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Many people claim that the grueling 24-day Snowman Trek (or Lunana Trek) in the small Himalayan country of Bhutan is the toughest long walk in the world and they might be right. It's certainly a strong contender for world's toughest trek. The Snowman can be bitterly cold and many of the daily walks are extraordinarily long and hard, especially in the rarely visited Lunana Valley. There are also eight mountain passes of over 16,000 feet (4,877 metres) to cross. To complete this trek you must naturally acclimatize very well or consider taking Diamox, which basically kick starts the acclimatization process. Being very fit is also absolutely necessary. In some sections of the walk you go over high passes through the snow and rain day-after-day on very rough and muddy trails that really test your mettle. It certainly tested mine.
In late 2007 I was ready to retire early from my job as an Edmonton Journal reporter and was looking for the best, most exotic and hardest long walk I could find to celebrate. The first time I read about the Snowman Trek I knew instantly I had to do it. Sure, it was intimidating but that is part of its charm. It sounded exactly like the kind of travelling challenge I have often taken on and the idea of a month in Bhutan with endless days of magnificent mountain views, Buddhist shrines and interactions with some of the world's friendliest people was irresistible to me.
In 1972 the King of Bhutan declared "Gross National Happiness is more important than Gross National Product," which became a part of the Bhutanese constitution two months before I arrived. The King got it right.
How tough is the Snowman Trek? Bart Jordans, author of the excellent Cicerone Guide to the Treks of Bhutan, notes, "more people have reached the summit of Everest than have successfully completed the Lunana Trek." The success rate of reaching the Lunana Valley is approximately 50 per cent but the best organized companies, who wisely head out on the Snowman in the last 10 days of September, usually get all their clients into and through Lunana, even though it is situated in the remote northwest corner of one of the most remote countries on earth. Sometimes very heavy snowfalls make it impossible for the yaks, who carry huge loads, to make it over the 16,465 foot (4,940 metre) Karakucha La ('La' means mountain pass) into Lunana, forcing groups to visit more accessible areas of the country.
There are very few roads in Bhutan and the closest one is almost a week's walk away from Lunana. It is definitely not the place to experience a medical emergency because it usually takes two or three days to get a rescue helicopter there from India.
The scariest thing about the Snowman is the cost. It is mostly set by the Bhutanese government, which charges $250 a day. My trek with Canadian Himalayan Expeditions cost about $8,000 in 2008 and today the price is around $10,000. I loved Bhutan, but I won't be going back.
After many months of long runs of eight-to-ten miles every other day and other rigorous exercise I boarded the Bhutanese Druk Air plane on September 21, 2008 from Bangkok to Paro, the country's only airport. I met our US trek leader Kevin Grange in Bangkok and the eight other trekkers, all male. It's always better to have the civilizing effect of women on this kind of journey. We settled in well, however, and the following day hiked up to the stunning Tiger's Nest monastery.
The Tiger's Nest Monastery
The next day we got a ride to the trailhead and started walking at last. That first day was quite long if relatively easy but the second was a very, very tough, up-and-down 22 kms through constant rain over a trail which was like a sea of mud. We struggled through piles of huge, uneven and slippery rocks covering the entire path. I fell four times, hyper-extending both knees at least once, but was not seriously hurt, only frustrated.
On one rickety wooden bridge my right foot went right through the rotten wood up to mid-calf with a raging river (the Paro Chhu) just below. I was momentarily terrified I would lose my irreplaceable boot, but it was on very tight and with a little help I was able to carefully pull and twist my leg out with my boot still on. I had worn those boots every day for six months so my feet would adjust to them before the trek and within a few days I was the only trekker without a blister. I was wet and exhausted when we reached camp after nine difficult hours of plodding along and reminded myself that this was the challenge I asked for. If this was only the second day I wondered what the Hell was ahead.
The next day was wonderful. It was mostly dry and I happily walked ahead of everyone else until I reached a military checkpoint, run by Bhutanese Captain Dorge, whose job was mainly to watch out for smugglers crossing the nearby border with Tibet. I was stunned to see his little house had a satellite dish with a TV inside. Captain Dorge invited me to share some butter tea with him and he explained that he was able to get the BBC, ESPN, CNN etc. on his television, but mostly loved watching English Premier League football, especially his beloved Liverpool FC. As a huge fan myself we had a delightful conversation about our favourite club as we sipped cups of tea. It appears that there are LiverpooI football supporters everywhere.
I then headed off with a few members of our trekking group and later our cooking staff made lunch in the home of a friendly family of four who owned 25 yaks and made lots of delicious yak cheese, which we happily sampled. Later we reached our spectacular campsite, Jangothang, at 13,260 feet (4,044 metres), a 5,500 foot elevation gain in three days since we left Paro. The camp was dwarfed by the nearby mountain, Jhomolhari, at 23,995 feet (7,315 metres), and perched on the border of Tibet and Bhutan. This is why I came on this journey. To walk away from the crowds, experience wild and beautiful country, encounter friendly locals and gain some insight into a unique and exotic culture and maybe into myself.
Jhomolhari
Following the 'walk high, sleep low' maxim we took an acclimatization hike the next day and climbed a thousand feet to a meadow where we saw a large herd of yaks, some bharal (Himalayan blue sheep) and three marmots in what was clearly snow leopard country. Later we descended to camp and watched the horsemen from our trek play Dego for hours against the horsemen from an Australian company. Dego is a popular local game similar to horseshoes but played with stones. The players toss stones underhand at a stick stuck in the ground. The closest stone wins.
Karma, our head horseman, was the embodiment of everything I loved about the Bhutanese people. He was strong, very experienced, kind and seemed uniquely at peace with himself and his rugged life. He treated his mules and horses gently. I watched fascinated one morning as he carefully prepared his animals for a day on trek. Karma was constantly singing a song, whistling a tune, talking to the horses and smiling. Our guide Tenzing said he was singing a Buddhist song praising the mountains and rivers.
Karma, with his mules and his horses
After the horses had spent the night chewing what grass they could find Karma put blankets and ropes on them and strapped a food bag on each as they prepared to carry our tents and duffel bags over yet another 16,000 foot pass to the next campsite.
Karma is the ultimate Bhutanese horse whisperer, and the other, younger horsemen watched carefully, listening and learning from him. We would head off first but always see them pass by when we stopped for lunch, skipping theirs so the camp was all set-up when we arrived at the end of the day's walk. We could hear Karma singing away happily as he passed by.
The life of a Bhutanese horseman, and their horses, is hard. One day we were walking to our campsite as they led their horses and mules on a trail far above us. Suddenly we heard a shout and looked up to see a horse cartwheeling down the very steep hill, head over heels, and breaking his neck. Everyone raced to the horse's body and one of our trekkers, Jon Hinds, tried to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to the dying animal, but it couldn't be saved. The horsemen earn little money so we all chipped in generously to lessen his loss.
Jon Hinds
The Bhutanese government has a rule that trekking groups and campers may not start a bonfire at night, but one evening the crew told us they were collecting deadwood for a massive camp fire. Later we brought our little chairs up to the edge of the roaring fire, drank our chai and had a wonderful dinner. Soon the horsemen, led by Karma, began to sing Bhutanese folk songs and it was pure magic. For the first night on the trek the sky was absolutely clear and a great blanket of stars twinkled above us. I thought about how far we had all come in the first week. Not so long before we were leading our ordinary lives, completely incapable of imagining the experience of a night like this.
One of the horsemen wrapped his arms around Karma from behind as he led his friends through one song after another. As he sang beautifully they made a chorus, singing with their butts turned to us, as they warmed their upper bodies on the fire. They challenged us to sing that night and we did our humble best. I finally stood up and purposely wandered away from the campfire, far enough so that I could get an even better view of the magnificence of the sky above us, but close enough so that I could still hear the wonderful singing. Not for the first time, I wondered if I could ever possibly re-create for my friends a sense of what this exotic experience was like and why I go on these trips. My motto is "Do not sleepwalk through life." Do the most interesting and challenging things you can think of and afford. You won't regret it.
Later Karma sat down next to me with our Bhutanese trek leader, Khandu, beside him, and they harmonized perfectly on a series of local folk songs. I believe I could have listened to them all night long, but morning comes quickly and we had another high pass, the Jare La, to cross the next day. Everyone left the campfire with a smile on their face.
The next morning we had our best ever encounter with a local family who welcomed us into their home. The 85-year-old Bhutanese woman's eyes shone with delight and amazement as she held the strange foreign object, a digital camera, in her wizened hands. Sitting in the home's only chair, in the place of honour beside the small stove, she twirled her Buddhist prayer wheel and watched bemused as the group of western trekkers ate lunch prepared by our cook, Yeshe. To her delight our trekkers then played with her three beautiful young, great-grandsons. She glanced in awe at the magical image on the camera. It displayed the young boys, herself, and Jon Hinds, the hulking American personal trainer. They were all smiling broadly.
The trekkers were there because we asked the team leaders to arrange such experiences as often as possible, so we could be welcomed into the homes of ordinary villagers and interact with them, and although this was not the first time that it occurred, it was definitely the best. My fellow trekkers were great, playing with the three delightful young boys, and it was clear that everyone thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Jon, in particular, was magic with the kids and his pal, Pete, who is also phenomenally fit and strong, thrilled them by walking around the room on his hands. Later, after I left, the boys entertained their guests by singing six songs to enthusiastic applause. Finally, everyone enjoyed a dessert prepared by our cooks. Obviously, I should have stayed longer, a mistake I would not make again. At our campsite I watched the local men practicing Bhutan's national sport, archery.
Not that much has apparently changed in roadless rural Bhutan since 1923, when the old woman was born in the tiny village of Chebisa in the remote north of the rarely visited Himalayan country of just over 800,000 people, about 10 per cent larger than Switzerland. This very pleasant cultural and multi-generational encounter was one of many opportunities we had to mingle with the ordinary people of Bhutan.
One big positive about Bhutan is that most people, especially the younger ones, speak English well because it is the language of instruction in many schools. In addition, government documents and road signs are written in both English and Dzonkha, a language with roots in Tibet. Even the national newspaper, Kuenkel, is published in both languages, plus Nepali. This enabled us to visit a school and talk to young students. Earlier that day in Lingshi, we talked to two young girl students who asked in English where we were heading to and I showed them on the map in my trekking guide. This was the same school the three young boys we met in their home attended, and lived at during the week. They made the three-hour walk on Mondays and back on Saturdays.
A woman in Laya wearing the traditional conical hat
We soon reached Laya, the biggest village on our journey, where we said goodbye to Karma and the other horsemen who were replaced by men with yaks, which are needed to make it over the high passes that lead to the Lunana Valley. A few days later we trudged over a very high pass and then down nearly 5,000 feet to the valley floor. We began our descent in a blizzard and ended it in the pouring rain. But we had reached Lunana, so everyone was happy.
We awoke to a lovely sunny day with piercing blue skies and views of a beautiful nearby mountain. Top that off with a cracking breakfast of granola, toast and Lunana pancakes and we were all in high spirits. We were also surrounded by lovely waterfalls as we trudged on muddy trails through a forest before a very steep climb up to the village of Woche, our first in Lunana. The villagers were very friendly and we joked and laughed a lot together for about an hour before heading up to our campsite for the best meal of the entire trek, which led to a standing ovation for our cook. The next day we walked to Lhedi where we visited the only school in Lunana and did our best to answer good questions from the young students who spoke English well.
Goofing around with locals from Woche
Campsite in Lunana
We got a real surprise in Thanza, the last village in Lunana, when we learned that the yak men had gone on strike! There were six days left in the trek including the highest pass of the entire walk and we couldn't do it without yaks. I am always suspicious of labour disputes when you only hear from one side, but we were told the yak men claimed their animals were tired and demanded triple pay for the last six days, then refused it when it was offered. Who knows the truth? Finally a deal was made because Yeshe knew some local men with yaks. The strikers agreed to take us for one more day if the company paid for five extra horsemen. Then Yeshe's friends would transport our gear for the last five days, which they did.
Chimi, the crew member with the permanent smile
The latest hat fashion in Thanza
A few days later I was experiencing some stomach problems and general exhaustion as we crossed the Rinchen Zoe La at 17,470 feet but marched on until we arrived at a real road the next day and celebrated a totally successful trip. We spent a few days visiting Buddhist shrines, and the capital, Thimpu, which features the only stop light in Bhutan. It was time to leave and the other trekkers, who were headed home, were shocked to discover I wasn't finished walking yet.
I said goodbye, hopped on a plane to Kathmandu and a few days later headed out on my 60th birthday with my Nepali guide/porter, Gelu Sherpa, for three fabulous weeks of walking the famous Annapurna Circuit and the Annapurna Sanctuary, two of the best treks in the world, before heading home with a smile on my face.
Read about my adventures in Annapurna here.
Celebrating the completion of one of the hardest treks in the world
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Bhutan, Lunana Valley, Nepal
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Riani says:
Beautiful photos. You have a wonderful post,, Those are beautiful pictures of your trip. there is no words to describe those beautiful places.. what a fantastic blog..


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Van Wyk, Judson [1], Wang, Xinxin [1], Childs, Kevin [2], Bonito, Gregory [1].
Omics analysis of the cultivated Morel, Morchella rufobrunnea.
Morels, genus Morchella, are among the most popular edible mushrooms in the world but few species have been cultivated. Currently, wild foraged morels are heavily relied upon to meet the demands of the market. Though some species have been cultivated, inconsistencies in yield have kept them economically infeasible to produce commercially. M. rufobrunnea, commonly found in landscaping wood chips, was the first morel cultivated indoors and is part of the most basal Morchellaceae clade. Due to its commercial value, M. rufobrunnea is a clear target for an omics-based analysis of its development. In order to investigate the genes associated with each stage of ascocarp development, transcriptomes of the mycelium, sclerotia, conidia, primordia and mature ascocarps were sequenced using Oxford Nanopore Technology (ONT) RNA-seq. A denovo genome was assembled using ONT and Illumina-hiseq, and has an estimated genome size of 60 Mb. This work will be used to assess important genes in Morchella development which can be used to inform future cultivation efforts in the genus.
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1 - Michigan State University, Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences, Molecular Plant Sciences Building, 1066 Bogue Street Rm 3270, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA
2 - Michigan State University, Plant Biology, 1130 Molecular Plant Sciences Building, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA
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Mycology.
Presentation Type: Poster
Session: MYP2, Mycology Posters II
Location: Virtual/Virtual
Date: Tuesday, July 20th, 2021
Time: 5:00 PM(EDT)
Number: MYP2002
Candidate for Awards:MSA Best Poster Presentation Award by a Graduate Student
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Q: C++ object as parameter, but no constructor for it How is it possible to use an object as a parameter even though I don't have a constructor for it?
#include <iostream>
#include <string>
using namespace std;

class Time
{
private: int hh, mm, ss;

public: static Time sec_to_Time (unsigned int sec)
{
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}

};

int main()
{
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    return 0;

}

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Time(Time t) {
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One Small Step Towards Reconciliation
Western Sydney Community Forum welcomes a recent Mayoral Minute adopted by Council as a measure towards reconciliation for communities in Western Sydney. Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne of The Hills Shire Council made a significant motion regarding reconciliation in the region. The Mayoral minute was unanimously endorsed by Council where an invitation will be extended to local Aboriginal Elders to meet with Council, and an Acknowledgement to Country will be included in Citizenship Ceremonies and at major community events. In addition to these two motions, Mayor Byrne also moved that Council investigate practical ways to recognise Indigenous Australians in the area.
"What has become clear to me is the need to find a way forward that unites our community and allows us to go on a journey, together, to better recognise the role Indigenous people have had in the past and continue to have in The Hills' story", Mayor Byrne said.
This comes after comments that were made by Councillor Brooke Collins just under a fortnight ago regarding the Council decision made in 2017 to exclude Acknowledgement of Country as part of Council Meetings and other major events.
The motions endorsed this morning have been welcomed by many significant members of the Aboriginal community in Western Sydney.
Uncle Greg Simms, Western Sydney Community Forum ambassador expressed his joy, stating "It's a good thing, especially for those people who are not educated. We are all one people, I'm pleased to see us moving forward."
This step forward towards reconciliation is one of many that must occur across different levels of government and also across the community for equity to be demonstrated to all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Another ambassador of Western Sydney Community Forum, the highly respected Aunty Carol Cooper stated, "In my opinion I think this is giving people a chance to know who we are, why we do what we do. Why we do the Welcome, why we do the talks. This is bringing us all together; giving the children of our communities a chance to know us and understand why we have seniors in our culture.
"There has to be a Welcome to Country because people who come to our land need to know whose land they're on and see a face from that land", Aunty Carol Cooper asserted.
Western Sydney Community Forum welcomes these motions as does its many supporters who are continually advocating for equity across all members of the community including Western Sydney's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Billie Sankovic, Western Sydney Community Forum Chief Executive Officer said "We welcome the Mayoral Minute by Hills Shire Council to move the motions that it did today.
"I congratulate the local community for their voice and commitment to this incredibly important and long overdue action. Without a collaborative, local to national commitment, it is impossible to move towards reconciliation and address the systemic injustices that have been faced by First Nations people for centuries.
"We stand with Elders and First Nations People in achieving voice, treaty and truth locally and nationally." stated Ms Sankovic.
To move towards reconciliation it is vital that as a community we all:
Collaborate closely with Elders of First Nations communities, being led by their expertise and experience in decision making processes.
Acknowledge, recognise and embrace Welcome to Country.
Respect and acknowledge First Nations People's history, culture, traditions and communities at all gatherings.
Read the Hills Shire Council's Mayoral Minute
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The sugar peas came and went, disappearing under the weeds once the rain came... My apologies for neglecting this website recently, but I have been running around like a headless chicken trying to keep things watered and potting on plants to sell locally.
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Out and About has lists of gardening events and gardens open.
There are over a hundred FAQs (questions and answers) by Tracy Wilson in our Plant Clinic archive.
We are compiling a database of plants which have appeared in lists of salt-tolerant plants. There are no guarantees of salt tolerance, of course, but inclusion in this list is a promising start!
Have a look at this month's competition.
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Behavior Strategies to Use Tomorrow 2.0
Erin Riojas March 24, 2020
Please note: No CEUs are awarded for participation in this course.
This course will address what a behavior intervention plan (BIP) is comprised of and how other professionals can understand and support students who have one. It will also provide information on how to understand and implement basic behavioral strategies and when to seek advanced support when challenging behaviors become more severe.
Alfredo Montiel, MA, BCBA, holds a Masters in Teaching with a specialization in autism from National University. He's a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has provided support to families with children with developmental delays for over 12 years in Los Angeles County and Orange County. Mr. Montiel has worked with a variety of insurance companies, regional centers, school districts, and has provided support to families in the home, community, and school settings. His main area of interest is in organizational behavior management, along with staff and parent trainings.
Financial Disclosure: Other than being a paid employee of EBS Healthcare, Alfredo has no financial information to disclose.
Non-Financial Disclosure: Alfredo has no other non-financial information to disclose.
Alexandra Kopack, MA, BCBA, has Masters in Applied Positive Psychology and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She became interested in the field of ABA because of her passion for helping others be the best versions of themselves. For the past 5 years she has worked in the field as an RBT, case supervisor, and currently is the Regional Director for San Diego as well as ACE Coordinator for EBS Healthcare. Her goal is to provide the highest-quality data-driven services in a way that is approachable and fun so that both service providers and those receiving services can thrive.
Financial Disclosure: Other than being paid as an employee of EBS Healthcare, Alexandra has no other relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Non-Financial Disclosure: Alexandra has no other non-financial information to disclose.
Identify and understand the components of a behavior intervention plan.
Describe how to use basic antecedent interventions.
Describe how to use basic consequence interventions.
Identify when and how to ask for help with more severe problem behaviors based on setting.
15 minutes: Introduction and brief overview of previous Behavior Strategies 1.0
45 minutes: Define BIP and antecedent interventions
60 minutes: Consequence interventions, asking for help based on setting, questions
10 minutes: Post test
Behavior Strategies for Tomorrow 2.0 Handout
Behavior Intervention Plan Example
Video: Behavior Strategies to Use Tomorrow 2.0
Mini Quiz: Behavior Strategies to Use Tomorrow 2.0
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Becky has been tweaking her listening skills as we work on Rally Obedience together. It is a great sport where owner and dog must work in unison to skillfully perform obedience exercises in a sequence. Becky intently listens to me and she also takes cues from the most subtle of body movements. Her expression says it all, she loves to please me and wags with her whole body from course start to finish. I can't help it, when she endearingly looks at me with her big, brown eyes she sometimes gets rewarded a little too often.
This week the theme at Kim Klassne's Cafe is "Two Textured Edition".
My photograph incorporates "Little Things" and "Cherished".
She is absolutely adorable. Such a cutie. I can see why she gets extra treats.
Aren't dogs wonderful. They love us more than we love ourselves! I love nothing better than to watch owner and dog in unison in an agility or obedience trial.
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"Kundalini – the Awakening of Chakras" provides the key to maintaining wellness and balance by providing effective tools for the removal of any blockages in our chakra system (or "wheels of light" –spinning vortexes of energy contained in each of us) to achieve radiance in body, mind, and soul. Album contains a detailed booklet with images and description of each Chakra that will take you on a powerful journey toward healing.
This album is a confluence of various ideas of spiritually awakened people Avatars and Gurus who have given the world easy techniques to reach the goal, which they themselves have acquired as experience and as a result of a divine benediction. The Album has been set to a natural tempo of 60 beats per minute, which is the flow of time and rhythm of creation. To awaken the energy centers, various schools of thought, prescribe the vowels and bija mantra, which have been meticulously used. While chanting the bija mantra remember to keep the tongue in contact with the upper palette, blocking the air passage of the throat, so the sound Lam or Vam etc will sound like Lang or Vang etc. Adhi Shankara's Saundharya Lahari has been interwoven to enable the experience of each Chakra to become a real one, as the great saint has described, as he journeys through the chakras. The pictures and colours have been provided to aid visualization. Since this is an experience of all the five senses, the sound, the feel, the picture/colour, the taste and smell of this whole experience is to be cherished. It is advised to use a mildly scented, cool comfortable place to do this meditation. Ragas and Sur, have been chosen to help such automatic rising of the Kundalini. Every sound in this album has been thoughtfully designed to give the listener an audio-visual feel of the Chakra. The one-hour voyage starts with Pranayama, goes through the seven Chakras and ends with the Kundalini Avarohana (bringing down the awakened energy) and elucidates the powers and experiences of Jeevan Mukthi. This is an album, which is intended for oneness and expansion. It is important to source into the higher consciousness and experience this wholesome flow of energy, which is the birth right of every human.
History- Chakra in Sanskrit means "Wheel" – the physical vortexes of Pranic energies and Kundalini means "Coiled" – the Spiritual energy that lies coiled in the base of the physical body. The Chakras have been first mentioned in the Vedas, which are the oldest written tradition in India, 2,000 – 600 B.C. It is also discussed about in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali – 200 B.C. The Chakras and Kundalini came to be an integral part of yoga philosophy in the tradition of non-duality – (Advaitha), which arose in the 7th century.
Though the origin is ancient and spiritual, Kundalini yoga has been scientifically adopted by various cultures and has proven very beneficial, and empirically applicable. The Caduceus is a symbol of the Greek God Hermes (the messenger of the Gods to man) and also used as a medical emblem, denoting healing, and vitality. The Caduceus is indeed the depiction of the Serpentine energy – the Kundalini Shakthi, which is represented, by the Ida Nadi (serpent on the left of our body), Pingala Nadi (serpent to the right of our body) and Sushumna Nadi (the central winged staff). These are, in traditional Indian medicine and spiritual science regarded as the channels through which, Prana-the energies of the subtle body flows. They connect/intersect at special points of intensity called the Chakras. Ancient Chinese and Japanese medicine is also based a great deal on Chi or ki/qi energy, which is comparable, since Acupuncture and Pranic healing are done on these energy conduits and centers, the Nadis and Chakras. The Shri Chakra and the Maha Meru are two and three dimensional, Yantric (physical) depictions of the Kundalini Shakthi – the power with which one is able to reach altered states of consciousness, being able to heal ones own self or perform several paranormal actions which elude scientific comprehension, as they are topics beyond the logical and skeptical limits of the mind. The phenomenon can only be experienced as we experience feelings. This experience, has to be ones own, just as the taste of sugar has to be experienced to know sweetness.


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Is 5'8 Short
No, 5'8 is not short. The average height for an American male is 5'9, so 5'8 is just below average. However, there is no definitive line between "short" and "average" heights – it's all relative.
For example, someone who is 6'0 may consider someone who is 5'8 to be short, while someone who is 5'4 may consider someone who is 5'8 to be tall. It really depends on your perspective.
There's no definitive answer to this question since everyone has different opinions on what constitutes as "short." For some people, 5'8″ might be considered short while others might see it as average height. Ultimately, it all comes down to perspective.
That being said, 5'8″ is technically below the average height for American men, which is around 5'9″. So in that sense, you could say that 5'8″ is on the shorter side. But again, it really depends on who you ask and what your own personal definition of "short" is.
Is 5'8 Short for a Girl
There's no definitive answer to this question since everyone has different opinions on what constitutes as "short." However, according to The Guardian, the average height for women in the UK is 5'3″, so by that standard, 5'8″ would be considered tall. Additionally, a study from 2014 found that the average height for American women is 5'4″, so again, 5'8″ would be considered relatively tall.
Of course, it's important to remember that height is relative. So even if you're not super tall yourself, you can still find someone who's shorter than you and consider them to be short. Ultimately, it's all about perspective!
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Assuming you are asking if 5'8 is a short height for a man: It depends on your perspective. For men in the United States, the average height is 5'9".
So technically, no, 5'8″ is not considered short. However, depending on who you ask and what part of the world you are in, that perspective may be different. For example, in parts of Asia, the average male height is lower than it is in the US.
So someone who is 5'8″ would be considered tall in those areas. It really just depends on where you are and what the average height is for men in that area. There are also some cultures where being tall is seen as a sign of strength and power.
In those cases, someone who is shorter might be seen as weaker or less capable. Again, it all comes down to perspective.
Is 5'8 Short for a Guy in Usa
There's no definitive answer to this question since everyone has different preferences when it comes to height in a partner. However, if we looked at average heights in the United States, 5'8″ would be considered on the shorter side for men. The average height for an American man is just over 5'9″, so 5'8″ would fall below that. That being said, there are plenty of taller and shorter men out there who are perfectly happy with their height and have no trouble finding partners who feel the same way. So if you're a guy who is 5'8″, don't worry – you're not too short!
Is 5 8 Short for a 16 Year Old
There's no definitive answer to this question since everyone is different. However, in general, 5'8″ is considered to be on the shorter side for a 16 year old. This is especially true if you're a boy, since boys tend to be taller than girls at this age. But if you're a girl, 5'8″ isn't necessarily short – many girls are this height or even shorter. So it really depends on your perspective and how you compare yourself to others.
If you feel like you're one of the shortest people in your grade, then yes, 5'8″ is probably short for a 16 year old. But if most of your friends are around the same height, then 5'8″ is just average or even tall.
Is 5'8 Short for a 15 Year Old Boy
There are a lot of different opinions out there about what is considered "short" for a 15 year old boy. While some people might say that anything under 5'8″ is short, others might say that only boys who are significantly shorter than average are considered short. Ultimately, it's up to the individual to decide whether or not they consider 5'8″ to be short for a 15 year old boy. For reference, the average height for a 15 year old boy in the United States is 5'7″, so someone who is 5'8″ would be just slightly above average.
However, in some parts of the world, such as Asia, the average height for a 15 year old boy is much lower, so someone who is 5'8″ would be considered quite tall in those regions. If you're wondering whether or not you're considered short at 5'8″, it really depends on your perspective and where you live. If you're happy with your height and feel confident in yourself, then there's no need to worry about whether or not you're "too short." However, if you feel self-conscious about your height and would like to be taller, there are a few things you can do to help yourself grow taller naturally.
For example, maintaining good nutrition and exercising regularly can both promote healthy growth during puberty. Additionally, getting enough sleep each night is also important for proper growth and development.
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Is 5 8 Good Height for a Guy?
There isn't a definitive answer to this question as everyone has different preferences. However, generally speaking, 5'8″ is considered to be a good height for a guy. It's tall enough to be seen and noticed, but not so tall that it's overwhelming or intimidating. Plus, it's a manageable height – not too short and not too tall. Ultimately, though, it comes down to personal preference. Some people prefer taller guys while others prefer shorter ones. So, if you're 5'8″, don't worry – you're just the right height!
Is 5 Foot 8 Average for a Guy?
There is no definitive answer to this question as it depends on a variety of factors, including the individual's height, weight, and body composition. However, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, the average height for an adult male in the United States is 5 feet 9 inches. Therefore, 5 feet 8 inches would be considered slightly below average in terms of height for an adult male in the US.
Why 5/8 is a Good Height?
There are a few reasons that 5/8″ is considered a good height for many things. First, it is half of an inch taller than 1/2″, which is the most common size for things like screws and nails. This means that 5/8″ screws and nails will be less likely to strip out when used in woodworking projects. Second, 5/8″ is also tall enough to be used as a baseboard in most rooms. This will give your project a clean, finished look.
Finally, 5/8″ is also the standard size for many door hinges. This makes it easy to find replacement parts if needed.
Is 5 8 Short for Woman?
There isn't a definitive answer to this question as everyone has different preferences and opinions on what is considered "short" for a woman. However, if we looked at the average height of women in the United States, which is around 5'4″, then 5'8″ would be considered tall. So, while there is no cut and dry answer, generally speaking, 5'8″ would be considered tall for a woman.
5'8 Too Short?
5'8 is considered short for a man, but it is average height for a woman. There are pros and cons to being short. Some people think that being short makes you look more professional, while others think that it can make you look child-like.
Short people often have to deal with clothes not fitting properly and having to buy children's clothes. On the other hand, short people usually have lower blood pressure and live longer than taller people. Ultimately, whether or not 5'8 is considered short depends on the individual's perspective.
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The only way to find calm and comfort in today's highly uncertain world is through books. As entrepreneurship has become a hot topic in recent years, several business titans have documented their entrepreneurial journeys.
The top 5 business books you should not miss to read this year are as follows:
Engineered in India: From Dreams to Billion-Dollar Cyents
BVR Mohan Reddy's work is the story of a young man who came out of the IIT Kanpur campus in 1974 with a dream in his heart – to become an entrepreneur and contribute to the development of the nation. Undaunted by the paucity of experience and means to invest in pre-Liberalization India, BVR Mohan Reddy's zeal continues on the long and winding road, never losing sight of his ambition. He got an education abroad on scholarship and wore many hats before embarking on his life's mission at the age of forty.
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Maverick Effect: The Inside Story of India's IT Revolution
In the mid-1970s, a young, twenty-something year old living the American dream quit a lucrative job as a database manager and returned to India. At that time, India had no IT industry to speak of; Computers were a novelty, and the country was trapped in socio-economic backwardness and a labyrinthine License Raj.
Published by: Harper Collins Publishers India
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The Dolphin and the Shark: Stories of Entrepreneurship
Dolphin and the Shark was born out of Namita Thapar's experiences of being a judge on Shark Tank India and running the India business of pharma company Emcure as well as her own entrepreneurship academy. The book emphasizes how today's leaders must balance being a shark (aggressive leader) and a dolphin (empathetic leader).
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Rahul Bajaj: An Extraordinary Life | Official Biography of Bajaj Group chairman
'Integrity and character are important. Without them, no amount of skill will get you anywhere. In addition, you need courage–courage to make tough decisions and courage to go against something if your conscience tells you that you are right'–Rahul Bajaj Rahul Bajaj is a billionaire businessman, the chairman emeritus of the Bajaj Group and a former member of Parliament. This book is not just the story of Rahul Bajaj but the story of India. The author takes us through the transformation of the country from the time Rahul Bajaj's mother was imprisoned during the freedom struggle to the prism of his accomplished life. Based on unrestricted interviews, the book is full of anecdotes, business lessons and political aspects. It is, at its core, a moving human story.
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Gavin Newsom Tweets, "STOP THE COUNT!" As Recall Signatures Pour In
Gavin Newsom has finally snapped. On Thursday night, after reports that the campaign to recall him was approaching two million signatures, he frantically tweeted, "STOP THE COUNT!"
According to sources, Newsom was also incessantly screaming the same phrase as he paced his governor's mansion. "Why are they picking on me? I've done everything big tech, and George Soros asked! I've closed all the businesses. I've closed the schools. I used extra teeth whitener! What more can a leader do?"
In California, a Democrat Governor needs 1.5 million signatures to force a recall, and seventeen votes in the unlikely scenario a Republican be in office. At this pace, the recall effort will end with eighty-two million signatures.
Newsom, who has largely ignored the recall effort until now, plans to unveil a 'Twelve mask mandate' that he believes will undoubtedly swing public sentiment back in his favor.
Thankfully for Newsom, the owners of the French Laundry restaurant have not signed the recall forms.
Update: They just signed. "I like his policies, but he always sounds like he needs to clear his throat," the French Laundry owner said while signing the document. "It's gross, and we can't have that."


So says the best opinion of the clerks.
1. God knows, with certainty, everything in the past, present, and future.
2. Therefore, at time t = -1, God knew that Jack would go up the hill at time t = 1.
3. Because the past is unchangeable, Jack cannot change God's knowledge at t = -1 that he would go up the hill at t = 1.
4. If Jack cannot choose to behave in a different way, then he does not have the ability to freely exercise his will in the matter.
5. Therefore, Jack cannot go up the hill freely.
In the context of the above argument, it seems that Lewis denies the second premise because he believes that God's timelessness means He cannot be described as being (or knowing) at a particular time t. Perhaps this response even seems reasonable considering that God created the universe of space-time and thus (we might think) must exist outside of it. Yet Lewis's explanation of the nature of God's timelessness fails to resolve the issue because it is based on an inadequate understanding of God's perspective. It depends on the idea that God experiences everything in the present, in the now.
Yet if He is beyond the time-line, then He isn't experiencing all events as "in the now"; He should instead be seeing all of the points on the time-line at once. And if He is observing all the points on the time-line, then the points must be fixed in place. If the points are fixed in place, then it seems that it is outside of our power to change them. God may not "foresee" our actions from his perspective, but he certainly "foresees" them from ours.
Although Lewis rejects premise 2 from God's perspective, it is still true from Jack's and our perspective. The claim is that because God is timeless, He cannot be characterized as knowing future events at a prior point in time. That is, God only knows what occurs at time t = 1 because he observes it happening at that time. Yet because He lies beyond the time-line and can observe the actions at all points on it, He should see the events at time t = 1 before they occur. A better characterization from our time-bound perspective is that God knows all the events at all points. At time = -1, God does know what Jack will do. At the point at which Jack is deliberating whether or not to go up the hill, God already knows the outcome he will choose. There are a few ways to try to escape this problem. Lewis could reject the first premise and claim that God chooses not to observe the time-line beyond the particular point in time that Jack is experiencing. He could claim that even if God knows all of our actions, He does not force us to choose the particular action that we take. Yet both of these solutions would require arguments beyond God's timelessness. The argument by timelessness alone cannot resolve the apparent contradiction of foreknowledge and free will.
 Zabzebski, Linda. "Foreknowledge and Free Will." Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Mar 13, 2008 <http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/free-willforeknowledge/#2.5>.
 It is important to note that the lack of free will stems from foreknowledge and not from causal determinism. God's timeless nature implies that he should be aware of the future and what our actions will be, not that his infinite knowledge of the past enables him to predict by a causal chain what will occur. If it were the case that free will were denied because one's actions are contingent solely upon one's past experiences, then God would be entirely unnecessary to the discussion. Determinism alone would suffice. However, I am unaware of any passage in the Bible that would justify determinism, and therefore I will not discuss it here.
 Lewis, C. S. Mere Christianity. HarperCollins Edition 2001. New York: HarperCollins, 2001. Print.
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City & Guilds is currently accepting nominations for their Medals For Excellence programme. We are excited about this opportunity, where our students and staff can be recognized for their hard work. Details of the programme are outlined below. Please contact the Main office if you meet the criteria of this programme and would like to be nominated.
For over 100 years, we have run the annual City & Guilds Medals for Excellence programme to recognize success amongst our learners and tutors. This culminates in the Lion Awards – City & Guilds most prestigious awards ceremony – which acknowledges the best of the best.
This year City & Guilds is changing the way its international learners are recognized for a Medal for Excellence. To align with the UK, International Centres will be invited to place nominations for learners that meet the Medals for Excellence criteria. The nominations allow City & Guilds to capture the learner's stories as they undertake their journey of progression, and to be judged alongside UK learners making the Medals for Excellence a truly global programme.
We're looking for inspirational individuals who have demonstrated exceptional talent and dedication to learning or teaching. You can nominate one learner per qualification industry. Nominees must have completed their City & Guilds course of studies between 1 August 2011 and 31 July 2012 and achieved a Distinction in one or more City & Guilds assessments. A new category this year also allows you to nominate one lecturer/trainer from your centre who has been actively delivering City & Guilds qualifications between 1 August 2011 and 31 July 2012.
Not enough recognition is given out for hard work these days, but we're offering your centre the chance to change this and to make a difference in someone's life. You do not have to submit any nominations for your centre, the Medals for Excellence programme is optional participation, but just being nominated proves to learners and professionals that all they've worked for isn't for nothing and that you believe in them. Knowing that there's support and encouragement behind you is one of the most important ingredients for success.
Choose one deserving learner per industry sector, and one deserving lecturer/trainer from your centre that meets the Medals for Excellence criteria. Complete on online nomination form for each nominee by 31 October 2012. Only complete and correct applications submitted prior to the deadline will be accepted.
Learner nominees must have achieved a Distinction in at least one City & Guilds assessments.
As a leading vocational education organization, City & Guilds wants to inspire people to believe in themselves and unlock their potential. We believe learning has no limits, and that's why it's important to celebrate outstanding achievement.


At Haverfords no two clients are ever the same and we believe in giving financial planning that is independent, clear, concise and sound. Most of our clients have come to us through existing satisfied client referral, seeking this approach to their financial planning needs. What does good financial planning look like?
To our many satisfied clients it could have been solving an immediate financial need or helping to forward plan for specific events such as paying for their first home, planning for children's university fee's, investing a lump sum or retirement planning. We also help with broader financial planning issues including pension's advice on separation or divorce, estate planning and inheritance tax advice. What all seem to agree on is the feeling that we are helping them with goal setting on their path towards financial security and that their families are secure in the event of expected and unexpected eventualities. How do we help clients?
As the process above demonstrates we believe in a holistic financial planning approach which involves goal setting and then working with clients through their lifetime to achieve these goals. As part of this goal setting process we will look at your existing financial situation and where appropriate advise on the use of protection products, savings, investment and pension plans.
From our personal experience and those we advise, one of the most satisfying services we can provide is putting financial plans in place which leads to families building and preserving their wealth for themselves and their families for the next generation.


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Jesus' description of a future of judgment begins with the letter to the seven churches, which the apostle John prefaces, "Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it; for the time is near" (Rev 1:3).
The letters serve as an evaluation of the churches' spiritual state in preparation for Jesus' return and Day of the Lord. Although written in the first century, the evaluations are still relevant today.


Conventional builders are found everywhere. The process can be wonderful, it can sometimes be a nightmare. Add luxury log home builders or timber frame log cabin construction and things get even more complicated: "Why do you want to do that? This is how we do that. I've never seen it done like that." The proverbial square peg, round hole… .
The Town + Country Cedar Homes process is taken to a different level and is very client specific. Some, just want the traditional "package" and plan on using builder relations in the family or friends to design or build their luxury log home, while others, want the arms-around approach that has been developed. Most companies follow a very traditional "rep" program and are not very flexible in their approach and offering. Our luxury log home design company builds networks of people who really understand what is done and then plug in levels of supervision from the company's end, tailored, again, to the client's ultimate design vision.
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Financing has become hard to come by. Lenders are tightening their programs almost to the point of prohibiting any buyer without a significant down payment to purchase a home. Zero-down loan programs are nearly inpossible to find according to several Las Vegas lenders. There is very little secondary market for the loans so no one will originate them.
The NAR says that 4 of 10 home buyers in 2005-2006 used some type of no money down loan. According to an article on MSNBC, millions of potential home buyers will be left without the option to purchase until they are able to reserve a significant down payment.
The Las Vegas housing market is feeling this impact. The fewest number of homes closed this month of any month this year. Most Real estate agents are scrabbling to find buyers to work with and many originators are in the same bind. According to one lender who has been originating for 10-12 years the situation will get worse before it gets better unless interest rates change to entice qualified people to buy.


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Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: Feminism, Mental Health, and Musicals Meet on the Boob Tube
By Laura Ansley • May 25, 2016
Yet another school year has come to a close. Perhaps you've just finished your comprehensive exams or defended a dissertation (if this is you, congrats!). Maybe your vacation approaches. Network TV shows are finishing up their seasons, and you're looking for some new thing to watch while they're on hiatus. It may be the perfect time to kick back and catch up on some pop culture.
And goodness, do I have a show for the Nursing Clio readers. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend just wrapped up its first stellar season on the CW, dealing brilliantly, comically, and emotionally with topics like mental illness, feminism, the issues facing professional women, and the tropes of romantic comedy. When I first heard about the show from critics last fall, I was intrigued by the concept – a woman in her 30s is living the dream life as a corporate lawyer in Manhattan, but a random encounter with an old boyfriend from summer camp makes her drop her chance at firm partnership, move to his hometown in California, and try to make a new life by inserting herself into his. All of this plot comes with a healthy dose of musical performance – each episode has usually two or three big musical numbers, following in the footsteps of shows like Glee and Smash.
Many critics and pop culture fans were concerned about the show from the start. With a title like Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, on the surface it sounds like it could reinforce gender stereotypes about both mental illness and women in troubling ways. But from the very start of each episode, the viewer is reminded in the theme song that these ideas are exactly what co-creators Rachel Bloom and Aline Brosh McKenna want to critique.
As the other characters sing "She's the Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" in the opening credit sequence, Bloom's main character Rebecca Bunch retorts "That's a sexist term!" and claims "The situation's a bit more nuanced than that." Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is a truly feminist take on what otherwise could be a tired and offensive trope. Rebecca struggles throughout the season with the ups-and-downs of her mental illness, often in denial about the fact that moving across the country to chase a guy (who is already in a long-term, committed relationship) would definitely be considered "crazy" by some. The show also pushes pop culture boundaries and tropes in other ways. Co-creator and star Bloom grew up in Southern California, where the show is set, and she purposely made the romantic lead Josh Chan an "Asian bro" like the boys she grew up with. There is also incredible specificity in Rebecca's own Jewish heritage and culture (found in her fraught relationship with her mother and songs like the "JAP Battle"). Actress Rachel Bloom's Golden Globe award for portraying Rebecca shows just how successfully they've pulled off such a concept.
The tropes around women and mental illness are often addressed, satirized, and rejected in the show's music. Bloom gained notice with funny music videos on Youtube, and this experience shows.1 The pilot episode featured the R&B send-up "The Sexy Getting Ready Song," a frank and at times gross reveal of the many ways women torture their bodies to primp for a date [probably NSFW].
Bloom pokes fun at Spanx, makeup, and waxing (this is likely the only song you'll ever hear with a lyric about "ass blood"). A featured rapper is so appalled by what he sees when he enters the video for his bars that he walks off the set to go apologize to the women in his life, a scene hilariously shown in the tag before the episode's credits. A number of other songs in the first season address the issues faced by today's modern woman, like the difficulties of having "Heavy Boobs" or how hookup culture has inherent dangers for women — in "Sex with a Stranger" she sings "Please don't be a murderer!" to the man she's brought to her apartment.
Aside from the feminist messages of the songs and their performance, the show's music has an incredible range that helps appeal to the audience. It is impressive how many varieties of popular music that Bloom and her songwriting collaborator Adam Schlesinger (of the band Fountains of Wayne and writer of the music for films such as That Thing You Do! and Josie and the Pussycats) are able to successfully satirize, while maintaining the musical style that makes each genre unique. The first season included a Fred and Ginger-type dance number set to "Settle for Me;" a Piano Man parody called "What'll It Be?;" a perfect update of The Music Man's "Ya Got Trouble" that warns that cold showers will lead kids to smoking crack; and a country song Rebecca's boss sings about how he "loves his daughter, but not in a creepy way." These are just a few examples, and there's likely a parody for music fans of every genre – and if not, with a second season on the horizon, they may get to your music soon.2
I could go on and on about how brilliant this show is. Through smart writing, brilliant musical performance, and a pitch-perfect cast, Crazy Ex Girlfriend just works. If you're looking for something to watch as an early summer break, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend might be the show for you.
[Crazy Ex-Girlfriend airs on the CW. It just finished its first season and has been renewed for a second. It can be found on the CW website (with a cable subscription), Hulu, and iTunes. The first season's soundtrack is also available on iTunes in two volumes, and most of the musical performances can be seen in full on YouTube.]
Bloom broke out on YouTube with " Fuck Me, Ray Bradbury." Nursing Clio readers would probably also like "Historically Accurate Disney Princess Song." Return to text.
Pop culture writers are so into the music on this show that there are multiple ranked lists out there of each song. For two examples – the AV Club's Allison Shoemaker wrote one list and Glen Weldon of the Pop Culture Happy Hour NPR podcast wrote "The 100% Definitive, Empirical, Ruthlessly, Objective, I-Will-Brook-No-Dissent Ranking of Every Song From Crazy Ex-Girlfriend." Pop Culture Happy Hour also dedicated a segment to discussing the show. Return to text.
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Tags: Feminism, Gender, TV, women
Laura Ansley
@lmansley
Laura Ansley is an editor, writer, and historian with degrees from Case Western Reserve University and the College of William and Mary. In her day job, she is managing editor at the American Historical Association. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0160-0190
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