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Have you ever felt stuck in your career? Or confused about what professional direction to go next? It can bring such heartache when we know our natural strengths and talents are not being put to good use.
Or maybe you have been out of the workforce to raise a family or to take a much needed (or forced) break. The worries of figuring out where to start with your career again and how to share your professional value can feel like a ton of bricks.
The printable resource and following tips are intended to help you create an inspiring plan that will move you towards work that lights you up.
Not everyone has access to the support of a Career Coach to boost their career clarity, so I created a free mini-guidebook called "Ideal Opportunity Spectrum".
If you give yourself some uninterrupted time to complete it, the mini-guidebook can bring you closer to knowing which next opportunity sparks you the most.
Finishing the activities will also help you realize which actions to stop, start, and continue doing to get to your goal of work that feels good.
Print it out and let that FOMO (fear of missing out) feeling fade away as you get more clear on what opportunity ranks highest on your spectrum.
Here's a preview of what one of the pages asks you to do:
Revisit your Ideal Opportunity Spectrum at least once a quarter throughout the year. This will prompt you to listen more to YOUR inner guide, rather than the opinions of others that often lead us away from our divine purpose.
Each time you give yourself space to tune in to YOU, more new, inspired actions will rise up to your attention.
Upgrade My Interview Tip: There is a striking difference between inspired actions vs. to-do list items. A to-do list often ends up being everything we think we "should do".
An inspired action feels like it is stretching you out of your comfort zone, but it is also giving you goosebumps of excitement too.
Don't fall into the common trap of creating a giant to-do list to fix all things with your career! That will only feel like another load of high pressure you are putting on yourself. This error often makes interviews lacking in clarity and confidence.
Instead, first tune into your highest energy. Then it will be much easier to create a plan that you can trust includes inspired actions. You'll know for sure when you are looking forward to completing what is on the list.
The key to gaining career clarity is that when you start doing the inspired action you put on your list, you feel joy and anticipation of where it may be leading you to.
Your answers to the "Ideal Spectrum Opportunity" mini-guidebook will likely change over time. What you get excited about today when you visualize the best day at work ever is most likely going to be different six months to a year from now.
That is okay. It's not because you don't have a strong work ethic or a lack of loyalty, so don't beat yourself about that.
You are a beautiful human being who is often discovering new likes and dislikes about your role in the workforce every day.
I would love to hear what insights or blocks this activity highlights for you. Did you know you can connect with me for a 30 minute sample coaching session to go over this activity or for tips on how to upgrade your interviews for the future?
Keep up the powerful efforts you are doing to gain career clarity. Give yourself credit for choosing to not stay stuck feeling overwhelmed, unclear, or in a work situation that doesn't ring your bells.
Most of all, believe in you,
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The peaceful town of St Asaph is located six miles to the south of the holiday hotspot of Rhyl and it makes a great place to stay if you are planning on exploring the Welsh coast. Although only a small town with a population of fewer than four thousand people this pretty little town is actually a city as it is home to what has to be the smallest cathedral in the country, which is no bigger than your average village church. Though quite small and seemingly insignificant, this little town which is really not much bigger than your average village has left quite a large footprint on the history of the country.
The Welsh Bible
It was the Bishop of Llandaff and St Asaph that saw to the translation of the Old Testament into the Welsh language, the basis for which laid the foundation for all other written prose published in Welsh. The translation of the bible was completed in 1588 and before long they were installed in every church across the country, replacing the English language bible that had previously been in use. This meant that the population of Wales could attend church and hear the service given in their native tongue and also read the bible verses written in Welsh too. This was something of a revolution in the world of the church and lead to the installation of a monument in honour of the achievement.
St Asaph’s History
The first church was constructed here back in 560AD, close to the site where the cathedral now stands. Though there were many miracles attributed to St Asaph and he was widely revered and respected it did not stop the church from experiencing unsettled times. The church was almost destroyed in 1245 at the orders of Henry III and would endure further upheavals for the following thirty seven years in its history. The church was rebuilt, only to suffer further attack, being burned to the ground in the early years of the 15th century. It is therefore surprising that some of the ancient treasures of the cathedral survive, yet they do. One such treasure is one of the original copies of the first Welsh bible which was created here, and the beautiful stained glass window that has been dated as belonging to the 14th century. These days there are a number of entertainment events held in the cathedral such as musical performances and choral music, the venue also plays a part in the annual North Wales Music Festival.
What were the original 17th century alms houses are now a thoroughly modern restaurant. There are many of the original features of the building that have managed to be preserved, but where once the buildings provided respite and shelter for the poor and needy they now welcome a different type of clientele. This is a wonderful part of the country in which to get back in touch with the great outdoors and walking, cycling and angling are very popular past times.

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Former Trump campaign aide Sam Nunberg just can’t stop basking in the afterglow of his media blitz last week, when he declared that he would refuse to comply with a subpoena by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, despite ultimately walking back his declaration.
During a CNN appearance Wednesday morning, Nunberg continued bragging about the “Sam-a-palooza” ratings for which he said he “set a record to be on all sorts of cable shows.”
“By the way, we beat Fox News in every single—we beat Fox News that hour in total and demo,” Nunberg said.
Asked how he’s doing after people became “concerned” following his TV appearances, Nunberg claimed he’s doing “great” despite being “stressed out that day.”
Nunberg then pushed back on the idea that his stress came from being called by Mueller’s investigators.
“It wasn’t because I was called by the special counsel. The voluntary interview is actually more stressful than the grand jury testimony because in the grand jury all they want is the information,” Nunberg said. “I want to say, too, they’ve never asked me for my opinion, and especially in front of this grand jury. They’ve never asked that—facts, facts, facts. What do you know firsthand? No hearsay, no even double hearsay.”
Nunberg admitted that he probably “did too many interviews at that point, but it was a fun day.”
“We’re still talking about it,” Nunberg said. “I don’t want to keep repeating the line, ‘Oh, Sam had a TV meltdown.’ I thought it was great TV.”

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In the waning moments of Wednesday's game at Banneker HS in Brooklyn, Boys & Girls nearly saw its three-game winning streak come to an end.
Boys & Girls trailed the Lady Warriors for nearly the entire game, but the Lady Kangaroos gained a 48-47 edge when senior Adjua Adan David keyed a field goal with 1:15 remaining.
It was Justina Smith's heroics in the final minute, however, that delivered Boys & Girls a 53-51 victory and extended the Lady Kangaroos' winning streak to four games.
The junior wing knocked in a three-pointer with 58 seconds remaining, stretching the Kangaroos' run to five points.
Banneker senior Kaylah Gholson notched two free throws before delivering a layup, tying the game at 51-51 with less than 15 seconds to play.
But Smith and the Kangaroos weren't ready to lose.
"I couldn't let my team down," Smith said afterward.
Smith halted Banneker's advance, making a layup three seconds before the buzzer halted Banneker's advance and helped Boys & Girls to take an unbeaten record into the holiday break.
"Justine had a killer instinct and a very big hand (today)," coach mark Baker said.
Smith and David finished with 13 points apiece, while senior Sharelle Holder scored 12 points and freshman guard Shaquasia Fulmore added nine.
Despite the even scoring distribution, Boys & Girls coach Mark Baker said afterward that the Lady Kangaroos hadn't played their best.
"There were so many turnovers our team committed," said Baker, whose team improved to 4-0 in the Brooklyn AA2 division.
"All I'll say is this: it's a work in progress," Baker said of his team's error-prone passes. "We gotta go back to the drawing board."
Luckily for Boys & Girls, the Lady Warriors (1-3) failed to capitalize on the mistakes.
"It was a total breakdown; we'd get the turnover and give it right away," said Banneker assistant Edwin (Munch) Llopiz said. "For us to get the ball and give it back, it killed us."
The Lady Kangaroos will try to avoid a repeat of last December, when they opened the season on a four-game win streak and went 4-8 the rest of the way.
Baker said that his team is ready to post a winning record after failing to finish above .500 for the last four years.

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Repeat of Christmas travel chaos could land airports million-pound fines
Airports will be fined millions of pounds if there is a repeat of the Christmas travel chaos that shut Heathrow over the festive period.
Transport Secretary Philip Hammond has announced that the Government will bring in legislation to slap penalties on airport operators for inflicting misery on passengers.
He plans to boost the punitive powers of airports watchdog the Civil Aviation Authority, which was powerless to punish Heathrow’s Spanish owners for the shutdown – even though thousands of passengers were left stranded with their Christmas plans ruined.
Airline passengers queue beside rows of luggage items in Heathrow airport's Terminal 3 on December 20
Workmen in snow ploughs remove the snow from Manchester Airport's second runway following the recent cold weather
Mr Hammond and the Prime Minister were furious that the British Airports Authority, which is owned by conglomerate Ferrovial, found itself unable to shift snow and ice from runways and aircraft gates. One of two runways at Heathrow was closed for four days and many planes were frozen in their parking bays.
Mr Hammond said: ‘There should be an economic penalty for service failure. Greater weight needs to be given to performance and passenger satisfaction.’
Aviation Minister Theresa Villiers confirmed yesterday that there would be a change in the law.
She said: ‘We’re going to be introducing a bill over the next few months to modernise the system and hold airports to account, whether it’s winter resilience, queuing times or other issues that affect passengers.’
An electronic flight information board showing cancelled flights is pictured at Heathrow airport's Terminal 5 at the height of the travel chaos last week
Facing a PR disaster, BAA last night claimed it welcomed legislation to ‘improve the experience for passengers’.
Last week, BAA chief executive Colin Matthews announced he would forgo his annual bonus.
Hundreds of flights were cancelled along America’s east coast yesterday after a monster storm led to the declaration of a state of emergency.
More than a foot of snow was expected in New York and New England, while blizzards brought much of the southern U.S. to a standstill amidst the first white Christmas there in over a century.
Continental Airlines ditched more than 250 departures from Newark Airport near New York and United cancelled dozens of flights from New York, Philadelphia and Boston. Delta Airlines cancelled 850 flights.
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Zoloft Side Effects Bloating is a common concern among individuals taking this medication. Bloating refers to the uncomfortable feeling of fullness or swelling in the abdomen. While not everyone experiences bloating as a side effect of Zoloft, it can occur in some cases. The exact cause of this side effect is not fully understood, but it may be related to the way Zoloft affects certain neurotransmitters in the brain. Bloating can be bothersome and may lead to discomfort or changes in appetite. If you are experiencing this side effect, it is important to discuss it with your healthcare provider. They may be able to provide suggestions to help alleviate the bloating or adjust your medication if necessary.
Zoloft is a commonly prescribed pharmaceutical known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It is frequently prescribed for various mental health conditions, including depression, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and social anxiety disorder.
One of the undesired effects associated with taking Zoloft is bloating. Bloating refers to the uncomfortable sensation of fullness or tightness in the abdominal region caused by excess gas buildup in the digestive system. Although not everyone experiences this particular side effect, it can be distressing for some individuals.
The precise reason behind Zoloft-induced bloating is not yet fully comprehended. However, it is thought to be connected to the medication’s influence on serotonin levels in the body. By affecting the serotonin receptors in the gut, Zoloft may trigger alterations in digestion, potentially leading to bloating.
If you find yourself encountering bloating as a side effect of Zoloft, there are several approaches you can adopt to manage and alleviate the discomfort. Firstly, maintaining a nutritious and well-balanced diet, while avoiding gas-inducing foods like beans, onions, and carbonated beverages, can aid in reducing bloating. Additionally, drinking an ample amount of water, engaging in regular exercise, and incorporating stress-reduction techniques such as deep breathing exercises or practicing yoga, may also offer relief.
Nonetheless, it is crucial to note that not everyone taking Zoloft will experience bloating. Should you discover that your bloating intensifies or persists, it is advisable to consult with your healthcare provider. They might suggest adjusting your medication dosage or provide further guidance to help alleviate the symptoms.
In conclusion, while Zoloft proves to be an effective treatment for various mental health conditions, bloating may emerge as a potential side effect for certain individuals. By implementing lifestyle adjustments and seeking professional advice when necessary, it is possible to effectively manage Zoloft-induced bloating.
Zoloft, a commonly prescribed antidepressant medication with the generic name sertraline, is often recommended for the treatment of various mental health conditions such as depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and social anxiety disorder. Nonetheless, it is crucial to be aware of the potential adverse effects that may accompany its usage. One of these side effects is bloating.
Bloating refers to a discomforting sensation of fullness or tightness in the abdomen, often accompanied by increased gas production or excessive fluid retention. Although bloating is not considered to be life-threatening, it can nonetheless cause significant discomfort and inconvenience for individuals taking Zoloft. In addition, it may lead to temporary weight gain as the body retains water.
The exact mechanism that links Zoloft with bloating is not yet fully comprehended. However, it is believed that this side effect may be correlated with the medication’s impact on serotonin levels within the body. Serotonin plays a crucial role in regulating bowel movements and gastrointestinal functions. Alterations in serotonin levels can disrupt the normal digestive processes, ultimately resulting in abdominal bloating.
It is important to note that bloating does not necessarily affect everyone who takes Zoloft, and its severity varies from person to person. If bloating becomes persistent or severe, it is strongly recommended to seek advice from healthcare professionals to explore potential remedies or alternative medications.
If you’re someone who has been prescribed Zoloft to tackle your mental well-being, you might have encountered bloating as one of its potential side effects. Although not everyone who takes Zoloft experiences bloating, it is fairly common for certain individuals. Here’s everything you need to know about the relationship between Zoloft and bloating.
Zoloft, scientifically known as sertraline, is a widely prescribed medication for managing various mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, and panic disorder. It falls under the category of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and functions by enhancing serotonin levels in the brain.
Bloating refers to the uncomfortable sensation of fullness or swelling in the abdomen resulting from excessive gas or fluid retention. Some individuals who take Zoloft may experience bloating as a side effect. It is believed that Zoloft impacts the digestive system by provoking alterations in nutrient and fluid processing, consequently leading to bloating.
If you’re dealing with bloating as a consequence of Zoloft usage, there are a few effective strategies you can try to alleviate this side effect:
Ordinarily, bloating caused by Zoloft side effects is temporary and resolves naturally. Nonetheless, if your bloating becomes severe, persistent, or accompanies alarming symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, or significant weight loss, it is crucial to promptly consult with your healthcare provider.
Keep in mind that individual responses to medications may vary, so while bloating is acknowledged as a known side effect of Zoloft, not everyone will experience it. It’s always imperative to discuss your concerns and experiences with your doctor for tailored advice.
In conclusion, although bloating may be an uncomfortable consequence of Zoloft usage, it can be effectively managed through lifestyle modifications and open communication with healthcare professionals.

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How are they going to ruin it?
Looking forward to see how they do modern technology
>>108653231if that one leaked pebbles and bambam pilot is anything to go off of, really poorlydid that ever come back or was that just lost in development
>>108653231Put gays and non-whites in it.
Darling, that thing was already ruined the moment it began to air.
>Adult comedySo it's exactly what Seth MacFarlane pitched several years back. I'm interested.
>>108653290This is differentThat's presumed cancelled and episodes will be burned off
>>108653319And like how the Aqua Teens reacted in the episode “The Granite Family”
>>108653341well if thats been abandoned entirely then im sure this has some promise as long as they don't go too overboard with the "adult" themes, either in the edgy family guy direction or the depression bojack direction
>>108653254We already got a taste in Yabb Dabba Dinosaurs, what happened to that anyway, was it cancelled? Was the episode that leaked the pilot episode or there are more episode waiting to be released? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFd2G3FIVQo
>>108653302Flintstone Kids already had blacks
>>108653231it's based and they rip stuff directly from the recent comic
>>108653397Imo, they should get Mark Russell writing for it. He did great stuff with the adult subject matter.
>>108653609>that fucking slingshot riflewhat is this and where can i read it
>>108653231>How are they going to ruin it?By giving it good animation for once and not have corny 1950's sitcom "humor". Whatever they do cannot possibly be worse than that hunk of shit original series. I also don't know if i'm ready to see a black Flintstones character.
>>108653319Seth cared and would have done well. These people, they'll just rip off his stuff with a poor parody
>>108653727It's from the Flintstones comic.
>>108653727Holy shit dude, you're in for a treat.
It will suck like every other failed attempt to reboot this franchise.
>>108653322Whoa, Fat Betty Bam-ba-LamWhoa, Fat Betty Bam-ba-LamFat Betty had a child Bam-ba-LamThe damn thing gone wild Bam-ba-LamShe said, "I'm worried he's wrong" Bam-ba-LamThe damn thing too strong Bam-ba-LamI said "Oh, Fat Betty" Bam-ba-Lam
>>108653231they’ll make a trump caricature.
>>108653231WellThe show sucked to begin withSo
>>108653446>Yabb Dabba Dinosaursthat show got canceled without even airing to my knowledge, they only released the first episode to the public
>>108659008why is this even allowed
>>108653322I remember seeing a Flintstones documentary where even the presenter was disgusted at the casting choice.
>contrarians shit on Flintstones nowWhy? The show is great.Are the new DC Flintstones comics good though?
>>108659834From what I've seen, yes. Even have a Carl Sagan parody for some odd reason, though considering they have Gazoo, it makes some sense when ya read through
Flintstones timeline is confusing. By the 1980s there were specials where Pebbles & Bam-Bam had kids and Fred/Barney/Willma/Betty all looked the same
>>108655480Hanna Barbera Universe comics was too good for this world
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlxVFaEGyToIt can't be worse than this

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Microsoft is making a phone again and it may not be the kind you are used to.
The tech giant, which stopped producing phones years ago, is hoping to stage a comeback with the Surface Duo. As the name suggests, the device has two screens, connected by a hinge. Microsoft is attempting to succeed where others have failed in the dual-screen phone space.
“We think this experience appeals to mobile professionals who want a device that can keep up when they’re on the go,” Eran Megiddo, corporate vice president of Windows and Education, wrote in a Windows blog post. “We see these people looking at multiple charts and data at the same time to study complex problems or viewing a presentation on one screen while on a call and seeing the meeting participants in full video on the other, or having a reference article open while commenting on a document.”
Microsoft did something unexpected in launching the Surface Duo, an Android phone with two screens that fold around a hinge down the middle—The whole thing is a bit of a surprise, considering Microsoft eventually gave up making phones after its troubled 2014 purchase of phone giant Nokia for more than $7 billion. This time, Microsoft says its new innovations, like the dual-screen folding display and special technology, is built for the Google Android software that powers the gadget, which will help make the difference. We won’t know for sure until the Surface Duo is released next year.
“This product brings together the absolute best of Microsoft, and we’re partnering with Google to bring the absolute best of Android in one product,” said Microsoft Product Chief Panos Panay. “This is industry-pushing technology.”
The Surface Duo has two 5.6-inch screens, but unlike other foldable, its displays are made of Gorilla Glass – just split by a very visible hinge. While that means it isn’t quite as seamless an experience as the Huawei Mate X or the just-launched Samsung Galaxy Fold, using tried-and-tested durable glass might keep the Surface Duo from experiencing issues seen by early foldable – for instance, the Galaxy Fold’s plastic display is still breaking, even after its refinements.
Unfolded, the Duo stretches to 8.3 inches – which is just larger than the iPad Mini 5 with its 7.9-inch display. It can be bent farther than flat – the full 360 degrees, allowing for front-to-back glass. The opposite is true, too, as the Duo can be folded shut, with no exterior screen…the first handheld device in a long time that won’t need a cover to protect its screens.
Prior to its reveal on stage, the Surface Duo hadn’t even been rumored – Microsoft successfully kept the phone under wraps, which is an incredible feat these days—Still, the company hasn’t revealed too much about its new handheld, so we’re anticipating more news and rumors to surface before the Duo launches in late 2020. Keep checking back as we hear more about Microsoft’s fantastic new device.


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Im having a hard time finding a sash for my slim A-line lace dress. I am looking for a sparkly sash, 1-2 inches wide with sparkles extending most of the length of the waist, with tapering towards the sides (sparkles widest in the middle). Here are two examples that I like. I would have ordered the first one but it wouldn’t arrive in time. The second one is from Etsy…I like it but am not totally sold on it. My budget is $150. Thank you for any suggestions!

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Creating your wedding invitations on your own is the ideal approach to impart style and personality to your wedding, and also is an innovative technique to save your wedding expenses. Do-it-yourself wedding invitations range from handwritten cards to those printed on home printers with the help of DIY wedding invitation templates or kits; or sometimes, some prefabricated invitations are purchased from a wedding invitation seller and personal touches are added to them.
Sometimes, brides make wedding invites in their not to save costs, but to add more details and accessories for their invitations to the maximum possible extent. These DIY invitations will be so much elaborate and intricate and will take much time because of their design and creation to the degree of costing a great deal more than the invitations that can be bought from a dealer. Also much stress would be experienced in their making.
We don't mean to say that you'll have to forego sanity or style for saving price. There are plenty of exciting, innovative DIY wedding invites that can be made by brides of varying amounts of crafting without needing to spend more money or time. Check out these ideas for some exceptional, personalized DIY invitations that will surely impress your guests.
You have many options to make your DIY wedding invitations on your computer, depending on your personal computer and design skills. Pre-designed invitations are available from many super stores, craft shops and invite printers; you can purchase them and fit your wedding details together with your home printer.
This notion will be fantastic for the brides who are cost-conscious, but not too eager to design the entire wedding invitation. Nevertheless it will not function if you don't have a printer suitable for the job. So before purchasing the blank DIY invitations, confirm whether your printer can printout in the special paper type of such invitations. Otherwise you'll have to take the more expensive option of buying a printer.
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firstly, sorry with my english grammature and my bad manner (maybe).... this may weird because i solve this problem myself and i still ask question about it(just wonder if this may happen to another else?) few hours ago while i open a psd file in photoshop cs6, i noticed if there some missing font in it and instantly find these font and install it(it fixed).
But when i select (for example) layer A with move tool(with disable auto select)... it wont selected instead select another layer B based layer panel, cant group with another layer, and ended with popup window "could cot complete your request because of a program error". i try keeping to select layer A but it keep insist ended selected another layer B and pop up again...(since layer A is above than layer B, it should that layer A will selected right?)
i checked in adobe forum if that was rare case and difficult to solve about this popup... while i wanna to try these solution, i wont to waste my time and risk this program, so this my solution (it may need some simple effort): - hide all layer except layer that cannot selected - make new layer - ctrl + shift + e (merge all visible) and it...fixed, but since there are 3 unselectable layer i do this 3 times... hope help you all


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Stevens was inspired to write this after reading an article about streaking, which was a fad among college students where they would run around naked in public.
By the time Stevens recorded this, a bunch of other songs about streaking had already been released. He took it to a Nashville radio station, and the song got a great response when they played it.
Five days after this was released, one of the most high-profile streaks took place at the Academy Awards, when advertising executive Robert Opel streaked past David Niven on live TV. This added to the public's fascination with streaking and helped make the song a huge hit.
Dean Friedman - "Ariel"
Dean's saga began with "Ariel," a song about falling in love with a Jewish girl from New Jersey.
The country sweetheart opines about the demands of touring and talks about writing songs with her famous father.
Lita talks about how they wrote songs in The Runaways, and how she feels about her biggest hit being written by somebody else.

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INFLUENCE OF BORDEAUX MIXTURE AND CLYBIO ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF INDIAN SPINACH (Basella alba L.)
The experiment was conducted at the Horticultural Farm of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, during the period of May to July 2023. The single factor experiment was laid out in Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with three replications to determine the growth and yield of Indian Spinach (Basella alba L.). The experiment consisted of three treatments, namely: T1: Control; T2: Bordeaux Mixture (three times with ten days interval) and T3: Clybio (three times with ten days interval). Significant variations were observed in all treatments when data pertaining to various growth and yield parameters were collected, where the average tallest plant (187.3 cm), maximum SPAD value (37.9), maximum leaf area (252.6 sq cm), stem diameter (21.4 mm), maximum root weight (39.4 g), highest yield per plant (484.9 g) and highest yield per ha (17.81 ton) were found in (T3: Clybio) application, while the shortest plant (42.8 cm), minimum SPAD value (30.3), minimum leaf area (112.1 sq cm), lowest yield per plant (420.5 g), and lowest yield per ha (15.6 tons) were found in Bordeaux Mixture (T2). On the basis of the whole experiment, it can be concluded that Clybio as a bio-fertilizer, possesses the inherent potential to enhance the growth and yield of Indian spinach, thereby indicating its capacity to exert a positive influence on the overall development and productivity of this leafy green crop.

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From innovations in flooring and lighting to winter gardens and more, Marshall Erb Design is bringing connectivity to our indoor/outdoor spaces via smart, four-seasons design.
By Elise Hofer Shaw
If you’re remodeling a vacation home in Puerto Vallarta, an epic overflow patio is a no brainer. Picture it: A luxe kitchen and living room that connects to a shaded outdoor dining space that spills into orchestrated lounging zones around the pool… Naturally, a progressive, open-air plan makes perfect sense for a tropical climate where the weather averages are high and dry. But in the Midwest, where a finicky continental climate keeps us on our toes 365 days of the year—and surprise ‘seasons’ like fool’s spring, mud season and second winter leave us perennially guessing—careful planning for come-what-may weather conditions is required if we are to enjoy an indoor/outdoor footprint at all.
“Welcome to the Midwest, where the forecasts are made up and the seasons don’t matter,” laughs Marshall Erb, founder and lead designer at Marshall Erb Design in Chicago. “Despite spring dragging its feet per usual, we are well into several reconcepting projects for clients who want to repurpose, reimagine and expand upon their indoor/outdoor footprints for fluid entertaining and alfresco family fun.” And, according to Erb, technology advancements and material innovations are widening the scope of what’s possible. “From flooring options and folding wall systems to climate-control windows and skylights, things are advancing rapidly to cater to a heightened demand for flexible indoor/outdoor spaces. Our Midwest clients aren’t willing to settle for two decent seasons anymore. They want four—or the simulation of four-seasons living via clever design.”
So what does interconnected, four-seasons design look like for us Middle West dwellers? “In the spring and summer, it’s about being able to open up and connect your interior spaces to your hard- and landscaping spaces, creating one concurrent floor plan for indoor/outdoor entertaining,” informs Erb. “In the fall and winter, it’s about creating weather barriers between these spaces without losing the beauty and wellness benefits we receive when we feel connected to the outdoors, things we can achieve by harnessing natural light, incorporating smart lighting systems that simulate the sunshine, and by creating indoor green spaces like a conservatory. Gen Z loves its plants. With a conservatory, you can surround yourself with tropical plants all year and reap the wellness benefits. Think of it like an English winter garden—but multipurpose and modern.”
Reinvention and world-class sourcing are hallmarks of Erb’s design style. So it’s no surprise that when it comes to creating expansive footprints for entertaining, he ensures that his team is up to date on the latest advancements in NanaWalls (folding or sliding glass wall systems). “Today’s bifold doors and operable glass wall systems are redefining the architectural possibilities, forging performance, aesthetics, flexibility and ingenuity,” says Erb. “In the past, they had to be thick and bulky to keep our Midwest winters out during the off-season. But today they are much thinner with discrete partitions and virtually disappear into the walls.” For the firm’s architectural window and glass door needs, Erb frequently works with Hopes and Crittall, and he is getting creative with placement in order to maximize natural light exposure and vantages—and, oftentimes, to create multiple access points to the backyard.
On the subject of lighting, Erb understands that a balance of natural and artificial applications is the key to refining one’s architectural detailing. “Today’s skylights let in all the sunlight and fresh air you want, without letting in the rain, summer heat and harmful UV rays you don’t,” says Erb. “Fully automated for fresh air on demand, rain sensors on solar and electric models automatically close the skylight at the first sign of precipitation.” For custom, artificial lighting installations, Erb typically works with a lighting designer to customize the Kelvin scale based on the geography and seasons. “It’s all quite fascinating… During the daytime, for example, 3,500 to 4,000K is best to match the daylight. [Sunlight is actually 6,000K, but that appears really artificial to humans.] So we will program the lighting to flick on at noon at 3,300K to mimic the light outside. In the evening, because the system is on a timer and it knows the date, the lights will automatically dim down to a cozy 2,700K. Quality of light is a huge design vertical right now.”
Another category that Erb is keeping a really close eye on is flooring—and, in particular, innovative ways in which to carry one continuous material from the inside of the home to the exterior hardscape for a seamless look. “Exterior stone has to be very dense—not porous—so that it won’t soak up water, freeze, expand and burst,” informs Erb. “Whereas before the options were quite limited, brick pavers and bluestone for the most part, now there are incredible four-seasons products that are both durable and stylish.” One such material that Erb is deploying for indoor/outdoor flooring is porcelain. “For a project in Wicker Park, Chicago, we have chosen a dense marble from Materials Marketing called Pearl,” says Erb. “It can be milled to the thickness we need for exterior and interior applications, and can even be carved into stair treads and pool copings.”


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Ainsley Walters/Gleaner WriterHOVER CRAFT has the handicaps in his favour and could emerge from the shadow of PERFECT NEIGHBOUR, his more illustrious stablemate, in this afternoon’s 10-furlong Governor General’s Stakes.Champion trainer Wayne DaCosta has three runners in the event – HOVER CRAFT, PERFECT NEIGHBOUR and DYSFUNCTIONAL – ganging up on their main rival, Ian Parsard’s SUPERLUMINAL.Returning at 119lb, SUPERLUMINAL sits level with PERFECT NEIGHBOUR who he had beaten by three-quarter length for second behind WILL IN CHARGE in the Prime Minister’s Stakes a month ago, both carrying 110lb.PERFECT NEIGHBOUR was slowly away from the gate and ran well to get within three-quarter length of second-place SUPERLUMINAL, who tried hard but was outclassed by WILL IN CHARGE.Though boasting contrasting running styles, PERFECT NEIGHBOUR and SUPERLUMINAL are proven 10-furlong specialists, leaving the race hinged on tactics and pace.SUPERLUMINAL rebounded to form, two races off a four-month layup, with a strong overnight allowance victory over useful DONTAE, going his signature distance on August 6.HARD TO BEATParsard’s runner skipped class 19 days later and bravely took his chances against WILL IN CHARGE in the Prime Minister’s Stakes, a run which should make him hard to beat if he gets a chance to control the pace.However, SUPERLUMINAL will have HOUDINI’S MAGIC and DYSFUNCTIONAL to contend with, leaving him open to DaCosta’s two closers – PERFECT NEIGHBOUR and HOVER CRAFT.Sneaking in under the handicaps, HOVER CRAFT is no 10-furlong specialist but will get at least 14lb from HOUDINI’S MAGIC and seven each from PERFECT NEIGHBOUR and SUPERLUMINAL, making him the fly in the ointment.The eight-year-old gelding flew home at odds of 15-1 to beat sprinters at five furlongs straight two weeks ago, albeit returning off a near four-month play-up, carrying 126lb to boot, winning the event in 57.2, nailing speedy CRUCIAL APPEAL at the wire.With that recent blowout victory under his girth and getting seven pounds from SUPERLUMINAL and PERFECT NEIGHBOUR, horses who he has extended in two-turn races before, makes HOVER CRAFT an enticing choice to upstage the specialists at a decent price.The last time HOVER CRAFT faced slowly declining PERFECT NEIGHBOUR was March, in the Bonnie Blue Flag Trophy, at nine furlongs and 25 yards, losing by a half-length, getting 14lb from his stablemate. PERFECT NEIGHBOUR had to fight tooth and nail to stave off DONTAE and HOVER CRAFT, who ran out of character by leading the event, which his stablemate won at odds of 2-5.
PACE BOWLERS With about eight months or so to go before the next staging of the 50-overs ICC World Cup, the West Indies selectors must be having sleepless nights pondering on a potential squad. There are still a few ODI matches to go between now and then, so there is still time, but as of right now, the selectors must be scratching their heads and wondering what their team should be like. The just completed ODI series against India, rather than helping them to settle on the core of the team, has, if anything, made the job of the selectors that much harder. Let us look at a potential batting order. Pencilled in at the top will be Chris Gayle. Gayle has shown that he still has something left in the tank. If he stays fit, his place is automatic. The first problem the selectors have is who opens with him. Kieran Powell averaged a mere 18.8 in the ODIs in India. His position cannot be considered safe. The youngster Chanderpaul Hemraj was tried at the top. He averaged only 17. He did little to enhance his claims. The decision to open with Rovman Powell in the last game must be seen as nothing more than a desperate coaching staff clutching at straws. That cannot be long term. So the first question that is plaguing the selectors is who will open with Gayle. The bowling spots are, for the most part, up for grabs. Holder and maybe Kemar Roach should be two of the three pace bowlers, but who else? Both Oshane Thomas and Obed McCoy were given their ODI debuts in India. Neither can say that they staked an obvious claim. McCoy got four wickets, but his economy rate was 7.79. Thomas’ economy rate was even higher, 8.92. Keemo. Paul was expensive too. He took one wicket in the two games he played, going at over nine an over. With people like Jerome Taylor looking to make a comeback and one or two younger pacers impressing in the just-completed super 50, none of those three can breathe easy. In the spin department, Ashley Nurse should feel fairly comfortable. His economy rate in India was under six. He took five wickets and showed that he can hit the ball effectively in the lower order. I hope the selectors realise that Devendra Bishoo is not the man for the job as the teams front line spinner, certainly not in one day cricket. So, all in all, there are only maybe half a dozen spots that can be called automatic selections for this West Indies team. The majority of the squad is still up for grabs. There are still a few games to go for people to put their hands up. I wouldn’t be surprised, though, if come World Cup selection time, Courtney Browne and company may have to resort to ‘eenie meenie miny moe’! THREE ‘H’s Shai Hope has solved the number three-problem. In fact the three H’s, Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, and captain Jason Holder, have ensured that three of the top six spots are cemented. Holder has batted at seven and eight, but those days should be over. He is too good to be batting below six in this fragile West Indies line-up. That leaves one spot in that middle order wide open. Under normal conditions, that should be Marlon Samuels. Samuels, however, had a very poor run in India, and the real question now is whether the selectors will persist with him. He didn’t score 30 or more in any innings and averaged only 12.8. On his, day he is a proven match-winner and a big match performer. That may still work in his favour, but … Shai Hope as the wicketkeeper and Holder as a genuine all-rounder batting in the top six should mean that the number seven spot should still go to a batsman, or at the very least, a batting all-rounder. Will Rovman Powell hold on to his spot, or will the selectors still be looking around for a possible replacement? He averaged a mere 12 in India. He can be a dangerous lower-order batsman. He is a brilliant fielder and a reasonable seamer, but his limitations to high-quality spin are well-documented. Fabian Allen was tried in the India series but really didn’t distinguish himself. He is one for the future, though. Here again the selectors job is cut out.
It’s ironic that Andrew Peart has had to defend his position after taking Jamaica College (JC) to the ISSA-Digicel Manning Cup semi-final and the ISSA Champions Cup final in his first year as head football coach. For almost any other team, that would be a fine start to his tenure. For Peart, it comes at a school used to winning and pales in comparison to the last five years of unparalleled success. When JC won the Olivier Shield last year, it broke a tie with Vere Technical, whose dream teams of the late 1960s won the shield, the time-honoured symbol of schoolboy football supremacy, four times straight. That’s what Coach Peart is up against. HARSH FANS Logic says that he is off to a good start, but fans can be harsh. Just this season, supporters of the successful Bayern Munich Bundesliga team booed their team off the pitch at their own Alliance Arena. Bayern were going through a bad patch, but have won the Bundesliga six times straight, including last season, and almost always make a deep run in the UEFA Champions League. Last Saturday, Chelsea endured a horrible day at Wembley and fell to local rivals Tottenham Hotspurs 3-1. The loss was Chelsea’s first of the Premier League season, yet Blues fans streamed out long before the game was over. You’d think Chelsea were in Manchester, but Stamford Bridge, the club’s home ground, is less than 40 minutes away from Wembley. Fans can be fickle here in Jamaica, too. Five years ago, when Jamaica was trying to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the Reggae Boyz fell behind the USA at the National Stadium. With 15 minutes to go and the 1-0 scoreline favouring the visitors, fans drifted to the exit. Some presumably were well on their way home or in the Stadium car park when Jamaica equalised. Those on their way out turned back when they heard the roar of the faithful. It’s the way of football, and Peart isn’t the only high school coach in the hot seat. Though he has led Kingston College (KC) to trophies in his two seasons back at home, Ludlow Bernard is reportedly in the firing line. If his Purple-and-Whites do not win against St George’s College tomorrow in the ISSA-Digicel Manning Cup final, the curtain may fall on his reign at North Street. Ironically, again, KC haven’t won the Manning Cup since 1986 and, until 2018, hadn’t reached the Manning Cup final in 18 years. Bernard must be doing something good. Last season, Crystal Palace fired their new coach Frank de Boer after just four games in charge. Just weeks before, the club went into a long song and dance about how de Boer would transform Palace football. Four games and four losses into the experiment with the Dutchman’s Ajax style 3-4-3 formation, Crystal Palace fired him before the experiment could really get going. As hasty as that seems, others say that football is a result-oriented business and that the Dutchman had to go. On the results, it seems that Peart and Bernard, win or lose tomorrow, have done enough to earn extended stays at Hope Road and North Street, respectively. Peart has taken over from the super successful Miguel Coley and lost to two veteran head coaches – Neville Bell of St George’s College in the Manning Cup semi-final and to Dr Dean Weatherly of Cornwall College in the Champions Cup final. As for Bernard, he has brought trophies back to 2A North Street. Hubert Lawrence has made notes at track since 1980.
Good trend “You have to remember though, that in 2018, there were no World Championships or Olympics. There were other games, which merit consideration – the Commonwealth Games, Central America and Caribbean Games , and the other regional single-sport championships, but it is certainly something that we should recognise. It is certainly a good trend,” Fennell added. Fennell also underlined the remarkable performances of several of the country’s national teams and shared that though the major accolades are reserved for individual sporting accomplishments, they, too, will be duly celebrated. “This year has been particularly interesting for team sports. We started out with the sustained performances of the netball team. You had the Rugby Union and separately Rugby League teams. In the discipline of rugby sevens, Rugby Union continues to perform well and also Rugby League has a really distinguished record, mainly because of their victory over the United States and qualification for their World Cup,” Fennell stated. “The big one, which is exciting for everyone is, of course, the Reggae Girlz, and that is something that we really have to recognise. People have asked what will happen when the nation’s stars step away, but we see where other people are coming to the fore and certainly deserve the recognition that they will receive,” added Fennell. The RJRGLEANER Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year awards will be presented during a ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus on January 18, 2019. Mike Fennell, chairman of the Selection Committee of the RJRGLEANER Sports Foundation, notes that the diversity of the sports represented by the nominees for the 2018 Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year awards shows that the country is widening its impact on the sporting world. This after the board of directors of the RJRGLEANER Sports Foundation yesterday announced that national netballer Shamera Sterling was among three additions to the list of nominees, which was first announced during a launch event at The Jamaica Pegasus last week. Sprint hurdler Hansle Parchment, and sprinter Shericka Jackson were also added to the respective lists, bringing the number of Sportsman of the Year nominees to four and increasing the Sportswoman of the Year nominations to 10, following a submission from the Selection Committee. Sterling became the first defender to receive the Most Valuable Player award at the Fast5 Netball World Series, as the Sunshine Girls finished second. Parchment won silver in the 110m hurdles at the Commonwealth Games and gold at the North America, Central America and Caribbean (NACAC) Championships, while Jackson also won silver at the Commonwealth Games, in the 200m. Their addition means that this year’s lists feature six sports – athletics, swimming, squash, netball, football and cricket. Three sports were represented in 2015 and 2016, with that number increasing to five sports in 2017. This, Fennell believes, demonstrates clearly that the country is performing at a high level in a wider range of sports. “I think this shows that we (Jamaica) are broadening our scope in sports. In recent times, we would generally see a lot of sprinters, and so on, but we are broadening our scope, and it is a very impressive development in terms of what we are recognising,” Fennell told The Gleaner.
SCOREBOARD The Jamaica Scorpions suffered the ignominy of being soundly beaten in their first three games in the Cricket West Indies Professional Cricket League Regional 4-Day competition after the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force completed the formalities to come away with a 157-run win on yesterday’s final day at Sabina Park in Kingston. Resuming on 108 for 5, and needing a further 217 to win, the Scorpions were not expected to put up much resistance. The lower half of the batting folded meekly, as expected, with the last five wickets falling in less than an hour and a half. The Scorpions could only manage 167. Leg spinner Imran Khan ended with 5 for 59, while Khary Pierre claimed 3 for 29. Assad Fudadin was left unbeaten on 35. Speaking to reporters after the game, Scorpions captain Paul Palmer Jr was critical of his batsmen. “It was a poor performance from our batters,” he said. “Going forward, we just have to find a way to stay at the crease. It can’t be about scoring boundaries only.” Red Force captain Denesh Ramdin was elated with the win. “Winning cricket games is always good,” he said. “When you go out there and are not getting results, you look for these little things to pull together, and we got it right in this game.” The Scorpions depart the island today for St George’s, Grenada, where they play the Windward Islands Volcanoes, starting Thursday. RED FORCE 1st Innings 203 SCORPIONS 1st Innings 112 RED FORCE 2nd Innings (overnight 62 for two) K Hope c Thomas b Miller 20 J Solozano b Miller 13 D Bravo c Palmer b O Thomas 38 K Pierre c wkpr A Thomas b Leveridge 46 J Mohammed b Miller 14 D Ramdin c (sub) Levy b Miller 25 Y Cariah c wkpr A Thomas b Leveridge 10 I Khan c Palmer b Miller 23 O Smith b Miller 25 D St Clair c K Williams b Miller 0 A Phillip not out 6 Extras (b1,lb11, nb1) 13 TOTAL (all out, 92.4 overs) 233 Fall of wickets: 1-19, 2-59, 3-92, 4-114, 5-162, 6-176, 7-179, 8-224, 9-224 Bowling: Thomas 15-4-33-1 (nb1); Leveridge 19-9-27-2; Miller 32.4-6-87-7;K Williams 21-5-59-0; McCarthy 5-1-15-0 SCORPIONS 2nd Innings (target: 325) C Walton st Ramdin b Pierre 26 O Williams c wkpr Ramdin b Pierre 56 A McCarthy c Mohammed b Khan 1 A Fudadin not out 6 *P Palmer lbw b St Clair 8 K Williams b St Clair 0 R Powell not out 2 Extras (b1, lb5, nb3) 9 TOTAL (5 wkts, 37 overs) 108 Fall of wickets: 1-89, 2-90, 3-90, 4-104, 5-104 Bowling: Phillip 3-1-18-0; St Clair 6-1-12-2 (nb2); Smith 3-0-28-0 (nb1); Pierre 9-4-16-2; Khan 13-5-26-1; Mohammed 3-1-2-0 Position: Scorpions need 217 more for victory with five second innings wickets standing Umpires: C Taylor, D Butler Match referee: D Hayles Reserve umpire: C Wright
The Jamaica Scorpions defeated the Barbados Pride by 26 runs in their Group ‘A’ Super Cup encounter at Conaree on Wednesday. The Scorpions first posted 331 for 9 in 50 overs with Nkrumah Bonner leading the way with 112. He got good support from captain Rovman Powell who made 96. Jamie Merchant chipped in with 38 then grabbed 4 for 35 from 10 overs to restrict the Barbados Pride to 305 for 8 in 50 overs. Captain Jonathan Carter top scored with 97 while Leniko Boucher got 47. Andre McCarthy picked up 2 for 50 from 10 overs.
UK-born Dominic Alleyne started dancing at the age of 14 at Tutorial High School. In 2009 Dominic joined the Let’s Dance Studio after being a part of Carifesta X in 2008 and was a guest performer with the National Dance Company Seasons 29.It was then the talented young man developed an interest for classical ballet, modern dance and other dance styles and techniques. In 2012, Alleyne was a part of the GT&T “Feel The Beat” dance competition where he came out on top taking the first runner-up prize and gaining the recognition as one of Guyana’s best and most technical dancers in the competition.In that same year, he made his appearance on the international stage after being invited to be a part of the Guyana delegation to the Inter-Guyana Cultural Festival in French Guiana.Not long after, Dominic was invited to be a part of the performing arts team to our neighbouring country Suriname for Carifesta Xl in 2013 and Carifesta XII in 2015.“I truly believe that I was born to dance, everyone can dance but not everyone is a dancer. Hard work and dedication towards the arts has made me successful thus far, my journey is long and far from home but that’s a small price I will pay for the one thing I treasure so dearly,” he stated.The inspiration he has gained has pushed him towards great achievements and he is thankful to everyone who has supported him throughout his journey thus far.Currently the Assistant Director and dance instructor at the Lets Dance Studio and Dance Choreographer with KAST Talent Management, Alleyne continues to thrive as a dancer and role model to many young aspiring dancers.
…in tax payingThere’s a report that Exxon paid absolutely NO taxes on revenues of US$13.7B from petroleum products it extracted in, of all places, Australia! Your Eyewitness says “of all places” because most folks think corporations only avoid paying taxes to backward, Third World countries like Guyana and the Congo! Did everyone miss the news about Apple (which is as American as…well…apple pie!) registering its European business in Ireland – which has the lowest taxes in the continent?It did that, of course, to avoid paying taxes in the US!! But when Ireland revised its tax laws in 2013, Apple moved its US$252B cash assets to the tax haven of Jersey islands – as revealed in the Paradise Papers!! Why pay the US 35% or even Ireland’s 12.5% when you can get away with .0005%!! The irony is the EU just slapped a US$13Billion fine on Apple – which Ireland doesn’t want to accept because it doesn’t want to offend Apple!!And this is where we return to Exxon and its financial practices. Are folks so naïve to believe multinationals will “do the right thing” and pay taxes because we’re so poor and backward. Hey! In the neo-liberal world of business we now inhabit, the rule is “Show no mercy! Take them for as much as you can get!!” The thing is – if one corporation doesn’t make as much profits as they can, they soon get eaten up by those that do. It’s a ‘corporation eat corporation” world out there!!But we’re even more confused about the outrage in Guyana about what Exxon may pay in taxes here. As the contract will reveal – if it is ever released, and that’s not likely!! – Exxon will be allowed to first deduct up to 75% of revenues to cover its “development and operational “expenses. Which accounting firms in the world (not just Guyana’s) can figure out the REAL expenses when Australia’s couldn’t – after Exxon ran them through the maze of 500+ offshore paper companies. That’s how the world turns!But Guyana wont even get this “maze” treatment. “Why?” you ask dear reader? As your Eyewitness has been pointing out for over a year, the contract Trotman “renegotiated” says that EXXON’s TAXES WILL COME OUT OF THE GOVERNMENT OF GUYANA’S REVENUES!!! Yep! You heard that right…GUYANA will be paying Exxon taxes!! So if you have a gripe…take it up with the government..And you moan and whimper, “But that’s not fair!”? Well, like they say, “all is fair in love and war”. And in the neo-liberal capitalist model we now enjoy, business is the new form of war!!And as our Foreign Minister Greenidge, advises, “Please…no cussing. Of Exxon”!!…in Parking metersThe Gang of Four at City Hall and Smart City Solutions must’ve figured the dust has settled over their Parking Meter heist. The City Council Committee proposed citizens should be happy to fork over $150 per hour for the privilege of parking in our fair city! Now your Eyewitness does believe parking meters are a legitimate vehicle (forgive the pun!) to raise revenues and at the same time control congestion in the city.But at the same time, these must be balanced against the economic realities our people face. Can an average city worker afford to pay $1200/daily for parking? That’s $24,000/monthly! You be the judge, dear reader. But the folks at MAPM have opposed to the “settlement” for even more valid and fundamental reasons: the contract was void from the beginning!!At a minimum, they point out, the law demands that there should’ve been a bidding process?Why don’t we begin there? If Smart City is so good, they should win, no? …in Crime Chief demotionPublic Security Minister Ramjattan assured us Crime Chief Blanhum did a “fantastic” job and would be back after his vacation. Now after Blanhum’s demoted, he says it was the Commish’s call.He doesn’t know his own job description?
After four years in Government, there are many disappointing things the Guyanese people invariably expect from the David Granger-led A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) Government, one prime example being its pathological blaming of others. It is never their fault, it is always someone else’s fault, no matter how preposterous their excuse seems. Whether it is the stagnation of the economy, the rampant corruption, the incompetence and mismanagement, APNU/AFC always finds someone to blame. The deterioration in the health sector, the spiralling crime, the daunting unemployment problem, loss of export earnings, the rising debt, the exclusion of youth, rising domestic violence, everything in Guyana is somebody’s fault, but APNU/AFC’s.The Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo, provided ample evidence exposing the brazen trafficking in people, spawned within the Ministry of Citizenship. At his press conference, the Opposition Leader presented evidence showing alleged persons, with foreign-sounding names, but all with the same picture, being granted citizenship. It is not just suspicious minds, but clearly the groundwork for fictitious names padding the voters’ list is being laid out. Caught red-handed, the Minister of Citizenship blamed the mouthpiece of the Government, the Guyana Chronicle, for putting out the wrong advertisement. The Guyana Chronicle, for their part, was not willing to admit to the “crime”. Rather, like their bosses, they blamed the computer. It was a computer glitch, nothing more they claimed.But it is now more than a week, we see no correction from anybody. The Ministry of Citizenship has failed to prove it sent any material different from the advertisement. The Guyana Chronicle has not shown that it placed anything different in the computer than what the computer put out. Of course, computers put out what you put in, garbage in, the same garbage out. The fact is clear, the Ministry was creating ID of fake people so they could pad the voters’ list. They did not expect anyone was paying attention to the advertisement which is a requisite part of the process to grant citizenship to a foreigner.A Police station under construction in La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, has failed several completion deadlines. The Public Security Minister refuses to take responsibility, claiming it is a “builder’s fault”. Even if it is a builder’s fault that led to the initial failure, why is it that the Ministry did not take action? The same Minister refuses to take any responsibility for the delay in the Smart City Project, a project designed to expand the CCTV surveillance capacity in Georgetown. The project already procured all the CCTV equipment, but has been plagued with several delays. The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has, in fact, just withdrew from funding. The Minister blamed the IDB, claiming the IDB withdrew because the contract for expanding the CCTV capacity was granted to the Chinese communication firm, Huawei. The Minister further claims he needs a supplementary budget to complete the project. But I am confused, if the IDB withdrew because of Huawei, why did they release funds for Huawei to supply the equipment?The Minister in the Communities Ministry with responsibility for Housing, Valarie Patterson-Yearwood, was caught red-handed in a scandalous conflict of interest issue in which her husband has had more than one contract to build homes for her Ministry. Her response was typical of the standard APNU/AFC excuse – it is not her, not her Ministry, but the fault of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA). The Minister was emphatic that she and her Ministry have nothing to do with contracts for building homes for Government distribution. Yet, there is ample evidence the Minister and her Ministry were directly involved, including newspaper pictures. In any case, CH&PA is an authority under her supervision. The buck stops with her. Compounding the problem is that the CH&PA itself raised the issue of a conflict of interest from the initial stages.Every day, there is at least one more example of someone else blamed for wrongdoing. APNU/AFC is never responsible. This has become the hallmark of APNU/AFC’s governance in Guyana. Besides blaming other people and other agencies for their mismanagement, incompetence and corruption, APNU/AFC blames everything on the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and Bharrat Jagdeo. The examples are preposterous and troubling. They blame Jagdeo that the Cheddi Jagan International Airport Modernisation and Expansion project has long past its completion deadline, has more than 1400 defects, has been downscaled, from new terminal to rehabilitated ones, and for the Government paying US$35 million for sand worth US$5 million. They blame Bharrat Jagdeo and the PPP for closing the sugar estates and for unemployment of more than 7000 sugar workers. They blame the PPP for the severe delay in payment of severance to sugar workers laid off after APNU/AFC closed the sugar estates. Now that we have drought-like conditions, APNU/AFC cries it is Bharrat Jagdeo’s fault the gods are angry.
Dear Editor,The disappearance of the medical reports and birth certificates of the nine boys allegedly raped by Neezam Ali from the court files warrants an immediate and through investigation, including enquiry as to all who had access to the files and thus the opportunity to remove evidence. No one must be exempt from the investigation.The fact that this sexual offence case has languished in the court system for so many years, in effect denying these nine young child survivors of sexual assault their right to a fair trial within a reasonable time, is a violation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which Guyana has signed and ratified.The Sexual Offences Act paper committals provisions have been under appeal for a number of years since former (now retired) acting Chief Justice Ian Chang twice ruled in favour of the accused in two sexual offence cases and found that the provisions violate the constitutional rights of those charged with sexual offences to confront their accusers.It is well known that rape and other sexual offences leave survivors physically and psychological traumatised, many never fully recovering from the brutality and horror of what has been perpetrated against them. The fact that these nine child survivors now stand to be denied their right to justice is in itself criminal, points to corruption in the court system and exposes Guyana as a country where access to justice and justice itself can apparently be perverted.We will not stand by and allow the rights of Guyanese children to be trampled on by the executive, legislative or Judicial branches of the State. We stand in solidarity with these nine boys and all other child survivors of sexual offences who continue to be denied justice and the right to a life free from violence.We call on the UN agencies in Guyana, and in particular UNICEF and all rights organisations to speak out publicly against the violation of the rights of child victims of sexual violence and to do all in their power to ensure that such rights are effectively protected.Yours faithfully,Danuta Radzik – Help & ShelterKaren de Souza – Red ThreadPatricia Sheerattan-Bisnauth – GRPAAndaiyeVidyaratha Kissoon


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Creations of a mad scientist?
Contrary to the advice of my technical advisors, and almost the entire online HPV community, I went ahead and wasted a ton of valuable time building a linear drive. Rather than peddle two cranks around in a big circle, a linear drive has your legs pumping back and fourth. The main advantage to a linear drive is possibly a reduction in the fairing area at the nose. This is because the legs go back and forth rather than around in a circle - thus, the fairing can be smaller at the front where you want it to cut into the wind. Other than the possible aerodynamic advantage, it's pretty hard to compete with the standard, tried and true, roundy-roundy chain and derailleurs 98% efficiency.
But I tried anyhow.
What I ended up with is a single length of chain that is pulled by a lever connected to a crank on a large radius pivot. When the peddle is pushed forward, it pulls the chain across the gear on the wheel and turns the wheel. Then a spring pulls the chain back across the freehub with the return of the peddles. Currently, I have both the right and left peddle connected together at the bottom bracket, but the idea was that I could re-create the entire drive on the left hand side with a double BMX free-hub. That way both legs would be independently driving the wheel. The rider could alternate leg strokes, or choose to pump them in unison if desired.
It's a fairly simple system and has many possible advantages over the roundy-roundy system:
But, after a test ride and a long while just standing beside it staring at it I decided that to get it working the way it needs to would be a lot of work, and the gains at this point would probably not be worth the effort. First of all, my lever length is still not long enough for a 'high gear'. Secondly, the whole idea is to reduce the area at the front of the fairing which means I need to figure out some other way of making a long pivot without moving a bottom bracket way up into the air like I have (which defeats the whole purpose). Thirdly, to get both legs to alternate pumping, I need to duplicate the whole mess on the left hand side. And I'm not sure if there is such a thing as a hub with TWO freehubs. And lastly, if I do figure out a way to accomplish that nice long lever without raising the pivot way up, then I might not have any means to adjust the gearing from a high gear to a low gear. And a final lastly, I'm not sure those pawls in the freehub were meant to be used on every single stroke - they would probably wear out after a few hundred miles.
In the end, I figured that the old roundy-roundy cranks and chain ring works pretty good, and I can just buy really good quality parts rather than worrying about making them properly.
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Last week, I was having an amazing work day.
My kind of perfect work day, in fact: I was checking off a ton of items off my to-list, getting a ton of work done, having wonderful conversations, and feeling great about it all.
Then it happened: the crash.
The daily crash
Do you have a daily crash? Mine naturally happens every day around 3pm. It always has. That’s my post-lunch-pre-evening-I’m-so-sleepy time.
It’s usually that time when things have gotten to you, you need a coffee, or maybe you need a nap.
During my crash time, I normally make some tea and take a break from work. I’ll usually get up and do some things around the house, do my workout, or more recently, take a moment to meditate and re-align.
But during this particular amazing work day, I ended up having back-to-back (personal) calls with friends and family around my crash time. Suddenly, I felt completely wiped out. More than that, I felt angry and frustrated for (seemingly) no reason at all.
Ready to create harmony in your busy life?
How I dealt with the crash
I already told you about my go-to anti-crash techniques, a list which I’ll literally go down through until I surpass the crash. I started by eating something healthy and delicious. (Sometimes we just get hangry!)
When that didn’t work, I started my workout. Even after a sweat session didn’t flip my (now) bad mood on its head, I meditated. Even though I was more clear about why I was feeling so shitty, I still felt off.
(Sidenote: This is the power of body scanning, my friends. Knowing your body well enough to know that you’re off is the key to getting yourself feeling better again.)
So after meditating and feeling (more) mentally together, I showered. (Normally a bath is better for me, but I didn’t have enough time on this particular day.)
Last, but not least, I went and had a girls’ night.
What I learned
After all this, I was feeling better, but still not great. It wasn’t until after a good night’s sleep did I feel myself again.
You know what it really came down to? I was so energetically high at the beginning of the day, that I needed balance with an energetic low. My body – or the universe – needed to balance me out.
While those low lows suck while you’re in them, it’s really important to appreciate them. They, after all, give you perspective of your high highs.
The takeaway? Balance is natural in life – including with your emotions – so it’s critical to be as aware of it as possible. Do the best you can to create balance after your crash (whether they are daily or less often) and do whatever works for you to get back in balance.

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‘Lesotho, Zimbabwe games to prepare Eagles for AFCON 2024’
Crocodiles expected in Abuja today
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has said that it would use the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against the Crocodiles of Lesotho and Zimbabwe’s national team to prepare the Super Eagles for the 2024 African Cup of Nations billed to hold next year in Cote d’Ivoire.
The Super Eagles’ camp for the World Cup qualifiers opened yesterday in Uyo, with majority of the players expected to arrive in the city today ahead of the first game in the series against Crocodiles of Lesotho on Thursday.
According to a programme released by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Super Eagles’ full training will begin this evening at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, which will also host the match.
The NFF said in a release made available to The Guardian yesterday that the Lesotho delegation to the game would arrive in Nigeria today aboard a Kenyan Airways flight.
It said: “The delegation will sleep over in Lagos, and then fly into Uyo on Tuesday morning where players and officials will be accommodated at the Ibom Hotel and Resorts.
“The match officials, including the contingent of Tunisian referees, are also expected to arrive in Uyo on Tuesday ahead of Thursday’s battle.”
Speaking with The Guardian yesterday, NFF Secretary General, Mohammed Sanusi, assured Nigerians that the federation has provided everything the Super Eagles need to pick the World Cup ticket and also excel at the 2024 African Cup of Nations.
He said: “We are working round the clock to see that the Eagles do not fail to pick the World Cup ticket. The NFF has supported the players and coaches in every capacity to start on a positive note by winning the first World Cup qualifier against Lesotho and as well proceed to Kigali, Rwanda, to defeat Zimbabwe to maintain a comfortable lead on the group’s log.”
The 20,000-capacity Huye Stadium, located in the city of Butare, which is 135 kilometres south of the Rwandan capital, Kigali, has an artificial turf.
Zimbabwe has adopted Rwanda as home for the qualifiers as no stadium in the southern African nation has been deemed fit to host the FIFA World Cup qualifying games.
Other teams in Nigeria’s group in the World Cup qualifying race are South Africa and Benin Republic.
On preparations for Cote d’Ivoire 2024, Sanusi said, “the Federation is also working out programmes for the Eagles to have quality preparation ahead of the 2024 AFCON, which will kick off early next year. The two games against Lesotho and Zimbabwe are games that would also help put the Eagles in the right spirit ahead of the AFCON.”
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I can clearly remember, as a young child, watching on television the horror of the Aberfan Disaster on 21st October 1966, when 116 children and 28 adults were killed as a result of a colliery tip sliding down the mountain and engulfing the village school. So, when I saw that this play, The Revlon Girl, was set in Aberfan some eight months after the disaster, I was curious to see how this would be handled.
The play started off seeming to be a fairly light-hearted comedy, which immediately had me thinking “oh, no”, but it soon became clear that the comedy was simply the way some of the women who had lost children in the disaster had of dealing with things and trying to hide their intense grief.
The Revlon Girl of the title had been invited along to a room in the local hotel, to give a talk and demonstration to the women of Aberfan, in a bid to try and cheer them up and help to improve their morale. Four of the women have arrived early, so she agrees to give them a private preview of what she plans to do. Despite her best intentions, the talk inevitably turns to loss and grief, and the women argue amongst themselves as to who was responsible and how the money from the Disaster Fund should be spent.
Throughout the play, we learn more about the four women – Sian, Rhonda, Marilyn and Jean – and how their losses have affected them. We also discover that The Revlon Girl, who has come from Bristol and is obviously from a different background and class to the women from a mining village, has more in common with them than they could have imagined.
Although specifically about the aftermath of the Aberfan Disaster, the play deals with the universal themes of loss, grief and trying to move on. This is a very powerful and well-written play, with moving performances from all five women.
Review by Lisa Sibbald

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It’s finally starting to feel like winter out there, but we have just the right thing to get you feeling that summer heat again! Click through our gallery to check out your fave celebs in the sexiest bikini selfies EVER. Who do you think has the best bathing suit bod?!
If you got it, flaunt it, right?! Stars like Kim Kardashian, 35, Kylie Jenner, 18, Selena Gomez, 23, and more are known for following that mantra! And because these gals aren’t shy about showing their bodies off, they’ve given us some of the hottest bikini selfies of all time — click through the gallery to check ’em out!
Although she spent most of 2015 pregnant, Kim was flaunting her best body yet in the time between giving birth to North West, 2, and carrying Saint West, 1 month. So, of course, when she went to Mexico in 2014, she had to share a TON of pics rockin’ that two-piece by the pool and on the beach. She shared a ton of personal shots from the vacation, and her giant boobs were definitely the center of attention.
But Kim isn’t the only member of the Kardashian family who knows how to get people talking about her bod! In August, Kylie wore a simple, black bikini, and posed makeup-free for a mirror pic, totally flaunting her fabulous figure. And Kendall Jenner made us all INSANELY jealous when she wore a barely-there, solid-colored swimsuit in a mirror pic of her own! Meanwhile, Kourtney Kardashian, 36, has been showing off more than ever since she broke up from Scott Disick, 32, over the summer and she kept everyone guessing by posting a close-up pic of herself lounging in the sun and revealing just the tiniest bit of sexy cleavage. Get it, girl!
Selena doesn’t post revealing selfies nearly as much as the Kardashian family, but she’s good for a hot bikini pic every now and then. The 23-year-old took some amazing vacations recently, and shared a photo of herself in a strapless bathing suit, with the ocean in full view, in one of them. We can’t get over her amazing, fresh-faced look!
And leave it to Rihanna, 27, to take the hottest pic of all, with her breasts basically popping out of a bandeau-style suit. Nip slip alert! Click through the gallery above to see more stars, including Miley Cyrus, 23, Gigi Hadid, 20, and Shay Mitchell, 28, rocking their sexiest bikinis — we hope it helps you get through these chilly upcoming months!
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Kinesiology Professor’s Upcoming Book Considers Toll of Environmental Racism in Buffalo, N.Y.
Photos courtesy of Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy
Growing up in Buffalo, N.Y., kinesiology Associate Professor Jennifer Roberts heard stories about a magical place called Humboldt Parkway, a two-mile, tree-lined boulevard in one of the city’s predominantly Black neighborhoods.
Roberts’ mom, uncle, aunt and grandparents spent years walking, biking and playing in the 200-foot-wide swath of green space, part of a system of parks and parkways designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, and they often used the parkway to access the city’s two largest parks.
Then in 1957, the state paved paradise and put up a six-lane highway.
In her forthcoming Island Press book “Buffalo’s Emerald Necklace: How Environmental Racism Devastated a Community and Destroyed an Olmsted Treasure,” Roberts will analyze the injustices surrounding construction of the Kensington Expressway and their long-term impact on Black families. She'll also take a broader look at Buffalo's underrecognized place in the struggle for civil rights, whether as the last stop before Canada on the Underground Railroad, or as the founding place of the Niagara Movement by W.E.B. Dubois and other Black intellectuals calling for full African American equality rather than go-slow accommodation.
“This is a story of environmental racism in one American city,” Roberts said. “But Buffalo isn’t the only story like this. It’s unique in the sense that it destroyed a green space treasure. But there were many other cities that also had these highways put into predominantly Black neighborhoods.”
In an interview, Roberts shared what sparked the book and explained how a project to restore some of the parkway’s beauty is also restoring hope for many of the city’s Black residents.
When and why did your family settle in Buffalo?
My maternal grandparents ended up in Buffalo in the late 1940s, like many other Black Americans of the time, because of the Great Migration. There were jobs up North. My grandfather was the New York state commissioner of desegregation and did a lot of work with the YMCA and camps in Buffalo. My grandmother was pretty much a stay-at-home mom during those early years, but she had her own little side hustle where she would do everyone's hair where they lived, in what was called the projects or public housing. My mother, who is the youngest of three kids, grew up in Buffalo and still lives there today.
What was Humboldt Parkway like before its destruction?
My mother remembers walking the whole length of the parkway with her siblings. When I was a kid, she was always talking about it. It seemed so abstract to me because by the time I was born, all I saw was highways. She remembers how beautiful and peaceful it was with all of its elm trees and songbirds. It was stunning, flanked by historic homes with beautiful architecture. She loved seeing the seasons change, particularly in spring when the trees started to blossom and bloom again. Then, when the highway came, the noises and smells changed. Whereas before you could hear these wonderful songbirds and smell the flowers and the trees, now you just had a crater of a highway in the middle.
How did construction of the Kensington Expressway directly touch the lives of your family and other local Black families? What did they lose?
So many families and Black-owned businesses along the way were destroyed because they were either displaced or just disconnected. The area became completely bifurcated. You can't walk across a highway like you can a park. It broke up the social cohesion. I have a photo that shows a nice little business where you could go and get a soda, like at a corner store. These kinds of businesses closed because you couldn’t walk to them anymore. Thousands of people were displaced because they lost their homes through eminent domain; New York state said, “Move—we are building this highway.” Not only were they forced to sell their houses to the state, probably at below-market rate, but then many were put in a high rise of public housing that the state built just for this purpose. They went from these old and beautifully architectured homes with a lawn and parkway in front to being put literally in a box.
There were also other downstream impacts of being exposed to constant highway traffic, the air pollution, the noise pollution, and then all of the health outcomes that you would get as a result, like asthma. The disparities in health outcomes along racial lines are significant. Over time, there’s been a complete decline of that area, which at one point was a really nice, prosperous area for many Black American families. One of the parkway neighborhoods, called Hamlin Park, became the first Black American middle class community in Western New York.
Your overarching topic in this book is environmental racism. What is it?
Environmental racism can be perpetuated in many different ways and forms to create interlocking patterns of disinvestment in housing, transportation, schools, parks and green spaces and other resources that create legacies of inequitable impacts. But to use Robert Bullard’s definition, it is when a policy, practice or action that differentially affects or disadvantages (where intended or unintended) individuals, groups or communities based on race. We will always have environmental burdens, but one group should not have to shoulder that burden and then incur all of the deleterious effects just because of their race or socioeconomic status. That's when you get into environmental racism, particularly when it's deliberate and intentional.
How is environmental racism affecting people of color nationwide, right now?
Environmental racism is a constellation of many different decisions related to urban planning: how we preserve green space, how we beautify neighborhoods, the setting or the sighting of certain buildings. Redlined communities were predominantly African American and communities of color. So again, those are the neighborhoods that were not beautified. They didn't get the trees. They didn't get the parks, and if they did, they were a lot smaller. Fast-forward to today, and you see how many of these areas that were historically redlined are five to 25 degrees hotter. Imagine a heat wave like the one we had a couple of days ago. It was 100 degrees. In some areas that were historically redlined in Baltimore, where I live, I’m sure it felt like 110 or 115 degrees. You see how these decisions made in the past still impact people today.
What's being done to address this injustice in Buffalo?
The Biden-Harris administration recently awarded the city with a $55.6 million Reconnecting Communities Pilot grant program to build a new highway cap and tunnel over a portion of the Kensington Expressway that will connect several east-west roads. They'll bring in some more trees. There’ll be bike lanes and sidewalks. They are trying to bring back aspects of Humboldt Parkway. They want to bring back opportunities for active recreation and transit. People started pushing for this almost immediately after the highway was built. So when the grant call came out, Buffalo was ready.
How do you foresee this new project improving the community?
I think if people abandon any ideas of it being the way it was, then we have the ability for some kind of healing in that area. Some people say, ‘Day late, dollar short.’ But then there are people who say, ‘This could still be a new tomorrow.’ This area will be revitalized. There's something to be said when the federal government has enough confidence in the fact that they're giving $55 million toward this restoration, and they believe in a sense of atonement. We can't reverse it, but we can move forward.
Even my mom was saying, ‘I don't know if I will be alive by the time they finish it, but I wish I could see it. It's gonna be so nice.’ And I said, ‘Mom, you’ll be alive. They’re going to get it done.’ People are more hopeful than not. That’s why I'm excited to actually write this book, because I get an opportunity to talk to the people who lived it and hear their thoughts for tomorrow.
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One of the things I always share with people about the Alps is that while in this part of the world you are surrounded by non-stop postcard worthy photo opportunities. The Alps are strikingly beautiful. With that said, the biggest constraint on capturing these photos is the photography skills behind the camera — at least for me — obviously not for the photographers below.
To tease out and promote some excellent photography, this past hiking season Alpinehikers hosted a Photo Contest. We received a number of incredible submissions and it was tough to narrow down our finalists into three unique categories with one overall photo winner. After much deliberation, our office staff voted for four winners and below you will read more about the moments leading up to their beautiful winning snapshots in time.
Shannon and her husband Scott planned a self-guided 8 night Self-guided Hikers Haute Route Express tour this past summer. With 4 young kids at home and the logistics of flights, they planned to end their tour in St Niklaus, catching an evening train back to Zürich at the end of their tour. Their intention was to explore Zermatt on another trip. However, along their tour, Shannon and Scott decided they had come too far to in fact skip the Matterhorn. Taking advantage of their last day, they hiked from Gruben at sunrise catching a train from St Niklaus to Zermatt. In Zermatt they explored the town during the afternoon including a hike above the village. This photo was captured just before catching the Gornergrat train back to Zermatt and starting their journey home.
Catherine took this photo on their first day of hiking from Montroc towards Chamonix before reaching Lac Blanc along the Tour du Mont Blanc. She was lagging behind the group for photo opportunities and caught this moment while the group was resting on a ridge with the moody peaks in the distance. She yelled for the group to gather and the series of photos that resulted are stunning. The photo was taken with an Olympus OM-D camera.
Carolyn and her husband ventured into the Dolomites on a Self-guided Dolomites Traverse this past September. Spending the night at the historic Schlernhaus mountain inn they “cooled their heels in a tiny unheated room, marveling at the beauty of the unexpected snow blanketing the mountains”. The following day they began the hike down to Ortisei and came upon the huge Alpe di Siusi. Stopping to take a break and take in their descent they noticed this beautiful cow posing right in front of the ridge they had just descended. Carolyn explained “I never intended her to be my subject but quickly snapped a couple of pictures anyway. Honestly, haven’t we all seen and photographed way too many cows? But this one really touched me. She looked so content and obviously lives an idyllic life on this beautiful meadow. Which is exactly what my husband and I experienced on our fabulous Alpine Hikers trip to Italy!”
The above photo of Alpinehikers guide, Zach won Best Overall Photo for our 2017 photo contest. This photo was taken by Sharon after exploring the glaciated peaks topping Zermatt with her comrades. It was really cold as they walked through the portal area after walking down from the viewing platform of the Klein Matterhorn. While they were waiting for the elevator still bundled up from their adventure Sharon snapped this photo. Sharon swears that Zach is not posing in this photo but merely dreaming of his next adventure with his wife and fellow guide Abby. She explains, “I think he was staring at the Breithorn glacier and planning a trip for him and Abby to climb it!!”
Thank you to all of the photographers who submitted photos to our 2017 Alpinehikers Photo Contest! It was fun to see everyone’s beautiful photography and glimpses of all of your 2017 adventures along the trail. It was a difficult decision in selecting our winners but the Alpinehikers office crew is already looking forward to our next photo contest.