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This week's Travel Hack regarding the Week originates from Asma, the blogger behind Jet Set Chick. Amsa is sharing her top tips for hiring an automobile abroad to make it a smooth and straight forward procedure. Road trippping is the best option to visit a new location so massive because of Asma for her helpful automobile hire tips!
Years ago we hired an automobile on holiday into the Southern of France and now we fell so in love with the freedom it provided united states. At that time we had scheduled to pay slightly below a week in Grasse, a little town in Provence, where in fact the best mode of transportation to make it to our villa was by automobile. We soon discovered having our own vehicle permitted us to explore neighbouring towns and towns and cities, such as Valbonne, Cannes and Nice.
Subsequently we have employed cars in many other countries in europe so we also braved the crazy highways of UAE earlier this present year.
With so many car rental businesses on the market, we thought I'd share a few of the tips I've found on when looking into car hire abroad:
Book in advance and look around
it is constantly advisable to attempt to pre-book your car or truck hire and look around on cost contrast internet sites. We utilize them for routes, resorts, currency exchange… therefore it makes perfect sense to do exactly the same for vehicle hire. Recently I've found the Skyscanner checker become the very best. I actually do will have an instant view other people, however the final couple of times I've discovered that Skyscanner positively arrives ahead.
See The small print
When you've done your cost contrast it really is super important to check the fine print. Vehicle hire businesses are notorious for concealed 'extras' and sometimes exactly what seems like the cheapest, might not be as soon as you've considered most of the compulsory fees that pop up at the end.
Below are a few things you ought to constantly consider before you go ahead with your scheduling:
- fuel policy
- excess charges
- Insurance coverage details
- young driver surcharge
- premium location charges
Take the proper documents and carry a credit card
No licence, no car. Before arriving at the desk you need to make sure you have actually the best papers. In 2010 in the UK, the DVLA abolished paper counterpart licenses meaning any home elevators penalty points will entirely be held in the DVLA web site. Some vehicle employ companies may require a DVLA code or dated printout before handing throughout the secrets.
Near sufficient every vehicle hire company will require you to leave using them a refundable deposit – meaning they'll hold a certain amount of cash from your account until the car is returned. Preferably they want to put this on a bank card, which really is a far better selection for you the traveller since it's not wanting to eat into the travel budget! Even though money isn't really taken, the financial institution could have this quantity allocated so that it can limit what you are actually kept with.
Inspect the automobile before and after
I'm maybe not saying you will need to whip away that fine tooth comb, but you must always offer your car a quick once over before driving it away and be sure to either put in writing or photograph any harm or scratches.
The last thing you want will be blamed for something later on along with no recollection whether it had been you or not! Remember, you can't be charged for almost any damage either before or after, unless you are shown some kind of evidence.
Down load maps in your phone
Automobile hire businesses will usually give you the opportunity o hire a GPS. We've done it several times, but often discovered that these are typically lacking updates or don't pick up signal well, or often they point blank don't recognise what you're typing in (we had this matter as soon as we first arrived in Oslo. At midnight. When there is NOONE around to greatly help!).
As opposed to depending on hiring a navigation system, we've discovered our phone is always your best option. You can not only rely it on being more updated, but you're also knowledgeable about it and don't must waste time determining how to use it. You don't even need your local area solutions on, many navigation apps will assist you to pre-download your map to be used down the road.
Pack your own personal phone charger and holder for those who have one
Well if you're choosing my tip above and made a decision to ditch hiring the GPS and you're choosing to rely on your phone instead, if you have car phone owner plus car charger, bring them with you! We don't learn about you but the minute my phone begins to handle any such thing map associated, the battery begins to strain so I prefer to carry my car charger just in case we're given an older car with out a USB slot.
And the phone holder? Ok therefore it's not necessary, however if I'm following a path, i love to see in which my next change is and I also can't do this with my phone strewn privately. I love this phone holder from M-Pow. Its little, fits anywhere and is adjustable to allow for all phone sizes.
A couple of additional strategies for those of you travelling with kids
And so I don't have any kids myself, but I know and possess travelled with people who have! Here's some gems we've picked up on from our on the road activities abroad:
Whenever you can, simply take your own personal car seat
If your wanting to panic, we completely realize that travelling with young ones means you tend to have much more luggage so just why would you wish to weight yourself down with more?!? Don't stress, we get it! But if you're away for some time and it's also feasible, it's generally speaking more cost effective to simply take your very own car seat.
The expense of hiring one with the leasing company is generally increase the cost of spending money on it to be examined in along with your flight. So if you're already on a tight budget, it will also help towards those extra cost savings.
Note from Monica: Most airlines permit you to simply take two items of baby equipment at no extra fee (even if you have actuallyn't taken care of the child's chair if they're under two). This usually means a pushchair and a carseat for some families so you won't also must buy the seat. I'd additionally prefer to include that in Portugal we hired a vehicle chair when therefore looked like it was of a billion yrs . old. Most automobile employ companies allow you to pick yours seat from the little selection but often that selection is supposed to be restricted!
Make Sure You pack several travel games
I can't think of any such thing worse than being forced to drive in a international nation, wanting to focus and give your full focus on the street, as the kids are causing havoc in the back. My mum and dad constantly comprised or addressed us to visit games to help keep united states occupied, so they could concentrate on the important things, like which option to approach a roundabout from wrong part of road.
Recently I discovered Dobble, a handy card game for travel as it takes up no area at all and it is super addictive. We also love that its a pictorial game, perfect for travellers as you are able to play it with anybody which it is possible to play a variety of games from just usually the one pack of cards.
Those are of my top car hire tips. Can you consider any others?
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About Asma
Asma is just a Manchester writer attempting to prove you'll still be a traveller whilst holding straight down a 9-5. Performing being a travel danger reporter just isn't a straightforward task for an individual who really loves nothing more than to obtain on a plane, so Jet Set Chick ended up being set up to share with you just the nice stuff, a method to forget some of the dramas of the world. Can frequently be found regarding the likes of twitter & facebook, and loves simply to see great architecture, tackle outdoor adventure and make brand new buddies, anywhere they could be!


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UndocuNation is not just another music and arts festival. Our aim is to empower our communities through art, and to showcase the transformative power of culture, particularly when it relates to the humanity of migrants. Alongside the main event there will also be a day of workshops led by participating artists. The workshops focus on writing, poster-making, and creative action that teach local youth, organizers, and artists, how to use art as a tool of empowerment.
We have already held two highly successful UndocuNation events in San Francisco and Charlotte, which took place during the Democratic National Convention. Both featured music, art, performance, poetry, dance, and local organizations. Past artists and presenters include Jasiri X (emcee), Emory Douglas (former Minister of Culture of the Black Panther Party), Jeff Chang (acclaimed author), Julio Salgado (undocumented visual artist), Los Rakas (hip hop band), Favianna Rodriguez (artist) , Daniel Alarcon (novelist), Felipe Baeza (undocumented visual artist), Yosimar Reyes (undocumented poet), and Sacrificial Poets (poetry group).
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This custom built masterpiece sits on over an acre lot in premier Hidden Hills Estates and captures sweeping city lights and hillside views. Built in 2011 with nearly 6,800 SF of luxurious living space, this magnificent residence offers unparalleled craftsmanship and every five-star amenity you can imagine. Dramatic European wrought iron & glass entry, dual staircases plus elevator, Travertine and wood floors, solid wood doors, hand painted domed and trey ceilings, custom drapes, stunning stone & onyx bathrooms, skylights… the list is endless. The state-of-the-art gourmet island kitchen features Wolf & Sub-Zero appliances, expansive breakfast bar and breakfast room surrounded by windows to capture the views. Five bedrooms include the convenient downstairs bedroom, three large en-suites and the luxurious master with retreat, dual person steam shower and private balcony from to enjoy the sunsets. Perfect for relaxing with family or guests, the serene grounds offer covered dining patios, entertainers barbecue center and bar with seating for 12, lush green lawns and sparkling salt water pool. A truly one-of-kind property for the most discriminating buyer!
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MERCY HOME HEALTH, APPELLANTv.*MICHAEL O. LEAVITT, SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES*(SUBSTITUTED PURSUANT TO F.R.A.P. 43(C))
On Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (D.C. Civ. No. 03-06860). Honorable Juan R. Sanchez, District Judge.
The opinion of the court was delivered by: Greenberg, Circuit Judge.
Argued December 7, 2005
BEFORE: RENDELL, FISHER, and GREENBERG, Circuit Judges.
This matter comes on before this Court on an appeal by Mercy Home Health ("MHH") from an order of the district court entered March 18, 2005, granting summary judgment in favor of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the "Secretary"). MHH sought review in the district court of the Secretary's final decision denying certain Medicare reimbursements for home office costs that MHH claimed pursuant to an alternative cost allocation method previously approved by the Medicare fiscal intermediary. For the reasons set forth below, we will affirm.
A. Medicare Reimbursement
Under Title XVII of the Social Security Act (the "Medicare Act"), 42 U.S.C. § 1395 et seq., the Secretary administers the Medicare program through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS").*fn1 Most Medicare providers receive reimbursement through fiscal intermediaries ("intermediaries") for services provided to Medicare beneficiaries. Intermediaries contract with the Secretary to determine the amounts due and are bound by the Secretary's regulations and interpretive rules. See 42 U.S.C. §§ 1395h, 1395kk-1; 42 C.F.R. § 421.100.
Congress authorized the Secretary "to promulgate regulations 'establishing the method or methods to be used' for determining reasonable costs." Shalala v. Guernsey Mem'l Hosp., 514 U.S. 87, 91-92, 115 S.Ct. 1232, 1235 (1995) (citing 42 U.S.C. § 1395x(v)(1)(A)). The Secretary's implementing regulations define "reasonable cost" as including reimbursement of only "necessary and proper" costs for furnishing covered services related to beneficiary care. 42 C.F.R. § 413.9(a). During the time period at issue, Medicare reimbursed home health agencies based on their "cost actually incurred," lessany costs "unnecessary in the efficient delivery of needed health services." 42 U.S.C. § 1395x(v)(1)(A).
1. Prohibition on Cross-Subsidization
The Medicare Act requires the Secretary's regulations to "take into account both direct and indirect costs of providers of services," and to ensure that Medicare does not pay costs of non-Medicare patients, and that other insurance programs do not pay the costs of Medicare patients. Id. To prevent cross-subsidization, the act further directs the Secretary to "provide for the making of suitable retroactive corrective adjustments where . . . the aggregate reimbursement produced by the methods of determining costs proves to be either inadequate or excessive." Id.
2. Record Keeping Requirements
Because the Secretary must verify the provider's actual costs to ensure proper payment, "[i]t is hardly surprising that the reimbursement process begins with certain record keeping requirements." Guernsey Mem'l Hosp., 514 U.S. at 94, 115 S.Ct. at 1236. To this end, the Medicare Act provides that "no such payments shall be made to any provider unless it has furnished such information as the Secretary may request in order to determine the amounts due such provider" for the cost period at issue. 42 U.S.C. § 1395g(a). The implementing regulations further state that "[p]roviders receiving payment on the basis of reimbursable cost must provide adequate cost data." 42 C.F.R. § 413.24(a). According to the regulations, the data must be "accurate and in sufficient detail to accomplish the purposes for which it was intended," and the data must be auditable. Id. at § 413.24(c).
3. Cost Allocation
The home office of a chain of commonly-owned health care providers is not a Medicare provider and cannot directly receive Medicare reimbursement. See 42 U.S.C. § 1395cc. Nevertheless, inasmuch as home offices may perform certain centralized services for a provider subsidiary, Medicare treats those support services as though "obtained from [the provider] itself." 42 C.F.R. § 413.17(c)(2). The Secretary's interpretive rules, found in the Provider Reimbursement Manual, CMS Pub. 15-1 ("PRM"), address how a provider may obtain reimbursement for home office support functions.
To obtain reimbursement for home office support functions related to the care of Medicare patients, the provider's home office files a cost statement, which identifies the allowable home office costs and how they are allocated among each of its subsidiary companies (also called "components"). See PRM § 2150.3. First, the home office totals all of its own costs, including those that it incurred on behalf of its subsidiary companies, and deletes from that total all unallowable costs. See id. at § 2150.3(A). Second, the home office uses "direct allocation" to allocate as many of its costs as possible. Direct allocation accounts for home office costs that are for the benefit of, or directly attributable to, its Medicare subsidiary or its other subsidiaries. See id. at § 2150.3(B). Third, the home office must allocate as many of the remaining costs as possible on a "functional basis." See id. at § 2150.3(C).
After the home office allocates as many home office costs as possible to its subsidiaries by direct and functional allocation, a "pool" of allowable costs for general management or administrative services remains ("pooled costs"). See id. at § 2150.3(D). If the chain consists of companies providing health care services and other types of companies, all the companies "share in the pooled home office costs in the same proportion that the total costs of each component (excluding home office costs) bear to the total costs of all components in the chain." Id. at § 2150.3(D)(2)(b). Thus, the CMS-prescribed default methodology for allocating pooled costs is a cost-to-total cost allocation methodology.
If a home office has higher costs for one of its non-Medicare providers, but performs few services for that company, the home office may use a more sophisticated alternative allocation method to allocate the pooled costs more precisely. See id. at § 2150.3(D)(2)(b). The PRM specifies the procedure the home office should follow if it wants to use an alternative allocation method:
If evidence indicates that the use of a more sophisticated allocation basis would provide a more precise allocation of pooled home office costs to the chain components, such basis can be used in lieu of allocating on the basis of either inpatient days or total costs. However, intermediary approval must be obtained before any substitute basis can be used. The home office must make a written request with its ...
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David Moser's latest design, the Kinesis Chair and Ottoman, was named after the Greek word for motion. The pairing is evidence that it is possible for potential and kinetic energy to inhabit the same space: the carved lounge pieces distill everything we've learned about wood, ergonomics, and sculpture into an extraordinary work of art.
The signature arms of the Kinesis Chair are milled from three matched pieces of solid wood. The edges are polished until they pour in a seemingly continuous curve that echoes throughout the entire frame and base of this remarkable piece. A compound, complex curve anchors the frame and the cupped seat, a shape repeated again in the ottoman. In a celebration of complementary materials, a star-shaped bronze base-cast at a local foundry-provides solid enduring support and grounds the momentum of the piece. Wrapped leather or suede cloth upholstery further accentuates the curvilinear design. Taken as a whole, the Kinesis Chair and Ottoman combine three basic materials that have enriched mankind's evolution from the dawn of civilization: wood, leather, and bronze. The chair and ottoman are available in cherry or walnut and the base is polished to a rich bronze patina.
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As Tom Moser's fourth, and youngest son, David Moser's role within the family company has taken a circuitous route into furniture design - somewhat like his father. As the head of new product development, David works closely with his father to develop and design furniture to meet the company's demanding standards, and to expand its product line.
In 1988, following college, David joined the Peace Corps. After living in a small Kenyan village for a year and a half, David came home to Maine heavily influenced by his experience in Africa. His tour with the Peace Corps was cut short by heavy violence in the small village to which he was posted. "Facing a very real and persistent threat of personal danger causes you to pretty quickly evaluate what in your life is important," said David. He returned home with a broader sense of global environmental pressures, as well as a greater understanding of the significance of his family's business in his life. "I grew up surrounded by furniture of permanence and beauty," said David. "I think that I unconsciously absorbed the design aesthetic of my father at a very early age." Beginning in 1990, David managed the opening of all of the company's retail showrooms including San Francisco, New York and Freeport, Maine. He also oversaw the development and opening of showrooms (now closed) in Philadelphia and Alexandria, Va., and worked as on-site manager at all but the Maine and Virginia stores. In 1994, David was named marketing director, and for three years oversaw the company's growth in both residential and academic sales.
"I feel like I am connected to our customers in an intimate way. After nearly ten years of listening to them, and working with them I feel that I can accurately predict a customer's reaction to the aesthetics and function of our work," David explained. He said that this background has helped him shift into design with relative confidence in understanding the type of furniture Thos. Moser customers want. "Our furniture is a permanent fixture that should transcend design trends," he said. "It should be pleasing to look at, without overtly attracting attention to itself."
Still influenced by his time in Africa, David is a member of the Game Rangers Association of Africa, and founded the African Anti-Poaching Foundation, in support of ongoing wildlife management efforts in Africa. He is a dedicated photographer, and formerly held a pilot's license. He and his wife, Pam Hurley Moser, own and operate Hurley Travel Service in Portland, Maine and live in Harpswell with their daughter, Sabina.


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The National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) will host a Public Teleconference Meeting June 15, 2010 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm (Eastern) to discuss EPA's response to the BP Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
In light of the recent oil spill in the Gulf Coast, and NEJAC's continued interest in the effects of such disasters on surrounding communities, NEJAC will host a public teleconference call on Tuesday, June 15, 2010. The primary purpose of the call is to discuss EPA's activities related to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, including cleanup and recovery actions, and the impacts of the spill on coastal environmental justice communities. There will be a public comment period from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Members of the public are invited to provide comments relevant to the topic of this teleconference meeting. Specifically, the NEJAC is seeking input about:
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Foley is the art of organically recording, editing, and mixing sounds in exact synchronization with moving film images during the final post production process of movie making. In most well budgeted feature films, all action sounds (as well as machine and ambient sounds) are eventually recorded and/or edited in from "Hard FX" libraries after set/location shooting is completed. This process of re-recording and editing is done to maximize control over individual sound elements, thus enhancing dramatic effect, and to allow for foreign dialog to eventually be dubbed in, if desired. The "dubbed" dialog would then be mixed with the recorded foley sounds and hard FX to create a full sonic picture. The art of foley is named after one of it's early practitioners, Jack Foley (1891-1967).
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Dog Whistler - Your Free Dog Whistle - Mobeezio, Inc.
Dog Whistler - Your Free Dog Whistle
Mobeezio, Inc.
Genre: Utilities
Release Date: March 04, 2009
Now over 8 million Dog Whistler users! The most downloaded dog whistle in the app store!
* The free version of the most popular & best selling dog whistle application in the app store! **
** Ranked in the Top 10 overall Free apps for March/April '09 ** (as high as #2 overall)
Great overview of Dog Whistler by Animal Planet: http://animal.discovery.com/videos/t...-whistler.html
Take control and teach your dog new tricks via this simple to use dog whistle. Quickly initiate a variety of frequency sounds via the simple dog whistle interface.
Dog Whistler Main Features:
* Choose the desired frequency in the dog whistle by using the built in slider or by manually entering in the frequency.
* Use preset frequencies for the dog whistle or create your own
* New: now includes over 15 different sound patterns to choose from in addition to multiple frequencies
* Great training app for your pet!
++ Besides a dog whistle, customers have reported using it as an anti-mosquito device, simple simple hearing test, and a tool to annoy others with its high frequency pitch.
For general info on dog whistles, the following is a useful Wikipedia link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_whistle
Great overview of Dog Whistler by Animal Planet: http://animal.discovery.com/videos/t...-whistler.html
** Please check out our other apps, Mobile Caddy (previously chosen as a Staff Favorite), Thumper, Date Util, Gift Tracker, Simple Timer, Dog Whistler Pro (ranked in top 20 paid utility apps), and Earthquake
© 2009 Mobeezio, Inc.
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- Product Reviews
- Use and Care
- Includes one (1) 20"x16" Chemical-free Cleaning Window & Mirror Cloth
- Protects baby or toddler by cleaning with just water, not chemicals
- Removes over 99% of bacteria from all hard surfaces using just water
- True Chemical Free Cleaning - Removes light grease, grime, and finger marks from hard surfaces using just water
- Creates a streak-free, smear-free, lint-free finish to all glass and shiny surfaces
- Chemical free cleaning of all glass (except on electronic devices) using just water
- Guaranteed for 300 machine washings
Where to Use: window cleaning, mirror cleaning, stainless steel, chrome, granite, marble and all other shiny surfaces
Superior cleaning of all glass (for electronic devices, please use the Personal Electronics Cloth). Use to clean all your glass surfaces and add a final streak-free, smear-free, lint-free, polished finish to most shiny surfaces. Perfect for removing fingerprints, smears, grime and over 99% of bacteria from curious babies, toddlers and pets from windows and mirrors. No chemical residues.
Window cleaning and mirror cleaning with a Glass & Polishing Cloth requires less effort yet provides a more thorough clean.
"Many harsh chemical cleaners can cause direct, painful irritation of the skin,
eyes, nose, throat and lungs. The very properties that make cleaning products effective
can also mean that they inflame delicate tissues." - Environmental Working Group
80% polyester / 20% polyamide.
Made in Korea
How to Use
Spray water onto the surface to be cleaned using e-cloth Water Atomizer. Fold the Window & Mirror Cloth into a pad and wipe surface clean. Use the dry cloth to wipe down mirrors, interior windows, and all shiny surfaces.
Caring for your Window & Mirror Cloth
A warm rinse is often enough for day-to-day use.
To ensure your e-cloths perform at their best, we recommend machine washing. With certain new washing powders, you can wash as low as 85 degrees F, however for best results with normal detergents, wash at 140 degrees F. For a full clean or if the cloth loses performance, it may be washed at 200 degrees, or boiled in a saucepan.
Use only a small amount of detergent and rinse well. Tumble or hang dry.
DO NOT use bleach or fabric softener. Bleach breaks down the fibers and fabric softeners will block the fibers. If fabric softener is used by mistake, rewash with a little detergent.
Note: Color may run, initial washes should be separate at low temperature. For washing machines, a laundry bag is recommended.


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One million apologies to mother earth (EM event in Penang, Malaysia)
The State of Penang is a hotbed of EM activities, especially in environmental management, using the technology of Effective Microorganisms for cleaning rivers!!
The Penang Government Institute for Environmental management (PGI-EM) is thus launching an environmental bioremediation project and awareness campaign called "One Million Apologies to Mother Earth" on 8th August, 2009. This is based on a demonstration project carried with the Kelian River of the State of Penang, with EM. The result has been amazing – where the use of EM has cleared the sludge built up over 50 years in just 3 months!!
The event is on 8th August 2009 – and the Guest speaker will be Prof. Dr Teruo Higa, the founder of EM technology.
For more information:
Charity Events ((hunza group)
If you are intending to attend, please contact the following:
No.8, Jalan Kemajuan, Batu 24,
(Tel) 607-8828997
(Fax) 607-8824997
(Left): December 2008/ (Right):July 2009
No.8, Jalan Kemajuan, Batu 24,
Taman Industri Kota Tinggi,
81900 Kota Tinggi, Johor, Malaysia
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The Idea - This T shirt will bring out that naughtical side of yours out. Keep spreading the naughtical smiles..
Product Details: The T Shirt is made of pure cotton (170 gsm) and printed beautifully with state of the art screen printing. Screen printing is known for its durability.
Washcare: Wash with cold to warm water. Avoid high temperatures in machine or hand washing. Don't bleach. Iron inside out with low temperature setting or Iron only on backside where there is no print
My Insignia is an online store for the individuals & organisations who are proud of their identity and love to carry it with them. Our high quality customized products represent pride, unity, love & fun


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A & M Commercials have been in the truck business for over 30 years. When it comes to sourcing top quality used trucks, nobody does it better than Michael McNally of A&M Commercials. Michael has been active in the haulage game all his working life & knows his HGVs inside.


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Theron Shaved Head: Charlize Theron's Shaved Head Spotted In South Africa (Photos)By Marhgil Macuha on Nov 20, 2012 in Africa, Entertainment, Hollywood, Movies •
Charlize Theron still has her shaved head even after 5 months of getting the cut last summer, celebrity news sites reported on Monday, November 19, 2012.
According to reports by the Huffington Post, Theron, 37, was spotted on November 16 eating lunch with her mom, Gerda, at Cafe Caprice in Cape Town, South Africa sporting the brown buzz cut she got for her movie "Mad Max: Fury Road."
Charlize Theron with her mom and with some happy fans in South Africa.
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Theron was said to be in Cape Town to film the movie's final scenes.
Reports said that Theron plays Imperator Furiosa in the movie. The synopsis of the movie said that Theron's character drives the War Rig carrying a group of survivors across the barren Wasteland.
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Piqua in Miami County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Hospital Care
Prior to 1905, physicians in the Upper Miami Valley took care of surgical procedures in their offices or in the case of emergencies or serious illness on the patient's own kitchen table. Under these circumstances, cleanliness was difficult to maintain resulting in infections and an unnecessarily high death rate. The solution to this problem came by way of a donation by Mrs. Julia Ball Thayer of twenty thousand dollars to build a new hospital in Piqua in honor of her brother D.L.C. Ball. Mrs. Thayer stipulated that the hospital was to be built on the site of the abandoned Park Avenue Cemetery. It was to be operated by a Hospital Association comprised of twelve trustees with half of the trustees being appointed by Mrs. Thayer (life trustees) and the other half appointed by the Mayor of Piqua. The city was to guarantee the extension of a sanitary sewer line to the site and to promote the passage of a levy to assist in maintaining the Hospital (a minimum return of $2,500 was stipulated). The Piqua City Council passed a resolution on June 07, 1907 to accept Mrs. Thayer's donation and stipulations. A half-mill levy was adopted to allow the "Ball Memorial Hospital" to be free to the poor of Piqua and the vicinity.
The new Hospital was designed by E.H. Hart & Company, an architectural firm from Columbus. In November of
The Memorial Hospital Association of Piqua, Ohio was incorporated on April 27, 1905. The Association formally met for the first time in May of 1905 and elected industrialist General William P. Orr as its first president. Orr would hold this position until his death in 1912.
Julia Beatrice Ball Thayer (Mrs. Edward C.) died in May of 1905, prior to the completion of the hospital. She never left her native state of New Hampshire to see the fruits of her generosity. In fact, her only actual connection to Piqua was through her brother DeLos C. Ball, who ran a linseed oil mill in the city from 1855 to 1870.
On Thanksgiving Day, November 30, 1905, the Ball Memorial Hospital was formally dedicated. On behalf of the citizens of the City of Piqua, Mayor Lucius C. Cron accepted Mrs. Thayer's completed gift. The individual rooms were furnished and dedicated as memorials to local citizens and organizations. The new hospital was staffed by Miss
The Hospital flourished and the demand for additional space resulted in major additions and remodelings over the years; the east wing in 1927, a maternity ward in a new north wing in 1938, the addition of a fourth floor in 1941, major additions in 1959 and 1969 (original facade demolished) and a new support services wing in 1983. In 1986, the Piqua Memorial Medical Center merged with Dettmer and Stouder Memorial Hospitals to form the Upper Valley Medical Center (UVMC). The Hospital on Park Avenue was closed when the UVMC opened a facility midway between Piqua and Troy on 25-A in 1998. UVMC broke ground for its new 222,000 square foot facility in May of 1996 on the 100 plus acre campus of the former Dettmer Hospital. The building was designed by NBBJ architects of Columbus and constructed by the Turner Construction Company. The new and more efficient hospital's grand opening was held in July of 1998.
Erected 2008 by Flesh Public Library and French Oil Mill Machinery Company.
Location. 40° 8.594′ N, 84° 16.132′ W. Marker is in Piqua, Ohio, in Miami County. Marker is on Sunset Drive Touch for map. Marker is along the Piqua Linear Park, just west of Sunset Drive, and about 200 feet NE of the Hartzell Propeller company. Marker is in this post office area: Piqua OH 45356, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. William Moore McCullough / Civil Rights Movement in Piqua (approx. 1½ miles away); Public Square (approx. 1.6 miles away); Piqua Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Mills Brothers (approx. 1.6 miles away); Main Street (approx. 1.6 miles away); Shawnee Bridge (approx. 1.6 miles away); Alexander Post No. 158 G.A.R. Civil War Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away); Piqua's Vietnam Home Front / William H. Pitsenbarger (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Piqua.
Also see . . .
1. Ball Memorial Hospital in 1909 History of Miami County. (Submitted on April 18, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. UVMC Foundation. (Submitted on April 18, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Photo of Ball Hospital in 1909 History. (Submitted on April 18, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Categories. • 20th Century • Charity & Public Work • Notable Buildings • Notable Persons • Science & Medicine •
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on April 18, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 895 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on April 18, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.


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Response strategies adopted by agrochemical companies to the challenges of agrochemical distribution in Kenya
Kimunguyi, Eric S
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Organizational environments undergo catastrophic upheavals which lead to changes that are so sudden and extensive that they alter the trajectories of entire industries, this overwhelms the adaptive capacities of resilient organizations and seasoned managers. This study sought to establish the strategic responses to environmental changes by Agrochemical companies distributing products in Kenya. To do this, the study was anchored on organization theories namely, open systems, contingency theory and resource dependency theory and was guided by two objectives: to determine the challenges faced by major agrochemical companies in distributing products in Kenya and; to establish the response strategies adopted by the companies to the above challenges. The study adopted a census survey design where a population of 54 companies registered with Agrochemical association of Kenya were targeted. Only 36 questionnaires were returned giving a response rate of 67.9 %. Primary data was collected using a structured questionnaire. The gathered data was analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative techniques by application of descriptive statistics. Where mean scores and frequencies were tabulated. The study found out that the main challenge facing agrochemical companies were stakeholders environmental pressure groups, regulatory changes and competition defined by the number of companies and products competing in the market which were high. The study further found out that other challenges were technological changes in the industry, counterfeit or illegal products being sold in country. As a response a to the above challenges the study found out that companies are launching green products , employing strategies like competitive advantage in term of operation in containing costs and innovations I and changing systems to align to market benchmarks. Those with global portfolio are taking advantage of globalization to leverage of their location and position in the industry. The study concludes that agrochemical companies should rethink their business strategy to align them to market realities driven by stakeholders and environmental pressure groups and that regulation are in place to protect the stakeholders but this should not be used as an entry barrier. Agrochemical companies should endeavour to lobby the Government in terms of regulatory framework and seek support in lobbying other stakeholders. Agrochemical companies and other stakeholders should take charge of the industry to weed out malpractices such counterfeit this call for concerted efforts for each agrochemical company to take responsibility of own product distribution. The above results agree with organisation theories used in the study. However, during the study some limitations were experienced like the use of closed questions limited respondents on information giving, the type of questions were strategic in nature and this could have affected sincerity of the respondents and finally the study was only limited to organisations who are member of agrochemical association of Kenya. Moreover, the study reveals suggestions for further studies to find out the response strategies adopted local companies vs foreign companies and how environmental issues affect cooperate strategy and environmental fit of the portfolio. Further work need to be done to evaluate the impact of environmental pressure groups and regulators on organisation strategy in agrochemical industry and compared to other industries.


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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The state Attorney General's office is looking into alleged contact involving University of Alabama offensive tackle Andre Smith and an agent.
The Outland Trophy winner's suspension from the Sugar Bowl reportedly stemmed from dealings with an agent by either Smith or a family member.
A spokesman for Attorney General Troy King told The Tuscaloosa News on Tuesday that King is aware of the allegations and intends to begin an immediate review to decide whether to open a formal investigation.
Bence said the attorney general's office has prosecuted several sports agents.
Alabama law requires sports agents to register in the state and prohibits some contacts with athletes such as giving them money before a contract is signed.


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Relax and unwind from the work week while walking around the oldest state park in the United States (1885). Enjoy stories of yesteryear and today. End your walk with fireworks at 10pm; weather permitting. FREE but registration is required.
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There are various requirements for equipping conference rooms that vary from a simple project with presentation facilities to a fully integrated audio-visual solutions including use of video-conference connection, automation and management.
1 — interactive board;
2 — front side loudspeakers;
3 — framed screen or with an electric drive;
4 — infrared emitters of synchronized translation system;
5 — plasmatic monitors for the presiding council;
6 — loudspeakers of surrounding sound;
7 — equipment stand;
8 — multimedia projector;
9 — chief mixing console;
10 — sensor screen of complex management system;
11 — interpreter's control panel;
12 — radio microphones;
13 — microphone console of the delegate;
14 — chairman's microphone console;
15 — speaker's microphones;
16 — document-camera designed for demonstration
of paper documents on a big screen
17 — interfaces for switching
in the speaker's computer station;
18 — power boosters.
Video-conference connection is extremely popular as it enables people from any corner of the world to the part in board meetings as if they were sitting next to each other in the same room. Data generated by the system can be both simple solutions designed for two portable gadgets or fully integrated solutions with a multitude of switched-in units and usage of presentation means.
Communication has become now much easier than ever before thankfully to the video conference connection.
In a modern world focused on sustainable human development video-conferences have not only become a communication gateway but also decrease charges and save time.
Audio conference systems can be in demand both in a big and small-sized space as well as in separately used premised. Systems can be either very easy listing several table microphones, or very sophisticated including integration with systems of video-conference connection, automatic pointing of cameras, synchronized interpretation and possibilities of casting a vote.
Conference systems can be analogous or digital completely.
Managing conference systems equipment is possible with the help of specialized software. There are several types of software including the one that enables us to fully integrate the system into one body, tune automatic camera pointing at the speaker, manage text information in the course of events etc.
There is demand for sound system when power of natural sources is inadequate to provide a good ability across the whole audience space.
Audibility can be poor because of the high level of hum and noise, considerable distance up to audience, unfavorable acoustic environment in the hall etc.Professional sound systems require both professional approach and very experienced staff with long term excellent service.
Digital Signage is a complex system that is widely used across the globe aimed primarily at the visual perception of information. That is why Digital Signage system is a unique solution based on TV, advertisement, digital and information technologies, is developing rapidly with great perspectives to be used practically in each segment of urban infrastructure.
For example, Digital Signage systems are used in corporate TV as well as in various design approaches towards decorating spaces. However, a trend in demand is a demonstration of dynamic advertisement which helps address the target audience where necessary. Owing to its universal nature and flexible Digital Signage are able to demonstrate various information and present materials (text, photo and video) for target audience.
Systems of local notification (Public Address) is a system of electronic sound-booster and distribution of audio messages.
They are primarily used for sound system of public places, broadcast of background music, for example, making announcements in large noisy airports, railway terminals, voicing the halls and floors in the hotels.
1 — linear massive of loudspeakers LBC 3201/00
2 — overhead loudspeaker LBC 3086/41
3 — wall loudspeaker LBC 3041/12
4 — wall loudspeaker LBC 3018/00
5 — horn-like loudspeaker LBC 3493/12
6 — amplifier LBB 4426/00
7 — amplifier LBB 4424/00
8 — amplifier LBB 4428/00
9 — network controller LBB 4410/00
10 — network coupler LBB 4410/00
11 — ringing station LBB 4430/00
12 — ringing station with a keyboard LBB 4432/00
13 — CD-player / tuner LBB 1961/00
Technically IPTV system consists of three obligatory components:
Habitually, IPTV will contain non-obligatory components: billing and/or prebilling, system of conventional access (CAS/DRM), Subscriber Management System.
What is in demand in a world of technological perfection is information and interactivity which make data transmission in real-life mode possible.
Display and multimedia systems can be of various forms and sizes to meet any of your needs.
Modern display systems allow to complete any task from very large seamless video walls to projected systems with 360 degree view.
Every and each modern sporting facilities is impossible to image without large light-emitting diode screens which show sports results, competition data update, on-line broadcasts, advertisements and other information, that invite every spectator to become part of the event.
Each screen consists of separate light-emitting diode modules, that are fixed on a special framework. Frameworks can be made as separately constructions, wall-maintained constructions or center-placed above the sports field.
LED screens at sports facilities are part of the hardware and software, which include a system of judging and timing (judicial panels, the system of automatic recording of the results and others), control system of videodisplay, software for processing and visualization of judicial information, data transmission equipment and directly the screens themselves.
Media cubes under proper nouns are constructions maintained in the center of the ground, though geometrically they are not cubes and can consist of various number of screens (as a rule from three to eight). As a construction media cube usually consists of metallic construction (framework), light-emitting diodes, lifting equipment, electric power and signal distribution equipment.
We have elaborated and implemented various auxiliary elements of media cube design, which gives them unique, unrepeatable look-out, provide some maximum effect and informative data display. This first and foremost is a screen addition as the ring lines, which can be placed both above and under the main screens, corner screens with round surface, different auxiliary information screens and banners.
For outdoor sports grounds and stadiums where you can not use media cube, as well as small objects still find application boards or rather their modern version video boards.
When installing multiple boards some of them can be used to display sports results, a part – to display the video. When installing large size boards its possible also to divide it into logical parts for output results and for video showing.
Installation of video boards can be done in frames, which are free-standing supports, the constructions, mounted on the wall. In the case of the use of special modules is possible to hang video board to the supporting structure of the building on the winches without frame.
Advertising LED perimeter display is a string assembled from LED modules of special design. These modules meet the strict requirements of the sports federations on safety and quality of the display.
Modern advertising perimeters offered by our company are fully consistent with the requirements of international sports federations and can be used at the competitions of the highest level.
LED media facades – new and undoubtedly promising direction in the development of modern means of information display.
Our company offers different types of media facades for different tasks and types of buildings. Our experience in this area will help to solve almost any task and on the basis of the requirements of the most favorable option in any way.
The basis of our solutions includes media facades based on LED strip, polycarbonate tubes, insulating glass with integrated LEDs and lot others.


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I picked this game up really cheap on Ebay. I didn't expect much as I hadn't heard much about it. But I always liked Road Rash on the Genesis. Let me tell you this game is fantastic! I have all these new games I have barely started or haven't even started but when I get bored I always stick RR 3/D in as I know I am always in for a fun ride, literally. When I am tired and after several beers I just need to chill. But this game is the 100% adrenaline I need at night.
Great game!
PSX Road Rash 3/D
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I've never played the PS1 version but it doesn't surprise me that it was good. I have it on 3DO and it kicks ass! I've also never owned the N64 version but from what I've read it was so bad it basically killed the franchise.
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The 3DO version is really good, but RR 3/D takes it to another level. The PS1 has an original RR that looks nearly identical to the 3D0. Good stuff. And yeah I just viewed the N64 version on Youtube. I can see why the critic hated it, it looks beyond horrible!
Re: PSX Road Rash 3/D
I hated this game. I think I actually smashed my disc of it as a kid out of anger. Its one of those BS ruberband AI racers, which I cant stand. You will be in first place and then out of nowhere you get passed up at the last second and then get taken out by a random object that appears out of nowhere.
Werent there 90 degree turns in that game as well?
Werent there 90 degree turns in that game as well?
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Quinoa is a wholesome grain that has been consumed and valued since Incan times due to its great nutritional benefits. Discover more about its history and uses here.
- Common name(s)Quinoa, quinua, keenwa
- Scientific nameChenopodium quinoa
- Geographic distributionAndean regions
- Plant typeHerb
- Native regionSouth America
- Main producer(s)Bolivia, Peru
- Main Economic UseCulinary
- Medicinal actionCardioprotective, Nutritious
- Key constituentsEssential amino acids: Isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine
- Ways to useFood, Powder
- Medicinal rating(4) Very useful plant
- Safety rankingSafe
- Edible partsLeaves, Seed
- Edible usesProtein
- TasteEarthy
- Where to buySupermarkets, Big online retailers, Farmers' markets, Specialized health stores, Online herb stores, Local herbal store, Organic markets, Online health stores
- Life cycleAnnual
- Harvested partsSeeds
- Light requirementsFull sun
- SoilLoamy sand
- Soil pH6.6 – 7.3 (Neutral)
- Growing habitatMountain regions, Subtropical regions
- Planting timeSpring
- Potential insect pestsEarthworms
- Potential diseasesMildew
- Other usesAnimal feed, Repellent, Soapmaking
Quinoa is one of the oldest crops to have been domesticated by Andean populations, and researchers believe it was first cultivated as a food crop in the Andean region of South America approximately 3,000 years ago. The word quinua translates to "mother of all grains" from Quechua, one of the most widely-spoken Andean languages. In modern times, quinoa has become so instrumental on the world stage that the United Nations declared 2013 the International Year of Quinoa.
Quinoa Medicinal Properties
- Medicinal actionCardioprotective, Nutritious
- Key constituentsEssential amino acids: Isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine
- Ways to useFood, Powder
- Medicinal rating(4) Very useful plant
- Safety rankingSafe
Health Benefits of Quinoa
Quinoa is rich in essential nutrients when compared to whole grains, particularly protein, as well as in soluble fiber, and it is considered a "medicinal food" with several health benefits, mainly:
Contributing to muscle formation. Quinoa contains all essential amino acids necessary for building muscle, and it is easy to digest. This is especially relevant for vegetarians and vegans, who usually lack protein sources in their diets. Additionally, it is gluten free and can be safely eaten by those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.
Aiding metabolic function. This Andean superfood offers more than just complete nutrition. It also helps decrease cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar, thus reducing the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
Additionally, the fiber in quinoa can help stool formation and encourage bowel movements, hence relieving constipation. Quinoa is also naturally low in sodium, which makes it a fit choice for everyone, especially those with high blood pressure and other diseases where excessive sodium intake is a concern.
How It Works
The bioavailability of the protein in quinoa seeds is determined by its amino acid content. Quinoa possesses eight amino acids that the human body can't produce. They are considered essential for both children and adults, not only to be transformed into protein and muscle, but also for aiding in many other metabolic functions.
These amino acids include isoleucine, a blood glucose-lowering amino acid; leucine, which is crucial for building and maintaining muscle mass; lysine and methionine, both required for growth and tissue repair; phenylalanine, which plays a key role in the biosynthesis of other amino acids; threonine, an immunostimulant that promotes endocrine health; tryptophan, which is required for infant growth and brain serotonin synthesis; and valine, which promotes mental vigor, muscle coordination, and emotional calmness.
Hypoglycemic and nutritious properties are also present in beans
Quinoa Side Effects
Quinoa is a safe food that rarely provokes allergies or gastrointestinal comfort. Because quinoa grains or seeds contain a large amount of saponin and phytic acid, however, it is important to rinse them thoroughly and cook them before consumption in order to avoid the mildly irritating effects and nutrient absorption problems of these compounds.
Nutritional Facts of Quinoa
The biological value of protein measures the proportion of protein absorbed from a food and used by the human body. Quinoa has a biological value of 73%, similar to that of beef (74%) and higher than those of white rice (56%), wheat (49%), and corn (36%). Nonetheless, once it is cooked, its total protein content per serving amounts to 9% (4.4 g/100 g); therefore, it is important to pair quinoa with other healthy sources of protein in order to achieve the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of 50 grams.
In addition, 100 grams of cooked quinoa offer 32% of manganese's RDA as well as 16% of magnesium's and 15% of phosphorus'. All these minerals play a key role in calcium absorption, protein synthesis, and the formation of bones and teeth.
This Andean seed is also a viable source of B vitamins, including thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pyridoxine (B6), and especially folate (B9 or folic acid), contributing to 11% of the RDA for this nutrient. Folate is crucial not only for fetal development, but also for the production of red blood cells and for adequate absorption of iron.
Moreover, quinoa contains other important nutrients, such as vitamin E, which is necessary for the immune system, and choline, which plays a key role in major metabolic functions.
How to Consume Quinoa
- Edible partsLeaves, Seed
- Edible usesProtein
- TasteEarthy
Quinoa can be found as a food in a variety of forms, such as quinoa flour, quinoa powder, toasted quinoa, quinoa flakes, and as whole, raw quinoa.
Natural Forms
Cooked quinoa. Previously dried and washed to eliminate the saponins that give the grains a slightly bitter taste, it is recommended to cook quinoa in order to completely eliminate any trace of phytic acid, a plant's toxin that interferes with the absorption of nutrients.
Quinoa flour. In the same way as whole grains, quinoa flour needs to be cooked, and it is often used to enrich the nutritional content of wheat flour in baked goods, such as bread and cakes. Quinoa flour is also preferred by people who are gluten intolerant or have celiac disease. It is often mixed with other gluten-free flours, such as barley and rice.
Quinoa powder. This form of consumption is a very practical one since it allows for a direct intake without the need for cooking quinoa before consumption. Quinoa powder can be safely mixed into smoothies and shakes as a supplement in order to add an extra punch of nutrition to a healthy diet.
Toasted quinoa. When previously toasted, the Andean grain preserves all its nutritional properties and none of the toxins that make it unpalatable in its raw form. It is a great option to add a nutty flavor to salads and smoothies while also as a topping for savory or sweet dishes.
Quinoa flakes. In the same fashion as rolled oats, quinoa flakes can be prepared in morning porridges, added to salads and desserts, or mixed with beverages. This form still provides the same nutritional benefits as the previous ones.
- Where to buySupermarkets, Big online retailers, Farmers' markets, Specialized health stores, Online herb stores, Local herbal store, Organic markets, Online health stores
Quinoa is most commonly found packaged in its dried, raw form, which is still preferred for its versatility, price, and availability. On the other hand, other products of quinoa - such as quinoa flour, toasted quinoa, and quinoa flakes - are becoming increasingly popular.
Natural Forms
Raw quinoa and quinoa flour are usually marketed as a high-protein, gluten-free alternative to whole grains. While raw quinoa is widely available in most supermarkets and organic markets, quinoa flour and powder are easier to find online along with toasted quinoa and quinoa flakes.
Since the amount of nutrients and active compounds can vary depending on the brand, it is recommended to read the labels carefully and look for certified organic products, ideally processed and packaged in their places of origin.
- Life cycleAnnual
- Harvested partsSeeds
- Light requirementsFull sun
- SoilLoamy sand
- Soil pH6.6 – 7.3 (Neutral)
- Growing habitatMountain regions, Subtropical regions
- Planting timeSpring
- Potential insect pestsEarthworms
- Potential diseasesMildew
Quinoa is mainly cultivated in the Andean regions of Peru and Bolivia, about 13,123 feet (4000 m) above sea level. However, different varieties have been adapted to grow in other environments, from deserts to high mountain areas. Additionally, quinoa has also adapted to grow under a wide range of climate conditions, such as warm and dry; temperate and rainy; or temperate with high relative humidity.
More detailed information about growing quinoa can be found in the herb garden section.
Additional Information
- Other usesAnimal feed, Repellent, Soapmaking
Plant Biology
Native to Andean region of Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru, in South America, quinoa plants grow up to 3.3 - 6.6 feet (1 - 2 m) tall, and flowers range in color from yellow to violet and every shade in between. Their tiny grains measure approximately 0.08 inches (2 mm) in diameter and have a light-colored ring around their circumferences.
Quinoa, or Chenopodium quinoa, is a member of the Amaranthaceae family, which contains 2,500 species spread out over 180 genera. This family includes many flowering plants, and though it is a widespread family, most of its members are found in tropical areas. It contains other well-known and economically-important herbs, such as spinach and beet.
Varieties and Cultivars of Quinoa
Over the course of history, dozens of different varieties of quinoa have developed across the Andean region. However, during the centuries in which the crop suffered from heavy discrimination and low economic value, many of these varieties were lost or became endangered. In modern times, scientists have gone to great lengths to find and preserve these threatened varieties. Yet, the three varieties most commonly cultivated and sold around the world remain black, red, and white quinoa. Of these three, white quinoa is the most common kind.
Historical Information
There are also archeological traces of quinoa being used up to 7,000 years ago, though it was most likely only gathered in the wild during this time. In the Inca culture quinoa was considered a sacred crop, to the point that it was referred to as chisaya mama, which literally means "mother of all grains."
Quinoa was discovered by Europeans during the Spanish conquest, but its religious significance appeared threatening to colonial authorities, leading to a suppression of the crop. However, during the second half of the 20th century, the crop was rediscovered by North American and European markets, and from there, its importance spread throughout the world.
Economic Data
Bolivia is currently the top producer of quinoa, responsible for 65% of the world's annual production. The second largest producer is Peru, followed by Ecuador. The popularity of quinoa is rising throughout the world, with demand tripling between the years 2006 and 2012. The average crop value of quinoa in 2011 was $3,115 USD per ton, and 80,000 metric tons were produced by Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador that year. Thanks to 2013 being declared International Year of Quinoa, the grain's worldwide exposure has greatly increased, the demand and price also rising accordingly.
Other Uses
Insect repellent. Quinoa can act as a bug deterrent, and some varieties are kept as ornamental herbs.
Personal care. Due to its high saponin content, quinoa seeds have been used recently to manufacture natural cosmetics, shampoos, and soaps.
Fodder. Quinoa is sometimes included in livestock and bird feed.
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