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Editor's note on January 2, 2019: A successful adventure begins with the right base layers and underwear. As a result, we've updated our guide to the best men's underwear of 2018 and 2019. Some picks—like the Icebreaker Anatomica Boxer Briefs—remain top-rated favorites, while others—like the Saxx Quest 2.0—have been added to the list.
The last thing you want when you're miles from nowhere is underperforming underwear. Your underwear should keep up with your active pursuits, delivering comfort and performance in hard-charging activities, extreme conditions and far-flung travel destinations.
Unless you want to exfoliate a layer of sensitive skin to chafing, endure swamp-like misery in hot weather or risk hypothermia with a damp undercarriage in cold weather, don't even think about subjecting yourself to department-store-variety tighty whities. Today's best underwear boasts durable, technical fabrics that wick away moisture, dry quickly, stretch, support, keep you cool when it's hot (or warm when it's cold), combat odors and breathe. Whew, breathe.
I gathered input from the greatest experts short of Captain Underpants: REI Product Manager Tim Brown and Megan Marvin, REI's buyer for men's fitness and underwear. Then, I sorted through reviews written by verified REI customers to bring you the following assortment of the best men's underwear of 2019.
Saxx Vibe Boxer Briefs
Best Synthetic Underwear
- Fabric: 95% viscose/5% spandex
- Key Features: Made from soft, moisture-wicking fabrics with a slim, supportive fit for smooth, against-the-skin comfort."They are the most comfortable pair of underwear I've ever worn and are great at keeping you from bouncing and chafing during exercise." – REI customer Milo93
Smartwool Merino 150 Pattern Boxer Briefs
Best Wool Underwear
- Fabric: 87% merino wool/13% nylon
- Key Features: Merino wool helps regulate body temperature, manage moisture and resist odor."They are extremely comfortable and highly odor resistant. The odor of a pair of synthetic briefs after a long day of hiking will nearly knock you out, but these literally have no odor. An amazing product!" – REI customer tstair
Icebreaker Anatomica Boxer Briefs
Best Wool Underwear
- Fabric: 83% merino wool/12% nylon/5% Lycra
- Key Features: Ideal for both everyday wear and active pursuits, with ultralight merino wool for warmth and all-day comfort."They breathe, are warm in the winter and cool in the summer, and give me the degree of comfort I require for both my regular work week, and my more active weekends. They are the most comfortable underwear on the market. Period." – Icebreaker customer Viper17
Saxx Quest 2.0 Boxer Briefs
Best Underwear for Hike/Multisport
- Fabric: 77% nylon/14% spandex/9% polyester
- Key Features: Pin-dot mesh fabric, anti-fold waistband, patented BallPark Pouch™ and odor-fighting antimicrobial technology make this ultralight and quick-drying underwear ideal for on-the-go wash and wear.
"This is my go to for travel, exercise and everyday life. The mesh fabric pulls and pushes moisture like I never thought fabric could. The 'ballpark' pouch gives excellent support, separation and really works for comfort and no chafing ever!" – REI customer John C
Saxx Kinetic Boxer Briefs
Best Underwear for Fitness
- Fabric: 85% nylon/15% spandex
- Key features: Moisture-wicking and quick-drying performance and an all-around supportive fit for high-output activities."I have two pairs of these I use for when I'm out hiking in the Cascades or going to the gym. The compression is right where you need it and they're breathable. Would absolutely recommend these." – REI customer Evan
ExOfficio Give-N-Go Boxer Briefs
Best Underwear for Travel
- Fabric: 94% nylon/6% Lycra spandex
- Key features: Breathable, quick-drying boxer briefs with ultralight mesh to keep you cool while traveling, cycling or trekking."I am a U.S Marine and use this product for extended operations in the field where I may not have time to change. If I am sweating heavily or wading through deep water these shorts will be the first thing to dry. If I know there is going to be a lot of hiking then this is my first choice to wear. Strongly Recommended." – REI customer Colt
REI Co-op Briefs
Best Underwear Under $25
- Fabric: 87% polyester/13% spandex (bluesign® approved)
- Key Features: A light and comfortable blend of polyester and spandex breathes well, moves moisture away from skin, dries quickly, offers 4-way stretch and resists odors with a Lava XL™ finish. "These are the most comfortable briefs I've had. They are great for travel—dry overnight when hand washed." – REI customer Road Scholar
Types of Men's Underwear and Buying Advice
REI Product Manager Tim Brown favors lightweight synthetic/spandex blends that move well and manage moisture. "Synthetic versions offer wicking and quick-dry properties and are made with performance in mind, though they also work well for everyday wear and travel," he says. Brown points out that this fabric blend is also great for washing and drying quickly when you're traveling and camping.
Saxx is one of the current innovation leaders in synthetic men's underwear. The patented BallPark Pouch™ offers comfortable, friction-free support, while Saxx's modern 3D fit places the flat, soft sides of seams inward against your skin.
Brown says, "Many people like wool versions for the natural feel as well as natural anti-odor properties." Merino wool is a top choice for its warmth, soft feel, itch-free comfort and natural resistance to odors. It also manages moisture and regulates temperature.
Smartwool and Icebreaker are at the top of their games for wool underwear. Smartwool's Merino 150 fabric incorporates a nylon core to increase durability while keeping merino wool next to your skin. Icebreaker uses ultralight, core-spun merino wool fabric for durability and all-day comfort.
Cotton Blends
When it comes to cotton blends, it's all about a cool, breathable, natural feel combined with moisture-managing and odor-controlling performance.
No matter which category you're shopping for, REI Buyer Megan Marvin says key features to consider are a moisture-wicking, non-roll waistband, flat seams, anti-chafe and breathability.


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CESI was established in 2009 and has achieved a national and international reputation for its original and innovative mechanisms that connect university researchers and students to community partners and initiatives. We are seeking to raise $1,500,000 to increase the scale of work and raise the profile of CESI.
University-community engagement is significant as a reciprocal must-have relationship between academia and the greater community. Our goal is to connect university- and community-based knowledge and experience, to address a wide range of social, economical and environmental issues. By doing this, we can enrich existing teaching and research programs while providing distinct benefits to our community.
This initiative will support three programs within CESI:
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A new project, which is currently underway, is located opposite Dona Ana Beach and offers 279 studio apartments that will be used as an investment for rental.
Located in Lagos make these properties a very profitable investment for those who want to get additional income from rent. This particular apartment will have an area of 37 m² and will be located on the third floor.
The resort itself will offer luxurious common areas such as a restaurant with an executive lounge, a health club, a spa, a zen garden, a kids club, modern function rooms for hosting events, an additional rooftop restaurant, a pool and a parking. Currently, construction work is underway, which is expected to be completed by the summer of 2020.
The apartment has a living room with a berth, a kitchen, a bathroom and a terrace.
All apartments will be fully furnished in accordance with modern standards in various colors that complement each other perfectly. It features air conditioning, a 49-inch flat-screen TV, a mini fridge, tea/coffee making facilities, and high-quality sanitary ware.
Location and nearby infrastructure
Lagos is an ancient city on the banks of the Bensafrin River with cobbled streets and narrow courtyards, still surrounded by ramparts. This is one of the most popular resorts.
Each of the tourists is attracted to Lagos with something of their own: for some it is a rich history that has left behind many monuments, for others it is amazing nature, for others it is an excellent tourist infrastructure.
Lagos is an ideal place both for those who prefer to relax on vacation, and for those who, on the contrary, want to get new experiences.


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Is it ever not "hard economic times"? I don't ever remember a time when people didn't think, at the time, that they/the community/the nation was experiencing a bad economy. That perception can change in retrospect, but hardly anyone ever says, "Hey, things are going pretty well economically today". Well, except John McCain right before one of the worst global financial meltdowns ever occurred a few weeks ago. Add to that, the fact that even in good economic times there are always some people losing jobs, filing for bankruptcy, becoming homeless, etc. Seems to me we are always either in bad times or worse times.
The only point I have here is that this psychology often prevents us from taking advantage of the good times to prepare for the really bad. We should now be entering a period of deficit spending by the federal government to bolster the sagging economy. But having blown what could have been huge financial reserves on an expensive (and completely unnecessary) war and on huge tax cuts for the rich, we are now starting with a huge deficit that makes it harder to justify the kind of spending we need on this rainy day.


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Goblin Wrencher
by Faiths_Guide on Feb 05, 2018
by Faiths_Guide on Feb 05, 2018
Goblin Wrencher
Innovate (Whenever this creature would deal combat damage, you
may exile that many cards from the top of your library instead. If
you do, you may cast those cards until end of turn.)
At end of combat, if Goblin Wrencher has innovate and one or more cards are exiled with it, it loses innovate.
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Release Date: September 27, 2013
Studio: Relativity Media
Director: Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Screenwriter: Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore, Tony Danza, Brie Larson, Glenne Headly
Genre: Romance
MPAA Rating: R (for strong graphic sexual material and dialogue throughout, nudity, language and some drug use)
Official Website: DonJonmovie.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Review: 8.5/10 rating
DVD Review: Not Available
DVD: Not Available
Movie Poster: One-Sheet | Teaser
Production Stills: View here
Plot Summary: Jon Martello (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is a strong, handsome, good old fashioned guy. His buddies call him Don Jon due to his ability to "pull" a different woman every weekend, but even the finest fling doesn't compare to the bliss he finds alone in front of the computer watching pornography. Barbara Sugarman (Scarlett Johansson) is a bright, beautiful, good old fashioned girl. Raised on romantic Hollywood movies, she's determined to find her Prince Charming and ride off into the sunset. Wrestling with good old fashioned expectations of the opposite sex, Jon and Barbara struggle against a media culture full of false fantasies to try and find true intimacy in this unexpected comedy written and directed by Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Movie Review from IMDb
I just saw this film at TIFF and found it to be very enjoyable.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Scarlett Johansson lit up the screen and projected a very humorous representation of New Jersey dating and life. Scarlett's hand movements and gum chewing were a little over the top but I will give it a pass based on the genre of the film, I mean hey, comedy is in exaggeration of the truth right?
Joseph Gordon-Levitt also pulled a nasty trick on me by including Tony Danza. I have a soft spot for Danza and found his character in this film to be a perfect looking glass into Don Jon's future if he followed his current path.
Julianne Moore's character was funny and added depth, during the film her character reveals some dark events in her history without providing much detail. The story of her past became an interesting point that was never explored or fleshed out, and leads to my one dislike in the film: the ending.
This is one of those endings where you can picture people sitting in a room scratching their heads, not sure what to do, so they just stop the film and show the title. The lesson in the end was not what I was hoping, but perhaps I was just looking for validation for the Don Jon I see in myself.
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The United States Expands Westward, the first part of the exhibition, on display until November 2019, begins at the end of the 18th century with Euro-American settlers exploring and surveying lands inhabited by Native peoples as well as French and Spanish inhabitants. These American settlers rapidly expanded onto the land west of the Appalachians, reshaping the physical, cultural, and political landscape. The settlers took over trails trodden by native peoples and added canals, roads, and ultimately railroads as they developed an integrated transportation network in the eastern half of the nation. Exploiting land and mineral resources, they started to build a capitalist economy based on agriculture, mining, and industry. This part of the story concludes in the early 1860s with the Civil War and the passing of the Homestead Act and the authorization of the first transcontinental railroad, all of which had a major impact on the transformation of the nation's physical and cultural landscape.
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Camp Courageous has received a very special donation. The camp was recently given a car – a 1966 VW Cabriolet – by Michael Verst of Union, Kentucky in honor of his late wife, Karen Verst. Camp Director Charlie Becker says the car was a labor of love that took eight years for Verst to complete.
As Becker said, Camp Courageous plans to raffle off of the car at next year's Pancake Breakfast. Raffle tickets cost 25 dollars, or you can buy two for 40 or three for 50 dollars. Tickets are available by contacting the camp or going online to campcourageous.org. And don't forget – Camp Courageous will hold this year's Pancake Breakfast on Sunday morning from 8 to noon, with live music, train rides and fun for the kids.


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In the second installment of the Mercrutian Chronicles, Anya returns to Seabright after spending a summer with the Science Mers. During her time with the Science Mers, she learned more about how the Mers' enemy, the Depths, and how to control her empathic and water abilities. Her happiness to return to Seabright is short lived when she discovers that her betrothed, Merrick, is acting the same; he is still aloof and dating Gina.
I recieved a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest reviewAs Anya is trying to figure out why Merrick keeps pushing her away, Merrick's brother, Zale, attempts to persuade Anya to join the Sealatia. Anya has a bad feeling about joining this group of Mer warriors, but her empathic ability does not allow her to understand the reasons why she gets bad vibes from them. Anya does not know why Zale is pushing her to join the Sealatia, but she soon discovers that Zale's premonitions are the reason why Merrick is reluctant to reveal his true feelings towards her.
In Blue Moon Rising: The Mercrutian Chronicles Book 2 by Zara Steen, readers will find out more about why Zale is reluctant to allow the bond between Anya and Merrick to develop. We also discover that a war between the Mers and the Depths is imminent when the story takes a turn for the worse and the Depths start attacking the Mers of Seabright.
I was impressed by Steen's writing in Heart of Shell, and continue to be impressed by her work in Blue Moon Rising. It was great to see how Anya matured after spending the summer with the Science Mers, and I enjoyed how self-assured she was; even when she dealt with Merrick. I liked that Steen's characters were not prone to the overdramatic gestures of love, or epic fits of melancholy that one sees in some popular YA fiction. Finally, I enjoyed the pace of the book; Steen kept developing the protagonists while moving the story forward.
Blue Moon Rising by Zara Steen is a page-turner. I enjoyed the book from beginning to end, and I am glad that she did not keep me hanging about why Merrick was so aloof towards Anya. I am anxious to see what Steen has in store for Anya, Merrick, and the rest of the Mers in her next book!
If you, or your teenager, are looking for a good YA fantasy series to get into; pick up the first two books in The Mercrutian Chronicles. You will not be disappointed.
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The 2019 edition of Asian Female Bodybuilding & Fitness Championship by ASIAN FEDERATION of BODYBUILDING & FITNESS9(AFBF) was held in the capital of Kazakhstan for the first time.
The mesmerizing competition organized by the Bodybuilding, Powerlifting & Fitness Federation of the Kazakhstan Republic and got the participation from six countries Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and the host country Kazakhstan.
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Louis Vuitton Debuts First Ever Unisex Fragrance Collection
Louis Vuitton unveils its first-ever unisex fragrance collection, Louis Vuitton Les Colognes, which consists of three special scents that have been created by renowned French perfumer, Jacques Cavalier Belletrud.
Featuring the "Sun Song," "Cactus Garden" and "Afternoon Swim," the three fragrances incorporate rare and natural raw materials, including hints of flowers and fruits, which the brand calls "that embody the cool and effortless spirit of California," while also encapsulating the "sun, sky, gardens and sea" in each of the distinct scents.
For this special release, Louis Vuitton has tapped multimedia artist and filmmaker Alex Israel, who created artwork to match each fragrances in one of his signature styles. An oversized sunglass lens, a "Desperado" landscape and an oversized wave illuminate the California vibes of Les Colognes. Additionally, each fragrance bears a particular color to reflect its distinctive name: yellow for "Sun Song," green for "Cactus Garden," and blue for "Afternoon Swim."
Alex Israel's artwork is also prominently displayed on a special fragrance travel case which is available in both individual size and an exclusive trunk case that fits all three.
Availability at Louis Vuitton stores and online begins April 4.
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607494523352587675.post3591089230481421902..comments2020-07-11T23:14:44.454-07:00Comments on Smile With Your Entire Body: Hello Stillness, Nice To Meet YouValerie Vendramehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607494523352587675.post-43025541265391546672018-12-10T20:23:07.130-08:002018-12-10T20:23:07.130-08:00minneapolis escorts If you would go up high , t...minneapolis escorts  If you would go up high , then use your own legs ! Do not let yourselves carried aloft; do not seat yourselves on other people's backs and heads .helphttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607494523352587675.post-70504473505142106372018-09-07T07:10:49.828-07:002018-09-07T07:10:49.828-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607494523352587675.post-6430642991791902602011-12-22T11:49:50.175-08:002011-12-22T11:49:50.175-08:00I've been doing psychotherapy as well as takin...I've been doing psychotherapy as well as taking Xanax for years now, but lately that hasn't been enough. I'd like to give meditation a try, so I enjoyed this post (as well as your others). I just posted some thoughts on positive thinking on my blog, and I may go back and add a link to the post. Thanks for the post, and I should add that I listen to Pete's show almost everyday; that was how I first heard about your blog. You guys are great, keep up the good work!AnarchyRvAhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607494523352587675.post-84420124324673183432011-09-28T10:24:02.642-07:002011-09-28T10:24:02.642-07:00Don't know if I'd call it meditation or no...Don't know if I'd call it meditation or not, but I do enjoy a good slow breathing session with a clear mind...helps me deal with the crap going on ...Judyhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607494523352587675.post-66637067079302930782011-07-13T19:08:43.135-07:002011-07-13T19:08:43.135-07:00Thanks so much for your comments ladies. Jacqui...Thanks so much for your comments ladies.

Jacqui - I"m sure you're well aware that starting any kind of habit takes some serious dedication and commitment. My suggestion with meditation is this - don't view it as a task, or something that requires a lot of prep or set-up. Begin by just taking a few slow breaths per day. Stopping, closing your eyes, and just focusing on the present moment for just 3 breaths - wherever you are. You can be in line at the grocery store, on the sofa watching TV, in bed - taking 3 mindful breaths can happen anywhere and it doesn't take much time. Maybe you can set up a routine - every time you wake in the morning, before getting out of bed, pause and take three long breaths. Once that becomes an automatic response to waking, then you may begin thinking about adding to the experience. Now sit up and and take 4-breaths. Or maybe five. And every day you can extend it. Try not to make it an overwhelming commitment. Start off slow. Pausing for 3 long seconds per day is better than not pausing at all ; ) Hope this helps. Good luck! Keep me posted on your progress ; )

Kerri - I love that suggestion. It's one of those visual cues that makes the experience more tangible. I'll remember to use it in my next class ; ) Keep offering insight....i love the feedback ; )Valerie Vendramehttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607494523352587675.post-16408564505709932762011-07-12T15:17:39.578-07:002011-07-12T15:17:39.578-07:00Beautifully written. In working with clients of m...Beautifully written. In working with clients of mine, I have found that when I suggest meditation they have an automatic response of "my mind won't stop." I have found one suggestion that helps....putting those thoughts in a "cloud" and letting them pass by, rather than obsessing on why one is thinking so much. Just another way to get around that busy mind!Kerrihttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607494523352587675.post-3447565251243879152011-07-12T07:20:43.778-07:002011-07-12T07:20:43.778-07:00Good morning Val, And thanks for this post. I am o...Good morning Val,
And thanks for this post. I am one of those people who dips in and out of yoga, meditation, spirituality, mostly because it's hard for me to stay consistent on anything. Even exercise. Or practicing the piano, or doing my vocal exercises. I've just always managed to hobble along and make progress.

This piece of course reminds me that a little bit goes a long way if done consistently. I'd sure welcome your insights into remaining consistent. Those fluttering, distracting thoughts seem to dominate the actual practice of consistency--"I've got too much work to do; there's no time for this," etc.

I don't know that I have fears or inhibitions about it; I mostly have time management excuses.

Anyway, I thank Pete, for letting one of his avid listeners, know that your blog is out there.

Jacqui Sutton
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Moist and delicious Banana Scones with Maple Espresso Glaze are fuss-free and so easy to put together! Almost like your favorite banana bread but in a scone and topped with an addictive maple espresso glaze!
I dare you to have just one! No, I double dare you! Did I just double dare you? But seriously, people. It's Wednesday and you need to make these scones. I know you are like me and are staring at a bunch of ripe bananas. I make banana bread and banana muffins every week. The day I made theses scones I also baked a chocolate chip banana bread. Yes, we buy a lot of bananas! What does Wednesday and bananas have to do with one another? I have no clue. But, these scones!!
Some more scones for you to explore:
When I was putting together this post I thought I would explore the other scones I have shared here with all of you. I have been sharing scones here since 2010!
Here is the first scone I ever posted (2010): Butterscotch Drop Scones .There was a time my kids were into butterscotch. Or was it they were just into these scones? Who knows…but these scones always created quite a fervor. Maybe that's why I stopped baking them as I couldn't keep up with the demand?!?
Sour Cherry Scones with White Chocolate Chips: Similar process to making these banana scones and they are also so good!!
In 2011 I used to read Orangette's blog and fell in love with her Scottish Scones. These scones were made regularly and I just realize it's been too long!!
Also in 2011 I used to make a lot of vegan recipes. These Clementine Cranberry Scones were loved by all (nobody noticed they were vegan).
We then progressed to Kumquat Poppy Seed Scones in 2012. These were also really great (if you like kumquats). My kids are not such kumquat fans so these weren't made regularly.
In 2013 I made Pumpkin Cranberry Scones and then that was it for my scone sharing here with all of you.
Here is the glaze and how thick I made mine. My mom is quite critical of my glaze and she always tells me I need to make it thicker. So I did go a little thicker than I usually do (she says my glaze is too watery usually). But mom was satisfied with this glaze (thanks, Mom!).
I made the scones dairy-free. You could totally do an egg substitute and make these vegan. Feel free to use your favorite butter and buttermilk. Are these for breakfast? Are they for dessert? You decide!
Banana Scones with Maple Espresso Glaze
For the scones
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2/3 cup cold butter cubed (I used Earth Balance Vegan Sticks)
- 3 ripe bananas peeled and mashed up (about 1 cup)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk I used coconut milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
For top of Scones
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Maple Espresso Glaze
- 2 cups confectioner's sugar
- 3 Tbsp pure maple syrup plus more if needed
- 2 Tablespoons espresso coffee liquid
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper (or a Silpat mat), and set aside.
- Sift all purpose flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt into medium bowl. Add chilled margarine (or butter); using fingertips (or a pastry cutter), until mixture has a coarse consistency.
- In another mixing bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and vanilla. Add in the mashed bananas.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients tossing with a fork until dough comes together in moist clumps. If dough seems to be too dry add a little more buttermilk by the teaspoonful.
- Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls (I used a regular sized ice-cream scooper) into large rimmed baking sheet, spacing apart. (Line them up 6 per sheet). Sprinkle with a bit of cinnamon sugar.
- Bake scones until golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 15-18 minutes (baking time could vary depending on the size of your scones that you scooped out so check on them at about 15 minutes if you made them smaller. Mine were ready at 18 minutes).
- Serve warm or at room temperature.


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From rolling fields to leaping frogs to dead presidents, green is the most common color in the natural world, and, second only to blue, the world's favorite color.
Because the human eye can see more shades of green than any other color (see season one, episode 4 of Fargo), it stands to reason it also represents the widest gamut of images in our lives.
We see green as nature and health. Freshness and growth. Prestige and wealth. But also, as envy and illness.
For centuries, in many languages there was only one word for both blue and green.
In the Neolithic Era (a fancy term for the tail-end of the Stone Age), green dye from birch leaves was used for clothing. Evidently it was of a lousy quality, but considering it was around 2,000 B.C., what are ya gonna do?
In ancient Egypt, because green was widely associated with good health and regeneration, the mineral malachite was ground into powder and used to paint tomb walls (including that of King Tut's). Artists also combined yellow ochre with blue azurite or saffron with blue roots from the woad plant to dye their fabrics green.
In Aristotle's time, green was considered somewhere between black (earth) and white (water), and was rarely found in Greek art. The Romans, on the other hand, had a much greater appreciation for it. It was the color of Venus (the goddess of gardens and veggies), and was not only widely used in wall paintings throughout Roman cities, but by the second century A.D., they had no less than ten words to describe the lustrous color.
In the late 14th century, one of the first documented inclusions of green into literature was from the alliterative poem, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
Set during a New Year's Eve celebration in King Arthur's court, it tells the tale of a strange party crasher (the Green Knight) who arrives with an even stranger challenge—he would allow anyone one chance to strike him with his own axe—on the condition that in one year's time, the challenger must seek out the Green Knight and receive a blow of the axe in return. Protective of his King, Sir Gawain took the challenge and, in one blow, severed the Green Knight's head. But a deal's a deal, and as the next New Year approached, Sir Gawain set out in search of the knight. From here the tale gets weird (OK, weirder), but basically, the green in the Green Knight was actually a silk green girdle believed to possess magical powers that protected all who wore it from injury or death. By the time Sir Gawain comes face-to-face with the mysterious knight, he has since donned his own magic green girdle and thus survives his reciprocal chop, returns to Camelot victorious, and begins a new fashion trend around the round table, where green girdles became an "over knight" sensation. Like we said, weird.
In the 1860s, the growing railway industry in Europe and America was in desperate need of a more efficient way of maneuvering trains through the yards. After much debate and a disastrous trial run using white lights (where conductors mistook night stars for the "all clear" signal, which resulted in a number of crashes), the three colors of red, yellow and green were universally agreed upon for their traffic lights.
Red had long indicated danger, and because red and yellow are so visible from long distances, they were designated to represent "stop" and "start slowing down because you're going to have to stop sooner rather than later."
And though green originally meant "caution," it evolved to become the official go-to color for "Go!"
There are no green eyes. Or rather, there is no actual green pigment in eyes. It's an optical illusion caused by the combination of amber (light brown) and blue. "Fake" green eyes are more common in Europe than the U.S., and in Iceland nearly 90% of their population has either blue or green eyes.
In the most famous painting in the world, Mona Lisa wears green.
In the 1860s, as the U.S. began rebuilding, the government began printing new currency. Since cameras could only take black and white photos, one side of the bills were printed with green ink, not only to prevent counterfeiting, but because the ink was both plentiful and durable. Since then, Americans have always had "greenbacks" to throw around.
On Saint Paddy's Day, we all enjoy the wearing of the green. One reason is that many believed it made them invisible to leprechauns (and pinching those not wearing any was a reminder that the diminutive creatures could do the same at any moment). Another is that Saint Patrick often used the shamrock (i.e. three-leaf clover) as a metaphor for the Holy Trinity.
Green was George Washington's favorite color.
Speaking of the General, the military has long used olive green as their standard working color, as that shade fades away the quickest in the dark.
And, up until 2011, the flag of Libya was the only national flag in the world with just one color: green. The sacred color of Islam, it represents respect and the prophet Muhammad.
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From the ISPS UK
I remember well first meeting Alison at the 50th anniversary conference of ISPS International. I attended on my 50th birthday as a present to myself, as I was so impressed with ISPS and its history. I immediately recognised a fellow soul, who felt the same way about ISPS, and that psychotherapy had much to offer the understanding of psychosis. We both joined ISPS-UK committee at the same time and went on to work together on many projects. When David Kennard stepped down as Chair Alison stepped up to the plate and helped navigate ISPS-UK through some very difficult times. ISPS has much to thank her for this (and David). Always caring and able to listen to all views of the committee, it became and still is a very welcoming family. I know that I consider her a close and valued friend as well as a colleague.
Our last big collaboration was when she chaired the committee that organised ISPS-INT International Conference. A huge undertaking, I somewhat blindly agreed to chair the group putting the programme together. I can honestly say that without Alisons skills with helping with this, the conference would not have taken place. It placed an enormous strain on her, and the success of the conference is due largely to her input. She has left ISPS-UK in the very capable hands of Akiko Hart, another special person. It's great how ISPS attracts such people. We both step down from the committee soon, but it going from strength to strength, a strong legacy, and important family.
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Brahmatal is one of the stunning and adventurous winter treks of Himalayas. Offering you panoramic views of trees and mountains covered with pristine snow all over them, the frozen lake is simply amazing and is a treat to eyes. The views of Snow lay on the mountains are quite enchanting, and one just cannot take eyes off it. Trekking in the Himalayas in the months of January and February is quite tough but Brahmatal gives you the perfect opportunity to do so, it is the perfect time to trek here if you want to avoid the crowd.
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|Delhi to Delhi
|Rs. 12,500 (Ex-Delhi) + Airfare*
Day 01: YOUR CITY TO DELHI
The trip will start from your representative cities to Delhi by flight. At Delhi Airport the vehicle will be waiting for you to start the journey.
Day 02: DELHI TO KATHGODAM TO LOHAJUNG
Starting our adventurous journey from Kathgodham, you should be reaching Kathgodham railway station around 7 A.M in the morning. The station is just 25 km away from Nainital and 9 km away from a city known as Haldwani. One can reach Kathgodham from Delhi also it is around 300 km away. Our team will receive you from Kathgodham railway station and from there we will drive towards Lohajung. Lohajung is the base camp of our beautiful trek. According to the mythological facts, Lohajung is a place where Goddess Parvati had a fight (Jung) with a demon called Lohasur. So the place Lohajung literally means 'Fight with Lohasur'. The journey from Kathgodham to Lohajung takes you through some beautiful locations which will keep you awe-struck throughout the journey.
Day 03: LOHAJUNG TO BEKALTAL
Today is the first day of our trek and we are trekking towards Bekaltal. The trail takes you through beautiful mixed forests of Oak and pine. Trekking further and climbing higher we will come across the beautiful Kail valley and Pindari Rivers. Crossing the bridge over the stream we will stop for a while at Begum a location that offers splendid views of Navali Bugyal. After a 4-5 hours trek, we finally reach Bekaltal. Overnight stay will be at camps near a beautiful gleaming lake- Khopdaliya.
Day 04: BEKALTAL TO KHABELAL / BRAHMATAL
Wake up early in the mountains to soak as much as beauty of Mother Nature you can. The birds chirping, the glorious sunrise and the rivers flowing just can't be missed. Post breakfast we will start trekking towards Khabelkal; the trail takes you through the dense oak forest and will take us around 3-4 hours to complete the trek. Overnight stay will be at camps.
Day 05: KHABELAL / BRAHMATAL to BRAHMATAL PEAK TO DALDUM
So, today is the 4th day of our adventurous trek and today's trek is quite long as it will take us up to 7 hours to complete. The trail will take us through the different locations like: Chota and Bada Jhandidar to reach Brahmatal. Reaching Brahmatal peak on your own gives you a sense of achievement. Spending some time there we will trek further towards our campsite Daldum which is around 3 hours away from the peak. Overnight stay will be at camps.
Day 06: DALDUN TO LOHAJUNG
Today is the last day of our adventure trek, and post breakfast we will head back towards Lohajung and bid adieu to the beautiful Daldum. We will reach Lohajung in around 2-3 hours approximately. Overnight stay will be at camps
Day 07: LOHAJUNG TO KATHGODAM
We will depart from Lohajung to Kathgodham and say goodbye to all your trek companions who must have become your good friends, pack-up your bags and take back some memorable moments and adventurous memories home with you
Day 08: KATHGODAM TO DELHI / Drive 15 hrs
After finishing the breakfast, We will leave from Kathgodam for Delhi Airport. It will be around 15-16 hours journey. We will reach Delhi by morning. You can roam in Delhi city on your own. And then, we will board the flight to representative cities. The glorious trip ends here.
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|All meals – vegetarian
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|Trekking permits and forest camping charges
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|Services of an expert trek leader (qualified in basic/advanced mountaineering courses)
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Q. What is the fitness level required for the Brahmatal Trek and how hard is the trek?
A. This trek is easy and meant for everyone, right from fit/adventurous to seasoned hikers.
Q. Which is the best time for Brahmatal Trek?
A. November to April
Q. What is the maximum altitude point of Brahmatal trek?
A. Brahmatal 3900m
Q. How can we reach Kathgodam?
A. Kathgodam is around 300km from Delhi by road. So many Trains and Buses are well connected to Kathgodam.
Q. Which transport you provide from Kathgodam to Lohajung & Return?
A. Tempo Traveller / Tata Sumo / Mahindra Bolero
Q. What will be the daytime and night temperature?
A. During daytime, the temperature will be around 8° to 12° and during night it will fall down to -8°
Q. Are trekking shoes mandatory?
A. Trekking shoes are not mandatory but, it will make the trek comfortable. Take a shoe with a good grip and high ankle support. It would be better if the shoes are waterproof.
Q. Are there any provisions for taking bath?
A. There is no provision for a bath on the trek.
Q. What is the size of trekking group?
A. 20-30 People
Q. How many guides are there in one group?
A. 2 guides
Q. Is accommodation for men and women separate?
A. Yes, men and women will not be sharing tents, unless they want.
Q. What kind of food you provide during the trek?
A. We provide food for 4 times in a day i.e. Breakfast, lunch, evening snacks and dinner.
Q. Do I need to carry any documents with me?
A. Carry an original ID card and a photograph.
Q. Do you provide toilet tents?
A. Yes we do provide Toilet tents.
Q. Can we expect rains/snowfall during the trek?
A. Yes, Sudden weather changes are expected, always carry a light rain coat or water proof windcheater/poncho.
Q. Is there any mobile network connectivity?
A. In Lohajung you will get all mobile network. In other locations you won't have any network.
Q. Where can we get Electricity?
A. During the trek, you will get electricity only in Lohajung.
This was my first trek and an experience will never forget in my life. The staff. The people around you are so dedicated & hardworking making the trek a successful one. Would definitely suggest all my friends and family to trek with aahvan.
The trek was very good and indeed was a great experience. The supporting staff were very supportive and encouraging. Keep up the good work. We got to know more about the place, people around and their lifestyle.
AAHVAN the group is most co-operative with us. It's my first trek. So I was not aware of the trek, and also my physical condition was not co-operative. That's why I cannot go to the summit point. But I enjoy it very much. Hope for the next time.
Overall the trek was good & we get great support from the trek leader & the supporting staff. Food & accommodation was good.


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Beef Tripe (Ichifu)
It's a new year so I wanted to push myself to share recipes that I haven't shared before; and recipes that delve a bit deeper into Zambian culture. One thing that I know a lot of Zambians eat is Ichifu/Beef Tripe; however, it can be a bit "hit and miss" if it's not cooked well. It does require some "tender loving care" in order to get the desired effect and flavours, so here's my personal recipe to get you to love it as much as I do.
Preparation and cooking time: 1- 2 hours (depending on how long it takes for the tripe to soften)
Serves: 4 people (or more)
1 kg of Beef Tripe
2 tsps Garlic and herb seasoning
3 cloves of garlic (optional)
Salt (to taste)
2 tsps paprika (optional)
2 tsps Curry powder
1 large onion, chopped
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 tbsps vegetable oil
Thoroughly wash your tripe. After washing it use a sharp knife to cut it into medium sized pieces and place it into a deep pot.
Add enough water to cover the tripe, add salt, paprika, curry powder and garlic and herb seasoning,
Bring to the boil, then reduce it to a low heat and allow it to simmer until the tripe is tender and cooked through. The water should have reduced a lot, but if there is still excess water discard most of it. Add oil, chopped garlic and onion to the tripe. Increase the heat and fry it for about 2 minutes.
Add your chopped tomatoes and fry for a further 3-5 minutes. Add salt to taste.
You can use a pressure cooker to cook this. You can also use a tin of tomatoes as a pose to fresh tomatoes.
There you have your delicious tender and tasty tripe. Enjoy this with greens and nshima, rice; or you can prepare it as a stew and enjoy it with a side of fresh bread. Either way it is guaranteed to leave you wanting more. Enjoy!!
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Apparently, liberals have a plan to bring an end to school shootings: Make disclosure of firearm ownership mandatory for all families enrolled in public education. According to the Missouri Torch:
A pre-filed bill in the Missouri Senate would require parents of public school students to report to the school if they own a gun.
Why don't we just cut right to the chase, and write a law instructing would-be mass-shooters to report their intentions well ahead of time? Or, heck, we could just outlaw the act of killing innocent school children. And I'm sure criminals, owners of illegal weapons, and potentially dangerous sociopaths will be more than happy to follow along with such equally ridiculous legislation. Right?
More than being an egregious violation of personal privacy, the bill highlights the impotence of progressive "solutions" to violence conducted with firearms. Compulsory disclosure of gun ownership provides the authorities with such little actionable or useful information it is almost not worth mentioning.
Of course, in in places like New York, such disclosure of firearm ownership is actually aiding authorities. Without a public registry of firearm licenses, authorities in NYC would have a far more difficult time confiscating weapons from law-abiding gun owners who have accidently run afoul of newly enacted gun laws.
The Missouri proposal, however, does not call on parents to disclose the specific firearms they own… See, according to Liberals, all guns are evil – and all gun owners merit increased scrutiny and surveillance by authorities. (Wow… And you wonder why people with guns don't like more gun laws… Weird.)
The Missouri Torch reported:
This act requires a parent or guardian to notify a school district, or the governing body of a private or charter school, that he or she owns a weapon within 30 days of enrolling the child in school or becoming the owner of a weapon. The written notification only needs to include the names of the parent and any child attending the school and the fact that the parent owns a weapon.
Naturally, the question arises: What the heck is this proposal actually supposed to accomplish? Aside from giving schools (read: government) a list of the county's child-bearing gun owners, actionable intelligence (and almost any other kind of intelligence as well) is non-existent.
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fleet report 2018: the state of the industry
March 12, 2019
From data provided by JetNet LLC and insights from the likes of Honeywell, JSSI and Jetcraft, Volker K. Thomalla takes stock on the state of the global business aircraft fleet
The good news: according to new market intelligence, the worldwide business aircraft turbine fleet is growing. The better news: this growth is set to become more dynamic in the near future.
According to JetNet LLC, the leading provider of corporate aviation statistics, between December 31st 2017 and December 31st 2018, the global business aircraft fleet grew by 1.4%, from 37,284 units to 37,792. This includes 22,273 jets and 15,519 turboprop-powered aircraft – representing a split that has remained roughly the same over the last decade.
Concurring to the Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) Business Aviation Index for the third quarter of 2018, Business Aviation flight activity continuously increased from 2017 to 2018. This increase was seen in all regions except Asia. Furthermore, the majority of mid- to long-term demand is coming from new aircraft sales, as older aircraft need more maintenance and thus become less attractive to operate.
The JSSI index tracks utilization of approximately 2,000 business aircraft worldwide and reports average flight hours flown on a monthly basis by region, industry and cabin type. This data supports the trend of sustained growth in flight activity. According to JSSI's data, average flight hours exceeded the 30-hour ceiling for the second consecutive quarter, reaching levels not seen since 2008 when the global financial crisis began and flight hours took a deep dive.
"This positive trend in aircraft utilization demonstrates a high level of confidence in current economic conditions," says Neil W. Book, president and CEO of JSSI. "The continued growth this year, with back-to-back quarters of flight hour averages not seen since 2008 and a year-over-year increase of 5.7 percent, is a testament to today's demand for private travel."
Honeywell Aerospace traditionally releases its annual Global Business Aviation Outlook on the eve of NBAA-BACE, which took place in October in Orlando, Florida. (The Outlook excludes personal and very light lights like the Cirrus SF50 Vision, bizliners and turboprop aircraft). This was the 32nd issue of the Outlook – of which 27 were released to the public.
This year, Honeywell's market researchers say that the future looks bright. According to the report: "The business jet industry is expected to experience strong growth in the short to medium term, supported by several new airplane models coming to market and an improved used aircraft environment."
The research team forecasts up to 7,700 new business jet deliveries, worth $251 billion, from 2019 to 2028 – up 1 to 2% from the 2017 10-year forecast. "A better used-aircraft market environment, coupled with the entry into service of many new business jet platforms, will lead to higher deliveries in 2019 after a virtually flat year in 2018," says Bill Kircos, vice president, Global Marketing, Honeywell Aerospace. "We are excited about the used market and about new and innovative aircraft models that will not only drive solid growth in 2019 and 2020, but also have a significant impact on new business jet purchases in the mid and long term."
Key findings in Honeywell's 2018 Outlook include that operators plan to make new jet purchases equivalent to about 20% of their fleets over the next five years as either replacements or additions to their current fleet. This represents a 1% increase compared to what was predicted in the 2017 Outlook. The short-term purchasing outlook is rather promising for the OEMs: of the total purchase plans for new business jets, no less than 14% are expected to occur by the end of 2019 and another 16% by 2020, with yet another 24% scheduled for 2021.
According to Honeywell, operators continue to prefer larger-cabin aircraft, ranging from the super midsize through ultra-Long range, which are expected to account for more than 87% of all expenditures and 62% of all units of new business jets in the next five years. Midsize business jets will account for 10% of all units (7% value), while small cabin jets will only account for 6% of all expenditures, but 28% of all new business jets.
As the used aircraft market has improved, the average asking prices have increased slightly compared with 2017. The total number of jets for sale that are less than 10 years old is significantly lower than in previous years. Honeywell finds that only 5% of the younger jets in the installed base are currently for sale. This is well below the historical average of about 8% that was reached in 2017 for the first time since the recent recession – very positive news for new business jet sales. In North America, the decline in young used aircraft inventories has led to a record-low of only 4% of the installed base being for sale, while Asia has the highest percentage of recent model used aircraft for sale, at slightly more than 7% of its installed base.
Honeywell's longer-term forecast through 2028 projects a 3-4% average annual growth rate for business aircraft deliveries. "New models with improved economic performance and anticipated favorable exchange rates for international customers will spur the growth," notes the Outlook.
Fleets Around the Globe
North America will maintain its market dominance in the foreseeable future. The region not only features the largest installed fleet, with 21,339 aircraft in the US and 1,314 aircraft in Canada (together representing 65% of the global fleet), it will also feature the highest global demand. Honeywell estimates that 61% of the global business aircraft demand in the next five years will come from North American operators. It comes as no surprise that the short-term demand will be higher in this region, too. About 36% of operators responding to the survey plan to schedule their new purchases within the first two years of a five-year horizon. This is 3% lower than last year's survey, but much higher than the worldwide average of 30%.
The European Business Aircraft fleet increased by 2.2% last year, to 3,981units, including 1,296 turboprop aircraft. European operators don't seem to be too impressed with the uncertainties surrounding Brexit, as they have increased their new jet purchase plans significantly. In fact, according to Honeywell, purchase expectations in Europe have increased to close to 33%. This is a 14% increase compared to 2017. But European operators are more cautious about the timing than their North American counterparts. Only 26% of new jet purchases are expected in the next two years (2019 and 2020), while more than 45% are scheduled for 2022 and beyond.
Purchase intentions in Europe are the highest in the United Kingdom and Germany.
Germany was surprisingly active this year, once again expanding its fleet by 24 aircraft from 726 to 750 units – representing a 3.5% growth rate. France regained a position in the ranking of the top ten business fleets by countries. The country's 2018 increase in turbine business aircraft, from 432 aircraft to 450, secured it a number eight ranking, ahead of China with 446 aircraft and bumping South Africa out. The United Kingdom held its number eight position in the ranking with 502 aircraft, an increase of 10 aircraft in 2018. If Russia ever comes back as a market, it will certainly add some considerable demand to the forecast and thus have a positive influence on the overall market.
The Asia-Pacific region has a fleet of 2,670 turbine. This represents a decrease of 1.2% compared to 2017 – the result of a decrease in the Chinese business aircraft fleet. The region features the lowest purchase plans in five years. According to Honeywell's market research, it is impacted by unfavorable exchange rates and geopolitics. The US – China trade conflict could be an issue in the near future, potentially influencing new aircraft sales.
The good news is that this decrease in numbers seems to be a one-time thing, as Honeywell's Market Outlook forecasts stable new jet acquisition plans for the region. 12% of operators in the Asia Pacific region plan to acquire new business jets over the next five years, representing a 7% share of global new jet demand. And despite a setback this year, there really isn't any doubt that in the long-term China remains a very promising market for all types of business aircraft.
According to JetNet's 2018 statistics, South America has a business aircraft population of 3,409 aircraft, of which 1,974 units are powered by turboprop engines. Compared to 2017, this is a healthy increase of about 1.4% or 50 units. The year before, the region experienced a slight decrease in business aircraft numbers.
This turn-around correlates with a significant increase in aircraft purchase plans in Brazil. The country, which accounts for nearly half of the Latin American business aircraft fleet, recorded twice as many mentions for new aircraft purchase plans in Honeywell's 2018 Outlook compared to the previous year.
Venezuela has the second-largest business aircraft fleet in Latin America, with 765 units. Surprisingly enough, this number did not fluctuate despite the deep political and economic crisis the country is experiencing. In fact, the country held its number five position in the top ten business fleet ranking.
Middle East and Africa are suffering from political tensions between, for example, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, to name just one conflict. Honeywell projects a share of only 4% of the global demand coming from this region. This number is at the lower end of the historical range of 4 to 7% attributed to the Middle East and Africa.
Larger-cabin aircraft up to bizliners dominate this regional market, whereas midsize and light jets are a clear minority and – as it is the case for light jets – are mostly used for training. 14% of respondents to Honeywell's survey said they will replace or add to their fleet with a new jet purchase, down from 18% last year, with most planning their acquisitions past the five-year horizon.
Australia and Oceana have a population of 766 business aircraft, of which 231 are powered by jet engines and 535 by turboprop engines. This is an increase of 21 aircraft, which is in-line with increases in recent years.
Down-under follows a slow, but steady growth path that should continue for years to come. This is because business aircraft in Australia play a vital role in providing medical support to people living in remote locations. The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) operates 71 aircraft alone, nearly 10% of the whole region's fleet! The most recent type in the RFDS fleet is the Pilatus PC-24, which was delivered by the Swiss manufacturer in December 2018. Nowhere else has such a high percentage of business aircraft being used in humanitarian services than in Australia.
Jetcraft Optimistic in its Outlook
Jetcraft, a global leader in Business Aircraft sales and acquisitions, released its 10-year market outlook for the business aircraft industry in October last year. Their outlook is even more optimistic than Honeywell's. Jahid Fazal-Karim, Owner and Chairman of the Board at Jetcraft, sees 2018 as a milestone year: "2018 has been a real turning point for Business Aviation, as we have now successfully navigated through our industry's most difficult period. This year's forecast predicts the continuation of our current business cycle of steady and healthy growth, driven by an increase in wealth creation and the demand for larger and more expensive aircraft."
Jetcraft forecasts deliveries of 8,736 units over the next 10 years, representing $271bn in revenues based on 2018 pricing. North America will clearly continue to lead, accounting for 60% (5,241 units) of predicted new deliveries over the forecast period, with Europe expecting 18% (1,572 aircraft), and Asia-Pacific 13% (1,136 units).
The increase in wealth creation over the past decade has – according to Jetcraft – spurred growth in family offices that are now offering a wide variety of specialized services, including Business Aviation. Together with the increase in block charter and fractional programs, Jetcraft says this is exposing more UHNWIs to the industry than ever before. Their forecast predicts that the large jet category, comprising of super large, ultra-long range and bizliner segments, will constitute 32% of total units (2,778) and 64% of total revenue over the next decade. All new aircraft model programs, both announced and projected, during the forecast period are exclusively widebodies.
"Predicted unit deliveries in the large jet category account for a huge proportion of total revenues in the industry, demonstrating the trend towards larger, long range aircraft to support today's global business needs," adds Fazal-Karim says.
A Buyer's Shopping List
Honeywell's market researchers note that modern, high-tech avionics are high on the business aircraft buyer's priority list. This is for obvious reasons: New regulations like the upcoming ADS-B mandate in the United States, Canada and Europe will speed up the need for replacing older business aircraft. The final rule dictates that effective January 1, 2020, aircraft operating in airspace defined in 91.225 are required to have an Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) system that includes a certified position source capable of meeting the requirements.
This regulation goes into effect less than a year from now and there will be no extension to the deadline. For some older aircraft like the first generation of business jets, there are just no economically viable solutions to make them compliant. In other words, they must be retired and replaced by aircraft that meet ADS-B requirements.
Another factor that buyers must consider when choosing an aircraft model is faster cruise speed, with most buyers requiring Mach 0.85. Buyers want aircraft to go faster because they want to fly further. Thus, extended range is a factor that has become more and more important, not only in the long-range and ultra long-range class, but in every class.
The OEMs are responding accordingly by extending the range when updating an aircraft. But operators are also cautious about operating cost. Thus, these new jets not only have to offer better performance, more comfort and a higher productivity, they also need to provide better reliability and maintainability than their predecessors. And not to be forgotten on the modern buyer's shopping list is a lower fuel burn.
All of these factors are taken for granted, but the overwhelming deciding factor for a buyer already operating an aircraft is brand experience. If the aircraft support and service functions according to the operator's expectations, the OEM can expand a very high degree of brand loyalty. If something does not work as expected with a product, brand loyalty is less important.
New Kids on the Block
The number of aircraft models that owners and operators can choose from is still rising. With new business aircraft from several manufacturers in development and/or in the certification process, the choice will become even harder. Textron Aviation has the largest installed aircraft fleet of all OEMs. The company just achieved provisional type certification (PTC) for its newest super-midsize jet, the Citation Longitude. It will set new standards in its class. NetJets has announced its intention to purchase up to 175 aircraft of this type during NBAA-BACE in October.
Textron is also working on the Citation Hemisphere, the largest ever-built Citation. However, the company has paused the development of the aircraft type due to technical problems with Safran's Silvercrest turbofan, but Textron is optimistic that the French engine manufacturer will solve the problems and provide them with a reliable engine that meets all specifications. The company will decide how to proceed with the new jet in July of this year.
The problems with the Silvercrest engine led to the cancellation of Dassault Aviation's planned Falcon 5X. In February 2018, Dassault presented the successor, the Falcon 6X, which will be powered by two PW800 PurePower turbofans from Pratt & Whitney Canada. The Falcon 6X features the tallest and widest cabin in Business Aviation and a 5,500 nautical miles range.
The PW800 also powers Gulfstream's newest offerings in the market, the G500 and the G600. While the G500 was certified in July 2018 – and has since been delivered to its first North American and international customers – the G600 is still in the final stage of FAA-certification. It is scheduled for an entry-into-service this year.
Bombardier Business Aircraft has finished certification of its largest Business Jet, the Global 7500, in November 2018 and started deliveries a month later. The Global 7500 is the largest and longest-range business jet ever produced by the Canadian manufacturer. It offers a 7,700 nautical mile range and a four-zone cabin.
In May, the company, announced two smaller siblings of its flagship, the Global 6500 and the Global 5500. Both aircraft are powered by Rolls-Royce's new Pearl 15 engine. In conjunction with some aerodynamic refinements of the wing, both long-range jets offer a top speed of Mach 0.90 and a 13% lower fuel burn. This converts to a range of 5,700 nm for the Global 5500 and 6,600 nm for the Global 6500. Both aircraft should be certified and celebrate their entry-into service later this year.
On the other side of the business jet spectrum, Embraer introduced two new aircraft at NBAA-BACE in October: the Praetor 500 and the Praetor 600, which complement the OEM's midsize line-up. According to Embraer, the aircraft will be "the most disruptive and technologically advanced aircraft to enter the midsize and super-midsize categories". The new jets are based on the Legacy 450 and the Legacy 500, which Embraer will continue to produce. Both are powered by two more powerful Honeywell HTF7500E turbofans and feature new winglets as well as additional fuel capacity.
The 20.995 $US million Praetor 600 offers its operators a range of 3,900 nautical miles, which is an increase of 775 nm compared to the Legacy 500. The Praetor 500 features a range of 3,250 nm, an increase over the Legacy 450 range of 350 nm. The Praetor 500's price tag shows 16.995 $US million.
Embraer has also integrated new technologies into the cabin to make the aircraft more productive than ever. An Upper Tech Panel that displays flight information and offers cabin management features also available on personal devices through Honeywell Ovation Select is standard equipment, as well as high-speed connectivity through Viasat's Ka-band with speeds of up to 16Mbps and IPTV. This has never been put in any midsize or super-midsize business jet.
Pilatus Aircraft started deliveries of its PC-24 Super Versatile Jet last year. The Swiss manufacturer delivered over 20 aircraft of this type in 2018 and is expected to open the order book again later this year.
The Best is Yet to Come
Not taken into considerations are more visionary aircraft like the supersonic Aerion AS2, the Spike S-512 and others that will eventually become real aircraft within the next decade. While they wouldn't produce high numbers, they would certainly change the cumulated value of the fleet. But they are not included in any of the forecasts today as there is no fixed schedule for certification or first delivery of these breakthrough business aircraft.
However, each of these new aircraft will contribute in the mid- and long-term to new business jet acquisitions because they offer better economics, better performance, better connectivity and more comfort. "We're confident that the lessons we learned over the past decade will ensure sustainable growth for Business Aviation in the years to come," says Fazal-Karim "Ours is an enduring industry, and one with a buoyant future ahead."
In other words, the best is yet to come.
According to statistics provided by JetNet LLC, the helicopter industry has enjoyed increasing numbers for several years now. At the end of 2018, the civil helicopter fleet stood at 31,965 units, an increase of 461 rotorcraft or 1.4%. Since 2014, the overall market growth dynamic hasn't changed. Although there were changes in the demand in different segments and in different regions, with the western helicopter fleet taking a pounding in 2016, global demand has seen steady growth.
One of the main drivers in helicopter demand was China. According to data from Airbus Helicopters, the Chinese rotor fleet has nearly tripled over the last five years. Looking at 2018 numbers, it doesn't seem like the country has appeased its appetite for helicopters yet. The number of civil helicopters in the country has grown from 837 at the end of 2017 to 953 a year later. This is an impressive growth rate of nearly 14%. While China shines as the most dynamic helicopter market in terms of growth rate, its total fleet size is far from being at the top. With 953 helicopters, China has climbed to the seventh position in the ranking of the top ten countries based on fleet size.
Maintaining its market dominance is North America, who saw its helicopter fleet grow from 12,773 units to 13,157 in 2018. The region's share of the global helicopter fleet is at about 41%. Not surprisingly, the United States and Canada hold the top spots on the afore mentioned top ten list, with a total of 9,393 and 2,370 helicopters respectively. North America even widened the gap between the runner-up Europe in the last 12 months. The gap between the North American and the European fleets has grown from 5,886 helicopters at the end of 2017 to 6,152 units at the end of 2018. This proves that the North American market is more dynamic than its European counterpart.
Despite China growing quicker than other countries, Asia as a region isn't growing as quickly as expected. 4,036 helicopters – or 12% of the global fleet – call Asia home. A year before, this number stood at 3,845, which is an increase in fleet size of 4.9%. Australia and Oceania account for 2,892 units, or 9% of the worldwide civil rotorcraft fleet. The number of helicopters in the region has grown from 2,700 units a year ago.
In terms of pistons versus turbines, as of the end of 2018, there were 9,584 piston-powered helicopters in the worldwide fleet and 21,926 turbine rotorcraft (8,796 multi engine turbines and 13,130 single turbines).
In terms of market share, there's one dominant name in the piston rotorcraft segment: Robinson Helicopters. The company has a global market share in this segment of 87.3% (8,367 units), followed by Schweizer, which Sikorsky took off the market last year with a market share of 7.4%, and Enstrom with 5.3%.
According to JetNet LLC's data, Airbus Helicopters had a 42.5% share of the global civilian turbine helicopter fleet in 2018, followed by Bell (formerly known as Bell Helicopters) with a fleet share of 35.9% and Leonardo with 9.7%. These numbers include all active helicopters of the OEM's predecessors (thus Agusta Westland branded helicopters are added to Leonardo's tally). Sikorsky has defended its fourth-place position with a market share of 4.1%, while MD Helicopters and Robinson Helicopters have a market share in the global turbine helicopter fleet of 3.3% each.
Honeywell Aerospace took a glimpse into the crystal ball and published its 20th annual "Turbine-Powered Civil Helicopter Purchase Outlook", which focusses on 2018 to 2022 helicopter deliveries. The Honeywell team of market research forecasts between 4,000 and 4,200 new civilian-use helicopters. This number is in line with the previous outlook, where the company projected deliveries of 3,900 to 4,400 helicopters in a five-year period.
"In addition to better global economic conditions expected in the coming years, potential positive impacts of US tax reform on new helicopter demand and lower volatility in oil and gas-related markets have helped fleet managers confirm what they told us last year," says Ben Driggs, President Americas at Honeywell Aerospace.
According to the survey, the factors influencing what make and model an operator chooses when deciding on a new aircraft are changing. Cabin size and range are declining as decisive factors, while factors like brand experience and performance are becoming more and more important.
Helicopters are an invaluable tool for social and economic development. They help save lives as ambulance helicopters or protect lives as police helicopters. They advance economic developments to transport personnel to remote locations on land or over water, and they make life easier when used for personal transportation for people who need the speed. They are also an indispensable tool for the oil and gas industry, as no other means of transport can provide safe and fast transportation to offshore platforms.
With the progress that has been made in the development of alternative energy sources, the need for helicopters has become even greater. Offshore wind parks are becoming an increasingly important market for helicopter manufacturers. Airbus Helicopters sees the support of wind farms as a separate business segment that enjoys dynamic global growth. The manufacturer forecasts a demand for up to nearly 1,000 helicopters with a combined value of nearly €9 billion ($10.23 billion) in the next 20 years.
With wind turbine output rising, leading to a higher rate of electricity production, wind park operators rely on efficient, rapid-response logistics systems with the high availability needed to keep losses to a minimum should a malfunction occur. The advantages of helicopters transporting technicians to an offshore wind park compared to ship are clear: helicopter transport means that personnel avoid problems with seasickness caused by travelling by sea in rough weather conditions. The probability of mistakes being made by seasick technicians is considerably higher than in the case of healthy technicians.
Helicopters also have a speed advantage over support ships. As new wind farms are being built further and further from the shore, this speed advantage increases. A helicopter can cover 40 nautical miles in 20 minutes, meaning it can reach the site and return to shore faster than a vessel.
"Helicopters are an integral part of any logistics concept for offshore wind farms," says Dennis Bernitz, Head of Western Europe Sales at Airbus Helicopters. "Our helicopters can complete missions for wind farms in a particularly quick, economical, safe and environmentally friendly manner. Helicopters can be used to deploy technicians or medical personnel, even in rough seas, and can also transport operating personnel between the shore and the wind farm."
Honeywell's Regional Overview
North America: Purchase plans were stable in the survey, with 13% of respondents saying they would either replace or expand their fleet with a new helicopter over the next five years. More than 50% of planned North American purchases were identified as light single-engine models, while roughly 20% of new planned purchases were for both light and medium-twin product classes.
Europe: Compared to 2017 results, purchase plans were stable in this year's survey. Nearly 22% of respondents said they would either replace or expand their fleet with a new helicopter over the next five years. Both light single-engine and medium twin-engine classes captured roughly 35% of total mentions for new helicopters. 12% of respondents indicated plans to purchase heavy-twin helicopters, up by 10% from last year.
Latin America: Results for 2018 show higher fleet replacement and growth expectations than 2017. Above the world average, the region's purchase plans increased by more than 12% from last year. Latin America had the leading rate of new aircraft purchase plans globally, with 35% of respondents saying they would either replace or expand their fleet with a new helicopter over the next five years. Brazilian purchase plans increased to 35%, reflecting better expectations for economic growth. Respondents in this region favored light single-engine models, which represent more than 50% of their planned purchases, followed by intermediate and medium twin-engine classes.
Middle East and Africa: This region had the lowest new purchase rate globally, with only 10% of respondents' fleets expected to get a new helicopter replacement or addition. Purchase plans were 12% points lower compared to 2017 survey results. Close to 75% of planned new helicopter purchases were light single-engine models.
Asia Pacific: Overall buying plans were up 1% point when compared with 2017. More than 18% of respondents said they would either replace or expand their fleet with a new helicopter over the next five years. Light single-engine and medium twin-engine helicopters were the most popular classes, both capturing about 35% of mentions for new helicopters. Despite limited inputs, new helicopter purchase plans were up by 9% points in China, increasing to more than 21% compared with last year's results. Plans were down by more than 40% in India.


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A member of several RV Clubs, I keep abreast of what's making the lifestyle so enjoyable and adding productive years to our own personal life.
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We stayed one night at the motorhomer's property which is located in the country on a quiet road. We parked our RV on a level gravel pad. After setting up, our hosts kindly offered us a glass of wine. Then we sat outside and had a nice chat with them. We spent a peaceful night at their location. Our hosts even invited us to stay until after lunch the next day. They were expecting friends (fellow RVers) and they wanted us to meet them! Unfortunately, we could not stay that long as we already had other plans for the day. We highly recommend the motorhomer. They are great welcoming hosts!
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