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At Turtle Lodge Healing we want to give people access to authentic healing practices in an open and friendly environment. Through these practices we hope to empower people to bring healing into their lives on a mental, physical and spiritual level.
We provide a range of health and well being classes and workshops including Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Meditation.
We also run Sweat Lodge ceremonies which are run over a whole day and help people to reconnect and cleanse on a physical, mental and spiritual level. In the spring and summer we also run Weekend Retreats which include many of the practices described above.


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Home » What Does kWh Have to Do With Mining?
When you start to explore your options with mining cryptocurrency, there is a substantial amount that you will want to learn if you want to be successful. You need to learn about the various mining hardware options, along with colocation, how the mining operation will work, and whether you should join a pool, for example. You will also see quite a bit of information that talks about watts and kWh when it comes to this field and the machinery in use, and you might be wondering why this might be important to digital currency.
The answer tends to be rather simple, actually. The mining rigs that you are using need to have power to run properly and to do their job. Different rigs, depending on how powerful they are, will consume a different amount of power during their operation. Naturally, you will have to pay for this power, and if the price of electricity in your area tends to be high, it means that you are going to be paying more than other miners who live in areas with cheaper electricity. Ultimately, this is going to affect your profitability.
While this might not be the first thing on the mind of new cryptocurrency miners, it should certainly be one of the factors that you consider heavily when you are setting up your mining rig.
You will want to run the numbers for just how much it is going to cost you to run your system from your home. Consider the kWh price in your area, with the number of watts consumed by your rig on a daily basis. You will find that all of the mining hardware devices will have an indication of their power usage in their specifications. The Antminer S9, for example, uses 1,350 watts.
When you are calculating, make sure that you understand just how the companies in your area are charging. There are different rates depending on the area. For example, the rates vary based on whether it is a residence, an industrial area, or a commercial business.
What If Your Rate Is Too High?
Many people who want to get into mining digital currency find out that the rate running the machines in their area is simply too high to be truly profitable. Even those who can make a profit might be discouraged at just how much they have to pay for power and how much that is cutting into their profit.
If that is the case with you, keep in mind that you do not have to mine in your own area. This means that you can look for other areas in your state, other states, and other countries to find lower electricity rates. You can find areas that have low rates, and then you can work with a colocation company to have your mining machines set up to start mining in those areas. This means you will be using far less electricity in your setup, and that means you can make a faster and better profit.
If you were to continue mining in an area with high electricity rates, it would mean it is going to take you much longer to break even on your mining hardware costs. Even after you have broken even, there will still be money that is essentially lost if you are paying too much in electricity.
As you can see, understanding the kWh is essential when it comes to mining for cryptocurrency. Make sure these calculations are a part of your process when you are getting ready to purchase your hardware.

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The National Library of Belarus is one of the most impressive buildings in Minsk.
You may have never heard of Belarus. It’s one of those former USSR territories that gained its independence in the early 1990s and hasn’t seen a lot of publicity since. It’s strongly tied to Russia (Belarus actually means “White Russia” even though no one has ever heard of the created-in-America drink) and currently has the same leader (some say “dictator”) for almost 30 years. It doesn’t have a coastline, making it impossible for the country to ever become a cruise ship destination and lacks any famous landmarks you’ve heard about. Belarus has been one of the most challenging European countries to visit because of its difficulty in obtaining a visa. All of this just sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? Don’t you want to book that flight today?
Why should you go to Belarus? Travel requirements significantly changed at the beginning of 2017. Instead of having to find sponsors to vouch that you’re not a spy, or being required to pre-book some ridiculously priced tour to get that coveted visa stamp, you can now enter Belarus visa-free for up to five days. This makes it a great little stopover while you’re visiting someplace else in Europe. The rules are pretty specific, though. You have to fly in and out of Minsk from a city that’s not in Russia. You can’t come by train, car or walk across the border. When you arrive, you’ll need an address of where you’re staying and insurance which a nearby counter rep will grimly sell you for $5. That’s it. An inaccessible country suddenly became easy to get into and you should take advantage of it, particularly if you’ve been a lot of places and want a unique experience. Belarus is definitely different. It doesn’t have to be your entire vacation. You can grab a cheap flight with Austrian Airlines (or other inexpensive carrier) from a European city such as Milan or Vienna and enjoy a 2-3 day stopover. Prices are cheap and you won’t have to fight hordes of tourists even in the summer.
Minsk was pretty much wiped out during World War II and very few old buildings survived. The rest of the country has some treasures, but you’ll probably need a car to see them. The capital city is serviced by Uber (which is really inexpensive), has cheap buses and a two-line metro. Most of the sites are lined up, making it pretty easy to see the city in two days. If you have more time, you can visit some of the other towns. Belarus isn’t that large and has a nice highway system with beautiful forests, lots of rest areas and traveler conveniences. You can also use their inexpensive train system.
The "Stela" at the Great Patriotic War Museum.
A good place to start your visit is the Great Patriotic War Museum. This unusually shaped building is the only World War II museum in the world conceived while the war was still in progress. There's a large monolithic structure called the “Stela” with a waterfall fountain, a statue of a soldier with a woman, and the museum itself. The displays are wonderfully designed with tanks, planes and weapons that have been restored so well they almost look new. Costumed life-size figures and backdrops are used so you’ll get a pretty good feel for how and where this equipment was used. The focus is on the heroes of Belarus and Russia, so there are a lot of photos, belongings and uniforms that belonged to the honored. The top floor has a dramatic domed glass ceiling and the names of thousands of the soldiers engraved on the circular wall. Belarus lost a third of its population in that war and it hasn’t been forgotten.
Minsk is full of parks. Some of them are huge and no matter where you are, you’re never more than a few minutes walk from a patch of green. Belarussians love nature and the Svislach River snakes through the town and is fringed by one park after another. You can take a stroll, go fishing, jog, have a picnic, or even get married. I’ve never seen as many weddings happening at one time anywhere as I did in Minsk. I rented a Segway for $10 for half an hour, which was just how much time it took to navigate around the lake. There were very few rules, no guide required, no insurance forms, and I wasn’t forced to wear a goofy helmet. Just pay the guy and go. Simple and easy. Sure, I should have worn the goofy helmet, but I didn’t want my $5 insurance policy I’d bought at the airport to go to waste.
Besides the parks, there are a lot of monuments scattered throughout dedicated to freedom and heroes of World War II. The street names reflect it as well. Victory Park, Independence Square, Fountain of Independence and lots of other names that seem to inspire patriotism. Sure, it seems a little heavy on the propaganda side, but they have had the same president for 30 years. Since World War II, there’s really not been any wars or skirmishes, so most everything patriotic is focused circa 1945.
The Holy Spirit Cathedral is one of the few impressive churches in Minsk and is walking distance from the city center.
The Upper City contains most of the oldest buildings of Minsk and has a lively festival on the weekends with music, local food, places for kids to play, handicrafts, and of course lots of drinks. It’s hard to find cheaper drinks in Europe than you will in Minsk. You can order flavor-infused vodka shots at a restaurant or great local beer for about a dollar. You can even raid the mini-bar at your hotel without feeling guilty afterwards as long as you stick with the local products. A bottle of Belarussian vodka is cheaper than a bottle of imported water. The food has a lot of Russian influence and the menus often feature colorful photo offerings of salads, stews, cabbage, beets, a variety of meats and potatoes. Even the Irish can’t compete with the number of dishes that have potatoes in them. The Belarusians love potatoes! A lot!
Most former Russian countries aren’t very religious, but there are a few impressive churches to visit in Minsk. The two most famous are The Holy Spirit Cathedral and The Church of Saints Simon and Helena. Both are walking distance from the city center, but if you want an adventure, navigate your way there with the two-line metro or you can Uber just about anywhere for less than $2.
The castles of Mir and Nesvizh survived the war fairly unscathed and give travelers a good glimpse into Pre-soviet Belarusian history.
You can arrange a nice day trip with your hotel—or if you’re feeling brave, rent a car and do it yourself. You can visit the castles of Mir and Nesvizh. Both properties and their surrounding grounds survived the war fairly unscathed and give travelers a good glimpse into Pre-soviet Belarusian history. They are both UNESCO world heritage sites. The drive takes you through pristine forests and picturesque villages and is a nice change from Minsk. Further southwest, the Brest region offers some great buildings to visit as well. If you would like to see the mini-versions of the most famous buildings in Belarus, the Museum Strana Mini gives you an overview of the important buildings in Minsk, the palaces in the rest of the country and is a good place to stop when you first arrive to get a feel of what interests you. This museum inspired me to rent a car and drive to Mir and Nesvizh and completely change my plans I had of just lounging around for the day.
This National Library of Belarus is one of the largest libraries in Europe.
One of the most impressive buildings in Minsk is the National Library of Belarus. This building is a unique rhombicuboctahedron shape (say that 3 times!) and is one of the largest libraries in Europe. It houses 8 million items of various media and is visited by over 2,000 people a day. It’s features Minsk’s only observation deck, and allows for shows in front of its massive front area. In the evening, the building lights up with LED videos projected with various themes on its sides.
You can get by in Belarus with English, but it’s not spoken by the majority of the population including taxi drivers. However, many of the younger people can probably help you as well as those who work in hotels, travel agencies or other tourist-related businesses. It’s very helpful to learn the Cyrillic alphabet before you leave. There are a lot of phone apps available for this and learning the letters is not as difficult as one might think. Once you know how to pronounce the letters, you’ll be surprised how many Russian words are the same as words you already know: hotel, taxi, parking, restaurant, and the names of cities will be readable if you’re driving. I learned my letters in a few hours and was sounding out words like a first grader my whole trip. You can even print the letters on a card and carry it around with you. You’ll rarely see any signs printed in the Roman alphabet (the one we use).

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Historically, customers investing in a new compressed air system may have selected each of these component parts separately; a process which can add both cost and time to the overall installation.
With packaged models available from 4kW to 22kW, the Air Solution offers an easily integrated alternative and enables customers to realise significant savings by choosing a single source supplier for all aspects of a compressed air system.
Air Solution is supplied as a factory built package for ease of installation or as a kit for assembly on site. It features a fully enclosed, silenced compressor with three equipment options to provide the ideal air solution. These range from a compressor with an integrated air receiver to a fully connected and ready to run system with air receiver, refrigerant dryer and in-line filtration. Air Solution is also available with a regulated-speed compressor option that continually adapts to meet air demands whilst maintaining maximum energy efficiency.
Hydrovane has also developed an open frame, fixed speed compressor series from 1.1kW to 4kW featuring an air receiver, membrane dryer technology and in-line filtration. Supplied in a horizontal format, this offers an ideal alternative when a fully enclosed unit is not required.
All products in the range feature a host of intelligent design improvements that deliver high energy efficiency and performance including automatic start/stop, low noise levels, ultra dry air and “oil free” filtration down to 0.01 micron.
Ease of maintenance has been considered at every stage of the design, with easy-access components to ensure routine service times can be kept to a minimum. Air Solution packages are also available with Hydrovane’s Advance 10 year extended warranty.
Commenting on the new Air Solution range, Andy Webb, Hydrovane product manager at Gardner Denver said: “Feedback from the market shows that customers want to invest in a compressed air solution that has been optimised to perform as a complete package, rather than building a system around several component parts.
“Building on the success of existing Hydrovane 1.1kW to 4kW compressor packages, the new Air Solution was designed as a factory built package, with easy configuration and fast and simple installation, in a range of sizes to suit many industrial compressed air applications.

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(…) In an unspecified (but eerily familiar) totalitarian state, writer Katurian Katurian entertains his younger brother with shocking fairy tales. But when grisly murders that mirror these tales slice through the town, two sardonic secret policemen come knocking.
Martin McDonagh’s dramas are pretty well known in Poland (very often translated and performed). The second Irish author conquering Polish theatres is Conor McPherson – “Weir”, “Dublin Carrol”. One of my favourite actor Krzysztof Majchrzak took part in those two performances. He was fantastic with his inner concentration and – if I can say so – silent anger, stored energy ready to blow up in every moment.(we can see him now in “Inland Empire” by David Lynch). He should take part in Mc Donagh’s dramas, too.
Martin McDonagh’s The Pillowman is not comfortable theatre. Having toyed wildly with Irish forms (The Cripple of Inishmaan, Beauty Queen of Leenane) to create pitch-black, tasteless melodramas, he has now turned his considerable sardonic talents to European traditions. The Pillowman owes as much to the Brothers Grimm as to Kafka and Beckett and the result is a disquieting nightmare of a play that creates its own dark fairy tales.
Natasha Hay is right when she write about pitch-black atmosphere in McDonagh’s dramas. I saw “The Cripple of Innishmaan” and next I spend an hour, sitting in silent “tete a tete” with my thoughts. I was deeply impressed with very special “micro-climate” of that performance.
By the way, it seems fantastic that we can have similar (and different, of course) emotions looking at the same performances being far away (on the other end of our world), write and read about heritage of Franz Kafka, Samuel Beckett and Brothers Grimm. And we know, what is going on. I can feel that we are really together.

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Earlier, I wrote about how to snag a suite in Vegas without paying full price for it.
Here are my other tips for living large in the Sin City and still having money left in your wallet when you head home.
But the value at Tix4Tonight really is with their reservation system. You can book reservations at restaurants for a modest fee (~$2) and receive a discount off your entire bill. It ranges from restaurant to restaurant, but I managed to get a reservation for 50% off at Mario Batali’s restaurant. I went there with my mom and it was incredible.
This is especially true if you go out for the night slightly early, or right around happy hour time. They are trying to pre-fill places for the dinner crowd and for the night crowd so that the places feel important and full. I’ve got to go on the roof of the Mandalay Bay–and I got my discounted drinks at two-for-one.
Why pay when you can go free? Here’s my guide to getting into Las Vegas clubs for free (yes, men can get in for free too).
If you are talking about the travel agent, I got free room service from them each day.
I appreciate your insight. And definatly will attempt to remember these pointers on my next visit. Thank you!

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text: Julie and her husband Marty lead as Community Life Pastors here at Generations. Serving Jesus and loving on our community is at the center of all they do! Their hearts are all about helping cultivate healthy families and community life, both inside and outside the four walls of the church! They have 4 children and all live in the Franklin area.

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In light of a couple incidents in York County, where men posed as the local water utility to enter homes, the Portland Water District is advising Greater Portland residents to beware of anyone who claims to be a water district employee but does not have proper identification.
Portland Water District employees carry photo IDs and generally drive white vehicles with the District's name and logo clearly visible.
If you have questions about whether the Portland Water District dispatched someone to your home, please call 761-8310. If you have information about any of these cases or want to report a similar incident, please contact your local police department.

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In celebration of today’s significant date, something of a special Inspiration Board for you…..
A splash of red, white and blue for the 4th July! Oh on this dark Winter’s day I envy you your fireworks, barbecues, and beach bonfires with family and friends….. And how better to make the most of the public holiday and ensure every anniversary is celebrated in style, than by getting married on Independence Day?
Summer provides the perfect opportunity to go bright and bold; and red, white and blue is the classic colour combination – whether for a 4th July wedding or not. Think nautical, stripes and polka dots; retro or modern, funky or elegant, it shouts festive fun in the sun and is super pretty. I am drawn to mid-century mod and tea length dresses for the bride…..
But if you see yourself in a more classical, sweeping floor length gown go full skirt and 1950s inspired fabulous!
What do you think? For more red, white & blue inspiration take a look at CVB’s Pinterest board.

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The lover's knot is a symbol of love, friendship and affection and dates back to antiquity. I've always loved knots; the meanings, the folklore and symbols.
I also love the architecture of knots and this wall hanging is based on a decorative Josephine Knot.
The result is a beautiful, contemporary and modernist design with elegant lines and volume to add softness and texture to your home.
Knotted by hand and features hand-crafted leather tabs on a brass ring.
Material: 100% cotton, leather, brass.

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I am very honoured to be selected to represent NSW on the Australian Institute of Professional Photography NSW Council for another term. This will be my third year on council and each year I’ve been able to work with an amazing team. Now another group of awesome individuals have stepped up to volunteer their time in this great institute of ours.
I joined the AIPP 9 ½ years ago, fresh and new in the world of photography. During that time, the AIPP has helped me grow and learn, become connected with fellow like-minded photographers, engage in workshops and events, participate in the awards where I have worked my way to a Master level and also serve on the council to give back some of what has been given to me.
It is a complete volunteer role and at times demands most of my time – but I love being a part of this group. And I love being on Council. Being able to contribute to the overall Institute in ways, which help the greater members in so many areas – well nothing beats that! I feel very lucky to be trusted in this role and I am very excited to be moving forward!
Here is too exciting times ahead with my team: Matt, Naomi, Marina, Roger and Aries sharing the NSW AIPP Council roles with me!


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Kristine graduated from the University of Notre Dame and earned her medical degree from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency with Midwestern University St. James Hospital and has board certifications with the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology.
She is trained in all radiology modalities and has a special interest in women’s breast health and MRI.

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Government of India, DD news Recruitment: Prasar Bharati has Issued an Recruitment notification 2016-17 for the post of Producer & more in New Delhi. Candidates who had completed there Graduation, Post Graguation, Diploma can Apply for this Job Vacancy before 7th December 2016.
Eligible persons or candidates can apply offline for this DD News Job Vacancy Recruitment 2017 on or before 7th December 2016.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply before 7th December 2016, Selection Process will be include written/skill and audition test and Selection Will done on the Base of Written Examination.
For any other enquiry about online form filling of precautions you have to login to the official website.
To know more about the online examination of DD news prashar bharti New Delhi may get help on the official notification.
For any other details regarding the job vacancie please visit the official notification in the website of prashar bharti.
Sound broadcasting started in India in 1927 with the proliferation of private radio clubs. The operations of All India Radio began formally in 1936, as a government organisation, with clear objectives to inform, educate and entertain the masses.

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Dr. Daniel Burba, professor of veterinary surgery, works with a student in the Equine Health Studies Program.
Since its dedication in 2011, The Charles V. Cusimano Equine Physiology and Pharmacology Laboratory has been home to summer scholars’ and graduate students’ projects. The lab is named for Charles Cusimano of New Orleans, a friend of the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine who is a horse owner and equine enthusiast.
The laboratory is central to the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Equine Health Studies Program’s core research efforts. There, collaborative studies are conducted in the areas of vascular and nonvascular physiology and pharmacology as they relate to laminitis and airway diseases, pain management, gastrointestinal diseases, and reproduction.
Recently, Cusimano was honored through the new Cusimano Laboratory Research Support Fund, established with a $25,000 gift made by another friend of the school. The gift will fund equine studies, including graduate students’ research in the lab named for Cusimano, as part of the Equine Health Studies Program.
The EHSP is the premier equine biomedical center in Louisiana and the South. The program, together with the equine clinic at the LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital, provides state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic solutions for critically ill and injured horses in Louisiana and the surrounding area.
Cusimano’s commitment to the university stems from connections to LSU that are nearly 70 years deep. He attended LSU on a football scholarship, lettering for four years and playing in the Cotton Bowl in 1946 and the Sugar Bowl in 1950 before graduating with a BS in petroleum engineering in 1951.
Cusimano is a former member of the LSU Board of Supervisors who began his service in 1974 and served as chairman in 1995-96. He was admitted to the LSU Law Hall of Fame in 1987 and the LSU Engineering Hall of Distinction in 1999. In addition, he helped establish religious centers on each of LSU’s campuses.

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ASA Osiguranje, one of the youngest insurance companies in Bosnia, which was established in 2007 and is part of the ASA Group, ended 2018 with positive results (~+20%), and, according to the General Director Feda MORANKIC, the same positive trend is expected in 2019.
The company in 2018 increased the share of voluntary health insurance and "we are still the leader in the market paid claims of Bosnia and Herzegovina", the Director added. Insurance of liability of vehicle owners generated 55% of the insurer's GWP in 2018. The share of property insurance amounted to 11%, accidents insurance - 12%, Motor Hull - 15%, etc. "ASA Osiguranje strives to significantly offset its GWP in favor of voluntary insurance types based on the business plan, so that from year to year we continuously reduce our share of compulsory insurance in the portfolio", explained Feda MORANKIC.
ASA Osiguranje currently has 52 offices in the country and is planning to continue its expansion by opening 5 to 6 new offices in 2019 in the regions, which are not covered yet by the company.
As Feda MORANKIC pointed out in his interview for Radiosarajevo, for local insurers a particular challenge is large presence of foreign capital in insurance business. Besides there is a trend on the BiH market related to tightening and increasing number of acquisitions that has brought, according to him, a positive trend, which provides more place and opportunities to the company. The market consolidation, as he added, "is necessary for the market, since taking into consideration total population and capacity of the market, the number of insurance companies is certainly too big".

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The main purpose of the Erasmus+ STT week on More than Library is to emphasize the changing role of the library within the life of the university. The training will focus on understanding the needs of the students and redefining the role of the library accordingly. Nowadays students have access to reading material from the comfort of their dorms or bedrooms. Why would they come to the library? Because the library should be so much more than just a place for borrowing books. Participants will interact in a dynamic scenery, designed to foster dialogue and debate, being constantly challenged through tasks and case studies consisting of hypothetical scenarios.
Participants to the training should be members of the academic community with an English level of B1 or above, looking to develop and/or improve their knowledge of the hidden life of a library and skills needed to market the library and its services. The training targets mainly library staff but it is not limited to them.


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Home › Blog › Prejudice in the Womb???
As I lay down in bed to sleep, my thoughts wander, recollecting the happenings of the day. It was a tiring day not just because it was jam packed with tons of work at office, but also with the thoughts I was surrounded with. Unfortunately the day culminated with a reminder to one of the most harsh truths of our society.
Scenario: : “Its 9.30 PM. Its dinner time. Television is on. We (Me and My Mother) take our plates and continue watching a mega serial. The main female lead character of the mega serial is pregnant for the second time. Her elder son asks her about baby shower. As she begins to explain the ritual of baby shower, there is a wide smile of joy and happiness in the face of the boy. It felt like, he immediately had dreams and plans to celebrate the coming of the new baby in the most extravagant fashion. Unfortunately the smile frowned within few seconds, as the mother continued to elucidate that the baby showers are rituals which are done only for the first child”.
Why do we adore a pregnant lady? Why do we perform baby showers? Is it a festival to celebrate in a grand fashion? Why do we have to make it a big ritual?
Baby showers are celebrated during pregnancy to welcome the unborn baby to the family and bless the mother-to-be with abundant joys of motherhood. Baby showers are way to express our joy, excitement and happiness for the new entry in the family and to wish the best for the parents.
My question to the society is – Why is baby shower ceremony performed only when the first child is born?
Are you not having the same level of happiness when you are going to become parents for the second time? Are you not excited for the second child, just how you were when you had the first child? If not, then why do you even need to have a second child? Or is it just a societal pressure?
It can be argued that, grooming two children without any favoritism is one of the biggest challenges for the parents. Knowingly or unknowingly, there could be predisposition in thoughts and actions of the parents. Though it is seldom intentional, yet, it has a chance to affect the child deeply for years to come.
The sad state is, this predisposition, does not just happen when the baby is born. This starts when the child is in the womb of the mother.
Yes. Prejudice in the Womb. Period.
Just ponder for a second, if as parents it is right on our part to deny our child, our own bloods everything he or she deserves to get. What will you answer your child, when he or she asks why you did not have a baby shower for him or her? Can we get away by stating this as a societal ritual? What will you say, if he or she asks were you not happy when I entered your life? Do you love the other sibling more?
Answer this to yourselves as parents.
A genuine request to all parents, family members and the society as a whole – “Do not be biased in your thoughts and actions. Every child is unique and special. Celebrate the birth of every child”.
P.S: This article is intended not to hurt anyone’s sentiments or emotions. This is just an opinion of a voracious writer who strives to reform the perils of the society.
A very well written article. And something that totally spoke out the thoughts in my head. But the sad fact is, it is not the mother, or in very few cases, the father of the baby who get to have a say in the baby shower decisions. It is in fact the choice of the “elders” of the house, who are not broad minded enough to realize there should be no prejudices whatsoever. And even sadder is the fact that they will have a “religious/spiritual” explanation for it, which for all the goodness in the world we will never even begin to comprehend. So, just to say that it is not all parents that decide not to have a baby shower, I personally would completely love to have a big blast before every child that I bear, but it is a middle class Indian family we were born into, standing up for what we want is a dream yet to come true.
A well written article. Yes, it is a prejudiced system with pseudo rituals and societal pressure. Not only do the would-be parents go through the apprehension of the upcoming responsibility, they also have to deal with the nonsense that is thrown at them. Added to the problem is the pressure that the immediate family gives. Each one is eager to show off how much they care, whether they really do or not is the question, but they do all the same. Is it not important that the parents should feel nice about the fact that they are bringing a new life to this world? Instead they are pressured so much with rituals and financial commitments. We all have to agree that most of us come from a middle class family and yet want to celebrate things Karan Johar style. Unfortunately, people forget that it is not the ritual for the first, second, third, or more children that come to life that matters. But all that matters is if the would be parents are given enough space to explore their ideas for their decision of bringing the child to life. It is their child and they have all the authority to celebrate the arrival their way. What does ritual have to do with it? I am blunt about the whole ritual fact here and many might not like it. Definitely, this feedback is not to hurt anybody and like the author in here says, it is just my point of view too.
People, please do not demark and prejudice an unborn child in the name of rituals. If you believe in rituals, then please understand rituals are to bring in discipline and not hurt anybody’s sentiments.
Baby shower is just yet another of those rituals and not having that does not mean the mother and family are not happy for the arrival of the kid. And saying that this is some kind of a right we are denying the child and the child getting upset on knowing he didn’t get one is i think a bit too far fetched. Sorry but this is my opinion. I think the important thing is to be good parents for our children and nurture them to become responsible citizens of this country.


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Senators Skate Past Presidents' Trophy-Winning RangersClarke MacArthur and Kyle Turris scored in a 1:04 span late in the second period and the Ottawa Senators' continued their dazzling playoff push behind goaltender Andrew Hammond with a 3-0 victory.
Leafs Finish Off Home-And-Home Sweep Of Isles With Wild OT WinClarke MacArthur's second goal of the game at 2:06 of overtime lifted Toronto over the New York Islanders 4-3 on Tuesday night, giving the Maple Leafs a sweep of the home-and-home series.
Keefe To The City: Blueshirt BanterWith plenty of moves already having taken place and more moves expected between now and February 28, Neil Keefe and Brian Monzo started a running dialogue about the trade deadline and its impact on the Rangers, Devils and Islanders.

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Using the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) annual economic impact data, this position paper assesses the importance of domestic travel to 185 countries, considers the trends driving this phenomenon and provides policy recommendations for the continued growth of domestic travel in the global economy.
While countries often tend to focus on international tourism due to the revenue earned through exports, domestic tourism remains the leading form of tourism, representing 73% of the total global tourism spend in 2017.
Governments use domestic tourism as a tool to eliminate local poverty, generate employment and economic growth, upgrade infrastructure and alleviate pressure from overcrowding through, for instance, discretionary pricing policies and the provision of non-wage tourism benefits. Moreover, domestic travel helps address seasonality within regions, while also dispersing tourists to less visited rural areas, which tend to be overlooked by foreign visitors.
Our research shows that China has been extremely successful in fostering domestic tourism, outperforming all other countries in domestic spending growth over the last ten years thanks to its growing middle-class and government support. China is now the leading domestic tourism market in the world, up from 4th position in 2008.
Meanwhile, many developing countries have also shown significant growth in Travel & Tourism domestic spending, as residents with rising disposable income begin to explore their countries.
Using WTTC’s annual economic impact data, this position paper assesses the importance of domestic travel to 185 countries, considers the trends driving this phenomenon and provides policy recommendations for the continued growth of domestic travel in the global economy.
Utilizando los datos de impacto económico anual de WTTC, este documento evalúa la importancia de los viajes domésticos en 185 países, considera las tendencias que impulsan este fenómeno y proporciona recomendaciones de políticas públicas para el crecimiento continuo de los viajes domésticos en la economía global.


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They were 'the last great band of the sixties; the first great band of the seventies'; they rose, somewhat unpromisingly, from the ashes of the Yardbirds to become one of the biggest-selling rock bands of all time.
WHEN GIANTS WALKED THE EARTH reveals for the first time the true extent of band leader Jimmy Page's longstanding interest in the occult, and goes behind the scenes to expose the truth behind their much-hyped yet spectacularly contrived comeback at London's O2 arena last year, and how Jimmy Page plans to bring the band back permanently - if only his former protégé, now part-time nemesis, Robert Plant will allow him to. Wall also recounts, in a series of flashbacks, the life stories of the five individuals that made the dream of Led Zeppelin into an even more incredible and hard-to-swallow reality: Page, Plant, John Paul Jones, John Bonham, and their infamous manager, Peter Grant.
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Srinagar, Apr 8: Former Revenue Minister and Chairman PDF Hakeem Yaseen has strongly objected to the assertions made by the BJP in its just released election manifestive-2019 that BJP was committed to annulling Article 35-A of the Constitution of India adding that existence of the Article was a matter of life and death for the people of the state. He said by ignoring sentiments and emotions of the people of the state attached to Art.35-A, the Sangh Parivar was unwittingly putting the whole country on fire. In a statement, Hakeem Yaseen while referring to the commitment made by the BJP in its election manefestive-2019 that Article 35-A was discriminatory, hence shall be removed, said that the people of the state were ready to offer any sacrifice for its safeguard. He said Art.35-A has been there since the times of Maharaja Hari Sing to protect the integrity and interests of the people of the state adding that any tinkering with it shall have disastrous consequences.
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Chess is one of the most complex games ever invented, which requires the simultaneous application of strategy and tactics—a feat which is beyond the capability of most. The precursors of modern chess that we play today had its origins in India during the reign of the Gupta Empire i.e. between 4th and 6th century A.D.
Chess, in its early form in the 6th century, was known as chaturaṅga, which referred to the “four divisions” of the military—infantry (foot soldiers), horse (cavalry), camel/chariot fleet, and elephant fleet—represented by the four modern chess pieces: pawn, knight, bishop, and rook, respectively. The rook is colloquially called ‘castle’ and ‘tower’.
Ashtapada, Sanskrit for “one with eight legs”, was played with dice on an 8-by-8 checkered board. Chess was called chatrang in Sassanid Persia around 600 A.D., and the word was subsequently absorbed into the Hindi language in which it was called shatranj (“shath-ranj”).
A 7th century A.D. Persian poem mentioned chess spreading from India to Persia (modern Iran), where it was claimed to have been used to educate Persian princes and to simulate battle scenarios for the nobility who had no real enemies to fight.
Persian chess players started exclaiming “Shāh!”—the Persian word for “king”—when attacking the opponent’s King, and “Shāh Māt!”—Persian for “the king is helpless”—when the king was well-and-truly trapped. Thus, “Checkmate” in English was derived from the Persian phrase “Shāh Māt”.
These exclamations persisted in chess as it traveled to other lands. Subsequently, chess became know to the Islam world in 7th century after the Persian Empire was conquered by the Moslems.

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My name is Dennis, I am a 16 year, 3 combat tour, Marine Corps Veteran. As many know, some veterans come back different. Some of us have physical injuries, some have invisible ones, and some of us have both. It can also be very daunting for a returning veteran that is going through the VA system as well. As a Disabled Veteran myself I have been down this path and I understand the stress level it can have on a veteran and his or her family. In my search to find something that could be a safe and therapeutic outlet, I had never imagined it would be in my own backyard. Many combat veterans do not feel comfortable in areas they are not familiar with. Some do not feel safe in crowds or with people they don’t know. One day I just started to dig a garden in my backyard. That grew into a much larger garden. The next step was starting a flock of chickens. Raising chickens is an amazing experience and is a beautiful thing to enjoy with family. I also started beekeeping, raising turtles, raising our own turkeys for the holidays, aquaculture and the list just keeps going on and on. Without even noticing it I realized one day how good I felt. How much of the stress of dealing with PTSD and constant pain had become the second or third thing I was thinking about rather than always being the first. Caring for animals and tending to the garden made me smile. Trust me when I say how much of a big deal it is to have a smile on my face again. I want to make that smile possible to other veterans that struggle with the same issues. This is why I created Healing Veterans Through Backyard Agriculture.
We have 22 Veterans committing suicide every single day. Having an outlet is of the upmost importance. The keeping of animals and tending a garden are proven to be very therapeutic and provide a large sense of self-worth. For a veteran it can give them a sense that something needs them to be here. This single thought could save a life. The potential impact is huge and truly priceless. Even if we make an impact in the life of one veteran every week that could be saving 52 lives in one year! That is a school bus full of people! The Impact is huge and something anyone should be proud to contribute to. It also causes the ripple effect. One that changes the mind of the veteran but this can also cause a positive impact within their family as well. It’s amazing to show your spouse and children or your family what you’ve been working on and to share in the positive experience together.


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Inspired by my many walks collecting flowers, pretty weeds and greenery in late spring.
This print measures 18x24 on white paper. 4 colors. Signed by artist. Illustrated by Frida Clements and screen-printed by Broken Press / Seattle, Washington.


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This is the start of a 5 City tour of China. We flew out of England on April 26th and returned on May 9th. It was Amazing!
In This Episode: Tianamen Square & the Forbidden City.
We take the Bullet train to Shanghia and on the 2nd of May we climb the Pearl TV Tower and walk through Yu Gardens. Our guide is Cindy. Our hotel is the Cube 5 star Hotel.
This busling shopping area is exciting and picturesque. The quiet gardens are teaming with ancient everything.
We arrive at the Gao Aunt's Inn in the ancient water town in Wu Zhen China. We are well looked after by the family who run the Inn.
The Water Town displays its two-thousand-year history in its ancient stone bridges floating on mild water. The population is about 700 people.
We explore the West Lake by bike and by boat. Cindy experiences her first flight from HangZhou to Beijing that same night.
We visit the Great wall of China in Beijing. Dad needs a walking stick to help him climb the great wall. He must haggle a good price.
Dad, Martin & Cindy climb the great wall. It's a tough climb but an easy ascent.
Martin, Cindy and Dad tour the world in one day at The World Park in Beijing.


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TORONTO, Ont. (July, 2016) – Diversity in food products can be seen across the entire spectrum of categories. Retailers are seeking out new product offerings as never before, especially given their desire to build strong relationships with ethnically diverse regions and emerging markets. We asked Belmont’s Doug Oakey, Vice President, Retail Sales North America, to provide some insight into retail trends. His travels allow him see a broad range of disruptive retail offerings and targeted meal ideas for consumers. In order to fully capture Doug’s thoughts, this will be the first in a series of retail trend reports.
One of the most significant trends that Doug has witnessed is the rise of regional flavour profiles. Doug accurately refers to them as “Flavours of the World.” Hot flavours such as Mojo, Sriracha, Argentinian-based Chimichurri, and Ghost Pepper varieties dominate the retail and food service landscape, as do Asian based flavor profiles. These unique flavours are being used to transform regular food offerings into memorable, destination-defining products. Doug has observed that within a given flavour genre, such as hot, there are subtle to sharp ranges in flavour and style. For instance, the Mojo flavour profile in Florida is significantly different than the Texas-based hot pepper flavours containing more Mexican influence. Retailers are aware of this and are providing consumers with regional-based options.
Doug believes that “almost everyone is a Foodie these days,” and this is driving other retail trends. New food service offerings at restaurants are inspiring people to replicate these dishes at home. Retailers have picked up on this and are providing consumers with products that make it easier for them to do so. As an example, premium protein blends and gourmet style products, such as Belmont’s own premium blend burgers, are being received enthusiastically. Further evidence is in the many licensed brands now offered to consumers from popular restaurant experiences.
Millennials and Gen-Zers alike are and will continue to explore global food experiences just as they are with all retail categories. Check back for Retail Trends – Part Two where, with Doug’s help, we’ll look closer at these fascinating groups and uncover more influential retail trends.


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I know we all experience this never-ending cycle of mental or physical reaction called ‘stress’. We usually feel stress when we feel that everything has become too much to bear. As a result, we look for a diversion.
We redirect our attention to things that would take us away from the stressors in life such as going out with family and friends to eat, staying in a bar, or doing recreational sports. The latter would be the ideal way of bidding goodbye to stress.
Now, it’s up to you what sports you are bringing yourself into. Here’s an idea. How about canoeing? Great? Let’s work on it then. To perfectly plan out your expedition, grab a cookie and let’s find first the best canoe paddle to stir the waters faster.
Canoeing is one of the most enjoying sports one can think about engaging on weekends which involves paddling a small craft through the waters. Other countries, including Europe, refer this sport to both canoeing and kayaking, although they basically have different sitting position.
In canoeing, the paddler has to sit on a raised seat or kneel on the bottom of the boat. Kayaking, on the other hand, has required the paddler to sit on a lower seat with their legs extended on the front. And in order to have the best and the most memorable journey with canoeing, never fail to choose your paddle partner very well.
Canoeing can be done as a hobby, a recreation or sports, a holiday break activity, or even a fitness workout. This activity involves your full body strength, thus, giving you a lot of health benefits.
Burns calories: Recent researches were published saying that paddling and rowing are faster in burning calories than biking. They burn 400 calories when moving at a speed of 3 to five miles an hour.
Boosts self-confidence: Canoeing can build positive self-image by overcoming the challenge in water rapids and strong currents, even in paddling longer distance than you did before.
A recent research has found out that canoeing enhances one’s social skills and self-satisfaction.
Improves body strength: This activity basically boosts cardiovascular system. Paddling at a steady pace will make you breathe faster and will have your heart pump harder.
When you make it a regular activity, it will surely increase your muscle strength, particularly in the back arms, shoulders, and chest. It will also develop torso and leg strength as this activity mainly involves rotating the torso and putting pressure on your legs.
Turning your canoe relies mainly on the shifting of your upper and lower abdominal muscles which develop your balancing.
Enhances joint flexibility: Your movement when doing canoeing is patterned, hence, keeping the joints at a lower impact. This does not make the joints be overused and it keeps them from misaligning or dislocating.
Soothes mentally: According to Harvard Health Publications, aerobic exercise triggers the release of brain chemicals that helps in the improvement of your mood quickly.
Since canoeing should occur in the waters, the paddler gets the chance to be close to nature wherein once could relax and feel the soothing sensation thus freeing you from stress and other disturbances.
Many of us enjoy spending canoeing wherein one could take a close look at the natural habitat of birds and other animals. Also, paddling is one of the exhilarating things to do when you’re in the water which could also be combined with other water activities such as fishing. Aside from that, this activity may also provide educational information and benefits for children.
Time-efficient: Unlike going to the gym, canoeing only costs a short amount of time yet very effective in providing all the health benefits.
Lifelong learning: It has been proven that paddling and rowing through the waters are lifelong sports to be enjoyed by all walks of life.
Now that you have finally decided to go into streams this weekend, think about bringing your best partner for this activity.
You have a canoe, now go to one of the best canoe paddle stores in your place and have a chat with the crew as to how you could own the best paddle in town. Two heads are always better than one, I may say.
Choosing the best paddle for canoeing is not a difficult task you should do. Of course, there are factors you should keep in mind when buying them so you won’t be facing the wrath of your own frustrations.
Imagine you are sitting in a canoe; kneel down with your bottom about 6 inches off the floor. While holding the paddle up, get its grip touches the floor and make sure the throat of the paddle should be between your chin and your nose.
If you’re still not satisfied with the paddle you just bought, try fine-tuning it to have a better fit.
If you have bought a bent-shaft paddle, cut 2 inches from the length you previously determined.
Try considering adding 2 inches to the paddle length if you are using a wider canoe or if you are paddling from the rear seat. This is for the purpose of convenient paddling; reaching the water without too much lean.
There is this general rule though that the shortest paddle allows you to properly reach the water, so it is up to you if you agree with it.
It is always been the truth and the reality in every aspect of life that less weight is less stress. Same is true with canoeing; a lighter canoe paddle gives less fatigue. However, this is not applicable to all types of canoeing.
You should consider balancing the paddle’s weight, strength, and its flexibility. When you are doing flat water canoeing, it is best if you bring with you a paddle which helps absorb shock with every stroke. While a strong and stiff paddle is preferred during the white water canoeing.
Wood material is classic and it is by far the most popular material for canoe paddles because of its beautiful characteristics when touching them. It gives a warm response to the handler during the activity, especially when a combination of the best characteristics of different soft and hard woods is available.
Most of the paddles have a layer of fiberglass over the blade which adds strength and durability. This kind of paddle works well when they are maintained by regular varnishing and sanding to avoid moisture and rot from staying.
This kind of canoe paddles has a plastic blade and an aluminum handle. This is so convenient to use especially for the beginners since they are durable enough and they do not require maintenance. However, they are less comfortable and responsive than those of wood type and it will not be that enjoying gripping the aluminum shaft. They are very useful for spares because they are durable and hard.
Canoe paddles made of fiberglass are rare and very expensive. Its durability, lightweight, and no maintenance needed make it more expensive than the other materials.
As I have always mentioned, canoeing is a great diversion from all stressors in life and could be a better channel to stay in shape and protect your health. But, you need the right canoe paddle to make your journey more fun and enjoyable.
Choosing the best canoe paddle is quite a personal thing so here are some products out on the market. Review and have a feel of every product and later on you will stumble the best canoe paddle that suits you.
Description: The Kwik Tek P-3 Telescoping Paddle with Boat Hook is just right for canoeing which has an aluminum shaft that compresses inside the blade, and is stored with minimal capacity under the boat seat.
It paddles conveniently because of its lightweight and it telescopes easily. It may not be too heavy for extensive paddling in emergencies; its bright orange blades are great for signaling during emergency situations. It is perfect when stored in the boat without using up a lot of room.
The telescoping handle is very compact but is still usable when extended. This paddle may not be too friendly to be paddled in salt water because of its tendency to stick in the pole, but it has a corrosion-resistant aluminum shaft feature which saves it all.
The paddle is also not too wide, but if you are looking for a lightweight and easy to tow canoe paddle, this might be the perfect paddle for you.
Related: Kwik Tek has made the paddles available in other model and sizes, P-1 Telescoping Paddle with 20-45 inches, and P-2 Telescoping Paddle with Nylon bag.
Description: This Attwood Wood Canoe Paddle is a good value for money. The paddles are offered with the best quality and best price.
This comes with a decent finish and if you are not comfortable with the prints in the paddle, you may sand it off and paint it with the kind of finish you prefer. It does not have a strong lacquer coat so you will have to add some more.
Some of its sizes are too short but work well with smaller canoes and fishing boats and have very nice build quality and very attractive. But, you won’t regret its lightweight and durability once you tested it out in the waters.
You may also use this paddle as props or decorative piece in your bedroom and may be sent as customized gifts to your friends and loved ones. Above all, these paddles appear to be very solid and functional to both kids and adults.
Description: Caviness Marine Twin Stripe Paddles are inexpensive, nice sized, and very easy to use in paddling canoes when you plan on canoeing this summer or during weekends.
They are very light compared to other plastic paddles and are very convenient especially for distant paddling. Its construction is sturdy enough for recreational paddling. You may want to redo its coating with varathane or polyurethane due to its thin original coat which tends to wear out on its first use.
Its finish is a little rough but can be easily sanded off and resealed in just 5 minutes. It has a well-executed and nice design perfect for wall decorations at home or in the office. It could be helpful in pushing off rocks or logs and it is easy to maneuver as you move through the waters. It also has a plastic insert in the bottom to avoid splitting.
If you are looking for an affordable and very manageable to use paddles, go grab some Caviness Marine Twin Strip Paddles.
Most of us, if not all, believe in the phrase ‘prevention is better than cure’, so that makes us think our safety first before going to any activity areas or indulging in any sports such as this. Be sure you know your limits if you plan to paddle, and have these basic tips to safeguard your health and your life.
Ethics and conducts. Always remember the key points in dealing with the natural paddling resources. Be disciplined enough to use and share these resources. Do not bring in alcohol and other toxic substances.
Never fail to wear your lifejacket. When you are canoeing, you have to expect the occasional overturns in the water. Learn about Personal Floatation Device (PFD) and how they can save your precious life.
Paddling in rivers can be dangerous; wear a helmet. Also, make sure you are visible to others; put reflective tape on your helmet, lifejacket, and canoe.
Enrol in an on-water course. This course provides you basic information and training about canoeing and other water sports rules and regulations. Seek qualified instruction to know proper paddling techniques and basic first aid.
Be aware of weather conditions and temperature. Be prepared for changes in weather. Know that cold water is not good for your health so wear something that keeps you warm and comfortable. When it is warm, try having a long sleeve shirt to protect from UV rays. Go home when the weather is bad.
Pack up your protective equipment. Be sure to bring the proper paddling paraphernalia. Please don’t bring along your entire closet, only those which are useful for the activity such as sunscreen, hats, long sleeve shirts or jackets (during cold weather), first aid kit, map, and of course your food and plenty of water to keep you hydrated.
Store them in a waterproof bag to keep it dry and tie it to the center beam of the canoe to make sure you don’t lose everything when the canoe tips over.
Upon getting into the canoe, have someone assist you by holding the canoe steady. Crouch low and firmly hold the sides of the canoe for balance as you walk to your seat. Be sure to walk along the center line so it will keep the canoe from rocking.
Stay low when you are away from the shore and keep yourself steady and relax so you won’t fall off. Avoid sitting on the side of the canoe so you won’t tip over.
Feel the current. If you notice that the current is carrying you along faster and you see a lot of rocks in the water ahead of you, carefully paddle away from the rocks and return to the shore. Stay away from low hanging trees or branches along the shore.
Do not let big waves strike at the side of your canoe. Always keep it at the right angle to the waves. Have knowledge about off-shore winds which make it hard for you to return to the shore.
If, unfortunately, your canoe trips over, do not panic; immediately push or paddle towards the shore. Your canoe will float even if it’s full of water. Empty it once you get to the shore.
Store your canoe paddle in a good place. You may buy a canoe paddle holder or rack online or at the nearest store. Keep it out of the sun and put it away from moisture.
As a conclusion, to really enjoy your adventure in paddling through the waters, make sure you make the best and the smartest choices especially in choosing your paddle partner that suits you.
You have the freedom to pick out and understand the appropriate length, weight, and the different design and materials of your paddle. You may settle on the perfect paddle materials such as wood, plastic or aluminum, or paddles made up of fiberglass.
If you are in tight budget, many stores can offer the most affordable but functional paddles for you. If you are extravagant, choose the right canoe paddle that is worth the price. And when you’re ready to paddle, know for certain the basic guidelines and safety tips in canoeing.
Be aware of the weather condition so you won’t be pushing the canoeing when it is not advisable. Take with you the most important personal protective equipment such as Personal Floatation Device (PFD) or lifejacket, sunscreen to protect you from radiation, first aid kit, food and water to keep you hydrated, and extra shirts and pants when you change clothes.
Also, don’t forget to remember a spare of paddles in order for you to avoid getting stuck in the middle of the rivers and maintain the happiness you have been feeling since the start of your canoeing.
Most importantly, tell someone about your plan. It is best when someone else knows where you are going, what you will be doing, how long you will be gone, and whom you will be with.
So be witty in planning out your paddling journey through the waters!


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Here are some of our favorite websites, podcasts, plant databases and other online resources. If you have suggestions for other links we should add, please let PJ know. Thanks!
A wiki-like resource with very good articles on specific plants, as well as articles on food, gardening, energy, and a wide range of interesting topics. More visually appealing and accessible to the layperson than the Plants for a Future site, though it covers fewer species. Highly-recommended!
An incredible (and free!) resource, based on the many years of extensive plant research carried out by Ken Fern in the UK. Lots of really good plant information, including site preferences, size, alternative uses (for medicine, fibers, dye, basketry, etc.) as well as propagation techniques, user comments, and more. The format can be a bit confusing at first, but worth spending some time with.
Named after our native food the Groundnut, this is another exciting wiki-like site that is still in its early stages. This site deals more with polycultures and how species interact. This is a project being worked on by the likes of Eric Toensmeier, Jonathan Bates, Ethan Roland, Mark Angelini and more, so it’s a quality affair. They are trying to raise funds to support this project (membership fee to gain full access), so if you can contribute a few dollars, it’s a worthy cause.
An international site which acts as a showcase of permaculture projects all over the globe. Search the map and add your project, you may make some great new contacts. I (PJ) have met a few cool people who found me through this site. Let’s put SW Michigan on the map as a permaculture hotbed!
Published quarterly, each issue focuses on a specific topic (i.e. natural building, water in the home landscape, appropriate technology, saving seeds, invasive plants, etc). Always full of very useful info and highly-recommended. Not the slickest website or publication, but good people doing amazing work—the magazine has been going strong since 1985! You can also subscribe to Agroforestry News through them, and they have a very good bookstore.
A podcast dedicated to Permaculture education, sustainability, gardening, organic food, and resiliency. Great listening for your commute, long drive, while you work, or anytime you have an hour or so to hear some of the world’s greatest practitioners talk about what they do.
A podcast for people looking to blend the permaculture design process and techniques of permaculture with right-livelihood. Repairing the planet, solving problems, producing products, and making a living doing it. Hear from experts who are far down their respective paths and people just like you who are starting out and making a go of it and learning as they go. Each episode gives you practical insights and advice that you put into action today.
An active discussion board with the following categories: permaculture, organic practices, critter care, gen’l homesteading, farm income, alternative building, alternative energy, woodland care, cooking and food preservation, intentional community, medicinal herbs, primitive skills, and more! Tons of great content, and a bit easier to find stuff now that they’ve broken the site into many smaller, more specific topics.
A beautiful printed magazine (available at some larger bookstores or by subscription) and a nice website with lots of good articles. Based in the UK, so it has a bit of that across-the-pond flavor, but definitely worth checking out.
The website of celebrated author Toby Hemenway, (he wrote the excellent Gaia’s Garden). There are some indispensable articles and videos on this site, Toby is one of the great minds and voices of Permaculture in North America.
The co-originator of the Permaculture movement, we who love this stuff owe a large debt of gratitude to this brilliant human being. Here you can read some of his more recent writings, watch some of his presentations, and see documentation of his property “Melliodora.” His thoughts on Retrofitting the Suburbs will be of interest to many Americans living in suburban areas.
A site created by fellow MI permaculture friend Trevor Newman (of RootsToFruits Ecological Design), featuring some nice little articles and videos about the more interesting fruits and nuts which can be grown in our climate. The podcasts are great too!
Several of us from VKP were lucky to make the trip to the inaugural year of the MI Permaculture Convergence in the fall of 2013. We even met some new group members there and “brought them into the fold” (hopefully, ha!). It was an incredible weekend full of idea exchanges, passionate speakers, good-neighborliness, and a permablitz project where we transformed an eroded hillside into a swale’d bed of useful perennials. We plan to attend again each year!


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The singer and actress, who has appeared in such films as "The Paperboy," "Training Day" and "For Colored Girls," plans to release a new album in early 2014.
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A short, printable worksheet quiz about deserts. Magnesium can substitute freely for iron in olivine and several other minerals because they have similar charges +2 and similar ionic radii. What are the two categories into which it is divided? West Nile virus is carried by birds and is transmitted to humans by certain species of mosquitoes. Slope is important because it will affect the degree to which materials will be eroded. During the Pleistocene glaciation British Columbia was pushed down by glacial ice and mantle rock flowed slowly out beneath the ocean floor.
Spectra for the sun and two galaxies. Calcium-rich plagioclase forms early on in the cooling process of a magma, but as the temperature drops, a more sodium-rich variety forms around the existing crystals. Relatively cool summers are more important because that controls how much snow will melt in the summer. Unconsolidated sediments, especially if they are saturated with water, can lose strength when subjected to earthquake shaking. Beyond the gas giant planets are the ice giant planets, which are next largest. What is some of the modern evidence for plate tectonics hint: what types of maps did you look at for the plate tectonics lab? Draw a very simple sketch of the three types of plate boundaries.
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