text:
Advanced Photonix, Inc. Receives $5.9 Million Telecom 100G Commitment
Advanced Photonix, Inc. Receives $5.9 Million Telecom 100G Commitment
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Picometrix®, LLC, an Advanced Photonix® company (NYSE MKT: API), announced today that it has secured a $5.9 million commitment for calendar year 2013 for its industry leading 100 gigabit per second (Gb/s or G) and 40G high-speed optical receivers from a leading telecommunications network equipment customer. The annual commitment is estimated at more than $5.2 million for the Company's industry leading 100G family of coherent receivers for DP-QPSK modulation and $760K for the company's 40G receivers for DPSK modulation, both of which are used in long-haul dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) systems. Shipments are expected to begin in the Company's 4th quarter of FY2013.
The state of the art CR-100A 100G optical receiver utilizes the company's patented photodiode arrays, an optical photonic integrated circuit (PIC), and high-speed linear amplifiers to deliver industry leading performance. The product comes in the industry standard CCRx™ Multisource Agreement (MSA) form factor, is consistent with OIF, and supports data rates up to 128 Gb/s. The CR-100A exemplifies the company's continued technology leadership in high-speed optical receivers (HSOR) for telecom applications. Picometrix offers the industry's most complete line of 100G and 40G HSOR solutions for both client-side and line-side equipment.
"We are pleased to have received a substantial increase in commitment for 2013 from our lead customer, further solidifying our industry leading position in 100G coherent receivers. This further validates our success in developing optical receivers that support our network equipment customers' deployment of next generation optical networks to global telecom service providers," said Robin Risser, COO of API. "This agreement demonstrates that 100G coherent network deployment is in the early growth stage as service providers continue to selectively spend on capacity expansion, despite a weak macro-economic environment, to accommodate traffic growth driven by video, mobile video, the proliferation of network-attached devices, and social networking applications that are enabling consumers to access bandwidth-intensive content anytime and anywhere over fixed and wireless networks. We believe that 100G networks are in the very early stage of deployment and we are committed to developing and supplying state of the art and products to support this fast growing market."
About Advanced Photonix, Inc.
Advanced Photonix, Inc.® (NYSE MKT: API) is a leading supplier with a broad offering of optoelectronic products to a global customer base. We provide optoelectronic solutions, high-speed optical receivers and terahertz instrumentation for telecom, homeland security, military, medical and industrial markets. With our patented technology and state-of-the-art manufacturing we offer industry leading performance, exceptional quality, and high value-added products to our OEM customer base. For more information visit us on the web at www.advancedphotonix.com.
The information contained herein includes forward looking statements that are based on assumptions that management believes to be reasonable but are subject to inherent uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, unforeseen technological obstacles which may prevent or slow the development and/or manufacture of new products; potential problems with the integration of the acquired company and its technology and possible inability to achieve expected synergies; obstacles to successfully combining product offerings and lack of customer acceptance of such offerings; limited (or slower than anticipated) customer acceptance of new products which have been and are being developed by the Company; and a decline in the general demand for optoelectronic products; and the risk factors listed from time to time in the Company's Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and any subsequent SEC filings. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements contained in this release to reflect new information or future events or developments. API-G
Torrey Hills Capital
Nitsan Hargil, CFA
(858) 456-7300
KEYWORDS: United States North America Michigan
The article Advanced Photonix, Inc. Receives $5.9 Million Telecom 100G Commitment originally appeared on Fool.com.Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Copyright © 1995 - 2012 The Motley Fool, LLC. All rights reserved. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.


text:
- Fulbright Senior Fellow, Fulbright Scholar Program, 2008
- Lecturer, Committee on Evolutionary Biology, University of Chicago
- Adjunct professor, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago
- Adjunct professor, Biological Sciences, Northwestern University
- Research associate, Department of Botany, The Field Museum
- Member, Steering Committee, International Union for the Conservation of Nature Species Survival Commission
- Chair, "Mushrooms, Brackets, and Puffballs" Specialist Group, International Union for the Conservation of Nature Species Survival Commission
- Member, Science Advisory Council for the Illinois Chapter of the Nature Conservancy
- Member, Mayor's (Chicago) Nature and Wildlife Committee
- Member, Executive Council, Chicago Wilderness Alliance
- Served as president of the Mycological Society of America and as international coordinator for fungal programs at the Costa Rican National Biodiversity Institute
- Systematics, diversity, biogeography, ecology, and population biology of mushrooms and other macrofungi
- Conservation of fungi
- Mycorrhizas
My research and training programs focus on the systematics, biogeography, ecology, population biology, and conservation of higher fungi, especially mushrooms and other macrofungi. My postdocs, graduate students, collaborators and I have been documenting the worldwide diversity and distribution of fungi and the factors influencing these patterns. Thus, in addition to spearheading survey and inventory projects in China and Latin America and undertaking monographic studies of Laccaria – Hydnangium clade, Cantharellaceae, and other model taxa, I have been investigating how fungi respond to anthropogenic stress and restoration efforts in the Chicago area and conservation practices in Costa Rica and China. Because some fungi, especially those that form ectomycorrhizas, appear to be negatively affected by pollution, they are a good group to use to monitor the impact of environmental change on forests.
I also have been active in developing and publishing protocols for quantitative sampling of fungi to facilitate their inclusion in conservation and biodiversity initiatives. We have recently initiated population- level studies to investigate conservation-related questions in macrofungi, i.e., size and age of individuals, the role of spores versus clones for maintenance of populations, barriers to geneflow, etc. Finally, I am interested in developing biodiversity informatics tools to build ID tools and serve biodiversity data to diverse publics. For example, I was the project director of the vPlant project, and am the coordinator of the Global Fungal Red List Initiative.
Wilson, A.W., M.C. Aime, J. Dierks, G.M. Mueller, T.W. Henkel. 2012. Craterellus and Cantharellus in Guyana I. New species, distribution records, and a synopsis of known taxa. Mycologia 104: 1466-1477.
Dahlberg, A. and G.M. Mueller. 2011. Applying IUCN Red Listing Criteria for assessing and reporting on the conservation status of fungal species. Fungal Ecology 4: 147-162.
Keirle, M.R., P.G. Avis, D.E. Deesjardin,, D.E. Hemmes, and G.M. Mueller . 2010. Geographic origins and phylogenetic affinities of the putative Hawaiian endemic Rhodocollybia laulaha. Mycotaxon 112: 463-473.
Keirle, M.R., P.G. Avis, D.E. Hemmes, and G.M. Mueller. Limited divergence in the spatially subdivided island population of the Hawaiian mushroom Rhodocollybia laulaha. Botany (in-press).
Wilson, A.W., K. Hosaka, B. Perry, and G.M. Mueller. Laccaria (Agaricomycetes, Basidiomycota) from Tibet (Xizang Autonomous Region, China). Mycoscience (in-press)
McFarland, J. and G. M. Mueller. 2009. Edible Wild Mushrooms of Illinois and Surrounding States: A Field-to-Kitchen Guide. University of Illinois Press. Champaign, IL, 256 pp.
Avis, P. G., G. M. Mueller, and J. Lussenhop. 2008. Ectomycorrhizal fungal communities in two North American oak forests respond at larger spatial scales to nitrogen addition. New Phytologist 179:472–483.
Lumbsch, H. T., P. K. Buchanan, T. W. May, and G. M. Mueller, eds. 2008. Phylogeography and biogeography of fungi. Mycological Research 112:423-484.
Mueller, G. M. and J. P. Schmit. 2007. Fungal biodiversity: What do we know? What can we predict? Biodiversity and Conservation 16:1-5.
Hawksworth, D. L. and G. M. Mueller. 2005. Fungal communities: Their diversity and distribution. The Fungal Community: Its Organization and Role in the Ecosystem, 3rd ed. J. Dighton, J. White, and P. Oudemans, eds. CRC Taylor and Francis, New York, pp. 27-37.
Schmit, J. P., G. M. Mueller, Y.-Q. Huang, P. R. Leacock, J. L. Mata, and Q.-X. Wu. 2005. Assessment of tree species richness as a surrogate for macrofungal species richness. Biological Conservation 121:99-110.
Halling, R. E. and G. M. Mueller. 2005. Common Mushrooms of the Talamanca Mountains, Costa Rica. New York Botanical Garden Press, New York, 197 pp.
Fischbein, C. S. Aks, and G. M. Mueller. 2004/2005. Mushroom poisoning. Pediatric Toxicology: Diagnosis and Management of the Poisoned Child. Erickson, T. B., W. R. Ahrens, S. E. Aks, C. R. Baum, and L. Ling, eds. McGraw-Hill Press, pp. 533-540.
Mueller, G. M., G. F. Bills, and M. S. Foster, eds. 2004. Biodiversity of Fungi: Inventory and Monitoring Methods. Elsevier Academic Press, San Diego, Calif., 777 pp.
Moskovits, D. K., C. Fialkowski, G. M. Mueller, and T. A. Sullivan. 2002. Chicago Wilderness: A new force in urban conservation. Annals of Missouri Botanical Garden 89:153-163.
Mueller, G. M., Q.-X. Wu, Y.-Q. Huang, S.-Y. Guo, R. Aldana Gomez, and R. Vilgalys. 2001. Assessing biogeographic relationships between North American and Chinese macrofungi based on molecular data. Journal of Biogeography 28:271-281.
Schmit, J. P., J. F. Murphy, and G. M. Mueller. 1999. Macrofungal diversity in a temperate oak forest: A test of species richness estimators. Canadian Journal of Botany 77:1014-1027.
Mushrooms of Illinois
My colleague Joe McFarland, a writer for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and I put this website together as a companion to our book Edible Wild Mushrooms of Illinois and Surrounding States. I have been studying the mushrooms of the area since graduate student days. While we know a lot about the birds, mammals, butterflies, plants, and snakes of Illinois and surrounding states, we are finding species of mushrooms unknown to science every year. The greater Chicago area is home to more than 1,000 species of mushrooms, bracket fungi, puffballs, etc.
Mushrooms of Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a fascinating place to study biodiversity and ecology because of the incredible biological richness and variety of habitats found within its small size. I have been working to document the diversity of Costa Rican fungi since 1986. My colleague Roy Halling of the New York Botanical Garden and I created a website to highlight the amazing fungi of the country and summarize our work.
I was accompanied by a photographer/videographer during an expedition to Costa Rica in 2004 to show the research team in the field, create educational materials, and highlight some of our cool findings with stories, images, and ten video reports.
Laccaria, a Model Genus for Studying Mushroom Ecology
In addition to studying "all" the mushrooms of selected countries, I research particular groups of mushrooms, such as Laccaria, that have exceptional value for addressing important biological questions. Such questions include how many species of fungi are there, do fungal species have distributions similar to plants and animals, and what degree of specificity occurs between plants and their symbiotic fungi.
NAMA Voucher Collection
The North American Mycological Association (NAMA) organizes an annual meeting/foray for amateur and professional mycologists. These forays are held at locations around the United States and Canada, and the specimens collected provide a unique snapshot of the fungal diversity of each site. Compiled, these data constitute the most comprehensive dataset on the fungi of North America. Images and information on the species found during these forays are housed at The Field Museum.
Mycological Contributions of Rolf Singer
Rolf Singer (1906–94) was one of the most influential figures in the history of mycology. He described more than 2,000 new species and provided major insights into fungal ecology. His 439 publications, in nine languages, serve as the foundation for much of the current research into fungal diversity. I had the incredible opportunity of working with Dr. Singer from 1985–94, and this had a tremendous impact on my research program. A searchable database providing information on his new species and a complete bibliography is available online.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
A Perfect Storm for Age Discrimination
By Deb Silverberg , February 16, 2012 12:26 PM
Yes, there's a perfect storm -- but there's also an opportunity.
A Supreme Court ruling, combined with a seemingly never-ending cycle of long-term unemployment, has had a chilling effect on age discrimination cases. They're more frequent and harder to prove, according to experts cited in this NPR Morning Edition segment.
People over 50 don't need news headlines to tell them that age discrimination is alive and well. They know firsthand.
On average, it takes someone age 55 or over three months longer to find a job than a younger person. Many 50+ workers can relate to the plight of Jack Gross, who was 54 and a vice president at FBL Financial, when he was among a dozen employees demoted in the wake of a merger. Although there has been some progress in the battle against age discrimination, more can -- and should -- be done.
From hiring to firing and everywhere in between, age discrimination shows up throughout the entire employment life cycle (HR-speak for the time when you get recruited to join a company to when you leave). The tough economy and high unemployment across all age groups certainly doesn't help.
If you want to take a glass half-full view, there are some silver linings to the Gross v. FBL case.
More public awareness about age discrimination. There is periodic media attention about the many forms of age discrimination ( Speedos, anyone?), and finding out more about the issue isn't hard. Just ask someone you know who is is 50+ and unemployed about their experiences. It will likely be eye-opening and perhaps heart-wrenching -- especially if they're among the long-term unemployed. The good news: more employers also want things to change.
Resources to help employers be more age-aware (and it can start with you). AARP has partnered with SHRM, the world's leading membership organization for HR leaders, in an effort to help combat age discrimination and raise awareness among employers. Business owners, leaders, managers, workers -- anyone who cares about this issue -- can talk to someone in your HR department and let them know about the AARP-SHRM Workforce Assessment Tool.
More employers seeing the value of older workers. Some progressive organizations and hiring managers are ahead of the curve on the wisdom and bottom-line benefits of hiring and retaining older workers. Success stories come in many forms, from employers who won a Best Employers for Workers Over 50 Award to a timely opportunity for DC-area baseball fans.
The Washington Nationals had so much success with mature workers last season that they're partnering with AARP's Washington, D.C. Office to spread the word about February job fairs. We call that a home run.
Greater success in the lower courts. According to Dan Kohrman of AARP Foundation Litigation, some plaintiffs are having better luck winning age discrimination cases in state courts. As noted in the NPR interview, New York, Michigan and several other states are seeing an uptick in favorable rulings.
The bottom line: we need to take heart at progress while stepping up efforts to move forward. When I got my first full-time job, entry-level women in my field were generally hired as receptionists and secretaries. Men with the same qualifications were junior account executives, with higher pay. Fair, no. Reality in the 1980s? Yep.
Fortunately, times have changed.
Let's hope that sooner rather than later, age awareness will be right up there with topics like diversity and gender discrimination and preventing sexual harassment. And I hope things change not just because of court rulings or legal threats, but because more and more employers will see that it makes good business sense to value older workers, and to prevent discrimination - age-based, and in all other forms.
Employers, now is your chance. Carpe diem.
Readers, what do you think needs to happen to combat age discrimination? Comment below to weigh in.
Workers: Learn more about age discrimination, from legal definitions to what to do if you think you've been a victim. Find job-hunting advice and tools at www.aarp.org/work/job-hunting/ and explore your real possibilities with Life Reimagined for Work .
Employers: See AARP's Employer Resource Center for information and tools to help you make the most of your multigenerational workforce. To optimize your talent management planning and help ensure that your workplace is free from age bias, check out the Workforce Assessment Tool from AARP and SHRM.
Photo via NPR's Morning Edition web site.


text:
You are here
Rocky Mountain Holiday
An Aspen home preps for the holidays
- « prev
- next »
- 1 of 15
Greg and Jane Hills and their two children, Austin and Whitney, celebrate Christmas as countless Americans do--at home, exchanging gifts and sharing traditional holiday meals. Here, their friends and neighbors also happily mingle and enjoy the festive music and cheerful repartee.
What makes the Hills family holidays unique is the location they call home--Aspen, the glittering town high in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, where every view merits a Christmas card. The family occupies a chic downtown loft built as part of an ambitious project (Greg and Jane are commercial developers) to preserve the better part of a historic neighborhood. "The city granted us permission to develop the parcel with the stipulation that we would restore three 19th-century cabins on the property to their original conditions," Jane explains. "They also insisted that the cabins continue to be used for commercial purposes, so we chose one of them as the office for our business."
Mountains freshly capped with snow and ever-so-apropos evergreens provide extra seasonal background to their built-new-to-look-old structure, with interiors fashioned by Los Angeles-based design talent Kevin Corn.
Inside the Hillses' loft, a stylish tension of architectural components marries warmth and comfort with features that could date back to a 19th-century industrial facility. Large, arched factory windows, recycled flooring, and exposed metal-and-wood structural ceiling beams make the space feel as though it has been in place for decades.
With sensitivity to the neighborhood restoration efforts, Corn incorporated decorative treatments within the second-floor loft that illustrate both the family's modern lives and the nearby area's landmark past.
The holiday spirit greets visitors in the ground-floor entry, fitted with a glass elevator that lifts to the loft and to the third-floor master bedroom. Seasonal arrangements of blooming paperwhites, miniature trees, a basket brimming with pinecones and pomegranates, and a penny candy-filled jar huddle on a round mahogany table.
The spacious second floor provides clearly defined areas, including a place for formal dining, a kitchen, a den, and the living room, where the Christmas tree occupies a niche. Bedecked in unmatched ornaments collected by the family, the tree dazzles with a pleasing bit of decorative disorder in a room that otherwise bears a clean, sophisticated appearance. "I like neutral, not flashy," Jane notes. "You can always add color accents if you want change."
Corn selected creamy white fabrics for the living room, paying close attention to texture. Two different weights and weaves of white wool hang behind a wood valance at the tall arched windows; an inner sheer diffuses the light, while an outer layer of gabardine offers nighttime warmth. "At an elevation of 10,000 feet, the light can be blinding," Corn explains. "And with windows this big, the fabric needs to have considerable heft." The sofa and two upholstered chairs sit in front of the fireplace with its handsome steel surround. Twin glass-top coffee tables are nestled together, elegantly signaling the season with a stately arrangement of white amaryllis arranged in a large glass bowl.
The generously sized walnut dining room table speaks to Greg and Jane's convivial entertainments--even when it's not Christmas. Precise, tickinglike vertical stripes cover the chairs, a contrast to the rough organic rust and gray of the brick walls. At Christmas, the table display features an array of greenery and blossoms tucked into hollowed-out logs with silver leaf embellishment, a wonderful variation on holiday decorating. A black iron chandelier with white glass shades hangs above the table and reinforces the metal theme throughout the room. "I didn't want it to catch the eye but rather blend into the background," Corn explains.
The kitchen marks a noteworthy juxtaposition of urban and country. Stainless-steel appliances complement streamlined oak cabinets stained ebony. A zinc-top table with a pine trestle base exemplifies cottage charm, especially with old wicker chairs pulled up to it.
Which season qualifies as most beautiful in this breathtaking Zip code with its year-round outdoor attractions is debatable, but there's no doubt that the winter holidays are especially meaningful for the Hillses.
"Aspen is our real home," says Jane, "not a place where we occasionally visit to ski or vacation. Our children grew up and went to school here, and we are active in local community affairs. This is where we live and create family memories."
Interior designer: Kevin Corn, Kevin Corn Design, 6161/2 N. Doheny Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90069; 310/270-4695, kevincorndesign.com.
Kitchen design: Cooper-Pacific Kitchens, Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Ave., Suite G-299, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310/659-6147, 800/743-6284, cooperpacific.com.
Photography: Emily Minton Redfield
Produced by Estelle Bond Guralnick
Sofa (custom, #2644); chairs (custom #641): A. Rudin Showroom, 310/659-2388, arudin.com.
Sofa and chair fabric ("Ankara Chenille"/Olive #HW-0872-GLV): Hinson & Co., 212/688-5538.
Beige pillow fabric ("Heart & Soul"/Barry White, by Great Plains); taupe pillow ("Heart & Soul"/Blondie, by Great Plains): Holly Hunt, 312/661-1900, hollyhunt.com.
Brown trim on beige pillow ("Castile Tape"/Bronze #40064-03): Cowtan & Tout, 212/647-6900, cowtan.com.
Pillow fabrication: Lily Designs, 818/545-8607.
Black side table next to sofa (vintage): Brenda Antin, 323/934-8451.
Drapery ("Bechamel"/Nuage #938001-05); drapery cuff ("Bechamel"/Blonde #938001-01): Rogers & Goffigon, 203/532-8068.
Cocktail table: owner's collection.
Bench (custom): Kevin Corn Design, 310/270-4695.
Leather bench fabric ("Sugar Daddy," by The Ranch Home Outfitters): Mimi London, 310/855-2567, mimilondon.com.
Round mirror (antique/Rosewood, by Sergio Rodrigues): Blackman Cruz Los Angeles, 310/657-9228, blackmancruz.com.
Side table (antique, "Café Table"); table lamp: Lee Stanton Antiques, 310/855-9800, leestanton.com.
Gear hurricanes (glass with dark bronze base): Baker, Knapp & Tubbs LA, 310/652-7252.
Floor lamps (tent-style in matte nickel): Hinson & Co., 310/659-7075.
Area rug ("Luxe"/Silver Topaz, Textured Sisal Collection): Merida Meridian Inc., 800/345-2200, meridameridian.com.
Track lighting (Theatrical Clamp on Lights #T295, 35-50W Par 20; finish: Black): Juno Lighting, 800/367-5866, junolightinggroup.com.
Paint ("Dove White"): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667, benjaminmoore.com.
Atop a cabinet once used to organize monks' mail at an old monastery, oversize jars corral colorful Christmas balls.
Monk's mailbox cabinet (vintage): Emerson Troop, 323/653-9763, emersontroop.com.
Glass jars (vintage): Big Daddy's Antiques, 310/769-6600, bdantiques.com.
Wood block mortar side table: Mecox Gardens, 310/358-9272, mecoxgardens.com.
Greg and Jane Hills with their children, Whitney and Austin, and pooches Bourque and Lucky.
Open to the living room and adjacent to the kitchen, the dining room takes its masculine cue from a wall of rugged exposed brick. A sturdy walnut-and-steel dining table taps into the holiday spirit with silver-leafed logs packed with greenery and berries.
Table ("Ocampo"): Berman Rosetti, 310/476-6242, bermanrosetti.com, available through Mimi London Inc., 310/855-2567.
Chairs ("Siena," Studio H, Holly Hunt Collection): Holly Hunt, 312/661-1900, hollyhunt.com.
Chair fabric ("Rigoletto"/Carbone #2315-6): Rose Tarlow-Melrose House, 323/651-2202, rosetarlow.com.
Chandelier ("Charlotte" with linen shades): Paul Ferrante Inc., 323/653-4142, paulferrante.com.
Photograph (Walton's Lake, by Jim McHugh): Jim McHugh Photography, 323/466-2890, jimmchugh.com.
Dinnerware (by artist Jody Guralick): Dish Studio, 970/925-4326, dishstudio.com.
In the entry foyer, the linear framework of the elevator cage is in pleasing contrast to a round table topped with elements from nature--pomegranates, pinecones, paperwhites, and miniature pine trees.
Pedestal table (custom, "Aspen," Studio H, Holly Hunt Collection): Holly Hunt, 312/661-1900.
Chandelier (custom, "Little Crescent Heights"): Paul Ferrante Inc., 323/653-4142, paulferrante.com.
Elevator (custom): John Olson Builder Inc., 970/923-4233, johnolsonbuilder.com.
Clock (antique): owner's collection.
Hooked area rug (custom): Elizabeth Eakins, 212/628-1950, elizabetheakins.com.
The generously scaled kitchen was designed for cooking and for accommodating informal family meals.
Cabinets ("Vanguard Flat Panel"/Black Forest): Wood-Mode Inc., 877/635-7500, wood-mode.com.
Kitchen design: Cooper-Pacific Kitchens, 310/659-6147, cooperpacific.com.
Window treatment ("Cyclades"/Milos #910042-5): Rogers & Goffigon, 203/532-8068.
Fabrication: Sumida Drapery, 818/785-6487.
Zinc-top table; wicker chairs; lighting fixture (vintage, chrome): Brenda Antin, 323/934-8451.
Wicker-chair fabric ("Pembroke"/Sandalwood #92522-06): Rogers & Goffigon, 203/532-8068.
Refrigerator; wine cooler: Sub-Zero Inc., 800/222-7820, subzero.com.
Range and hood: Thermador: 800/656-9226, thermador.com.
Faucet; pot-filler faucet: Franke Kitchen Systems Division 800/626-5771, frankeksd.com.
The Hillses gear up for holiday entertaining with a bucket of iced beers and glasses set up on the kitchen counter.
Twinkling holiday lights decorate the downtown brick building that Jane and Greg built.
On the Christmas tree, a diminutive pair of hockey skates references the sport that both of the kids play.
The master bedroom deck affords a lovely view.
Rattan chairs and ottoman: ("Barcelona"/Bronze); Janus et Cie, 312/822-0460, janustcie.com.
Fabric ("Very Terry"/Sand #980-23): Perennials, 888/322-4773, perennialsfabrics.com.
Chaise ("Beaufort Sun Chaise"): McKinnon and Harris, 804/358-2385, mckinnonharris.com.
Flooring ("Summit Flooring, Flamed" #AS8391): Ann Sacks, 800/278-8453, annsacks.com.
Red pillows: Crate & Barrel, 800/996-9960, crateandbarrel.com.
Throw pillow: Ralph Lauren Home, 888/475-7674, ralphlaurenhome.com.
Large urn: Binbilla Landscaping, 970/927-2435, binbilla.com
Knitted stockings hang from the fireplace mantel in the family room.
A roaring fire and a traditional tree set the stage for a classic Christmas.
Time to celebrate!
The dinnerware was designed by family friend Jody Guralnick.


text:
You will be connecting to our educational partner, which controls its own content, practices, and other policies.
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this activity. During the period of December 5, 2018 through December 5, 2019, participants must:


text:
Warriors drop quarterfinals
The boys and girls Whittell basketball teams playoff runs came to an end Thursday in Elko in the Northern Division III quarterfinals.
The boys lost 69-60 to No. 4 seed ROP, and the girls lost 48-32 to No. 2 seed White Pine.
Amanda Harris led the ladies with 15, and Emily Harris chipped in 10.
"It was a pretty good game, the girls did well," girls coach Tom Esposito said. "I'm proud of our season."
The boys graduate seniors Garrett Bronken, Austin Neil, Rodney Aguirre-Rodriguez, Derek Heldt-Werle, Cody Wyatt, Josh Welch and Anders Chaplin. The girls graduate Emily Harris, Amanda Harris and Sierra Forvilly.
The boys ended the season 13-12 overall. The girls ended 9-17 overall. The Warriors will drop to Division IV next year.
Girls recap
White Pine 16 7 12 13 -48
Whittell 7 7 11 11 -32


text:
wangle (one) into (some place or some situation)(redirected from wangle him into)
wangle (one) into (some place or some situation)
To succeed in getting someone into some location or situation by tricky, clever, or persuasive means. It turned out that Rajesh knew the bouncer at the club, so he was able to wangle us into the place even though we weren't on the guest list. I don't know how I let Jeff wangle me into looking after his dogs this weekend—I don't even like dogs!


text:
I would like present a nice little game. This time I'm talking about the game Lazors, which managed to enthrall me after just a little while of playing. What Lazors is all about and if this is a game for your androids will be exposed in today's app test review.
|Reviewed version
|Latest version
Features & Use
Test device: Samsung Galaxy Nexus
Android version: 4.2.2
Root: yes
Modifications: none
The Lazors download is about 6.2 MB. It doesn't ask for any permissions.
In the last little while, I've been focusing on reviewing smaller games for on-the-go that are simple and there to pass the time. Most games that I review I've been playing for quite some time. Well, this is a seemingly new one and it fits my smartphone perfectly well.
But what is Lazors all about? It's a puzzle game where you move blocks around so that the laser can reflect against them and bounce towards the goal. The game concept is therefore really simple, but achieving your target is another story, especially when there is more than one. The levels become more and more challenging as you go along.
There are 16 different levels with varying difficulty. You'll also find special levels, like the ones with smaller fields or special blocks. There are also different kinds of blocks, which the lasers need to hit in different ways. The standard blocks reflect the light normally. There's also glass blocks, fixed metal blocks and diamonds for the laser to bounce against.
All these factors might cause for steam to come out of your ears after only a few levels. If you really can't find the solution, the joker card can help you. This joke card, or so-called tips, will help you get advance in the game. By according to my experience, these tips are quickly used up and you'll have to pay to get more.
There are man different levels that each contain ten further levels. In total, you can complete 150, which will keep you busy for quite some time. Hopefully the developer will add more as time goes on.
Bottom Line
Lazors is really interesting and is perfect for a quick game or two. The game concept is very simple and doesn't require very much time to get used to. It's well-made and thanks to its many different elements and levels, offers hours of fun.
Screen & Controls
Lazors' controls were easy to use and self-explanatory. The app was set up very simply, allowing for a good overview. Once you start the game, you go right to the list of different levels and from there, to the smaller individual levels. There really isn't a main menu to be seen.
Speed & Stability
Lazors worked smoothly throughout the test, without crashing once.
Price/Performance Ratio
Lazors is free in the App Center. If you want to get more ''tips'', it will cost 1.16 USD. It's also ad-free.


text:
throw (one's) weight around(redirected from threw your weight around)
throw (one's) weight around
To assert oneself in a controlling, domineering, or authoritarian manner; to exercise one's position of authority, power, or influence, especially to an overbearing or excessive degree. I'm sick of Don coming into these meetings and throwing his weight around. Can't he just leave us to our own devices? You can expect the big industries to throw their weight around in order to influence the regulations.
throw one's weight around
Fig. to attempt to boss people around; to give orders. The district manager came to our office and tried to throw his weight around, but no one paid any attention to him. Don't try to throw your weight around in this office. We know who our boss is.
throw one's weight around
Wield power or authority, especially in a heavy-handed way. For example, One doesn't make oneself popular by throwing one's weight around. [Colloquial; early 1900s]
throw your weight aroundBRITISH, AMERICAN or
throw your weight aboutBRITISH
COMMON If someone throws their weight around or about, they behave aggressively and use their authority over other people more forcefully than they need to. Some people regarded him as a bully who was inclined to throw his weight around. As a Party boss he used to throw his weight about.
throw your ˈweight about/around(informal) use your position of authority or power in an aggressive way in order to get what you want: He started throwing his weight around, shouting at everyone and telling them what to do.
throw (one's) weight aroundSlang
To use power or authority, especially in an excessive or heavy-handed way.


text:
Sometimes a mere smirk can set you off.
I recently went into a hardware store as it was located near a car wash and I needed to get change of a $20 to get myself the $6 drive-thru special. The task of making change, though technically not the duty of the hardware store teller, didn't seem like too big of a deal in the middle of the afternoon on a Monday. Furthermore, since carwashes never have anyone that actually is onsite to assist with things like change making or clogged coin depositories, I had to go elsewhere to get the proper assortment of small bills.
Of course the greeting I got was a polite, "can I help you?" Unfortunately, the way in which I needed help was not the kind of help he was willing to give as I got a combo of an eye roll and a smirk that I would assume is usually reserved for Jehovah's witnesses and people looking for contributions to a charity.
To make a long story short, I got the change, a 10, five, and five singles, and the transaction took a total of roughly 43 seconds. As I was waiting, I noticed a small white picture that was roughly the size of a piece of notebook paper, that someone had obviously been forwarded on the Internet and printed it out for the office.
It had a large black circle, and the phrase: "If stressed, bang head here repeatedly."
I laughed to myself, and after getting my change, thanking them at least twice, and offering up a truly sincere "have a good day", I heard the one gentlemen say to the other, "you might need to use the stress page."
It got me thinking, if making change for someone is enough to make you want to bang your head repeatedly off a thin black circle on a piece of printer paper, we are all in need of some serious medication.
It's not like I was trying to convert him to Judaism or sell him a magazine subscription, I was merely trying to get some small bills. It set me off on quite a tangent the more I thought about it. Then I was cut off in the parking lot, and was then caught behind someone going 19 mph for the large part of my drive home. I was suddenly Bruce Banner ripping through my old flannel shirt and becoming the Incredible Hulk, so to speak.
I heard a comedian say once that all the road rage and anger that everyone in the world has is somehow channeled and is dumped safely into the Middle East. Which, I guess would explain some things.
There are lots of things in this world that you CAN get upset over, and there's definitely some things that you SHOULD get upset over, but it's just amazing what people CHOOSE to get upset over.
For instance, last weekend, in a stroke of something that most certainly will go down as one of the genius moves of all time, the town of Ocean City (or perhaps in their defense the State Highway Administration) decided that Cruiser week was the perfect time to tear up Coastal Highway and make it look like a nice mixture between Bosnia and Baghdad.
It looks really good to the tourists coming down to show off their cars when they leave with parts of the highway either on their car, or parts of their car left on the highway.
Why do construction when many of these folks care about the paintjob on their car as much as the paintjob on their houses?
It is something that boggles my mind, much like why Bruce Springsteen's new record will get less radio play than people that you never heard of, and won't hear of after this year.
We should be upset about some things, like how the US dollar is now worth the same as the Canadian "loony" or how Dubya has promised to veto a bill that would give $35 billion for children's health insurance.
What we get upset over instead however, is that they kept "Lost" on TV for another season, that there were some illegal immigrants serving Chinese food in West OC (which I feel was less about green cards than it was about bad Low Mein) and the fact that there might be something that we are eating that will inevitably kill us or give us cancer, and yet we drink till we're blind and smoke till we cough.
When did we become so cynical that we have essentially turned into a bunch of New Yorkers when dealing with each other?
And I know for a fact that people from "Bal-more" don't want to ever be like New Yorkers.
I thought this was below the Mason Dixon line where everyone drank Sweet Sweet Tea and called people "mam" and "sir."
I realize that the real estate market is at a stand still and it's looking about as grounded as planes in a blizzard, and I understand that we all are trying to make a buck and feed our families, even if you are now driving a cab rather than selling million dollar condos.
Hopefully, the people in charge will throw us a proverbial bone and not pull some more of their pure genius like last week when there were actually people in town and have enough common sense to know that ripping up the highway during a car show, is about as beneficial for local business as replenishing the sand on the beach in July.
Yet, to be fair, and realizing that I am just a feeble columnist that gets easily agitated, I will plea politely.
Dear Decision Makers:
If you're going to do that again, at least have the courtesy to print us out a couple of "stress pages" so we can have a target to hit when your decisions make us all want to bang our heads against a wall.
Dom Spino and the rest of the town.
Email me at email@example.com.


text:
11/10/2015 Majestic Café – Detroit, MI
11/11/2015 Drawing Room @ Chicago Athletic Club – Chicago, IL
11/12/2015 Double Happiness – Columbus, OH
11/13/2015 The Acheron – Brooklyn, NY
11/14/2015 Gorman Bros. Music – Syracuse, NY
11/15/2015 Middle East (upstairs) – Boston, MA
11/16/2015 Kung Fu Necktie (late show) – Philadelphia, PA
11/18/2015 Ottobar- Baltimore, MD
11/19/2015 The Funhouse - Jersey City, NJ
11/20/2015 Alternative Gallery – Allentown, PA
11/21/2015 Smiling Moose (late show) – Pittsburgh, PA
Multi-instrumentalist and vocal sorcerer BRUCE LAMONT (Yakuza, Corrections House, Led Zeppelin 2) has performed/collaborated with an array of artists throughout his storied career. On this run, Lamont will be performing versions of some of the material on his 2011-issued debut solo album Feral Songs For The Epic Decline as well as newer/unreleased material. As with his previous solo, LAMONT will be executing multiple instruments and a plethora of vocal styles, with an incredibly layered looping system that culminates into some of the most entrancing live solo artist work one could ask for.
In addition, both KELLY and LAMONT will unite each evening following their respective sets to deafen the masses with renditions of various CORRECTIONS HOUSE hymns. CORRECTIONS HOUSE – which features within its ranks Kelly, Lamont, Sanford Parker (Buried At Sea), Mike IX Williams (Eyehategod) and recently institutionalized minister of propaganda, Seward Fairbury -- will issue their long-awaited sophomore full-length, Know How To Carry A Whip, this Friday via Neurot Recordings. A nine-track, forty-five-minute exercise in sonic indecency, the record was captured by Parker alongside Fairbury in a subterranean bunker complex in Vietnam and dispels a disconcerting air of danger, paranoia and looming defeat marked by an inexplicable sense of catharsis.


text:
Who We Are
It starts with a capital P: Passion for the business.
We're part of a dynamic, growing company that planted its roots with a driving mission to exceed the expectations of the oil and gas industry by providing innovative, efficient and environmentally responsible fluids and solids solutions. We're here to help, and in order to do what we do best and be the best in our field, we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and contributions of all SECURE employees to drive our business forward and spark new ideas. We like to take risks and approach our operations with positive energy and optimism, while coming together to celebrate and enjoy our successes.
What It's Like
Get a taste of what it's like to be a SECURE employee. From construction to execution, we have a dynamic group of individuals that are making a mark at every stage of our integrated value chain.
Meet the SECURE team:
Russ Schultz, Field Service Representative - Drilling Services Division
Meet Russ Schultz. He's the face of SECURE when out on our customers site. He's a trouble-shooter extraordinaire and adrenaline junkie. See why this Drayton Valley resident loves working for SECURE as you take a sneak peek into a day in the life of a field service rep with SECURE Energy Services.
Steven Seekins, Operator - Processing, Recovery, Disposal Division
Wonder what it's like to work as an Operator at SECURE? See a day in the life at our South Grande Prairie Full Service Terminal.
Jason Knight, Superintendent - OnSite Services Division
Everywondered what it's like to play with real life Tonka trucks? Well this guy does it for a living. See what it's like to work for SECURE's OnSite Services division on a demolition job.
Kendra Kynoch, Lead Administrator - Processing, Recovery, Disposal Division
What makes SECURE such a great place to work? Find out how SECURE encourages a positive work/life balance, that keeps Kendra motivated in her career.


text:
By John McMullen
Philadelphia, PA - Michael Vick is a Chip Kelly kind of quarterback ... at least for one year.
Despite months of rumors to the contrary, the Philadelphia Eagles decided not
to part ways with Vick and the two sides finished off a restructured contract
for the 2013 season on Monday.
The new deal reportedly guarantees the veteran signal-caller $3 million next
year and includes a base salary, roster bonus, signing bonus and incentives
that could reach as high $10 million. It also voids the final two years of
Vick's previous contract, a massive six-year, $100 million deal that included
about $40 million in guaranteed money.
Keeping Vick around hardly seems like an innovative move by a coach defined --
at least by his acolytes -- by innovation.
In fact, it speaks more to just how little Kelly believes in Nick Foles,
Philadelphia's third round pick a year ago who replaced an injured and
ineffective Vick before fracturing his hand and missing the Birds' Week 17
game against the New York Giants.
A pure dropback passer, Foles is the classic square peg to Kelly's round hole
of an offense but going with a 32-year-old quarterback on the downside hardly
seems like the right tonic for a rebuilding team which just finished a dismal
4-12 season that cost Andy Reid his job.
Kelly paid some lip service to competition but that's all it was.
"There's an open competition," Kelly said. "Michael knows that. Nick knows
that. I think both have outstanding qualities in terms of being quarterbacks
in this league. I also know in this league you better have two. Who the
starting quarterback is to start the season off is going to be won on the
practice field."
Despite Kelly's narrative it's unlikely Vick would have agreed to redo his
deal to "compete" with Foles. In fact Vick made it abundantly clear at the end
of last season that he wanted to be a starter and Kelly appears to have
"There's a skill set that Mike has that really excites me. ... I look at his
skill set, how he can throw the football, how he can beat you with his feet,"
the coach said.
For a guy who opened the press conference by talking about the evolution of
the game, Kelly seems more like a hard-headed creationist married to the high-
octane offense he ran on the college level at Oregon.
Logic says Vick is still agile and averaged 5.4 yards per carry last year
although that was his lowest rushing mark as a starter on the NFL level. A 22-
year-old Vick probably would fit Kelly's up-tempo, read-option based
scheme but the one who stands before the Eagles' coach in 2013 has a decade
of wear and tear on his famous wheels from his travails both on the field and
off of it.
Perhaps more importantly, though, Vick's performance has been trending down
for two years now. He threw for 2,362 passing yards and 12 touchdowns in his
fourth season with the Eagles in 2012 but spent most of his time producing
more turnovers than the local bakery before being sidelined for six games
after suffering a concussion against the Dallas Cowboys on Nov. 11.
Vick is currently the NFL's active leader in fumbles for a quarterback with 87
(losing 39) over 121 games. In his last 23 starts in Philadelphia, he has
thrown 24 interceptions and fumbled 21 times.
Maybe the Eagles new sports science coordinator, Shaun Huls, can explain all
that away.
Since arriving in Philly Kelly has talked a lot about scheming around
personnel but this move and the impending signing of Dennis Dixon indicate
that he's looking for the system fit, something Kelly denies.
"People look at the past, look at what I've done, and they try to paint it
with one brush," he said. "But it can't be said in one word what we do
offensively. It doesn't bother me how we score. It's how we move the football.
There have been games where we run it 50 times, and pass it 50 times."
Kelly's actions betray his words, however.
Mobility and athleticism are the only reasons the Eagles' new mentor just
chose Vick over Foles. That said, speed is only one of many attributes a
quarterback needs to run the read-option, pistol offense, Blazer package or
whatever else you might want to call it.
If it were the only one Joe Webb would be Robert Griffin III.
Vick did have the skill at one point to excel in this offense but he's no
longer version 1.0 of RG3. Today he is an injury-prone player who has lost a
step or two and struggles with ball security.
By September Vick will be 33 and for all the talk about his movement skills,
he's never played in this system before and he's never been the type of player
who enjoys doing the extra homework to get ready for a new scheme.
Vick's not the fit for Kelly in Philadelphia -- he's the placeholder, and
handing him the keys to the 2013 Eagles season hardly seems like evolutionary


text:
The Mozilla/Firefox Accessibility Extension makes it easier for people with disabilities to view and navigate web content. A toolbar provides easy access to navigation, styling, and keyboard enhancement functionality. Developers can use the extension to check their structural markup from the browser window to verify that it matches the page content. The Accessibility Extension helps authors to meet these kinds of accessibility practices that are so important for the browsing experience of all users and vital to those with special needs.
Current Version
December 12th, 2006: Version 1.00.1 is available for download and installation.
New Features in Version 1.00.1
- Send dynamically generated web pages to Functional Accessibility Evaluator for accessibility evaluations and reporting
- Menu reorganization to match organization of CITES/DRES Web Accessibility Best Practices
- Links to accessibility checkers in the "Tools" options
- Improved keyboard navigation features


text:
Dow Jones Industrial Average Closes Above 17000 for First Time
Investors See Reassurance That Growth Can Support Benchmarks Near Record Levels
The Dow Jones Industrial Average topped 17000 for the first time after a rosy report on U.S. job creation helped reassure investors that economic growth can support stock benchmarks at all-time highs.
The 30-stock Dow advanced 92.02 points, or 0.5%, to close at 17068.26. The S&P 500 added 10.82 points, or 0.5%, to 1985.44, finishing with its 25th record high of the year. The Nasdaq Composite Index climbed 28.19 points, or 0.6%, to 4485.93....
Sponsored Offers


text:
0 Members and 2 Barbarians in a Horde are spying on this topic.
Hehe, the number of metal bands that derive their names from Tolkiens books is hilarious. Orkrist = Slovakian for Orcrist = Middle Earth sword wielded by Gandalf (means "Goblin-Cleaver").Hehe. Reminds me of back in the day when I used to play Middle Earth while listening to Manowar and stuff.
Transcript: A girl is pissed off at all the losers and "piggies" that were once her boyfriends, but broke her heart, or were a-holes, etc.The last lines sum it up best. "All you cheating bastard pigs, gather together into one big pile, and then go F*** yoursleves!" (yes, she actually says, go f*** yourselves)LMAO!!! Nice video AG!
Page created in 0.466 seconds with 31 queries.


text:
Discussion in 'Judging Trophies' started by Buff, Mar 1, 2009.
How do you tell a good Cape Buffalo from a great one?
There are a lot of PH's that answer questions on this site, but I'll throw my two cents worth in. I have only seen a hundred or so buffalo but a common way is to use the ears to measure the spread. If a buffalo is looking at you with his ears spread out and his horns are even with his ears you are probably looking at a 34-36 inch buff. You can estimate if they are past his ears from there. Spread is just one criteria, solid hard bosses are more important to me than spread. Buffalo horns are unique in the fact that they are all different, some bulls hook way back, some bulls have deep drop, some bulls have wide flat horns. A great bull is one that you hunted hard and made quick one shot kill. If you are hunting buffalo you will have a pro with you to judge trophy quality and most of these guys are pretty darn good at it. Just make sure they know what you are looking for and then trust their judgement when it's time to shoot.
Buff, I would personaly prefer a hard boss 35' buff over a 40' with soft boss, but yes, level with the ears is in the 35\36' range. 'Hard boss' buffs are not so plentiful in SA as it they use to be, but getting 35' will be average,39' very good and over 40' excellent. When is your hunt?
Some good input on this topic and one that i always enjoy discussing... I have guided and hunted over 500 buffalo in Tanzania and confirm that each trophy is unique. I was brought up hunting old animals and from a very early age have instinctively judged every animal on wear & tear before judging size. Nothing like taking an old animal and working for it. They rarely come easy and as the saying goes - its the clever ones that grow old.
A good buff is an old buff - no two ways about it! A professional hunter should easily judge this from the boss and other factors such as body development, penis sheath, hanging testicles, posture etc. The important part of buffalo hunting is getting as close as possible so that you can make clear judgment and also have a clear shot.
It is crucial to assess the animal from the side and the front as angles can play tricks on anyone. A fully developed boss is a clearly visible feature of a bull and if you are familiar with buffalo hunting, easy to establish. Some are older than others, but the key is to avoid undeveloped bossed bulls as they are almost certainly still breeding bulls and part of a herd, even if not with one at the time.
Spread is judged mainly by the method explained by Jaustin. But in some genetic pools, like northern Tanzania, the buffalo are much more massive and therefore could be judged smaller than they actually are (which cannot be a bad thing). If the spread of the horn is a hand-width from the tip of the ear, then you can safely assume it is in the 40" bracket and any more than that, why wonder - get a good shot in!!!
I admire hunters who seek exceptional trophies and encourage the practice, but in my books, a young animal, unless harvested for special reasons, is no exceptional trophy. Stay true to ethical hunting and let the young ones develop to their full potential while keeping the population sustainable. Judge your hunting before your potential trophy.
Buff... where are you headed for your buffalo and will you be bow hunting? Cheers.
Ryan, wow an exceptional post! Thanks for sharing your well earned and vast knowledge on the subject, I could not agree with you more. This is what the site is all about, thanks to everyone for the your contribution and great discussion.
Yes, that was an excellent post Ryan. I truly hope that more hunters eventually come to the realization that a true 'trophy' is not necessarily an animal that makes the 'book' or scores high enough to earn a silver or gold medal. As hunters we should be encouraging everyone to hunt in a manner that is ethical and in the best interests of the species we are hunting. I could not agree with you more.
Am glad you guys are with me on the hunting ethics... thanks for acknowledging and appreciating my views on Buffalo hunting. The next step would be to join me on the trail of an old dugga boy here in Tanzania. Hunting any wild game is a thrill and adventure. But there is something about the Cape Buffalo that just stands out and makes it a unique experience. It is not a hunt above the rest, as all dangerous game hunts are special, but the Buffalo is game that a real hunter never tires of pursuing and no two hunts for this great animal are the same. The fact that it is a species that is in abundance also adds to the experience, knowing you can meet the challenge again and again. Lion/Leopard/Elephant/Rhino are mostly once in a lifetime hunts - but the Buffalo is a lifelong hunt. Even getting lucky with a 50" trophy will not exhaust your thirst for another buffalo hunt. Buffalo hunting is an incurable fever. Karibu Tanzania.
Ryan, you have quite the way with words and Cape Buffalo apparently....500 that's amazing! I'm already thinking of my next safari even though I have yet to complete my first (2010)! I'm thinking that my next safari will be for something awesome like a big, bad buff, but I certainly would only be interested in a "clever one" as you so eloquently put it... like the one you posted in the photo gallery...very clever and very old. By the way why do they call them old dugga boys?
Safari Chick...................the old bulls and small groups of the bachelor boys like to wallow in the mud. Dugga (dagga) means mud and hence...........dugga boys. Interestingly enough Dagga in South Africa is also a word used for cannabis.
Safari Chick... as explained by Skyline, DUGGA is a southern african name that has stuck on cape buffalo hunting throughout the continent. DAGGA is also from down south and has many variations worldwide, but applies to more than just cape buffalo : ) In Tanzania, the word is KUFFI and is swahili for bachelor buffalo bulls. The number is probably way over 500, but i have never kept a record and many of my hunting friends and guests beat me down for that, but keeping diaries has never been my thing. The estimate comes from hunting professionally for 16 years, with an average of 20 guided bulls a season and 10 personal bulls per year, with numerous bulls 8 years before starting off professionally. Somewhere in there they will add up...
Safari Chick... as we say at Wild Footprints - BIG,BOLD & OLD. The cape buffalo hunt is a dream that can be easily realised with us here in Tanzania and we have specialised in this for over 20 years, with probably the only 100% buffalo hunting record in the field. The clever ones usually get away, but the hunter who puts-in the work usually gets his/her worth. Sometimes the dumb ones are pretty gifted trophies too : ) Karibu Tanzania!!!
Judging Buffalo
I have never had to actually judge a buffalo or a Mule Deer, when I see a really big boy, I just know if he is the one, but I have hunted for many years and shot quite a number of both..
To me a world class bull needs a lot more than spread... I want drop, mass, huge hard bosses that are not ridged so much as worn smooth from years of polishing on trees and whatever... I want character, scars, battered ears, tail chewed off, all those things that designate him a true warrior and not meant to die by starving to death or eaten alive by Lions. I want him to chose how he will die and by being hunted he has that option.
The old bull on the front page of my web page was such a bull, the one best animal that I have ever shot and he was a brave old boy who gave no quarter.
Ray, good to locate you again.
Some nice buffalo pictures for everybody. But before you look at them, for me buffalo is not how wide, how deep or how big the boss is but the character you can have your name in a book and I can bet you unless youre in top 10 no one will ever pick up your name. Or you could have hunted hard and bagged the most ugliest bufallo with one horn and people who see it on your wall will ask for the story no matter if they hunt or not.
This is my take on buffalo.
There are trophy bulls and their are bulls that are not of trophy class but qualify as great bulls..
When judging a trophy bull I first look at the boss, I don't particularly want it Knarly as many do, but prefer one that is huge and smooth as marble from years of rubbing..I want a LOTof drop in the curl and that drop should extend below the jaw. I want spread, but spread without drop is not for me, it looks more like a long horn steer than a Cape buffalo bull IMO..
Last but not least is character, I want him old, grey in the muzzle, scarred from years of fighting, a real old curmurdgeon, tail chewed off by lions at some point in his hard life, a broken horn does not bother me, lion scars on his shoulder and a look in his eye that tells me he is an old mean bastard and if he has character I can pass on all the rest..
One thing I know for sure, the minute I see him, I don't have to judge him, I know if he is shootable.
I have hunted many buffalo over the years, I culled them early on, and it is my hunting passion, no other animal intrigues me like the black bulls do. In fact in my curmudgeon stage of life, I don't really like to hunt any other animal except Mule Deer behind my house with my grandson.
Judging buffalo
Oops, sorry for a second post, apparantly I had previously posted on the subject some months ago...
Oh well, maybe someone missed the first one..
Hello die and how have you been, good to hear from you..
Cape Buffalo: Is the SCI Trophy Scoring System Wrong?
Here below is an article called Cape Buffalo: Is the SCI Trophy Scoring System Wrong? posted by AFRICAN INDABA in the Hunting Stories & Articles section of AH.
Cape Buffalo: Is the SCI Trophy Scoring System Wrong?
by Dr. Kevin Robertson, South Africa
There can be no doubt. Syncerus caffer caffer, the Southern buffalo is by far Africa's most popular dangerous trophy game species. In fact, the demand for sport-hunting these formidable black bovines seems almost insatiable. So much so that most reputable safari operators offering buffalo are sold out years in advance. Buffalo hunting is not cheap. Even for a two on one hunt (this is two hunters with one PH), a hunter can expect to pay at least $10,000 for the experience of securing a representative trophy. When spending this amount of money, it is perfectly understandable that hunters 'want a good one', that will 'make it into the record book'.
Two well-known trophy recording systems exist. These are SCI Record of Trophy Animals, and the British originated system of Rowland Ward and their Records of Big Game. But with Americans representing approximately 80 % of the sport-hunters who visit Africa, the SCI system is by far the most popular. In fact it is these sportsmen who practically drive the whole African safari industry and one has only to visit Reno, for SCI's annual convention to realize just how vast this aspect really is.
SCI is a huge, well-run organization and most Americans who desire to hunt in Africa are members. SCI has its own unique scoring system and with regards to Syncerus caffer caffer, the current SCI scoring method follows the white line depicted in the photo below.
Photo 1: SCI Scoring System Measurements (white lines).
The length along the outside of the horn curl, from tip to tip, plus the straight-line width measurement of both bosses for a combined total score in inches. 100 inches is needed to qualify for record book entry.
The Rowland Ward system is different in that it measures the greatest outside spread only, and 42 inches in the current requirement for record book entry.
Photo 2: Rowland Ward Scoring System – Approx. 8 Yrs old bull. The boss is just about solid, and horn tips have dropped to boss level.
The current SCI scoring system exerts a tremendous influence on the type and consequently the ages of buffalo that are sport-hunted for trophy purposes. This is my opinion and also that of many PH's and safari operators, Here are the facts:.
Photo 3: Buffalo Bull 5 to 6 Yrs - Forehead still hairy and the horn tips are still sharp and sticking up above boss level.
Bull buffalo are sexually mature at approximately 5 to 6 years old. By this age, the horn tips are sharp and they will usually stick up well above the level of the forehead. The forehead will still be covered with course, spares hair. There will be no boss per se and PH's will refer to this bull as being 'green'. Bull buffalo fight for the right to breed. Such occasions are 'push and shove', 'test of strength', affairs.
The object of the exercise is simply to determine which bull is physically the stronger. Bulls do not try to kill each other on such occasions simply because mature buffalo bulls play a very necessary roll in the defense of the herd from lions.
Because such fights involve head clashing, a bull buffalo needs a hard or almost completely solid boss to enable it to compete effectively. The horn tips on such occasions are not used, and those which stick up above boss level are actually a disadvantage.
Photo 4: Buffalo Bull approx. 8 Yrs. The boss is just about solid, and horn tips have dropped to boss level.
Buffalo bulls are usually old big and strong enough physically to challenge for the right to breed by their 8th year. By that age, their bosses will be sufficiently hard enough for them to head bash, while their horn tips will usually have dropped to or below boss level.
Photo 5: Approx. 10 Yrs old breeding bull. Boss completely solid, horn tips well below boss level.
The peak breeding age for a buffalo bulls is their 9th and 10th years. Sometime in their 11th year, breeding bulls will usually be replaced by younger, stronger and fitter individuals.
Photo 6: An exceptional, approximately 11Yrs old solid bossed buffalo bull.
Horn rubbing is an important part of dominant, breeding bull behavior. This wears the horn tips down. While not so important with regards to the Rowland Ward system of measurement, this practice, together with the fact that the horn tips drop as the bull matures, has a significant influence on a bull's SCI measurement. In a nutshell, a bull, regardless of his initial horn size, will score less and ever less on the SCI system of measurement as he matures and progressed from a pre-breeding through to a breeding and then to a post-breeding bull. As I see it, this is the primary flaw with this measuring system.
The current top ranking SCI bull, and the current no's 5, 10 and 17 were all pre-breeding, 6 to 7 year old bulls at the time they were collected.
Photo 7: Current Number 1 SCI – The bull is soft bossed. A number of independent buffalo authorities have aged this bull to be 7 years old. The chances that he got to breed before being shot are remote.
Photo 8: Current SCI Number 5 is of a similar age.
Photo 9: Current SCI Number 10 is also a really young, pre-breeding soft-bossed bull.
Photo 10: This exceptional 6 year old bull was the SCI no. 1. It now ranks no. 17. What a pity it never got to breed as it truly was a magnificent specimen.
One does not have to be Einstein to realize the long term effect of shooting genetically superior specimens before they have a chance to pass on their genes, and already this is becoming evident. Average trophy size in those countries where Southern buffalo are regularly hunted is dropping, and quickly. It is my belief that this is a direct result of this simple fact. A scoring system which places more emphasis on a bull's boss development and encourages the shooting of old, post breeding-age bulls needs to be implemented, and the sooner the better. (At this point in time, one of the suggestions for a new method is to use the Rowland Ward, straight-line method, and add the 'over the top' measurement of both bosses for a final score.)
Photo 11: This is a mature huntable Bull.
A scoring system which encourages the shooting of bulls like shown on photo 11 and leaves those like the one on photo 12 to breed, needs to be developed and implemented. I voiced my concerns on this matter in my first buffalo book, 'Nyati'. Unfortunately, my requests for a revision of the SCI scoring system went unheard.
Photo 12: This Bull should be left alone.
The Influence of Trophy Measurement in Cape Buffalo
Here below is another article called The Influence of Trophy Measurement in Cape Buffalo posted by AFRICAN INDABA in the Hunting Stories & Articles section of AH.
The Influence of Trophy Measurement in Cape Buffalo
by Winston Taylor, Environmental Biology, Oxford Brookes University
Editor's Note: Winston Taylor's scientific paper (Full Title: The Influence of Trophy Measurement on the Age of Sport Hunted Buffalo, Syncerus Caffer (Sparrman), in the Zambezi Valley, Zimbabwe, and its Implications for Sustainable Trophy Hunting, 2005) has been adapted to the format of African Indaba. Due to time constraints the author could not be consulted prior to publication, hence errors and omissions are the editor's fault.
Conserving wildlife in Africa is often difficult as it conflicts with humans and their activities. "One way to make conservation gains", particularly in the African context, "is to capitalize on the importance of wild species in human livelihoods". The "sustainable harvesting of plants and hunting of animals has often turned out to be a highly effective conservation measure" (Hutton, 2004). Sport hunting has a long and involved history in Africa. The appeal of the classic "African Safari" was stimulated by the likes of Ruark and Hemingway in their numerous tales of hunting and adventure in the wilds of Africa.
Hunting is an important tool in conservation although it must not be seen as conservation in itself. Commercial hunting is of great value in both the economic and ecological sense. Low offtakes of trophy animals provide good financial returns with minimal investment. Sport hunting is also a major force behind the preservation of wildlife and wild places.
The growing fragmentation of species' habitats over the last century has led to the emergence of community based conservation whereby local communities are encouraged to value wildlife through both non-consumptive and consumptive activities (e.g. hunting) from which they receive multiple benefits. Prior to these new "radical" ways of tackling conservation, much of colonial Africa was subject to state-centric "fortress conservation", in which rural Africans were seen as the enemy of conservation and degraders of the environment. Community conservation on the other hand encourages, through the concept of "sustainable development", that species, habitats and biodiversity, should be seen as exploitable and managed through conservation and developmental goals.
Villagers are given a share in license fees paid by wealthy clients and suddenly see a species, such as buffalo or elephant, not as a menacing crop raider but as a highly valuable asset which should be protected. Clients will also be charged a range of fees by the government, collected either directly or on the government's behalf by the safari operator. Such fees are likely to include a conservation fee, firearms and ammunition permit fees, trophy export fees, airport fees etc. It is through such systems that hunting can be used as a tool in conservation. However, if hunting is to be pursued in areas where wildlife resources are finite, a tight management regime has to be employed in order to ensure its sustainability. Incorrect management of the hunted wildlife would result in unstable population dynamics, diminished gene pools and ultimately loss of species from an area.
The African Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer, is one of the classic African trophies, and consequently a key species in safari hunting. In Zimbabwe (total hunting earnings 1998: US$23 million) it is the second most important species, in monetary terms. Sport hunting is where the future of the Cape buffalo lies especially outside of formally protected areas.
Buffalo are classed as one of the "Big 5". The very nature of buffalo make them a desirable trophy, if not the ultimate big game trophy for the hunting sportsperson. They are unpredictable and thus difficult and dangerous to get close to, hence the hunters' skills are tested to the full and the true characteristics of a hunt – fear, fascination and adrenaline - are evoked.
Maintaining a high market value for buffalo hunting relies upon the provision of quality trophies, achieved through the implementation of trophy quota systems. Offtakes need to be carefully regulated and within biological limits. Buffalo populations typically grow at about 7% p a; however, in order to ensure quality trophies offtakes should be limited to 2% p a.
It is of concern that immature buffalo are being over hunted because of the combined effect of high off-take quotas, and the possible influence of inappropriate measurement systems. There are currently two systems of trophy measurement: the SCI method established in 1978 and the Rowland Ward method from 1892. The latter is the system of trophy measurement most traditionally used by hunters worldwide. When scoring buffalo, RW takes only the spread of the horns into account, such that older animals may score equally as well as younger animals. SCI however, in an effort to produce a more all round score, includes the depth of the curl and the width of the bosses. The use of the SCI system, with which the majority of North American clients, who form 60% of visiting clients, are familiar, is believed to be contributing to younger individuals being shot whereas the use of the RW method is believed to be supportive of more sustain- able off-takes in the long term.
In safari hunting adult buffalo bulls are selected for their trophy value. Sexual maturity is reached at 4-5 years; however, in most cases the trophy is still considered undesirable at this stage. A quality trophy is most likely a buffalo bull aged between 7 and 12 years. Professional hunters have to rely principally on the characteristics of the bull's horns in order to determine its potential trophy quality and a possible age for the animal.
As a trophy reaches its full potential (its prime) the boss hardens forming ridges and the fully grown horns are curved in a hook shape. The tips of the horns are still sharp at this stage, but as the animals age the horn tips are worn down and the bosses become progressively smoother. Such individuals are often found in "bachelor" groups away from breeding herds; the hunting of such groups of individuals is less likely to result in the offtake of immature individuals.
However, since these groups will join the herds for breeding purposes, being able to judge the relationship between age and trophy size on a more rigorous basis would allow hunters to make better informed decisions. In doing so, the offtake of immature bulls can be prevented, which in turn would be beneficial for the sustainability of quality trophy offtake.
The SCI measurement system is thought to favor younger "soft-bossed" bulls whose horns are still yet to lose their sharp tips. It is such animals that tend to make the record books but only because the measuring system favors animals with such attributes. Of the top three scoring buffalo bulls in the SCI record books, only one is "hard-bossed", the other two are still "soft" (i.e. still young). Hunting buffalo at this age is likely to cut short their genetic contribution within the population.
Establishing a relationship between age and trophy size using each respective scoring system would hopefully allow for better selection on an age basis and hence would contribute to the sustainable hunting of high quality trophies. It would also shed light on the importance of scoring system use and the possible need for adjustments. This study looks specifically at the relationship between the age of hunted bulls and their respective trophy sizes using, RW and SCI scoring methods. Furthermore, the age of each hunted buffalo was determined to within one year using Taylor's age determination methods.
The study area was the Middle Zambezi Valley with hunting concessions managed by Parks & Wildlife Authority and settled Communal Land where CAMPFIRE (Communal Areas Man- agement Program for Indigenous Resources) is operational.
Dande South and Dande Communal Land are operated by Ingwe Safaris with about 45 buffalo bulls on quota out of an estimated population of 1,053 (representative of approximately ½ to ¾ of the buffalo population as aerial census results for the area were inconclusive). Dande North (CAMPFIRE) and Dande Safari Area (Parks and Wildlife) are operated by Swainson's Safaris. Between the two areas there are about 100 buffalo bulls currently on quota out of an estimated population of 4,037 buffalo. Buffalo populations are moving freely between the two safari areas. Chewore North (Parks and Wildlife) is operated by Big Five Safaris with 55 buffalo bulls on quota from an estimated buffalo population of 1,964.
The safari areas collectively hold significant numbers of large game, ranging from elephants, hippo, buffalo, and big cats (lion, leopard) to large and small antelope. The safari operators in- volved are highly reputable and constitute some of the biggest names in safari hunting in southern Africa.
At the start of the hunting season, I requested the operators to retain and tag the lower jaws of each shot buffalo. Both RW and SCI scores were measured and recorded for each trophy. The mandibular molars were extracted from the lower jaws and the age of each shot buffalo determined. I also had the opportunity to discuss views with both clients and professional hunters. The data set obtained represents approximately two thirds of the male buffalo on quota in the concession areas for the year 2004. A total of 91 samples were collected; 29 from Dande South, 30 from Chewore North and 32 from Dande North. The data sets from Chewore North and Dande South are probably representative of the trophy buffalo populations within those areas; the data set from Dande North represents just under half of the quota for the area.
The average age of the sampled buffalo was 8.01 years. The majority of the buffalo shot (76%) were between 6 and 8 years old; the remaining 24% comprised mostly of 9 and 10 year-olds, with less than 6% of the hunted population being 11 years or older. 3% of the buffalo were considered to be truly immature (5 years in age).
Dande South exhibited the largest proportion of "young" trophies, with 52% of the sampled quota being 7 years or younger in age (25% are 6 years old). The oldest trophy is only 10 years old. Dande North exemplified a greater proportion of older trophy animals, and contains the highest percentage (40%) of 7 - 8 year-old trophies (animals in their prime). Yet there is still a relatively large percentage (25%) of young individuals (6 year olds) being shot. 16% were 10 years old and 6% reached 12 years. Chewore North has a relatively normal age structure within its hunted sample of trophy bulls, with the greatest number of bulls (35%) being shot at the prime age of 8 years. 16% of the trophies are 6 years old. There is however a sharp decline in trophies of 9 years or older and a "tail" of older animals.
Given the results of earlier studies, a more plausible explanation is that few 9, 10, 11, and 12 year-olds are being shot because bulls are being taken before they reach that age. The sustainability of trophy hunting is brought therefore into question. Data on trophy ages obtained from Big Five Safaris indicate that trophy age has been relatively stable over the previous 4 years; average ages ranging from 8.7 to 9.9. Ageing of buffalo bulls has also been taking place in Dande North, with the average age ranging from 8 in 2001 to 10 in 2002 and back to 9 in 2003. However, it has since been established that teeth had not been extracted resulting in overestimation of the actual ages. This said the data is still relevant since it provides evidence of relative stability in trophy age in Chewore North and Dande North.
According to estimated population figures from an aerial census in 2001, the offtake in all three areas exceeds the recommended 2% pa. The estimated buffalo population of Dande North in 2001 was 4037; more recently the same population, from visual estimates on the ground, is judged to be about 5500 animals. If this is the case then the set quota for 2004 is just under the recommended 2%. Although Chewore North and Dande South both have large buffalo populations, the evidence suggests that the recommended offtake of 2% pa has been exceeded. It is also likely that that quota setting is affected by the different management systems employed between Chewore North and Dande North and South.
It would appear that the average trophy scores (from Chewore North, Dande North and Dande South) are satisfactory for the majority of clients. Whether this is really the case or not is an interesting question. The nature of the desired trophy changes somewhat depending on the client nationality; European clients, especially German and Austrian, tend to prefer "character" trophies, which are usually older animals, the emphasis being on trophy individuality and not size or score. American clients, (60% of the safari client) are inclined towards hunting individuals for their trophy size.
But hunting and trophy selection is not an exact science. Ul- timately a client will shoot the trophy which, in his mind, is best, and has the backing opinion of the professional hunter, who after all is the client's "visual measurement method.
Hunting buffalo is no easy task, and the absence of any truly mature animals could be attributed to the "pressures" of hunting and ultimately, chance. The "pressures" of hunting involve limited time frames, fussy clients, "co-operative" buffalo and of course an element of luck. Whilst these previous two scenarios are possible, the most obvious factor explaining the lack of old trophy buffalo is simply that there are very few old buffalo within the population. Death by natural means is more likely to occur as buffalo age, and is usually around 14 years or older amongst unexploited (protected) wild buffalo populations.
The average Rowland Ward (RW) score was 36.98 inches with "40 inch" buffalo considered the bench mark for a good quality trophy. The average SCI score was 96.26 inches, just short of the bench mark SCI trophy score of 100 inches.
Correlation between trophy size and animal age using the RW method indicate that scores decrease minimally with age. The SCI scoring method indicates in contrast the possibility of a strong relationship between trophy size and animal age and scores decrease markedly with age. The difference becomes apparent in the different classification of a "record trophy".
The minimum score for the SCI record book is 100 inches. The minimum score for RW is 42 inches. Of the 91 samples taken over the duration of this study, only 4 were eligible for entry into the RW record book, whilst an astounding 34 were eligible for entry into the SCI record book. In terms of RW, only 20 of the buffalo had a trophy score equaling or exceeding the bench mark of 40 inches. The implications of this are that clients are more likely to aim for trophies with an SCI score of 100; not only have they succeeded in achieving the "100 inch" bench mark, but they also have the opportunity to have their names written down in the annals.
We conclude that there is a significant difference between the RW and SCI scoring systems relative to animal age and younger animals' trophy attributes are biased by the SCI scoring system in relation to older trophy animals. Trophy bulls are most likely to be shot in their prime when all attributes of the animals horns are considered to be most appealing to the hunter. This is reflected in the average trophy age of 8 years. The average age for the three sample areas in this study is "pulled up" by the presence of a "long tail" of older individuals. The current high offtake of 6-8 year-olds in this study is possibly a sign of a downward trend in relation to buffalo offtake age, and if so, the notion of sustainable trophy hunting is at risk.
Statistical analysis shows that there is a significant relation- ship between trophy size and age when using the SCI measurement system and not the RW system. Furthermore, the SCI system is shown to favor younger animals more than previously thought. RW trophy scores on the other hand, decline only minimally with age. The point is that a buffalo bull that scores well on the SCI scale is likely to be a young, if not immature individual. If trophy buffalo are being and continue to be shot at ages, which on average are progressively younger, the sustainable hunting of quality trophy buffalo in the Middle Zambezi Valley is doubtful over the long term.
Possible reasons for this are 2-fold. The quotas set by local councils, whilst allowing sustainable offtake, are too high for sustained trophy quality. Secondly, professional hunters and their clients are ultimately responsible for trophy selection; their attitudes towards selection are important. Adopting the "if I don't take it now, the next hunter will" attitude is an unfortunate reality, particularly in relation to young animals that already possess all the attributes of a good trophy. The manner and method of hunting is also important; hunting individuals out of herds, will most often result in the offtake of younger bulls, whilst the hunting of "bachelor" groups is more likely to result in the offtake of an indi- vidual in or beyond its prime.
The SCI scoring method uses attributes of the buffalo's horns which are best developed in young animals, and whilst this is the case, young animals will continue to be shot. At the same time, RW scoring methods are also inadequate since different buffalo populations have different genetic tendencies for larger or smaller outside spreads. As a result alternative scoring methods have been proposed by Gandy and Reilly (2004). It is based upon a "multiplication factor that is created by dividing the horn tip space measurements, the mean of the two individual horn lengths and then squaring the result". Thus a good trophy will exhibit typical attributes of an old animal:
- a wide tip space in relation to individual horn lengths
- a wide outside spread
- large boss widths
- small boss space (distance between inner edges).
However this last factor, as acknowledged by the authors, and observed during the data collection in this study, is subject to increase in older animals (12+ years of age). It has also been suggested that the current SCI system be adjusted by weighting the boss scores by doubling them, thereby encouraging hunters to take older animals with better developed bosses.
The sustainable hunting of trophy quality buffalo relies upon setting realistic quotas, which in the cases of Chewore North, Dande North and Dande South, would result in a cutting back of the present quotas. Not only is a sustainable quota important, but so too is the trophy selection by professional hunters and their clients; sustainable hunting necessitates that offtake does not include young animals.
The adaptation of current scoring systems to favor older animals would be an important step in allowing the establishment of an older "trophy" population.
The hunting industry is important not only to the economy of Zimbabwe, but also to the many people whose livelihoods are reliant upon it. Zimbabwe has long been regarded as a premier safari destination; the high standards of professionalism within the safari industry and the high quality hunting offered, have together created this reputation.
Maintaining the quality of hunting also involves maintaining and ensuring trophy quality, for all species alike, such that the country and future generations will still be able to benefit from the industry, as they do today.
I found Boddington on BufFalo II a great source of information. He covers judging buffalo and what is considered a trophy. I am glad to see that most of what is described in the dvd is covered on this forum. For someone like myself who is planning their first buffalo hunt it is a great way to learn a little before the hunt. As they say a picture is worth a thousand words. Being able to see footage and a short description of the trophy teaches you at least a little about what you may well be looking at when the hunt starts.
Here are a few more buffalo to judge. I took these photos in late May in South Africa.
Separate names with a comma.


text:
Louie Gardiner
Edinburgh, London, Claygate, Hull, Master Accred. Coach + PhD reseacher specialising in change, business, career/ redundancy, performance, sport, music, conflict, teams, bullying, leadership
Edinburgh, London, Claygate, Hull, Master Accred. Coach + PhD reseacher specialising in change, business, career/ redundancy, performance, sport, music, conflict, teams, bullying, leadership
Coaching is about goals - goals for a better life. Ask for a free consultation to see how Dr Gary Wood's solution-focused, evidence-based psychology, coaching approach will work to make things better for you. Based in Birmingham & Edinburgh, UK.
Create the life you really want and tap into your potential with affordable, relaxed coaching from an experienced, professional coach.
I am a straight talking Life Coach and Coach trainer with over twenty years experience working in health and development. As a coach I keep it simple, are you living your best life possible and if not, what is stopping you? I work with people and...
Experienced ADHD coach for students, academics, professionals, business, self-employed, entrepreneurs. STEM careers, women in technology and academia. Get out from overwhelm - or underwhelm - and live up to your undoubted potential.
I am a co-active coach working with proactive individuals who are committed to change and curious about how to move forward with confidence to achieve the things they want for themselves. I will work with you to get clarity on what you want, to...
Alan is a very experiencedand respected Career, Business And Life coach, owner of 'myonlinecareer.coach' - book now for free 30 minute consultation. I will work with you to be the best you can be and achieve your transformational goal.
I love to coach outside, in nature, as it helps us to find a different perspective. I help people who feel stuck, trapped or directionless and work with them to identify what's really important to them, and make a change. Please get in touch.
I offer coaching for expats living and working abroad. I help my clients prepare for and navigate the challenges associated with being an expat. My mission is to help you feel at home faster and support you to get the most out of your experience.
Hi, I'm Keith, a personal and professional wellbeing and resilience coach. I've been described as friendly, focused and understanding. I use a mix of resources, driven by your values, wants and needs to help you make positive life changes.
Helping you stay focused when life feels overwhelming. You will learn how to increase your energy levels and live your life with greater ease. I have a PhD in transformational change and wellbeing and am a licensed HeartMath coach.
Certified life coach, award-winning writer & author of "Urban Worrier: Adventures in the Lost Art of Letting Go", Nick is experienced in midlife/career change, parenting/adoption, creativity, menswork and those who feel stuck or in transition.
I have worked for 30 years in the creative industries in project management, marketing, and fundraising . If you want to go from "here" to "there", I will help you Make Connections.
Having been a single parent of two boys, I am familiar with the difficulties of juggling work and career alongside family commitments and the financial struggles that go along with this. I put myself last at every opportunity and felt I had never...
Life coaching & Spiritual Development - I work intuitively and am passionate about change. I am heart centred in my approach and offer space and opportunity for growth. Be the best you can be, find the resources you need to live your authentic life.
I'm a coach who specialises in helping women who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, tangled or lost.
I am a Professionally Accredited Hypnotherapist & Life Coach passionate about helping others achieve meaningful and sustained change in their lives. Coaching with me is supportive, nurturing & powerful.
I'm Adelle. I specialise in supporting people like you make positive life changes, find their identity and live authenticly. Whether you want life coaching to help you achieve a specific outcome or wish to enhance all areas of your life, I can help.
I am a Personal and Professional Coach. I have substantial management experience and of working with people on psychological issues that affect their lives. I work with individuals who want to make a change in their lives. They may feel stuck, too...
Stress Less, Play more. Life, career & business coaching for ambitious and playful people.
I help people find ways to live more satisfying, fulfilling lives. I am qualified in coaching, psychology and psychotherapy, and focus on values and lasting change in my approach. Early morning, late evening and weekend appointments available.
A professional co-active coach of many years working with the principles of Fulfilment (values), Balance (choice) and Process (internal experience)
Coaching is about making positive changes that will help you to overcome challenges and be your best - I can support you! Please contact me for a free, no obligation consultation call.
Hi, I'm Gordon and I'm The Happiness Guy, and my purpose is to help individuals break free from frustration, struggle and procrastination and develop the knowledge and skills to have a fabulous life.
My name is Stevie Mills, I am the co-founder of Core Connections Coaching & Training. My passion in life is to help others connect with themselves at the core and connect with others in more meaningful way, as I believe we are stronger together.
Take a moment and think of how you are feeling today! Now is the time to make the changes you have been putting off for too long.I can help you identify and prioritise your goals and take positive steps towards achieving them. Through face-to-face...
Are you feeling more caterpillar than butterfly? If so, I'll help you find your wings. Build your confidence for transformation with bespoke, practical and empowering coaching sessions. Please get in touch.
Life is for living, live with purpose and no regrets!Susan works with CEO's and top management as a Mind, Body and Wellness Consultant, with a focus on De-Stress, Performance and Work/ Life Balance. In addition, Susan has been assisting people of...
While making my career change I had a great coach, so I understand what the experience can be, how it helps you focus, the difference it makes. It's ok to ask for help - so go on - do it!
Coral of Corallium Coaching enable's others to reach beyond where they thought was possible. Coral helps her clients to make confident career decisions as well as managing stress.
For the most accurate results, please enter a full postcode into the search box so we can determine your exact location. If you type in a town name or the first part of a postcode the results will be ordered by distance from the centre of that town.
* Calls to 03 numbers cost the same as calling an 01 or 02 number and count towards any inclusive minutes in the same way as 01 and 02 calls.
Get our free monthly e-magazine straight to your inbox
Find out more at happiful.com