Healthy Chocolate Milkshake, a quick homemade "mockshake" drink that is a cross between a smoothie and milkshake. This chocolate milkshake recipe has no added sugar, gluten free, and can also be made dairy free. Great way how to make a milkshake without ice cream!
Healthy Chocolate Milkshake recipe for you that is perfect if you're trying to control those post holiday sugar cravings or doing some kind of sugar detox cleanse! Hands down, this "mockshake" is my kids' favorite after-school heathy milkshake snack right now! It's like a healthy smoothie recipe for kids that they will love and they'll think they are getting a sweet treat.
I love that this chocolate milkshake is easy to make, healthy, and best of all, it fills my kids up so they don't ask me a million times what's for dinner. NO, technically it's not a milkshake, but we call it a milkshake so my kids think they're getting a treat.
It's more of a cross between a smoothie and a milkshake. It's also sugar free (or at least no added sugar), gluten free, and can also be made dairy free. If chocolate isn't your thing, check out my Peach Smoothie recipe.
So many variations that you can easily personalize this healthy chocolate milkshake!
Only 6 ingredients in this healthy chocolate milkshake – frozen banana slices, almond milk (milk, coconut milk, or other milk substitute), almond butter (or other nut butter such as peanut butter or peanut butter powder), ice, unsweetened cocoa powder, and vanilla extract.
No added sugar in this mockshake except the sugar found naturally in the products such as the banana.
Put all the ingredients in the blender, blend for a little while, and you're done!
So like I said this homemade Healthy Chocolate Milkshake, is technically a cross between a smoothie and shake.
Depending on who you ask, you may get a difference opinion on what the difference is between a smoothie and milkshake. Typically, a milkshake contains mostly ice cream while a smoothie contains mostly fruit (fresh and/or frozen).
Both smoothies and shakes contain some kind of liquid such as milk or milk substitute like almond milk, soy milk, or coconut milk.
Smoothies may also contain yogurt or cottage cheese to get a creamy texture.
There's of course a lot of overlap between the two and smoothies and shakes can be quite similar!
Not everyone can have milk for a variety of reasons. Whether it's a milk allergy, sensitivity, or whatever the case may be, thankfully there are numerous milk alternatives that can easily be found in many local grocery stores. That's why this Healthy Chocolate Milkshake is a great alternative to a chocolate milkshake with ice cream and/or milk.
If you're wondering how to make a milkshake without milk, milk substitutes such as almond milk, soy milk, and coconut milk just to name a a few, are great alternatives.
However, if you're also not using ice cream, it's hard to get that creamy milkshake texture. To compensate for that, frozen bananas give a great creamy frozen texture. Some people also like to use ripe avocados for that creamy texture. The frozen bananas in this milkshake are key for that creamy texture.
Like I said, you'll need some frozen bananas for this milkshake to get that creamy texture. Do you ever wonder how to freeze bananas for smoothies or other frozen drinks?
First, you can generally substitute a room temperature banana BUT the texture of your smoothie, milkshake, or whatever you're making will be quite different. Please use frozen bananas!
Don't worry though, freezing bananas can be quick and easy! What I like to do, is thinly slice the ripe bananas and place the banana slices on silicone mats (silpats) on baking trays and place in the freezer for an hour or two or more. When the banana slices are frozen they peel right off the silicone mats and are easy to store in resealable bags.
I like to make a big batch of frozen banana slices at one time to last me a few weeks. If you just need a little frozen banana quick, you can chop your banana into small pieces or very thinly slice the banana and freeze on wax paper or a silicone mat. Place in the freezer for about 15-30 minutes or until frozen or mostly frozen.
Please note, for best results you should start with a ripe banana. Under ripe and over ripe bananas don't work very well. Under ripe bananas will have an off bitter taste and over ripe bananas will be too mushy to slice or chop for freezing.
Of course you'll also need a blender to make this milkshake. Ever look for a blender and completely overwhelmed at all the options? Yep, SO many choices!
There's really no best smoothie blender, but be sure to check smoothie blender reviews. Models can change often so it's not always easy to compare.
When choosing a blender, make sure you also look for one that has sharp blades and strong motors especially if you're making a lot of drinks with frozen fruit, ice, or other hard food. I'd also check the warranty as some blenders don't last long or could use replacement parts frequently.
You don't need a super expensive blender, but if you're planning to use your blender for a lot of things on a regular basis, many people like Vitamix blenders. However, they can be quite pricey, heavy, and bulky. They are strong though, and I haven't heard too many complaints.
For a less expensive option, I've been very happy with my Ninja Professional Blender (currently less than $100). Love that it comes with smaller personal cups along with the regular size larger pitcher. I've had mine for awhile and no problems. I also bought extra individual cups so my kids can make their own smoothies and milkshakes.
Another great option if you're looking for a smaller blender or something even less expensive, is a personal blender. These blenders are smaller and great to make individual drinks. They are smaller and cheaper, but since they are smaller they can limit you to what you can make. Great option though, if you don't have the room or money for another option.
I personally like to use unsweetened coconut milk and peanut butter powder rather than the almond milk and nut butter. All personal preference though.
Again, you should definitely use FROZEN banana slices. You could use a regular banana but the consistency of the milkshake will be very different.
Different cocoa powders taste different. So use your favorite or try a different brand for a less bitter taste.
Feel free to add in some of your other favorite add ins like flax seed, protein powder, etc.
So good, it's almost like a chocolate milkshake! Top with a little whipped cream (or a dairy free whipped cream option) and even a few sprinkles and it's a fun treat!
Here's a quick video my son put together showing how to make these easy Chocolate Mockshakes!
Hope you enjoy this easy Healthy Chocolate Mockshake Recipe! Whether you call it a chocolate smoothie, chocolate mockshake, or chocolate milkshake, it's delicious! A great healthy snack that will fill you up for hours.
A healthy chocolate milkshake without ice cream or milk!
Place the banana slices, ice cubes, almond milk, cocoa powder, almond butter, and vanilla into a blender and process until smooth.
SNAPPY TIPS: Make sure your banana slices are really frozen for best results.
SNAPPY SUBSTITUTIONS: You can substitute any kind of nut butter for the almond butter and any kind of milk for the almond milk. Taste will vary greatly depending on what you substitute. I personally think coconut milk and peanut butter or peanut butter powder is the best.
I added about 3 teaspoons of maple syrup to a 1/2 batch and it was really good.
Hi, what whipped cream is pictured?
A mix of bananas and peanut butter got me here. Then to add cocoa powder to it all that sure is pure heaven.
This looks really tasty. I will have to try this out for a healthy snack.
I love that this has frozen bananas in it – it's such a great way to add some sweet and to thicken it up! Sounds so yum!
My two boys would absolutely love this!
I think I will try and make one of these tonight.
Thank you so much for including my recipe and a link back to my website! Your Healthy Chocolate Mockshake looks delicious!
What a great idea for a healthy afternoon treat! Chocolate and healthy? Win-Win!
This sounds SO delicious. Healthy snacks, for the win!
Clever and delicious snack strategy. Well done!
Chocolate and healthy in the same recipe? Count me in!
Love this to make for my son that loves milkshakes. Wonder if I can sneak some spinach in there without him knowing…lol. Happy new year!
Thanks Lisa! Happy New Year!


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India displayed its latest surface-to-air missile system, called the (MRSAM)Medium Range Surface to Air Missile , in a parade held on 26 January to mark the 70th anniversary of the country's founding.
The missile launcher and the command post would be made in India, with the rest of the complex system – including the missile itself – to be made in Israel.
The proposed MRSAM, to replace the old Pechora missiles which currently in service of Indian Defense Forces.
The weapon is 4.5m-long, weighs approximately 276kg, and is equipped with canards and fins for control and manoeuvrability.
Each MRSAM weapon system comprises of one command and control system, one tracking radar, missiles, and mobile launcher systems.
The MRSAM missile is equipped with an advanced active radar radio frequency (RF) seeker, advanced rotating phased array radar and a bidirectional data link.
Moreover, The RF seeker, located in the front section of the missile, is used to detect moving targets in all weather conditions.
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Q: Reduce dimensions in RANSAC code in MATLAB I am trying to reduce the dimensions in RANSAC code. This is the original code:
function [ output_args ] = ransac( filename)

mov = VideoReader(filename);
numFrames = mov.NumberOfFrames;

for i=1:numFrames
    file_name = sprintf('frames/%0.3i.jpg', i);
    file_name2 = sprintf('frames/%0.3i.jpg', i+1);

    I1=im2double(imread(file_name2));
    I2=im2double(imread(file_name));

    % Get the Key Points
    Options.upright=true;
    Options.thresh=0.0001;
    Ipts1=OpenSurf(I1,Options);
    Ipts2=OpenSurf(I2,Options);

    % Put the landmark descriptors in a matrix
    D1 = reshape([Ipts1.descriptor],64,[]);
    D2 = reshape([Ipts2.descriptor],64,[]);

    % Find the best matches
    err=zeros(1,length(Ipts1));
    cor1=1:length(Ipts1);
    cor2=zeros(1,length(Ipts1));

    for i=1:length(Ipts1),
        distance=sum((D2-repmat(D1(:,i),[1 length(Ipts2)])).^2,1);
        [err(i),cor2(i)]=min(distance);
    end

    % Sort matches on vector distance
    [err, ind]=sort(err);
    cor1=cor1(ind);
    cor2=cor2(ind);

    % Make vectors with the coordinates of the best matches
    Pos1=[[Ipts1(cor1).y]',[Ipts1(cor1).x]'];
    Pos2=[[Ipts2(cor2).y]',[Ipts2(cor2).x]'];
    Pos1=Pos1(1:30,:);
    Pos2=Pos2(1:30,:);

    % Show both images
    I = zeros([size(I1,1) size(I1,2)*2 size(I1,3)]);
    I(:,1:size(I1,2),:)=I1; I(:,size(I1,2)+1:size(I1,2)+size(I2,2),:)=I2;

    % Calculate affine matrix
    Pos1(:,3)=1; Pos2(:,3)=1;
    M=Pos1'/Pos2';

    % Add subfunctions to Matlab Search path
    functionname='OpenSurf.m';
    functiondir=which(functionname);
    functiondir=functiondir(1:end-length(functionname));
    addpath([functiondir '/WarpFunctions'])

    % Warp the image
    I1_warped=affine_warp(I1,M,'bicubic');

    % Show the result
    subplot(1,3,1), imshow(I1);title('Figure 1');
    subplot(1,3,2), imshow(I2);title('Figure 2');
    subplot(1,3,3), imshow(I1_warped);title('Warped Figure 1');

    imwrite(I1_warped,file_name2);
    if (mod(i,20) == 0)
       disp(sprintf('he make a %d',i));
    end
end
sprintf('finish');

When I change the values in the lines
D1 = reshape([Ipts1.descriptor],64,[]);
D2 = reshape([Ipts2.descriptor],64,[]);

to:
D1 = reshape([Ipts1.descriptor],32,[]);
D2 = reshape([Ipts2.descriptor],32,[]);

I get the following error:

Error using  -
  Matrix dimensions must agree.
  Error in ransac (line 33)
distance=sum((D2-repmat(D1(:,i),[1 length(Ipts2)])).^2,1);

Why am I getting this error?

A: Because you have changed the dimensions of D1 and D2, this line is no longer valid anymore:
distance=sum((D2-repmat(D1(:,i),[1 length(Ipts2)])).^2,1);

What's happening in D1, D2 is that it is taking a 1D vector and reshaping it into a matrix that has 64 rows.  I'm assuming that the SURF descriptor has every keypoint represented as a 64 element vector.  You are probably using 32 now because you want to represent each SURF descriptor as 32 bins instead of 64.  If you do this, you would be using two columns to represent a single feature where the original code had it as one column per feature.  As such, when doing that distance calculation, it isn't replicating the total number of columns right as when you reshape using 64 rows, the total number of columns is exactly the total number of keypoints that were detected from SURF.
What I would recommend that you do is configure your SURF descriptor so that the output for each feature is 32 bins, not 64.  However, if you want to get this statement to work, you need to change the length statement to calculate as many columns as there are in D1 or D2.  As such:
distance=sum((D2-repmat(D1(:,i),[1 size(D2,2)])).^2,1);

I don't believe the above statement will correctly determine the distance between features because each column would essentially be half of a feature, and so if you were to find the best matching feature, it would choose the best column... and again, this is only half of a feature.
I would recommend you read up on SURF again, because simply changing the reshaping from 64 to 32 does not reduce the dimensionality of your features.

Sidenote
If you want to avoid this matrix dimension error completely, I would personally use bsxfun as it would automatically replicate the dimensions for you, without doing repmat.  As such, I would personally replace that line of code with:
distance = sum(bsxfun(@minus, D2, D1(:,i)).^2, 1);

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So I know we're a little late to the game.... but we couldn't resist blogging about the latest Haute Dogs Fall 2015 Collection from MAC Cosmetics. While we're not really sure we get the inspiration, the shades are pretty and the accompanying press photos are a hoot. It's also the perfect intersection of this blog and our past life (yep, I used to work in the luxury cosmetics PR world, but that's a whole other blog in itself). Even those this hit shelves and the internet a little while back, most of the collection is still available online or from various retailers.
Haute Dogs includes a variety of canine inspired glosses, eye shadows and polishes including our favorites - "Dressed to the K9s" a "deep burgundy plum" lip gloss and the plum-y "Pure Bred" Eye Shadow palette. Both are still for purchase on MAC's website.
I'm pretty sure that MAC had a cat inspired set a few years ago, so it only seems fitting that the dogs are finally getting their day! What do you think of this collection?


Gary Clark Jr. performing at the Fonda Theatre in West Hollywood on November 12, 2018. Photo courtesy of Andy J. Gordon ©2018.
Rock 'n' roll guitar gods are a dying breed. Page, Beck, Clapton and the other classic rockers are all eligible for Social Security. There have been a few contenders since that era, but in this new millennium it seems that all the glory goes to the "artists" that manipulate tracks on a laptop, rather than to those who can actually make magic happen with a guitar. Just when all hope seems to be lost, along comes a truly "chosen one" out of Austin, Texas.
Gary Clark Jr. singing and playing guitar at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, CA on November 12, 2018. Photo courtesy of Andy J. Gordon ©2018.
Gary Clark Jr. has brought back everything that made the classic guitar heroes so special – incredible chops with his instrument, great stage presence and that undefinable something special that old-time bluesmen would attribute to a deal at the crossroads with the devil. Clark has the qualities that classic blues slingers like BB King, Albert King, Buddy Guy and a few others possessed and then he throws in modern rock, soul, R&B, punk and reggae influences. He is today's modern gunslinger fighting against the tide of bland pop, studio-manufactured music.
Clark is on a whirlwind tour of the United States and came to Los Angeles for a four-show residency beginning on November 12, 2018, at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood. His solid touring band includes King Zapata on second guitar, Johnny Radelat on drums, Johnny Bradley on bass and newcomer Jon Deas on keyboards. The first show proved that Clark is at the peak of his powers and the crowd at the sold-out venue went wild with every explosive guitar solo.
The show opened and concluded with some of his most popular material. Clark and his band came out with a scorching "Ain't Messin' Round" and followed it up with "Nextdoor Neighbor Blues." "When My Train Pulls In" wrapped up the trio of songs from his fantastic Black and Blu album from 2012. After that trio of familiar tunes, Clark introduced and played several new songs to round out the set. The new material will appear on an album due for release in early 2019.
Jon Deas playing keyboards with Gary Clark Jr. at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, CA on November 12, 2018. Photo courtesy of Andy J. Gordon ©2018.
"Walk Alone" is a throwback R&B number featuring Clark's incredible falsetto. "Got to Get Up" opens with Jon Deas' hypnotic keyboard beat and leads into Clark's scratchy guitar riff. All five band members harmonize beautifully on the chorus. "Feelin' Like a Million" has a distinctive reggae rhythm and scorching guitar solos from Clark. "Gotta Get Into Something" is a loud, aggressive punk song reminiscent of The Ramones. King Zapata got the spotlight for a rousing guitar solo during the song.
The set closed with Clark under the spotlight playing a nearly acoustic, solo version of "Black and Blu." The hypnotic song started slowly, but gradually morphed into a fuzzy and explosive full band version of "Bright Lights" from the 2011 EP that launched the artist to stardom. The audience went crazy as the band played. Zapata performed a solo then gave way to Clark, who added yet another imaginative solo to end the show. Clark and the band waved goodbye, but no one left the theater.
King Zapata playing guitar with Gary Clark Jr. at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, CA on November 12, 2018. Photo courtesy of Andy J. Gordon ©2018.
It seems appropriate that Gary Clark Jr. is associated with a superhero movie. He has the guitar chops, vocal talent and dynamic stage persona to be the much-needed guitar hero for the second decade of the new millennium and beyond. He and the band conclude their 2018 tour with three shows in Austin, Texas on December 3 to 5, 2018. The band just announced a new Spring 2019 Tour in support of the new album that kicks off March 9, 2019, in Miami. Go see him live and you will be blown away by his superpowers!


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Gerard Butler Suffers Injuries After Scary Motorcycle Crash
Gerard Butler is often seen out on a motorcycle, but his latest joyride didn't end well. The actor got into an accident while in Los Angeles.
The 47-year-old reportedly was run off the road and a witness called 911 after he was "cut off by a car."
Gerard, who stars in the upcoming science film Geostorm, is allegedly still expected to promote the movie next week alongside other co-stars, including Ed Harris and Andy Garcia.
According to reports, "Someone called 911, paramedics came and took Gerard to a nearby hospital where he was treated for his injuries."
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"Lucky for him no broken bones just cuts and bruises."
This is not the only injury Gerard has suffered recently, unfortunately for him. While shooting his hit movie, 300, he later revealed he get a hernia during the infamous scene of him kicking a man down a pit while shouting "This is Sparta!"
What are your thoughts on Gerard's accident? Let us know in the comments section.

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Q: django model pre_save update() has problems Background:
I have Tag models that have an attribute is_obsolete (default set to False)
class Tag(model.Model):
    ...
    is_obsolete = False

I have StatusInfo models that have a foreign key to Tag through "affected_tag".
class StatusInfo(models.Model):
    ...
    affected_tag = ForeignKey(Tag)

When the StatusInfo instance is created they fire off the pre_save() signal to change <StatusInfo>.affected_tag.is_obsolete=True
@receiver(pre_save, sender=StatusInfo)
def status_change_modification(sender, instance, *args, **kwargs):
    """
        Changes tags and concepts to be obsolete or deprecated.
        if a tag is obsolete or deprecated, all of the tag's concepts are obsolete or deprecated

    """

    assert hasattr(instance.affected_tag, "id")

    # set up variables
    kwargs = {}
    if instance.status == "d":
        kwargs["is_deprecated"] = True
    elif instance.status == "o":
        kwargs["is_obsolete"] = True

    inner_tag_status_change(instance, **kwargs)

def inner_tag_status_change(instance, **kwargs):
    """
    update the is_updated fields for status_info
    kwargs is either:
    kwargs = {'is_obsolete': True} # or {'is_deprecated': True}
    """
    affected = Tag.objects.filter(id=instance.affected_tag.id).first()
    affected.__dict__.update(**kwargs)
    affected.save(update_fields=list(kwargs.keys()))

Problem
What I can't figure out is why when this hits the bottom of the test I still have my Tag instance self.soon_to_be_obsolete_tag.is_obsolete == False
I've tried .update(**kwargs) and .save(updated_fields=list(kwargs.keys())) inside inner_tag_status_change() but it doesn't save the changes
It looks good when stepping through it in debug mode then it reverts back for the last line of the test.  Am I working on a separate copy or is caching a thing that I should be checking?
in tests/test_status_model.py
    def test_status_set_tag_info_obsolete(self):
        """ check to see if the creation of a statusInfo
            object which runs a pre_save signal changes
            the soon_to_be_obsolete_tag to is_obsolete=True
        """

        self.assertFalse(self.soon_to_be_obsolete_tag.is_obsolete)
        self.main_status_info = StatusInfoFactory(
            affected_tag=self.soon_to_be_obsolete_tag,
            status="o",  # obsolete
            by=self.new_replacement_tag,
        )

        self.assertTrue(self.soon_to_be_obsolete_tag.is_obsolete)  # still False

A: Based on your test and your pre-save logic, it looks like you're updating the tag in the database but Django's cache of that tag object that attached to your model isn't be updated.
So I believe the issue is that in both status_change_modification and inner_tag_status_change, you accessed instance.affected_tag, but you didn't update instance.affected_tag directly. Instead you grabbed that tag from the database with an extra query and then saved it.
I would guess that if you updated your test to this, it would work:
self.assertTrue(Tag.objects.get(id=self.soon_to_be_obsolete_tag).is_obsolete)

Or if you used refresh_from_db to force a refresh on self.soon_to_be_obsolete_tag that should work too:
self.soon_to_be_obsolete_tag.refresh_from_db()
self.assertTrue(self.soon_to_be_obsolete_tag.is_obsolete)

You might also consider updating your inner_tag_status_change logic to update the tag directly too (I'm not certain whether this would fix the issue you're experiencing but it would remove an extra SELECT query that may not be needed):
def inner_tag_status_change(instance, **kwargs):
    instance.affected_tag.__dict__.update(**kwargs)
    instance.affected_tag.save(update_fields=list(kwargs.keys()))


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>Courtesy of Liberty
Liberty Puerto Rico: Full Speed Ahead in 2021
In many ways, 2020 was a banner year for the telecom company
Rosario Fajardo, The Weekly Journal
Telecommunications companies were among the winners of 2020, the year of the coronavirus pandemic, and Liberty Puerto Rico was no exception. Among the bright spots for the company was completing the acquisition of AT&T's operations in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), at a cost of $1.95 billion. In the third quarter of 2020 alone, Liberty Puerto Rico added 42,700 revenue generating units, driven by its growth in high-speed data subscribers.
"This year brought us tough challenges and major achievements. We shifted our operating model quickly and adapted to a new and completely unexpected scenario. Overall, Liberty was very successful in providing connectivity and entertainment when it was most needed. We certainly had several service challenges due to the sudden increase in demand, the same as most communications companies worldwide, but we were able to supply internet, video and telephony services to residents and businesses so they could continue going about their lives, working, studying and keeping in touch," said Naji Khoury, president and CEO of Liberty Puerto Rico.
Numbers speak for themselves, he noted. "We added and retained more customers this year than ever before. Data consumption per household reached record high levels close to 500 Gigabytes per household per month, which is 20 times larger than mobile internet usage per month. We handled record number of calls and messages at our customer service center as well as a record number of new customer hook-ups. We also created almost 200 direct and indirect jobs in Puerto Rico."
Meeting internet access demand for residential and business customers during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown was a top priority for the company this year. "We are continuously investing to make upgrades to our infrastructure and increase our network's capacity, but the demand during the lockdown became so high that we had to advance almost a year's worth of work in the first weeks of the pandemic. We continued the upgrades throughout the year, increasing our distribution network capacity and our core network capacity by 1,300 Gbps [gigabit per second] to accommodate the increase of up to almost 70 percent in data consumption," he said.
"Additionally, we continued expanding our service footprint by building 25,000 new homes with our Fiber to the Home connection, which provides speeds of up to 1 Gbps. Fiber to the Home is the standard of new construction since late 2019 and we will continue to reach new and existing customers in 2021," Khoury explained.
One of the company's "biggest achievements" this year came on Nov. 2, when Liberty Latin America completed the acquisition of AT&T's operations in Puerto Rico and the USVI. "This makes us a four-play company by adding mobile to our video, fixed broadband and telephony services. Combined, we have a workforce of over 2,200 employees now. We have welcomed our new colleagues into our family and are currently working together to offer a great experience to our new and current customer base. We continue working with AT&T to enable the efficient transition of services and we are completing the transition process to offer customer service locally with a company-owned call center in Puerto Rico, handling 100 percent of the calls with local agents.
"We are in the process of expanding our employee count to decrease waiting time and deliver quality experience to our customers. The build-out plan to deliver the highest performance 5G services throughout Puerto Rico and the USVI has been continued successfully, as well as network upgrades and maintenance programs," Khoury said. To date, 90 percent of Puerto Rico and the USVI now have 5G coverage.
On the corporate social responsibility side, Liberty Puerto Rico provided basic internet service for free to over 11,000 customers who could not afford it.
Asst. Editor/Reporter for The Weekly Journal. She is a journalist with more than 20 years of experience. Rosario received both of her bachelor's and master's degrees in International Politics from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service.
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When John lost his sight in a chemical explosion at age 20, he would live in a world of complete darkness for the next 31 years. But at the age of 51, his life would be remarkably changed. A donor gift gave John a cornea transplant allowing him to see his grown children for the very first time. With his white folding cane put away for good, John can now enjoy the simplest, most joyful thing in his life...his family.
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The Rawlings Conservatory is a beautiful location, with a display that changes every day. Bright flowers, varied foliage, and unique garden features make it easy to frame a spectacular image. This "museum of plants" is a popular spot to take snapshots and capture memories – and is becoming a preferred site for group photography, like photo shoots, clubs, and classes. Due to the high demand, we have photo guidelines for all visitors, and policies in place to accommodate the high demand and avoid conflicts with scheduled events.
Garden visitors are welcome to take photos of the plants and grounds, for non-commercial use. Please review the general photography guidelines below. We request that any published amateur photography be credited with the Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory as the location.
All group photography and professional or commercial photography must apply for and be issued a photo permit. Fees may apply. For example, indoor and outdoor photo shoots for weddings, family portraits, including fashion shoots and classes, or any photos to be used for advertising, head shots, portfolio pieces, or other commercial outlets, must be scheduled in advance and be issued a photo permit. Groups of amateur photographers – like photo clubs and classes – are welcome, but should schedule visits ahead of time and submit a photo permit application.
Photo permits are required for groups to accommodate high demand and to avoid conflicts with other scheduled events at the gardens. Please read and understand the indoor and outdoor photo policies for more information.
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Please note: our photo policies were revised in 2018. If you are already familiar with our policies, please review the new documents for any changes.
HRPC Photo Policy Interiors 2018 Indoor photo permits are available during our open hours only: Wed – Sun, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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– An HPRC staff member will e-mail you back within a few days to let you know if your application is approved or not.
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– Keep your feet on the ground; do not climb trees or walls, do not stand on benches.
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Property Developer Graduates Top of his Class
Home » News » Property Developer Graduates Top of his Class
BSc Property Development graduate, Mr Umar Bassa, holds the distinction of being the only summa cum laude graduate in his class.
Bassa decided to study property development because of his desire to obtain a high level of understanding in a field of study which he is passionate about.
'I realised that UKZN offered one of the better property development courses in South Africa and was unique in the sense that it attempted to bridge the gap between the antiquated techniques of the old system with new and upcoming technological advancements,' said Bassa.
Prior to his degree, Bassa obtained a certificate in political and societal studies at Dallas College in Cape Town, which is where he realised his passion for understanding the built environment.
'As the author DH Lawrence put it: "I have a desire to build a world and an eagerness to become familiar with the architecture and construction of buildings as a reflection of the time we live in",' said Bassa.
Bassa described his course of study as amazing and fascinating. 'We learnt a bit about everything, from covering the built environment and the various professions in which it functions to relevant aspects of law and accounting.
'For me, property development is so versatile, perhaps one of the most versatile, professions. One is never constrained to a single area or workspace and can work as a consultant for construction companies, for development companies or, if crazy enough, a financial institution,' he said.
Bassa lives by the African proverb: 'If you want to go fast, go alone; but if you want to go far, go together.'
'Everyone who has become successful knows that success goes further than one's own abilities,' he said. 'Success often follows after the dedication of those around us – our family, teachers, friends and even colleagues. I think that without the combination of hard work and incredible support I would not be where I am today.'
'A very great professor of mine once said the root of the word study comes from the Latin "studium", which means "to persevere". This is what it is. There is no great student, only one who preserves and one who doesn't.'
Bassa plans to continue studying and working while living in Cape Town.