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FANTASTIC…….. Rutland at last it was time for the Spring meeting and more importantly the Kit Kat Cup, but more on that later. The start of the annual pilgrimage up to Rutland was not a good one, both my kids were up with D & V for the previous two nights. I set of with my next-door neighbour Jim a former three times Army Champion and a long standing angling partner as well as a good friend. He had not been fishing in three years and was keen as mustard to get up to Rutland which was reportedly on top form. The same could not be said of me, I had a rumble in my tummy that was not to be ignored and I only just made it to the toilet at Rutland! I won't go into detail but if it wasn't for Dave Joyce nipping home and getting weeks supply of Imodium I doubt I would have ventured out.
Jim and I worked up the Normanton bank taking fish on nearly every drift. The stamp of fish was impressive and neither of us took a fish under two pounds many were near to the three-pound mark. We moved around the water taking fish in most areas we tried, many of the other boys seemed to be getting some as well. Although the fishing was fantastic two trips back to the lodge facilities for me and a desperate need to go to bed brought the day to a premature end. While friends old and new were getting reacquainted in the local pub I was in my be for 1820hrs. After a night fever, I woke the next morning a cured man. With the Kit Kat Cup on the line, I was fairly relieved.
I drew Martin Clark for the first day and he was content to let me take him to the fish. I was not sure what I was going to do but after watching the boat split I decided to head up to Barnsdale road end. I thought on balance that the better fish had been caught there, Jim followed me up. The water was flat calm and the fish a little spooky, I managed the first fish in the boat which was a lot smaller than what I had been catching the day before. The next one fell to the charms of the candy and again it was a little light. Martin opened his account with a cracking fish of about three pounds. So it went on, not all my fish were small but I was a little disappointed that they were not of the same stamp as the day before. Martin was building a fairly substantial bag and finished his limit at 1127hrs. I was a little behind him and finished at 1133hrs. We got out of the way to allow Jim and his partner the best opportunity to catch their fish. The transformer was deserted so we headed over. We were only there 30 minutes before Jock and his Partner Toby turned up with a tall tale of not being finished, boom boom. Of course, they were both well finished and we all decided to head in for a hot brew.
Brewed up and Martin keen to get some more fishing in we went back out. We bumbled round avoiding the guys that were still trying to nail their fish. It was OK but to be honest, it was difficult to stay out the way so we decided to go in, many had finished early and a lot of anglers were already in an orderly queue by the time the weigh-in began. I had a much more pleasant evening and a chippy tea in Oakham was much appreciated. I had a dram with Jim and chewed the fat with Ronnie before retiring for the evening.
The next day saw a light ripple to start as the previous day, again I was in two minds on where to go. Yesterday's success had not gone unnoticed and the area I had fished the day before had attracted another three boats. The fish still came but a little slower, my partner for the day was Alex Caldwell and he was matching me fish for fish. Alex was killing his last fish when I hooked into mine. It was not yet my time though and fish and hook parted company. I did not have long to wait, I was in again the fish held on tenaciously but I managed to force it on its way back into the depths of Rutland. Folks who know me well would not be surprised to see a certain amount of rage bubble to the surface, this usually results in me losing the rag and not fishing well. I was pleased I kept my head and sure enough a nice three pound fish took the booby and after a brief fight slipped into the net. What a great way to finish off, again my boat partner was keen to fish on so we moved around for a bit. The day was changing however and the wind was cold and getting up. We decided to call it a day and headed into the lodge where many were already waiting. While waiting on the weigh in to begin it presented an opportunity for a bit of banter with the lads. Stories of the day were exchanged and a good laugh was had by all. The weigh in went quickly as most anglers had weighed in already. The results were calculated and the new Spring match Champion was Kitch and the continuing Associate Champion remained Jock Kettles. I think all who attended would agree that this was a well-run match and Rutland provided sizzling sport.
Of course the most important match of the season was lost once again. I would like to say Jock is just a lucky bas***d......but I can't there is no doubt he is one of the finest loch style fishermen in the country. Well done Jock and I look forward to the Kit Kat cup next season.


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Some of you may remember about a year ago that I had the joy of participating in a Delve podcast to talk about my labor of love, Chronica: Age of Exploration. The setting was designed to be Pathfinder Compatible and tackled the issues that we've faced in real-world history. While it was successfully published, I'm afraid that the final product felt like it was missing something important. Sure, I included rules for modern religions and events like the colonization of America, but when I was writing the setting… I always held back.
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How Much Did the Black Hole Photo Cost?
On Wednesday, scientists revealed the first-ever image of a black hole. The supermassive cosmic object, 6.5 billion times larger than our sun, warps spacetime. Any nearby material becomes super-heated in its presence. If you stumbled across the event horizon point—at the heart of the Messier 87 galaxy (known as M87), 55 million light-years from Earth—and somehow fell in, your body would be ripped apart until it was "spaghettified." All told, this supermassive black hole is a big space(time) suck—literally, for dust and gas (although black holes don't actually suction; they act more like, well, holes).
But how much cash has been poured into this cosmic receptacle?
The image itself came out of an international collaboration between about 250 scientists, called the Event Horizon Telescope project. For six years, professors from several universities partnered with international research organizations and observatories to create an instrument capable of measuring emission regions on two supermassive black holes. They announced their results this week at two press conferences and in six papers in The Astrophysical Journal Letters.
Imaging a supermassive black hole takes a massive amount of funding; the EHT program lists its "key funders" as the United States' National Science Foundation, the European Union's European Research Council, and funding agencies in East Asia. According to a statement from the European Commission, the ERC funded three of the leading scientists and their teams. It's also the primary sponsor of the $15.7 million BlackHoleCam project, whose investigators partnered with the EHT team to measure and finally capture the M87's black hole.
Starting in October of 2014, the ERC said it gave the team 13,975,744 euros—about $19.3 million—for the BlackHoleCam. (For context: Congress' budget bill gave $21.5 billion to NASA in 2019, NASA estimated in 2016 that it would need about $300 million to fund SpaceX's Mars mission, and President Donald Trump's border wall would cost around $5.7 billion.)
BlackHoleCam researcher Luciano Rezzolla, from Goethe University Frankfurt, mentioned his funders in an interview with Horizon, a European Union research magazine. "Our view was that funding this would allow us to take the first picture of a black hole and this picture would go in every textbook," he said. "I hope this is what's going to happen. Now we know what a black hole looks like."
There's a reason why "knowing what a black hole looks like" is so important—and expensive. EHT researchers say the project was "a formidable challenge." In order to image the black hole, they had to upgrade and connect eight telescopes stationed in high-altitude places across the world, including volcanoes in Hawaii and Mexico, mountains in Arizona and the Spanish Sierra Nevada, the Chilean Atacama Desert, and Antarctica. They relied on decades of modeling and theoretical work to prove Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity right, again.
"We have achieved something presumed to be impossible just a generation ago," EHT project director Sheperd Doeleman said in a statement. "Breakthroughs in technology, connections between the world's best radio observatories, and innovative algorithms all came together to open an entirely new window on black holes and the event horizon."
For those who seem to be disappointed with the results of such an investment, the research team has said that more images, including "razor-sharp" ones, are on their way: According to a page on the EHT website, "obtaining sharp images of the black hole event horizon is very challenging." Already, it boasts that the resolution is akin to "counting individual dimples on a golf ball in Los Angeles ... from New York."


text: Wellness Fitness The 12 Best Low-Impact Workouts, According to Trainers Low-impact doesn't equal low-intensity. By Jenny McCoy Jenny McCoy Twitter Jenny McCoy is a freelance health and fitness journalist in Boulder, Colorado. Her work has appeared in SELF, Glamour, Women's Health, and Outside. She is also an ASCA Level 2-certified swim coach. In her free time, she enjoys running, buying houseplants, and doing word puzzles. health's editorial guidelines Updated on May 10, 2021 Reviewed by Amber Brenza, CPT Reviewed by Amber Brenza, CPT Instagram Twitter Amber is the Associate Editorial Director overseeing news content for Health, ensuring that readers stay up-to-date on trending topics like COVID-19, as well as the most recent research in the health and wellness space. learn more Share Tweet Pin Email Maybe running isn't your jam. Perhaps jumping aggravates your knees. Or maybe you just want to go easy on your joints. Whatever the reason, you need a low-impact workout—and good news: we've got you. We tapped fitness pros and dug into the research to round up the best low-impact exercises that will give you a good workout. Because as Sivan Fagan, CPT, owner of Strong with Sivan, told Health: "Low-impact doesn't mean low-intensity." Below, you'll find 12 exercise options that deliver the heart-pumping, endorphin-boosting benefits you want in a sweat session, without adding extra stress on your joints and ligaments. Getty Images Quick note before we dive in: Yes, these workouts are gentle on your skeletal system, but you still need to perform them with proper form and technique to really reduce your risk of injury. Not sure how to do a specific exercise or workout modality? Seek help from a qualified pro. Causes of Joint Pain 1. HIIT Training Think high-intensity interval training (HIIT) has to be a high-impact? Not true: HIIT simply describes a workout method where you perform bursts of maximum effort work followed by periods of rest. HIIT is great for increasing your anaerobic capacity (ability to perform short stints of high-effort work) and your aerobic capacity (ability to sustain lower-effort work over a long period of time), Alicia Jamison, CPT, trainer at Body Space Fitness in New York City, told Health. Examples of HIIT exercises include low-impact speed squats while holding a dumbbell on each shoulder or a simple bodyweight plank. Sophia Pellegrom, CPT, certified Barre instructor and trainer at TS Fitness in NYC, suggested an 8-minute low-impact HIIT sequence that will definitely get you sweaty. Perform these four moves—plank up-downs, squat to overhead press, lateral lunge, and v-ups—for 20 seconds each and then rest for 10 seconds before moving on to the next exercise. Repeat the sequence. The 20 Best Workout Leggings for Every Type of Workout 2. Walking There's a lot to love about walking. For starters, regular brisk walking provides huge health benefits, including weight management, improved mood, and boosted balance and coordination, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC says that walking can also help you prevent or manage conditions including heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. Moreover, walking is free, convenient, and most important, low-impact. Yet another perk: You can easily amp up the intensity of your walk with just a few small tweaks. One solid way to do that is to up the incline on your treadmill, said Fagan. Or, walk up a hill outside. Tackling a steep grade will feel more challenging than treading on flat ground (thanks, gravity!) but rest assured, it'll still be gentle on your joints. "It's not like running and slamming into the floor every time," explained Fagan. You can also make your walks more vigorous by increasing the speed and/or distance, Fagan said. Instead of walking 20-minute miles, aim for 18. Or, tack another mile or two onto your usual route. Just one tip: If you're on a treadmill, don't hang onto the handrails. It's not good form and you won't reap the full benefits, Fagan explained. Instead, let your arms swing in time with your legs, advised Fagan. The "12-3-30" Treadmill Routine 3. Swimming "Swim sports are a phenomenal modality," said Jamison. That's because swimming is a low-impact workout that still provides excellent resistance training, thanks to the intense drag force of water. A research article published in 2017 in the journal Osteoarthritis and Cartilage found that after a 4-month aquatic resistance training program, participants, who were post-menopausal women with knee osteoarthritis, experienced weight loss and improved walking speed. And like other research examining the health benefits of swimming, the researchers did not find any risks or drawbacks of swimming as exercise. Swimming is also great for strengthening your shoulders, back, core, and legs. Plus, it's super scalable—you can control the intensity of a swim workout by simply adjusting your speed, distance, and stroke style, noted Fagan. How Much Exercise Do You Need, and Which Type is Best for You? 4. Cycling Cycling—indoors or out—is non-weight bearing and low impact, so you can work up a sweat without stressing your joints. If you want a really intense cycling workout that also incorporates upper body work, take a spin on the assault bike, one of those bikes with moveable handles and a big fan in front. "They really get your heart rate up very fast," said Pellegrom, who suggested doing a HIIT-style workout on the assault bike to train your power and anaerobic capacity. That could look like pedaling as fast as you can for 20 seconds, resting for 10 seconds, and then repeating that sequence three more times. Important disclaimer: Cycling may not be a great low-impact option for everyone. "I've had clients that had knee issues and cycling didn't feel so good for them," said Fagan. 5. Rowing Unless you're a regular on the crew team, chances are you don't do much rowing. In which case, you're missing out on a total-body workout that provides solid cardio and endurance training, said Pellegrom. Rowing also strengthens your arms, legs, and core, and improves your upper back strength and posture. As a bonus, you could burn nearly 500 calories an hour if you crank up your effort and row vigorously. Oh, and unlike the treadmills, which are almost always taken, the rowing machines are more likely to be open and ready to give you a workout whenever you walk into the gym. These Dumbbell Moves From Autumn Calabrese Are a Total-Body Workout 6. SkiErg You've probably seen the SkiErg at the gym but maybe you didn't know what it was called or how it works. Essentially, it's a row machine that's centered on upper body movement (picture: standing up and pulling down on two cables to mimic a skiing motion). That means it can be a great option for folks with lower-body injuries, said Pellegrom—or really anyone who wants to improve their power, strength, and endurance in a joint-friendly way. That said, the SkiErg can also provide total-body burn, depending on how you use it. "What makes the SkiErg such a great piece of equipment is that it utilizes the full-body, the glutes, hamstrings, lats, triceps, and shoulders," Rustin Steward, a Tier 3+ Trainer at Equinox Sports in New York City, previously told Health. 7. Barre This ballet-inspired exercise method, which is centered on lots of small pulsing movements, is heavy on mobility and flexibility work, said Pellegrom—two things many of us could stand to improve. It can also enhance your stability and balance. And, depending on the type of Barre class you attend, you'll also get a good dose of cardio and/or solid muscular endurance work, Pellegrom added. The best part though? Barre delivers all of those benefits without pounding your joints and ligaments. I Tried an Xtend Barre Class (on Camera!)—Here's What the Workout Is Really Like 8. Pilates Pilates is a low-impact workout modality that's heavy on core strength, breath work, and alignment. A 2021 systematic review published in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies looked at 28 studies and found that Pilates is an effective way to improve muscle strength, balance, and quality of life. Though you may not get a super intense cardio challenge from Pilates (that all depends on what type of class you choose and your current fitness level), its strong focus on core strength makes it fantastic cross-training for other activities, like weightlifting and running, said Pellegrom. 9. Kettlebell Training Working out with these sleek free weights can deliver great cardio and total-body strengthening with minimal impact on your skeletal system. "Kettlebell training is fantastic because you're not leaving the floor at all," explained Pellegrom. Also cool: The handle on a kettlebell, Pellegrom explained, allows you to perform more dynamic movements—like the kettlebell swing, clean, and snatch—than you could with other types of free weights (think: dumbbells or plates), making it a valuable, versatile tool in your arsenal. Hit All Your Major Muscles With This 6-Move Kettlebell Workout 10. Circuit Training When you're strapped for time and want low-impact strengthening and cardio, consider a circuit training workout. Here's how it works: You pick a series of gentle-on-the-joints exercises—say, knee push-ups, V-ups, and glute bridges—and perform each move for a certain number of reps (for instance, 20). Then, you immediately move on to the next move in the series without resting, and repeat the sequence as many times as you can in 15 to 20 minutes. Since you aren't pausing for breaks, your heart rate will likely climb quickly and stay elevated, making this a great cardio challenge. "It can be quite intense," said Fagan. 11. Kinetic Stretching Also known as KinStretch, this low-impact exercise modality involves taking a joint through its full range of motion while creating tension with the rest of your body, explained Jamison. For example, you might contract as many muscles in your body as possible and then circle your arm as wide as you can. That combo will lubricate your joints and then increase your mobility, said Jamison—an oft-neglected component of fitness. As a bonus,"you might sweat a little bit," Jamison added. "It does feel pretty intense." 12. Elliptical This classic gym staple is a superb option for low-impact cardio, said Fagan. It works several big muscle groups at once and delivers the benefits of running without any of the pounding impact. Many ellipticals have ski-pole-like arm handles, so you can engage your upper body muscles and up your calorie burn while also strengthening your arms, shoulders, and upper back muscles. Bonus: The elliptical will build your butt better than fitness walking. An older 2012 study published in the journal Clinical Biomechanics compared elliptical training at various speeds and stride lengths and found that every one of them fired up the glute muscles better than walking. Low-impact exercise is often safe, but, with any type of exercise, it's still super important to listen to your body. If any type of exercise—including, yes, low-impact exercise—causes pain or discomfort, stop and consult a medical pro as needed. Updated by Selene Yeager Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit


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Field Notes of a Rookie Sportsman
By Travis Duncan
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Calling a turkey is much different than being called a turkey. In fact, it's much harder to call a turkey than I ever dreamed because the birds are really smart.
Thanks to what we learned about the wild, upland ground bird in our Rookie Sportsman Program (RSP) classes in April, my daughter, Natalie, and I have a much deeper appreciation for wild turkey and are more excited than ever as we prepare to go seek them out on what will be our first-ever hunt.
And in the future, I will be less likely to call anyone a turkey, unless they are exhibiting the brains and instincts of these large, intelligent birds.
Natalie and I learned all this and more from our Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) instructors in our RSP classes in April. And we are eager to get out of the classroom and into the wild to test our new knowledge.
We are members of CPW's 2019 RSP class and we've been learning everything we must know before actually venturing out with our CPW wildlife officer/mentor.
Our training started with firearm safety and classes on how CPW uses hunting as a wildlife management tool. Finally we were schooled in turkey-hunting strategies to ensure we have a safe, fun and successful first hunt.
On Friday, April 10, Natalie and I joined other RSP members at CPW's Southeast Region office in Colorado Springs for the Turkey Hunting 101 class.
Retired Air Force Col. Willie Kalaskie, now chairman of the Pikes Peak Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), led the class, with help from CPW Area Wildlife Manager Frank McGee, who sponsors the RSP class.
Kalaskie noted most hunters come to Colorado to seek big game but there are many other great opportunities to hunt here including wild turkey.
"Colorado is a hooves and horns state," he said. "(But) we're trying to grow turkey habitat every year."
We learned about the NWTF and how it has conserved 15 million acres of habitat in the U.S.
"Hunting and habitat go hand-in-hand," Kalaskie said. "You can't have quality hunting without quality wildlife habitat."
And we were reminded how the Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson acts have used sportsmen's dollars to save our wildlife from extirpation, the wild turkey included.
There were approximately 10 million wild turkeys in North America before European migration. But that number fell to 30,000 by 1930 as logging and mining destroyed habitat and unregulated harvest decimated turkey populations.
Thanks to wildlife management efforts by CPW's predecessor agencies, and funding from the Pittman-Robertson Act of 1937 (an excise tax on firearms and ammunition), turkey numbers rebounded to 7 million turkeys across the U.S. by 2013.
"Hunters funded this restoration," Kalaskie told us.
After the history lesson, we got down to biological business. We learned about spurs, snoods and dewlaps. We learned that female turkeys can sometimes have a beard and that many hunters are obsessed with finding one. (It sounded like a circus sideshow: See the bearded female turkey!)
We learned the wild turkey is the largest North American game bird with excellent eyes and hearing, but a poor sense of smell.
"You'll never successfully stalk a wild turkey," Kalaskie said. "You have to call them to you."
That's why turkey hunters wear camouflage in the field and often use decoys, blinds and bird calls.
Kalaskie brought an array of turkey calls that he demonstrated and allowed us to try. The wooden box call was easiest to operate. He also had slate calls which make sound by drawing a peg or striker across a dry surface. He also had a more sophisticated diaphragm call you position in your mouth to use.
We listened to different types of turkey calls: Clucks, putts, hen yelps, tree calls, cutting, hen assembly calls, fly down cackles, kee kee calls, hen purr calls and, of course, gobbling – the vocalization a male tom turkey uses in the spring.
"The sound we all wait to hear," Kalaskie said.
He had a gobbler shaker call as well and this proved to be a big hit with my daughter.
"I would have annoyed my parents so much with that call when I was a kid," DWM Cassidy English said as my daughter shook the call near my ear. "Just like that."
We also learned that besides our shotguns, we really needed turkey vests to have a good hunt.
"It's got pockets for calls and strikers and a padded seat," AWM McGee said. "That can help keep you warm too. If you're sitting on the cold ground, you'll have a hard time staying out for very long."
Contrary to big-game hunting, turkey hunters aim for the head and neck when using a shotgun. Before going out in the field, hunters should "pattern" their shotguns, meaning they should practice shooting targets with the kind of ammunition they intend to hunt with to see how it performs and make adjustments if necessary.
"You might find with a particular gun, your pattern [of shotgun shells] might open up too much and you won't be effective at a certain distance," McGee said.
Both Kalaskie and McGee said they were big fans of using blinds, especially with young kids.
"Kids have a hard time sitting still," McGee said. "It doesn't take much movement at all for a turkey to bust you."
Turkeys sleep in a roost tree at night to avoid predators, so hunters scouting out an area will often try to set up their blind ahead of time, based on where they think the flock might choose to feed.
We also learned many hunters use decoys, but if you're using a tom decoy, be mindful of how you place it to avoid potential accidents from other hunters stalking your decoy.
"You want a tom decoy facing your blind," Kalaskie said. "Chances are a hunter won't shoot a turkey from the back."
It was a lot of information to digest, but Natalie and I are excited to see how much we remember when we go turkey hunting in May with our assigned mentor, CPW DWM Logan Wilkins.
You will read all about it in the next installment of "Field Notes of a Rookie Sportsman."
Travis Duncan is a public information officer for Colorado Parks and Wildlife in Denver. Travis has lived in Colorado 17 years and loves the outdoors. If you have a question, please email him at email@example.com
Here's a few opportunities to engage the sportsman or sportswoman in you:
Annual Pikes Peak Birding & Nature Festival - Prairie to Peak
Colorado Springs (mid-May)
Field trips, seminars, tours and events are happening throughout El Paso, Pueblo and Teller counties. Festival field trips will visit migration hot spots such as Bear Creek and Fountain Creek Regional Parks, Lake Pueblo State Park, Manitou Lakes, Chico Basin Ranch, Pinello Ranch and other locations searching for common and unexpected birds alike. Registration is required for some of the events.
For more information, see the Pikes Peak Birding and Nature Festival website.
Welcome Back Turkey Vulture Day
Castlewood Canyon State Park, Franktown (mid-May)
Nothing heralds the return of spring to Castlewood Canyon State Park more than the sight of turkey vultures circling high above in search of food. To honor this annual natural event, come join us for Welcome Back Turkey Vulture Day. Castlewood Canyon, located five miles south of Franktown, boasts the largest summer roost of turkey vultures in Colorado, with up to 100 birds some seasons.
Enjoy activities for all ages, including: a TV Dinner (hamburgers and hotdogs), face painting and a storyteller. Naturalist-led hikes will take visitors to spots where one can get a better view of these majestic birds. Learn how TV's employ the 3 P's to survive and help us humans lead better lives. Curious why they are bald and fly "wobbly?" Come to Welcome Back Turkey Vulture Day to answer this and more.
15th annual Ute Mountain Mesa Verde Birding Festival
Cortez, May 8-12
The diverse landscape of the Four Corners region is home to more than 180 species of birds. Proceeds from the annual festival support the Cortez Cultural Center.
website: https://cortezculturalcenter.org/events/birding-festival/
Walleye/Crappie Fishing and Cooking Clinic
Saturday, May 18
Learn how to target walleye and crappie at one of Colorado's top reservoirs. This class will be held at Jumbo Reservoir near Julesburg and give you some basic techniques for targeting warm water fish around the country.
Website: https://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/pages/calendar.aspx?calid=7906
An assortment of calls used to lure wild turkeys.
Natalie Duncan, 14, examines turkey feathers during a Turkey Hunting 101 class that was part of CPW's Rookie Sportsman Program which introduces newcomers and novices to Colorado's outdoor opportunities including hunting, fishing, camping and hiking. Natalie is taking the class with her father, Travis Duncan, who is a CPW public information officer.
Willie Kalaskie, chairman of the Pikes Peak Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, holds a turkey decoy and stands near a hunting blind as he teachers Turkey Hunting 101 class at the CPW Southeast Region office in Colorado Springs.
All photos are courtesy Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
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Students are required to come to school dressed and presented neatly in the official Rehoboth uniform. This is a non-negotiable matter, because we believe that a high standard of dress and adherence to the College uniform are important in helping students develop a sense of respect for themselves, for each other, and for the reputation of the College. The cooperation of parents in helping to maintain the high standards of appearance the College expects is much appreciated.
Uniform Handbooks are available to parents from SEQTA Engage, or you can enquire at the Uniform Shops for the correct items for your child.
All uniform items can be purchased from one of the College's three uniform shops:
Online Uniform Shop
We are pleased to be able to offer parents secure online ordering through our uniform partner, Perm-A-Pleat. For online orders, parents will be contacted when orders are ready for collection. Please ensure you provide a current phone number when ordering.
Please note: Online orders placed between December and mid-January will not be available for collection until the last week of holidays prior to the start of Term 1.
Campus Uniform Shop
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The Uniform Shop is located at the Kenwick Campus, at the rear of the gymnasium in Room G15. Please park in the main car park on Brixton Street and from the front of the Rehoboth Centre, follow the signs around to the Primary School courtyard. The Uniform Shop is then located at the end of the courtyard behind and to the left of the stage. There is no access to the shop through the gym.
The Uniform Shop stocks new items, with the exception of footwear and sports socks which must be purchased separately. The same pricelist applies to both campus and online shops.
If you have any questions about uniform items or our uniform policy, please contact your campus office.
Please note that the shop phone and email are not monitored outside of opening hours.
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Shop Hours (School Term Hours)
Tuesday 1:00-4:00pm
Thursday 8:00-11:00am
Secondhand Uniform Shops
This shop operates out of Room S4.16 (the demountable behind the Science Labs) in the Secondary School.
Please phone Administration on 9274 9900 to arrange a time to view items.
This shop operates out of the old Administration Office and is open on Wednesdays 2:45-3:15pm.


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My two girls love to lounge around the house reading books, on the iPad or watching movies; therefore these pillow beds are perfect lounging beds and as an added bonus keep the lounges free for the adults! Pillow beds are also great for sleepovers, nap times and even as a camping bed. Of course I didn't come up with this fabulous idea; the wonderful posts on Pinterest are my source of inspiration. I honestly don't know how I existed before Pinterest!!
What you need
- 4 metres poly cotton fabric (I used 2 metres each of different fabric patterns for the front and back)
- 4 pillows (you can use old pillows you already have or buy medium to firm cheap pillows – don't buy expensive ones)
- sewing machine with matching thread
- Ruler and pen, pencil or fabric chalk
- Fabric pins
First things first, measure out your pillow bed. A standard pillow case is usually 46 cm x 72 cm, so I used that as the basis of my pattern and added in a 2 cm border for sewing.
Outline and cutting to size
On my 2 metre fabric length for the front of the pillow bed, I measured and ruled out 188 cm length by a 87 cm width.
- 188 cm = 46 cm x 4 pillows plus 2 cm border at the bottom and 2 cm border at the top
- 87 cm = 72 cm + 15 cm. As pillows have a fold over, I added on an extra 15 cm section to fold over on the top section.
I've attached a PDF version of my pattern, if you would like to use mine.
Pillow bed pattern_The Mummy Track
It's also a good idea to draw the pillow outline on the back of the fabric. Repeat this process for the back section, but remove the fold over fabric, therefore measure 188 cm by 76 cm.
Make a double fold over for a hem and pin along one length edge for both the front and back fabric sections where your pillow case opening will be.
Sew a straight stitch along the folded hems down the lengths of the front and back fabric sections.
Line up both font and back panels with the patterned fabric on the inside and pin around the outside except for the hemmed opening side. Also fold over the pillow fold over and pin it down. I also ironed the fabric at this stage to make sure that the two pieces of fabric were perfectly aligned. Sew along the outside with a straight stitch.
As these pillow beds will most probably be jumped on and generally abused and therefore washed regularly, I also sewed a zig zag stitch to stop the fabric from fraying. If you have a fancy over-locker machine, you can use that instead.
Turn the fabric inside out, so that the fabric pattern is showing. Pin along the three lined pillow sections. Sew along the sections in straight stitch.
Your pillow bed is now ready for stuffing with pillows! This is a simple project as it involves straight sewing and no complicated steps. It took me a couple of hours to complete one pillow bed.


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On March 2, 2016, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced its first data security enforcement action in the form of a Consent Order with online payment platform Dwolla, Inc. The five-year Consent Order is based on CFPB allegations that Dwolla engaged in deceptive acts and practices by misrepresenting to consumers that it had "reasonable and appropriate data security practices." Dwolla neither admitted nor denied that it engaged in data security misrepresentations. The CFPB fined Dwolla $100,000, enjoined it from making further misrepresentations, and is requiring that it develop a written, comprehensive data security program, designate a person responsible for the program, provide employee training, conduct risk assessments, and undergo independent third party audits annually, among other things. The CFPB also places primary responsibility for compliance with the Consent Order on Dwolla's board of directors.
The basis for the CFPB's action is the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which grants the CFPB authority to enforce against companies that engage in unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices when offering consumer financial products or services. The CFPB action follows well over a decade of Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data security enforcement under Section 5 of the FTC Act's prohibition on unfair or deceptive trade practices. The FTC has traditionally brought Section 5 data security enforcement actions against a wide array of companies after public data breaches or press reports of security vulnerabilities led to investigations. The proceeding against Dwolla is noteworthy not only because it is the first CFPB data security action, but because Dwolla does not appear to have been the subject of a publicly-reported data breach or publicity about security vulnerabilities. The CFPB now joins the Federal Communications Commission as an agency that has only recently acted to enforce against companies for alleged data security shortcomings relating to consumer personal data.
In its action against Dwolla, the CFPB focuses on allegedly deceptive statements made to consumers regarding the safety and security of their sensitive financial and other personal information. The CFPB Consent Order notes that Dwolla had made affirmative representations to consumers — both on its website and in direct communication — that its network was safe and secure. In addition, Dwolla represented that its data security practices "exceeded industry standards," that "[a]ll information [wa]s securely encrypted and stored" using "industry standard encryption technology," and that Dwolla was "PCI compliant." The Order identifies these and other, similar, statements as deceptive, noting that Dwolla, "[i]n fact," failed to employ these security measures.
The CFPB alleges that Dwolla failed specifically with respect to the following:
1. Data Security Policies and Procedures. Dwolla did not adopt or implement a written data security plan to govern the collection, maintenance or storage of the personal information of consumers, as would be reasonable and appropriate for the organization.
2. Risk Assessments. Dwolla did not conduct adequate, regular risk assessments to identify reasonably foreseeable risks to the personal information of consumers or assess the safeguards that were in place to control those risks.
3. Employee Training. Dwolla employees received little-to-no data security training in connection with the handling and protection of consumer personal information. And, when a third party auditor performed penetration testing of the website using phishing emails as a test and a large percentage of employees clicked on a bogus url, Dwolla did not address the results of the phishing test or educate its personnel on the dangers of phishing.
4. Encryption. Although Dwolla represented that all information was encrypted, it did not use encryption technologies to properly safeguard sensitive consumer information and, in fact, stored, transmitted, or caused to be transmitted sensitive personal consumer information, such as Social Security numbers, without encryption. In addition, Dwolla encouraged the submission of sensitive information via email in clear text.
5. Software Development. Dwolla did not practice secure software development. Dwolla employed a developer with no data security training. Dwolla also failed to conduct risk assessments or penetration tests on the website run by the developer on which the Dwolla apps were published. Lastly, the developer failed to comply with Dwolla's software development security practices and released applications prior to testing the security of such applications to ensure that consumer personal information was protected.
To address these concerns, the Order provides that Dwolla must adopt and implement reasonable and appropriate data security measures to protect the personal information of consumers, including designating a qualified person to be accountable for the data security program; conducting bi-annual data security risk assessments; conducting regular, mandatory employee training on data security; developing and implementing appropriate methods of consumer authentication; and developing and implementing reasonable procedures for the selection of service providers, among other things. In addition, the Order provides that Dwolla must obtain an annual data security audit from an independent, qualified third party.
Notably, the Order requires the Dwolla board to ensure compliance with the Order and provides that the board will bear ultimate responsibility for Dwolla's compliance. In connection with the board–level review, the Order requires that the board provide timely status reports regarding Dwolla's compliance with the Order. Dwolla's obligations under the Consent Order last five years from the beginning of the Consent Order unless Dwolla violates it.
Many of the conduct requirements are similar to the FTC's approach to Section 5 data security consent decrees although the shorter term is notable (FTC data security consent decrees frequently run 20 years) as is the CFPB's broadening of obligations to the board of directors. The CFPB's authority to impose a fine in the first instance also distinguishes it in this area from the FTC.
CFPB-regulated entities should take note of the Agency's action and, in particular, the remediation requirements of the Dwolla consent decree, which indicate the CFPB's expectations for corporate data security programs.


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Happy Valentine's Day!
Clearly you know this already, but the title of my blog is I Adore What I Love… and guess what? I seriously LOVE all my readers more than you could even imagine and obviously ADORE each and every one of you with all my heart.
With that being said, this year, along with my hubby, you are my Valentine! And one of the best ways to wish your Valentine, your friends, your family members, and basically any of your favorite people a happy V-day is to send a card! I, myself, am partial to the e-card but the newer, cooler, updated version of it. There are many websites and apps these days where you can create ridiculously adorable and affordable cards for your loved ones with the click of only a few buttons. They're sleek, modern, and instant… and some would even say that they're better than sending a greeting via that other mode of transportation called good 'ol snail mail.
So without further ado… check out these cards that basically take the words out of my mouth:
Find the 3 cards above + MANY more perfect options at Paperless Post.
Find the 3 cards above for FREE at Evite Postmark. Too cute not to send if you ask me!
If you want to go the funny route, someecards has you covered –
à la the last 3 cards you just read!
So there's my roundup of the best V-day cards to send over the 'net! Your valentine is sure to be pleasantly surprised to open his/her inbox on this special holiday =)


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Learn How To Apply For Family Veterans Benefits
The GI Bill application process requires the applicant to follow a set procedure, provide requested documentation and adhere to certain regulations. To apply for GI Bill benefits, petitioners must meet all pertinent requirements for qualifying. GI Bill dependents and spouses' qualifications depend on the particular program to which the applicant is applying. To apply for VA home loans or utilize the military spouse employment services, veterans and spouses of veterans must submit specific applications. Each designated category of benefits requires a submitted application as well as accompanying evidence and documentation. To learn more about the application requirements to get veterans benefits for spouses or dependents, refer to the following topics:
- GI Bill application
- VA home loan application
- Veterans burial benefits application
- Military spouse employment services
Learn How to Apply for GI Bill Benefits
In order to apply for GI Bill benefits, the applicant must download or obtain the required application. The GI Bill application is an often-utilized application, as the GI Bill is a popular benefit that offers educational funding to active military personnel and their family members. The GI Bill application will require all dates of active military service as well as the personnel member's military ID. Applicants may not be able to apply for GI Bill assistance if they are enrolled in other VA educational programs. Applicants should be aware that if they elect to obtain Post-9/11 GI Bill funding, then the decision is final, and they will not qualify for a reversal to any previously elected educational benefit. Some veterans will qualify for more than one educational funding program. Currently, the GI Bill application is the most popular, but other educational programs include the Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP), Montgomery GI Bill and Post Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance (VEAP).
Paperwork required to complete the GI Bill application includes a DD 214 Form, personal identification, service dates and status for current or former military duty. When they apply for GI Bill benefits, applicants should be prepared to answer questions about other educational programs and financials. Petitioners will need to fill out and submit a certificate of attendance on a regular basis. The VA form 22-1990 allows petitioners to apply for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, VEAP and REAP. This form does not apply to Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment benefits.
Learn About the VA Home Loan Application Process
To apply for VA home loans, the veteran, surviving spouse or dependent must obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) from the VA. The GI Bill application for home loans requires a VA home loan COE so the borrower can prove that he or she has the backing of the VA for the loan. Applicants who apply for VA home loans will have lower finance charges than civilians. The VA home loan backing assures and guarantees the bank a portion of the loan. As a direct result, interest rates are often lower, banks do not require a down payment and the seller or lender pays for closing costs.
To apply for VA home loans with a COE, petitioners must learn about the specific application steps for receiving a home loan. Documentation needed for the VA home loan application includes financials, schedule of debts and assets, military papers and ID cards, personal identification and Social Security Numbers. Completing the form VA 26-1880 is a requirement for the VA home loan process, and the form is accessible online or in person from the local VA. Many lending institutions also have them in-house.
Discover How to Apply for Veterans Burial Benefits
Completing a veterans burial benefits application provides spouses or dependents of servicemembers with burial rights in national cemeteries if they predecease the related veteran (There is a provision made for private burial in a privately maintained cemetery if the family so wishes). The veterans burial benefits application is available for spouses and dependents or their children that meet specific requirements. This application process does not take very long, but it does require the certificate of death and the DD 214 form.
The veterans burial benefits application is available online and the entire process, if documentation is available digitally for upload, will take an average of 10 minutes to complete. After submitting the veterans burial benefits application, the VA will verify the documentation and notify the family that they can call the National Cemetery and funeral home and make arrangements with one of the 134 nationally maintained cemeteries that are available for career veterans and their family members. Many veterans burial benefits, depending on the length of service of the veteran, can cover most of the burial expenses. Burial benefits provide a headstone and the engraving as well as a certificate issued from the U.S. President. The VA renders these services regardless of the beneficiary's desire for interment in a national cemetery or a privately maintained cemetery.
Learn How to Access Military Spouse Employment Services
Military spouse employment services increase skills, further education and assist military spouses in finding suitable employment. Many of the military spouse employment services include job-seeking services that help with building resumes, honing interview skills and even setting up appointments for interviews. Military spouse employment services are available to spouses and family members of service personnel that meet the requirements. Those service members or family members who have disabilities can also receive assistance locating industries and businesses willing to accommodate those with limitations.
In order to qualify to use the military spouse employment services, the veteran must have been honorably discharged from service less than 12 years ago and have received an IDES rating of twenty percent (disability). Forms 28-0588, 28-1900, and 28-8832 are used for military spouse employment services, and all of these forms can be located online.
The initial step in applying to any VA programs, especially for spouses, dependents and survivors, is to learn about the forms and applications for VA benefits (such as the GI Bill application). Then, after selecting the correct form, the petitioner can begin collecting the necessary documentation. After obtaining the required paperwork, the petition can submit the application to the appropriate department (usually listed on the application). The GI Bill application and burial benefits application are available for submission online, in person or through regular mail.


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Hiking Y Mountain in Provo Utah
A trip to Utah Valley wouldn't truly be complete without a hike to the "Y". Since I'm trying to stay in shape myself (always another race to train for) and also encouraging my kids to stay fit, I decided to tackle the hike with the six kiddos on our last full day in Utah before we headed back to the OC. For those of you who are not familiar with the area, on the mountain East of Brigham Young University there's a large white block letter Y that has become the nationally recognized insignia for BYU and the reason why BYU is often called "the Y". It's made of concrete and is 380 feet high and 130 feet wide. The Y is even larger than the "Hollywood Sign" in Los Angeles! The Y trail is one of the most hiked trails...Read More
Visiting Bridal Vail Falls in Provo Canyon Utah
The state of Utah offers a variety of natural attractions, rich in history for its visitors. One such destination is Bridal Vail Falls located in Provo Canyon. The waterfall is a gorgeous double cascade that streams from the mountainside only about 10 miles from Provo City Center. You might recognize the falls from the 1982 movie Savannah Smiles where the main characters took the aerial tramway to the top of the falls. The tramway is no longer there as it was destroyed by an avalanche in 1996. However, the falls are still a beautiful site to visit and even novice hikers enjoy making their way up to the lower falls to bask in the cool mist and explore the rocky terrain. BRIDAL VEIL FALLS The Legend Many moons ago, an Indian named Norita and a brave from a rival tribe,...Read More
The Inside Scoop On The "Real" Disney UP House
We visited as a guest of the family While traveling to Utah to visit family we had the unique experience of visiting The Real UP House, located in the city of Herriman. The Real UP House was built by Bangerter Homes in 2011 for Utah's Parade of Homes. According to the owner, the home builder had to obtain permission from Disney in order to build the house – which was originally denied. Only after the director of the film interceded with Disney on the builder's behalf was permission finally granted. However, they were required to turn over the plans to Disney and no additional UP houses will be built. So, this is IT! The home was authorized by Disney and is a true replica of the home in the film. As you can see, the home looks like it...Read More


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Robert Motherwell Artwork for Sale
Robert Motherwell was not only one of America's most innovative artists, he was also a philosopher and scholar. Motherwell's work and ideas had a profound effect on American artists in the mid-twentieth century and helped to usher in the era of Abstract Expressionism and uniquely American modern art. Early Life and Education Robert Motherwell was born in Aberdeen, Washington in 1915, and was raised in San Francisco, where his father was president of the Wells Fargo Bank. Motherwell exhibited an […]... Read more Read More


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Avatar: 3-D images, 2-D message
by Lauren Ornelas As someone who has seen Avatar in both the 3D and non-3D, I can say without a doubt that the 3D version was much better. However, when you hear about something called the "Avatar Effect" when discussing how some companies are looking to create 3D televisions you realize that maybe some missed the …
Green Jobs Platform
We hope that by getting solar companies to adopt and incorporate the Green Jobs Platform for Solar into their business model early, the solar industry can become a beacon of sustainability by protecting its workers and the planet, rather than a throw-back to the dark manufacturing practices that have dominated the high-tech sector. We've already seen unfortunate spills in China.
May Day, is Anybody Listening?
May 1st is International Worker's Day….(and many times) workers aren't considered 'people.' There is a maximum amount that people, meaning consumers, are allowed to be exposed to when it comes to toxics, but somehow that is different for workers – yup, as if their bodies somehow respond differently because they are working there….Workers are the first to be exposed.
Clichés to Save the Day!
…a picture is worth a thousand words. That being said, SVTC has launched our first ever video contest to start today, Earth Day, to draw attention to the devastating impacts that e-waste has on the environment and communities. We are eager to have creative individuals who care about this issue help create awareness.
Response – DTV Switchover – TV Manufacturers
For those of you haven't heard, 681 of the 1,800 TV channels will stop broadcasting in analog next Tuesday, despite the legislative delay for June 12th, 2008….
I don't see it as a political victory, but an attempt to postpone something that will darken the TVs of millions of people in the U.S. and cause a lot of electronic waste down the road.
Good Jobs Green Jobs – Healthy Jobs?
The opportunity to make a meaningful and immediate difference on the environmental impact of solar manufacturing, recycling, and labor conditions is really exciting. The solar crowd is full of people with good intentions for the environment and a genuine interest in the issues.
Inauguration over, now it's time to get down to work
Now we have to make up for lost time as we prepare the nation for a new age in renewable energy. There are several immediate actions that we can take to ensure growth in the solar sector and at the same time protect public health, workers and the environment – and we don't have to look at these things as conflicting goals.
Photos from India
Members of SVTC, Chintan, and Saahas at a meeting in India Serena, an SVTC intern, in India sipping from a coconut. Women in Bangalore, India, dismantling and processing electronic waste. A pile of electronic waste at a recycling facility in India. Binod (left) of Chintan Environmental Research and Action Group and Luc (right) of GTZ. …
Using untested materials to solve E-waste
After experiencing the slums where Delhi's poorest residents live and sort garbage, it felt like we had traveled 10 light years rather than the roughly 10 kilometers down the road to meet the young, fresh entrepreneurs of TIC Group. It was easy to forget about the heat and harsh conditions outside while I sipped ice …
Giving hope, Investing in the People
Yesterday we spent the day touring some of the locations where Chintan is doing on-the-ground work with waste pickers. The images of absolute poverty stay with me even when I close my eyes, but at least someone is really doing something about it. We first went with a man who goes to pick up waste …


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Day 350 – On Moving On
Good Morning.
I know, it's been two days. All I can say is I'm sorry. My days have been on go from 7a to 11:30 these past two days. I know, that leaves 30 minutes to write, and I've been intending to, but then I fall asleep. So I'll keep trying. I may not write this weekend. I'm going on a women's retreat. I'll bring my computer, though, just in case.
Good morning. I had such lovely dreams last night. I wish I would have written them down. Beings came to me in the night. I know that sounds weird. But it felt like something celestial came to me in the night and started taking things out of my head and clearing out my brain. Like they were taking cobwebs out or something. That's what it looked like. "They" didn't look like anything that I remember, and I don't remember what they said, either. But this morning my head feels lighter. There's not this sense of pressure that has been there for a while. I'm not going to write too long because I want to pray this morning.
I hung out with Free yesterday. He came with me to my spiritual center. He's extremely awkward and nerdy, to the point that it's funny. And he's super sweet. He definitely doesn't know how to act around women. I wouldn't be surprised if he told me that he's never had a girlfriend before… I like him, though. Not particularly romantically attracted to him at this point, but he's really good people and I'd like to be around him more.
There's not much drama to write about… My brother and I are friends now. I don't know how it happened. God, You forced us to live together, and it was tough and heavy and now it's easy and light. I don't feel all that pain and resentment. We talk to each other and joke and laugh. We are not fake around each other. We are peaceful on purpose. It's been a long time coming.
And the men? Well, I had been having a hard time releasing them because some of them didn't want to let go. They have been addicted to fantasies. They don't really want a real life woman. They just want a thought to hold on to so they can feel connected to something. They want something out there in the future to keep them motivated. I had been trying to talk to all these people from my past and come to peaceful agreements. You know, we were supposed to talk about whatever transpired between us and then say thank you for everything, I'm sorry for everything and either say goodbye or change the nature of our relationship… Well these men haven't been trying to do that. They want to change the nature of our relationship, all right, in that they want me to get with their programs, which usually involve me being a mistress or getting with some dude with no ambition who's house smells like moth balls or helping someone start a business that I really don't believe in or care about. They have been fighting me, blatantly telling me that they are never going to let me go. It's been tough for me. Life stuff like work and paying bills and survival things have never been hard for me, but emotional stuff? It can get ahold of me and have me down and out for months and years… Not anymore, though.
This is why abusive men don't like their women to read books or hang out with other folk or spend too much time alone. We start getting ideas. We start seeing the bigger picture. Yesterday I had an epiphany. I don't have to ask for anyone's permission to let me go. I am the boss of my life. I don't have to wait and get joined to the hip with some man and get with his plans for the future. I can make my own plans. I know those two statements seem anti-relationship, but they're not. There's something wonderful to be said about a woman with her own vision. The kind of man I like likes a woman with her own vision and her own plans. He doesn't want to tell her how to do everything. He wants someone who comes with her own things to partner with. Me, too. I want a guy who has kind of figured some things out on his own. He has figured out who he is and I have figured out who I am and from there we can decide who we want to be together and what kind of team we want to build.
I can't believe I had been sitting over here asking these guys for permission to let them go. They had been taking advantage of my kindness. Yesterday I told one of them goodbye. I just told the truth and he couldn't stand it. After I told him I'm saying goodbye with no questions asked, he apologized for being pushy, etc, and finally said he's willing to move on…
So this blog is about moving on and making your own plans. If you don't make plans, someone will make plans for you and want you to be on their team. It is scary for a woman to make her own plans because we think that if we are too independent, there will be no space for a man or men won't like us. In your plans, plan for a man as well. Leave space in your day for him. If your day is jam-packed with activity from waking 'till dawn, there won't be any room for him. So leave some room in your schedule for some quality time with a man. Spend it with yourself for now, but don't just hide out in your room. Put yourself in places and situations where the man of your dreams can see you. Make yourself available. And move on with your life. Get your stuff together, pay your debts, and clean out your closets. Just get it together already. It may not be easy, but it's usually easier than it seems once you get in the flow of things.
Today I'm in the flow. I'm moving on, Allah. Finally and at last and now. I bless my own self in this moment. I bless the day that has yet to unfold. I Bless the people I am letting go of. May there hearts be at ease and may they know the fulfillment of their heart's desire. I Bless the past and the woman that I used to be. I thank You for it all, Allah, and I move on. Ameen.
Day 350
On Moving On
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Dear friends, in the last two months we were posting small thoughts by Zen Master Wu Bong and also reported about the development of our Indiegogo campaign to raise funds in order to produce a documentary movie about his person, his teachings and about the Kwan Um School of Zen. Today, in less then 18 hours from now, our campaign on Indiegogo will end (you have still the chance to help us!), so we would like to thank everybody who supported, liked or shared our project! In the next months we will continue to update the process of making Don't know – A Tribute to Zen Master Wu Bong on www.dontknowfilm.com and also on our facebook page, so stay tuned!
In the Dharma, Fabio and Chiara


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Plan the perfect family vacation to Loon Mountain in Lincoln New Hampshire. While at Loon Mountain you'll enjoy the best mountain scenery while spending a day full of adventure outdoors. Whether it's crossing bridges in the aerial park, zip-lining, exploring Glacial Caves, taking a scenic gondola sky ride to the summit, or going on a family bike ride, make this fall one your kids will never forget.
During our last visit in 2014, the boys were still too young to go on the Aerial Forest Adventure Park. Now that they've both surpassed the 48 in height requirement, a visit to Loon Mountain was at the top of our bucket list summer.
Thanks to Loon Mountain for providing our family passes, we were able to check ziplining and aerial ropes course of four list.
9 Reasons Why You Have to Visit Loon Mountain:
Located just two hours north of Boston, Loon Mountain offers a number of summer and fall activities that the whole family will enjoy. Three miles off of I-93, and just minutes from Franconia Notch, you can plan a day trip or a weekend kid-friendly getaway with plenty to see and do.
Loon Mountain isn't just a family friendly destination in the winter for skiing, there is so much do do in the summer and on the weekends in September. Purchase a Super Adventure Pass for non-stop all day family fun, or purchase individual activity passes if you're on a shorter time frame or don't want to participate in all activities.
Aerial Forest Adventure Park
The Aerial Forest Adventure Park is hands down my children's favorite part. After getting harnessed up, and taking a short safety orientation, you'll be taken on a short ride to the side of the mountain to unleash your inner Tarzan..or Jane. On this self guided tour, visitors can explore 5 different courses at their own pace. The five courses have different difficulty levels, and are colored: Yellow, Green, Blue, and Black (most challenging). There are some height and age requirements for the green, blue and black courses, and children have to be at least 7 and 48 inches tall to use the Aerial Adventure Park.
Cross bridges, climb ropes, soar across ziplines, and test your balance as you go from obstacle to obstacle.
I can't get my 10 year old on a roller coaster, but he was in his glory climbing from obstacle to obstacle while suspended 30-40 feet in the air. The 2 hour tour treetop self guided tour wasn't long enough for him, he would have gladly spent all morning and after noon suspended high in the forest. After completing the green and blue courses he was eager to go on the black (hardest) course, but has to wait a couple years until he is 12.
There are benches for additional family members to sit if they are not participating & want to watch. Parents with young children can also take turns. Since we had a toddler, we both got harnessed up and alternated going on the ropes course and watching the little one.
Scenic Gondola Skyride
The whole family can enjoy New Hampshire's longest scenic Gondola Skyride to the 2,733-foot summit of Loon Peak. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the top, and is a slow ride that even grandma and grandpa will enjoy, and is gentle enough for infants. Up to four people can ride together.
Once at the summit, you'll have access to breathtaking views of the White Mountains as well as a mountaintop playground for kids, the glacial caves, Summit Café, restrooms, and 360-degree observation tower.
The Views!
The views from the summit are absolutely breathtaking. Climb the observation tower for even better views, and make sure to stop by the Cafe area for even more mountain scenery and views from the lake. The panoramic mountains make an amazing backdrop for family photos so make sure your camera or phone is charged.
Explore The Glacial Caves
Once you reach the summit, make sure to stop by and explore the prehistoric Glacial Caves boys. There are quite a few stairs you'll have to climb down, and then climb back up, but it's worth it. We totally missed this on our first visit back in 2014 but now it's the first place we go once we get off of the gondola ride.
There is also the option to stay on the main walkway while the kids or other parts of your group explore.
Adventure Center Base Camp:
Back at the base, the fun doesn't stop. There's ziplining, bungee trampolines, a LogJam Maze, Climbing Wall, Bunyan's Bouncin' Backyard with inflatable obstacle courses, and bike riding.
Put your sense of direction to the test and try to find all four letters in the word M-A-Z-E. Each guest or team receives a card with the time stamped on it, you'll then enter the maze and have to find four different letter punches, in any order, to spell the word M-A-Z-E. Then find your way out and stamp the end time. The maze is small enough for children to explore on their own, but still a challenge. There's an observation deck where you can cheer your family on, or watch them scramble as they try to find all four letters first.
With four different climbing walls to choose from, start off on the easy course, or move on to the harder course to challenge yourself.
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Cool off with a scoop of ice cream, or shake from the Ice Cream Snack Shack.
Soar from tower to tower over the Pemigewasset River on a thrilling zipline ride. Once you get harnessed up, climb the 30 foot tower and get ready to fly like a bird. Feel the rush of adrenaline as you soar 750 feet from one tower over the river, to the 2nd tower and then back again. Ziplining is perfect for thrill seekers, families looking for a new kind of adventure, and even beginners. Rides must weight a minimum of 50 lbs, and may increase on windy days.
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Here are the major promotions and job moves in the world of HR for this week.
And for the pick of HR job opportunities in Asia, check out HRjobs.
HR Practitioner Appointments
Bryony McCormack takes up role as executive director, HR at Morgan Stanley In a promotion from vice president, Asia HR COO based in Hong Kong at financial services provider Morgan Stanley, Bryony McCormack is now executive director, human resources, relocating to London for her new role. Prior to joining the firm in August 2013, she was change management and communications manager at law firm Allens, working in Melbourne.
Al Law takes up new role at ISS Group Previously operations officer (safety and service quality) at The Kowloon Motor Bus Company, Al Low has transitioned to senior officer, learning and development at facilities services major, ISS A/S. Based in Hong Kong, he has previously worked as administrative officer with the Hong Kong Police Force, and has received the First Aid Certificate from Hong Kong St. John Ambulance.
Bonnie Lau adds talent management experience to her plate Hong Kong's leading transport operator MTR Corporation has promoted Bonnie Lau to talent management manager, based in Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong. This is a move up from her previous role as people development manager which she took on when she joined in April 2013. At the time, she had moved over from Ngong Ping 360, where she was head of human resources and corporate services.
Ahmad H Butt exits BBVA to join Li & Fung in talent acquisition role Hong Kong-based Ahmad H Butt has taken up the role of head of talent acquisition at supply chain specialist Li & Fung, where he is part of the HR centre of excellence – talent acquisition specifically to spearhead corporate and executive recruitment across all regions. He leaves his past role as vice president - talent and culture, Asia Pacific at BBVA, where he was responsible for driving the strategic and tactical HR agenda for businesses such as corporate and transaction banking, M&A, and more.
Vivian Chiang to work in HR at Stamford International University Undergraduate and graduate education provider Stamford International University has appointed Vivian Chiang assistant president, human resources. In the process, she relocates to Bangkok from Singapore and Japan region, where she was HR senior manager, AMEA at Laureate International Universities. She has previously undertaken a number of roles in Japan, such as HR director at Gakko Houjin Eichi Gakuin, St. Thomas University, and regional consultant at HRnetOne.
Kean Mun Loke is brought in to head HR at Top Glove The world's largest glove manufacturer Top Glove has appointed a head of human resources in Kean Mun Loke, to overcome the full spectrum of HR for the group. Based in Selangor, Malaysia, he moves over from Tan Chong Group, where he was lead for centre of excellence, which was organised by solutions teams comprising specialists who work across various HR practice areas.
Okada Manila scouts for HR officer in Jayson Mendoza Having been based in the Philippines through his career, Jayson Mendoza has been recruited by the flagship development of Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment, as HR officer - talent acquisition. This replaces his past assignment, where he was managing consultant at Drake International.
Michael Goh moves up the ranks at Jurong Port Previously chief human resources officer at the leading multipurpose port operator, Michael Goh has been promoted to chief corporate services officer in Singapore. He now manages the corporate services division, which comprises critical shared services including HR, legal, procurement, and in addition, drives the transformation of safety and security services in the port. His prior work experience spans senior HR roles at SingTel, Singapore Exchange, and Microsoft Operations.
Louis Y M Ng moves to senior HR role within Fidelity International Previously the campus recruiter, investment management, Asia based in Hong Kong, Louis Y M Ng is now early careers talent acquisition manager, Asia at the investment solutions provider. In this role, his priority is to partner with management and key stakeholders to drive talent acquisition strategies for early careers (school leavers, interns, graduates, and experienced associates and analysts) across the investment management and business team in Asia Pacific. Before joining Fidelity International in 2016, he has experience working with organisations such as S&P Global, PwC, and more.
Hospitality major AccorHotels sees home-grown chief talent and culture officer Formerly the senior vice president - learning and talent development, Christine Rumble has been promoted at AccorHotels to the role of chief talent and culture officer, Asia Pacific, based in Singapore. She has a respected career in the hotels sector, having worked with AccorHotels since August 2006 in a number of roles and geographies, as well as racking up experience at Club Med and Novotel.
Christopher Lim (PMP) takes up new role at DHL Supply Chain in Singapore Having been recently appointed director, global HR BPO - business support and strategic projects, at DHL Supply Chain, Christopher Lim is stationed in the Singapore office. He moves over from Johnson Controls where he was manager, corporate business systems (Asia).
Larsen & Toubro strengthens corporate L&D team with Dr Ashis Sen's appointment Dr Ashis Sen has been appointed head of corporate learning and development at the infrastructure and construction conglomerate, based in Mumbai. He comes with a pool of experience, having been internal coach and head of capability building for Hindustan Petroleum.
Mondelēz International secures the support of Nate Ong as HR business lead Food production leader Mondelēz International has promoted Selangor-based Nate Ong from regional organisation pillar lead, Asia Pacific (integrated lean Six Sigma), to HR business lead - integrated supply chain, Malaysia & Philippines. He has been with the firm since August 2015, prior to which he has worked with organisations such British American Tobacco (Malaysia), Kerry Group, and more.
HR Solutions Provider Appointments
Hudson announces career advancement for Anki Lau in Hong Kong Global talent solutions and recruitment provider Hudson sees the appointment of Anki Lau as managing consultant - sales and marketing in Hong Kong. In a promotion from senior consultant, Lau specialises in mid to senior level sales and marketing recruitment in the areas of product marketing, e-commerce, public relations, retail marketing, sales, and more. She has been with Hudson since January 2014, priot to which she was senior programme officer at visual art organisation 1a space.
Paul Meijer takes up people advisory services responsibility at EY Joining the advisory and assurance expert EY as director of people advisory services in Melbourne, Paul Meijer moves over from Korn Ferry Hay Group. In this past role, where he had been with the erstwhile Hay Group since April 2002, joining as a consultant in the Netherlands.
Suparna Banik appointed as regional head of talent management Currently the regional head of talent management at insurance provider AXA Asia, Suparna Banik was previously HR director for Asia at Wolverine World Wide. In her new role, she continues to be based in Hong Kong. Prior to this, she has experience with Noble Group, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, and more.
Willis Towers Watson Insurance Group hires Kevin Angelini to drive strategy consulting The global advisory, broking and solutions company has appointed Kevin Angelini as head of strategy in its insurance consulting and software business in Asia Pacific. This is part of the firm's strategy to grow its insurance consulting business from a traditional focus on risk consulting and M&A due diligence support, to offering wider strategy consulting services. Based in Hong Kong, Angelini reports to Richard Collis, managing director for the insurance consulting and software business in Asia Pacific.
Collis said: "Having Kevin on board demonstrates Willis Towers Watson's commitment to serving clients with additional strategy consulting services. His experience will bring real added value to the company and to our clients as we look to tap these new opportunities."
Before joining Willis Towers Watson, Angelini was head of strategy and business development at Generali Asia where he was a key member in building its Asia regional footprint by creating the strategy and M&A division from scratch and leading new market-entry initiatives.
Maneesh Sah strengthens Aon's external communications team in APAC Having joined Aon Hewitt, the professional services specialist, as AMEA head of marketing in January 2015, Maneesh Sah has progressed to the role of executive director, external communications, Asia Pacific for Aon. In this new role, his priority is: "To maximise the impact of our firm's milestone moments to drive awareness, understanding and reputation of Aon in this region," he told Human Resources.
Based in Singapore, Sah has more than 25 years of experience in the industry, having pursued assignments with Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Council, Towers Watson, and more.
CredForce appoints Savita Vijayan as country leader - talent solutions Savita Vijayan has been recruited by the credentialing and capability validation solutions provider, CredForce, as country leader for talent solutions. Based in Gurgaon, her most recent assignment was with People Matters as general manager - special initiatives.
And for the pick of HR job opportunities in Asia check out HRjobs.
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Tues.20th Aug 2013
Took the dog for walkies at Marston stw,(just for a change).Not much about but the clover field along Mill Lane was absolutely heaving with butterflies-most Iv'e ever seen in one spot.Peacocks,small torts and whites made it look like a Disney scene.There were literally hundreds,perhaps over a thousand?Amongst them half a dozen painted ladies were spotted while scanning.
Fields are still being ploughed in the area and are attracting gulls.Along Sand Lane towards Barkston I pulled in,using my car as a hide.I just happened to have the greatest hits of A flock of seagulls blasting from my cd player,that shouldn't scare 'em off should it?I think it's just coincidence that I like bands with bird names-guillimots is another fave along with doves and the eagles,mind you I'm not that keen on the housemartins.Anyway,back to the gulls,there weren't as many as the other day but a couple of yellow legged gulls mixed with the five commoner species on show.Also on these fields were many corvids-crows,rooks and jackdaws-hey we're back on the bird/pop group thing again-counting crows,now there's a good band.This theme got me thinking and I stumbled across an amazing BlogSpot website with a list of bird named bands and a mind boggling amount of info about anything and everything connected with birds,nature and allsorts,ranging from interesting,educational,through strange,funny to downright bizarre.If you click on it it'll keep you occupied for about the next ten years,either that or you'll nod off.
Link here: www.birdstuff.blogspot.com/


text: The following screen shots are from my current project, Dying to Speak: Oregon Territory Epitaphs. I've only just begun sorting them out and doing research on their origins if I can track anything down. I can't imagine doing this without the Internet. The name and format are subject to change, but I'm happy with the layout so far. If you have any suggestions, now would be a good time to bring them out. Aside from me jumping in the lake, of course.


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Although Khabib Nurmagomedov hasn't been inside the UFC octagon in 13 months, the life and mind of the unbeaten lightweight champion have been fully occupied.
He was scheduled to take on Tony Ferguson in April in the culmination of their epic fighting feud, but he couldn't get out of Russia due to the coronavirus pandemic. Nurmagomedov then endured the tragic loss of his father and lifelong coach, Abdulmanap, in July to a heart problem exacerbated by COVID-19.
Although he kept his grief mostly private, Nurmagomedov reportedly returned to training only a week after the death of his beloved father. He returns to the cage on Saturday night to face interim champion Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC 254 in Abu Dhabi.
"Of course, it's a little bit difficult when you have so much pressure on your shoulders," Nurmagomedov said. "But it's never easy."
Nurmagomedov (28-0) achieved superstar status in 2018 by stopping Conor McGregor, and he gained worldwide notoriety a few seconds later by jumping out of the cage to fight members of McGregor's entourage. Known mostly for his wrestling-based dominance before that raucous night in Las Vegas, Nurmagomedov's bravado caught millions of fans' attention, while his vocal Muslim faith endeared him to millions more sports fans not often reached by mixed martial arts.
But Nurmagomedov had already earned the respect of fighters like Gaethje (22-2), who see the champion's discipline and determination as examples. The two fighters have been mutually respectful throughout their promotion of this bout on Fight Island, the UFC's secure Middle East bubble.
"I know he's ultimately confident in what he does," Gaethje said. "He's done it 28 times. I expect him to believe that's going to happen again. (But) I'm a performer. I always show up under the lights. I've been doing this as long as he has. It's ingrained in us. I'm going to give everything I have and be proud of my performance."
The UFC's ninth show in the United Arab Emirates over the past 15 weeks is headlined by the single most anticipated bout in recent months, and Nurmagomedov's global celebrity ensures it will be widely seen.
With heavy European and Asian interest in Nurmagomedov, the promotion scheduled UFC 254 for those audiences' prime-time viewing hours, rather than North America. That means the pay-per-view portion of the UFC 254 card starts in the early afternoon on the U.S. East Coast and in the late morning in Las Vegas, the UFC's hometown.
Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker takes on Jared Cannonier in the co-main event after heavyweights Alexander Volkov and Walt Harris.
But the main event is a fascinating clash between arguably the UFC's greatest wrestler and one of its most passionate brawlers.
Nurmagomedov's striking abilities have been responsible for only two of his UFC victories. Instead, the Dagestan-born champion wears down his opponents with wrestling and persistent, mauling pressure leading invariably to submission wins or one-sided decisions.
"He has a lot of good skills, and everything is unorthodox," Gaethje said of Nurmagomedov. "Everything in there is (about) timing and space, and I believe he's world-class in that regard. Doesn't sound like he's planning on striking much, though. He said (we'll spend) 25 minutes on the ground, so we'll see."
Even though Gaethje is a former NCAA All-American wrestler, he has earned fortune and fame in MMA through his spectacular brawling predilections. He rolled from a World Series of Fighting title into the UFC with a series of electrifying knockout victories, and he has rebounded from back-to-back stoppage losses to Eddie Alvarez and Dustin Poirier with four more consecutive knockout wins over elite UFC opponents.
"I think he has dynamite in his hands," Nurmagomedov said of Gaethje. "Very good kick. They're all good when they stand up, but when I grab them, it changes a little bit. I think more than Dustin and other guys, he knows how to wrestle. It's going to be hard, but I prepared myself to try to take him down 100 times."
Gaethje earned his interim belt and the title shot in May with his impressive stoppage of Ferguson, the long-standing contender whose five previously scheduled bouts with Nurmagomedov had all been called off due to injuries or other problems.
Gaethje realizes his good fortune to be in this big-money bout against arguably the best lightweight in MMA history. The copper miner's son from Safford, Arizona, flew his parents to Abu Dhabi — in business class for the first time in their lives, he said gleefully — for the big event and his chance at UFC history.
"I've never been to a place like this before," Gaethje said. "I'm not even supposed to be here. This is supposed to be Tony Ferguson. Thank God I got that opportunity, and I took his soul. ... We'll both go out there and we'll fight for our lives. It's who we are."
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How To Talk To A Black Girl You Like [Sisters, Share This With Men]
My sisters, please share this guide with all men you meet! It's time for them to realize we are not unapproachable and are as open to talking to people as much as women of any other race. 🙂
Men, today we are going to look at how to talk to a black girl you like. I know from experience there are guys out there who fancy black women but don't feel they are able to tell them how they feel. This could be for a number of reasons, many of which shouldn't hold you back from pursuing the person you like.
So read on below for tips on talking to that black beauty… I hope you get your woman!
1. Remember, Black Or Not, We Are All Human
First of all, you need to remember we are all human. There is no reason why you should feel talking to black girls is different from talking to girls of any other race.
Where you grow up, your culture and other things do of course all have an impact on the person you become. That said, everyone is different. Just because of a women's skin color it doesn't mean they are going to have a set personality. Some will be open to talking to you, others won't. But a woman being black isn't reason enough for them not to talk to you.
Don't look at black girls as women who are harder to talk to, because the truth is they aren't.
2. Be Genuine If You Really Like Her
One of the most attractive qualities guy can have is them being genuine. We've all been there; meeting someone who seems like one thing at first, but down the line we find out they're someone else entirely.
Usually, a genuine personality stands out. Forget the pickup lines, forget putting on a front. Be true to who you are, and if you have a personality that matches the girl you like, they will be open to talking to you.
3. Don't Fear Rejection From Black Girls You Like
Now I'll be honest with you, not every black girl you like and approach is going to be interested in you. But that's to be expected right? After all, is every white girl you approach interested in you? What about every Chinese girl? Or every Indian girl?
The truth is, regardless of whether you talk to a black girl or a girl of another race, you are going to get rejected a percentage of the time. This is because not everyone is everyone else's taste.
You may get rejected because you're physically not their type, because you approached them wrong, or because any other 1000+ reasons. That said, don't let that demotivate you. Approach enough black girls and eventually you will find some who are also interested in you. From there you can find that special one over time.


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