We think it's important to get kids active and if you are lucky enough to have a garden or even just a small space, we have lots of experience and expertise in helping families choose the best possible play equipment for their space and their budget. Not only that but we specialise in a wide range of trampoline sizes to suit your space as well as modular climbing frames allowing you to leave off or replace a bulkier item, for example.
If you just don't have space for a climbing frame then a playhouse is a great option. They have the smallest footprint of all outdoor play equipment and provide lots of fun for your children and their friends.
Do you offer assembly and a Trampoline installation service?
The products we offer assembly and installation on will have the price on their product page as well as an option to select the service. Our larger items however are deliverd flat packed with a full set of straight forward assembly instructions. You can call our experts for more details on the assembly and installation service we offer, or if you decide on self-assembly for advice in putting it all together, on 01691 888924.
PDI stands for Pre-Delivery Inspection and involves the item being built by one of our skilled technicians, checked over to make sure it is in full working order and repackaged for delivery.
Though we will make every effort to get your order to you as quickly as possible the PDI process means that Next Day Delivery is not possible for these orders, if Next Day Delivery is selected at checkout the charge will be refunded. Please note that at busy times PDI orders can take up to 5 extra working days to dispatch.
When you receive an order that has been PDI'd we suggest you check it over as you would any item that has been delivered by courier. We make every effort to ensure that your item reaches you in the condition it leaves our warehouse but on rare occasions items may receive damage in transit that we have no control over. In the unlikely event of this happening you should contact us straight away and we will make every effort to rectify the problem as quickly as possible.
Though the item will be built and fully tested by our technicians before being sent there are certain requirements by law that we must adhere to in order to transport items of this nature, meaning there may still be a couple of simple steps you will have to complete. For example, fuses or batteries may have to be reconnected as electrical items cannot be transported with a power source connected. If you have any questions or need advice on receipt of your order customer service will be happy to help.
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PLEASE NOTE: Assembly is a non refundable service, meaning that once it has been selected you will not be entitled to a refunded even if the item is returned.
How does the Trampoline Home Installation Service work?
Outdoortoys.co.uk offers a professional home installation service for many of our Trampolines. Our home installation service offers quick, efficient assembly to ensure that your trampoline is built correctly and without any headaches giving you peace of mind and an afternoon off!
Our Installation service is easy to arrange, simply add Installation from the dropdown on your chosen trampoline's product page before adding the trampoline to your basket. Once your order has been processed and dispatched a member of our specialist installation team will contact you within 14 days to arrange a day and time to install your item.
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to book installation for the same day as the expected delivery date. It is your responsibility to thoroughly check all boxes and make sure that all parts are present and correct, so that if replacements are needed there will be time to issue parts in order for your trampoline to be installed on time.
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PLEASE NOTE: That if your order is being delivered by Royal Mail it cannot currently be tracked.
What if the item I ordered is not suitable or not what I expected?
Unfortunately, time specific deliveries are not possible at present - deliveries take place between 8am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday, we do not offer Saturday Delivery. Our despatch cut off time is 2pm any orders placed after that time will be despatched the next working day, if Next Day delivery is chosen on a Friday before the despatch cut off time your order will be delivered on Monday, unless it is Bank holiday in which case your order will be delivered on Tuesday.
Can I redirect my order to an alternative address?
What are the delivery options and charges to the UK mainland?
We aim to dispatch all orders within 24/48 hours of us receiving your order and the vast majority are delivered the next working day following dispatch although this is not guaranteed (for Next Day Delivery orders must be placed Monday to Thursday before 2pm and Next Day Delivery must be selected at checkout). Deliveries generally take place between the hours of 8am and 6pm and a calling card will be left if there is no-one at home to sign for your order. We use Royal Mail for small items under 2kg, A multitude of couriers for larger items.
What are the international delivery options and charges?
If you have not received your refund within 10 working days, please contact us at info@outdoortoys.co.uk.
Yes, a warranty is provided by the manufacturer unless imported by Outdoor Toys, in which case we are responsible for the warranty. Please note that any spare parts required to resolve an issue will come directly from the relevant supplier and not from us.
Please note all warranties are product specific, these warranties do not cover damages which arise from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, normal wear and tear, incorrect assemble of the product, cosmetic issues such as fading or marks from wear and tear or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or workmanship, nor do they cover damages arising out of alterations or modifications made to the product or repairs performed by an unauthorized engineer.
PLEASE NOTE: Your Trampoline warranty does not cover you for any damage caused by adverse weather conditions. We suggest that in the event of adverse weather such as strong winds that the trampoline be dismantled and stored securely. We also do not offer any guarantee that anchoring your trampoline with items such as our Universal Anchor Fixing Kits will protect your trampoline from adverse weather conditions.


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Le Charbonnage de Frameries est un charbonnage situé à Frameries, une commune francophone de Belgique située en Région wallonne dans la province de Hainaut.

En 1920, cette société dont le directeur-gérant est Georges Cotton compte 11 puits en activité :
 Le Sac à Hornu,
 Saint-Antoine à Wasmes,
 Bonne-Espérance à Wasmes,
 Grisoeuil à Pâturages,
 Crachet-Picquery à Frameries,
 Grand-Trait à Frameries,
 Cour de l'Agrappe à Frameries,
 Crachet-Sainte-Placide à Frameries,
 Noirchain à Noirchain,
 Sainte-Caroline à La Bouverie,
 Couteaux Sainte-Mathilde à La Bouverie.

Charbonnage de Crachet Picquery

Actuellement utilisé par le parc scientifique SparkOH! (anciennement Le PASS : Parc d'Aventures scientifiques et de Société).

Tout en créant de nouveaux espaces, le célèbre architecte français Jean Nouvel a rénové les anciens bâtiments témoignant du riche passé industriel du Borinage. Le Pass propose par sa présentation ludique une introduction au développement de la science et de la technologie.

Charbonnage du Grand Trait

Charbonnage du Grand Trait qui était aussi le siège de  "La Centrale de sauvetage de Frameries" (la centrale fut créée en 1905) dont les sauveteurs ont participé à de nombreux sauvetages dans le Borinage et dans la terrible catastrophe du Bois du Cazier à Marcinelle en 1956 qui fit 262 victimes, en majorité italiennes.
À l'emplacement du Grand Trait se trouvent les installations de Doosan matériel de génie civil (qui a repris Daewoo installé là depuis 1992), rue Achille Degrâce ainsi que la société Deberghes & Fils qui vend du charbon.

Charbonnage l'Agrappe

Le puits 2 (dit l'Agrappe) situé rue A. Defuisseaux est le plus meurtrier du charbonnage. Il est fermé en 1922.

Liste des coups de grisou :
 en 1758 : 8 morts ;
 de 1766 à 1790 : 30 coups de grisou ;
 en 1847 : 7 morts ;
 le  : 15 morts,
 le , étage 180 : 9 morts ;
 le , étage 520 et 560 : 112 morts ;
 le  : 4 morts ;
 le , étage 620 : 121 morts ;
 le  : 28 morts.
" Ce puits, tristement célèbre, a été encore, hier matin même, le théâtre d'une terrible catastrophe. Il était 10 heures quand tout à coup un dégagement spontané de grisou — dénommé « volcan » — se produisit dans le puits n° 2, dit « la Cour du Charbonnage », avec un bruit épouvantable. Dans la mine les traits étaient presque au complet. Les malheureux qui travaillaient au moment de l'explosion se précipitèrent en un sauve-qui-peut indescriptible. Néanmoins, un grand nombre d'entre eux n'avaient pu échapper aux terribles conséquences de l'explosion. On organisa les secours en toute hâte et vers une heure on parvenait déjà à remonter les cadavres ; à une heure dix étaient remontés et une trentaine manquaient encore à l'appel. Les équipes de secours, promptement organisées, ont été arrêtées dans leur besogne par des éboulements continuels. Aussi, n'a-t-on guère espoir de sauver ceux qui restent ! Parmi ces malheureux figure un tout jeune ingénieur récemment entré au service du charbonnage et qui devait se marier sous peu. La population de Frameries est dans la désolation. Aux abords du charbonnage — où les gendarmes font le service d'ordre — des groupes de femmes en pleurs veulent à toute force s'approcher des cadavres que l'on vient de remonter. Elles ont un mari, un frère, un fils peut-être parmi les morts ! Depuis hier midi les autorités — le bourgmestre de Frameries, les ingénieurs — sont sur les lieux.

Frameries le 2 septembre (1892) [...]

C'était comme chaque catastrophe analogue, l'ordinaire et triste spectacle des malheureux en larmes, criant, se lamentant, pleurant les morts déjà remontés à la surface ou les absents dont le sort est encore incertain. Les cadavres sont déposés dans le vestibules du grand bureau. Ils ne sont nullement défiguré. Voici les noms des mort : Nicodème Ancel(52), Désiré Fourneau(15), Désiré Dupont(15), François Denis Fils (16), Emile Troupeau(19), Jules Blondiau(19), Félicien Grammont(46), Alphonse Godefroid(42), Louis Libert(47), Anatole Godart(52), Alexandre Gallez(29), Victoria Toubeau (16) tous de Frameries ; Emile Escurlisse(24), Arthur Cowez(18), Jules Ansseau(30), Albert Léonard(23), Louis Cardinal(38), Florent Huart(37), Désiré Fourneau(39), Philomène Descamps(18), Adeline Desombreux(17), Louisa Sergent(18), Florina Motte(14), de la Bouverie ; Louis Cantineau(38) et du Calin. L'enterrement des victimes aura lieu samedi. [...] On reprendra déjà les travaux demain, tellement la catastrophe à jeté peu de perturbation dans la mine."

Ce puits est de loin le plus meurtrier de tout le bassin borain.

Voir aussi
Borinage
Industrie minière dans le Borinage

Notes et références

Extraction du charbon en Belgique
Mine en Belgique
Charbonnage de Wallonie
Géographie de la province de Hainaut
Patrimoine classé à Frameries

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Preserving your skin is vital. Your beauty depends on its health and balance.
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Pharmacist by training, Michèle Evrard is passionate about cosmetological research and natural products. To her, skincare is part of a way of life where beauty rhymes with healthy. She advocates returning to the essentials via an integrative, preventive and natural beauty. To very simple needs, she brings very precise answers. Michèle Evrard tells us how Cosmetics was born.


"Even at that we still probably created more chances than people would have expected. We limited them to clear cut chances but overall it was disappointing because we knew that the team was more than capable of going and getting a result. It just wasn't meant to be.
"We have just got to forget about what is done and go again on Saturday I suppose. It was disappointing to lose Higgy early on, he knows that he has made a mistake and shouldn't have done it. He has apologised to all the boys.
"We still lost stupid goals from setpieces. It is not as if they have cut us open or scored wonder goals. It was just two mistakes from set plays that killed us. It made it a harder shift for us playing so long with just ten men. Our effort and our commitment could not be faulted. We did make a good account of ourselves playing so long with a man short.
"We watched the goals back on Monday morning and obviously the first goal there has been miscommunication with the man coming short back the park has caught us out. We left the man on the edge of the box free.
Ryan knows that home form has been poor and stressed that things needed to be put right in the games played at East End Park.
"From a fans point of view it must be very frustrating. We have to deal with the atmosphere and keep working hard. I'm sure if we do that on Saturday and we all stick to our jobs we are more than capable of picking up three points.
"It is tough for all of us going through a patch like this. We were set out to go and try and win this league and obviously things have not gone to plan. We have had meetings and we know that with the quality that we have in the squad we are more than capable of going on a run.
"I have just got to keep my head down and try and get a run in the team. I know myself that I have things that I need to improve on and work hard at. I am trying to do as much as I can everyday to try and improve different sides of my game.


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The best indie games of 2012
Stephanie Carmichael
Image Credit: Polytron
Mark of the Ninja
Developer: Klei Entertainment
Publisher: Microsoft Studios
Platforms: Xbox 360, PC
Release Dates: September 7, 2012 (Xbox 360) and October 16, 2012 (PC)
Stealth is a difficult element to get right, and maybe that's because developers frequently sprinkle it into games where it doesn't belong. Mark of the Ninja finds the solution to this problem, marrying stealth with gameplay mechanics that complement each other rather than work in opposition.
Like with any good game in the genre, you can approach a situation any number of ways. The environments, obstacles, and resources at your disposal fit together like a puzzle, laying out the information and tools you need to execute a successful assassination, create a necessary diversion, or vanish into the shadows. The system is meant to be flexible. It's almost like the developers were cunning ninjas themselves.
The sights and sounds around you — beams of light or echoes of footsteps approaching, for example — are vital clues of how you can move invisibly through your surroundings uncaught. But the stylish visuals and polished gameplay will lure you in like a carefully placed trap.
Developer: Thatgamecompany
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
This no-dialogue exploration game was one of the earliest hits of 2012. People knew the next title from the creator of Flow and Flower was going to be good, but few were prepared for the emotional impact it would have on them.
Journey communicates with its players — and in turn, they connect with others — through breathtaking visuals and pleasant sounds. You can take your time, soaking in the atmosphere and sights of the game, and you can travel either alone or in someone else's company. The way you choose to play Journey represents only one type of possible experience, and you may learn something new on your second or third time around. But each trek through the desert and up the great mountain is ultimately the same, and that realization evokes a strong sense of destiny.
For that reason, the game is partially about faith — the hope that one day, your fate will change because of your actions and perseverance. Journey also teaches us to interact with other human beings without words, using only gestures and behavior as the game removes the normal obstacles of language and culture. In Journey, your goal is shared, and unlike many games, the meaning of your adventure changes dramatically when you have a companion.
Papo & Yo
Developer: Minority Media
Whereas The Unfinished Swan is a young boy's reaction to a parent's untimely death, Papo & Yo deals with child abuse and the power of escapism. This Sony Pub Fund game takes the terrors of a boy named Quico and manifests them in a fantasy world where he can face them on his terms.
It's certainly not a game without its share of problems, namely glitches, but for putting players in the middle of such a dark story, Papo & Yo is full of playfulness and life. You can admire the colorful expressions of the graffiti decorating buildings that grow and sink as you manipulate the city landscape or it crumbles of its own accord. You can sling fat frogs against walls and save them from becoming the Monster's lunch, a poisonous snack for the metaphoric embodiment of the boy's father who turns into a violent beast when he consumes them.
The message Papo & Yo sends is a powerful one, and you'll need to play the game to appreciate its nuances. But no matter how horrible Monster can be, Quico also sees the good side and takes care of the creature when he's able. That unrequited kindness shows a maturity beyond his years, and it's part of what makes the game so remarkable.
FTL: Faster Than Light
Developer: Subset Games
Publisher: Subset Games
Platforms: PC, Mac
Space is a vast and dangerous place. FTL: Faster Than Light challenges you to survive in it. But staying alive in this space flight simulator game involves much more than maintaining a trajectory from one planet to the next.
The intensity and unpredictability of the gameplay is rewarding — and difficult. You jump from one spot in space to the next, and in every new area, you can choose how to react to a unique scenario. Maybe some stragglers have sent out a distress beacon, but they could be deceiving you, so they can ransack your ship. Will you save others, make a preemptive attack, strike a deal, or flee?
The options seem limitless, but most of that variety comes from the attention to detail. You must manage precious resources, divert power to where you need it most, oversee your crew, repair your ship during battle, and upgrade it wisely — all while eluding the Rebel fleet constantly closing in on your location.
The first time you play, you'll probably be a little cocky about your abilities. You won't last long. The allure of dominating galaxies, mastering offensive and defensive strategies, and outsmarting your enemies is what keeps you coming back for more.
Orcs Must Die! 2
Developer: Robot Entertainment
Publisher: Robot Entertainment
After releasing one of the best tower-defense games of 2011, developer Robot Entertainment returned with an even greater improvement on the formula.
Orcs Must Die! 2 lets you choose between two controllable characters: the antagonist from the previous game, the Sorceress, and the War Mage. The setup is addictive and simple enough to pick up and play. You place clever traps and use your own powers to destroy waves of enemy orcs before they escape through the mines. It's quite the workout for your trigger finger and strategic mind (particularly on single-player), but Robot Entertainment has filled the game with plenty of fun gear, trinkets, weapons, and more so that you feel powerful and overwhelmed in equal turns.
The sequel supports co-op play in the campaign or Endless mode, so you"ll never run out of ugly hordes to kill. The banter between the two characters at the start of each level is entertaining and natural, lending even more personality to a game that's already bursting with color and creativity.
Let's move on to our final five.
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Celebrated Tanzanian singer Vanessa Mdee aka Vee Money will today launch her debut album titled 'Money Mondays' at Simba Corp Aspire Centre in Westlands, Nairobi.
The singing beauty arrived in the country on Saturday afternoon and performed at the Qwetu House Party event at the Carnivore's Simba Saloon restaurant, where she gave snippets of what fans should expect from her new release today.
Accompanied by her fellow musician and close friend Juma Jux and dancers, the petit talented singer thrilled the crowd with her hit songs, among them 'Nobody But Me', 'Niroge', 'Never Ever' and 'Cash Madame' and also gave fans a small taste of her new numbers that will be fully sampled during tonight's show.
"I am just giving you a teaser of what you should expect from the album. 'Money Mondays' is an album that my fans should not miss. I have come all the way to Kenya to launch it here because I cherish my Nairobi supporters," she said during the Carnivore gig.
"I am accompanied by a friend you know, Juma Jux, and all I want to do is ask him to come and greet you people," she added, getting eyes rolling over the closeness between her and Jux.
"Today, I am not here to perform but to support my friend Vanessa. You will get to see much more during the album launch," said Jux, who has collaborated with Mdee in her 2016 'Juu' release.
The two left together immediately after the performance.
Over the last three years, Mdee has carved a niche for herself as one of the most successful urban pop singers, with her popular tracks topping charts and making her a household name across the region.
Tonight's party, which will be hosted by Chimano of Sauti Sol, will see Mdee give an intimate performance for her die-hard fans and a select group of VIP guests.


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Israeli forces shoot, kill Palestinian after stabbing attack
PMN News
GAZA, Palestinian Territory — Israeli forces have shot and killed a Palestinian after he attacked Israeli policemen at a West Bank checkpoint, stabbing one of the officers.
The Palestinian Health Ministry says the shooting took place on Saturday at an Israeli checkpoint in the West Bank. The assailant was identified as 17-year-old Qutaiba Zahran, who died at the scene shortly after being shot.
Israeli medical authorities say the attacker stabbed an Israeli officer at the Tapuah Junction near Nablus City, wounding him slightly in the leg. The Israeli policeman was evacuated to hospital.
Since 2015, Palestinians have killed 48 Israelis, two visiting Americans and a British tourist in stabbings, shooting and car-ramming attacks. In that time, Israeli forces killed over 255 Palestinians, most said by Israel to be attackers.


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Thomas Edison: "I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don't have to wait 'til oil and coal run out before we tackle that." Committee members: Linda Paquet, Chairperson; Tom Cahill, Clerk; Max Feldman, Chris Eaton, Joshua Cayea, Brian Miner, Sheila Youd.
With rising energy costs and pending environmental concerns, citizens in Petersham decided to form an Energy Committee to see how we could help the town and our neighbors. Our mission is to encourage conservation, efficient energy practices, and to promote the use of renewable energy where possible in pubic buildings, homes, and businesses of Petersham. We meet as needed, usually at 7pm, upstairs in the Brick Office Building and welcome anyone interested in attending.
GREEN COMMUNITY PROJECTS NEARING COMPLETION
For the past eight months, the Petersham Energy Committee has been working toward its goal of reducing energy usage in six town buildings. A Green Community grant from the Dept. of Energy Resources (DOER) totaling $138,425 was awarded the town through the Energy Committee. Although 10% of the grant could have been spent on administrative costs, that did not happen and 100% of the grant went directly to town projects. The buildings affected were Center School, Police Station, Fire Station, Highway Barn, Town Hall and Town Office Building.
To date the following projects have been completed:
- All lights and lighting fixtures in all buildings were converted to LED or compact fluorescent bulbs;
- Insulation and air sealing was completed in the attics of the original school building, the police station, the fire station, and the highway barn;
- A complete new heating system was installed in the fire station;
- Window energy panels were installed in the town hall and town office building.
The Fire Chief has reported that for the first time in his memory, there are no icicles or ice dams at the Fire Station!
Within the next three to six weeks, grant funding will be depleted with the installation of a completely new propane heating and hot water system in the town hall and the installation of a stand-alone propane domestic hot water heater at Center School. This last installation will eliminate the need to keep the big furnace at Center School running during non-heating months, thereby saving more than 600 gals. of heating oil. The committee would like to particularly thank Energia, LLC of Holyoke, and K.M. Salsman of Paxton for stellar work on behalf of the town.
Electric, oil and propane usage is being recorded monthly in MA Energy Insight software provided by DOER. Charts showing the decrease in gallons and kilowatt hours will be available at the end of this fiscal year. With these charts and figures in hand, the committee plans to apply for another competitive Green Community grant in 2016, thereby saving more energy and taxpayer dollars.
Simple Tips to Help Lower Your Electric Bill
Switch light bulbs to energy efficient compact fluorescent bulbs.
Lower your home temperature in the winter. Dress in layers; insulate home.
Use energy efficient appliances.
Use clothes dryer less. Invest in clotheslines and drying racks.
Turn off lights when not in use.
Turn off computers and TVs when not in use.
Drive your car less. Try public transportation, walking and car pools.
Recycle, grow your own food, and buy local.
Take showers instead of baths
Have your furnace cleaned/serviced
Air dry dishes instead of using the dry cycle on dishwasher
Lower hot water thermostat to 120 degrees
Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes
Drive sensibly – aggressive driving wastes gasoline
Combine errands into one trip – plan ahead
Turn off your engine…idling gets you 0 mpg and pollutes the atmosphere.
Work with others to organize local energy groups to work on energy conservation and renewable energy issues.


The ERB team served up a brand new battle yesterday featuring cooking show hosts Gordon Ramsay (played by EpicLLOYD) and Julia Child (played by guest star Mamrie Hart) in a classic old school vs. new school showdown!
Gordon Ramsay has always been a popular choice for an ERB due to his modern day celebrity status. Simon Cowell vs. Gordon Ramsay has been a popualr suggestion for a while due to their similar temperaments and critic statuses. Others have suggested Ramsay go against another chef, the most common choices being Paula Deen or Colonel Sanders of KFC. However, given ERB's tendency to opt for more history when necessary, Julia Child was ultimately chosen for Gordon Ramsay's opponent since she was "the first one to have a cooking show".


Camping amongst the pine trees, with the ocean on your doorstep!
Large and spacious luxury Canvas Tents - 5 people.
One of Huttopia's most beautifully situated campsites – and one of its newest – Lac de Carcans in the Medoc is the perfect place for the indecisive camper. Not only is it situated in an expanse of pine woodlands in the heart of Bombannes National Forest, bang on the shores of the Carcans Maubisson freshwater lake, it's also just a bike-ride from the sea where the beaches are big, sandy and beautiful. All of which makes it the perfect place whether you're the outdoors-adventure type or a beach-bum.
It's no surprise to find that, though new, this is already a popular site. With a multitude of facilities and stuff to do on and off-site, it is in many ways the perfect family campsite. There are pitches for tents, caravans and campervans alongside a range of pre-erected wood-and-canvas tents that have their own living areas, outside terraces and, in some cases, their own kitchen and en suite bathrooms. There are no less than four public washrooms, one of which is brand-new while the other three have been recently renovated, and they also have family and disabled-access bathrooms and baby areas. There's Wi-Fi, an outdoor swimming pool, a children's playground, fridge- and BBQ-hire and a food truck that serves as a café and pizzeria – plus bikes for rent for that all-important journey to the beach. Minimalistic and basic it may not be but if you like to keep your options open this place will be right up your street.
Among many activities on offer, there is volleyball, petanque, tennis and a children's playground, plus lots of watersports are possible on the lake, from windsurfing and waterskiing to paddleboarding and kayaking. Meanwhile the nearby beaches are temptingly large expanses for swimming, sunbathing and dune-roaming. All in all, it's an ideal family campsite in a particularly lovely part of France.
For latest availability and best prices for Huttopia Lac de Carcans, please use the Date Search above.
If you want a holiday where the kids are kept occupied the whole time while you relax this is the place for you. There's so much to do for kids. Whether it's football or basketball or table-tennis or volleyball or just hiding in the trees. There's a swimming pool on site or the ocean is just a 20 minute bike ride away on safe cycle paths. The local town is 10 minutes away by bike selling all you need with nice coffee shops and restaurants. But the jewel in the crown is the lake which is a 5 minute walk. You really feel like you are at the beach. You can hire a boat or a pedalo or swim and jump off the many piers there's also an aqua park. This is a great family holiday destination.
We stayed in sweet wood plus safari tent last August for 5 nights. Lovely area. The tent was well equipped except there were no reclining chairs that should have been provided. The other tents had them! What we didn't know was that the tent was up a very steep sand dune which made it really hard to lug all our bags and five bikes up there in 35•c! Which is why we were in need of a comfy chair! Apparently they had trouble getting more chairs. The play park is really good, swimming in the lake and biking to the beach was great. If you go in July and August then expect noise at night as the campsite has lots of summer schools close by. And check on the position of the tent if staying in safari unless you like climbing sand dunes, however once you're up there it is lovely!
We turned up at this campsite with no booking in the week before Bastille Day. We'd travelled up from Spain and just wanted somewhere for a day or two before we carried on north to our return ferry. We ended up spending a week here leaving us to do a mad dash for the ferry at the end of our holiday! We've used Huttopia / Indigo sites before so knew what to expect. This site was clearly an old campsite owned by someone else before & we had arrived within the first couple of weeks of the new ownership. Indigo have installed all new toilet blocks (which were immaculate and plentiful) and there is a huge play area / gathering area in the middle of the site. All the pitches are just dotted around between the trees in the sand. The pool was next to the Reception Area & was just a simple pool with a separate paddling pool for the little ones. I should imagine if they had been designing the site from scratch, they would have the pool, playground & food truck together, but it was fine with the layout they had. There was football screened on a couple of evenings as the World Cup was on while we were there which created a good atmosphere & wasn't too noisy too late. The food truck served excellent pizzas – we were their 2nd customers of the season on our first night! Perfect when you've had a hard day at the beach & don't want to cook. The campsite could not have been in a better position. The huge Lac D'Hourtin was 100 yards from the site through the dunes and the woods. Once you were at the lake, there is a beach with a café & activities – windsurfing / peddle boats etc. You can cycle through the woods to Maubuisson which is also on the lake & worth the visit for shops / cafes / ice-cream etc. We also cycled a little further to the sea at Carcans Plage which has the most amazing beach – loads of space & huge waves. All of the bike rides we did were along purpose built bike paths. You could cycle all day everyday from the site & not repeat your journey. Bikes were available to hire at the campsite, but we brought our own. If you have small children, you would probably be better off using the lake beach as the water was nice & calm. There were loads of places for days out from the site – Bourdeaux, Arcachon etc. Even though we arrived without a booking and then decided to stay longer, the staff at the site were very helpful & found us a pitch that suited us. The pitches are a bit haphazard & won't suit people who like clearly defined spaces. Later on in our stay, the campsite was starting to get busy, so I'm not sure how well this would work at peak season. We couldn't have our car near our pitch – just wasn't physically possible, but I think there were some pitches that were more accessible. Really nice to not be disturbed by cars on our pitch – I wish more sites were like this. Looking forward to revisit this site in the future.
Great site with good facilities. This is a new addition and is clearly still having teething problems. The team at the office were very pleasant but somewhat ineffectual because they were so new. Training had obviously been sketchy. There are supposed to be no cars on site, so they made us lug all our gear over a hill to get to our pitch - it then transpired that there was in fact a roadway to the pitch itself that they didn't know about/tell us about. No wifi at all at present and only smiles and hope from the staff. Absolutely perfect place for us and our kids - calm lake, atlantic rollers a bike ride away and loads of safe cycle tracks to stretch legs. We will be back and would recommend it - just know the idiosyncracies.


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California lawmakers propose 1st of its kind heat ranking system
Should heat waves be named like hurricanes are? That's one thing that's been discussed in addition to the proposed legislation that would create a system for ranking heat waves -- similar to how hurricanes are categorized.
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The proposed heat wave ranking system will include three different levels from least to most dangerous. It's a growing concern in California with summer 2021 the hottest on record in the state, according to NOAA.
After California experienced the hottest summer in the state's history this year, according to NOAA figures, lawmakers in the Golden State have responded by proposing a new ranking system for heat waves.
The proposed ranking system, which would include three levels ranging from least to most dangerous, would be the first of its kind in the United States for heat waves, and would be similar to the ranking system that already exists for hurricanes. It will be formally introduced to the legislature in January 2022.
A heat wave, as defined by the National Weather Service, is a period of abnormally hot temperatures that lasts for more than two days. Heat waves can occur with or without high levels of humidity and can lead to dangerous heat-related illnesses, such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
According to an investigation conducted by The Los Angeles Times, heat in California may have resulted in 3,900 deaths over the past decade in the state, a figure that is six times higher than the official count in the state's records.
Legislatures have also discussed the idea of naming heat waves in the future, similar to the way hurricanes are named.
In this Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, photo provided by the National Park Service, an inter-agency search and rescue crew walks past a sign reading" "Stop, Extreme Heat Danger," with park rangers responding on foot near Red Cathedral along the Golden Canyon Trail in Death Valley National Park, Calif. Authorities say 60-year-old Lawrence Stanback died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, while hiking near Red Cathedral along the Golden Canyon Trail. That day temperatures reached 108 degrees Fahrenheit. (National Park Service via AP)
"We really treat extreme heat more like a weather story. What it really is," Ricardo Lara, California insurance commissioner, said, "is a public health crisis. We have more deaths and injuries from heat waves than from any other climate threat."
Lara is one of the sponsors of the bill that proposes ranking heat waves by danger. The ranking system would also include recommendations for how communities can best prepare for an incoming heat wave.
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At-risk residents could also have more time to prepare to go to a nearby cooling center through the use of the ranking system, Lara said, as they would be able to give residents more warning ahead of time.
"Unlike earthquakes, we can tell when an extreme heat wave is coming, how long it's going to last, and so we can better prepare not only our communities but also our local governments," Lara said.
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Renaissance Woman
The mood is electric in Congress as the fifth of the Nehru-Gandhis takes over the reins of the party
Ajith Pillai, Ranjit Bhushan	23 March 1998
Ajith Pillai, Ranjit Bhushan	March 23, 1998 00:00 IST Renaissance Woman
FOR Congressmen who have long been chanting the hymn 'Sonia lao desh bachao', fulfillment came on Saturday, March 14. It was a day marked by drama, but for a sizeable number of partymen, nothing could have been more gratifying than the announcement by Sharad Pawar that Mrs G had at last decided to take over the presidentship of the 113-year-old party from the much-discredited Sitaram Kesri. Sonia's entry was in keeping with the prescription of the resident doctors of 24, Akbar Road that the return of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty was the only panacea for a party on a downslide.
The atmosphere at the AICC headquarters was electric. For the moment, Congressmen were too excited for either introspection or evaluation. They see in Sonia's 'historic announcement' and the exit of Kesri the beginning of a new and welcome phase. No one seemed to doubt her capabilities as the CEO of the party. Even the wranglings in the party were brushed aside. As Congress leader Salman Khursheed put it: "There can be no quarrel in the Congress now. The hierarchy has been established. At the top of the pyramid we now have someone and everyone else will fall in place. Also, there would be no doubt as to who other parties should talk to when it comes to forming an alliance. The Congress now has one voice." The CWC has passed a resolution that Sonia's appointment would be ratified by an AICC session to be convened on April 4.
Even as Sonia stepped in, a new order seemed to be fast evolving. At the core of it is Pawar who looks a clear choice for the leader of the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP). While the younger crop of Congress leaders hope to find a voice with Sonia, old loyalists like Arjun Singh and Oscar Fernandes are not expected to be forgotten either. Incidentally, many party MPs had been calling upon Sonia in the last fortnight and imploring her to change the old guard—typified by Kesri—which had not only been unable to galvanise the party but failed to strike the right alliances with regional parties in the run-up to the elections.
The fact that Kesri was out of favour with 10, Janpath as well as senior party leaders was evident at the March 14 meeting of the CWC. The overwhelming majority was for Kesri to quit and allow Sonia to step in. The beleaguered Congress president left in a huff and later told the press that Sonia's induction was "not constitutional" and he had not resigned but only offered to resign. His was the voice of an embittered man who felt that after putting in decades for the Nehru-Gandhi family he had been forced to make a humiliating exit. But Kesri has very few friends in the party with even the last Congressman rallying around Sonia and the man once dubbed old man-in-a-hurry now says he is in no mood to fight. "I am not for confrontation. At the age of 83 I am not in a position to fight. I can only go to the people," he said.
But what of Sonia's organisational and managerial skills? Her first few months are bound to have a tentative touch. She has no experience in dealing with the day-to-day affairs of the party. At best she has only acted as an arbitrator in the squabbles between Congressmen. Now the party needs to be rebuilt and she would have to depend on a group of senior leaders to advise her and execute her decisions. This clique is likely to emerge as the new power centre. While Pawar will enjoy an elevated status in the new dispensation after his electoral success and rout of the Shiv Sena on home turf Maharashtra, there is talk within sections of the party that 10, Janpath would like to rein in the Maratha leader as well. The coterie, of course, will see to this.
The Pawar camp has been very careful in the last two weeks to reiterate that its leader has the blessings of 10, Janpath. The Maratha leader has been calling on Sonia and seeking her advice ever since elections were announced. The growing stature of Pawar is cause for concern for his rivals in the party who would be only too happy to see him sidelined.
Observers point out that Sonia's entry is a return to the Rajiv Raj. Since May 1991, rarely has the AICC headquarters seen such a gathering of past and present Congressmen including former MPs and ministers. Among them were old-timers like S.B. Chavan, Sudhakarrao Naik, H.K.L. Bhagat. Even Mani Shankar Aiyar who had quit the party, only to flirt with political extinction, was back and welcomed by friends. Sycophancy was at its peak. Despite the short notice, within two hours of the announcement that Sonia had taken the plunge, local Congressmen had assembled a crowd of workers before the party office. A band was in attendance to belt out the 'Sonia aao desh bachao' theme song of the election campaign.
Sonia steps in at a crucial time, just after the Congress weathered an election that nobody wanted and was going through an exercise in government formation that nobody seemed sure of how to handle. So when AIADMK chief Jayalalitha finally relented and sent her letter of acceptance to the BJP on March 14, almost everyone breathed a sigh of relief. The Congress, which was trying to solve its internal problems by getting its president to 'accept' his own resignation earlier in the week, saw but a slender chance at forming a government. Senior Congress leaders Pawar, Manmohan Singh, Madhavrao Scindia and Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy who had accompanied Kesri to meet the President made it clear that the party was only exploring possibilities but could not stake its claim to form the government.
This was in keeping with Sonia's advice to par-tymen to approach government formation with a measure of caution. The Congress has adopted a 'wait and watch' policy—it will let the BJP form the government and then pull the rug once the Vajpayee government begins to show signs of cracking. This is one reason why the March 14 CWC did not even discuss the formation of any government in which the Congress would have participation. For the moment the party seems more than content to sit in the Opposition benches.
Indeed, ever since the poll results, there has been a great deal of scepticism in the Congress. Says Pranab Mukherjee: "We would like to form a government, but where are the numbers? Are members of the UF going to go with us?" Almost a similar question was thrown by Pawar: "If they (the BJP) have the numbers, let them form a government." Well-placed party sources say Pawar was and is keen to form the government but such plans have been put on hold for the moment. The Congress leader is, however, said to be keeping his lines of communication open with Mamata Banerjee as well as Jayalalitha. Interestingly, before the elections, Pawar had worked out the modalities of an alliance with the AIADMK which got shot down by the party high command. But for now it's time for the Congress not to push itself into the limelight in a hurry. Scindia told Outlook that the time had come to "sit in the Opposition and take stock of the situation."
The meeting to elect a CPP leader on March 16 is regarded as crucial. According to well-placed sources, Pawar is keen on the job. In the mother of all hung Parliaments, it will not be long before an opportunity to pull down the government presents itself. And if that were to happen, Pawar would be in line for prime ministership. Consequently, there are many Congressmen who are bound to oppose Pawar's candidature and prefer Sonia to keep Pawar in check. Unfortunately, though some of them may be close to 10, Janpath, their connection with the electorate is less convincing and Pawar, along with Reddy, is regarded as among the few Congress leaders who have a mass base in their respective states.
Sonia's entry has revitalised the party cadre and state units across the country have been rejoicing the return of the dynasty, but there still remain some unanswered questions. No one quite knows Sonia's style of functioning. All along she has remained inaccessible to most Congressmen except the senior leadership. Will she break this tradition and make her presence felt at 24, Akbar Road or will she remote-control her operations from 10, Janpath? If her manner of approaching the gigantic task she has chosen fail to click, the Congress hopes in her may well turn out ephemeral. But for now, it seems like renaissance season.
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The Official KT Tunstall Board View topic - Best KT video?
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I've always thought that, she looks so much more Chinese than usual.
Another Place To Fall is a good one. I like how she plays the ghost/girl's mind in the video. She looks great with that amount of eyeshadow too.
Ha! I've never dared say it before either, but... she just does!
Nooooooo!! I really don't see it!!
I just rewatched it, it definitely still is my favourite. Maybe the green leather jacket also influences my opinion a little, I really liked that style and her hair back then!
Not that I don't now, but anyway, gotta pick something!
It's definitely the haircut! And it's no bad thing, for the record.
To get that screenshot i just watched the video for the first time in yeeears. I'd forgotten how much i absolutely LOVE it!
But it still is her, it's not necessarily different from any other one except the hair! I really still love that cut actually.
Ok I'm gonna shut up now, going on too little sleep, sorry!
As long as it doesn't turn back to "the fringe" one.
I think the one that made me enjoy watching the video as much as listening to the song was Hold on. I love the humour touch in it.
But in a more emotional way, I would say Feel it all.
Funny for the fringe, and how she looked like when filming OSOTW. Just when she speaks about her physical caracteristics in the article.


I knew I would return from Orlando, Florida with a sense of urgency. That is why I scheduled my webinar: Dig a Well, Build an Asset before I left.
I knew I would return from Orlando with weariness that would fight the sense of urgency. That is why I did schedule the webinar: Dig a Well, Build an Asset.
Why the urgency? It is the urgency of the future. It is the urgency of the present as well.
The African proverb says dig a well before you are thirsty. The financial implications of this proverb are sobering.
When I was young the advice was to go to college and get a degree. Find a good job and loyally work for that company until retirement. Collect your pension and all would be well.
That worked for some of those who have already retired. But not all.
Have you noticed the age of the McDonald's employee taking your order or wiping down tables?
What about the greeters in WalMart?
Is that what they dreamed about for retirement?
What about the loyal worker who arrives at work on Monday morning to find the gate chained shut and the news that his job will be sent to China?
Yes, what I am talking about is a political issue. And how long do you want to wait for Washington to fix the problem?
Yes, what I am talking about is also an issue we should trust God for? We should look to Him for provision.
I believe He will provide for different people in various ways.
I am inviting you to check out one of them.
Dig a Well, Build an Asset.
There are many ways to dig a well. There are many ways to build an asset.


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Taylor SL, Giannitrapani K, Ackland PE, Holliday J, Reddy KP, Drake DF, Federman DG, Kligler B. Challenges and Strategies for Implementing Battlefield Acupuncture in the Veterans Administration: A Qualitative Study of Provider Perspectives. Medical acupuncture. 2018 Oct 15; 30(5):252-261.
Abstract: Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA) is an auricular needling protocol for pain. More than 1300 Veterans Health Administration (VHA) clinicians have been trained in BFA delivery. However, little is known about how well BFA has been implemented at the VHA. The aim of this research was to identify the challenges providers experience in implementing BFA and to look for any successful strategies used to overcome these challenges. Semistructured telephone interviews were conducted from June 2017 to January 2018, using an interview guide informed by the integrated Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services framework to address several implementation domains: knowledge and attitudes about BFA; professional roles and training in BFA; organization of BFA delivery and resources to provide BFA; and implementation challenges and strategies to address challenges. The interviews were analyzed, using a grounded theory-informed approach. This research was conducted at 20 VHA facilities and involved 23 VHA BFA providers nationwide. Nine main implementation themes were identified: (1) providers organizing BFA delivery in various ways; (2) insufficient time to provide BFA to meet patient demand; (3) beliefs and knowledge about BFA; (4) lack of BFA indication guidelines or effectiveness data; (5) self-efficacy; (6) time delay between training and practice; (7) limited access to resources; (8) key role of leadership and administrative buy-in, and (9) written consent an unwarranted documentation burden. Providers offered some possible strategies to address these issues. System- and provider-level challenges can impede BFA implementation. However, several providers discovered strategies to address some challenges that can be used within and outside the VHA, which, in turn, might improve access to this potentially promising pain-management intervention.


As part of Black Catholic History Month, the Diocese of Arlington's Office of Multicultural Ministries is co-sponsoring four days of performances chronicling the life of Father Augustus Tolton, a former slave from Missouri who became a priest and who is under consideration for canonization. The one-man play is free and will be held at Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria Nov. 15-18.
"With lots of buzz about this play, we thought that bringing it to the diocese would be an excellent way to raise awareness of his life and works, help further his cause for canonization and inspire anyone who has faced adversity," said Bridget Wilson , diocesan Multicultural Ministries program specialist.
Ordained in 1886, Father Tolton is recognized as the first diocesan priest of African descent. After the outbreak of the Civil War, his mother escaped with her children from slavery in Brush Creek, Mo., to Quincy, Ill. With the help of a local priest, Father Peter McGirr, Tolton received a Catholic school education despite the outcry of those who objected to his being taught in a classroom with white students. In 2011, the cause for Father Tolton's canonization was opened officially.
Father Tolton's arduous path to the priesthood involved rejection by every seminary in the United States that he applied to; an obstacle that was overcome when he studied in Rome instead.
Jim Coleman, the actor who has played Father Tolton since January, has crisscrossed the United States, performing more than 80 times in numerous cities to positive acclaim.
Coleman, who has appeared on the big screen with household names such as Morgan Freeman and Michael Douglas, also credits the producer and writer of the play, Leonardo and Patti Defilippis, for convincing him to give this multimedia live production a try.
"Their faith just pushed me toward it," Coleman said.
The Defilippis' Saint Luke Productions has staged other multimedia productions centered on the lives of saints such as St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Therese of Lisieux and St. John Vianney.
Tickets are free, but it is recommended to reserve seats early for the November performances co-sponsored by the Diocese of Arlington and the Archdiocese of Washington and held at Bishop Ireton. Go to: www.arlingtondiocese.org/tolton.


Use the drop-down menu below to explore Obertauern.
Obertauern has one of the longest seasons in the Alps: winter lasts until early May. With high-altitude queue-free skiing, traditional Austrian après-ski and ski-in/ski-out hotels, Obertauern is a real treasure in the Salzburg ski region, deservedly gaining in popularity with British guests. With skiing from 1,740m to 2,526m and 100km of slopes served by 26 lifts, Obertauern has the best guarantee of snow in Salzburgerland.
There's a well-linked circuit, almost entirely above the treeline on both sides of the Tauern pass valley. You can ski back to most hotels. Shrouded by the spectacular peaks of the RadstädterTauern, the ski circus is suitable for all levels and great for mixed ability groups. Après-ski is lively at the many huts dotted around the mountain and even more so at the bottom of the slopes.
With the addition of the nearby Mautendorf ski area, a further 50km of piste and 10 more lifts are available to Obertauern lift pass holders, a free 20 minutes ski bus ride connects the two resorts.


Create mementos of your special celebration by posing for pictures in front of this festive Party Photo Booth Backdrop. Decorated with a colorful banner, confetti, and balloons, this photo booth backdrop makes a fun addition to a graduation party, holiday party, or wedding. Simply fasten your party poster to the wall as a selfie spot and let partygoers take snapshots using their cellphones. For a more official photo booth, set up your camera and tripod in front of the backdrop. Print out photos as party favors or send them to guests inside thank-you notes.


Be inspired to start cycling to work and feel fitter and healthier than ever before.
Gordon Stewart is a workplace volunteer in Glasgow, encouraging and inspiring his colleagues to walk, jog, and cycle to and from work.
Gareth is a retired teacher and now works as Joe's carer, find out more about how they found their journey greatly improved since a Sustrans-funded initiative saw the barriers taken down to make the route more accessible for those with disabilities.
For former headteacher Penny Kelly, National Cycle Network Route 51 is more than just a connection from Thurston and Bury St Edmunds, it's a way for her to stay active into her retirement whilst enjoying the great outdoors.
Gary has always enjoyed cycling and how five years ago he took up riding his bike to work to try and lose weight. Now as well as cycling to work, he runs regular led bike rides along the Sea to Sea (C2C) for people who want to improve their health.


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Moved my weapons safe to a better (safer) location and reorganized it (taking tomorrow off). Ordered a new upper receiver and bolt carrier group for a new pistol build (300 Blk).
I have several 300 AAC Blackout AR-15 Pistols.Two at 7 1/2" and one at 8 1/2" and one 10.5"
I think it is a great tool. I don't have any .300 Blackout rifles, and don't want any.
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For some reason I can't find the post on Thank You to our Veterans. So here I will post my great big THANK YOU to all who have served in past wars, police actions, etc.
So, the past week I have canned 20 jars of assorted jams, jellies, stews and beans, acquired and froze several pounds of ground beef to can after Thanksgiving, several pounds of beef to make into jerky (same time line) and several pounds of pork for same. And the freezer has other stuff I need to can and haven't had or made time to do it.
Been busy with church, family and researching candidates for election and have made a sizeable dent in my short term pantry ( 3 mo. to 2 years) due to these circumstances and am on track to start restocking it. Cold weather is setting in early and I love to can on cold days.
It is 36 degrees out with a winter mix falling - snow and rain. The ground is warm so nothing is sticking anywhere around my house but a few miles further north it is. Canned 5 pints of Spicy Apple Jam, yes jam, this morning and really enjoyed the 1/4 cup that did not fit into the jars. This afternoon I'll prep for Pepper Jelly and can it tomorrow morning.
WOW Z, sounds like you're one busy lady these days. Great going... so is your spicy apple jam like pepper spicy or more like cinnamon spice type of spicy?
I am hoping the cinnamon spicy variety. That sounds especially good.
I spent the day cleaning up outside to get ready.........just incase winter comes this year. 47 degrees above and very SUNNY. No snow on the ground. Was a good day for cleaning up.
No snow???? Did you move to Californistan and not tells us? LOL! Enjoy the weather while you can.
The last three years we have gone most of the winter with no snow. It seems like every month they say it was record warm.
Do you remember anytime since you moved to AK that it's done this before? Thanks.
Well we have snow here! It has come very early. We are right on the cusp. If the storm tracks South it may miss us completely. If it tracks North we get bombarded. Supposed to hit sometime tonight. Oh well. That is why we prep. I'm not to worried.
Weather is weirding out... saw in the news that Texas was getting snow before New York this year.
Over the years, I have noticed that the planting "zones" on garden maps have changed....on the warmer side.
Here is an excerpt. More information at the link.
"Those folks who've been gardening since the 2000s and before have probably noticed changes in growing patterns between then and now.
The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map's origins stretch back to the1960s, when Henry Skinner of the United States National Arboretum first devised a working map of plant hardiness zones. His original vision has transmuted into the USDA zones we're familiar with today.
Back in 1990, a growing database of climatic records prompted the first major change to this map, and in 2012 the map was changed again."
"If you're looking to avoid freeze damage in your garden, the recommendations for what you should plant have changed over the last 25 years.
As USDA and Arbor Day Foundation revisited the data over time, they found the risk of extreme cold snaps had lessened across much of the country. From 1990 through 2015, as you can see in the following images, the recommended zones shifted noticeably northward. That means planting recommendations have changed. Plant types best suited for areas farther south in the past may now be viable farther north."
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Pepper spicy as in chile de'arbol. great on anything from crackers with cream or goat cheese or homemade buttered biscuits. And ham sandwiches.
Canned 1/2 gal of homemade cranberry juice this morn to make cranberry-port sauce for Thanksgiving & Christmas dinners. Last year we ran out so am canning extra juice this year.
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Brooks & Dunn 'REBOOT' Is Out Now!
Which is your favourite collaboration?
The best-selling duo of all time, Brooks & Dunn's eagerly-awaited collaboration project REBOOT is available now.
Leading up to the release of REBOOT, Brooks & Dunn, who were just announced as the next inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame, have garnered praise for the project's appreciation for today's country music as well as the duo's legacy of an "incredible run of hits" (Rolling Stone).


A while back, we questioned Stonyfield Farms' decision to drop its customer loyalty program.
Now, it seems that the trend may be picking up some steam — although we still question the wisdom of this in today's competitive marketplace. Take the examples of the Pathmark and Waldbaum's supermarket chains.
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What the retailers are missing out on here is customer information. With a loyalty card they can track purchases and make customized offers. Although this tactic benefits those that don't want to give away any information.


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Connie Barrera, Jackson Health: Security requires a culture of 'empowerment'
The security chief said communicating with users is challenging but has 'a huge payoff'
By Erin McCann
As chief information security officer of the six-hospital Jackson Health System in Miami, Connie Barrera has her priorities. Sure, things like cybersecurity, access management and app security are on her list. But they're not at the top. Culture and people are.
"Many times in security, we view the users as the problem," said Barrera. In reality, though, most employees and clinicians want to understand how they should do things, she said.
Barrera strives to frequently communicate with every business unit at the health system. She educates them about the ins and outs of HIPAA rules, data security best practices, the risks of personally identifiable information and more.
It's "very time consuming for me, but the payoff is huge," she said. "The fruit of that effort is we have people around the organization mentoring others, saying, 'You're not really supposed to do that.'"
Creating that engaged culture, what Barrera described as one of "security empowerment," is one of the most basic but also one of the most important things one can do as CISO.
"You can have the most stellar security team, and if they're the security team from yesterday -- the ones in that dark room behind the locked doors that were really unapproachable, never really seen and never interacted with people -- that's a problem," she said. "We need to get out there and talk to our users."
Creating this culture proves key, especially for Barrera and her team of three FTEs who are responsible for the security of 13,000 end points and more than 2,800 servers.
"It's challenging," said Barrera. But she and her team make it work. They also enlist the help of IANS Research for security decision support.
Barrera's word of advice to other CISOs and security leads?
First, it's essential to know your network and systems, she said, even if they're vendor-supported.
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"How do you know if something is broken, or something is wrong if you don't know what's normal?" she said. "It's very easy to say, 'that's vendor supported, that's vendor managed.' That's not good enough because at the end of the day … the people are going to expect you to keep the data safe, whether you have partnerships or not."
This means you need to have the right language in the contract, make sure it gives you the right to audit. You also need to ensure vendors provide you with SSAE16 and SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports, she added, referring to the AICPA reporting options.
In addition to this, Barrera always asks for what she calls a "data flow diagram," so she can know exactly where her data is going.
One of her last big recommendations? Pay attention to patching and versioning. It's basic and straightforward but often overlooked.
"In healthcare, it's a huge problem because of legacy," she said. "There are hundreds (of applications), and the vendors -- regardless of HIPAA -- aren't keeping up versioning."
She recalled when she first came to Jackson Health and was "blown away" by the number of machines they had running XP.
"In a small business, if they took care of the fundamentals from patching the servers appropriately, making sure that the applications were patched, being able to do that alone will really put the organization in a really good position," said Barrera.
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