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Composts rely on biological processes for enhancing soil nutrition. WSU has conducted extensive research on the use of compost as a soil amendment and source of nutrients. This work points out the need to understand the composition of a particular product (compost is highly variable) and how it acts in a soil, especially in terms of potential nutrient release. As an already-stabilized material, compost may be more useful for improving long-term soil quality and nutrient supply than as an immediate source of nutrients for crops. In addition, active areas of work include composting as a strategy for managing municipal and mixed waste streams, the combination of composting with other waste management processes (e.g. co-composting with biochar), and the potential for composting to break down or retain organic chemical contaminants (e.g. hormones, antibiotics).
Featured Publications
Advancing Organics Management in Washington State: The Waste to Fuels Technology Partnership 2015-2017 Biennium
Chen, S., Frear, C., Garcia-Pérez, M., Kruger, C., Ewing, T., Jensen, J., Yorgey, G., Gang, D.R., Amonette, J., Ayiania, M., Berim, A., Botella, L., Carbajal Gamarra, F.M., Cleary, J., Dunsmoor, A., Finch, R.W., Fuchs, M., Haghighi Mood, S., Hall, S.A., Han, Y., Jobson, B.T., Long, R., Ma, J., Mainali, K., Moller, D., Neuenschwander, L., Seker, A., Sjoding, D., Stankovikj, F., Suliman, W., Tanzil, A., Terrell, E., Tran, C-C., Xiong, X., Yu, L. 2018. Compiled and edited by Hills, K., Hall, S.A., Saari, B., Zimmerman, T. Waste 2 Resources, Washington State Department of Ecology Publication No. 18-07-010. Olympia, Washington. 424 pp. June 2018.
Soil Amendments
Yorgey, G., W. Pan, R. Awale, S. Machado, A. Bary. 2017. Chapter 7 In Yorgey, G. and C. Kruger, eds. Advances in Dryland Production Systems in the Pacific Northwest. Washington State University Extension, Pullman, WA.
Advancing Organics Management in Washington State: The Waste to Fuels Technology Partnership
Chen, S., C. Frear, M. Garcia-Perez, J. Jensen, D. Sjoding, C. Kruger, N. Abu-Lail, G. Astill, I. Dallmeyer, M. Flury, A. Fortuna, J. Garcia-Nunez, S. Hall, J.B. Harsh, H. Iqbal, N Kennedy, J. Ma, S. Mitchell, B. Pecha, R. Pelaez-Samaniego, A. Seker, M. Smith, W. Suliman, G. Yorgey, L. Yu, and Q. Zhao. 2016. Publication 16-07-008. Washington Department of Ecology, Olympia, WA.
Soil physical properties, nitrogen, and crop yield in organic vegetable production systems
Cogger, C, A. Bary, A. Fortuna, L. Myhre, and D.P. Collins. 2016. Agronomy Journal. 108:1142-1154
Odor in Commercial Scale Compost
Ma, J., K. Wilson, Q. Zhao, G. Yorgey and C. Frear. 2013. Ecology Publication 13-07-066
Soil Fertility in Organic Systems: A Guide for Gardeners and Small Acreage Farmers
Collins,D. C. Miles, C. Cogger, R. Koenig. 2013. Pacific Northwest Extension Publication PNW646.
Composts and Nutrient Management
The WSU Puyallup Research Center faculty have conducted extensive work on compost, manure and biosolids. This website provides information on yard waste and food waste composts, clopyralid, calculating bulk density, nutrient management for organic systems and compost facility operator training events. The site has links to the Compost Mix Calculator the Organic Fertilizer Calculator and Center research publications.
On-Farm Composting of Large Animal Mortalities
Price, C. and L. Carpenter-Boggs. WSU Extension Bulletin EB2021E. 2008. Composting can be a safe and effective method for disposing of on-farm mortalities when the correct procedures are followed and the system is managed well. This bulletin provides the necessary information for large animal producers in Washington State to start and maintain a safe and effective on-farm mortality composting system.
Additional Publications
Commercial compost application on western Washington Farms
Collins, D.P., H. Harness, and A.I. Bary. 2016. Biocycle. 57(3):63-65.
Dairy Waste Biorefinery
Kennedy, N., C. Frear, M. Garcia-Perez, C. Kruger, and S. Chen. 2013. Concept illustration and description.
Organic Waste Biorefinery
Kennedy, N., C. Frear, M. Garcia-Perez, C. Kruger, and S. Chen. 2013. Concept illustration and description.
Two novel floor-scale anaerobic digester systems for processing food waste. Part 1: Multi-reactor, liquid recycle system for high solids. Part 2: Moderate solids system.
Frear, C., Ewing, T., Yu, L., Ma, J., and Chen, S. 2012. Olympia, WA. Washington State Department of Ecology.
Building Markets for Biofertilizers — Perceptions and Performance
Video of keynote address by Chad Kruger at the 26th Annual BioCycle West Coast Conference April 2012.
Herbicide contamination of dairy derived organic matter in Whatcom County: New developments in 2011
Burrows, C. 2011. WSU Whatcom County Extension. This article is an update on potential aminopyralid residue in manure, composted manure and silage. Mitigation actions include bioassay tests by composting facilities, outreach and education to prevent export of manure from operations where aminopyralid was applied, and proposed product label changes.
Home Gardening: Compost
A peer-reviewed site for Extension Master Gardeners and homeowners to learn about home gardening, including compost.
WSU Compost Facility
WSU operates a full scale composting facility on the Pullman campus to recycle organic waste, while providing teaching and research opportunities.
Compost Images
An archive of digital photos of various aspects of agricultural composting and compost use to assist agricultural professionals and others in their education programs. Produced as part of the Compost Education and Resources for Western Agriculture project with funding from the Western SARE Program.
Closing the recycling loop through organic amendments in agriculture and gardens
Recorded webinar (online presentation) from Jan 2011 by Craig Cogger, Crop and Soils Scientist and Extension Educator. This seminar discusses research and guidelines on soil amendment choices based on use, nitrogen availability, carbon sequestration potential, handling nutrient imbalances in organic amendments, and an update on herbicide issues in some composts.
External Links
- Compost Quality Standards and Guidelines
- Compost Science and Utilization
- Compost Tea Task Force Report
- Cornell Waste Management Institute
- eXtension
- Field Guide to On-Farm Composting
- Guidance: Allowance of Green Waste in Organic Production Systems
- Guidance: Compost and Vermicompost in Organic Crop Production
- National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (ATTRA) Master Publications List
- On-Farm Composting Handbook
- Plant and Life Sciences Publishing
- Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Project Reports
- U.S. EPA Composting
- US Composting Council
- Washington State Department of Ecology: Compost
- WSDA Clarification on Use of Compost on Organic Farms


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Anchor tenants to join JBG SMITH at trophy office building delivering Q4 2019
CHEVY CHASE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- JBG SMITH Properties (NYSE: JBGS), a leading owner and developer of high-quality, mixed-use properties in the Washington, DC market, announced today that premier lodging real estate company Host Hotels & Resorts and top management consulting company Booz Allen Hamilton will join JBG SMITH as lead tenants in the company's new headquarters at 4747 Bethesda Avenue. Host Hotels & Resorts has signed a 55,000-square-foot lease and Booz Allen Hamilton has signed a 65,000-square-foot lease at the trophy office building located in the heart of downtown Bethesda. The future building will house executive management teams for three of the leading public companies in the Washington DC region, with all three tenants scheduled to occupy in 2019.
"The vision for 4747 Bethesda Avenue is to deliver an office environment for top tier organizations at a level of quality and experience well beyond those offered in the Bethesda-Chevy Chase submarket to date. We are thrilled that Host Hotels and Booz Allen Hamilton have elected to join us as future 'neighbors' in the building as they clearly represent the types of best-in-class companies we sought to attract to the building," said David Ritchey, Executive Vice President at JBG SMITH. "Since breaking ground in July 2017, our new headquarters is now 71 percent leased, reflecting a strong market response to this world-class, innovative building design that integrates distinguished architecture, a phenomenal location and a strong amenity base, including retail, restaurants, and the Capital Crescent Trail in the surrounding neighborhood. With two floors remaining, we are now able to entertain proposals from groups with a smaller footprint, but similarly seeking a five-star level of office experience in downtown Bethesda."
Located at the intersection of Woodmont and Bethesda Avenues, 4747 Bethesda Avenue will add 281,000-square-feet of office space and 6,000-square-feet of retail adjacent to the abundant transit and 70 vibrant dining, specialty retailer, and entertainment options of Bethesda Row.
The 15-floor building's cutting-edge design includes floor-to-ceiling glass, a two-story curved steel and curtainwall façade system, and penthouse rooftop terrace complete with an indoor/outdoor lounge, fire pit, conference, and event space. Exemplifying JBG SMITH's commitment to health and wellness offerings and environmentally friendly policies, the building is targeting LEED Gold and will include a 3,600-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility with studio space, including shower and locker rooms, and secure storage for over 90 bicycles and bicycle repair station.
"While we considered other areas, we ultimately decided that Maryland and specifically downtown Bethesda offers us the most convenient transit access, amenity-rich location and high-quality, efficient office space," said James F. Risoleo, President and Chief Executive Officer at Host Hotels & Resorts. "We look forward to creating a space where we can foster an energetic and entrepreneurial culture."
"Moving to this thriving urban destination was the right decision for the company," said Deane Edelman, Vice President of Real Estate for Booz Allen Hamilton. "We have been an important component of Maryland's increasing business and social impact on the region and look forward to continuing that role going forward."
The property is located three blocks from the Bethesda Metro station, which is on the Red Line and adjacent to the future Purple Line and Capital Crescent Trail.
Lou Christopher, Jordan Brainard, and Brad Wilner of CBRE were the brokers representing Host Hotels & Resorts on the lease.
Donna Gravely, Gareth Hallam, and Brad Wilner of CBRE were the brokers representing Booz Allen Hamilton on the lease.
About JBG SMITH
JBG SMITH is an S&P 400 company that owns, operates, invests in and develops assets concentrated in leading urban infill submarkets in and around Washington, DC. Our mixed-use operating portfolio comprises approximately 20 million square feet of high-quality office, multifamily and retail assets, 98% of which are Metro-served. With a focus on placemaking, we drive synergies across the portfolio and create amenity-rich, walkable neighborhoods. JBG SMITH's future development pipeline includes over 17.6 million square feet of potential development density. For additional information on JBG SMITH please visit www.jbgsmith.com.
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Caliber Comics has entered into a new IP agreement with UK developer 1X2 Gaming for the production of a range of online slot games.
The agreement will enable 1X2 Gaming to offer the exclusive release of four themed slots from the Caliber Comic series with more exclusive releases to follow.
"Deadworld", based on Caliber's zombie apocalypse comic book, will be the first exclusive release, followed by "Legend Lore", "Mark Ellis' Justice Machine", and Caliber's version of "Sherlock Holmes".
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Blood Type O on the Non-Secretor Diet
The Blood Type Diet claims to help you lose weight and achieve good health by eating foods that are right for your blood type. Your diet plan is further individualized based on whether you are a secretor or a non-secretor. Non-secretors with blood type O are advised to eat certain foods and avoid others.
Blood Type Diet
The primary purpose of the Blood Type Diet, created by Peter D'Adamo, is to help you choose nutritious foods according to the type of blood you have. D'Adamo suggests that individuals with type O blood consume a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet and limit dairy foods. Doing so, D'Adamo claims, may help you lose weight and improve your overall health.
People can be classified as either a secretor or a non-secretor. Your secretor status is based on a separate gene than the one that determines your blood type. Secretors secrete their blood type antigens into their bodily fluids, such as digestive mucus and saliva. If you are a non-secretor, your blood type is not present in your bodily fluids. According to D'Adamo in "Eat Right 4 Your Type," being a non-secretor has certain health disadvantages, including an increased risk of immune disorders, urinary tract infections and stomach ulcers. Following the blood type O diet might help reduce your risk of these and other health conditions for which your non-secretor status may put you at risk.
It is suggested that individuals with blood type O eat lean meat and fish and limit their intake of dairy foods and carbohydrates. Type O individuals should also eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Non-secretors may not have as many beneficial bacteria in their gut, which helps kill harmful bacteria before it can make you sick. D'Adamo notes that non-secretors are more likely to suffer from immune diseases, particularly those caused by infectious bacteria. Add probiotic-rich foods to your diet to help increase the beneficial bacteria in your bowels. Yogurt, sauerkraut, miso and fermented foods are all nutritious sources. Foods rich in iodine, such as seaweed, shrimp, fish and enriched bread products, are also important. As a type O non-secretor, you may be more likely to experience thyroid problems, and iodine is crucial for proper thyroid function.
Do not rely solely on the Blood Type Diet, or the recommendations for type O and non-secretor individuals, to help you lose weight and improve your health. There is little research supporting the effectiveness of the diet. You should feel free, however, to eat the foods recommended for your blood type as they are nutritious and will provide numerous benefits. If you are worried about your risk of disease as a non-secretor, ask your doctor about dietary and lifestyle changes that may reduce your risk.
- Eat Right 4 Your Type; Peter D'Adamo
- National Institutes of Health: Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Iodine
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Emergency Veterinary Care
Your pet probably has many strategies for communicating with you to share thoughts like "I'm hungry" or "I need to go outside," but it may be a little harder to figure out what the problem is when your pet is showing signs of illness or injury. Because your pet cannot express that he is in pain or has a stomach ache, you may have to look for some distinctive behaviors that will alert you to bring him in to the vet. This article will explore some emergency situations for pets that should be met with veterinary care right away.
Identifying Illnesses and Injuries
Just like with people, there are many things that can go wrong with a pet's health. Here are a few of the most serious signs of injury or illness that you will want to address immediately.
- Bloating – Bloating for dogs and cats can be very serious, so you will want to seek care as soon as possible. Bloat is most common in larger breed, middle-aged and older dogs, though it can occur in any cat or dog. When an animal has bloat, there may be gastric dilatation or volvulus occurring in the stomach, and each of these conditions has potentially fatal complications that may arise without proper care.
- Vomiting and Diarrhea – If a dog or cat vomits once, it may not be a major concern, because the animal may have simply eaten
- something disagreeable from the yard or the trash can when you weren't watching. However, frequent vomiting or diarrhea could indicate more serious conditions that require diagnostic testing at the vet's office.
- Worms – An animal with worms may show many different symptoms including refusal to eat or drink, fatigue, vomiting, coughing, rapid weight loss, or dullness of the coat. As soon as you notice any of these signs, you will want to call the vet to schedule an appointment.
- Limping – Limping or lameness in dogs and cats can be a sign that the animal has sustained an injury, or it could be the result of progressive conditions like hip dysplasia or arthritis. Lameness in the back legs may also indicate valley fever in dogs, so it is important to see the vet for an accurate diagnosis.
- Accidental Ingestions – There are many foods that may be unsafe for pets such as chocolate, raisins, onions, and alcohol. If your pet does manage to sneak any of these foods, you will want to call the vet to see if an immediate appointment is necessary. Sometimes careful monitoring of the animal may be sufficient depending on the type and amount of dangerous foods consumed.
Getting Your Pet to the Vet
When your pet is sick and in need of emergency care, you might need to provide extra help getting in and out of the car on the way to the vet's office. You should be particularly careful with pets showing signs of injury, making sure not to apply any extra stress on the injured area. For emergency veterinary care you can count on in North Dallas, contact Preston Road Animal Hospital at (972) 239-1309.
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How To Kick Your Resistance Into Touch!
When I started work on my second book, I found it terrifying!
I am used to getting out of my comfort zone, but something about committing to that project had made me question everything about myself and my life! Yes, its true what is said about resistance- the more a project or enterprise is important to the growth of your soul, the more fear you will feel about doing it!
So how is your resistance showing up?
I wanted to help you to identify a classic example of resistance- waiting to be perfect or 'healed' before starting your business, going to the next level, or moving ahead with a creative project…. and what you can do to get past it.
I realised there is a huge difference between living IN fear and living WITH fear.
As creative beings we are meant to do those things that scare us, not stay stuck avoiding them. I hope this article will help you to move through any resistance you might be experiencing right now and get your magnificence into the World in even greater ways.
Are you waiting until you are perfect, 'fixed', healed, lighter, stronger, smarter or more qualified before you start the project that is burning a hole in your soul?
Its all very well being on a personal journey of healing, growth and transformation, but too often I see gifted people hiding behind this growth and using it as a delay technique to justify their procrastination around making money, getting new clients, picking up the phone to an incredible opportunity, becoming more visible, publishing- or writing- their writings or completing their plans and actioning them consistently.
Accept that perfection is a false premise designed by the ego to keep you feeling unworthy and prevent you taking bold steps in the direction of your dreams.
You really are good enough right now. Even with an unmade bed and a relationship drama. Even with an extra 10lbs, even with a failed business/relationship/creative project/all of the above behind you.
Accept and love yourself wherever you are right now and recognize that your personal life doesn't have anything to do with your soul's work here on Earth.
Start today on your dreams and don't look back.
If you don't feel ready, if you are afraid, if it seems like you 'just need to….' then you MUST start!
Your genius comes from a place within you that is always ready, is deeper, stronger and unaffected by anything external. Its bulletproof, and you can count on it- you just need to move out of your own way to let it do its thing.
In fact- if you look at many artists, from Beethoven to Amy Winehouse, you'll see the truth that the more troubles you have the richer and better that creative part of you becomes, so release the excuse that everything in your life has to be perfect before you get on and do your thing.
"I've nothing against true healing. We all need it. But it has nothing to do with doing our work and it can be a colossal exercise in Resistance…Resistance knows that the more psychic energy we expend dredging and re-dredging the tired boring injustices of our personal lives, the less juice we have to do our work."
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My journey through this life has been marked with many things.....heartache, growth, love, sadness, laughter, and bonds, (no, not bail bonds!). One thing, however, remains constant and that is my Joys. My Joys include my husband, Barry, my precious children, Jorden, Emily (often referred to as Em or Emmy), and Luke, my sweet friends, family, and my love-Jesus. I have little joys too...morning coffee, Italian food, cheeseburgers, sunrises, sunsets, mascara, lotions, candles, and MANY more......
Barry and I have been married for 17+ years. We have gone through many things together. Some times are covered in tears, other times are bathed in laughter. I would not trade one experience with my man, for these are the things that make us who we are-together and apart.
My children are 16, 12, and 9. When my first babe, Jorden, was two months old, the pediatrician told us that he had a heart murmur. His was not an innocent murmur. He had surgery when he was six months old and again when he was 4 1/2. My mama heart still tightens as I think about what my sweet boy went through. He is a trooper and I'm so proud to be his mama. He is a healthy stud now and I'm ever grateful to God for letting me have him. ( I will post the details of his surgeries soon.)
Yippie!!!!!!! We found out yesterday afternoon that Emmy made the volleyball team at her school. I am so proud of her!! She has worked her buns off for this. I am looking forward to games and cheering my girl on. She had to be at practice by 6:10 this morning. Barry took her and then sent me this text.....Our girl is too cute walking in looking like a little athlete. Whoosh! That text swelled my heart and caused my face to be painted with a smile that couldn't be erased. My smile represented my love for our girl and knowing that she is getting to do what she LOVES. My heart swelled because what more could I want for my daughter?She has a daddy who adores her and takes the time to notice how absolutely precious she is.
Jorden works at a yogurt shop. He was scheduled to work at 1 today. He was able to work that shift because he doesn't have afternoon classes on Fridays. He called me to let me know he was on his way to work. I told him I was craving a plain yogurt with fruit and granola. He said I could go into the shop when he got there because he thinks it's cool when I go in. Pinch me now!! Am I still on the "cool" radar with my teenager!?!? Ok, I must be honest. There are numerous times I'm on the lame list, but today I made the cool list! I'm savoring the sweetness. Man, I love that kid!!
My little guy, Luke, rocks this world!! He is one of the sweetest little munchkins. His smile is beautiful and his blonde hair shines in the sun. Ask him who his hero is and I'm certain he would say Jorden. The bond they share is ridiculously awesome! Their bond does not exclude Em at all. The way the three love each other melts my heart. Oh my goodness they can squabble with the best of them, but at the end of the day they have each other's backs.
Much love to everyone!
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The energy–saving three-layers revolving cylinder dewaterer is energy–saving and high efficiency drying equipment which is ameliorated from the traditional high moisture material dryer, and has now reached the international advanced level through constant modification. It can process not only high moisture material with low viscosity but also those with high viscosity. This machine is applicable to dewatering all kinds of mash and residues with water content less than 85% such as brewery mash, alcohol mash, fruit residue, gruffs, saccharified residue, fecula, poultry dung, tailings, etc, and it has a good effect on exploring new feed resource, reducing the raising cost, and lessening environmental pollution.
2.Mechanical Structure and Operating Principle
The material is fed by feed device to the inner layer of the revolving cylinder where forward flow drying is realized, the material is repeatedly shoveled and dispersed by the lifting plate to do heat exchange in screw movement forward. Then material moves to another end of the inner layer and enters the middle layer, where counter flow drying is realized, and the material is winnowed repeatedly and makes its way two steps forward and one back. During this period the material can fully absorb the heat given by both the inner and middle revolving cylinder, and at the same time the drying time is extended, which can make the material perfectly dried. The material moves to another end of the middle layer and falls into the out layer, where the material makes its way in form of rectangle multiple chains, and finished drying material moves rapidly and is discharged out of the drum under the action of the heat wind, while the moisture material can not move fast because of deadweight, and is fully dried inside the rectangle lifting plate.
3.Two Great Advantages and One Disadvantage
1.With a equal production, this machine is characterized by less room taking, easy for transporting and installation.
2.Sufficient in heat exchange: the heat exchange between the material and the heat air is realized by reciprocal and cross motion in the direction of forward flow, counter flow and again forward flow, with long time of heat exchange, and the water evaporated from the material inside the inner revolving cylinder is directly exhausted by the fan, therefore the heat utilization rate is high.
3.Once the lifting plate is damaged the maintenance becomes quite inconvenient.
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- Minutes 1892-1948
- Accounts 1932-1948
- Annual reports 1893-1947
- Dumbarton Town Council election ephemera 1947-1954
Records of Dumbarton Public Eye Dispensary, Dumbarton, Scotland
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For the purposes of this blog post, maximizing patient care is taken as a given.
Beyond that, ongoing training enhances your reputation, while also providing your health care organization with protection from potential liability. However, bringing busy clinicians together for hospital training and ongoing EHR education, in a traditional conference room setting, can be a challenge. What with scattered schedules, combined with the need to pull clinicians away from patients, this type of training is becoming far less practical.
Modern technology comes to the rescue!
While it may be unrealistic to imagine that the need for traditional classroom-style learning can be eliminated, despite the cost involved and the disruption to patient care, it's becoming increasingly clear that modern technologies offer opportunities for learning that were unimaginable just 10 years ago. In fact, eLearning solutions for clinicians and physicians are easy to use, offer real savings, boosts ROI, improves patient care, reduces doctor stress, and improves data analysis and reporting with real-time reports and tracking.
For some, eLearning solutions seem "too easy". Yet, the increased mobility and access to information that may be critically important in a variety of situations makes the value of such training undeniable. Here are just a few of the benefits of eLearning for clinicians and physicians:
- Increased Access – eLearning is mobile, which places your ongoing training in the hands of your healthcare professionals with, literally, the touch of a button. This type of flexibility allows clinicians on your team convenient access to your training materials, enabling them to study and retain information at their discretion, and within their busy schedules.
- Versatility & Efficacy – A well-constructed eLearning environment presents materials in a variety of formats, using video, audio, text, worksheets, and even discussion forums that allow users to come together and discuss or share ideas concerning the topics. This can make eLearning for healthcare professionals even more effective than the traditional classroom environment. (See this study by the World Health Organization (WHO), for more on the efficacy of eLearning for health professionals.)
- Reduce Costs & Boost ROI – While traditional classroom training can be incredibly expensive, eLearning is extremely cost-effective. There is no need to pay for a trainer, or to hire out space for classes. You will also avoid the loss of productivity caused by pulling personnel away from caring for patients for a day or two of training. Instead, productivity remains constant, even as clinicians receive the critical training they need.
- Build an Ongoing Database – An eLearning system provides a valuable resource for healthcare professionals to access when they need answers, on any subject, at any time, and in any situation. Since the information can so easily be accessed using a laptop, tablet or smartphone, clinicians can find the information they need in even the most demanding of circumstances.
- Track Training Results – Administrators need to know that their staff are current on all training required, whether to provide the best care possible for their patients or to protect the organization from potential liability. A well-designed eLearning platform will provide real-time tracking and analysis of participation in the training program, enabling and assuring management that the required training is being completed on a timely basis.
If your health care organization would like to improve the ongoing training of your staff – and save money while doing so – exploring the benefits of eLearning for healthcare professionals should become a priority for you.
For more information on eLearning for clinicians and physicians, and to discover how it can improve the ongoing training of your team, contact the MedPower Team today.


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Growing up, summer looked like one thing: Grandma and Grandpa's house. Whether it was swimming in their pool or playing Left, Center, Right inside the screened-in porch that acted as a warehouse of patio furniture, radios and party lights – a dozen of my closest relatives would get together almost every weekend. Thunders of laughter would crescendo like the rumbles of the rolling thunder around us and we would sit there and let time pass by as we ate leftover corn on the cob and slurped on ice pops.
It was summer on the north shore of Long Island and this was the epitome of it all.
Kentucky Fried Chicken in a salad bowl, salad bowl, salad bowl.
This time, heads looked up and conversations came to unwanted halts.
I have these moments where I become so keenly aware of my total depravity before the Lord and I get so ashamed that I all but lock myself up away from the world. I get the point of feeling so unworthy that sometimes; I can't even lift my head to pray.
And while I can't say that was the last time I ran and hid in the midst of my remorse, I can't say it was the last time I was pursued by a relentless and undefiled grace either.


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PITTSBURGH--In the midst of thousands of app releases and software updates, the hardware revolution is cranking up its gears.
With the dawn of hardware accelerators like Pittsburgh's AlphaLab Gear, hardware startups traditionally overlooked by investors are getting increased attention, and rightly so: "In the first half of 2016 we saw $1.7 billion invested in hardware across 120 deals — more dollars raised than any other six-month period in a decade," Bolt's Chris Quintero reports.
Hardware can have numerous advantages over software, such as higher acquisition valuations and enforceable IP. "The growth of IoT, the falling cost of sensors, and increased access to tools and resources through makerspaces like TechShop make it cheaper, faster, and easier than ever before to get a hardware startup off the ground," explains Ilana Diamond, Managing Director at AlphaLab Gear.
To highlight these startups and drive further investment, AlphaLab Gear has teamed up with Dassault Systèmes' SOLIDWORKS brand and Bosch to hold the third annual National Hardware Cup, a competition where early-stage hardware startups compete for $50,000 in investment and over $50,000 in software, cash, and other prizes.
The AlphaLab Gear National Hardware Cup will accept online applications nationwide. Six startups will be selected to pitch their companies to investors and seasoned hardware entrepreneurs in each of seven regional semifinals held in Pittsburgh, Boston, DC, Chicago, LA, Austin, and Ft. Lauderdale. The winner from each regional semifinal will compete in Pittsburgh for the main competition, scheduled for April 19-20, 2017.
Building on the success of the previous two years, this year's Hardware Cup brings a new twist: it's going international. Teams from South Korea, Japan, and potentially two more countries will send their best competitors to Pittsburgh for the first International Hardware Cup. "It's inspiring to see the hardware community come together over international borders," says Diamond. "We can't wait to see the best the world has to offer."
Interested parties can submit their application at www.alphalabgear.org/hardwarecup.
AlphaLab Gear (ALG) is a top-ranked accelerator nationwide, providing early-stage physical product companies with investment, an extensive mentor network, educational programming, and manufacturing assistance. Founded in 2013, ALG is a program of Innovation Works, one of the nation's most active seed-stage investors.


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The Research Saga Continues
During my junior year, Dr. Frank Fish offered me the opportunity to work on a second research project studying the locomotion of eider ducks (Somateria mollissima) at Shoals Marine Laboratory. The project involved locating flocks of the birds swimming at the surface of the water and driving near them with an inflatable boat to provoke an escape response. Video analysis of these escape responses revealed two distinct locomotory patterns. One involved rapidly beating the wings against the water to produce thrust and hydroplane along the surface (steaming), while the other involved lifting the body out of the water and "running" along the surface while flapping the wings (paddle-assisted flying). These behaviors had been mentioned briefly in descriptions of other species, but our study was the first to describe them for the eider duck and the first to give a full biomechanical definition for each.
The project solidified the interest in behavioral research that I had been cultivating through my research on dogs, but it also gave me an appreciation for the biomechanical processes that underlie behavioral responses. During my senior year, I wrote up the results for publication in the Journal of Experimental Biology (Gough et al., 2015).


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Well, if it isn't another to add to the collection!
This gorgeous fragrance won't be around for long – It's a limited edition. Of course, Nina Ricci have kept the ever so cute apple bottle but this time they've jazzed it up and made it a vibrant hot pink with gorgeous gold details.
Inspired by Ladurée macarons, La Tentation de Nina was developed by perfumer Olivier Cresp working with chef Vincent Lemains of Ladurée. The idea behind the fragrance was to incoporate taste, making a fragrance good enough to eat! The notes of this delectable fruity floral include bergamot, grapefruit, macaron accord (raspberry, almond, lemon, rose), bourbon vanilla, white musk and sandalwood.
Ladurée will also be making macarons named Nina. Unfortunately, we don't get to try these but you can bet they're delicious, judging by the fragrance they've put together. You never know, the boss may manage to find some on her imminent visit to Paris! I'll keep my fingers crossed. La Tentation de Nina is a long lasting fruity floral and, a true gourmand, it really does smell good enough to eat!
This limited edition fragrance is available in a 50ml Eau de Toilette for £39.50 here: La Tentation De Nina
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Drawing Class
white chalk and charcoal on Strathmore Charcoal Paper
On Fridays I take a drawing class taught by Robert Liberace at the Art League here in Alexandria. Last week was the third class and I completed this drawing. I spent more time on this drawing then ever before. How did I do this? I am not really sure, as I typically get to a point and want to start over...
When I was about to start a new drawing Robert came by and suggested I work some more on it. He gave me some direction on what to look for and I started to apply what he had said, and gained some valuable knowledge for future drawings.
What I learned from this drawing:
} after the big value shapes are placed, check for any areas that need corrections
} correct it right away
} do not let the light values become to light, if all light areas are the same value as the highlights the figure looks flat (this goes for the shadow areas also)
} continue to squint and compare the figure to your drawing
} when you think you are done, turn the drawing upside down and see if anything looks strange, if so turn it right side up and correct it.
Typically I get bored and start a new drawing (this is my way of dealing with not knowing what to do next), but with this drawing when I figured out that I had all my lights one value and no where to go, so to speak, I knocked the light areas down and then I had so much more room to work with. It was a liberating experience.
So my new mantra with drawing will be: There is always room to work, I just need to decide where to give my drawing space to move around in regard to value. Then there will be plenty of opportunities to explore drawing variations and results.


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Raising money for good causes
Skydive Swansea's Mission
Our primary aim at Skydive Swansea is to promote and help Welsh and national charities raise funds through tandem skydiving by offering a direct service. By dealing with the parachute centre direct, additional fees will not be unsuspectingly paid to agencies and middlemen for making a booking on your behalf. Our pledge is that every penny above the cost of the tandem skydive goes to your chosen charity. Through your efforts at fundraising you will have the option to experience the thrill of skydiving and help raise much needed funds for charity."
Carl Williams – Chief Instructor
How it works
You are required to raise a minimum of £395 in sponsorship. The cost of your skydive is paid out of your sponsorship money and the rest goes to the charity that you have chosen. So by raising the minimum of £395, £230 pays for your skydive and £165 goes to the charity. The payment for your jump includes the instructor payment and third party insurance.
If you raise more than the minimum amount, the costs of the skydive remain the same, and the charity gets more money. We will provide you with sponsorship forms when we have received your deposit. If you wish to pay for the skydive yourself then we ask that you raise a minimum of £165 for the charity of your choice.
Scroll down to see our list of charities we are associated with.
Please note that on the day of your jump you are required to pay for the balance of your skydive with cash or postal order. If you have used Just Giving to raise all of your sponsorship online then you will not be able to do this. Therefore we suggest that some sponsorship money is raised using the sponsor forms provided in order to be able to jump for free.
All of the charity partners we are associated with are aware that some of the sponsorship raised may cover the cost of the jump.
If you wish to raise funds for a charity/cause not on our website or booking form you will need permission from them to do so. We ask that you provide us with a letter or email from them stating they are happy for you to raise funds for them and that they are happy to deal directly with you on the monies raised. You will also need to confirm that they are happy for you to cover the cost of the jump using sponsorship monies unless you are covering the cost of the jump yourself.
We aim to jump from up to 12000 feet but we may also have the opportunity to jump from 15000 feet which is the highest jump altitude allowed in the UK with 60 seconds in freefall! If 15000 feet is possible then a £30 upgrade fee is payable on the day of your jump.
All that is required to book your skydive is a deposit of £50.
Do not start fundraising until you have returned your booking form to us with your deposit and received confirmation of your jump date from us.
Open for jumping Weekends & Bank Holiday Monday's. Between April & October some Friday afternoons. . Arrival times are 8am or midday. From November to February arrival times are 9am only.
We will send out a text/email the day before saying either the jump is planned to go ahead or cancelled due to the weather. Sometimes the decision is not made until late afternoon or early evening the day before. On very rare occasions we have sent messages out on the day of the jump if the weather has changed drastically overnight.
If you are booking accommodation the day before or after the jump bear in mind that this is a weather dependant sport and forecasts can change at short notice.
Skydive Swansea is not responsible for your costs incurred if the jump is cancelled.
You do not need to be an Olympic athlete to become a skydiver but there are limitations as regards to your weight – Regular tandem limits are 15 stone for men and 13 stone for ladies. Ground Rush tandems are 16 stone for men and 13 stone for ladies. (All weights fully clothed).
There are TWO DIFFERENT TANDEM MEDICAL FORMS – 115A & 115B.
EVERYONE has to fill out ONE of these medical forms. You may require a doctor to sign & stamp your form. Anyone aged 16 or 17 will require the signature of a parent or legal guardian if the 115A is required.
EVERYONE has to fill out the BPA Application for Student Provisional Membership & Agreement Form. Anyone aged 16 or 17 will require the signature of a parent or legal guardian on this form.
Visit our documents page to download copies of these forms from our website.
Filming and Photo Options
This is a fantastic way to remember your skydive and a great way to see how you look in freefall, or to relive the experience with your friends and family. We have two different camera options.
Charity Partners
Visit our charity partners page below to see our full list of partner charities.
We invite new charity partners at all times. Please email us at email@example.com if you are interested in becoming a new charity partner.
Have a question to ask?
Why not see if it has already been covered in our list of frequently asked questions.
Our Partners
Skydive Swansea is proud to partner with the following charities for fund raising purposes. Our charity partners in most cases have a strong Welsh presence and some enjoy UK wide representation. We also help people raise funds for charities that are not our official charity partners. To this end we are happy to consider any legitimate charity.


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Strange Paradise Tigue
Strange Paradise is the sophomore album from Brooklyn-based composer-performer percussion trio Tigue, co-released by New Amsterdam Records (CD + digital) and NNA Tapes (vinyl) and following the group's widely-celebrated debut album, Peaks (2015).
The album has received much praise, included being highlighted as "complex, danceable and contemplative" by Rochester City Newspaper and "a resplendent array of colours and textures" by Textura. Furthermore, Cleveland Classical called the record "genre-ambiguous, and striking," and the group performed selections on WNYC's New Sounds, which proclaimed that "percussion trio Tigue has been taking the new music world by storm."
Tigue is a group of three percussionists with a fluid musical identity. Praised for their energetic and focused performances, the members of Tigue (Matt Evans, Amy Garapic and Carson Moody) have continued to to develop their own language of instrumental minimalism while simultaneously performing in collaborative endeavors over the past five years. Strange Paradise sees them creating as a unit, pushing each other to transcend the limits and expectations of their percussion instrumentation through the construction of long-form, radiant hypnotic soundscapes described by the group as "rendered in ecstatic complexity."
The music on Strange Paradise flows directly from the hands and minds of the members, the result of a deep human connection that can only come from playing music together for nearly a decade. The group wrote the music with a sense of immediacy — everyone together in a room, with vibraphones, drums, synthesizers, gongs and garbage — with every sound maintaining an intimate connection to its creator. The members' distinct musical voices interlock seamlessly, and the pieces radiate with warmth.
As a result, Strange Paradise is a luminous, abstract, non-narrative world that funnels inspiration from patterns, objects, and relationships. Built on an intricate patchwork of tones where instrumental lines and textures shift in and out of alignment to produce a vibrating landscape, Strange Paradise is designed for a mode of "extended listening" — asking listeners to explore slow gradations of change between rhythm and texture. The album creates a sound environment that envelopes the listener but continually defies expectation — shapeshifting at each point it seems understood. Though the music floats from the serene to the uncanny, Strange Paradise is perhaps most notable for providing a distinct sensation of interconnectedness.
Strange Paradise was produced by Tigue & Seth Manchester, and recorded at Machines with Magnets in Pawtucket RI and Brooklyn NY. The album was engineered and mixed by Seth Manchester, and mastered by Heba Kadry at Timeless Mastering. Special guests on "Triangle" include: Benedict Kupstas (guitar); Seth Manchester (guitar); Tristan Kasten-Krause (bass); Trevor Wilson (Wurlitzer); and Eliot Krimsky (OP1).
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There is more to experience than the 3 for $30 during October's Salem Dining Month. Enjoy other opportunities listed below.
Farm Dinner Series featuring Willamette Valley Vineyards
Field & Vine presents the Farm Dinner Series. A 6-7 course wine pairings dinner featuring the freshest ingredients from the Pacific Northwest. Tickets available for purchase online. When: October 13th // 5:30 PM Where: Willamette Valley Vineyards
Chef's Night Out
Chef's Night Out is where more than 60 restaurants, wineries and breweries offer sips and samples of their fare. This event is benefiting the Marion-Polk Food Share. Tickets are available online. When: October 14th // 4:30-7 PM Where: Salem Convention Center
Salem Ale Works Fall Beer Pairing Dinner
Join Salem Ale Works for their first ever in-house pairing dinner! Featuring local grower Osprey Farm. Five courses highlighting the harvest of the Mid-Willamette Valley paired with Salem Ale Works finest craft beer. Tickets available online.
When: October 15th // 6:00-9:00 PM Where: Salem Ale Works
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The Training
Joop van der Hagen
Agenda & Booking
Training Ayahuasquero
Before we start working with the holy plant we need to have some therapeutic skills.
So it is very important that if we want to learn working with the holy plants, we must have to learn to be a certain kind of therapist, a skilled trance therapist.
Ayahuasca opens the door of the unconscious mind, where traumas and frozen emotions are kept hidden. Negative convictions and beliefs are also stored there. So we have to understand the trauma's of the circle of life, the birth trauma, child trauma, death trauma and other traumatic experiences, people can experience in ceremonies. We learn how to heal those experiences.
We also need to understand that, when you are under influence of Ayahuasca you are in a trance state. Knowledge of different trance phenomena is very important.
The training Ayahuasquero consists of a startweekend and three weeks of personal training. The training will be completed with an online training on an Youtube channel.
It´s designed to give you a profound foundation on your way to get an Ayahuasca-Facilitator.
Acquaintance weekend: 8 - 10 march 2019
Week 1. 15 - 20 april 2019
Week 2. 10 - 15 june 2019
Week 3. 26 -31 august 2019
First week: the working of the mind and healing trauma's
In the first week we learn how the mind reacts on shocking or disapointing expierences. Knowing this reaction we are capable to listen on a new way to language. We learn on a quick way to induce a trance state and also learn regression techniques.
Second week: healing the circle of life
In this second week we learn to heal death and dying traumas, the birth trauma and childhood traumas. We also learn to make ayahuasca and to assist in ceremonies.
Third week: Creating ceremonies and groups-therapies
Utilizing techniques such as breath work, bodywork and visualizations, will be learned within a group therapy context.
Topics in the last weeks include how to conduct group sharing, as well as how to handle any dilemmas or issues that might arise during a ceremony.
And of course we learn how to make Ayahuasca, Rainbow tree and Jurema
Weekly schedule:
Monday 2 pm - 5 pm and 7 pm - 10 pm theory and practice
Tuesday 9 am - 12 am, 2 pm - 5 pm, theory and practice, 6 pm - 11 pm ayahuasca ceremony
Wednesday 10 am - 1 pm and 7 pm - 10 pm theory and practice
Thursday 9 am - 12 am, 2 pm - 5 pm, theory and practice, 6 pm - 11 pm ayahuasca ceremony
Friday 9 am - 12 am, 2 pm - 5 pm, theory and practice, 6 pm - 11 pm ayahuasca ceremony
Saturday 10 am - 1 pm sharing and practice, 2 pm closing
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Hi Mitch,
Just bought and installed the theme. I opted for the demo content version, to see the theme and your ideas.
I also created a subtheme for customisation.
Just random ...
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Prog 112
This prog sees the conclusion to Sam Slade's (that's S L A Y E D to you) first adventure as Robo-Hunter. It finishes with the robo-planet Verdus burning after he lets off some sort of electro-magnetic pulse that destroys all the robots living there. Someone should say something to Ro-Jaws and Hammer-stein because over in Ro-Busters, currently running in 2000 AD, all the droids there are trying to reach a utopian world for robots that some bloke told them about in a pub.
Under the surface, these two strips portray robots quite differently to each other. In Ro-Busters, they are analogous to the working class. The reader is supposed to empathise with the characters and want them to succeed (succeed meaning survive). In Robo-Hunter, they might be fun caricatures but, at the end of the day, they are seen as machines programmed to replicate human behavior and not as living beings. Either this or I am so appalled at thought of Sam Slade wiping out a planetful of them that I've superimposed this interpretation onto the strip as part of my coping mechanism. It's not the notion that the strip's star Slade has committed robo-genocide that appalls me but with the implication that writer John Wagner has painted himself into a corner with the plot and this is all he can think to do to wrap the story up.
Labels: 2000 AD, Hammer-stein, Ian Gibson, John Wagner, Ro-Busters, Ro-Jaws, Sam Slade, Verdus, Wulf Sternhammer


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The Stephen Shore Experiment, 2018
personal • travel
When visitin MoMa in May 2018, a particular series of images stood out to me by Stephen Shore. Titled, Avenues of the Americas (1970) the series of infrared snaps captured every intersection from 42nd street to Central Park.
Feeling inspired, I decided I wanted to appropriate the idea. So after I finished walking through the gallery, I rushed uptown to grab my camera and took the subway back downtown to walk the same streets. I don't know what avenue Shore decided to walk down to take the original images, but I chose 6th Ave.
Here are a few creative rules I imposed on myself:
1. I must not stop walking except for at a red light.
2. I must only take a maximum of 3 images at each intersection.
3. No two images can be the same
4. I can only use one lens (85mm 1.2 Canon FL lens with adaptor and manual focus)
5. I am not allowed to crop, straighten or manipulate the images in post.
6. A single colour filter can be applied to all images.
It was extremely challenging (but also a lot of fun) going into each intersection essentially blind and having to work on the fly to find a new image to take each time. In total there are 18 images spanning 18 blocks taken between 4-4:30pm.


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Discover business opportunities, in or around Irwindale, with well-established brands, who are looking for people like you to help them grow.
As of the 2010 United States Census, Irwindale, located in the Golden State, had a total population of 1,530 people. This makes Irwindale the four hundred fifty nineth-most populated city in the state of CA.


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I just flat don't get it. You have one of the most iconic brands, Sears. Its fallow, in fact it has been terribly undeserved for decades. Revenue, shockingly is down (gee you mean US consumers don't want to conflate Sears iron clad bass tools with cheap clothes?). So the solution? Let's cut the footprint and reduce expense...weak.
I have another idea. Invest in being awesome. Take the brand into new areas, launch the Sears phone for contractors and handy people everywhere (like the Marshall phone did for music pro's), go after the Dollar Shave club millennials with hipster focused bad ass tools, take a big pill of self-inflection and strike out with the brand in a new direction. Spend your resources building a new chapter of awesomeness. Sell more.
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This morning I felt called to check in with the birds at this time of such a huge Full Moon. Williamstown is a sanctuary for seabirds but I've never seen as many gathered together as I saw at dawn this morning. I love looking at the city from this side of the world - hello Melbourne!
On Friday on our walk I was being mindful to follow my hearing. I could hear a tree rustling and walked over to this tree. As I stepped closer I Tony pointed out that there was a flower inside the hollow - it was in fact 2 pink roses, side by side. I love the secret stories and mysteries revealed. Where is the love? Everywhere x


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PHOTOGRAPHIC GREEN SPACES® are custom curated photo selections of Rebecca's Nature Collection that fill an entire space, tastefully immersing us in nature, aiming to amplify the beneficial wellness effects nature photography has been scientifically shown to imbue.
SCIENCE: Rebecca doesn't do heavy post work on her photos, there's enough artificial in our lives, and real nature is simply stunning. Science shows the more literal vs. abstract photos of nature, the more efficacious in improving our mental and physical health. They change our nervous system and brain responses in 3-5 minutes. We are more relaxed and recuperated from stress. The chatty, thinking executive function part of our brain gets quieted and switches to our default brain network - the charismatic dreamer, and playful, creative child within. There's even an increase activity in opioid centers of our brain when we look at nature, a response not unlike seeing food or sex!
WHO BENEFITS: Everyone can. We focus on urban centers because urbanization is on the rise globally, and it's been scientifically shown to increase stress, anxiety, depression and other health issues. Mental issues cost U.S. businesses over $17 billion a year. Add to this the rise of tech which has increased screen time and "indoor-itis", and therefore "nature deficit disorder," especially in our kids.
We have coevolved with nature for millenia. Let us bring a little back into your life. Bring Photographic Green Spaces® into your space, today! 🌱
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS: Rebecca Arnold speaks on the latest science demonstrating how nature actually effects our minds, emotional state, and physical health, and how to best bring more nature into your life - personally and professionally.
For science source info, bookings, inquiries or questions, shoot us and email.
What you can do
All of these tips come from serious scientific studies with positive mental and physical outcomes:
Feature nature photographs and house plants in site and nearby where you dwell most – your desk or work area, bedroom, kitchen. Look a them regularly, 5 mins total, seconds at at time, has shown to help.
Walk on the tree-lined side of the street, sit under trees, open fields or near nature.
Vacation in nature - get active in it. Or add nature time or excursions to your holidays.
Spend a few hours a week in nature, even if it's cold, wrap up, it still benefits your health. Finland's resaerchers suggest 5 hours per month.
Spend time gardening or volunteer with tree planting nonprofits.
Live near nature, wilderness or a park. Even if you don't go to it, it's shown to help.
Visit your local botanical garden or arboretum, especially in winter months.
Drive the nature route vs city route.
Do walking meetings through parks or sit in green areas in cities.
Build leisure and play time outside in nature into your kids' life, limit screen time. Goes for you too :)
Buy evergreen or cypress oils from any natural store and use inside your home or office via misters. Japan's forest bathing science found this reduces blood pressure and boosts immune system.
Look out windows at nature if possible, even if it's mundane grassy patches or trees.
Use nature scene desktop images or screen savers that really effect you.
Find a nature org or photographer you love and follow them on social media for regular visual hits of nature.
Even walks where ppl didn't enjoy themselves, say cold winter day, if in nature, they still performed better on short-term memory and attention test.
Great read: The Nature Fix by Florence Williams
Great video: MOTHER NATURE by Conservation International


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August 20, 2018
2018-2019 DCAGT Board Meetings
The 2018-2019 DCAGT Board Meeting Schedule is being finalized. Historically, we have held our meetings in one location in a more central location in Douglas County. This year, we are going to rotate the meeting locations. We hope this will increase the ability for our membership to attend and participate in our meetings. We are also looking into the possibility of having a virtual participation component for those times when attending a meeting in person doesn't fit in with busy schedules. Our first meeting will be on September 13. More information will be coming soon.
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Travel Tips for Road Warriors
I feel very blessed that, as a public speaker, I'm invited to speak all over the world. In a busy month, I will find myself boarding as many as four flights in a week. Mostly these are short-haul journeys to the U.S., but I also make several long-haul international flights every year to places like the Caribbean, Asia, and Europe for work and fun. It's incredibly fulfilling and exhilarating to share my message of empowerment and inclusion with audiences on stages across the world—but I'd be the first to tell you that there are parts of travelling that can be difficult, tedious, and even unhealthy when it becomes your lifestyle.
I started to notice the downside of too much travel a few years into becoming a professional public speaker. A number of things were going awry with my health, and when I took a closer look, I realized a lot of my issues were related to my frequent travel. My road warrior lifestyle was impacting my diet and causing digestive issues, causing me to become dehydrated both inside and out, messing with my sleep schedule, and contributing to heightened stress and anxiety.
Fortunately, I've since learned some tips, tricks, and systems that help me stay both healthy and comfortable during periods of frequent travel. Here's what I do to make my frequent-travel lifestyle a lot more livable!
Eating Well
Airplane food is notorious for being terrible—and most airports aren't much better. To help me avoid the unsavory (and expensive!) items on offer, I carry a ton of snacks in my purse to sustain me until I'm at my hotel or back at home. My favorites are nuts, natural fruit and nut bars, hard-boiled eggs, cut-up veggies, and homemade sandwiches.
When I must buy airport food, I'll seek out healthier items like plain Greek yoghurt (to avoid the evils of added sugar), nut butters, soup, or, if I'm in a desperate pinch, a tuna wrap.
As I've mentioned, I'm generally vigilant with the food I put in my body, and with traveling this requires a little extra planning. In a nutshell (no pun intended), my purse functions like a snack cupboard—and these snacks are my savior!
Staying Hydrated
It can be hard to stay well-hydrated during travel, which is also one of the times when we need it most. Flying on a plane is known for being dehydrating due to the low-humidity, climate controlled environment, and many hotel rooms are bone dry as well. When it comes to dehydration, I'm all about prevention.
It took me a while to figure out that I needed to kick up my moisturizing game to prevent the scaly alligator skin I was sporting. After experimenting with a few options (for example, I tried facial mists, which I don't think are that great), I now focus on applying my regular facial moisturizer liberally when I get on the plane and then again when I'm going to bed after a flight.
Not only does dehydration show up in our skin, but it also impacts our internal systems (for example, parts of your digestive system may essentially shut down). To prevent this, I usually carry an empty tea thermos in my purse, along with herbal tea bags. (If you're starting to wonder whether my purse is the size of a cargo box—it basically is!) Once I'm through security, I try to drink about a liter of water between waiting at the airport and being on the flight.
I also travel with electrolyte packets to add to a water bottle for longer flights. Electrolytes fight symptoms of dehydration by making sure water is delivered to the systems in the body that need it most, so these are an essential in my travel bag. I also try my best not to drink alcohol in the sky—boring at times, but alas, it makes a difference.
Avoiding Illness
Hotel surfing, frequenting high-traffic airports, and being up in the air where it's super dry can make it tough to fight off germs. To combat illnesses, I'm obsessive about using hand sanitizer and wet-naps on planes, and I also take a few drops of oil of oregano when I'm on a longer flight. My stomach tends to take the biggest hit when I travel, so I make sure I have probiotics and digestive enzyme pills on hand. I'll also take a few drops of oil of oregano before a meal that my intuition tells me might mess me up.
Handling Sleep Issues
Sleep can be tough when your schedule is disrupted, especially when jet-lag is involved. As a rule of thumb, I keep to my own time zone (Eastern) if I'm within 3 hours of it. This can mean going to bed or getting up very early in the city I'm visiting—but as long as it works with my speaking schedule, it's well worth doing! If I'm travelling to Asia or Europe, I try to push myself into the new time zone as soon as I get on the plane—which means forcing myself to sleep or to stay awake, depending on my destination.
Managing Stress and Anxiety
Travel disrupts the familiarity of our routines, and imposes activities on our lives that are time-sensitive, rushed, and largely out of our control. This can contribute to heightened stress and anxiety (i.e. make us wildly cranky and unpleasant), so I do a few things to make myself feel more comfortable and routinized when I fly.
Firstly, I try to fly Star Alliance whenever possible, to maintain a flying status with them that allows me to skip lines, board first, and check more luggage. These are small perks but they make a huge difference when you just want to get home to your own bed. I also try to sit as close to the front of the plane as possible so I can exit faster.
Another thing that helps me to avoid stressful lines as a frequent flyer is having Nexus and Global Entry. I don't love the idea of being in global government databases (especially as a brown-skinned person), but when I bypass the bazillion people waiting in the regular line-up, my disdain for state surveillance magically disappears.
Last year, after nearly a year of writing my book while maintaining my intense speaking schedule, I started to experience anxiety in moments when I felt trapped in a small space (a lot of this writing was done on planes). Unfortunately, this "trapped feeling" sometimes shows up during a flight, which is hard since traveling is a key part of my work. To help combat this feeling when it kicks in, I use lavender oil for some in-flight aromatherapy and to trigger deep breathing, which is a foolproof way to calm the mind and body. I will say, "This feeling is fake. You're fine," several times to myself while breathing deeply to bring myself more into the present. As bizarre as it sounds, I also find that eating strong mints on a flight helps me to feel calm, so I always carry a tin of them in my purse.
It can be tough to maintain your workout routine when you travel, but I've put a few measures in place that help me stay consistent with exercise when I'm away from home. Firstly, my suitcase is always ready to go with workout wear, so I'm always equipped. I also try to book a hotel with a gym—but when I can't, I do a form of training in my hotel room that I developed with my trainer (which involves burpees, ab exercises, push-ups, and squats). As a trained yoga teacher, I'll also practice asanas if I don't feel like working out. I've found that there's no need to travel with a bulky yoga mat for this—a large bath towel will do the trick, and many hotels now provide yoga mats in their rooms.
For "exercise in the sky," there's only so much you can do. I stretch as much as possible while in my seat, and on international flights I always get up a few times to walk and stretch. Sometimes on longer flights (over four hours) I'll wear compression pants or socks to help with circulation—and I always wear them for super long international flights.
Packing Smart
I'm religious about travelling with carry-on luggage only whenever possible, so I have to pack smart. I have a dedicated suitcase (high-quality, lightweight, and extendable, just in case I shop!) that stays packed with everything I need for a business trip. I buy doubles of everything I use daily—one for home, and one for my suitcase—including running shoes, toiletries, makeup, an electric toothbrush, and belts, jewelry, and a pair of heels that go with everything. This way, the only things that ever need to come in or out of my suitcase are fresh gym clothes, pajamas, and the outfit I'll wear to speak.
When I'm transit, one of the things that drives me crazy is running out of "juice" for my iPhone or laptop. So my suitcase is stocked with extra battery packs for charging my phone, and even a special battery pack for feeding my laptop when I don't have access to an outlet.
Lastly, my two "must-have" items for running around while flying are my wireless Bluetooth headset (which is a godsend, because I hate having cords hanging off me, or having to hold my phone while I'm taking a call or listening to music!), and my easy-to-pack travel flats that I slip into right after I speak, so that I can walk fast or run to catch a cab and make it to my flight.
My friends tease me all the time about being super disciplined and regimented, and I admit that (like my strategies for healthy living) these tips may make me sound intense. But these small things add up, ultimately helping me to achieve work-life balance while living life on the road. And believe me, these strategies make a difference!
Are you a frequent traveler? What do you find most challenging about life on the road? What tips and tricks have you learned to make travel more comfortable?
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We're proud to announce that we've just released the first issue of The Lifted Brow: Digital Edition in which all the content is brand new, commissioned for the digital edition alone. 'Volume Eight, Issue One – The Comedy Edition' is packed full of the funniest writers that'll tickle your ribs (gently).
Patrick Lenton morphs into a 'Mooncat'; Kaitlyn Plyley lights up Tinder poetry; Peter Escott details the most 'memorable' stand-up shows he's seen; Stephanie Van Schilt tracks the history of Australian sketch comedy through two schoolgirls; Claire Sullivan interviews stand-up comedian and director Timothy Clark; and Andy Matthews shares his favourite comedians-cum-musicians on a brand new mixtape.
The Lifted Brow: Digital Edition is available as a free app download from the iTunes Store, with the first issue free. Get the app now and you'll be laughing, in every sense of the word.


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Sailing alongside the Cote d'Azur, with the waves of the Med lapping against the hull, or looking Venetian market stalls, you may't help but get swept up within the sheer romance of the place. The AAA says that in 8 out of the top 10 congested cities the worst time to travel is during rush hour on Tuesday (if you dwell in Atlanta or Houston then Google is correct & Wednesday rush hour is the busiest time). There are more than 360 national parks 3 on the continent, which is not a shock since Europe is the world's second-most densely populated continent.
Select the town where you reside and the device will tell you the perfect time to travel – before and after Thanksgiving. Travelscope is an interactive visualization of all of the nations on the earth that you may travel to with no visa. Western Europe has a median of around 4-eight°C in January, but temperatures drop under freezing throughout the winter. Citizens of the above countries who want to travel around Europe for longer than ninety days must apply for a residency permit. Last minute bookings will value you a fortune and doubtless finish you outside one of the best areas." Great submit hope all is nicely and Travel On!
But if opera singers offer you a headache, and you'll a lot moderately head-bang, fear not, Europe has more music festivals than your liver will ever maintain as much as; the Roskilde Festival in Roskilde , the Sziget fesztivál in Budapest and, finally, the reigning champion Glastonbury in England weighing in at 195,000 drunk souls, are broadly considered the 3 massive ones, but many other ones are usually not the slightest bit small.
Keep in thoughts though, that you can solely do that on routes out of Cyprus, and it requires special arrangements – Varianos Travel in Nicosia seem to be the one tour agency providing this selection. There are numerous different passes out there; from a single nation cross to a complete cross that allows you to journey the prepare anywhere in Europe. Two groups with seven players every move and bounce a ball to throw it into the football-model aim of the opposing crew. From east to west, Europe is a combination of cultures, languages, heritage, architecture and customs all across the continent. That's why in the summertime many flights go from northern to southern Europe as northerners flee the rain and possible decrease than average temperatures. To make practice journey even easier, download a rail planner app the place you can observe schedules and buy tickets.
Eastern Europe is seeing growing reputation since prices are a lot decrease than elsewhere on the continent, the downside is that amenities are not as expansive or modern as elsewhere in Europe, but things are quickly enhancing. Building footprints are colored on the map to indicate buildings constructed earlier than 1974, those constructed between 1974 & 1993 and buildings erected after 1993. I'm so glad I came throughout this as a result of I'm truly within the means of planning a visit to Europe for this summer. Therefore, you do not need to go by thorough customs when travelling to a non-Schengen EU nation, however chances are you'll must go by way of immigration controls.


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InvertersMany different types of inverter can be used in a solar power system. There are dedicated inverters for solar power available, but what's important is that the correct inverter is used for the job it has to do. This job is converting a certain amount of power from low voltage DC to 230 Volts AC to power mains appliances. The right inverter will deliver enough power but will be no bigger than necessary, and will have the right output waveform.
How it WorksMost people are familiar with the idea of a transformer. A transformer is a device that converts one voltage into another, so why do we need an inverter? Well the problem with a transformer is that it can only work with alternating current or AC. The power from the battery in a solar power system is direct current or DC.
Roughly, what an inverter does is to turn this DC into AC by rapid transistorised switching, and then use a transformer to convert it to the correct AC voltage. Depending on how this is done, the result can be either a sine wave like the mains or a modified sine wave which approximates to the mains.
Inverter TypesInverters come in many different sizes. The smallest and cheapest, like the one shown, are basic modified sine wave devices designed to be plugged into a lighter socket. The top end of the market provides inverters rated at many kilowatts, with a sine wave output and additional features such as generator control. As a rule, a smaller system will use a small inverter to power exceptional loads, whereas a larger system may have everything powered from the inverter. The choice of waveform is dependent on the loads; a modified sine wave inverter is likely to be cheaper and more efficient, so a sine wave inverter would be chosen only if mains-quality power is specifically needed, for example for a high-quality sound system.


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I got a netbook! This one, to be precise. It looks -- pretty decent, and it's cheap, and it supposedly doesn't come with an operating system. (It has some mini-OS that basically lets it function like an iPhone at best. ... I didn't leave it on it.)
I installed ubuntu on it! And immediately started having to fight with it. First it was acting like a jerk in regards to acknowledging my wireless router! Then I tried restarting it! It acted like a jerk in regards to restarting! I checked the ubuntu website! I followed their instructions for it acting like a jerk shortly after install! It stopped acting as much like a jerk! I checked to see if it acknowledged my router! It didn't! I fought with it more!
Now it says my router exists, which is good. It says it can connect, which is good. It is able to steal the desktop's instance of irssi, which is very good. ... Firefox says it can't connect to the internet. I am bored of fighting with it for now.
Maybe I shouldn't have named it watakkoPC. :(
At least it's pretty.
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I am really excited do another Crafty Fox Market with Drawn Together Art Collective. This time we will be at a 'Night Market' at the Geffrye Museum in Hoxton. Pop in and say hello!
'The first of two special edition 'Night Markets' at the Geffrye Museum, Hoxton. Featuring 65+ designer-makers and artists. This atmospheric venue is the perfect place to get into the festive spirit! Browse the stalls with a mulled wine in hand, meet the makers and buy unique gifts for friends and family.'


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Hey, I wasn't kidding when I said I was reading a lot of science-fiction novels lately.
Today's review is on Pitch Dark, and if that name sounds familiar to those who frequent my posts it is because I featured it on my 'Book Releases To Look Forward To: February 2018' edition.
Did Pitch Dark live up to my expectation? Keep on reading to find out my thoughts and opinions.
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Pitch Dark by Courtney Alameda
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends (February 20, 2018)
Print Length: 384 pages
Tuck has been in stasis on the USS John Muir, a ship that houses Earth's most valued artifacts—its natural resources. Parks and mountains are preserved in space.
Laura belongs to a shipraiding family, who are funded by a group used to getting what they want. And they want what's on the Muir.
Tuck and Laura didn't bargain on working together, or battling mutant aliens who use sound to kill. But their plan is the only hope for their crews, their families, and themselves.
In space, nobody can hear you scream . . . but on the John Muir, the screams are the last thing you'll hear.
The Review
Pitch Dark was a perfect blend between non-stop action and heart pounding horror that left me screaming on the inside long after the book was finished.
Pitch Dark follows the perspectives of Tuck, a teenager who has been woken up from stasis, 400 years late, on board the USS John Muir, and Laura, a teenage hacker aboard the Conquistador trying to find a way to save her crew, family, and the human race.
I absolutely loved the world Alameda created in Pitch Dark. The once-human alien species literally gave me nightmares. I think the reason they were so terrifying to me is because the Mourners, Weepers, and Griefers are able to track and kill based on sound. While I enjoy the quieter aspects of life, I think being forced to be quiet would drive me crazy. I also rather enjoyed the reasoning for the Conquistador's journey. I originally thought the crew were originally going to resemble some type of space pirate, but they were actually curators of the human existence which I found rather interesting. Lastly, while some YA authors simply sprinkle representation in their novels, the Latin American culture is featured heavily through out the novel, just going to show how important it is in YA to represent everyone equally.
Now, lets talk about the characters for a second. I, like many other, fell in love with Tuck's character. He delivered some of the best lines of the entire novel, and I loved how Alameda had him use pop-culture references at appropriate times throughout the plot. While I did find his romantic relationship with Laura to be a little insta-lovey, he was different from other male protagonists because he realized that Laura was able to do the things she had to on her own. And what can I say about Laura that hasn't already been said. She was determined, intelligent, and strong. She does everything, not thinking of the consequences, because she appreciates the value of family. So much so that even though she didn't know the crew of the USS John Muir for long she nevertheless took up their well-being as if she had known them forever. Armed with a quiver, a bow, the Declaration of Independence, and a space bike, Laura is a character that authors should try to emulate in the future.
I guess the only thing I can say about Pitch Dark is read it when you have enough time to devour the whole thing. It was such a quick read that I started and finished it all in one sitting. Oh, and as a forewarning, prepare yourself for a twist that will leave you picking your jaw up off the floor.
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 stars.
Purchase Links
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Indigo
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And those are my thoughts on Pitch Dark by Courtney Alameda. Have any horror science fiction recommendations? Leave your recommendation below and help my TBR grow.


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Ray + Roxy - Surprise Proposal
What a great way to begin the new year!
Ray asked me if I would be available to photograph his proposal to his beautiful fiancee, Roxy. My calendar just barely worked out so that I was available and away we went. It was a beautiful moment between two people in love. Ray planned to have Roxy driven to the location where we was waiting with music and hope. It turned out to be a beautiful day. The preceding day was terrible - cold and windy. This day someone must have been looking down and smiling because it was gorgeous - Sunny and 70!
I can't really add more here, so I'll let it rest and say how eternally grateful I am to couples like Ray and Roxy, for inviting me to document and share in these beautiful, once on a lifetime moments.
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How do you find the best Home Builder?
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House building requires some techniques and only professional home builder services can assure you to build a strong and accurate house according to your dream. It is necessary to build the house with original and strong materials and you must consult with the home builders in such matters. Apart from that there are several modern designs available in the market and you need to select your home design accordingly and your builder will do the rest for you.
How to hire the home builder for your new home?
The next thing is to hire the best home builders that are available in town. Choosing new home builders is not easy there are quite a number of things that must be taken into account like experience, skill, technique, and price. If you do not have any idea about home builders then maybe you missed out some unique features which are offered by new home builders in your city. It is suggested to search for some home builder in your city online and ask them about their benefits. If they offer some extra benefits at affordable cost then you can select the company easily, otherwise you can consult with some other company instantly.
Inquire from the local bankers
For constructing a home, you need some home finance from your local bank and in such matters you need to consult with your banker previously and prepare the document accordingly. Pre-sanctioned home loan can give you a hassle-free home building procedure, so that you can easily progress with your building works smoothly. These bankers have been sanctioning loans for quite a number of clients and since they are in this business it is quite normal for them to have contacts with reliable and trustworthy new home builders that can help in constructing one's house. Apart from that, bankers will always guide their customers in hiring efficient home builders in order to keep them satisfied and contended. This way they try to build a good reputation about the bank among its local customers.
Realtors or open houses can offer you a hassle free building process:
It is very important for one to visit various open houses that have been previously built. This will help in finding out the right kind of home builders that are available in town, as these pre-built houses will clearly reflect the quality of these new home builders. One can always check out the craftsmanship and materials used in these houses. This will give a broader picture of the skill and techniques that these builders have which can also be applied in the construction of their own house.
Consult with your friends for building your home:
Friends are always available to take up reliable opinions from. Thus, asking them about quality and reliable new home builders can be fruitful. The reputation of inefficient home builders spread like wildfire, so it is possible that one may be warned about any such inefficient home builders by their friends and peers. Hence, it is wise to always talk to friends about finding a reputed home builder.
Draftsman and architects
One will never build a house just when he or she feels that they have the required amount of money. Building a house can never be done by taking hasty decisions. For a proper construction of the house, it is important that there are proper plans strategized with the professional help of architects and draftsman. One can always ask these architects about the right kind of home builders that are available in town. These architects and draftsman are involved in this field this is the reason why they will certainly know about few good and reputed home builders.
Search for the home builders online and aware about the architecture requirements:
Inquire from association websites
Most of the countries these days have got home building associations. One can always get information about reliable and most reputed home builders that are available in town from the website of these associations. Almost all the reputed home builders are associated with these home building associations. So, the best way to find a reliable home builder is by simply visiting these websites.