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A smooth disk, engraved with your favourite dinosaur, sways from a delicate chain. 'Dino' looks great layered with our other necklaces. A 13mm diameter disc on matching chain. Available in sterling silver, 14 gold fill and 14k rose gold fill and hand made in our studio near Bath especially for you.
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Wisconsin only issues conceal carry licenses for residents, with no option for non-residents. Wisconsin is one of the few states which doesn't require firearm registration, limits on magazine capacity, or background checks for purchasing firearms.
Open carry is legal for anyone 18 or older and who aren't prevented from possessing a firearm.
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Applicant can provide adequate proof of training
- Applicant is not prohibited by a court order from possessing a firearm
- Applicant is a Wisconsin resident as indicated by a current and valid Wisconsin driver's license or identification card or is active military stationed in Wisconsin.
- You have not been convicted of a felony in Wisconsin
- You have not been convicted of a crime elsewhere that would be a felony if convicted in Wisconsin.
- You have not been adjudicated delinquent for an act committed on or after April 21, 1994, that if committed by an adult in this state would be a felony.
- You have not been committed to treatment and ordered not to possess a firearm.
- You have not found not guilty or not responsible for a crime elsewhere that would be a felony in this state by reason of insanity or mental illness, disease or defect.
- You have not been adjudicated delinquent for an act committed on or after April 21, 1994, that if committed by an adult in this state would be a felony.
- Federal Law Requirements
Follow these steps to obtain a permit
- Complete your firearm training course if required.
- Decide if you are going to file your application online or by mail.
- For mail applications download the application under the FORMS tab.
- You will need the following documents;
- The completed application form (pages 2- 4) containing: Three (3) required original signatures, no photo copies
- Current Wisconsin residential mailing address
- Current and valid Wisconsin driver license or identification card number
- Acceptable proof of training
- Payment of $40 fee
- Mail the application to;
Wisconsin Department of Justice
Attn: Firearms Unit
PO Box 7130
Madison, WI, 53707-7130
- You will be notified by mail if your application has been approved.
- Concealed weapons licenses can be renewed within 120 days before the expiry date;
- Or up to 90 days after the expiry date.
- Although you can renew a license for up to 90 days after the expiration date this does not authorize you to carry a concealed handgun after your license has expired. Once the expiry date is reached you are then violating the law if you continue to carry a concealed handgun.
- Usually at around 90 days before the license expires a renewal notice will be mailed to the licensee.
- The notice will contain a unique ID number that allows the licensee to access the online renewal system.
Wis. Stat. § 175.60(15)(b).
|Application Conditions
Accepted forms of payment
Check, Money order – payable to "Wisconsin Department of Justice." Name and address must be imprinted on the checks (no "counter or starter checks").
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Wisconsin will honor all non-resident permits from the states they honor provided the holder of the permit is at least 21 years old. More information on reciprocity can be found at the state website.
Places Allowed
- State parks
- State and national forests
- Road side rest areas
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- All areas of the state – except those listed as off limits
Places Not Allowed
- Building that is a police station, sheriff's office, state patrol station.
- Prison, jail, house of correction, or secured correctional facility.
- Secure mental health facility for sexually violent Persons.
- Wisconsin Resource Center.
- Secured unit of a mental health institute, including a facility designated as the Maximum Security Facility at Mendota Mental Health Institute.
- County, state, or federal courthouse.
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- Beyond a security checkpoint in an airport.
- School grounds or within 1000 feet of a school. This applies to elementary school, middle school, junior high school, senior high school, or high school- public or private. You can be within 1000ft of a school if you have a CCW license.
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John M. Stafford, Ph.D., M.D.Associate Professor
Nashville, TN 37232-6303
Overview of research topic: Death and disease from obesity are largely due to the development of insulin resistance. Insulin resistance leads to diabetes and a dyslipidemia characterized by high triglycerides and low HDL. Our lab aims to understand how obesity alters control points in lipid metabolism. We focus on the mechanisms by which metabolism of glucose and triglyceride are coordinated -the body's two main energy sources. The corollary is that relatively subtle failure this coordinate regulation could lead to abnormalities in both glucose and lipid metabolism -such as seen with obesity. We also study sex-difference in cardiovascular risk, which may related to the ability of estrogen to coordinate glucose and triglyceride metabolism.
For humans, elevated serum triglycerides lead to elevated triglycerides in other lipoproteins. Triglyceride-enrichment of HDL promotes more rapid HDL clearance, and may impair HDL's protective cardiovascular effects. Rodents do not mimic this biology well. Thus, one research focus is to develop rodent models that are more similar to humans with regard to lipid metabolism. Mice transgenic for cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) have increased transfer of triglyceride into HDL. We have found that cholesteryl ester transfer protein expressing mice model certain HDL changes with obesity. Rodent models with biology more similar to humans may serve as a bridge between basic research and human disease, and help define how obesity and diabetes impact cardiovascular risk
In addition to our experimental goals, a main focus is to train the next generation of scientist. We will create a research environment that is conductive to learning and testing new skills, as well as scientific ideas.
Research and Projects:
Innovative Techniques: The liver coordinates metabolism of the glucose and TG through the convergence of multiple metabolic signals, including hormonal signals such as insulin and glucagon, and substrate concentrations of glucose and fatty acids. The corollary is that relatively subtle failure this convergent signaling could lead to abnormalities in both glucose and lipid metabolism -such as seen in obesity and diabetes. Traditional methods to study liver metabolism in vivo are confounded by counter-regulatory changes in glucose and insulin action. In our lab, our approach has been to use chronically-catheterized mice and rats. We then incorporate metabolic clamp techniques to control serum insulin, glucose, and glucagon levels, and thus avoid compensatory metabolic changes. This approach is the gold standard to define insulin sensitivity in vivo, but has not been widely applied to studying TG metabolism in rodents. On top of physiologic definition of insulin sensitivity and TG production, we use metabolic tracers to define the metabolic fate glucose and synthesis of TG. We overlay cutting-edge proteomics, metabolomics and transcriptomics techniques to relate lipid metabolism to insulin sensitivity.
Specific research projects include:
1) Sex-Differences in Cardiovascular risk: Compared to men, women have a delay in the onset of cardiovascular disease. In some studies, this is as much as 10 to 20 years. Some of this protection may be due to protection from the metabolic complications of obesity, including diabetes and a dyslipidemia characterized by increased VLDL, and low HDL. Our lab is interested in defining the molecular pathways that contribute to sex-differences in cardiovascular risk. We use genetic models with tissue-specific knock-out of estrogen receptor alpha. Our lab has identified important roles of ovarian hormones in protecting from abnormalities in liver metabolism with obesity. We have found that ovarian hormones have a protective role against HDL changes associated with high-fat feeding.
2) HDL composition and function: High density lipoprotein (HDL) protects from coronary heart disease (CHD). HDL prevents inflammation, and accepts cholesterol from tissues by reverse cholesterol transport (RCT). In obesity, HDL may lose its ability to limit inflammation and participate in RCT. In humans, impaired HDL function correlated with the development of obesity, insulin resistance, and fatty liver. Our lab studies how changes in glucose and triglyceride metabolism with obesity contribute to alterations in HDL composition and function. We use both targeted and shotgun proteomics to define HDL composition changes in our obesity models, and relate this to HDL function assays.
Mueller PA, Zhu L, Tavori H, Huynh K, Giunzioni I, Stafford JM, Linton MF, Fazio S. Deletion of Macrophage Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor-Related Protein 1 (LRP1) Accelerates Atherosclerosis Regression and Increases C-C Chemokine Receptor Type 7 (CCR7) Expression in Plaque Macrophages. Circulation. 2018 Oct 10/23/2018; 138(17): 1850-63. PMID: 29794082, PMCID: PMC6343494, PII: CIRCULATIONAHA.117.031702, DOI: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.117.031702, ISSN: 1524-4539.
Palmisano BT, Zhu L, Eckel RH, Stafford JM. Sex differences in lipid and lipoprotein metabolism. Mol Metab [print-electronic]. 2018 Sep; 15: 45-55. PMID: 29858147, PMCID: PMC6066747, PII: S2212-8778(18)30315-6, DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2018.05.008, ISSN: 2212-8778.
Zhu L, Shi J, Luu TN, Neuman JC, Trefts E, Yu S, Palmisano BT, Wasserman DH, Linton MF, Stafford JM. Hepatocyte estrogen receptor alpha mediates estrogen action to promote reverse cholesterol transport during Western-type diet feeding. Mol Metab [print-electronic]. 2018 Feb; 8: 106-16. PMID: 29331506, PMCID: PMC5985047, PII: S2212-8778(17)30683-X, DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2017.12.012, ISSN: 2212-8778.
Palmisano BT, Stafford JM, Pendergast JS. High-Fat Feeding Does Not Disrupt Daily Rhythms in Female Mice because of Protection by Ovarian Hormones. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2017; 8: 44. PMID: 28352249, PMCID: PMC5348546, DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2017.00044, ISSN: 1664-2392.
Palmisano BT, Zhu L, Stafford JM. Role of Estrogens in the Regulation of Liver Lipid Metabolism. Adv. Exp. Med. Biol. 2017; 1043: 227-56. PMID: 29224098, PMCID: PMC5763482, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-70178-3_12, ISSN: 0065-2598.
Zhu L, Giunzioni I, Tavori H, Covarrubias R, Ding L, Zhang Y, Ormseth M, Major AS, Stafford JM, Linton MF, Fazio S. Loss of Macrophage Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor-Related Protein 1 Confers Resistance to the Antiatherogenic Effects of Tumor Necrosis Factor-a Inhibition. Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol [print-electronic]. 2016 Aug; 36(8): 1483-95. PMID: 27365402, PMCID: PMC5346022, PII: ATVBAHA.116.307736, DOI: 10.1161/ATVBAHA.116.307736, ISSN: 1524-4636.
Palmisano BT, Le TD, Zhu L, Lee YK, Stafford JM. Cholesteryl ester transfer protein alters liver and plasma triglyceride metabolism through two liver networks in female mice. J. Lipid Res [print-electronic]. 2016 Aug; 57(8): 1541-51. PMID: 27354419, PMCID: PMC4959869, PII: jlr.M069013, DOI: 10.1194/jlr.M069013, ISSN: 1539-7262.
Cholesteryl Ester Transfer Protein Alters Liver and Plasma Triglyceride Metabolism Through Two Liver Networks in Female Mice. JLR. 2016 Jun 6/27/2016.
Loss of Macrophage LDL Receptor Related Protein 1 (LRP1) Confers Resistance to the Anti-atherogenic Effects of TNFa Inhibition. ATVB. 2016 Jun 6/20/2016.
Dai C, Kayton NS, Shostak A, Poffenberger G, Cyphert HA, Aramandla R, Thompson C, Papagiannis IG, Emfinger C, Shiota M, Stafford JM, Greiner DL, Herrera PL, Shultz LD, Stein R, Powers AC. Stress-impaired transcription factor expression and insulin secretion in transplanted human islets. J. Clin. Invest [print-electronic]. 2016 Apr 4/11/2016; PMID: 27064285, PII: 83657, DOI: 10.1172/JCI83657, ISSN: 1558-8238.
Cappel DA, Lantier L, Palmisano BT, Wasserman DH, Stafford JM. CETP Expression Protects Female Mice from Obesity-Induced Decline in Exercise Capacity. PLoS ONE. 2015; 10(8): e0136915. PMID: 26313355, PMCID: PMC4551677, PII: PONE-D-15-17738, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0136915, ISSN: 1932-6203.
Otero YF, Stafford JM, McGuinness OP. Pathway-selective insulin resistance and metabolic disease: the importance of nutrient flux. J. Biol. Chem. 2014 Jul 7/25/2014; 289(30): 20462-9. PMID: 24907277, PMCID: PMC4110258, PII: R114.576355, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.R114.576355, ISSN: 1083-351X.
Zhu L, Martinez MN, Emfinger CH, Palmisano BT, Stafford JM. Estrogen signaling prevents diet-induced hepatic insulin resistance in male mice with obesity. Am. J. Physiol. Endocrinol. Metab [print-electronic]. 2014 May 5/15/2014; 306(10): E1188-97. PMID: 24691030, PMCID: PMC4116406, PII: ajpendo.00579.2013, DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.00579.2013, ISSN: 1522-1555.
Luo P, Dematteo A, Wang Z, Zhu L, Wang A, Kim HS, Pozzi A, Stafford JM, Luther JM. Aldosterone deficiency prevents high-fat-feeding-induced hyperglycaemia and adipocyte dysfunction in mice. Diabetologia [print-electronic]. 2013 Apr; 56(4): 901-10. PMID: 23314847, PMCID: PMC3593801, DOI: 10.1007/s00125-012-2814-8, ISSN: 1432-0428.
Zhu L, Brown WC, Cai Q, Krust A, Chambon P, McGuinness OP, Stafford JM. Estrogen treatment after ovariectomy protects against fatty liver and may improve pathway-selective insulin resistance. Diabetes [print-electronic]. 2013 Feb; 62(2): 424-34. PMID: 22966069, PMCID: PMC3554377, PII: db11-1718, DOI: 10.2337/db11-1718, ISSN: 1939-327X.
Cappel DA, Palmisano BT, Emfinger CH, Martinez MN, McGuinness OP, Stafford JM. Cholesteryl ester transfer protein protects against insulin resistance in obese female mice. Mol Metab. 2013; 2(4): 457-67. PMID: 24327961, PMCID: PMC3854988, PII: S2212-8778(13)00091-4, DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2013.08.007, ISSN: 2212-8778.
Rojas JM, Stafford JM, Saadat S, Printz RL, Beck-Sickinger AG, Niswender KD. Central nervous system neuropeptide Y signaling via the Y1 receptor partially dissociates feeding behavior from lipoprotein metabolism in lean rats. Am. J. Physiol. Endocrinol. Metab [print-electronic]. 2012 Dec 12/15/2012; 303(12): E1479-88. PMID: 23074243, PMCID: PMC3532466, PII: ajpendo.00351.2012, DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.00351.2012, ISSN: 1522-1555.
Martinez MN, Emfinger CH, Overton M, Hill S, Ramaswamy TS, Cappel DA, Wu K, Fazio S, McDonald WH, Hachey DL, Tabb DL, Stafford JM. Obesity and altered glucose metabolism impact HDL composition in CETP transgenic mice: a role for ovarian hormones. J. Lipid Res [print-electronic]. 2012 Mar; 53(3): 379-89. PMID: 22215797, PMCID: PMC3276461, PII: jlr.M019752, DOI: 10.1194/jlr.M019752, ISSN: 0022-2275.
Wu, K., D. Cappel, M. Martinez, and J.M. Stafford. Impaired-inactivation of FoxO1 contributes to glucose-mediated increases in serum VLDL. Endocrinology. 2010; 151((8)): 3566-76.
Stafford JM, Yu F, Printz R, Hasty AH, Swift LL, Niswender KD. Central nervous system neuropeptide Y signaling modulates VLDL triglyceride secretion. Diabetes [print-electronic]. 2008 Jun; 57(6): 1482-90. PMID: 18332095, PMCID: PMC3968924, PII: db07-1702, DOI: 10.2337/db07-1702, ISSN: 1939-327X.
Stafford JM, Elasy T. Treatment update: thiazolidinediones in combination with metformin for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Vasc Health Risk Manag. 2007; 3(4): 503-10. PMID: 17969380, PMCID: PMC2291335, ISSN: 1176-6344.
Stafford JM, Wilkinson JC, Beechem JM, Granner DK. Accessory factors facilitate the binding of glucocorticoid receptor to the phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase gene promoter. J. Biol. Chem [print-electronic]. 2001 Oct 10/26/2001; 276(43): 39885-91. PMID: 11518712, PII: M105370200, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.M105370200, ISSN: 0021-9258.
Yoon JC, Puigserver P, Chen G, Donovan J, Wu Z, Rhee J, Adelmant G, Stafford J, Kahn CR, Granner DK, Newgard CB, Spiegelman BM. Control of hepatic gluconeogenesis through the transcriptional coactivator PGC-1. Nature. 2001 Sep 9/13/2001; 413(6852): 131-8. PMID: 11557972, PII: 35093050, DOI: 10.1038/35093050, ISSN: 0028-0836.
Stafford JM, Waltner-Law M, Granner DK. Role of accessory factors and steroid receptor coactivator 1 in the regulation of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase gene transcription by glucocorticoids. J. Biol. Chem [print-electronic]. 2001 Feb 2/9/2001; 276(6): 3811-9. PMID: 11069927, PII: M009389200, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.M009389200, ISSN: 0021-9258.
Wang JC, Stafford JM, Scott DK, Sutherland C, Granner DK. The molecular physiology of hepatic nuclear factor 3 in the regulation of gluconeogenesis. J. Biol. Chem. 2000 May 5/12/2000; 275(19): 14717-21. PMID: 10799560, PII: 275/19/14717, ISSN: 0021-9258.
Pierreux CE, Stafford J, Demonte D, Scott DK, Vandenhaute J, O'Brien RM, Granner DK, Rousseau GG, Lemaigre FP. Antiglucocorticoid activity of hepatocyte nuclear factor-6. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 1999 Aug 8/3/1999; 96(16): 8961-6. PMID: 10430878, PMCID: PMC17715, ISSN: 0027-8424.
Wang JC, Stafford JM, Granner DK. SRC-1 and GRIP1 coactivate transcription with hepatocyte nuclear factor 4. J. Biol. Chem. 1998 Nov 11/20/1998; 273(47): 30847-50. PMID: 9812974, PMCID: PMC3968904, ISSN: 0021-9258.
Scott DK, O'Doherty RM, Stafford JM, Newgard CB, Granner DK. The repression of hormone-activated PEPCK gene expression by glucose is insulin-independent but requires glucose metabolism. J. Biol. Chem. 1998 Sep 9/11/1998; 273(37): 24145-51. PMID: 9727036, ISSN: 0021-9258.
Obesity-Associated Cardiovascular Disease, Vanderbilt
The goal of our research program is to define and target pathways to reduce cardiovascular disease associated with obesity and diabetes. Most of our projects center around sex differences in lipoprotein metabolism and risk of atherosclerosis with obesity and diabetes. Our studies involve exposure to techniques ranging from molecular biology to animal physiology. We use in vivo metabolism and tracers to understand how hepatic pathways controlling lipoprotein metabolism are altered with obesity and sex hormones.
A research background in diabetes, metabolism, or lipid biology is preferred, as is experience in animal surgical techniques. Molecular biology experience is required, though training will be provided for specific techniques. Common techniques include: hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamps, atherosclerosis studies, HDL function studies, lipoprotein chromatography and lipid assays, western blots for protein, RT-PCR, cell culture, adenovirus purification.
Ideal applicants will be: bright, enthusiastic, focused on work activities during working-hours, meticulous to detail and record keeping. A high level of independence, autonomy and intellectual collaboration is encouraged. NIH training-grant eligible is preferred.
We have a vibrant lab and would love to have you work with us!
Location: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville TN
For more information, please contact:
John M. Stafford MD, PhD


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"…I was lecturing in North Carolina when your letter arrived — which reminds me that some of the Negro leaders in Greensboro… are so timid that they are not accepting as fast the new responsibilities of freedom as they might, which of course they rationalize as the sole fault of white people. Fortunately, this is […]
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So you've finally taken the leap of faith and decided to take your small business online. And why wouldn't you?
With the online marketplace growing at break-neck speed, it's an excellent business decision to make. In fact, by 2040 it is believed that 95% of purchases will be facilitated online.
There are many appealing ecommerce platforms to choose from, some more popular than others. It can be daunting to find one that will help you grow your small business into an empire.
So we've scoured the net and tried to determine what is the best ecommerce platform for small business based on the following features:
- Mobile-optimized
- Multiple payment options
- Social Media integrations
- Email marketing
- Ease of use
- Customization
- Customer support
- Commission and transaction fees
And put together a list of the best 5 ecommerce platforms for small businesses. There's a solution for every unique business need out there, just read on!
One of the most affordable full-service ecommerce platforms also happens to be one of the most beginner-friendly. With prominent features on offer, this is a top choice for small businesses.
What we love
Really easy to use, and with a large library of customizable templates available — you can have your store up and running in minutes. Also offers powerful business features like custom orders, inventory management, unlimited staff accounts, and CRM tools. Awesome customer support and no transaction fees are just the cherries on top.
The downside
It can get more expensive as your business grows, as there are larger fees for bigger sellers.
BigCommerce offers 3 plans ranging from $29 to $250 per month, and a 15-day free trial.
The full-service ecommerce platform offers all the desired features for small businesses. Easy to set up, and with plenty of extensions available this is the most optimal solution for beginners.
What we love
Super easy to set up and use, with plenty of mobile responsive designs to choose from. With a variety of selling tools, extensions, and high-degree of customization, it's easy to scale your business. Built-in SEO features like title tags, meta descriptions and reviews are also on offer, in addition to excellent customer and e-commerce support.
The downside
There are limited payment gateways and commission fees per transaction. Also, additional features will result in extra costs so this can get expensive for beginners.
Try it for free for 14 days, and then opt for the Basic Shopify plan which will provide you with everything you need to get started for $29 per month.
The formidable combo is the best choice for non-standard needs. Its chameleon nature allows for high-degree of customization and can transform into any type of website you may need.
What we love
The platform is like a Christmas tree – with a wide variety of plugins and extensions available, you can dress it up however you like. Users have full control over the website, and access to features like multiple payment gateways, reviews, no transaction fees, pre-order, and quick checkout. Great choice for retailers selling something unique.
The downside
It's not beginner-friendly, and customization requires coding skills. M-commerce is also tricky to set up, and users need to sort out hosting and domains themselves.
WooCommerce is a free plugin that only works with WordPress, but there are additional yearly hosting and domain fees.
Best known for its user-friendly website builder, Wix now also offers ecommerce features. It's the ideal option for small businesses looking for a sleek design, at a reasonable price.
What we love
Easy to use and get your site up and running with a simple drag-and-drop website builder. There's also a large library of free and paid templates to speed up the process. There are many desirable business features like blogging, marketing tools, m-commerce, private galleries, inventory management, and multiple payment gateways.
The downside
There are a lot of options which can be overwhelming for beginners. Also, the features are quite basic and lacks product attributes. It can also be tricky to export the website.
The ecommerce plans start from $17 per month, and there seems to be no free trial.
The fully hosted platform offers an intuitive drag-and-drop website builder, which makes this the most user-friendly option. This is an excellent choice for a business with 20 products or less.
What we love
With dozens of mobile responsive designs to choose from, and easy to use website builder it's a simple solution for beginners. There are in-built features like blogging that make your site search engine friendly. The platforms also supports digital or physical goods, abandoned cart emails, shipping, and discounts. Small business accounts also come with a $100 credit for Google Ads.
The downside
It's more of CMS platform with some basic ecommerce features, so it's quite limited in what it offers for sellers.
The ideal plan for small business will cost $17 per month and $26 for larger enterprises.
Sometimes the most cost-effective option may seem like the ideal choice for a small business. But, you have to remember that you get what you pay for.
Your small business won't be 'small' forever, so you need to think whether your business can thrive on the platform of your choice in the future. With that in mind and this handy review on hand – you'll have no problem finding the right fit for your business. Good luck!


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We leave Guerero Negro to go east. We will travel across the peninsula but this time, no mountains to climb. The road is flat to San Ignacio. We pass over a military checkpoint again. It is the 6th since we are in Mexico. When we arrive at the checkpoint the soldiers get together on our side of the road to see our convoy. Some are curious and ask us some questions, some other just look at us and tell us to go through. It's very easy.
After many days in the desert, have a good shower at the new "Casa del cyclista" is so delightful. Othon, Sugey and their son welcome some bicycle tourists just since 3 months. We meet here some people who just stop there temporarily like Carl (he left Buffalo to go south like us). We make our laundry, groceries and we could visit the city. San Ignacio is a palm oasis town. Seeing some palm trees and water in the middle of the desert is different for us. That town is charming, more than the other cities we have seen since we were in Mexico. With his central shady square and his mission, we could imagine being in Europe.
A few days before we get San Ignacio, Kayla wants to stop the diaper. Yes, she asks us to go to the potty before she uses her diaper. During the breaks, after she uses the potty, we put her some panties. We just put a diaper when she stays in her trailer during our travel. However, since San Ignacio, Kayla didn't have a diaper during the day. Our little girl begins to be self sufficient. We can realize the savings we make and also the space we gain in her trailer.
It's now more than 1 month we stay in Baja California. We have five other months before we'll have to leave Mexico and still a long distance to ride. If we want to have time to see all this country, we must go faster. So we leave our friends Isabelle, Guillaume, Beatrice, Norah and Laurent after a few days rest to recover from a cold we had since several days. The following days will be very difficult because every one of us will be sick one after the others. So we didn't go faster.
One day, we were talking with some French people traveling in an adapted car on the road of Americas when Carl arrive. We left that French couple, Lise and Laurent and took our lunch with Carl before going to Loreto with him.
Loreto is a big city and look more pleasant than Ensenada and especially cleaner. A lot of American people live here, so the campgrounds, food, hotels, and houses are more expensive. We see a lot of development site very expensive when we were looking for a campsite. We also can see some nice and big houses just on the beach.
Just before we reach Loreto, a car stop and tell us that there is a campsite for bike tourists. We stop there and we meet a lot of bike travelers. They are from every part of the world and some are there since 2 months. We meet there a Canadian couple traveling also by bike from South to North. They tell us about their trip. They talk to us about a small road to Agua Verde (a fishing village) where they find a boat to go 60 miles ahead to another small village because no more road between these 2 small towns. We are very interested by this because we can save a portion of the uninterested and very busy road. We are absolutely delighted about this idea and we are not alone. Carl decides to come with us.
So, we leave Loreto all together. After a night on the beach and a long hill the day after, we leave the only paved road of Baja to continue on a trail to the small town of Agua Verde.
It takes us 2 days to ride 18 miles on this trail. We find the coast after we go down the hill we climb the day before. The downhill is very steep and we have to take care. We were all the time on the breaks. But, after all, the view is great. When we arrive at Agua Verde, Kayla is happy to go out of her trailer. She is already with her bucket and shovel in her hands.
We already look for a boat, but we realize quickly that a fishing boat is too much money for our budget. It's impossible to go back by the trail, the hill is too sloping. The only thing we can do is to ask to some yachtsmen who are anchored in the bay just in front of the beach if they can help us.
We meet very quickly Eric and Pam, an American couple. They have a small sail boat and they are going south. They can take us but not before 2 weeks. It will be long to stay here on the beach in the middle of nowhere. The days after, we are still looking for somebody else who can leave sooner.
Eric and Pam lend us a small inflatable kayak. With that, we are able to go and see others sail boat and make some boat stop. We met a lot of nice people but no one of them are going South at this time of the year.
We find nothing. But the days are going fast between make fire for cooking, make a nap, have a swim and talk to the yachtsmen. We are busy and the life is so good when we think of that… Kayla is happy; she spends the day on the beach to play in the sand and in the water.
After 5 days, Eric and Pam decide to leave a week earlier. It is good news. We have to be ready in 2 days. We spent an excellent week living like Robinson Crusoe on the beach we call now "our Beach"
It takes us many Zodiac trip to load our things on the boat. We weigh anchor very early for 2 days trip. No wind for the first day! So we have to use the motor. We also have the luck to see some dolphin very close. We stop the first night on a uninhabited beach where we camp. Eric and Pam took some fish and we buy some lobsters to the fishermen. We had a very good dinner. It was a big feast.
The second day, the South wind slow us down and we reach San Evaristo very late. We just have time to take everything out of the boat and we stay on the beach for the night. Despite the small space we had on the boat, Kayla was very quiet and looks like she love that kind of travelling. Stay 2 days on a boat was a very good experience especially with so nice people. Thanks Eric and Pam for this trip.
It's time now to take back our bikes. La Paz is 80 miles ahead. The trail leaving San Evaristo is a bad trail. We have to push our bikes almost all day. In the morning, Mary falls down trying to push the trailer. She hurts her knee and has trouble to move forward but she was able to finish the day. It's late and we ride only 8 miles. At this rate, we could be lacked of water.
Luckily, as frequently occurs, some good Samaritans coming from nowhere, are there to help us. They offer to bring us to the next village. We are really tired and we accept with pleasure. That portion of the trail is worse than the other, we would really lack of water if we didn't meet Maria Dolores and Ramiro, this Mexican couple who led us to the beginning of the paved road, and longer gave us something to eat and even some big amount of money for Kayla. Undoubtedly, the luck is still with us. The day after, we just have 25 miles to join La Paz on a nice paved road. Despite Mary's knee, we are in La Paz in the afternoon.


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Introducing - Metros Futsal Academy
NEW FUTSAL - OPPORTUNITY FOR NOVEMBER & DECEMBER for players born between 2006 - 2012
Metros Futsal Academy - FIRST Session is 6 weeks -November 6 - December 18
o http://www.metrosfutsalacademy.com/ - registration is open ON-LINE
o 2 trainings a week Monday/Friday
o Coaches are Cony Konstin, Byron Alvarez, Dana Stilwell - see their bios on the staff page quite impressive!!!
o Fee is $150
Check out the website for videos - dates times - registration
What is Futsal?
Futsal is played on hard court with a smaller ball which has less bounce. Unlike Indoor Soccer there are no walls or boards and the court is marked with lines. The game is played between two teams of five players each, one of whom is the goalkeeper. Unlimited substitutions are permitted.
The combination of the ball, hard surface and rules create an environment that emphasize technical skills such as ball control, passing, and ability to control the ball in tight and small spaces. The technical skill developed in Futsal easily translate to the outdoor game.
Football legends such as Pele, Zico, Socrates, Bebeto, Ronaldo and Neymar grew up playing the game and credit futsal with developing their skills.
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Last Friday evening Minster FM, the York based radio station, hosted an event to recognise people who have made an outstanding contribution to the local community. 12 people were recognised, each of whom has put a great deal of effort into making their local area a better place to live.
Rosti Automotive were proud to again sponsor the award for Charity Fund Raiser of the Year. We were extremely impressed with the hard work carried out by Jo Jackson, on behalf of Cancer Research UK and who has raised approximately £55,000 to help fight this terrible disease.
Jo (centre) is seen here receiving her award from Nigel Foreman, Managing Director (right) and with Minster FM Breakfast Show presenter Ben Fry (left).
Further details can be found at: https://www.minsterfm.com/community/localheroes.php
Hopefully, Rosti Automotive will be able to work with Jo and Cancer Research UK on joint events over the coming months.


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Hungarian vizhla (crooked): a description of the breed, the nature of the dog, photo, price
The Hungarian Pig, or else it is called "A hunting dog with aristocratic appearance, friendly character and one unique feature. In a jump, she can change the direction of her movement.
History of the breed - Hungarian vyzhla
Twice this breed was on the verge of extinction. For the first time it is mentioned in the sources of the Middle Ages. In the 10th century this breed was bred in Hungary, its ancestors were accompanied by nomadic Magyar tribes. After crossing with local hunting breeds, it turned out to be a dog of a characteristic yellow color, which was called a "golden dog". They were used for falconry.
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For the first time, it almost disappeared at the beginning of the 19th century, when the Pointer was massively imported into Hungary.
The second time the breed is threatened with extinctionWas in the Second World War. The frightened locals, after their liberation from fascism, killed all the dogs so that they would not get to the Russian soldiers. But the national breed was rescued by cynologists from neighboring countries.
Hungarian vizhla - stately, elegant dog, with a muscular, but graceful physique. It is medium in size, reaching a height of up to 64 cm at the withers, weighing up to 30 kg.
She has a broad chest and strong legs, a low-set tail, which is often cut by a third of the length. Rectangular muzzle with drooping low set ears. Eyes brown slightly darker color.
Traditional color for dogs of this breedReddish-gold and various shades. Brownish and reddish tones are not desirable. On the breast a small white spot is allowed, and on the tips of the fingers there are white markings.
The structure of the wool is divided into twoVarieties: more common wool and short-haired. Coat hair is longer and stiffer, not very tight to the body. In short-haired wool, dense and smooth, short, tightly fitting.
Character of the Hungarian Vigil
The word "vyzhla" is translated as "find""To seek". And this dog really has a subtle flair and well follows the trail. It is hardy, well tolerates difficult weather conditions, perfectly holds the rack, works fine on rough terrain and in marshy thickets. These dogs are excellent swimmers and with them often prey on waterfowl. Vizhla is considered one of the most intelligent breeds of dogs. She is very well trained, but on condition that she is treated without rudeness and shouting. It responds best to encouragement. The owner of such a dog will need perseverance and firmness of character.
With people, the dog converges easily, but the owner is especially devoted. In addition to hunting work, the vyrsla copes well and with the role of watchman, barking strangers. With children, this is a playful companion.
Dog content
In the content of the Hungarian is not difficult to vyzhla. She is balanced and unpretentious, never bothers the owner, content with just being at his feet.
If the dog is not often used for hunting, it needs active walking. She loves joint jogging and games, sports.
Wife can not live in a kennel and on a chain. This is a domestic dog, requiring attention from the owner. She does not like to be alone all day. Can live as in an apartment or house, and in a well-fenced yard, but on a free-range.
Their soft, reddish hair does not require too muchCareful care. The hard-haired variety should be cleaned regularly with a stiff brush. Shorthair does not even need to be combed. Her hair can be cleaned once a week with a brush.
To bathe a dog is not worth more than once every two months. To wool less spoiled, before going out for a walk it can be sprayed with special sprays for wool based on lanolin or wax.
Price of the puppy
Puppies of the Hungarian vizhly stand From 110 dollars to 700 dollars.


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Large format display is a new generation video display platform (LCD, LED, Plasma, Projected images, etc.) created to deliver digital content (dynamic information, advertisement and other communication) over a controlled network of screens (connected through networking technology) deployed at almost any out-of-home location... where people gather, eat, work, train, shop, monitor, entertain, walk by or wait.
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Alimrose Mermaid Doll - Grey
Alimrose is an iconic Australian children's brand that crafts beautifully and ethically made toys, dolls, and accessories. This mermaid is adorable and stylish! She has a grey bodice, a gold tail, and long blonde yarn hair. Made of cotton and poly cotton outer. Embroidered face. Spot clean only.
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Common Central AC Problems & How to Fix Them
Now that spring is here and summer is around the corner, it's time to assess your central air conditioner to make sure it's ready for the hot summer days. If you can detect problems early, you can prevent damage to your AC and large repair bills.According to Bob Boldt, the biggest culprit is dirty air filers.
Unless cool air can pass freely through your filter, your system must work harder to deliver the desired temperature thus adding to its wear and tear. To prevent that added stress, check your filter regularly and clean or replace it as needed.
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With these warm summer days, sometimes I just want to have a cool salad for dinner or lunch. One of my favorites is pasta salad, which can be made in about 10 minutes.
1 package spiral or rotini pasta (1 lb.)
1 cup chopped bell peppers (I used green and yellow)
1/4 cup chopped onions (I prefer red)
1 large tomato chopped
1/4 cup feta cheese
1/2 can olives (2.25 0z)
Balsamic Vinaigrette or Italian Salad dressing (bottled or homemade)
Cook the pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, chop up the bell peppers, tomato and onions and set aside. When the pasta is ready, drain and rinse with cold water, then drain again. Add other ingredients and mix with salad dressing. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour for best results. This is a great salad to take for lunch. You can add chopped ham or cooked chicken or cucumbers if you like.
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LBCK (also known as Long Beach City Kids) are back with the immensely funky "Give & Take". The production duo have been turning heads for years now and found a lot of love this year after their Native EP. They released a free album a few months ago and their onslaught of offering free tracks doesn't stop there with this fantastic production up for free download from the duos Soundcloud page.
LBCK first came to my attention with the release of "Disco Thrills" which held beautifully sampled disco behind hard hitting drums and this track offers up the same sort of treatment. It is clear that the Long Beach City Kids know how to mold disco tracks into something modern and breath taking and have been gradually building a following over the past few years and with crunchy lead lines like this it shows no sign of stopping here.


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