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Centralia, Pa., sits above rich subterranean coal seams, which made the town a mining center for about a century. In 1962, the seams were accidentally ignited by burning garbage, turning the coal from a commodity into a liability. Driven away by fire-associated hazards and particulate air pollution, all but a few human residents have long since abandoned the town. However, a new study reveals that the same isn't true for all forms of life: A diverse population of microbial life resides in Centralia's hot soils. These heat-tolerant microbes are offering scientists novel insights into the composition and character of soil microbial communities and resilience in response to dramatic ecosystem change.
Around the world, old mines are finding new life as underground research facilities, offering scientists unique ways to answer some of science's biggest questions — from investigations of natural resources, seismic activity and carbon sequestration, to less obvious topics like biofuel development and how life began on Earth — and, maybe, on other planets as well.
From Antarctica to the Arctic; from polar caps, permafrost and glaciers to ocean-rafted sea ice; and from burly bears to cold-loving microbes, fascinating science is found in every nook and crevasse of Earth's cryosphere, and new findings are announced often.
The formation of carbonate spheroids called ooids is a bit of a mystery. They are thought to form in warm waters saturated with carbonate, which combines with calcium to form concentric layers of calcium carbonate on shell fragments or sand grains. Some scientists have suggested that the presence of microbes might encourage calcium carbonate to precipitate out of water to form ooids in a process called organomineralization.
Microbes live in some of the most extreme environments on Earth, from the crushing depths of deep-sea trenches to scalding geothermal springs. Part of the reason microbes thrive in many different environments is their ability to use a variety of energy sources — including light, organic matter, and inorganic materials like hydrogen, sulfur, and iron — to power the metabolic reactions that allow them to grow and survive.
With two rovers patrolling the surface of Mars, six spacecraft orbiting above it, and scientists here on Earth studying the Red Planet from afar, new findings are announced often. Here are a few of the latest updates.
In the early 1990s, when Hazel Barton was pursuing her doctorate in medical microbiology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver, she enjoyed exploring caves as a hobby. She never imagined that she would one day incorporate caving into her career.
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Antarctica is nicknamed the "White Continent," but one site — University Valley in the continent's McMurdo Dry Valleys region — has remained virtually snow-free for more than 150,000 years, making it the coldest, driest desert on Earth. For the past four years, researchers involved in NASA's ASTEP (Astrobiology Science and Technology for Exploring Planets) program searched for signs of life in the valley because it is thought to closely resemble the northern polar regions of Mars where the Phoenix spacecraft landed in 2008. In a new study, though, the team reports that it came up empty-handed, confirming that University Valley is indeed one of the least-habitable places on Earth.
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In 2011, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WSH) team partnered with USAID's Development Innovation Ventures to establish WASH for Life, a $17 million pool of dedicated funding for innovative water, sanitation, and hygiene projects with the potential to scale.
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Our evaluations of interventions related to water and sanitation assess program impacts on health knowledge and behavior outcomes, in addition to improved access to information and inputs for improvements in household sanitation.
Process Evaluation of the WASH for Life Partnership Between the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Team and USAID's Development Innovation Ventures
Cabo Verde: Improving Performance in the WASH Sector
This project aims to increase access, utilization, and quality of services and facilities in Cabo Verde while reducing consumer costs by supporting national policy reform, promoting the corporatization of utilities, and creating a funding mechanism for infrastructure projects.
Indonesia: Total Sanitation/Sanitation Marketing Study
Mathematica conducted a retrospective implementation study of the Total Sanitation and Sanitation Marketing program in Java, Indonesia. The program strengthened the supply of and demand for sanitation and improved the enabling environment for sanitation interventions.

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A Chevy Volt can save money on gas. The Volt can do this because it can drive 35-53 miles on a battery alone before its gas engine has to kick in. Electricity is cheaper than gas, so the more driving on battery power, the more any commuter will save.
But there are a number of variables that potential buyers have to look at before deciding whether the savings holds true for them. The price of gas in the commuting area, the price of electricity, access to charging stations and what kind of Volt one drives can all effect those numbers greatly. The distance of the commute in a Volt will also have a big impact on savings.
What is the Chevy Volt?
The Chevy Volt is a combination of electric and gas-powered car. In electric mode it runs off its battery. Once the battery is exhausted, the Chevy Volt switches over to a small engine that powers it. Chevy calls this the 'range extender.' The first generation of Chevy Volts offered a battery-only, all-electric range of 35 to 38 miles before the range extender kicked on. Once the gas engine kicked on, the car would go another 340 or so miles for a total of 380 miles. That's comparable to a regular sedan's 400 or so miles of range on a full tank of gas.
The second-generation Chevy Volt [pictured above] rolls out to consumers this Fall. The new Volt, which debuted at the January Detroit Auto Show, offers a battery-only all-electric range of 53 miles. Once depleted, the gas engine can take the car about 377 miles for a total of 430 miles. That's comparable to a regular sedan's 400 or so miles of range on a full tank of gas.
The new Chevy Volt doesn't use premium gas, while the first generation does. This means consumers will save even when the Chevy Volt has to switch over to gas power on drives longer than the car's battery range.
Here's a look at the range of the Chevy Volt from year to year in a table form:
|Model Year
|Cost (w/out $7,500 tax rebate)
|Range (miles)
|Battery (kWh)
|2012 & 2013
|2014 & 2015
Will the Average American Save Money on the Chevy Volt?
The US Dept. of Transportation says 85% of American commuters live within 25 miles of where they work. The average gas bill is about $139 a month, though it was about $198 in 2009 when gas prices were higher. Since the new Volt can drive 52 miles, depending on model, 85% of American commuters would be able to get to work and home without recharging.
Replacing that commuting with battery-powered commuting isn't free of course. The battery needs recharged at home. A look at average cost of electricity to an American of 12 cents per kilowatt hour and the cost recharging the car for 1,000 miles of commuting a month is a little over $44. Compared to the average $139 cost of a gas a month at the cheapest gas has been in a long time, it saves $85 a month in gas.
Of course, the ratio of all-electric driving in a Volt to combined driving once the gas range extender kicks on will determine the total fuel efficiency. Someone who does mainly just all-electric driving will certainly be able to shave almost $100 off their monthly gas bill. But long distance commuters will be saving less, though the 41 miles per gallon the Volt gets on all gas power is still nothing to sneeze at.
Furthermore, some utilities offer 'time of use' discounts, where power is cheaper at off-peak hours. Some Volt owners report prices much lower than $44 a month.
Chevy states that first generation Volt drives usually went about 900 miles without refilling their car and says that 2016 drivers can expect 1500 miles to go without filling up. That means going to the gas station once every month and a half for the average American driver.
A Chevy Volt Might be Cheaper to Maintain
In addition to the savings on fuel, electric car owners point out that electric cars have less wear and tear on them. There are fewer moving parts and less explosive gases being moved around to create power with spinning shafts. Chevy Volt owners in forums have claimed much lower costs per mile over the life of their cars.
However, the battery technology and computer chips in cars like this are more advanced. The Volt is a newer technology and some people argue that the savings are washed out when owners have to replace expensive batteries or components. The jury is still out.
Is a Chevy Volt More Expensive than the Average American Car?
According to Experian the average car payment in the US is $471 a month. GM's website estimates $13.89 per $1,000 in financing costs, so a brand new 2016 Volt would cost a consumer with good credit $450-470 a month with nothing down. That's in line with the average American car payment. The Volt's all-electric 53 miles of range means that the car does qualify for a US government tax deduction of $7,500 off the sticker price of $33,170. That can lower the monthly payment.
That means the Chevy Volt is on par with the average American car payment.
However, the Volt is more expensive than comparable cars. A four door Corolla is $18,000 to $20,000. A 2016 Chevy Malibu, which is pretty much the gas-powered Volt in design and function, is $22,000-$28,000. That gives one a pretty good impression of how much extra a Volt costs: about $10,000.
Is $10,000 extra worth saving $85 a month and getting a $7,500 tax break? That depends on the driver.
But Wait, There are Older Model Chevy Volts!
Right now Chevy is selling and leasing older model 2015 Volts. Deals include $254/month leases on an older model, $2,500 cash allowance or a $1,500 bonus cash and 0% APR for 72 months deal. Those deals, combined with the $7,500 government tax break on the Volt bring the car down into ranges very close to a similar gas-powered 4 door car. But one you can drive after charging up overnight. The 2015 Volt doesn't get 53 all-electric miles, but 38. However, if a commute fits within that profile, or even close to it, the 2015 Volt becomes attractive.
Additionally one can buy a used Chevy Volt. Prices start around $14,000 for a 2012 Volt with 20-30,000 miles according to a quick scan of listings. A 60 month used car loan would put the cost of a used Volt at around $260 a month, but then would save the driver nearly $100 a month over gas prices.
$160 a month for a newish car with protection against rising gas costs? That's not a bad deal.


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Vimeo launches channel exclusively for holograms
The catch is that it will require users to purchase a special display known as The Looking GlassEuropost , Washington
Vimeo has always had a reputation for pushing the boundaries of video technology in a bid to stand out and now it's taking things a step further by launching a channel dedicated solely to showcasing holographic video. The project is part of Vimeo's recently announced partnership with Brooklyn-based Looking Glass Factory and is aimed at combining volumetric video with a medium that can display the content without a headset.
Yet, while the new offering is certainly intriguing, it does feature one expensive caveat since the hardware you need in order to access the content costs around $600. But it is certainly worth it. Looking Glass Factory's gadget is an intensely cool lenticular display, with a particular depth impression of 3D that really offers something innovative since it generates 45 distinct views. In layman's terms, this means that as you move around the Looking Glass, your eyes are exposed to different sets of 3D information, creating a life-like experience for groups of people.
Furthermore, the holographic content may have lived in plenty of VR or AR headgears already, but the Looking Glass Factory's display is the first one that allows multiple viewers to simultaneously experience content.
"We focus a lot on trying to make these things accessible and web-first," Casey Pugh, head of Vimeo's Creator Lab, commented. "I think the problem with volumetric video right now is that it hasn't been very accessible."
The channel is already live with Vimeo allowing content creators to live stream holograms and find tutorials on how to go through the format.


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Those that follow my blog know that I have thought the Golden Boys have been overvalued for many months now. I have harped on this fact throughout the summer and released analysis in July, a precursor - Goldman Sachs Snapshot: Risk vs. Reward vs. Reputations on the Street and the actual forensic analysis. Like much of my research, it ran contrary to popular opinion - at least at the time that I released it to the public. Now, it appears that the media is catching on to Wells Fargo as well as Goldman, just as they did MBIA, Ambac, Lennar, General Growth Properties , Morgan Stanley, Bear Stearns (I called for the collapse of Bear Stearns two months in advance of thier downfall), the Doo Doo 32 regional banks , etc. Again, I offer to the media access to my analytical services if you will have it. I can give you insights to this insight months before you hear it from the sell side.
See the following article from Bloomberg:
Goldman, JPMorgan May Prove `Mortal' as Earnings Drop, UBS Says
By Lynn Thomasson
Aug. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co., which weathered the credit crisis better than most of their peers, may prove ``mortal'' in the third quarter as loan losses increase and banking revenue drops, UBS AG said.
Goldman Sachs is ``not immune'' to declining profits even after the biggest U.S. securities firm ``escaped many of the pitfalls that have snagged rivals,'' said UBS analyst Glenn Schorr in a research note today. JPMorgan, the second-biggest U.S. bank by market value, faces more asset writedowns and deteriorating consumer credit, he said.
... Since both "have been viewed as safer places to hide during the credit crisis, we think investors may reduce exposure to these names in the near term,'' Schorr wrote. ... Schorr also reduced his estimate of Citigroup and Morgan Stanley, citing weakness ``across the board'' in the industry. Since the start of August, Goldman and JPMorgan have fallen 13 percent and 9 percent, respectively, more than three times the 3 percent decline of the S&P financials index.
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Lest we forget the unforeseen risk that I was months ago, see Merrill, Goldman Pressured by Cuomo on Auction-Rate Debt; Wachovia Settles.


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The next generation of toys could be controlled by the power of the mind, thanks to research by the University of Warwick.
Led by Professor Christopher James, Director of Warwick Engineering in Biomedicine at the School of Engineering, technology has been developed which allows electronic devices to be activated using electrical impulses from brain waves, by connecting our thoughts to computerised systems.
Some of the most popular toys on children's lists to Santa – such as remote-controlled cars and helicopters, toy robots and Scalextric racing sets – could all be controlled via a headset, using 'the power of thought'.
This could be based on levels of concentration – thinking of your favourite colour or stroking your dog, for example.
Instead of a hand-held controller, a headset is used to create a brain-computer interface – a communication link between the human brain and the computerised device. Sensors in the headset measure the electrical impulses from brain at various different frequencies – each frequency can be somewhat controlled, under special circumstances.
This activity is then processed by a computer, amplified and fed into the electrical circuit of the electronic toy.
Professor James comments on the future potential for this technology:
"Whilst brain-computer interfaces already exist – there are already a few gaming headsets on the market – their functionality has been quite limited. New research is making the headsets now read cleaner and stronger signals than ever before – this means stronger links to the toy, game or action thus making it a very immersive experience.
"The exciting bit is what comes next -how long before we start unlocking the front door or answering the phone through brain-computer interfaces?"
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Tuesday, 4 December 2007
Official light up
My 9 year old son S is definitely "on the ball". He knows Yule is approaching. This will be the third year that we celebrate the Solstice, having thrown Christmas and Santa over for a more meaningful (to us) celebration.
We went out on Sunday to cut a tree. Here in British Columbia, Canada, we can go online and print out a free permit to cut our own tree. We like to have a natural tree and it is cut from a place where trees are likely to be removed anyway, such as BC Hydro easements or logging areas. It was snowing and wintry and just right for doing the deed.
On Monday evening, once the tree had had a day to acclimatize in our basement, R set up the tree in the living room. It was my job to string up the lights and then I left the boys to hang the ornaments. I used to be really fussy about this part, wanting things to be evenly spaced and just so, but I let that go a long time ago!
We bought some new lights this year... LED ones... the outdoor kind because they were 25 per cent off! We strung them around the fireplace, around the chimney breast, and down the stairs. The lights on the tree are the old minilights - starting at the bottom of the tree I wound them around then carried on around the dining room until the whole room glowed.
Of course all the lights had to be turned off while the tree was being decorated, then we had an official light up. I took these photos without the flash so they are rather dark, but I'm sure you get the idea.
As I said at the beginning, S is the organized one. He was the one who insisted he wanted the tree NOW and as soon as it was all set up he placed little gifts, bought and wrapped by himself, under the tree for the rest of us.
To read some Yule Lore, click here and scroll down.
2 comments:
- Samantha said...
Wow, I'm still in denial that it's already December!!
- 4 December 2007 at 14:14
- Louise said...
Hi Nicola, great lights, I wish I could get the motivation for putting up the decorations this year, I know I have got to clamber up into the loft space to find everything, J isn't into the decorating thing so it is always left to me, although once they are up I do like them, but putting them away is always such a chore. Oh dear I do sound 'bah humbug' don't I, you wouldn't believe that I really do quite like Christmas would you? x PS: Thanks for the tip with the books, I really do think they sound good. I must try to make more time next year for reading, I don't even get around to reading magazines these days!
- 6 December 2007 at 05:08
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Background On a normative level as a subject physical education and health (PEH) seems to adjust rapidly to changes in society, whereas on the practical level it seems receptive to limiting factors like time, facilities and dominating inherited practices. How can the structuring components and processes relating to the shaping, transformation and transmission of curricula be understood? What choices and determinants of options do teachers have and use, and how are students involved in the framing of PEH?
Purpose and methods The purpose of the article has been to investigate the process between the transmission of curriculum and the realisation of content as viewed by teachers and students of PEH in secondary schools in Sweden, and how this can be understood with the help of Bernstein's concepts of classification and frames together with Linde's work in defining the arenas of formulation, transformation and realisation. The empirical material consists of quantitative data from questionnaires administered to teachers (n=61) and students (n=380, aged 15–16 years) within a national multi-disciplinary project entitled School-Sport-Health (SIH).
Results From the formulation arena of a broad given content the content given seems to become narrowed in the process of transformation, transmitting and realisation of content. Limiting factors as time and facilities are not strongly influencing the content provided. Lack of perceived subject matter knowledge is not mentioned at all as limiting the teaching objectives. When organising and conducting lessons, teachers mostly address the entire group of students and seldom give instruction in smaller groups. The majority of students answer that they can influence the subject content but in relation to the empirical material it remains unclear in what way students influence the educational practice besides attitudes and earlier attained skills. Just over half the students responding to the questionnaire expressed doubt about whether the teacher was aware of their previous experiences/knowledge. Students active in sports clubs expressed more satisfaction and higher levels of influence and perceived outcome than those inactive. When focusing on students' choices of upper secondary programmes (study-orientated or vocational), in relation to how the subject is perceived, study-orientated students express lack of feedback and learning outcomes.
Conclusions By using Bernstein's principles of classification and framing for understanding the results of the study, PEH in secondary schools in Sweden emerges as a weak subject, where the framing of subject is not strongly bound to limiting factors as time and facilities. It seems to be more influenced by the boundaries set by other agencies and the process of transforming and transmitting of legitimate knowledge by teachers. In some respects students active in organised sport seem to act as a steering group in terms of how PEH teaching is addressed.


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Learn to perfect this "over-the-top" maneuver
by David Scott
Rather than another rehash of the ideal loop scenario, this article is
intended to crawl-walk-run pilots through the stages required to routinely
perform exceptional loops and focus your attention on controlling the airplane instead of just reacting to it. Most fliers look to enter their
maneuvers and react to deviations as they happen. Due to the compound
effect that a deviation can have on the rest of the maneuver, "reactors"
are typically so busy making corrections that there is little time left to
diagnose what's causing the deviations and whether there's anything they
can do to prevent them. Consequently, reactive fliers need great amounts
of practice to progress. Good aerobatic pilots, on the other hand, don't
make a lot of corrections to fly well. Good pilots execute each maneuver
so that few, if any, adjustments are needed altogether.
Instead of looking to get better at correcting deviations, good pilots enter their loops from a
straight line with the wings level so that few, if any, adjustments are needed. Good loops are not
the result of good reflexes, but of wings level (straight line) entries.
A routine loop is 95-percent dependent
upon a wings level entry, ensuring that the
loop tracks vertically—at least initially—and
does not corkscrew (figure 1). Once this has
been mastered, adding roundness and other
refinements are easier and take less time to
learn. You shouldn't be concerned with trying to perform a perfectly round loop until
you have mastered entering your loops with
the wings level. Whenever the position of
the wings is not clear, remember that an airplane will fly in a straight line when the
wings are level; thus focusing on establishing perfectly straight lines before looping is
just as important as watching the wings.
The optimal power setting required to
perform a basic loop without falling out of
it varies from plane to plane, but is typically
greater than 1⁄2 throttle. Whether you enter
the loop up or downwind at this point
should make little difference as long as you
enter it with plenty of power and level
wings. Despite what you may hear, wind
seldom causes a good maneuver to go bad.
The principle effect of wind is that it tends
to exaggerate errors that pilots can otherwise get away with in calmer conditions, so
while it is always important to enter your
loops with the wings level, it's especially
important when flying in wind.
The size of your loops is primarily determined by how much elevator you pull at
the start (figure 2). For example, a larger elevator input results in a tighter loop, and
vice-versa. The pull itself needs to be
smooth, yet also deliberate (not slow) in
order to establish a consistent loop radius
right away. Pilots who try to control the size
of their loops by slowly easing into the elevator usually end up producing loops that
are both inconsistent and so large that they
tend to stray off heading over the top.
Once you've entered the loop, simply
lock in your elevator input and get ready to
quickly neutralize the elevator at the
instant the airplane reaches the bottom. If
you have time, you may want to reduce the
throttle on the back side of the loop to 1⁄2 or
1⁄ 4 to keep the airspeed from becoming
excessive, and then reposition the throttle
for the next maneuver once the loop has
been completed. A lot of pilots make the
mistake of completely idling the engine at
the top of the loop, often causing the airplane to drop out of the loop and/or stray
off heading. Being the slowest point of the
loop, the top is the last place that anyone
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How Is Our Relationship With The Holy Spirit?
John 16:13
But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth.
As we enter the fall and winter holiday seasons – I really miss my dad. I often went to dad with spiritual and personal issues in my life. I would also talk to him about church life and share my concerns and my joys. He was a good sounding board – a man of faith and a man of love. He guided me through many troubling waters and helped me avoid so many as well. The holidays are not the same without him.
Is there someone in your life that fits this bill? Is there someone who we turn to in times of need and times of joy? A number of my friends are fellow clergy and we often have people coming to us for guidance on issues in life.
My children come to me from time to time – but not nearly as often as I would like – seeking guidance. I miss my dad greatly – because he was a source of strength for me. Do you have someone you go to?
Jesus is instructing His followers and telling them that the Holy Spirit would be this source of strength and support when He was gone. Here is today's passage in partial context. John 16:1–15 – 1 "All this I have told you so that you will not fall away. 2 They will put you out of the synagogue; in fact, the time is coming when anyone who kills you will think they are offering a service to God. 3 They will do such things because they have not known the Father or me. 4 I have told you this, so that when their time comes you will remember that I warned you about them. I did not tell you this from the beginning because I was with you, 5 but now I am going to him who sent me. None of you asks me, 'Where are you going?' 6 Rather, you are filled with grief because I have said these things. 7 But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. 8 When he comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment: 9 about sin, because people do not believe in me; 10 about righteousness, because I am going to the Father, where you can see me no longer; 11 and about judgment, because the prince of this world now stands condemned. 12 "I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. 13 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. 14 He will glorify me because it is from me that he will receive what he will make known to you. 15 All that belongs to the Father is mine. That is why I said the Spirit will receive from me what he will make known to you."
Jesus wants to remind us that the Holy Spirit is our source of strength and guidance. If we do not have a relationship with the Holy Spirit – we are missing so much – we are missing a contact with God – because the Holy Spirit is God with us today. If we want a deeper walk with the Holy Spirit – with God – we need to turn to the Holy Spirit.
Troubles will come – we have been warned about this. My dad warned me often of the dangers lurking in the world – from temptations to destructive people. I often came to him but I also went to the Holy Spirit. With dad gone – I lean even more on the Holy Spirit (I actually leaned on the Holy Spirit working thru him when dad was alive). Today I want to deepen my walk with the Holy Spirit.
How's our relationship with the Holy Spirit? Do we need to increase our contact – our trust – on the Holy Spirit? We need to deepen our walk with Him. When he comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment: about sin, because people do not believe in me; about righteousness, because I am going to the Father, where you can see me no longer; and about judgment, because the prince of this world now stands condemned.
In November – we are taking a deeper look at the Holy Spirit in our sermons. We hope that this will help all of us connect on a deeper level with the Holy Spirit.
Just something for us to think about today as we go on our way.
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Ontario Environmental Commissioner Dianne Saxe is calling for the province to expand its use of anaerobic digesters in Municipal Wastewater plants. Saxe argues that the use of these systems could help the province produce enough renewable natural gas to supplement 6% of our Natural Gas consumption and 2% of our total energy consumption. Saxe argues in her annual report that the adoption of these plants across the province could enable municipal wastewater plants could become energy centres, taking in a variety of organic wastes to produce energy and help Ontario meets its carbon reduction commitments.
Biogas is a product of anaerobic digestion, which is a process where microbial organisms consume organic matter in an environment without oxygen. This causes the microbes to produce methane and other gases instead of carbon dioxide. These other gases are removed in a purification process and the remaining product is renewable natural gas, which is chemically identical to the fossil fuel form of natural gas. Biogas is produced from a variety of different waste products, including livestock manure, human liquid wastes, and food wastes.
Currently, municipal waste is dumped into landfills or diluted with natural wastes such as rivers or storm water. The use of anaerobic digesters allows for this material to be diverted from landfills, to produce energy while the leftover digestate can be utilized as a fertilizer.
Push from within the Government towards the adoption of anaerobic digesters is a great first step. The adoption of these systems as well as solid-waste-to-energy plants would allow the province to greatly reduce the amount of waste it buries in landfills each year, and the amount of sewage that gets dumped into our lakes and rivers. Not only that, but this becomes a value added process as you can take material which has no value and convert it into a high demand product like electricity or heat. I agree with Saxe, that it would be challenging to realize this goal particularly due to the higher capital costs, but their benefits could be spectacular.
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Bonnie Braes at Quarry Cottages is a luxury two bedroomed fully equipped self-catering cottage centrally located in Hilton. The cottage is set in a spacious, well established secure garden with a pool and outdoor facilities.
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Tableau's Wildcard Match and Custom Value List filters are all well and good but they are limited. Both of them require that your search terms are in the correct order and the Custom Value List makes you click each individual item you want to include. For example, searching for "A4 Paper" would not return the [Product Name] "Paper A4". This is an especially big problem if your field contains thousands of different values with little or no hierarchy to make your search easier.
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UltraTech Cement - October 2016
UltraTech Cement has recorded a 25 per cent increase in consolidated net profit in the quarter ending 30 September 2016. Profit rose to INR6.14bn (US$92.1m) versus INR4.9bn in the same period last year. This compares to analyst predictions of INR7bn. Earnings before interest, depreciation, taxation and amortisation increased by 16 per cent to INR13.7bn, up from INR11.8bn in the same period in 2015. Net sales, however, slipped from INR58.5bn to INR57bn, below analyst forecasts of INR63.2bn.


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Cosmetic doctors and medical professionals complete years of advanced education and training before seeing their first patient. Although it can be tempting to make all of these clinical details the core of your practice website, marketing your practice requires a mix of content.
Custom content is a key component of multiple marketing strategies that improve your rankings in search, amplify your brand message, boost your reputation, and gain and retain plastic surgery patients and med spa clients. Ultimately, your content marketing strategy drives high-quality leads, conversions, and more revenue.
Web pages, blog posts, and other content can engage users and persuade them that your practice is the ideal place to have their procedure, not to mention that you are worthy of attention on social media and even press coverage.
Start building a custom strategy for content on and off of your website. Call Page 1 Solutions at 303-233-3886 today to speak with an experienced consultant for free.
What Makes Page 1 Content Different
Most plastic surgeons and aesthetic practices understand that their website content is important to secure top SEO results. Now there is an emphasis not only on how visitors reach your website, but what they do after they get there (user experience).
We develop helpful, user-focused content (not just optimized for search engines) that is informative, easy to read and interactive. It is also data-driven, using actual search queries and frequently asked questions from actual patients to inform users about the procedures you want to promote.
Our content marketing experts create a variety of types of content, including:
- Long-form pages and blog posts: Captivating content that visitors spend time reading and search engines find authoritative
- Visual content: Engaging infographics, slideshare presentations, video blogs, quizzes, checklists and more
- Video blogs: Custom content that contextualizes video clips for human users and search engines
- Press releases: Update media sources with your latest news to encourage coverage of your practice
- Off-site content: Extend your reach to other Web outlets with well-written information and commentary on trends and updates within your community and specialty
Content is king on the search engines, but today it is about quality, not just quantity!
Long-Format Pages and Blog Posts
Prospective patients have many questions when they consider plastic surgery. Although your website might have ranked high in search results in the past for pages providing a basic overview of your procedures and services, engaging and converting prospective patients now requires more extensive information.
Long-format content essentially serves as a "one-stop-shop" for information about plastic surgery and cosmetic treatments. Comprising content that is five times as long (or longer) than the boilerplate, 300-word web pages you might see your competitors use, our copywriters work with you to answer the questions your patients pose.
Long-format pages provide a comprehensive resource for patients considering a procedure. Blog posts using a long format answer niche questions that correspond to the "long-tail" queries that more informed users search to improve their knowledge.
Some of the advantages of the long-form content produced by Page 1 Solutions include:
- Greater engagement with content on the page: Users can easily find information through our use of compelling subheads, bullet point lists and imagery, and we create anchor tags to assist with on-page navigation
- Better metrics: Visitors tend to stay on long-format pages longer, which communicates relevance to search engines and often improves your standing in search results
- More leads: Comprehensive long-format content presents you as an authority who understands the needs of your patients; our copywriters integrate call-to-action language designed to urge website visitors to make contact with your practice
We understand that you value performing certain procedures. We often recommend using long-format content to convey expertise on your priority practice areas.
Long-format blog posts are an effective way to assert your authority on these high-value treatment areas on a regular basis. Our copywriters combine patient education with engagement, adopting popular styles like numbered lists that drive organic traffic and stand out in your social media feeds.
Visual Content
As a plastic surgeon, cosmetic doctor or med spa owner working in a very visual medium, your content marketing plan is ripe with opportunities to produce material that transcends text. Online visuals are an enormously popular way for users to consume content, and the copywriters at Page 1 Solutions can "spice up" your Web pages, social media profiles and off-site content with a host of custom visual content options.
Some of the most popular types of visual content we create for plastic surgeons and cosmetic practices include:
Instead of writing a blog post or a new section of a practice area page, our writers pair relevant information and up-to-date statistics to tell an informative visual story. Topics might include:
- Trends in plastic surgery
- Localized information about the most common cosmetic procedures
- Areas of the body treated by surgical and non-surgical options
The design of each infographic uses imagery and colors that align with the branding of your practice. It is a gorgeous complement to content on your website, and it can also help you promote your expertise through social media and platforms outside of your site.
One of the most important purposes of your website is driving qualified leads to your practice. You can help your prospective patients understand if they qualify for a procedure with quick, engaging online quizzes.
Like long-format pages and blog posts, copywriters at Page 1 Solutions take the questions your patients ask the most through online contact forms, instant chats, phone calls and in-person consultations. These questions can help "seal the deal" for a prospective patient.
By answering questions about their needs and goals, you give patients the opportunity to check their knowledge about cosmetic surgery and evaluate their candidacy. The results of the quiz - which are available as soon as the user completes the questions - could push users to make an appointment to discuss the procedure with you.
Slideshare Presentations
Slideshare is a platform hosted by LinkedIn, the preeminent social media website for professional networking. Not only is it a great place to post presentations and PDFs you deliver at conferences and other medical industry events, it's also a platform to engage patients.
Writers at Page 1 create and design branded slideshows exploring a specific procedure or practice area. In addition to being hosted on Slideshare itself, the presentation can also be embedded strategically on one or more pages of your website, providing users with easy access to interactive material that combines strong visuals with informative content.
Video Blogs
The popularity of online video is exploding, and it will only continue to grow. Page 1 Solutions can help you maximize the impact of video marketing by creating a dedicated library for video clips on your website and transcribing the audio so users who are hard of hearing or lack access to speakers or headphones can read along with the footage.
Our copywriters can also broaden the exposure for your custom videos by writing blog posts that provide an enticing description. These posts put the video front-and-center while giving additional context that connects with long-tail search queries and common patient questions.
Videos don't just perform well on your website and YouTube. A library of custom clips is an engagement tool for social media marketing as well, and video blogs can draw more attention to your on-camera spots.
Press Releases
"Stop the presses" and promote your practice to news readers and journalists with original press release copy. Page 1 Solutions maintains partnerships with several media distributors, giving us the ability to pursue a distribution strategy that fits your budget and goals.
Page 1 curates press releases that appear on:
- Websites for major news outlets
- Feeds for local affiliates
- Online feeds and news desks for newspapers and magazines
- Community websites
- Websites for general and niche interests, including online health resources, beauty blogs and more
Whether you're performing a new surgical procedure, offering a groundbreaking non-surgical treatment, participating in a local event or offering commentary on a trend or story relevant to plastic surgery and cosmetic medicine, press releases are an effective tool to spread the word online. Another popular option for press release distribution is promotion of visual content, which can help drive users to your website.
Many of our copywriters have worked as writers and editors in a variety of media and marketing capacities. We use AP Style to conform to journalistic best practices and report your news in a way that connects with reporters and media outlets.
Off-Site Content
Your website is the hub for all of your digital marketing activities. In addition to search results and social media, Page 1 Solutions makes off-site exposure a focus of your content marketing strategy.
Our team uses several tactics to earn links back to your website:
- Guest blogging: Not all websites are created equal, and Page 1 carefully vets contribution opportunities to ensure that your content appears on a domain relevant to your practice and viewed positively by search engines
- Media monitoring: We review reporter queries multiple times a day to find stories corresponding to your expertise; when we find the right story, we work with you to create a compelling pitch that meets the needs of the media
- Off-site posting: Some websites don't require a custom article or blog post; team members at Page 1 evaluate forums, community websites and other outlets for opportunities to participate in discussion, broadening your experience among a suitable user base
"Content is king," but the positioning of quality content determines the size of the kingdom. Page 1 Solutions uses a customized content marketing strategy to present you as a source of relevant information and a practice that engages with its patients.
Ultimately, informative, engaging content is a key tool for driving leads and cases.
For more information about custom website content and other marketing services at Page 1 Solutions, please call 303-233-3886 today. Your initial website evaluation is free!


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The Disney research and development team have once again taken technology to the cutting edge. They have developed a means by which a user can feel textures on a flat screen. Yep, you read that right!
Researchers at Disney have developed technology that simulates textures on a flat screen to allow viewers to feel what they are watching. They are also researching the ability to use Texture TV on larger screens that could enhance movies as you watch them.
According to Ivan Poupyrev, director of the interaction group at Disney Research in Pittsburgh, "Touch interaction has become the standard for smartphones, tablets and even desktop computers, so designing algorithms that can convert the visual content into believable tactile sensations has immense potential for enriching the user experience."Continue Reading
A well-respected American university recently decided to partner with Genius Monkey in hopes of increasing enrollment and promoting plans for specific degrees. The university was also struggling with a specific degree program, and after seeing initial results from the branding campaign, they came to us to help support them with that "niche degree," as well.Continue Reading
2019 is upon us, and hopefully your digital marketing strategy is in full gear. At no time can you, as a brand marketer, ever stop advancing. Once marketing progress stops moving forward, it's moving backwards. The competition is like a pack of angry dogs chasing after you, nipping at your heels. If you slow down they will catch you and eat you.
The best way to keep track of your audience and keep them coming back is to personalize the service you offer and connect on a much deeper level. Get to know your crowd and give them what they need ... be there for them around every bend.
There are so many opportunities for you to connect on a deeper level with your audience, increase your impact and expand the possibilities of your company. You can get into the 2019 digital marketing trends that will have a significant impact in the industry, and give you opportunities for growth. Here are two of them:Continue Reading
Anyone who knows Genius Monkey knows that we always do what we must to stay on the cutting edge of technology. In fact, it's often us doing the cutting! One of the marketing fields rapidly coming to light is in the genre of games and gamers. Here's why:
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There has always been a looming question in the marketing industry regarding big data and the science behind it. The question is, how can you use this information to lead your audience to a particular product and convince them to buy it? Traditionally, this has been a very common quandary to which brands really haven't had a common answer. In fact, in the past, to become a successful business, you may have had to cast your nets and pray for a good catch!
With today's technology and digital programmatic strategies, you needn't depend on luck to have a successful business ... you simply need to properly extract, and use, the data that you need. That's how you will attract the attention of everyone around you.Continue Reading
A well-known truck dealership turned to Genius Monkey to establish a digital programmatic marketing platform.Continue Reading
The TAG (Trustworthy Accountability Group) program, of which Genius Monkey is a proud member and Registered Seal recipient, was established in 2014. It was designed to combat ad fraud, and has become increasingly successful in reducing invalid traffic in the supply chain of today's digital advertising.
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Here are two quick number sense activities that I created to use the first week of school. The children will just roll the dice and then practice writing the correct number. They will color the "X" or treasure chest at the top of the paper to see which number is the winner!
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Whoops, I forgot to update for a while. I've been busy with finishing up drawings for the last chapters of Panty Raiders and visiting London.
I maid this.
A Shark, Zombie, and Sock Girl
Bad Times Wan Daughteru
End of Semester Update, 2017
Lich Update 3 & Extras
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The Panties Raider, Update 3
The latest update to Panty Raiders spans 11 posts long and it includes a ton of Prudence and Church antics. I've also forgotten to update the other drawings for the previous Panty Raiders update, so I've merged it together in one large blog post.
In an unexpected updated from Clip Studio Paint, I've found out that the newest update adds the marker tool from SAI. While I've played around with the various tools in Clip Studio Paint, I could not find something that could match the utility of the marker tool. With all the developer support and new feature updates in Clip Studio Paint I no longer need to keep SAI on my laptop anymore. Plus, the touch screen support is very handy on my Thinkpad.
Anubis Colouring Practice, Website Update
I am trying to improve my colouring and experiment with some different tools in Clip Studio Pro. The edges are automatically added as I brush on the colours. I would later like to try some more advanced painting techniques when I find the time. Some extra drawings below.
As for the website, you may have noticed for the last few weeks an improvement in the loading time. The new plugin I've added uses jQuery to load content when in view, which means browsing the blog is much faster than before. This especially helps the gallery, where the preview images only load as you scroll to the bottom.


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Watercolor Paintings
I don't try to paint the way things really are, as much as how I feel about them. For me, painting is emotional. This holds true whether painting landscapes, still life or people. It's all about how colors react and relate to each other.
I am a native Pacific Northwest watercolorist. My art is a reflection of my family roots, my love of the natural beauty of Oregon, and by 30 years of living in Japan, Germany, Italy, Spain and England. I have fearless courage to take risks and try new experiences which is reflected in this life journey. These cultural influences have blended together resulting in a painting style that is uniquely cosmopolitan, yet with a rustic representation of colors and techniques. Recently I have added more texture to my watercolors. I have experimented by painting on canvas rather than on watercolor paper. This creates a richer, bolder look like an oil painting. When finished, the watercolor is sealed with an acrylic glaze. Also, by adding hand painted papers to traditional watercolors, I have created some unusual paintings with the look and feel of collage


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Our comprehensive 'Training Packages' includes online theory test training for Module 2 Case Studies, you will be given a 'user name' and 'password' to enable you to login to our website and practice and prepare for the theory test that can be booked at a DVSA centre closest to your home address, we will then arrange the practical test at our Centre.
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DCPC Training – Course Information
What is driver CPC?
The driver Certificate of Professional Competence (driver CPC) was introduced in 2008 for passenger carrying vehicles and 2009 for all Freight and Lorry drivers.
It has been introduced across Europe with the aim of improving road safety and maintaining high standards within the transport industry.
What is periodic training?
All professional drivers will need to complete 35 hours of training during a 5 year cycle; this training is known as periodic training and is continual professional development.
When do I have to complete my 35 hours by?
HGV licence holders with a driver cpc qualification card issued in 2014 are now required to complete the next set of 35 hours training before September 2019 to continue to drive professionally.
PCV drivers with a dcpc card issued in 2013 are now required to complete the next set of 35 hours before 2018.
For all professional drivers who passed after these dates you will have been issued with a Driver Qualification Card, this will have a 5 year expiry date.
One in three crashes involves a vehicle being driven for work. That's 3 drivers injured or insurance claims every day.
One key way of helping to stop these accidents from happening is by sending company drivers of all types of vehicles on this course.
This course has been designed to increase driver's awareness while out on the road. In many companies a single accident can be huge.
The course contents included will make drivers more aware of the causes and prevention of accidents.
Course Objectives
Participant will:
- Have an increased knowledge of the causes and effects of accidents within transport
- Specify the legal speed limits and road regulations
- Explain the implications of emotions on the road
- Demonstrate the techniques for managing events on the road
- State the reasons for completing vehicle checks
- Explain the process of a VOSA inspection
- Describe the endorsements issued by VOSA
The 7 hour course is designed to improve efficiency and skill of the driver, improve their on road knowledge and raise awareness to reduce the risk of accidents.
The aim of this course is to give drivers an increased awareness of health and safety in the workplace and while driving.
Covers the importance of correct manual handling, drivers seating positions, workplace hazards, housekeeping, vulnerable road users and fuel saving.
Course Objectives
Participants will:
· Demonstrate the importance of safe manual handling techniques
· Increase the drivers awareness in health and safety · Encourage the need of environmental awareness
· Adopt a safe driving behaviour both on public roads and on site
This interactive 7 hour course will equip drivers with the knowledge and skills to reduce the risk of accidents while working and improve on fuel efficiency.
First aid is the immediate temporary care for the ill and injured, in this interactive 7 hour course you will learn how to deal with and treat causalities by preserving life, preventing worsening and promoting recovery.
You will learn how to deal with emergency situations safely and systematically. These tools can be used in everyday situations to help save people's lives.
Course Objectives
Participants will cover:
Sudden collapse (breathing and non-breathing casualties, Dealing with blood loss, Minor Injuries, Burns, Chocking, Seizures and What to do in the event of an accident
The 7 hour course is designed to improve the confidence and skills of the driver when dealing with first aid. Improve their knowledge of first aid and raise awareness of the accident procedure
The aim of the course is to update all drivers on the laws surrounding driver's hours and the use of tachographs.
All new commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes are now fitted with digital tachograph equipment requiring a driver smart-card to operate the vehicle legally if driving professionally. All drivers will need to be familiar with both traditional analogue and digital systems.
They must be able to fully understand and integrate with them to avoid falling foul of the new regulations.
This interactive seven hour course will equip drivers with the knowledge and skills necessary to support the integration of digital tachographs.
Course Objectives
Participants will:
State the driving regulations that govern transport
Explain the liabilities within transport
Demonstrate the use of analogue and digital.
Interpret the digital tachograph pictograms and understand their practical application
This 7 hour course is designed to improve the efficiency and skill of the driver and to update the ever changing regulations.
The aim of this course is to recognise and deliver excellent customer service every time.
This will help drivers understand the causes of complaints and what can be done to prevent them.
They will develop their skills to project a positive attitude and the right message for themselves & the company that they represent.
Course Objectives
Participants will:
- Recognise and deliver excellence to customers every time
- Help understand what causes complaints and what can be done to prevent them
- Develop skills to project a positive attitude and the right message for themselves & the company
- Employ skills to handle difficult situations & people effectively without compromising the customer experience
This 7 hour course is designed to improve the efficiency and skills of the driver and keep a positive attitude during difficult situations.
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Modern Fleet of Vehicles
Our modern fleet of vehicles are regularly maintained, comfortable, easy to drive, and make licence acquisition a pleasure.
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Our fully qualified Instructors will ensure you receive quality tuition for all categories of training.
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Driver Training Centre is situated next door to the DVSA driving test centre at Hastings and provides easy access for any tests.Driver Training Centre has the resources and experience to deliver our customers requirements.


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Does your life feel like – One Big Juggling Act?
Do you spend your days going around in circles?
Between preparing meals, helping with homework, attending ball games, dance recitals, laundry and grocery shopping you feel like you're on a hamster wheel with no way of escape.
And sadly, these are just few of the MANY things required of you in a normal week.
Often, when people think of clutter, visual clutter is what comes to mind.
However, one of the most crippling forms of clutter facing most people today is cluttered calendars and schedules.
When you look at your calendar – paper or digital – does your heart to race a little?
And you think "How on earth, am I going to get all this done?"
Trust me – You Can and I am here to help.
While we are still in the beginning of this new year, I' thought I'd share with you a few strategies I've found helpful in my own life as well as my clients over the past 20 years.
You've taken the first step – by deciding to read this post. Not that what I have to say has any magical powers – I'm sure when you get to the end you will realize you've heard it all before.
But I challenge you to let THIS TIME be different. Don't just read but TAKE ACTION on what you read.
Baby steps are all I ask. You are worth it.
Take a peek at your calendar/schedule and ask yourself what one thing if completed (or not completed) would have the most impact your life – Today and Tomorrow?
That is where you put your FOCUS. Until that One thing is completed – Don't worry about the other things on the list. (I realize you can't always do that "one thing" the second your feet hit the floor – but you get my drift – Your "IT" has to take precedence over anything you're able to accomplish in the day)
Once, you've followed me for a while you will realize … We don't do Overwhelm!! (Sorry, I don't mean to cause all you grammar experts to have a heart attack) 😉
Does that make you breathe a little better? I hope so.
It's time to take control of your life, rather than allowing 'life to control you' – You deserve it, and so does your family!
I'm just going to assume that since you're still reading you acknowledge a cluttered calendar is causing you stress – But where should you start?
Start by 'stopping.'
- Stop over-committing!
I know that sounds a bit harsh…but, it's 'kinda like being in debt – it won't go away until you stop overspending.
Well, it's the same with your calendar…you will never gain control over the stress in your life if you say – Yes – to every project or activity that comes your way.
It's better to do a few things well, than to do a lot of things – not so well! 🙂
* Instead of making a list of 20 (plus) things to accomplish in one day — which we both know is impossible to accomplish – And, immediately sets you up for failure and a feeling of overwhelm.
What's should you do?
Moving forward, Make a List of the THREE most important things you need to accomplish – TODAY – (no carry over to tomorrow – because the goal is to stop the feeling of "being behind" all the time.)
Once you get in the HABIT of only working on (and completing) a few things each day – You will be amazed at the sense of accomplishment you feel and how quickly the stress will go away.
* Each evening before heading to bed – look over tomorrow's calendar and Prioritize the 3 most important things you need to accomplish (not necessarily the 3 most urgent) and then tomorrow make sure you do those things FIRST before adding your next 3 things.
The same goes for your child – Remember, they're just small adults and trying to do too many things at once overwhelms them also. Take sports for an example – they will never truly excel at any sport if they try to participate in all of them at the same time.
Help your child choose one activity or sport per season to be involved in.
Yes, you read that correctly…one not several. The same goes for you…find One thing you love to do and "commit" to excelling in it.
We are a society that hates making decisions but if you want to be "fully present" in this journey called life…you must make some choices (even tough ones.)
I am all for team sports (they are so great for your child on so many levels) but if your family never gets to sit down to a meal together "as a family" you are over committed (sorry but there is no other way to put it.)
- Create a Family Calendar
The key to good communication is having ONE centrally located calendar where everyone jot down their appointments, activities etc. It's ok to keep individual calendars however, unless you live alone – you need ONE calendar that has everyone's appointments listed on it.
This will go a long way in keeping communication problems at bay.
Nothing adds stress to your day like finding out at the last minute that you are supposed to be at a PTA meeting and a work-related conference at the same time.
- Don't try to fill every minute
I know it's tempting to write down EVERY SINGLE activity you're supposed to do in any given day (just so you can cross it off — come on, you know you do — I get it — I used to do the same thing) …but trust me… looking at everything at once creates mental overwhelm.
Leave space on your calendar to catch up. Give yourself a buffer of 15 minutes several times a day.
- Make lists
Keep a notebook (I call this my Brain Dump book) nearby for everyone to write down things they need to do or items that need to be purchased. Refer to this book when you are making your daily "To Do List." and choose one or two per day. This is so much easier than re-writing your To Do List – EVERYDAY.
Create master lists for things you do often, no reason to keep re-doing the same lists repeatedly.
As you start taking these baby steps to gain control of your calendar and your schedule you will be amazed at how much calmer you will feel.
While I listed FOUR ideas…Only FOCUS on ONE until it's ingrained in your life so completely that you don't 'even have to think about it'…then and only then do you ADD number two.
Clutter (yes, that includes mental clutter) affects every area of your life: your relationships, your wallet and your health – That means, TODAY is a GREAT Day to start taking the necessary steps to eliminate all forms of clutter in your life.
There is JOY in a life without Clutter – Both – Mental and Physical!
Until next week 🙂


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I'm Sara Shaw, a mom of 4 who lives in and loves the Twin Cities area. As a 19 year veteran of the mortgage industry, I have held virtually every job in the business, from loan officer to processor to underwriter.
In addition, I am a certified mortgage specialist, a licensed real estate closer and a certified notary public. Owning my own notary services business is something I've always wanted to do.
The mortgage industry is a demanding one — one learns to be organized and extremely detail-oriented. I have carried those traits over into my own company.
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Russell A. Hollrah
Russell A. Hollrah is an "AV" rated attorney with a national practice dedicated to employee-benefits, employment taxes, and the specific application of those laws to contingent workers, such as independent contractors and leased employees. He advises firms on structuring relationships with contingent workers, either directly or through a third-party firm. He also defends companies against challenges to their treatment of workers as non-employees. His clients include both the companies for which contingent workers perform services as well as the companies that engage workers and refer or assign them to perform services for other companies. His practice covers both federal and state laws.
Mr. Hollrah is the author of Alternate Staffing (PJC Publishing) and When Leasing is Smarter than Hiring (Thompson Publishing Group). He is a contributing author on contingent-worker issues for the treatise Successful Partnering Between Inside and Outside Counsel (West Group) and for The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 (ALI-ABA). Mr. Hollrah has published numerous articles on contingent-worker and employee-benefits issues in professional journals, such as the PEO Insider, Journal of Compensation and Benefits, The Tax Executive, The Daily Report for Executives, and Tax Management Compensation Planning Journal. He has been quoted on contingent-worker issues in publications such as Newsweek, Investors Business Daily, Purple Squirrel, HR Magazine, IP Magazine, Telecommute Magazine, Tax Notes, and Forbes.
He was retained as a special consultant to design internet-based independent-contractor evaluation programs for a Fortune 100 company and an independent-contractor advisory firm, as well as to develop a nationally marketed computer program for creating independent-contractor arrangements. Mr. Hollrah served as Chair of the Employment Taxes Committee of the Tax Section of the American Bar Association (2002-2004). He received a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Maryland, beta alpha psi, a J.D. from the University of Tulsa, where he served as a member of its law journal, and an LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University. Mr. Hollrah is a former equity partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Littler Mendelson, P.C.
Mr. Hollrah has been a featured speaker on employee benefits and contingent-worker issues before organizations such as the Tax Section of the American Bar Association, Tax Section of the Bar Association of the District of Columbia, Washington Employee Benefits Group, Private Care Association, National Association of Independent Insurers, Direct Selling Association, National Association for Retail Marketing Services, Mystery Shopping Providers Association, New York State Land Title Association, American Payroll Association, National Association of Demonstration Companies, National Association of Computer Consultant Businesses, Driver Employer Council of America, Coalition to Promote Independent Entrepreneurs, and Independent Contractor Association of America.
Patrick A. Hollrah
Patrick A. Hollrah is an associate with Hollrah LLC. He is licensed to practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia, and before the U.S. Tax Court.
Mr. Hollrah earned a J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law, Cum Laude in 2014, where he was the Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of Business & Technology Law, and a B.S. in accounting from the University of Maryland, Magna Cum Laude in 2010.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Hollrah was a summer associate at T. Rowe Price and a fellow at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Before law school, he worked in the tax department at Ernst & Young and in the Inspector General's Office for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Mr. Hollrah has been a featured speaker on independent-contractor issues before organizations such as the American Trucking Associations, American Bakers Association, Coalition to Promote Independent Entrepreneurs, Direct Selling Association, and Private Care Association.
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welcome back from easter weekend!
a new week & a big announcement...
welcome back from easter weekend!
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oh!! that must be super duper ecxiting!!!ReplyDelete
yayyy! how exciting congrats on the upcoming move and i hope you get your dog :))ReplyDelete
I love to move and find a new great city to call home ~ congratulations!ReplyDelete
yay! I'm so happy your plans are solidifying :) The town sounds amazing! I have never been to Canada but I definitely want to visit many places there someday. It's weird to think I am only a few hours' drive away from a different country!ReplyDelete
Wow! How exciting :) xxReplyDelete
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woohoo! congrats, relocating is a big deal (i moved from boston to nj.and then got a dog!) ..you can do it :DReplyDelete
my aunt lived there for years (and just recently moved to Ancaster). it's such a cute little place :)ReplyDelete
How exciting! Moving is such a thrill!ReplyDelete
Good for you!! So many possibilities... I'm glad this is settled for you.ReplyDelete
Congratulations!! It sounds so exciting! I wish you the best! Oohhh and I love dogs! :)ReplyDelete
Keep us with the news :) hehe
What a change from BC! Welcome to Ontario! :)ReplyDelete
Congrats Meg! Guelph really isn't all that far from me, and it really is a lovely town!ReplyDelete
Yay! So exciting for you guys!ReplyDelete
I am already counting down to the day I can get a dog and trust me, it's a while from now.
Congratulations!! So exciting! :)ReplyDelete
Congraulations, Meg! That is awesome!! May God bless you as you move and meet great people and fit right in the town!!ReplyDelete
Congratulations! Have fun looking for a new home (and a new puppy, squee! :D).ReplyDelete
A PUPPY? Yay!ReplyDelete
So exciting for you guys!ReplyDelete
This week I'm getting my little kitten, I had to wait 2 months... trust me, it felt like ages!
There's an award for you on my blog if you get the chance to stop by and grab it! :)ReplyDelete
this is so exciting for you guys!ReplyDelete
Guelph is SO gorgeous and I hear the university there is awesome.
i was just thinking of you the other day and hoping you'd found somewhere to settle.
Oh cool!! Best wishes with the planning!!!ReplyDelete
Yayyy! That's so exciting!! And a puppy? Now you will have to share what kind you are planning on getting :)ReplyDelete
Hey! I'm new to your blog, but love reading it! Just wanted to say congrats and enjoy ontario! :) My fiance lives in Windsor and we travel around Ontario all the time. You're gonna love it!! xo -JessReplyDelete
congrats meg - that's so exciting!! i bet it feels great to know where you're going to be in a year.. no more guessing games :)ReplyDelete
This is a little late but congrats! You'll be moving near my neck of the woods. I'm in Mississauga.ReplyDelete


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Daylight savings is curb stomping my brainI ride through my days on a headache that morphs from my skull to my eyes to my scalp down my neck.My stomach churns like I haven't slept, wants to eat my emotions like razor blades and popcorn.9pm comes like a train screeching into the station, and the carpet calls me, rough and sturdy, to rest my face on it. It's closer than my bed, after all.5am bluffs me awake, then smirks a red gleam through the dark: too early to get up, less than an hour left to sleep, dawn will come after that. Sucker.But the early air smells like Spring, and the soft ground presses gently on my feet to promise grass will grow soon.The night sky stretches over my mornings again, but the wind doesn't scrape like it used to.Finally daylight slips over the horizon, reflected by office windows 20 floors up, bought at a price of bleary eyes and that hovering, dull ache. No refunds, just hope that Spring stays.And I can always sleep on the train.
You're good with words, you know.
As early as it is, I love that moment when day is beginning. And I LOOOVE more daylight in the evenings! Statistically there are more car accidents in the week after daylight savings begins than other weeks in the year… you're not alone in how awful you feel. :S
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What should you eat while in Alicante?
Spain has long been recognised as an amazing destination for foodies and, no matter where in the country you go, you're certain to have the opportunity to tuck into delicious dishes. One place that I think is particularly good for those eager to try fantastic fare, however, is Alicante. Head here on your next holiday and you'll get to sample a great array of food and drink while savouring the sights of a chic, cosmopolitan city.
As you may expect, it's possible to try a fabulous range of international cuisine in Alicante. While you will find you can sample dishes from every corner of the globe, I think that you should make a special effort to try some of the local specialities. To do so, I feel, enables you to truly experience Spanish cuisine on your holiday (something which can be booked by clicking here) and you'll get to tuck into food that is simply unavailable back home. If you're keen to enjoy some authentic Alicante cuisine – and I really think you should – here are a few of the local dishes you ought to try.
While paella is one of Spain's most famous culinary exports, if you are spending some time in Alicante I suggest that you try fideua. This consists of many of the same ingredients as you would find in a seafood paella, although it substitutes rice for noodles.
A wide range of fish and seafood can be found in fideua, with the particular produce used varying depending on which restaurant you choose to eat in. In certain places you can have prawns, Norwegian lobsters or anglerfish, while some establishments choose to use squid or cuttlefish ink in fideua, which sees the dish develop a jet-black colour. You can also expect some variation in the noodles that are used. Certain cooks will opt for very thin vermicelli, while others will go for something with a thicker consistency such as spaghetti.
Fideua is an incredibly popular dishes throughout this part of Spain, so it is certainly something I recommend you look out for when browsing restaurant menus. Of course, if you're staying in self-catering accommodation you could even have a go at making it yourself. In fact, in the nearby town of Gandia competitions are regularly held to see which resident can prepare the best fideua, so you might want to see how your cooking skills compares to those of the locals.
I've got a bit of a sweet tooth and, if you're anything like me, you'll enjoy tucking into some local desserts while on holiday. One dish I certainly advise you to try in Alicante is turron. Although it's most commonly eaten at Christmas, it's available all year round and can be bought from most supermarkets.
This dish is a nougat that features toasted almonds and egg whites and has a lovely golden colour to it. Eating turron is a great way to finish off a meal and is particularly delicious when it is accompanied by a full-bodied sweet wine or a sparkling wine such as Cava.
Lastly, I'm going to look at anise. This locally-made liqueur incorporates both the flavour and taste of aniseed and, as it has an alcoholic content of between 40 and 55 per cent, it's quite similar to drinks such as ouzo and sambuca.
When combined with water, anise makes a drink called palomita. Translucent in colour, this beverage is refreshing and is said to aid good digestion.
These are just some of Alicante's best dishes, but if you're planning on taking a foodie holiday to the city let us know what delicacies you look forward to trying by posting a comment below.