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Fact-checking Kenyan president...
Fact-checking Kenyan president Ruto's first roundtable with journalists
A few months into his first term, William Ruto discussed his administration with the media. But did he get his facts right?
Six claims, about the cost of fertiliser and power, the number of livestock in Kenya and the rest of Africa, and the size of the country's economy in the region
Three correct, one mostly correct, one incorrect and one unproven
Kenyan president William Ruto (January 2023)
During his chat with journalists, Ruto was correct to claim that his government had lowered the cost of fertiliser.
He was also right that a gas power plant produced expensive electricity, while hydropower was much cheaper. A claim about geothermal energy was unproven.
He was incorrect to say that Kenya had the third highest number of livestock in Africa. But a claim about the size of the country's economy "in the region" was mostly correct.
For the first time since he was elected, Kenyan president William Ruto invited members of the media to a discussion at State House, his official residence.
He answered questions about topics such as his administration's promises to create jobs, lower the cost of living, boost food security and improve manufacturing.
Africa Check vetted six of his claims.
We asked spokesperson Hussein Mohamed for the source of the president's data. Mohamed said he would send it to us, and we will update this report when we get it.
"We've reduced the cost of fertiliser from about KSh6,000 to KSh3,500."
Fertilisers contain chemicals that help improve the growth and productivity of plants.
Agriculture makes up a fifth (22.4%) of Kenya's gross domestic product (GDP), a common measure of the size of an economy.
When Ruto was sworn in on 13 September 2022, he promised to lower the price of a 50 kilogram bag of fertiliser from KSh6,500 (about US$50) to KSh3,500 ($30). This was just before the start of Kenya's rainy season, which runs from October to December.
The agriculture ministry announced the lower price a week later. It said farmers could buy the subsidised fertiliser from the National Cereals and Produce Board. The board later posted photos online of farmers collecting the fertiliser.
In October farmers interviewed by the media said that they had bought the fertiliser at the lower price. We therefore rate the president's claim as correct.
Commercial fertiliser prices remain high
But it's a different story on the open market. Here a 50kg bag of fertiliser can cost more than KSh5,000 ($40), and in some instances as much as KSh9,000 ($70).
A 2018 study by the Alliance for Green Revolution, a nonprofit working in 11 African countries, estimated that private importers provide half the fertiliser used in Kenya. – Dancan Bwire
"The Muhoroni power plant is producing energy at 52 US cents per kilowatt hour."
Mostly Correct
The gas turbine plant in Muhoroni, a town in southwestern Kenya about 300 kilometres from the capital Nairobi, has a capacity of 60 megawatts (MW).The plant helps stabilise the fragile power grid in western Kenya.
Thermal power plants – like the Muhoroni gas plant – burn fuel that boils water, producing steam. The steam then drives electricity generators. This is in contrast to hydropower plants, where falling water drives the generators.
Ruto used the Muhoroni plant as an example of the high cost of energy in Kenya, due to thermal generation. He compared it to the cost of electricity from hydropower sources, produced at four US cents per kilowatt hour.
A kilowatt hour (KWh) measures the energy used by an electrical device. It's the measure seen on your electricity bill.
The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) operates the Muhoroni plant and sells the electricity generated to Kenya Power, the state utility.
Kenya Power said they would send us information on the plant, but have not yet done so. A presidential task force reviewing controversial power purchase agreements in Kenya has also struggled to access this information.
So we checked the firm's most recent annual report. In the 2021/22 financial year, Kenya Power bought 40 gigawatt hours (GWh), or 40 million KWh, from the Muhoroni plant at KSh2.03 billion. This works out to KSh50.69 for every kilowatt hour. (Note: The World Bank calculates the cost of power in dollars per kilowatt hour.)
In 2021, according to the most recent economic survey from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, one US dollar cost an average of KSh109.65. At that rate, Kenya Power bought each kilowatt hour from Muhoroni for 46.23 US cents.
The gas plant's output accounted for only 0.5% of the 7,911 GWh the utility bought that financial year. But proportionately, it cost nearly 10 times this, or 4.2%, of the total KSh48.4 billion Kenya Power spent to buy electricity.
Ruto's claim about the plant's high cost is mostly correct. – Makinia Juma
"We are getting power from our hydros at four US cents per KWh."
KenGen produces electricity from 14 hydropower plants. (Note: See here for more details about how electricity is generated.)
Nine of these – including Gitaru, Kiambere and Turkwel – are large plants. Five are much smaller.
In the 2021/22 financial year, Kenya Power bought 3,157 GWh, or 3.157 billion KWh, from eight of the large plants. This works out to KSh2.74 per KWh.
The Sang'oro station is one of the nine larger hydros, but for unclear reasons is treated separately in the annual report. The bill for the 10 GWh, or 110 million KWh, bought from the plant comes to KSh752 million, or KSh6.83 per KWh.
The average cost of electricity from the large hydros is therefore KSh4.79. This works out to 4.36 US cents at the 2021 exchange rate of KSh109.65.
The report also lumps wind power with the small hydropower stations. Without more detailed data from Kenya Power, we are unable to work out an exact figure.
But the available data does back up Ruto's claim. – Makinia Juma
"We have 400 megawatts of capped geothermal energy."
Unproven
We asked the State House spokesperson what Ruto meant by "capped" geothermal energy. We will update this report should we hear back.
Geothermal energy is the natural heat stored in the earth's crust. To produce it, wells are drilled deep underground, and the resulting steam drives large turbines that produce electricity.
Kenya has geothermal potential of up to 10,000 MW, according to the country's energy regulator. So far, 828 MW is "installed capacity", or "the maximum theoretical electric output a power station can produce when operating at 100%". (Note: Kenya Power has a higher figure of 950 MW.)
In its most recent annual report, published in 2020, the state-run Geothermal Development Company said it had a target of increasing its capacity to 1,065 MW, by 2030.
Projects totalling 430 MW are in development, according to the chief executive's statement in the report. Most of this is in partnership with KenGen, which put out a statement on the day Ruto spoke to the media.
There is publicly available data showing that 400 MW or so is being developed. But without confirmation from Ruto's spokesperson it is unclear whether the president was referring to this. – Grace Gichuhi
"We are the third-largest livestock holder as a country in Africa."
In making this claim, the president was talking about the potential of Kenya's leather industry. We traced the claim to a 2015 World Bank study on the industry. This said that "Kenya is the third largest livestock holder in Africa".
Dr Timothy Njagi is a research fellow at the Tegemeo Institute of Agriculture Policy and Development, an agriculture policy think tank in Kenya. He said we should check with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for data on livestock numbers.
FAO lists 18 categories of livestock, from bees and chickens to buffalos, cattle and horses.
Njagi said we should focus on camels, cattle, goats and sheep as these are "referred to as traditional livestock." They are also the animals listed in 2012 government research on the leather industry.
Njagi also said that since the Covid pandemic, Kenya has lost a significant number of its poultry, as farmers opted out due to high food costs. This volatility is also why our focus is on "traditional" livestock.
FAO uses the official numbers. When these are unavailable, it turns to "non-official sources or historical data". The agency's most recent figures are from 2021.
Below is a ranking of African countries by livestock holding:
Top African countries by traditional livestock numbers
Source: FAO 2021. See our calculations here.
By this breakdown, Kenya has the fifth – not third – highest number of livestock in Africa.
The chief statistician at the FAO also told Africa Check that "Kenya is not the third-largest livestock holder in Africa regardless of any type of livestock".
The organisation used numbers from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics on livestock production and data on livestock, and the net livestock trade, or total imports less exports.
The agency also shared this table from their publicly available database that shows "live animals".
"The analysis shows that in 2020/21, Kenya is the eighth livestock holder in Africa (all types of livestock combined)," the FAO said in an email.
"It should be noted that different data sources and methods to derive figures used to rank countries will give different rankings." – Tess Wandia
"Kenya has the largest economy in this region."
Ruto made this claim during a discussion of Kenya's interventions in conflicts in several African countries. We have asked his spokesperson what he meant by "region".
Kenya has its military in missions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Somalia.
Former Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta is mediating the conflicts in the DRC and Ethiopia, while the government is also concerned about conflict in South Sudan.
During the discussion, Ruto said that he travelled to Ethiopia, Uganda, DRC, and South Sudan in 2022 to discuss regional stability.
"We have a huge interest in the stability of this region. If this region is unstable, the biggest hit will be on our economy," he said.
Kenya shares a border with five countries: Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, Somalia and Ethiopia.
It is also part of the East Africa Community (EAC), made up of seven countries – Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, DRC, Rwanda and Burundi.
Kenya, Somalia, Uganda and Ethiopia are part of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad), which has eight members. The others are South Sudan, Sudan, Djibouti and Eritrea.
Then there is the Eastern Africa Standby Force, a combined military set up to "enhance peace and security in the eastern Africa region". Its 10 members are Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan and Uganda.
What the data shows
We checked for the most recent data from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund on the 14 countries mentioned above.
The World Bank's most recent GDP data is for 2021. But it last tracked Eritrea's GDP in 2011, and South Sudan's in 2015.
The data shows that in the EAC, Kenya has the largest economy, at US$110.3 billion. It has the second largest economy in the Igad region, after Ethiopia's $111.3 billion.
The IMF released new GDP estimates in October 2022, showing that Kenya was the largest economy among the 14 countries. The IMF data also shows the Kenyan economy has consistently outperformed Ethiopia's.
Here is a table showing the breakdown, region and size of the economy based on the two data sources.
Therefore we rate Ruto's claim as mostly correct. – Tess Wandia
Editor's note: This article was updated on 27 January 2022 to include comments and data from the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO). This does not change the verdict.
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Kenya Election Report
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Presidential campaign
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Chatham House
As Raila Odinga jets into London, we fact-check Kenyan deputy president's 2022 Chatham House speech
William Ruto was back to a favoured stomping ground in the English capital. But did his claims on the day add up?


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I'm afraid you completely missed her point. However, your maintenance advice is useful. Good luck with your pregnancy!
Thank you for writing this . I have been saying the same things to myself and I have struggled. I wish I could just wake up one day and not have to think about things but if I stop logging , stop weighing , stop exercising all the weight comes back . I lost 94 pounds and had a slip . Luckily I got back at it before it was disastrous but now I have come to the same conclusions as you posted . I will be mentally obese forever.
I too can relate totally to this post. I am still in the losing it phase, down 60 and that much more to go. I was never the thin child, was overweight, chunky, plump, fat. And yes obese for decades. So it really is an ingrained mindset in many ways. At this point in time, I cope by not allowing trigger foods in the house at all. Maybe some day but for now, I know I am better off with them not in the house. But yes, I feel the same that the pounds given a microdot chance will come hustling back. So I weigh everything, eat lots of veges for volume, and try to keep starchy food low. But this post I am giving a yellow star so I can find and review over and over as I totally get it.
@CaladriaNapea, what a fabulous and insightful post! Just wanted to say how impressive I find your maintenance and your self-knowledge. People seem to think fat-loss is the big challenge. Nope--it's maintenance.
Decades ago, an ex gave me some motivational tapes from Zig Ziglar. One of the most helpful things I remember from those tapes was his philosophy on reaching goals. He said: "Ask yourself, does that act take you closer to or further away from your goal?" I try to ask myself this with every tough decision -- spending, eating, family matters, etc. It is now a healthy habit for my thought process. I'm still "falling off the wagon", but I won't let myself fall too far. My best regards to all.
Excellent on maintaince! And great advice. Victory isn't a goal it is a daily decision.
This is the identical mindset many use to mitigate and manage behavior they know they have an issue with - very prominent in finance.
This is an evolutionary process. This is what you need now, but at some point you need to evolve this thought to one of more sustained management. In time you will likely view these perceived negatives as normal.
Very insightful and inspiring! I, too, will be bookmarking this post to come back when I need those words of hope, encouragement and understanding.
Excellent insight and it articulates well exactly how I feel too. Thank you. I have printed your post and included it my journal I keep. Resonates with alot of folks and for good reason. Keep on keeping on.
Wow. Such a good quote to think about. Another one I think of is "There are plenty of difficult obstacles in your path. Don't make yourself one of them."
This absolutely nails it for me too, I haven't been an ideal weight for 29 years, I gradually got bigger and bigger but then decided to do something about it 15yrs ago, lost 6st and vowed I would never be fat again. 15yrs later here I am bigger than I ever was and losing it again. I know if I don't keep using tools like MFP and my fitbit I will relapse and the cycle will start again. To explain it in the way the OP has makes perfect sense to me and reinforces why this must now be my norm.
It's the same idea as someone being an alcoholic even if they've been sober for years.
"Chronic obesity" is a unique way to identify my issues with weight gain and loss, repeatedly. As @seska422 said, it's comparable to a recovered alcoholic.
I agree that the comparison to alcoholism is probably apt. While obesity doesn't have the same horrific life and relationship-shattering consequences, there is still that mindset that in order to keep the monster at bay, you have to realize that it's never gone.
Often society (and even my doctor) treats it as if the fact that I lost the weight means that I conquered my condition. I haven't. I've simply taken ground back. Now I constantly patrol that ground to make sure that the enemy doesn't retake those borders. It's easier to fight an enemy that you can name; so in my head I call my enemy obesity. I am definitely open to someone suggesting alternate (and perhaps less-polarizing?) names for exactly what I'm fighting against.
I find this very true.
I've recently been a passenger on a sibling's voyage from functioning alcoholic to non-functioning alcoholic to recovering alcoholic (it's not a journey you want to buy a ticket for if you can avoid it).
- She will never not be an alcoholic, and I will never have a never-been-obese person's relationship to food.
- She will have maintain constant vigilance for the rest of her life, and so will I - just in a different area.
- She needs the support and understanding of a community of people who have battled with the same problems she had, and so do I.
Of course, all kinds of things are different; but I do take heart from her successes. She's done three rehabs and five detoxes, and probably has enough 24-hr sobriety chips to decorate a miniature Christmas tree. But she's been sober for over a year, has fully addressed most of the problems her drinking brought on, and is doing well.
Thinking about that makes me feel a lot better about all my own failures and binges and relapses and regains. It helps me to know that just because of these things that have happened in the past, there's no reason for me not to succeed in the future.
Blue Bell and a bluebonnet. That's a Texas gal! If it can help, Blue Bell has a No Sugar Added vanilla which is half the calories of their regular. It's a good vanilla.
Haha, you indeed spotted me! I am not a native Texan, just recently transplanted here, and soon moseying along my way. I haven't tried the no-sugar added Blue Bell--I will have to give it a shot!
Ice cream has definitely been a temptation for me. For about the first nine months of counting calories I didn't keep it in the house. However, for the last long while I have been able to pretty easily enjoy it in moderation. I think that it's important to remember that not every moment is the same. This last weekend I was missing my husband, hadn't gotten eight hours of sleep in a couple weeks, and I had too much spare time on my hands. Not a good combo for solid decision making there. I hesitate to say "absolutely no" to something because that tends to make me want it all the more. However, I think that I need to work on considering challenges that may come up and my mental state when I go grocery shopping. This month is not the month for me to buy ice cream! When my husband comes home I think I will be much more likely to be able to return to a healthy relationship with it.
OP, thanks for taking the time to share your well-thought-out reflections - they are very much in-line with my own feelings and approach to maintenance, so hit a real note with me.
I absolutely love this way of thinking about obesity. This was a total light bulb moment for me. Thank you for sharing!
I love how you put this. I can see how some would be worried that you are setting yourself up as a victim of a disease but I think it's more of an honest, gentle way of dealing with your strengths and weaknesses. I especially love the idea that a binge is just a flare up, not an indicator of moral failings at large!
I've gone through a moderate food addiction recovery program and I've never been an alcoholic but I can see how the 12 steps help with both situations.
Your post is very helpful to me!! Thank you!


Now that Autumn is officially here, it's time to get stuck into some great craft projects using everything that nature has to offer us. Pine cone garlands, leaf prints and decorated branches are all great for bring the outside in, but Autumn doesn't have to mean the same old colours; we got our acrylic paints and scrapbook paper out to show you how to create an Autumn mobile with a difference.
1. Start by dip-painting your pinecones; the easiest (and quickest!) way to do this is to pour some acrylic paint into a bowl or cup, then dip the bottom of the pinecone into it. Take it out, and use the paintbrush to make sure the paint is even – this is especially handy for getting in all the nooks and crannies.
2. Leave them to dry thoroughly, then repeat the process with a second coat of paint – this makes the colour really vivid and eye-popping.
3. While the paint is drying, make some leaf templates by either printing or drawing different shapes onto plain white card, and then cutting them out.
4. If you're using single sided paper, or prefer a different reverse pattern, you need to cut two shapes out of scrapbook card for each leaf, so you have a front and back. Repeat this process to make as many leaves as you like, then using glue or spray mount, attach them together with the right sides facing outwards. Trim around the edges to make sure there are no overhanging sections of card.
5. Once your leaves and pinecones are ready, you need to assemble the mobile section. Take your embroidery hoop and tie your coloured cotton yarn on with a small knot, then wind it around and around until the whole hoop is covered.
6. Once you reach the end, take your yarn all the way across to the other side, and then fasten off with a knot. Using an embroidery needle, weave the end in amongst the other yarn so it can't be seen. Tie two long lengths of yarn across the top so you have something to hang your mobile up with.
7. Using your sharp needle, carefully pierce the middle section of the pinecones and thread each one onto a length of white cotton. Repeat the process with your leaves, and then tie everything onto the embroidery hoop before trimming the ends of the cotton.
8. Hang somewhere light and bright, and enjoy your alternative Autumn mobile!


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We decided that as we were in the area, we would check out Kakadu national park – it was great! Was not expecting to jump on a plane but the chance appeared so we took it.
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Once women get over the age of 50 or 60, they often begin to pay more attention to their fitness routine. Some may have never paid much attention to fitness, others may have been happily plugging along throughout the years with one. Either way, they realize that for older women there are some changes that take place, and it may be time to take another look at their fitness plan.
Fitness is always important, but even more for older women. It's important to stay physically active. Not only will it help you to be healthier, but it will keep you mentally feeling better, and you will be able to get around better despite the years coming and going. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults need to get 2.5 hours of moderate intensity exercise per week, such as brisk walking, or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity aerobic activity, such as running.
But it doesn't stop there. In addition to the cardio, you should also be engaging in muscle strengthening activities at least twice per week. This includes doing some strength training exercises that will target all of your major muscle groups, such as your abdomen, legs, chest, etc. The CDC finds that older adults, however, may want to increase their activity even more, opting for 5 hours per week of moderate intensity exercise or 2.3 hours per week of vigorous intensity exercise, with both being in addition to the two days of strength training exercises.
The right mix of cardio and strength training, as recommended by the CDC. This will ensure you get the cardio and strength training that is necessary to help keep you fit.
Add in something like yoga or tai chi every week, to help with stress reduction, balance, and flexibility.
Always be sure to include a warmup and cool down period, no matter what type of exercise you are engaging in. This will help to protect your muscles and reduce risks of injuries. Your warmup and cool down should include properly stretching so you can avoid sore muscles and help with proper recovery after a workout.
Ideally, it's a good idea to create a fitness schedule. You have to schedule when you will do your exercising, and you have to hold yourself accountable. It won't matter much what type of workout you have if you don't stick to it and hold yourself accountable. Plus, it's a good idea to work with a personal trainer.
As a personal trainer who has helped older women and men with their fitness goals and workouts all over the Pacific Northwest, I know that it's possible for older women to get fit, and stay that way! I've helped many older women to do it, and can help you, too!
What does functional aging mean for men and women over 50?
As a personal trainer who works with older adults in the Vancouver, Washington area, I learn a lot about what this group of people focuses on. Too many of them tend to focus on their chronological age, which is how old they are, and use that number to help determine whether or not they think they engage in certain physical activity. The good news is that it doesn't matter how old you are chronologically. What matters is your functional aging!
Functional aging means to live well. It's just that simple. Rather than focusing on the number that your driver's license or birth certificate shows you are, you are focusing on how well you are living. By engaging in functional aging, you are refusing to let the number of years you have been on this planet be the driving force for living your life and whether or not you engage in physical activity.
Things you need to do. There are things that we all need to do in life in order to be happy, healthy, and keep our lives moving forward. Determine what those things are for you and make them happen.
Things you enjoy doing. When is the last time you asked yourself what you really love to do and then went and did it? Now is the time. Have some fun and spend some days really engaging in something that you enjoy doing, whether it's knitting a new blanket or honing your dancing skills. Make sure that you have fun on a regular basis by doing something that you enjoy.
Things you dream of doing. What is something you have always dreamed of doing and haven't yet done? Write a few of those down, then start by picking one and making it happen. The only way to make the dream a reality is to put it into action.
It should go without saying that you need to exercise. Even those who don't want to face up to it realize that regular exercise is crucial for being healthy and having longevity. By living a life that focuses on functional aging, you will be able to raise your standards, reach for new goals, and be open to new opportunities. The days will pass anyway (if you are fortunate), so you should make the most of them and do what will help you live a more quality life and help you enjoy these golden years more.
Take life by the horns today and choose to focus on functional aging, rather than chronological aging!
If you are a woman over the age of 50, you may have realized that you can't manage weight quite as well as you once did. That's because as we age, it becomes more difficult to do so. There are numerous reasons why this happens, but the most important thing to keep in mind is that you can still lose weight. You just have to know the rules of the game and then put in the work to beat it!
Once women reach middle age, and especially past 50, their metabolism begins to slow down. This means that extra weight may begin to show up, and it will be more challenging to lose weight. If you have slowed down and are not as active as you may have once been, then that is going to add to the problem, making it even more challenging.
Exercise. Evaluate whether or not your exercise routine is meeting your needs. Ideally, you need at least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity aerobic exercise, which is brisk walking or something that will get your heart rate up.
Weight training. After 50, you begin to lose muscle mass, making it important that you engage in weight training. Opting for two days per week of weight training will keep your muscles revving, which will keep you stronger and burn more calories.
Protein. Many women over the age of 50 are not meeting their protein needs. Be sure to get plenty of lean sources of protein, such as tofu, eggs, beans, fatty fish, etc.
Diet. This is the time to kick up the amount of fruits and vegetables that you are consuming. Loaded with antioxdants, they will also give you a great energy boost and help keep your metabolism going strong.
Stress. When your body is stressed it releases cortisol, which will lead to weight gain. It's important that you find a healthy way to reduce stress, such as by engaging in yoga, Tai Chi, meditation, etc.
You probably already know many of the things you need to do in order to lose weight, but you may find it challenging to stick with it. Being consistent is a key component to losing weight over the age of 50. Working with a personal trainer may be the ticket you need, as they can tailor your program to meet your special needs, and help keep you motivated for the long haul!
Exercise for Older Men: The Best Tips!
Boomer Fitness, located in Vancouver, Washington. Through my personal training, I'm able to guide them from being skeptics to being men who have taken control of their exercise routine and are loving it.
As men age, they begin to see things drop, sag, and get a little lumpy if they are not engaged in regular exercise and eating a healthy diet. This is often how the spare tire around the middle forms. Before you know it, you may not be able to go to the end of the block without feeling winded. The good news is that you can turn it all around, no matter what age you are. It's never too late!
You have to make exercise a priority in your life. For years, maybe even decades, you probably havent't been serious about it, but that isn't going to help you live a healthy life. Put it on your calendar, get real with yourself, and make the commitment to have it be a priority.
Realize that you don't have to go it alone. When you work with someone like me, a personal trainer, your chances for success are going to skyrocket. A personal trainer will help create a unique program that works for you and will address your personal issues.
You can't exercise your way out of a bad diet. This means that you need to have a healthy diet to go along with your exercise, so that you have the energy in order to sustain the exercise plan, and you reap the most rewards from it.
Set some long- and short-term goals. This is important to do, because without them it can be difficult to assess whether or not you are making progress with your exercise routine. Reward yourself for achieving them, but not with food.
Be sure that your exercise routine includes both cardio and weight training. You need both in order to maintain a healthy and strong body. It's important to get at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise per week, which is equivalent to brisk walking. Additionally, you should be engaging in strength training at least twice per week.
I know the challenges that many older men face when it comes to exercising, keeping fit, and losing weight. I've helped many men in the Vancouver, Washington area with their exercise and personal training goals. When you have the right program that has been designed for you, and you have a commitment to sticking with it, you can rest assured that you will be successful with your fitness goals!
Exercise for Older Women – You CAN Do It!
Having a routine exercise program is critical to having good health and wellness. Your body was meant to move, so it's important that you keep it moving. If you live a lifestyle that is sedentary, then you will find the weight will creep on and your health will decline.
If you are someone who has faltered with keeping an exercise routine, or you haven't ever started one and you know it's time to, you are in luck. There's never been a better time to get started than the present moment.
Women over the age of 50 should be getting 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week. This includes brisk walking, bike riding, or other aerobic exercise that gets your heart pumping.
You also need to do strength training at least twice per week. This will help you to maintain strong bones and muscle mass, as well as to protect your balance.
You may find that you will be better at sticking to a routine if you have an exercise buddy or do it in a group setting. Many people find that they like the accountability this offers and the community of being a part of a group who all share a common goal.
Just get started with something. You can always change your routine later, but having a routine in place is important, so it's time to get started. Put your exercise time on your daily calendar, because it's that important and nothing should come first.
Working with many women in the Vancouver, Washington area, I have helped them get healthy, get fit, and develop a lasting exercise routine. Even the most skeptical ones who come into Boomer Fitness find that they end up loving it, as well as feeling great! They have done it, and you can do it, too!
Many women notice that when they become middle-aged, they begin to put on some weight. Each year, it just slowly shows up, and they may not even realize it's there until they go to put their jeans on and they are snug, or they step on the scale and see it creep to a higher number. As we age, the changes in hormones tend to lead to a weight gain that people are not ready to deal with.
Keep stress down. Many people overlook the connection between excess weight and the stress they feel, but there is a connection. When you are stressed out, your body releases cortisol, which will lead to weight gain. Be sure to have healthy ways in your life that you can reduce stress, such as meditating, yoga, hiking, etc.
Become stronger by engaging in regular strength training exercises. The muscle mass will burn more calories and boost your metabolism.
Do a diet overhaul. Take a good look at your diet and find a few things you can change right away that will lead to big differences. Maybe you need to ax the addiction to sugary drinks from Starbucks, or maybe you need to replace your big evening bowl of ice cream with a healthier choice. Small changes will go a long way toward adding up to big benefits.
Increase your protein intake, which will help keep you energized and eating less throughout the day. Eat plenty of lean protein, such as tofu, beans, fatty fish, nuts, and eggs.
Maintain a consistent exercise routine, ensuring that you get at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise per week (e.g., brisk walking, biking, swimming).
Keep some healthy snacks around so that when you want something, you can grab those, rather than reaching for high-fat and high-sugar snacks. The healthy snacks will help keep you feeling satisfied.
Be patient and understand that weight loss takes time. It's not healthy to lose more than 1-2 pounds per week, so don't try to lose more. If you lose it a gradual pace it will be healthier and will likely stay off longer.
Middle-aged women may have a few more challenges when it comes to losing weight, but they can certainly be successful at it. With a little extra effort and focusing on the right things, you can reach your weight loss goals. Working with a personal trainer can help you get there even faster. In the Vancouver, Washington area, I have helped many middle-aged women lose weight, and I can help you, too!


In October, the lovely department chain Nordstrom will launch a line of Twilight-inspired clothing, about a month before the movie's sequel New Moon hits theaters. The line will include graphic T-shirts, like a $32 one that reads "Team Edward" (Robert Pattinson's character, to you non-Twi-hards) and has hearts all over it. A $30 "Cullen family crest charm necklace," tank tops, and a plaid jacket are also part of the line. These items are arguably less offensive than Twilight logo tees or tees bearing, say, color-pencil illustrations of werewolves — a creature that apparently screws up a love affair in New Moon (we hate that we now know that). But it's also like the retail equivalent of selling out, which in These Times is understandable if not admirable. Twilight apparel boosted Hot Topic's sales 10.8 percent in February, after steady monthly sales increases since November. Not many stores can say that nowadays.
Yet when the line hits stores October 15 — assuming it doesn't sell out when the online presale begins October 1 — what was once a pleasant shopping experience in Nordstrom will undoubtedly become a treacherous survival mission, as shoppers try to avoid getting clobbered by weeping 12-year-olds with fake vampire teeth and R-Pattz's face tattooed on their own faces. It's unclear whether this stuff will make it to Nordstrom Rack, one of which opens in Union Square next spring. Until then, we'll hold on to our increasingly faint hope that Twilight will fade into the black hole of vampire crazy from whence it came.


Hello folks, the 2011 summer timing season is just around the corner. We have spent the winter updating our results presentation. Throughout the month of March we will tell you about all of the upcoming changes and new services.
A huge new service that we believe will change timing in the Mountain West is our adScreenLED A9. I can probably guess what you are thinking, "Cool words, but what in the world is an adScreenLED A9?" It is a 6 by 9 foot full color LED screen… as my son said, "It's a freaking JumboTron." Well, almost. Unlike a large screen TV that only 6 people can crowd around, it is large and bright enough for the entire venue to enjoy.
Why is this good for a race?
Leader Board – We can display the top people in the race, as well as, age categories.
Results – Not just leaders, but all participants can see their name in lights.
Cross Country Team Scores – From the 1 mile, 2 mile and finish line.
Sponsor Logos and Commercials – Contrary to popular belief, entry fees do not cover the cost of putting on a race. Those sponsors want to maximise their investment. The adScreen is another way to get the sponsors' message out.
Race Messages – Before the race starts, display a schedule for the day, where to pick up packets, or wish participants luck.
On-Board Sound System – The adScreen has a sound system built in, eliminating the need to rent a separate sound system.
On-Board Generator – The adScreen comes with a generator with power sufficient to run the adScreen and most, if not all, of the rest of the race's electical needs.
It's Cool – what else can I say?
For School or Work – Yeah! Free advertising on a mobile screen, very effective, very cheap, your boss or PTA President will love you.
A Birthday Party – Why not tell the world how old your son, daughter, father, mother, spouse or partner REALLY is with a 6′ x 9′ full color electric greeting card?
Soccer Tournament – Show the spectators the brackets and even the score for the championship event.
Movie Night Under the Stars – For your whole neighborhood.
The application is limited only by your imagination.
Please Note: The winner is responsible for obtaining all the appropriate permissions, permits, etc., and paying any applicable taxes.
As I am writing this, I am on the way to Atlanta. I am riding while Eric drives. It was a great weekend of racing, with Geoffrey Kiprotich of Atlanta winning the men's race and local Kathy Wolski of Knoxville winning the women's race. Jason Atlman and the Knoxville Track club know how to put on a great event. The weather on Saturday was beautiful, but by race time, it had started to drizzle. The rain held off for about four hours, and then the skies opened. There was one point where lightning arrived and we had to leave the 50 yard line of Neyland Stadium and seek shelter in the stadium tunnels. It seems not matter how good your rain gear is, you still end up getting soaking wet. Toward the end of the day Eric was complaining that he had forgot his waterproof underwear.
This weekend was our inaugural venture using our new MyLaps BibTag system. I have to say that I am impressed with the way it performed. We were able to pack 7 systems, associated mats and our luggage into a rented Rav4. We were especially impressed with the system given the rain and lightning. After about the four hour mark, all the racers were soaked to the skin and many of them had jackets or shirts over their numbers. We were a bit concerned about this, because we had heard this could be problematic. It turned out not to be the case at all. We set out eight timing points and captured over 17,000 times. At one point, it was raining so hard the mats at the 13 mile point became submerged and they kept on reading. From what I can gather, we missed reads for only two racers. This was due to a volunteer telling the two racers to tear the BibTag off the bib and tie in their shoe. Tearing the BibTag off the bib damaged the BibTag so it did not work.
We did find some things we didn't like about the system. Just a caveat here, we used demo systems, and the MyLaps folks said some things may be different in the production versions. Most of these things we didn't like are more in the category of cool engineering not really working out for the user. For example, the power cords have an plug I have never seen before. Why not use the standard computer power plug you see on the back of all the computers in the world? It will not be a matter of if, but when we loose one, we can go to your local office supply store and pick one up instead of ordering one from Holland.
We did have some production mats and the connections to these mats were difficult to manage. There was not much room at the mat connection to maneuver and the connectors themselves were pretty tight. With cold, wet and fat fingers, it is at least twice as hard. Finally, Toolkit is a vast improvement over the old ChampionChip connection tools, but for those of us who are Macintosh users, it adds a significant layer of complexity, and another computer. I understand many of the reasons behind having to use proprietary software to communicate with the timing points, but can we get some software libraries so we can integrate them into our software?
One final word of caution. If you have race day, or expo registration, be careful doing data entry. Summer's mom will definitely call you on it when you replace the S with a D.
Today was officially the first race of the 2010 racing season. We had a great time at the Icebreaker Tri. A very well run race by the Timp Tri Club with a great turnout. And Icebreaker is right. There was frost on the grass in the transition area and, adding a new meaning to the word icebreaker, the blue stuff in the port-a-potties was frozen… When the sun came over the mountains, it warmed up and was just a beautiful first day on spring in Utah. It was reunion of sorts, of many of the big triathlon race directors in Utah. I say Chris from TriUtah, Travis from RaceTri and Travis from the Hess Cancer Foundation.
This is going to be an exciting year. Perhaps the biggest news is our acquisition of a MyLaps BibTag system. You may recall AMB bought ChampionChip and rebranded themselves to MyLaps Sports Timing. Well, what's cool about this new system is that it is a chip in the bib system and is entirely disposable. What that means to race directors is no more lines waiting for chip assignment, but better yet, no chip collection. We are truly excited about it. Since the chip attaches to the bib, it will be a great system to use at running races.
One of our timing points was stolen!
Last weekend we had a timing point stolen at the Telos Timp Tri. Why any one would want to steal one is beyond me. It's only good for a very specific purpose, timing races. It was set up in front of the Orem Rec Center where the race started and was stolen before the race even began. Here is a picture of one of our other timing points so you know what it looks like.
If you have any information about it, please contact us or the Orem Police department (801-229-7070).


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It's here! Eastside Stories III is officially out and available for purchase. To celebrate the incredible work done by our Senior Viewfinders, we held a release celebration that also served as the opening of the second annual OVA Con, a weekend long conference of workshops and performances put on by OVA East and the Baltimore United Viewfinders Collective.
Beyond releasing Eastside Stories III, this celebration also served as a larger recognition of the Senior Viewfinders. Many of them were part of the original group of youth who created the Baltimore Viewfinders program several years ago. They're quite literally the reason that this program exists. Many of them are also graduating from high school this year, so we wanted to recognize them for that accomplishment, as well. Eastside Stories III served as a final project that demonstrated just how skilled the Senior Viewfinders have become with graphic design, photography, and storytelling.
At the release celebration, several Senior Viewfinders spoke about the impact that Baltimore Viewfinders had on them. They'd learned a lot here, but more than anything, they were grateful for the community of friends and mentors that they'd built. Again and again, they returned to the fact that what makes Baltimore Viewfinders so special is the people who make it happen and the relationships that tie us together.
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2020 Applications for PhD positions.
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There are 4 positions available for the PhD in "Physics and Chemistry of Biological Systems" at the International School for Advanced Studies, Trieste, Italy. This year, a fifth position shared with the Data Science department is available. Note: non-european students can obtain a travel grant applying to the non-EU reserved pre-selection.
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Faculty position in Bioinformatics or Systems Biology at SISSA
The group of Molecular and Statistical Biophysics (www.sissa.it/sbp) at the Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (www.sissa.it) (SISSA) of Trieste, Italy, invites expressions of interest from qualified scholars in the field of Bioinformatics or Systems Biology (theory, computation, and method development), in view of the possible opening of a position at the Tenure Track or Associate Professor level in the group of Molecular and Statistical Biophysics.
The scholar will work as an independent principal investigator and bring complementary expertise to the Group which is currently focussed on physics-based modelling, method development and applications. The researcher, who is expected to attract external funds, will take active part to the SISSA PhD programme in Physics and Chemistry of Biological Systems and supervise students.
As a result of this enquiry, the Group will decide whether or not to fill a position, and on the contract to offer or procedure to activate.
Expressions of interest should be addressed to the coordinator of the Group, Giovanni Bussi.
Deadline for the receipt of applications: September 1, 2018.
Applications (in Italian or English) should include:
Curriculum Vitae with a complete publication list and the names of three referrals.
A description of current research interests.
Five publications on topics related to the sought areas of expertise.
SISSA is an international PhD school. Knowledge of Italian is not required.
More information about the school and the group can be found at www.sissa.it/sbp and www.sissa.it
Physics and Chemistry of Biological Systems Alumni workshop
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We are organizing an alumni gathering event with a workshop in Physics and Chemistry of Biological Systems at SISSA. The planned dates are June 12-14, 2018. All the former students and professors are welcome. We invited a number of students who graduated during the first 10 years of our PhD (up to 2013) to give an oral presentation of their current research. In addition to these invited talks, there will be poster sessions where every participant can present their research activities. The workshop will start on June 12 at lunch time and end on June 14 in the afternoon. Please notice that the gathering event is back-to-back with the "SISSA Summer Festival" of June 15. You might wish to organize your trip so to participate to the Festival too.
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2018 Applications are now open!
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There are 5 positions available for the PhD in "Physics and Chemistry of Biological Systems" at the International School for Advanced Studies, Trieste, Italy.
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Notice that SISSA can cover, in full or in part, the expenses of students who, after the first screening based on CV and letters of presentations, are admitted to the local entrance exam. Please contact phd@sissa.it for further information.
Admitted students will have the opportunity to follow a one-year educational program in an international and interdisciplinary environment, followed by two or three years of active research in one of the following areas:
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People who prefer a relaxed ambience will enjoy Prospect. This part of the city is quiet overall, as the streets are generally quite peaceful. Lastly, it is very easy to reach green spaces from most locations within the neighbourhood since there are a few of them close by for residents to check out.
Driving is an excellent transportation option in this neighbourhood. It is a very short car ride to the closest highway from any home in this part of the city, and it is very easy to come across a parking spot. Most houses for sale in this area are located in places that are not particularly convenient for walking since running daily errands is sometimes difficult.
Small apartment buildings are the predominant housing type, representing roughly three quarters of buildings in Prospect, whereas the rest are mainly single detached homes. This area also has a choice of unit sizes - although this neighbourhood is notable for those looking for two bedroom homes. Renters occupy about 85% of the units in Prospect and 15% are occupied by owners. Most of the housing growth in this neighbourhood took place between 1960 and 1980.
It is straightforward to get to the closest supermarket on foot from anywhere in Prospect. Likewise, a coffee shop is often just around the corner, and a limited selection of restaurants is available in this area as well. It is also a rather short walk to a decent variety of clothing stores. As far as education is concerned, families will appreciate that no matter where their house is situated in Prospect, both primary and secondary schools are close by. However, there are only a few daycares and accordingly they can be a rather long walk away.


This porcelain cup standing 2-3/4" high with for a western eye mostly disturbing crackle is almost touching in its ambition to cater to the Chinese feel for antiques and tradition. Something further indicated by the mark "Da Qing Fang Gu" meaning "Great Qing Imitate Relic".
The crackled glaze is directly related to the highly regarded Song dynasty "Ge" glaze. When it came out fresh from the kiln, it looked like crackled pieces of ice just barely held together, as of magic. The staining of tea or scholars ink - maybe after long use - enhanced the effect. Not that any Song scholars would have ever dreamt of disfiguring this famous glaze by fencai enamels.
Concerned that the ge glaze would not be enough to make the possibly European customer part with some dearly needed cash coins for this "antiquity", the potter added the Four Flowers of the Seasons.
The Lotus, flower of the summer and the seventh month, and the only plant with a place of honor among the eight Buddhist symbols, also an important symbol for purity, truth and fertility.
The Chrysanthemum, symbol of the autumn and the ninth month, first mentioned in the Book of Rites written in the Zhou dynasty. A well-known herb used to prolong life and by the Song dynasty Scholar Zhou Dunyi (1017-1073) regarded as the flower of scholarship and loneliness.
The Plum blossom, symbol of the winter and the forth month. Actually, the "plum blossom" in Chinese art is not "plum" - it is Prunus mume or "mei" in Chinese, a tree that botanically really are more closely related to the Apricot than the Plum, and so rare in the West that it does not have any Western name I am aware of, which I guess leaves us calling this "Plum" anyway.
As the fourth flower, for the spring, I had really expected the Orchid since this is also mentioned in the Book of Rites in the same poem as the chrysanthemum, but instead we are here given the later Peony. A flower which not got its real fame before the Tang Dynasty when it was appreciated by the first female Empress in the history of China - Empress Wu. A symbol for the spring, for female beauty, riches and honor.
This all in all quite interesting little bowl probably dates from the latter part of the 19th century or a few decades into the 20th.
The translation of the mark, courtesy of Simon Ng, City University of Hong Kong.


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This sweet late-1920s Husqvarna single was commonly referred to as the "Kitten." It was the first of a new series of lightweight, single-cylinder models introduced in 1927, after nine years of only producing its famous 550cc V-twin models. The Model 20 was a true lightweight machine, weighing only 165 pounds and combined a clever chassis built by Husqvarna with a J.A. Prestwich (JAP) side-valve 175cc motor. The little JAP motor was very slim and light, and it relied on an outside flywheel disc to keep its profile narrow, as the primary drive sprocket was behind the flywheel. The motor produced 5.5 HP and used plain main and big-end bearings, but a needle-roller bearing for the connecting rod. Lubrication was by a Best & Lloyd drip-feed pump, with splash lubrication inside the crankcase, which was actually very durable. The chassis used a modern full-loop frame of bent 1.125-inch steel tubing connected by brazed lugs, while the forks were Webb-type girders with a central spring. The 6.5L round-nosed fuel tank was suspended beneath the upper frame tube, rather than nestled between doubled top tubes as with most flat-tankers, and a Sturmey-Archer 3-speed gearbox was used. A Bosch magneto supplied the sparks, while an AMAC carburetor supplied the fuel via a lever on the handlebar. The rear brake (which was the only brake) was a curious feature with its two brake shoes operated independently by both the handlebar lever and a foot lever. Full Bosch electric lighting could be ordered. This charming 1927 Husqvarna Model 20 is quite a docile machine, well deserving of its "Kattungen" nickname. It hails from the MC Collection of remarkable motorcycles that focuses on bikes from around the world, but especially from Sweden, representing the entire sweep of the Swedish motorcycle industry from its early days to its heyday building World Champion motocross two-strokes.


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After a tumultuous period that saw the resignation of bassist Carlos Dengler, a canceled headline tour and a label switch, New York City's Interpol looks to find some security on their latest self-titled release.
Dengler's presence and walking bass lines are still present on this LP because he called it quits after production had been completed. Therefore, listeners cannot use "Interpol" as a true indicator of the band's future as far as musical direction is concerned.
"Barricade" is essentially a sound-alike cousin of "Slow Hands" off the band's sophomore release, "Antics." The song exemplifies Interpol's classic layering of instrumentals as it starts off minimally with a beat and an "Under Pressure"-ish bass line that swells into an all-out sonic onslaught.
Malaise is the key word in "Always Malaise (The Man I Am)," a jumbled mess of tempos and chord progressions that makes it a bothersome listening experience. The track has all the makings of a well-respected Interpol song — depressing piano backdrop, ever-increasing instrumental intensity and driving cymbals, but the band fails to retain cohesiveness.
On their fourth record, Interpol has affirmed that the band is not for everyone, and it takes an acquired taste to understand and appreciate its music. However, even dedicated fans of the band may find this latest effort bland and unappealing.


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JETSET's Gabrielle Eichstaedt recently returned from Turkey, where she experienced everything from the serene Datça Peninsula to the bustling city of Bodrum. Here she reveals her top takeaways and tips to traveling abroad during COVID-19.
What led you to Turkey for a summer getaway?
To be honest, during this time of COVID there were not many options for traveling abroad. Turkey was one of the few countries permitting Americans to enter. Since I'd never been to Turkey (and had been craving to leave my tiny city condo where I'd spent the last four months quarantining), it felt like the perfect destination—and ideal time—to visit, even amidst the pandemic. It would be misleading if I said I had no trepidation about traveling. I thought: What would the experience be on a long international flight? What are the safety procedures in Turkey and are people actually following them? Is it even responsible to travel right now?
First, Turkish Airlines strictly followed the COVID protocol: We wore mandatory masks the entire flight, with the exception to eat or drink. No hot meals were served during the flight, rather, only pre-packaged snack boxes and sealed containers of drinks. Upon boarding, we received travel bags filled with hand sanitizer, extra masks, and antiseptic wipes. Once in the country, Turkey felt very safe in terms of adhering to similar safety precautions followed in the U.S. Everyone wore a mask, hand sanitizer was prevalent, and Turkey has implemented the same stamped circles on the ground—stating to maintain a six-foot distance—that we've become familiar here in the U.S.
As a first time visitor to Turkey, how did the experience meet your expectations?
With more than 900 miles of incredible blue-green Mediterranean shoreline, it's no wonder Turkey is known as the Turquoise Coast. I love being on the water (any water!), but the Mediterranean Sea has always suspended my attention. Given its spectacular climate, perfect water temperature, and crystal-blue sky, it's hard not to fall in love. The Turkish coast was rocky, rugged, and more arid, with low lying bushes as opposed to the piney, dramatic coastlines of its western neighbors Italy and France.
What surprised you most about the country?
Turkey is very modern, with a plethora of international restaurants and luxury shops.
Köfte (Turkish Meatballs), Lahmacun (Turkish Style Pizza), and the ice cream!
Not to Miss: Datça & Knidos
Discovering the stunning natural beauty of the Datça Peninsula is a must! With its many beaches and coves, one can swim and linger in the warm sun. Visit the quaint city of old Datça, where you can stroll the cobblestoned streets, shop for handmade gifts, and sample the regional olive oil, honey, and wine. Wander the ancient alleys of traditional stone houses covered in colorful bougainville and stay at the Mehmet Ali Ağa Mansion—a luxury boutique hotel originally built in the early 1800s. Known by locals as "Kocaev," or "The Big House," it's considered one of Turkey's oldest examples of civil architecture, and not just in Datça itself, but in the entire Mediterranean and Aegean coasts of Turkey. The mansion was recently restored and showcases meticulous attention to detail.
Lastly, explore the ancient city of Knidos, located on the Datça Peninsula where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Agean. One of the major ancient cities in the southwest part of Turkey, Knidos is famous for its statues of Dionysus, Athena, and Aphrodite.
Most Treasured Memory
We spent six nights cruising the Turkish coast in a gulet, a traditional two- or three-masted sailing vessel. Typically built in the southwestern coast of Turkey in the coastal towns of Bodrum and Marmaris, the gulets and are enchanting!
Bodrum is a favorite destination of the international elite. What were your impressions as an American?
Bodrum is very cosmopolitan! We spent two nights at The Bodrum EDITION. Nestled along the Turkish Riviera, the hotel features 108 guest rooms, suites, and villas. Many rooms frame views of the Aegean Sea, and some feature private pools, balconies, and gardens. The property also includes an infinity pool, garden lounge, state-of-the-art spa facilities (with Turkish Hammam and fitness center), and an exclusive beach club with a jetty that houses private cabanas (rent a dock cabana!). Unique food and beverage offerings include two bars, a gourmet specialty grill overlooking the bay, night club, and an all-day casual dining venue. The hotel is located less than two miles from Yalikavak Marina, which was voted the World's Best Luxury Superyacht Marina for 2018/ 2019. The marina is host to an open-air shopping mall with gourmet restaurants, bars, cafes, clubs, and high-end hotels.
If you had more time, what else would you explore?
Istanbul, the ancient city of Ephesus, and Cappadocia, for the balloon festival. Due to the pandemic, we decided to limit our time to the coast. I can't wait to return to Turkey to see more of this magical country!
Insider Tip: Evil Eye
It's hard to ignore the Turkish eyes seemingly everywhere in Turkey—from people's homes to dangling from a taxi driver's mirror. This good luck charm is believed to protect against everything from jealous neighbors to meddling in-laws.
Though many of us are waiting to travel abroad, it's never too soon to start dreaming. As you further define where and when you want to journey next, we wish you health, happiness, and an imagination fueled by global pursuits!
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Somali Bee-eater
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The Somali bee-eater (Merops revoilii) is a species of bird in the family Meropidae. It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Somalia and Tanzania. This is a small bee-eater that prefers arid country and desert areas where it may be locally common. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being of "least concern", postulating that clearing of woodland and forest is creating new suitable habitat for the bird and that its population trend may therefore be rising. The Somali bee-eater is found in the Horn of Africa, its range extending from the southern part of Ethiopia, through Somalia to northern and eastern Kenya. Its typical habitat is open scrub of Acacia and Commiphora, arid grassland with scattered bushes and steppe.


The Sturgeon Bay/Sevastopol wrestling team finished 13th at the Papermaker Invitational on Saturday while Luxemburg-Casco went (4-0) to win the Spartan Duals in Luxemburg.
170 – Collin Mirkes (30-12) placed 3rd.
152 – Liam Ostrand-Kolstad (25-15) placed 3rd.
The Eagles finished (3-1) and in 2nd place. Tory Jandrin (3 pins), Logan Walker (3 pins), Michael Bertrand, Ben Hoida and River Pawelski all finished undefeated.


For a few weeks earlier this year there were parties over the road in the Villa Elephant on the River. Every Saturday hordes of young people would arrive from about midnight onwards and the sound system would start up with bass booming through the night. At least that's what I'm told happened. I always sleep like a log and so missed even the loudest bits every week.
Then a couple of weeks ago we got a letter through the door saying that the police were going to make sure nothing happened and that week and last weekend, all was quiet. But about 8.00 tonight we saw this scene where the police seemed to be making sure that the sound system and all the kit was packed away in a big van. The police have gone, but the party organisers are back out on the street, occasionally remonstrating with each other. Later on, it might get interesting if people arrive for the party but have to be turned away.


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Super September: The timing's just right for Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
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The Super Nintendo is home to some of the finest RPG experiences, a handful of which we've already shared with you in the other articles included in our Super September series. Personally, my childhood was made up of a trinity — or would that be Triad? — formed by Chrono Trigger (not present on the SNES Classic, sadly), EarthBound and today's title as the shining examples of the genre. These titles were released back when you couldn't Google info about upcoming games and before I became a subscriber to Nintendo Power, at that age when a game's box art was the best means of grabbing an initial audience. When it comes to Legend of the Seven Stars, the huge sword sticking out of a castle was more than eye-catching — and I don't know if you noticed, but something looked very, very different about Bowser, Peach and Mario in the art.
That was only the beginning of how this installment surprised Mario fans. How crazy was it that the game opened with storming Bowser's Castle and taking on the Koopa King himself? Or that later on that same nemesis would join up with Mario (or rather conscript him into the Koopa Troop) to try and take back his castle from Smithy and his gang? This was the first time ever that Bowser was on Mario's side, and to me that was something unfathomable. Princess Peach Toadstool got in on the action as well, and while it may not have been her first playable appearance, it gave her a headstrong personality, proving she was willing to take action for her kingdom after one too many kidnappings. These subversions, along with the unique visual style for them and other familiar Mario characters and ideas, were mind-blowing to me the first time I played through, and they weren't the only surprises in store for fans like myself.
You can't talk about Super Mario RPG without mentioning the rest of its party, arguably the real stars of the show. Square introduced a pair of original protagonists to journey with Mario and they've endeared themselves to players desperate to see them come back.
First up is Mallow, a living cloud who's grown up thinking he's a frog. This crybaby of a character ends up becoming the heart of the party, not only because he's openly emotional, but because he actually grows, maturing over his game-long character arc. Initially, he's insecure and unaccustomed to adventuring, an easy target for crafty thief Croco. With a little guidance from Mario, they work together to reclaim his cash and go on to learn about the greater troubles afoot. He's with you the most out of all the characters with helpful mind, reading and performing magic spells; and even if you swap him out for other characters, he still gets to shine once you reach the cloudy Nimbus Land and learn of his true lineage. He doesn't always get the greatness he deserves, but seeing Mallow develop into a hero is a highlight of the story for me.
Granted, the real 'star' here by most accounts is the otherworldly ♡♪!?. This character takes possession of a child's wooden doll, adopting its name, Geno, and acting to save the wish-granting Star Road from Smithy. The most common answer to "Who's your favorite character in Super Mario RPG?" — there's just something about Geno that makes him stand out. Maybe it's his overall mysterious nature or the character design itself; or how he's extra helpful in battle through most of the game, thanks to his high speed and attack power. After all, this is a toy that shoots rocket fists and energy beams at enemies, possessing the ability to harness the power of starlight in his service to a higher authority. Not to mention, Geno's the holder of the most powerful attack in the game: the Geno Whirl. It takes perfect timing, but this magic can deal out 9,999 damage to most enemies in the game, best demonstrated in one shooting the giant sword Exor towards the end of the adventure.
Enemies and battles
Maybe I was getting ahead of myself with that last bit. Let's take a step back and talk about "Timed Hits" for a moment. SMRPG is the game that set the standard for most Mario RPGs going forward, making it the originator of that extra special battle feature. While running and jumping around the overworld was easy enough, and you could battle in standard RPG style of just selecting your command and watching it happen, the game rewarded players for actively participating in combat. When you'd jump on an enemy as Mario, you could hit the attack button again when he made impact, upping the damage and looking flashy doing it. Pretty much every skill in the game had this as a feature, and figuring the skills out and mastering them was part of the fun. It's easy to gloss over just how fresh and exciting this new method of fighting was at the time, but just as much as the world and its characters, the timed hits technique was an essential part of what made SMRPG truly legendary.
There were plenty more memorable faces and events in this one-of-a-kind version of the Mushroom Kingdom beyond its playable party. The entire Smithy Gang, with its weapon themed designs, made for a great series of boss encounters. The Axem Rangers especially were a cut above the rest thanks to their Power Rangers inspired personalities and methods. Booster Tower may be the best part of the game due to its eccentric man-child master. It all leads to battling a sentient wedding cake and potentially getting a kiss from either the Princess, Booster or even Bowser. There's also the already mentioned Croco, sunglass-wearing Boshi, pirate captain/shark Jonathan Jones and plenty more — all made memorable by their designs, personalities and sometimes how you faced them in battle. Many of the bosses had specific ways you needed to face them, or ways of interfering with how things work in standard battles. It keeps things feeling new and exciting as you play through, setting it apart not just from Mario games, but from RPGs as a whole.
Soundtrack praise
Last but not least, the game's music deserves your full attention. I already spoke about it earlier this month when talking about another Mario game, but I think it's important that I reiterate the music's significance, for it treats familiar themes with a slightly dreamy atmosphere and whimsy. The original tracks are the real winners, with part of Geno's love probably being the association with the game's Forest Maze and its incredible music. Booster Tower has a pair of great tracks associated with it, and you better believe you'll have the game's battle theme stuck in your head in no time. Yoko Shimomura, best known for her work with Kingdom Hearts these days, gives SMRPG just as much of its identity as the enjoyably embellished localization.
Keeping all of this in mind, I hope anyone who hasn't given this game a shot does so when the SNES Classic releases. Even with later Mario RPGs borrowing elements from its formula, there hasn't been a game quite like Seven Stars on the SNES or any other system. For me, it ranks among the best uses of the Mario world, even when placed next to main series games. Even if you've conquered Culux plenty of times in the past (and if you haven't, just wait until you see and hear…), give it a little thought and I'm sure it won't be long until Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars makes all your wishes come true again.
Looking for more SNES Classic goodness while you wait for the release of Nintendo's newest mini machine? You can view more articles featuring the beloved games throughout the month in our Super September series!


Welcome to IMUNC 2016, the 9th annual conference of IMUNC. On behalf of the organizing team of IMUNC, I invite you and members of your school's Model United Nations Association and Moot Court Society to participate in I Model United Nations Conference (IMUNC) 2016 Annual Conference. Our conference will take place from July 28 to July 31 at Beijing Friendship Hotel. There will be over six hundred delegates, academic directors, observers and volunteers joining our conference.
IMUNC was founded in 2008, and it all began with a phone call in a subway station. Since then, IMUNC has never stopped on its path to the future and to perfection. In the past eight years, IMUNC has evolved from a regional conference in Beijing with 40 delegates to a national conference with over 600 participants. Delegates from over 100 high schools and universities and overseas institutions have witnessed with us the growth of IMUNC in these years. It has transcended from the dream of a few Model United Nations participants to the dream of the youth of this era. It represents more than adherence to the highest academic standards and innovation of concepts in Model United Nations conferences, but an attitude of becoming better than the best and the pursuit of perfection. In those eight years, numerous passionate and dedicated Model United Nations participants pursued their dreams, overcame difficulties, and enumerated all the impossibles, on the stage of IMUNC. The first participants of IMUNC may have already started their professional career, and the latest delegates may have just began high school, but the spirit of IMUNC, becoming better than the best, always connects each and every participant.
Our mission is to connect, educate, and inspire great young minds through the highest quality events, one person, one school, one community at a time. It has always been, and will always be, about helping you to become better than best. Our goal is to provide limitless opportunities for every participant, guide them to discover their unlimited potential, and lead them to create infinite possibilities. At IMUNC, no matter the country or the role you represent is big or small, strong or weak, you will always have the equal opportunity to express your opinion. At IMUNC, you no longer need to reiterate set resolutions, as you will be exploring innovative ways to resolve international crisis. At IMUNC, you need not be bound by rigid rules, and will be able to freely discuss international politics, philosophy or law in depth. We help delegates to better prepare the conference through interviews, Background Guides and Updates, connect delegates with academic directors through organizing group discussions and establishing delegate experience feedback mechanisms, and provide opportunity for everyone who has a dream through providing financial aids. On the stage of IMUNC, no matter who you are, we will help you to become a better you.
The key to the future is in your hand. Please join us on a journey to your dream: IMUNC 2016.
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{WantNoCacheVal} EC Hopes to Reverse Brain Drain RICHARD STEVENSON LONDON—Stanford University wanted to create a program in organic geochemistry. Simon Brassell, a young research fellow at Bristol University, was looking for a better career opportunity. Unfortunately for Europe, it was a good watch: Brassell is now an associate professor of applied earth sciences and geology at Stanford. That combination of plentiful resources overseas and tight budgets at home has meant a continuing
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{WantNoCacheVal} EC Hopes to Reverse Brain Drain
LONDON—Stanford University wanted to create a program in organic geochemistry. Simon Brassell, a young research fellow at Bristol University, was looking for a better career opportunity.
Unfortunately for Europe, it was a good watch: Brassell is now an associate professor of applied earth sciences and geology at Stanford.
That combination of plentiful resources overseas and tight budgets at home has meant a continuing brain drain of the region's scientific talent.
Some 6,800 researchers left Europe for the United States between 1982 according to one study, and it is often the brightest and most ambitious who depart. A period of post-doctoral work overseas has long been seen as a natural career progression for young research scientists; today's problem is to get them back once they've finished their training.
The European Commission plans to spend $200 million over the next five years to...


If I ever get into a second marriage, there are so many things I would do differently–starting with the engagement. Check out this article I wrote for ESME, offering tips to those getting engaged for a second marriage, on how to increase the odds that the marriage will last forever this time.
When I got engaged 16 years ago, I remember it feeling almost fairytale-like, being a girl who had waited for this moment since she was seven.
Immediately following my now-ex-husband's proposal, I made phone calls telling everyone the happy news, stared at my left ring finger for hours at a time, and, of course, started planning the wedding.
I'm pretty sure that within 48 hours of being engaged, I had already called a few venues to see if they were available for that next fall. Planning the wedding became a project that was both stressful and fun, and took up most of my nonworking hours.
Looking back, I seriously can't believe I cared so much about all that stuff. Don't get me wrong: those who attended my wedding will tell you it was a top-notch, classy, gorgeous event with a well-known band, gourmet food, and an unforgettable dessert table. That said, now I realize I missed all the important things someone should be doing when he or she is engaged. So, for those Solo Moms who are engaged to be married, whether for the first time or not, here are some tips based on what I would have done differently.
1. Focus more on the marriage versus the wedding. Forget the flowers and the invites and the rehearsal-dinner details. Being engaged is a happy time that should be spent preparing not only for the wedding weekend but also for your marriage. This is a time to get to know your partner even better than you already do—because believe me, you won't know him or her fully for at least a decade. Think about the home where the two of you will live. Are there things you could change that he or she would like and appreciate? Are there things your partner dislikes with which you are willing to part? Have you discussed parenting expectations? Is alone time an expectation on either part, and are both of you OK with that? What will your life together be like from day to day? Preparing for a marriage is a lot harder than planning a wedding. It takes looking in the mirror and being honest and realistic with yourself about your future.
3. Have a heart–to–heart with all of your kids. If you think getting married or remarried is a huge life change for you, can you imagine how your kids feel? The best advice I can give is to get everyone prepared for your new marriage by communicating. Ask your kids what questions they have, and answer them honestly and in detail. Tell your kids how you envision your lives moving forward. Maybe some nights will be dedicated just for you and your kids, without your spouse. Maybe explain that you aren't trying to force them into a new family, but you hope everyone gains extra people to lean and depend on and, hopefully, trust and love.
4. Have a heart–to–heart with your partner. Being engaged is the perfect time for both of you to put all your cards on the table and talk about serious life issues that will now be relevant (if you haven't done so already). Should the two of you get long-term-care insurance policies? Are you going to change your wills? How are the finances going to work? Will you split the bills? Will you both be OK if the other wants to take his or her kids out without you and yours? Where will you spend holidays? What is going to change? There are countless discussions that need to be had, and many can be difficult, awkward, and sensitive. But once you have them, your relationship will be even more solid because you'll both be on the same page regarding expectations.


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import gate.Annotation;
import gate.alignment.Alignment;
import gate.alignment.AlignmentActionInitializationException;
import gate.alignment.AlignmentException;
import gate.alignment.gui.AlignmentTask;
import gate.alignment.gui.FinishedAlignmentAction;
import gate.alignment.gui.PUAPair;

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/**
 * This actions is useful for transferring features from source
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public class FeatureTransferrerAction implements FinishedAlignmentAction {

  /**
   * What feature to use to store in the dictionary. User can provide
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  private String[] featureToUse = new String[0];

  /**
   * Is the init called?
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  boolean initCalled = false;

  /**
   * the init method. Arguments: names of features to transfer. If none
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  public void init(String[] args) throws AlignmentActionInitializationException {
    if(initCalled) return;
    initCalled = true;

    if(args.length == 0) {
      throw new AlignmentActionInitializationException(
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    featureToUse = new String[args.length];
    for(int i = 0; i < args.length; i++) {
      featureToUse[i] = args[i];
    }
  }

  public void cleanup() {
  }

  public String getToolTip() {
    return "Feature Transferrer";
  }

  public void executeFinishedAlignmentAction(PUAPair pair)
          throws AlignmentException {

    // task
    AlignmentTask task = pair.getAlignmentTask();

    Alignment alignment = task.getAlignment();

    for(Annotation srcAnnot : pair.getSourceUnitAnnotations()) {
      Set<Annotation> tgtAlignedAnnots = alignment
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      if(tgtAlignedAnnots == null || tgtAlignedAnnots.isEmpty()) {
        continue;
      }

      for(String feature : featureToUse) {
        Object value = srcAnnot.getFeatures().get(feature);
        if(value == null) continue;

        for(Annotation tgtAnnot : tgtAlignedAnnots) {
          Object tcat = tgtAnnot.getFeatures().get(feature);
          if(tcat == null) {
            tcat = value;
          }
          else {
            tcat = tcat.toString() + "," + value.toString();
          }

          tgtAnnot.getFeatures().put(feature, tcat);
        }
      }
    }
  }
}


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The Ruby Range is a subrange of the Sifton Ranges, located west of Spinnel Creek and east of Obo River in northern British Columbia, Canada.

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Ruby Range in the Canadian Mountain Encyclopedia

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