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The Studio Planner
The only Yearly Planner designed for Studio Owners by Studio Owners
The ultimate yearly planner for all studios
More than just a planner, this tool is part of a much grander vision
My vision is to help studios run their business efficiently so that kids and adults all over the world can continue to enjoy the performing arts. This planner is the best and most cost-effective way I know how to do this.
If only there was a Studio Fairy Godmother…
Why is it so hard to stay on top of the day-to-day when running a studio?
You probably have a HUGE list of things you want to accomplish in your studio, but you're so consumed just keeping up with the day-to-day you never get to them!
As Studio Owners we are pulled in a thousand different directions.
Students, parents and teachers – everyone wants a piece of you, which can make it difficult to concentrate on the things you really want to do to propel your studio forward.
You dream of having a fairy-godmother who could wave a wand and give you more time in the day to tick off your mile-long wishlist for your studio.
"I have a renewed vision and purpose"
"I have new inspiration and direction in my studio. I have a renewed vision and purpose for what I do and why it's so important for me and for the lives I touch."
Leah Eubanks, North Carolina
Enough is enough!
Say goodbye to overwhelm!
Say hello to the best thing that's happened to a studio owner since online registrations!
"I fell in love with my studio again"
"I fell in love with my studio again by making it mine and learning how to run it for the customer while being totally true to me! All while feeling connected with a community of Studio Owners and supported in good times not only the bad."
Marika Harvey, New Zealand
"I've been inspired"
"I've been inspired, challenged, changed, motivated, connected, and empowered. I fell in love with running my studio again! I'm on a path towards managing my studio with enthusiasm, efficiency, and purpose… instead of my studio running me!!"
Theresa Case, South Carolina
"I'm proud of the kind of studio we are"
"I developed the courage to be proud of the kind of studio we are, the programs and experience we offer and not feel like we have to be a clone of every other studio around."
Amy Partridge Grover, Arizona
"I've been given concrete tools for managing my studio."
"I developed a new confidence in handling my business, been given concrete tools for managing my studio."
Margaret Matthes, Michigan
It all began in Bali…
I was in Bali at a Creative Entrepreneurs Retreat and had the idea to create a planner for my beloved studio owner clients.
Anyway, I filmed a little video from our Villa asking for ideas of what you'd like to see in the planner and my inbox was swamped with your ideas and recommendations for the PERFECT studio owner planner. After hundreds of your suggestions, this planner is the result of YOUR contributions. The Studio Planner designed by Studio Owners.
I wanted to make a tool that encouraged studio owners not only to start thinking about their goals for their studio, but make taking action towards them a part of their daily lives. And that's how The Studio Planner was born.
Studio owners like you were DESPERATE for a planner that got all the little to-do lists off their desks and into one easy-to-use and super-efficient studio planner.
I've worked with successful studios all over the world, and the one thing that that they all have in common is:
They're pro-active when it comes to planning for their studio's growth.
The secret to your studio's growth lies in having a plan, so here in the Studio Planner I'm sharing with you the most powerful ways to boost your results in your studio – and making it affordable for every studio owner to keep it in their handbag.
"I have made a move to work ON the studio rather than IN the studio"
"I have made a move to work ON the studio rather than IN the studio as much. (I still teach a majority of the classes- but focus on the new/youngest dancers. Building a LOVING and FUN foundation for learning dance. I don't have to spend as much prep work for classes- but stick to the basics and FUN.)
I have hired/delegated older classes (more time intensive planning/choreography) to other teachers. I like to give them ore responsibility in their lessons and in helping with feedback on the studio. Giving them opportunities for more pride and "ownership" of the studio. So far our best season yet!
I'm thankful for the support! Very much worth the investment."
Michelle Crittenden, Kansas
"This allowed my business and offering to grow"
"This allowed my business and offering to grow, all whilst maintaining the integrity, quality, values and level of professionalism that I started out with for my early childhood dance school, as the focus is on improving the experience for the students and families and with that, comes everything else. Studio Expansion reassured me in certain areas that I am right on track, whilst also enhancing and empowering my company and myself in areas that certainly weren't my fortes! Chantelle's programs are delivered in both a personal and engaging manner. It has also made me comfortable with 'stopping' to enjoy success, rather than just working constantly through it."
Trish Denzel, NSW
Your daily studio companion
Go grab a coffee (and cake!) and spend some time mapping out how to grow your business with the studio planner.
"A community of wonderful studio owners"
"I learned to love my business again, through a community of wonderful studio owners. Lead by an amazing, smart confidence building, wonderful women."
Cindy Aragon, Colorado
This is an "Evergreen" Planner
(it ain't a 2019 Diary)
Start at any month (at any year)
One of the most common requests I had from studio owners is that they wanted to be able to use the studio planner, no matter what stage they were in the year – whether their school term started in January or August, they wanted this tool to be flexible enough to accomodate that. We listened!!
"I've been given the inspiration and courage to achieve my goals"
"I've been given the inspiration and courage to achieve my goals while supported and encouraged by a like minded community that I am not alone in my daily struggles. Studio Expansion has empowered me to be a more passionate, connected and insightful teacher and mentor to my students."
Lisa Bibeau, Massachusetts
"I have a new vision of how to run my studio."
"I have a new vision of how to run my studio. If you can imagine a 1000 puzzle, I now have help putting together the border, or framework. I can start to see where the interior pieces go. It all makes sense and I can work piece by piece to complete the picture."
Cathy Huser, Ohio
Attract More students. Boost Retention. Have more Time for YOU.
This Planner will help you
- Stay positive
- Manage your time
- Look at the big picture
- Sleep better
- Challenge yourself
- Dream Big
- Keep it all together
- Declutter
- Lessen the daily chaos
- Make it happen
- Get more done
- Gain clarity on what's important
- Track student numbers
- Track retention & revenue growth
Chunk down your long term goal for your studio into annual, quarterly, monthly & weekly priorities.
Each week, set your Top 3 must-do's to drive your studio forward – and feel the relief of knowing you don't have to do everything at once, just do these three things.
At the end of every month, we'll be popping the champagne – tracking your growth and celebrating your achievements.
As much as I love technology, when it comes to creative planning and strategizing a studio's growth plan, nothing beats good old-fashioned paper and pen.
"I feel like I am on the right path"
"This reminded me on my values and what was written in my logo since I opened! Brought be back to the bigger picture, given me a path to follow and adapt to my own vision. Being part of a group can be motivating and just knowing others may be in the same place as i am helps me keep going. I feel like i am on the right path and i am not in the dark, studios in my area don't really communicate, well not with me anyway, so its been good to communicate with like minded people!"
Sarah Hood, Queensland
"I rediscovered my love of teaching and gained the confidence that I actually CAN run a successful studio!"
Rachel Beard, New York
Studio-specific worksheets
The reason why this is a planner for studios (and no-one else!) is that there are pages and pages of worksheets designed specifically for our industry!!
Contents Sneak Peek
Set your THEME FOR THE YEAR and give yourself a soundtrack to crank up when you need a little more mojo.
STUDIO SNAPSHOT – keep all the important stats and figures all on one page for easy reference.
Complete a STUDIO AUDIT, to give you the complete picture of how your studio is performing right now and watch your growth throughout the year.
Space to be creative and mindmap your brilliant LIGHT BULB IDEAS, opportunities to jump on and things to avoid…
Reward and retain your teachers and use the TEAM TRAINING PLANNER to help turn your team into superstars. …and so much more!
Set your goals high. Dream Big. You've got this.
The Studio Planner will inspire your creativity, refine your focus and give you absolute clarity of the next steps to take to grow your studio.
"I have become part of a very special group of studio directors"
"I have become part of a very special group of studio directors spearheaded by the brilliant Chantelle. So many amazing ideas, advice, tools and such inspiration. What a beautiful community. I am constantly in awe of the people and passion in this community and that keeps me going and growing."
Sandra Lie, NSW
Every month you get space to dream, plan, action and reflect.
This is not just a planner, it's a tool filled with tips, strategies and ideas to help take your studio to the next level. Put an end to procrastination, banish the overwhelm and take a fresh look at your studio.
Every week, we'll be giving you more ideas of how to grow your studio, to top you up when you run out of inspiration
"I've gained so much clarity about my business"
"I gained a renewed sense of excitement and passion because I now know what sets us apart from other studios, what our values are, and many more details about the direction in which we want to blossom. I've gained so much clarity about my business, and am already starting to eliminate old sources of stress. Chantelle and the group have helped me become SO much more confident about my business and what we have to offer!"
Lindsay Levin, California
"I discovered so many new things"
"I discovered so many new things about how to advertise TODAY instead of advertising like 15 years ago. I love being gently walked through the process step by step rather than that huge scary leap of trying to learn everything on my own."
Jeanne Lippincott, Mississippi
Plan to pack out every class
Get proactive with your planning, get a steady stream of students, track your growth
"I have a clear sense of WHY I started doing this in the first place"
"I have a renewed sense of possibility for my future, along with an organized way to move from brainstorming to action. A more clear sense of WHY I started doing this in the first place. I have a very, very long to-do list now, but it seems less like a list of chores and more like an exciting plan. Oh, and yes, the group of studio owners–HUGE plus!"
Laca Tines, New York
"I found my motivation again"
"I have the courage to grow and step into the next level. I'm very optimistic that I can manage the important changes and create something really extraordinary. I found my motivation again and I am grateful for having this adventurous and challenging life."
Conny Aitzetmueller, Austria
The Studio Planner is simply the best organizational tool for studio owners, offering a simple weekly format to keep your momentum going all year round.
But it's not just about business.
This is a planner to take care of YOU too.
Map out your 'Me Time' through the year and how we can cut down your workload by outsourcing, automating and delegating.
"I can continue to do what I love."
"I connected with an amazing community of like-minded, supportive and amazing people who have empowered me to be amazing and continue to do what I love."
Phinemm Nelson, NSW
"I am on the right track"
"I've been able to sleep easier at night and enjoy my studio again safe in the knowledge I am on the right track and just needed a better GPS to get me where I want to be "
Judith Hulson Calvert, NSW
(You can even frame it if you want!)
Is it a 2018 dated diary?
No, this is an Evergreen Planner – meaning that you can fill in the dates from whenever you like! If your academic year runs August – July, then this is a perfect fit for your business. It has the flexibility to work with your studio.
When will the diary be shipped?
Your Planner will be shipped within 3 business days of your order and will take up to 1 week for USA and up to 2.5 weeks delivery outside of the USA.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes! The planners are available for residents in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK & throughout Asia.
What if I run out of space?
All of our templates will be available to you on a members-only downloads page for you to print out and use!
What about refunds?
In order to make these materials as accessible and easily affordable as possible, I must make this a non-refundable purchase except if the product is damaged or where required by Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Law. So please understand that when you invest in yourself & your incredible year with these products [both printed and digital] your purchase is final.
I've really worked to make this the most affordable and useful tool that you could ever have in your studio.
Helping Studio's to grow has been my passion for many years now and I know that this planner will be such a life saver for so many of you. I am so incredibly passionate about the performing arts and keeping businesses like yours alive and thriving.
I look forward to helping you!


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Bolognese Meat Sauce
1 pound Italian Mild Sausage
1 pound Italian Mild Sausage
1 pound ground Beef
1 Onion, chopped
2-3 cloves Garlic
28 ounces Crushed/Whole/Diced Tomatoes
12 ounces Tomato Paste
12 ounces can Sauce
12 ounces can Puree
2 tablespoons Sugar
1 tablespoons Parsley
1 tablespoons Basil
1 teaspoon Oregano
1/2 teaspoon Thyme
1 Tablespoon Oil (to coat pan)
In a Dutch oven, cook sausage, beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until browned. Stir in tomato products, water and seasonings. Simmer covered for 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
I usually double this recipe and get 8 large family servings for the freezer.
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Force feedback has become a default feature of game controllers, but we haven't made much progress with other types of feedback such as smell or temperature. A research team at the Tokyo Metropolitan University aims to change that by adding temperature feedback to devices, starting with a display, a game controller, and a chair.
The team employed a Peltier element, which can change temperature from hot to cold and vice versa when a voltage is applied. Added to a display, you can paint color on the test unit and that is fed back as different temperatures for each color when touched. Blue is cold, red it hot. Practical uses include another form of feedback when using a touchscreen, or just adding temperature to a non-interactive display during playback of video, or for the display of artwork.
More useful is the integration with a game controller allowing different temperatures across the surface and the buttons. The whole temperature of the controller could be changed depending on the type of environment you are traveling through. Buttons could also be assigned temperatures depending on function e.g. hot for attack and cold for defense moves. A button could also start to get hot if you are overheating your character's gun, for example.
As for the temperature changing chair, it could certainly add to the experience of watching a movie. However, I've heard accidents can happen if you warm a seat up without the person knowing it's going to happen. Very messy accidents.
Whether this experiment ever makes it into a commercial product depends on a number of factors: how cheap it is to manufacture, how much space it takes up, and whether anyone actually wants this kind of feedback. Game controllers certainly look to be the most obvious device to start with. If that proves successful, other devices will follow.
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This page features a series of resources for homeowners to help them appropriately maintain their septic system and handle other wastewater issues.
- Managing Your Septic System. Newly updated educational folder now available through the MSU Extension Bookstore.
- Does Your Community Need a "Sewer" System?, National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association
- Environmental Protection Agency's Septic (Onsite/Decentralized) Systems
- Do Your Part—Be SepticSmart!: Brief, Environmental Protection Agency
- Do Your Part—Be SepticSmart!: Full Guide, Environmental Protection Agency
- Home *A*Syst Chapter 11: Managing Wastewater, MSU Extension
- Home *A*Syst: Managing Shoreline Property to Protect Water Quality, MSU Extension
- Planting on Your Septic Drain Field, Virgina Cooperative Extension
Septic Systems: Insight into Your Onsite System, Monday, November 14, 2016; 12- 2 pm
Get an overview of Michigan onsite programs, how septics are regulated, how septic systems functions, best management practices and more.
FAQ reprinted with permission from Stephens Consulting Services, P.C., Haslett, Michigan
Why do I need a design prepared by an engineer or private consultant?
When the site conditions (soil type, depth to saturated soil, available area, etc.) meet the restrictions of the county regulations, the staff of the county health department will normally be able to include the system design in the permit that they issue for construction of the system. When they do not feel comfortable doing so, they will refer the applicant to an engineer or other consultant in private practice. It then becomes the consultant's job to select the most appropriate technology and prepare the design that is in the property owner's best interests.
Do I still need a permit from the county?
Yes. While the designer has some liberty with the choice of the system components, the final design must still be approved and permitted by the county health department.
When is an "engineered system" required?
There are generally three circumstances that result in the need for designs prepared by private consultants. One or more of these conditions may result in the need for an improved means of treatment:
- The soil found on the property is very slowly permeable—- usually with high clay content. Slowly permeable soil often results in premature failure of the soil absorption portion of an onsite system. The soil will not accept the wastewater fast enough and long periods of saturation create a biomat that seals the soil pores. With better treatment that can be provided by today's technology, the water reaching the native soil is better quality, and will more readily absorbed.
- The depth to seasonal soil saturation is inadequate due to poor soil drainage. A goal of an onsite septic tank and soil absorption system is to treat the wastewater in the tank and then in the soil. A well-drained soil profile is necessary for this to happen. When an adequate depth of dry soil is not naturally present, treatment must be supplemented in some form of added technology.
- There may not be adequate area available on the property for the construction of a standard onsite system; or, the more suitable soil conditions may not be located in a convenient location on the property to permit the construction of a standard gravity-fed system. This is frequently a problem in the case of repairs necessary for existing homes.
How much area will an engineered system take?
This question depends entirely upon the technology used and the site circumstances. In some cases it may take more area than a typical standard system, but in many cases is could actually occupy less space. In general, when septic tank effluent is treated to a higher quality, less area is required for the soil absorption component of the onsite system than would be necessary with only septic tank treatment—- assuming comparable soil conditions.
How much will an engineered system cost?
As you might expect, systems that include the use of improved treatment technologies will cost more than a simple gravity septic tank and soil absorption system. Construction costs are more because of the additional components needed. Depending upon the design, system installation costs may vary from 2 to 4 times the cost of a standard septic tank and drainfield system. In addition, operation and maintenance costs are higher because the components require periodic inspection and maintenance. Many regulatory agencies now require periodic inspections and service of advanced systems by professional service providers. Most improved treatment systems also use power for pumps and/or aeration equipment.
Are there differences in the technologies used for advanced treatment systems?
There are many choices in technology for onsite systems today. And, there are significant differences in both the installation costs and the costs of long-term operation and maintenance. Many times the less expensive systems to install will require a significantly higher level maintenance and will use more energy. These differences are worth discussing with the designer of your choice.
What are my choices in technology, and what are some of the pros and cons?
The choices of design may vary from county to county in Michigan. Each county has a list of those technologies they will accept. However, listed below are those technologies that have been widely accepted in Michigan over the last 15 or 20 years. Some are more common than others, but all have been found to perform well when properly designed and maintained. These are listed in the general order of simplest to the more complex. Cost does not necessarily rank in the same order.
Standard drainfield using pressure distribution - This design concept is appropriate when you still may be able to use an in-ground soil absorption system. It requires the addition of a pump with controls and a network of small diameter pipe to provide equal distribution throughout the soil absorption area. One pump is required and energy use is small. A preventative maintenance service call by a professional maintenance company every year or two is normally adequate.
Elevated bed or sand mound system – This design concept incorporates the use of a pressure-distribution system as described above, but requires that the soil absorption system be elevated to overcome slowly permeable soil conditions or inadequate depth to saturated soil conditions. Treatment is provided in the sand fill through which the wastewater passes before it enters the natural soil. Preventative maintenance visits by a professional every year or two are adequate in this case also.
Packed-bed filters – The generic title of packed-bed filters can be applied to several types of media, and several similar design concepts. In general, they consist of the installation of an additional treatment component between the septic tank and the soil absorption components of an onsite system. The goal is to improve the quality of the wastewater effluent before it is applied to the soil. Packed-bed filters may contain sand, geotextile material, foam cubes, coconut fiber, peat, or numerous other choices of media. They may also be single-pass or recirculating in their design. Energy use is still minimal with one or two pumps operating only a small portion of the day, but a little higher in the recirculating variation. A preventative maintenance visit by a professional service provider on an annual basis is necessary. An advantage of packed-bed filters is that they generally take up less area than mound systems, and may be more aesthetically pleasing to the homeowner.
Aerobic Treatment Units (ATU) – Even though all of the technologies listed use the concept of aerobic treatment in their process, this category has been traditionally named for its use of compressors or blowers to pump and disperse air into the liquid wastewater in various ways. Usually, ATU's require that the blower or compressor run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, even if the family is away on vacation. They also require a start-up period to develop a suspended bio-culture that is responsible for treatment. This means that they are not usually considered appropriate for seasonal homes. ATU's may cost less to install than some of these other technologies, but they are the most energy-intensive, and may add $15 to $25 per month to the homeowner's electrical bill. Most experts agree that ATU's serving homes should have an inspection / preventative maintenance visit by a professional service company 2 to 4 times per year, resulting in a higher maintenance costs.
Lagoons – Lagoons are the simplest of alternative treatment, and are acceptable in a limited number of counties in Michigan under restricted circumstances. Most counties have requirements for a minimal parcel size of 15 or 20 acres so that they are isolated from neighbors. They are energy efficient, and make the most of naturally occurring processes to provide good treatment. They are not expensive to install or maintain, and most appropriate for use in soils with a very high clay content. Maintenance consists of upkeep of the grassy areas and perimeter fencing. An irrigation area must me included where the pond can be drawn down by irrigation equipment on an as-needed basis during the growing season. Approvals may or may not include a periodic inspection visit by a third-party maintenance company or the regulatory agency.
What should I consider in choosing a designer?
There are many choices of the technologies described above (and some not mentioned) that can be used to meet the needs of most sites. It is the designer's responsibility to help the property owner select a technology to fit their particular circumstances and preferences. The independent designer's first obligation should be to represent the interests of their client. It is for that reason that we supply this information on the choices available.
You should know that onsite system designs are specifically designed to custom fit the technology to be used. And, you should know that some designers work with certain manufacturers of one of these technologies to "design-build" systems. In other words, they may have a tendency to design systems using the products they sell for the installation. In such cases, the property owner may have limited ability to truly get bids on the installation of the system.


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Cameron MacDonald is at the forefront of luxury development, crafting bespoke turn-key residences of unsurpassed sophistication. Through the curatorial selection of an innovative architectural team lead by Cameron MacDonald, each project is a personification of the ambition and design rigour invested into realising a visionary experience.
Passionately devoted to the principal of creating uncompromising works-of-art, Cameron MacDonald seeks continually to elevate the unique projects that bears its name. The impetus behind each one-of-a-kind project is to craft an unparalleled experience. Each project is known for its transcending ability to provoke an emotive response, offering a combination of a meticulous attention to physical and sensory details and an element of artistic ingenuity. This combination of binaries truly distinguishes the inspiring work of Cameron MacDonald.


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SMOKY LAKE – St . ONUFRY Parish- Парафія св. Онуфрія
Location: SE-6-60-17-4) 4 acres of land donated by M. Pohranychnyi ; 8 km. from the town of Smoky Lake. The church was designed by Fr. Philip Ruh, a Roman Catholic Oblate priest, and the building (30' x 17') was started in May 1915, completed and consecrated by Bishop Nykyta Budka the same year. In 1915 there were already 40 families. The inside painting and the iconostasis, done by A. Nykolyshyn, were completed in 1928. The original founders were: S. Zarutsky, P. Olshanovsky, Onufriy Kulchytsky, S. Kushniryk, P. Lashuk, M. Mychalchuk. There were originally 19 families. The cemetery started in 1905, although officially it was incorporated in 1907 thanks to P. Olshansky, who struggled on foot to Edmonton.
In 1915 and 1925 Bishop Nykyta Budka, and later Bishop Vasyl Ladyka in 1937, visited the Parish. Bishop Neil Savaryn was often their guest.
Around 1965 three outlying parishes combined to build a new parish of St. Volodymyr and Olha with the great support of Fr. Theophile Hurko. The annual grave side services (parastasy) are continuing to this day.
In 1995 the old St. Onufrius church (lock, stock and bell tower) was dismantled and trucked 2,875 km. east, to be reassembled at the Museum of Civilization in Hull, Que. St. Onufrius remains a consecrated structure in the Museum and can hold religious services of the Ukrainian Catholic Church of Canada in a new respectful place.
The Parish priests were Fr. Theophile Hurko (1963-1976), Fr. Michael Kowalchyk (1976-1978), Fr. Philip Shinduke (1979-1984), Fr. Anton Tarasenko (1984-1995), Fr. Serhij Harahuc (1996-1998), Fr. William Hupalo (1999-2000), Fr. Janko Herbut as a deacon 2000-2001, and as a priest (2001-2008); Fr. Don Bodnar (2008 – )


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Damien Hirst's 'Mickey' Painting Being Auctioned To Support Kids Company
Damien Hirst's latest ode to Disney is set to go towards a good cause. The above "Mickey" painting will be auctioned off with proceeds going to Kids Company — a charity that provides emotional and educational support for children through art therapy. The auction date is scheduled for February 13th in London, located at Christie's Post-War and Contemporary Art Evening Auction.


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The State of Food Insecurity in the World 2013 presents updated estimates of undernourishment and progress towards the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) and World Food Summit (WFS) hunger targets. The latest assessment shows that further progress has been made towards the 2015 MDG target, which remains within reach for the developing regions as a whole, although marked differences across regions persist and considerable and immediate additional efforts will be needed. The 2013 report goes beyond measuring food deprivation. It presents a broader suite of indicators that aim to capture the multidimensional nature of food insecurity, its determinants and outcomes. This suite, compiled for every country, allows a more nuanced picture of their food security status, guiding policy-makers in the design and implementation of targeted and effective policy measures that can contribute to the eradication of hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition.Drawing on the suite of indicators, the report also examines the diverse experiences of six countries in more detail, finding a mixed picture of progress and setbacks. Together, these country experiences show the importance of social protection and nutrition-enhancing interventions, policies to increase agricultural productivity and rural development, diverse sources of income and long-term commitment to mainstreaming food security and nutrition in public policies and programmes.
The State of Food Insecurity in the World raises awareness about global hunger issues, discusses underlying causes of hunger and malnutrition and monitors progress towards hunger reduction targets established at the 1996 World Food Summit and the Millennium Summit. The publication is targeted at a wide audience, including policy-makers, international organizations, academic institutions and the general public with a general interest in linkages between food security, and human and economic development.
For more information contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
interview with Pietro Gennari, Director, FAO Statistics DIvision
2013: The multiple dimensions of food security
2012: Economic growth is necessary but not sufficient to accelerate reduction of hunger and malnutrition
2011: How does international price volatility affect domestic economies and food insecurity?
2010: Addressing food insecurity in protracted crises
2009: Economic crises - impacts and lessons learned
2008: High food prices and food security – threats and opportunities
2006: Eradicating world hunger – taking stock ten years after the World Food Summit
2005: Eradicating world hunger – key to achieving the Millennium Development Goals
2004: Monitoring progress towards the World Food Summit and Millennium Development Goals
2003: Monitoring progress towards the World Food Summit and Millennium Development Goals
2002: Food insecurity – when people live with hunger and fear starvation
2001: Food insecurity – when people live with hunger and fear starvation
2000: Food insecurity – when people live with hunger and fear starvation
1999: Food insecurity – when people live with hunger and fear starvation


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2017 William Downie Cathedral Rosé
From Bill:
2017 William Downie Cathedral Rosé
When I met Rachel in France in 2001 one of the first things I learnt was how essential rosé was to a good and balanced life. Not the sickly toilet cleaner that I knew of in Australia but dry, pale and delicious wines where a bottle lasted barely past the first course, usually of oysters, pickled fish, or charcuterie. The second bottle matched perfectly with the roasted chicken or bouillabaisse and the third was inevitably a fine accompaniment for the acidic mountain cheeses that catch and burn on the back of your tongue. What better way to wash them all down than with a refreshing pink wine?
The rosés I remember from that time were mostly simple but always expressive of their landscape and culture. The bright pink wines made from gamay, grolleau or cabernet franc in the Loire Valley were tart and refreshing. Their acidity and chalkiness were a perfect way to wake you up in the spring with a plate of fatty rillettes, cornichons and a sharp little goat cheese. The rosés of the Southern Rhone were warming and almost sweet and perfect for the autumn months. They made a fine match for rabbit legs grilled over rosemary twigs or roasted chestnuts. The soft, relaxed roundness of the rosés from the coastal appellations of Provence demanded sunshine and summer vegetables dipped in a burning hot garlic aioli. We have since, however, been known to also serve them in the dead of winter, around the fire, with bread and bright green new season olive oil.
During the 2004 harvest at De Bortoli I decided to make my best attempt at a Yarra Valley version of a rosé that might seem familiar to someone from the south of France. The wine was made from Pinot Noir, which is not at all grown in Provence, and was received with very little enthusiasm. Undeterred, in 2009 my friend Jason Searle and I decided to start a new wine brand based solely on rosé. The first vintage of our only wine was a pale, dry merlot from the King Valley. It was received with even less excitement than the 2004 wine at De Bortoli.
Now, however, the best rosé wines are tightly allocated and sought after by many people. Today in France there is more rosé sold than white wine. It is also the fastest growing wine category in Australia, and with good reason in my opinion. If ever there were a kind of wine which most well suited the Australian lifestyle it is without doubt pale, dry, delicious rosé. For this reason, and few others besides, we have decided that after 13 years of experimentation it is time for a William Downie rosé. It is, of course, made from Pinot Noir and comes from a vineyard we thought to be extremely well suited to this kind of wine. The vines are planted at the bottom of a granite outcrop just north of the Yarra Valley where the climate is warm and dry during the day but cool air falls down from the hills in the evening. The wine is flinty and tight but textured and refreshing. It asks for your attention but never distracts you from lunch or good company.


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It is the opinion of this blog (me) that organizing and activism could be a lot funnier. And I don't just mean witty slogans, with creative plays on words — I mean laugh-out-loud funny. Maybe it's the influence of being married to a comedian, but as I've argued in a prior post, comedy has long been a subversive medium, and it is highly under-utilized in working for progressive change. That's why I'm excited by the work of the Yes Men and their more recently formed Yes Lab, through which they are sharing their skills and knowledge with the broader activist community.
The Yes Men are Igor Vamos and Jacques Servin (or, more recently, Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno), two white men who have become famous for impersonating corporate executives, and subverting mass media in order to uncover lies and abuses perpetuated by international corporations. They began their "laughtivism" career in 1999, during the Seattle anti-globalization protests, when they created a fake World Trade Organization website satirizing the international group. Since then, they have posed as executives from Exxon Mobil, a Canadian environmental minister, and campaigners for Bush and Cheney. They have put out a fake paper edition of the New York Times and as corporate businessmen have been selling "Survivaballs," live-in body suits to protect people from global warming. They've put out two movies that document their antics, the most recent one being The Yes Men Fix the World.
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Today represents the first in a series of workshops sessions on scientific workflows - a follow-on workshop is expected to be conducted at the Community Forum in Munich, March 2012.
Even with the cold weather, there has been a good turnout with over 20 registrations on Thursday afternoon.
Each half-day workshop have been very informative. The first half-day was organised by SHIWA (www.shiwa-workflow.eu) to introduce the SHIWA project, that has been developed so far to help the collaboration of different workflow communities. The second day was organised by EGI (EGI.eu).
The SHIWA Workshop (Thursday):
· What is the purpose of the SHIWA project? What workflow services are delivered during the project? How can these services be useful to a workflow community? How can workflow communities use the SHIWA services (store and submit workflows, etc.)?
The EGI Workshop (Friday):
· What kind of e-Science workflow management system and best practices are the most widely used and/or are emerging within scientific communities?
Delegates have travelled from along way to attend. So far, I have met people from the USA, Turkey and Finland.
In general, the presentations have sparked off great discussions, and deliberations continued last night during an informal group dinner at a nearby restaurant with unlimited food and drinks.
If you are interested in finding out more visit the event webpage: https://www.egi.eu/indico/conferenceDisplay.py?confId=656 or http://www.shiwa-workflow.eu/09-10/02/2012-workshops-on-e-science-workflows


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Light Tunnel, Sleds and Santa, Pastorela 2.0
Events December 19-December 25, 2019
Various Authors noon, Dec. 15
Fun stuff from online sites, TV, everyday life.
Here is a funny sent to me by a friend:
Having already downed a few power drinks, she turns around, faces him, looks him straight in the eye and says, "Listen here good looking, I screw anybody, anytime, anywhere, your place, my place, in the car, on the ground, standing up, sitting down, naked or with clothes on, it doesn't matter to me. I just love it."
Eyes now wide with interest, he responds, "No kidding. I'm in Congress too. What state are you from?"
This is a Port Press Release that just made me laugh:
Port of San Diego Opens Customer Service Stations to Help Truckers
Standing at the bus stop on 5th at Broadway. A young woman was running into the street to chase away pigeons when they landed on the street. Apparently, she thought she needed to save them from being hit by a car.
the name of a beer: Olde Frothing Slosh
The TV commercial for Bob Baker Subaru: It shows cars being driven by animals and then shows the statements: "Dog tested. Dog approved." HUH??
The TV commercial for Car Max shows a wild cat with a questioning expression followed by a baby in a highchair looking quizzical. Then the words: "Dramatically Smart" HUH??
Don't you love the word "FREE"? Apparently it now can be used to attempt to gain customers via the internet. There are thousands of entries under the heading of telephone white pages or reverse phone look up.
Here are just a few examples:
Find personal info using only a phone number. Search Free Now! PhoneAgentSource.com/Phone_Lookup
Reverse phone book free Information Get Better Results on Ask!
The Official WhitePages - Find People for Free
Phone number and reverse phone search. Free and fast online phone book from PhoneNumber.com.
Find a Person or Business with our free White Pages and Yellow Pages
But, the catch is they only tell you that the information is available. If you actually want the information...Get out the credit card!!!
I peruse my cell phone bill every month. The only way to identify a number that I do not recognize is to call the number. I use my land line to make these calls as it is caller ID blocked. I have managed to get several calls removed from my bills. It might not seem like much, but over my lifetime, it could amount to a few dollars!!!!
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11 Oct 2012 07:50
Batho Bonke Capital has sold its shares in Absa. (Oupa Nkosi, M&G)
The consortium of black investors, which includes Absa employees, took a 10% stake in the Absa Group in 2004 to help it meet government targets on black ownership.
On Wednesday it sold most of its remaining holding in Absa, said Yolanda Cuba, a director for the group.
"Batho Bonke is in the process of disposing its shares," she said, confirming an earlier report.
Absa is majority-owned by Britain's Barclays Plc.
Batho Bonke sold 24.6-million shares – a roughly 3.4% stake in Absa – at R132.50 each, according to one Batho Bonke adviser.
That represents a 4.3% discount to Absa's closing price on Tuesday, and values the transaction at around R3.26-billion.
It is the fourth-largest equity deal in Sub-Saharan Africa this year, according to Thomson Reuters data.
Merrill Lynch and RMB Morgan Stanley acted as joint bookrunners on the deal.
Batho Bonke, whose name means "All the People", held just under 4% in Absa before Wednesday's sale, according to Thomson Reuters data.
A remaining 0.4% of unsold shares are held by Batho Bonke members who are Absa employees, said the adviser, who declined to be identified.
Empowerment deals
South African companies have used "black empowerment" deals – loaning shares to black investors or selling stakes at a discount – to increase their black ownership and meet government targets to help those disadvantaged by the apartheid regime.
Some senior members of the ANC have become multi-millionaires through such deals. Batho Bonke's Sexwale – who has been seen as a potential ANC president contender – founded Mvelaphanda Group, an early black investment group.
The sale was done through a book build with 55 institutional investors, said the adviser.
R1-billion of the proceeds will go to settle debt, with the remainder going to shareholders, the adviser said.
It was not immediately clear if Absa would need to do another black economic empowerment (BEE) deal following the exit of the Batho Bonke shareholders, although one analyst said it was probably unlikely.
"The way I understand it, it's a once-empowered-forever-empowered kind of scenario so I don't think they need to do another BEE deal because they have already done it," said the analyst, who declined to be identified.
Shares of Absa fell 2.8% to R134.60, although the analyst said the reaction was overblown, given that shares were being sold directly to institutional investors, not on the open market.
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Ga. Educators, Students Cast in Olympic Roles
Once school let out, Larry Pendergrass was expecting an average summer with an average summer job.
Until he got the letter with the five famous circles on it, asking him to come to work at the Summer Olympic Games. Now, Mr. Pendergrass will be making sure that the world's best marksmen don't have any problems getting to the firing line.
The 57-year-old retired Army major is the Junior ROTC instructor at Creekside High School in Fulton County, Ga., and the coach of its air rifle team. Those qualifications earned him a job as the firearms supervisor for the XXVI Olympiad in Atlanta.
He is one of dozens of local school employees who have been caught up in the massive event, which is expected to bring some 1.4 million people to the city from the opening ceremonies on July 19 to the close on Aug. 4.
Even students have found work as timers, scorekeepers, and in a variety of other jobs.
"Some of our seniors who are at least 18 have been employed at game venues," said Thelma Mumford-Glover, an administrative assistant for instruction with the 60,000-student Atlanta city schools. "A lot of other kids are volunteering."
More than 100 students from the neighboring Fulton County schools will volunteer in the opening and closing ceremonies, according to officials at the 56,000-student district.
Learning Experience
In addition to the chances for direct participation, the Olympics' intermingling of cultures from around the world created rare educational opportunities throughout the past school year. Several corporate sponsors offered Olympics-related essay and art contests for local students.
The Woodward Academy, a private K-12 school in the Atlanta suburb of College Park, has added a special summer session to continue its Olympics-related curriculum through the close of the games. The 2,500-student school has created a site on the Internet's World Wide Web that has allowed its students to communicate with their peers from several countries who will also be following the games.
Though the Olympics have created opportunity, they will also bring a lot of traffic.
Summer school programs and administrative schedules in Atlanta and Fulton County have been revised to allow for the huge disruption in the city's normal life. At some schools in the heart of the action, summer programs had to be canceled or their hours changed.
Summer school in the Atlanta district started earlier this year and classes will last three hours instead of the usual one so that the program will be finished by the time the games begin on July 19.
An Interesting Opportunity
For most educators, however, the disruption will be more than offset by the excitement and the chance to be a part of the games. Mr. Pendergrass, for example, will assist the athletes with transporting their firearms to the Olympic venue as well as ensuring that they get quick and courteous assistance.
He said that at first he didn't believe he was qualified for the job, but when Olympic officials made it clear they wanted him, he jumped at the chance.
"It sounded interesting," he said.
Jean C. Doherty, an art teacher at Fulton County's Riverwood High School, is also excited about her role in the Olympics.
For a brief moment, she'll be at the center of attention as one of 235 local residents chosen to carry the Olympic torch during the opening ceremonies.
While many locals complain about the certain crowding, the 13-year teacher said she wouldn't have missed that opportunity for anything.
"A lot of people are leaving Atlanta right now," she said. "But I think this is the best place to be."
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All students are required to wear school uniform. An acceptance of a place at Ratton School implies an acceptance by parents and students of the school's dress code. Full school uniform must be worn for registration and assembly.
Due to increasing demand for uniform we have taken the decision to outsource our uniform to a local supplier. This will enable more stock to be held by our supplier and you will be able to order/buy outside school hours.
KB Schoolwear, who are a reputable local company, work with a number of secondary schools in the area and already supply our school with our trousers and shorts, but will now undertake supplying all school uniform directly to you. This has proved a successful system with our neighbouring schools. Please use the link below to access their website.
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Full school uniform must be worn for registration and assembly.
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Win Tickets to Thomas Keller Event This Weekend
We have two tickets to a Thomas Keller event at the Astor Center this Saturday at 6:30 p.m., celebrating his new book Under Pressure. Keller will join his friend and co-author Michael Ruhlman, along with Per Se chef de cuisine Jonathan Benno, to chat about the principles of sous-vide (the slow cooking in plastic bags below the boiling point).
The lucky winners will also get an autographed copy of the sous-vide book. To win, just tell us your favorite sous-vide dish and if you've never had one, something tasty Mom used to throw in a plastic bag. We'll pick two winners at random and have the tickets waiting at the door. Comments will close at Noon EST on Friday. Standard Serious Eats contest rules apply.


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Moberly Area Community College head women's basketball coach Chad Killinger recently announced the signing of three in-state players who will be joining the Lady Greyhound program for the 2017-2018 season. Shianne Rhorer, a 5-10 forward from Prairie Home, Dasia Batteast, a 5-10 guard from St. Louis, and Chrishey Wilkes, a 6-0 forward from St. Louis, have all returned their National Letters of Intent within the past few weeks.
Rhorer helped her Prairie Home team to a 22-10 record and 4th place finish in the MSHSAA Class 1 State Tournament this past season as she averaged 23.4 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 4.6 steals per game. She shot 40 percent from three point range and nearly 70 percent on free throws. She is the all-time leading scorer at Prairie Home for both boys and girls basketball with over 2,000 career points. Rhorer notched her career high of 47 points in a 65-30 win against Fayette during her junior season and had 16 games with 30 or more points while recording 32 double-doubles, including four games with 20 or more rebounds over the past two seasons. She also recorded a triple double with 23 points, 20 rebounds, and 11 steals against Tuscumbia during her senior season.
"Shianne is a versatile player who can score around the basket, but is also capable of knocking down the three," said MACC head coach Chad Killinger. "We were looking to add a couple of shooters in our recruiting class and she is definitely someone that fits that role, but her ability to score in a variety of ways is really impressive. She will also bring some toughness and is an extremely competitive person, and those things will give her a chance to contribute right away."
Batteast attended McKinley Classical Leadership Academy where she averaged 16.2 points, 11.9 rebounds, and four steals per game this past season as she was named All-District and First Team All-Public High School League. She recorded a triple double against Soldan with 19 points, 18 rebounds, and 10 steals and also put together a 20 point, 22 rebound performance against Gateway STEM. During her junior season Batteast was named Second Team All-Public High School League as she averaged 18.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 3.95 steals per contest. She just missed a quadruple double in a victory over Confluence as she totaled 22 points, 20 rebounds, nine assists, and seven steals. Batteast recorded her first career triple double during her junior season when she had 18 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists against Gateway STEM. She finished her career as the all-time leading scorer at McKinley with over 1,000 points.
"Dasia is a great kid that has the potential to make an immediate impact for us on both ends of the floor," said Killinger. "One of the things we like the most about her is her ability to rebound, which is an area we wanted to improve upon with our perimeter positions. She does a good job of anticipating defensively and using her length to create turnovers and can score off the dribble, as well as from the three point line."
Wilkes will attend MACC after finishing her prep career at North Technical High School. This past season she helped her team to a 20-8 record as she registered five double-doubles and reached double figures in the rebounding column in 17 contests. Wilkes grabbed 15 or more rebounds in eight games and recorded 20 or more rebounds three times, including a career high 25 rebounds against McCluer South. She blocked five or more shots on six occasions, while finishing her senior season ranked 12th in the St. Louis Metro area in blocked shots per game and 13th in rebounding average. Wilkes had a total of 513 rebounds during her junior and senior seasons and averaged six points, 11.8 rebounds, and three blocks over the course of her senior year.
"Chrishey is a good athlete," said Killinger. "She has some work to do in order to be effective with her back to the basket, but we were looking for someone who could defend, rebound, and run the floor and she fits that role very well. She improved each season that she was in high school and I am looking forward to watching her continue to develop during her time with us."


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I love sharing my passion and love for music with all the students here!
I have a wonderful wife, Nora, and a terrific son, Miles.
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BeautyEurasia 2017, one of the most important cosmetics exhibitions in the region, brings the sector together for the 13th time at the Istanbul Expo Center on 27 - 29 April. Preparing to welcome 450 exhibitors and over 10,000 professional visitors from 36 countries, BeautyEurasia will host a number of countries, including Russia, Ukraine, CIS, Eastern Europe, North Africa, UAE and Iran.
Platform Uluslararası Fuarcılık, which is among the group companies of ITE Turkey that organizes professional specialized exhibitions in the leading sectors of Turkey, will organize the 13th BeautyEurasia - International Cosmetics, Beauty and Hairdressing Exhibiton between April 27th and 29th. The exhibition will bring together new products, services and innovative technologies of international manufacturers and suppliers from a wide geographical area.
ITE Turkey Operations Group Director Muharrem Tunca stated that the 11 exhibitions in the field of beauty and cosmetics held by ITE Group in 9 countries, are the best ones in their regions and added: "The ITE Group has special expertise in this area. We are trying to bring new customers to the sector by combining our 13 years of experience and expertise in Turkey and in the Eurasia region with Group's current powerful global network".
Cosmetics and beauty sector in our country is among the growing sectors. Factors such as increasing importance of beauty and care, efforts on keeping the youth, women taking more active role in work and social life and youthful population provide stability in the development of this sector in our country. BeautyEurasia is also trying to create a new business environment for the sector by combining the dynamics of the industry with the positive atmosphere of the exhibition.
Muharrem Tunca pointed out that the Turkish cosmetics sector had a business volume of 8.6 billion TL in 2015, and that the figure for 2016 is estimated to be around 10 billion TL. "Research shows that the number of companies offering cosmetics to the market is around 4,500 as of 2016... About 1,500 of them are manufacturers. This is also an indication of the importance of the sector for our country's economy..."
BeautyEurasia, one of the most important gates opened to the giant Eurasia market, offers its exhibitors great export potential for Turkey and Eurasia Region markets. Particularly the participation of manufacturers and exporters with market targets covering these countries is important for the new commercial partnerships that can be born. In addition, the exhibition will host a large number of cosmetics chains, wholesalers and retailers from Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and the Far East, which are among the world's target markets.
The exhibition, which will provide exhibitors and visitors with new market and business opportunities through the "International Buyer Delegation Program", which will be realized with the support of the Ministry of Economy within the scope of the exhibition, and will host many countries with VIP International Buyer Delegation Program including Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. The program will aim to develop new purchasing, business, business development and partnership opportunities for sector representatives on an international level.
13th International Cosmetics, Beauty and Hair Exhibition – BeautyEurasia, which is the biggest cosmetics gathering of the Eurasia Region, will take place on April 27 – 29, 2017 at Istanbul Expo Center with the attendance of beauty and cosmetics experts, decision makers, executives, buyers and other professional visitors.
Revenues on a like-for-like basis are 7% ahead of the comparative quarter reflecting solid underlying trading.
ITE Group today publishes its Interim Results for HY19, with the Transformation and Growth Programme (TAG) continuing to drive strong growth.
ITE Group plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicholas ("Nick") Backhouse as a Non-Executive Director, effective from 1 May 2019.
ITE Group plc is today publishing a trading update ahead of its interim results for the six months ended 31 March 2019, which will be announced on 14 May 2019.
Revenues on a like-for-like basis were 6% ahead of the comparative quarter reflecting strong underlying trading.
Today ITE releases its Annual Report and Accounts for the 2018 financial year.
Watch CEO Mark Shashoua discussing ITE's 2018 end of year results and the progress being made on the TAG programme.
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To enrich English Language among students we have inaugurated English Language Club (ELC), where students can envisage innovative, information time and entertaining activities and events. We guide our students to face their future without fear.
For the convenience of students to communicate, encourage and manage their peer level companions we have divided the whole group into two:- Senior English Language Club and Junior English Language Club.
The members of senior English Language club elected Peter Nayar of Grade 9 as the President and C Dinakar of Grade 8 as the Secretary. Same way the Junior members elected Master Vivyn of Std 6 as the President and Sharav Anand of Grade 5 as the Secretary.
We started our first and foremost activity "Word Power 2017" by distributing the word list for the Preliminary Round. We are awaiting to introduce our upcoming activities with pleasure.


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Unicef in action
Reinforce basic water, hygiene and sanitation
The UNICEF water and sanitation programme supports the implementation of national policies and strategies in the installation of drinking water and sanitation pumps at community and family levels, as well as the promotion of good hygiene habits. The organization also strengthens management and monitoring capacities at local community levels.
The aim is to accelerate water coverage and access of households and schools to sanitation facilities. The fight against waterborne diseases such as guinea worm and diarrhea is a priority. Interventions at the community level are linked to those in schools.
Specific goals are:
- Increased availability of water sources and improved sanitation facilities for households, schools and health centers
- Improved management of watering places in villages and promotion of hygiene-, water- and sanitation-friendly practices in individual and families
- Improved water quality monitoring and promotion of water quality preservation in households
- Guinea worm surveillance and control until eradication.


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The mandevilla (Dipladenia) vine is a tender, woody vine that produces large, pink blossoms. The vine is grown in tropical and semitropical areas. The pink blossoms bloom year-round on an evergreen vine but the heaviest bloom time is summer. Blossoms are trumpet-shaped in large clusters and measure over 4 inches across. The vine can easily grow 10 feet high, and the plants are pest free. Mandevilla vines are native to Brazil but are now commonly grown around the world in gardens. The vines are salt tolerant, which makes then ideal for growing at beach-side homes. If the mandevilla plant is killed by mild frost it will normally grow back from its root system.
Choose an area in full sun to plant the mandevilla vine. The area should have a trellis, arbor, fence, tree or other support for the vine to use as it climbs. The mandevilla vine grows well in containers on a patio or other location in full sun. The vines can also be grown in hanging outdoor baskets. In areas that often have frost, choose a south-facing location to offer additional heat to the vine. Planting the mandevilla vine next to a house or under a tree will also offer frost protection.
Plant the mandevilla vine in a location that offers good drainage. The vines do not like their roots to become waterlogged. The mandevilla vine can be planted year-round with success. The plants prefer a slightly acidic soil with a pH balance of 5.5 to 6.5. Mix an organic material such as peat moss into the garden soil at a ratio of 50 percent peat moss with 50 percent garden soil. Dig the hole twice as large as the vine's root system. Plant the vine's root ball level with the top line of the soil. Fill the hole around the vine in using the peat moss and garden soil mixture. Tamp the soil down completely to remove all air pockets.
Add a top dressing of mulch around the mandevilla vine. Apply 2 to 3 inches of mulch such as peat moss, recycled plastic, bark chips or sawdust. Mulch will protect the plant's roots during a frost, keep the soil moist, afford shade to the roots in the height of summer and keep weed growth at bay. Water the plant thoroughly.
Water the mandevilla vine daily until fully established. Keep the mandevilla vine moist but not waterlogged once fully established.
Fertilize the mandevilla vine beginning in late February until the middle of October. Fertilize every two weeks using a water-soluble 10-20-10 fertilizer. Follow the directions on the label for application.
Prune the mandevilla vine in the early spring using hand-held pruning shears Remove any old wood or broken wood. Cut the canes back to a desired height at this time. In tropical climates the mandevilla vine can be pruned back almost to the ground with no adverse effects.
Things You Will Need
- Hand-held pruning shears
- Mulch
- Peat moss
- Water-soluble 10-20-10 fertilizer
- Shovel
- Trellis, arbor or support for vine
- Mandevilla vines can be grown indoors if the temperature during the day is maintained at above 70 degrees Fahrenheit and at night is between 60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Some wish blessings, others pray for them. Some send blessings and they become one.
Joyce C. Lock
thank you readers, for sending me your sweet blessings.
on april 9th i will draw one of your names and announce a winner.
the cards were made by a company called snapfish. i'm not being paid by them but i do think they deserve to be mentioned.
so leave a comment and invite other bloggers to play along if you think they might be interested.
recent gifts include:
- the kindness of good neighbors
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Welcome to the website for the new novel "Gossamer Wings." Currently, the book is only available through CreateSpace.com's eStore and on Amazon.com, but we hope to further expand the distribution. There is a Kindle version available now on Amazon, and we hope to have a Nook version ready soon. On this website we have a link to both sites where the book is available, you can preview the first chapter and some excerpts of the book for free, or you can contact me with questions or comments.
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Meet Neil Grayson, a good man who's had some bad breaks. In the last twenty-four hours, he's lost his job, his car, and his marriage. He thinks his life is over, but it's just beginning. Neil moves back in with his eccentric parents and their manic mutt, Pickles. His best friend, Robbie, who when he's not quoting conspiracy theories is cracking jokes, gets Neil laughing again despite his misfortunes. Kate, the cute spunky waitress from the quirky eighties-themed diner, The Breakfast Club, hires Neil to paint her ramshackle rooming house on the wrong side of town. It's a house inhabited by Kate's somewhat oddball tenants, but with whom Neil soon begins to feel at home, as a budding romance between Neil and Kate develops. We soon find that danger and mystery lie ahead for Neil as the story unfolds. A brush with death during a car-jacking brings to Neil the realization that life is more important than his past misfortunes. He vows to move on with his life and forget the past. For Neil, that's something that is easier said than done. Neil befriends a mysterious old man and his grandson who move next door. The old man knows a secret from Neil's past that not even Neil knows, and once revealed will change Neil's life forever.


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A tablecloth looks best when it's not loaded with wrinkles, but who has time to iron tablecloths while they're preparing for company? Nobody, that's who! Here's the good news: there is a way to keep your tablecloths wrinkle-free for immediate use every time. Soon you'll be able to throw one down on a moment's notice!
1Wash the tablecloth. It should always be stored freshly laundered and free of crumbs, food stains, etc. Stains that are not removed before storage will be difficult, if not impossible, to remove after they've set for any length of time. Any food crumbs, etc. still on tablecloths will attract insects and other unattractive critters. Iron if required.
2Find a long length of cardboard tube. The ideal tube is one that comes from underneath nice wrapping paper (not that flimsy stuff that comes from the after-season bargain bin).
- An even better option is to ask your local fabric store for any spare rolls they're going to throw away after fabric has been purchased.
3Roll up the tablecloth around the cardboard tube. Depending on the length of your tube, you may need to fold it in halves or in thirds. Do this carefully so that you don't introduce wrinkles.
4Store the tablecloth. Place the rolled-up tablecloth in the linen cupboard or wherever you prefer to store your linens. It can be stored standing up or lying down, provided nothing is pressing down on it.
5Use. Simply unroll the tablecloth right on the table. It should be wrinkle-free. This method is far more likely to result in uncreased tablecloths than folding and stacking, because there is no pressure exerted on the tablecloth and there are no folds to create marks.
Community Q&A
QuestionDon't I have to fold the tablecloth at least once to make it fit on the roll?Community AnswerNo, depending on the width of the tablecloth, you can go to your local fabric store and get a cardboard tube that they use for wide width fabrics to roll your tablecloth on, or you can go to any home improvement store and purchase PVC tubing and it can be cut to your specs and use it repeatedly.
QuestionHow do I remove red wine from a tablecloth?Community AnswerThere is a product called Red Out. It gets out red stains like wine, Kool Aid and juice.
- You can often get a large tube from a carpet store. If it's too long, cut it to size with a saw.
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Republicans in Congress have blocked the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from studying the root cause of the epidemic that is gun violence in the United States.
The fear of Republicans and the NRA apparently is that the doctors could conclude that the cause is the proliferation of weapons, like the AR-15 rifle, that was used by Omar Mateen on Sunday to commit the worst mass shooting in the country's history.
The AR-15 is the country's most popular rifle, according to the NRA, and is a huge money-maker for numerous weapons manufacturers. It is also the choice of weapon for mass murderers from Newtown to Aurora to San Bernardino to now Orlando.
As an aside, the NRA has blamed political correctness for the Orlando shooting.
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The American Medical Association on Wednesday said Congress needs to pass legislation lifting the ban on allowing the Centers for Disease Control to study gun violence.
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Nutrition is another hotbed of controversy, where people with not enough research, evidence, or experience in the field are recommending diets with little validity and even less effectiveness. There is far too much misinformation being spread, making it difficult to know what to believe when looking to develop nutritional strategies for your athletes and clients.
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McArdle WD, Katch FI, Katch VL. Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance 8th edition. Wolters Kluver 2014
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Bear MF, Conners B, Paradiso M. Neuroscience – Exploring the Brain 4th edition. Wolters Kluwer 2016
- This textbook provides a comprehensive description of the structure and function of the brain and nervous system. All topics from module 5 are covered in this textbook.
Enoka RM. Neuromechanics of Human Movement 5th edition. Human Kinetics 2015.
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