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|Shadowland Kennels Beginners Obedience
Cover Letter
|Greetings! Please save this cover letter for future reference!
|Thank you for inquiring about our obedience classes. This is an online version of our
registration information. The dates of the next sessions are on our webpage and can
be used when filling out the registration. Registrations done via email will be
confirmed by a reply email. Our K-9 Basics Seminar is the format for the first
night of our Beginners class. The Basics seminar will get you off to a good start
giving you some good basic exercises to start working on with your dog for the first
week or even if you are not attending Beginners. Please see website for more details
about Basics. K-9 Basics seminars are great for anyone (adult dogs too) even if they
do not attend the beginners class. They are perfect for those who are getting ready
to add a puppy or dog. Anyone can attend K-9 Basics-no dogs that night.
|Class will be a 7 week session. You will NOT bring your dog to the first session. PLEASE
NOTE: The first night is orientation and we will meet all together at 7:00. Several exercises
will be reviewed so you can begin work with your dog at home that first week. After the first
night, if we have enough students, there will be two sessions on Class nights, one at 6:30 for
puppies and one at 8:00 for adults. 8 weeks to 6 months on the date of the first class will be in
the puppy class. Older than 6 months will be in the adult class. Some sessions we will not split
the class and we will meet at 7 PM, so please ask if you are unsure of your class start time.
Class will last about an hour. Please indicate only one session on the registration form. You must
pre-register by completing and returning the enclosed registration form. The cost of class
includes a class packet. You may send a check or pay at the first class. NO refunds will be
given, so please be sure of your commitment before paying. Classes are limited in size (about
12-14), so please send your registration back soon to ensure a spot in class. Unless you hear
otherwise or are late sending your registration, assume you are registered and show up for class
on the scheduled night and time. No other notice will be sent. Please mark it on your calendar
now so you don't forget!
|You will not bring your dog to the first session. The first session is at 7:00 for everyone.
Allow plenty of time to get here and get checked in before your class time. Directions to
our training building are as follows. Retain this letter for future reference! Go 4 miles
West (Past Walmart) of Oskaloosa on Highway 92. Just west of GSTC Trucking is Galeston
Avenue. Turn north on Galeston and we are the second place (2501) on the left or west side
of the road. Please be aware that we need to park fairly close together so that everyone
has a spot in the parking area, especially the first night. Also, please dress accordingly. We
don't have conventional heat or air yet. Layers are recommended. It's not bad, but it can
get cool or hot depending on the time of year. :
|You will need a snug fitting (must not be able to slip over head) flat buckle or quick clip
collar and a 6 foot leash for your dog. We will have leashes available for sale at class.
Your dog is required to have an up to date rabies and distemper/parvo combo
vaccination and negative stool exam PRIOR to entering the class. We must have this
information with your registration. Dogs under 4 months do not need a Rabies
vaccination, but should have that when the dog turns 16 weeks. All puppies under the age
of 16 weeks must be current on their puppy series of vaccinations. No puppy will be
admitted to class that has not had at least one vaccination in its puppy series (you must
be able to provide proof of this vaccine) and at least one vet check by the owners
regular veterinarian. All dogs should be free from contagious internal (worms, bacterial,
coccidian, giardia) and external (fleas/ticks/mites) parasites before coming to class.
Please have a fecal flotation test performed by your vet. All puppies under a year,
should have a recent fecal exam prior to class. You do NOT know your dog is free of
internal parasites without a fecal exam and even then, eggs and other problems can
sometimes be missed. It is in everyone's best interest that care is taken to assure that
your pet is not shedding infectious parasites. We also recommend a bordetella
vaccination to prevent against kennel cough.
We have been teaching classes in the Oskaloosa area since 1993. Our Staff are involved in
many aspects of the dog world including hunting, agility, obedience, conformation and rescue
work. We are members of several dog clubs including obedience, hunting & Labrador breed
clubs and we regularly attend seminars on dog training, behavior and instructing. Most
notably, we attended one of the now rare seminars of well-known author and animal
behaviorist, Ian Dunbar. All of our dogs participate in some kind of performance training
and most have obedience, conformation, hunting or agility titles. The assistants for classes
have completed our beginners and several intermediate/advanced classes and usually have
titles in competitive venues with their dogs such as herding, agility and obedience.
It is important for you to understand that while you will only be attending class once a
week, it is critical that you train at home at least 5 days a week for approximately 20
minutes a day. In class we will be teaching you how to train your dog to do specific
exercises and you will need to practice these during the week in order to be ready for the
next lesson. Attendance is equally important. Believe us, the commitment you make to this
class is directly related to the success you will have with your dog. The applied training in
this short period of your dog's life will be the foundation for a wonderful lifetime
relationship. You will get out of this class exactly what you put into it. Your reward will
be a well-mannered companion who respects your leadership, will stay when told, walk
beside you on a loose lead and come when he is called.
Training methods used in our class will involve treats for motivation and reward. Please
bring some training treats with you the second session of class or a fleece toy or other
favorite toy for puppies. The best treats to use for class are small and soft, such as Zukes
Mini's or other natural treats that are not too spicy. Cut treats up into small tidbits that
are easy to handle. A "fanny-pack" or other similar pouch you can wear in class works great
to keep your treats handy for training. If you do not wish to use treats, you can use a toy
or other motivating and rewarding item. We have Zukes and other quality treats available
to purchase that are ideal for training.
Please read the enclosed General Instructions. This will help you prepare for class and give
you valuable tips about training. We will be giving you several additional handouts each
week throughout the course of the class and they should be considered a part of the class
instruction. The first session, or at Basics, you will be given a packet with several
important handouts to get you started. We encourage you to read all handouts and ask if
you have any questions about them.
The objective of this class is for you to have a positive working relationship with your dog.
Training will strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Together, you will become a
working team, able to communicate on mutual terms that you both understand.
We look forward to working with you and your companion.


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The United States is pretty much the perfect country to road trip in, with great roads, cheap gas and hundreds of gorgeous destinations to choose from. It's no wonder that a California road trip is on many visitors to-do lists!
We've taken a number of fantastic US road trips, including Route 66, the Pacific Coast Highway, the Oregon Trail and a route through the Deep South, and have never failed to have a fantastic time.
One of our favourite states to explore though has to be California. With a mix of an excellent climate, some of the best National Parks in the country, and world famous cities to explore, you're never going to run short of things to do in California.
With this in mind, I wanted to put together a classic two week California road trip itinerary, taking in some of the best that the sunshine state has to offer. I did a trip almost exactly the same as this a few years back, so I know that it's a good one.
Two weeks is also a good amount of time for a trip like this, although you could of course extend it by a few days if you wanted to see a bit more, or wanted to go a bit slower.
California Road Trip Itinerary
This California road trip itinerary has you starting and finishing in San Francisco. However, as it's a loop, you could also start and finish at any other point, although LA would be the most logical.
The route runs anti-clockwise, but you are welcome to drive it in whichever direction you prefer!
1. San Francisco – 3 Days
We're going to start with San Francisco. It's home to the second largest airport in California, so there are plenty of opportunities for getting here for both domestic and international travellers.
San Francisco, and the surrounding San Francisco Bay Area is also an excellent city to base yourself for your first three days.
If you're arriving internationally, you're going to want a few days to adjust to the time zone difference before hopping into a car, so I'm going to recommend spending three nights in San Francisco, and picking up your hire car as you leave – you won't want (or need!) a car while you're in the city.
You won't be short on things to do in San Francisco, and in fact, might feel a little overwhelmed by all the choices!
Our suggestions would be to take in the Golden Gate bridge (hire a bike to get here easily), explore Chinatown, pop across to Alcatraz, revel in the tourist trap that is Fisherman's Wharf, don't miss golden gate park, head to the top of Nob Hill for cocktails at The Mark, hop on a cable car and, if you still have time, take a stroll at Lands End.
To get yourself oriented, we can also recommend taking a walking tour with the excellent SFNative folks, they know the city backwards. Finally, if you're looking for some great photo opportunities, check out our guide to the best photography locations in San Francisco.
Accommodation wise, there are plenty of options in San Francisco. We've stayed at and are happy to recommend the Hotel Rex, which was perfectly located within walking distance of everything we wanted to see, offering a good balance of comfort and price. See more options for hotels in San Francisco here.
2. Pacific Coast Highway – 2 Days
The drive down the section of the Pacific Coast Highway from San Francisco to Los Angeles is definitely one of the best road trips in the world. So it's really a no-brainer that this would be your first destination after you pick up your hire car and head out of the city.
There are numerous highlights along the way, from cute seaside towns to gorgeous wilderness areas. Don't miss Santa Cruz, Monterey, Big Sur and the Julia Pfeffer Burns State Park (camp here if you can!).
The latter is particularly famous for the waterfall that cascades onto the beach, a gorgeous photo opportunity.
From Big Sur head further south and take in highlights like the seals at Cambria, tasty food at San Luis Obispo, the gorgeous Pismo beach, Hearst Castle and more.
For loads more information on this stretch of highway and to help you plan the perfect coastal road trip, check out our super detailed guide to planning a Pacific Coast Highway road trip.
There are plenty of accommodation options all the way down this stretch of highway, from campsites and B&B's to luxury hotels – it all depends on your budget and what you're aiming for.
3. Santa Monica, LA – 2 Days
Los Angeles can be a big, confusing place, particularly after your trip down the Pacific Coast Highway. That's why I suggest you head to Santa Monica and make that your LA base.
On the coast, and technically a separate city (it's kind of hard to tell as LA and its surrounds are part of a fairly vast urban sprawl), you'll have access to the wonderful beach and pier, as well as nearby Venice, most famous for its beach and people watching opportunities.
Again, there's no shortage of things to do in LA. If you're interested in film, you can visit the Hollywood sign, walk the Hollywood walk of fame or go on a tour of the backlot at Universal Studios.
Art lovers will find their thrills at the Getty Center, which also offers gorgeous panoramic views of the surrounding city. Other highlights include Sunset Boulevard, and of course, you can hop on one of those tours of the stars homes if you're so inclined.
LA also has plentiful accommodation options to suit all budget – check out listings here for inspiration.
If you're not excited about Los Angeles, you could also choose to skip it and head down the coast to San Diego County and the city of San Diego itself. This is a more laid back (and easily navigable!) experience compared to LA, and there's a great deal to do here as well.
For more reading on San Diego, check out this awesome San Diego guide.
4. Joshua Tree National Park – 1 Day
Time to head out of the city, and the remainder of this itinerary is going to focus on exploring some of California's unbelievable wilderness areas and National Parks. We're going to start this off with a trip to the Joshua Tree National Park, home to those iconic shaped trees that the park is named for.
It's a wonderful place, the meeting point of two deserts, and offers good opportunities for camping, hiking and star-gazing.
The best way to experience the park is to camp overnight in one of its many campgrounds (you should definitely reserve a spot well in advance if this is your plan), otherwise, there are various lodging opportunities outside the park if you're not big into camping.
You should also be aware that there is very limited water availability in the park (and no hookups for RV's), so make sure you bring plenty of water and food – this is a remote desert environment after all!
Note, if you want to include a detour to Las Vegas, this would be the moment to do just that. We'd suggest adding a couple of days to your trip if you want to experience the city and its surrounds as there's a lot to see and do here. Then you can rejoin the trip at the next stop.
5. Death Valley National Park – 1 Day
Moving on from one desert environment to another desert environment – and the largest national park in the contiguous United States. Death Valley (the name was given by gold rush travellers who nearly perished here) is the hottest and driest place in North America, and has recorded the hottest ambient air temperature in the world.
So, overall, a hot place.
Other than making you want to crank up the AC then, what does Death Valley offer? Well, there's that sense of remoteness. The vast, unforgiving wilderness. The knowledge that you'd probably die fairly quickly if you happen to wander off and get lost (don't wander off and get lost folks).
Truth be told, there's plenty to do here. You can visit Badwater Basin, the lowest point in the entire North America, which actually sits 86 metres below sea level. Then there are sand dunes, salt flats, craters, colourful canyons and hiking opportunities galore.
Just be aware that this is a seriously inhospitable, and, in the summer months, unbearably hot, destination, so plan and pack accordingly. If you're looking for more ideas on spending a day in Death Valley, check out this excellent post.
6. Mammoth Lakes – 1 Day
From Death Valley we're going to head further north, up to Mammoth Lakes. This drive is quite incredible, along the Sierra Nevada mountains, and the scenery (and temperatures) will change dramatically as you ascend into this gorgeous part of the world.
Mammoth Lakes are an adventure lovers playground. You can go hiking, camping, cycling, rock climbing, horseback riding, fishing – the list goes on! There's also a ghost town, craft beer companies, shopping opportunities – basically, pretty much everything you could imagine.
Whilst you're here, you should also take the opportunity to visit Lake Mono. Now a state nature reserve, Lake Mono is a million year old lake notable for the "tufa" towers, calcium carbonate structures that stand above the lake like strange modern art installations. Definitely worth a visit, and particularly photogenic at sunrise and sunset.
7. Yosemite National Park – 3 Days
Finally on our awesome California road trip, I'm going to suggest you spend three days exploring Yosemite National Park before heading back to San Francisco to return your hire vehicle and head home.
Yosemite is without doubt one of my favourite places in the entire United States. It's a wonder of nature, a photographer's paradise, and somewhere I dare anyone to visit without falling instantly in love.
There's a lot to see and do here, which is why I'm going to suggest taking three days to get the most out of your visit. This will let you see all the highlights, as well as go for some longer hikes (or drives), and not feel too rushed.
I've got a full guide to the best photography locations in Yosemite, but in brief, don't miss Yosemite Falls, the hike up to Nevada and Vernal Falls, the drive (or hike) to Glacier Point, Tunnel View, Valley View and Bridalveil Falls.
If you love longer, more challenging day hikes, then Half Dome is a seriously challenging walk (permit required), as is the walk up to the top of Yosemite Falls.
Yosemite National Park has a wide range of accommodation options, from bring your own camping through to luxury hotels. Be aware that spots book up fast, particularly in summer months and at weekends, so book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
California Road Trip Itinerary Map
We've put together a map of the our suggested California road trip itinerary, which you can see below, and also on Google Maps here. Note that depending on the time of year, access to Yosemite can be restricted due to snow, so you have to take the longer way round.
In addition, parts of the Pacific Coast Highway are often closed due to damage caused by landslides, and this map shows a route around the most common area affected by landslides.
This route reopened after 18 months of closure towards the end of July 2018, so you can now follow the coastal route again, however, I've left the map as it is to show you the detour should landslides happen in this area again.
You can check the status of the coast route (state highway 1), as well as all the other roads in the state, on the Caltrans website here.
California Road Trip Itinerary Overview
Here's a quick overview of what this road trip looks like as a reference:
- Days 1 – 3: San Francisco
- Days 4 – 5: Pacific Coast Highway
- Days 6 & 7: Los Angeles
- Day 8: Joshua Tree
- Day 9: Death Valley
- Day 10: Mammoth Lakes
- Days 11 – 13: Yosemite National Park
- Day 14: Return to San Francisco
When to Take a California Road Trip
California is a fairly good year round destination, but there are a few things to be aware of when planning your trip. In the Winter months, places like Yosemite can become accessible particularly from the east side, due to snow, as you can see in the map above.
The main road in to Yosemite is the Tioga Road, and this is usually closed from November through to May or even June. In addition, parts of the park, including Glacier Point road, are often closed for a similar timeframe.
If this happens to you, you'll have to take a serious detour to get in based on this itinerary. A better option might be to embrace the snow, and head up to Lake Tahoe for some fantastic skiing opportunities. Or, you can head east, out to Nevada and the pleasure city of Las Vegas.
In summertime, the heat can be quite intense, in particular in places like Death Valley, where in the summer months temperatures can exceed 100F, and it's not recommended to spend much time outside.
Where to Stay in California
California has a serious range of accommodation options to meet pretty much every budget, although larger cities and busier months do tend to increase the prices. We'd always recommend booking in advance for your trip if possible – in particular for national park campsites and hotels, and to get the best deals on city centre hotels.
For two people travelling together, you're looking at a budget range of $60 – $150 per night for comfortable private en-suite accommodation, although you can obviously spend far more than that!
Our preferred option for hotel booking is booking.com, as they usually have the best prices, regularly run deals, and many properties offer good last minute cancellation policies. See their listings for California, San Francisco and Los Angeles to get you started.
We also use and recommend AirBnB for apartment rentals and staying with locals.
For more ideas, take a look at our travel resources page for helpful hints and tips on getting the best deal on accommodation when you travel.
How to Get Around California
This is a road trip, so obviously you're going to want a hire a car! We nearly always hire cars for our US road trips through Enterprise. We generally find they have the most competitive prices and widest choice of locations, plus if you're thinking of a one way trip they have reasonable fees for doing that.
Drivers with foreign licenses are allowed to drive, if your license is in a language other than English then you would be best with either an international drivers license, or a certified translation.
Another option of course is to hire a camper van or RV, which will let you stay in campgrounds and other, more out of the way areas. This can be a fun way to travel in a more self sufficient style. If this sounds like you, check out Outdoorsy, who offer peer to peer campervan rental – a bit like the AirBnB of RV rental!
If this is your first time in the USA, or you just want a reminder of what it's like to drive in the USA, check out our guide to driving in the USA for lots of tips!
Practicalities for a California Road trip
Travelling in the USA is relatively easy, but we wanted to share a few things to help make planning your California road trip a little easier.
The USA uses a 110v electrical system, with plugs that are either two pin or three pin. The holes are flat, and sometimes the two pin plug holes will be different sizes, so the plug will only go in one way.
If you're coming from much of the rest of the world, including Europe, the UK or Asia, you will definitely need a travel adaptor like this. You will also need to check that your equipment supports the 110v supply, as much of the rest of the world uses a 220v supply.
In our experience, most electronics like laptops and phone chargers accept a universal voltage, whilst higher power devices like hairdryers do not. Always check the device itself, the voltage rating should be on your plug or adaptor somewhere.
Internet Access
Internet access is widely available across the USA in the form of WiFi, which can be found for free at most hotels, cafes, bars and restaurants. There are also a number of free WiFi hotspots in some of the cities on our list.
If you want data as you travel, you have a few options. Travellers from Europe on the Three network can use their data to roam, for example, at no extra charge. This is a great option for travellers, and we can recommend picking up a Three pay as you go SIM for travel use.
Alternatively, if your phone is unlocked you can pick up a pay as you go SIM in the USA. One of the better options is from Straight Talk, which you can buy in Walmart stores.
For more options on getting online when travelling, check out our guide to getting online when travelling to help you figure out the best options.
The USA uses the US dollar, and there are ATM's available throughout. In our experience though, you can pay for nearly everything with a credit card, so you will rarely need cash. Whilst it is worth having a few bills on you, for the most part you won't need them.
Instead, just make sure you have a credit or debit card that doesn't charge you any foreign transaction fees and uses a fair price for currency conversions, and you should be good to go.
Water across the USA is safe to drink, unless otherwise indicated. There are drinking fountains in the majority of public locations, and we recommend you travel with a re-usable water bottle so you can just fill it up as you go.
One thing we always love about travelling in the USA is how drinking water is always brought to your table at a restaurant – something we wish was standard around the world!
For the most part, the USA is a safe destination to travel in, and we have never had any problems. Of course, every country has crime, and areas where you would be wiser to avoid, however if you practice basic safety precautions, keep your valuables out of sight and behave as you would at home, you should be fine!
Further Reading and Resources for a California Road Trip
California is a very popular destination, so there's no shortage of research material to help you plan your trip! Here are some of my favourite resources:
- I've written a guide featuring some of my top tips for driving in the USA to help get you going on the road!
- Wondering how much a California road trip will cost? Check out our guide to how much it costs to travel in the USA to help you plan your trip budget.
- Jess has a guide to driving the Pacific Coast Highway, which will give you lots of ideas for that section of the road
- If you're interested in California's wine country, see our guide to visiting Napa Valley
- Route 66 ends in California, so take a look at our guide to planning a route 66 trip, as well as our detailed 2 week Route 66 itinerary and 1 week Route 66 itinerary
- Fodor's Guide to California, which also includes details on a number of fantastic road trips
- The Lonely Planet California Guide, which is great for finding things to do, places to eat and places to stay
- A US road atlas, because sometimes you don't want to rely on GPS!
- If you're planning on hiring an RV or camping, this guide to free and super cheap campgrounds will quickly pay for itself
- The official Visit California page, which will give you more advice on what to see and when to visit
- For more in California, see this awesome guide to places to visit in California, from fellow bloggers at yTravelBlog
- My guide to things to do in Redding California, if you decide to head to northern California
- Getting online when travelling in a foreign country can be daunting – check out our guide to getting online when travelling to help you figure out the best options for your trip
- And if you're looking for inspiration for the rest of the USA, check out our USA section, which includes a Deep south itinerary, tips for New Orleans during Mardi Gras – and lots more!
And that sums up my perfect two week California road trip itinerary! If you've got any comments, suggestions or additions, do pop them in the comments below. Plus, if you liked this post, do check out the rest of my itinerary series, which will help you plan the perfect trips all around the world!

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Everyone's got a theory about how to close the education gap, and they range from the lofty to the simple. Starting this year, some members of the University of Maryland College of Education will try to change one small thing: putting well-trained, quality math teachers in high-needs schools.
"We've known for years that there are not enough well-trained, quality mathematics teachers to meet the staffing needs of schools," says UM assistant professor Lawrence Clark. The reasons are many — one big one being that those of a mathematic or scientific bent have the potential to earn way more in the private sector. In an attempt to fill the gap, some schools are recruiting teachers from the Philippines, while some teaching programs offer alternative pathways to certification. This is working to a certain extent, but the lack is still there — and high-needs schools are the hardest hit.
Enter the National Science Foundation, which is teaming up with the university to fund 42 $14,000 scholarships to juniors and seniors interested in teaching math in high-needs middle or high schools. The chosen Noyce Scholars (named after Robert Noyce, who co-founded Fairchild Semiconductor and Intel) will have to commit to two years of service for every one year of scholarship support. The program will also provide support for its students during those tough early years of teaching.
Clark says he hopes that the project will "dispel myths about high needs schools and show students that high needs schools can also be good schools with great teachers, supportive parents, and amazing kids." The first group of Noyce Scholars will be chosen this spring.
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Getting into one sleeping bag seems simple enough, but it is a lot harder when you have three or four sleeping bags to get into and the temperature in your tent is minus 40oC. It is easy to get frostbite in your fingers zipping up the sleeping bag at night, especially when you are tired after a long day. It can also be very frustrating to try to do up fiddly zips with gloves on. This exercise teaches young people how to develop mental resilience.
Ages 10+
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All you need to do this activity is three sleeping bags and some big mitts.
If you cannot find enough sleeping bags for three per team, consider the following options:
The way that the team would get in and out of their sleeping bags in the Arctic, would be to kneel beside the sleeping bags and place them unzipped one on top of the other. Working from the innermost sleeping bag, they would zip it closed as much as possible but still leave enough space to get in. Then, they would get into the layered sleeping bag system and just need to zip the final sections of each bag.
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Tuesday, October 31, 2017
CryptoCurrency News: Understanding Segwit2x: Why Bitcoin's Next Fork Might Not Mean Free Money
CoinDesk offers a high-level overview of the coming Segwit2x fork, how it differs from the hard forks before it and what it might mean for bitcoin.
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CryptoCurrency News: Privacy and Scalability? ZoKrates Devcon Announcement Brings Both to Ethereum
Released today, ZoKrates could be the privacy toolkit ethereum developers have been waiting for.
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Trade Recommendation: BUY Signal for LTCUSD
Market: LTCUSD
Buy: 59.00
Stop: 53.00
Profit Targets: 70.00 and 80.00
CryptoCurrency News: London Stock Exchange Exec: Fiat Cash Impeding Blockchain Trials
An official from the London Stock Exchange spoke Tuesday about issues facing bank blockchain innovation, citing traditional currencies as a key roadblock.
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CryptoCurrency News: SEC Alleges Day Trader Used Bitcoin Hide Fraud Profits
The SEC is suing a Philadelphia day trader for alleged fraud, claiming the individual used bitcoin to hide the profits they generated.
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[FOREX NEWS] Fed: 4 reasons to cement the hike, one reason to send the dollar down
The Fed meeting in November was never expected to provide ground-breaking news. The FOMC does not make statements without an accompanying press conference and the dot plot, even though they insist that every meeting is a live one. However, this meeting could cement the decision to raise rates. In the unlikely event that they do [...]
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CryptoCurrency News: Survey: Younger Americans More Interested in Cryptocurrencies, ICOs
A new survey released today found that 31.6 percent of Americans have heard of ethereum, while only 22.1 percent have have heard of ripple.
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CryptoCurrency News: Swarm Closes $5.5 Million ICO for Alternative Investment Fund
Another experiment in blockchain powered governance went underway nearly as soon as its token sale ended.
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[FOREX NEWS] GBP/USD: 'Gotta Have Faith' To Go Long Sterling On 'Carney Put' – ING
The pound is facing a rate hike for the first time since the crisis. And the big question is: what's next? Here is the view from ING: Here is their view, courtesy of eFXnews: ING FX Strategy Research discusses GBP/USD outlook ahead of the BoE November policy meeting on Thursday. "BoE officials will need to [...]
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CryptoCurrency News: Vertcoin Clocks Record High Ahead of Reward Reduction
The lesser-known cryptocurrency vertcoin is trading at a record high – and upcoming changes to its underlying economics may hint at why.
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CryptoCurrency News: Vietnam's Central Bank Announces Ban on Bitcoin Payments
The State Bank of Vietnam has issued a statement banning the use of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in payments from Jan. 1, 2018.
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CryptoCurrency News: Bitcoin's Price Climbs Above $6,300 Again to Hit All-Time High
The price of bitcoin has hit a new all time high, crossing the $6,300 mark for the second time this week.
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[FOREX NEWS] US CB Consumer Confidence beats with 125.9 – USD ticks higher
More good news from the US: consumers were more confident in October according to the CB Consumer Confidence: a score of 125.9 points. September's score was revised up to 120.6. The US dollar is slightly higher, but the moves are not huge. There are bigger events this week. The Conference Board's consumer confidence measure for October [...]
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CryptoCurrency News: CME Group Plans Launch of Bitcoin Futures Contract
Derivatives marketplace operator CME Group has announced plans to launch a bitcoin futures product.
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CryptoCurrency News: Last Laugh? Dilbert Creator Scott Adams Talks Plans for Token Launch
Now we know why Dilbert comics have been poking fun at blockchain mania – creator Scott Adams has been right in the middle of it.
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CryptoCurrency News: Bitcoin Cash Rally Stalls as Traders Price in Possible Fork
The price of the bitcoin cash cryptocurrency is responding to news of a coming techncial shift – and the initial results don't seem positive.
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[FOREX NEWS] Canadian GDP falls 0.1% – CAD follows
A disappointing read from Canada: the economy shrank in August by 0.1%. In addition, producer prices are down 0.3% against +0.4% predicted. USD/CAD jumps above 1.29 from 1.2840 ahead of the publication. The Canadian dollar remains under intense pressure. More: USD/CAD: 4 Reasons To Sell The Loonie – CIBC Canada was expected to report a minor [...]
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CryptoCurrency News: US Government Research Lab Eyes Blockchain in Energy Data Tests
A research lab within the U.S. Department of Energy has revealed it is exploring the application of blockchain in next-generation power grids.
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CryptoCurrency News: IC3 Blockchain Initiative Expands Research Team to Europe
The IC3 cryptocurrency and blockchain research project has expanded, adding researchers from several European universities to its ranks.
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[FOREX NEWS] Euro zone GDP beats with 0.6%, but inflation slips to 1.4%
Mixed data from the euro-zone: strong growth but weak inflation, similar to other regions in the world. GDP is up 0.6% in Q3 2017, better than 0.5% expected and on top of an upward revision for Q2: 0.7%. The unemployment rate is down to 8.9%, also beyond expectations. However, inflation came out below expectations: 1.4% [...]
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CryptoCurrency News: R3 Unveils Cross-Border Payments Platform Built on Corda DLT Tech
R3 and 22 of its member banks have announced a cross-border payments platform built on top of the company's Corda distributed ledger.
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[FOREX NEWS] EUR/USD not spooked amid French GDP, Catalan news
EUR/USD is trading around 1.1640 after bouncing off the lows of 1.1575. The pair has licked its wounds related to the Draghi's open door for further bond buying beyond September 2018. It is not spooked by Halloween. Support awaits at the 2016 high of 1.1620 and resistance is at 1.1670. Further resistance is only at [...]
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CryptoCurrency News: Bitcoin Cash Developers Set Date for November Hard Fork
The developers behind bitcoin cash are aiming to change the blockchain's rules in a software update set for November.
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Monday, October 30, 2017
Vietnam bans Bitcoin
Last week, the central financial authority issued a statement (translated) which decrees that cryptocurrency is now considered an illegal non-cash payment method.
The government will no longer allow payments to be made in cryptocurrency, and the issue, supply, or use of Bitcoin -- or other digital currency types -- is prohibited.
If law enforcement catch payments being made or accepted in cryptocurrency, the parties involved can be subjected to a fine of between VND 150 million and 200 million, or roughly $6000 -- $9000.
"As of January 1, 2018, the act of issuing, using, or using illegal means of payment (including Bitcoin and other similar virtual currency) may be subject to prosecution," the notice reads.
The changes are based on orders from Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, issued earlier this year, to develop a legal framework to control cryptocurrency.
There is no reason given for the ban in the notice, but it is potentially due to a clash between traditional financial banking structures and modern, alternative offerings based on the blockchain and cryptocurrency.
Vietnam appears to be emulating China's clampdown on virtual currency, of which the country banned cryptocurrency Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) in September for "disrupting financial order."
The move also appears to be similar to activity in Indonesia. Earlier this month, Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Agus Martowardojo said that Bitcoin is not a valid form of payment in the country and users of the cryptocurrency "would be dealt with."
However, not every financial institution reflects this attitude. In August, Swiss private banking group Falcon Private Bank said they are creating a framework for consumers to trade Ether (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Bitcoin (BTC), and Bitcoin Cash (BCH).
While China is attempting to smother cryptocurrency exchanges and new services, Vietnam has not gone quite as far -- yet.
The bank's ruling does leave mining and the use of blockchain technologies alone, and so traders in the area can still operate as long as they do not use their proceeds to buy or sell products. It appears that should virtual currency be converted into traditional currency first, this may be acceptable.
CryptoCurrency News: Devcon3 Preview: 6 Talks to Watch At Ethereum's Developer Summit
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CryptoCurrency News: Meet Earn.com: 21 Rebrands Social Network In Shift Away from Bitcoin
21 Inc, once a maker of bitcoin mining hardware, is rebranding to emphasize its recent focus on using digital currency to power a social network.
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CryptoCurrency News: EU Government Pegs Blockchain as Beneficiary of €30 Billion Research Fund
The European Commission has announced €30 billion on new investments in technology initiatives including those involving blockchain.
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CryptoCurrency News: Australian Central Bank: Regulating Blockchain Protocols 'Unlikely to Be Effective'
Cryptocurrencies don't pose "any pressing regulatory issues" for the Australian central bank's policies for payments.
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CryptoCurrency News: More Blockchain Pilot Needed, Says US Treasury Official
An official involved with the US Treasury's distributed ledger trial wants to see more government testing around the tech.
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[FOREX NEWS] Bank of Canada holds fire. Odds for December rate hike fall
Summary: BoC holds interest rates steady at 1.0% as widely expected Central bank flags uncertainties that include inflation and NAFTA Odds for a December rate hike falls below 50% following the BoC decision from 80% previously BoC cites exchange rate appreciation could weigh on exports BoC forecasts weaker pace of growth. Q4 GDP expected at [...]
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CryptoCurrency News: Arkansas Sheriff's Office Mines Bitcoin to Fuel Dark Web Investigations
A sheriff's office based in Arkansas is taking a novel approach to its investigations into online crime: mining bitcoin.
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CryptoCurrency News: Boston Fed VP: DLT Could 'Fundamentally Change' Financial Industry
Jim Cunha, senior VP of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, has said distributed ledger technology could "fundamentally change" financial services.
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CryptoCurrency News: The Last Hurdle: Liquidity Alliance Closes in on Distributed Ledger Launch
A group of central securities depositories are ready to launch a blockchain, but there's still one thing they need: a regulatory green light.
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[FOREX NEWS] Fed's favorite inflation measure stuck at 1.3% – will it matter?
The Core PCE Price Index remains at 1.3% as expected. It remains within a significant distance of the 2% target. Inflation remains weak while employment looks good. This has been the same story for quite some time. Will it matter? Janet Yellen and her colleagues are set to raise rates in December, no matter what. [...]
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[FOREX NEWS] Trump's exp-campaign manager Manafort asked to surrender
Special Counsel Robert Mueller has asked Paul Manafort, Trump's ex-campaign manager, to surrender. he will be charged alongside Rick Gates, which was a business associate. Mueller is investigating the influence of Russia on the 2016 elections. Manafort had reportedly had ties to Russia and other countries in the region. His house was raided by Mueller's [...]
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CryptoCurrency News: Making Noise: Bitcoin Price Could Push Higher as Global Volumes Grow
Bitcoin's rally is showing no signs of abating after prices surged to record levels over the weekend.
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[FOREX NEWS] EUR/USD recovers on dollar weakness, some Catalan calm
EUR/USD is already trading some 60 pips off the lows. The world's most popular currency pair enjoys a trade balance surplus which makes it naturally bid. But that's not the only reason. There is growing speculation that the next Chair of the Federal Reserve will be Jerome Powell. Powell is one of the few governors [...]
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CryptoCurrency News: Japanese Financial Watchdog Issues Warning over ICO Risks
Japan's Financial Services Agency has issued a statement warning investors of the risks associated with initial coin offerings or ICOs.
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CryptoCurrency News: Russian Bank VEB Turns to Blockchain for E-Procurement Project
Russia's government-owned development bank, VEB, and e-procurement resource platform Roseltorg are teaming up on a new blockchain project.
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CryptoCurrency News: Proving Ground? Ethereum Gears Up for Show of Force at Devcon Event
With hurdles still to overcome, ethereum is out to prove itself at its annual developer event which kicks off next Wednesday.
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CryptoCurrency News: Sony Seeks Blockchain Patent for User Authentication System
Electronics giant Sony has proposed a two-part blockchain-based multi-factor authentication system in a new patent application.
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Sunday, October 29, 2017
CryptoCurrency News: BTC to DLT: Why Aren't Banks Giving Blockchain Startups Accounts?
A recent report by the FCA recognized that cryptocurrency startups have a hard time getting bank accounts. CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson looks at why.
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CryptoCurrency News: Politician Ron Paul: US Government Should 'Stay Out' of Bitcoin
Former U.S. Congressman Ron Paul said this week that he supports cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
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$6,300 BTCUSD : Bitcoin Price Sets New ATH
The Bitcoin Price Index set a new record on Sunday, rising nearly $500 to top $6,300 for the first time in history.
Just over a week after pushing past the $6,000-mark for the first time, the world's first cryptocurrency rose to a high of $6,306.58 on the CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index at 20:30 UTC today. The previous all-time high of $6,183 was set on October 21st and held for just eight days.
In setting the new high, the price of bitcoin is now up more than 500 percent on the year, having climbed from just below $1,000 on January 1st to the new high.
However, at press time, it remains unclear just how much appetite there is to extend bitcoin prices above this mark at the moment. Hours after the milestone, prices are down somewhat, trading at an average of $6,166 across a selection of global exchanges.
Still, analysts have remarked that the increase comes at a time when bitcoin has never been more visible in the public eye, with business leaders and investment luminaries now discussing bitcoin on an almost daily basis.
Among those who have recently weighed in on its value include billionaire investor Warren Buffett, Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal and PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel.
Data from Google Trends indicates searches for "bitcoin" and "bitcoin price" are also nearing all-time highs, suggesting this exposure is perhaps translating into new awareness and investment in the protocol, now valued at more than $100 billion, according to data from CoinMarketCap.
"We're seeing confidence in bitcoin growing steadily," cryptocurrency derivatives exchange trader Joseph Lee told CoinDesk. "It's great for adoption."
[FOREX NEWS] Is EUR/USD set to fall towards 1.15?
EUR/USD suffered a relatively dovish Draghi as well as speculation about a hawkish head of the Fed. Does the pair have more room to fall? Here are two opinions: Here is their view, courtesy of eFXnews: EUR/USD: Looking To Set Strategic Longs Near 1.15 On A Deeper Correction – SocGen Societe Generale Cross Asset Strategy [...]
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CryptoCurrency News: The Basics on FACTS: A New Model for Compliant ICOs
Must ICOs choose between a non-compliant utility token or a complaint security token that doesn't work in commerce? Jaron Lukasiewicz proposes a fix.
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CryptoCurrency News: Worse Than Tulips? Enduring Misconceptions About Crypto Assets
The authors of a new book explain what mainstream financial pundits still don't grasp about this space – even if the markets are starting to get it.
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Saturday, October 28, 2017
[FOREX TIP] Monthly Forex News Events that Might Affect EURUSD Volatility – Nov 2017
The EURUSD rally has finally seen a pullback as the big psychological number 1.2000 has proven to provide a good catalyst for the bullish trend to take a pause. The main driver behind the EURUSD pullback was the grown speculations that the Fed might proceed forward and hike rates one more time until the 2017 end. The market has been speculating that the ECB will announce this autumn the tapering process of the 2.3 trillion euro bond buying program, but the ECB rhetoric has failed to gain traction behind this market theme.
The market focus is now shifting to a new month – November which can provide us with plenty of fundamental drivers that can impact the market volatility and the EURUSD exchange rate. The November economic calendar has scheduled plenty risk events that can be the catalyst for some volatility. Both the ECB and the Fed have important interest rates and monetary policy announcements. The Fed has one of the last chances to signal its willingness to hike one more time until the end of the year.
The Fed funds rate is only projecting rates to hike in December but we can still see the dollar getting traction in anticipation of higher interest rates. The November seasonal pattern sees the EURUSD exchange rate slowly drifting lower and its possible the current retracement to have more legs to the downside if the fundamentals support the bearish case.
The seasonal pattern only gives us the tendency of a particular currency to exhibit a certain behavior at a certain time, so we have to carefully monitor the pattern and how the fundamental forces interact with the price action. Going forward, we're going to analyze and disseminate the major news event for the upcoming month that can be the catalyst for higher EURUSD volatility.
"Don't risk significant money in front of key reports, since that is gambling not trading." Paul Tudor Jones
Monthly Forex News Events that Might Affect EURUSD Volatility – Nov 2017
The Catalan independence issue has failed so far to provide us with a market theme that can drive the currency exchange rate in a significant manner. Spain is already facing one of the most severe constitutional crises and as soon as the other market participants start to recognize this, expects the market to also pay attention.
As long as the EURUSD exchange stays below the big round number 1.2000, it's not wrong to expect the bearish momentum to continue to dominate during the coming month. We have plenty of risk events that have the potential to set the stage for big movements in the Forex market and here are the most notable ones:
- Wednesday, November 1, 2017 –The Fed interest rate decision is scheduled right on the first day of the new trading month. The Fed has signaled that the interest rates will continue to go higher and it seems that the most powerful central bank in the world is committed to the idea of reducing its balance sheet. While the rates are expected to be kept on hold at November's meeting, expect the Fed to signal that they will rise one more time in December which can be a strong bullish catalyst for the US dollar.
- Friday, November 3, 2017 – The NFP report is the highlight of the day. After a disastrous -33k NFP reading the market consensus is for a positive NFP figure of 160k. We can also expect a revision higher of the previous reading. The unemployment rate is expected to come flat at 4.2%, the lowest level since December 2000.
- Monday, November 6, 2017 – Fed Chairman Janet Yellen is expected to deliver a speech to the Center for the Study of Democracy. The topic of her speech will be Economic Inequality in the United State.
- Wednesday, November 15, 2017 – The EUGDP figures for the 2017 3rd quarter are scheduled to be released. According to the IMF upgraded forecast the European Union economic growth is projected to be in the vicinity of 2.1%.
- Wednesday, November 15, 2017 – The US CPI inflation figures are another major risk event. The US inflation rose by 0.5% in the previous month while the CPI annualized rate stands at 2.2%. The elevated levels of inflation will likely keep the Fed on track to raise rates one more time this year.
- Wednesday, November 22 – The FOMC minutes will give us further clues into the Fed's monetary policy.
- Wednesday, November 29, 2017 – The US GDP figures for the 2017 3rd quarter are scheduled to be released. The US economy is expected to grow by 2.4% which weaker than the Q2 reading of 3.1% increase.
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[FOREX TIP] Weekly Forex News Events for EURUSD – 30th Oct to 3rd Nov 2017
EURUSD had a strong bearish week. The next week might be very volatile since there are some high impact news events to take place. Let us have a look at those news events.
Tuesday-31st October- 14.00 GMT
- CB consumer confidence
It often sweeps away intraday stop losses by producing long spikes on the intraday charts.
Wednesday-1st November-12.15 GMT
- ADP Non-Farm employment change
Usually, it produces some excellent trading opportunities. Those opportunities can be found; once the market is settled.
Wednesday-1st November-14.00 GMT
- ISM manufacturing PMI
This is another news event, which produces volatility on the intraday charts.
Wednesday-1st November-14.30 GMT
- Crude oil inventories
It does not always create huge volatility, but it could make the pair be extremely volatile. EURUSD traders should be careful with their intraday floating positions before this news event.
Wednesday-1st November-18.00 GMT
- FOMC statement
- Federal funds rate
Surely, the EURUSD is going to be extremely volatile for these two news events. Needless to say that major time frame traders will use the volatility to take their entries.
Thursday-2nd November- 12.30 GMT
- Unemployment claims
Intraday traders should come out with their opened positions before this news event.
Friday-3rd November-12.30 GMT
- Average hourly earnings m/m
- Non-Farm employment change
- Unemployment change
No doubt, this would be an extremely volatile day for the EURUSD traders. Major time frame traders will be eagerly waiting to see which it goes since they might use these news event to take the best entry of the month.
Friday-3rd November-14.00 GMT
- ISM manufacturing PMI
Might not be that volatile, but intraday charts could end up having some long spikes for this news event.
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[FOREX TIP] AUDUSD Weekly Forex Forecast – 30th Oct to 3rd Nov 2017
The Aussie like all the other commodity currencies has been weakening against the greenback. Since the stochastic indicator is already moving away from the oversold conditions we can expect at least a retest of the former support level 0.7730 which should now act as resistance. However, a break and a daily close above this level will open the door for more strength towards 0.7800.
On the downside, only a break and a daily close below 0.7624 will add more fuel to the sell-off but, until then we can expect more ranging activity as we already move to fast in a very short period of time. The Australian economic calendar is packed with only modest risk events. First, we have the Trade Balance figures scheduled on Thursday but we also have the Retail sales on Friday. On top of that we can also note some proxy-risk events from China, which have the potential to stir some volatility.
Previous AUDUSD Weekly Forex Forecast
AUDUSD Weekly Forex Forecast – 30th Oct to 3rd Nov 2017
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The polar regions are situated at latitudes beyond which the Earth's angle to the Sun is shallow and the input of thermal radiation is low. During the winter period, the Sun is below the horizon and there are prolonged periods of darkness. The resulting low-temperature regimes dominate ecological processes, either directly by affecting plant growth, microbial activity, animal behavior, organism reproduction and survival, or indirectly by controlling the length of the snow- and ice-free periods in which most primary production and dependent biological activity occurs, the availability of water in liquid form, and the expansion and contraction, and other active layer properties in generally primitive soils underlain by permafrost. Feedback mechanisms from polar regions and their ecological systems to the climate system affect local, regional, and global climate. The balance between greenhouse gas emissions from decomposition, particularly soil micro-bial respiration, and photosynthesis has resulted in a large net accumulation of carbon in arctic soils while ice and snow that cover low, tundra vegetation reflect incoming radiation. Both mechanisms lead to cooling. In contrast, global ocean circulation leads to the redistribution of the Earth heat by cooling the tropics and warming the high latitudes.
Both the Arctic and the Antarctic are characterized by vast wilderness areas that are generally young, as most land areas, with some extensive exceptions in the Arctic, were glaciated in the Pleistocene. Polar regions host some of the Earth's most extreme environments and organisms such as snow algae, lichens that inhabit the crevices within crystalline rocks, and the simple communities of soil fauna in the dry valleys of Antarctica.
Polar environments vary between the Arctic and the Antarctic and also within each region (Figures 1 and 2).
The Arctic is dominated by a polar ocean surrounded by continental land masses and islands, whereas the Antarctic is dominated by a polar, largely ice-covered, land mass surrounded by oceans. Terrestrial ecosystems are extensive (7.5 million km ) and varied and stretch from the closed canopy northern boreal forests in the south, through the latitudinal treeline ecotone and tundra
Polar semidesert, Svalbard
wetlands to the polar desert in the north. Along this latitudinal gradient, mean July temperature varies from about 12 °C in the south to 2 °C in the north, total annual precipitation varies from about 250 to 75 mm (mainly as snow), and net primary production varies from about 1000 to 1gm~2yr~\ Approximately 6000 animal and 5800 plant species inhabit arctic lands (3% and 5% of global biodiversity, respectively). Biodiversity decreases geometrically along this gradient. Although plant biodiversity is low in comparison with many biomes, it is surprisingly high per square meter because of the small scale of plants, and over 6000 species of animals and plants have been cataloged in and around Svalbard at about 79° N. There is also large environmental variation associated with the
climatic effects of northern ocean currents: in arctic Norway, Sweden, and Finland, forests grow north of the Arctic Circle (66.7° N) because of the warming effect of the northward-flowing Gulf Stream, whereas polar bears and tundra vegetation are found at about 51° N in eastern Canada because of the cooling influence of southward-flowing cold ocean currents. In the Arctic, indigenous and other arctic peoples have been part of the ecosystem for millennia.
The large land masses of the Arctic have great connectivity with land masses further south: great rivers flow from low latitudes to the Arctic Ocean, and mammals and hundreds of millions of birds migrate between the summer breeding grounds in the Arctic and overwintering areas in boreal or temperate regions. Food chains in the Arctic are more complex than those in the Antarctic and at the top of the chain are mammalian carnivores such as the polar bears, wolves, and arctic foxes. Population cycles characteristic of arctic animals together with relatively few species in each trophic level can result in ecological instability and ecological cascades: increasing numbers of snow geese in arctic Canada have denuded vegetation resulting in habitat hypersalinity.
The Antarctic land mass covers some 12.4 million km2 but less than 1% is seasonally ice free. In the Antarctic, the major environmental variation is associated with the relatively moist and 'warm' maritime climate of the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula (temperatures are between 0 and 2 °C for 2-4 months in summer) contrasted with the cold, dry polar desert climate of the continental land mass. Consequently, most biological activity and most species are found on the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. Vegetation is dominated by relatively simple plant communities of lichens, mosses, and liverworts that support simple soil invertebrate communities. Only two species of higher plant and higher insects occur. Terrestrial mammals are absent and this short trophic structure, together with the isolation of the land mass, has enabled the establishment of a highly specialized, and commonly endemic fauna of ground-nesting birds (e.g., penguins) and seals that depend on the coastal land areas for breeding and moulting, and the sea, for food. Nutrients for plant growth in these areas are mainly derived from the sea and are deposited on land by wind or birds. In contrast, over much of the tundra, low nutrient availability to plants limits primary production. There are no indigenous peoples in the Antarctic and human activities there have been restricted to the past 200 years.
Human activity has, until recently, influenced both Arctic and Antarctic ecosystems less than most biomes on Earth. However, the polar amplification of global climate change together with the inherent sensitivity of polar ecological systems to invasion by species from warmer latitudes has resulted in the vulnerability of polar ecosystems which are now under threat of rapid change.
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RSG Properties says Burj Sabah is set to rise in Jumeirah Village Circle area of Dubai
A new 19-storey residential tower in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) in Dubai is slated for completion in early 2019, according to its developer.
RSG Properties announced in a statement that all foundation work has just been completed on Burj Sabah which is about to start to rise from the ground.
The company said the entire foundation used 3,400 cubic metres of concrete and 640 tons of steel.
Burj Sabah construction work has been led by Al Asri Engineering Consultant and Team Engineering Enterprises Ltd, RSG Properties said, adding that its launch is expected in February 2019.
Burj Sabah will offer studios, as well as one and two-bedroom apartments.
Based in Dubai, RSG Properties has operations across the Middle East, US and South Asia.


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Good Thinking Outdoors is heading to Quito, Ecuador for The International Ecotourism Society's (TIES) Conference. We will be presenting a poster on Good Thinking Outdoors on the second day of the conference. If you are in Quito, and headed to the conference make sure to come by and say hi! Stay tuned for a link of the poster and photos from the event.
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