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They are important because they play a very crucial role in fighting for your case. No win no fee Solicitors will invest their greatest effort to ensure that you win as much as you can. They have made this area their speciality. The amount of risks that is involved with the claiming of compensation is always assumed to be very high and always tends to push people away from following up and demanding their deserved claims. But when dealing with no win no fee Solicitors, the best thing is that when working with them there is absolutely no risk to you.
They play a great role in ensuring and eliminating the possibility of you slipping into further financial instability, giving you the desired peace of mind.
There are quite a number of questions that come into the minds of those who are involved in pursuing their deserved claims, such questions include;
The cost of making a claim can be worrying for most people. However, no win no fee agreements resolve any such worries, as they set out between you and your solicitor, ensuring that, win or lose, you will not be charged a penny.
Is No Win - No Fee really Free? – In the case whereby you get to win your case, the costs of the claim will usually be recovered from the losing party. It is good to understand it clearly, that this agreement usually means that you will not have to pay anything, and therefore an "ATE" policy (after-the-event policy) is usually taken out on your behalf by your no win no fee Solicitor. This will make it possible to cover the legal costs incurred such as court fees, medical report fees and police accident report fees just in case you happen to lose the case. If you are not sure about anything, please allow our no win no fee Solicitors to explain this to you.
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If you take just a minute to turn on the television or pull up a news article, you are bombarded with news and information. Much of which has become a stream of gasp-inducing executive orders, mean-spirited Tweets/Facebook posts, or worse.
One of my favorite things about being a principal is the opportunity to go into classrooms and read stories. There is nothing better than walking into a classroom and having a kindergarten student tug on my pants leg and ask me, "Mr Nesloney will you read me a story?".
And I've read stories to classrooms since my first year as a Principal. A few months ago, I wrote an article for Scholastic's Reader Leader Blog called "She Looked Like Me". That post came from a new season of my life I had entered. A season where now I feel so much more educated about providing opportunities for children to read and have stories read to them that include characters and storylines that are personal to them. No longer do I ignorantly read stories that include predominantly white and/or male characters.
I know stories teach empathy, understanding, and acceptance. Stories can teach you how to deal with your emotions, handle difficult circumstances, and remind you that you're not alone. And as a Principal I know the importance it is to introduce children to those stories. And I'm not just talking elementary aged children either. High School students are EQUALLY as important!
The month of January I read to every PreK-5th Grade classroom and my Life Skills classes. But I didn't just choose a story randomly off my shelf. A month or so ago I was able to visit an incredible bookstore in Minnesota. Instead of having all the picture books organized on one large shelf, it had shelves that were sorted by what country the author or story was from. And the books were fantastically eye opening. The distinct artistic and storyline differences. The concepts, cultures, characters were vibrant and reflective of people from all over the world.
So I chose a variety of stories. I chose books from all over the world and spent way too much money. But I knew it'd be worth it.
This month I read "Seven Blind Mice" written and illustrated by Ed Young to all of my PreK and Life Skills classes. A simple story of what seven blind mice THINK they are encountering at their pond. Ed Young is a Chinese born illustrator and author and his story is filled with beautiful pictures and brief, but powerful story about understanding the whole picture before you make an assumption.
Then I read "My Name is Yoon" written by Helen Recorvits and illustrated by Gabi Swiatkowska to my Kinder-5th grade classes. Gabi is a Polish born artist and Helen's parents were immigrants. "My Name is Yoon" is a WONDERFUL story of a little Korean girl just moving to America and trying to find her place in an English filled world where she feels alone and can't stand the English version of her name.
I read the stories to the children. We talked about what they meant, the characters, the lessons. Did it change their lives? Maybe not. But what it did do was introduce them to characters that didn't look exactly like them, that didn't sound like them, or necessarily think like them.
Building empathy in children is about letting them see we all go through different things and handle things differently, but in the end we are so very much alike.
We live in a world where people feel more bold than ever before to scream out "illegal", or "learn english!" or "go back where you came from". A world where 6 year olds stop me in the hall and ask if mommy will be here today to pick her up or if she is going to be deported before she gets home. A world where a 4th grader stands up and says "I am more than the gangs and drugs you see on my streets". A world where a 3rd grade girl asks me "Girls can do that too, right?".
As educators we can't waste a moment. We must use books to teach stories and introduce children to a vast variety of characters and experiences. Our future depends on it.
Go through your classroom books, seek to diversify and add new stories, and when that child looks up at you and says "will you read me a story?", find a story that will only add to their experiences. It's easier than you think, but it will take an effort on all of us.
**What are some of your favorite stories to use in class? Share in the comments below!

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A recent report published by Infinium Global Research on
over-the-counter drug market provides in-depth analysis of segments and
sub-segments in global as well as regional over-the-counter drug market. The
study also highlights the impact of drivers, restraints and macro indicators on
the global and regional over-the-counter drug market over the short term as
well as long term. The report is a comprehensive presentation of trends,
forecast and dollar values of the global over-the-counter drug market. According to
report, the global over-the-counter drug market is projected to grow at a CAGR
of 7.6% over the forecast period of 2018-2024.
Market Insight
Product innovation in the over-the-counter drug market like making different products for the similar illness depending on their severity. Moreover, this will help as one product for severe conditions and the other for mild. However, product innovations in the over-the-counter drug market are anticipated to boost the growth of the market globally over the forecast period. Increasing inclination of people towards non-prescription drugs in developing countries coupled with easy availability and affordability is the key factor responsible for the growth of over-the-counter drugs market across the globe. Moreover, increasing awareness related to general health concerns cost saving advantage of OTC drugs that do not require direct consultation of doctor and advancements in pharmaceuticals industry will further drive the global over-the-counter drugs market over the forecast period.
Segment Covered
The report on global over-the-counter drug market covers segments such as route of administration and therapeutic class. On the basis of route of administration the global over-the-counter drug market is categorized into parenteral, topical, oral and others. On the basis of therapeutic class, the global over-the-counter drug market is categorized into pain medications, gastrointestinal drugs, dietary supplements, respiratory drugs, and others.
Geographic Coverage
The report provides regional analysis covering geographies such as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World. In this section, the key trends and market size for each geography are provided over the period of 2016-2024. The countries covered in the North America region include the U.S., Canada, and Mexico; while Asia-Pacific includes China, Japan, India, South Korea, Malaysia, and among others. Moreover, Germany, U.K., France, Spain, and Rest of Europe are included in the European region. The U.S. drives the growth in the North America region as it is the largest market in the region. The Asia-pacific region offers a substantial potential for the market growth owing to rapid growth in markets such as India and China. The APAC region is projected to experience growth at a CAGR of x.x% over the period of 2018-2024.
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The report provides profiles of the companies in the global over-the-counter drug market such as Sanofi, Johnson & Johnson, Sigma Pharmaceuticals, Bayer HealthCare, GSK, Eli Lilly, Pfizer, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Omega Pharma and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories.
The report provides deep insights on demand forecasts, market trends, and micro and macro indicators. In addition, this report provides insights into the factors that are driving and restraining the global over-the-counter drug market. Moreover, IGR-Growth Matrix analysis given in the report brings an insight into the investment areas that existing or new market players can consider. The report provides insights into the market using analytical tools such as Porter's five forces analysis and DRO analysis of over-the-counter drug market. Moreover, the study highlights current market trends and provides forecast from 2018-2024. We also have highlighted future trends in the over-the-counter drug market that will impact the demand during the forecast period. Moreover, the competitive analysis given in each regional market brings an insight into the market share of the leading players. This report will help manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors of the over-the-counter drug market to understand the present and future trends in this market and formulate their strategies accordingly.


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Early Explorers receives federal funds
December 2, 2016 The Towner-Granville-Upham school district received a continuance for its Early Head Start program. The Early Explorers Program received more than $. more »»
RHS students play at NW Music festival
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Drake-Anamoose FBLA feeds starving children
December 2, 2016 When Kailey Lemer heard about the cool project her aunt's church was doing in Beulah, she wanted to have her Drake-Anamoose Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter involved in this servic... more »»
Rugby Public School Board discusses loan for several needs
November 18, 2016 The Rugby Public School District #5 School Board was approved for a two-year loan that will allow the district to purchase two new vehicles for use by the schools. more »»
Baesler: ESSA helps local education
October 28, 2016 In North Dakota, we have a proud tradition of local control of education. We elect our school board members and put our trust in them. more »»
School fund showdown
October 28, 2016 Whether Measure 2 would be good or bad for North Dakota schools is the focus of a statewide debate to be settled by voters Nov. 8. more »»
Rugby One Act to perform short play
October 28, 2016 "A king, known for his cruel nature, finds out that his daughter, the princess, is in love with a common courtier," is the opening sentence description to this year's performance put on by the Rugby... more »»
RHS students attend FLBA leadership conference
October 21, 2016 This year in FBLA is an extraordinary year; it marks the 75th Anniversary (Diamond Anniversary) of National FBLA, the 50th Anniversary of North Dakota FBLA and the 10th Anniversary of Rugby High... more »»
CYO Amazing Race
October 21, 2016 Little Flower CYO is kicking off another year of religious education with their annual "Amazing Race." This year, the CYO will be working with the Rugby Lions Club to gather gently used eyeglasses. more »»
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October 14, 2016 Ely Elementary is excited to announce that the Gearing Up for Kindergarten program is scheduled to start on Tuesday, November . more »»
October school board meeting
October 14, 2016 The Rugby School Board met Tuesday, October 11 at 7 a.m. in the RHS Board Room. The meeting began with Superintendent Mike McNeff discussing the school's Professional Learning Pla. more »»
Little Library opens at Little Flower
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J. Paris Mosley Scholarship Foundation Fund Available for North Dakota Students
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Grandparents Day celebrated at Ely Elementary
October 7, 2016 Ely Elementary celebrated Grandparents Recognition Day on Tuesday, October 4 and Wednesday, October 5. more »»
North Dakota studies comes alive
September 30, 2016 Little Flower School Grades 3 and 4 were able to attend the Norsk Hostfest on Wednesday, September 28. The class has recently been studying the ethnic heritage of North Dakota. more »»
Baesler: Help improve ND education
September 30, 2016 In May I announced that the Department of Public Instruction was beginning the process of revising North Dakota's academic standards for math and English. more »»
Homecoming royalty crowned Monday
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September 23, 2016 The 7th grade class at Rugby Jr. High attended the annual field trip to Balta Dam, as part of Eco Ed Day, on Friday, September 16th. more »»
Ag-mech team prepares for national convention
September 23, 2016 The State-winning Ag Mechanics team that will be representing North Dakota at the National FFA Convention in October spent a day with NDSCS practicing for the upcoming competition. more »»
FFA state range judging
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Length: 12 Days
*Arrange Your Own
Private Departures Anytime!
(for 2 or more persons)
Level: Moderate
Price: From $1,895
Days 1-2– Kathmandu
Day 3– Pokhara
Day 4– Pokhara, Empowering Women of Nepal
Days 5-9– Trek to Ghorepani to Poon Hill. Stay in teahouses and lodges
Day 10– Women's Project and children's school
Day 11– Kathmandu
Day 12– Return
Join us on a most meaningful journey as we trek in Nepal's Himalaya and raise money to support EWN Empowering Women of Nepal initiative. Start in exotic Kathmandu where golden temples, fluttering prayer flags and chants of Buddhist monks will delight all your senses.
Pokhara welcomes you with its clean air and location on Phewa Lake. Spend quality time getting to know about EWN and their Children's school. Our 5-day trek is perfect for hike enthusiasts who always dreamed of exploring Nepal's Himalaya. Trek past terraced fields and giant rhododendrons. Stay overnight at guest lodges in ethnic villages. Stand in awe as the peaks of the Annapurna Range are displayed before you. And, as good as all that sounds, it might just pale in comparison to the warmth and friendliness of the Nepalese people.
Responsible travel – Make it Meaningful
EWN Empowering Women of Nepal, EWN, along with our trekking partner, trains disadvantaged rural women of Nepal to be female trekking guides – the first of their kind! Your trek directly supports EWN and their children's school.
Note: Trip begins in Kathmandu, Nepal on Day 1. Flights from the US cross the international dateline. This may require departing your hometown one or more days in advance, and some passengers may require an overnight in Delhi or Bangkok prior to arriving into Kathmandu.
Note: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Day 1 – Kathmandu
Arrival to Kathmandu-pick up and transfer to hotel. Free to explore the day.
elevation: 4,600 feet / 1,400 meters
Day 2 – Kathmandu
Kathmandu valley sightseeing including Baudhanath, Sywambhunath (Monkey Temple) and Durbar Square. After Durbar Square, we will walk back to the hotel via old Asan Baazar.
Day 3 – Pokhara
After breakfast, take a 1-hour flight to Pokhara – with the entire Himalaya range spread out before you, this could (weather cooperating) be one of your most scenic flights ever. Meet our Pokhara team and extended family – The 3 Sisters.
And now, you too, become part of our family. Welcome! Smile during lunch as a parade of school children customarily pop-in to pay respects to the elders. In the afternoon, we will be rowed across Phewa Lake and take a short hike to visit the International Peace Pagoda. Dinner at the Guest House.
elevation: 2,900' / 884m
Day 4 – Pokhara
Visit Empowering Women of Nepal (EWN) center for an exchange program. Then, we've arranged a short cooking class for your lunch. After lunch, we will visit the Women's Skill Development Project. At 5pm we will have trek orientation, introduction with staff, and 3 Sisters/EWN presentations at EWN office building followed by dinner at the Chhetri Sisters Guest house.
Day 5 – 5-Day Trek Begins: Pokhara – Hille
A 1-hour drive takes us to Nayapul (3,500' / 1,070m) – the starting point of our trek. You carry only a day-pack and essentials, and porters help carry your additional items. We follow the river and then slowly ascend through terraced rice fields to Hille (4,850 feet / 1,478m) and stop for the night.
Distance: 3 miles, Time: 4 ½ hours, Elevation Gain: 1,350'. High point: 4,850'
Day – 6 – Hille – Ghorepani
We start our day with a steep ascent to Ulleri (6,800' / 2,073 m) where we get our first view of the Himalayas. After a long rest break, we then continue through forests of rhododendron until we reach our destination – Ghorepani (9,400' / 2,855 m).
Distance: 4.5 miles, Time: 6 hours, Elevation gain: 4,550'. High point: 9,400'
Day – 7 – Ghorepani – Poon Hill – Tadapani
Early climb to the summit of Poon Hill (9,950' / 3,030 m) to watch the sun rise across a magnificent Himalayan panorama. After breakfast we follow a long ridge through rhododendron forests to Deurali. We then walk through impressive river gorges with the chance to see Langur monkeys in the trees. Arrive at Tadapani (8,800' / 2680 m).
Distance: 7.5 miles, Time: 5 hours, Gain: 550', High point: 9,950', End: 8,800'
Day 8 – Tadapani – Ghandruk
We walk along a shaded forest trail, followed by terraced fields of maize and potatoes to Ghandruk (7,100' / 2170 m). From here we have fantastic views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare. It is a major settlement of the Gurung, an ethnic group of Nepal.
It is a very famous Gurung village with terraces and offers excellent mountain views. After arriving, it is possible to take a short walk to explore the village, visiting a cultural museum and monastery.
Distance: 3 miles, Time: 4 hours, Loss: 1,700', High point: 8,800, End: 7,100'
Day 9 – Ghandruk – Nayapul – Pokhara
Today we leave the mountains behind us. A 5-hour hike and an hour's drive take us back to the relaxing Lakeside of Pokhara. At the Chhetri Sisters guesthouse we will share an evening of celebration, food, fun & laughter with the entire trekking crew.
Distance: 4 miles, Time: 5 hours, Loss: 3,500', High point: 7,100', End: 2,900'
Day 10 – Pokhara
Today we will visit the Single Women Project (WHR) and spend more time with the children at EWN Children's Home. Lunch and dinner on your own in Pokhara.
Day 11 – Fly to Kathmandu
Fly back to Kathmandu in the morning. Free to explore the rest of the day.
Day 12 – Transfers to the airport for flights back home
Note on Itinerary
Trip Details
Group Size: 2 – 10 persons
Private Departures, groups of 2 or more
Minimum Age: 16 (see below)
Trip Cost: $1,895 (includes KTM – Pokhara – KTM flights)
International Airfare is not included. Rates quoted are per person, based on sharing double accommodations.
Own Room: $300 (see below)
Only for 7 nights hotels in Kathmandu & Pokhara; No single rooms on the trek. See below.
What's Included
- Airport transfers on first and last day
- Expert leadership
- Accommodations, meals, sights, entrance fees as noted in itinerary
- Ground transportation
- Internal flights: Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu
- In-country support team
- Contribution to one or more global NGO, nonprofit or organization we partner with.
- Contribution to Global Giving. (Meaningful Trip is proud to partner with nonprofit,
Global Giving and Feeding America, specifically to support hunger and poverty needs in the USA.)
What's Not Included
- International airfare
- Any hotel costs while en route prior to Day 1
- Meals not noted on itinerary
- Trip Insurance, – we recommend World Nomads
- Tip for your city-guide (optional)
- Tip for your trekking staff (optional)
- Excess baggage charges; airport taxes
- Cost of medical immunizations
- Cost of obtaining a passport
- Cost of tourist visa on arrival at airport ($30)
- Items of a personal nature (sodas, alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.).
Visa Information
U.S. citizens traveling to Nepal obtain a visa upon arrival at the airport in Nepal. You must have a passport. Passport must be valid for 90 days after trip conclusion. Stay up to date by checking US Department of State website: www.travel.state.gov
Air Travel
International airfare is not included. Please always check with us before purchasing your airline tickets to verify your arrival and departure schedule and to ensure your trip has the necessary minimum number of participants required to operate. Contact your local travel agent, airline, or preferred on-line booking service for airfare needs.
Tier Pricing
Meaningful travel works best with a small group of people and some trips have tier pricing. Our minimum is set at four persons. It may be possible to operate the tour with less than four persons by charging a small group surcharge.
Note: trips are priced according to the number of full-price passengers on the trip. (Meaningful Trips staff, travel writers and other discounted travelers are excluded from the count for this purpose.)
Single Travelers
If you specifically request single accommodations, you will be asked to pay the full single supplement noted above. If you wish to share accommodations, we will assign you a same-gender roommate if one is available. If a roommate cannot be found, you will be asked to pay a reduced single fee which is half of the full single supplement. There are only a limited number of single rooms available on most departures.
Note: Single supplement is ONLY for hotel nights in Kathmandu and Pokhara (7 nights total). There are no requested single accommodations while trekking.
Choose your own Departure
Small groups of four or more can pick their own desired departure dates. So grab your family, your neighbors, or your best friends and call us.
Customized Private Groups
Family reunions, corporate groups, wedding parties, student groups, church groups, and any groups interested in a customized departure are welcome to contact us.
Go to Nepal for FREE!
For private groups with nine full-paying passengers, the 10th person goes FREE!
*(well, almost free… international airfare not included and there is a $400 fee which
is needed to cover Pokhara flights and a contribution to support EWN).
Payment & Cancellation Policy
Deposit of $500 due at time of reservation.
Final balance due 90 days prior to trip departure.
If you cancel prior to departure (we need written notice), cancellation fees are:
91 or more days… $0
61 to 90 days… $400
31 to 60 days… 50% of Trip Cost
0 to 30 days… 100% of Trip Cost
Meaningful Trip strongly recommends travel insurance. Our preferred travel insurance provider is World Nomads. Their 'Standard' policy starts at $69 and covers Medical, Trip Cancellation, Baggage, and Emergency Evacuation. Links can be found on our Deposit, Sign-up, and 'Travel Resources' pages.
Trip Level and Qualifications
Note to NON-TREKKERS
Moderate with a couple of vigorous trek days
Recommended for fit travelers with a spirit of adventure and hiking conditioning. Travel at a moderate pace. Activity: moderate to vigorous hiking 5 – 6 hours daily, at elevations which may range from 5,000 – 10,000 feet.
You carry only a day-pack and essentials, and porters help carry your additional items. It's arduous travel just getting to Nepal. In Kathmandu, expect to encounter pollution, traffic noise and delays.
Minimum Age: 16
As most all of our travelers are adults, our minimum age on all trips is 16 years old (unless on a specifically-designated 'Family Trips' or 'Private Trips'). Ages 16 – 20, must be accompanied by an adult.
The spring and fall are the two trekking seasons for Nepal. In the spring (March, April), the lowland trails are lined with blooming rhododendron; daytime temperatures are mild (mid–70s) and evenings (40's – and even colder at the highest elevations). In the fall (October, November, beginning December), days are typically sunny and clear with moderate temperatures (60's) and the evenings are usually quite cold! (30's – 40's).
Hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara were carefully selected for their comfort, service, staff friendliness and commitment to sustainability. Rooms will have single or double beds with heat, full toilet bathrooms and other amenities.
While trekking, the teahouses or guesthouses are simple and basic, but you will be well taken care of. There are typically 2 – 3 small beds per room. Some guesthouses have inside toilets, whereas others may have an outhouse located outside. Click for photos of typical accommodations.
Nepal has great food. Dal (lentils), bhat (rice), aloo (potatoes), tarkari (curried vegetable) are common. Kathmandu and Pokhara offer a wide range of cuisine including favorite western dishes too. While trekking: breakfast might be Tibetan bread – pan fried bread served with mountain honey and butter, or muesli, or an occasional omelet.
At lunch, porters typically run ahead and place orders in time for our arrival. Usual hits are: chowmein (fried noodles with vegetables), momos (steamed dumplings), or aloo (boiled potatoes with sauce). Dinners might be fried noodles, vegetable curry, dal (lentils), momos and who knows… maybe even the occasional mountain pizza
General Information
This trip is subject to the booking information set forth in the Meaningful Trips Terms and Conditions. Please read this information carefully. Additional pre-departure information including a Packing List, Medical Form and Liability Release Form is emailed upon sign-up.
Signing up is Easy!
A no risk $500 deposit reserves your spot and is 100% fully refundable if you change your mind for any reason at all, more than 90-days out! Call or click today. Reserve your spot. Then leave the rest to us.
Your meaningful trip awaits. Space is limited. Reserve today.
What We Believe
At our core, we believe that meaningful and responsible tourism is a conduit for peace and global understanding. Way beyond tourism… we gain insight, discover new perspectives, develop lifelong memories, we become change agents for creating a better world.
Making Your Trip to Annapurna Meaningful
Empowering Women of Nepal, along with 3 Sisters Trekking, trains disadvantaged rural women of Nepal to be female trekking guides – the first of their kind!
Nepal is 70% rural. In rural western Nepal the literacy rate for women is 7%. By offering education and skilled training in guiding adventure trekking, a male-dominated field in Nepal, EWN wants to encourage the development of self-supporting, independent and decisive women.
Female trainees go through an intensive four-week program with a curriculum that includes conversational English; first aid; the history, geography and culture of Nepal; leadership skills; women's rights; trekking instruction; health and hygiene; and waste management.
This is followed by a five-month paid apprenticeship program. Further, EWN focuses on mobile training and rural community development in West Nepal through eco-tourism. A mobile team from EWN travels to remote areas of Nepal to provide intensive training in health, leadership, hygiene and sanitation, food hygiene and women's health issues.
EWN has also established a home for girls who've been rescued from child labor and exploitation. The girls are provided with food, shelter, education and support from all over Nepal.
Our Pledge
All our tours support environmental, economic and social endeavors in the areas we visit. We hire locally. We choose hotels based on their efforts toward sustainability. We promote women's employment, education and empowerment with all our partners. We support local livelihoods on every element of our tours.
MeaningfulTrip's Triple Give
In addition to all of the above, we:
- Make contributions to selected global projects, NGO's, or causes in countries we visit.
- Make a contribution to Global Giving, a non-profit that connects donors with grassroots projects around the world. MeaningfulTrips is proud to partner with Global Giving and we will specifically target projects that support hunger and poverty needs in the USA.
- Pledge 1% of our end-of-year net profits to a MeaningfulTrip Trust.
Lodging & Amenities
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Visa Services
Zierer Visa Services – ZVS has offices in San Francisco, New York, Houston, Miami, Washington DC, and Florida
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Money Matters
Health Information
Information on vaccines and advice on how to stay healthy while traveling.
Center for Disease Control – Travel health information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Includes reference material and recommendations by geographic region.
High Altitude Issues
ISMM, International Society for Mountain Medicine – Comprehensive information on Acclimatization and Acute Mountain Sickness, including prevention, recognition, and treatment of altitude illness.
Intellicast Weather Site – This site gives current weather all over the world, as well as historic average temperatures and rainfall, and sunrise/sunset, moonrise/moonset, and the phases of the moon.
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Patagonia – Patagonia is world famous for its quality clothing and gear. MeaningfulTrip loves Patagonia for their environmentalism and their 1% for the planet program.
Salomon – Find out why their boots are the best in the business.
Teva Footwear – Teva Footwear. Buy your Tevas direct from Teva.com. Select from over 100 models.
Books & Maps
Lonely Planet – With content sections labeled The Thorn Tree, World Guide, On the Road, and The Scoop, you know Lonely Planet's site is much more than just their terrific guidebooks.
Maps – An online World Atlas which covers 7 continents, 12 regions, 190 countries, and 50 US States.
Activity Levels and Qualifications
Activity Levels
All welcome. Travel at a relaxed pace. May include driving of 3 – 4 hours on some days. Activity: easy walking and light hiking, 1 – 3 hours, at low elevation. May include less demanding, half-day trips that may include: bicycling, sea kayaking, or rafting (Class I-II rapids), and these activities are optional. Minimum Age: 16* (see note below).
Recommended for fit travelers with a spirit of adventure. Travel at a moderate pace. Activity: moderate walking and hiking, 3 – 4 hours daily, at elevations which may range from 5,000 – 10,000 feet. May include less demanding half-day or day-trips that may include: bicycling, sea kayaking, or rafting (Class I-II rapids), and these activities are optional. May include driving of 3 – 4 hours on some days.
Minimum Age: 16* (see below).
Recommended for fit travelers. Moderate hiking experience and conditioning are required. Activity: 5 – 8 hours trekking daily at high elevation, while carrying your own small daypack (water, essentials and warm layers). Surfaces: mountainous, exposed terrain with steep ascents/descents and uneven trails. Elevations: will range from 6,000 – 14,000 feet. It is important that you read our information about Altitude Mountain Sickness. A doctor's release is required for persons age 60 or older. Minimum Age: 16 (see below).
Designed for very fit travelers. Typically, for extended high-altitude trekking or mountaineering. Activity: 8+ hours/day. Distances: Trek 10 – 12 miles most days. Elevation change: up to 4,000 ft/day. Altitude: may exceed 15,000 ft. Surfaces: remote, mountainous, exposed terrain with steep ascents/descents, uneven trails with loose features. Experience and conditioning required. A doctor's release is required for all participants. Minimum age: 18.
Minimum Age
As most of our travelers are adults, our minimum age on all trips is 16 years old (unless on a specifically-designated 'Private Group Departure' or 'Family Departure'). Ages 16 – 20, must be accompanied by an adult.


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This book is an introductory guidebook or tutorial for teaching existing Swift developers to develop web sites and services using the Kitura web framework. This version of the book covers Kitura 2 running on Swift 4.
Kitura Until Dawn is available in a wide variety of formats. If you're not currently reading this book in the manner that you would prefer, and/or the information within it seems to be out of date, please check out the Kitura Until Dawn web site for alternative formats and updated content.
But if you find this or my other projects to be useful to you, please consider sponsoring me on Patreon! Your support will go a long way towards helping keep my work on these sorts of free projects financially viable.
Kitura Until Dawn is still being written, and may, in fact, never be finished as Swift and Kitura continue to evolve. Feedback and bug reports are welcome! Please file an issue or pull request on this book's GitHub project or email the author at [email protected].
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Copyright, such as it is, by Nocturnal, 2017-2018. If you paid any money for this book, then we both got cheated. Kitura may or may not be a trademark of International Business Machines, with whom I have no affiliation.
This book is dedicated to Commodore International and the team behind the Commodore 64, the little brown-and-tan wedge that made me the hopeless nerd I am today. Big thanks also go out to the intelligent, kind, and patient people on the [email protected] Slack server and the lovable curmudgeons in the Freenode #iphonedev-chat channel.


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The media has changed. There was a time, not so long ago, when businesses only wanted to be featured in broadsheets and broadcast outlets. That era is long gone. Now PRs have to navigate blogs, websites, video channels and a host of high-profile and emerging tech and business sites.
What follows is by no means the definitive list of the pros, cons and ways to improve your navigation of the new media landscape. But it does cover some of the basics and includes useful tips to provide you with some sense of direction.
Earned media
What is it?
Think of it as "traditional" PR. This is news, comments, exclusive stories, opinion articles and profile pieces. These are ideas that are pitched to the media that a journalist has deemed worthy of publication.
• Low cost – big results – Nothing beats a powerful newsworthy story. Placed with the right journalist it can go a long way in reaching your target audience and encouraging them to act.
• Increased credibility – Everyone wants to be seen as knowledgeable and a leader in the market. Earned media achieves this by boosting your credibility with the people that matter most to you.
• Building powerful relationships – The more insight you can provide to journalists, the more credible you are. You cannot put a price on becoming the go-to contact for a journalist.
• There are no guaranteed wins – However good you think your story or commentary is, there is no promise of publication. Just because your idea is interesting to you, that doesn't mean it will be for a journalist.
• It takes time, a lot of time – Supplying one comment to a journalist is just the first step on a much longer road. To become the go-to thought leader you need consistency both in terms of comment quality and regularity.
How to improve:
• Be concise – Time is money. Keep comments and pitches short and to the point. Remember the what, why, when of a story.
• Be newsy – If a story is breaking and you have relevant comment then go for it. Never send old news or relate to stories that happened in the distant past.
• Research – Know who you are pitching and why. A tailored, precise pitch is going to have more impact and therefore more likely to be picked up than a generic pitch sent to a dozen (or a hundred) journalists.
Further reading:
• Tips from Mike Butcher
• Tips from Sujan Patel
Paid media
What is it?
It is exactly what it sounds like. It's media that's "bought" and therefore, comes in the form of advertorials, sponsored articles or paid-for interviews. Paid media allows you to demonstrate thought leadership and to promote your company and products.
• Targeted – As you are paying for the article placement, you can select where it goes. This can be laser-focused on any horizontal or vertical market.
• Promotion – Unlike earned media, paid-for media can often allow you to promote products or talk specifically about what you can offer customers.
• Thought-leadership – Just as with earned media, paid media allows you to demonstrate your market leadership and help you stand out from your competitors.
• Costs – Paid media naturally incurs costs. This can vary greatly depending on the publication, but either way it will require you to handover hard-earned money.
• Limited to one outlet – Because you are paying a publication to run a story, it will naturally be unlikely to be covered by other journalists. As a result, coverage is limited to just a single publication.
How to improve:
• Know the publication – Knowing where to place a piece is the key. Sometimes the smaller, niche outlets can be much more effective than larger top tier publications.
• Don't be too salesy – Sure you want to mention your company and products, but never forget to provide insight, discussion and leadership. This will help keep readers engaged.
• Track the impact – Marketing Automation has made tracking the impact of your content campaigns and referred links from paid media should be no different to any other campaign. Track it and see the real impact on your business.
Further reading:
• Tips from John Lusk
• Tips from the Content Marketing Institute
Owned media
What is it?
Another option is setting up your own media property. This can either be a separate site, a section on your existing website or even a hosted section on a well-known publication. Owned media puts you in control.
• It's yours – Whatever topic you want to cover, you can. Quickly and easily. This can be the home for thought leadership stories, whitepapers, infographics, whatever you want.
• Build respect – By owning media you can create a place that is a 'must visit' for potential customers, partners and possible acquirers. This allows you to nurture the right niche audience for your content.
• Time – Setting up, creating content and building a following for an owned media site takes time. Even after you have established it, the site will need regular updating. Don't underestimate the time required.
• Trust – There is no secret recipe to becoming a trusted outlet. It is going to take time and hard work to become a "go to" source of content.
How to improve:
• Quality – To generate traffic, ensure that your publication hosts and produces top quality content. Insightful, well-written pieces will have people coming back for more. Too salesy, and your audience will switch off.
• Frequency – Owned media will need constant updating to stay fresh and relevant. This doesn't mean just written pieces, but it can incorporate infographics and videos.
• Promote – Promoting it through social media and paid ads will boost people's awareness of the site.
Further reading:
• Tips from Heidi Cohen
• Tips from Small Business Trends
Deciding which avenue to go down will depend on your business' development stage and corporate goals. One or perhaps a combination of these types of media could be the solution. However, the key to success with all three is outstanding quality, well-written and relevant content. Becoming a thought leader is not just about having great insights, but also effectively communicating them to the right people.
For more insight into the difference between paid, owned and earned media then check out these blogs from Forrester and Cision.


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Each photo and every video frame pieces together a segment of people's journeys in life. Weddings, engagements and pregnancies are turned into cinematic stories to enjoy and relive again and again.
From weddings to babies to landscapes, the camera steals a moment to remember for a lifetime. My goal is to capture a single heartbeat, creating infinite instances to share forever.
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The Joint Annual Review 2013 (JAR 2013) of the National Target Program for Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (NTP RWSS) took place under the framework of the Joint Financing Arrangement (JFA) between TPBS donors and the Government of Vietnam to support Phase 3 of the National Targeted Program (2012-2015) from 5 to 16 Aug. 2013.
The JAR assessed progress and performance of the NTP by government at all levels as well as the support provided to the program by the Target Program Budget Support (TPBS) donors (Australia, Denmark and the UK); given that NTP3's activities have been implemented for over one year, the emphasis of the JAR will be on results of 2012 and the first half of 2013, the implementation progress of JAR 2012 recommendations and review challenges for the Program to meet the 2015 targets.
OBJECTIVES of JAR 2013
1. Assess implementation of recommendations from the JAR 2012, including reviewing the achievements/ results of the 2012, 6 months 2013 by NTP3 agencies at central and provincial level.
2. Assess implementation and relevance of the agreed triggers and benchmarks as set out under the latest JFA.
3. Provide guidance and recommendations on key strategic policy, implementation and budgeting issues to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability of the RWSS NTP3 and challenges for the Program to meet 2015 targets.
Rural Water Supply (NTP3 Component project #1)
4. Assess planning and implementation of Component 1 based on results of M&E, water quality and priorities for program on Component 1 in following years.
Rural Sanitation and Hygiene (NTP3 Component project #2)
5. Assess planning and implementation of Component 2 based on results of M&E, and priorities for program on Component 2 in following years.
6. Assess the performance of VBSP credit program based on priorities for program
Capacity Building, IEC, M&E and Institutional Issues (NTP3 Component project #3)
7. Assess the progress of M&E update, switching from 14 to 8 indicators system and how to use the M&E results by NTP3 agencies.
8. Assess adequacy of NTP3 work-plans and management of Technical Assistance (by both government and donors).
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Fast food
Fast Food in Reykjavik
Bæjarins Beztu
This is where you can get the "best hot dog in the world." There is always a queue of hungry people, day and night, at the small Bæjarins Beztu stand on Tryggvagata in the centre of Reykjavík. Try one eina með öllu (with the works)!
Address: Tryggvagata, 101 Reykjavik - Tel: 551 6454
Tommi's hamburgers at Hamborarabúllan have achieved nearly the same legendary status as Baejarins Beztu hot dogs. The juicy burgers are served up in a tiny building near Reykjavik's old harbour and in B5 on Laugavegur.
Address: Geirsgata 1, 101 Reykjavik - Tel: 511 1888
Nonnabiti is one of the most popular local fast food joints in Reykjavik, renowned for its sandwiches and unique "Nonni sauce." Open late for a midnight cravings!
Address: Hafnarstraeti 11, 101 Reykjavik - Tel: 551 2312


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Name: Paul McElroy
Born: 7 July 1994, Dungannon
Position: Midfielder / Forward
Representative Honours: Northern Ireland: Under-21, Under-19, Under-17, Under-16 Schoolboy.
Club Career:
Teams ... --Seasons-- Signed -Fee- League FA Cup FL Cup Other
Dungannon Swifts ........... Youth 0(0)/0
Hull City ........... May-13 Youth 0(0)/0
Sheffield Wednesday . Jun-14 .Free 0(0)/0
Linfield. 14/15 ..... Aug-14 .Free 0(0)/0 ...... 1(0)/0 0(2)/0
Portadown 14/15 ..... Jan-15 ..... 1(3)/0
Dungannon 15/16- date Aug-15 .Free
A left-sided attacking midfielder, Paul McElroy rose through the academy set-up at Hull City after arriving from Dungannon Swifts in 2010 and signed his first professional contract in May 2013. He has been a regular through the Northern Ireland age-group set-up, graduating to the Under-21 side in 2013. As a teenager he was also an accomplished Gaelic footballer with "The Clarkes" in his native Dungannon.
McElroy was released by Hull at the end of the 2013/14 season. He signed for Sheffield Wednesday, but stayed just a month before leaving for personal reasons. He then joined Linfield after a successful trial, but left mid-season for Portadown. He was on the move again at that summer, returning to Dungannon Swifts.
More to follow.
Northern Ireland Under-21 Cap Details:
09-09-2013 Belgium A L 0-1 ECQ
still active
13 September 2013
Paul McElroy
Posted by jcd at Friday, September 13, 2013
Labels: Hull, Player - Mc, Schoolboy, Under-21, Youth
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We love to make Chocolate Caramel Pecan Sandies Pretzels at Christmas! This is a twist on the classic Chocolate Caramel Pretzels because you add Pecan Sandies to the top!
Chocolate Caramel Pretzels
- 1 bag pretzels
- 1 bag Kraft Caramels
- 1 bag of candy making chocolate
- 1 bag of Pecan Sandies Cookie Pieces
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Line a pan with aluminum foil and spray with baking spray
- Cut Kraft Caramels in fours
- Place candy making chocolate in microwavable safe bowl
- Place pretzels in single rows across the baking pan
- Place a piece of caramel on each pretzel
- Place pan with pretzels and caramel in oven
- Since every oven is different keep a close eye on the pretzels.
- While watching the oven melt your chocolate in the microwave. Do not over cook. Stir when soft.
- When the caramels are melted take them out immediately!
- Immediately spoon a big drop of chocolate on top of each caramel.
- Then sprinkle Pecan Cookie Pieces on top of each pretzel.
- You will need to let them set for about 30 minutes. If you want to fast set, stick them in the refrigerator.
- ***Do not be tempted to melt the caramels on broil!
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If you don't want to do the caramel and chocolate separately, you can use a rolo candy. If you want to use the nut topping, press into the rolo candy with a spoon once the rolo is slightly melted.
I do the Rolo as well and Love it! They sell packages at the Dollar Store or right now you could score a great deal w coupons and Halloween candy!
I was going to do that but I could not find rolo candy in big bags. The caramel and chocolate was cheaper then buying all the individual rolls. BUT, thank you so much for mentioning that. If you could find bags of rolos that would be awesome!
I`ve seen the bags of rolos at Walgreens
I was going to mention the Rolos, as well - my MIL just made them this way 🙂
Thanks Lori!!


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Richard Ha writes:
The other day there was a front page article in the Hawaii Tribune-Herald about our attempt to sell an agricultural easement at the farm.
We wrote about this in a blog post earlier this year.
Our grandson Kapono has just started working with us on the farm. We have four generations working on the farm now, and I could not be happier. I would like to keep the farm, with its unique set of resources, intact, so it can continue providing food into perpetuity. Most farmers sell their land when they are ready to retire. We are only selling the development rights, so that this land can be kept in agriculture.


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IMF's Lagarde: Cheap oil not enough to help world economy
Says low oil prices 'a golden opportunity' to reduce energy subsidies
A sharp drop in oil prices and a stronger U.S. economy will probably not be enough to brighten the outlook for global economic growth this year, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday.
IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said while cheaper oil would help consumers in much of the world, the United States would likely be the only major economy this year to buck a trend of weakness in investment and consumption.
"Should lower oil prices and a stronger recovery in the United States make us more upbeat about the prospects for the global economy?" Lagarde said in a speech. "The answer is most likely 'No.'"
In a speech that previews an IMF report due next week on the global economic outlook, Lagarde said the euro zone and Japan remain at risk of settling into a long period of weak growth and dangerously-low inflation. The specter of deflation, a nightmarish scenario of falling prices and wages, remains a risk for Europe, she said.
At the same time, the IMF also sees economic growth slowing in emerging market economies, led by a slowdown in China.
"A shot in the arm [from lower oil prices] is good, but if the global economy is weak on its knees, it's not going to help," Lagarde said.
Beyond being a boon for consumers, low oil prices are more a "golden opportunity" for countries to reduce energy subsidies and focus government spending more on alleviating poverty, Lagarde said.


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I love these mini trifles. I have served them many, many times and they are always a success. They are great for a tea party too. I've tried different variations; there was blueberry for the purple party here, banana for the yellow dessert table here, and I think a mini version of the chocolate trifle I made here, would be great too. For the 100 000 Hits blog party I went with my classic version Raspberry.
Raspberry Mini Trifles
- raspberry pound cake
- raspberries
- raspberry jam
- devon custard
- whip cream
- grated chocolate
This recipe is more of an assembly kind of a recipe, you could of course make the custard and pound cake from scratch, but this version is quick, easy and really, really yummy.
Assemble the mini trifles in a juice glass, or mini parfait. Cut the pound cake into small cubes, and layer into the bottom of the glass.
Next take some raspberry jam, and warm it up in the microwave to make it more runny. You can also add a tsp. or so of water to the warm jam. Pour about a tbsp. or 2 over the pound cake.
Add some fresh raspberries as the next layer, but remember to save a few for the top.
The next layer is the devon custard, just spoon some over the raspberries. If you do make it yourself, let it cool before you add it.
Then, whip the cream with some vanilla and sugar, and add as the final layer. Garnish with another raspberry and a little grated chocolate.
I had these sweet silver teaspoons to serve them with.
Enjoyed by all!
Wouldn't these be great on your Easter dessert table? Hope you and yours enjoy them too. 😉
This post is linked up at Whipperberry, Blue Cricket Design, and Paisly Passions.


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Recycling food waste
Why recycle your food waste?
When recycled, food waste can be turned into something useful. Your food waste is taken to a special processing plant where it is used to generate electricity to power homes and the local community. It also produces a fertiliser which can be used in farming. When you put your food waste in your rubbish bin it often ends up in landfill, where it rots and releases methane - a harmful greenhouse gas..
Food for thought
Remember there is no amount too small. The best thing we can do with our food is enjoy it but some waste like banana skins, tea bags and plate scrapings are inevitable.