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IBM recently announced that it was committed to making blockchain technology 'ready for business.' But, will Big Blue's involvement be enough to put blockchain over the edge in the enterprise?
Bitcoin seems to be the only alternative currency in the past few decades with any real staying power. But, the true legacy left by Bitcoin won't be the currency itself, rather it will be the technology behind it: Blockchain.
Bitcoin is what is known as a cryptocurrency, or an encrypted digital currency that operates independently of any banks or regulatory organizations. A big part of keeping Bitcoin safe is the blockchain.
Basically, the blockchain is a master ledger, or database, of all Bitcoin transactions that is shared among all participants in a network. Everyone has a list of the transactions and can track ownership of the Bitcoins through the blockchain.
The business world is now moving, albeit somewhat slowly, to capitalize on the blockchain technology with major banks and financial institutions beginning to test it out in the past year or two. However, it has begun to spread to the greater enterprise and now a new competitor has entered the market--IBM.
SEE: Encryption Policy template (Tech Pro Research)
On Tuesday, IBM announced new initiatives to help deliver blockchain-as-a-service for developers, and to help make blockchain technology better suited for enterprise use. For starters, the company made 44,000 lines of code available to the Linux Foundation's open source Hyperledger Project, which is a collaborative effort to help advance blockchain technology. This will help give developers the means to build blockchain ledgers for use outside of bitcoin.
Big Blue also announced new blockchain services on its cloud platform, Bluemix, as well as deeper integration of data from IoT devices on blockchain as well. According to an IBM press release, "Blockchain applications can access existing transactions on distributed servers and z Systems through APIs to support new payment, settlement, supply chain and business processes."
Additionally, the company said it would be opening IBM Garages in cities like Tokyo, New York, London, and Singapore to foster creativity regarding design and development of new blockchain applications.
IBM said it will be working with "a number of global partners" including the London Stock Exchange Group and a business development organization based in Finland. Jerry Cuomo, IBM's vice president of blockchain, said the company saw a need to bridge the gap between what blockchain is capable of and what businesses actually need.
"One possibility in the future is that we could provide an exchange with the whole array of blockchain services to support their core business processes," Cuomo said. "A second scenario would have us providing services a la carte--such as identity management, consensus and compliance."
SEE: Bitcoin an official commodity: US trade commission (ZDNet)
So, the big question becomes whether or not IBM's involvement will have any impact on the blockchain as a business technology.
First, let's look at the current state of the technology. For starters, the one well-established blockchain implementation, Bitcoin, is proven but limited in scope and scalability. Banks have been exploring the technology for more than a year or so, and many of the world's largest banks have joined the R3 Blockchain Consortium to look into uses of the technology. Still, Gartner analyst Ray Valdes said it does add some weight to the project to have IBM behind it.
"It is one more indicator that blockchain fever has struck in full force across a wide swath of the banking and financial services industry, but also now expanding the scope to other verticals," Valdes said.
The next question becomes what can IBM do for blockchain that hasn't already been done. So far, many of the blockchain initiatives have been vertically focused, but Valdes said that he thinks what IBM and the Hyperledger Project are doing is trying to expand interest in the technology, creating a "horizontal fabric rather than a vertical technology."
In terms of the different pieces of the announcement, the Hyperledger Project is the core value. Cuomo said that an open standards approach was critical to wide adoption of blockchain. However, the other announcements are complementary initiatives, which Valdes said won't really show their true value until the core technology project matures.
Of course, blockchain isn't out of the woods yet. There are a few challenges that could prove to be an issue to its growth. One major potential issue is the impact from government or regulatory efforts in the space, Valdes said.
But, we aren't to that point just yet. The technology is still being developed and it has a long way to go.
"This is the year of proofs of concept, it's not yet the year of systems in production," Valdes said.
The 3 big takeaways for TechRepublic readers
- IBM announced that it was throwing its weight behind blockchain, the backend technology behind Bitcoin, and it is working to make the technology more accessible to businesses. The biggest announcement is IBM's contribution to the open source Hyperledger Project.
- The announcement is indicative of the growing visibility of blockchain and, if successful, IBM could provide business users with a horizontal product to help them leverage the technology.
- Blockchain is still in its infancy. IBM's support of the technology will add some weight to its potential future usefulness, but business leaders looking to invest in blockchain won't see a return in the immediate future.
- 10 things you should know about Bitcoin and digital currencies (TechRepublic)
- How blockchain is likely to transform IT and business (ZDNet)
- Digital currency is poised to reinvent how startups are funded, led by Chroma Fund (TechRepublic)
- Blockchain has the potential to redefine a business model: Think CEO (ZDNet)
- Pay with Bitcoin: 10 of the most interesting places to spend it (TechRepublic)


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How to draw a doughnut stack. Nothing like a dose of cuteness to brighten your day. A fun but simple drawing idea is to start off by drawing some circles and then make animal faces out of them.
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Marker drawing ideas, simple & cute easy paintings for beginners. “drawing is the root of everything.”. Ever have one of those days when you find yourself googling “what should i draw?”
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SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb. (AP) — A Minnesota-based co-op says it's closed a soy protein plant in northeast Nebraska.
The Sioux City Journal reports that CHS Inc. says nearly 65 people lost their jobs with the closing of the former Solbar Industries plant in South Sioux City. CHS said Monday the closure was part in line with its plan to help restore financial flexibility by "reviewing all company assets to determine which are a strategic fit for CHS now and into the future."
Eligible CHS employees will receive severance and separation benefits.
CHS, which acquired the plant for $133 million in 2012, says it is negotiating the sale of the facility to a Fortune 500 food company.
CHS is based in Inver Grover Heights, Minnesota, a suburb of St. Paul.


The Justice Department will end an Obama-era practice of allowing settlements won in federal legal cases to be donated to community organizations or other third-party groups, declaring that settlements must now be directed toward those directly harmed by wrongdoing, according to a memo obtained by Reuters.
The Justice Department's policy on settlements was a hallmark of the legal proceedings following the U.S. housing market collapse. From 2013 to 2016, the Obama Justice Department directed $46 billion in settlements to outside groups that focused on housing aid and other issues.
The move from Attorney General Jeff SessionsJefferson (Jeff) Beauregard SessionsPress: For Trump endorsement: The more sordid, the better Those predicting Facebook's demise are blowing smoke If bitcoin is 'digital gold,' it should be taxed like gold MORE is the latest in the Trump administration's efforts to undo Obama-era policies long criticized by conservatives.
"In recent years the Department of Justice has sometimes required or encouraged defendants to make these payments to third parties as a condition of settlement," Sessions said in a statement. "We are ending this practice and ensuring that settlement funds are only used to compensate victims, redress harm, and punish and deter unlawful conduct."
The decision by the Justice Department throws into question an upcoming $12 million settlement against Harley-Davidson. As part of the settlement, the motorcycle manufacturer agreed to stop selling illegal after-market devices that increase the air pollution emitted by the motorcycles.
Harley-Davidson had agreed to donate $3 million to a project to reduce air pollution, the Justice Department said in August. With Sessions's decision Monday, that settlement's fate is now up in the air.


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Indie-alternative-rock darlings Wilco put out what could be categorized as a country album last Friday in Cruel Country, and it gives us a stripped-down America with all her sins on display. It’s an introspective take on country music, with indie musical influences and poetic lyrics.
Per NME, lead singer Jeff Tweedy said in a press release for the album that “There have been elements of country music in everything we’ve ever done,” though, “We’ve never been particularly comfortable with accepting that definition […] But now, having been around the block a few times, we’re finding it exhilarating to free ourselves within the form, and embrace the simple limitation of calling the music we’re making country.”
The band’s 12th album features a loose narrative, according to Tweedy, of the history of the United States. “It isn’t always direct and easy to spot, but there are flashes of clarity,” said Tweedy. “Simply put, people come and problems emerge. Worlds collide. It’s beautiful. And cruel.”
Wilco Releases a Country Album That Embraces Tradition at the Same Time That It Breaks All the Rules
Cruel Country opens with I Am My Mother, a steel guitar-heavy track that that speaks to growth. But, underneath, staying the same. “I can’t mend / every broken fence / I’m a new man / but I am still my mother,” goes the chorus. In the overall narrative, this song fits as a notion that sometimes we change, but deep in ourselves we are still our mothers; there’s a core part of ourselves that doesn’t change. Rolling Stone suggests the image of “immigrants on the Southern border and the paranoia they inspire in the morally feeble”; but I like to think “I Am My Mother” is a love song to heritage, culture, and things our mothers taught us. To be quite literal.
Cruel Country, the title track on the album, has that same Bob Dylan-esque folksy sound as “I Am My Mother”; but, lyrically it’s a not-so-subtle critique of America. “I love my country like a little boy / red, white, and blue / I love my country stupid and cruel / red, white, and blue,” the song opens. It’s a little on the nose, but the chorus picks up the thread of that double meaning and runs with it; “All you have to do is sing in the choir / Kill yourself every once in a while […] All you have to do is sing in the choir / Set yourself on fire every once in a while.” It’s that juxtaposition of self-destruction versus the angelic singing in the choir that makes this song something other than a blunt statement.
Hints gives us a mix of country music’s literal themes, but with liberal leanings, exploring two vastly different sides of the same coin. “There is no middle when the other side / Would rather kill than compromise,” Tweedy sings in the chorus. A strong statement, but one that resonates. It’s a testament to early American optimism, turned sour and drastic in the face of total divisiveness.
‘Cruel Country’ Blends What We Love About Both Indie and Country
Rolling Stone brings up the good point that country music is very often literal, but Wilco has never really been that. Cruel Country is a blending of indie lyricism, full of imagery and metaphor, with country music literalism; there are times when Jeff Tweedy spells it out for us, but often behind those clear statements, double meaning lurks. There’s surface meaning, which is usually all country music gets to; but, then, there’s deeper meaning, what I’m calling Wilco meaning.
Musically, the album is very Bob Dylan, very old-school, country-folk fusion. There’s a gentleness in the sound that lends itself to a summer afternoon spent reading in a hammock. It’s a stunning and enjoyable listen; one you can put on when you want background music but also when you’re looking for introspection and patriotically critical lyrics.


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Motorcycle Maniac: 2013 Honda Gold Wing F6B
2013 Honda Gold Wing F6B: Redefining What A Touring Bike Should Be
Honda has a number of touring motorcycles in its lineup, but the
latest edition of the Gold Wing may top the list of quality bikes
built for travel. The 2013 Honda Gold Wing F6B is a vast
improvement over the previous model, including many fun features,
storage and performance upgrades. Above all of these improvements,
the new design of the Gold Wing is what most riders will notice.
Honda completely overhauled the bike, making it sleeker and more
modern than ever before.
High-Performance Engine And Brakes
The 1832cc engine on the 2013 Gold Wing is
the same one Honda used in the 2012 model, but since the newer bike
is lighter than before (62 pounds lighter, to be exact), the engine
will feel more powerful. You can cruise along at highway speeds,
and it'll feel like the bike is hardly making an effort. At 65
miles per hour, the RPMs teeter on the brink of 3,000, but when you
really gun it, the engine roars to life. However, you won't feel
like you're sitting in a chair at Brookstone, as Honda developed
special hangers and mounts that help to minimize vibrations.
While hitting high speeds is one of the thrills of riding, you'll have to stop eventually, and this is where the brakes will prove themselves. The Japanese manufacturer's Combined Braking System uses three-piston calipers on each tire that are connected to two master cylinders and a three-stage proportional control valve. The front brake is controlled by a hand-operated level, while the rear brakes are activated by pressing down on the rear brake pedal.
Aggressively Different Styling
Honda revamped the look of the Gold Wing by bringing it lower to
the ground, adding a low-profile windscreen and giving the bike a
new paint job. The bottom of the bike, including the wheels, has
been blacked out, and the chrome exhaust pipes add just the right
amount of shine. To keep things sleek, Honda did away with the
elevated passenger seat and top-mounted storage. Instead, there are
two weather-resistant saddlebags that have 22 liters worth of
Another thing you might notice is that sitting astride the bike is far more comfortable than you may expect. The low position of the gunfighter-style seat puts the rider 28.5-inches off the ground, a change from the high-and-mighty feeling you may have had sitting high atop older models. If you opt for the deluxe version, you'll also get heated grips for added comfort among other gear.


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Date: February 11th, 12:00 pm
Venue: St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 17 Flora St.,
YOU ARE INVITED
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4th Brussels & Area Community Luncheon
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~ Ham, rolls, scalloped potatoes, salad, vegetarian baked beans & luscious desserts!
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In this blog post, Let’s talk about why studying hospitality in the UK is a bit like opening a treasure chest.
Let’s get straight into the advantages of studying hospitality in the UK. It has been one of the favourite study abroad destinations with some of the best hospitality courses and institutions to offer.
This post covers why the United Kingdom is an excellent destination for hospitality students looking for study-abroad options. If you want to explore the best institutes and courses, then please head on to our other post that discusses the best hospitality courses in the UK. But, for now, stay right here to explore all about studying hospitality in the UK.
Unique Advantages of Studying Hospitality in the UK
Proper British Vibes: Studying hospitality in the UK is like mixing the old school with the new cool. It’s A Bit of Old, a Bit of New. It’s like having a cuppa with your nan and then playing around with the latest gadgets.
Old-Timey Schools: Imagine studying at the Oxford School of Hospitality Management. It’s like Hogwarts of the Harry Potter fame but for hotel stuff.
Class Stuff: Classes here are a bit like following an easy recipe. They toss in the basics and sprinkle in what’s hot in the industry. It’s like cooking with the latest kitchen gadgets. A good example is the Buxton campus of the University of Derby which specialises in hotel management education.
All Kinds of Students: In the UK, you are not just another student; you are part of a gang from all over the world. It’s like a bunch of mates from everywhere hanging out in class. Most of the hospitality institutes in the UK have a cosmopolitan crowd.
There are a lot of unique advantages of studying hospitality in the UK. This image by Pinterest sums up the basic advantages beautifully. Have a look!
Close to Fancy Brands: Studying near the big names in hospitality is like being backstage with the rock stars. It’s where the real action happens. Some of the oldest hotels, oldest castles and some of the best tourist destinations are in the United Kingdom.
Tasting the World: Studying here is not just about hitting the books. It’s like a food tour where you get to try all sorts of global grub.
Having a Good Time: Your student days won’t just be about studies. It’s like having a calendar full of cool events. It’s like having a soundtrack to your studies.
Hands-on experience: Imagine your classroom is in London. Internships here are like getting a backstage pass to the actual job scene.
The Post Study Work Permit Advantage
All students taking full-time graduate or post-graduate studies are eligible for a 2-year post-study work permit.
The post study work visa in UK is officially called the Graduate visa or the Graduate route.
It allows international students who have completed a UK bachelor’s degree, postgraduate degree or other eligible course to stay in the UK for at least 2 years to work or look for work.
The visa is open to all international students who have valid UK immigration status as a student and whose education provider has confirmed their successful completion of the course.
The visa application fee is £822 and the healthcare surcharge is £624 per year.
The visa does not require a minimum salary threshold or a job sponsorship from employers.
The visa cannot be extended, but it may be possible to switch to another visa, such as a Skilled Worker visa, if eligible.
Getting in on the Action- How to Apply
Applying to study hospitality in the UK is like putting together a recipe. You need passion, some know-how, and a bit of love for UK-style education. This will open up a world of opportunities for you in various sectors of the hospitality industry and not just the hotel industry.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to applying for the UK.
- Choose a Course: Explore hospitality courses offered by UK universities or colleges.
- Research Institutions: Identify reputable institutions offering the desired program.
- Check Entry Requirements: Review admission criteria, including academic qualifications and language proficiency.
- Prepare Documents: Gather necessary documents, such as transcripts, certificates, and a personal statement.
- Language Proficiency: Ensure proficiency in English through exams like IELTS or TOEFL.
- Apply Online: Visit the university’s website and complete the online application form.
- Personal Statement: Write a compelling personal statement highlighting your interest and relevant experience.
- Reference Letters: Obtain reference letters from teachers, employers, or other relevant individuals.
- Pay Application Fee: Pay the required application fee, if applicable.
- Submit Application: Submit the completed application along with supporting documents.
- Interview (if required): Prepare for and attend any required interviews as part of the selection process.
- Receive Offer: Await the admission decision and, if successful, receive an offer letter.
- Secure Funding: Explore scholarship options or secure funding for tuition and living expenses.
- Visa Application: Apply for a student visa once you have received a confirmed offer.
- Pre-Departure Preparation: Make necessary travel arrangements and familiarize yourself with UK student life.
- Arrival and Enrolment: Arrive in the UK, attend orientation, and complete enrolment procedures.
Setting Yourself Up for a Proper Future
In a nutshell, studying hospitality in the UK is like mixing the old with the new. It’s like a recipe for success with history, different learning, and dreams of hitting it big in the industry.
Here’s to a future filled with British charm, smart learning, and a bit of an adventure!

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Locally owned and operated restaurant that uses 21-day aged steaks and corn-fed beef is celebrating 30 years in business
Prix fixe steakhouse dinner with salad or soup, fresh fish or thick steak, two sides, and a decadent dessert
Eatery frequently visited by celebrities invites customers to enjoy a tasteful steak meal while admiring the scenic San Francisco Bay
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Sandwiches with ball tip steak, chicken, or burger are accompanied by potato salad, BBQ beans, and fountain drink; comes with $10 gift cards
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During their visit, guests can try authentic Ethiopian specials, like Sambussa or Fosolia, and enjoy Ethiopian wine
Award-winning restaurant serves a variety of BBQ and deli dishes such as chicken sandwiches, salads, or ribs
Patient smoking imbues ribs with signature flavor amplified by house sauces made from scratch
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Sample multiple varieties of this eatery’s signature sliders alongside frosty mugs of sudsy craft beer
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With everything from crab cakes to oysters on the half shell, Mission Rock Resort offers the freshest seafood around
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It took 12 innings, but someone finally found a way to end Friday’s nonleague baseball game between Palos Verdes and South Torrance.
In the bottom of the inning, Luc Balcom walked and advanced to second on a passed ball and later Noah Delio came through with a single, scoring Balcom to give the Sea Kings the 1-0 win.
Delio had three hits.
Kevin Ishimaru went seven innings for South, recording 11 strikeouts.
Lucca Catallo also went seven innings for PV, recording eight strikeouts.
Al Walsh pitched five innings in relief for PV to get the win.
MARY STAR 6, SALESIAN 3 – Ryne Lina allowed one earned run on four hits over six innings and Marco Ibarra picked up the save in the Camino Real League win for the Stars (6-2, 1-0).
The Stars scored three runs in the sixth and in the seventh.
The pitching leaders also had big days at the plate. Lina had two RBIs and Ibarra had two hits and also drove in two runs.
Nathan Trudnich had two hits and an RBI.
PALOS VERDES 5, TORRANCE 3 – Rachel Allen had three RBIs for the Sea Kings and Brooke Steibel had a pair of hits in the TNT Tournament Bronze round-robin game. Addison Kostrencich pitched seven innings, striking out five to get the win.
SOUTH TORRANCE 10, FRONTIER 9 – The Spartans fell behind 8-0, but rallied back to win in the TNT Tournament.
Reagan Walsh went 4 for 4 with a home run, three RBIs and three runs scored. Sam Kwiatkowski hit a triple and drove in four runs and Alyssa Podhurcak had two hits.
Sierra Daley threw three innings in relief allowing one run to pick up her first career win.
MARY STAR 5, NOTRE DAME/RIVERSIDE 0 – Ale Samperio allowed one hit and struck out 14 for the win in the Ontario Christian Tournament for the Stars.
Samperio also drove in two runs in a three-run inning. Sofia Amalfitano had a RBI double in the first inning and Ashley Rico had three hits, a double and scored two runs.
CARSON 8, CORONADO (NV) 3 – Justine Diaz hit a grand slam and Samantha Noriega and Taylor Edwards both hit solo home runs to lead the Colts to the win in the TNT Tournament Silver Division quarterfinal.

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FRENCHTOWN — Robin Mackey is already strategizing.
She and husband Mike live up Mill Creek, northeast of here, and works on the outskirts of Missoula. Mackey uses the Frenchtown Frontage Road twice a work day.
Going to work won’t be an issue, she said. There shouldn't be any traffic stoppages at 4 a.m. when the $12.3-million reconstruction project begins in earnest on Monday.
But coming home at 3 p.m.?
“If I know where they’re working, I can figure it out,” she said Thursday at a Montana Department of Transportation open house at Frenchtown High School.
“If they’re doing a lot of work around Frenchtown, I can get off at the Wye and come down that way. If they’re having a lot of stops at that end, do I come to Frenchtown and come back? That's why I like that they're doing this big meeting, to really give good information on it."
The so-called Huson East project will last deep into the fall, with flaggers and signal lights halting traffic for roughly five minutes at a time on up to three stretches of the road.
Traffic won’t be delayed on the frontage road between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m., and again between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., the peak hours for hundreds of commuters like Mackey as well as Frenchtown school buses.
The interstate option won’t always be a slam dunk. Come mid-April, a separate repaving project under the auspices of MDT will begin on eastbound I-90, creating two-lane traffic situations and 55 mph zones.
Frenchtown travelers or not, it’s going to be a high-impact season for drivers in the Missoula area. Russell Street Bridge and its approaches will be rebuilt starting in April. The Van Buren interchange, replete with two roundabouts, is in the works. So is reconstruction of two I-90 bridges over the Blackfoot River at Milltown, and work on nearly 50 other interstate bridges between St. Regis and Phosphate.
“It’s really unusual that we have the number of capital improvement projects that we have in this district in such close proximity to each other,” said Bob Vosen, MDT’s Missoula District construction engineer. “With the fuding and those different pools of money it's just the way the whole puzzle fell together. This is the year and you don’t want to pass up on the funding when it’s available. All of our projects came together, and we’re going to make it work.”
The general contractor on Huson East is Schellinger Construction of Columbia Falls. Poteet Construction of Missoula will be in charge of traffic control.
Utility relocations began more than a month ago, and will continue even as road construction hits full tilt.
“It’s a big part of this work, moving utilities,” MDT construction operations engineer Donny Pfeifer said.
Missoula Electric Co-op is relocating poles and electric wires. Three communications companies, AT&T, Blackfoot and Century Link, have lines to move and NorthWestern Energy has a short section of gas line to take care of, Pfeifer said.
Earth movers arrived in force this week, stripping topsoil and moving it with graders. They were shaving it off the top of a high cut on the east end and moving it to a big fill area to the west, Pfeifer said.
“The S corners will be gone,” said Nathan Malmin, Schellinger’s project manager. “Everyone wants them gone. There’ll be a bike path running the whole 11 miles. Four-foot shoulders, a lot flatter slope. Right now there are no shoulders and a steep slope.”
The bike/pedestrian path will be extended from the current one that runs through Frenchtown Pond State Park and in front of the high school.
Malmin and MDT officials heard some recurring concerns: Why no signal lights where the frontage road meets Highway 93 and in front of the high school? Why not extend the improvements to the west beyond Huson? Why not build a walking path over the I-90 overpass, where now there is a minimum shoulder?
The Mackeys voiced the latter one. Frenchtown Elementary School is south of the interstate. The junior high and high schools are on the north side, and it’s dangerous to try to walk between the two, they said.
As even more housing developments are planned, “you’re going to have how many more kids in the summer time or evenings out walking that want to cross over and get a water or an ice cream cone or whatever?” Robin Mackey wondered. “The way it is, a kid thinks he’s over far enough and gets bumped, and it’s nothing to throw him down on that freeway. It’d be devastating to see something like that happen to someone, kid or adult.”
“They can spend money putting a walking path in over off 93 and that, a big fancy one. Why can’t they do a little one down” at the overpass? Mike Mackey wondered.
“I wasn’t aware of that need,” Vosen admitted. “With this project, obviously, we can’t do it. If there’s a need there, we have to be made aware of it, and they can talk to county commissioners and to our staff.”
In the nearly 50 years since Frenchtown Frontage Road was paved, housing developments have bloomed along the road and up drainages like Mill Creek. The narrow and, in some places, winding road has become a safety issue.
Dividing the 11-mile project into thirds, the project timeline calls for roadway excavation in the middle section starting next week, on the east end in May, and past the school and to the west in June. Paving will begin in May and be completed on the main line in August, with paving of the shared-use path finished in September. Weather permitting, by October the roadway should be fully open. Chip seal and stripping is slated for July 2019.
Schellinger Construction built much of the expanded four-lane Highway 93 in the Bitterroot, but large projects have been few and far between lately, Malmin said.
“With the state budget and the cost increases, most projects are not 11 miles long,” he said. “It’s been a really long time since we had an 11-mile highway project.”
“It’s a high-impact project, highly visible because it’s adjacent to the interstate,” Vosen said. “In the grand scheme of things, of big-time projects, it’s a third of the cost of a Russell Street or a Kalispell bypass.
We’re not moving as much dirt, the dollars aren’t there, the complexity isn’t there, but it’s a highly impactful project to the people here.”

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The Liege waffle is a waffle usually bought and eaten warm on the street. They are usually freshly made in small shops. They are smaller, sweeter and denser than “Belgian waffles” and have a caramelized sugar coating on the outside, giving them a lightly sweet flavour. Most are served plain, but some are vanilla or cinnamon flavoured, and can be served with toppings like fruits, creams, and chocolate.


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Big Daddy's Grilled Blue Cheese-and-Bacon Potato Salad
Southern Living MAY 2010
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Prep time:30 Minutes
- Grilling the potatoes in an easy-to-fold aluminum foil packet adds a subtle note of smoky flavor–plus it makes cleanup a breeze.
- 3 pounds baby red potatoes, cut in half
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar*
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
- 6 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
Adapted from southernliving.com
1. Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Place potatoes in a single layer in center of a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bring up foil sides over potatoes; double fold top and side edges to seal, making 1 large packet.
2. Grill potatoes, in foil packet, covered with grill lid, 15 minutes on each side. Remove packet from grill. Carefully open packet, using tongs, and let potatoes cool 5 minutes.
3. Whisk together mayonnaise and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl; add potatoes, tossing gently to coat. Stir in onion, blue cheese, and bacon.
*Balsamic vinegar may be substituted but will darken the color of the dressing.


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Tennis star does keepy uppies
Andy Murray will be attempting to break into the last four at Wimbledon later today, but on this showing he could break into the squads of the Big Four in the Premier League. The Scot is quizzed by OTP Twitter follower Tim Lovejoy about life on the tennis circuit before moving on to his football talents. Roll the video.


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A glimpse at the industrial side of Washington circa 1925, labeled "Capitol Refining Co. plant." This tank farm, where the Pentagon stands today, was described at the time as being in "Relee, Alexandria County, just south of the highway bridge." National Photo Co. Collection glass negative.
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In February this year, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced affirmative final determinations in the anti-dumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of imports of wooden cabinets and vanities from China, reported ITTO. The petitioner in this case is the American Kitchen Cabinet Alliance.
Commerce determined that producers and/or exporters from China have sold wooden cabinets and vanities at less than fair value in the United States at rates ranging from 4.37 percent to 262.18 per cent.
In addition, Commerce determined that producers and/or exporters from China received countervailing subsidies at rates ranging from 13.33 per cent to 293.45 per cent. In 2018, imports of wooden cabinets and vanities from China were valued at an estimated $4.4 billion.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has recently issued final duty determinations on Chinese imports of wooden cabinets and vanities. Anti-dumping and countervailing duties are as follows:
- Dalian Meisen 269.91%
- Ancientree 13.33%
- All others: 58.89%.
This means that almost all Chinese manufacturers will now face a combined AD/CVD cash deposit rate of about 59 per cent.
In October 2019, preliminary anti-dumping duties ranging from 4.49 per cent to 262.18 per cent, with most Chinese producers facing anti-dumping duties of 39.25 per cent were imposed.
These anti-dumping duties are in addition to earlier countervailing duties averaging 16 per cent, which have been in effect since August 2019. As a result of this final decision, cash deposits will continue to be required on all wooden cabinets and vanities imported from China.

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A two-year growth moratorium in southern Hillsborough County, scheduled to end Dec. 31, is poised for an extension.
Hillsborough County commissioners on Tuesday voted to schedule public hearings for early next year to continue the moratorium on rezoning applications in the largely rural areas of Wimauma and Balm until legal challenges to the county’s land plans are resolved.
“It’s a crying shame we can’t move forward,” Commissioner Mariella Smith said of the legal proceedings.
In October, commissioners adopted changes to those plans, crafted over the prior 20 months, to address concerns about fast-paced residential development exceeding the government’s ability to provide sufficient transportation, schools, public safety and other necessary services. The moratorium, adopted in December 2019 and later extended, allowed time for the land plans to be updated during the pandemic.
But the approved changes drew two legal challenges filed Nov. 15.
In one suit, property owners Chris “Bear” McCullough, Joseph Sumner III and Reed Fischback asked an administrative judge to toss the land plan covering Balm and the surrounding area — designated by the county as residential planned development, or RP2.
They contended the rules, which stated that developers could provide community benefits like additional land for a park, trail connections or a neighborhood center in exchange for increased housing densities, were illegal.
“As adopted, the plan amendment harms petitioners’ ability to develop their properties by significantly limiting achievable residential densities and imposing unlawful exactions disguised as community benefits,” the suit stated.
In a separate action, Eisenhower Property Group, challenged the plan covering Wimauma. But last week, the company dropped the suit “without prejudice,” which means it can be refiled at a later date.
In response, the county attorney’s office advised the commission to continue the rezoning moratorium until the legal challenges are concluded. An administrative hearing on the Balm land plan is scheduled Feb. 15-18. The public hearings on the moratorium extension are scheduled for Jan. 12 and Feb. 2.
Commissioners voted 5-0 to to hold the hearings prior to extending the moratorium into 2022. Commissioner Ken Hagan, who attended the meeting virtually, didn’t vote. Commissioner Stacy White was absent.
Attorney Jacob T. Cremer of the Stearns Weaver Miller law firm said McCullough, Sumner and Fischback did not intend to withdraw their case.
“My clients all have deep roots in Hillsborough County agriculture. They are not developers. They are just hardworking farmers who are trying to protect their land values so that they can continue what they love,” Cremer said in an email to the Tampa Bay Times.
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He said they were surprised about last-minute changes to the plan during the October adoption hearing.
The commission approved the updated land plans followed nearly two years of community meetings, work by consultants, and input from property owners and local residents about how they wanted the Balm and Wimauma areas to grow.
Both areas are outside the county’s urban service boundary and new home construction is limited to one home per five acres. Under the previous rules, developers could circumvent the cap, increasing density ten-fold, if they provided necessary infrastructure and designed their projects as self-contained villages with clustered housing and commercial businesses. In Wimauma, the plan sought adequate availability of jobs to curb the live-here, work-there commuter sprawl.
Under the updated plans, developers instead could choose from a pre-approved list of community benefits to gain the ability to build up to two homes per acre.
The challenges, particularly from Eisenhower, which has separate litigation over disputed rezoning requests pending in Hillsborough Circuit Court, drew the ire of Smith.
“If they’re willing to pull this trick it shows they never negotiated in good faith,” Smith said before the meeting.


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Monica Brown is a Russian actress and model, born on 17 May 1991 in Russia. Monica is particularly known for acting in AV Industry. Today, In Monica Brown Biography we will know about the actress’s Early Life, Career, Family, etc.
Early Life & Career
Monica was born in Russia and she made her acting debut in 2017 with the film studio “L.P.“. After that, she worked with other film studios and these mainly include Mile High and F.A. Quest.
Apart from this, Monica has also performed in videos with various famous actresses of the entertainment industry and these actresses include Lena Reif, Veronica Clark, etc.
Monica Brown Biography
|Profession||Actress & Model|
|Years Active||2017 - Present|
|Net Worth (approx.)||$100K USD|
Debut, Web Series & Awards
|Debut||In 2017 - As an Actress|
Personal Life & Education
|Nick Name||Monika Brown|
|Born (Date of Birth)||17 May 1991|
|Age (as 2022)||31 Years Old|
|Hobbies & Habits||Travelling, Selfie Lover, Internet Surfing, Shopping|
|Education Qualification||Not Known|
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Monica Brown (born 17 May 1991) is a Russian actress and Model. She made her acting debut in 2017 with the film studio “L.P.”.

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James May’s 2007 Top Gear Mercedes car is discovered by fan
May admitted he considered staying with the corporation but there were “noises all around” that deterred him.
Amid the uncertainty of whether “they wanted us to stay”, he concluded that the stars had a responsibility to the fans.
The petrolhead said: “I quickly realised the best outcome for us was to stay together because that’s what our fans want.”
James May lifted the lid on his relationship with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond
James May, Richard Hammond and Jeremy Clarkson have been presenting together for 18 years
Reflecting on the trio’s departure from the BBC, May admitted it “wasn’t a glorious moment” and it left him “a bit p***ed off”.
He claimed the “main problem” was that it “made my life more complicated”.
One of the difficulties was that May had just ordered a Ferrari 458 Speciale, a limited-edition sports car worth more than £200,000.
JUST IN: James May branded Top Gear star’s feuds ‘camped-up pantomime’
Jeremy Clarkson’s falling out and altercation with a Top Gear producer led the trio to leave in 2015
But since their move, May has been considerably less tightlipped about the dynamics of the group.
He claimed it was “the sitcom element” to the trio relationship that made Top Gear, and later The Grand Tour, such a hit.
At its peak, the BBC show was watched by more than 8.4 million people when Formula One star Lewis Hamilton appeared on the programme.
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James May branded Top Gear star’s feuds ‘camped-up pantomime’ [ANALYSIS]
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James May claimed he was ‘not mates’ with Jeremy Clarkson nor Richard Hammond
They included Friends’ actor Matt LeBlanc, radio DJ Chris Evans and motoring star Eddie Jordan.
The current line-up, which has seen a return in viewing figures, features Andrew Flintoff, Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris.
Lord Tony Hall, the former Director General of the BBC, admitted it had been a hard decision to let the Top Gear team leave.
James May took swipes at Richard Hammond and Jeremy Clarkson in a series of rants
Meanwhile, Clarkson, Hammond and May have continued to be much-loved fixtures on Amazon Prime.
Despite their success, which has left May worth a staggering £29million, he admitted that he didn’t like his TV colleagues.
He felt frustrated over how his career changed from being a serious and respected “car journalist” to a star of the small screen.
Grand Tour: James May discusses ‘A Massive Hunt’ on GMB
The star felt bitter about them being “turned into figures of ridicule” through the TV shows that made them famous.
He claimed the change from serious journalists to TV funsters was solely “to keep the viewers happy”, which he felt was a “fair deal, I suppose”.
May revealed the trio “hated each other” and that was “the magic formula” behind their success.
James May is estimated to be worth around £29million following his TV career and other outlets
When asked if they “socialised off-screen”, May replied: “We try not to. That’s a no.”
The star compared their animosity in front of the camera to a “camped-up pantomime” but insisted their “differences” were “real”.
He added: “We’re not really meant to be together but that’s why it works.”
In a 2016 Telegraph interview, he went further to state they were “not mates” and branded Hammond “just as much as a t*** as he always was”.
James May has fronted a number of other shows for the BBC
In another admission, he described how the trio played “ridiculous caricatures” of themselves for TV.
May claimed they appeared “quite Brexit-y, quite UKIP-y” because they would “laugh at foreigners” during their shows.
However, he claimed the biggest joke was against the British public.
May said: “If you watch carefully the country we mock most is Britain because we despair of it slightly.”
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Facebook has revealed it “demoted” thousands of death tax posts during the 2019 election campaign, dismissing claims it failed to act on fake news.
In a submission to Parliament, the social media giant revealed it moved to limit the spread of what the Labor Party slammed as “fake news” during the campaign.
“Since the 2019 Australian election, there has been some media reporting suggesting a prevalence of ‘death tax’-related misinformation on Facebook that related to claims of an agreement between the Australian Labor Party and the Australian Greens to introduce a 40 per cent inheritance tax,” the submission states.
“We believe it is important to highlight a number of key facts around the actions we took at the time.
“Where the inheritance tax discussion related to content that was fact checked as false by our third-party fact checkers, thousands of posts were subsequently demoted in Newsfeed, resulting in less distribution.”
However, Facebook said it did not plan to censor voters from having political discussions.
“Most of the discussions about inheritance taxes on our platform during the federal election came from ordinary Australians expressing their personal opinions or from elected politicians or political parties,” the Facebook submission states.
“Facebook does not believe that it’s an appropriate role for us to be the arbiter of truth over content shared by ordinary Australians or to referee political debates and prevent a politician’s speech from reaching its audience and being subject to public debate and scrutiny.”
The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters is currently investigating the 2019 election, as it does after every campaign.
For the first time, Facebook also revealed it removed two instances of “co-ordinated inauthentic behaviour” – fake accounts spreading fake news to mislead voters but it did not explain who or what this activity related to.
Facebook also blocked advertisements from overseas relating to the election.
“The restriction took effect the day after the election was called and applied to ads we determined to be coming from foreign entities that were of an electoral nature, meaning they contained references to politicians, parties or election suppression,” the submission states.
In a submission from the Liberal Party’s federal director Andrew Hirst, the Coalition also calls for pre-poll votes to be restricted to two weeks, instead of three weeks.
“Millions of Australians are now voting when many key aspects of an Australian election campaign – such as the release of major policies, campaign launches, leaders’ debates, and ‘free-time’ election broadcasts – have not yet taken place,” the submission states.
“There has been a dramatic increase in the number of Australians voting early.”
The number of Australians voting before election day has quadrupled from one million voters in 2010 to 4.77 million this year.
The Electoral Act outlines specific reasons for which voters are eligible to vote by pre-poll, such as if you are:
Outside the electorate where you are enrolled to vote;
- More than 8km from a polling place;
- Unable to leave your workplace to vote;
- Seriously ill, infirm or due to give birth shortly (or caring for someone who is);
- A patient in hospital and can’t vote at the hospital;
- Have religious beliefs that prevent you from attending a polling place;
- In prison serving a sentence of less than three years or otherwise detained;
- A silent elector; and
- Have a reasonable fear for your safety.
“Clearly, a four-fold increase since 2010 in the number of Australians voting at pre-poll can’t be explained by a four-fold increase in the number of people who are unable to vote for one of these reasons,” Mr Hirst said.


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Online dating has taken off in Vietnam in the same way it has in the Philippines.
After all, it’s not always easy to big yourself up without sounding conceited or (even worse) desperate.
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UFO sighting near Heathrow Airport
Pilot claims to have had a very close encounter of the third kind
The captain was at 34,000ft and in command of his A320 Airbus when he claims to have seen the unidentified flying object out of his window.
The incident report states: "He (the pilot) was under the apprehension that they were on collision course with no time to react. His immediate reaction was to duck to the right and reach over to alert the FO (first officer); there was no time to talk to alert him.
The captain was fully expecting to experience some kind of impact with a conflicting aircraft."
The incident took place about 20 miles west of Heathrow.
In his report the captain claimed the ‘metallic’ bright silver ‘cigar/rugby ball-like’ UFO appeared just a few feet from his A320 airbus and he spotted it travelling towards him out of the left-hand side cockpit window at about 6:30pm on July 13 last year. The aircraft’s instruments were checked immediately by the pilot and air control but there was no sign of the UFO. Although any other random aircraft in the area was ruled out by the UK Airprox Board, which looks into near misses in British airspace.
The report found that it was ‘not possible to trace the object or determine the likely cause of the sighting’.
Dr David Clarke, the UFO consultant for the National Archives, told the Telegraph: ‘This latest sighting is interesting, because it is detailed and clear. These pilots don’t file these reports for something and nothing. There was obviously something there.’


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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Four teenagers were sentenced to home incarceration Monday in connection to the beating death of a 62-year-old man.
Lonnie Bard was robbed and beaten to death outside of Zion Manor Senior Living last summer.
A total of six teenagers were charged as adults with murder and robbery in the first degree. Monday, four of them pleaded guilty to facilitation of murder and facilitation to robbery.
Each of those teens was sentenced to five years in prison, but they'll serve those punishments on home incarceration as long as they testify against the other suspects.
Bard's loved ones said last month they were fearful that the suspects would get off easy.
"It's very important for us to see justice and not allow the teenagers who did this to just get a slap on the wrist and be put back on the street or any little house incarceration where they can be a danger to other people," Lonnie's son Tyrone McCray said at the time.
This story will be updated.


A federal lawmaker, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari has express optimism that the choice of the All Progressives Congress APC on president of the Senate and Speaker of the National Assembly will emerge in the 9th Assembly.
Buhari disclosed that the party has already zoned the Senate to North East and Speaker of the House of Reps to the South West Adding that Senator Ahmed Lawan is the choice of the party for the Senate Presidency.
The reelected APC lawmaker while responding to questions on a private radio programme in Ibadan said ‘The party is taking charge to ensure that what happened in 2015 when some lawmakers go against the party’s arrangement did not happen and it won’t happen again”
Unlike then when there was no coordination , the party has started talking to us to give us direction, for instance, at the dinner with the President last we discuss it and we are getting a better response .
Already we have 66 lawmaker in APC, PDP has 42 and the only YYP candidate is already in our camp so if there is no dissenting voice in APC and everybody obey the decision of the party,it is automatic win for Ahmed Lawan.
Senator Ahmed Lawan is a good choice for the party,I am for him , he is a responsible and experienced lawmaker, her has been in the system and he knows the rules of the game and with him as the Senate president ,there will be harmonious working relationship between the Senate and the Executives, there won’t be unnecessary delay in legislative process on issues affecting Nigerians.
Senator Buhari said though the likes of Senator Alli Ndume, Senator Kyari Senator Goje and others who are agitating for the post are entitle to it but they are party people and the party is already talking to them to key in to the party’s arrangement.
Buhari who is the chairman Senate Committee on ICT and Cybercrime said the party will reveal how to share five other key position in couple of weeks.
While reacting to the allegation of president Muhammadu Buhari’s Insensitivity to the safety of lives and economic development of the state, the lawmaker said “The issue of economic and insecurity have been there for long and Nigerians need reorientation on how we can live together in peace, people should stop senseless killing, and economic sabotage.
He also task the youths to show more commitment and use their strength in developing Nigeria rather than waiting on people in power to do it alone ” We all have the task to perform on nation building , both the government and the governed should be responsible and act well their own part, we cannot get to anywhere in this nation with vote buying and selling.
On Oyo state, Senator said he is ready to work with the governor elect, Engineer Oluseyi Makinde to take Oyo state to the next level.


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January 30, 2013
Michigan Takes Another Step to Prevent Distracted Driving Accidents
-- The governor in Michigan recently signed a new law, prohibiting young drivers from using cellphones while behind the wheel. --
January 30, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- As any parent of teenagers knows, in many cases their cellphones have practically become an extension of their hands. As technology has improved and cellphones have become substitutes for cameras and computers, it is rare for teenagers to leave home without their phones. Unfortunately, many teenagers do not understand that their cellphone becomes a serious hazard when used while driving.
Recently, Governor Rick Snyder signed a bill into law that is expected to make Michigan's roads safer by reducing the incidents of distracted driving. The law prohibits all Michigan drivers with either a level 1 or level 2 graduated license from using handheld cellphones while behind the wheel.
The bill is targeted at teenagers who have graduated driver's licenses. Teenagers are the demographic that is most likely to be distracted at the time of an auto accident, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Consequently, legislators hope the new law will ensure new drivers are paying attention to the road, rather than multi-tasking while driving.
While the law prohibits handheld cellphone use, it does not prevent novice drivers from using hands-free technology to talk on the phone. In addition, teens are still allowed to use their handheld cellphone if they must report an emergency.
The law becomes effective in March 2013, and joins one other statewide prohibition targeted at distracted driving. Since 2010, Michigan drivers have been banned from texting while behind the wheel.
Many states across the country have adopted similar legislation, as studies have shown texting is a particularly dangerous form of distracted driving. According to a Virginia Tech study, drivers who texted while on the road were 23 times more likely to be involved in a motor vehicle accident than those who were not distracted.
Avoid distracted driving accidents in Michigan
Distracted driving accidents across the country resulted in over 3,000 fatalities in 2010. An additional approximately 416,000 people sustained personal injuries that year due to a distracted driver accident.
While the new law in Michigan hopefully will lead to fewer teenage distracted driving crashes, it is critical for all Michigan drivers to be attentive when driving. Teenagers often learn behaviors from their parents. In fact, a Pew research study reported that 40 percent of teenagers in the U.S. have been passengers in vehicles in which the driver was distracted by a cellphone. Therefore, it is important for drivers of all ages in Michigan to avoid distractions while behind the wheel.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a distracted driving accident, consulting with a skilled, Michigan personal injury attorney will ensure you rights are protected and just compensation is received.
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In recent years, there has been a trend to move students out of the traditional classroom setting and into a green space for learning outside. Some countries, including Sweden and Germany, have started holding Kindergarten classes completely outside, with the exception of during inclement weather. In the United States, many sixth grade classes spend a few days to a week at outdoor education camps, and the National Park Service has implemented the “Every Kid Outdoors” Program to give fourth grade students a free national park pass that can be used at more than 2,000 federal national parks and recreation areas. There have been a large number of studies within the last few years that show the benefits of outdoor education, from increased academic achievement to improved physical and mental health.
Here are the top 10 reasons why outdoor education is important for kids:
- Improves Focus and Academics
- Accommodates Different Learning Styles & Abilities
- Increases Cooperative Learning & Social Interaction
- Outdoor Education Improves Physical & Mental Health
- Organic Teachable Moments & Unstructured Play
- Learning Made Relevant Through Practical Experiences
- Allows a Break from Screens
- Fosters Appreciation & Love for the Natural World
- Increases Community Engagement
- Outdoor Education is Fun!
1. Improves Focus and Academics
One of the most important reasons to host lessons outside the classroom is to improve our students’ learning ability. A study conducted by the American Institutes for Research (AIR) in 2005 on the Effects of Outdoor Education Programs for Children in California focused on 255 sixth-grade students who were divided into two groups. The study group attended a five-day outdoor science school, and all children were assessed before the study period, immediately afterward, and six to ten weeks following the study. Growth was seen in the kids who attended the outdoor education program in many areas of assessment, but one of the most interesting findings was in increased science scores on standardized tests. Students who attended the outdoor education program raised their scores an average of 3 points from their previous scores before attending the program, an increase of more than 27 percent! There were also significant increases in the students’ problem-solving skills, behavior in class when they returned to traditional classrooms, and their motivation to learn. These findings were also backed up in a more recent study published in 2018. Students were divided up into groups with the study group having a class held outside followed by an indoor classroom lesson, and a control group that had two indoor classroom lessons. The study group were found to be significantly more focused and had to be redirected back to their tasks much less than the control. In half of the cases, this difference was an entire standard deviation better, and in almost a quarter of the cases, the difference was two standard deviations better! Having time outside for lessons not only increases the enjoyment of the lesson itself but also helps kids focus when they do go back inside.
2. Outdoor Education Accommodates Different Learning Styles & Abilities
Not all students blossom in a traditional classroom setting. While students who learn best through auditory and reading/writing learning styles tend to do well, many other students are left behind and frustrated. With outdoor education, students who learn best through tactile and kinesthetic means and visual learners can also have a fun time learning new things. Teachers in the aforementioned AIR study reported that classes held outside allowed all students the “opportunity to shine,” including at-risk students, students with special needs, ADHD, or students with disabilities. This, coupled with the increased focus that students get through outdoor learning, really shows the benefits of learning this way. The AIR study also noted significant gains in English language learner (EL) students, who would otherwise be struggling in a traditional classroom. Now able to better participate in their lessons, these kids saw growth in the areas of social interaction with their peers, learning motivation, leadership, and cooperation.
3. Increases Cooperative Learning & Social Interaction
When you take learning outside and give kids the chance to work together, magic happens! Students often learn best when learning from one another, so giving them that chance improves not only their academics but also their social skills. Teachers in the American Institutes for Research study noted:
- Students who attended the outdoor education programs showed a significant increase in their relationship with their peers
- in conflict resolution, especially over time, as compared to the control group.
A 2012 study featuring 85 high school students in Sweden had similar findings:
- The students, who participated in outdoor learning for biology, ecology, and math felt positive about learning outdoors and enjoyed the higher level of interaction with their fellow students.
- Students had increased retention of the subjects taught long-term.
Many outdoor programs have elements that include team building, cooperative learning, and group exploration, which is great not only for the lesson at hand but for the students going forward.
4. Outdoor Education Improves Physical & Mental Health
While it is impressive that outdoor education can have such a positive impact on academics and social interaction, there are also a number of benefits to the mental and physical health of kids – and adults – through learning outdoors.
- Increases Cognitive Ability: A study conducted by the Children and Nature Network showed that exposure to the outdoors increases cognitive ability in children, including their ability to focus.
- Increased Physical Benefits: Another study published by Health Education Research in 2007 explored the physical health benefits of having green school sites for children across a number of schools in Canada. After the participating schools added or increased the amount of green space, it resulted in an statistically significant increase in the number of children using the spaces for physical activity, thus reducing their risk of childhood obesity.
- Improved Vision Health: Even eye health is improved by spending time outdoors. A presentation at the American Academy of Ophthalmology in 2011 showed that the rate of nearsightedness in both children and adults is reduced when more time is spent outside.
- Beneficial Exposure to Sunlight: There is also a positive association with the amount of Vitamin D from sunlight and health in a variety of studies. One of these, published in 2017, focused on the mental health of students as well as their performance on cognitive tests. It was found that students with a decreased level of Vitamin D had a harder time with the cognitive tests and reported more attention deficit and externalized behavior issues.
- Outdoors Improves Mental Health: Being in close proximity to nature has other proven mental health benefits. The AIR study noted that children who attended an outdoor education program had a significant increase in their self-esteem. A 2016 study found that parents reported that their children had an improved sense of self-worth and were able to better moderate the impact of stressful life events when they lived in areas close to nature as compared to those that lived in areas with few natural elements.
- Decreased Cortisol & Health Benefits: Finally, a study in Japan in 2010 indicated that spending time walking in a forest and taking in the forest atmosphere (as compared to being in a city) resulted in a decrease in cortisol, lower blood pressure and pulse rate, and better nerve activity. Hosting classes outdoors would have similar positive and calming health and wellness benefits.
5. Organic Teachable Moments & Unstructured Play
Educational topics can be taught just as well outside the classroom, and often better, through teachable moments along the way. Instructors can use children’s curiosity in our natural world to augment lessons by teaching beyond the test. Creating discussions around something interesting, and often unplanned, that the kids have observed are often what they remember the most! Perhaps they spotted a birds’ nest and discussed how nests are made, or saw a deer and learned about how antlers are shed.
A 2013 study published in the Journal of Science and Research highlights the importance of capturing these moments. The article identifies why teachable moments are important and how best to utilize them in student learning. Teachable moments can be useful for:
- Personality development
- Mental health
- Teaching ethics
- Understanding different perspectives
Unstructured play can also lead to great teachable moments. When children lead the play, it opens the door for creativity, exploration, and sensory development. Kids often learn best through doing – and if they have questions about what they discover or their interest is piqued – you can open up a dialog. Instructors must be keen observers in order to seize the opportunity for a teachable moment, but if it arises, it can foster additional knowledge, empathy, and critical thinking.
6. Learning Made Relevant Through Practical Experiences
Unfortunately, many students struggle with lessons in situations where they do not perceive a benefit to themselves. They wonder why this is important, and when they will ever use this information again in the “real world.” With outdoor education programs, however, there are so many classes where students can see a direct connection to their own lives and the lives of those around them:
- Courses such as wilderness survival, navigation, and more offer ways to use the information being taught.
- Being able to take learning out of the theoretical realm and into the practical one gives students something that they will remember for a long time.
These useful skills can later be used in their future careers and hobbies.A 2017 article published in the Journal of Experiential Education elaborated on this concept. The authors looked into a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) across outdoor fieldwork studies. The major strengths were increased student outreach and engagement, as well as a perceived value in their skills, knowledge, and attributes learned as they relate to a future career.
7. Allows a Break from Screens
Kids today are increasingly found in front of phone and computer screens. Not to mention the COVID-19 pandemic forced most schools to adopt a completely online format for more than a year only compounded the situation. With camps, schools, social gatherings, and recreation centers closed, students have been without interaction with their peers during a crucial time in their lives. Outdoor education programs give students a chance to make new friends and make up for lost time! Even in areas where there is still a high risk of disease transference, classes held outside can provide for increased social distancing while still providing a fun and interactive learning environment for kids away from technology. A Science Direct study published in 2014 explored the topic of students taking a break from screens. Preteens who attended a five-day nature-based outdoor program were found to be significantly better than their peers at interpreting emotional and social cues. Being unplugged from technology is also a great way to escape “Zoom Fatigue,” which was described in detail by Jeremy Bailenson of the Stanford Virtual Human Interaction Lab. Giving kids time in nature working with their peers face to face is essential for balanced mental health, improved social skills, and healthy development.
8. Fosters Appreciation & Love for the Natural World
Another benefit that comes with having kids in outdoor education programs is that they become stewards of our natural world.When kids are exposed to wild places and concepts such as habitat and species preservation, they are much more likely to care and begin to become more conservation-minded at home and in their community. The AIR study noted this as well. Parents reported significant gains in students participating in environmentally conscious activities at home, such as recycling, after they attended outdoor education programs. At the end of the day, the youth of today are the ones who will inherit our planet tomorrow. If we can teach our children the importance of conservation now, it will give them – and the generations that follow – a brighter future.
9. Increases Community Engagement
Outdoor education programs do not just have to focus on learning lessons, but can also give kids the opportunity to make a difference in their community.
- Nisqually River Education Program
For instance, middle school students throughout Washington participate in the Nisqually River Education Project to use the scientific method to conduct a series of water quality tests. These tests, including tests for pH, nitrates, dissolved oxygen, and turbidity help determine the overall health of the river, especially as a habitat for salmon. Kids also can contribute by putting forth ideas to improve the health of the river to their Student Congress and working to implement these ideas in their local areas.
- GLOBE Program
Another amazing program that spans across all continents is the GLOBE Program, which gives student scientists around the world the chance to be a part of a massive data collection on a variety of topics, including cloud cover, rainfall accumulation, mosquito distribution, land cover, trees, and more. This program has also been the topic of many research articles, including one from 2019 on what factors influence student and teacher satisfaction with regard to science education. It was found that the GLOBE Program encouraged teachers to take their lessons and after-school programs outdoors, and that student satisfaction was related to increased decision-making, small group learning, and inquiry-based learning.
By bringing together learning objectives with an emphasis on how these lessons make a difference in the community – and the world – students have an increased sense of belonging. They are also more likely to share what they have learned with family and friends, potentially getting those individuals involved in other local environmental causes and volunteerism.
10. Outdoor Education is Fun!
One of the best ways to engage kids in learning is by making classes interesting and fun. Kids are more likely to pay attention, enjoy the interactions, and retain information if they are interested in the topic and excited by their studies. Outdoor education provides the perfect setting for making learning a fun, exciting experience for kids with chances to explore, to discover through doing, and to have unstructured play.
Kids are quick to respond positively to this type of learning setting. More than 350 youths in a study published in the National Library of Medicine in 2014 were surveyed to determine their attitudes toward outdoor play. A vast majority of these kids responded that being outdoors in nature had a positive effect on them. Increased autonomy and the chance to experiment in outdoor learning environments is something that comes up time and again. In a 2015 study looking at the motivational behavior of students in outdoor science classrooms, several factors came to light. For instance, word association in science lessons taught in a traditional school classroom had “interested” and “boring” as the two most popular responses, in about equal measure. Clearly, not all children were not having a positive experience. Conversely, the word association for outdoor education science classes had “Fun” as by far the most popular response, followed by “amusing,” “hiking,” and “learning.” “Boring” was nowhere to be found on this list!
Bringing the classroom outdoors has so many benefits to students, from the improved test scores and an increase in student enjoyment of the lessons to physical and mental health gains and improved social skills. It’s time to tell our kids to grab their coats, clipboards, magnifying glasses, and more and head out into nature where a world of possibilities in learning awaits!
Article Written By: Shannon Escobedo
Shannon Escobedo is the Director of Fun and 2018 Employee of the Year at Wonder Valley Outdoor Education Center, located in the foothills in the Central Valley of California. She has a master’s degree in Mass Communication and Journalism and conducted her thesis research on the use of hands-on learning, specimens, and video elements in the classroom.

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The Hydro and Agro informatics Institute (HAII) says urban flooding in Bangkok is caused by the city administration's incapability to drain away rainwater containment, brushing aside suggestions that it is caused by water flowing downstream from the Northern region.
Affirmation of inefficient draining rainwater into the city sewage and draining canals is major cause of urban flooding came as Bangkok is expected to face heavy rains today and early next month as several areas are still submerged even there was no rainfall, particularly at Muangthong Thani, Chaengwattana, Don Mueang, and etc.
HAII director Mr. Royol Chitradon affirmed that the current flooding in urban areas was not caused by water flowing downstream from the North.
In fact it was caused by the city administration's inability to solve the draining of rainwater, thus resulted in water containment in various areas whenever there was rain.
He cited example of flooding in Chaengwattana, saying it did not come from flood water from the North.
Everytime there was rain, the area was then flooded, he said.
He said it needed fast action to solve flooding in the area and not just simply telling the people if rainfall is over 60 mm, then flooding is unavoidable.
He then suggested the city administration to look at the way its adjacent Pathumthani province's success in solving much of the flooding problem through cleaning its sewage system and dredging the old draining streams, instead of building new draining structures.
He said the city administration should survey and make use of old draining and sewage stream first instead of building giant sewage tunnels.
He said the city administration solved flooding problem in urban areas in a luxury style focusing on building new giant tunnels which are time consuming.
Commenting on flooding in many areas behind the Chao Phraya river which is over a metre high in some places, Mr Royol warns of more rains end of this month and early next month due to the influence from low pressure system in the South China Sea and the Andaman Sea.
He said the Royal Irrigation Department was releasing water from dam at inappropriate level thus causing some areas in Ayutthaya submerged in over a metre high of water, while water now in Pasakchalasit dam is 70% of storage capacity.
Source: Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS)