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Phi Industrial Team
Managing Partner
Alexander started PHI Industrial Acquisitions´s operations and so far, he has led PHI´s acquisitions and divestments. His background is operational, having started various companies in the past, and has been involved in managing change at various organisations. Alex launched his career working as a consultant for IVC, S.A. and Deloitte Consulting in Madrid, before establishing his own company, Dooyoo AG, in 1999. Headquartered in Berlin, Alexander served as a Board Member until 2006. In 2004, as CEO of an online travel company, he was responsible for growing and eventually selling the company. He obtained a Bachelor in Business Administration from Boston College, and obtained an MBA at Harvard Business School.
Managing Partner
Jordi has been involved with the management, development and growth of companies across Europe for more than 10 year, and has extensive experience as a Plant and General Manager in many industrial companies in Spain, France and Germany. Jordi began his career in Frape Behr where he held several key position. In 2002, he joined as CEO of GDX Automotive Spain and in 2004 was appointed as CEO for Southern Europe after the acquisition of the company by the private equity firm: Cerberus Capital. Between 2004 and 2006 he led the turnaroung of Southern Europe GDX Automotive. As founder of PHI Industrial Acquisitions has been involved in operational change and further development of several companies, including, among others, Oxiris Chemicals (formerly Degussa GmbH) or Capresa. Jordi is an industrial engineer from the UPC in Barcelona and he obtained an MBA from ESADE Business School in Barcelona.
Director M&A
Jaime joined PHI Industrial Acquisitions in 2011 and is part of the M&A team. Previously, Jaime worked for 4 years at Deloitte, in the Private Equity Transaction Services (PETS) department in London and in the Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) department in Madrid, providing advice on Mergers and Acquisitions and debt refinancing. Jaime holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Deusto and an Executive MBA at IESE Business School.
Associate M&A
Ignacio joined PHI's M&A team in June, 2016 and he is involved in the analysis of both potential acquisition and divestments. Prior to PHI, Ignacio worked within the Coporate Finance division at EY, where he was involved in the advice of Mergers and Acquisitions and the Valuation of companies. Ignacio holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from the University Autunoma of Madrid and a Master in International Management (MIM) at the IE Business School.
Director M&A
Carlos joined PHI's M&A team in May, 2017, and he is involved in the analysis and execution of potential investments and divestments. Before joining PHI, Carlos worked for 5 years at Deloitte, in the Financial Advisory team, where he provided advice on business transactions, and both operational and financial restructuring projects. He also worked for more than 2 years at Enagas S.A., in the international financial management department. Carlos holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from the Universidad Pontificia de Comillas (ICADE), and a Master in Audit and Management at the ICADE Business School.
Operations Italy
Francesco has 15 years experience in management consulting, PE and general management. Francesco began his career in Marconi Communications, where he had marketing and finance roles. He then joined McKinsey & Company, where he led strategy and operational assignments for large multinational companies in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. In 2010 he joined JH Partners to help supervise the 2 Italian investments Frette and La Perla. He joined the management team of La Perla, first as head of strategy and finally as general manager. In La Perla, he led a variety of restructuring, brand identity and expansion initiatives. After the sale of La Perla Francesco joined PHI Industrial Acquisition to lead the fund's business development in Italy. Francesco obtained a Bachelor in Business Administration from Pisa University, and has an MBA degree from Harvard Business School.
M&A Italy
Giovanni joined PHI Industrial Acquisitions in 2014. He is part of the M&A team and currently works on the fund's business development in Italy. Prior to joining PHI Industrial Acquisitions, Giovanni had a long and extensive experience in management consulting. He worked for a leading strategic consulting firm, where he specialized in: advising corporate investors and private equity firms on M&A transactions and post-merger integration activities; and preparing turnaround or restructuring plans – both operational and financial – for under-performing or distressed companies. Giovanni obtained an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, studied finance at Columbia Business School and holds an MBA degree from IE Business School.
Financial Director
Elena has worked in the financial department of companies like, Repsol, S.A. and Real Madrid, CF. In 2004 she became part of the S2G Team – Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu managing clients such as Banco de Santander for which she was involved in financial auditing, and in SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) and Garrigues Sport & Entertainment where she developed functions in business administration of property, real –estate and artistic holdings. In July 2007 she joined PHI Industrial Acquisitions as Financial Director for the holding in Spain where she also participates in financial due diligence processes. Elena has a degree in Business Administration granted by Alfonso X el Sabio University and a Masters degree in encyclopedic Financial Management.
Finance & Controlling
Noemí Borrego Bernal started her career at Deloitte in the S2G Team (General management services) in February in 2011, working with clients such as Bankia, where she carried out auditing tasks, or Rovi Labotatories, where she developed accounting functions. In December 2011, she joined PHI Industrial Acquisitions as accountant, supporting the Financial Director in accounting, consolidation and auditing tasks. Noemí has got a Business degree from Extremadura University.
Administration & Accounting
Having graduated from Kazan State University (Russia) in Languages and Translation, and Philipps-Universität Marburg (Germany) in Accounting and Finance, Svetlana started her financial career at a law firm in Alicante, where she worked as a consultant with the company´s international clients. She pursued her career at Tech Data in Barcelona, working as an Accounts Payable Specialist for the Swiss subdivision. Svetlana finally joined PHI Industrial Acquisitions to support Financial Department in Accounting and Administration tasks.
Phi Industrial – Operations
Managing Director Bluesun Consumer Brands
Rafael began his career in 1988 in the marketing department of Henkel. For 10 years he held various positions in the departments of marketing, sales and international coordination, finally assuming the direction of marketing for detergents. Later he led the marketing and exports of Mahou-San Miguel Group. In 2005 he joins Caprabo as responsible for marketing, quality and online business. Afterwards he joined the RACC as director of business affiliation. In 2011 it is incorporated in a draft Interim management as CEO of Grupo Escale (Andorra), and in 2013 assumed the general direction of the Alimentary Group Argal. He finally joins PHI in May 2016 as CEO of BlueSun Holdco. Rafael holds a degree in Business Administration and a Master in Business Administration from ESADE.
Managing Director Adisa Cooking
Angel has developed his career in different industries such as food business, the automotive aftermarket, consumer products and fine chemicals. He developed his career within business development, sales and marketing, always in a multinational environment. From 2007 to 2015 he combined its main job, Commercial Director at Mercuri International France with the development of business transformation projects as Senior Consultant. In 2011 he accepted the position of managing director for Southern Europe (Spain, Portugal and France) of the Dutch company Vege Motoren, assuming also the responsibility to expand their activities in South America. In September 2016 Angel joins PHI as Managing Director in Adisa Cooking. Angel holds a bachelor degree and a Master in Business Administration from the Staffordshire University and the ESERP Business School. He also holds a Master of Industrial and Quality Engineering.
Vicepresident of Operations
Manuel worked as a consultant in Andersen Consulting in Turkey, Spain and Andorra. In 2000, he was hired as the managing director for a Spanish company in Argentina dedicated to the production and installation of corporate image in where he was responsible for the restructuring process of the company. In 2003, he came back to Spain and worked as the maintenance manager of Ferrovial Servicios S.A. In 2004, he was hired by a Spanish group, as the Operations director in Peru of two plastic producers that were recently acquired, where he was responsible for restructuring both factories. In September 2007 he joined PHI Industrial Acquisitions as the managing director of CAPRESA where he is responsible of the restructuring process. Currently he supervises the operations of La Lavandera, Hitecsa and Adisa. Manuel is industrial engineer and he has obtained an MBA at Instituto de Empresa, Madrid.
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Managing Director Covit
Lluís-María began his career in 1992 at Consultor. In 1995, Lluís-María joined the industrial chemical group Pymag-Curtin in which he developed different functions related to operations. From 2004 to 2008, he was CEO of the group's main company and led a restructuring process including the merger with its main subsidiary company.In 2008, Lluís-María moved to Grupo Inversud (Real Estate sector in South America). He was in charge of the Peruvian projects. In 2010, Lluís-María came back to the industrial sector, joining the metallurgical company Isofix, S.L. Since august 2010, he works for PHI Industrial Acquisitions restructuring Covit, S.L. Lluís-María has Economics degree from Universitat de Barcelona and is an auditor.
Managing Director Hitecsa
Guillermo began his career in the USA with Nordson Corporation opening market opportunities throughout Latin America. After opening subsidiaries in Mexico, Colombia and Venezuela he was hired by Franklin Electric to open an electric motor rebuild plant in Monterrey, Mexico. He then moved to Iltaly to integrate and restructure Coverco Srl (acquired by Franklin). In 2003 he settles down in Spain opening the European subsidiary of The Flood Company developing a comercial and agent network and setting up licensee manufacturing in France and Norway. In 2007 Guillermo joins PHI as Managing Director in ASM until its sale in late 2009. In March 2012 he returns to PHI as CRO of Hitecsa. Guillermo is an Industrial Engineer and has an economics degree. He also has an Executive MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management.
Managing Director Intimus
For the past ten years, Javier has held various positions in the areas of Marketing, Sales and General Management at international industrial companies. In 2005 he participated in Proiek Habitat & Equipment start-up, a company where he worked as Sales and Marketing Director from its inception until 2010. In 2010 he joined the White Goods sector, serving as Marketing Director at Fagor Electrodomesticos Laundry Division, until early 2013 when he was appointed General Manager of the Heating Division. Javier holds a degree in Law from the University of Deusto and has completed a Master in Management and Administration of SMEs in ESDEN and an Executive MBA from the University of Deusto.
Managing Director Abelan Paperboard and Packaging South
Simón started his professional career in 1992, as Export Manager at Zertan S.A., supplier of the Automotive Sector. In 1999 joined Newark San Andrés S.L., serving as Commercial Manager and lately as Deputy General Manager, till the acquisition of the European Division of the Newark Group in 2012, by PHI. In January 2015, Simón was appointed as Managing Director of Abelan Paperboard and Packaging South. Simón holds a degree in Business Administration, Master in International Trade and MBA at the Chamber of Commerce, Navarra.
Managing Director Mascioni
Graduated from Bocconi University in Milan, Marco worked as Financial Analyst at P&G on budgeting, margin-analysis and marketing plans. On his return to Italy, he started working in his family's textiles printing firm, opening new markets all around Europe and setting up manufacturing and logistic units in East Europe. Besides textiles, Marco worked in many other sectors: design objects, furnishing, synthetic leather, and web-retailing. While sourcing from South East Asia, Marco built a good business knowledge of that part of the world. In 2011 he set up his own Consulting Firm, operating in M&A, Marketing, and International Sourcing. In Mascioni he is involved in building a stronger customer base, organizing teams for design and product development, as well as improving efficiency and profitability in the plant, while building a new dynamic company culture open for growth and new market challenges.
Task Force, Industrial Processes
Adam has been involved in restructuring processes for more than 20 years in all type of sectors and different countries. He started as a management consultant in 1993 for Walter Wallace S.A. part of the group HOWE International, Ltd. In 1999 he moved to Business Performance Consulting where he worked during two stages (1999-2001 and 2003-2007) carrying out review tasks in processes and management systems as well as carrying several diagnostic and improvement projects. During 2002 he managed the office of insurance brokerage Grupo Morera y Vallejo/ Multibroker International in Madrid. Adam obtained an MBA at Escuela de Organizacion Industrial (EOI) in Madrid. In 2007 he joined the Task Force team of PHI Industrial Acquisitions, performing process reengineering, cost reduction and increased productivity of the acquired companies.
Task Force, Industrial Processes
Francisco has over 20 years experience in production and operations areas. He has held positions as Technical Manager, Production Manager, Operations Manager and General Manager in different companies in Automotive and Service Sectors. He has worked for companies such as Rockwell / Meritor, Valeo, Frape Behr and GDX. He has also participated in the development and operational restructuring of several companies. Francisco joined the team PHI Industrial in December 2011 at ATRIAN, currently holds the position of Operations Manager in Abelan South and collaborates on process improvements in different subsidiaries. Francisco has an Industrial engineering degree and a Masters in operations management and logistics.
Task Force, Marketing and Sales
Álvaro has developed his career in the area of marketing and sales. He is an industrial engineer and obtained a Master in industrial business management. From 1999 until 2007 Álvaro worked as a key account manager at Bossard, a Swiss multinational group. In 2007 Álvaro joined the chemical company Panreac as commercial director, including sales, marketing and innovation management. He has also worked in different sectors such as public illumination maintenance, gas distribution and manufacturing of plastic injection equipment. Since October 2012 Alvaro is part of the Task Force team of PHI Industrial Acquisitions leading projects in the areas of sales and marketing.
Task Force Finance
Carles is a professional of the finance area with a degree in Economics and Business Administration. In 1995-1999 he was cash supervisor at Tepsa logistics, a US-French joint venture of bulk storage of liquids. In 1999 he joined Telstar as controller and contributed to its growth by establishing new subsidiaries overseas. In 2007 he became corporate resources director in Telstar group in charge of finance, controlling, IT, legal, HR and M&A activities with global responsibility over 18 countries. He joined PHI in 2014. Carles is MBA by Instituto de Empresa, Madrid.
Strategy and Management Task Force
Ana has developed her professional career since 1993 in the area of consulting, and subsequently in the field of restructuring and business unit re-launch, in companies such as ENDESA (energy), TYCO ELECTRONICS (industrial), SOLUZIONA (consultancy and audit), APPLUS (consultancy and certification) and NEXGRUP (health services to companies). In 1999, Ana co-founded a services technological business, AliterNet, S.L., that she ran for three years. Between 2001 and 2010, she managed a business Division at Applus, and she was Business Unit Director at Nexgrup. Since then, Ana has specialized in the analytical control of costs, and the optimization of management processes, both in industrial and services enterprises. Ana is Industrial Engineer from UPC and obtained an MBA at ESADE.
Task Force IT
Manuel has over 20 years of experience in IT and business processes reengineering, designing solutions and leading projects for key industry leaders in multiple sectors. Industrial Engineer and Executive MBA, Manuel has developed his career in Consulting and System Integration firms like AT&T, Deloitte Consulting, KPMG Consulting and Unisys, serving in different leadership positions as IT Strategy Manager, Supply Chain Management practice leader and Director of Security Services and Solutions.


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The Ultimate Naruto Quiz
This is the ultimate naruto quiz. Make sure you have at least seen all of Naruto original and up to 250 in Shippuden. Otherwise, you might not pass, these aren't random questions they are big plot questions you would have to watch the series. If you still want to attempt this test go for it.
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We put a lot of effort into each and every drop of beer that leaves the brewery. To ensure you enjoy it at it's best here's a few helpful tips to keep it in great condition on the journey from our shop to your glass.
Glass bottles
These comes in two different formats, bottle conditioned and non-bottle conditioned. We advise drinking these at around 12˚C which means storing them in a cool place or popping them in the fridge for 1/2 hour before serving. Too long in the fridge can induce a haze, don't worry it won't effect the flavour.
Check the label, if it says 'this beer is bottle conditioned' then expect to see some yeast sediment at the base. These bottles should be stored upright and poured slowly. The yeast should remain stuck to the bottom of the bottle. If it's not bottle conditioned, feel free to juggle with it, just don't open it in the living room.
We do not currently produce bottle conditioned beer, but may do as we continue to launch limited release brews.
Draft beer
This beer is decanted straight from our conditioning tanks straight into containers for you to take away and enjoy. Available in variety of sizes it is, by default, supplied 'bright'. This means we've decanted into the container of your choice without any sediment so you can enjoy it straight away. This product has a shelf life of 7 days unopened, 3 days once opened.
Keep it cool….not cold
Draft beer is best stored and served cool, ideally around 12˚C. Our 1, 2, 3 litre bottles and 5 litre tins can be popped in the fridge for 1/2 hour before serving. Ice packs wrapped in a cloth and placed on the upper surface of the 10 litre mini-poly and 20 litre poly will help keep them cool.
Finally we're onto the firkins. The best way to keep these cool is with a damp towel laid on top.
Now we're on to the big servings, 72 pints to be precise. This is served to you in a stainless steel firkin which, within a few quick steps will yield a flow of beautiful Tring beer. CLICK HERE for instructions.


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If you've enjoyed reading Tales of Weight Loss, the diaries from my original weight loss journey, you might like to see how I'm doing right now. My up to date story is on www.iwalkalone.co.uk, why not pop over and have a look?
Sadly my blog was hacked and I've had to take it down. There is a new I walk alone Which is about my life now. I am slowly adding some of the best of the old posts so please have a visit and say hello.


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Read Reviews of The Mighty Works of God
The Mighty Works of God, A Providential History Program for Children Christian Educator Reviews: "The Mighty Works of God is one of the best children's history textbook series that is available. These textbooks provide a reliable view of history as the author relied on primary sources, not just secondary sources. It is thoroughly Biblically based […]
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Restoring America's Biblical Foundations
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Teaching God's Mighty Works to the Next Generation
Recently, Joshua Vaughn of KLIP International shared this photo with Pilgrim Institute. Here are the comments he shared with us, "Some of our students studying providential history using " The Mighty Works of God:Self Government", written by Ruth J Smith and Pilgrim Institute. KLIP International highly recommends it!" For more information on The Mighty Works […]
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'Liakat' (It Rains in the End), an Assamese short film, is presently shining at various film festivals. The film was screened at the 9th Jaipur International Film Festival 2016 and Delhi International Film Festival 2016 along with almost 60 short films from worldwide. The film is directed by Monjul Baruah of 'Antareen' fame and produced under the banner of 'Jalan Films'. The story of the film is adapted from popular novelist Manikuntala Bhattacharjya's short story, the screenplay of which has been written by Monjul Baruah and dialogues have been penned by Manikuntala Bhattacharjya and Monjul Baruah.
'Liakat' is about the twist in the relationship between friends Liakat and Hanif, caused by Liakat's sense of loss over Hanif's well being, about which he has been apparently concerned so far. In a fit of jealousy at the certainty of Hanif's well being, he again tries to shape Hanif's life in a different way, but this attempt brings his own life to a fateful state instead, showing us the fragility of individual's commitment in our current reality.
The key roles in the film have been essayed by Boloram Das, Mayukh Sarma, Kamal Lochan, Purnima Saikia and Chandan Bhuyan. The cinematography of the film has been done by Suman Dowerah, background score by Ambar Das, art direction by Ronal Hussain and Dipika Deka, sound design by Amrit Pritam, D.I. Colorist is Sujit Borah, costume has been designed by Rani Dutta Baruah, makeup is by Ashitav Baruah, production designed by Mukut Saikia; the film has been edited by Twenchang. The film has been produced by cultural activist and the co-producer of critically acclaimed Assamese feature film 'Dinabandhu', Gopal Jalan. The film was earlier screened at 'Smita Patil Documentary and Short Film Festival 2016' and 'GCC Short Film Festival 2016' and was officially selected for the '5th Indian Cine Film Festival 2017' and 'Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival 2017'. According to the producer Gopal Jalan, very soon he will produce another short film. He also added that, 'Liakat' has already participated in various other national and international film festivals.
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Men's 2in1 shampoo plus conditioner boosted with Caffeine.
Helps hair feel fuller and look thicker with a fresh and clean scent.
For thin hair.
Why Use It?
Because using shampoo and conditioner separately is a waste of time and shower space. That's why we invented the 2in1. To make great hair for men less complicated. You're welcome
Water, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Glycol Distearate, Dimethicone, Fragrance, Caffeine, Polymethacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Cocamide MEA, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-14M, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Blue 1, Yellow 10
33 out of 33 Review(s)
What's the difference between your "Volumizing" shampoo and your "Thickening" shampoo? (both products indicate they are for fine or thinning hair)
The Thickening formula has caffeine in it to make hair look thicker. The Volumizing formula is good for oily and thin hair as it does not weigh it down.
new scent is an outrage! Smells like an afterschave!
Horrible smell — like cheap aftershave, and it sticks to you. Tried to wash it off, but it stuck. Ick! Love Pert shampoo, used it for years, but the rest of this is going down the drain.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.We will contact you directly concerning the issue.
Any free samples.
Thank you for taking the time to email with your question about Pert Plus. Helen of Troy manufactures the highest quality products. Unfortunately we do not have any manufacture coupons, or samples at this time. Please look in your Sunday newspaper for any saving promotions for Pert Plus.
I did not notice the New Scent on the bottle I just bought. If I had, I would not have purchased it. I have used Pert for 40 years and loved it until now. I smell like a man's cheap deodorant. It is disgusting. Very poor Scent!
I've used the Volumizing Pert shampoo for several years. Now, I tried the Thickening formula. And yes, it's giving good results. But I really don't like the smell, too masculine for women. I hope that you will change the scent in the future.
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I love that shampoo
Why does this have to be the ONLY reabille source? Oh well, gj!
I was happily using the Moisturizing formula for some time and found this one on promo so I thought I would try it. Sadly, I bought 2 bottles on sale. After using just half a half bottle, (manly smell aside), I developed a really bad case of dandruff. My scalp and hair come out so dry, I am throwing both bottles out.
Sorry, but I don't dare try your dandruff formula.
Suipirsrng to think of something like that
Where to buy in Windsor Ontario?
The stores that carry Pert Plus in Canada are Wal-Mart, Loblaw's, and Jean Coutu.
Thank you
You've really helped me unerastdnd the issues. Thanks.
Woot, I will ceitnraly put this to good use!
I think the new scent is bad. In my opinion it smells like an old man's cheap aftershave. Very disappointed.
Help, husband loves this product, we are from ON, Canada, can no longer get it from our Walmart, is there somewhere I can order it online?
The stores that carry Pert Plus in Canada are Wal-Mart, Loblaw's, and Jean Coutu. You can order online at amazon.com.
Accidentally bought the "new frangrance" without noticing. Been a Pert-only user for 35+ years. Can't stand the new fragrance. It's HORRIBLE! Beware folks, pay attention to the label and DON'T purchase the New Fragrance without first smelling it. You'll put it back on the shelf! I threw mine away. Ugh.
I have used Pert Plus FOREVER, but will have to look for a new shampoo. This new formula smells awful. Like a bunch of men wearing too much aftershave. It is gross. Maybe you are now only targeting men. Why fix what wasn't broken? One reason I always liked Pert was a nice lighter fragrance. Wish I could donate this huge bottle to someone, but can't imagine anyone would want it.
Yes the new scent is horrendous. I tried using it twice but the second day only confirmed how awful it was. It sticks there and is still on you the next day, made me feel ill and hangs heavy on the hair too. Unfortunately the 33oz bottle from Target didn't even say "New Scent" on the bottle as this one does. No warning at all. Ordered new bottles immediately as replacements and it seems that Classic Clean and Volumizing still have the regular scent? I only got this one as it was the last Pert at Target. Big mistake. Lost the receipt but may return it anyway – even if I don't get my money back. Just on principle, to get it out of the house.
The smell of this is horrible!! OMG! I couldn't wait to wash my hair AGAIN and get rid of this fowl smell! Not at all what I expected from Pert!!
This shampoo is amazing and fills a need for people wanting all the benefits of Pert along with full volume and an amazing thikening effect with the caffiene. (Many phenominal benefits now being studied regarding caffiene) It has been proven to stumulate hair growth. A lot of my co-workers have been raving about this product from Pert and I'm completely sarisfied that I tried it. Smells amazing too! It seems that some consumers should understand what type of Pert they want, given that Pert offers a plethora of options to suit ones needs. Based on some of the comments, consumers may not be throughly reading the uses for this shampoo.
If you are looking for a great quality shampoo and A full head of hair this is product!
Smells like well i don't know what but it STINKS. I Love Pert shampoo, used it for years, I bought two one for the gym the other bottle for home and they both went in the trash can.
This shampoo is great!! It does what it is designed to do thicken your hair and also enriched with caffeine to reduce hair loss. Great stuff at a great price for a caffeine shampoo.
is the thickening shampoo really effective?
Worst smell of any shampoo I've ever used.I dumped it down the drain.
I have used pert plus thickening shampoo I like it
Recently bought Pert again after having used it for years on my waist-length hair. Been using an expensive shampoo snd wanted to get back to basics. I was so shocked at this new scent. It smells like men's cologne. It used to smell so good and fresh. Please change it back or I can't use it. I see I'm not the only one that does not like it.
I've been using Pert for at least 20 years. I have one question. What happened to the deep conditioning formula? This formula was perfect for my hair and I'm sure I don't stand alone on this because it was always hard to find in stores because it sales out. What happened to Pert? These products have given people years of satisfaction, and now it seems like you don't care anymore. I'm not a Scientist, but I do have the understanding that hair does not evolve. You don't get a new breed of hair with a new generation, so why all the changes? The product was perfect the way it was. Please revert to what worked.


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The bold combination of stainless steel cladding, mirrors and glass create a unique corporate statement for the offices of the Hvidsten Group. The design concept rose from a challenge to create an impressive space that reflected the strong character of the property development company. Spartan white closed offices and meeting rooms take up most of the space with a generous reception area greeting clients and visitors.
Hvidsten Group
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Mar 15, 2013
This Month we talk to Joe Miller from Buck Buster Mineral. We spent some time talking with Joe at the ATA Show where he was setup promoting his mineral supplement. Joe's extensive knowledge and background in raising cattle gave him the idea to produce his mineral supplements that promotes the overall health of the deer and not just the antler. Joe points out the many different benefits of healthy deer and antler growth is just one of the results! A healthy deer herd is a stronger disease resistant herd!! So sit back and enjoy a hot cup of Hemisphere Coffee Roasters Coffee and listen to this page in the Hunt Fish Journal.
Thank you Joe Miller for the time spent to do this show!
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From the NATE/HIE Conference:
MyHealth Access Network talking about access to information.
There is an EMR Gap due to fragmented data and Information Blocking
Seven categories of Data Blocking:
- EMR Fees
- HIE Fees
- Hotel California
- EHR-Universe
- Hidden Switch:
Biggest problems:
EMR Fees and GIGO.
Meaningful Use certification happens in a vacuum.
Certified systems have custom adaptations before being put in to production for a customer.
MyHealth's OK market:
- 650+ locations
- Data feeds in real time
Meaningful Use Certification (77 FR 54193) for Data Portability and CHPL Compliance
Portability: 77 FR 54289
The Surveillance System enforces the viability of the certification process.
Complaints can go to ONC.Certification
MyHealth had issues with eCW.
Ask for the Data Portability Function.
eCW would prefer you to purchase their eCW Hub where they charge per provider connected per month.
It turns that eCW has a hidden switch that allows a CCDA to be dropped to a folder. This can then be used by the provider.
Within 24 hours MyHealth was using eCW CCDAs. But this only appears to work on Locally Hosted eClinical Works implementations. It does not appear to work in a hosted/cloud environment.
The CCDA looked great but the structured data format was severely lacking.
MyHealth is using PopHealth to calculate Patient Population metrics.
Clinical and claims data in isolation can't answer the value question. You need both aggregated.
Bulk Export is a requirement for Meaningful Use Certification in 2014.
This session generated a lot of discussion on Information Blocking.
Great presentation by Mike Noshay and Joe Walker of MyHealth Access Netowrk.
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Insurance is one of those subjects that you'd rather not think about. It takes time, money and effort to obtain valuations on antiques, and anyway, they're probably not worth all that much, and they'll be covered on the home contents policy – right? Compiled by Angela Bateman
Well, not necessarily. Research in the UK reveals that forty percent of the population has inherited valuables, and one in five has inherited goods with a value of more than $25,000. But only one-third will bother to have their heirlooms valued, and barely one in ten has adequate insurance for jewellery, antiques or art. We can only assume that it's a similar story in Australia.
Clearly it's important to get a proper insurance valuation for antiques and works of art, but for some reason people tend to value items that they have bought themselves as having more value than those that were inherited – and often mistakenly. 'Often people put these items away,' says a prominent loss adjustor, 'and they are largely forgotten until the owner needs to make a claim.' If there's not a proper insurance valuation, the money awarded by the insurance company may do little to replace Great-Aunt Martha's Clarice Cliff vase that you thought was just a gaudy-looking bit of tat.
And then there's the case of a changing market. The value of antiques and art can fluctuate, and a valuation every decade or so is not a stupid idea. Certainly the English family that insured their Jacobean silver for $750,000 in the 1980s must have wished that they'd organised regular updates; when the collection was stolen in the early 2000s the insurance company paid out on the insured amount, although by then the silver had a value of $5m.
So what do you need when you're organising a valuation? The most important thing is a professional assessment. If you have antique jewellery, take it to a valuer of antique jewellery. A description of a three-stone diamond ring set in gold means little; it could be worth $1000 or $25,000. A valuation needs to itemise the clarity, cut and carats of each stone, and this can only be performed by a professional assessor of antique jewellery. The same applies to any antique. If the description you have of a Victorian sideboard says simply that it's mahogany with two drawers and two cupboards, it could be worth anything from $1500 to $15,000; quality, provenance and condition are all major considerations. In any case, most insurance companies will insist on a professional written valuation for items with a value over a certain amount.
In general terms, the insurance valuation will probably be at least 20% higher than you could expect to get for your item if you decided to sell it. This might push the premium up, in which case you can request 'market valuations', which are taken from auction prices. However, this method does run the risk of resulting in a payout that is too low for a satisfactory replacement of the item.
Why do people undervalue their antiques? Mainly because they want to keep their insurance premiums to a minimum. But in the insurance world all items are not equal, and a dresser valued at $20,000 will usually have a much lower premium than a ring of the same value, purely because it's much harder to walk off with a dresser than with a ring.
Under-insurers are also hoping that they will never be robbed, have a fire or be flooded. And if they are, after the devastation of losing their heirlooms comes the reality that they can't afford to replace everything. There's also the school of thought in which the owner deliberately under-insures, and if the worst does happen they believe they will make up the difference themselves. The logic here is that the money saved in higher premiums will be available should a disaster occur. The problem is that if you insure your home contents for $50,000, for example, when you know they are worth $100,000, you may well find that the insurers – who will also be aware that you've under-insured by 50% - will only pay out half of your claim. So you'll end up with $25,000 for contents worth $100,000. Some insurers even include a clause in which they have the right to reject a claim completely, in the event that the policyholder has deliberately or substantially under-insured their goods.
It's also worth checking your policy for limitations on the loss you can claim. Most homeowner policies contain a limit to the amount that is claimable as a whole and by merchandise category. And there may be restrictions on the source of any damage. For example, you might be covered if your house burns to the ground, but if there's a flood in your basement you may not be entitled to anything.
Documents you need
What documents do you need for your antiques? You should keep any receipts of items bought (if it's too late for the receipt, make a note of when you bought the item, from whom and how much you paid for it), and store them with a photograph of the goods and a detailed description that includes measurements, materials of manufacture and any repairs or improvements you might make. You should also keep any part of an item that is replaced, because the insurance company may demand proof that your restored antique is the same item as the one listed on the original purchase.
What does 'contents' cover? When you purchase Home and Contents insurance cover, the term 'Contents' includes all household goods, personal effects, cash, coins and negotiables (the latter being treasury notes, savings certificates, stamps, money orders, gift certificates etc.), and articles of special value, listed on the Policy Schedule under 'contents specified items'. A maximum limit often applies to Contents items (in some cases as low as $1000), so you may need to list some items separately on the Policy Schedule, and with some companies there is also a limit on payouts for cash and negotiables.
What happens when you are involved in a loss settlement? We all know that insurance policies can be complicated and boring – but it really is worth paying attention to the settlement agreement. A typical policy will state that: 'The insurer is obligated for no more than the least of four measures of loss'. The four measures are the actual cash value (usually based on a replacement cost basis); the cost of restoring damaged property; the scheduled value of the item (based on purchase price or current appraisal); and replacement with property of similar kind and quality.
The most used option – because it's usually the least expensive – is replacement cost. Because the insurer is usually able to purchase at wholesale, the replacement cost is less than retail. So if you request a cash payout, the insurer will provide you with their replacement cost – which doesn't cover the retail cost. Now this might not apply to antiques – few insurers would have a wholesale arrangement with antique dealers – but it does mean that if you have a three-stone diamond ring stolen worth $4500, you may not receive $4500 cash to go and buy another one if you request a cash payout. In fact, unless your ring was itemised separately, you may receive less than a quarter of its value; because most home contents insurance covers jewellery to a limited amount – typically $2000 – and of that total, only half of the amount can cover one piece, you would be entitled to just $1000 for your $4500 ring.
Questions you should ask
Under the Financial Services Reform Act, there is a 14-day cooling off period in which you can review your policy and decide if it meets your needs. Questions you need to ask include: What does the policy cover and what is excluded? Does it cover accidental damage? Is the risk of under-insurance minimised? What goods need to be specified in the policy, and do I have more valuable items that require a separate policy?


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Pacific Lutheran College becomes Pacific Lutheran University, and the athletic name changes from Gladiators to Knights.
The Philip Hauge Administration Building, originally called Tacoma-Pierce Administration, is built. Administrative offices are moved to this building, and classrooms are upstairs.
An east wing, housing the Chris Knutzen Fellowship Hall, is added to the College Union Building.
Robert A.L. Mortvedt becomes the PLU president.
Relieving some of the president's duties, A. Dean Buchanan becomes the first business manager.
In May, alumnus Luther Jerstad becomes 1 of the first 3 Americans to climb Mt. Everest. He is honored by PLU in October and in 1964 receives the Distinguished Alumnus Award.
In the summer, the Choir of the West tours Europe for the first time.
This is Malmin's last major tour with the choir; afterward, Maurice Skones becomes the choir director and music department chair.
A hopeful phone call from President Mortvedt to Senator Henry M. Jackson brings John F. Kennedy, President of the United States, to a combined convocation address for PLU and UPS at Cheney Stadium on 27 September. Four thousand students, as well as local and state dignitaries, attend.
When school starts, dancing is allowed for the first time on campus. The first dance, the Freshman Ball, is held in September and is well attended.
Philip A. Nordquist joins the history faculty.
Construction of Pflueger Hall, the first dormitory on lower campus, and the Columbia Center, housing a café, golf shop, and other various things, is also finished. Construction of these two buildings kicks off a decade-long building streak, ending with ten new buildings by 1970, almost as many as had been built in the previous 70 years.
Workers start building he second lower campus dormitory, Foss Hall (named for Board of Regents member Dr. Halfdan L. Foss).
The new swimming pool is finished with the help of student pledges.
On 2 November, Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl gives a public lecture at PLU and receives a Distinguished Service Award.
Walter Schnackenberg publishes The Lamp and the Cross, a 75-year history of PLU.
PLU goes on the air as a 10-watt station by installing a 5-foot-tall FM radio tower on the roof of Eastvold Chapel, and is able to transmit signals for 10 miles.
A panel of six students fire questions at Vice President of the United States Hubert H. Humphrey on 29 September when he visits PLU and gives a speech in Memorial Gymnasium to an overflowing and mostly student crowd. Floyd B. Hicks, a representative from Washington's Sixth Congressional District, sponsors the event.
Louis Armstrong plays for the Homecoming concert.
New dormitory Stuen Hall is built and dedicated on the site of the old family homes of Ole J Stuen and J.U. Xavier, which were burned down both to clear the space and as practice for the fire department.
Tingelstad and Ordal Halls, 2 more dormitories, are finished.
Also completed, after years of planning, is the new Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library.
To move the books to the new library from Xavier Hall, the library closes at noon on 2 December (a Friday). Student shelvers spend the weekend rubber-banding bundles of books together and labeling them. On Monday, morning classes are canceled. Despite the rain, students and faculty carry bundles of books across and put them on the correct shelves. Head librarian Frank Haley provides candy for all. The vice presidents and administrators later that day remove the rubber bands. Student Jim Ross '68 plans the majority of the event.
On 22 Sept the Rev. Dr. Michael Ramsey, Archbishop of Canterbury, visits and receives an honorary Doctorate of Divinity degree. He tells his audience that even though he is not Lutheran, he feels completely at home at PLU.
Homecoming takes place on 2 November with a concert by Ray Charles.
During this summer and the next, the Robert Joffrey Ballet of New York stays in residence at PLU, bringing many people to campus who formerly knew little about the university.
The 4-1-4 school year is approved on 25 October; courses instead of credits become the basic curriculum units. The following April, the core curriculum is revised.
On 14 March the Choir of the West is chosen to present the premiere performance of William Bergsma's new choral work to the American Choral Directors meeting in Seattle. They receive a standing ovation.
Chapel is no longer mandatory, due to the size of the student body and to student wishes.
The University Students' Social Action Committee (USSAC) is founded; this group goes on to start many programs, including a program to teach mentally and physically disabled children how to swim.
Clifford Olson is in attendance at the groundbreaking of the new Olson Auditorium.
Construction of the auditorium is completed later in the year.
Eugene Wiegman is elected president after Mortvedt's unexpected early retirement, and is inaugurated on 16 March 1970.
In November, Food Services honors students' requests to support the California grape boycott. The cafeteria stops serving grapes.


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久しぶり It's been a long time, hasn't it? Over the past three weeks, I've been working on translating as much as I can for the latest Haruhi novel. I'm at a good stopping point, so to begin updating this blog I've chosen to review the music of my favorite show this anime season: Hanasaku Iroha.
Planned as the tenth anniversary work by P.A. Works, Iroha is a show that uses a lot of music to convey the themes in the show. The five promotional videos even had their own single by nano.RIPE entitled Patricia. In addition to that single, two singles for the OP/ED and a Character Image album have been released on April 20th, May 11th, and June 8th respectively.
Opening Theme Single: Hana no Iro
Hana no Iro is the opening theme for Iroha as well as serving as the ending for the first episode. The single by nano.RIPE contains three songs, the title track, Virtual Boy, and Hana Nokori Tsuki. Hana no Iro is one of the types of songs that you'll love or hate. The vocals at the beginning will polarize people, but the core of the song itself is generally well liked. The upbeat music contrasts with the tone of the first stanza used with the show, but reflects how Ohana will grow throughout her struggles. It's a very touching song.
Virtual Boy is a nice short interlude between main tracks. The reverb is a nice touch to display the technological theme and the vocals sound well. Hana Nokori Tsuki reminds me a lot of Patricia with a more softer opening tune that ramps up in the chorus. I feel this is the strength of the band. The vocals sound immensely better when the singer is at a softer pitch than when she's trying to be more energetic. Overall this is a solid single. Not something immensely great, but good.
Ending Theme Single: Hazy
Hazy is performed by the popular idol group Sphere. With Aki and Tomatsu featuring as two of the main four girls, it's no surprise that their group would be chosen to perform a theme from the show. Contrasting to Hana no Iro, Hazy has been generally liked as a song as well as the ending theme. All four girls get half of a verse by themselves with Takagaki and Aki taking the first verse and Kotobuki and Tomatsu taking the second verse and all four singing the choruses. It's a nice soft theme to close out the show on a high note. The unifying voices in the chorus/TV ver are an amazing sound and carry the song immensely well. The instruments take accompaniment but never overshadow the vocal tracks. I greatly like this song.
Contrasting to Hazy, the B-track Neo Eden is a much more pop-style song. It's a much different style that had me doubting if I was listening to the same single when I first heard it. It reminds me a lot of the ending theme to Seitokai with the electronic beats going at the start of the song. The girls sing more together in this track in pairs rather than by themselves. I much prefer Hazy over this track.
The limited edition also included a DVD that contained the PV for Hazy. Its a standard Japanese style PV with the girls singing in a house. The only comment that I can make is the horrible choice for dress that they chose for Aki. It really stands out as plain compared to the other three girls' outfits. I would guess that it might be because of her height.
Image Song Album: Yunosaki Relations
Just released last week was this album with ten different artists singing image songs for each of the main characters as well as the inn itself. Sora ni Chikai Basho by snow* was quite a surprise for me. I thoroughly enjoyed the upbeat techno leading into the more rock-style that showed the shift for Ohana moving to the inn. Minko's Hatch by nano.RIPE was tolerable, but not one of my favorite tracks. Suisei Melody has an incredibly sweet and soft piano melody that fits Nako incredibly well as well as sounding amazing. CooRie did a wonderful job.
Yuina's fluffy track by marble is probably my favorite track on the CD. It is standard J-Pop, but has a lot of sweetness mixed into it. It reminds me of a guilty pleasure. Unfortunately, Haru no Mukou by Rey was much better in the show than on this CD as a song for Tohru. The strangest track on the entire CD belongs to Tomoe's Saiminjustsu by Saori Atsumi which is a great song by itself, but doesn't seem to fit her character with the country-style beats. It's a strange song to add for her.
Omoki-Soujiyu is well suited in a strong piano melody with an older style of vocals by Rimi Natsukawa for Sui. Mousou STAY from Aira Yuhki matches Jiroumaru well in weirdness, thus it fits him well. Harurarara~♪ by yozuca* is a great song for Satsuki. The overwhelming positivity from the song mixed with the random English would fit someone from Tokyo well. Finally the song Yawarakana Jikan no Naka de by Masumi Itou ends the album well with another older style of vocals with a background track that gives off a reminiscence vibe.
I can't help but mention the absolutely gorgeous album artwork enclosed. The gradual shift in daylight colors to a night sky is one of the more beautiful types of artwork I've seen. It really compliments the front cover very well.
Overall I enjoy all three CDs and would easily recommend them. Iroha has done an amazing job on music, even though they've stopped using one of my favorite ending themes in half the episodes. This is one of the few series where I feel safe purchasing all of the music as I know I'll greatly enjoy all of it.


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St. George 8th June 1897
To the Editor of the Deseret News. --
Dear Bro:--
Please to publish the enclosed Obituary of my wife's mother, Sister Mary C. Knell and oblige.
Your Bro. In the Gospel
David H. Cannon
Died at Pinto, Washington County, Utah 4 June 1897 Mary Crook Knell, wife of Bishop Robert Knell.
Sister Knell was born in Plymouth, Devonshire, England 23 July 1822. Was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 12 October 1841, gathered to Nauvoo, Illinois and suffered the persecutions to which the Saints were subjected. Went to Burlington in the same state, where she remained until 1852 when she gathered with the Saints, she lived at Kaysville in Davis County where she continued to live until 1862, when the family were called to Dixie and settled at Pinto, where she continued to live until her death. Sister Knell was the mother of nine children -- two sons and seven daughters. One son and three daughters preceded her to the spirit world, while her husband, one son, and four daughters, together with grandchildren and great grandchildren remain to mourn her loss.
Although Sister Knell left her home and kindred to cast her lot with the people of God in the days of her youth and passed through trials and hardships that were severe, she never was known to murmur against the providences of the Lord nor complain of her lot. And although she was humble in her deportment, her life was a consistent one and her example worthy of emulation.
Her constant testimony to her children and the saints was that the Gospel was true and that the more she contemplated the principles, the greater joy she had in the glorious plan which God had revealed for the redemption of His fallen children. Sister Knell died as she had lived, full of faith in the gospel and in a full hope of a glorious resurrection.
The funeral services were held on Sunday sixth of June in the Pinto meeting house where consoling remarks were made by the following brethren. In the order named -- David H. Cannon, Joseph Eldredge, and Amos G. Thornton.
The remains were followed to their last resting-place by everybody of the settlement and many from the adjoining settlements.
It has not been my privilege to witness a funeral where greater honor was shown to the departed than that of Sister Knell.
To express it in a word she was one of the Lord's noblewomen and the people with whom she was acquainted realized it and appreciated it.
She has been a great sufferer for the last seven years, but during all that time she was never know to murmur nor complain.
Thus another great and good woman has been called away. May the Lord comfort her bereaved family and cause them to feel that he doeth all things well.
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Nationality, borders, devices to stop the free movement of people, to hold you hostage within the fiefdom of one group of power mongers, and gives the powers that be the right to make arbitrary decisions who should be thrown over their imaginary lines to some other power mongers fiefdom. They allow the festering mental illness of patriotism to breed distrust and fear between between the people of this planet. These imaginary lines drawn across the Earth's surface, are never there for the benefit of the people, they are there to protect the wealth and power of the cabal that holds sway over that particular piece of the planet. Enforcing these imaginary lines leads to morally bankrupt acts of injustice, to the breaking up of families, to trauma, to personal suffering and in many cases death. Each enactment of the laws governing these imaginary lines is an attack on the personal freedom of the individual concerned, the denial of what should be a natural right, to live and work, on any part of your choosing, on this small planet.
Help Chennan Fei Stay in Scotland- Stop her Deportation.
Chennan has done nothing wrong. She came to the UK in 2002 as the dependant of her parents who were legally here on Student Visas at the time. Chennan was educated in Glasgow high schools and went on to study at the University of Edinburgh, receiving an MA (Hons) in Accounting & Business Management.
Chennan Fei has lived in Scotland since she was 13 years old. She is now 28 and is in loving relationship with her Scottish boyfriend, Duncan. The couple had planned on moving in together in the next few months and Duncan had hoped to pop the question and ask Chennan to be his wife.
But, Chennan was detained by the Home Office on 23rd March. She was taken to Dungavel Immigration Removal Centre but was later moved south of the border to Yarl's Wood on 25th March. The Home Office plan to deport her to China.
Unbeknown to Chennan her parents visas had expired within a few years of
her arriving in Scotland. There is no rule or provision in the Immigration Act that deals directly with the 'children' of over-stayers and the Home Office plan to send her into exile, away from the only home she has ever known and the friends
and partner who support her.
Chennan has lived more than half her life in Scotland. She has volunteered at several agencies in Glasgow including the Scottish Refugee Council, putting the accountancy skills she learned at university to good use. The Home Office do not permit her to take up paid employment.
Although her almost 15 years living in the UK may not be considered 'legal', this is through no fault of Chennan's.She is BLAMELESS.
Bring her Back to Scotland.
No, I shall not die for the fluttering flag,
if truth be known, 'tis nothing but a multi-coloured rag
held aloft by some foolish hand
inciting worker and peasant to kill
on some green and wooded hill,
peasant and worker from some other land.
Nor shall I shed blood for the fluttering rag
that brings out fools to stand and brag
of brutal deeds painted grand,
deeds where rustic and craftsman lie so still
killed by my brothers' misguided hand.
No allegiance have I for the Nation
this man made autocratic creation
that divides my brothers in a world so small,
binds us to a country's cause, right or wrong,
bids us follow its drum, sing its song,
then sheds our blood in some border brawl.
No, I'll be no slave to flag or nation,
have no ear for power oration,
though its iron heel is on my breast,
my back feels its leather thong,
at patriotism's barracoon, I'll be no guest.


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Our bus arrived in San Jose, and we jumped in the nearest taxi to another bus station. We hadn't heard anything good about Costa Rica's capital, and we didn't want to waste a night in the place. Our next trip was a tour ride into the green coffee covered hills to the east, where volcanoes, ancient ruins and white-water rafting on the famed Rio Pacuare lay.
We stayed in a great little hostel called the Casa de Lis, run by a very friendly Dutch host called Lis. It was the most immaculate place I'd seen on the whole trip, and we had a 4 bed dorm to ourselves. In the morning there was free coffee, which was just about the best I'd ever had (and led me to buy 3 packs of the stuff to take home).
In the hallway of the hostel Lis had set up some suggested walks and trips for the local area. We took a trek up into the coffee plantations to a waterfall (see the pictures below) and took a dip in the cool plungepool. An unexpected start to our two weeks in Costa Rica, and the perfect preparation for the next days rafting!


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With mercury rising to unprecedented heights in India, everyone will be looking for destinations to beat the heat. Fortunately, India has a number of places that can provide respite from the ever increasing temperature. Here are 10 such cheap but breathtakingly beautiful places you can visit this summer.
1. Lansdowne, Uttarakhand
Situated at an altitude of 1,700mts above sea level and surrounded with thick Oak and blue Pine forests in Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, Lansdowne is one of the most serene hill stations of India. You can enjoy Jungle safaris and go for a trek and let the refreshing landscape fascinate you.
Best time to visit: March to June
Things to see: Bhulla Lake, Tip N Top, Darwan Singh Regimental Museum, St. Johns Church, Jungle Safari, Bhim Pakora, Tarkeswar Mahadev Temple, Kanvashram.
Distance from the nearest Railway Station/ Airport: Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport to Lansdowne, and Kotdwar Railway Station is just 40km away.
2. Kasol
Nestled in the lap of Parvati valley alongside the streaming and gurgling Parvati River, this remote village is a paradise for the adventure buffs. It is a destination bestowed with all of nature's blessings. The climate is pleasant all around the year and it is also one of the cheapest getaways.
Best time to visit: October to June
Things to see: Malana village, Tirthan Valley, Parvati River, Manikaran Sahib, Tosh Village, Kheer Ganga Peak, Chhalal Village, Pulga Village, Bhuntar Town, Naggar Village,
Modes of Transsport: You can easily get a bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate to Kasol. The bus journey would take around 14 hours for you to reach Kasol. The prices of the bus tickets range according to the quality of the bus. It generally starts from Rs 500 and goes on increasing as per the bus and the services provided.
Although there is no direct bus service from Delhi to Kasol, you need to get down at Bhunter and then you can take a local bus which will take you to Kasol.
Train: Take a train from Delhi to Bhunter. Get down at the Bhunter railway station and from there take a local bus ride or hire a taxi to Kasol.
By Air: Fly from Delhi airport to either Kullu or to Dharamsala and from there take the local bus to reach Kasol.
3. Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
Located at a height of about 3048m, Tawang is your escape into a scenery of spirituality and colorful monasteries. It is popular as the birth-place of Dalai Lama and is a perfect destination with its sceneries echoing with chants of Buddhism. The beautiful Tipi Orchid Sanctuary is also an ideal place for your list of places to visit.
Best time to visit: March to October
Things to see: Sela Pass, Tawang Monastery, Bum La Pass, Madhuri Lake, Tawang War Memorial, Nuranang Falls, Jaswant Garg, Pangateng Tso Lake, Urgelling Gompa, Urgelling Monastery, Nagula Lake, Gorichen Peak, Brahma-dung-chung Ani Gompa, Eagle Nest Wildlife Sanctuary.
Distance from the nearest Railway Station/ Airport: Salonibari Airport is roughly Six hours drive from Tawang and Tezpur Railway Station is the nearest Railway Station.
4. Mcleod Ganj, Dharamshala
Three kilometers north of Dharamshala town Mcleod Ganj is a hill station with beautiful Tibetan culture influenced by British architecture, scrumptious food and mesmerizing view of Dhauladar. And you can enjoy all of these at affordable rates, while allowing the natural serenity of the place to enthrall you. There are also numerous trekking options available nearby.
Best time to visit: September to June
Things to see: Triund Hill, Tibetan Museum, Kalachakra Temple, Bhagsu Waterfall, Bhagsu Naag Temple, Tsechokling Gompa, Naddi View Point, Guna Devi Temple, Dal Lake.
Distance from the nearest Railway Station/ Airport: You can easily get regular Buses from New Delhi to Mcleod Ganj. No regular Flights or Trains are available.
5. Almora
Known for its cultural diversity, Almora is a bewitching hill station on the southern ridge of Kumaon hills. Cradled in the Himalayan ranges Almora offers a magnificent views and mouth-watering cuisines all on a shoe string budget. Surrounded by the dwindling pines and old oaks, the city has a divine aura that will surely allure the backpackers.
Best time to visit: April to June and September to November
Things to see: Jageswar Dham, Kasar Devi Temple, Zero Point, Katarmal Sun Temple, Bright End Corner, Tarikhet, Pre-Historic Painted Rock Shelter.
Distance from the nearest Railway Station/ Airport: Kadgodam Railway station is 45km away.
6. Chikmagalur
Chikmagalur or "the land of the younger daughter" is a beauteous district located on the western part of Karnataka. Hirekolale Lake, Baba Budangiri, Belvadi, Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Manikyadhara Falls and Kemmangundi are some of the tourist places in and around Chikmagalur. One of the most amazing tourist places Chikmagalur is also known as the coffee land of Karnataka. It mostly attracts trekkers as there is number of beautiful peaks spread around the region.
Best time to visit: June to September
Things to see: Mullayanagiri, Sringeri Mutt, Hebbe Falls, Annapurneshwari Temple, Z Point, Sri Veeranarayana Temple, Baba Budangiri, Kudremukh National Park, Jhari Waterfalls, Kudremukh Peak, Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Hirekolale Lake, Hanuman Gundi Falls.
Distance from the nearest Railway Station/ Airport: Chikmagalur is well-connected to cities like Bangalore, Mangalore, Hubli and Hassan via state-run buses and private luxury buses.
The name Kodaikanal means gift of the forest. Truly the dense forest with varieties of trees, huge rocks in the wilderness and the enchanting waterfalls makes it a real gift for the tourists visiting this place. Located in the Dingul district in the state of Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal is referred to as "the princess of hillstations" because of its scenic beauty that has the power to create an unforgettable experience for its visitors. The street food here is UBER-good, going at 20INR for a whole packet of fried chicken. There's also several places to stay starting for 200 INR upwards.
Best time to visit: June to September
Things to see: Kodaikanal Lake, Coakers Walk, Berijam Lake, Pine Forest, Pillar Rocks, Kurinji Andavar Temple, Poombarai Village View, Mannavanur Lake, Bryant Park, Lake View Point, Shembaganur Museum OF Natural History, Guna Cave, Chettiar Park, Silent Valley View Point.
Distance from the nearest Railway Station/ Airport: Madurai is the nearest Airport while Kodai Road is the nearest Railway Station.
8. Yercaud
Situated 4,700 feet above the sea level in the Servarayan Hills of Tamil Nadu, Yercaud is a quiet hill station with largely undisturbed natural beauty. Located at the centre of the town, the beautiful Yercaud Lake shimmers in the midst of forests of teak, sandalwood and silver oak. Though it is famous for its coffee plantations and orange groves, one stumbles upon a thrilling diversity of flora and fauna during trips around town.
Best time to visit: March to June
Things to see: 32-km Loop Road, Shevaroy Temple, Pagoda Point, Big Lake, Montfort School, Kiliyur Falls, Sri Chakra Mahameru Temple, Karadiyur View Point.
Distance from the nearest Railway Station/ Airport: Salem Airport is 38km away. Salem Junction is the nearest railway station.
9. Amboli
The beautiful hill station of Amboli is rightly called the "queen" of Maharastra. Located in the princely state of Sawantwandi, Amboli is situated on the ridge of the Western ghats and is particularly majestic during the monsoon when impromptu waterfalls gush down the hilly terrain. The sunset point, Amboli waterfall, the origin of Hiranyakeshi River Mahadevgad Fort are the places you can enjoy and it won't burn a hole in your pocket.
Best time to visit: December to February
Things to see: Shirgaonkar Point, Hiranya Keshi Temple, Madhavgad Fort, Nangarta Falls, Sunset Point, Durg Dhakoba Trek.
Distance from the nearest Railway Station/ Airport: Sawantwadi Railway Station and Goa Airport are nearest to Amboli.
10. Darjeeling
One of the most popular tourist places in India, Darjeeling is located in the Lesser Himalayas at the elevation of 6,700ft. Spread in ribbons over a steep mountain ridge, surrounded by emerald-green tea plantation Darjeeling is West Bengal's premier attraction. Spend some time in the quaint little hotels and lodges that provide highest quality at lowest prices. And when you are not gazing open mouthed at the Kanchenjunga, you can explore colonial era architecture, visit Buddhist monasteries and spot snow leopards and red pandas at a nearby zoo.
Best time to visit: October to March
Things to see: Kanchenjunga Mountain, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Batasia Loop, Tiger Hill, Passenger Ropeway, Tea Garden, Snow Leopard Breeding Centre.
Distance from the nearest Railway Station/ Airport: Bagdogra Airport and New Jalpaiguri Railway station are nearest to Darjeeeling.
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What to watch on IFC: February 4 – 10
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It's February and Groundhog's Day has come and gone and whether you're a fan of Punxsutawney Phil or Stan Island Stan or some other oversized rodent entirely, spring is coming. But not yet. It's still cold and sleeting and hailing and freezing and raining and freezing raining. So just do the smart thing and leave the great outdoors to the groundhogs and stay inside watching IFC.
Here's what to watch this week on IFC:
Christopher Walken takes us into "The Dead Zone" at 8/7c. Can you think of a better tour guide to the creepy world built by David Cronenbergy in his adaptation of the even creepier Stephen King novel? No, no you cannot.
Fluff your hair, put on your Raybans and find a white suit because we're showing "Less Than Zero" at 3:45PM/2:45c. The film is based on Bret Easton Ellison's 80s Gone Wild novel and stars Andrew McCarthy and Jami Gertz as Beverly Hills rich kids trying to help their friend played by Robert Downey Jr. who is hooked on cocaine.
At 8PM/ 7c Tom Hanks stars in "Charlie Wilson's War." The film casts Hanks as a congressman who, along with a socialite (Julia Roberts) and a CIA agent (Philip Seymour Hoffman), is instrumental to the funding of freedom fighters working against the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
Before they entered "The Matrix," the Wachowskis were "Bound," their violent yet highly stylized neo-noir thriller made for quite the directorial debut. The film stars Jennifer Tilly and Gina Gershon as a gangster's moll and an ex-con who embark on a scheme to swipe a mobster's moolah. It starts at 10/9c.
"Batman & Robin" starring George Clooney and Chris O'Donnell as the titular caped crusaders join forces with Batgirl (Alicia Silverstone) to try and stop Mr. Freeze (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and Poison Ivy (Uma Thurman) from wreaking revenge upon the world. It starts at 7:15 p.m. ET and is followed by a brand new episode of Fred Armisen's and Carrie Brownstein's sketch comedy show "Portlandia" starts at 10/9c.
AMC's hit reality show "Comic Book Men" comes to IFC with a marathon of episodes kicking off at 1:30 p.m. ET. The show is set at "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" and "Clerks" creator Kevin Smith's comic book shop, Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash, in Red Bank, New Jersey. Tune in for back-to-back episodes and get ready for the geeks to inherit the earth when season two starts Thursday, Feb. 14th, 9/8c on AMC.
Spend Sunday with Mel Gibson and Danny Glover when we show "Lethal Weapon 4" at 3:45 p.m. ET. In their continuing adventures, the dynamic duo reprise their roles as Los Angeles police partners who take on members of a Chinese triad who are smuggling families from the mainland.
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Irving Wladawsky-Beger, VP, Technical Strategy and Innovation at the IBM Corporation, has been thinking about Second Life.
From the post:
"Last week I was in London. One of the main reasons for the trip was to meet with members of the press to discuss our new initiatives focused on the impact of massively multiplayer online games (MMOG) on business, in particular those games that are truly best thought of as virtual worlds or virtual environments, like Second Life.
To learn what is required in a practical way, we have been using the Second Life platform to conduct a series of experiments, such as holding virtual meetings on a variety of subjects with groups of various sizes. The meeting participants are represented visually by their individual avatars or personalized icons in the virtual world. We are very interested in understanding how best to conduct such virtual meetings.
"To underline this importance we had Dr Irving Wladawsky-Berger our vice president of technology strategy and innovation at IBM over here in UK from the US. He is a well known figure inside and outside of IBM becuase of his very open attitude to ideas and his smart way of understanding so many areas that IBM works in. He freely admitted that he was put on the track of considering anything related to games technology a few years ago by Hursley's Chris Sharp.
We put on a show for everyone around having a truly global meeting in Second Life as a backdrop to all our conversations. We had people from India, UK, US, Canada and even Australia, so some people were well into timezone hell.
We illustrated in the actions of the group how we had all taken to the excellant multi gadget chairs by Timeless Prototype. As this lets us indicate we are indeed having a meeting despite the fact that you really dont need to sit down in a virtual world.
To show how we energize brainstorms we used a favourite of Idz Ni's (and now most of eightbar) of the Abramelin Wolfe canon that lets us fire ourselves about the island. This is the equivalent of taking a 3 min break for chocolate in RL."
"IBM's vice president Dr. Irving Wladawsky-Berger, held a press meet-up in Second Life last week while in London – and in the process brought IBM's "secret" Second Life island out of the shadows.
The purpose of the press meet-up was to discuss why IBM considers Second Life so important. IBM has been researching and experimenting with virtual worlds to understand, among other things, the importance of visual imagery to convey information – and a vast range of other aspects of human interaction with visual and virtual spaces. IBM believes virtual worlds and gaming will have a huge impact on IT, business, society and our personal lives in the very near future."


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I generally don't pay much attention to the occasional "memory" that Facebook sends (because they care about me, of course!). But yesterday's caught my eye:
While I vaguely recall knitting this bright, log cabin blanket, I have absolutely no memory of who I gave it to — what new life sparked my desire to create something. The information in my post, way back in 2009, was minimal and unhelpful: "log cabin baby blanket." Duh, obviously!
I've got plenty of yarn in my stash that I look at and think: "What project did I have in mind when I bought this?" But until yesterday, I didn't think that I'd forgotten a finished project.
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I had a wonderful visit with our friend and brother Kenneth on Sunday at the McConnell Unit. He looks healthy and happy and we were able to take pictures. Unfortunately our visit was through glass, but we have applied for a contact visit through the warden. He recently celebrated his 2nd year off of death row and sent us the following journal entry and poem. Kenneth's words are poignant and inspirational and it pleases me to be able to share them with you all. -- Laura E. Brady
8.30.09 Journal Diary
Here I am to share a few words to those I love, to those that have stood fighting and to those that just need to know how real it is. I'm sure it's not hard to understand how hard it is to share the inner-chambers of one's heart. You think to yourself- who cares? Who will understand? But, for those whose hearts have been forged to fight for the higher causes in life we still seem to do it, regardless, because we know it must be done.
Here I am 2 years after I left death row. I sat back and absorbed and observed my day and I peered deep within myself to try and understand what was going on. This is SO necessary, but I know it's easier for me to do this than for you all out there dealing with everyday life. But, to understand ourselves is a great power, because when we can do that we can unlock the secrets to the universe. Just look around us at what we've made and done. The people who make technology, computers etc. - they have unlocked something. You follow me?
And so I continue to try and unlock the complexities of my own life. I still struggle with my new environment. The Penal System is full of problems that you can't imagine—some made by us, some made by the system. So, I have gone from one struggle to the next. I've gone from the lynch tree to the cotton fields. Oppression takes many shapes. But, I always have that knowledge and strength that was instilled in me from those years on death row- a "training" that will never leave me.
It's often hard to compose thoughts that are so chaotic and painful. But, for those that I share with on a regular basis they know that I remain as determined as ever to overcome this situation and uplift as many around me as possible.
I was fortunate to spend my 2nd anniversary off death row with a beautiful friend from overseas. Originally she didn't want to come on 8.30, because she thought I would rather spend that day with my family. But, as I have come to see, family is not in blood but in bond. And so sometimes a friend is more esteemed than kinfolk. I love so many of my friends more than those I share a bloodline with and so it was a great day to share with someone like her. I ate good (of course); laughed good and made good on this blessing I was given.
Because life moves so much faster out here it's hard to do as much writing as I used to. But, you can be assured that I am never stagnant and am always brewing up a plan for success and freedom. And when the time comes you'll all be aware of some of those plans. Our bill didn't pass this year, but we'll try again in January 2011, but I may have a trump card before then.
There remains so many fights going on that need to be supported. Keep your eyes on the work of the Campaign to END the Death Penalty (CEDP), because Texas is not going to let up. So lend an ear, a voice or a signature where needed.
In close, in my best tradition, I'd like to leave a poem that I wrote on my 2nd Anniversary off death row. And I'd just like to ask you all for your continual prayers and support and know that every day I give praise and try to make this chance like on never before. So keep your eyes toward me and know that the tide is just beginning to rise.
Love and StruggleKenneth
the days pass,
I tally the months and
the years begin to pile,
but these memories remain as clear as
what I did yesterday and
they also make me
push for my tomorrows
cause I still feel the
urgency of
living life to its fullest degree,
because sometimes we take for granted
the smallest things that
end up meaning the most.
I said it once
and I'll say it again-
the years of solitude,
the stereotypes and sneers,
Texas' resolution on being
The Killing Machine,
the loss of friends,
the screams from families who are the new victims,
the children,
the children,
the children,
the contradictions,
the petitions,
all our failures
that made new discoveries,
the love for a brother.
I am covered in a
psychological hurricane
that beats down my brain
and sometimes all I can do is pray
to still the storm, and I have tattoos
that tell stories
my lips can't!
I feel like an enigma,
because just when I think I'm stable
the slightest thing will
draw my throat tight
and make the tears well in the corner of my eyes.
I can only cast my eyes down and
casually wipe my eyes
stiffen my back
and make it all disappear,
because who could understand what I was feeling!?!
what I have seen!?!
I'm alien in the land of unknown.
and I counted 2 years
and it feels like mere seconds,
but I hold on.
I hold on to
the way I can kiss my grandpa's cheek
or the way I can lift my daughter
and I realize through all the darkness
there is a light-
even if only candle size-
that can have shattering effects.
so, I flicker on
wavering in the wind gust of
this Texas storm.
is a mantra
bound by rage and love.
4 tattooed with it.
the memory will never succumb.
I remain
with the pain and love
as determined now
as I was then.
unable to stop
this pursuit
of Struggle
we have claimed
as our own!


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One of the common arguments in favor of religion is that people need religion to be moral; without it, "anything goes." Of course, this is rubbish. There have been studies that show that there is little correlation between religious belief and ethical behavior. And there is some research that shows that ethical behavior has an evolutionary origin, with "reciprocal altruism" being a survival characteristic.
It's pretty clear that what society judges to be ethical behavior evolves over time. There are some basic principles that have been around for a long time, like the Golden Rule: treat others as you would like to be treated. Other rules come and go. For instance, even Biblical fundamentalists don't follow the Old Testament laws that call for stoning disobedient children or, if their daughters are raped, selling them to the rapists for 50 shekels. Even within the last couple of centuries, slavery (at least in Western societies) has gone from being morally justified and perfectly aligned with religious teachings (at least by some), to an outrage practiced only by the immoral. As society evolves, so do our perceptions of what is right and wrong.
Still, many people still believe that non-religious people are fundamentally amoral. When I tell a friend that I am non-religious, I often hear "oh, but you're so nice!" I usually chuckle when I hear that, happy to have busted the "amoral atheist" myth once again. Mrs. A.S. also hears that a lot, and we often discuss how ingrained that myth is in our culture, and how important it is to continue busting that myth if those of us who are free of religion are to become more accepted in society.
I guess that's why we found our recent experience with a local group of atheists so frustrating. The most vocal members of that group were so convinced of their own righteousness that they suspended any critical thinking about their actions.
- One of the members was building a sign that he was going to tow around town. The sign was going to read, "Not smart enough for science? Try religion!" Besides being utterly inane (since there are plenty of smart scientists out there that also happen to be religious), this was just downright insulting. This same young man, ironically, also wanted to stage events where he would lecture local clergymen on how one can be moral without religion.
- Two of the members were "offended" by the presence of a menorah on public property downtown during the holiday season — a display put up by a local Jewish group as part of festivities sponsored by a local business association. While one might be able to argue the legality of such a display with the local government on church/state separation grounds, these women instead set about harassing the Jewish group who put up the display, with a petition and e-mail exchanges with the rabbi.
Now, neither of these cases are evil on the scale of slavery or genocide. These were (I suppose) well-intentioned people who felt strongly about their atheism. What was so frustrating was that none of them stopped to think about how these actions would affect other people, or whether they were really the right things to do. Nor would these people listen to rational arguments; when challenged, they clung to their righteousness and questioned the ethics of their challengers.
So no, religion does not automatically lead to moral or ethical behavior. Neither does lack of religion. Reason, empathy, and critical thinking — particularly about one's own behavior and motivations — are essential. I don't care whether you're a theist or an atheist, if you don't stop to question whether what you're doing is ethical because you're already convinced that you are a good person, you've started crossing over to the dark side.


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