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Tennis is one of the most popular sports around the world, with major tennis tournaments such as the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open attracting massive audiences.
Starting in January with the Australian Open right through to August when the US Open starts, there are a great number of tennis matches taking place throughout the year, and as such it's important to get some tennis betting tips.
With the sheer volume of top level tennis matches taking place throughout the year, there is definitely no shortage of betting opportunities and punter in New Zealand can take advantage of this wide market with a few basic tennis betting tips.
Tennis Betting Tips – Getting Started
When punters in New Zealand do a standard search for bets on professional tennis matches, they will surely be overwhelmed by the incredible amount of options. The first of our tennis betting tips therefore has to be choosing the most suitable sportsbook.
In this technologically advanced age, there is no shortage of information online, and it's important to do ones research when it comes to sports betting. One can easily find plenty of independent reviews of a variety of online sportsbooks, and taking a look at these can take a player a long way in terms of making an informed decision. Take a look at the deposit and withdrawal options; if the bookmaker offers a sign up bonus, and what level of customer service is offered as a 24/7 live chat service is the best option available.
Types of Tennis Bets
Taking a look at which tennis bets are offered will present a wide betting market, and as such another of our tennis betting tips has to be explanation of the most common types.
Moneyline betting: this is the most popular of bets in any sport, as it's one of the simplest. All the punter has to do is choose who they think the match victor will be, and place a wager on that choice. The payout is dependent on the odds set by the bookmaker and is directly linked to how likely it is that the chosen player will win. If you bet on a favoured player to win, you will not come away with much, as the odds of that player winning are pretty good, however if you place a wager on the underdog and they are successful, your payout will be handsome as the odds of that player winning the match are low.
Spread betting: this type of wager can be complicated at first, but once a punter has a working understanding of spread betting, the rewards can be very alluring. When betting the spread, a wager is placed on a NZ online betting player performing as well as expected or better, and the spread acts as a handicap to even the odds of winning by either player. There are two types of spread betting when it comes to wagers placed on tennis matches, namely game line and set line betting.
History of Tennis in New Zealand
Tennis was first introduced in New Zealand in the late 1800s shortly after the modern form of the game was invented. The first major tournament, the New Zealand Tennis Championships, took place in 1886 and in the early 1900s the International Tennis Federation was founded by New Zealand and Australia in a joint partnership. New Zealand competed in tennis at the Olympics in 1912, 1988, 1996 and 2008, and has competed in the Fed Cup since 1965.


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Srinagar, Mar 16 : Stating that the preparations for the forthcoming parliamentary elections are going on, the state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday said that any pre-poll alliance between the political parties won't deter the party to emerge victorious on all the six seats.
BJP's State General Secretary (organization), Ashok Koul said the preparations for the upcoming elections are going on effectively in Jammu and Kashmir.
About candidates, Koul said the BJP's parliamentary board is sitting today in New Delhi to make the names of candidates public. "We have finalized candidates for six parliamentary constituencies and the list will be submitted today in the meeting following which the board will take any decision in this regard," Koul said.
He added that pre-poll alliance between political parties including National Conference (NC) and Congress won't deter the BJP to carry out its mission to emerge victorious on all six seats in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh.
"We are very much confident to secure all the six seats in parliamentary polls," he said, adding that BJP is fully focused on all the three regions including Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. "Our priority is not any single division but the whole state," he added.

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Princess Cruises offers Pacific and Tahiti Cruises on more than 20 dates per year, calling at exotic destinations such as Samoa, with its bustling markets and dramatic cliffs. French Polynesia is another popular port of call which includes beautiful Bora Bora and the waterfalls of Moorea.
Voyagers can experience the multicultural mix that makes up Vanuatu, while there is plenty to do in the Fijian capital, Suva. Meanwhile, nearby Port Denarau is a perfect place to relax on the beach. While the Melanesian traditions of the Loyalty Islands will add flavour to your trip, the Royal Palace and Refuge Harbour at Tonga are must-visits, too.
Some of the Pacific cruises also allow travellers to explore the volcanic legacies of Papua New Guinea and chill out on the soothing sands of Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. Just one of the many amazing trips offered by Princess is a 14-day Fiji and South Pacific round trip from Sydney. Setting off from Australia, the Dawn Princess visits Lifou, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Port Denarau, Suva, Savu Savu and Dravuni Island in Fiji, along with Noumea, before returning to Sydney.
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Dub Showcase - Abassi All Stars (CD/2xLP)
This album features 16 dubwise versions of Abassi All Stars tracks made in the Zion Train studio Cologne before its 2007 relocation. It comes as a double vinyl or single Cd set and has a n accompanying dubwise video made by echolab and available for download on wobblyweb.
Abassi All Stars has always been a studio based project and as such allows the room for great experimentation both techinically and musically and both avenues are fully explored on this release.
Tracklist and Credits
CD tracks
Heavy Load
Favi Rock
Chant Down Babylon In Dub
No Answer
Vision Plant
Cross The Dub
World Peace Dub
Message Of Hope
Dub Of Correction
Humble Lion
Free Jah Dub
Black Red Dub
LP Tracks
Side 1
Heavy Load
Favi Rock
Chant Down Babylon In Dub
Side 2
No Answer
Vision Plant
Cross The Dub
Side 3
World Peace Dub
Message Of Hope
Dub Of Correction
Side 4
Humble Lion
Free Jah Dub
Black Red Dub
Vocals by Sis Sanae, Dubdadda, Junior Kigwa, Daddy Roots, Tippa Irie, David Icke, Rudy Lee, Fitta Warri and Luciano
Melodica – Sir Larsie, Sis Sanae, Richard Doswell
Sax and Flute – Richard Doswell
Trumpet – Dave Fullwood
Trombone – Sebastian Harzmann
Guitars – Paul Morris and Miles Humbaraci
Violin – Anne
Keyboards, bass, drums and percussion – Neil Perch
Additional Keyboards – Paolo Polcari
All tracks written by neil perch/dave fullwood
All tracks published by Universal Egg Publishing/Westbury Music
Written, recorded, arranged, mixed and produced by Neil Perch at Zion Train Studio, Cologne, Germany 2004-2006


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USAID through its Provincial Economic Growth Program, today released State of Iraq's Microfinance Industry, a 52-page report that describes the growth and emerging trends of a microfinance industry that rapidly is building financing systems accessible to all Iraqis.
Iraq's microfinance industry was established seven years ago with financial and technical assistance from the U.S. Agency for International Development. Today, the industry consists of 14 microfinance institutions (MFIs) that serve all 18 of the country's provinces. Since the industry's inception in 2003, more than 204,710 loans, collectively worth $470 million, have been disbursed.
"The industry report released today clearly shows that low-income Iraqis have embraced microfinance as a way to build better lives for their families," says Paul Bruning, USAID's director of Economic Growth and Agriculture in Iraq. "The high level of public interest indicates that Iraqi MFIs are achieving their goal of providing the types of financing that a healthy economy requires."
Prior to 2003, Iraqis needing loans to build homes, expand businesses or improve farm production were forced to seek assistance from largely inaccessible state and commercial banks or exploitive money lenders. Today, low cost microfinance loans mean that Iraq's 7.1 million low-income people can finally build a base from which they can climb out of poverty. Murabaha Islamic loans that are structured to eliminate interest entirely also are available.
Iraqis receiving microfinance loans have a remarkable record of repayment. Ninty-nine percent of the loans are repaid in full on time. Only one percent have repayments delayed for more than 30 days. On time repayments by borrowers helped Iraqi MFI loan portfolios to grow 31% for the one-year period ending June 2010. Perhaps even more significant is the fact that 15% of the outstanding microfinance loans are held by women, many of whom operate cottage industries that had no access to business financing prior to the start of Iraq's microfinance industry.
Since 2009, the legal and regulatory framework for the sector improved with the issuance of the new NGO (non-governmental organizations) Law. The greatest accomplishment to date for the sector was the Central Bank of Iraq's recognition of microfinance as an effective intermediary for small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs).
The State of Iraq's Microfinance Industry report highlights the important initiatives introduced at the industry level because of the MFIs' sector development approach. Taking the lead in donor coordination and creating stakeholder platforms for engaging with the Iraqi microfinance sector, USAID has been at the forefront of championing transparency, accountability, and technology-based solutions to directly benefit Iraqi families. Structural reforms based on internationally-accepted best practice standards are moving the microfinance industry into the mainstream of Iraq's recovering economy.
"Only by building a pro-poor financial system can Iraq ensure that disadvantaged groups such as youth, women and internally displaced persons will have access to financial services," says Muhammed Junaid, USAID-Tijara's Director of Microfinance.
The report concludes by describing the future directions for the sector. It lists the enabling environment measures policymakers, donors and other stakeholders can implement to assure the smooth transition of the Iraqi microfinance industry into its next phase of growth.


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A highly unusual Ivory fabric with "ringlet" like extensions. Each Ringlet has a gloss satin edge to a tulle base. This fabric will give a dress a wonderful three dimensional effect as the ringlets move freely and bounce as the person moves.
This fabric measures 110 cm (43.3") wide and is available by the full piece or cut length.
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Behavioral Health Specialist Training Program
The department of behavioral education (DBE) at Bradley Hospital provides a variety of learning opportunities for hospital employees and other behavioral health care professionals in the community. Bradley Hospital's clinical expertise, renowned research center and academic affiliation with The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University make the hospital a unique and invaluable resource in all areas of behavioral health care.
Whether on the main Bradley Hospital campus, at one of Bradley's sites throughout Rhode Island, or within the community, the DBE is committed to deepening knowledge of human behavior and promoting higher standards of learning in behavioral health care.
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The DBE courses have been designed to improve participants' knowledge and skills, thereby promoting quality patient services through highly competent employees. Each course incorporates learning principles for both licensed and unlicensed attendees.
Program models include live class presentations, role-playing, group discussion, computer-based learning, evidence-based curricula, and satellite conferencing. Individual competency is measured through skills demonstration and pre- and post-test formats, which are monitored through a computer-based management system.
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Get fund for your internet and multimedia projects thanks to ECONTENT programme
Programme eContent
The Council of the European Union has adopted on 22 December 2000 a decision for a new programme "eContent" in favour of European digital content industries. eContent is part of the eEurope Action Plan that aims at accelerating the uptake of digital technologies across Europe and at ensuring that all Europeans have the necessary skills to use them..
According M. Erkki Liikanen, Commissioner responsible for Enterprise and Information Society, in order to exploit the strong European position in mobile telephony, mobile internet access and digital TV, content is key for a new range of services to emerge. European firms are best positioned to tailor culturally and linguistically diversified services to the user's needs.
This month, Welcomeurope wishes to introduce you the guidelines of programme eContent and the financing opportunities that you can obtain in the framework of the Information Society, because the learning, development and exploitation of new digital technologies concern all of us.
1. The decision of 22 December 2000
To meet the needs of the European society concerning the digital content, the Council has created programme eContent that pursues the actions already undertaken under programme INFO 2000.
General Objectives
- The evolution towards an information and knowledge society should influence the life of every citizen in the European Union by affording new means of gaining access to knowledge and new ways of acquiring knowledge.
- there is also a need to bridge the digital divide in the emerging information society and to strengthen social cohesion.
- Digital content plays a predominant role in this evolution. Four million Europeans are currently employed in the content sector. Content production has given rise to rapid job creation in recent years and continues to do so. Most of these jobs are created in small emerging companies.
- This will radically change the conditions of access to knowledge or acquisition of it, and thus constitutes an essential asset for economic growth, enterprise and employment, and enhancing the professional, social, cultural development and the creativity and innovative capacity of the citizens of Europe now and in the future.
Action lines
In the annex, the Decision describes the action lines that will contribute to the implementation of the strategic objectives of programme eContent :
- helping to stimulate the use and access for all to the internet by increasing the availability of European digital content on the global networks to support the professional, social and cultural development of the citizens of the European Union and facilitating the economic and social integration of nationals of the applicant countries into the information society
- stimulating access to and use of European digital content potential, especially promoting more effective use of information held by the public sector
- promoting cultural diversity and multilingualism, especially in the languages of the European Union, in digital content on the global networks and increasing the export opportunities of European content firms and in particular SMEs through cultural and linguistic customisation
- creating favourable conditions for the reduction of market fragmentation and for the marketing, distribution and use of European digital content on the global networks to stimulate economic activity and enhance employment prospects, safeguarding cultural diversity, optimising the European heritage and facilitating access to knowledge.
Projects supported by the eContent Programme
- an instrument against the barriers that prevent, at European level, the establishment and functioning of the single market in the areas they address
- high risk – high reward projects
- cross-sectoral and transnational, and
- scalable and act as multipliers
- user oriented
Caution! The application of existing technology (state of the art) will be required for the projects.
Find Programme eContent on our Eurofunding database
For further information on Programme eEurope, consult the Eurofunding database
2. The action lines of programme eContent
- improving access to an expanding use of public sector information
The public sector collects and produces vast amounts of information, much of which is of interest to individuals and businesses, and which can be the raw material for value-added information services produced by the content industries.
The importance of public sector information is underlined in the eEurope action plan, that was adopted by the European Council of Feira of 19-20 June 2000. In the chapter on "European digital content for the global networks' the information held by the public sector is singled out as an important type of digital content.
The are however many barriers for the transformation of this potential into usable products and services.
To redress this situation, the eContent programme will stimulate different types of activities:
- experiments in concrete projects showcasing the use of public sector information to make added-value services and products
- the establishment of European digital data collections
- Enhancing content production in a multilingual and multicultural environment
this action line addresses the intersection of the content and language industries, more specifically the design, production and distribution of high-quality digital content (e-content) in an increasingly multilingual and multicultural environment. While globalisation is rapidly gaining momentum in the net economy, Europe's eContent scene remains fragmented, with relatively few European actors active at international level and weak ties between players belonging to different but complementary sectors in the e-content value chain.
Adequate support for multilingual and cross-cultural content provision and access is a key enabler for the development of a European mass market for online products and services, and for a wider deployment of European content in other regions of the world. The technological aspects of this process are well covered.
The overall goal of the actions established within this action line is to investigate and experiment with new partnerships, approaches and solutions for designing and producing easily localisable e-content products and services and having them speedily adapted to the requirements of the target markets, while easing further maintenance and re-purposing work.
Transnational actions will address three broad communities:
- private and public econtent players planning to enhance their offerings through cost effective internationalisation strategies and localisation processes, with a view to addressing European and world wide markets
- businesses and public-sector actors which intend to establish or strengthen their presence on the e-commerce scene through web marketing, retailing and customer care offerings adapted to the linguistic and cultural requirements of a broad range of user groups
- private/public partnerships geared towards the wider deployment of public sectors information, in co-operation.
- Increasing the dynamism of the digital content market
Content industries experience specific difficulties in accessing investment capital necessary to develop new digital content applications and increase their innovative capacity. Corrective actions are needed to improve access to investment capital in order to bring out the full potential and improve business opportunities of European digital content industries in terms of valorisation of the European cultural heritage, business models, innovative applications, mobile multimedia...
The focus of these actions will be on supporting the dissemination of expertise present in business universities and training centres and in the new economy in matters such as management and administrative skills, as well as deploying distance learning facilities, defining and collecting relevant statistical data, on identifying and promoting European best practices and on developing and updating a continuous benchmarking with third countries. Activities will have an experimental character, searching for new ways of bringing together ideas and funds.
For further information on calls for proposal and application subscription, consult the website of DG Information Society
To find a partner
Consult the agenda of the eContent events
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WASHINGTON, 31 May, 2017 - Cigna (NYSE:CI) has named Monica Schmude as market president for the states of Delaware, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, providing senior leadership for Cigna's growing presence in these geographies.
Schmude's responsibilities will include ensuring that Cigna's overall market strategy, product and network offerings meet the evolving needs of Cigna's customers and clients, partnering with area health care professionals and health systems to improve health, and leading Cigna's efforts to serve the community.
"Monica brings to this new role almost three decades experience in health care, with a strong track record in building and driving growth in the market, and a dedication to bringing increased value to our customers and clients," said Julia Huggins, vice president, U.S. markets for Cigna. "As Cigna grows in these four markets, we are adding leadership focus, and Monica is a proven leader to help us deliver on the promise of our mission to improve the health, well-being and sense of security of the people we serve."
Schmude has held a series of progressive roles driving Cigna's Mid-Atlantic market since joining its sales office in 2010, and was most recently the markets senior vice president of sales before advancing to market president.
Prior to joining Cigna, Schmude was with Aetna as manager of sales and business services for its middle market segment business in Chicago and formerly as the business services leader in the Mid-Atlantic. She began her career for the Guardian Insurance Company as a claims examiner.
Schmude earned a bachelor's degree in industrial/organizational psychology with a concentration in women's studies from the University of Wisconsin. She serves on the boards of the Montgomery County Business Roundtable on Education (MCBRE) and Girls on the Run Northern Virginia. She is an active participant in the Menttium Program and the Million Women Mentors effort. Schmude is also a member of Marymount University's Masters in Healthcare Management Advisory Council.
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text: logging in or signing up drugs and alcohol kyle.wolz326 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Let's Connect Share Add to Flag Embed Email Add to Channel Copy embed code: Embed: Flash iPad Dynamic Copy Does not support media & animations Automatically changes to Flash or non-Flash embed WordPress Embed Customize Embed Use HTTPS URL: Copy Thumbnail: Copy The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 8595 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (3) Dislike it (0) Added: October 27, 2009 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 6 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript The Effects of Drugs and Alcohol on the Brain : The Effects of Drugs and Alcohol on the Brain By: Kyle Wolz Effects of Alcohol : Effects of Alcohol Alcohol can give you: Difficulty walking blurred vision slurred speech slowed reaction times impaired memory impair your judgement High doses of alcohol can: put you in a coma vomit unconsciousness Give you difficulty breathing Slide 3: Yellow area is effected area from the alcohol Area affected is know as the frontal lobes The frontal lobes are involved in our motor functions, problem solving, spontaneity, memory, language, initiation, judgement, impulse control, and social and sexual behavior. How it affects the brain : How it affects the brain Damage the frontal lobes of the brain Cause an overall reduction in brain size and increase in the size of the ventricles alcohol contracts brain tissue and depresses the central nervous system. Also, alcohol destroys brain cells and unlike many other types of cells in the body amnesia, apathy and disorientation Lead to alcoholism Tidbits : Tidbits Youth who drink can have a significant reduction in learning and memory, and teen alcohol users are most susceptible to damaging two key brain areas that are undergoing dramatic changes in adolescence: The hippocampus handles many types of memory and learning and suffers from the worst alcohol-related brain damage in teens. Those who had been drinking more and for longer had significantly smaller hippocampi (10 percent). The prefrontal area (behind the forehead) undergoes the most change during adolescence. Researchers found that adolescent drinking could cause severe changes in this area and others, which play an important role in forming adult personality and behavior and is often called the CEO of the brain. Drugs are Bad : Drugs are Bad Drugs are Chemicals they work in the brain by tapping into its communication system and interfering with the way nerve cells normally send, receive, and process information Some drugs can make you look older causing wrinkly skin and lose of hair The most common drugs and their effects : The most common drugs and their effects Marijuana- The parts of the brain that control emotions, memory, and judgment are affected by marijuana. It also weakens short term and long term memory. Cocaine- Cocaine is an extremely addictive stimulant that makes you lose interest in many areas of life, including school, sports, family, and friends. Use of cocaine can lead to feelings of paranoia and anxiety. Although often used to enhance sex drive, physical effect of cocaine on the receptors in the brain reduce the ability to feel pleasure. Ecstasy- destroys certain cells in the brain. While the cells may re-connect after discontinued use of the drug, they don't re-connect normally. Like most drugs, this one impairs memory and can cause paranoia, anxiety, and confusion. DRUGS that effect the brain : DRUGS that effect the brain Inhalants : Inhalants Inhalants can be sniffed. It effects the brain almost immediately. And while some vapors leave the body quickly, others will remain for a long time. The tissues protecting the nerve cells in the brain are destroyed by the inhalant vapors. This slows down or even stops neural transmissions in the brain. Some inhalants are: glue gasoline hair spray paint thinner Conclusion : Conclusion In conclusion, alcohol and drug are depressants that change peoples mood. Drugs and alcohol and ruin your life. If you take to much of them you can die. Alcohol and drugs also takes years of your life and you can miss some of the best time or most important times in your life Work citied : Work citied "ALCOHOL'S DAMAGING EFFECTS ON THE BRAIN." NIAAA Publications. Web. 27 Oct. 2009. <http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/aa63/aa63.htm>. "Brain Damage Risks." Brain Damage Risks. American Medical Association. Web. 26 Oct. 2009. <http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/no-index/physician-resources/9416.shtml>. Nahas, Gabriel G., and T. F. Burks. "Effects of Drugs on Brain and Behavior." Neuropsychology, Brain, and Brain Injury Resources. Web. 27 Oct. 2009. <http://www.brainsource.com/brain_on_drugs.htm>. You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.


text: At left, current Velma Kelly (through Jan. 16) Mamie Duncan-Gibbs with her replacement, the original revival Velma, Bebe Neuwirth. Neuwirth steps back into her role Jan. 18. At right, Marcia Lewis, who plays Mama Morton, with Ernie Sabella (Amos). All four were celebrating the arrival of TV actor Robert Urich into Chicago's cast. Urich, best known for his TV roles on "Vegas," "Spenser: For Hire" and "The Love Boat: The Next Wave," will play Billy Flynn at the Shubert Theatre to Feb 13.


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Butterfly dies in the Occasions catalogue? They are intricately beautiful!
I didn't think I needed them but after a friend brought hers over to play with... well, you know how it goes!
I paired my butterfly up with the "Crazy About You Bundle". I absolutely love how the fancy, scripty, die cut words have coordinating stamp words to make up a variety of sayings and greetings.
My DSP heart is actually the Sale-a-bration, Irresistibly Yours Specialty DSP. This DSP is white with clear embossing patterns on it, allowing you to colour it as you like. I decided to stamp the leaf image from the "Crazy About You" stamp set on to the leaf pattern DSP. I really like the effect it created.
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I've recently had my bathroom refitted and that includes getting anew thermostatic shower put in. Unfortunately, ever since it's been fitted it only gets warm at best.
Just a bit of background information:
- The boiler is a combi and was fitted less than 4 months ago
- The water pressure is extremely good (jn fact I have turned it down)
- Other taps get extremely hot in the house
- The shower has a large square head and a secondary smaller shower (all off the same thermostat) neither of which get hot
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Science Experiments using Milk.
Our class did some experiments to look at how we could change the properties of milk from liquid to solid.
Look at the Butter we made from cream. We had to shake it in a jar. It was really yum on crackers.
"Shake butter, shake butter, shake, Shake, Shake!"
Look at the icecream we made by freezing milk in a bag of ice mixed with salt. It made our hands cold.
We ate the ice cream with fruit salad that was cut up from our fresh fruit in school.
We also made yoghurt using the yoghurt maker. It was thick and creamy. The teacher added the boiling water to make the milk go thick. We had to wait a day for the milk to turn into yoghurt.


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Abbie Getz
Abbie came to yoga 10 years ago, and discovered a holistic mind-body approach to exercise and healthy living. She believes yoga is for everyone, and is passionate about brining yoga to a diverse room of students.
Abbie completed her 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training through Flex Yoga in Wooster, Ohio in 2016. Completing the training fulfilled her dream of taking yoga to the next level, both for herself and her students. Abbie's classes are sequenced to balance both challenge and creativity, inspiring students to approach each pose in a variety of ways.
A Lifelong learner and exercise enthusiast, Abbie also enjoys step aerobics, Zumba, spinning, pilates, weight training and Tabada. Off the mat, you can find Abbie at home with her wonderful husband Jeff and dog, Plato.
Addie-Grace Mehling
Addie-Grace is a 500hr E-RYT with 10 years of teaching experience and a degree in Holistic Health & Wellness. Her love for this practice shines through her teaching as she fluidly weaves together her passion for yoga and wellness in a way that allows the body to thrive from the inside out. Her classes cater to each unique individual as she wholeheartedly creates space for authenticity to shine and a journey through the senses to unfold. Every yoga experience with Addie-Grace incorporates movement that frees the body, music that opens the heart and imagery that speaks to the soul leaving each participant feeling fully refreshed and rejuvenated on every level.
Andy VanDeusen
Andy VanDeusen, RYT 200, first came to yoga as a college athlete looking to improve his flexibility, core strength, and stability in both rowing and capoeira. Recognizing the powerful impact that a regular practice made on his body and mind, Andy's passion for yoga grew. In 2015, his practice expanded from Power Vinyasa Flow to include a regular Ashtanga practice. Inspired by the rhythmic power of the Ashtanga method, Andy traveled to Mysore, India in 2016 for three months to practice with Saraswathi Jois, and plans to return.
Andy's classes encourage students to explore personal development in mind, body, and spirit, while promoting peace and mindfulness on and off the mat. He enjoys practicing and teaching the art of hand balancing and Acro Yoga in addition to Power Vinyasa Flow and ashtanga.
Most importantly, Andy remains a student first, to help his students find a practice that best fits their lifestyle. His continued study of anatomy, through Biology and both Thai and Therapeutic Massage, enables him to teach each student in a way that is unique to their own body. Andy regularly travels around the U.S., meeting with other yogis in order to learn and expand his personal practice.
Annaliese Fedorchak
Annaliese Fedorchak completed her 200 RYT in November 2019 and Children's Yoga Training in October 2018 both at Flex Yoga Wooster. A native of Wooster, Annaliese traveled a bit and always found herself back in her hometown roots. Annaliese began her yoga journey as she made some major life changes in 2016. Yoga has been a solace, a refuge, a safe place. Through her practice she began to develop an awareness of mind, body, and soul like never before. Yoga has taught her how to give herself grace and also how to overcome difficult situations and circumstances. It has also helped her to extend forgiveness to others and to be more accepting and celebratory of the many differences each unique person has to offer. With yoga she continues to grow and change as she uncovers her inner strength.
Through her practice and trainings she has found light, love and passion. Her experiences and practice has helped her to discover new excitement and appreciation for life and all the twists and turns it has to offer. She is so thankful that she was drawn to yoga and more specifically drawn to Flex Yoga.
Annaliese has offered Children's Yoga at school on various occasions and encourages play and creativity in a safe and positive atmosphere. Teaching kids is one of her passions and she loves being able to offer a playful practice for kids that encourages self-awareness and ways to enhance overall development both on and off the mat.
Annaliese's classes focus on connecting with the breath and moving in a way that is challenging but accessible to everyone. She believes that yoga truly is for everyone, and designs her classes to suit various walks of life. She gives fellow yogis the opportunity to leave something that is not serving them behind while igniting a fire within that allows you to leave the class feeling empowered.
Annaliese is a Title 1 Reading Specialist working with children from kindergarten through 3rd grade. She is active in the community with various groups and committees. In her free time she enjoys reading a good book, hiking, traveling, being with her husband Tommy and daughter Lily.
Annie Yoder
Annie Yoder, ERYT 500, is a yogi-musician who grew up in the hills of Holmes County. After spending a few years away for school and AmeriCorps, she found her way back to Wooster and intensified her yoga practice which started in 2006 during college. She completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training through Cleveland Yoga in 2014, and her 300 HR Advanced Yoga Teacher Training (to complete her 500 HR training) in 2017 with Bodhi Yoga Academy. She also completed a Restorative Yoga Teacher Training with Anne Ondrey in 2017 and BalletFit Body Barre Training with Brian Murphy in 2018. She has attended workshops with many amazing instructors including Irene Pappas, Mackenzie Kozlowski, Adrian McCavitt, Marie-Belle Perez-Rivera, Carson Clay Calhoun, Laura Kasperzak, and more. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Bluffton University and enjoys playing out and writing/recording whenever she can. She loves bringing her passions of yoga and music together in collaboration. She enjoys teaching a wide variety of classes from Hot Power Vinyasa Flow to Relaxation Yoga. Her classes blend together creativity of movement with mindful alignment and often many options to amplify or modify the practice. She believes in the power of community, and that everyBODY is unique. Connection and individuality in practice and movement are both important components to be celebrated. In her free time she enjoys hiking, trying new foods, and hanging out with her boyfriend, Jade, their two dogs Oscar and Luna, their one-eyed cat, Moxie, and their rescue Kitty-Key.
Ashley Repp
Ashley Repp, is a lover of all things movement and strength. Ashley is a certified personal trainer, and over the past 20 years has competed in Powerlifting, Crossfit, cycling and running events. All the while, trying without success to add yoga to her "fitness" routine. Ashley finally found a yoga practice that stuck in January of 2016, after walking into Flex Yoga Studios Community Class. She is fond of saying she came to yoga for the "fitness", but has stayed for "everything but". Ashley believes yoga has been the key to settling her constantly active mind and body, and that every human could benefit from adding some portion of the practice of yoga to their life. By day, Ashley is a Vocational Special Education Coordinator. If Ashley isn't at Flex or in the gym, you can find her somewhere outside with her partner Jim.
Bri Potts completed her 200 RYT at Flex Yoga Wooster in November 2019 and completed her Barre Yoga training in August 2019. She is a native of Apple Creek and is currently attending the University of Mount Union majoring in Special Education. Her yoga journey began as an athlete seeking relief from injuries, but her mat quickly blossomed into a refuge for her mind, body, and soul.
Through yoga, Bri found a safe space while discovering how to extend peace towards others. She believes that yoga is for everyone, and is committed to serving diverse rooms of students. Eventually, she would like to bring yoga to her students and their families. Bri has taught yoga at school for almost a year, and it is excited to continue subbing at Flex!
Off the mat, you can find Bri on a golf course, studying, or at a Yoga class.
Caitlin Carey
Caitlin came to yoga in 2010, as a former college athlete looking for new ways to challenge her body. What she found in yoga, was a practice that went beyond the physical. Yoga has provided Caitlin a space to freely explore all aspects of herself; mind, body, and spirit. As a teacher, Caitlin empowers students to find their own space for self-discovery through invigorating, light-hearted flows that balance energizing movement with intentional restoration.
She completed her 200-hour teacher training through Flex Yoga Wooster in 2016. Off the mat, you can find Caitlin outside hiking, riding her bike, or enjoying downtown Wooster with her husband, James.
Casey Wade
Casey, RYT 200, has been practicing yoga for 7 years off and on between earning degrees. After receiving her Masters abroad in Scotland in Peace and Conflict Studies, she made her way to India to complete her 200-hour training at Rishikul Yogshala. While there, she followed a strict yogi lifestyle and studied yoga philosophy. Her time there was filled with learning Hatha and Ashatanga style yoga, mantras, meditation, yoga alignment, and chasing monkeys out of her room. As a teacher, Casey believes yoga is best paired with meditation and mindfulness. She incorporates unique pranayama practices with a flow that helps to align the body and mind. She believes yoga is not simply an exercise but overall lifestyle that can help people meet their physical, mental, and spiritual goals. Casey currently lives in Wooster working as a Data Analyst and an Active Threat Mitigation Trainer. She is highly involved in humanitarian organizations and loves traveling. When she is not practicing yoga, she can be found hiking, kayaking, and spending time with her boyfriend, Will, and their ever trouble-making cat, Aslan.
Cathy Roche
A lifelong dancer and athlete, Cathy Roche was drawn to yoga, meditation, the healing arts, and body work from a young age. A long time teacher of dance, Cathy has instructed students of all ages and all walks of life in ballet, jazz, tap, ballroom, gymnastics, and even break dancing. She has practiced yoga, meditation, and bodywork for most of her life and began her yoga teacher training in 2017. She is enthusiastically devoted to using her knowledge and experience to help others achieve a balanced and healthy lifestyle where the body, mind, and spirit are in harmony.
Cathy received her yoga teacher training and aerial yoga teacher training at Flex Yoga in Wooster, Ohio. She was awarded her 200-hour RYT from Yoga Alliance in 2017. She is also trained in Thai Yoga Massage, receiving her Level Two certification from One Love in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica and is also a certified Reiki Practitioner.
Cathy is looking forward to helping others learn and practice the healing arts.
Please contact Flex Yoga to schedule a private consultation with Cathy.
Chrissy Utt
Chrissy, RYT 200, has been practicing yoga for nearly 10 years. She credits her practice with helping to maintain a healthy first pregnancy with twins and throughout a second pregnancy a year later. She believes that her yoga practice was instrumental in helping her body heal postpartum and has continued to provide an outlet for dealing with the many emotional and physical demands of motherhood and pregnancy.
While she is passionate about leading expectant mothers in prenatal yoga classes, she also enjoys teaching beginner and vinyasa flow classes. In all of her classes, students can expect playful sequences of postures, emphasis on the breath and meditation and mindfulness techniques woven together to create a true mind, body experience.
When she is not teaching or practicing yoga, Chrissy is a full time special education teacher with an area school district. She enjoys cooking, taking walks with her family, spending time outdoors and reading.
Christine Canter
Christine is a 500hr RYT and also a Usui & Holy Fire III Reiki Master. She found her way to her mat after having her second child. She was in need of some Mind & Body connection but discovered so much more. She discovered a Soul connection to the energy brought forth from yoga, from breath awareness and movement; she found healing in another form.
She enjoys offering classes that will allow students to find a space within them where they can just be who they are in that moment.; without expectations or judgements; to breathe, to move, to connect back to their essence of themselves. To be able to share parts of her journey to help students feel embodied and empowered in themselves, to give them the tools, the intentions to continue to reach their highest potential on and off their mat is why she is passionate about helping others find their practice.
Deb Stoller
After treatment for breast cancer Deb set out on a quest to live each day to the fullest. That quest has included mini triathlons, 5K's and half marathons, things she would never had considered attempting before cancer. She began a home yoga practice in 2015 to prepare for a family surf lesson on an upcoming family vacation and was hooked. Yoga, along with a major diet overhaul, helped her to make the most of each day despite multiple medical issues following her battle with cancer. She is continually amazed at how yoga can open up and loosen a sore weary body and feels that thanks to yoga she is the strongest she has ever been. She loves to share this gift with others and has been working with her children's sports teams. She works as a registered nurse at The Cleveland Clinic in Wooster in the cancer department. She lives in Marshallville with her husband and 2 kids counting each day a gift and doing her best to find the blessings in life's challenges.
Dee Black
Dee Black, RYT 200, started yoga in 2016, when her friend sent her a link to the Flex Yoga schedule and said, "Let's go!" By the end of her first class, she experienced a calmness that she hadn't felt in a long time due to struggles with anxiety. Dee started regularly attending a variety of yoga classes and was hooked. She completed yoga teacher training at Flex in 2018.
Dee's classes focus on breath and movement, and making the practice of yoga accessible and welcoming for everyone. She believes that you never need to change your body to fit a yoga pose – you change the shape of the pose to fit your body.
Dee lives in Wooster with her husband, Zach, dog-child Scampers, and four cats. She is a high school teacher and a member of several local service groups. In her free time, you can find her in her garden, visiting family, or curling up with a good book.
Elissa Myers
My addiction with yoga started December of 2016 when a friend brought me to a beginners basic yoga class at Flex Yoga taught by Annie Yoder. From then on I went almost daily! When I gathered the courage to go to an aerial class (around February 2017) I fell in love! After that I went to every aerial class I could! I became certified to teach aerial later that year in December of 2017. The class was taught by the Emily Mariola. I love teaching aerial, it's been a great blessing in my life! 2017 was a big year for me not only because of my aerial yoga practice but also because I married my high school sweetheart, became an administrator of The Learning Academy (where I teach one and two year olds), and my husband and I adopted our first fur baby Loki a Golden Retriever.
Emily found her way to her first yoga class in 2008, looking to gain flexibility and strength. She also experienced a positive impact on mind, body, and spirit, and has been hooked ever since. Emily completed her 20hr Children's Yoga Teacher Training in 2018. She loves to help young children begin their yoga journey, as well as introduce the benefits of breath, movement, and mindfulness at every age, through the spirit of playfulness. Emily works in the finance and risk management industry and has a true passion for the outdoors. When not at work or in the studio you can find, her playing outside with her 2 young children and husband, working in her garden, or hiking.
Emily Moorefield Mariola
Emily Moorefield Mariola is the founder of Flex Yoga Wooster and is a certified Yoga Instructor through Amazing Yoga Studios of Pittsburg Pennsylvania, and a certified Aerial Yoga Instructor through the Destin Pilates Center in Florida. Emily also completed additional aerial training at the Boulder Circus Center with Aircat Aerial Arts. Emily took her first yoga class in 2004 and has been hooked ever since. Originally a competitive runner, Emily uses her understanding of competitive athletics and awareness of physical capabilities to enhance her yoga practice as well as her teaching.
Emily teaches a Power Vinyasa Flow style of yoga that integrates the physical poses (or asanas) with the breath (or pranayama) in a fluid and powerful way. Although many find a yoga practice to fulfill their exercise regime, Emily believes it is also the best supplement for the competitive athlete, those looking for "the edge", and for those interested in restoring balance and flexibility in a more gentle practice. The emotional benefits of a consistent yoga practice can equal (and often exceed) the physical benefits of yoga, and the instructors at Flex Yoga are committed to carefully guide all students to work within their limits. Emily's goal is that Flex Yoga can be a space where all people can find and experience the emotional and physical benefits of yoga. Very young to very old, very fit to not fit at all, yoga can bring softness, flexibility, balance and strength to the body and the mind.
With a strong commitment to continue and enhance her yoga education Emily has taken additional teacher trainings and workshops from some of the best yoga instructors in the country, including: Karen and Sean Conley, Kathryn Budig, Bryan Kest, and Doug Swenson.
A potter by trade, Emily has found yoga creeping into her art more and more these days. Emily and her husband Mike live on a farm just south of Wooster with their four free-range children: Ian, Vincy, Annie and Mia.
Heather Hutchison
Heather found yoga nearly 10 years ago when she took classes while on vacation. However, she didn't make yoga a regular practice until 5 years ago as a way to manage a particularly stressful time. Beginning with an online practice, it was a nice compliment to the other activities she enjoyed: running, race walking, biking, hiking,etc. As Heather began running marathons, injuries started to show up and that's when she knew it was time to deepen her yoga practice. Heather began practicing at Flex in 2015 and became a certified instructor, through Flex Yoga School, in November 2018. When Heather isn't running or practicing yoga she is playing music, creating playlists, or shuttling her children. As an ongoing learning Heather is enrolled in the Music Therapy program at Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music. Heather and her husband live in Wayne County and have 4 children.
Heather Higgins Scrimo
When Heather began her Barre journey, she quickly fell in love with the physical and mental challenge it brought to her life! She completed her first round of certification in December of 2016. She completed the BarreFlex teacher training certification course at Flex Yoga in 2017, and is looking forward to digging deeper into the Barre Fitness method here at Flex Yoga Wooster. Heather loves the family feel the barre classes at FlexYoga Wooster provides! When she isn't teaching barre classes at the studio, she teaches third grade at Cornerstone Elementary school, and enjoys spending time with her husband, Seth. Keep up to date on Heather's class schedule by following the Flex Yoga studio on the MindBodyApp! See you at at Barre! 🙂
Jennifer Lynn Hernandez is an entrepreneur at heart. She has successfully owned and operated multiple businesses in Mobile, Alabama for the past 20 years. Her latest venture was The Fit Nest, Mobile's first Aerial Yoga Studio. She is a certified Yoga Instructor through Amazing Yoga Studios of Pittsburgh, PA, Flex Yoga Wooster, OH, a certified Aerial Yoga Instructor through Destin Pilates Center in Destin, FL, a certified Barre Fitness Instructor, and is currently in the process of working on her Pilates certification. Jennifer was a ballerina and danced competitively for many years before beginning her career as a dance instructor and eventually a studio owner. She has a passion for fitness, an acute awareness of proper body alignment & technique from her years spent at the ballet barre, a desire to inspire and assist others in reaching their full potential in life, and has a moto "if it's not fun, I'm not interested!"
Jessica McMillan
After informally practicing yoga at home for years, Jessica McMillan first came to Flex Yoga with a friend for an all levels class. After 15 minutes of a heated flow, she knew she had found her happy place. The community and the challenge kept Jessica coming back. She completed Flex Yoga's first YTT program in 2016 and has taught hot power vinyasa flow twice weekly since then. Jessica also loves leading movement practices such as Yoga Sculpt and Slow Burn. Out of the studio, Jessica spends her time with her family, reading, and working as a speech therapist.
Jessica's classes are based on mindful movement and aim to incorporate balance, heat, conditioning, and flow. Traditional yoga postures are presented with strength building modifications to allow you to build confidence in the shapes as well as in your own body. Jessica's years of experience as a group fitness instructor have allowed her to develop a sense of clear cues and class structure. Her classes offer many opportunities to amplify/modify shapes and transitions. Expect a creative flow that takes you all over your mat, plenty of heat, and a smile!
Joy Older
Joy started taking Barre and any other class she could fit into her schedule at Flex Yoga Fall of 2014. She fell in love with barre for its fun cardio and strengthening. This combined with the other yoga classes brought back much needed flexibility and was a natural stress reliever. This is one of the reasons Joy decided to take the Barre teacher training in 2015 so she could share this with others. When she is not teaching barre or taking another awesome class that Flex offers, Joy works as an RN analyst at Wooster Community Hospital, raises three kids and is very involved in all of their activities. She is also an avid baker, cook, and maker of delicious homemade jams!
Karen Hartzler
Karen has always loved fitness and finding new ways to stay active. She was introduced to Flex Yoga in the fall of 2014 and immediately fell in love with the beautiful studio, welcoming atmosphere, and friendly faces. Karen enjoys all of the yoga classes Flex offers, but remains partial to the Barre classes, so much so, she completed her Barre teacher training in 2015. She enjoys the challenge of this total body workout using light weights to sculpt, repetitive moves to tone, while increasing flexibility, and engaging the core throughout the entire class.
Karen Wayt
Karen is a life-long athlete and long-time fitness instructor who came to yoga hesitantly after years of being swept up in the "no pain, no gain" mentality of much of the fitness world. Looking for a place of grounding and authenticity, she gave yoga a try and was hooked after her first class. She studied under Marianne Wells, completed her 200hr teacher training in Costa Rica, and is registered with Yoga Alliance.
Kate Frichtl
Kate came to yoga more than 20 years ago, initially seeking to gain strength and flexibility. As her journey progressed, she found it positively impacting all areas of her life, both on and off the mat. Her regular practice helped her battle anxiety and stress, shaping her into a more mindful person.
As a teacher, Kate's passion is to guide others in discovering how yoga can positively change their life. In her classes, she links breath with movement through creative sequencing, while encouraging students to find their personal edge. Students will leave her classes feeling physically and mentally refreshed, centered, and open.
Off the mat, Kate loves traveling to adventurous places and creating in the kitchen. On the weekends, you can find Kate with her husband Josh, cheering on their children, Chloe and Jack at the soccer field.
Kate completed the 200 hour RYT training at Flex Yoga Wooster in 2016. She also completed a Restorative Yoga Teacher Training with Anne Ondrey in 2017, and the BalletFit Body Barre Teacher Training with Brian Murphy in 2018. She is extremely grateful to the other instructors at the studio for the wisdom they continuously impart into her practice.
Kate Smith
Kate is a dynamic instructor who has a passion for fitness and helping others reach their fitness goals. Kate became a PiYo certified instructor in 2015, she continued her fitness training in 2018 by obtaining the ACE group fitness instructor license. She has been teaching various fitness classes since 2015. Kate enjoys various types of workouts, but has found her all time favorite to be PiYo. Outside of teaching high school and fitness classes, Kate enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. Grab a mat and come to class with Kate!
Kendall Ramirez-Sanchez
Kendall is a yogini hailing from Jacksonville, Florida. She is currently pursuing her Bachelors of Science in nursing though Kent State University. Her yoga journey began 8 years ago when she stumbled across a dusty 'Yoga for Beginners' book while shelving books her senior year of high school.
Kendall received her 200 and 500 hr RYT in Hatha style yoga, focusing in yoga therapy. She completed her teacher trainings consecutively through a yoga school that has since been absorbed by the Cleveland Clinic. She has experience with Chakra work, essential oils, reflexology and her master level Reiki attainment.
She hopes to bring the bliss of yoga to everyone she practices with. She wishes to continue to promote yoga's myriad benefits of health, psychological balance and overall wellbeing.
Kendall currently lives tucked in the hills of Amish Country with her plants, her felines and a rather small, mouthy dog.
Margaret Davis
Margaret is a vibrant instructor who currently teaches Barre and Yogalates classes at Flex Yoga. She has been teaching fitness classes since 2015. She was certified in Barre in 2015 and Power Vinyasa Yoga in 2016. Margaret began dancing when she was in 6th grade and continued until the end of college in 2013. She began taking classes at Flex Yoga in 2014 and fell in love with the studio. She loves using her dance background and love of yoga to create challenging classes to help her students gain strength and flexibility. During the day she is a full time math teacher at West Holmes High School.
Martin Lubell
Having been mildly depressed for 10 years in my previous life, my wife, Beth, had been steadily recommending that I start yoga. Even my father, Harold, who passed away at the age of 92, had been practicing simple yoga moves, but it never transferred to me … until my friend, Ron, a Marine Corps veteran and a yogi himself, lent me a beginners yoga DVD by Elena Brower. It was hard for me to even follow the DVD for 10 minutes, not only because of the physical effort, but also because taking time out for myself seemed impossible, and… breathing didn't even yet come into play!
I began taking classes with Tracy Heck, Jaimie McDaniel, Joie Schmitz and Travis Reimer at The Studio on Liberty. With them, I came to realize the centrality of breathing to the practice of yoga. I learned to evenly breathe through my nose, and let it flow throughout each pose. (Easier said than done, of course! At the beginning, I had to breathe through my mouth often.) At the same time, I used the breathing technique to meditate. A few times a day, when I feel things are getting a little crazy, I take a few ujaii breaths (it's like whispering, the air resonating at the level of the Adam's apple), and think of my mantra in French: "(inhale) On fait (exhale) ce que l'on peut." = "(inhale) One does (exhale) what one can." If a thought pops up in my mind, I acknowledge it, and then let it go, and concentrate again on the air passing through my throat chakra, like music or waves… I do not feel depressed anymore!
I am very happy that I took the 200-hour Flex Yoga Teacher Training class with Annie Yoder, Andy VanDeusen, and Emily Moorefield. I was not expecting to teach, but, for my practice teaching, I gathered a group of men (and some women) into a class I called "Beer Belly Yoga." These were folks who listened attentively to my passion for yoga, and were curious, but were slightly intimidated. Their excitement about the class inspired me to continue!
The love and light in me honors the love and light in you! Namasté.
Melissa Schultz
Michael McClintock
Michael started practicing yoga in 2016 when his daughter Erin, at home between College semesters, invited him to attend a Vinyasa Flow class at a local studio. Although skeptical he went and was immediately hooked. After Erin went back to school, Michael continued attending classes and made them a regular part of his exercise routine. As an ultra-distance cyclist, he suffered from many of the muscle and back issues that plague bikers who spend countless hours in the saddle and was amazed at the flexibility and strength his yoga practice gave him. In addition to the physical benefits of yoga he found his practice also brought a level of relaxation and stress relief he had not experienced before. In 2018 Michael decided (with some prompting and hesitation) to enroll in teacher training and in October 2018 became an RYT200 through Flex Yoga of Wooster.
Although Michaels personal practice is more aligned with Hot Power Vinyasa he teaches a Vinyasa Flow class that is focused on mindful breathing linked to poses that will invigorate and challenge both beginning and advanced yogis.
Outside of class Michael is busy as the CEO of an Electrical Contracting company with offices in Wooster and Columbus. When not running his business or practicing yoga Michael spends time with his wife Robyn, often visiting their three adult children and spouses/significant others and three grandchildren. In his "spare" time you will find Michael on either his road or mountain bike cranking out some miles and enjoying the outdoors.
Rachel David
Rachel David is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher and Certified Health Education Specialist. She has been practicing yoga since 2003, and specializes in teaching yoga and mindfulness practices to beginner students.
Before becoming a yoga teacher, Rachel worked as a therapist in the mental health field for 4 years, and was able to use several therapeutic yoga practices while treating clients for anxiety and depression. Seeing and experiencing the beneficial effects of yoga on overall health inspired Rachel to pursue a different career path, and she now works as the health education coordinator at the College of Wooster. This position allows her to develop population health initiatives and teach yoga and mindfulness to students as they navigate college life.
In addition to her job working with college students, Rachel enjoys teaching classes at Flex Yoga in downtown Wooster, OH. Working at Flex has allowed her to introduce yoga to numerous people from the community, and work with several organizations including Ohio State ATI, Girl Scouts, the Semper Fi Fund, and Alzheimer's support group participants. Seeing new students get excited about yoga after initially being very hesitant to try a class is Rachel's favorite part about teaching. She is grateful for the privilege to show others how to incorporate yoga and mindfulness into their everyday lives.
Rachel holds master's degrees in clinical counseling and public health from Ashland University and The Ohio State University. She completed her yoga teacher training at Balanced Yoga Studio in Columbus, OH, and has completed additional trainings on yoga mindfulness for anxiety and depression, yin yoga, and insight meditation.
Rhiannon Diehl
Rhiannon started yoga in 2014 while training for a half marathon. She began to intensify her practice in January of 2015 and was hooked. She is an Art/Gym teacher who has a passion for making pottery. She loves her handsome, bmx riding husband and together they rule the world. People call her Rhino after, in 7th grade, her name was input to a microsoft word document and was autocorrected to "rhinoceros". If it isn't already evident from her bio, she is fun, bubbly, and her classes are exciting and engaging as you discover new things on your mat!
Rosanna Ralston
Rosanna has a background in massage therapy and is a mother of 2. After practicing yoga at home for 3 years she decided to deepen her practice at Flex Yoga in 2014 and hasn't looked back. She completed her Aerial Yoga teacher training in 2016 and first 100 hour Yoga Teacher Training the same year. Her passion for kids yoga led her to enroll in a Children's Yoga 200 Hour Teacher Training from Radiant Child, a Kundalini based training, in 2017 & 2018. She teaches Kids Aerial and Children's Yoga at Flex and in the area. She volunteers on a regular basis for her daughter's school hoping to reach as many kids as possible, giving them the tools that yoga has to offer to manage stress and live in balance.
Ruth Graham
Ruth first came to yoga as a marathon runner looking to increase her physical agility and personal edge. Ruth's regular yoga practice began to foster mindfulness and body awareness that deepened her self-love and love for others.
Ruth is trained in Power Vinyasa Flow and received her RYT 200 hour Yoga Teaching Certificate from Flex Yoga Wooster in 2016. Her classes are structured around the specific needs of athletes, incorporating both challenging and restorative flows linked with breath. Ruth encourages her students to find inner peace and self-love, both on and off their mat.
As a lifelong learner, she is currently a student at the University of Akron, working towards her degree in exercise science. When she is not practicing yoga or training for a marathon, you can find Ruth with her husband Gary and 10 year old daughter, Catarina. Ruth lives with her family just outside Wooster, Ohio.
Shelby Dria
Shelby, RYT 200, walked into her first yoga class over ten years ago to find a sense of community and grounding after relocating to the Pacific Northwest. Soon after, her affection for yoga grew, recognizing the immense benefits of the inward journey and becoming both mentally and physically stronger.
Inspired to develop her practice and learn how to share it with others, Shelby completed her 200-hour teacher training at Flex Yoga in 2018. As a teacher, she aims to create a space where students are comfortable, connected, challenged, and most importantly are able to calm their minds. Her classes include a balancing blend of movement and stillness.
Shelby, a relatively new Ohioan, lives in Wooster with her husband Jason, C-Bus the Chihuahua, and Billie Jean the Kitty. She is a leadership development consultant and designer which keeps her in front of a computer screen most of the day. (Insert Yoga, please!) Outside of yoga, you may find Shelby creating plant-based recipes, traveling, hiking, listening to live music and adding to her record collection.
Stephanie Collett
Stephanie grew up in Holmes County but has lived in the Wooster area for almost 10 years. She started doing yoga in 2009. She first came to Flex in 2015 and fell in love with the variety of classes, the instructors and the community. She became certified as a Barre instructor in 2017 through Flex Yoga and is excited to be a part of the Flex team as a Barre teacher! Stephanie is the proud mother of a doggie named Bridgette and a kitty named Ivy. In her spare time she loves to travel, cook, garden and have outdoor adventures like skiing or backpacking.
Terri Dalessandro
Terri is an Xray Technician at the Cleveland Clinic here in Wooster OH. She began her yoga practice 12 years ago by diving into Baron Baptiste's "Yoga at Home". With the help of a friend she began attending classes and has been hooked ever since. She completed her teacher training at The Yoga Place in Canton in July 2015.
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Kalpitiya Beach House
Kalpitiya Peninsula Kalpitiya & Wilpattu, Sri Lanka Book from Book from £152 per night
"Stylish beachside villa (sleeping 2-8) on Sri Lanka's pristine northwest coast, with a private cook and dolphin-watching nearby"
But it's not all back to basics. Set amid dunes and swaying palms 150m from the ocean's edge, this chic, ochre-coloured 2-bedroom villa is a luxurious take on barefoot beachside living. Lofty ceilings allow breezes to waft through the open-plan lounge and diner, the bedrooms are within earshot of waves lapping on the shore, and the ensuite bathrooms have fabulous open-air showers. The housekeeper Sisera and private cook Indrani ensure you're well looked after, but otherwise the villa, its lush gardens and its private swathe of beach are all yours, bar the occasional visiting turtle. If you tire of lazing on the veranda or dozing in the hammocks, you can wander 300m along the sand to the small beach club at Bar Reef Resort, for boat trips, watersports and a laid-back bar.
- The best of both worlds: you get the privacy of a villa, with a chef on hand and access to pools at neighbouring resorts
- The house works equally well for one family or two couples (there's loads of space); and even for one couple (there are reduced rates)
- Sisera and Indrani run it with real joy and passion; they made our stay so easy and effortless, and Indrani's tasty Sri Lankan feasts were outstanding
- Wonderful ocean views and beach access - start your days watching fishermen put out to sea, and end them gazing at the sun sinking into the waves
- Plentiful watersports and the chance to see dolphins and turtles, plus birdlife nearby, and leopards at Wilpattu
- It's quite isolated, with no nightlife and little to do in wet weather
- Dolphin sightings aren't guaranteed (particularly outside November-April), and boat trips can be early (6-7am) and bumpy
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We think 3-4 nights here works well as part of a longer tour of northern Sri Lanka. There's no minimum stay requirement, which is handy."
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- Daily Maid Service
- Towels & Bedlinen
This is a gorgeous pad. Expect graceful indoor-outdoor living, with "rooms" that flow wall-lessly into each other and out to the leafy garden. Ceilings are high, with overhanging eaves framing ocean views, and the expansive smooth screed floors are peppered with starfish pebble mosaics.
There are 2 beautiful, cool and airy bedrooms with large four-poster beds; both have sea views and huge open-air ensuite shower bathrooms. Adjoining the larger of the bedrooms is a separate sitting room with cushion-strewn daybeds that can sleep another 3 people if required.
At the heart of the villa is a vast and airy living space with blue chaise-longues, planter-style chairs and a huge wooden dining table seating 10. One side opens out on to a wide, west-facing veranda that stretches along the entire length of the building, with low tables and loungers that are perfectly placed for spectacular sunset views.
The villa also has a fully equipped kitchen, though you'll barely set foot in it as private cook Indrani is on-hand to rustle up Sri Lankan feasts. Outside are 6 acres of grounds, with coconut groves, hammocks and a large pond stretching down to a private swathe of pristine white sand.
Features include:
- Cots Available
- Extra beds
- Fan
- Full kitchen
- Hairdryer
- Mosquito net
- Terrace
- WiFi
This may be a villa rental, but it's no self-catering holiday. The private cook, Indrani, is on hand to whip up meals, and housekeeper Sisera (Indrani's husband) will sit down with you every morning to plan the day's dishes - including any dietary requirements or preferred spice levels. Expect top-notch Sri Lankan fare using the freshest of local ingredients and fishermen's hauls - delicious vegetables and coconuts from the gardens feature too. Best of all, meals here cost a fraction of resort prices!
Our meals were a real treat - devilled king prawns, grilled fish and chicken curries served with a dazzling display of vegetable dishes, sambals, salad, chutneys and crispy poppadums. At breakfast we had plates groaning with fresh fruit, plus eggs, toast and an assortment of jams accompanied by refreshing juices.
Beer and soft drinks are available, but if you'd like wine and spirits it's worth bringing them with you as they're hard to come by on the peninsula.
If you fancy a change of scene you can wander over to the laid-back Bar Reef restaurant, where guests tend to mingle in the thatched pavilion overlooking the beach.
Features include:
- Children's meals
- Full kitchen
- In house cook
- Organic produce
- Restaurants nearby
- Laze on the veranda with a book, snooze in a garden hammock, sun yourself on the sand, or wander over to Bar Reef Resort (just 300m away) to bathe in its ocean-facing infinity pool
- Try your hand at a wide range of watersports including kayaking, catamaran sailing, kite- and windsurfing (best from May-November), water-skiing, boogie boarding and donut rides. It's best to book in advance
- Take a dawn boat trip to spot spinner dolphins (best from November to April). It's worth the early start: sightings aren't guaranteed, but on a good day you'll see dozens of these graceful creatures leaping out of the water, performing back flips and riding the boat's wave. If you're lucky you might see blue whales, too
- Another boat ride will take you out to coral reefs where you can snorkel alongside tropical fish, stingrays and Loggerhead turtles
- Take a day trip to Wilpattu National Park (1-2 hours' drive away), which boasts one of the highest concentrations of leopards in the world (as well as elephants, sloth bears and samburs)
- Birdwatchers could make a day trip to Anawilundawa Bird Sanctuary for plovers, herons, stilts, egrets and sandpipers; out at sea you might spot white-bellied sea eagles, skuas and terns
Activities on site or nearby include:
- Birdwatching
- Boat trips
- Dolphin watching
- Historical sites
- Kayaking
- Kitesurfing
- Plantlife / flora
- Sailing
- Snorkelling
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Traditional cultures
- Water-skiing
- Whale watching
- Wildlife
This is a child-friendly beach hideaway, with plenty of space for families. Older kids are more likely to enjoy the watersports, watching dolphins and turtles, and taking safari trips to Wilpattu, though the pool at Bar Reef Resort has a separate shallow area where children of all ages can splash around.
Best for:
Children (4-12 years), Teens (over 12)
Family friendly accommodation:
One of the 2 bedrooms can be set up as a twin and there are extra beds for 6 people, meaning the house can sleep up to 10 in total. A baby cot is also available.
Baby equipment:
A baby cot is available on request.
Remember baby and child equipment may be limited or need pre-booking
Children's meals:
Indrani generally cooks Sri Lankan food, but she can prepare child-sized portions and milder versions of her meals on request.
Kids Activities nearby:
- Dolphin-watching
- Boat trips
- Snorkelling
- Boogie boarding
- Kayaking
- Kite-surfing
- Windsurfing
- Donut rides
Families Should Know:
The sea here is normally safe, with no strong currents, but be aware that there are no lifeguards on the beach or by the pool at Bar Reef Resort.
- Airport: 2 hours
For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection
Khomba House is set on the Kalapitya Peninsula, which separates the Puttalam lagoon from the Indian Ocean, in the northwest of Sri Lanka. It's a 3-hour drive from the capital Colombo.
By Air
Sri Lanka's only international airport is Colombo Bandaranaike International (110km / 2 hours away).
From the Airport
The simplest solution for overland travel is to hire a car and driver for the duration of your holiday, as this will also come in useful for day trips. Enquire through our Tailormade Tour Operator.
By Public Transport
Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colombo to Puttalam. Staff can arrange to collect you from there.
Detailed directions will be sent to you when you book through i-escape.com.
More on getting to Sri Lanka and getting around
- Colombo Bandaranaike International 110.0 km CMB
- Beach 0.1 km
- Shops 1.0 km
- Restaurant 0.3 km


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U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
Multiple Locations
This is an open continuous announcement for Human Resources Assistant (Military) in several locations. Initial cutoff will be 8 Jan 2019.
Recruitment will continue through the announcement closing date to fill positions as they become vacant.
Applications are valid for 90 days in the system.
This announcement covers multiple locations; pay will be set within the range for the location to which you are applying.
50% or less - Business travel may be required up to 30% of the time (6-12 weeks TDY in support of USACC Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox)
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/31/2019 to receive consideration.
If you have questions regarding this job posting please visit https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=form_public&sys_id=-1&table=u_application_inquiry_staging and complete the online submission form. To expedite the process please include the Job announcement number, which can be found at the top, right hand side of the job announcement.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Merit Checklist and Proof of Eligibility.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
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It's Good to be Different…
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28 Jun 17
I have now been Inzpire's CEO for almost 5 years. Time flies! During that period the amazing team at Inzpire has grown from 38 people to 115 and, working together, we have increased our turnover from £3.4 million to around £11 million.
This got me thinking about what underpins this success and I think a key ingredient is the concept of 'difference'. Often organisations are scared to be different; we are not. Inzpire is very different to the established norm in the defence industry and we are rather proud of that. The desire to separate ourselves from the status quo has always been deeply embedded within our DNA. It was there at the start, and it is there now.
Inzpire's logo - the burst of new light that signals the end of a total eclipse - is the perfect metaphor for a company that is acknowledged to be illuminating an exciting new path in defence. We are simply not the same as everyone else. We are inventive, ethical and resourceful, and continually finding innovative new ways of supporting our military colleagues and improving employee conditions in our own company. We are not scared to do brave and unusual things, like competing head on with companies over 1000 times our size (and winning!) or instigating leading edge HR policies like uncapped leave.
At Inzpire, we actively choose to be different from our competitors, because that is the sort of people we are. The mundane, yawn-inducing, banality of most big businesses is alien to us. Indeed, many work here precisely because Inzpire is not like a big prime contractor.
We are proudly building a revolutionary new organisation, the like of which Defence has not previously seen. This is ground breaking, paradigm shifting, work. We are engaged in an unconventional, collective, effort that is fuelled by a carefully controlled element of anarchy. We are a disruptor. Guided by the diverse talents of our amazing people, we are optimistic, ambitious and hungry for success. It is a revolution for good, and we can deliver it.
We have found ourselves at the beating heart of so many fundamental UK military capabilities. We have built an excellent reputation and, with every new hire, our brand grows. We are regularly quoted in the defence and national press and, as one of only 20 members of Govt SME Forum, are working directly with the Crown Commercial Services and The Cabinet Office on Govt SME policy. We win many awards and, three years running, we have been one of the Sunday Times 100 best SMEs to work for in UK.
Inzpire is no ordinary business, but what is the point of being in business unless you are trying to achieve something extraordinary? We are definitely not the same as other defence companies and we are proud of that. We revel in our difference. We are breathing life into something new and fresh. Ours is a revolutionary organisation that will disrupt the defence-industrial environment with a creed of honour, integrity, trust and excellence that defence is not accustomed to. That is the genuinely noble cause to which we aspire.
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Plain English Summary
Background and study aims
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name used to refer to a number of progressive devastating and debilitating lung diseases, which includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema and chronic obstructive airways disease. People that have COPD typically feel breathless after physical activity, have a persistent cough with phlegm and suffer frequently from chest infections. There is no cure for the condition, but making lifestyle changes (such as stopping smoking) and taking medications (inhalers and/or tablets) can alleviate symptoms. This study aims to investigate the effect of a high frequency airway oscillatory (HFAO) device on breathlessness in patients with COPD. The effects of this device will be measured using a series of questionnaires, exercise testing and measurement of respiratory muscle strength.
Who can participate?
Adult aged at least 40 and diagnosed with COPD.
What does the study involve?
The study involves two visits to hospital. At the first visit, the participants are assessed to see whether they are eligible to take part. They are given a number of questionnaires to complete that assess, for example, quality of life, breathlessness and anxiety and depression. They also undergo lung function tests, fitness tests and tests on respiratory muscles strength. The participants are then taught how to use the HFAO device and are asked to use it three times a day for five minutes at a time over the next eight weeks. They are contacted by telephone weekly to discuss any issues with the device and to see whether they are still using it (checking compliance). They are also asked to fill in a daily diary of their use of the device. After the eight weeks, all participants undergo the same assessments as they did at the start of the study.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
The risks associated with the device are minimal. Benefits include being provided with the Aerosure device and manual to keep after the study has ended. Participants will also have the opportunity to discuss their condition with a health care professional. The information collected from this study may help in to reducing breathlessness in patients with COPD in the future. Participants will be reimbursed for travel and parking costs.
Where is the study run from?
University Hospitals of Leicester (UK)
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
April 2016 to December 2016
Who is funding the study?
Actegy LTD
Who is the main contact?
Miss Enya Daynes
Trial website
Contact information
Primary contact
Miss Enya Daynes
Contact details
Respiratory Biomedical Research Unit
Glenfield Hospital
United Kingdom
Additional identifiers
EudraCT number
ClinicalTrials.gov number
Protocol/serial number
Study information
Scientific title
An eight week pilot study to investigate the effect of High-Frequency Airway Oscillation on breathlessness in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: a single arm interventional trial
HFAO in COPD- Pilot
Study hypothesis
1. To test the hypothesis that patients training with a HFAO device for 8 weeks will have reduction in dyspnoea compared to baseline.
2. To test the hypothesis that patients training with a HFAO device for 8 weeks will show improvements in exercise capacity, cough frequency and intensity and dyspnoea at rest and upon exertion.
Ethics approval
London Central Research Ethics Committee, 24/05/2016, ref: 16/LO/0924
Study design
Single centre single arm trial design administering medical device intervention
Primary study design
Secondary study design
Non randomised study
Trial setting
Trial type
Patient information sheet
Not available in web format, please use contact details below to request a participant information sheet.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
An Aerosure device will be issued to all participants in the trial. This is a high frequency airway oscillatory device to be used up to three times per day in order to gain an insight into the training effect to reduce breathlessness and improve quality of life.
The study involves two visits to hospital. The initial visit will determine eligibility and conduct baseline measurements which will include: Chronic respiratory questionnaire, Hospital anxiety and depression score, London Chest Activity of Daily living Score, Leicester Cough Questionnaire, COPD Assessment Test, Incremental Shuttle Walk Test, Endurance Shuttle Walk Test, Spirometry and Inspiratory and expiratory max testing. Participants will be taught how to use the device and required to use it for 8 weeks in duration, three times a day for 5 minutes at a time or equivalent. Participants will be contacted by telephone weekly to discuss any issues with the device and record compliance. They will be required to retain a daily diary of usage. Participants will return after 8 weeks to repeat baseline measurements. At this stage they will have completed the trial. They will have the option to attend a dissemination event to share the results and gain feedback on the trial.
Intervention type
Drug names
Primary outcome measure
Breathlessness at baseline and after 8 week of HFAO, measured using the Chronic respiratory Questionnaire (CRQ) Dyspnoea domain
Secondary outcome measures
1. Exercise endurance at baseline and after 8 week of HFAO, measured using the incremental and endurance shuttle walk test
2. Quality of life at baseline and after 8 week of HFAO, measured using the CRQ fatigue, mastery and emotion domains, COPD Assessment Test (CAT), Leicester Cough Questionnaire, London Chest Activities of Daily Living Questionnaire
3. Breathlessness pre and post exercise testing at baseline and 8 weeks of HFAO, measured using the Borg Breathlessness scale
4. Anxiety and depression at baseline and after 8 week of HFAO, measured using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
5. Inspiratory and expiratory muscle strength at baseline and after 8 week of HFAO, measured using lung function testing
6. Patient experience of trial measured in dissemination event discussion at the end of the trial (estimated October/November 2016)
7. Adherence of device use measured using daily diaries
Overall trial start date
Overall trial end date
Reason abandoned (if study stopped)
Participant inclusion criteria
1. Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study
2. Male or Female, aged 40 years or above
3. Confirmed diagnosed of COPD
4. MRC Score of 3 or more. (walk slower than people of the same age on the level or stops for breath when walking at own pace on the level)
5. Able to read and write in English
Participant type
Age group
Target number of participants
Participant exclusion criteria
1. Significant disease (other than COPD) that could cause dyspnoea or exercise limitation
2. Contraindications for exercise (unstable cardiovascular disease; hypertension etc, a full list is described by the American College of Sports Medicine and is routine deployed)
3. Inability/unwillingness to use the device
4. Contraindications to using HFAO device (including severe right heart failure with hypotension), current severe haemoptysis, ineffective cough, rib fractures, pregnancy, current or recent pneumothorax, epilepsy, current pulmonary embolism, oesophageal varices, recent thoracic, upper gastro-intestinal tract or facial surgery)
5. Previously engaged in exercised based research or pulmonary rehab in the last 6 months.
6. Inability to secure informed consent
7. Those unable to communicate in full English will be excluded as the user manual is only available in English
Recruitment start date
Recruitment end date
Countries of recruitment
United Kingdom
Trial participating centre
University Hospitals of Leicester
Groby Road
United Kingdom
Funder type
Funder name
Actegy LTD
Alternative name(s)
Funding Body Type
Funding Body Subtype
Results and Publications
Publication and dissemination plan
The results of this study is intended to be published in international journals and presented at conferences- to be confirmed. The results will also inform the main study which will commence after the completion of the pilot study.
IPD sharing statement:
The current data sharing plans for the current study are unknown and will be made available at a later date.
Intention to publish date
Participant level data
To be made available at a later date
Basic results (scientific)
Publication list
1. 2018 results in https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29535259 (added 24/01/2019)


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Nijaguna Bandipur Resort is just 20 minutes drive from the visitor zone of the Bandipur National Park, Nijaguna Bandipur Resort and Spa is situated on Ooty Road in Panjanahalli Village, Gundlupete. The Resort is way near to Bandipur and we outrun other resorts and hotels in Bandipur National Park.
Bandipur was developed into a tiger reserve under Project Tiger in 1974. It was once a private hunting reserve for the Maharaja of Mysore, it is now one of the most important National Park, situated in the southern region of Karnataka, where the Deccan Plateau meets the Western Ghats. With a tropical atmosphere having particular wet in June and dry season strating from March to May, it's one of the richest wildlife areas in India.


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Discover why high demand and affordability mean that the Houston property market in 2019 and particularly rentals are set for another record year.
Half-way through the year, what should you know about the Houston property market? Read on to discover 5 investor must-know facts plus key takeaways
In spite of Hurricane Harvey, Houston real estate recorded record sales and median prices in 2017 plus the greatest rental activity of all time.
After the devastating effects of hurricane Harvey you might have thought otherwise, but the Houston property market has stayed well afloat. According to an article in the New York Times, "Houston's unsinkable housing market is undaunted by the storm".
The Houston property market enjoyed record years in 2014 and 2015, both for sales and prices. As far as 2016 goes, experts predict more of the same but at a lower level, a situation leading to a healthy market. In this article, BRIC Group summarises what to expect if you're buying property in Houston this year.
Despite falling oil prices, the Houston property market is maintaining a brisk rate of sales and price increases. August was one of the best months on record as Houston continued to see a steady influx of new residents drawn by the opportunities offered in the Texan city.
US property prices continue their upward trend and rose nationally by 6.9 per cent in the year to July. Furthermore, analysts predict further price increases over the next 12 months when they expect an average rise of 4.7 per cent. The price of property, however, still remains below its historic high.
Property sales and prices continue to rise in Houston while inventory levels remain well below the national rate. This added to high rental rates and the recent stabilisation in oil prices leads experts to predict a seller's market for Houston property for what remains of the year.
Oil prices may have fallen, but the US energy capital Texas continues to lead the nation. This is particularly true in Houston where a diversified economy is ensuring job creation and record property prices.
The latest survey of US property trends for the coming year finds that the housing market is well on the way to recovery. It also puts the market in 75 locations under the microscope and reveals that Houston is the number one property market to watch in 2015.


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Lana Santana said on March 30, 2017
Great job! this is so inspiring! The most precious thing in a person's life is a good home and giving that to 20 people who would have never been able to do it on their own is quite a blessing to them and the team of you who made the sacrifice. God's richest blessings!