturers, which in some cases can provide a free home charge point.
Until other options are commonly available, it is recommended that only those with off-street parking have a charge point installed at their home, on the basis of safety and security. There are also infrastructure requirements that need to be met to allow a charge point to be fitted, but these are rarely a problem. On-street residential charging units are beginning to become more widely available though.
How to charge an EV at work
With benefits available for companies fitting EV charge points at the workplace, an increasing number of firms are offering EV charging options for employees and visitors. Like home charging, it can be a crucial aspect of running an EV since an employee's vehicle is typically stationary for most of the day when it can be conveniently charged.
Whether there are any costs involved in charging at work depends on the charge point owners. Many are free to use though – or extremely cheap – to encourage the uptake of plug-in vehicles.
Charge points at work are often similar speeds as those fitted at home, though commonly more points are installed and available for use. Often business units can charge two cars at once too, in a similar way to many public charge points. More powerful options aren't uncommon either for businesses that need their plug-in fleets to cover a lot of miles, though these rapid chargers cost a lot more to install than a slow charging unit.
Charging your electric car
There are a large number of EVs available to buy, which means that there are few different set-ups to understand. Manufacturers tend to favour one of two charging standards – Type 2 and CCS, or Type 1 and CHAdeMO – which simplifies the market somewhat.
Different models can charge at different speeds though, and some don't allow for rapid charging. Along with driving range, battery capacities have a significant influence on charging speeds and costs, while charging cable inlets vary from model to model.
As such, we've created a number of EV charging guides for the UK's best selling EVs. These cover all aspects of charging an EV, and include models from the likes of BMW, Nissan, Renault, Tesla, and Volkswagen.

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Guild Charter Preface
As a member of Reclamations, you agree to:
1. Try to have fun.Establish friendships, maintain a good sense of humor, and be respectful.
2. Be reasonable, and understand that decisions are made based on what is deemed best for the guild as a whole.
3. Keep track of the schedule, and be consistent - attendance can make or break any event.
4. Understand your role. Study up on what makes you perform your best in any situation and how you can best contribute.
5. Exhibit self-sufficiency. Come to events prepared, driven, and on time, whatever they may be.
In return, the Reclamations guild commits to providing the following:
1. Organized and dependable leadership.
2. A fair, fun, and unbiased atmosphere for all our members.
3. A dedicated voip server, and support for anyone who may need it.
4. A guild forum for everyone to discuss games, life, and to post retarded shit.
5. Our best effort to make sure everyone is having a good time.
Reclamations is a solid guild with an unbreakable spirit, full of close real-life friends and a well-established culture. Our primary focus is Mythic raiding and our means to get achievements, vanity items, and shiny stuff.
It is important that all members of the guild find their place here, fit in, and enjoy themselves, whether they are here for progression or just a friendly face. Reclamations caters to a wide variety of things including raiding, PvP, casual socializing, and occasional get-togethers, and our membership reflects this. Many of our members are scattered real-life friends who have been with the guild for many, many years, and our overall turnover rate is astoundingly low.
Our guild takes part in many games and activities together outside of World of Warcraft, and all our members are invited to take part! Some other activities our guild-mates frequently take part in include:
* Random shenanigans on Discord
* Our Guild Minecraft Server
* Overwatch
* Heroes of the Storm
* League of Legends
* Magic the Gathering (played online)
* Random parties and barbecues
* Grumblecorn making everyone sandwiches
* Much, much more!
If these things sound good to you, you may have found the right home!
Guild Laws & StandardsGeneral Guild Information
· Introduction and History
· Social Rules
· Discord (Chat/VoIP)
· Leadership and Officers
· Trial Periods
World of Warcraft: Rules of Raiding
· Raiding: Attendance
· Raiding: Loot and Plunder
· Raiding: Mods We Require
· Raiding: Rules of Raiding
Additional Information
· Frequently Asked Questions
Introduction and HistoryReclamations began as a World of Warcraft guild located on Frostmane-US during WoTLK (originally named Action Reroll Force Go), created by a large group of friends that wanted to reroll and play together.
We've always prided ourselves on having a fun and relaxed atmosphere where drama is kept to an absolute minimum. We have since grown beyond our borders as a World of Warcraft guild, and our members take part in many games and online activities that new recruits are encouraged to join us in! Many of our members have even met IRL, moved in together, formed lasting relationships and remain long-time friends. Our primary focus, however, remains on World of Warcraft to this day.
Reclamations welcomes anyone interested in any aspect of our guild who can contribute positively to it. Our primary focus is progression raiding on World of Warcraft, and although raiding is not required to be a member, the guild rankings are structured around it.
Many of our members also take part in achievement runs, both world and battleground PvP, and many other fun events.
Social RulesReclamations is a very laid-back guild, and we pride ourselves on a calm and relaxed atmosphere. Many people in Reclamations are long-time friends, and one of the requirements for joining our raids is that you fit in beyond just being a good raider.
Our guild is also made up of a (possibly unusually) large number of different denominations, both male and female, and some who are parents. This fact is to be respected by all guild members.
Here are some big N.O.'s for guild chatter:
- No Derogatory Racism / Reverse-Racism
- No Religious Intolerance
- No Derogatory Sexism
- No Sexual Harassment
- No X-Rated Discussions
- No Hateful Discussions
- No Drama Concerning Other Guildies
These rules come with the stipulation that jokes are O.K. between friends and people who understand one-another. However, it is important to tread lightly on these issues: comments relating to any of the above that are deemed insensitive or intended to be attacks will not be tolerated.
Drama and gossiping that causes drama is expected to be kept to a bare minimum and will not be tolerated in guild chat. Guild-mates should also avoid any sort of actions that would cause drama both inside and outside the guild, or take part in anything that would make the guild look bad. Officers will take action against perceived drama very fervently and this is the most common cause of people being removed from the guild.
To reiterate, guild members are always expected to:
- Avoid yelling in voice-chats
- Keep all "drama" to a minimum, this is not a soap opera
- Keep arguments out of guild chat channels
- Keep any conversations about politics civil
- Keep conversations R-Rated (no X-rated material)
- Not spread rumors of any kind about anyone
- Show respect to other guild-mates, especially trials
- Show respect to outsiders, to preserve our guild's good image (but ganking is OK)
- Take jokes as jokes, things that appear offensive often aren't intended to be
- Understand we're all human and generally we are all capable of being reasonable.
Following these rules will help ensure Reclamations is a guild you will want to stay in.
Discord (Chat/VoIP)At the moment we use Discord as our primary means of communicating as a guild. This includes being our primary guild chat, voice chat, and place to discuss all manners of guild and raid issues. Compared to many other VoIP solutions, Discord has vastly better audio quality, its volume is normalized, it has a neat in-game overlay, and it runs a lot faster (which is important; people need to be able to hear what you are saying as quickly as possible in progression raids). It is also much prettier, has persistent chat, and has many other features that make it superior to other communication options.
You can connect to our Discord server here:
While the web interface works fine, we strongly recommend downloading the desktop app when prompted. Discord also has surprisingly good Android and iOS versions available.
If you have any questions/problems feel free to make a forum thread about it or ask in guild chat.
Leadership and Officers
Guild Officers
The leadership of Reclamations. Guild Masters have the final say in all guild policies and all matters, but most guild matters are done by a vote between all the officers present. Most officers have an assigned role they fulfill. If they do not, it means they are an officer because their opinion is highly valued and/or they provide a useful service to the guild.
Typically, we will not promote new officers unless we have a critical role that needs to be filled within the guild.
Guild OfficersThe leadership of Reclamations. Guild Masters have the final say in all guild policies and all matters, but most guild matters are done by a vote between all the officers present. Most officers have an assigned role they fulfill. If they do not, it means they are an officer because their opinion is highly valued and/or they provide a useful service to the guild.
Typically, we will not promote new officers unless we have a critical role that needs to be filled within the guild.
|Guild Master, Founder
|Overall Management & Providing Guild Infrastructure
|Guild Master
|Senior Raid Leader, Tactical Officer
|Senior Officer
|Human Resources & Secretary - Attendance, Loot Management, etc
|Jr. Raid Leader
|Healing Leader
Honorary/Inactive-Officers ("The Ancients")The people listed here are officers that have held important positions in the past but are either inactive or no longer fulfill a specific task.
|Position / Former Duties
|PvP Officer
|Currently a Dirty Casual
|Guild Master, Founder
|Currently a Dirty Casual
|Senior Officer, Raid Leader
|Currently a Dirty Casual
|Officer, H.R.
|Currently a Dirty Casual
|Former Raid Leader, Founder
|Senior Officer, Founder
Trial PeriodsTrial periods in Reclamations begin once an application is accepted and you're invited to the guild. A trial period will last up to a maximum of two weeks while the guild members get to know you and see your raid performance (if applicable), but may last longer if deemed necessary for further evaluation.
Most important during a trial period is fitting in. Reclamations has an especially lax atmosphere and people are expected to be friendly. Respect is important, but it's also important to be able to joke around with people. People who are new, undergeared and terrible at the game, but who are able to contribute to our atmosphere, are much more likely to stay than the most geared person on the server who doesn't fit in.
Those who are too inexperienced or undergeared to meet our raiding standards are nearly always allowed to stay as subs or casuals if they develop friendships and fit in, and may be allowed to become raiders in the future if their performance improves.
The guild masters and senior officers may choose to promote or remove a trial during their trial period for any reason without notice.
Core Raid: AttendanceCurrent core raid schedule is Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 7pm to 10pm CS, totaling 9 hours a week.
Raiders are expected to show up 15 minutes early to repair, grab flasks, make sure gear is up to date and to be ready for an invite. Raiders who show up after 7:00pm are considered late, and raiders who are over half-an-hour late are considered absent. We generally raid for up to 3 hours, with raids ending at 10:00 PM Server (CST).
If you are going to miss a raid or will be over 10 minutes late, you are required to post a detailed and reasonable explanation in the attendance channel (located in Discord) at least a week in advance. This is the only way to be sure the right people will know you can't make it, and that we have time to secure a sub to replace you. Not giving us proper notification that you will miss can have severe consequences up to and including removal from the raid core entirely.
In order to maintain your rank as a core raider, you must maintain under 10% absenteeism on a rolling 6 week schedule. You can view your absenteeism % at any time along with days and times you have missed on RaidStats.
Raiders who do not meet the attendance policy may be replaced and demoted to the sub or casual rank, especially if their absence causes the raid group to be unable to raid. Substitutes are not required to follow the raiding schedule but will also almost always get last priority on invites. If you want to get promoted as a sub, however, showing up regularly is a good way to show us you're serious!
Core Raid: Loot and PlunderReclamations uses our own modified EPGP loot system, which can be overridden by an officer vote for loot council (this is exceptionally rare, though). Our system exists to best distribute loot in a way that promotes raid progression as a whole by garnering the maximum possible benefit to the raid and guild.
Exceptions to this include situations where raid members have been breaking the guild's rules, have been expressing an incredibly poor attitude, have been performing far below their known capacity without having informed anyone of extenuating circumstances, or just in cases where the raid needs to push gear to a particular role to overcome challenges. In these situations, loot council may give loot to someone besides the EPGP winner.
Raiders are expected to keep small lists of their most-wanted progression items (which they have RESEARCHED). Guild members are often willing to make deals to trade off item drops so that everyone's happy.
Loot from non-progression raids, or items that go to off-spec, is generally just rolled on or thrown around randomly. Final say on this is generally given to our loot master.
Special note about rolls: A roll of 1 is considered an Ace in Reclamations and is even better than a 100. The lowest possible roll is a 2. This rule applies to all guild-related functions, even if non-guildies are present.
Loot DisagreementsFinal judgment on all loot-related matters that are assigned under our EPGP system is given to the raid's Loot Master. Final judgment on Loot Council items is given to the guild master and/or raid leader. Any concerns about the loot system should be directed to an HR Officer. Raiders are expected to be aware of their EPGP scores, and all up-to-date values that influence scores are available on our RaidStats page.
Any questions about why you did not receive a particular item should be saved until after the raid has ended, however, the Loot Master reserves the right to not respond to inquiries. Frequent reasons for not winning an item you expected often include Upgrade Bonuses and Loot Council.
Unsubstantiated complaining or arguing towards the Loot Master about items awarded may result in loss of EP, ineligibility for future items, or removal from the raid. Raiders are expected to know all loot rules and values associated with their character!
EPGP Values & SpecificsEffort Points: 100 EP per hour is awarded each raid night to all participating raiders, with half EP being given to subs that are online and ready. Full EP is awarded to raiders that are cycled out temporarily so that another guild member may get loot, and no EP is awarded to raiders that are dishonorably benched by the raid leader.
Effort Points Values
|100 per hour
|All Core Raiders, Subs in Raid
|50 per hour
|Subs on Bench
|Raiders Benched
|Raiders Not in Attendance
Gear Points: Gear Points are awarded when you receive gear and act as a ratio against your EP. The GP you receive is directly based on the stat weights of the item slot of the item you receive, and can be modified by several circumstances.
Gear Points Values
|Major Armor - Helmet, Chest, Legs
|Minor Armor - Shoulders, Hands, Waist, Feet
|Jewelry/Fluff - Cloaks, Necks, Rings, Wrists
|Artifact Relics
|Weapons - 1H Physical
|Weapons - 1H Caster
|Offhands - Frill, Shields
|Gem Slot-only Upgrades
Minor Upgrades (6 item levels or less): Half GP is charged if you are the only raider that bid for the item if it is a "minor upgrade". Full GP is charged if it was contested. For "Sidegrades" (0 or less) no GP is charged, but you are not eligible for the item if it is contested by someone else who would benefit more.
Upgrade Bonuses: Upgrade Bonus (UB) is an arbitrary addition to our EPGP formula that helps as a "catchup" mechanic for new or very unlucky raiders, or other special cases. UB is factored in a way so that values less than 15 will generally not affect your score at all, but can increase your final score exponentially beyond that.
Upgrade Bonus Metrics
|+diff in ilevel between current and dropped gear
|If a piece completes a Tier Set bonus
End-Tier Mounts/ItemsMounts and other rare items that are specifically farmed for by the raid are distributed based on cumulative attendance for the entire tier. This can be overridden by an officer vote in special circumstances, such as officers rewarding the first mount to someone for special circumstances (like maybe they're dying of cancer, or something equally serious).
Other Rare/Special ItemsBy default, special rare items that drop during guild raids/events such as mounts, pets, toys, and tabards are rolled on by all guild members who have been in the guild for at least a year unless otherwise overridden by an officer or raid leader.
In the cases of special items that drop during official runs specifically meant for those items, priority will also often be given to those who frequently attend the run over those who come infrequently. This will usually be stated beforehand, however it is up to guild members to know this in-case such a rule is invoked.
The winner of a special item may choose to auction, sell, or gift the item to another present raid member. HOWEVER, if the item drops a 2nd time, they will be ineligible to win it again if any guild members in the group were present for the previous drop. This is to preserve the fairness of rolls.
Bind-On-Equip ItemsIn the case of BoE items, any BoE items not given to a raider for main spec will go to the guild bank and will be auctioned to pay for guild repairs. Guild members can buy the item for a discounted price.
With the advent of personal BoE loot, this rule may be irrelevant as we do not enforce raid members giving the item to the guild bank.
Off-Spec LootThe winner of an off-spec item is encouraged to put an equivalent enchanting shard or gold of equal value in the guild bank after receiving an off-spec item, unless the off-spec item is for a role that the player typically uses to benefit the guild on a regular basis (example: a DPS who off-spec tanks in alt raids, an off-tank who DPSes on single-tank fights, etc).
The loot master reserves the right to delegate off-spec loot in a manner besides rolling. This may include pet battles, participating in random contests, or performing amusing feats of amazement.
The Conclusion?Members should always remember that the goal of raiding in Reclamations is to have fun and to collect shinies, and that gearing up is a means by which we may better reach that goal.
Core Raid: Mods We RequireAny mods listed here are required to be invited to raids. If you do not have them you will not be invited to the raid and will be marked as having not showed unless you immediately go download it and/or turn it on. There aren't that many required mods anyway. However, it is your job to set up your UI in a way that will maximize your performance. All of these add-ons are available on Curse.
Core Raiders & Subs
Raiding: Rules of RaidingReclamations tries to keep a lax atmosphere most of the time in raids, but raids are time for both fun and progression and there are a number of rules that must be followed during any official guild raids. Not following one of these rules may result in immediate removal from any raids and possible removal from the guild.
This list of rules may change or be added to at any time for any reason, so it's important to keep up to date.
All Guild Raids
· Do not speak when a guild master or raid leader speaks
· Stop all conversations when the raid leader says to be quiet
· If you are asked to do something by a raid leader, do it. Don't argue.
· If you are asked to change talents by raid leader, do it. Don't argue.
· If you are asked to use specific gear by a raid leader, do it. Don't argue!
· Keep all arguments out of guild chat, raid chat and raid channels.
· Never AFK without telling the raid leaders and being acknowledged
Guild Progression Raids
· Do not go AFK outside of break times unless absolutely necessary.
· Do not use items that will distract, irritate or hold up the raid: train sets, distracting pets, mole machines, etc.
· Don't do anything to purposefully kill other raid members (this wastes a lot of time).
· Do not play music or annoying sounds over VoIP unless given permission.
· Do not talk during "progression" boss fights unless you are assigned a task or have something imperative to the boss fight to say.
· Do not discuss raid failures until a boss fight has completely finished.
· Do not use important raid cooldowns such as Battle-Res and Bloodlust without being told to.
· Never give up on a boss unless you are told to by the raid leader. Sometimes the outcome may surprise you.
Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: What is the meaning behind the guild's name?
The name was decided on WoW back in Wrath of the Lich King, and there is a little context to be had there. There are many meanings behind the term Reclamations - a group meant to reclaim, to reform, to rectify. We reclaim the lands and epic treasures from the rotting corpses of slain kings. We take many people in and reform them to our code of honor and beliefs. We rectify the evils of the world. That is what the name means, and was particularly relevant when reclaiming the lands from the Lich King.
Q: I have a friend/co-worker/estranged cousin/etc. who wants to join the guild. Should I have them nag Ashijin (or any other officers) to get an invite?!?
No. If you know someone who wants to join, please just have them apply. Yes, even if they only want to be a casual, there is a casual application for that. While casual applications are not required, filling out our application tells us a lot about a person beyond just their capabilities, and we prefer to know about someone before they join our harem.
Q: I am being harassed by a fellow guild member in some way, or I have information regarding someone in the guild doing something that is breaking the charter. What should I do?
First, take screen shots so you can back up your case. The best person to talk to about harassment is an HR Officer. When talking to the HR Officer, your name will be kept as anonymous as possible from any individuals that may cause you further trouble, and your concerns will be forwarded directly to the guild leaders.
If you have information about someone breaking the charter (spamming trade, ninjaing from PuGs, etc), you may also speak to an HR Officer, or directly to one of the GMs. It is the job of the HR Officers to listen to problems like this and take appropriate action.
Q: I have a complaint about the guild leadership and would like to provide constructive criticism. Who should I speak to?
If you have constructive criticism about the guild's leadership, you may want to try speaking to the Guild Masters directly. However, it is in your best interest to keep such things extremely mature and constructive. You may also speak to the HR officers about raid or leadership complains (these will be kept as anonymous as possible).
Keep in mind that these matters are taken extremely seriously. Excessive whining to the GMs or HR officers about extremely small and/or petty issues will reflect extremely poorly on you as a guild member. These outlets are for constructive, mature input only.
Q: I have been removed from the guild, and want to know why. Who should I ask?
If you were removed from the guild and the reasons are not obvious, you will likely be contacted by an officer. If you aren't, feel free to whisper an officer asking why.
Q: I was kicked from the guild, but I think you guys are really awesome and want to rejoin. What can I do to try and make amends?
First things first, you must find out why you were kicked. The second best step you can take is to apologize to anyone you may have remotely offended, because breaking the rules and offending people is usually why somebody is kicked.
Once you have done this, please write a 500 (minimum) word essay explaining why you want back into the guild and why you think you deserve another chance, along with the steps you will take to avoid making a repeat offense. Your essay should also include the names of people you have apologized to who have accepted your apology. Your essay must also have proper punctuation, grammar, and formatting. Post this in the "Guild Business" forum with the subject "Appealing Guild Removal" (or some variation of). The final decision on your reinvite will be made by the Guild Masters.
Anyone reaccepted into the guild will be put at the CASUAL rank, and may then attempt to earn their previous raid spot back (if applicable). The decision to restore a raid spot is made by the raid leader.
Q: I left / ragequit the guild and am regretting this decision. Is there anything I can do to get reinvited, even if it's just as a casual?
If you left the guild on good terms, you can probably get reinvited just by speaking to one of the guild masters or officers. You will generally be reinvited as a casual and will have to re-earn any previous positions.
If you left the guild on bad terms, please write a 500 (minimum) word essay explaining why you want back into the guild and why you think you deserve another chance, along with the steps you will take to avoid making a repeat offense. You should also try to make amends with anyone in the guild involved with your ragequit, and include their names and confirmation that you've made amends in your essay. This essay must be posted in the Guild Business forum with an appropriate title and should have proper punctuation, grammar and formatting.
Q: I'd like to be an officer. How do I go about doing that?
Officers are promoted on a needs-only basis. If you think you can fill a niche as an officer to fulfill a particular duty that you see as lacking in the guild, you may write us an essay explaining how you can be useful to the leadership and it will be considered. If you are applying to fulfill a particular task, it also helps to start showing us you can perform that task.
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Friday, April 13, 2012
Supplement Vlog!
Please remember I'm not an expert of any kind, this is just what works for me!
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Thanks, Brittany! What are your protein powders sweetened with? Stevia? I'm looking for a lactose free, gluten free, sugar and artificial sweetener-free variety. Thanks!ReplyDeleteReplies
Unfortunately sucralose is the last ingredient. Have you checked out Only Protein?Delete
Thanks for doing this!! I take most of those but Casein. What is the point of that supplement?ReplyDeleteReplies
Casein is a slow digesting protein, so it's great before bed because it takes about 7 hours to digest so your body is fed all night long.Delete
Thanks for this helpful info! I think you've written before that you take a digestive enzyme...is there any brand that you recommend? I'm on my second type of digestive enzyme and feel like it's more helpful than the first I tried but really doesn't seem to make too much of a difference. I don't take them after every meal; usually only if I'm eating veggies. I've gotten both kinds at a health food store. If you have any recommendations, I'd love to know! Thank you!ReplyDeleteReplies
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I didn't include a probiotic or digestive enzyme in this because to be honest, I haven't found anything that works really well, for me anyway. I'm going to keep searching though and will definitely post about it if I find something!
Same here. I have been trying the ACV though and am hoping that will help a bit. Thank you!ReplyDelete
When do you take the adrenal supplement and how many a day?ReplyDeleteReplies
First thing in the morning with breakfast and then again around noon.Delete
I love your little text up above before the vid! YOU ARE ADORABLE! And sooooo gorgeous ;) I love you girlfriendReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 14, 2012 at 1:41 PM
Who was it you said had info on the adrenals on her page? My testosterone and DHEA are low and my hairs falling out real bad. Anything that I can do that may help I'm willing to try. Loved the vlog. Thank youReplyDelete
I just wanted to say Thanks for all of your inspiring posts/updates! You have inspired me so much that I have created a blog for myself to keep myself accountable as well. Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing more of your posts! Oh and great job on the Vlog!ReplyDelete
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Thanks for the info, I take some of the same supplements as you :) You are too cute. Have a great weekend!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 19, 2012 at 1:29 PM
Are the adrenal supplements safe to take at any age? (In my case under the age of 18).ReplyDelete
Where do you get the true lemon?ReplyDeleteReplies
I've seen it 2 places in the grocery store-- on the baking aisle and also where they have powdered juice mixes... usually right next to the crystal lightDelete
- AnonymousApril 21, 2012 at 5:18 PM
Hey Little B...thanks for posting this...always great info! :) One off topic question, I found myself stairing at your bracelet...mind if I ask where you got it from? super cute! :)ReplyDelete
Hi I was wondering if the Amino Energy has alot of caffeine in it? I need to find a good pre workout supplement, but I am scared to use one that makes me jittery or makes my heart beat too fast.ReplyDelete
Hey! What is the brand of your adrenal supplement, and do you just take it as prevention? I have been trying to research it to determine if it's a good prevention strategy, or should only be taken if issues are diagnosed... I would like your opinion. I read Michelle Lesuer's info too. thanks! p.s. regarding brenna328's post, I use Amino Energy as well and I don't find it gives me any jitters or heart-racing stuff whatsoever.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 8, 2012 at 4:38 AM
Hi, What is the suppliment you are taking for trouble sleeping?ReplyDelete
- KatherineMay 18, 2012 at 8:02 AM
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If you would have to choose between the amino energy and BCAA for your workout what would you take?
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Amino energy is bcaa's it just has caffeine in it tooDelete
You will definitely want to take them with food and lots of water. One thing you will notice after taking them, your body will want water and lots of it. Throughout the entire day I feel a noticeable rise in energy as if I had a really dark cup of coffee.ReplyDelete
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It's always a little weird talking to yourself but I hope this helps those of you wondering what supplements to get. Happy Friday! improve your health and fitnessReplyDelete
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A Micanopy woman was killed and two others were injured in an early-morning single-vehicle crash Saturday in Marion County.
A Micanopy woman was killed and two others were injured in an early-morning single-vehicle crash Saturday in Marion County.
Florida Highway Patrol officials say a 2005 Nissan 350Z was heading north on Northwest 115th Avenue in the community of Fellowship when the driver apparently lost control of the car, which rotated clockwise and into the east grassy shoulder.
The vehicle vaulted over a private driveway and struck a mailbox before hitting a wooden fence that surrounds farm property. Officials say a portion of the wooden fence penetrated the rear window of the car.
The car overturned several times, ejecting a passenger, then came to rest on its right side.
Authorities said the person ejected, later identified as Christie Bowling, 21, of Micanopy, died at the scene.
Also in the car was the vehicle's owner, Adam Hendrix, 26, of Dunnellon, and another 21-year-old woman, Caitlyn Larkins of Ocala.
Both Hendrix and Larkins were taken to Shands at the University of Florida for treatment. Larkins was listed in critical condition, while Hendrix was reportedly in stable condition.
Although investigators are unsure who was driving the vehicle, officials said it was not Bowling, who was not wearing a seat belt, based on the injuries she suffered. It's not known if Hendrix or Larkins were wearing their seat belts.
The accident occurred shortly after 3:30 a.m. at Harthill Farm, 6025 N.W. 115th Ave. At this point, charges are pending.


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I've written a few posts lately about my blogging experience as I've transitioned into a "pro" blogger. From ways to be a better blogger to what it takes to be a blogger, blogging really can be taken to the next level via sponsorship. That's why I am dressed like a pirate in the picture above. sponsorSHIP. Get it?
I know, bad joke. But in all seriousness sponsorship and growing your blog actually go hand-in-hand. We, as bloggers, share our lives with our readers. We pause on dates with our significant others to have them take pictures of us in our cute date outfits for fashion updates. We photograph our meals and meal preparation to incorporate into future recipe posts. We get up early or stay up late to finish posts, answer emails and promote our sponsors.
Now, I want you to take a moment and think about why you started blogging. Say that out loud or write that down. Next, I'd like you to think about the future of your blog. Regardless of your purpose, if you aim to grow your blog, you are going to need to increase your traffic. In my opinion, sponsoring awesome bloggers and forming collaborations with them helps get you there.
What is sponsorship? Sponsorship is basically the same thing as a button swap except that it includes social media promotion or even options to participate in giveaways or write a guest post. Some bloggers have only one sponsorship option while others have different grades of sponsorship. And then there is the financial aspect. When you sponsor a blogger for a given period of time it is in exchange for some monetary value. As a blogger who accepts sponsorship, I use those funds to reinvest into my blog but truthfully, sponsorship is how many "big time"bloggers make their income.
What can be gained from sponsorship? Support is the greatest thing to gain from sponsorship. Sure, you ultimately get traffic with social media promotion and frequent visits. But, I find that having another blogger to get feedback from and possibly advise you on design and quirky little html things, post construction and general life as a blogger is the most worthwhile aspect to sponsoring.
Who do you sponsor? If you are just interested in gaining traffic, pick a reputable blogger that has a lot of followers and social media presence. Personally, I sponsor bloggers that I read frequently and feel like align with my blogging style or goals. It never hurts to support your friends!
My tales of sponsoring other bloggers. My first official financial sponsorship was with Grace for Gayle. It was sort of nerve racking the moment that I hit the "pay" button on Passion Fruit Ads. Even though I knew Gayle and what she stood for from reading her blog for some time, taking that first step is always a little uneasy for me.
But what I learned is that every blogger has their own style of sponsorship. Gayle sent me some extensive surveys so that she can get to know about me. Really get to know me. And I appreciated that! I felt that we struck up a great relationship and I still feel like I could go to her with questions and she'd be more than eager to answer! Some sponsors just promote your posts on Twitter to their followers without the surveys and the sponsor post. Is one better than the other? No! It really is up to your personal preference!
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Biophysical Journal moves to Cell Press
by PhilipJ on 7 January 2009
The Biophysical Journal is now published by Cell Press, so point your browsers (and change your RRS feeds) once you're redirected to the new site automatically.
From the horse's mouth:
Cell Press is proud to become responsible for publishing the Biophysical Journal with the first issue of 2009. To facilitate the transition from the journal's previous web site, all content will be freely accessible for the first three months. Members of the Biophysical Society will receive an email in late March explaining how to set up their online access to the journal.
Emphasis mine. For the next three months, we can all enjoy free access to Biophysical Journal. Get reading!
- Josh 3510 days ago #
It will be interesting to see what effect this has on Biophysj. I wonder if it will get a wider general biology readership since it is now linked to the Cell line of journals. One interesting thing to note is that the theory section seems to be much smaller than in previous issues. I wonder if this will be an ongoing trend or just a one-issue anomaly?
- PhilipJ 3510 days ago #
I hadn't noticed, but you're right, there are only a few theory papers this issue. I'm guessing that the editorial decisions haven't changed yet, but I could imagine trying to slant the journal more towards biology to grow readership and the ever-important impact factor. That being said, there are a dearth of places to publish biophysics theory (BJ and PNAS are the big two, really), so I hope that isn't in the cards.
Thinking more about the "theory" section, I think it would make sense to get rid of the it altogether and simply place theory papers in the appropriate categories that already exist. Why shouldn't protein folding theory papers exist alongside protein folding experimental papers (or what have you)?
- Josh 3510 days ago #
In BJ there has never been a true separating out of the theory papers into that specific section. A lot of times, molecular dynamics papers are published under the 'proteins' section.
- Andre 3509 days ago #
One reason to have a separate theory section is for papers describing, for example, a new theoretical tool. It wouldn't necessarily fit in any one category but could still be of interest to BJ readers.
I'm wondering about the formatting of the papers (out of curiosity) but more importantly the subscription cost. Will BJ suddenly get more expensive for libraries?
- Alex 3509 days ago #
I have a theoretical Letter in press at BiophysJ, presumably for the Jan. 21 issue. The proofs were in the old format. I hope the new page limits for regular articles don't lead to the GlamourMags trend of short papers with 50 supplemental figures. Reviewers will no doubt become total pains in the ass if they get to require supplemental materials 5x as long as the regular article. Also, if they go the GlamourMags route, I suspect that pure theory papers will become rarer.
- Andre 3507 days ago #
You might be right, but I hope that since it's still a society journal they continue to serve the needs of the Biophysical Society and that means publishing theory papers as well as experimental papers. It will be interesting to see if the switch affects the editorial process.
- Josh 3498 days ago #
With the 2nd issue of BJ published by Cell Press out today, it looks like the Theory and Modeling section is back to its normal size.
- PhilipJ 3497 days ago #
Not only that, there was even a paper I've been expecting for a while in said section!
I also have to say that I think BJ papers have an understated but also classy layout as-is. Kind of like the old PNAS, before they ruined it by putting the blue PNAS sidebars on every page. I hope Cell Press doesn't modify anything.
- Alex 3494 days ago #
That was a good issue. Aside from liking it because my own paper was in there (first time in BJ!), I liked the Theory and Modeling section for having two papers on blood vessel scaling relationships.
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What does fame actually mean? I started thinking about it, and felt unsure about whether or not it actually existed. Does it mean I know who that person is even though I've never met them "IRL"
Because in that case, everyone on the internet truly is famous.
Or does it mean something like, the majority of people in the world know who that person is even though they've never met them "IRL."
How much of your life is "How to capitalize on _________________"
How to capitalize on this relationship
How to capitalize on your 15 minutes etc
Would you rather be rich or relevant?
Which one seems worse to want? Is it wrong to want those things?
Do you think you've ever met a sociopath?
What the fuck does this sentence mean: "the systematic invalidation of the hierarchies of representational functions and techniques?"
Reminds me of the part in Lunar Park where Bret Easton Ellis is trying to think of a quote for someone's book and writes, "I haven't come across a work so 'resolutely about itself' in years"
I often google ______________sucks, or I hate _______________
I never thought about a person reading that in analytics and feeling sad. That's the thing, like, I don't necessarily feel like that thing sucks. I simply want to read a person talking about why another thing sucks. As a matter of fact, it seems like I would be more likely to google that if I really liked something. I feel interested in why people like or dislike things, or like--especially in a passionate way, why people hate certain things. It feels fascinating.
I really like abstractions actually. It seems like that's the only thing that is interesting. Outside of concrete facts, like, abstractions are the only thing that really separates people.
Like some person feels really disgusted by fat people, and another person is only turned on by really fat people.
That's a reason why you really can't count on your opinion. Like, "if you want to decrease suffering in the world, this is what you should do." There is no universal way to decrease suffering. Seriously. You would have to say like, If you want to decrease suffering FOR MOST PEOPLE, or a majority of people, in the context of my worldview about how to decrease suffering, this is what you should do.
Someone taught me something about writing once, that I seem to have forgotten. It's unecessary to say, "I think_________________because anything you say is clearly what you think. It's self evident.
What decreases suffering for most people will increase suffering for some people.
I think I've said things before like, "I want to know everything." I truly want to know everything. I want to know things inside and out. I become obsessed with things for very brief periods.
Sometimes I am like why am I reading this? Why is this person talking, and why do they think it's important to say these things? Sometimes everything feels so meaningless to me that it hurts. And I really can't get into that shit.
I kind of feel like people comparing other people to Jesus is like---unconscionable or something. I mean, the jesus of something. It seems stupid that anyone would look at another person that way. The next book I write will deal with this issue, I think. Like the absurdity of worshiping another thing.
It's hard for me to feel really enamored with things. I want to understand things.
You really can't understand something without acknowledging the reality of that thing. Like I need to know why people like it and why people hate it to understand it fully, I think.
I'm fascinated by self absorption.
Seems LITERALLY unbelievable that racism/homophobia/sexism exist. The idea that certain colors, though, in particular, are inferior in some way really seems INSANE to me. Racism really is a kind of mental illness I think. I understand sexism definitely.
Also feel like I REALLY don't 'get' homophobia. I get sexism, kind of. I mean, not that I think it's like..."right," but it seems to make the most sense. Homophobia makes no sense. Like, I don't understand how a gay person would be threatening in any way. It also really does seem to me that the most homophobic people are the ones who are like, "I mean I hooked up with a guy once or whatever."
Why do people, (including at times) myself think that animal behavior somehow explains human behavior?
Asked directly by Mojo magazine whether the famously romance-shy icon has discovered love, he replied: "Yes I have, yes I have. I mean it's completely false, of course."
When I look at a beautiful thing or person, it does make me feel "happy," but I never think, "I really want to fuck that thing."
Friday, June 29, 2012
Shit I Typed On 40 Sleeping Pills
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- organicrobotJanuary 17, 2013 at 3:20 PM
I just randomly stumbled across this while trying to remember who wrote the line "so resolutely about itself" and wow, it's actually kinda good (not an insult to you, just the internet). But how are you alive on forty sleeping pills, i mean I get that it's hyperbole, but once you're doing that why stop at 40? you could write four hundred or four thousand. so, not a realistic or very cogent point, but it was bugging me.ReplyDelete
..Anyway, great blog!
Thanks "organicrobot." I literally mean/meant 40. I thought of taking a picture and putting it up, but that seemed juvenile. I guess I'm not dead because I've perfected the cocktail/tolerance.ReplyDelete
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A gala event [electronic resource] / Sheila Connolly.
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The fall harvest may be just about over, but orchard owner Meg Corey is busier than ever planning her wedding to Seth Chapin. Who knew picking apples would be less work than picking out rings and a dress? And even though the happy couple has invited most of Granford, Massachusetts, to the ceremony, they might have to make room for one more guest... Ex-con Aaron Eastman has unexpectedly reappeared in his hometown, searching for answers to the tragic fire in his family's past that put him behind bars twenty-five years ago. Moved by his sincerity, Meg vows to do everything she can to help him solve the cold case. As she cobbles together the clues, it becomes increasingly clear that Aaron may have been considered the bad seed of the family, but someone else was one bad apple.
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Child Protection Case Conferences
As a professional in your own right, you will be invited to attend Initial and Review Child Protection Case Conferences. You will need to prepare a report based on your knowledge of the child / family. Before you write your report read the guidance available to help you then use the report pro forma to present your information in writing for the conference.
It is good practice to write your report in enough time to share it with the parent (s) before you attend the meeting, that way they can add their comments and the report will not be a surprise to them on the day. Any issues you may have had to tackle that were difficult will have been discussed prior to arriving at the meeting and will then be easier to discuss on the day, even if you disagree.
Once you have written your report email it securely if you do not have access to a secure email account then you can encrypt the document by using the security settings on your computer, make it a password protected document, email the ICR Service firstname.lastname@example.com the encrypted document then e mail them separately giving them the password to unlock it, and your contact details in case they have a problem opening it. The ICR Service who will ensure it goes to the Conference Chair person before the meeting.
If you are bringing your report with you, you must bring at least 10 copies so it can be distributed to all at the meeting.
On arrival at the meeting if you have confidential information you wish to share, ensure the chair is aware so a confidential section can be arranged prior to parents joining the meeting.
Confidential information can be restricted to professionals.
After the Chair has summarised the information from the meeting, each professional is expected to give a view on each of the children in the family that are subject to the Conference about whether or not they feel they are at risk of significant harm or not. As you hear information during the meeting it is a good idea to take notes with a view to verbalising your decision at the end of the meeting. You will be expected to talk about each of the children even if they do not attend your setting.
A Conference is a multi-agency decision making process you are a professional and are part of the process, with out all the information an informed decision cannot be made.
If you require further advice please call the Early Years Advice Line on 01305 228425
Safeguarding Training
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Dorset's Early Years safeguarding training programme covers:
- Level 2 Safeguarding Children
- Level 3 Safeguarding Children (and 3 yearly update)
- Safer Recruitment (and 3 yearly update)
- Supervising to Safeguard Children
- Safer Working Practice
- Designated Safeguarding Lead – your role explained (and 3 yearly update)
- Internet Safety
Courses can be booked on Nexus. There is also National Safer Working Practice Guidance available which will help you in your responsibilities.
Do this quiz on Safer Working Practice for Early Years to see how well you are meeting the regulations.
Supervising to Safeguard
The Early years and Childcare Service commissioned In-Trac's Managing Director, Jane Wonnacott (who wrote the Serious Case Reviews for Little Teds, Nursery Z and Little Stars in Birmingham) to work with us and provide a comprehensive training package. This enabled Dorset County Council Early Years staff to deliver excellent standards of supervision through this 'train the trainer' programme.
We know that Good quality Supervision will have an impact upon the staff member the stake holders, i.e. the family / child, professionals who work with the unit, the community. It ensures that open honest communication happens on a regular basis any concerns' about a child are discussed and decisions are made promptly about how to manage the situation.
Learning from Serious Case Reviews
There are Serious Case Reviews nationally that have learning which is of significance in Dorset. To read the reports please click on the relevant links:
Policies and Procedures
The Dorset Safeguarding Children Board produces the statutory policies and procedures for safeguarding children in Dorset.
Safer Recruitment
View up-to-date information on DBS checks including who requires them. At least one member of any recruitment panel must have attended Safer Recruitment Training.
Managing Allegations against people who work with children
You will have a procedure in your setting that refers to the pan-Dorset Safeguarding Children Procedures for Managing Allegations.
Use them.
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Jessica Herlich is a PhD student in the Anthropology Department at the College of William and Mary. She is researching connections between ancient botanical remains, ethnography, historical documents, and archaeological evidence (such as artifacts, maps, and stratigraphy) to discuss Algonquian landscape and gardening. Her archaeological specialization is paleoethnobotany, or the study of ancient plant remains, and she is using both macrobotanical methods (carbonized nuts, seeds, and wood) and microbotanical methods (starch grains and silica microfossils called phytoliths). Her dissertation approaches the landscape as a complex floral and faunal design suited to diverse seasonal needs, and she is tracing similarities and differences in landscape and garden design throughout approximately 1,600 years of time in coastal Virginia.
2014 Douglas Dockery Thomas Fellowship
Jessica Herlich
PhD Candidate
College of William and Mary
I am an Arkansas girl born to a California mother studying urban agriculture as it pertains to urban land use planning, quality design and law. I am examining the potential relationship between agriculture and public transportation at King's Cross Station in London, England and have completed independent studies examining the effects of sustainable organic matters on green roofs vegetable production. Furthermore, my thesis seeks to determine design features that positively influence the social spaces of a number of urban farms within Arkansas. I participated in Fayetteville's first annual Food Justice Conference and am considering completing a dual Masters degree in Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning / Nutrition Science and Policy from Tufts University or a Master's degree in Design Studies: Risk and Resilience at Harvard. I hope to continue learning so that I may be a catalyst of sustainable change from both ends of the design/policy spectrum.
2014 ASLA Council of Fellows Scholarship
Donna Freeman
University of Arkansas
BLA Candidate
I wasn't able to learn who I was in the small NE Georgia town I was born in. It wasn't until I enrolled at the University of Georgia when I had a manifestation of what I enjoy and what I wanted to achieve in life. I learned that I enjoy touching the lives of others. After seeing how parks, and public spaces can bring people together by providing a better quality of life - I learned how I would be able to achieve touching the lives of people though Landscape Architecture. I learned this about myself by serving as a student ambassador for the College of Environment and Design where I advocate for the importance of landscape architecture to my university and community. In the future I see myself diving into the world of sustainability and green infrastructure, because not only do I want the current generation to appreciate our work, but also future ones.
2014 ASLA Council of Fellows Scholarship
Rikerrious Geter
University of Georgia
BLA Candidate
Originally from Puerto Rico, I was exposed to and rooted in a culture that intertwines its history with its landscape ecology and relies on community devotedness, sustainability, and public participation. Moving to the United States, I perceptibly realized that we are each a reflection of our community. My interest in the relationship of humans and their environment has inspired me to work as an activist of cultural individualities and recreational needs of communities. Understanding that education is a powerful tool, I plan on pursuing post-graduate education that focuses on landscape and environmental design, urban development, and disaster resilience. As a volunteer, I am devoted to inspiring landscape development through cultural progression. I am active in the American Society of Landscape Architecture, Hispanic Student Cultural Society and hold positions as an Ambassador for the African American Cultural Center at LSU and a Chairman for Baton Rouge Restoration and Beautification.
2014 ASLA Council of Fellows Scholarship
Maria Munoz
Louisiana State University
BLA Candidate
I am a fourth year student attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Through my education I actively pursue my interests in design research, program design, concept design, and ecology. I have focused my studies at Cal Poly on program development centered around ecological justice, eco-history, and sustainable design. I hope to graduate within the next year and pursue a career following these passions that have driven my education. Ecologically sensitive landscape design and programming is the key to our future. My passion for ecology stems from my passion for the outdoors. I want to preserve the beauty of nature and allow the human ecology to have a positive effect on this world.
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Emma McHatten
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
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Student, mentor, volunteer, role model, these are just a few words to give you an idea of who I am and what I value. I am LeQuan Jaleel Clinton and I hail from the city of brotherly love. Currently on my 4th year of study at the Pennsylvania State University and as you are reading this I am studying abroad in Bonn, Germany. Upon graduation I plan to return to my hometown to get experience working in the profession doing Urban Planning and Design with a focus on inner city youth. I am a strong believer in giving back to my community and this is one way I feel I can accomplish that. Ultimately I would like to be head of my own firm doing work in troubled cities for the betterment of those areas.
2014 EDSA Minority Scholarship
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Pennsylvania State University
BLA Candidate
The environmental stewardship emphasized by the wilderness canoe program that I worked for in northern Minnesota inspired my passion in sustainable landscape reclamation, restoration and preservation. With a minor in community and regional planning, I believe in situating landscapes in ways that are not only environmentally sustainable, but socially and economically responsible as well. As an active leader I volunteer as a student ambassador, ASLA treasurer elect, and peer mentor to the freshman Landscape Architecture students. Also, in an effort to integrate research with Landscape Architecture, I work for the Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research (UCARE) Program focusing on green roof related research. Ultimately, I want to become a registered Landscape Architect and design resilient landscapes in order to improve the health of the people who interact with it; the Landscape Forms Design for People Scholarship will help me to pursue this dream.
2014 Landscape Forms Design for People Scholarship
Salvador Lindquist
University of Nebraska- Lincoln
BLA Candidate
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2014 Peridian International Inc./Rae L. Price, FASLA Scholarship
Jerry Zuniga
Cal Poly Pomona
BSLA Candidate
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2014 Rain Bird Intelligent Use of Water Scholarship
Ally Hangartner
Clemson University
BLA Candidate
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2014 Steven G. King Play Environments Scholarship
Dian Zhang
University of Washington
MLA Candidate