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Even if you have been able to retain a job during the pandemic, COVID-19 has not been kind.

Because of the current service worker shortage in our country, many employees say they have felt pressured to take on extra shifts or not use vacation days out of fear of losing their job.

“At the hotel that I worked at last summer, they kind of would put me in these positions I was uncomfortable with,” said Allyssa Romero, a 20 year-old student who works when she is not attending college courses. “They’d be like, ‘Hey, can you stay a little later?' or 'I had to work two positions at one time.’”

“I felt that [pressure] a lot,” added Vince Castillo, who was working at a supermarket and concert venue. “I feel like these days the drive up there [to work] was expending a lot more resources every day.”

Because of the strain, the business Whole Sol, an organic eatery located in several locations across Colorado, made it its mission to offer more flexible work schedules to its employees, hoping the incentives would help them overcome their own labor shortage.

“It’s paying off to make all that investment in the employees because after all, it’s our team that’s front-facing with the customer,” said Phil Dumontet, CEO of the company. “It starts, obviously, with a good strong wage, so we did a 10% raise across the board for our employees.”

To entice workers, Dumontet also added a $50 per month stipend that employees can use on activities that help promote health and wellness, such as a massage, gym membership, or therapist.

The company has also started offering full healthcare benefits to employees, a $1,000 retention bonus after working at the company for more than 6 months, as well as automatic approval for paid time off.

“Those are the kinds of things we’re balancing so people don’t get burned out in the restaurant industry,” said Dumontet.

Dumontet says since he instituted the measures, he has found happier morale for his 100 employees across the company.


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Astronomers watch black hole swallow neutron star in ‘big quick’ gulp

This illustration provided by Carl Knox depicts a black hole, center, swallowing a neutron star, upper left. The blue lines are gravitational waves, ripples in time and space, which is how astronomers detected the merger, and orange and red areas indicate parts of the neutron star being stripped away. In a report released on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, astronomers say they have witnessed a black hole swallowing a neutron star, the most dense object in the universe, _ all in a split-second gulp. (Carl Knox/OzGrav/Swinburne University Australia via AP)

DEEP SPACE (KSNT) -Talk about a heavy snack. For the first time, astronomers have witnessed a black hole swallowing a neutron star, the most dense object in the universe — all in a split-second gulp.

Ten days later they saw the same thing, on the other side of the universe. In both cases, a neutron star — a teaspoon of which would weigh a billion tons — orbits ever closer to that ultimate point of no return, a black hole, until they finally crash together and the neutron star is gone in a gobble.

Astronomers witnessed the last 500 orbits before the neutron stars were swallowed, a process that took far less than a minute and briefly generated as much energy as all the visible light in the observable universe.

“It was just a big quick (gulp), gone,” said study co-author Patrick Brady, an astrophysicist at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. The black hole “gets a nice dinner of a neutron star and makes itself just a little bit more massive.”

The bursts of energy from the collisions were discovered when detectors on Earth spotted the mergers’ gravitational waves, cosmic energetic ripples soaring through space and time as first theorized by Albert Einstein. They each came from more than one billion light-years away. The waves were detected in January of 2020, but the study analyzing and interpreting the data by more than 100 scientists was published Tuesday in Astrophysical Journal Letters.

While astronomers had seen gravitational waves from two black holes colliding with each other and two neutron stars colliding with each other, this is the first time they saw one of each crashing together.

Neutron stars are corpses of massive stars, what’s leftover after a big star dies in a supernova explosion. They are so dense that they have about 1.5 to two times the mass of our sun, but condensed to about 6 miles (10 kilometers) wide, Brady said. Some black holes, known as stellar black holes, are created when an even bigger star collapses into itself creating something with such powerful gravity that not even light can escape.

Scientists think there should be many of these neutron star and black hole pairings, but they’ve yet to find one in our own galaxy.

“This is very cool,” said Johns Hopkins University astrophysicist Marc Kamionkowski, who wasn’t part of the research. He said this will help astronomers predict how abundant these pairings are.

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HELENA – MTN has learned more about the arrest of three people allegedly involved in a shooting and chase in Jefferson County on Tuesday.

The Idaho State Police identified the three people taken into custody on Wednesday and say a fourth individual has been arrested as part of the investigation.

Idaho State Police Investigations Lt. Clint Skinner told MTN they identified Kolby Schmidt, Shannon Marengo, and Michael Holloway, based on information provided by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office following the shooting and chase.

Skinner said during the arrest at the Fort Hall Tribal Casino near Blackfoot, Idaho, police recovered multiple firearms and a significant amount of drugs.

Schmidt is being held in Idaho on charges of trafficking heroin and unlawful possession of a firearm.

Marengo is also accused of trafficking heroin.

Holloway was arrested for grand theft for possession of a stolen firearm and possession of methamphetamine.

Idaho state police say a fourth person was arrested, Angie Ahern-Krogstad, was taken into custody following a search warrant that turned up meth and cocaine.

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Fans of Apple, rejoice. A reveal date for the next new iPhone has reportedly been announced - and it's Oct. 13.

Apple announced Tuesday for consumers to join them virtually on its events page as they make some announcement from Apple Park at 10 a.m. PT next Tuesday.

According to Yahoo!, invites were sent out with the words "Hi, speed" at the top.

CNBC reported that the phones might be 5G since "5G is the next-generation cellular network that promises faster data speeds."

In September, Apple unveiled several new Apple products, but the latest iPhone wasn't present.

In April, Bloomberg reported that the iPhone 12 Pros would have a "new 3D lidar sensor for augmented reality, and three new cameras."Apple will stream next week's event on their website.


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Waterfalls in Yosemite National Park will likely reach peak flows between now and May.

The San Francisco Chronicle reports (http://bit.ly/20v7N6R ) Monday that thunderstorms, showers and intense periods of rain on top of snow have unleashed snowmelt in Yosemite Valley.

High waters has closed the Merced River to rafting for a few days. At Pohono Bridge, which is west of Bridalveil Fall, the Merced hit nearly 8 feet at the gauge.

That is nearly three times the flow on April 1, though below flood stage at 10 feet, the newspaper reports.

Other waterfalls that are thundering include Yosemite Falls, Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall. Others are near peak flow.

The April 1 snow survey measured the water content of the Merced Watershed at 91 percent of normal, and in the Tuolumne Watershed, 89 percent of normal.


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Katie Meade is the first person with Down Syndrome to be a beauty brand’s model.

The brand Fearless by Beauty & Pin Ups selected Katie as a model for its Fearless Hair Rescue Treatment product. The brand creates intensive hair treatments for professionals.

Katie overcame multiple heart surgeries when she was younger and she went on to become a gold medal winner in the Special Olympics. She is also the Best Buddies Global Ambassador.

According to the company, “Katie strives to end the social, physical, and economic isolation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.”

Katie says, “looking good is feeling good.”

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The Austin Fire Department is reminding everyone to be extra careful to prevent grass fires.

Fire crews responded to 12 calls about small grass fires yesterday afternoon, mostly along major roads. The fire department says the flare-ups were probably caused by cigarette butts.

Travis County Commissioners put a burn ban back in effect on Tuesday. Cigarettes are not included in the burn ban, but the Austin Police Department will issue tickets for littering to anyone they see improperly dispose of their butts.

According to the Travis County Fire Marshall’s office, fireworks are also excluded from the ban. However, fireworks are still not allowed to be sold or lit inside city limits.

The fire department urges residents to prevent fires this summer by lighting fireworks away from vegetation, keeping cars off dry grass and throwing away cigarettes, charcoal and other flammables in fire-proof locations.

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Tie to one in the friendly in Valdebebas. Ancelotti only lined up Lunin, Nacho, Odriozola, Marcelo, Odegaard, Isco and Lucas from the first team.

Real Madrid had to settle for a draw in their second pre-season rehearsal. After last weekend's 3-1 at Fuenlabrada, this time Ancelotti's team had to go up a notch to face this recently promoted Rayo Vallecano to First and the result in Valdebebas was a draw (1-1). Isco scored a penalty and the Vallecano goal was the work of Madrid's Victor Chust in his own goal.

A Madridista match marked by casualties. Ancelotti only lined up Lunin, Nacho, Odriozola, Marcelo, Odegaard, Isco and Lucas Vázquez from the first team. In fact, the loss of Jovic, Mariano and Rodrygo, who have been at a slower pace, forced the Italian to line up the entire game to the Castilla striker Latasa. Carvajal did not play either, with a break planned by the coaching staff.

In fact, the white goal came generated by an action in which the youth squad Latasa was the protagonist, who received the penalty that Isco transformed. A draw that allows Ancelotti to increase revolutions before the next friendly, next Sunday in Glasgow against Gerrard's Rangers.

Iraola opted for the next eleven to face the whites in what was the first test for the Rayistas of the preseason. He formed with Luca Zidane, Mario, Saveljich, Catena, Fran García, Óscar, Trejo, Andrés, Babe, Álvaro and Sergio Moreno. The franjirrojos, who released their peculiar second kit for the next season, with lightning flashes in different parts of it, will leave for their preparation stage in Marbella.

The white team will enjoy, meanwhile, a day of rest, this Monday. On Tuesday he will have to return to work and during the week several of the internationals who are still on vacation due to their participation in the European Championship will be reinstated.

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LANSING - The Creole Coffee Company in Old Town has closed, but its menu hasn't gone away.

Rather, the restaurant's weekday lunch and weekend brunch service has moved to The Creole restaurant, next door.

The Creole Coffee Company in Old Town.

The Turner Street storefront will become a private events space, said Sam Short, a partner in the restaurant group Potent Potables Project (yes, like the Jeopardy category), which owns both Creole Coffee Co. and The Creole. The coffee shop opened in December.

"We ended up finding that we get really busy for lunch, and we started talking through how we could accommodate a bigger lunch," Short said. "So we said, 'What if we move lunch over to The Creole side to accommodate more seating?"

The Creole Coffee Company is "a small space, it's an old building and it’s a small kitchen," he said. "Realistically we sat down with the team and said guys if we want to expand over and do lunch on this side, plus do café seating out front, and they're good things, how do we make that happen?"

A customer sits with his coffee at the Creole Coffee Company on opening day, Dec. 14, 2015 in Old Town as a vintage McDonald's metal road sign is displayed on the wall. The sign, along with others on the wall throughout the coffee shop, were found in the basement of the building.

The only way to be able to accomplish everything they wanted to do was to have more prep time in the morning, Short said. And the only way they could do that was by not opening for breakfast except on weekends.

"Most of our business is the lunch business, and there's another wonderful breakfast joint right up the road," Short said, referring to Golden Harvest.

Short and his partners, Aaron Matthews, an attorney, and Alan Hooper, a property development and construction specialist, also own Zoobie's Old Town Tavern and The Cosmos. The group plans to open Punk Taco, a taqueria and tamale joint planned for a former gas station near Frandor, later this year.

The group's private events, under the leadership of Lisa McMahon, director of events for the Potent Potables Project corporate company, have skyrocketed. Short says it made sense to dedicate the Creole Coffee Co. space to that side of the business.

"Lisa needed more space for events, and she's got it," he said.

Sam Short of the Potent Potables Project at The Creole restaurant in Old Town.

The Creole will now serve lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays and dinner starting at 5 p.m. Brunch service will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The bar will open at 4 p.m. daily, with happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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This is football season and maybe quite a football season around Michigan State – but it's always basketball recruiting season, right? Our first question in the mailbag (back after a long break) comes from a reader who referenced a tweeted photo from Stephanie Ward, mother of 2016 MSU commit Nick Ward. It's a picture of Ward and fellow commit Joshua Langford, along with targets Cassius Winston and Miles Bridges.

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*These guys look extremely happy together. I like our chances with Winston now that U-M is out. What about Bridges? I like his game.....I heard Adreian Payne and Draymond were working him hard. This was an unofficial for him, right? Do we have a chance to get him or is the John Calipari illegal magic too strong? I read he wants to play with Winston. Is that true?

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It was an official visit, same with Cassius Winston, who announces Friday afternoon at U-D Jesuit. All signs point to a Michigan State happy ending with Winston. Actually, a lot of signs point to a Michigan State happy ending with both right now. Justin Albers, who covers Indiana (one of Bridges' other finalists, along with Kentucky) for, tweeted Tuesday: "Multiple sources tell me tonight they would be 'shocked' if 2016 F Miles Bridges does not commit to Michigan State on Oct. 3."

That seems to be the recruiting world "smoke" out there, and the fact that Bridges moved up his Kentucky visit to this weekend would seem to be a positive sign for MSU – he was supposed to visit Kentucky for "Big Blue Madness" on Oct. 16, which has become a huge recruiting tool for Calipari's program. Does the timing change mean MSU is the clear leader now? It's at least a positive for the Spartans that he won't be at UK for the big weekend.

BUT, he's still visiting Kentucky. And as you may have noticed while following recruiting or any other aspect of life, teenagers tend to change their minds. Stay tuned. Also, I'm not aware of this "illegal magic" of which you speak. Is he actually cutting people in half in the famous trick with the saw and the box?

*I noted that Riley Bullough had 14 tackles against Oregon. Just wondered whether that was a record number of tackles in one game by a Bullough at MSU. Maybe worth a quick research?

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Tom, I'm all about "quick research," and here's what I can tell you – Riley's going to need eight more than that to best his father! That's right, Shane Bullough is the official record holder of the Bulloughs who have played at MSU (Hank, Chuck and Max are the predecessors to current MSU linebackers Riley and Byron). He got 21 tackles as a junior in a 1985 game against Indiana, which is actually tied for fifth in MSU history. First place, for the record, is Dan Bass' ridiculous 32 tackles against Ohio State in 1979.

Riley Bullough has 23 tackles right now, so if he can maintain that pace and MSU can max out at 15 games – that would be 12 in the regular season, Big Ten title game, two College Football Playoff games – he would be right there for MSU's single-season record of 175 tackles. That belongs to his Uncle Chuck, who did it in 1991. In 11 games, by the way.

No. 2 on that list is Percy Snow's 172 in 1989, and Chuck Bullough is third with 164 in 1990. Shane Bullough is sixth with a total of 156 tackles in 1985. If you want to get a ton of tackles, be a middle linebacker in George Perles' "Stunt 4-3" defense. Or be a Bullough. Or both.

*After Oregon, MSU has featured home-and-home non-conference series with Notre Dame, Arizona State, Miami (the real one) and Boise State in the coming years. Curious two things: Given the success of the MSU-Oregon matchup, is MSU looking at any other signature non-conference series right now -- or maybe looking at a new deal with the Ducks? And if you could pick a school for MSU to sign a deal like that with (considering the name, likely on-field play years and years out, plus how cool it would be to go wherever), what would your top three wish list be? Mine would be, in some order: UCLA (another Rose Bowl trip!), Texas and Washington.

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Don't forget BYU, Derek, the Spartans will host in 2016 and travel there in 2020, the same year the Miami series starts with the Hurricanes in East Lansing. It's Notre Dame in 2016 and '17, Arizona State in '18 and '19, at Miami in 2021, at Boise State in 2022 and Boise State at home in 2023 (which makes that a 2-for-1 deal for the Spartans, because Boise State also visited in 2012). So MSU is all set through 2023 with at least one quality nonleague game to go with the nine-game Big Ten schedule.

There's also a tentative agreement to play Notre Dame at a neutral site in 2023, along with a visit to Notre Dame in 2026 and a home game with Notre Dame in 2027. So there's not a ton of (high-profile) scheduling to be done right now, and I wouldn't expect any series announcements any time soon.

As for my wish list? I'll be honest with you, its location, location, location for me. So let's go with: Hawaii, College of the Bahamas and the University of Sydney (a few MSU players visited Australia this summer and got a feel for their version of football). In selfish seriousness, I'd like to see MSU at Virginia Tech so I could watch my little brother (rabid Virginia Tech alum) go nuts at a Hokies game in person (might have to bail on the press box for at least a while). Competitively, I'd love to see MSU and Alabama have a home-and-home. Great idea, right?

*Regarding the numerous missed tackles … how much should we worry that's on the MSU players and how much should we credit the athletes on the Oregon side? After the game, Jon Reschke said they worked on open-field tackles every day last week but it sure didn't look like it at times. I hope our defensive backs get better by the Ohio State game because in my opinion our defensive success vs. Oregon was directly dependent on our D-line's ability to get to the QB.

Start by crediting the athletes, Keith. They're supreme, across the board. I've seen that Oregon team in person two years in a row now and can't recall many better examples of a sports team living up to its hype. Does that mean MSU gets a total pass for the open-field tackling? No, and Montae Nicholson in particular missed plays (on defense and special teams) that you'd expect to be routine for him.

But after watching it over again, MSU did more good in the open field than bad. And you're right about the defensive line – but that's where all of MSU's defensive success is going to start this season. The Spartans developed some back-seven depth Saturday and have a promising secondary foursome of Nicholson, RJ Williamson, Vayante Copeland and Demetrious Cox.

To win at Ohio State, that defensive line is going to have to be at its disruptive best. And MSU's tackling, blocking, throwing, catching, everything will have to be excellent. I imagine we'll talk about that game another time or two in the next several weeks.

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Apple revealed new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models running on a custom M1 chip at its "One More Thing" event on Tuesday.

While bold claims were made about the M1's performance and efficiency, there are a few limitations with the new MacBooks that might make early adopters wait for the next version of Apple's custom ARM-based chip.

The most glaring constraint is the memory available on both models. The MacBook Air and MacBook Pro (and the Mac mini) support up to 16GB of RAM, a step down from the 32GB of RAM available on the Intel version of the MacBook Pro.

For now, the new M1 chip can't support more memory so those who run RAM-intensive programs will either need to wait for Apple to refresh its high-end models or opt for the Intel versions. This will feel like a step backward for users who were finally given the option to boost RAM after Apple claimed years ago that memory options were purposefully restrained to improve battery life.

We don't expect Apple to release its most powerful laptop, the 16-inch MacBook Pro, without the option to upgrade to 32GB of RAM. Heck, the current Intel-based model goes up to a whopping 64GB of memory. Meant for professional users, the 16-inch model will likely house a different version of Apple's custom ARM-based silicon; possibly an M2 chip or a different variant of the M1 with wider memory support and more cores.

Rumors before Apple's event suggested the company was working on several versions of its custom chips, including one with eight cores and another with 12 cores. The M1 chip revealed this week has eight cores (four performance, four efficiency) so we could see a 12-core variant when a new 16-inch MacBook Pro debuts.

Apple will likely give the 13-inch MacBook Pro a boost as well when new chips arrive. Remember, Apple sells two configurations of the MacBook Pro: one with older CPUs and two Thunderbolt 3 ports and another with newer CPUs and four Thunderbolt 3 inputs. I'm guessing the newly revealed MacBook Pro is the lower-end version, and that a more premium model will arrive in the coming month.

Another shortcoming of the new MacBooks is that they won't work with an external GPU, or eGPU. Used to bring discrete graphics to laptops with integrated chips, eGPUs are a great way for gamers to play AAA titles at high graphics settings without the need for a chunky gaming laptop or desktop. They are also useful for video or photo editing pros who use graphics-intensive programs.

Macs with Intel CPUs running macOS High Sierra and later support eGPUs via a Thunderbolt 3 connection, so this is another step in the wrong direction. Speaking of Thunderbolt 3, the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro only have two USB ports; that's unchanged from the previous models but still annoying for anyone who was hoping to avoid living the dongle life.

The MacBook Pro and MacBook Air launch on November 17 so we should learn soon if the claimed performance and efficiency gains from the M1 SoC are worth the tradeoffs.


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How To Meal Prep Like A Personal Trainer

One of the biggest recommendations that any personal trainer will give their clients when asked what’s the best way to ensure they will achieve their goals is MEAL PREPPING. Not only is it a total lifesaver when you’re in need of a meal in a hurry, but it also helps to keep you on track with your overall calorie and health goals.

Just prep everything in advance, and eat your meals as the week goes on! Sounds easy, right?

Not always...

If you’re like most of the population, you don’t have all the time in the world, you’ve got a budget, and you don’t want to have to sacrifice all your time, money and favourite foods in an attempt to start developing healthier habits.

If this sounds like you, don’t worry, I’ve got you.

Here are my favourite tips for prepping nutrient-rich meals that align with your health & fitness goals - without having to sacrifice too much of your time, or breaking the bank.

Go To The Grocery Store Prepared

Forget arriving at the grocery store and grabbing whatever healthy things you think you’ll eat that week! Always come with a list. Trust me! You’ll not only have a clear plan when navigating the aisles to help prevent you from being tempted to buy other things that aren’t on your list, but it will also save you lots of time, frustration (and likely money!) too.

Prep Ingredients, Not Meals

Although it’s always fun to try out a bunch of new & healthy recipes for your meal prep, it’s not always realistic. So, instead of worrying what meals you want to make in advance, I always love to simply prep my favourite ingredients (things that typically taste great together) and then create customizable macro bowls using all, or some, of the ingredients I’ve prepped for the week. Make sure to include lots of veggies, a few complex carbs, some healthy fats and (of course) your main protein sources. This allows more variety throughout the week, since you’re not eating the exact same meal each day, and it saves a LOT of time and headache when you’re actually doing the meal prepping.

Chop And Store Your Raw Veggies/Fruits

This is a huge time saver! Most people think that by buying raw fruits & veggies, it’ll magically get used up throughout the week. But then Monday comes, you realize your schedule is slammed and you can’t find enough time to wash, cut and prep the veggies to take with you - so it ends up just going bad in your fridge instead of being eaten like you intended. That’s why, it’s important to set aside some time (I like to do this while I’m waiting for food to cook in the oven) to wash, chop and store the raw fruits & veggies you buy. That way, you can just grab them and go instead of having to set aside time to prep them when you feel like eating them.

It’s All About Multi-Tasking!

I’ve already touched on this one a couple times now, but the best way to minimize your prep time (and maximize on being a boss-ass meal prepper) is by MULTI TASKING. Chop those raw veggies when the oven is full and you’re waiting for things to cook, roast all of your veggies in one pan instead of separating them into their individual category, and wash/clean your pots and pans as you go.

By implementing all of these strategies, you’ll discover that meal prepping isn’t as big of a beast as it seems, and if done properly, you’ll likely be able to get everything done within 1-3 hours. (Which isn’t much time at all to make your lunches & snacks for the entire week!)

Happy prepping!

PS - If you’re struggling to figure out WHAT KINDS and HOW MUCH food to buy at the grocery store, you’ll LOVE my printable Weekly Grocery List! This list gives you mix-and-match options so you always get the right amount of each macronutrient (PROTEINS, CARBS, FATS) to help you stick with your nutrition goals while still being able to enjoy the foods you love most. With plenty of options, this is the list you can take with you each week and never get bored!

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SDG Partnership facility (SDGP)

(Updated August 2019) With the SDG Partnership facility (SDGP), the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with RVO.nl, aims to contribute to the achievement of various sustainable development goals in developing countries. Companies, public institutions, NGOs and knowledge institutions that want to cooperate in a PPP in order to contribute to sustainable development goals (SDGs) in developing countries can receive grant funding from the SDGP facility from 2020 onwards.

Working in food security and private sector development in emerging markets and developing countries is complex in nature since there are often different interests involved. In such cases, problems cannot be financed by just one party. That is why the SDG Partnership facility encourages the establishment of PPPs for joint initiatives of private sector development for food security. Larive International can help clients to successfully complete the subsidy application and project implementation.

Participation requirements

Initiatives of PPPs may be eligible for support. SDGP projects must contribute to one or more of the following goals:

  • Reducing malnutrition;
  • Promoting growth in the agricultural and fisheries sector;
  • Creating sustainable and ecologically sound food chains;
  • Creating better labour conditions and efficient working procedures;
  • Causing an increase in private investments.

In the first call, PPPs can submit project proposals with one of the following themes:

  1. Efficient value chains
  2. Nutrition value
  3. Circular economy – agri-sector
  4. Better work and income for youth and women

The partnership must consist of a maximum of 6 partners and include 1 Dutch organization, 1 local organisation, 1 NGO or knowledge institution, 1 company and 1 government organization. A local government organization is preferred.

The available budget for the second call is € 30 million. Per project, a co-financing subsidy of at least € 500,000 and at most € 3 million can be granted.

SGDP country list

SDGP is open to activities in the countries included in the SDGP country list.

Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Bangladesh*, Benin*, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi*, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Chad, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt*, Ethiopia*, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana*, Guatemala, Guinea, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iraq*, Jordan*, Kenya*, Kosovo, Laos, Lebanon*, Liberia
, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali*, Morocco, Moldavia, Mongolia, Mozambique*, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria*, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories*, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda*, Sierra Leone, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal*, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan*, Sri Lanka, Sudan*, Suriname, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia*, Uganda*, Vietnam, Zambia.
*IGG-DDE-countries are getting bonuspoints.

Our experience with SDGP

Larive International has extensive experience with the FDOV facility, the facility for PPPs for food security and private sector development prior to SDGP. Larive has successfully initiated FDOV projects during previous tenders (2012, 2014). This includes the development of the project concept, establishing the partnership and submission of the full proposal and subsidy application.

At current, Larive International coordinates FDOV projects in East Africa (FoodTechAfrica – aquaculture) and India (FoodTechIndia – horticulture). Larive has (partner) offices in most of the SDGP applicable countries, a strong track record in the agro-food sector, extensive experience with initiating and coordinating projects with consortia of public and private partners and an excellent relationship with the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Larive adds value by being an experienced project developer in the application phase. Moreover, we act as a neutral project coordinator in the partnership, aligning individual interests while ensuring the successful realization of project results.

Submission of concept notes for subsidy application is closed already.
We would be happy to support you through the different SDGP project phases on the next tender in 2020.
When there is new information available, it will be posted here on this website.


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    The Crown is at the very heart of the market town of Boroughbridge, a hotel which has been at the centre of the community since the 16th Century – when it was a renowned coaching inn on the road from London to Edinburgh. Things have changed of course – you’ll enjoy free WIFI when you stay with us throughout the hotel, and can indulge in our leisure spa with indoor pool, Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and gym. Also available is an up to date Flabelos vibration plate and sun shower to tone and tan.

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    The Accommodation London Bridge offers 50 non smoking rooms from single up to families. Each room is bright and comfortable with en- suite bathrooms with a choice of showers or baths fitted. The accommodation is offered at very competitive rates with extremely well appointed rooms to ensure that "Every Night Counts".

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  • Yew Tree Barn

    Yew Tree Barn B&B; offers large en-suite bedrooms, which can each sleep up to four persons, to provide flexible accommodation for families. We achieved AA 4 Gold Star award in 2012, and 4* Highly Commended since 2007. It is also an ideal base for guests previewing the numerous private schools in the Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Maidstone area, and ideally located for easy access to the abundance of National Trust and English Heritage properties in Kent and Sussex. The Brands Hatch motor circuit and several golf clubs including the London Golf Club, are located within six miles. The ground-floor suite is a large bedroom which can sleep 3 persons with an adjoining single bedroom, and is suitable for partially disabled persons. The upstairs family room with a double bed, two singles and a child's bed (to 10 years). The bedroom and ensuite shower room has splendid views across open countryside. We have two guest sitting rooms, one with oak beams, a wood burning stove and Sky TV, and the other, a reading room, with Wi-fi installed for guests who wish to access the Internet from their own laptops. The oak beamed dining room with French oak furniture overlooks the rear garden, and we offer full English, Continental, or Vegetarian breakfasts and cater for gluten free diets, using local produce. Our breakfasts are cooked in our Aga cooker. For those guests who require an early start, we also offer a take-away breakfast. We have beautiful country walks starting within a one minute walk along bridle paths through open country and into some lovely woods. There is parking within the property; motor cycles and bicycles can be stored under cover. The front garden is available for guests for general relaxation. Please note, the property is fully non-smoking & pets not accepted.

  • Great Dover Street Apartments

    Great Dover Street Apartments is part of King's College London close to London Bridge, on the South Bank of the River Thames. With easy access to the City, Canary Wharf, Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe and Borough Market this is an ideal location for exploring historic and modern London. All single rooms have en suite shower rooms and are arranged around shared kitchens offering self catering facilities for up to 6 guests.

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    Andrew, Amanda & Jake would like to welcome you to our family run establishment. We pride ourselves on our traditional home cooked food, friendly service, and great selection of real ales from Yorkshire. All situated within calming décor, roaring log fires and comfy seating which provides a friendly and relaxing atmosphere.

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    The perfect balance of luxury, privacy and location, Elephant and Castle Guest house is not a hotel, it is a home. We offer a range of 14 rooms in five beautifully decorated self contained apartments. Accommodation is fully furnished and equipped to a high standard. For a bit of open air, the roof terrace caters for those wanting to bathe in the afternoon sun. Some of the rooms benefit from the private terrace/balcony. We invite you to make yourself at home. We believe that no other Guest House in London offers better value for money. We have special package offers for a group, as well as seasonal offers. Area attraction:* Buckingham Palace* Big Ben* The Tate Gallery* Westminster Abbey* Houses of Parliament* Trafalgar Square with the re-known National Portrait Gallery* The River Thames with exciting boat trips* Tower of London* The London Eye, better known as the Big Wheel* Brixton with its vibrant nightlife is two stops away (by underground)* The Brixton Academy for live bands and acts.* Knightsbridge - The home of Harrods, the famous department store* Many designer clothing shops, too many to mention...come see for you!* The Apollo Theatre* Plus many cultural and artistic projects dotted along the River Thames.Included in the price is:-Continental breakfast: Fresh croissants, cereal, yogurt, fruit juice,tea and coffee.-Use of the kitchen with all facilities to cook plus dishwasher, microwave, washing machine-Bed linen, towelWireless Internet is available for additional charges.


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Georgetown Public Hospital, Georgetown, Guyana

Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) is the largest hospital in Guyana and has a commendable capacity of 600 beds. The hospital’s origin dates back to 1838, and currently, it is managed by the Ministry of Health and funded by the Government of Guyana. Georgetown Public Hospital provides healthcare services free of cost and is rightfully called the Nation’s provider of Health Services.

Apart from providing health services, Georgetown Public Hospital also provides various training programs in the field of medicine and healthcare ranging from Care Nursing to Masters Degree and Post Graduate Diploma in various medical disciples.

Recently, the management at Georgetown Public Hospital has invested heavily for the technological advancement and standardization of the protocols and procedures of the hospital to ensure that healthcare services provided are of highest quality.

“It’s important to first of all trust God and see him for your encouragement, for your inspiration and two it’s very important to work hard because success is not achieved any other way, there is no shortcut.”

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We, at Lincoln American University, are proud to count Georgetown Public Hospital of Guyana among our list of affiliated hospitals for clinical training of our students during Clinical Sciences Program.

The oldest hospital of Guyana offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services and is a leading provider and facilitator of patient care, education and research in the Caribbean and provides huge learning opportunities for medical aspirants studying medicine in Guyana at Lincoln American University.

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Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Pasta Pie

Preparation20 minutes
Cook time1 hours 5 minutes
ServingsServes 8

  • 1 lb of Short Cut Pasta such as Penne or Ziti
  • 1 lb of Italian Sausage, casing removed
  • 2 cloves Peeled and Smashed but unchopped
  • About 3 Tbsp of Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup of Chopped Provolone
  • 6 Eggs
  • 1/4 cup of Freshly Grated Parm
  • 1 Bunch of Broccoli Rabe, washed and finely chopped

    1) Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Fill a large pot of water, add a generous pinch of salt and bring to a boil.

    2) In a 10 inch oven safe skillet, add 1 Tbsp of the olive oil, preheat it over medium high heat, add the sausage and using a wooden spoon break it up as much as you can.

    3) Cook the sausage until fully cooked through, remove to a plate with a slotted spoon.

    4) In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of oil along with the garlic, allow the garlic to sizzle then add the broccoli rabe.

    5) Stir the broccoli rabe around in the oil, season with some salt, then add 1/2 of a cup of water, cover the pan with a lid and cook until the broccoli rabe until fully cooked through and all of the water has evaporated, meanwhile, while the broccoli rabe cooks, add the pasta to the boiling water, cook until al dente, drain and rinse under cold water to stop it from cooking further.

    6) Once the sausage, broccoli rabe and pasta are cooked set them all aside. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, then add all of the cooked ingredients plus the cheeses and stir together to combine well.

    7) Add the remaining olive oil to the same skillet, make sure to brush it all around the sides, add the pasta mixture and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes, transfer to the hot oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until deeply golden brown.

    8) Allow to come to room temperature before serving.

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I’m Heading To Milwaukee!
Hey there, Lovelies!
I’ll be at the Clarion in Milwaukee this weekend for the Barbara Vey Reader Appreciation Weekend and I hope to see some of you there 🙂 I’ll be taking part in bingo on Friday at 10 am so come on in to win fun prizes and say hello.
On Friday night I’ll be at the Author Q&A. This event had me rolling last year as authors choose random questions to answer in front of a live audience. As you might imagine, some of the stuff that gets said is good for a giggle and a great way to get to know people. After there’ll be appetizers and a cash bar. This event is FREE to the public as well.
Then Saturday it’s the big luncheon. I need to tell you I’ve upped my luncheon table game this year so hopefully I won’t be put to shame! The authors at this event get into some brutal competition to have the most awesome table decorations. I can’t wait to see what everyone else has up their sleeve. The event is ticketed and sold out.
I’ve been gathering little bits and bobs for my table gifts over the last year or so (including from Hawaii 😉 so I think it’ll be extra awesome.
If you didn’t get your first choice for author table for the luncheon or breakfast, there’ll still be plenty of opportunities to meet and chat with your faves. The Saturday night pizza party is always fun, and don’t forget the Saturday afternoon book signing! AND – there are so many opportunities to mix and mingle, you’re going to meet new author faves as well. I totally did last year, too.
Sunday morning I’ll be breakfasting before I come back to the northwest (and I hope the rain will be gone because I am really sick of it this year!)
Hope to see you in Milwaukee!

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Finding your spouse's hidden assets

| Nov 14, 2018 | Property Division

When a marriage falls apart, couples are supposed to fully disclose all their holdings to each other so that a fair split of the marital assets can be decided.

Unfortunately, your spouse may be determined to send you on a treasure hunt, forcing you to hunt down the assets that he or she has hidden away. If you believe that your spouse (or ex-spouse) is concealing money so that he or she can avoid sharing them or paying adequate support, what can you do?

Before you reach for the phone number of a private investigator, however, see what you can uncover on your own. Frequently, you can find all the information you need close at hand. You just need to dig into the financial papers you have from previous years and start looking at them closely.

Old tax returns, in particular, can offer a ton of useful information. Look for:

Rental Income

Your spouse may have rental property that you aren’t even aware exists. You can find information about rental real estate on the Schedule E of your old tax returns.

Partnerships and S Corporations

Your spouse or ex-spouse may have money coming in from one or more companies that you don’t recognize, particularly if he or she is a silent partner. Again, the Schedule E is where you need to look for that kind of information.

Foreign Accounts

Schedule B of your old tax returns may help you find money that’s hidden offshore. If your spouse has a considerable net worth, don’t be surprised if there are bank accounts or trusts sitting in banks outside the United States. Some spouses try hard to shelter these accounts from their divorce proceedings, hoping they’ll get overlooked.

Often, all you need to shorten your search for missing money is a start. Those old tax returns can also be valuable in court — they may help compel your spouse to be more forthcoming with the information you need to obtain a fair division of the marital property.

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Facebook’s Cryptocurrency: Stop It Before It Starts

By Nicholas Weaver
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 5:05 PM

On June 18, Facebook announced its forthcoming cryptocurrency, Libra. The company says it intends to integrate it into Facebook’s Messenger and WhatsApp products. Although Facebook says it has created an “independent” subsidiary, Calibra, and purports that the currency itself will be controlled by an independent Libra Foundation, the coin is really a Facebook project. It is not live yet, giving governments the opportunity to kill this project before it gets off the ground and gives rise to cybercriminals who couldn’t capitalize on existing cryptocurrencies. In particular, the IRS and FinCEN should take action now.

Apart from the Facebook backing, Libra has two major differences from the other major cryptocurrencies: The currency is supposed to be “stable” because it’s pegged to a basket of government currencies such as a combination of dollars, euros and yen, and transactions using the currency are initially validated by a few identified participants, not by a distributed network. Otherwise, it is similar to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the like, including by offering pseudonymous transactions, as a user can have as many wallets as desired, each identified only by a long random number.

Facebook aims to make Libra more stable by pegging the value of Libra to a basket of currencies with a large reserve fund. The reserves are then invested in low-risk assets, with any profits returned to shareholders in the Libra Foundation. The intent is to create something of a global currency not bound to any particular government.

Despite the “independent” foundation structure, this is almost exclusively a Facebook project. Every other participant is merely contributing $10 million in investment and may commit to validating transactions. This token investment should generate interest income as this forms the seed capital for the stability mechanism, meaning the commitments on the part of others in the foundation are rather trivial.

Facebook, however, is committing to integrating Libra as the payment channel into its applications, bypassing the opportunity to integrate a more conventional solution similar to Venmo, M-Pesa, Zelle, or ApplePay. Given that a conventional solution would probably result in a payment channel rivaling PayPal’s $2 billion annual net income, this represents a huge opportunity cost. It makes sense for Facebook only as a moral crusade rather than as a business decision: It seems intended to be exempt from any government’s controls.

Fortunately for the rest of the world, Libra may well fail. People prefer assets that hold their value relative to either the local currency or, in an unstable situation, dollars or euros. Nobody wants to receive $10 from a friend only to have it turn into $9.80. But since Libra is pegged to a basket of currencies, it is not actually stable. Like other cryptocurrencies, every Libra transaction thus involves exchange-rate risk, and the only way Libra can succeed is if Facebook makes a concerted effort to force its adoption.

Libra’s succeeding would be far worse. What currently limits how criminals can use cryptocurrencies is the cost of currency exchange and the inherent volatility of the currency’s value. Reduce or eliminate these constraints, and there’s likely to be an inundation of new ransomware, extortion and online drug trade. Libra intends to reduce (but doesn’t eliminate) volatility, and the only way Facebook can get widespread adoption is through making easy on-ramps and off-ramps. A Libra “success” would represent a huge policy failure. It is better to kill this now than let it even get a chance to succeed.

Fortunately the U.S. government and others may already have the legal and policy tools necessary to do that. In the U.S., two in particular could be especially useful: the tax treatment of cryptocurrencies and requirements for payment processors globally to enforce Know Your Customer and Anti Money Laundering (KYC/AML) laws.

A true cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or Libra is considered property by the Internal Revenue Service. That means a gain of $1 due to volatility between when the cryptocurrency is acquired and when it is transferred to someone else is a $1 taxable event. And since any integration into Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp is under the control of Facebook, Facebook should probably file income tax documents and keep track of the otherwise difficult cost-basis math on behalf of Facebook’s customers, like other investment brokerages do. The IRS needs to remind both Facebook and the public of these implications and requirements. Of course, this would make Libra completely useless in the U.S. by increasing the cost of using it beyond any utility.

A similar problem exists for all validator nodes. Even non-U.S. companies need to respect U.S. KYC/AML restrictions if transactions end up involving U.S. persons. The founders of Liberty Reserve learned this lesson when they pleaded guilty to money laundering and received 20-year sentences. But how can firms do KYC/AML on pseudonymous transactions?

This makes Libra’s permissioned-based system, where the validators are known, pre-selected and responsible, fundamentally incompatible with the pseudonymous nature of a cryptocurrency. The U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes and Enforcement Network (FinCEN) should remind all members of the Libra Foundation of these requirements. Each validator node that accepts transactions from participants should be held accountable for ensuring that the transactions meet KYC/AML requirements. That it can’t be done while maintaining pseudonymity is not FinCEN’s problem.

With luck, Libra will not get off the ground. A failure to launch is the best-case scenario to reduce cybercrime. Although Libra’s inherently bad design might be sufficient, it is best not to leave things to chance. The IRS and FinCEN should make sure that Libra doesn’t fly.


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  Bottler: OB
  Age: 27 yrs Type: Scotch
  Vintage: 1984 Subtype: Single Malt
  ABV: 49.60 % Region: Speyside
  Price: $200 Availability: Specialty Stores
Cask #1049. Peated/Pedro Ximenez Sherry Finish. Distilled: 1984; Bottled: September 2012.
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Nose: Sulfur and sherry.

Palate: Sulfur packed sherry at a lower proof with dried fruit coming in mid-palate with a touch of smoke.

Finish: Very sulfury but with a nice fruit cushion.
 I'm usually sulfur averse but the heavy fruit in the sherry gives this one a nice balance.

Very dark amber color. The nose is peaty and has hints of smoked currant and oak. The palate is absolutely wonderful and balanced: spiced oak, vanilla, and burnt sugar. Very rich flavor profile and very good medium finish. I wish I had purchased more bottles than I did. [2/13/13]

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Prescription Painkiller Labels Changing to Reduce Overdoses

September 10, 2013

While Opioid-based pain medications can be an effective tool in the treatment of many patients, the Painkiller Overdose Lawyers with Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough explain these medications have some of the highest rates of injury and death in the nation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found drug overdose death rates in the United States have more than tripled since 1990 and have never been higher. In 2008 alone, more than 36,000 people died from drug overdoses, and a majority of these deaths were attributed to prescription painkillers.

In an effort to reduce these numbers, the U.S Food and Drug Administration recently announced it would be requiring new labeling standards for extended-release prescription painkillers. The agency also stated it would be requiring manufacturers of these drugs to examine the long-term effects taking these medications for extended periods of time can cause.

The new labels will indicate that the drugs are not intended for “as needed” users, and should instead only be given to those in need of long-term pain management. Furthermore, the labels will also state that the medications are intended only for users where alternative treatment methods failed.

The law firm’s team of Drug Injury Lawyers are hopeful that the labeling changes will be effective in helping to reduce the number of patients who suffer overdoses of prescription strength pain medications.


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Democrats 2020: The Dilemma

Jerry Shenk
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Because an internal struggle for power and influence among left-wing, further-left and openly-socialist Democrats has gone public, the party faces some difficult decisions.

For all practical purposes, Bill and Hillary Clinton dominated the party apparatus throughout Barack Obama’s anomalous presidency. Obama’s ego-driven media gluttony, the Clinton’s tight party control and Hillary’s 2016 “inevitability” all factor into their party’s current predicament: Democrats developed no bench of viable national candidates.

Hillary was considered inevitable for so long that the party never imagined it needed a bench. Now, party leaders are old, white, out of ideas, and none are manifestly moderate.

Purportedly “electable,” gaffe-tastic former VP Joe Biden (77-years old in 2020) tops Democratic 2020 polling. Of their other candidates, only deafening socialist Bernie Sanders (79 next year) and nearly-translucent “Native American” Elizabeth Warren (71 in June) hit double digits.

There are no young, moderate, talented, tested, genuinely-accomplished, nationally-recognized, high stature Democrats. Friendly media can make lesser-known Democrats “celebrities,” but cannot bestow stature, credibility or accomplishments. In fact, Warren and Sanders have accomplished little to nothing of substance during their government tenures, and, although he’s running hard-left to attract them, practically nothing in Biden’s legislative record remains palatable to younger Democrats.

Democrats seem oblivious to evidence that Americans understand that the party’s primary goal is to reorganize society to solidify Democrats’ power and influence, and that, with but one exception, voters have been rejecting that goal since 2010.

Won in 2018, Democrats’ U.S. House majority has been hijacked – to the party’s detriment – by four incendiary, publicity-seeking, intellectually-dishonest, out-of-the-mainstream, arguably anti-American and anti-Semitic socialist ideologues who cannot deliver coherent messages even with help from a fawning national media.

Attentive outsiders have a much clearer understanding of the party’s fault lines than do the Democratic party operatives who, even though it was only theirs, still call President Donald Trump’s election a national calamity. The party’s message today bears little resemblance to the one delivered by Barack Obama just eleven, or even seven years ago. A failure to face facts, reassess and adjust could doom Democrats’ prospects outside mostly-coastal liberal enclaves for decades.

A few smart Democrats worry that the party has abandoned its historical base by focusing on open borders and indulging urban, cultural and social interests, while ignoring working class voters in areas and states that Trump turned or won handily. Concerned that Democrats no longer speak to America’s working class, but concentrate instead on racial, gender and other ideological/tribal sub-groups and special interests, some insightful Democrats fear their party has no unifying message. The most common response to those concerns has been that the party’s future and “the country's salvation” lie in the insulting, highly-divisive identity politics relentlessly practiced by its über-liberal wing.

Democrats appear unconcerned that, although Donald Trump wasn’t the first or even second choice of many Republican primary voters, in November, 2016 they – and enough others – considered Trump the only acceptable one.

Their dilemma: Democrats must choose their 2020 nominee from a roster of weak options. Call it Clinton/Obama karma.

Jerry Shenk is a retired central Pennsylvania sales/marketing professional with political campaign experience. Contact him at


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Paper Mache Trees for all the Seasons

Paper mache trees are a great activity for demonstrating the environmental changes in trees throughout the seasons.

Our paper mache tree is used throughout the year with my kids, it makes a great accessory or prop to use in the classroom, bedroom or play area and imaginative play.

In the summer time, when there is much sunlight and the days are warm and long, the leaves will produce a lot of green chlorophyll.  There are other colours in the leaves, but the green colour is the most dominant.  Trees are fuller and covered with more leaves.  It is also a time when apples are developing and growing.

We have created our summer tree using dark green streamers wrapped around the branches to create the fullness affect and cut out green paper leaves.  The apples are made with scrunched up red crepe paper into balls.

As the days become shorter and colder, the leaves stop making green colour and then the other colours become more dominant and they begin to fall to the ground.

We have created our autumn tree using cut outs of leaves coloured in the autumn tones.  You could also use coloured dyes or paints to create these leaves.

You could also go on a nature walk to collect the autumn leaves that have already fallen to the ground and use them on the paper mache tree.

The growth of leaves slow right down but do not die.  There are already the next year’s leaves waiting in tiny buds for the warm spring sun.

Our winter paper mache has been created using cotton wool balls unfolded and laid on top of the branches and floor.  In the part of Australia where I live, we do not get snow here so our paper mache winter tree is just left bare with no leaves or snow.

As the days grow longer and warmer the buds will begin to open and the new leaves will begin to grow and blossom.  The chlorophyll starts the cycle of pigmentation of green in the leaves.  The signs of life begin to reappear with a rich source of foods for bird life, insects and animals increase.

Our paper mache spring tree has been covered with scrunched up pink crepe paper to resemble blossoms.

Click here to view how we made our Paper Mache Spring Tree in more detail.

Here are some other ideas of what you can do with your paper mache tree

  1. Great imaginative play prop – use it as part of a scene or part of a story.
  2. An indoor picnic under the tree with a blanket and pretend play tea set.
  3. Decorate it with tinsel and baubles for Christmas. To view this activity in more detail click here
  4. Use our Apple Sight Word Cards and stick them onto the tree as an activity to learn your sight words.

Click here to see the full instructions on how to make a paper mache tree.

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Facebook has more than 500 million members. Chances are, your learners are members, too. They are familiar with Facebook navigation and, in some cases, might even be Facebook addicts. Facebook offers a great opportunity to train an organization’s employees, customers, and vendors using a familiar tool that fosters social engagement and supports a wonderful learning dynamic. But an organization’s fear of social media and associated governance often eliminates Facebook as an acceptable training tool.

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Sometimes I can sit down, read a challenge and just go to work and get it done. Yet, other times I sit and think, and think and it takes hours. I read the rules for this one yesterday and finally today it clicked.
The challenge is to use an image depicting a friend or family relationship and/or a sentiment focused on relationship (mom, sister, friend, etc).

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The AZA Collection is rhythm captured. Unlike a song which has a duration, the beats featured inside this artwork have no beginning or end. They are ever-present and reveal a face to what was formally just heard.

"Rhythm-on-Canvas" is a new medium in art led by drummers. To build the artwork, Calhoun utilized a variety of lit drumsticks of difference colors, speeds, and temperatures to construct the rhythms that would become the AZA Collection.

As for "rhythm-on-canvas," Calhoun is an important figure from this medium's inception. For years he utilized lit drumsticks to capture audiences in his live performances with Living Colour. Hence, when the concept of crafting artwork through capturing rhythm was presented, Calhoun understood the new medium and was prepared to create.

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Amusement Park Bumper Cars

Jump into the iconic shaker ride with Olivia, pull down the safety bar and hold on tight as it starts to rock then swing higher and higher… until it swings upside down and right over the top! Then head over to meet Ben on the bumper cars, buy a ticket and enjoy the ride. Afterwards, enjoy some delicious cotton candy from the cart nearby.

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    Magical Funfair Roller Coaster

    Welcome to the carnival where the show is about to begin! Take your seat and prepare to be dazzled by mysterious magic. Help Claire step inside the box then make her disappear! When the show’s over, climb aboard the cute bunny cars and ride the roller coaster. And don’t forget to scream for the camera!

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    Magical Acrobatics

    Limber up for a magical acrobatics show! Olivia and Stella are preparing their routine ahead of the parade. Help Stella get attached to the whirling wheel. Lead Checkers the horse as he pulls the float, spinning Stella as he walks. Lift Stella onto the bar and watch her spin round. Olivia is balancing on her stilts… Hand her the flags so she can lead the parade with style.

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    Magical Ferris Wheel and Slide

    Prepare to get in a spin over these 2 LEGO® Friends rides. Join Mia on the top-hat Ferris Wheel as it whirls round. There’s a great view of Heartlake City from the top! Wait for Olivia as she climbs the stairs of the slide then whooshes down. She never arrives at the bottom because she’s disappeared! She then reappears at your side, laughing. How did she manage that? It must be magic!

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    Heartlake City School

    Play out your perfect school day at Heartlake City School. Get everything you need from your locker. Use the sanitizer in the bathroom, making sure your hands are superclean before lessons. Join Olivia in the science lab and study a ladybug. Paint a still life in art class. Make friends with new boy Julian while you eat your sandwiches in the canteen then invite him to shoot hoops in the yard.

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    Forest Horseback Riding Center

    Join Mia, Savannah and Kevin on a forest vacation. Explore the beautiful backwoods with them on horseback. There are horses for the girls and a cute pony for little Kevin. Help Savannah by leading her horse or play with her guide dog. Back at the stables brush down the horses and give them something to eat before relaxing in the cozy house. As night falls, light the campfire and toast marshmallows.

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    Magical Funfair Stalls

    Step right up! Count your cash ready to buy a ticket to the funfair. While you line up at the window watch in wonder as magician Camila makes Emma levitate! Take your ticket and go through the turnstile. Or serve up ice creams at the snack stall. Help Emma on the face-paint cart as she decorates Henry and gets him carnival-ready. Now he’s all set for a fun day at the fair!

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    Forest Camper Van and Sailboat

    Buckle up for an open-road adventure! Stephanie, Emma and Ethan are exploring the beautiful forest wilderness beyond Heartlake City. Drive their cool camper van, towing the boat behind. Pull up by a lake so Stephanie can unhitch the boat and go sailing. Relax by the lakeside and make friends with the raccoon. When night falls, take the sleeping bags out of the van and go to sleep under the stars.

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    Mia's Soccer Cube

    Sharpen up your soccer skills with Mia. Open up the cool sport backpack-styled box and join her on the pitch for some practice. Dribble the ball past Mia’s dog – hopefully her pup won’t trip you up! Take your shot… It’s a goal! Head to the locker room for a drink and discuss tactics with Mia for the next game.

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    Magical Caravan

    Are you ready to enter a world of mystical magic? Welcome to the Magical Caravan! Mia has come to visit fortune-teller Claire who can see into the future. Step into the caravan and say hello to wise owl Spades. Make some tea on the stove, then feed the horse an apple. Join Claire in the tent for Mia’s reading. The crystal ball spins to reveal… a happy face! Maybe Mia will be lucky at the fair!

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    Heartlake City Grand Hotel

    Welcome to the Heartlake City Grand Hotel where you can enjoy a five-star stay. Amelia the actress has just checked in. Join her on the balcony for a drink. Enjoy the spa pool then dine beneath the stars. Check out your room, which comes with a huge bed and its own bathroom! Mark the changing of the seasons by dressing the hotel in the elements that fit the right time of year.

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    Olivia's Gaming Cube

    Step inside Olivia’s cool gaming room. Pass her the headset so she can hook up with a friend online. Her cat pal wants in on the action. Help Olivia’s furry friend use the cool controller. Time to take a screen break? Play with her pet while Olivia puts on some tunes. Close up the cube and take it to a friend’s to continue the gaming fun.

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    Forest House

    Get ready for an all-action break with Mia and her family. Join them in their tree-house vacation home for a break in the forest. Take some snaps of Mia as she tackles the rapids in her kayak. Hang out with Mia’s little cousin in the outdoor patio area. Help Mia’s mom set up the barbecue. Get cozy in the treetop bedroom – you’ll have a good night’s sleep after all that fresh forest air.

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    From living room to roller coaster!

    Can you turn a room in your house into a roller coaster ride? (If you already have a room like that, now is the perfect time to make the most of it.) You can easily get started with a couch or a chair and a broom stick as your safety bar, and you’re already on a roll! You can also build, draw or paint an awesome backdrop for your Friends mini-dolls and use clever illusions to send them on a wild, magical ride. Need more ideas for fun projects? Look for new challenges every week! #LFC

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    Magical Roller Coaster Challenge

    Can you perform fun challenges while riding a magical roller coaster? Challenge yourself and your Friends to make funny faces or poses with your favorite props – just in time for the on-ride camera to capture your fun! Watch this, get creative, and share your photos here!

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    Can your family float in the air?

    This family is definitely UP for a magical challenge! Hey, how often do you get to make your mom float in the air? With a bit of magical creativity, you can stage some really fun and cool illusions at home. Show this to your family and friends and dare them to try this with you – they can’t say no to this, can they? (And if they do say no, just make your bricks and mini-dolls float instead!) Look for all-new magical LEGO® Friends Challenges this week on LEGO Life and tag your friends to invite them to join! #LFC

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    Magical Vanishing Trick Challenge

    What could conjure more oohs and aahs from a magician’s audience than a puzzling disappearing act? Mystify your friends and family with your wildest inexplicable illusions and make your mini-dolls vanish with dazzling disappearing box tricks!

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    Build a Friendship Trophy!

    Let’s celebrate friendship! Why not build your own version of a friendship trophy and upload here?  Make sure to upload and tag a friend in the picture!

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    Everyone seems to have a perfect life!

    Does looking at other people’s feeds make you feel like everyone else has a perfect life? That’s totally normal! 1 in 5 people feel that way too!  But remember, you shouldn’t compare your life to what you see online, because then you’re comparing yourself to something that might not be real! Where do you stand?

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    Posting without asking is never okay!

    Can you help us share an important message? Posting a photo or a video of someone without asking first is never okay, and sometimes it can even be illegal, but not everyone knows this!  If you see this happening, or if it happens to you, it’s important to talk to the person who is posting without permission. They may think they did nothing wrong, and you should know that you can always ask them to take it down.  How do you feel about people posting without asking?

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    Is that a horse in your kitchen?

    Can you turn a person into a horse, a hamster, a stork or maybe even a strange alien animal? You can create really fun and cool illusions at home with a bit of magical creativity, LEGO® bricks and mini-doll figures, and/or a few friends or family members who are up for a fun challenge! Look for all the new magical LEGO Friends Challenges this week on LEGO Life and tag your friends to invite them to join! #LFC

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    A dance challenge at Andrea’s House!

    The Friends just had a brilliant idea! They want to shoot a fun music video at Andrea’s house. Awesomely cool dance moves? Got ‘em. Phone fully charged and ready to record? Check! But is Andrea’s family up to the challenge, too? Watch here! PS – Want to challenge your own friends and family?

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    Do you hate to lose?

    Some people get angry when they lose because they love winning so much. Here are a few tips for how to keep your cool when things don’t go your way:  - Take a few deep breaths. It really helps!  - Take a step back and do something else. Stand up or go for a walk.  - Practice being a graceful winner by saying something friendly to the other player/players. - Remember that the whole point of playing games is to have fun!   How do you feel?

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LEGO® Friends Heartlake Rush

Race through Heartlake City in this free LEGO racing game! Have fun with Olivia on the race track or download the app for the full play experience.