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Following my first article and the Dev Adventures .NET API Template, lots of people started asking for examples of functional programming, and namely the Option/Either monad in C#. The concept seems interesting to most, but it's hard for a person used to programming in imperative style to understand its real life value right away.
Hoping to make things easier, I will be showing 3 examples: parsing an imaginary excel file; performing an HTTP request; implementing login functionality.
We will start by looking at the most common approaches for solving these problems, what issues arise, and how to solve them using functional programming.
Problem 1: Parsing an Excel file
If you're used to programming in imperative style and arrive at the problem of parsing a list of data from an Excel file, you will most likely end up with a similar function definition.
RowData ParseRow(ExcelRow row);
Takes an excel row and returns the parsed data. Clean, simple and straightforward, right?
Well, no.
There are a few issues with this function definition.
You don't know what's going to happen if it fails to parse the given row.
Does it throw an exception or return null? Well, you have no way of knowing that except by trial and error.
Code is about communication, and this definition communicates almost nothing meaningful to the caller.
You have no way of aggregating the errors
Often, when parsing Excel files you will also need to be able to generate a report on the parsing results.
The function may throw meaningful exceptions with descriptive error messages, but unless you wrap it in an [ugly] helper function, you have no way of aggregating these errors.
There is also the possibility of adding an
Errorsproperty to the
RowDataclass or wrapping the result in a
ParsingResultclass. But this is either screwing with the single responsibility principle or over-complicating the operation.
How FP comes to the rescue
Well, if we start thinking about our row parsing function in plain English, we will arrive at a definition similar to: "a function either returning the parsed row data, or an error".
Fortunately, FP provides us with a mechanism allowing us to return exactly that.
// Option<T, TException> is also called Either
Option<RowData, ParsingError> ParseRow(ExcelRow row);
Defining our function like that solves all of the aforementioned issues. An example use-case would look like:
var parsingResults = excelReport
var rows = parsingResults.Values();
var errors = parsingResults.Exceptions();
See how easy it is to aggregate the errors now? Beautiful. 🙂
Problem 2: Performing HTTP requests
If you're a developer with more than 1 days of experience, chances are that at some point in your career you had to make an HTTP request.
Let's say you've taken up on C# with .NET and you Google something along the lines of
C# make http request. Most likely one of the first results you'll see is a link to MSDN with a very detailed description of the
HttpClient class and quite a few examples.
Let's look at one of them. A function to post a given
Product to an external service.
// This is taken straight out of MSDN
async Task<Uri> CreateProductAsync(Product product)
// The client variable is an HttpClient
HttpResponseMessage response = await client.PostAsJsonAsync(
"api/products", product);
// return URI of the created resource.
return response.Headers.Location;
Now, this may appear as a decent example of a real world application of the
HttpClient class, but I would argue that there are quite a few issues with it.
- The caller of
PostAsJsonAsyncis supposed to know to call
EnsureSuccessStatusCode. If he forgot to do that and called
ReadAsAsync, for example, he would've gotten an exception.
EnsureSuccessStatusCodeitself throws an exception, which is weird, considering it is a method designed to help you avoid exceptions.
Even if everything with the request went well, there is no guarantee that the response will contain a proper Location header, therefore there is no guarantee that the
Uriyou'll be getting will not be null.
So in order for the consumer of
CreateProductAsync to be safe, he should guard himself with at least one catch block and a null check.
Not very consumer friendly.
How FP comes to the rescue
Communicating with external services is a dangerous operation that will more often fail than succeed.
The nature of communicating through HTTP is error-prone itself and we should be planning for that.
Either monad is great for situations where we perform operations that are likely to fail. Let's look at a
PostAsync function definition employing
Task<Option<HttpResponseMessage, RemoteError>> PostAsync<TModel>(string route, TModel model)
The nature of the
Option/Either type itself "forces" the caller to handle both the success and error case in an elegant way and doesn't require him to remember anything (like calling
Let's look at the
CreateProductAsync example once more. This time using our new
PostAsync function.
async Task<Option<Uri, RemoteError>> CreateProductAsync(Product product)
var response = await PostAsync<Product>("api/products", product);
return response.Match(
some: res =>
var locationHeader = res.Headers?.Location;
return locationHeader
.SomeNotNull("The response did not contain a location header.");
none: err => Option.None<Uri, RemoteError>(err));
The implementation did not get bloated or become unreadable, but all of the aforementioned issues are now resolved.
- The caller of
PostAsyncis not required to remember to call
- The caller of
PostAsyncwill never get an exception and is not required to "protect" himself with a catch block.
- If the request passed, but the response did not contain a proper
Locationheader, the caller will not be getting a null value, but a descriptive error message.
And all of this without a single
if statement.
Problem 3: Implementing login functionality.
For this problem we'll be going through 4 stages of a
Login function that is supposed to generate a
JWT. Starting from a very naive, but quite prevalent approach, to an approach employing the
Either monad. The benefits will be getting more and more apparent.
An example you'll see often is something along the lines of.
public string Login(string username, string password)
return null;
if(!IsValid(username, password))
return null;
var user = GetUser(username);
... generate JWT
There is some validation, but the caller will never know exactly what went wrong. He is also expected to know to check for a
null value. This is a very limiting, error-prone, but sadly frequent approach.
It's obviously not good enough, so we decide to step it up a notch and start throwing some descriptive exceptions.
public string Login(string username, string password)
throw new UserNotFoundException();
if(!IsValid(username, password))
throw new InvalidCredentialsException();
var user = GetUser(username);
... generate JWT
Much better, right?
Well, no.
Yes, the caller will know why the function has failed, but if this were a closed source project and the function was undocumented, he would never know what and when to catch.
On top of that, cases in which the user will not exist or invalid credentials will be provided are not exceptional at all. I haven't seen any statistics, but I would take a bet that a login form is more often populated with incorrect information rather than with correct information. Throwing exceptions is very expensive (in fact, the most expensive operation in .NET) therefore we shouldn't be doing it if we're expecting our function to fail more often than succeed.
We are also required to implement new exception classes for every error, which will soon turn into a 1000
.cs files nightmare.
This starts to seem harder than we thought. We get frustrated and organize a brainstorming session with a few colleagues. Eventually we arrive at the
LoginResult class. A sophisticated approach that solves all of our problems. We will be communicating clearly with the caller and avoid taking a performance hit by throwing exceptions often. The errors will be contained in an
Errors property and the JWT in a
Jwt one.
public LoginResult Login(string username, string password)
return Error("User doesn't exist.");
if(!IsValid(username, password))
return Error("Invalid credentials.");
var user = GetUser(username);
... generate JWT
LoginResult Error(params string[] errors) =>
new LoginResult { Errors = errors };
Or not really.
Yes, the
LoginResult class makes things much more obvious, but the caller is still supposed to know to check for errors and pollute his code with statements like
if (result.Errors?.Any() == true)
if (!string.IsNullOrEmpty(result.Jwt))
If he forgets to do that, he'll get a runtime exception, which shouldn't really happen in a production ready system.
Also, wrapping every result into a
Result class could very easily turn into a huge inheritance hierarchy that is hard to understand and maintain.
How FP comes to the rescue
It doesn't take much thinking to realize that our
Login function should either generate a JWT or return an error. These two scenarios should not be mixed together.
So we end up with this definition:
Option<Jwt, Error> Login(string username, string password)
Now that the results are decoupled, we end up with much less bloat and much more possibilities.
public Option<Jwt, Error> Login(string username, string password)
return Error("User does not exist.");
if (!IsValid(username, password))
return Error("Invalid credentials.")
var user = GetUser(username);
... generate JWT
Option<Jwt, Error> Error(params string[] errors) =>
Option.None<Jwt, Error>(new Error(errors));
For example, the
Error that your service layer (the "home" of the
Login function) returns can have a "type", which can later be mapped to a proper HTTP code from your ASP.NET Controller while maintaining cohesion.
Also, the consumer will not be required to pollute his code with any if statements, as the compiler will "force" him to handle both the error and the success scenario.
Putting it all together
I hope that the benefits of using
Either became obvious. I also want to note that
Either is not meant to replace the traditional exception mechanism entirely. There are cases in which the best thing you can do is to throw an exception. Out of memory, thread aborted, network is down. All of these are very good examples in which there is absolutely nothing you can do and you seriously need to abort the operation.
But be explicit about operations you know are expected to fail. Don't be a jerk to the consumers of the code you produce, but communicate clearly. After all, code is for humans.
Following the principles in this article I have made a .NET Core multi project template that is available in the VS Marketplace.
You can read more about it here.
As always, don't hesitate to contact me if you have any feedback, whether positive or negative. I'm always trying to improve the given examples.
Have fun.


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Hi Special People. Last week was Past and today is Present in The Time Series which I am doing with my friend, Gianna.
This world is so big. Millions of things whirl through our minds daily. Our to do lists and schedules are jam packed and we live from one Friday to the next. What about those little moments in between that are missed?
Those little things that are brushed aside because we are too busy thinking abut what comes next. What happened to living in the moment?
Psalm 118:24
This is the day the Lord has made;We will rejoice and be glad in it
Planning things is all fine and well but if its going to take us out of the right now and not let us enjoy today , then what is it really doing? Now I'm not saying don't plan because planning is great, I'm saying lets be aware of the now.
Make an effort to connect with others, to feel God's presence and to smile.
Today I want us to focus on the little things and cherish them. In that horrible tense moment think of a little thing that made you smile.
Our forever is in heaven, this life is short no matter how long it may feel. Capture the moments.
I wrote this post with myself in mind, to process and challenge my thoughts.
Its not all about having the busiest schedule and doing the most, its about living for the Lord and being thankful for the blessings.
Whats a little thing that's made you smile this week, let me know:)
Just keep smiling!
Gianna's Blog: http://misfitrevival.weebly.com/

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The folly of perpetual growth
By Trudy Duivenvoorden Mitic, March 2012
Nobody wins when the environment and economy are pitted against each other.
Like most people, I'd never heard of Klaus Schwab, a German-born business professor and founder of the decades-old World Economic Forum for the ultra-rich and powerful. That is, I'd never heard of him until he opened his mouth at the Forum's annual gathering in the Swiss Alps last January to announce to his exclusive audience: "Capitalism, in its current form, no longer fits the world around us."
Sounding like a man who'd been doing some heavy pondering, he spoke of the growing inequities within and between countries and suggested the time had come to "embrace a much more holistic, inclusive and qualitative approach to economic development…A global transformation is urgently needed and it must start with reinstating a global sense of social responsibility."
No doubt Schwab's words were influenced by the current sombre situation in Europe but I found them courageously spoken nonetheless. It's time to see and do things differently, and if the change must come from the top, then the occasion of Schwab's speech has the potential to be game-changing.
For decades we've been told that a healthy economy is based on growth. Unless we created more, bought more, sold more, used more and did more than the sum total of the previous year's enterprise, the economy would falter and the lifestyle we've come to take for granted would surely deteriorate. Throughout all that industriousness we never stopped to consider the impossibility of perpetual growth as plotted on a graph. It didn't occur to us that bad things in life often give the economy its biggest boost—that social strife, wars, earthquakes, and environmental disasters such as the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and, closer to home, the fuel carelessly decanted into Goldstream River, all contribute robustly to the GNP.
That's one of the biggest blind spots with a growth-based economy. The concerns over negative long-term repercussions—even those known to be imminent—don't stand a chance against the boon of immediate and often short-term jobs. And the environment typically bears much of the strain because mostly it's still being positioned by our governments and old-order corporations as an obstacle to growth and prosperity: "If you want a job, you must allow access to the mine/forest/deep blue sea."
But now this tack is being challenged in high circles, at least in theory. Schwab declared to his peers that the time has come to shift the economic emphasis from growth to quality. To also assess future growth on the basis of sustainability today and impact on the environment down the road.
David Suzuki has long pointed out that nobody wins when the environment and economy are pitted against each other. Jeffrey Sachs, a leading international economic advisor, proposes a bold new perspective for future prosperity in his new book, The Price of Civilization (Random House, 2011): "As individuals we need to regain the balance of our own lives between work and leisure, saving and consumption, self-interest and compassion, individualism and leadership. As a society we need to establish the right relationship of markets, politics and civil society to address the complex challenges of the twenty-first century."
How do we get started in a new direction? Make conscientious consumer choices. Run our businesses on a smaller ecological footprint and incorporate more than just profit into the model for success. Support local innovation and demand that our governments do as well. We have companies in town working on some amazing technology, including the development of a whole new generation of solar-powered outdoor lighting that's in demand around the world. I'd rather see them getting financial assistance than the traditional auto industry.
Think locally. Support people who make and grow real things. Champion projects that bolster both the economy and our finite environment. (Imagine what could have been accomplished if the millions spent on the ill-designed McTavish Road Interchange had instead been applied to developing a transit system using the rail corridor between Langford and downtown Victoria.)
Quality of life no longer equals quantity of stuff; if it ever did. Now, if we could only convince our politicians.
Trudy Duivenvoorden Mitic is overcoming her aversion to writing to politicians on issues that matter. The power really can be with the people.


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Source: http://www.wistv.com, November 26, 2018
By: Jason Raven
For the first time in 38 years, Bonnie Saville's daycare isn't filled with children.
Instead, it's surrounded by fences and clean up crews in respirators.
"It's very devastating to see all the equipment and all the work being done," Saville said.
She's the owner of Play Pals Daycare on Dothan Road. Last Monday, the daycare was evacuated after a strong gas odor was detected. A staff member was taken to the hospital.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control said there was a petroleum release from an underground storage tank at a BP gas station nearby on Broad River Road.
"We're just a victim of circumstance," Saville said.
Since last week, the daycare has been closed. "It's hard to think you have so many staff members put out of work," she said.
Parents scrambling to find a new daycare for the 130 kids that attended Play Pals. "You have so many children and parents – their lives have been interrupted."
Crews with the remediation contractor, Enviro-Test Services, said the spill is contained. They will be cleaning it all up for the foreseeable future.
Saville said it's too early to tell what will happen with Play Pals. "I would only hope that whatever has to be done is done as quickly. So we can have some piece of mind and closure."


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The teacher reports that your child is underachieving in the classroom, and suggests an assessment. It may have been a series of phone calls, possibly from several teachers over the years, and you are feeling increasingly hounded. Where do you turn?
If ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is suspected, then one of three types of medical specialists could be consulted, namely a child and adolescent psychiatrist, a neurodevelopmental paediatrician or a paediatric neurologist. The symptoms of ADHD are divided into three clusters, inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsivity. In order to qualify for the diagnosis, a child should display at least six symptoms from the inattentive cluster (such as distractibility, forgetfulness and disorganisation), or six of the hyperactive/impulsive symptoms (such as excessive talkativeness, blurting out without waiting his turn and restlessness).
In assessing these symptoms, apart from the interview, the doctor will engage the child in structured tasks (drawing, puzzle-building, etc) in order to make direct observations. But feedback from the school teacher is also crucial in ascertaining how the child is functioning in the classroom. Now, it is one thing to have these symptoms – even six of them – but quite another to be significantly impaired by them. This is where the concept of functional impairment comes in. In ADHD, there are three important domains of functioning to think about.
Firstly, ADHD is likely to affect a child's learning. This is especially important in the early grades, when foundational skills are being learnt. For example, a preschool child learns to identify certain sounds, or phonics which is crucial for the development of reading and spelling. If her concentration is impaired, gaps can emerge in this area, which can be much harder to address later on. ADHD can affect the brightest children, the slowest, and anyone in between. But whatever the child's intelligence, it will cause her to underachieve relative to her potential.
Secondly, this condition often affects the social functioning of the child. This is usually the result of hyperactivity and impulsiveness, affecting how he interacts with his friends, his siblings and authority figures. He often irritates his peers and becomes ostracised as a result. Family relationships are similarly affected.
And thirdly, as a consequence of the above, these children are often distressed and demoralized. Many have developed a negative attitude to school and learning. We now know that ADHD does not resolve in adolescence or even adulthood. In as many as two thirds of cases, the disorder persists into adulthood. And as one gets older, other conditions are likely to complicate the picture, including anxiety disorders, depression and substance abuse. Even suicide is statistically higher in those with ADHD than without. The stakes are high!
Many parents raise concerns about 'labeling' their child with ADHD. In practice, I have encountered many children with undiagnosed ADHD symptoms who have been branded as 'lazy,' 'disobedient,' 'a bully' or worse, with far-reaching implications for their developing self-concept. What these children really need is an appropriate diagnosis; not an excuse but an explanation. Used appropriately, the diagnosis becomes a springboard for a holistic management plan, which ushers in relief, hope and ultimately dignity for the affected child.
Dr Brendan Belsham is a child psychiatrist and author of What's the fuss about ADHD?


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Warning: Contains some graphic images
You've probably heard of bodies rejecting organ transplants, but it's rare to hear of one rejecting an unborn baby.
When Alyse fell pregnant with her second set of twins she was as excited as any expectant mother would be. That was until she started getting signs that all was not well.
'We'd been trying for a while so I was elated we were pregnant,' the mother of two told TLC's My Extraordinary Pregnancy.
'Then I started getting itchy. Just on the palms of my hands, and then it got worse.'
Alyse's skin broke out in painful sores, and then she started getting blisters underneath the skin.
'I went through six or seven weeks thinking it was just hives. But the itching and pain got to the point it feels like you can't be in your own skin.'
The pain got so bad it started to effect her relationship with her two young children.
'I couldn't hold my children. They couldn't touch my skin. They couldn't sit on my lap because having them on my belly hurt to the point I couldn't stand it. And they're just two little girls, they want to be hugged.'
Alyse was rushed to hospital when it got particularly bad and was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called Pemphigoid Gestationis, or PG for short.
The condition was brought on by her pregnancy and her body becoming allergic to her babies.
PG is a rare disorder which affects one in every 50,000 pregnancies. It shows up as blisters and can cause severe itching.
There is also quite a risk in the sores becoming infected, which can lead to all kinds of complications with the baby.
'I feel helpless. There's nothing I can do to improve her condition. I can be supportive, encourage her to rest, but I can't make her feel better,' husband Robert said of the situation.
'My girls know when I'm getting a flare up,' Alyse explained. 'They say "mommy has an owie coming".'
At one point during the programme, Alyse's condition worsens and she's forced to head into hospital for treatment.
'When the babies kick it's so painful because they cause tearing inside.'
Treatment is difficult because of the pregnancy. Steroids are needed but too much can affect the blood sugar levels of both mother and babies, so they have to give her the lowest dose possible to keep the lesions away.
Eventually though, early labour is brought on one month early by her body rejecting the babies.
She'd delivered the chord as it had prolapsed which could have cut of the blood supply to the babies at any point.
Thankfully though the babies were born without further complications and didn't have any PG lesions themselves, which was the other fear.
'I don't think we'll have any more kids. We have four amazing blessings and that makes our family complete.'
Watch Alyse's story on My Extraordinary Pregnancy on TLC Monday April 13 at 9pm.
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There was a lot of pressure last night on Newcastle's two strikers Peter Lovenkrands and Leon Best.
Peter Lovenkrands scoring after just two minutes last night
But they worked their socks off for the Newcastle cause at Birmingham to give Newcastle a great win, their 5th of the season on the road in the Premier League.
And of course both players scored important goals at the beginning of each half, and Alan Pardew has already called it a complete performance from his improving side.
Both strikers were under pressure to show they could deliver for the Newcastle side when it mattered, and they showed just that last night, in Newcastle's wonderful win at a place where the Magpies became only the 5th club in the last two seasons, to come away with all 3 points.
But it wasn't just the goals that Newcastle manager Alan Pardew was delighted with from his two strikers, but their overall play for the side.
This is what Alan said today about the two lads:
"Forget about the goals – they did everything they could to get this victory," said Pardew, who also had the attacking options of Nile Ranger and Shefki Kuqi to call upon.
"There was a lot of pressure on the two strikers but their work-rate was phenomenal."
"The goals were a bonus. They were two great finishes and I'm very, very happy with both lads."
Alan Pardew could hardly contain his delight at Newcastle's performance last night, and certainly the TV commentators thought Newcastle looked a very good side, and outclassed the Carling Cup finalists.
And one of them pointed out quite accurately to just how good a header of the ball Leon Best was last, and compared him to Zigic, who although he stands 6'8″ tall, is not particualrly good in the air.
We have to say we were surprised Leon looked so good last night, and good for him, and when he scored at the end where all the Newcastle supporters were, he looked completely over the moon.
That was great to see, and we have to remember the lad's still only 24, and still learning his trade and improving too.
And when you think Newcastle still have the likes of Ben Arfa, Stephen Ireland, Steven Taylor, Dan Gosling, Ryan Taylor and Shola Ameobi to return from injury, the squad suddenly looks quite strong.
And it was good to see Sol Campbell get his 8th appearance of the season last night, when he came on for the last few minutes to shore up the victory – a great victory.
Comments welcome.
26 comments so far
These two lads have taken a lot of stick – they may not be top PL strikers and favourites to be replaced but they have usually done a good job when asked. Last night they did better, it was a very good job – well done – lets encourage them , help their confidence and play them again. Unfortunately we will still have to look for better quality – but thats football! Every club does it no mater how good the players are.
Best's goal was a classic big forwards goal. He'd won headers all night long and his leap for the goal out jumped a very good defender in Johnson to get over and above him. Not to mention Zigic who was standing behind Best and didn't even see it coming. Great leap and great anticipation . Bullet header !
Hopefully the lad will now be given some credit for the way he has fought back from injury and given his all for the club. I know Shola and Leon are not everybody's cup of tea but I prefer someone who plays their heart out AND even turns out when not fully fit. There've been too many who have come to SJP taken big money and then go missing when the going gets tough – these two are worth ten Luques or Kluiverts
to mike ashley,
if you wonna START to TRY and get in our good books this is what you need to do:
2. reinvest ALL £35 mill onto players next summer
3. communicate with us more
4. dont accept any offers for our good players, your a BILLIONAIRE you dont need more money! greedy git
Best won evrything in the air,Lovens movement off the ball was excellent. But what caught my eye was how we bossed the midfield,Tiote and Barton are IMMENSE,Jonas is like a new player,his runs are now calculated and the deliveries clinical ,I guess he's heard how close HBA is to a return.Where will Ireland play?
Mordashov is a graduate of the Leningrad Engineering-Economical Institute. After graduation he joined Cherepovetskiy Metallurgical Plant in 1988 as an economist. He later gained an MBA from Northumbria University in Newcastle upon Tyne in 2001. During his time in Newcastle he attended most Newcastle United football games that were played in the city and became a follower of he club.
Haha cheers themole, dont remember asking though. I dont think theres anything at all in it.
I think its just a case of the media found out he supports us so put two and two together and got 5.
Just because hes a billionaire, doesnt mean he wants to buy a football club.
I agree with all your points except #2, investing the £35m suggests that if Carroll wasnt sold, MA wouldnt invest at all in the summer. If MA is serious about taking the club forward we should have around £50m to spend in the summer. The whole AC money, and £15m invested from the fat man himself.
I thought Colo and Williamson were good last night, Jonas did well, about time he put in a performance as it has been a while since he has done that. I thought Best and Lovenkrands worked really hard and deserved their goals, but we still need quality signings in the summer, lets not get carried away, yes it was good last night, and we need 2 wins to secure premier league next season, but we still need to add some absolute quality next season to push us onto the next level.
Just shows what a little confidence can do for a player. Faith has been shown in Best and he's tentatively beginning to give back some decent performances based on work rate. His worst was his abysmal performance against Stevenage but then, the rest were awful too. But as Pardew said, working hard. And its slowly paying off.
Maybe we can see Pardew get the "best" out of another frustrating talent in Nile Ranger, whose swaggering laziness and juvenile behaviour off the pitch, has apparently been noted by Pardew and has started to get better, and Pardew is trying to get a silly brat to behave more professionally away from the pitch.
If he can do that theres hope he can get him to produce.
And who knows ? Maybe even SCORE
Ireland won't get started if our mid-fielders keep playing the way they are! Tiote was excellent again last night and Barton was almost unplayable. Where will Ireland fit in? We can't drop Nolan to the bench as he's our captain and Gutierrez's perfomance last night was what he needs to do every game and we'll be safe and pushing for Europa league places in no time at all! :):):):)
So glad of the win yesterday not just a vital win but an incredible game by Guti, i loved him a year or so ago he alwayrs got to the byline but recently he stopped than and became very quiet in a game, but yesterday showed himself HE NEEDS TO CROSS more 2 quality crosses with his weaker foot i just hope he continues this form into our other game and not go back into his shell.
Best played ok, great goal but then again a Poachers finish he wont make a goal but he can finish well enough from close range so i hope we get a striker who can score a goal from anything, header/long range etc… to compliment Best i feel if we have good wings we need good height and we have AND will always suit a tall striker upfront from Shearer and then Andy and Ameobi etc…
This is the 1st time posting.
Worked 4 am in the morning to and saw some great display from the lads. Fantastic.
Some credit must go to Pard.
He did very well so far and glad that he came on board.
Not disrespect CH of course. CH got us back to PL and that is something that will stay with us for life.
Difference between CH and Pard.
CH game plan is with long ball and target at AC. Barton corners to AC with Colo just in front of him in set piece. It repeat too many times. Too one dimensional.
Pard game plan has more varities. Colo and Bull attack more. Even Tiote have a couple of more shots ; ). Attack comes from all directions.
Just my opinion.


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Can I Remotely Install Mobile Spy Phone App
Lets get straight into the topic. There are many mobile spy app vendors that are claiming to be able remotely install a mobile spy app. These claims are just a rip off and totally fake.
And, here are the reasons why?
1) First Problem – Enable Unknown Sources. Google will not issue a security key for ANY SPY APP to be downloaded from Google play store. To get a security key for any app, you will have apply to Google. And Google will reject your application on this type of app. To download any app without a Google play store key. You will have to enable Unknown Sources in your phone settings.
On Phone Check Settings – Security – Unknown sources. And allow it to download it from unknown sources.
2) Second Problem – Android Permissions. Since this is a spy app, when installing you will have to give the App permission to access the Camera, Contacts, Location, Microphone, Phone, SMS and Storage. The App just cannot gain the permissions by it self. Because it has not been executed yet. It needs user permissions to allow for permissions before the apk can run.
3) Third Problem – Play Store Package Verifier. Besides the above security precaution. Android also periodically checks if the app was downloaded from Google play store. If the app was not downloaded from Google play store it will be disabled and removed. To overcome this, you will have to Disable Package verifier in your phone in Google play store.
Disable Package Verifier. (Only Android <= 8.1)
Go to Google Play Store – Settings – Play Protect and Turn Off Scan Device for Security threats.
4) Fourth Problem – Allow Background Data Usage. You will need allow for the app to use background data usage. Of course being a spy app, you will need to allow for background data usage. You cannot run the app on the foreground, this is a spy app.
5) Fifth Problem – Allow App while Data saver is on. for the app to work correctly you will have to allow for this setting too.
6) Sixth Problem – You will have to make the application Trusted. This is done in the app power saver settings. Example below:
Open « Settings » => « Battery » In the App Power Saving Mode Click on « DETAIL » button Select « Google Play Updater » and choose « Turned off »
Options 1 – Lets say that you wanted to be creative and created an app that is totally legitimate. You upload this app to Google play store. And in this app, you told it to download another app and install it. Well, this will not work too. Since the other app will still need all the permissions above to be setup.
Option 2: Lets say that you wanted to be creative and created an app that is totally legitimate. Such as a game, or something. And within this app you embed all the spy code in it. You will still have problems here too. When you upload this app to Google play store. Google will check your app for suspicious behavior such as accessing microphone and camera and deny it.
Other Workable Very Expensive Options: Please view our post on https://www.win-spy.com/hack-or-spy-on-someone-without-touching-the-victim-phone/
Conclusion: Unless you are Google or a very Powerful government entity. It is very almost impossible to remotely install a mobile spy app to a phone.


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Andrew Sims from Hypable was able to sit down and do a lovely one-on-one interview with Twilight author Stephenie Meyer, where the author divulged a load of goodies for us ravenous Twilighters fans. For starters, she revealed which Hogwarts houses some of the main Twilight characters belong in, which characters' stories she'd like to flesh out, what kind of parents Edward and Bella are to Renesmee, and so much more.
Check out some of the highlights!
Hypable: If you were to write about another character in the Twilight world, who would it be?
Stephenie Meyer: I think if I was really going to do it it would be Renesmee. And Leah. Those are the two most unresolved characters. If I was going to do it — if it wasn't for my enjoyment — the fans would want Alice I think. That would be the one they definitely would want to have.
Hypable: Getting back to Renesmee, a lot of fans post-Breaking Dawn want to know what happened with Renesmee and Jacob.
Stephenie Meyer: And that would be the story, if I went there. If I went on with it. So I'm not going to tell you on the off chance that I do.
Hypable: Have you given that thought? Has your mind gone that way?
Stephenie Meyer: Oh yeah, there's an outline. There's several chapters written. It was something that I was working on before Breaking Dawn came out.
Hypable: What are Edward and Bella like towards Renesmee as parents?
Stephenie Meyer: I think they'd be great parents, but I think it'd also be terribly difficult because — actually it's kind of interesting, because right now I'm in the middle of a life crisis with my oldest son leaving home. He turned 18, he's moved out, and it has been so devastating in a way I did not forsee. So having a child that grows up so fast, you don't even have the time [to spend with them], I think that would be terrifying.
Hypable: Would you say Edward and Bella as parents would be more like Charlie and Renee or —
Stephenie Meyer: Oh no, they're way more helicopter parents than that. They are a lot more . . . eyes on.
Hypable: You said last week at New York Comic Con that E.L. James' Grey put pause on Midnight Sun. So what I'm wondering now is, what is it going to take at this point for the book to be released?
Stephenie Meyer: I'm working on it. I didn't completely shelve it because of that. It was just that — I was telling this story — it feels like it's cursed. Because every time I start it, something happens and it's just like, 'ugh.' But . . . my mother is going to kill me if I don't do it. It's more true than you know. This is all she wants from me. Every birthday, every Christmas present I get her, [she goes,] "you know what I really want." This is my life.
Hypable: So other projects. The Host. There's been talk of a sequel. Is that —
Stephenie Meyer: It's partially written. This is where I'm dealing with the most frustrating writer's block, where I just know everything that happens. Maybe I need to do it on my recorder and just have someone else type it up. I don't know.
Hypable: What's your Hogwarts House?
Stephenie Meyer: I think I would be Ravenclaw.
Hypable: Have you ever sorted Edward, Bella, Jacob?
Stephenie Meyer: Edward's Gryffindor, Bella's Hufflepuff, Jacob might be Hufflepuff too. Alice is Ravenclaw. I could probably [sort] them all.
Hypable: How about Renesmee?
Stephenie Meyer: Oh wow. She could pick any house she wanted I think. She's got it all.
Read the entire (wonderful!) interview over at Hypable here!
There is just too much good news packed into one interview. Excuse me while I go explode and impatiently wait for more of Stephenie's projects!


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The Importance of Hiring a Car Accident Attorney
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When making a claim, victims of the accident have to deal with insurance companies. Here comes the difficulty of victims, because there are insurance companies that make it hard to reach a settlement. They either offer you a settlement for an amount lower than what you are eligible to receive or they can out rightly reject your claims. This is where the expertise of your car accident attorney comes in. You cannot afford not to hire one. Choose a lawyer that has plenty of experiences especially in cases like yours. In these cases, experiences prove to be more valuable than education.
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Holiday Gift Guides 2016
It's our favourite time of year- when we get together with friends and family, eat delicious food, dance in our living rooms, and give thoughtful gifts. We've got lots of great things in store for everyone on your list and here are some gift guides to help you! Remember, you can fill out a wishlist and we will let your Santa know what you've been eyeing! Simply email us, DM on instagram or come by in person to get it filled out. And everyone will be entered to win their entire wishlist!
Hamilton Flea
This Saturday kicks off the first official Hamilton Flea! A curated collection of 20+ vendors, the sale aims to bring new life to old Hamilton buildings by infusing them with the creative spirit that Hamilton has become known for. I'm so excited to be one of the organizers of the Flea along with The Academy of All Things Awesome and Historia Restorations. The sale came up very organically and honestly at the perfect time. I'm one that thrives on being busy- and the more things I have going on, the better I am at all of them. Girl on the Wing is my passion and first love but it's always nice to work on other projects that fit in with the GOTW brand and style. I specifically love getting to work with other creatives and entrepreneurs, and the Flea has been the perfect excuse to partner with some businesses I admire.
Treble Hall was built in the late 1800s and has been home to a performance hall, the Pagoda Chop Suey House, apartments in the 50s and most recently the mixed-use boutique/cafe/bar Moulin Rouge. The owner of Moulin Rouge has a vast collection of designer samples and beautiful pieces that will be available for purchase at the Flea at huge sale prices. Along with her collection, there will be vendors selling vintage clothing, records, housewares, artwork, zines, patches, tshirts and more!
I was so excited to sign up three brands I admire to travel to Hamilton for the sale. From Toronto, No Fun Press and Yo Sick will be here slinging their awesome wares. And my absolute favourite, Olivia of Stay Home Club will be traveling here all the way from Montreal. Her stuff has been in the shop since we first opened and has always been our best seller. It's so exciting that she will be here in the flesh and I can't wait to check out her full collection. The Flea will be an awesome mix of amazing products, amazing people and an amazing place!
Treble Hall hasn't been open to the Public for ages and is a spectacle in itself. I've been having a total love affair with the building while working on getting it set up for the Flea. The peeling paint, the Art Deco carpeting, the amazing artifacts scattered throughout the space and all the history lingering in the walls. It's truly an amazing place!
Hope to see you all there this Saturday between 11 and 6! You enter the sale through "The Secret Door" and the vendors will be spread out over the 2nd and 3rd floors. On top of the amazing shopping, there will also be donuts by Donut Monster and snowcones by Sweet Ice Snow Cones, two Hamilton treat staples. My friends at Young Lions Music Club will be providing a sweet soundtrack for the day so maybe an afternoon shopping dance party is in order! See you there!
Holiday Gift Guide: Cozy Cabin
This year we've got lots of goodies in store for all your gift-giving needs! I've spent the past few months searching high and low for an extensive collection of giftware's, for everyone on your list! Grab one of gift guides, in store, for some gifting inspiration! Last year's popular Out of Print sweatshirts are back and there are some great new designs like "Where the Wild Things Are" and "Le Petit Prince". Also, another favourite from last year, the soaps and teas by Honey Pie Hives and Herbals have already been flying off the shelf! On top of those we've got some great new lines, including vintage-inspired Canadiana bags by Red Canoe, locally made body scrubs by Perk Naturals and some amazing new jewelry lines!
My personal favourite for this year is the vintage-inspired onesie pyjama- they're hand-dyed in the US, then we've sewn some vintage ski patches on them to give a real apres ski look! We'll be sharing some of our favourite items over the coming weeks, organized by theme. To begin, we've got "Cozy Cabin". Think nights by the fire with a mug of hot cocoa, snuggling up with your favourite book- or favourite cuddle partner ;)
Onesie ($64), Vintage Plaid Blanket ($52), Stay Home Club Pennants ($14 each), Moonrise Kingdom Patch ($12), Red Cap Cards ($5 each), Twin Peaks Patch ($12), CBC Backpack ($64), Smash Poster Prints ($40), Lightfoot's Shave Soap ($8)
Holiday Gift Guide
Well the gift giving season is officially upon us! In honour of the festive season here is our gift guide with some unique, affordable and darling items for your friends, family, lover or maybe just for yourself! Stay tuned over the next few weeks as we'll be highlighting some of our favourite products and help you get your list under control.
1. Flats-Loly in the Sky ($42) 2. Alice in Wonderland necklace-Out of Print ($36) 3. Great Gatsby Sweatshirt-Out of Print ($54) 4. After Dinner Tea-Honey Pie Hives and Herbals ($10) 5. Socks-Hansel from Basel ($15) 6. Tassel Necklace ($36) 7. Stay Home Club Pennants ($12) 8. Wood Triangle Earrings ($20) 9. Necklace ($38) 10.Rib Wool Tight-Hansel from Basel ($38) 11. Shopping List-Rifle Paper Co ($12) 12. Polar Bear Ornament- Laurajean ($15) 13. Map Print-Smash ($40) 14. Bell Earrings ($22) 15. Recipe Box and Cards-Rifle Paper Co ($38) 16. Jane Eyre Tote-Out of Print ($22) 17.Goodnight Moon Baby Onesie-Out of Print ($24) 18. Earring Studs-Deco Square ($18) 19. Pumpkin Pie Soap-Honey Pie Hives and Herbals ($10) 20. Collage Print-Caitlin Eady ($15) 21. Leather Boots-2568 Shoes ($75) 22. Men's Moby Dick Tshirt-Out of Print ($30) 23. Collage Print-Caitlin Eady ($15) 24. Beeswax Candle-Honey Pie Hives and Herbals ($6) 25. Wool Hat-Julie Sinden ($60) 26. Tshirt-Stay Home Club ($26) 27. Archer Print-Smash ($40)
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The Utah Division of State History and the Department of Heritage and Arts are excited to announce the release of new functionality in Preservation Pro. Archaeology users will now have access to currently scanned site forms through the web interface. While most of the State has not yet been scanned, key counties totally over 100,000 pages of documents are now available (see scanned counties below). We are focused on continuing our scanning efforts as funding allows.
We thank the many organizations and members of the community who wrote letters to help us justify this recent project- it was a significant help. We know the value of providing site documents online and look forward a growing digital documents collection.
Below are answers to a series of questions we anticipate arising. If you have other questions please do not hesitate to contact a staff member.
Q: What counties have scanned site forms available?
A: So far the following counties have been scanned: Beaver, Box Elder, Cache, Carbon, Daggett, Davis, Duchesne, Grand, Iron (in progress).
Q: How and where can I access scanned archaeological site forms through Preservation Pro?
A: Scanned archaeological site forms can be access from three locations in Preservation Pro. First, you can access a document by click on the "Docs and Photos" image in the Detailed Site Record. Second, access can be found within the Literature Search area by using the "identify" tool (a link will be included there). Finally, upon completion of a spatial search in Literature Search, a link within "search results" will provide access. NOTE: the links at these locations are only active if a associated scan is available. If there isn't a scan available, the link will be inactive.
Q: Do I need any special software?
A: The system requires Adobe Reader. Download it for free here.
Q: Can I access the scanned site forms through another medium besides Preservation Pro?
A: No. Only current archaeology users of Preservation Pro will have access to the scans.
Q: Do I need to re-initiate a query from Preservation Pro to access a different site form?
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Is anyone growing healing herbs, especially arnica, calendula and others?
On a fellow market vendors suggestion, looking into both arnica and calendula. Only similarity I suppose is that it is the flower that is used. (this person makes healing salves, lotions etc). Arnica may be a bit tricky to get going.
Calendula aka pot marigold, fairly easy, but does best in cool weather. For us in the midsouth probably blooms best in spring and fall, and plant in part shade. Another downside I saw was it can be bothered by slugs, aphids and powdery mildew. If those are issues elsewhere, magnified in our climate!
Another one which seems silly to many is plantain. As common as it is, I may not have it in my yard. The leaves are used for bug bites and more. If one had a dedicated pot of it, is in easy reach for that bug bite.
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Sustainable Resorts – Benchmarks from Sustainable Riviera Maya
Andaz Resort, Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
The first Sustainable Tourism National Forum in the Philippines was held in Boracay Island, just days before it was declared a cesspool by the President and thereby ordered its closure for six months for "rehabilitation". Even before the Conference, a lot of controversy arose why Boracay Island was chosen as the venue, as it is not exactly an example of sustainable tourism. Our Society for Sustainable Tourism (SST) and countered, the island at its then deplorable environmental state is the best graphic showcase to learn the lessons about flawed tourism development and how to avoid the pitfalls of unsustainable tourism practices.
At the National Forum, Guest Experts all the way from Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Mexico, came to share the lessons and good practices of resort developments and sustainable management of beach destinations. Ms. Beatriz Barreal, CEO and Founder of Sustainable Riviera Maya, GSTC Country Representative and Trainer, the force behind the public-private stakeholders' cooperation in the area and recently working towards México Sostenible, and
Architect Arturo Amaya, of Dirección Arquitectonica SC, and original team member behind the development of Mayakoba, a group of sustainable resorts in Quintana Roo gave vivid insights on sustainable tourism development and stewardship in Playa del Carmen.
SST President and CEO, Ms. Susan Santos de Cardenas herself shared the best practices of these sustainable resort- models as she visited and experienced first-hand, not only as a guest but also as a seasoned hotelier to verify the "back-of-the-house" operations of each and every accredited GSTC-complied, Sustainable Riviera Maya Ambassador.
The Grand Palladium Riviera Resort & Spa considered environmental impacts throughout all phases of its construction and operations. Only thirteen percent (13%) of the 200-hectare property is built up. Eighty-seven percent (87%) of the terrain is used for habitat conservation of marine and coastal biodiversity. Among its GSTC complied standards: structures are low level in height designed to blend with their surroundings; recycled/captured water is 73% of the usage; energy efficient and low GHG emission; ecological solid waste management and recycling programs; sustainable purchasing– 97% of consumable products are locally produced; community empowerment and support programs.
The environment features a network of underground rivers that feed three cenotes and extensive mangrove forests that serve as important habitats for fish and wetland bird species. The four massive hotels educate their staff, guests and local community about ways to reduce their ecological impacts, with twice weekly programs respectively. Palladium is known for its commitment to helping the communities in which they have properties by sharing the area's natural resources while simultaneously working to mitigate the impact of climate change and fortify the area's resilience to natural disasters and resource conflicts. Sea turtle conservation is a priority as one of its beaches is a nesting ground for Green and Hawksbill turtle species, thus, the beach area is fenced off from the public between May and October annually. No, sir, they do no such downright unwitting activity as "turtle release" program!
Paradisus, Playa del Carmen, a model of sustainable efficiency. On top of its development philosophy, is the advocacy that the resort was built following international regulations and agreements focused on environmental development. Special considerations in the design include biodiversity protection and restoration (coral reefs, dunes, mangroves and jungle), correct use of streams and a solid and dangerous residues urban management plan.
Other good practices adhering to the GSTC standards include ecological impact relief and carbon footprint reduction, osmosis plant, water metering regulation and discharge control, sustainable hydro hotel certification, waste management and recycling, greenhouse gas inventory and emission reduction, flora and fauna inventory and endangered species conservation program, all Silver EarthCheck certified.
From its groundwork, Mayakoba was envisaged as a resort development with preservation of biodiversity and ecosystems at its core and one of the best examples of sustainability in the country. The integrated design of tourism infrastructure was to follow the contours of the existing topography, to enhance, not replace, the ecological make-up of the place. Architects, biologists, geologists and engineers worked to map out the master plan, that does not destruct, but even boost its environmental assets. As part of the original team that worked on the master development, Architect Arturo Amaya showed us during our inspection tour of the four properties, the epitome of resorts development that corresponds to the local community in a harmonious way.
From flora and fauna inventory and management, new species "migrated" and used the property's natural resources as their habitat, and for 16 years, coastal and marine species are monitored and inventoried. Likewise, its integral management of solid, water and hazardous waste are carried out in accordance to the law and observed with a Waste Management Plan. Environmental, social and cultural outreach is performed not only for the staff but also all the guests and visitors. Mayakoba is certified by Rainforest Alliance and is a UNWTO Ulysses Awardee in Innovation of companies with sustainable and socially responsible development.
Since 2010 to date, our Society for Sustainable Tourism have proposed to the Department of Tourism (DOT) and talked with three Department Secretaries about adopting the UNWTO – Sustainable Tourism criteria, to no avail. Recently, the newly appointed DOT Chief is pronouncing "sustainable tourism" as the norm for the country, however, we have yet to see if they are Green Destinations standards and not just green washing. No ifs and buts here. If the Department of Tourism, DENR, DILG and all the other government agencies concerned truly want to save Boracay for a longer time, and all the other Philippine tourist destinations for that matter, then it's high time for the Philippine tourism industry, public and private stakeholders and developers to adopt and implement GSTC Standards not only for destinations but also for resorts, tour operators and businesses, like most of its ASEAN neighbors.
Our Society for Sustainable Tourism & Development Inc.-SST offers Learning, Capacity Building, Educational programs, Green Solutions and Services for public stakeholders: Destinations – LGUs and host communities; Private stakeholders – Hotels, Resorts, Hospitality, Tour Operators and Businesses with Green Destinations, Global Leaders Program and Green Travel Guide platform to include Environmental Conservation and Compliance, Good Governance, Climate Resilience, to address global challenges of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): food security, poverty alleviation, environmental sustainability and climate resilience for the local host community. Water waste -STP (P.T. Amanaid Philippines) and Waste to Energy (W2E) solutions as well as other green destinations innovations are now offered to LGUs and tourism industry for law compliance.
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Eco-Friendly Lodging: Green Tips for Hotels
Guest post by Bryn Huntpalmer of Modernize.
From filling out paperwork to selecting vendors and managing staff, if you own a hotel, you are certainly busy. With so many elements to juggle, environmental friendliness can slip down the ladder of importance. It may seem daunting to address the term "eco-friendly" when it involves company-wide changes, so we at Modernize have a few tricks to maintain a greener environment without sacrificing your guests' comfort and satisfaction.
Boost Your Energy Efficiency
Let's face it; hotels require significant energy levels to function, from heating and cooling to laundering and powering electronics. Monitoring utility bills is the first step in making a change. Set a goal to reduce energy consumption and design an action plan.
One of the biggest users of energy is a hotel's HVAC system. Go eco-friendly by upgrading to an adjustable, green system that will keep both you and your guests comfortable. Innovative HVAC systems are equipped with digital thermostats that guests can set, just like they would at home. The revolutionary "unoccupied" setting is the key to conserving energy. Smart systems can sense when a guest leaves the room, reset to a standard temperature, and then sense when the guest returns and readjust accordingly. This eliminates wasted energy when no one is even in the room to enjoy that cool blast or cozy heat.
You'll love the lower utility bills, the raving reviews from guests and the clear consciousness of doing your part to protect the world we love.
Stock Your Kitchens with Organic Food
Food can be a decadent part of the hospitality industry, from buffets to room service, breakfast bars and restaurants. Improve the taste and quality of your cuisine by shopping for organic ingredients. Guests will appreciate how much you care and enjoy the deliciousness of your meals. It may seem like a small change, but supplying your business with organic food is actually better for the environment, too.
Organic gardens are more sustainable over time, and farmers don't use harmful chemicals and nonrenewable energy sources to grow their crops. Agrochemicals, which are often used for non-organic produce, contribute to global warming and water contamination. Supporting organic farmers and local vendors will reduce these harmful effects.
If you are ready to make a huge change, you can even grow your own garden and pull herbs, produce and legumes right from your own backyard!
Recycle and Reuse
Switch to green paper products crafted from recycled material to eliminate paper waste. Unbleached and recycled paper towels, coffee cups, plates and straws are a few of our favorite eco-friendly hospitality products.
Promote recycling in your hotel by training staff and setting up recycling bins in each guest room. Don't forget to encourage eco-friendly practices by placing recycling bins in the lobby, gym, pool room and other common areas. Order supplies in bulk to cut down on the amount of packaging waste.
Reduce waste by reusing items and donating to the local community. When it's time to update your hotel's decor, donate unwanted furniture and linens instead of tossing them out. You can also donate wrapped, unopened groceries to local food banks, benefitting both the planet and your neighbors!
Best Practices for Eco-Friendly Hotels
Establishing green practices is a team effort, so train your staff to be on team Earth. Establish rules for turning lights off when exiting a room, unplugging unused electronics and reducing personal waste levels. Offer incentives for staff who are dedicated to eco-friendly practices, and applaud their efforts regularly.
When choosing vendors for supplies like toiletries, coffee and tea, support local, fair-trade businesses. Keep everything bright and shiny by switching to non-toxic cleaners to improve indoor and outdoor air quality, so that you and your guests can literally breathe easier.
Bryn Huntpalmer is a mother of two young children living in Austin, Texas where she currently works as an Editor for Modernize. In addition to regularly contributing to Home Remodeling and Design websites around the web, her writing can be found on Lifehacker and About.com.
Our Society for Sustainable Tourism & Development Inc.-SST offers Learning, Capacity Building, Educational programs, Green Solutions and Services for public stakeholders: Destinations – LGUs and host communities; Private stakeholders – Hotels, Resorts, Hospitality, Tour Operators and Businesses with Green Destinations, Global Leaders Program and Green Travel Guide platform to include Environmental Conservation and Compliance, Good Governance, Climate Resilience, to address global challenges of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): food security, poverty alleviation, environmental sustainability and climate resilience for the local host community. Water waste -STP (P.T. Amanaid Philippines) and Waste to Energy (W2E) solutions as well as other green destinations innovations are now offered to LGUs and tourism industry for law compliance.
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Peru: come, live the legend!
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"Peru is often called the quintessential South American destination evoking images of Andean mountains, fabled lost cities, panpipe players, llamas and, of course, the ever-fashionable and functional poncho." – Blue List, Lonely Planet.
Peru is everything unexpected: from its vast sandy dunes and deserts all throughout its coasts, stunning uplands in the Andes home to the country's greatest attraction: the Inca city of Machu Picchu and beyond the intimidating heights, the astounding lush jungles with meandering rivers and vast waterways, one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature, the Amazon River and Basin.
However, there's more to Peru than Machu Picchu: this immense wealth of sights and experiences has its roots in one of the world's richest heritages, with its fabulous archeological gems of six Pre-Inca civilizations, the monumental adobe temples and ruins along the desert coast and mysterious Nazca Lines which can only be viewed best from the sky. Enjoy city life in Spanish-influenced cosmopolitan capitals, with their colonial-era mansions, churches, monasteries, and museums.
Called Ciudad de los Reyes (City of Kings) by the Spanish conquerors, the capital city of Lima is much more than the gateway to Peru. With the country's best museums – more than 20 of them, plus striking baroque and renaissance churches, colonial mansions and palaces, world-class restaurants and amazing shopping, Lima deserves more than a quick stopover.
Experience highlights
- Visit remarkable cathedrals, cloisters and monasteries, appreciate some of Peru's best archeological and art museums, and feel a sense of awe in the city's elegant old colonial center.
- Savor exquisite Peruvian cuisine in the "Gastronomy Capital of Latin America," with varied influences from the coast, mountains and the Amazon.
- Experience Lima's incredibly varied shopping, from exclusive factory visits, to artisan and antique shops, souvenir and handicraft markets offering an endless selection of handmade alpaca clothes and accessories, silver jewelry and decorative pieces, pottery, colonial religious art and wood carvings.
The Sacred Valley of the Incas, home of the finest Inca sites offers a glorious beginning to your Cusco visit. The Valley's sublime climate, overwhelmingly beautiful scenery, picturesque villages, colorful folk arts and crafts and warm, friendly local people all reflect the Peru that visitors travel thousands of miles to see. The valley is also a haven for eco sports adventure such as trekking, horseback riding, mountain biking and river rafting.
Experience highlights
- Start your Cusco discovery to acclimatize in glorious sunny weather, either before or after your Machu Picchu visit.
- Perfect base to myriad activities in the Valley: visits to Inca ruins and archaeological sites and gourmet picnics.
- Spectacular location for outdoor adventures such as horseback riding, mountain biking, river rafting or trekking.
- Interactive and socially responsible excursion in a visit to a workshop or community of weavers, pottery, ceramics, among others.
"Machu Picchu was… the favored country retreat for the royal family and Inca nobility." – The New York Times
Machu Picchu Historical Reserve is a magical place that fascinates through its vast archaeological remains, geological formations, unique flora and fauna, and spectacular cloud forest. The most remarkable part of the reserve is the archaeological site of Machu Picchu, one of the world's New Seven Wonders. Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, is considered "the Garden of Eden" by Condé Nast Traveller where you will experience life at an exclusive royal Inca retreat for your stay.
Experience highlights
- Explore the wonder of Machu Picchu and discover the essence of a Royal Inca retreat.
- Authentic barefoot luxury in whitewashed casitas and villas in a private 5 hectare Andean Garden of Eden, teeming with orchids and hummingbirds.
- Visit the ancient Machu Picchu Citadel in company of a certified English-speaking guide, as well as other attractions in the Natural Reserve.
- At Inkaterra Hotels, included in house excursions such as Bird Watching, Orchid walk, Tea Plantation Visit, Nature Talks, among others, offered on 12-acre grounds.
- UNU Spa
Vibrant is the word which best describes Cusco, capital of the vast Inca Empire some six hundred years ago, now transformed as themost important colonial center in the Andes, an axis of exploration and favorite destination for today's international traveler. Inkaterra La Casona Cusco, an exquisite 16th century colonialmansion, is an exquisite and exclusivemanor, carefully restored to retain its historical heritage. It offers guests contemporary luxury without sacrificing authenticity with the privacy and privilege experienced by those who once lived there.
Experience highlights
- Discover a four-century fusion of Spanish colonial and Inca culture, both in Cusco and at Inkaterra La Casona, Hot Listed Best New Hotel by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine U.S., U.K. and Travel+Leisure.
- Enjoy contemporary luxury without sacrificing authenticity, in an exclusive privilege and privacy experienced by those who once lived at the fully restored 16th century manor.
- Explore from Inkaterra La Casona, a destination as well as a hub from which to begin your discovery of the Andes, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu as well as Lake Titicaca.
- Visit Cusco's landmarks, impressive churches, museums, quaint neighborhoods, artisan workshops and other remarkable Incan archaeological sites.
Suggested Itinerary in Brief:
Day 1 – Arrival in Lima; Overnight
Day 2 – Full Day in Lima
Half-Day City Tour – Peruvian Welcome Lunch; Rest of Afternoon Free
Day 3 – Lima – Cusco- Sacred Valley; Check in at hotel & Acclimatize
Day 4 – Full Day in Sacred Valley – Pisac & Ollantaytambo Tour
Day 5- Fully Day 2 Sacred Valley –Chinchero, Maras & Moray
Late afternoon – Train to Machu Picchu Pueblo – overnight;
Day 6- Full day in Machu Picchu; Overnight in Machu Picchu
Day 7 -After lunch, train ride to Cusco; Acclimatize; Overnight
Day 8 – Full Day Tour & Shopping in Cusco
Day 9 – Depart Cusco for Lima; Overnight Lima
Day 10 – Departure from Lima
For more information on Peru, check out our blogs on Peru. Take a PERU DREAM TRIP by Inkaterra, Peru's Eco Pioneer and Conservation Leader since 1975; 100% Carbon Neutral travel and stay – any day departure. For more information and travel assistance about our Green Travel Exchange, contact us.
Photo credits: Visit Peru & Inkaterra.
Inkaterra – Sustainable Tourism and Conservation Leader since 1975
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In 1975, a Peruvian company called Inkaterra opened a lodge for scientists who came to study Peru's rainforest, long before eco-tourism was trendy. Inkaterra's proud legacy of conservation, social responsibility and geo tourism has created an international model, recognized by the World Bank and the United Nations, by providing the sophisticated international traveler with a luxurious, gracious and authentic exposure coupled with social responsibility initiatives for over 30 years now.
Inkaterra through its NGO Inkaterra Foundation (Inka Terra Asociacion –ITA) carried out ecological endeavors at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica, on the Tambopata National Reserve in Peru's Southern Amazon rainforest and at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel, in the Machu Picchu National Reserve in the Southern Andes. ITA was founded to conserve the environment, ecosystems, cultural and archaeologicalnatural resources, Peru's cultural identity and apply sustainable development.
Through ITA, Inkaterra's ongoing programs include Research, such as sponsoring international scientists and local experts who conduct ecosystem studies, biodiversity, flora and fauna inventory andconservation status, etc. This has resulted in the identification of 372 species and the discovery of 8 new species in the Machu Picchu cloud forest, as well as several publications and field guides.
Inkaterra Conservation Projects include the Inkaterra Canopy & Anaconda Walk at Reserva Amazonica, with constant monitoring of wildlife assessments and endangered eco systems, as well as the Rolin Island Fauna Rescue Center and the Butterfly House in Puerto Maldonado. Likewise, the Spectacled Bear Rescue Project in Machu Picchu provides vital support for protection of the endangered Andean bear species. Natural corridors and carbon fixing along the Madre de Dios River of the Southern Amazon rainforest and the Andean cloud forest in Machu Picchu are carried out in a total of 17,000 hectares of reforestation projects.
Environmental and eco best practices include evaluating surrounding landscapes, flora, fauna, water, air, sounds and solid waste.Infrastructure was constructed in keeping with the local nature in both Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica's Ese-Eja styled cabañas and Inkaterra Machu Picchu Andean casitas. Quality assurance along with ecological safety measures are ensured with the proper use of water resources,water waste management, air quality maintenance through proper utilization of gas stoves, non usage of aerosols and ground keeping in general. All Inkaterra eco-excursions such as Bird watching, Orchid Trail, Nature Walks, among others, are led by highly trained, knowledgeable and conscientious expert eco guides-interpreters.
Cooperative projects with the local community includes the Gamitana Farm, a comprehensive model farmhouse for self-generating eco-agri business. It also operates Concepcion, a community house restored for volunteers, local and international researchers and a national volunteerand education program.
In April 2007, Inkaterra became Peru's first carbon-neutral travel organization by integrating renewable energy onsite, and offsetting emissions from all of its accommodation and tour related activities, including fuel use and electricity generation. Inkaterra acknowledges that all travel generates unavoidable greenhouse gas emissions that affect global warming. Inkaterra actively educates their clients and guests to do so as well with the opportunity to of a carbon neutral accommodations in the Andes and the Amazon, which offer a wonderful experience for the conscientious traveler.
Take a PERU DREAM TRIP by Inkaterra, Peru's Eco Pioneer and Conservation Leader since 1975; 100% Carbon Neutral travel and stay, any day departure.
Our Society for Sustainable Tourism & Development Inc.-SST offers Training, Capacity Building, Educational programs, Green Solutions and Services for public stakeholders: Destinations – LGUs and host communities; Private stakeholders – Hotels, Resorts, Hospitality, Tour Operators and Businesses with Green Destinations, Global Leaders Program and Green Travel Guide capacity building and solutions to include Environmental Conservation and Compliance, Good Governance, Climate Resilience, to address global challenges of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): food security, poverty alleviation, environmental sustainability and climate resilience for the local host community. Waste water (P.T. Amanaid Philippines) and Waste to Energy (W2E) Solutions as well as other green destinations solutions and innovations are now offered to LGUs and tourism industry for law compliance.


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If you are like me the idea of roasting grapes is sort of unintuitive. I know I can eat grapes. I can make them into wine. I can dry them. But roast? Sounds kinda gross. It's not. They are delicious. It is something new to do with grapes if you have a kitchen full of them (like me) and can't be bothered to do much. Since I was a bit skeptical, I decided to try out different "flavours" of roasting. I drizzled some of the grapes with olive oil, salt and pepper. Some others in honey, and some others in carob syrup. They were all very tasty, but the ones in olive oil, salt and pepper had that sweet & salty thing going for them. They were my favourite. Once you roast the grapes, you can serve them as an accompaniment to cheese, which is what I did. You can put them into other dishes (assuming they are seedless) such as muffins or salads. OR, you can make an amazing sort of fancy-ish jam-accompaniment to cheese. The latter is fantastic if you are entertaining. It's the recipe I have included below for those who want a little something extra. Pretty easy and super tasty.
Level of Difficulty: 1/5
Preparation Time: about 10 minutes
Cooking Time: about 20 minutes
Makes about 4 servings (the grapes are sweet)
about 500 g seedless grapes (I use seeded grapes, just because that's what I had. It was a pain to always have to remove out the seeds, but the roasted grapes tasted great)
3/4 cup walnuts
honey or carob syrup to drizzle the grapes and walnuts
1 tbs honey
lemon and pepper for taste
1. Drizzle honey or carob syrup over the grapes and walnuts. Preheat the oven to 200C.
2. Roast the grapes and walnuts for about 20 minutes at 200C. Lower the temperature if you see things are starting to burn.
3. Place grapes in a bowl, and juices in a small saucepan.
4. Simmer the juices with 1 tbs honey on the stove until syrupy. Take off heat, and add a little lemon juice and pepper.
5. Pour the syrup over the grapes. Serve in a bowl as an accompaniment with cheese.


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Permit Mail
Permit Mail is a method of postage, useful for large Corporate Companies and Government.
Permit Mail is easy to set up and manage
Once issued with a Permit Mail Number and printing specifications, you will be charged only on what has been delivered to your customers.
Permit Mail saves time and increases efficiency
Simply pre-print your Permit Mail Impression and Number on your envelopes and save your company the cost of postage stamps.
Permit Mail saves you money
Reduces labour costs in preparing your mail pre-sort your mail by destination (post boxes and post offices) and by size of envelope.
Permit mail is only accepted at pre-approved
Permit mail is only accepted at pre-approved lodgement points namely Southern Sort Center at Poso House, Gaborone, Pota Sort Centre in Palapye and Tatitown Sort Centre in Francistown.


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Our babies need nutritious diet to thrive and grow. For which it's very important to think on lines of the 'balanced diet' that we mummies studied in our schools. As a teacher, I used to emphasis on food pyramids and healthy balanced diet to my students. Now today -everyday in my kitchen its a practice.
Nayel is entering his toodlerhood and he's enjoying new tastes and textures. One thing that I'm not fussy about is portion size of the meal for him. Yes, I'm not fully a baby -led weaning mom but I do believe that the child shouldn't be forced to finish the plate that YOU made. I allow Nayel to eat to his appetite. Talking about a balanced diet for him, Allhamdullilah he's still on my breastmilk which is itself a full nutrition- but he is enjoying nibbling food too. So here's a typical day meal plan that Nayel likes : ( just an example) 👇🏼
- Breakfast : Organix multi grain cereal
- Lunch : fruits and veggies / mix veggies rice with shredded chicken
- Dinner : fish or meat chunks with rice.
As a mum I have started to make Nayel his own plate so I know how much food he's eating and slowly increase it.
No please- don't think my baby is that amazing to eat himself😋- this was to take a nice photo! I very much feed him myself. Sometimes the spoon works while mostly for him ma k hath ka khana( mommy's hand). N is enjoying oranges nowadays! I peel them completely and give him chunks of fruits. He likes yoghurt also- an excellent probiotic for babies!
While making plates for Nayel , I try adding a carb with some protein and few chunks of fibre. Ofcourse as a mum I do tend to lack somewhere or the other. There are still days when he would only be on breastmilk all day!
Here's a list of handy and easy meals that I keep trying for N. (some I will soon) and thought could be useful for fellow mums. Also, as the parent, you know what's best, go with what makes you comfortable!
- Lentils ( daal)
- Cheese shredded from a hand grater (it is thicker and easier to grab this way)
- Salmon or any fish really! Nayel loves prawns already!
- Chicken (make sure it is extra soft)
- Mince( qeema)
- Hard-boiled Egg
- Scrambled Egg or omelette
- Hummus
- Cheese spread
- Yogurt
- Plain or Buttered Bread or roti (chappati)
- Muffins
- Bagel
- Barley
- Sagudana
- Rice
- Pasta
- Graham Crackers
- Pancakes
- Crepes
- Waffles
- French toast
- Pita
- Oatmeal
- Quinoa
Fruits and Vegetables
Millions of options here! Try what's fresh and locally available. If you can get organic, nothing better than that!
-Water and fresh juices.
These are just some ideas.Again, depending on how your child is managing foods, you may need to cut,slice,dice or mash foods more. I would encourage you to think of what you are eating and if you could modify it for your baby. Ideally, you want your baby (soon to be toddler) to be eating what you are eating.😍😍(best feeling ever ). This may mean some planning ahead. Mash up or chop what you are eating into small pieces so it's ready for your baby to enjoy with you at your meal times. Once you get into this frame of mind, you will be surprised to think of all the foods your baby can enjoy, too!
Also, I try to vary textures at each meal. Meaning, I want one kind of food that needs to be eaten from a spoon and at least one that is finger-fed. It doesn't always work out this way, but that's the goal, especially as they are transitioning off of all pureed foods.
Do try and I would love to hear back from you guys! Also do share some of your ideas that might help me to wean Nayel. I'll love em!


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Seoul: Stocks slip, hurt by export sector; won down
[SEOUL] South Korean shares extended losses on Wednesday as investors took defensive positions on weakness in the export sector and following sharp foreign selling.
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) ended down 0.7 per cent at 2,009.29 points, reversing Tuesday's rally.
Foreign investors were net sellers, offloading a net 318 billion won (S$384.7 million) worth of KOSPI shares, preliminary data showed.
The Korean won fell for five consecutive sessions, ending local trade 0.5 per cent lower at 1,164.3 per dollar compared with Tuesday's close of 1,158.0.


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Mermaid Party Option 1 – Dry Party
Party Time: 45 Minutes
Maximum Number of Guests: 15
Meet a Real Mermaid, Get Mermaid Make Up, Play Games, Mermaid Story Telling, Photo Opportunities, Get your own Wishing Stone and many other Mermaid Adventures are waiting for you and your guests (these are just examples as very group and therefore every mermaid party will be different and individual).
Please note:
- In order to keep the magic alive, our mermaid will arrive around 15 minutes prior to the party to transform into a mermaid. During this time and at the end of the party, please keep the guest in a different location so they don't see our mermaid transforming.
- Mermaids can't walk in their mermaid tails
- Mermaids don't wear watches. Please make sure to get all kids together 5 minutes before the end of the party. Party guests will then get their magical wishing stones and then it's time for the mermaid to get back into the ocean.


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This week, I had the honor of being able to speak at The Fresh Air Fund's Spring Benefit, hosted by Hoda Kotb, where I introduced Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen with their award as our "American Heroes". Giants NFL player, Victor Cruz was also being honored. It was the first time I have ever given a speech to so many; over 800 people! Guests included designers Richard Chai, Peter Som, and Thakoon Panichgul among many other celebs, actors and major Fresh Air Fund supporters who made this night possible! Thank you to all for supporting The Fresh Air Fund!
Designer Peter Som & Actress Cody Horn and I
Check out the hair 'do!
Victor Cruz and Joseph who presented the Giant's player with his award
Victor Cruz and Executive Director of The Fresh Air Fund; Jenny Morgenthau
Aren't these the coolest center pieces you've ever seen?!?!
Editor-In-Chief of Seventeen Magazine, Ann Shoket & I
Host of the night's benefit; Hoda Kotb!
Director of the FAF Career Awareness Program aka the best boss ever
Lynn Yaeger and I got that Fresh Air spirit! ;)
Victor Cruz & I
Okay, so maybe I hyperventilated a little bit when I met Colton Haynes from MTV's Teen Wolf
He was extremely nice and my God, is he even more handsome in person! *melts*
Giving my speech that night was probably the most rewarding and memorable things I have ever done. I was speaking in front of such a large and quite an important audience that night and I was definitely nervous. But I knew how much I loved The Fresh Air Fund and this was my chance to let everyone in that room know how much the experience has changed my life. I was nervous at first, but I just got more comfortable and decided I was going to have fun with it. And I did.
So many people came up to me to compliment me on my speech, some even told me they cried! I was so excited; I got offered 4 internships after my speech! No words can explain the feeling I had that night. It was so great to be able to move such a large crowd with honest words. I am living proof of everything The Fresh Air Fund has done and provided for me, and I was going to make sure that I showed that through my speech.
Presenting Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen their award was such an honor! They were so sweet when I met them 2 weeks before when I visited them in their offices with some of the other FAF kids.
The feeling was like presenting an award at something like a VMA or Grammy (haha!)
I absolutely adore these people
Ending the night on a sweet note!
Here's to the best & most memorable night of my life!
Thank you The Fresh Air Fund for everything you've done for me & everyone who supports and supported us that night!