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Kids in the wild
We have an abundance of beauty and nature in Minnesota. Why not share that with your children by taking them for a hike?
I know: Hiking with young children can be a challenge, to say the least.
But it offers so many rich benefits. In my own experiences, there have been many not-so-enjoyable "trails of tears" with my own little ones getting frustrated or tired when we've been outdoors.
On the other hand, we've had many fun outings — visiting waterfalls, hiking up blueberry ridges and even taking simple hikes down raspberry bush-lined dirt roads.
By continuing to make an effort to get outside and explore nature, I've noticed my children gain good habits, including mindful observation and an understanding of our natural environment through first-hand experiences.
And, as they're getting bigger and more independent, it's getting easier.
As an adult, getting out for walks in nature with my kids has helped me to learn how to slow down and pay attention. Observing the excitement and wonder of simple discoveries through the eyes of a child has given me new perspectives on my surroundings.
As a parent of four children between the ages of 4 and 10, I've discovered and experienced three distinct ways to explore the natural world on foot:
Go alone: I like to carve out pockets of time to explore the outdoors by myself. Hiking or simply going for a walk down a tree-lined trail helps me recharge and clear my mind. It can also be good exercise. When taking a hike without kids, I'm limited only by my time away from work and family responsibilities, my ability level and my desire.
Carry the kids: I've spent many years with a child strapped to my body. In fact, my youngest is still within the weight limits of his Ergo baby carrier. With the right equipment and timing, your young child can nap in a backpack baby carrier or stroller, while you enjoy outdoor activities with your older children.
Let them trek: This requires the most patience by far. Indeed, it's more about the journey than the destination (though a nearby goal such as a waterfall doesn't hurt). Understand — and accept — your children's developmental abilities.
When you shift your mindset from the completion of a desired route to just being present in the moment with your young child, your time together can help your child form a strong bond with nature (and you) as well as create a new awareness of local flora and fauna.
Another bonus? You'll be making memories (nearly) every step of the way.
Megan Devine is an elementary school teacher who lives with her husband and four children in Northeastern Minnesota. She blogs at kidsandeggs.com.


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Beekeepers are warning the country's growing honey trade with the United States will suffer if Australian honey products are allowed into New Zealand.
The National Beekeepers' Association of New Zealand (NBA) said tonight that Australian honey was being mixed with international honey and exported as an Australian product.
"If Australian honey imports are allowed into New Zealand, New Zealand risks becoming a 'honey laundering' hub, a situation that would severely damage our honey exporters," NBA joint chief executive Gemma Collier said…
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Virtualization has been growing at an ever increasing rate over the past several years, now that nearly every processor in the market supports virtualization at the processor level. Of course there are the full blown hypervisor implementations such as Windows Hyper-V and VMWare which support running a complete OS within a virtual environment. But more recently there has been a push for micro-hypervisors which scale down the requirements and can run individual processes or process groups within a virtual environment. Here at Kernel Drivers we decided to take a deeper look at what is required and what advantages there could be by running processes within a virtual environment.
In some recent blog posts, I talked about the details of Process Isolation but from a non-virtualized environment perspective. What if we could run a process within a virtual environment to better isolate possible changes the process could effect on the operating system as a whole? As you may have heard, Microsoft recently released some forms of this in their Container technology. They currently offer 2 types of containers. First, there are Application level containers which sound a lot like what was previously discussed in the "Security Through Process Isolation" blog series. Second, they also offer a Virtualization Container where an application is run within a hypervisor with support of a scaled down kernel also running within this virtual environment. But what if you could separate out the user mode and kernel mode portions of the running process and run the user mode code within a virtual container and have full support of the non-virtualized kernel? What benefits could this design offer in terms of security and isolation?
One feature that this model would offer is a very clean interface to trap all the user to kernel transitions. In doing so one could implement an isolation layer that would be completely infallible. Imagine, every call made by the user mode process would be required to go through this security layer allowing for absolute control over how and what the process does. There would be no more isolation through file system, registry, object, etc. processing, it would be a single interface trapping all calls made by the process into the kernel. As an added benefit, the process running in the virtual environment wouldn't be able to communicate directly with any other user mode process without going through this security layer.
This all sounds great but how can this be accomplished? How can a single process be executed within a virtual environment and somehow notify the micro-hypervisor that it is performing a kernel mode call? Well, before diving into the details of how to get this implemented, which we have achieved, let's cover some of the basics about how hypervisors work and how they are able to control the processes running within the environment they create.
Over the next series of blog entries, I'll be covering these details along with the problems encountered and how they were solved, in general, when trying to get a process to run in a virtual environment. Of course, some of what we'll be talking about is OS independent and more focused on the support for Virtualization Technology, or VT, by the underlying processor. But a large part of the discussion will be how the OS runs a process from a fundamental perspective.


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Status of St. Louis County Parks as of May 27, 8:00 a.m. is the following:
All St. Louis County parks and trails are open.
Most loop trails have been converted to "one-way" trails. All other trails remain two directional.
Park restrooms, indoor facilities, sports courts, shelters, campsites, exercise stations, playgrounds and the Creve Coeur Park Soccer Complex are closed.
All rentals (regardless of size) are canceled through at least Sunday, June 14.
Park Rangers are continuing their duties as normal.
Welcome to Faust Park, one of St. Louis County's most unique parks. Several separate foundations and organizations work together to create and maintain that uniqueness. The park was created in 1968 through the generosity of Leicester & Mary Plant Faust who donated the property, which today contains nearly 200 acres in the heart of Chesterfield. It was their intention to forever preserve the original estate of Missouri's second governor, Frederick Bates.
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Built ca. 1819 for Missouri's second governor, Frederick Bates, Thornhill is the oldest standing governor's home in Missouri and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The estate consists of a number of restored and recreated structures, including a detached kitchen and three barns.
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The Historic Village at Faust Park includes four homes and 14 additional structures representing a variety of building and architectural styles, from log to brick. All of which have originally stood at sites around St. Louis County and were moved to Faust Park and preserved by Faust Park staff. Spanning a period from 1840 to 1910, the Village provides a context in which the lifestyles of the settlers of St. Louis County and the skills they used to survive are illustrated.
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Faust Park has a reservable covered picnic shelter that holds up to 150 people. It is located close to parking, the playground and restroom and near the entrance to the Historic Village. The Butterfly House and St. Louis Carousel are close by. Cost is $150 per day.
ONLINE RESERVATIONS or call 314-615-4FUN.
The history staff at Faust Park offers a variety of educational programs and guided tours for all ages and abilities. Our most popular program is the four-hour "Farmsteading at Thornhill". Many students call this their favorite field trip despite the fact that they are performing physical chores expected of a 19th century child.
Fall registration begins on March 1 and spring registration begins on August 1; rates and descriptions are available on our website. For more information or to schedule field trips and tours, call 314 615-8336 or email [email protected].
Guided tours of the individual historic areas are $4/person (minimum of 10 people), last one and a half hours and are available on weekdays by appointment only. Call 314 615-8336 or email [email protected].
At Faust Park you can find a variety of special events that are perfect for the entire family including open houses, Parks Food Truck Fest, Summer Concert Series, Halloween hayrides and Olden Days for Kids!
Visit our events calendar for a full listing of events!
St. Louis County Parks offers fair and equal employment, conditions of employment, and promotional opportunities for all persons without discrimination based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability/handicap condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans status, political affiliation, or other non-merit factors.
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(As of 6/3/20 1:00 p.m.)
The south boat ramp at George Winter Park is closed due to flooding.
The 55 side of Lower Meramec Trail is closed due to flooding.
Portions of the River Trail at Simpson Park are closed due to flooding.
The 5 mile loop at Cliff Cave is closed due to flooding. The 1 mile loop is still open.
The Sioux Passage boat ramp is closed indefinitely.
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Shelton WaggenerORG Internet2 Title Sr Vice President, Internet2 BIO
Shelton Waggener is the Senior Vice President of Internet2 responsible for the NET+ portfolio of services including commercial and community cloud services, middleware development and Trusted Identity in Education initiatives. Shelton leads Internet2's pursuit of emerging cloud and advanced services above the network involving demand aggregation and brokering with campus and commercial providers, and distributed offerings among its members. Internet2 NET+ includes compute, storage, platform and software services, the integration of identity management and federation with key applications for the research and education community, deployment of collaboration infrastructure among members, including video, coordination and sharing tools, content management, and domain applications.
In addition to core technical activities, Shelton has been very active in supporting higher educations transition to accessible, interactive digital content. He has sponsored numerous projects and evaluation activities with platforms and publishers designed to create opportunities for institutions eager to provide faculty and students enhanced learning environments.
Prior to joining Internet2 Waggener served as Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Officer at the University of California, Berkeley where he also served as Chair of the University of California CIO Leadership Council. Previously he spent more than fifteen years in senior positions in the private sector at leading technology firms including as CIO of InterNetworking Systems, an $8B division of Lucent Technologies; Director of IT for Octel Communications; and Senior Director of IT Infrastructure for Sybase.
He is a founding member of several Kuali community source projects including Kuali Student and Kuali Ready and served for five years on the Board of Directors of the Kuali Foundation, a non-profit organization representing 18 Carnegie Class higher education institutions from around the world investing more than $70M in community source developed software for higher education.
Waggener serves on numerous boards, including several not-for-profit organizations supporting the collaboration and advancement of technology in public and private sectors as well as student scholarships. Waggener also sits on the technical advisory panels of several established Silicon Valley firms as well as serving as a resource to numerous information technology startup companies. He and his family reside in Oakland California. For more about Waggener and his work at Internet2 see http://www.internet2.edu/netplus.


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Back to the Future: Train Scene – In this latest adventure, Doc Brown and Marty McFly have to get back to the future from the old west in America. You are in charge of driving the train that will push the Delorian fast enough to be able to travel back to the future. Like that is not tough enough, you also have cargo to help weigh you down. Do not just floor it though, as too much pressure will cause the train to explode and our heroes will be stuck in the past for good. Play Back to the Future: Train Scene for free at Truck Games 365.
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More than 30 wineries will be represented Sunday for the League of Women Voters 41st annual wine tasting, 4-7 p.m. at Manzanita Place, 1705 Manzanita Ave. in Chico.
Gourmet appetizers, craft bees and olive oils will also be available for the group"s fundraiser.
Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased at Made in Chico, Tannins, and Zucchini & Vine.


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Opening for Brunch on Sunday's
Sunday Brunch as Fresh as an Ocean Breeze
When you awaken with an urge for seafood or mid morning "Perk Me Up" craft cocktails, our seafood and oysters are ready and waiting.
Veronica's Fish and Oyster Restaurant in Sarasota understands the attraction of a hearty brunch enjoyed with friends and family. At Veronica's Fish and Oyster, our Sunday Brunch begins at 11 AM, the shank of a Sarasota morning.
Sunday Brunch – What's Your Pleasure?
Most of our sleepy eyed customers know they will be lavished with a broad range of menu selections and fine craft cocktails sure to awaken their spirits and energize them for the rest of the day.
Our master chefs know how to please. Whether you are a seafood lover or prefer meat or poultry, our Sunday Brunch menu has something for everyone.
Stop by on a Sunday and take a look at our brunch preparations. Your pleasures may rest with our chili crusted salmon, wood grilled grouper or our impeccably fresh oysters from our raw menu. Try our spicy gazpacho shooters or our Moscow style oyster with vodka, caviar and horseradish cream.
When It's Sunday, It's Brunch at Veronica's
Nothing is more relaxing than settling back with our Sunday Brunch menu. For more details, visit https://veronicafishandoyster.com. Bring your friends and family and share your brunch experience.


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Saw my first tree today. So beautiful! Even better than the picture.
The museum guy said that in olden days the whole planet was covered in trees! I couldn't imagine that.
Put my name down for the draw for tickets to see a mammal next year. Hoping for a rabbit.
Mick Mangan lives in England and writes plays, poems, songs, fiction, and non-fiction. There is more about his music at mickmangan.com.


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Kentucky Incident
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|2700 block of Kentucky Street
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KCFD Engines 41, 42; Truck 41; Battalion 4; Safety Officer; PIO; Fire Investigators
Bakersfield Fire Department Engines 2, 8; Truck 1; Battalion 1
Bakersfield, CA
Shortly after 8:30 this evening, multiple calls were received for a structure fire on Kentucky Street. A reinforced alarm was dispatched. The first arriving crew reported a fully-involved building to the rear of a single story residence. Firefighters were able to confine the fire to the converted detached garage and protect the main house from any fire damage. The neighbor's detached garage was only several feet from the burning building and suffered minor burns to the exterior.
Two neighbors fighting the fire with a garden hose were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation and refused transport to the hospital.
The fire destroyed the converted detached garage. Fire cause is under investigation. Utility company personnel were called to scene and they investigated the possible illegal use of both gas and electricity.


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Claire Agutter who is the lead tutor at IT Training Zone, has kindly sent us in her review to the ITIL 2011 Service Strategy title.
"The Service Strategy core volume is an essential tool for anyone involved in IT management and the delivery of IT services. Strategy is not something that happens elsewhere – it's something you need to think about being actively involved with.
The 2011 revision of the book provides detailed guidance to help build a strategy that will meet your customer's requirements. The revised volume is clearer and more consistent, and provides detailed guidance around challenging material including financial management for IT services.
Drawing on strategic and management theory from many areas including Kano, Mintzberg and Levitt, the Service Strategy book answers important questions for every IT manager – who are our customers? What do they want? How do we stay relevant in a changing market place?
In today's punishing economic climate, service providers need to focus more and more on value and customer satisfaction. Clear strategic direction needs to be driven down through the organisation to make sure all service-related activities form part of a coherent pattern.
The trade-off between cost and quality has never been more important, and can be the difference between survival and extinction.
Service Strategy is not just about management theory. It provides clear, practical guidance on creating a service management system that will make sure you stay aligned with business outcomes. Processes including Financial Management, Service Portfolio Management and Demand Management should be implemented in every service organisation.
Strategy is relevant for all organisations. Whether you are large or small, not-for profit, public or private sector, this book contains guidance that will be relevant and useful for you. If you're studying for the ITIL exams then this book is recommended reading, but you'll find its use extends into your day to day role as well."


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Minecraft World Seeds | -8227252585264349741
April 9, 2012 All Posts, Minecraft 1.2.5 Seeds 18 Comments
The world generated using the code -8227252585264349741 is pretty great, and it works for minecraft 1.2.5. You start by spawning right next to an npc village, and only a dozen blocks away is a surface dungeon. The coordinates for the village are X: -122 Z: 231, but you should just see it when you spawn.
If you explore in the cave system beneath the first dungeon you will find a double dungeon with only one mob spawner but 3 chests.
The coordinates for the double dungeon are X: -72 Z: 230
Under the village is a large ravine with a ton of exposed minerals, the coordinates for the ravine are X: -142 Y: 24 Z: 266


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Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Birthday Boy
Dear Drew:
Today you are 9 years old. Old enough to play James Bond on the Game Cube and wriggle away from any affection I may attempt, but young enough to hop on my bed this morning with a grin, waiting for me to wish you a Happy Birthday. Old enough to wipe your own bum, but young enough to wipe with the efficiency of Kleenex on an oil spill. Old enough to dress yourself, but too young to decipher the difference between your bedroom floor and the dirty clothes hamper. Old enough to brush your own teeth, but too young to be interested. I don't mind, unless you eat a big piece of blue candy that reveals just how poorly I have been supervising your hygiene, then I step in. At any rate, it's a big day.
Yesterday, on your birthday eve and your last night as a Wolf in your scout troop, we had to hurry up and finish the last of your requirements so that you could earn your badge. That was a lot of fun.
"Drew! Time to come home from the neighbors! Scouts starts in an hour, and you still need to learn the Star Spangled Banner. Hurry!"
"Aww, Maaan! But I want to play with Anthony!"
"Yeah, well, I want peace in our time. You can't have everything."
He slumped his shoulders and came reluctantly up the steps.
"Okay," I began. "From the picture here in the book, it looks like we're supposed to sit at the kitchen table and meaningfully discuss three ways that people are protecting our world. See that? The Dad is looking introspective and wise, and the boy is smiling from ear to ear. That's what happens when discussing propaganda."
"Nevermind. Now hurry up so we can bond over this."
[Heavy sigh] "FINE."
"By the way, can you count to ten in Spanish? You're only three small tasks away from extra arrow points, and we want people to think we care enough about Scouts to do more than just the minimum requirements."
After finishing up you asked, "So, does this mean after tonight I won't be a Wolf anymore?"
"That's right," I answered.
Then you faked a few tears, dramatically dabbed away at the corners of your eyes and said, "It's just so touching," in an exaggeratedly emotional voice. You, my son, are a trip.
It was just a few years ago that you, Samantha and I went to the park for Family Home Evening one night when your dad was out of town. It was the middle of July so the evening was warm and the grass was still supple and green. After rolling down the steep, grassy slope and watching the sunset, you turned to me and said, "This is the best day I ever invented." When it was time to go home you and Samantha decided to walk the several blocks, so I followed slowly behind you in the car. I remember driving, and watching the two of you from behind and wishing I knew what you were talking about. Suddenly, you turned around and ran back to me in the car. I thought something might be wrong, so I lowered the window and you ran up and excitedly reported, "MOM! There's a BUNNY!" Then you lowered your voice to a husky whisper so as not to scare the bunny, cupped your hand to the side of your mouth said, "See? It really is the bestest day."
It's a far cry from the interaction we just shared two seconds ago where you complained that your birthday was already boring. Nevermind that I have let you stay home from school so we can go to a movie, the fact that we don't have plans to fly jets or stage an intervention with Storm Troopers for the three hours before that relegates it to a boring day. As if. I guess the weird thing about you growing up is that I'm expected to grow up with you. I have to face the fact that you think parks are for babies and bathing is for…other people. Your ideal world would use burping and farting in Morse code to communicate and count video games as cardiovascular exercise. I'd like you to work on creating that ideal world, because you would make a fortune and then I could finally get that purse I've been wanting.
Then again, I love that you are old enough to hop in the car and head over to the church to play basketball with Dad. I love that you didn't want to vote for Obama because he had a "wart", and that you think ketchup is a vegetable. I know that you are no longer enchanted with bunnies, but at the end of the day when you are in bed and drifting off to sleep, I still come in and kiss your forehead and tell you that I love you. And most of the time, you say it back. You don't have to love me as much as I love you, but my wish for you on this, your 9th birthday, is that someday you will understand just how much that is. Let me just say that if you put Cosmic Brownies, Obi Wan Kenobi, all the MacGyver DVD's and a remote control fart machine in the same room, I love you more than you love that room.
And THAT, my boy, is saying something. Happy Birthday buddy.
10 comments:
- jksfam said...
Happy Birthday, Drew! Love the morse code comment - too true!
- April 8, 2009 at 9:52 AM
- Carly Noel said...
This was so wonderful-fart comments and all =)
It's such a good idea to write your kids little letters on their birthdays. I'm stealing this idea when I have my little guys.
- April 8, 2009 at 11:29 AM
- Heather said...
Happy Birthday, such a perfect description of a true boy!
- April 8, 2009 at 11:29 AM
- Lorie said...
Awww, Happy Birthday dear Drewby! (I mean Drew) I remember when we first moved to Denver, Vern was about to commit suicide over trying to potty train him. Now he is 9 YEARS OLD!?! How is that possible?
- April 8, 2009 at 1:59 PM
- ganelle said...
Such a great post. "I love you more than you love that room" perfect.
But think, if that room did exist, how many hours he would happily spend inside - leaving the rest of the house fart-free. Maybe YOU would love that room too!
- April 8, 2009 at 2:46 PM
- Kerri said...
I always look forward to your love letters to your children. Funny, sweet, endearing and they will so much appreciate them when they grow up. Tell Drew Happy Birthday from all of us. May the Force be with him.
- April 8, 2009 at 11:11 PM
- Rachey said...
the line about his wiping skills was amazing
- April 9, 2009 at 12:50 PM
- Mom of Three said...
Happy Birthday Drew! Love the memories you got down in this post. Now when he drives you nuts, he can look back and say, Yeah, but you still love me!
- April 10, 2009 at 9:02 AM
- KinseyBug said...
That is the perfect birthday present for him and in about 20 years he will really appreciate it! I hope you gave him a fart machine for his birthday:)
- April 27, 2009 at 8:14 PM
- Suzanne said...
Aw Vern, you are the best writer. I don't know to laugh or cry. Too cute.
- April 29, 2009 at 4:48 PM


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Comic panel on white board drawn in black ink measuring 5 x 7 inches signed with an unusual signature by the artist.
The sketch shows a couple arguing in a restaurant. The caption reads, "She: 'What?? You've never ordered a bottle of wine in your LIFE??' He: 'Well, I-uh-I-I----'" The sketch is signed, "-CRUMB-" rather than the usual "R. Crumb." The sketch most likely appeared in an issue of "Weirdo" magazine. "Weirdo," a comic magazine, was published by Last Gasp from 1981 to 1993.
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Ben and Jerry's Openair Cinema – Canberra, ACT
The Ben and Jerry's Openair Cinema kicked off in Canberra last week, giving patrons a chance to lie out under the stars on a warm summer evening while watching some of the latest and greatest movies or enjoying an old favourite.
Beyond Bank is helping to bring the Openair Cinema to the ACT and as a result our customers are able to access some great savings.
If you are a member of Beyond Bank you will get $3 off the ticket price when you purchase online using the promo code 'beyondbank'. Plus the first 75 people who present their Beyond Bank card at each session will get free blanket hire.
The Openair Cinema is located at Patrick White Lawns near the National Library and will run from 14 January until 21 February.
A range of films will be shown over the weeks, offering something for everyone. There are children's films, sing-a-long movies, blockbusters and classics. Movies include Back to the Future, Star Wars Episode VII – The Force Awakens, and Joy.
While this is an all-weather outdoor event and will normally go ahead in most weather conditions, we did see a postponement from Thursday to Friday evening last week. So it's wise to provide a mobile number when you book, so you will receive a text if the movie night is cancelled for any reason. And if a session is cancelled, you can transfer your tickets for another night.
Look out for our staff who will be volunteering at the cinema on Wednesday 20 January, Wednesday 3 February and Tuesday 16 February, they can help you with any questions you might have and would love to see you there.
Visit the Openair Cinema website to see what movies are showing and buy tickets.


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The Lancashire School of Business and Enterprise (LSBE) celebrated great success in the 9th Annual Golden Roses Teaching Awards (2018) Each year, we come together to praise the remarkable staff at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) with the completely student-led awards, from nomination to presentation. The awards give students the opportunity to 'give … Continue reading Award Success at the Golden Roses! 🌹
India to Preston: Jasna's Story
Jasna Khadirkunju MBA with Placement Jasna Khadirkunju is one of the GREAT India scholarship awardees from Cochin University of Science and Technology (BEng Engineering) in India that has started studying Master of Business Administration (MBA) at UCLan this year; Jasna has kindly shared her first thoughts and impressions of UCLan with us. Life at UCLan … Continue reading India to Preston: Jasna's Story
Au Revoir France, Hello Lancashire 👋
French UCLan Master's student celebrates his success and makes county his home A French student who 'fell in love with the warmth and friendliness of British people' has made Lancashire his permanent home following his University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) studies. Jeremy Tousch, who grew up in Strasbourg, came to UCLan in 2015 for the … Continue reading Au Revoir France, Hello Lancashire 👋
East Meets West For Placement Visit
Whilst teaching in Hong Kong, Work Placement Supervisor and Senior Lecturer in Marketing, Caroline Holliday took the opportunity to visit Janice Poon, one of her students taking the BC 3000 work placement module. Janice works as a Project Coordinator for Social Alliance Communications Consultancy which is an impact marketing and communications consultancy based in Hong … Continue reading East Meets West For Placement Visit
Marketing Student of the Year lands role at world leading media agency
Former Business School student Daniel Sutton has secured a role with one of the world's leading media agencies MediaCom. Daniel, 21, graduated in July 2015 with a first class honours degree in Advertising and Marketing Communications. He was also awarded with the Marketing Student of the Year award for achieving the highest average grade amongst … Continue reading Marketing Student of the Year lands role at world leading media agency
PR Student of the Year secures role at Local Agency
Annie McIntyre, from Rugby, graduated in 2015 with a First Class Honours degree in Public Relations (Entertainment). She was also awarded 'PR Student of the Year' from the Division of Marketing, PR and Communication at the School of Business for outstanding achievement. Before she graduated, Annie, 22, was able to secure a role at Preston … Continue reading PR Student of the Year secures role at Local Agency
Securing Employment Is A Walk In The Park For Charlotte.
As students across the country prepare to graduate, it's likely that many will feel daunted by the prospect of joining the pool of graduates searching for a job, not to mention the competitive selection processes they will often face. University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) graduate Charlotte Whittle, on the other hand, doesn't need to worry. Through her … Continue reading Securing Employment Is A Walk In The Park For Charlotte.


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The Patriot Center at George Mason University, half an hour west of Washington, is a popular place to watch concerts, college athletics, professional wrestling and other events that command the attention of the adult world. But no event in the 29-year history of the arena has attracted as many people or earned as much money as last month's performances of "Disney on Ice Presents 'Frozen.' " For six days, waves of little blue-and-white Princess Elsas — and quite a few costumed parents — sang the movie's hit song, "Let It Go," at the top of their lungs, enjoyed $15 snow cones, posed for $25 pictures with cardboard cutouts and waved plastic sticks, which had miraculously become $28 magic wands.
Behold the bewitching power of branding. In the year since Disney's latest princess movie, "Frozen," opened last November, Elsa and her sister, Anna, have rapidly become two of the world's most successful product endorsers. Disney said earlier this month that it had already sold three million "Frozen" dresses in North America, which, as it happens, is roughly the number of 4-year-old girls in North America. In January, "Frozen" wedding dresses go on sale for $1,200. Next summer, "Adventures by Disney" is offering tours of Norwegian sites that inspired the film's animators at prices starting north of $5,000. The company is also rolling out "Frozen"-branded "apples and grapes, juice, yogurt, bandages and a complete oral-care line." Disney estimates that "Frozen" brought in more than $1 billion in retail revenue over the last year. The chief executive, Robert A. Iger, told CNBC that he expected holiday sales to be "very, very hot."
The creators of "Frozen," Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck, told me that they set out to create characters young girls would recognize. "I love Cinderella," Lee says. "Am I anything like her? No. I grew up and became someone more independent." Elsa and Anna, she says, "are princesses because they've got the weight of a kingdom on their shoulders, not as the solution to a happy ending."
They realized they had succeeded, and then some, soon after the movie was released, when they went to see it like ordinary people. Lee found herself in a New York theater, where many audience members already knew the words. Then she started to hear people singing on the street. A year later, they haven't stopped. Does she ever get tired of hearing "Let It Go"? No. Not really. Not yet. "When I'm old, it will be the only thing left in my brain," she says.
Brands are said to be in decline. Studies show that customers are less loyal to companies, quicker to try something new. Products increasingly rise and fall on their own merits. "Brand names have become less important as proxies for quality," says Itamar Simonson, a professor at Stanford University. He argues that consumers now get better information about products from the Internet. But Disney, perhaps more than any other large company, appears to be impervious to the trend. It helps that the company is not selling products based on the quality of craftsmanship, but based on the quality of its stories. Disney also specializes in selling affordable luxuries. An Elsa dress is considerably more expensive than an ordinary dress, like a cup of Starbucks coffee costs more than an ordinary cup of coffee. But it is not that expensive. Every item of the dozens of "Frozen" products at the Disney store cost less than $100. More important, though, to Disney's success is that many of its best customers are still learning how to read and don't care what things cost. It's not as if toddlers check out Amazon reviews.
As a result, Disney is in the midst of a golden age of profitability. Disney characters have been endorsing products since 1929, when Walt Disney put Mickey Mouse on a writing tablet. But licensing, which began as a sideline, has become the main event. In most years, Disney makes more money from selling branded movie merchandise than from the actual movies. "We create products that extend the storytelling — the emotional connection that the consumer has when they're seeing the film carries on in the three-dimensional world," says Josh Silverman, the executive vice president for global licensing. A recent favorite, he says, is the Olaf snow-cone maker. Modeled after the slapstick snowman who provides the comic relief in "Frozen," it emits frosty treats from a somewhat disturbing hole in Olaf's belly.
The popularity of "Frozen" is also buoyed by the expanding toy market for girls. Princesses may seem like a permanent feature of the toyscape, but they were less common before the 1990s. "The idea that pink princess fantasy dream dolls have always been a part of girlhood is false," says Elizabeth Sweet, a lecturer at the University of California, Davis, who studies the cultural history of toys. Sweet has found that the popularity of gender-neutral toys reached a peak in the mid-1970s. Since then, toy makers have embraced the market-doubling effect of pushing certain toys to boys and other toys to girls. Sweet says the level of gender segregation has never been higher. A typical big-box store might have four aisles of blue toys and four aisles of pink toys with an aisle of yellow toys in between. "Separate but equal," she says. Legos, for example, evolved from simple packs of building blocks into play sets mostly sold to boys, often with brand tie-ins. In 2012, the company introduced Lego Friends, which are basically Legos for girls.
Disney really began to focus on princesses in 2000, after a new executive went to see a "Disney on Ice" show and was struck by how many of the girls in the audience were wearing homemade princess costumes. "They weren't even Disney products," the executive, Andy Mooney, told the writer Peggy Orenstein for her book about the rise of princesses, "Cinderella Ate My Daughter." The Disney Princess line now makes about $4 billion a year, on par with the earning power of Mickey Mouse himself. (The "Frozen" girls are not, as yet, official members of the Princess ensemble.)
This market has similarities with, of all things, the pharmaceutical industry. Drugs are marketed to patients, who tend to trust brand names over generics, and are paid for by insurance companies, under their contractual obligations. This has an inflationary effect on drug prices, leading to those eye-popping numbers that send the uninsured fleeing U.S. drugstores to try their luck in Tijuana. Similarly, toys and the like are marketed to children and purchased by parents. People who would never buy a $15 snow cone for themselves will buy one, gladly or grudgingly, for each of their children.
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Sure, there's a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle movie opening today, but we're partial to the opening of the "Turn off your phone" spot the Variety kids did with the help of Wehrenberg Theatres.
Starting today, you'll see the spot before every movie at every Wehrenberg Theatre. Look for it. Do what it says. And enjoy the show!
If you want to see the spots (there are 3 versions) and the blooper reel (not available in theatres), before you go to the show, just click here. Think of it as a trailer...that shows you everything!


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Event Set for May 24 at New York City's Rockefeller Center: The
Summer Garden
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The leveraged finance community will gather for the sixth annual
Leveraged Finance Fights Melanoma (LFFM) benefit and cocktail party to
raise funds for the Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA), the largest
private funder of melanoma research. Melanoma is the deadliest form of
skin cancer, and MRA is dedicated to fighting, treating, and curing
The event will be held from 6:00-9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, at the
Summer Garden at Rockefeller Center. It will be chaired by Brendan
Dillon of UBS; Lee Grinberg of Elliott Management; George Mueller and
Cade Thompson of KKR; Jeff Rowbottom of PSP Investments; and Trevor Watt
of Hellman & Friedman.
LFFM is a premier gathering of professionals from the leveraged finance,
private equity, and investment communities who come together to fight
melanoma. Previous years' events have featured some of the most
prominent names in the financial industry, including Carl Icahn, Michael
Milken, Leon Black, Henry Kravis and Howard Marks.
Over 1,000 leaders from throughout the industry, including dealmakers
from banks, investment firms, law firms, issuers and sponsors are
expected to attend.
Since the inaugural event in 2012, LFFM has raised over $6.8 million to
support MRA's global research programs, working toward eliminating
suffering and death from melanoma. Tickets are $300 and may be purchased
by visiting www.curemelanoma.org/LFFM.
The event seeks to raise funds to advance research and educate attendees
on the dangers of melanoma and the importance of sun safety and early
detection. If melanoma is found early—before it has spread beyond the
skin—it is almost always treatable. Past events have led to attendees
scheduling skin checks and even to the discovery and treatment of
several early-stage melanomas.
Recent landmark advances in melanoma treatments have provided new
options for patients, and melanoma stands as the case study for
state-of-the-art cancer drug development, precision medicine and
immunotherapy. The data that melanoma scientists are generating is also
benefiting cancer researchers in many fields, including those studying
bladder, brain, breast, colon, kidney, leukemia, lymphoma, lung,
pancreatic, and prostate cancer.
Over 87,000 Americans are expected to be diagnosed with melanoma in
2017, and incidence of the disease continues to rise. Melanoma is one of
the most common cancers
in young adults —especially young women. Thanks to research funded
by MRA, the treatment outlook for the disease has improved in recent
years, yet further advances are needed to fully eliminate suffering and
death related to melanoma.
About The Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA)
MRA is a public charity formed in 2007 under the auspices of the Milken
Institute, with the generous founding support of Debra and Leon Black.
MRA to date has dedicated more than $88 million to research seeking to
better prevent, diagnose, and treat melanoma. Due to the ongoing support
of its founders, 100% of every dollar MRA raises goes directly to
funding melanoma research. The organization is poised to build on recent
momentum in the field, accelerating the pace of scientific discovery and
translation in order to eliminate suffering and death due to melanoma.
MRA's ability to fund wide-ranging research in melanoma is amplified by
unique multi-faceted collaborations with individuals, private
foundations and corporations.
For more information on MRA, visit www.CureMelanoma.org.
Melanoma Research Alliance
Pamela Goldsmith, 202-336-8922
& Company
Steven S. Anreder / Michael Wichman, 212-532-3232


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Throughout the 2018 Season we are offering a nine hole course which were voted favourite's by members and visitors.
The nine hole course not only allows full eighteen hole competitions (play twice) but also affords the opportunity of a very quick round of golf, ideal for an evening round or early or late weekend round leaving the rest of the day to spend with family.
The remainder of the course is being transformed with a £700,000 investment which will result in the most attractive playing course in the area. The Golf Architect has not gone along the lines of stealing every additional yard but has opted to design a course that will be a joy to play. The course has always been popular with visitors and as a club we have listened and reacted to your comments and are redesigning the course to eliminate "blind shots" and "crossovers". With five brand new holes and four redesigned holes the result will be an attractive and fun course for golfers of all experience.


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Voluntary Carbon Market
In order to preserve a high probability of keeping global temperature increase below 2 degrees Centigrade, current climate science suggests that atmospheric CO2 concentrations need to peak below 450ppm. This requires global emissions to peak in the next decade and decline to roughly 80% below 1990 levels by the year 2050 (Baer and Mastrandrea, 2006). Such dramatic emissions reductions require a sharp move away from fossil fuel, significant improvements in energy efficiency and substantial reorganisation of our current economic system. This transition can only be achieved by far-reaching national and international climate policies.
Carbon offsetting is an increasingly popular means of taking action. By paying someone else to reduce GHG emissions elsewhere, the purchaser of a carbon offset aims to compensate for – or "offset" – their own emissions. Individuals seek to offset their travel emissions and companies claim "climate neutrality" by buying large quantities of carbon offsets to "neutralize" their carbon footprint or that of their products.
Trends in the Market1
At least 65 million tonnes of carbon credits were transacted in 2007, a
165% increase over 2006 and a nearly 200% increase for the
over-the-counter market only, with a total market value of $331 million
• The average price paid to offset one tonne of CO2 or equivalent
greenhouse gases rose 49% from 2006 to 2007, from $4.10/tonne to
$6.10/tonne. Prices ranged from as a low as $1.80/tonne to as high as
• Volume in the over-the-counter (OTC) market nearly tripled in 2007, to
42 million tonnes of carbon credits. Combined with the 23 million tonnes
transacted on the CCX in 2007, a confirmed total volume of 65 million
tonnes was transacted in the voluntary carbon market in 2007.
• Ecosystem Marketplace and New Carbon Finance valued the international
OTC market at $258 million in 2007. Together with the CCX, which was
valued at $72 million, the global voluntary market was worth a total of
$331 million in 2007. This more than triples the 2006 market value of $97
• In the OTC market, energy efficiency, renewable energy, methane
destruction, and forestry/land based projects were the most dominant
project types in 2007.
• The percentage of projects sourced from Asia nearly doubled, from 22% in
2006 to 39% in 2007, while the percentage of projects sourced from Africa
actually declined both in market share (6% to 2%) and in absolute terms.
• Buyers of voluntary credits tend to purchase offsets that most closely
resemble those of the compliance market rather than indulge in the sort of
experimentation and innovation that many believe the markets offer.
Compliance and Voluntary Carbon Market
Carbon offset markets exist both under compliance schemes and as voluntary programs.
Compliance markets are created and regulated by mandatory regional , national, and international carbon reduction regimes, such as the Kyoto Protocol and the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme. A voluntary carbont market functions outside of the compliance markets, enabling companies and individuals to purchase carbon offsets on a voluntary basis. With more than € 20 billion traded in 2006 (Capoor & Ambrosi, 2007), voluntary carbon markets are already a substantial economic force and will likely grow considerably over the coming years. The voluntary carbon market, although much smaller than the compliance market, (€62.6 million in 2006; Hamilton, 2007) is also growing rapidly.
This WWF report discusses the role of the voluntary carbon market and provides an overview and guide to the most important currently available voluntary carbon offset standards using the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) as a benchmark . The report compares the standards side-by-side and outlines the most pertinent aspects of each.
The evaluated standards are:
• Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)
• Gold Standard (GS)
• Voluntary Carbon Standard 2007 (VCS 2007)
• The Voluntary Offset Standard (VOS)
• Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX)
• The Climate, Community & Biodiversity Standards (CCBS)
• Plan Vivo System
• GHG Protocol for Project Accounting
Carbon offset markets have been promoted as an important part of the solution to the climate crisis because of their economic and environmental efficiency and their potential to deliver sustainability co-benefits through technology transfer and capacity building. The voluntary offset market in particular has been promoted for the following reasons:
Possibility of Broad Participation
The voluntary carbon market enables those in unregulated sectors or countries that have not ratified Kyoto, such as the US, to offset their emissions. All monetary figures were converted to euros, using the exchange rate from Feb, 5, 2008 of 1 USD = 0.67 euros. Standard fees listed in USD were left unchanged. The terms GHG offset standard and carbon offset standard are used as synonyms.
Preparation for Future Participation
The voluntary carbon market enables companies to gain experience with carbon inventories, emissions reductions and carbon markets. This may facilitate future participation in a regulated cap-and-trade system.
Innovation and Experimentation
Because the voluntary market is not subject to the same level of oversight, management, and regulation as the compliance market, project developers are more flexible to implement projects that might otherwise not be viable (e.g. projects that are too small or too disaggregated).
Corporate Goodwill
Corporations can benefit from the positive public relations associated with the voluntaryreduction of emissions.
Most importantly, voluntary and compliance offset mechanisms have the potential to strengthen climate policies and address equity concerns:
Cost-effectiveness that allows for deeper caps or voluntary commitments.
By decreasing the costs of reductions, offsets can in principle make a compulsory mandate more politically feasible and a voluntary target more attractive, thereby accelerating the pace at which nations, companies, and individuals commit to reductions.
Higher overall reductions without compromising equity concerns.
One of the greatest challenges of climate protection is how to achieve the deep global emissions reductions required while also addressing the development needs of the poor. Historically, developed nations have been responsible for a much larger share of the increase in atmospheric GHG concentrations than developing countries. But to achieve climate stabilisation, emissions must be curbed in all countries, both rich and poor. Offsets may be one way out of the conundrum of needing to achieve steep global emissions reductions while at the same time allowing poor nations to develop.
This has not been the case thus far because the emissions reductions undertaken have been too small to be significant. Small reduction targets allow participants to tinker at the margins and avoid the kind of restructuring that is needed to achieve
climate stabilizations. While taking on considerable domestic emissions reductions, industrialized countries could, through offsets, help finance the transition to low-carbon economies in developing nations. In other words, offsets might allow equity to be decoupled from efficiency, and thus enable a burden-sharing arrangement that involves wealthier countries facilitating mitigation efforts in poorer countries .
Yet carbon offsetting is not without its critics. A recent flurry of media reports has criticised the poor quality of carbon offsets projects in both the compliance and the voluntary carbon market (e.g. Financial Times, 2007). Recent research reports have pointed out that a significant number of offsets come from projects that would have been implemented anyway (i. e. are non-additional, see section 5.1) (Schneider, 2007; Haya, 2007).
Critics have also raised concerns over equality and fairness based on the argument that carbon offsetting enables developed nations to perpetuate unsustainable lifestyles by funding carbon projects in developing countries. Some argue that these projects rarely lead to benefits for the host community, and have gone so far as to call the offset market a form of carbon colonialism (Eraker, 2000). Others assert that accounting methods for offsets are too inaccurate to justify claims of real emission reductions or to support the achievement of 'carbon neutrality.' The voluntary offset market in particular has been criticised for its lack of transparency, quality assurance and third-party standards.
To address these shortcomings, over a dozen voluntary offset standards have been developed in the last few years. Each standard has a slightly different focus and none has so far managed to establish itself as the industry standard. Some closely mirror compliance market standards, while others take For an in-depth analysis of such a potential climate and equity framework, see the Greenhouse Development Rights
Framework (Baer et al 2007) a more lenient approach in order to lessen the administrative burden and enable as many credits as possible to enter the market.
Certain standards are limited to particular project types (e.g. forestry) while others exclude some project types in order to focus on the social benefits of carbon projects.It is important to note that the vast majority of voluntary offsets are currently not certified by any third-party standard. This is likely to change over the coming years.
1. Trends in the Market – Ecosystem Marketplace and New Carbon Finance State of the Voluntary Carbon Markets report available at www.ecosystemmarketplace.com and
WWF Germany, March 2008, Making Sense of the Voluntary Carbon Market: A Comparison of Carbon Offset Standards, Anja Kollmuss (SEI-US), Helge Zink (Tricorona), Clifford Polycarp (SEI-US). Full report is available as a PDF here.


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After successfully launching his Led Zeppelin Experience multimedia extravaganza, the son of Led Zep's original drummer Jason Bonham has revealed that he plans on taking things to the next level by incorporating a fully functional hologram of his late father John, allowing the two to perform on stage right next to one another.
Currently, the show already features footage of the late Bonham, who passed away in 1980. At one point Jason plays along to footage of a solo recorded by his old man, but it doesn't seem to be enough. Speaking to Legendary Rock Interviews, Jason explains:
"It's important to me to have something in addition to the music – that was the whole point of it. It's imperative that I continue putting together the best shows and take it to the next level. I'm talking to people about holograms, and my dream is to do a drum solo with Dad next to me. That's my goal, my dream."
Jason now faces the challenge of compiling enough footage of his father to be able to get a worthy projection. Unfortunately, in a time where rock bands were mysterious, rarely seen figures, footage of the man is scarce. And, apparently, in the '70s people had better things to do at gigs than film them on iPhones. They just watched them.
"These guys were operating in the 1970s; it's not like it is today where everybody can record everything with a phone or digital camera. Back in those days, if you had a camera that could record video, you were well off. To edit, work with it, process it and release it was a whole other matter. I'm trying to work with the limited footage I have, to put it together in a way that works and is purposeful."
We can now add John Bonham to the constantly growing list of dead musicians who will rise once more. Queen are entertaining the idea of digging up Freddie but the most popular ones at this point in time remain Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon and Jim Morrison.
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The HCSS internship offers an excellent springboard for future careers in a wide range of fields, interns are involved as full-fledged team members in research-projects. Activities can range from conducting background research, data collection and analysis, co-writing reports and papers, to being involved in the organization of workshops and conferences. This way, interns gain valuable work experience in a professional environment, which helps them in their future development and careers in both the public and private sector. Also, the HCSS internship offers the opportunity to build and expand your professional network.
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Candidates should have a first rate academic background, strong transferable skills, and a keen interest in the topics covered by HCSS research.
Further requirements include:
We encourage female applicants to apply!
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Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for admissions into the under-listed Part-time Undergraduate Degree Programmes (approved by the National Universities Commission) for the 2017/2018 academic session.
Philosophy of the Part-time Degree Programmes:
- The Part-time Degree are four (4) and five (5) years programme for 200 level (Direct Entry) and 100 level admitted students respectively.
- They are aimed at awarding the prospective Students B.Sc., B.A., B.A(Ed) Degrees.
Operational Set up of the Programmes:
- Lectures/Contacts shall be on weekend basis i.e. Fridays and Saturdays throughout the semester.
Available Programmes
- B.Sc. (Hons) Accounting
- B.Sc. (Hons) Public Administration
- B.Sc. (Hons) Business Administration
- B.A. (Ed) Hons. Education English
- B.A. (Ed) Hons. Education History
- B.A. (Ed) Hons. Education C.R.S
- B.A. (Ed) Hons. Education I.R.S
Admission Requirements
Candidates for admissions into five-year (100 level) should possess five (5) relevant Credits in Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) which must include English Language and Mathematics
Candidates for admissions into four-year (200 level) should possess, in addition to five (5) relevant Credits in Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) which must include English Language and Mathematics, the following:
- At least two (2) GCE A 'level/IJMB Subjects with passes;
- Diploma from a recognized institution;
- National Certificate in Education from a recognized institution.
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- Interested and qualified candidates should make Payment of Application Fees of N5,000 (Non-refundable) to the Bursary, Gombe State University, into this account:
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- Upon payment of the application fee, candidates should take the teller to the Bursary Unit of the University and obtain an official receipt of the payment
- Candidates should then proceed to office of the Director and collect the Form.
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The Life Span Of Baby Boomers
Reuters: Insight: What If Baby Boomers Don't Live Forever
Most retirement plans and federal budget projections assume baby boomers -- those Americans born between 1946 and 1964 -- will live significantly longer than their parents have. That is a logical assumption, given health care improvements, new drugs and the long 20th century experience of ever-rising life expectancies. But there is a counter argument: boomers, beset by factors like elevated rates of obesity, cancer and suicide, could reverse or at least slow the increase in human life spans (Stern and Heavey, 8/14).


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Edible and Non- Edible Flowers
I've been wondering about which flowers I could add to my raw feasts. They look beautiful and taste delicious too. I was thrilled when I opened an e-mail this morning and a new raw friend had sent out a wonderful list of edible flowers.
Joz wrote:
Organic edible flowers are not just for salads and garnish. I love using them in smoothies, too! Did you know that organic edible flowers are rich in nectar and pollen (studies have shown pollen to be nutritious with minerals and vitamins). Roses, especially rose hips, are very high in vitamin C. Dandelion blossoms (and yellow flowers, in general) have plenty of vitamin A, while the leaves are loaded with iron, calcium, phosophorous and vitamins A and C. Marigolds and Nasturtium have vitamin C.
Other herb flowers-The tiny flowering blooms of the
following spices are edible: anise, basil, bee balm, chives, coriander
(cilantro), dill, fennel, garlic, oregano, rosemary, and thyme.
* Borage blossoms (Borago officinalis)-Tiny blue flowers have
slight cucumber flavor.
* Calendula flowers (Calendula officinalis)-Also known as "pot
marigolds", multi-colored blooms with a peppery taste. Sometimes
called "poor man's saffron"
* Carnation flowers (Dianthus caryophyllus)-Red, pink, and
white blossoms with clove taste.
* Chamomile flowers (Chamaemilum nobile)-Daisy-like flowers
with a slight hint of apple flavor. Especially good for parrots when
calming influence is needed.
* Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)-the lavander-pink pom pom
flower is actually composed of many small florets. Flowers have a mild
onion flavor.
* Daisies (Bellis perennis)-Yellow and white flowers with
light mint or clover flavor. Flowers
* Dandelion flowers – pictured (Taraxacum officinale)-Small
yellow blossoms have honey flavor when picked young. Older flowers are
bitter but my Eclectus parrots do not seem to notice. Also offer the
dandelion leaves which are an excellent source of nutrition.
* Day lilies (Hemerocallis)-Many colored blossoms with sweet
taste and crunchy lettuce texture. Flower buds and blossoms can be
consumed at all stages of growth. Note: Many lilies (Lillium species)
contain alkaloids and are NOT safe for parrots or people.
* Elderberry flowers (Sambucus canadensis)-Sweet tasting
flowers. For colds and chills, Gypsies mix elderberry flowers, yarrow
and peppermint and steep in boiling water for 13 minutes, and drink
tea frequently.
* Gladiolus (Gladiolus spp.)Flowers of many colors grow on a
spike with flowers above each other, all usually facing the same way.
Has lettuce texture and flavor.
* Hibiscus flowers (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)-Tropical blossoms
in a variety of colors have slightly acidic taste. One of the favorite
flowers of most parrot species.
* Honeysuckle flowers (Japanese Lonicera japonica)-Small white
to yellow trumpet-shaped blossoms are sweet and delicious. Parrots
relish these flowers and the Loridae family of birds especially loves
the honeysuckle nectar. Only the Japanese honeysuckle is edible and
only the blooms should be used as the berries are extremely poisonous.
Offer only the flowers so that no berries on the vines will
accidentally be eaten.
* Impatiens (Impatiens wallerana)-Multi-color small blooms
with mild taste.
* Johnny-Jump-Up flowers–(Viola tricolor) Yellow, violet, and
lavender flowers with wintergreen flavor. Leaves are also edible and
contain vitamin C.
* Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)–Lavender blossoms have heavy
floral fragrance and lemon flavor.
* Marigolds flowers (Tagetes signata pumila)-Bright yellow and
orange flowers with citrus flavor.
* Milk thistle (Silybum marianum)-Purple flowers are edible as
well as leaves and seeds which are known for benefits to liver.
* Nasturtiums (Tropaeolum majus)–Red, yellow, and orange
flowers have a tangy, peppery flavor and are the most popular of all
edible flowers. Leaves can be eaten too.
* Pansies (Viola X Wittrockiana)-Purple, white, yellow
bi-color blooms have a sweet, tart flavor. Flowers
* Passionflowers – pictured (Passifloraceae – passion flower
family)–Passiflora caerulea and Passiflora edulis are two of the
hundreds of varieties. Some vines produce large greenish white and
purple blossoms and then orange or purple edible fruit, depending upon
the variety of the plant. *See website below with information and
photos of 200 Passionflower varieties.
* Roses (Rosa spp)-Some of the tastiest rose varieties are
Rosa xdamascena, Rosa gallica, and Rosa rugosa, Flower carpet rose,
Double Delight, Mirandy, and Tiffany variety. Roses have a slight
fruity flavor.
* Sage (Salvia officinalis)-Lavender-blue flower spikes grow
only on the culinary variety. The variegated species of sage do not
flower. Flowers have distinctive sage flavor.
* Other herb flowers-The tiny flowering blooms of the
following spices are edible: anise, basil, bee balm, chives, coriander
(cilantro), dill, fennel, garlic, oregano, rosemary, and thyme.
* Sunflowers (Helianthus)–Many varieties but most have yellow
leaves around a "black eye" center. Mature flowers contain the seed
that all parrots find so irresistible!
* Tree flowers-Parrots can be offered the flowering blooms of
the following trees: Apple, bottlebrush, citrus (orange, lemon, lime,
grapefruit, kumquat), eucalyptus, melaleuca, and plum.
* Tulips (Tulipa spp.)-Multi-color flowers with crisp, cucumber taste.
* Vegetable flowers-Butterblossom squash flowers have slight
squash taste. Zucchini flowers,
podded pea flowers (ornamental peas
are poisonous),
okra, pumpkin, and runner bean flowers are edible.
* Violets (Viola odorata)-Deep violet and white color with
sweet wintergreen taste.
Some of the NON-EDIBLE'S and possibly poisonous are:
Azaleas are flowering shrubs from the Rhododendron family whose stems grow just one flower. Azaleas can be particularly poisonous to animals. Symptoms of poisoning after ingesting azaleas include vomiting, diarrhea, hyper-salivation, weakness, coma and hypotension.
Black Locust
Black Locust is a large, deciduous tree with pea-like white flowers. It can be toxic in large quantities if ingested and may cause depression, weakness, dilated pupils, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weak pulse, coldness of arms and legs, paleness and shock.
Buttercups are yellow perennials and can be found throughout the US. They can be toxic if eaten in large amounts or cause a minor skin irritation. Symptoms of poisoning by a Buttercup include skin redness, burning sensation and blisters around the area that had contact with the sap.
Calla Lily
Calla lilies are often found in floral settings in homes and at weddings. While beautiful, a calla lily can be fatal if ingested. Calla lilies are tall with white bulbs. Signs of poisoning include burning and swelling lips, tongue and throat. Sometimes, stomach pain and diarrhea will also present.
Daffodils are yellow, innocent-looking flowers. However, if ingested in large quantities, they can be poisonous and even fatal. Signs of poisoning include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, salivation, trembling and convulsions. Daffodils may also cause severe skin irritation.
Mistletoe is an evergreen with white and pink berries. The berries can cause nausea in large amounts, but a few are generally not toxic. Eating other parts of the plant can cause problems however, such as difficulty with vision and convulsions.
Morning Glory
Morning Glories are commonly found in gardens and can be found in many colors, including white, blue and purple. Morning glories are not as poisonous as other flowers, but still shouldn't be ingested. Their seeds can cause hallucinations, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, numbness and muscle tightness.
Many people are familiar with the popular Christmas plant, the Poinsettia. Its red petals are hard to confuse with any other plant. Poinsettias are mildly poisonous to humans but can be deadly to animals. Symptoms of poisoning include stomach pain with vomiting and diarrhea.
Wisteria is a beautiful climbing plant with white, blue or purple flowers. If a large amount is ingested it may cause nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and diarrhea. the poisonous species can cause health problems for animals, including dogs, cats and horses, as well as human beings.
Posted by RawMa on June 2, 2010 in alkaline, Body Mind Soul, calcium, Choices, concious, Detoxifying, digestive enzymes, Edible Flowers, Hair, Healthy, healthy snacks, ingredients, Iron, magnesium, Pesticides, Raw Food, smoothie
Tags: calcium, earth, edible flowers, garnish, nutrients, raw smoothie
Posted by RawMa on May 26, 2010 in Body, Body Mind Soul, Cacao, calcium, chocolate, coconut oil, concious, Dates, Detoxifying, digestive enzymes, Hair, Healthy, healthy snacks, Holistic Parenting, Hydrating, ingredients, Iron, Nuts, Parkinson's Diseaase, raw dessert, Raw Food, seeds, superfoods, weight loss
Tags: chocolate, enzymes, raw dessert, Raw Food, tart
The great Juicer Debate
Since one of the internal pieces broke on my Jack LaLane Juicer, I've been using the Vita Mix every day to get my juicy life moving. I love the Vita Mix, but when I use the juicer, the drinks are so smoothe and I drink more. I miss my juicer, so I'm comparing notes so I can purchase a new one. Yes, I have designated juicer money. I LOVE treating myself with new kitchen gadgets, but really I only need a couple of things to really enjoy it. I haven't been in the market for a while, so I'll have to spend some time evaluating this so I get the most for the money. I had my last juicer for two years and used it almost daily. I think I spent around $100 for it, so I'd like to upgrade the juicer but not the price. I'll get back to you with my findings, but in the meantime, let me know which juicer you prefer.
Posted by RawMa on May 23, 2010 in ADHD, Alzheimers, Body, Body Mind Soul, calcium, Fiber, Iron, Juice Fasting, Juicer, Parkinson's Diseaase, water, weight loss
Tags: Champion Juicer, Hydrolic Press, Jack LaLane Juice, Wheatgrass Juicer
Dehydrated Crust:
I use the Excalibur dehydrator to make perfect crusts that can also double as great crackers or tostada flatties.
½ cup ground flax seeds
Water to cover ground flax seeds, approximately 1 cup
1 cup soaked raw almonds
2 cups soaked raw sunflower seeds
1 cup raw buckwheat ground
½ cup ground Deluxe Veggie Blend
(Jaffe Bros. blend of dehydrated cubed carrots, onions, tomatoes, celery, parsley, green peas, and green bell peppers)
1 lemon juiced
1 clove garlic
4 Tbs. Olive Oil
1 level Tb. of Real Salt (or to taste)
2 Tbs. Spice Hunter Italian Pizza Seasoning
1 Tb. Spice Hunter Garlic Herb Bread Seasoning ¼-1/2 cup water to adjust consistency before spreading on dehydrator sheets
1. Grind flax seeds to powder and place in a bowl with water, enough to cover over the flax powder. Stir ground flax seeds into water and let thicken while you work on the rest of the crust ingredients. Set aside.
2. Rinse and drain soaked seeds and nuts and add them to your Cuisinart (food processor) with all the remaining ingredients. Mix well until you have a smooth thick paste consistency. You may have to stop and stir a few times to get this mix well blended. Adjust with water at the end until you have a good consistency that can be rolled out with a rolling pin or pressed in a tortilla press between two pieces of thick plastic. (I use the plastic bags that my Jaffe products come packaged in)
3. Make pizza crust rounds the desired size. I like to make them smaller for individual size pizzas (5-7 inches in diameter). Once you get them pressed in between your plastic sheets, carefully peel down top plastic layer to expose the top side of the crust, then flip it over onto the dehydrator sheet and carefully peel down the remaining plastic sheet. (For the dehydrator, you can use a teflex sheet or I use the screened sheet with small holes in it to allow the crust to dehydrate on both sides evenly) Dehydrate the crusts overnight.
Almond Cheese/Mayo
This fluffy creamy spread is so concentrated and rich. Use it anywhere (wraps, pizzas, celery filling or where ever you would used mayonnaise) Quickly blanch the almonds to easily remove the brown skins.
2 cups soaked almonds blanched (place in boiling water for 30 seconds, cool and pinch skins off. Discard skins)
1 lemon juiced
½ tsp.-1 tsp. Real Salt (to taste)
¼ cup olive oil (or oil of choice: Coconut, Udo's. Grapeseed)
¼ tsp. ground mustard
½ cup water
¼ tsp. Spice Hunter Café Sole Seasoning (mix of lemon, pepper, onion and sea salt)
Place all wet ingredients into Cuisinart. With the Cuisinart running drop the blanched almonds through the top opening to blend well and emulsify to a thick fluffy consistency. Scrape sides and stir if needed. Adjust consistency with water if needed. Refrigerate mixture in an airtight container.
Sauce for Pizza
2 cartons/pkgs Cherry or Grape Tomatoes (or four regular tomatoes)
1 Tb. dried oregano (can use fresh if desired)
½ cup sun dried tomatoes (I use olive oil packed) 1/3 cup fresh Basil
½ tsp. Real Salt
1 clove garlic (remove middle section of clove to quiet odors)
To thicken sauce use 1 tsp.-1 Tb. of psyllium seed husk
Place all ingredients into Cuisinart and pulse chop to chunky consistency. Set aside
Toppings for Pizza
Choose any of the following toppings to sprinkle over the top of the pizzas
Shredded/julienne zucchini, carrots, jicama, Shredded cabbage, romaine lettuce, beets etc. Minced Raw Spinach or bell peppers
Place crust on counter and spread with a thick layer of Almond Cheese/Mayo. Spread a thick layer of Pizza Tomato Sauce over the Cheese Sprinkle toppings over the top and serve immediately. YUMMY!!!!!!
Sauces will keep in the fridge for 3-5 days. Pizza Crusts will keep for up to two weeks if kept dry and cool.
Posted by RawMa on January 30, 2010 in alkaline, beauty, Body, Body Mind Soul, calcium, Choices, concious, Detoxifying, digestive enzymes, Energy, Excalibur Dehydrator, Hair, Healthy, Iron, magnesium, Nuts, Probiotic, Protein, Quoina, Raw Cookies, raw crackers, Raw Food, superfoods, weight loss
Tags: alkalizing foods, neutrition, raw pizza, raw recipies
Chia Seeds
Chia Seeds are becoming very popular in the Raw food World. Rightfully so, this wonderful little seed has an abundance of nutrients, yet has been neglected by mainstream for years…with the exception of the Chia Pet. I always wanted one of those. Now after eating Chia seeds, I see how they stick to the surface. This is a huge benefit for our digestive system.
Chia is very rich in omega-3 fatty acids, even more so than flax seeds. And it has another advantage over flax: chia is so rich in antioxidants that the seeds don't deteriorate and can be stored for long periods without becoming rancid. And, unlike flax, they do not have to be ground to make their nutrients available to the body. Chia seeds also provide fiber (25 grams give you 6.9 grams of fiber) as well as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, molybdenum, niacin, and zinc.
Another advantage: when added to water and allowed to sit for 30 minutes, chia forms a gel. Researchers suggest that this reaction also takes place in the stomach, slowing the process by which digestive enzymes break down carbohydrates and convert them into sugar.
Posted by RawMa on August 19, 2009 in Alternative Therapies, Alzheimers, Body, calcium, Choices, concious, Detoxifying, digestive enzymes, Energy, Fiber, Healthy, healthy snacks, Iron, magnesium, Nutrition, Raw Keifer, seeds, smoothie, weight loss


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London-based Rila Institute of Health Sciences has announced the launch of its Certification in The Altered Airways course for health professionals in the United Arab Emirates, beginning with a series of workshops that were held in Dubai from February 21-22.
The course – Certification in the Management of the Altered Airway (Tracheostomy & Laryngectomy) – was compiled in conjunction with a range of healthcare experts and is suitable for intensivists (ICU) surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, physiotherapists and speech and language therapists who are working with patients who have had a tracheostomy or laryngectomy.
Delivering the course is a team of experts including surgeons, therapists, nurses, anaesthetists and others, and the certificate itself is accredited by the British ENT surgeons' group ENT UK and approved by The British Laryngological Association, and is fully recognised by healthcare employers. The duration of the course is ~ 12 weeks.
The UAE programmes begins with two days of workshops featuring lectures and practical skills training. Around a dozen reading topics are supplied online, along with assessments to be completed. There are also a series of Interactive webinars that the participant can access from their home base. Students have hands-on experience with a mentor or supervisor who will oversee their clinical work.
Admission to this course is open to those who are currently in a clinical practice and actively involved in altered airway management and care. In addition, students must hold a relevant professional qualification in their area of expertise and must have access to a computer and internet to complete the online aspects of the course.
Students will finish the first UAE course after the final summative examination to be held on 29th may 2016.
Next course in Dubai, UAE: starts: 25th & 26th September 2016 and ends on 4th December 2016.


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corporate wellness services
Many businesses are reaping the benefits of corporate wellness programs, from increased productivity to improved staff retention rates. Yoga is widely recognized for both its physical and psychological benefits. There is a decline in stress-related sickness and improved concentration. It also improves employee alertness and ability to react more calmly in demanding situations.
Our classes are tailored to your employee's needs and we would love to create a customized program for you and your employees!
Evolve Yoga & Wellness Center offers yoga classes tailored to your employee's needs. Whether you are working on improving the health and wellness of your employees or working to reduce stress, we can customize a class plan that fits your needs.
Classes are held at your job site or our studio, on a schedule that works for you. Weekly, bi-weekly, or even just a one time special class.
Our teachers are all trained to the standards set forth by Yoga Alliance at the 200hr level. As a Registered Yoga Alliance School and Studio, we are proud to offer you highly trained teachers as part of your wellness program.
Give your employees the gift of unlimited noon hour yoga classes. We offer noon hour classes at our Pearl Street studio, Monday through Friday, for those who work and play downtown. Your employees can enjoy as many noon hour classes as they'd like.
The Wellness Center at Evolve is home to massage therapists with decades of experience and a variety of skill sets and specialties. We offer both on site chair massages and discounted packages of full massages at the Wellness Center.
Great for staff appreciation, client gifts, or customer giveaways! Purchase packages outright to use or gift any time you'd like, or purchase 2 a month on a continuing auto-pay schedule.
A non-denominational mantra meditation healing circle will allow all participants to remove any obstacles in their personal or professional relationships and facilitate healing within the group. Each member is encouraged to become an active participant in receiving healing for themselves and the group through active or silent singing and/or meditation, allowing healing energy to be given and received.
We can bring our yoga classes, guided meditation, massages, and healing circles to your next company retreat. Bring in something new and unexpected that your employees are sure to love!


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If you use Interstate 64 westbound to get to work in the morning, you'll need to find alternate routes.
The Missouri Department of Transportation says it will be unable to re-open the westbound lanes of the highway on the double decker structure before rush hour tomorrow morning because repairs were more extensive than anticipated.
MoDOT says crews will be working around the clock to finish the repair and resurfacing work by Tuesday's morning rush. The work involves removing a top layer of the driving surface, then using water pressure to prepare the road for a new surface. Crews also chip out and repair bad spots in the concrete, and they were widespread in the downtown stretch of westbound I-64.
A final determination on when the road will open will be made Monday morning. Commuters trying to get downtown should use the McKinley, Martin Luther King, Eads or Jefferson Barracks bridges, or use MetroLink.


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Teaches basic tool handling. Made of natural wood. Measures 30 inches tall. Helps children learn hand-eye coordination. Multi-tiered bench with real working vise, storage cubbies, and shelves. Includes saw, hammer, wrench, screwdriver, ruler, building boards, screws, nails, nuts, and squares.
Snap pictures on-the-go with this stylish Instant Camera! With a modern, yet nostalgic design you can create keepsake sized mini 2in x 3in pictures. Easy to operate--just point and shoot!
Created Your Own Fashion Jewelry With 56 Bead Compartments With 2000+ Beads. Showcase all th mazing styles on your special FAO jewelry holder or wear them out. Featues integrated jewelry holder to display your beautiful creations. With 56 styles of beads you are sure to get the creativity going! Warning: Choking hazard--small parts.
Mix your own beats. Two player mixing fun. 6 built in music tracks - EDM, Pop, Hip Hop, Rock, and Latin. Includes percussion pads, sound effects, scratching, piano, beats, and more!
It's full steam ahead with the FAO Schwarz 75-Piece Classic Motorized Train Set. The set features 5 unique train cars, realistic sound effects, a light up LED lamp and 40 feet of track.
Amaze your audience with this Deluxe Magic Set. Learn how to perform classic tricks and sleight of hands with a booklet that teaches the basics of becoming a renowned magician. The set includes bonus props, ropes, sponges and special card decks that are used in over 300+ different tricks. Watch your audience grow as you become a true master!


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Sierra Altea Golf Course
Formally known as Don Cayo Golf Course, it was opened in 1974 as a charming par 36, nine hole course. Situated high above the coastal town of Altea in an area known as Altea Hills, it was renamed Sierra Altea Golf Club. The course is very mature and fits seamlessly into the steep sides of the mountain. After its remodelling in 2006 you can now enjoy 18 holes as each hole has two ladies and two mens tee-offs, allowing 9 holes in two completely different rounds. The views out over the Mediterranean Sea are quite simply stunning and are a good enough reason alone to play this course.
Ideas for the Non Golfer
- Make the short drive down into Altea and visit the charming old town with its iconic blue and white domed church or just head straight to the beach with its long promenade.
- Take the tram from Altea to the small town of Gata de Gorgos and explore its many wicker shops, where the goods have all been locally produced using traditional methods which have been handed down from generation to generation.
- Visit the Fonts del Algar Waterfalls, which is a well known local tourist destination. In the summer you can swim in the cooling pools that have been cut into the rock by the river Algar.


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After cancelling her series Megan Wants a Millionaire, VH1 does not plan to give Megan Hauserman another series, despite a Radar report that said the network "bought her silence" by promising her a new show.
A VH1 spokesperson told Access Hollywood, "The story Radar.com ran about us giving Megan Hauserman a new show is not true/ If they had checked their story with us we would have told them so — but they did not fact check their story."
Meanwhile, Megan told People that "It's been a very challenging time" and "I'm happy to move forward at this point. It's been a very upsetting, sad, tragic situation that nobody could have expected."
How does she plan to move forward? "I really enjoy being on TV and I love my fans. I want to continue doing TV work," she said.
Megan Hauserman: This Has Been A Very Challenging Time [People]