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What is Yoga
Yoga is an ancient tradition rooted in India that uses a special type of physical movement and breathing exercises as an entry to a healthy, strong and flexible body, a balanced lifestyle, an open heart and a clear, calm mind. On its most basic level, it is a science of deep personal transformation based on the Yoga Sutras of Patañjali, a text authored in Southern Asia sometime between 200 B.C. and 500 B.C.E. The word yoga means to yoke or unify and through regular practice, a dedicated practitioner begins to experience the benefits of a unified state of consciousness, peace of mind and health and well-being.
Why should I practice yoga
People come to yoga for many reasons. Whether you are interested in physical fitness, healing chronic injuries, or experiencing inner peace, yoga has something to offer you. It is a fully integrated mind-body technique that is proven in numerous scientific studies to lower your level of stress, while increasing your sense of health and happiness. If you are interested in working with the quality of your mind, a regular yoga practice is the perfect place to practice mental clarity. By synchronizing the breathe, body and mind, a dedicated practitioner begins to experience deep and lasting transformation.
Is yoga a form of physical exercise and can I cross train with it
Yes yoga is a comprehensive form of physical exercise, yet while fitness is an important aspect of yoga, it is not the only benefit you gain from regular practice. One hour of yoga includes both cardiovascular, strength training, weight bearing, endurance, aerobic, and core-based exercises. You may choose to cross train with yoga, however, there are certain activities which are not complimentary with the yoga practice.
Do I need to do anything special before I come to practice yoga
Ashtanga yoga should be practiced on an empty stomach. Try not to eat two hours prior to class. Also, please try to refrain from drinking during class. Come to class hydrated by having water no less than 15 min before class. Drinking during class counteracts the process of building heat in the body and therefore decreases the detoxifying effects of yoga.
How often should I practice
Traditionally, in the ashtanga yoga we practice 6 days a week, leaving one day for rest. We also take off on the days of the new and full moon. Women should take off 2-3 days during menstruation. Mysore style ashtanga yoga has a cumulative effect on the body and should be practiced a minimum of 3 days per week. As your schedule permits, more days should gradually be added. It is when we are practicing in the traditional manner that we receive the greatest benefit.
Why do I need a teacher
A guru/ teacher help the student build a foundation and gives students a broader perspective on yoga. A guru gives tools to students. A guru shows how to use them to discover this brighter lightness, which is called nana. The asana is only part of it. We have to come together and practice and go towards this. If students don't know how to use the tools it will be a disaster. yoga. It's not just two hours of practicing on your mat. It's the way you live, the way you conduct yourself in daily life. Ashtanga yoga is a way of living. Without a sound structure and foundation the building won't be strong. It's like when a baby learns to walk. The baby gets encouragement to take a step forward. If he/she falls, someone is there to pick them up. After the baby learns to walk, the act itself becomes second nature and he/she no longer needs the same encouragement. Also in yoga, we need encouragement and inspiration in the beginning to take the first steps. When old and new students practice together, they inspire one another. Later on, in higher levels of yoga, you don't need encouragement. Like walking, it happens naturally.
Why should I choose Yoga OM over all of other centers, hotels and gyms that offer yoga
Yoga OM offers you an unparalleled standard of excellence in all its endeavors. Both our facility and our teachers are unlike any other yoga studio in the Huntersville area. Created as a community center in an urban retreat space, Yoga OM encourages a multifaceted approach to your experience of yoga. Complete with many complimentary disciplines, such as nutrition and life coaching, Yoga OM offer you comprehensive support for your inner journey.
Am I too old to practice yoga
No one is too old to practice yoga. There have been people who practice yoga and start at all ages and process of varying degrees of proficiency. The key to practicing yoga is not age, but rather an open mind and heart.
What about per-existing pain and old injuries
While you might feel sore or tired after doing your yoga practice or sometimes even during your yoga practice, it is not necessary to push your body to point of creating an injury. Throughout our lives we primarily tell our body what to do. With time, the yoga practice becomes an opportunity to listen to and respect what your body wants to tell you and do with you. In the advent of an injury, whether related to yoga or past outside experience, there are many special adjustments, modifications and considerations that one of our qualified teachers can advise you of. One of the main benefits of the yoga practice that you will experience over time is healing. By creating and inviting more balance into your overall state of being, a regular yoga practitioner creates the space to allow healing into their body on multiple levels.
What if I feel sore or fatigued
This is normal when starting any physical practice. It is recommended that you commit to practicing despite these conditions. It is better to do what you can than disrupt your practice routine. Gradually your body will become acclimated to the practice. Through experience we learn discernment and how to practice at the edge of our abilities, reaping the greatest benefit without overwhelming our body and mind.
Why should I commit to one discipline
There are many disciplines of yoga and for a period of time when one is starting out, it is appropriate to try many different styles. However, after an appropriate period of shopping around, we leave the world of materialism and move more deeply into our selves. Just as when we choose one teacher, we also choose one discipline. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe answers this best of all,
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Our bodies need a balance of electrolytes to not feel depleted after exercise, especially in the summertime. Your grocery store will carry Emergen-C, Ultima, or other brands to add to your water. Electrolytes keep muscles from cramping during and after exercise.
Moving around, twisting, and going upside down are not great activities on a full stomach. If you need a little energy, then have something easily digestible, like a smoothie, or a small snack.
Please dress modestly. Fitted clothes stay in place better than looser items when moving around and going upside down. Shorts must have a long enough inseam to provide appropriate coverage. If your shirt is too baggy, it will flip into your face in forward folds. Wear what you would to exercise in – soft, comfortable, materials with a little stretch in the fabric.
We have mats and towels for rental if necessary. Drink water well before and after class. You may sweat – be prepared, and maybe bring a change of clothes to be comfortable in on your way home / next destination.
Please wash your yoga gear regularly for you wellness and to ensure others are not affected by odors. Refrain from using perfume or cologne, as some people may have allergies or asthma. If you're wondering if you should take a shower before yoga, take one. Fresh sweat on a clean body smells much better than warmed up old sweat.
- We have showers / dressing rooms available
Just let the teacher know. They are trained to give modifications for every 'body' and will do their utmost to make certain your class is an enjoyable experience. Don't be shy, we've heard it all.
It is recommended that women take three days of rest – often referred to as "ladies' holiday" – during their menstrual period for several reasons. The purpose of the menstrual cycle is to prepare the body for pregnancy; when conception does not occur, the thickened lining of the uterus is shed through menstruation.
- One reason to take rest during the menstrual period is that the downward and eliminating flow during this time may be counteracted by inversions such as sarvangasana and sirsasana.
- A second, more subtle, reason is that engaging mula bandha may be more difficult and/or may counteract this downward flow. Without engagement of the bandhas, vigorous practice can be physically unsafe.
- A third, more general, reason is that excessive activity can lead to an irregular menstrual cycle or the cessation of menstruation (amenorrhea).
Menstruation may therefore serve as a convenient time to rest as the body begins the next cycle. Though taking rest is recommended, it remains an individual choice. As the external and internal practice changes over time, the physical and spiritual importance of taking rest for a particular woman may change as well. If a woman decides to observe ladies' holiday, she is still very much practicing yoga during this time, as yoga is far more than just asana.
When you practice yoga, you are systematically raising the ushna (heat) in the body. If you drink cold water, the ushna will rapidly fall, and this will cause various other reactions. You will become more susceptible to allergic conditions, excess mucus and such things. If you are doing intense asanas and you suddenly drink cold water, you may catch a cold immediately. So never drink water when you are doing asanas. And never go to the bathroom during practice time because you should work out the water in the form of sweat as you may.
Please refrain from talking DURING class. Your fellow students are trying to focus, and your teacher is trying to instruct every one of you to their own journey and best abilities. Let this be a peaceful sanctuary, and then hit up the coffee shop to chat and joke about class afterwards! Try to ask questions before, or after class, where we are more than happy to answer.
If you see a spider or ant, just let the teacher know. They are trained in the proper removal of bugs and little friends, so that you will not need to squash one and incur negative karma.
No shoes ensures a safe, debris-free environment for barefoot yogis. We have ample cubbie space for you to store shoes and other items.
Eco-Friendly Yoga Flooring made from Jute and PER (Polymer Environmental Resin). The natural jute fibers in the flooring offer the strength of conventional fiberglass mesh, yet are decomposed in a landfill. Our flooring has a unique look and feel is created by meshing jute fibers with patented PER, which is phthalate-free and safer. Latex free Jute is a natural vegetable plant that takes only 45 months to grow to maturity, making it a sustainable resource. Jute cleans the air by consuming carbon dioxide, and the leaves are a natural soil conditioner. It's clearly a smart and naturally beautiful choice for a cleaner and safer environment offered for our students.
Please remember to take your belongings with you after class. Our lost and found is no place for your favorite water bottle.
- Yogis 12 & over may take class solo at The Yoga OM with a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
- We have showers / dressing rooms available.
- Mats & Towels are available for $ 2 rental.
- Please take the class that is most appropriate to your level.
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What Are The Benefits Of Online Learning In Nigeria?Posted: October 31, 2013 Filed under: Online Education | Tags: Benefits of online Distance learning, education system of Nigeria, online learning in Nigeria Leave a comment
We all are aware of the importance of education and we also know that each one of us has the right to enjoy an equally resourceful education environment. But in Nigeria, things are a bit difficult. There the learners are not able to enjoy quality education and there are a lot of reasons behind such an awful state.
The primary reason behind such pathetic education condition in Nigeria is because of the fact that there is inadequate financial support from the government. In the statistics of 1997 and 2000, it has been shown that the federal government have spent below 10% on education in Nigeria of the overall expenses. This is indeed shocking, isn't it? We all know that every government should allow a steady flow of fund in preserving and maintaining proper education system of the country. But this was never the case in Nigeria.
In 2013, the government has, however, tried to do something for the betterment of the education system of the country. It promised billions of naira for the education sector as the Governor is really keen on improving the education scenario of Nigeria.
How Online Education Can Help?
Online education comes as a ray of hope for those who want to get an uninterrupted education experience, that too under a reputed university at a much lower cost. Due to the worst situation of universities in Nigeria, it is evident that a lot of students are slowly becoming aware of the importance of online learning.
There are a lot of advantages which an online learner can avail:
- Flexibility: As the online courses can be carried out from home, the learners can enjoy flexible time schedules. He/ She can go through the online course materials whenever he/she is free. This kind of flexibility in studies is necessary for the learners who are also working professionals.
- Affordability: The online courses are usually much affordable than that of a regular one. The online learners can save their conveyance costs, lodging costs and even they will not have to buy the study materials as well. Also, the online course fee is much lower than that of a regular one.
- Globalisation: Being an online learner, a student can interact with different other learners from all over the globe. This makes learning easier as well as interesting as everyone incorporates their ideas about a certain topic. This kind of globalised learning isn't possible in a classroom which consists of only a few learners.
A Few Benefits of Online Education in Nigeria
When I talk about online education, I make sure that my readers aren't attracted towards any kind of online degree which is available on the internet. As a learner, one should make thorough research about the degree before applying to the same. There are a lot of benefits of online distance learning and a learner can enjoy it only when it is given by a reputed distance learning provider.
UK has been the educational hub for many years and a degree from UK is respected worldwide. Hence, an online degree from a well-known UK university can make dreams come true for the learners in Nigeria:
- An online degree from a reputed UK university allows the student to save 60% of his/her overall course fees.
- Excellent educators who are present 24*7 to help their learners. The learners can get in touch with them via phone, emails, video chats all throughout the day, whenever they are in doubt regarding a subject.
- The online degrees will be accredited by the most reputed awarding bodies which in turn make the degrees equally important and relevant as the regular ones.
There is no doubt about the fact that the education system of Nigeria needs serious renovation. The government must be trying hard to do something relevant for the betterment of the situation, but why should the learners waste time till then? They can always carry forward their career goals by applying for an online degree of their choice from UK, thereby negating all the obstacles which are probable on their way in attaining the same from a regular Nigerian college/university.
Earn an MBA in Nigeria without Compromising with Your Day-today LifestylePosted: October 30, 2013 Filed under: Online MBA Course | Tags: distance education, distance learning, MBA, online distance learning MBA, online learning Leave a comment
Postgraduate degrees have become quite essential for bagging lucrative job offers in the present times. Employers all over the world look to hire the candidates holding master's degrees. An undergraduate or college degree no more guarantees a well paying job. In order to get a good salaried job, one must walk the extra mile and earn a master's degree. Masters in Business Administration (MBA) is the degree programme that career enthusiasts from across the world contemplate to enrol in.
Full Time MBA At On-Campus Institutions Is Not Easy For Everybody
However, everybody is not fortunate enough to get enrolled in a full time MBA programme at traditional brick and mortar business schools. As a large number of prospective students work in order to financially support their families, seeking admission in full time MBA programmes can be a bit tough to them. Moreover, a large proportion of such students dwell in the countries where education infrastructure is in poor state, like Nigeria. Students in such countries do not have plenty of options to choose from thus good jobs elude them for a long time.
Online Mbas Have Made Earning Higher Qualifications Easier
Students and working professionals in these countries are now able to study different postgraduate programmes, including MBAs, online. With the advent of technology, accessing the MBA programme has become relatively easier than ever before. Online learning medium has made it easy for working professionals to obtain higher qualifications like MBAs, without quitting their jobs. There are several colleges and universities offering online MBA by distance learning in Nigeria and allowing students to learn while they earn.
Online MBA Courses Must Be Accredited Through Recognised Accreditation Agencies
However, one must be careful while choosing an online MBA course because several diploma mills are out there to cheat you with unrecognised degrees. Students must do proper research about the accreditation of colleges and degree programmes being offered to the students. One must keep in mind that the MBA degree has no worth and only an ordinary piece of paper, if not accredited.
Doing A Background Check Of MBA Course Is Necessary
Hence, doing a reality check is advised before picking up your university and MBA course. Look out for the career prospects of passed out students and where they are currently placed at. You should also check out how many students have enlisted in the MBA programme prior to you and go through the university's archive to know how the students faired at the university and job market.
You should settle on the perfect distance learning MBA programme format only after going through the entire details. Find out whether the format fits well to your lifestyle and work timings. As employers only recognise the accredited degrees, you must know if your university or college is duly certified with the recognised accreditation agency.
Therefore, choose a MBA programme with a specialisation to fulfil your career dreams and make it big in the professional sector.
Distance Learning, Gaining Massive Popularity around the World within Quick TimePosted: October 29, 2013 Filed under: Online Education | Tags: benefits of distance learning, distance learning, online colleges, online distance learning courses, online learning 2 Comments
Distance education is a convenient method of learning as well as teaching. It has rightly emerged as a blessing to the learners who do not want to shift their location and quit working. The quality of distance education in the recent past has improved to a great extent, making it easy for both the educators and learners to settle themselves in the changing environment of internet and technology. Learning through distance involves various modes of teaching including audio-visual mode. According to some studies, if learners spend around 2 to 3 hours on each credit per week, they can easily complete the entire course requirements.
Online learning has gained massive popularity around the world within a short span of time. This learning mode is popular in different regions of the world because of different reasons.
The most striking benefit of distance learning is that students have the luxury of continuing their studies from the home country even when they are enrolled in a foreign university degree. Students do not need to travel to foreign locations, so there is no need to apply for student's visa. Students are able to save lots of time and other resources.
Online Study Materials For Students
The entire study material required for successfully completing the respective distance learning programme is made available to you on the internet. The study materials are easily accessed from anywhere and at point of time with the use of internet connection. Dissimilar to the traditional classroom teaching, online learning is all about personal pace and intensity. These are the self-paced programs and one can quickly go through the courses at their own pace to learn the new skills.
Most online learning courses allow students to take part and view the comments of other students in online bulletin board discussion. It gives you a feel of attending live lecture in the classroom although you are accessing it through your personal gadgets.
People With Limited Physical Abilities Can Earn Higher Qualifications Now
People with certain type of physical inabilities find online distance learning as a boon in their life. The injured, handicapped or elderly people can now learn and earn a higher education degree that they are deprived of. Other kind of population to be largely benefitted from distance education is stay at home mothers and housewives.
Distance Learning Is Ideal For Working Professionals
If you have irregular work schedules, online degree programme is a good option because of its greater pedigree of flexibility. These working professionals have the advantage of submitting their work assignments as and when they want to on the internet. Students must keep in mind a few important things before enrolling in a online learning course. Their careful research on the accredited colleges can bear the fruitful results in the future.
There are a few world famous institutions offering online learning programmes in different regions of the world, in different languages. They focus largely on peer learning classes, online discussions and chatting facilities, etc. So, if you want to make it big in your career without a great deal of hassle, enrolling in online courses is an ideal option to you.
Studying Master Degree Courses Online Is A Step towards Improving Career ProspectsPosted: October 25, 2013 Filed under: Postgraduate Degree | Tags: distance learning, online courses, online learning institution, online master degree courses, online masters courses, online students Leave a comment
When an individual earns a master degree under a recognised university, he/she is considered to have obtained extensive and advanced knowledge in either a professional field or any academic discipline. In other words, the one who earns a master degree holds complete authority on a specific subject which he/she takes it as a base for career development.
Although colleges and universities have been offering full-time master degree courses for years, the distance learning or online courses have gained equal importance on a global scale. Working professionals and students who do not get time to study in campuses either for keeping work commitments or meeting domestic responsibilities usually enrol in online master degree programmes. In fact, online courses are accredited just like those offered full-time in campuses and are even recognised by potential employers all over the world.
3 Factors That Make Online Master Degree Courses Beneficial In Today's World
Affordability – Pursuing an online master degree course is extremely affordable in comparison to a full-time course. Since a distance learner is not required to pay extras for travelling and campus tuitions, he/she is required to pay a minimal course fee. Instead, one can enrol online in a master degree programme and work alongside with ease which in turn would keep him/her financially stable.
Employability – As far as the current employment scenario is concerned, employers now prefer hiring online master degree holders for their knowledge and understanding in working with complete independence. Moreover, there are several companies that recognise the needs and wants of their employees in terms of career prospects. This is why many working professionals enrol in online master degree courses and complete their higher studies to progress further in life.
Flexibility – Colleges and universities teaching full-time courses follow rigid curriculums that aren't possible to be followed by those who work. So, online courses here score high in terms of flexibility and thus allow individuals to enrol from any corner of the world. In fact, online students take their own pace to complete modules as well as course assignments.
Considerations Before Choosing An Online Master Degree Course
Although it's easy to choose a master degree course online, there are a few considerations that should always be kept in mind:
Accreditation – For an individual planning to take up a course online, accreditation is the initial consideration to be made at any cost. Unless you ensure that your online learning provider is globally accredited, you should never proceed with the enrolment process.
Faculty support – An online course is quite challenging. The distance learner is constantly required to interact with his/her instructors who also stand equally responsible for letting one complete a course without hassles. So, prior to enrolling in an online course, an individual must check whether the online learning institution is assuring considerable faculty support that includes interaction through discussion forums, attending live webinars, social networking and receiving constant feedback.
Course funding – It's very important to check beforehand the course funding schemes offered by your online learning institution. Students who are financially challenged might initially enrol with a minimal amount. However, they might later get financially pressurised and might discontinue. Instead, if the online learning institution you choose has easy funding schemes, availing them will be easier for you to complete your course with ease.
Now, apart from these considerations and benefits of enrolling online in master degree courses, you can also gather more details by going through a master guide on distance learning courses that will help you improve your career prospects in future.
An Initiative By The UK Universities To Spread Online Higher EducationPosted: October 23, 2013 Filed under: Online Education | Tags: distance education, FutureLearn, MOOCs, MOOCs in UK, online learning Leave a comment
Some of the top universities in UK have started offering free online courses to anyone willing to study across the world. The degree-level short courses in different streams including maths, science and technology will be offered by more than 20 leading educational institutions in the UK.
The online hub FutureLearn, an initiative by the Open University, will make various degree-level short courses accessible to the students from across the world. Learners around the world can sign up for a course through the FutureLearn website and access the courses free of cost.
The aim of this initiative is to offer a wide range of higher education courses and content from the world famous universities, eminent educationalists and educational institutions. The courses and contents are available to the worldwide audience.
It is believed to be the first UK-based organisation to have started providing Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs).
So now students from the developing countries like Sub-Saharan Nigeria can study UK universities courses online, from the comfort of their own homes.
In the United States, with a number of established educational institutions like Yale, Princeton, Brown and Columbia offering different courses through the educational hubs like Coursera, MOOCs have already gained massive popularity among the students.
Martin Bean, Vice-chancellor, Open University, said, "Time and again we have seen the disruptive impact the internet can have on industries – driving innovation and enhancing the customer experience," He adds, "I have no doubt MOOCs will do the same for education – offering people new and exciting ways to learn. This is why we took the initiative to join forces with a range of university and cultural partners to create FutureLearn – spearheading the UK's response to the rise of MOOCs and offering students a new and innovative way to access courses." (Source: goo.gl/RO7J44)
The chief executive of FutureLearn informed that the website had around 20,000 registered learners from 158 countries within the 24 hours of launch.
The world of online learning has broadened now with the MOOCs, which will make it easier for learners to find out about the latest developments in many subjects.
Distance Learning: Helping You Turn Your Home Into A ClassroomPosted: October 21, 2013 Filed under: Distance Education | Tags: College degree, College degree through distance education, distance learning, online distance learning college degree, study through distance education Leave a comment
When people hear that you are completing your college degree through distance education, they raise many questions. "How is it possible to complete your college degree in your jammies?", "Is the syllabus taught in traditional colleges same as the one taught through distance learning?" and various other queries are raised when people hear of distance education but there are few things that you should know very well before you decide to take up this convenient mode of education.
College degrees attained through distance education holds the same value as traditional college degrees. In fact, if you live in remote areas of your country and college is far away or if you are financially unstable, then you can maintain your daily schedule and study through distance education.
Not Everyone Understands This Mode Of Education
For many years education has been restricted to the four walls of a classroom and most people believe that this is the only way one can earn proper education. Distance education has turned the game around. Now students, anywhere in the world can study anytime, anywhere. Since distance learning now uses the online medium to spread education, a student only needs a computer and net connection to study. They no longer have to sit through boring lectures but can learn through innovative ways. Not only can you study for your degree but can also lead a normal social life and work a full time job.
Distance Learning Is Not Child's Play, It Requires Discipline
Many people have the misconception that just because you get to study from home, studying online is extremely easy. However, distance learning studies from online universities require a lot of discipline and you need to follow a regular schedule. So, first chalk out when you can give time to studies, and schedule your programme accordingly. Unless you are determined to study, completing the college degree will be difficult.
An Accredited College Is Needed
Make sure that you choose an accredited online university. If the university is not accredited, then the degree it will give you will not be recognised anywhere in the world and all your hard work will go to waste.
An online distance learning college degree is much more convenient and cost efficient than traditional college degrees.
7 Ways To Encourage Learners' Participation In Distance EducationPosted: October 18, 2013 Filed under: Distance Education | Tags: distance learning, distance learning courses, distance learning from UK universities, encourage participation in distance learning, online courses in Nigeria, online learning Leave a comment
The technological advancements make it easier for humans to carry out different tasks without being physically present on site. Now, it is possible to perform multitasking without any hiccup. Technology, in particular, plays a great role in the education sector. E-learning has become the latest craze among the modern day students.
It is now easy for learners to acquire new traits without being physically present in the classrooms, though students' participation remains must. The online institutions should ensure that learners are kept engaged and motivated all the time. Keeping the students engaged is the biggest challenge that hasn't been cracked yet, though there are some ways that have worked for the learners as well as institutions.
Validation – Learners must choose to go with the champion organisation in the field of distance education. Studying in influential and well-respected institutions has bigger benefits in the long term. If learners realise that the organisation values their learning curriculum, they will be automatically inclined for it without any push. On the other hand, organisations providing distance learning should maintain their reputation and consider accreditation from a valid external body. One can enroll in the distance learning courses from UK universities, as they are universally recognised and accredited through valid agencies.
Introduction – Let the learners understand the expectations from them. Additionally, they must know about the learning outcomes and the purpose of every element of distance learning. The course guide must be emailed beforehand so that learners familiarise with the study module. Learners should also be made aware of the technical specifications required for the learning and the opportunities to install the apps, upgrades or relevant programmes before learning commences earnestly.
Motivation – Your involvement with distance learning must be connecting, rewarding, engaging and enjoyable. Learner should have a clear idea about what distance learning has to offer them. They must figure out the learning outcomes and their benefits at the beginning itself.
Design – It is true that motivation is the biggest factor but the learning design also plays a big role in encouraging participation in distance education programme. The appropriate and relevant technologies should be aligned to the learners' behavioural factors. In case of different elements, the purpose of each element should be apparent from the beginning. The course content must be crisp and concise. Interesting, engaging and memorable content entices the participant to the hilt. Again, as distance learning can sometime be lonely, the courses should be designed keeping the elements of collaboration, peer review and tutor interaction intact.
Goal setting – Learners should be encouraged to think about their learning as well as career goals. The distance learning providers can integrate goal setting technology into the courses. Organisations should ensure that individuals are able to put into practice what they have learnt.
Tutor skill – A skilled tutor makes huge difference to the successful distance learning. It's the job of tutors to set the ball rolling, set the tone and to maintain momentum of the course. Collaborative study techniques can be facilitated to draw attention of the participants.
International awareness – Organisations into the distance learning, if they have global presence, should be aware of language barriers, time zone differences and cultural differences. All these factors have an impact over the participation. Distance learning institutions should where their most learners are coming from and plan out the classes accordingly.
These are the drawing factors to encourage participation in distance learning. Students from Nigeria can now enroll in online courses from UK universities and hope for a bright career ahead.

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As we walk home from dropping his big brother off at school, he asks me to carry him. "I'm sweepy," he says, his toddler-speak still strong even though he turned 3 last week. I pick him up, and he wraps his legs around my waist. His head fits perfectly in the nape of my neck, and I inhale him. He still smells like the baby he once was. Oh, how I wish I could bottle that scent.
It's a rare morning where we have nothing planned, my favorite kind of morning. We are on 3-year-old time. We play in the rain puddles that have accumulated overnight. We pour rain out of the watering can and watch each drop fall onto our plants. Inside, we play superheroes and puzzles. I let him "play his phone" (which is really an iPod touch, but he insists on calling it a phone). While he has his screen time, I do the dishes and make lunch.
Then it's naptime. Today, he's tired, and it isn't a struggle to get him to go to bed. I lie down with him and nurse him. As we nurse, he pulls on my lips, plays with my hair. Then he's out like a light.
Now comes the part that I have to explain, right? It's not the carrying him home from school drop off. It's not the playing in rain puddles, the superheroes, or the puzzles. Maybe you have a judgment about me letting him play on an iPod for a few minutes, but I doubt that. It's the nursing, right? It's that he's 3 and still nursing.
To us, as you might guess, it's not a big deal at all. At this age, he only really nurses at naptime and bedtime, and sometimes if he's upset or needs to reconnect with me. It's part of his sleep time ritual in much the same way that some 3-year-olds suck their thumbs, a pacifier, the end of a blanket, or cuddle up with a parent. Except in this case, we nurse.
If you only think of breasts as sexual objects, I can understand how the idea of an older child nursing sounds strange. Sexualized breasts are splashed all over the media and our lives: it's deeply ingrained in most of us that sex is their purpose — their only purpose — except for the few months when an infant breastfeeds.
But this is a culturally constructed belief. In other countries, and in other time periods, breasts were seen as feeding and comfort objects well past the infant. The age of weaning throughout history — especially before formula existed — was much later than it is today and remains so in many countries. Even in America, there are more older children nursing than you might realize — you just don't see it because it usually only happens at home.
Both the Academy of American Pediatrics and the World Health Organization have statements about breastfeeding past babyhood. Not only is it approved, but encouraged. The World Health Organization recommends nursing until 2 years and beyond, if desired. The Academy of American Pediatrics states that "there is no upper limit to the duration of breastfeeding and no evidence of psychologic or developmental harm from breastfeeding into the third year of life or longer."
Still, it's hard for many of us to break free from our discomfort. It is difficult for us to divorce ourselves from the notion that breasts are for sex only and that a walking, talking child who nurses is somehow perverse.
I will tell you for sure that this is not the case for me and my sweet son. It was not the case for my older son who was "still" nursing at 3 years old as well, nor is it the case for the countless mothers I have befriended over the years who do the same.
My breasts are comfort, love, and — at this stage — even a small source of nutrition.
Now, you may have heard that breastmilk loses its nutritional value after a certain age. This is a myth. My breastmilk still has the same nutritional value that it did when my son was a baby. It also has antibodies and numerous anti-viral agents in it. When he is exposed to a virus, I almost always get exposed, too (can't stay away from your kid's germs). As soon as I am exposed, my body starts to produce antibodies against that very virus, which are delivered to him via my milk and help him fight off the virus.
Not all of my friends nurse their kids past 3. Many don't. And they all find ways of comforting their kids and keeping them healthy. So of course, it isn't essential. But it works for us. That's the bottom line with most parenting things, I think.
How and when will it end, you ask? Well, I'm not sure, because weaning unfolds differently for all children. Eventually, he will stop napping, for one thing, and that nursing session will slip away. Eventually, we will just be down to nursing before bed. The way it worked with my older son, is that he began to prefer talking to me before bed, and days of nursing were skipped, until they finally just disappeared. I think I encouraged it a little, by not reminding him and sometimes by changing the subject if he asked. Weaning is not a one-way street.
As for how it will unfold with my younger son, I'm not sure. But I have faith in the natural process of weaning, the give and take between mother and child. To me, it's like everything else about him growing up. Soon enough, he will be too big for me to carry him home. Soon, the water from last night's rain storm will not be as thrilling as it was for him today.
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EDMONTON — There is nothing fishy about Dr. Yves Sauve's latest eye-opening discovery.
The University of Alberta ophthalmology and physiology researcher has found DHA, an Omega-3 fatty acid found in fish, can reduce and prevent age-related vision loss that occurs due to the natural accumulation of toxic substances in the eyes, known as lipofuscin.
"We don't have any studies other than what we've found with DHA that can prevent that accumulation," Sauve said.
Sauve and his team are doing trials in human patients with macular degeneration, a condition that results in the loss of central vision and is the main cause of blindness in people over 50. The trials have found those who have the highest level of DHA will have the lowest severity and slowest progression of macular degeneration.
Sauve said the condition inflicts one in 10 North Americans over age 65 and one in four over 75.
"In 2020, we are expecting that one in five Albertans will be seniors," he said.
"So we're preparing for that demographic tidal wave."
Sauve suggested everyone should increase their DHA levels by eating oily fish like salmon, or taking fish oil capsules with every meal. Because fish do not make the DHA but actually obtain it through micro-algae, vegetarian alternatives are also available in capsules that can be found in health food stores.
Sauve said a primary reason North Americans lack Omega-3 fatty acids is that the western diet is exceptionally high in processed foods that contain large byproducts of soy and corn, which are both high in omega-6 fatty acids.
A healthy diet should contain a one-to-one ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3, Sauve said, but blood tests often find patients have a ratio as high as 15 to 1. He said Omega-3 fatty acids have proven beneficial to human health in many areas.
"We're telling people that fish oils are actually a very good thing, and not only for vision loss. This compliments other studies on cardiovascular health and also mental health in terms of severe depression," he said. "Even in children, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be tackled with the intake of DHA in some patients."
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To get an idea of the state of play in the notebook market, ARN spoke to a number of the top (and near-the-top) vendors, to ask them how they see themselves and the notebook industry. We found that all vendors see notebooks as major sources of revenue and growth (even vendors who are struggling in other areas), and most believe we are about to experience the age of desktop replacementIt happened very quietly. At some point in the last few years, people stopped saying "laptop", and started using the more respectful "notebook" instead. Back in the "laptop" era, a portable computer meant a compromise in performance for an extravagant price. Most computer makers had one or two laptop models, if they had any at all -- and they were aimed at high-flying early adopters, more interested in the status symbol than in getting genuine performance out of their machines.
Those days are over. Even the least expensive notebook computers offer reasonable performance, many of them for quite accessible prices. At the higher price points, it is now reasonable to expect a notebook computer to equal or even outperform the desktop computer in your office or home. The notebook has come into its own as a legitimate market segment.
NEC's notebooks generally fall into three categories, but within these groups they overlap. That is, the top end of the low range edges into the mid range and it's the same for mid range to high end.
At the entry level is the 2700 series, aimed at SOHO, small to medium businesses and fleet customers. The mid range consists of the 5000 series for road warriors and weight- and space-conscious customers. What NEC calls its "mid-high" range is the 6000 series, described as a "serious desktop replacement". The 6000 series is fully dockable.
Julian Walthew, NEC's national marketing manager, told ARN "price is secondary to power for most users". He says there's no longer any need to make certain sacrifices to use a mobile computer.
The notebook market is growing for NEC, and customers are still looking for desktop alternatives.
Sales have dropped recently, but Walthew expects that the next set of figures should show growth.
Not surprisingly, NEC sees its main competitors as Toshiba, Compaq and IBM.
Big Blue offers its notebooks in the categories of "entry level", "general business" and "enhanced". The distinctions between categories lie in both price points and in technical specifications. The entry level is represented by the ThinkPad 310, offered through retail outlets for SOHO, home users, students and small business. The ThinkPad 380 is the lower-specified of the general business models, designed as a desktop replacement for corporate users, but at a price point suitable for Soho customers.
The ThinkPad 560 is an ultra-slim lightweight model designed for mobile users who appreciate a balance between weight and functionality.
At the top end are the enhanced ThinkPads -- the 760, 765 and 770 models. These are described by IBM Australia's communications specialist, Rebecca Keyworth, as "advanced leading edge technology" designed as a desktop replacement for corporate executives and senior field professionals.
While IBM declined to comment on questions of market penetration by notebooks versus desktop PCs, Keyworth was willing to say that IBM saw Toshiba and Compaq as its competition.
Acer Computer has two notebook ranges: the multimedia business port-ables, Extensa 390C and 390CX; and the performance desktop PC replacement, the TravelMate 7100 series.
According to Antonio Leone, Acer's product specialist for portable PCs, the company phased out its low-range 355 series of notebooks last year. That series didn't have CD-ROM drives and Leone says it was discontinued because the volumes sold didn't justify stocking the model.
"The market's moving to a complete multimedia solution," Leone said. "The high-end performance user is wanting to use the notebook as a desktop replacement. The Extensa series is a desktop equivalent or extension."
Leone says the needs of customers who buy the performance desktop PC replacements are high.
They want long battery life, a complete multimedia solution, robust construction, connectivity and up-gradability. The busi-ness portables have a focus on multi-media, upgradability and strength.
Is the notebook replacing the desktop? "Not at this stage," Leone said. "But the gap is narrowing. I guess a lot more would be looking to notebooks as a desktop replacement."
He says the continuing upgradability and connectivity of notebooks is heading the charge for their popularity. He also says the time lag between processors arriving on the desktop and their following availability for portables is continuing to shorten.
Leone says the main drawcard for his notebook range is the Sony lithium ion battery and Acer's heuristic battery management technology. In a departure from standard technology, the management system "learns" the power usage pattern of users and automatically powers down components of the computer that consume energy when it's not in use. Acer says the battery is fully recharged in two hours, or four hours if it's charged while in use.
Leone says Acer's main competitors in the notebook market are Compaq, Toshiba and IBM.
Ralph Marshall, national marketing manager for Toshiba, says the company defines its notebooks not so much by price and performance specifications but rather by the customers they target. Value conscious users are addressed by the Satellite series, intended mostly for consumer, SOHO and small businesses.
Corporations and government needs are addressed with the Satellite Pro, with its combination of good features but not at the absolute bleeding edge. Corporations may find it difficult to standardise on the Tecra (Toshiba's high-end desktop replacement), because of its rapidly changing specifications. The definition of the Satellite Pro tends to stay stable for longer.
Both the Satellite and Satellite Pro are defined as "true mid-range" notebooks (Toshiba doesn't call any of its models low- end). The emphasis is on connectivity, weight and portability.
The Tecra is a desktop replacement aimed at early adopters, corporate, small business, multimedia developers and engineers. In short, those with "the need for speed". Its emphasis is on speed, total on- line multimedia performance, DVD and videoconferencing.
The Protege and Libretto lines are intended for the corporate market and mobile executives.
Marshall says the user targets are often most clearly indicated by the machines' price points. The next most significant factors are weight and processor speed.
He told ARN: "Price point and need for speed are the determining factors. The desktop replacement is a reality."
Improved efficiency and technology means high-performance notebooks becoming cheaper. The performance of these machines, coupled with their portability, means that they increase productivity to the point where the ratio of cost to productivity may be well in favour of the notebook for many businesses.
Toshiba doesn't seem too worried about its opposition at this stage, since it's a fairly comfortable leader. IDC and Toshiba both predict that, by the year 2000, 25 to 30 per cent of the total market will be Toshiba's.
Dell offers two lines of notebook computers: Latitude and Inspiron.
Latitude is intended for major accounts, corporate and government customers, and office networking. Inspiron is more a transactional product, aimed at SOHO and advanced home users. The emphasis, again, is on "bang for buck" -- the latest technology for the best value. New technology goes first to the Inspiron, while Latitude is designed for a long transition cycle.
Erin Mikan, portables product manager of Dell, expects that notebooks will become more popular as more companies make their staff mobile for home and field work. She says the price difference is narrowing between desktop PCs and notebooks. The main factor driving price drops will be if and when screen prices come down and networking PCMCIA cards drop. Mikan says the peripherals are the expensive part.
Convenience and desk space are also considerations for choosing a notebook. Dell will soon be adding new technology with the Inspiron 3000, and after that the next big thing will be Pentium II-compatible peripherals. Dell's models continue to grow with technological changes.
HP's entries in the notebook game range right across the field. At the entry level is the OmniBook 2000, designed for education, small and medium business, with some overlap into large business. In the middle of the range is the OmniBook 5700, a fully multimedia-capable machine. The top of the range is rounded out by the OmniBook 3000. Equipped with the latest Tillamook CPU, 13.3in screen and 4GB hard drive the 3000 is aimed squarely at large business and high-end enterprise applications.
HP also has a sub-notebook, the OmniBook 800, which was voted Australian PC World's Notebook of the Year for 1997.
Rob Hartnett, HP marketing development manager corporate PCs and mobile computing, says HP is a very new entrant to the notebook market. To gain some field experience quickly, the company recruited several seasoned Apple managers and has given the products a different feel. That new feel is, according to Harnett, summed up in the slogan "Bigger, better, faster, more".
HP's problem is awareness -- Hartnett says not enough people know HP makes computers, and it's the same situation with notebooks. According to Harnett, HP was the first to launch a notebook with the Tillamook chip.
HP has just had a "sensational period -- January was our biggest month ever".
Harnett says HP's main push is to the channel, to make resellers aware of products so they can push to customers. Following the lead of the USA, HP is lowering prices on its notebooks, closing the gap to the price points of desktop PCs.
Internally, 80 per cent of HP's PC installations are notebooks. "Notebooks are not yet at a price point where major corporations could afford to install them," Harnett said.
"It will be two to three years before it starts to get easier to expand the notebook market."
Desktops get the latest goods sooner, and there is still a six-month gap between desktops and notebook technology.
Harnett identifies HP's main competitors as Toshiba, Compaq, IBM and Acer.
Once king of the notebook roost, Apple now languishes in the lower half of the top 10 makers. However, it still dominates in the education and "creative content" markets. It is these markets that it addresses squarely with its two lines of notebooks.
At the top end, Apple offers the PowerBook 3400 and PowerBook G3 lines, designed with multimedia and publishing markets in mind. The PowerBook 3400 will likely be replaced shortly, as the company moves to transition its high-end offerings to the newer, faster G3 processors. The G3, unique to Apple's offerings, is said to outperform Intel's Pentium II for most tasks, and is the same chip the company now offers in its high-end desktop machines.
For education markets as well as mainstream users, Apple offers the PowerBook 1400 series. Bill Harrington, product marketing manager of Apple Australia, says the highest specification 1400 would be a "good delivery platform" for multimedia, but it is not marketed at content creators.
He says the 1400 line is expected to have a longer lifespan than the 3400, because its target market is schools, which require longer product lifecycles and upgrade paths. He says that enhancements to the 1400's specifications will only be made where the low price point can be maintained.
Harrington is not worried by Apple's lack of a mid-range offering. He told ARN: "Once you get above a particular price point, customers don't ask what they can get for a few hundred dollars more, they ask what's the best you've got. When we offered PowerBooks for six thousand dollars, they didn't sell well, because those same customers would rather get the best they can for eight thousand."
Unique among notebook manufacturers, Apple offers a product specifically designed for the K-12 education market, the eMate 300. Recently adopted by the PowerBook division (it was formerly a Newton product), the eMate runs the Newton OS and features a smaller than normal monochrome screen. However, its robust design makes it attractive for its specific market. Harrington said: "The customers we sell the eMate to aren't too worried about what OS it's running. It can connect to whatever desktop computers the school already has, and it's tough enough for schoolkids to carry in their bags."
Digital has two families of notebooks: the value to mid-range VP 700 and HiNote Ultra 2000 Premium. The VP 700 series is for users who focus on "best in class value", while the HiNote is a thin and light desktop replacement.
There are four models in the VP 700 series. According to Aaron Blackman, marketing manager mobile segment of Digital, "the typical customer is the mainstream notebook buyer. The machine is made to be used for meetings, demonstrations and presentations". Users include banks and insurance reps, but Blackman sees the machines as having a fairly wide user profile. Digital has equipped the Australian Federal Police dispatchers with notebooks, as well as Westpac Bank.
Blackman sees a time when notebook sales will outstrip desktops, based on current rates of growth: "For example, last year (1997), 266,000 units were moved, that's 25 per cent growth on 1996. Notebooks are far outpacing desktops."
From a revenue perspective, Digital estimates that last year $US900 million came from notebooks, "that's 25 per cent of the entire PC market," Blackman said.
"The actual cost of notebooks is coming down, but not as quickly as some think." Blackman says that while the average price point of a notebook is $3900, "it'll be $3850 in three years' time".
He says prices drop faster because of vendors' "price migration plans". The price of a notebook drops significantly during its lifecycle, but the next model is always going to be expensive. "The standard cost is coming down a little, but not enough," he told ARN. The main cost of a notebook is the display -- up to $1500.
Blackman sees two main factors driving growth in the notebook space. First, the closing of the price and performance gap between notebooks and desktops. The performance gap has closed, stopping that as a barrier to entry. Second, "portability has made the notebook more of a justifiable purchase". More people are mobile workers, and "the mobile conscious user is really looking for a seamless environment between home and office. There's nothing those guys can't do on the road that they can do in an office."
Digital has developed some Plug and Play tools for Windows NT, including a power management tool. NT wasn't originally designed for portable computers. Blackman told ARN: "Digital offers a whole bunch of extra value adds, aggressive pricing and lots of information on our Web site."
While Blackman can see that notebooks are set to grow steadily, he says "there'll always be a place for desktop PCs". He sees Digital's competitors as Toshiba, IBM, NEC and, ironically, Compaq.
He says that the top 10 notebook vendors are all making pretty good computers, but the main differentiator is Digital's local quality testing. "No other vendor does that," he said.
Gateway 2000
Gateway's range divides neatly into three lines, differentiated by "what the user needs in terms of specifications" according to Michelle Vanzella, Gateway 2000's product marketing manager for notebooks. She told ARN: "We go after a particular specification and then drive for the lowest price point." Gateway builds modular systems to order.
The Solo 2300 is a "volume notebook", featuring entry level functionality, with a reasonable mix of price points and features. The Solo 5100, a new product, is for the mainstream users and road warriors -- a market that Gateway hadn't previously addressed, opting instead for niches. After its release in the US, the 5100 accounted for 30 per cent of Gateway's sales within its first three weeks.
Vanzella said: "We expect to increase our volume in that range overnight."
She says the main factor driving sales of the model were its large screen.
The Solo 9100 is for performance users, intended as a true desktop replacement.
Vanzella told ARN that notebooks are "extremely viable" as a desktop replacement.
"When the Pentium II launches in notebooks, it will be the final nail in the coffin [of desktops]," she said.
Interview: Chuck Dourlet
ARN: What's the state of play in notebooks?
Dourlet: They're becoming a more important part of the enterprise computing decision. They're becoming a more critical component in the computing needs of the corporate community.
That's being driven by a couple of things. The workforce, in general, is becoming more mobile, and all businesses today are needing to increase their focus on customers. So their frontline employees, the key employees who are out touching customers the most, need the latest technology and all the greatest tools so that they can really bring to bear the infor-mation they need when they're visiting customers -- whether they're service employees or salespeople.
So when you increase the penetration of portables, from an MIS and support standpoint it can either be something that creates a lot of problems, or something that solves a lot of problems. It really makes portables more strategic in how they're deployed, and how they fit in with the enterprise is becoming a lot more important than it has been in the past.
Where are the main areas in which notebooks are growing in importance, from a strategic standpoint?
They're growing in importance everywhere, and that's one of the main reasons you see the broad product line we have today.
We have the broadest product line ever in Compaq's history. We have four different product families that address different segments and user needs.
On the traditional "performance" end, which we categorise as desktop-functional equivalents, we have two products: the Armada 7700 family and the 7300. These are really companion products. They share a common set of expansion bases that offer different functionality to a range of user needs. They differ primarily in form factor and a number of key features. The 7700 really addresses the traditional "power user" that you think of as scientists, scientific applications, CAD, financial analysts -- they don't want to make any compromise in any way with this technology. The 7300 incorporates a lot of the same processor and display technology, but it's in a more mobile form factor, around 1.5in thick, and it's really geared for mobile professionals and what we call the professional productivity segment.
The second category is the "high flexibility" category, and the Armada 4200 product addresses that space which is driven around sophisticated users (second- or third-time notebook buyers). They're looking for the optimal combination of functionality when they go on the road. The 4200 is configurable three ways: the slimnote or the lighter weight combination, where it's around five pounds. Then you can add a floppy drive and an extra battery to it, which gives you a full notebook functionality. Then there's a multimedia configuration that adds a CD-ROM and speaker capabilities to give a full multimedia notebook. That meets a lot of different needs depending on who you are and what you need when you go on the road.
The last category, which is probably most important from a customer base standpoint, is the Armada 1500, which addresses what we call the "convenience" or "all-in-one" segment. These are customers that don't want a lot of complexity -- they want a product that's driven by ease of use and an all-in-one design. What the 1500 offers is simultaneous support for a hard drive, a floppy and a CD-ROM. We add to that an integrated AC adapter, so you have one less thing to carry with you, and you have a notebook which is highly integrated, easy to use and very simple. You don't have to think about what you're taking with you when you go on the road. It really addresses the convenience aspects the mainstream user needs.
Those segments comprise a product line that we think addresses all of the user needs today.
Is it fair to say that the "desktop equivalent" is a fairly new phenomenon, where previously notebooks were a kind of "portable compromise"?
There has traditionally been a lag in adopting some technologies from the desktop to the portable space. That's because when something is first introduced, it's usually larger and it uses more power, and there are thermal issues to consider. It has to be optimised before it can go forward into portable products. But the desktop equivalent space is really something that Compaq defined for notebooks with the introduction of some of the first desktop expansion bases, back on the LTE line.
A fairly open-ended question now: what sort of technologies can we expect to see in 1998?
One of the biggest technology introductions we'll see this year is the mobile Pentium II processor. We'll migrate to this processor across all of our products through the year. In addition to the processors, the other big introduction, for desktops as well but especially for notebooks, will be the Windows 98 operating system. The NT 5.0 will be introduced after Win98.
NT 5.0 will be a very important operating system for mobile users because it's the first NT operating system that has a lot of the functionality that mobile users need.
Such as?
Such as ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface), which is an important power management capability that is being added to the operating system. NT 4.0 didn't have power management -- we had to build it on top, it wasn't part of the operating system. We had to do that ourselves.
What about developments in display technology?
Right now 12.1in SVGA (800 x 600) is the standard mainstream display technology on portables. We're seeing 13.3in XGA, which is the 1024 x 768 resolution, on the high end. Through the year I think we'll see that XGA standard becoming more mainstream. There will be some 14in screens, but I think that will be very low-volume, niche products in the very high end, because the 14in screen really starts to drive the form factor and power consumption.
So you don't see the 12.1in being abandoned in favour of the bigger, better latest thing in any hurry?
Actually, just to step back for a moment, we've been talking a lot about features and technology, but something we're seeing a lot in terms of customer purchasing decisions and satisfaction drivers -- the top priorities that customers make purchasing decisions on -- are really changing, for portables and desktops alike. In general, there's a lot less emphasis on speeds and feeds and getting the latest processor technology and focusing more on quality, price, availability, service and support. A lot of the key features that help you integrate into an enterprise environment, in a group of desktops and servers. And that's one of the reasons we think Compaq is uniquely positioned, in our ability to deliver a product line that includes the entire enterprise IT deployment.
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Cost estimators are most often employed by the Construction industry. The average yearly wage for Cost estimators was $69,154 in 2016. The top 3 most similar occupations to Cost estimators by wage are Administrative services managers, Urban & regional planners, and Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes.
Cost estimators are part of the Business & financial operations occupations, along with Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Buyers & purchasing agents, farm products, Wholesale & retail buyers, except farm products, Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, & farm products, Claims adjusters, appraisers, examiners, & investigators, Compliance officers, Cost estimators, Human resources workers, Logisticians, Management analysts, Meeting, convention, & event planners, Fundraisers, Compensation, benefits, & job analysis specialists, Training & development specialists, Market research analysts & marketing specialists, Business operations specialists, all other, Accountants & auditors, Appraisers & assessors of real estate, Budget analysts, Credit analysts, Financial analysts, Personal financial advisors, Insurance underwriters, Financial examiners, Credit counselors & loan officers, Tax examiners & collectors, & revenue agents, Tax preparers, and Other financial specialists
The top 3 locations that employ the most Cost estimators are Ridgewood, Glendale & Middle Village PUMA, NY, Pasco County (South) PUMA, FL, and Montgomery, Bond, Clinton, Fayette & Effingham Counties PUMA, IL. The top 3 locations with a relatively high concentration of Cost estimators are Pasco County (South) PUMA, FL, Montgomery, Bond, Clinton, Fayette & Effingham Counties PUMA, IL, and Ridgewood, Glendale & Middle Village PUMA, NY.


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The Online MBA in Global Management Explained
By now you're probably well aware of the realization that the world is flat. This is, of course, a reference to Thomas Friedman's best-selling book on the globalization of the marketplace. Thanks to technology, including and perhaps especially the Internet, businesses can reach potential customers all over the globe. As our world continues to get smaller, the responsibilities of executives get larger.
Companies need leaders who understand business in multiple parts of the world, which often means speaking more than one language, learning about other cultures and their business practices, and immersing one's self in different places. Traditionally, MBA programs in the United States had been mainly focused on the domestic market. But in the last two decades, there has been an emphasis on giving all MBA students some international awareness and experience. Many top programs -- both online and off -- have taken this a step further and now offer concentrations and degree programs in global management.
What does an online MBA in global management entail?
For starters, you need to consider the delivery of any online MBA program. Most will have you working on a platform that features videotaped lessons or live lectures attended via videoconferencing, as well as forums and other means for interacting with professors and classmates. Often, you have group projects that require getting in sync by coordinating schedules and ideas with people in various parts of the world. To keep things simple, professors conduct class in either English or the native tongue of the home school. Sometimes, students are required to study another language or two to earn the degree.
Of course, students will experience core studies in subjects such as finance, strategy, and operations management through the prism of international affairs. Courses such as cross-cultural management and international trade are also typical offerings. They may be rounded out by electives that include study of technology or negotiations in different countries.
Brick-and-mortar programs, on the other hand, are going to include the same type of course material, but it will be delivered live and in person. Many of these traditional programs feature immersions in other countries. Some are a result of a partnership with a foreign school, while others have their own campuses abroad. Sometimes, students also end up with internships in foreign countries. These kinds of experiences are not exclusive to those in brick-and-mortar programs. Online MBA programs in global management, particularly those geared toward executives, sometimes include face-to-face meetings in different parts of the world to ensure students are truly gaining a firsthand look at globalization.
Who is a good fit for this program?
Deciding between delivery methods comes down to your needs. Someone who needs to stay put and requires the convenience of creating his or her own schedule may find an online program more appealing, whereas someone looking to make a big transition, who can afford to leave a full-time job and move to another place, might prefer a full-time, in-person option.
The global management MBA, regardless of the delivery method, is the right choice for a particular kind of person. Someone who is open to different cultures and willing to move just about anywhere will have a better chance of finding success in this niche. A desire to speak more than one language and immerse yourself in a world that is different from your own also doesn't hurt. Many times, students in this program already have some experience studying, working, or living abroad. The potential to acquire skills such as quickly converting large sums of money from one currency to another, navigating the cultural nuances necessary for negotiating and deal-making outside your borders, and managing employees across time zones are among some of the things that may be expected of those who enroll.
What are the admissions requirements?
Admissions requirements vary by school. Most of them will be looking at your work experience up to this point, to see if you have the chops for dealing with an international market and the gumption to lead and unify people who might come from very different places. As usual, schools may also look at standardized test scores, recommendation letters, and essays (in your own words) to determine whether you have what it takes to succeed both during the program and once you graduate.
Sharing your experiences abroad or your desire to conduct business in foreign lands will be a necessity both in essays and any admissions interviews in which you participate. Admissions committees will also look to see demonstrations of leadership, especially with multicultural teams. After all, the schools are looking for people who have a global mindset and the potential to lead multinational corporations in an ever-shrinking world.


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Q: What do you do as a ball girl?
A: We get the foul balls and we give them to the fans. Our number one job is to keep the game moving fast. If the players had to go get every single foul ball, the game would be a lot longer. There's some games I can get 12-15 balls, so we're there to speed up the game. Then the other fun thing we get to do is run in the jackets for the relief pitchers.
Q: So you get to go into the bullpen?
A: Yep. I had a fan tell me once that he calculated that I probably ran in Trevor Hoffman's jacket over 280 times.
Q: How did you get into this job?
A: We had tryouts. They hit us ground balls, fly balls. All of us have played softball in high school or college, and still play. I still play Over The Line. This is my 15th year as a ball girl. I started at Qualcomm.
Q: What's it been like watching this team, throughout 15 years?
A: When I first came on it was 1998, when we went to the World Series against the Yankees, and it was a dream. My dad was a huge Yankees fan and we used to make jokes — "If the Padres ever played the Yankees in the World Series ..." — and I swear it happened that year when I got the ball girl job. I have just seen the most amazing, fun teams.
Q: You sit in the same spot for each game you work ... What kind of relationships do you form with the fans around you?
A: I call it my family reunion every year. I have been to weddings. I have seen their babies born. I have one kid I used to give foul balls to since he was little and now he was drafted. And sadly, I've been to a funeral for one of our fans. We have become such a family. We have a lady who brings us cookies to every game. Fans ask, "How are the kids?" They ask me about players and how so-and-so is feeling. But the number one thing I get is the request for balls.
Q: Once you get a foul ball, you can give it to anyone you want, so how do you decide?
A: It's really hard. I hear things like, "Today is my birthday" and "It's my first baseball game" or "I'm proposing to my girlfriend." Mostly you try to give them to little kids. One time the cutest little kid came running down and I gave him the ball, and he turns around and has this big Dodger T-shirt. I got boo'd for three innings. I didn't see the Dodgers shirt! I'm sorry.
Q: What do you love the most about the job?
A: It's the fans. They're so kind to me. But it's also just being here. I grew up in Boston, Fenway Park, and I still get chills. They pay us, but we would all do it for free. Just to be down here, be on the field, and be part of this ... I feel so lucky. Every day.
Q: What's the toughest part of your job?
A: I think it's when you see the shortstop and the left fielder running after you, trying to catch a foul ball, which direction to run. You look at them, see where they're going. You never look at the ball. The last thing we ever want is to get on ESPN for is touching a fair ball. That's our nightmare.
Q: You have some Top 10 plays on ESPN, actually ...
A: I have three. One was a Sean Burroughs blooper, another was a David Eckstein line drive. But my favorite one was last year — a Justin Upton line drive. The very first one we saw, we all went out to eat after the game, and my friend points to the TV. I was on full-screen on the big screen TV. It's definitely an honor. That was the day my son thought I was cool.
Q: You get to be such a part of the game. Is it an incredible feeling?
A: It's a dream. A dream come true. I can't wait to get to work. I'm nervous for every game.


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Houston men sentenced for bank robbery conspiracy
Three Houston men have been sentenced to federal prison for violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown today.
The U.S. Attorney's Office reported that Marvin James Rhine, 45, pleaded guilty on Sep. 26, 2017, to conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery and was sentenced to 215 months in federal prison March 28 by U.S. District Judge Ron Clark. Darrell Paul Williams, 38, pleaded guilty on Sep. 27, 2017, to conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery and was sentenced to 92 months in federal prison March 28 by Judge Clark. Gerrick Leon Wade, 38, pleaded guilty on Oct. 2, 2017, to conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery and was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison March 27 by Judge Clark.
According to information presented in court, on Feb. 22, 2017, law enforcement officers in Beaumont attempted to stop a white Cadillac Escalade truck in the vicinity of Dowlen Road and Delaware. The vehicle would not stop and instead led officers on a vehicle pursuit until it came to a stop in the 3500 block of Delaware. The three men in the vehicle fled on foot but were captured and detained by law enforcement officers. A fourth man, whose involvement was already known to officers, was located and detained at a nearby service station. Interviews with the suspects revealed an alleged conspiracy to commit an armed robbery in violation of the Hobbs Act in Beaumont, but law enforcements officers successfully intervened and prevented them from succeeding. Rhine, Williams, and Wade were charged along with five others in a five-count indictment returned on Mar. 22, 2017.
For our previous report visit http://theexaminer.com/stories/news/southeast-texas-men-charged-bank-robbery-conspiracy


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Health Benefits of Butternut Squash Soup With Cucumber Chutney
Colorful Butternut History
The thoughtful folks at Whole Foods markets feel that butternut squash is a power food, because of all its health benefits.
The staff of Whole Foods offers a number of recipes and menu ideas in print and in cooking workshops to help consumers understand how best to enjoy their squash. Samples of new recipe results are sometimes offered in the store.
The Eastern Woodlands Native Americans and other Native North American groups planted butternut and other types of squash as one of their Three Sisters food staples: Corn, Beans, and Squash.
This particular squash plant thrives in the eastern part of continental Canada and the United States, where and you see it in markets during summer and autumn.
The vines of the squash could easily grow up the corn stalks, flower, and form the butternut squash. Often, a fish was placed in each hole in which the seeds of Three Sisters were planted together. As the fish decayed, it acted as fertilizer. This is how the Native Americans taught the first English settlers to farm.
Interestingly, squash, cucumbers, and pumpkins are members of the same plant family: gourds, even those inedible types of gourds we use for decoration.
High Quality Nutritional Benefits
Taken together, the edible varieties can make tasty meal combinations that provide a number of nutrients. These nutrients are
- phytonutrients (Vitamins E and C, Beta-carotene, Lycopene, Lutein-Zeaxanthin, and Selenium),
- additional vitamins and minerals, and
- antioxidants and anti-imflammatories.
These useful properties categorize these edible gourds as nutraceutical disease fighters like blackberries and blueberries.
Butternut Squash, One Cup Cooked
|Nutrition Facts
|Serving size: 1 Cup
|Calories from Fat
|% Daily Value *
|Carbohydrates 21 g
|Sugar 4 g
|Protein 2 g
|Cholesterol 0 mg
|Sodium 8 mg
|* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.
Additional Nutrients (One Cup Cooked)
- Fat = 0.2 g, very little
- Vitamin A = 1,144 mcg
- Vitamin B6 = 0.3 mg
- Vitamin C = 31 mg
- Folate = 39 mcg
- Potassium = 582
- Also, 7 to 8% of the daily adult need for Calcium and Iron
Butternut Squash Soup
Recipe For Butternut Squash Soup
Makes 6 Servings
- 6 cups chicken [or vegetable] broth
- One large butternut squash, 2-3 pounds, peeled, seeded and cut into 2-inch cubes
- 5 Springs of thyme
- 2 Bay leaves
- 3 Cloves of garlic, peeled and cut into large pieces
- 2 Medium sized leeks, chopped coarsely, using white and light green parts
- 2 Celery ribs, cut to 2-inch pieces
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 Slices of bacon cut into 2-inch pieces [meat is optional]. Cubed ham may be substituted, or meat can be eliminated altogether. 1 small tart green apple can be substituted for a different variety of flavor.
- 2 Cups tightly packed kale that has been chapped coarse.
- One can [14 to 16 ounces] navy or pinto beans [drained] - any light colored bean will be fine. Darker beans are fine if you like them, but will darken the soup as well. Garbanzo beans can be substituted.
- 1 Large carrot, diced
- 1 Yellow or red bell pepper, diced
- 1 Cup whole-kernel corn, fresh or canned [drained]
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Hot sauce if desired.
Cook Time
Preparation Time is about 60 Minutes
- In a big soup pot, add the chicken or vegetable broth, cubes of squash, sprigs of thyme, garlic chunks, leek and celery pieces, and bring the mixture to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce the heat immediately to low and add 2 bay leaves, 2 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. pepper.
- Cover the soup pot and simmer the soup over low heat for 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a heavy skillet over medium high heat, heat the EVOO.
- Add to the skillet the cut up bacon strips and cook them through, turning them one once, until crisp, about 5-6 minutes or so.
- Remove the thyme [discard] and bay leaves [keep] from the soup pot and remove the pot from the stovetop.
- A little at a time, put the soup into a blender, puree it smooth, and pour it batch by batch into a large mixing bowl.
- When all the soup is pureed, taste it for seasoning and re-season if needed.
- Next, pour the soup back into the pot, scraping the bowl to get every last bit, and return the soup pot to the stovetop.
- Add the BAY LEAVES back in, and add the bacon, kale, beans, carrot, bell pepper, and corn.
- Bring the soup to a boil over medium high heat and reduce heat to low.
- Simmer the soup over low heat and stir periodically until the vegetables are tender, up to 10-12 minutes. Remove the pot from heat and remove the bay leaves.
- Taste the soup again and re-season if needed.
- Serve with hot sauce at the table. Ginger is also a great spice to provide.
Cucumber Chutney
Chutneys are condiments very often found in South Asian and Indian cuisine, but which have been adopted in America. They are made from many combinations of vegetables, fruits, herbs and spices. The cucumber chutney is cool, as opposed to the hot form of chutneys.
Cucumber Chutney
Serves 4-6
- 1 Cup low-fat, plain yogurt
- ¼ Cup rice wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger or ground (powdered) ginger
- 2 Tbsp chopped Cilantro
- 1 cup seeded cucumber, diced
- 2 Tbsp chopped green onion or scallion
- In one bowl, combine the yogurt with the vinegar and ginger.
- In serving bowls, combine ¼ cup cucumber, 3 Tbsp of the yogurt mixture, and the chopped cilantro for each person.
Recipes for Butternut Squash by Video Presentation.
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Questions & Answers
© 2008 Patty Inglish MS


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Each time I walked past the Great Pyrenees in kennel SD36, his head was down. He barely moved his eyes to track my comings and goings. According to his chart, he'd been surrendered by his owners the day before. They called him Oso.
I'd seen depressed dogs before, dogs who were completely shut down. Oso seemed more than shut down – he seemed heartbroken. He slowly sat up when I crawled into his kennel. I crouched on the blanket with him, and he leaned his massive head against mine. Within a few minutes, he was slumped back down again, resting as much of his body on my lap as would fit.
I felt awful for this dog. He sucked in every ounce of affection I could give and seemed to ache for more. It was as if he sensed he'd been abandoned. I sat there for a half hour, tears streaming down my face, cooing, petting him, assuring him it would be all right.
With puffy eyes and a lump in my throat, I went to find a shelter administrator. I'm really worried about the dog in SD36, I said.
"Big jubilant Oso? Yeah, he's a bundle of energy! Course I imagine he's a bit mellow at the moment. Just got back from being neutered – probably still feeling the effects of anesthesia."
Anesthesia. Well. I guess it resembles heartache if you're not expecting it. I smiled. Being wrong never felt so right.
Note to self: Lighten up.
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Flowers in winter
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Week number 49-02
Newsreels in which Dutch subjects of a certain week are presented.
Because of the floriculture in the greenhouses around Aalsmeer it is possible to buy tulips, carnations, hyacinths etc. in the middle of winter. SHOTS: - bare trees; - in the bulb areasthe bulb fields are covered in straw; - in the greenhouses dozens of workers work to pick, collect and wrap the flowers; - at the flower auction the flowers are sold: buyers sit in benches; auction clock; employees of the auction wrap the flowers in airmail boxes; - people buy flowers in a stall (in an wintery street with bare trees).
- Creator:
- Polygoon-Profilti (producer) / Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision (curator)
- Publication date:
- 1 January 1949
- Length:
- 01:42
- Type:
- video
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- User:
- Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision


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