On the other hand, many of us love vegetables not only to eat but to grow and to forage for. Much of this newsletter is dedicated to us. Learn about regionally grown and frozen veggies to eat now, vegetables to forage for and to grow in your garden soon, and yummy recipes with all kinds of vegetables.
Develop a master plan for the building.
In March you will receive a survey developed by the Strategic Planning Task Force. Please take the time to complete it. We want and need your input.
Coming up with a master plan for the building starts with looking at what we have and thinking about how we want to grow. We have been considering many ideas, such as making the entrance more inviting, building out the back of the store to provide more shopping and shelf space, and adding a café/deli. We are also looking at the best design and uses for the second floor. To protect our options, we have submitted an application for a building permit to expand the north side (river side) of the store. Although we are high above the river, our location in a potential inundation zone means our building design and placement must take careful account of the potential for future floods.
The Strategic Planning Task Force is made up of two members at large, two members of the Management Collective, and three members of the Board. We will be reporting on the results of the survey at Annual Meeting and hope to get more member input then.
This year's annual meeting is at Twin Valley Senior Center. Meeting there provides us convenient parking, a handicap accessible location, and ample meeting, kitchen and eating space. The Senior Center is offering us the space gratis as part of our on-going partnership with TVSC.
Our Annual Meeting will have a full agenda. Besides the Strategic Planning reports, there will be live music, a presentation about Energy Independent Vermont, a report on the member dividend, and staff and officers' reports. We will be filling three Board vacancies. We already have one great candidate (Giordano Checchi) and are seeking two more. If you are interested, please contact me (802 777-0528).
The Board will be asking the membership to approve a small change to our by-laws to allow another cooperative to be a member of our cooperative. The purpose of this change is to be able to pay a reciprocal dividend to any other co-op with which we have a reciprocity agreement (currently Hunger Mountain, St. J., Buffalo Mountain, and Adamant).
The Co-op has strengthened our working member program in two ways. Staff member Chloe Budnick is now coordinating the working member program, connecting volunteers with jobs and committees. And we have purchased a limited insurance policy to cover members when they are working. We always need and welcome working members. Working members receive a 3 - 7% discount on store purchases.
We are in the midst of a financial review by a local accounting firm. The Board set this up proactively – not because we suspect problems, but in order to have an objective, outside review of our financial systems.
The Building Committee and the Management Collective are completing upgrades to comply with the expectations of a Fire Marshal inspection earlier this winter.
We hope you are enjoying the new monthly electronic sales flyer. Thanks to the Communications Committee and new member Lorraine Checchi for starting this terrific method of telling members about new products, sales, and other store news.
See you on April 16 at Annual Meeting!
And, most of our other financial indicators are staying at good, solid levels as we grow.
There was a lot of other good news too. We paid off our last remaining debt in 2015. We were able to give our staff raises. We were able to increase the number of people in the Management Collective (MC). Now, more time can be spent on projects to manage and continue our growth.
All of these things were done in a year that had its share of challenges, too. Staff turnover in the MC caused a shifting of responsibilities. The new MC members had to be trained and integrated into the decision making process. In 2015, we had a robbery of the Co-op. All of the staff were unharmed, but it forced us to take another look at our security. All of these pushed the labor hours up. Despite these and other issues, the MC kept the Co-op growing. Our thanks to them.
Despite the growth, there were some troubling numbers in 2015. Even though our sales went up 3.7%, the cost of the goods (COGS) we purchased went up faster at 4.5%. That means we made less on our sales dollars to cover our other costs. Also, the changes in the MC added extra labor hours, which increased wages. The higher COGS and higher wages plus increases in other costs had an effect the bottom line. The Net Income went down by 79.4% from 2014 which was significantly below our budgeted Income and lower than our target of 2% of Sales. We use a portion of the Net Income to pay our Member Dividends. The Board has not determined the dividend amount yet, but we will have it by the annual meeting on April 16.
In summary, your Co-op is still growing. As we go into 2016, we anticipate another year of healthy growth, while we keep a sharp eye on rising expenses.
When the committee has completed their work and shared it with the members, there will be some financial implications. There may be large, long term financial commitments. We will be keeping you informed as we proceed. Please let us know your ideas and how you think we are doing.
*Some items are not available until later in the year and are not included in the above numbers. The items are dividends paid to our members and depreciation expense.
Much of her work is not visible as in the installation of a 26 foot long laminated beam under the sagging floor in front of the veggie coolers, or her excursions under the floor of the Co-op to clear the gravel from the drain in the vegetable preparation and mop sink in the back store, or arranging for the installation of snow retention to control the ice and snow that come off the roof to the peril of items and people below. She is also heading up the effort to build up the sagging floor in front of the dairy cooler, and is working on converting the overhead lighting in the store to efficient LED units. Presently she, as a licensed commercial pilot, is training with American Airlines in Texas and flies back when she can to continue her ministrations to the building that she has taken a commitment to.
In addition to the ongoing minutia that keep an old building functioning, convenient and safe, two major agenda items have occupied our attention. One is the invited visit of the Fire Marshall to critique our facility and our response to that evaluation. The second is the Board's ongoing search for ways that we can make more necessary space available for our Co-op's continuing growth.
The first has resulted in an evaluation of the security system in the building, with a code compliant fire alarm system. Estimates are currently being sought for the upgrade of our current system. In response to that evaluation we have reworked the emergency stairs from the Community Center, provided better access to our main circuit panel in the store, and Suburban Propane has placed a concrete protective barrier in front of their propane tank next to the drive that we use for deliveries.
The second has the Building Committee and the Board looking at the possibilities for physically expanding the building to the North near the cemetery on our ground near the compressors. There are state and town concerns brought on by our proximity to the Winooski. Hopefully we will have a clear picture by the summer.
The Building Committee is always seeking fresh insights, talents and skills, and if you are inclined to get involved, please leave a note with a staff member and I will pick it up and be in touch.
Adrienne Allison will put the finishing touches on the new cart in time for the first Tuesday in March.
We also discussed the upcoming Member Meeting on Saturday, April 16th. This year the meeting and potluck is at the Twin Valley Senior Center. We plan on a little music and entertainment in addition to business and good company. So, come join us and celebrate!
The Media subcommittee has the monthly electronic sales flyer up and running and the store's new website is functioning well. As most of their planned work is done for the moment, Media will be meeting on an ad hoc basis going forward.
The Outreach subcommittee will be gearing up to make a showing at the Plainfield farmers' market and the Jaquith Library's concerts and events this summer.
Karen will remain on the Communication Committee, but will step down as coordinator. Joseph Gainza has kindly agreed to take on that role. Thank you, Joseph.
However, the days are getting a little longer and the owls and foxes are thinking about mating, so life goes on even with the crazy weather we're having.
You may have noticed a new label showing up on our shelves. One of our primary suppliers recently bought out the Cadia label and decided to keep that branding. The distributor, Tree of Life, has added Cadia products and will eventually switch their own products to the Cadia label. Please be sure to tell us how you like the new items.
As many of you may know, the Co-op was recently robbed, one of a number of robberies in the area. The Management Collective has beefed up the outside lighting and staffing to make us a little less attractive for this kind of attention.
The Co-op invited a fire inspection recently and as a result, we moved a couple of freezers to make the electric breaker panel more accessible and made some modifications to the fire escape leading from the community center. We will also be upgrading our fire and security system this Summer. Overall, the inspector was happy with the building.
We have a new, beautiful member brochure, which was very kindly designed by Cindy Wyckoff. It includes photos by a number of community members, but the main photo that graces the cover was taken by Bram Towbin. Many thanks to both of them!
Megan Conley and Jezebel Crow are now regular staff. Elan has moved on. Charlotte Domino and Aedan Scribner are spanking new substitutes.
Kathleen Hayes is still in Texas retraining to fly commercial jets, but she has blown into town a couple times and spent several days at the store making needed repairs and catching up with routine maintenance. We miss her and hope she comes back soon. Also, Spring can come anytime now.
There are thousands of books, articles, websites, and friendly gardeners willing to share their know-how. The heart of herb gardening is your vision, working with your environment, and deciding what to grow.
An herb garden can be a couple of pots set on the porch, companions to vegetables and flowers, a separate potager (kitchen) garden, a tangle of a cottage garden, an intricate knot garden, a geometric monastic-inspired affair, sweeping farm fields, or whatever you can dream up. Start where you are: apartment, little back yard, wooded lot… There are herbs for every environment: shady, sunny, hot, or cool. Some thrive in a pot. Some need elbow room.
Herbs can be seasoning, tea, medicine, dye, cosmetics, or simply pleasing. If your family loves Italian food, grow a spaghetti herb garden: oregano, basil, parsley, and garlic. If you want to avoid commercial cosmetics, grow a pampering garden: calendula, chamomile, roses, and lavender. If you are tea aficionado, grow a mint garden: peppermint, spearmint, chocolate mint, pineapple mint, apple mint, and on and on.
You may have noticed that several basic herbs are not sold at the Co-op, such as tarragon, savory, and marjoram. All have been offered but the sales did not justify their space on the shelf. Presumably, that is because they are running rampant in area gardens. Of course there are many other, easy-to-grow herbs available at the Co-op that are worth consideration for your garden. As wonderful as dried, organically grown, affordable herbs are, it is a pleasure to gather and use fresh sage or dandelions.
No matter how grand or simple, useful or whimsical, your garden is, in the end it comes down to that single herb: the wondrous geometry, the sensual treat, and the miracle of seed, sprout, and plant.
First comes the soil--well, actually, the seed catalogs come first, while the soil is still too frozen or too soggy for planting. You can get a wealth of information about how to grow different vegetables (and flowers) from some seed catalogs, especially Fedco (a co-op) and Johnny's (employee-owned), both out of Maine. The Fedco catalog is available at our Co-op or visit fedcoseeds.com. The print catalog is whimsically illustrated and is both informative and enjoyable reading. Their prices are the most reasonable. To request a Johnny's catalog or to order online visit johnnyseeds.com. Our Co-op carries a selection of organic seeds from High Mowing up the road in Wolcott.
Another great source of information is your neighbors--not just because lots of us have gardens and love to talk about gardening, but because growing conditions can be very local: a clayey soil in my garden but sandy a few miles away, limey or acid, wet or dry, exposed to early frosts or protected from them. These conditions make a difference in what varieties will grow well and what fertilizers might be helpful. Compost always is.
Another fount of information is Alan LePage's call-in radio program "The Curse of the Golden Turnip" on WGDR (91.1 fm) Sunday mornings from 6 - 9 a.m.
Gardening books tend to fly off library shelves in the spring. Do not continue to read any that overwhelm or intimidate you. You CAN grow many veggies (and flowers) without a huge amount of fuss; it's in the nature of seeds and plants to grow. If you get conflicting advice about how to grow something, don't worry--it means there's more than one way to grow a tomato (or whatever). The same is true for raised beds, mulched rows or bare ground gardening—they all work. Just get out there and dig!
A modest sized plot is best if you're starting out. Gardener Henry Homeyer claims that a 10' x 12' plot is manageable with 15 minutes of work a day, assuming the ground is well prepared to begin with. After spading to a depth of about 10," pull out all weeds and grass, including roots, shaking the soil from them. If, when you pinch a bit of soil between your fingers, it sticks together, you have something approaching clay, which most veggies find stifling. So dig in a few bags of Vermont Compost from the Co-op. That's a good idea for enrichment purposes, even if your soil isn't clayey.
No space for a garden plot? You can grow many veggies in containers--tomatoes, cukes, peppers, all kinds of greens, and more, as well as herbs and flowers, of course.
Cabot gardener Ed Smith can help you with his book Incredible Vegetables from Self-Watering Containers.
Lettuce, spinach and carrots can be planted as soon as the ground has thawed in March or April. Peas and kale as well if the ground isn't soggy. Many of us buy broccoli and cabbage seedlings to transplant in early May, which is easier than direct seeding. Beans, squashes and cucumbers must wait until after the last frost, usually later in May. Tomato and pepper plants, being very sensitive to cold, get transplanted last of all. Grow what you love to eat but be aware that some veggies, corn and cauliflower, for instance, can be very demanding.
A good selection of plants, along with friendly gardening advice, are available from Littlewood Farm in Plainfield. Cate Farm in East Montpelier sells massive amounts of seedlings, usually for 3 weekends in May. Watch for signs along Route 2. Plainfield and Hunger Mountain Co-ops also sell plants.
Enemies in the garden: weeds, insects, and critters. The garden soil you have so beautifully cleared actually harbors weed seeds that, now released, will joyfully sprout and grow faster than your little veggies, overwhelming them in June if you aren't vigilant. Weeds are any plant that competes with your garden plants for nutrients from soil, water and sun. Weeds include veggie seedlings that have germinated too thickly. Unless they're thinned, you'll have small, unhappy veggies.
Various insects and critters will want to share your garden. Inspect it frequently for damage. The Gardens Alive catalog and website (GardensAlive,com) is one source of help in identifying tiny culprits and organically discouraging them. Deer also enjoy some of the same veggies you do, especially brassicas (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, etc,).
A garden is to enjoy and not just to monitor and toil in. It offers the miracle of tiny seeds unfolding into leafy plants, and blossoms swelling into edible pods and fruit. It offers the delectable joy of munching on sweet, tender peas, and baby beans, and warm, juicy tomatoes that you and nature have grown. Enjoy the gift of a garden.
If you are brand new to this, I might suggest you find a plant-smart friend and go out on the land to learn together. And if you are fairly plant-smart, it would be great for you to share your skills with others. At EarthWalk, a nature-connection school in Plainfield, we work predominantly with children and the kids sure love to snack along the trail!
We encourage the kids, and encourage us all to develop the skills and awareness by asking and answering 5 key questions (see illustration) before we pick a plant and pop it in our mouth.
1. Where does it grow?
3. What type of plant is it?
4. Why do you want to pick it?
5. How much is growing?
The reasons for the questions are to be intentional and mindful when we take a living being from the earth, and of course properly identify and have a deeper understanding of the plants. Lastly, we want to have the attitude of gratitude so we give thanks. This feels very important in the reciprocity of things.
We can find the right learning style that suits us to answer the questions. Have some fun with this! Do this with your kids and/or your friends. Create nature-journal pages; write a song; act out the likeness of the plant; peruse field guides as a practice and of course be with others who know their stuff. This learning takes time. Hopefully, you might just find another reason to spend more time outside harvesting and eating plants growing in your back yard, or the nearby forest. And we all know being in nature is good for the soul.
Some favorite trailside snacks: wood sorrel, sheep sorrel, young dandelion leaves, wild leeks, cattail shoots, trout lily and chickweeds.
Some edibles that need cooking: ostrich fern fiddleheads, cattail flower heads, and both stinging and wood nettles.
Some favorite resources: Peterson's Wild Edible Plants; Samuel Thayer's Forager's Harvest and Nature's Garden and Wild Man Steve Brill's Identifying and Harvesting Edible and Medicinal Plants.
1 large can chick peas (garbanzos) drained and rinsed. Pat dry.
1/2 C. dried apricots, those sticky organic ones from Turkey are best.
Toss chickpeas, oil, zest and spices in a bowl.
Spread mixture on baking sheet, putting bowl aside. Mix nuts in bowl, picking up excess oil and spices.
Bake chickpeas for 30 to 40 minutes, shaking occasionally. Make sure that they aren't burning. Add nuts and mix, then bake for 5 minutes more. Let cool.
Seriously, you can make crepes with any 7" pan but it's much easier and enjoyable with a proper crepe pan. I got mine at Capitol Kitchen in Montpelier where I get most of my cooking equipment because they always have what I need and I really like the good people who work there.
Blend at low speed and store at least an hour. Overnight is best.
Heat crepe pan. When hot, swirl the end of a stick of butter around the pan.
Pour 1/4 C. of the batter into the hot pan, tilting to make sure the batter covers the bottom of the pan.
Melt a Tbsp of butter in good size pan.
Sauté onions until transparent on low flame.
Once onions are transparent add pears and cook till soft.
Add chopped spinach and sauté.
Once spinach is wilted and nearly cooked crumble the Chevre and add to pan.
Mix all ingredients well and when Chevre is melted, spoon mixture onto crepe and roll up, nicest side outward, seam down. I put the finished crepe back into the oven to stay warm till all of them are done.
Any good mushroom, especially wild, will do. Chanterelles are sublime.
Clean and slice mushrooms 1/4 inch thick. Heat butter in a heavy pan and add mushrooms and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes.
Lightly butter a baking dish. Layer half the potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
Add the mushrooms. Cover with the rest of the potatoes. Season again.
Pour the cream over the top and bake for 40 minutes or until the cream is absorbed and there is a golden crust.
An Italian cake made with olive oil instead of butter. We served it this time with powdered sugar and whipped cream but drizzling the cake slices with a sweetened orange juice reduction is both traditional and wonderful.
Juice of 1 orange (remove the zest first), add lemon juice to make 1/2 C.
Line bottom of an 8" cake pan with parchment paper and brush with oil.
Whisk oil, eggs, sugar and orange juice.
Add flour, corn meal, baking powder, salt and half the zest.
Pour into pan and bake 35 to 40 minutes, till sides of cake pull away from pan.
Let cool and cut into slices. Lightly dust with powdered sugar, put cake slices on dessert plates and top with a generous blob of whipped cream and sprinkle with remaining zest.
What a treat to be able to enjoy Daniel's delicious menu and try out some wine pairings with it! It felt like we were having dinner at a fancy (yet very cozy!) restaurant with good friends.
For the hors d'oeuvres, I brought a lovely, light vinho verde, the Pavao. Vinhos verdes are from Portugal, and are fresh, young wines with just a touch of effervescence. They also tend to be very reasonably priced, and the Pavao is no exception -- it's one of the Co-op's most popular wines. We all loved the way it paired with the olives and the Moroccan chickpeas.
To serve with the main meal, I brought something with a bit more body, depth, and complexity, but that still wouldn't overshadow the more delicate flavors of the crepes. The Bila Haut Cotes du Roussillon white was perfect, comparable to a chardonnay, but with a very different flavor profile, more subtle. An excellent food wine, great with our meal, and tastes like a wine you'd spend a lot more than thirteen bucks for!
For the dessert I settled on the Castillo Perelada brut rosado cava and it turned out to be an excellent match-up. I wanted the sparkly lightness of cava, but also something with just a touch more fruit to complement the orange in the cake, so I chose the rosado (or rose) rather than the white cava. The rosado has a beautiful clear cherry color and a lush yet still elegant berry quality on the palate. Truly delicious with the superlative orange cake, and a great finish to our wonderful evening. Cheers!
Organic Broccoli: Established in 1818, Hepworth Farms is a seventh-generation family farm in Milton, NY, in the Hudson Valley. Today, the farm includes 250 acres of NOFA-certified land yielding more than 400 varieties of organic vegetables.
Organic Green Beans: Martin and Christa Stosiek started Markristo Farm in 1988 on the land where Martin was raised in Hillsdale, NY. Active board members of Berkshire Grown, the Stosieks are committed to healthy food systems and sustainable agriculture.
Organic Edamame: New this year, our organically grown edamame is grown by Markristo Farm in Hillsdale, NY.
Sweet Corn: Our delicious, non-GMO sweet corn is grown by Altobelli Farm, a third generation farm in Columbia County, NY. John Altobelli has been farming on this land for over 30 years, using minimum tillage, drip irrigation, cover cropping, and no chemical fertilizers or pesticides.
We hope that you will try these regionally grown and processed vegetables - available exclusively at our Neighboring Food Co-ops! Please let us know what you think.


For effective protection of the eyes, sunglasses are to be worn with recommendation by a qualified eye care personnel, an Optometrist with Florida Eye Clinic, Dr. Anene Chukwuemeka has advised.
He lamented that in Nigeria there is still little or no regulation to access and make sure sun glasses meet the requirement for eye protection.
"In countries with proper regulation such as the United States of America and United Kingdom, sunglasses have specifications and has to be recommended by a qualified eye care personnel," he said.
He said generally, sunglasses should filter out 95 – 100 percent Ultra-Violent Radiation (UVA and UVB) light rays, adding that those that meet this specification are labelled UV400.
Chukwuemeka said the sunglasses should also fit well ,close to the face such that light does not enter through the sides or from above or below, advising that it should be gotten from trusted places through consulting an eye care practitioner if the person is in doubt.
"Sunglasses are normally tinted lenses that usually meant to block out sun rays from getting so much into the eyes and stop these rays from damaging or causing discomfort to the eyes. So in essence, sunglasses are protective eye wear," he said.
According to him it is good for people especially those sensitive to light to wear sunglasses when they are in the sun to protect their eyes from ultraviolet rays of the sun in particular which can cause serious eye problems such as cataracts, retina burns, pterygium and others.
He also said it is recommended for use after eye surgeries and for patients that are on some eye medications such as mydriatics.
Dr Chukwuemeka however advised that people should not wear sunglasses in dark places or places with poor illumination as it further reduces the amount of light that enters the eye and hence lowers visual acuity of that person in that condition.


This is a beginner's guide on the best platforms to create and sell online courses. Get to learn of to how start training people online from scratch using your website but of course through the help of platforms like teachable, udemy, thinkfic, skillshare among others listed below.
1 What is an online course?
4 Should you use a WordPress Plugin to create an online course?
An online course has the same content as a regular face to face course but the difference is that it is accessed in the internet. It is usually organized by modules or topics. These often include an outline of what you want to teach.
Making money through teaching online is an awesome thing because you can take something that you know, package it up and put it online for potential customers who are looking for this information. And if you truly connect with them they will buy and they will buy over and over and over again. That is it. No magic.
Selling online courses is a great way to make money online and provide value to your customers. Once you know you are going teach an online course on some topic, one of the other important thing that you have to do is you have to decide what online teaching platform you are going to use.
Let's start with looking at the online platforms you need to start teaching online because you cannot create your course without using some type of platform.
Should you use a WordPress Plugin to create an online course?
Udemy-Provides a platform for teaching and learning. No personal website integration. Limited Freedom.
Skillshare-More like Udemy but I love its simplicity. You can also upgrade to premium to get more features.
Khanacademy-Teach Online Course and lessons for free.
Thinkific-This is somewhat like Teachable. We will do a review about it.
Google Open Online Education-Its completely free. But not appealing at all.
For now, I am going to cover Teachable because it is the one that I have the most experience with. I will cover some of other best platforms to create an online course listed above in a separate blog post for each. But for right now, lets focus on Teachable.
But the reason that I chose Teachable is because of the simplicity, speed, the functionality, and the features that come with it. You can go ahead and set up a free trial with just a few clicks.
With teachable, you don't have to be worried of the complex process of payment intergration because it handles the handles the payment processing side, which if you used a WordPress Plugin, you'd have to install several plugins to accomplish the same task. Installing many plugins will in-turn slow down your regular website. So, that's something that should bother you.
The other great thing about Teachable is that is you can attach your own WordPress website and domain name to it or use a free domain that they will give you which looks like (yourdomain.teachable.com). You can also reach out their support, they will walk you through all this integration for free.
After you have created you content, the next challenge to most freelancers is figuring out what to charge your customers. I think that if you have something of value, that you should charge a premium for it, and the appropriate price according to me is not less than $99.
I hope this gives you some perspective on how you can create online courses and sell. I intend to do a comparison of what I think are the top 10 best platforms for creating online courses in my future post.


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By Ivan Stevanović	August 20, 2020
1995 was an interesting year. Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise" topped the Billboard charts. Microsoft introduced Windows 95, selling a million copies in four days. And a small company named iDrive was formed in Calabasas, California.
Fast-forward 25 years and iDrive is the company behind one of the industry's largest cloud storage services.
Welcome to our iDrive review. Join us as we take a look at how this industry veteran has managed to stay relevant for more than two decades and why it's still one of the best cloud storage solutions on the market.
Storage Capacity: 10 TB for Personal, 50 TB for Business
Devices per account: Unlimited
Encryption: 256-bit AES
Two-Factor Authentication: Yes
Physical Drive Backup: Yes
Best price: Free
Price range: $0 - $11,599.50 per year
Things we liked / disliked:
Physical drive backup
End-to-end encryption
Extensive file-sharing options
Folder syncing
Storage is not unlimited
Restoring backups can be slow due to mediocre upload speeds
iDrive Pricing
Before looking at pricing plans, you must first decide how you'll use the service. iDrive has different pricing plans for individuals and companies: iDrive Personal and iDrive Business.
Paid personal plans include five or 10 terabytes of cloud storage. There's also an introductory 5 GB plan that's completely free and comes with all of the features of the larger plans, but only a fraction of the storage space.
iDrive's cost for Personal plans starts at $79.50 per year, with the first year currently discounted to $59.62 for 5 TB of storage. If you want this plan, but with more capacity, you can get 10 TB for $74.62 for the first year, and $99.50 after that. Also, iDrive offers a further discount for a two-year subscription. All Personal plans support an unlimited number of devices, but only one user per subscription.
Business plans are a lot more expensive, but they support unlimited users, computers, and servers. iDrive pricing for businesses starts at 250 GB for $99.50 per year (currently discounted to $74.62). The top-tier business plan offers 50 TB of storage for $11,599.50 per year, currently discounted to $8,699,62. There are also 25 TB, 12.5 TB, 5 TB, 2.5 TB, 1.25 TB, 500 GB, and 250 GB options.
Backing up and restoring files
iDrive can back up files to iDrive cloud storage or another device, such as a different computer, smartphone, or external hard drive. You can even make disk image backups, and, as with other top cloud-backup solutions, you can designate exactly which folders you want backed up. By default, everything in your Desktop, Music, Documents, and Pictures folders will automatically be selected for backup.
There are also numerous scheduling options, including real-time backup of files smaller than 0.5 GB through the continuous backup option. You can name your backups and choose whether they will be performed on a daily basis or only at specific times.
Manual backups can be performed at any time by clicking "Backup now" in the Backup section or ticking the "Start the backup immediately" box in the Scheduler tab. As with all the best online storage providers, iDrive has a wealth of notification options and even lets you continue automatic backups you missed as soon as the app loads during your next system boot.
We mentioned earlier that iDrive makes as many as 30 copies of your backed-up files. This versioning system is called Snapshots, and it's beneficial for companies that have been targeted by malware or ransomware attacks. Each backup has a timestamp, so you can easily tell which one you need. That said, remember that storage isn't unlimited, and keeping lots of backups online can quickly fill up your storage quota.
The best cloud storage programs handle this problem with a file cleanup function. iDrive's is called Archive Cleanup. This handy tool creates an exact match of your local files in selected directories, so when you delete them locally, they are gone from cloud storage as well. Archive Cleanup can be done manually, or you can let iDrive take care of it automatically through the Periodic Cleanup function.
If you pick the automatic option, make sure to carefully review what iDrive plans to delete. Files over a percentage of your total backup size won't be deleted, and this cap can be set manually, starting with 5% of your total backup size.
Cloud sync functionality
Backing up your files is great, but being able to quickly share them among devices is one of the most requested features when it comes to online file storage. While most cloud-based storage solutions don't bother with synchronization options, iDrive features a system that is similar to Google Drive's. Anything you put in the iDrive-Sync folder is automatically synced between devices, and mobile phone backups are automatically synced unless you choose otherwise. The synchronization happens in real-time, and you can access files from any of the dedicated apps or the web interface on the iDrive site.
In addition to accessing files yourself, you can very easily share them with other people. The process works much the same as with other top cloud storage systems, notably Google Drive. One of the best things about iDrive's sync system is that files can easily be shared with other people as well. Files that you want to share simply have to be put in the iDrive-Sync folder, then marked "share this file." You can set access rights for the files you share, too, with access levels from read-only to full administrator rights – which could conceivably let someone else lock you out of your own remote backups.
Security and Performance
Okay, so the features are nice, but what about iDrive security? Is iDrive safe to use? Are private files kept safe from prying eyes?
First off, the company gives you the only copy of the encryption key that exists for your files. Lose that, and you're in a bit of a pickle. Keep it safe, and no one but you can access your files. If you're worried that you might lose or forget your master key, you can opt for a more traditional method, in which your encryption key is stored on the company's servers.
It's slightly less secure, but it can give you significant peace of mind to know you're protected if you lose your decryption key.
iDrive's 256-bit end-to-end encryption is up there with the best cloud storage providers and would give serious pause even to supercomputers trying to crack it. It's definitely safe from any kind of machine that a would-be hacker is likely to possess these days. If that's not enough, the mobile app also features two-factor authentication. You can see where we're going with this: In terms of safety, iDrive's online storage platform is an excellent choice.
Speed is an important criterion, too. How fast are file transfers during backup and restore procedures?
Let's just say that if you plan to back up a lot of large files, you might want to make use of iDrive's backup option for external hard drives, iDrive Express. We'll talk about this service in a bit, but for now, let's just put it like this: Our office connection's upload speed is 150 Mbps, and the highest download speed we got was about 30 Mbps. Uploads crawled at 10 Mbps at best. Clearly, for transferring smaller files or letting it work over an extended period, this will do just fine. But if you're in a hurry to get a lot of data backed up or restored, it will probably not suffice.
This brings us to the next part of our iDrive review, where we'll look at iDrive Express and iDrive Cube, the company's physical alternatives to its cloud storage options.
iDrive Express
No matter how fast your internet or a company's servers are, some backups are simply too big for realistic cloud storage. iDrive recognized this issue and created a simple solution: Physical shipment of temporary storage devices so large initial backups or emergency restores can be done quickly.
Our iDrive cloud storage review uncovered that upload speeds can be problematically slow when dealing with large amounts of data, and iDrive Express provides an excellent solution – as long as you don't mess up your temporary storage device, that is.
iDrive Personal users can make use of this service once a year, while Business users can employ it three times per year. It's a great solution for your first iDrive backup, but if you end up using the service more often than you imagined, you'll have to cough up some cash. Restore requests will cost $99.50, while subsequent physical backups will set you back $59.95.
We should also mention that if you're a US customer, the shipping of your temporary storage device is completely free. Data is kept safe during physical transfer of the storage device with the same 256-bit SSL encryption that iDrive implements when transferring files to the cloud through your internet connection.
Looking at iDrive reviews online, people absolutely love this feature, as it's generally something that you have to pay for with other backup companies. Yes, the iDrive Personal plan provides only the initial backup for free – but it's still a huge help for getting your backup needs sorted out quickly.
iDrive Cube
iDrive used to have a service that still gets searched for on a regular basis. It was called iDrive One, and it provided a local version of the best personal cloud storage that you could set up at home, complete with the latest WiFi protocols, encryption, and everything. It didn't really take off, though, and was partially replaced by iDrive Cube, which functions similarly but is marketed toward companies and their servers.
The Cube runs on Intel NUC hardware and can provide a complete system backup for up to five computers or servers that run Windows. It also stores data remotely on cloud servers, providing two-tier protection and generally working best as a disaster or ransomware recovery solution.
In addition to the standard security measures that our iDrive review already mentioned, Cube units also come with VMware backup and recovery, KVM-based virtualization, and WinRE recovery cloud replication. Cubes have Intel i5 or i7 processors and 16 GB of RAM. The more expensive version comes with 4 TB of physical, 10 TB of virtual, and up to 4 TB of cloud replication storage. The less expensive model's limits are 2 TB, 6 TB, and 2 TB.
Another thing to note is that the service is available only in the United States, and prices aren't visible on the company website. You've got to contact the sales team directly to get a quote.
iDrive vs. Carbonite
iDrive and Carbonite are two of the best cloud backup services at the moment. Both services support external backups, but Carbonite requires you to subscribe to its Plus or Prime Service to set that up.
Our tests showed that Carbonite has superior download and upload speeds. Still, for simultaneous backups, a higher upload bandwidth won't be a real issue for iDrive, either. Furthermore, iDrive scores higher marks when it comes to encrypting your files: It uses AES 256-bit encryption by default, while Carbonite requires some digging through the program's settings for the same, or uses mere 128-bit encryption on the more affordable business plans.
Therefore, we are more inclined to recommend iDrive for individuals and smaller businesses. Carbonite remains the best option for those needing unlimited storage space, however.
iDrive vs. Backblaze
Backblaze is another iDrive competitor with an interesting take on cloud storage and backup. Both companies offer a similar price for the paid subscription plan where iDrive is slightly below $60. However, there are key differences that need to be taken into account.
Backblaze offers unlimited storage, while iDrive lets you back up unlimited devices, including smartphones, within a fixed storage space. While Backblaze is fast, it doesn't provide server cloud backup. In this digital age, the safety of your data and digital assets is a must, and therefore we must recommend iDrive for its more advanced security options.
Furthermore, iDrive offers a 90% discount for the first year for Backblaze users who make the switch to iDrive.
User Interface and Installation Process
The next section of our iDrive backup review will talk a bit about the user experience, including installation and setup. iDrive provides apps for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices, while Linux users have to make do with the web interface.
The software has seen regular improvements over the years, and is generally well designed and easy to install and use, regardless of the platform.
The desktop version features a gray background, with tabs for backup, restore, scheduler, and synchronization settings. Backups can be done from both the backup and sync tabs, with the scheduler offering various options for setting up automated or manual backups. Like all of the best cloud backup solutions on the market, iDrive has extensive scheduling and notification options. You can even set up automatic cloud file syncing for files smaller than 0.5 GB by ticking the "Continuous Data Protection" option.
The mobile app is simple, but it features everything you are likely to need for cloud backup on the go. The color scheme also differs from the desktop version, featuring mostly blue and white tones. After entering your iDrive login details, you can go directly to the backup section to choose folders for storing on the cloud. The iDrive app also features a section called Timeline, in which you can see a chronological timeline of your previous activity, complete with image and video thumbnails.
The Access and Restore section allows you to restore up to 30 versions of previously backed-up files. You can use it to restore photos, videos, contacts, call logs and messages, music, calendar files, and more.
There is another feature worth mentioning when using the mobile app. It's called "Auto Camera Upload," and it functions like a mobile version of the automatic backup feature of the desktop app. The best cloud storage in 2020 is a hotly contested category, but if you're a mobile camera fanatic, this feature argues strongly on iDrive's behalf. In addition to making automatic backups of your entire image and video gallery, it allows you to put the files into the iDrive-Sync folder for automatic synchronization with your other devices.
iDrive Customer Support
The customer support experience iDrive provides is one of the best in the industry. With live chat available 24/7, the company also keeps phone lines open Monday through Friday, along with email support for both users and resellers.
Multiple tutorials and FAQs are more than enough for most users, but having a team of professionals to back those up is a must-have for a reliable service, and iDrive does its best to provide that.
How Does IDrive Compare to Other Cloud Storage Solutions?
Price $$69.50/year
Unlimited number of devices supported
From 500 GB to 2 TB
Up to 10 GB of free storage
Integrated media player
Third party app integration
Price $47.88/year
One device per account
Unlimited storage capacity
15 day free trail
Integration with B2 cloud storage
Excellent file sharing system
Inheriting backup states across devices
Locating your computer remotely
Price $60/year
iDrive Review – Bottom Line
It's almost time to wrap up our iDrive cloud backup review. As we said at the beginning, we here at DataProt believe iDrive to be one of the best backup solutions on the market. The rich feature set, combined with top-tier security features and the option to expedite backup and recovery times with physical hard drives, makes for a compelling package. We do wish that the free version offered more than 5 GB of storage, but it does feature every function implemented in the full version of the software, and can be a great solution for storing the important files that you just cannot afford to lose.
Which cloud backup is the best?
Our choice would be iDrive or Backblaze. The best online cloud storage really depends on what you're looking for. iDrive offers unlimited devices, while Backblaze plans offer unlimited storage. Crashplan offers monthly plans, Acronis True Image has social media backups, and SpiderOak offers extensive file-sharing options.
Which is better: iDrive or Carbonite?
For our money, we'd say iDrive is better. Carbonite is very similar to Backblaze but costs more.
Is iDrive an Apple product?
No. Despite a name that mimics Apple's branding, the service is offered by a company called iDrive Inc.
Is iDrive any good?
It's an excellent service. Check out our iDrive review or almost any iDrive review on Reddit to see why it's so many people's favorite cloud-based storage solution.

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Son of former Ducey cabinet member could receive $1.5M state contract
Maria Polletta Dustin Gardiner
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The son of one of Gov. Doug Ducey's former cabinet members might be in the running for a state contract worth up to $1.5 million.
Arizona legislators are debating Senate Bill 1532, which proposes spending the money on a mobile app to help parolees and defendants follow drug-intervention programs.
Though the legislation doesn't identify a contractor, it sets out detailed requirements for the app: It must comply with privacy standards; provide DNA-verified drug testing; offer live audio and video communication between offenders and their probation officers; track users in real time; integrate offenders' electronic health records; and allow users to access personalized treatment plans.
In other words: It needs to do exactly what the app developed by True Mobile Health — the company co-founded by Steve Moak Jr. — does.
Moak is the son of Debbie Moak, who served as director of the Governor's Office of Youth, Faith and Family from 2015 through mid-2017, and Steve Moak Sr., a wealthy businessman and Republican campaign donor.
Moak Jr. switched from a career in marketing and sales to one in behavioral-health services after his own struggles with addiction, according to his company biography.
The bill has raised concerns among some Democrats, who say they're unclear what exactly the state would get for $1.5 million.
The House Judiciary Committee voted 6-4, along party lines, to advance the bill Wednesday after debate was cut short by Chairman John Allen, R-Scottsdale, a co-sponsor of the bill.
Allen said the committee had spent too much time on other agenda items.
'A close connection'
Rep. Kirsten Engel, D-Tucson, said she doesn't understand why the state would pay $1.5 million for the app when similar drug-treatment support apps are free online.
She also has hesitations about Moak's political ties. She voted against the bill.
"There does seem to be a close connection between the developers of this app and the sponsor and even the Governor's Office," Engel told The Arizona Republic. "I think we should be pausing at this point and fully investigating the issues ... before taking further action to just speed this through."
But the bill's primary sponsor, Sen. Kate Brophy McGee, R-Phoenix, said concerns about SB 1532 are rooted in misinformation.
Brophy McGee said the bill isn't about one company. If the Legislature approves it, money will go to the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, which would put the contract out to bid.
She said a sobriety-management app would make it easier for offenders to stay out of prison because they would be able to do things like check in with probation officers via video call.
"This is about helping with this opioid and addiction crisis that we are in the midst of," Brophy McGee said. "If I thought it was anything but that, I would have nothing to do with it. I feel that the issue has been politicized by the Democrats."
Company's lobbyist a vocal supporter
SB 1532 doesn't mention True Mobile Health, but the company has led a visible lobbying effort in support of the measure.
Jeff Taylor, a lobbyist for True Mobile Health, testified at Wednesday's hearing. He said the app could dramatically reduce recidivism among former inmates, suggesting it could save the state millions of dollars in prison costs.
"What our jails and treatment centers are overloaded with is people with addictions," Taylor said.
Debbie Moak has previously come under scrutiny over state spending. In 2017, the Office of Youth, Faith and Family awarded a $400,000 grant to the non-profit she established with her husband.
At the time, the governor's spokesman said the office used a process to ensure Moak did not influence decisions on the awarding of the grant.
The Governor's Office declined to comment on SB 1532. If the bill passes, the funding would have to be approved as part of the final budget on which lawmakers will vote later this session.
Reach the reporters at dustin.gardiner@arizonarepublic.com or maria.polletta@arizonarepublic.com. Follow them on Twitter @dustingardiner or @mpolletta.
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The proposed structure, at right, offers 179 rooms, compared to the current 76.
Harpers Ferry Mayor James Addy has said the now-abandoned Hilltop House Hotel on East Ridge Street could be as important to the town as the United States Armory and Arsenal of the 1800s.
"The financial future of this town is in serious jeopardy without this hotel," Addy said. He believes a new hotel could help make Harpers Ferry the tourist attraction it was in the 1950s and 1960s.
The site offers a commanding view of the Potomac River that Thomas Jefferson said was "worth the trip across the Atlantic."
In 2007, SWaN Investors of Leesburg, Va., purchased the historic 400 E. Ridge St. hotel, surrounding properties and Burns Island in the Potomac River for about $9 million.
Mike Miller, SWaN representative, said the company could spend $76 million to rebuild Hilltop. Company heads expect an estimated 70,000 visitors a year and the creation of 220 jobs. A planned $1.8 million "visit Harpers Ferry" advertising campaign would help make that happen, Miller said.
SWaN plans to tear down the 76-room facility and rebuild it as a 179-room destination hotel spa. The project includes a ballroom, conference rooms, full-service spa, outdoor walking areas and overlook, workout room, a pool and the restoration of several adjacent historic structures as guest houses.
The town government has realized a shortfall of about $13,000 to $17,000 a year in business and occupation (B&O) taxes and $10,000 to $15,000 in hotel motel taxes since the Hilltop closed. Water service rates have jumped 30 percent, and town officials have requested adjacent Boliver to contribute more money to the Harpers Ferry Police Department operating budget.
SWaN forecasts $665,000 in liquor and business and occupation (B&O) taxes in the first year after reopening, with $825,000 annually projected thereafter.
The mayor concedes even the Town Council is not unanimously in favor of a new, larger hotel. And townspeople have spoken out at public meetings about traffic congestion and wonder whether a new structure would respect the strict guidelines of the National Historical Park. Discussions about the proposal have become so heated the town has hired a moderator who facilitates discussions during the Hilltop House meetings.
During a Monday, Jan. 11, meeting the Harpers Ferry Town Council approved a $130,000 permit fee measure. SWaN has agreed to pay for that and an additional $20,000 for a town-selected site plan reviewer.
When SWaN first bought the property two years ago, plans called for a renovation. But Oehrlein & Associates and Robert Silman Associates did a site review and structural assessment, and determined the hotel should be closed. Both of these firms have experience with historic projects in the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.
SWaN does not expect a Harpers Ferry Town Council vote until May. The company submitted a master plan for the facility and grounds in May 2009. It could be about two years before any work begins at the Hilltop House Hotel, Miller said.
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Helen F. Watkins
My Wife - My Life
My Wife - My Life for Never More.
The Stardust of my life for ever more.
All the things you were, for never more.
The idol of my life, for ever more.
The way you were last night, for never more.
The way that I adore you, for ever more.
I will hear your laughter, for never more.
I will cherish your memory, for ever more.
The way we lived together, for never more.
The way we loved together, for ever more.
We have walked together, for never more.
You will be by my side, for ever more.
I will say good night sweetheart, for never more.
I will think of you Always, for ever more.
My Wife - My Life for ever more.
Composed by Husband, Robert H. Watkins, Silver Meadows Mobile Home Park
Linda "Grandma Husky" Grimm
Born Feb. 12, 1947
Returned Home Feb. 14, 1999
Hi Honey (alias T.T.), Happy Birthday and Anniversary. I can't believe it's been 365 days when it feels like it has only been a few hours since our lives were forever changed.
I will never forget Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999 for as long as I live. It's hard to comprehend how a day that is supposed to be a celebration of love and started out so beautifully could end so sudden and tragically in the Reno, Nev. Washoe Medical Center with E.R. personnel frantically trying to perform life-saving techniques on you, unsuccessfully.
Twenty two years ago a miracle came into my life after I had been searching for you for 32 long years. I wouldn't trade those 22 short years with you for an eternity without you. The Eagles song, "Love Will Keep Us Alive," was our anthem and we loved listening to the words over and over again.
Everybody told us we were crazy to be together and there was no way it would ever last. The more they turned against us, the stronger our love grew until we were one. They do not understand that when God's universe brings two soul mates together again on earth in the physical dimension it is a perfect and inseparable union that no one can put under.
Linda, you taught me so much about life and the real meaning of unconditional love. Because of the sudden and unexpected loss of your dear mother at the young age of 19, you knew how precious and short life can be. You taught me never to go to bed angry and to always tell your loved ones you love them when ever you last talk to them because one day it will be your last chance to tell them how much you love them. Boy, do I ever know now what you were talking about.
You were severely traumatized after witnessing life-saving techniques being performed on your mom on Thanksgiving Day, unsuccessfully. I know God called you home in the same identical way your mom returned home so you could see that she did not suffer.
Honey, you always told me you would be there to help me when I had to go through a major loss of someone close to me, but little did we know that that someone would be the most important person in my life, you. Even though you are no longer in the physical plane, you still continue to teach me every day. I am having a difficult time giving total forgiveness to those who have hurt us, but I promise Iwill keep trying. You have let us know that you are OK and I take great comfort and a sense of peace in knowing that. I used to hope there was life after death and now Iknow there is. I don't know how much longer Iwill be here on earth in this life until Iam once again called home, but I am ready to make a peaceful transition when the time comes.
I felt your presence with me this fall in Husky Stadium for the Colorado game and The Apple Cup and on the road in Tucson, Los Angeles and San Diego. I also know you have been with me in my trips to our adopted hometown of Ocean Shores. I will never forget how you taught me to love the ocean.
People don't understand that literally in a matter of seconds my conscious level was altered. While I do not know yet who I am or where I am headed, I do know I am in the midst of going through a major transformation in my life and I am definitely not the person Iused to be. Where it all ends up only God knows and time will tell, but I am learning to crawl again and I will start taking my first, small steps hopefully very soon. I live each day in the present knowing that yesterday is ancient history and tomorrow is a promissory note and when it comes to the truth which is eternal and never-changing, life is just an ever-changing illusion anyway. We are all spiritual beings having a human experience.
Our country might be the world leader in technology, but when it comes to death, grief and mourning, we are still in the Dark Ages. While I have been disappointed, but not angered, at a lot of people, I thank God that I was led to "Cricket" and my other family at the Rill Chapel grief support group. I shudder to think where I would be without their love and support.
This year, in lieu of making our annul trip to Reno, where I will never visit again, I am going to The Grey Gull at Ocean Shores to celebrate your birthday and our 22nd anniversary together. Ironically, the only end room they had available was Room 214. We have many fond memories of our annual summer vacations with the kids to Ocean Shores to stay at The Grey Gull in Room 214. I'll see you there. There are no accidents or coincidences in God's perfect universe and one day we will all know and understand this truth.
A few more long years of aloneness here on earth is a small price to pay for an eternity with you. Until we are once again together, may God bless us all,
Your loving husband, spiritual partner and eternal soul mate, Bob; our four children; Todd, Stacy, Bret and Brian; and our three grandchildren, Tyler, Teryn and Sydney
Henry Blowney
Long ago and far away a lifeguard met a chorus girl at an Ohio summer resort. Cautioned that it was "just a summer romance," 10 days later Henry Blowney "pinned" Renee and on Oct. 12, 1935 they were married in Cleveland. The newlyweds made their first home in Germantown, Ohio where Hank coached and taught. Moving to Miamisburg, Ohio in 1937, he continued to coach and teach until enlisting in the Navy in March 1943. The Navy moved the couple to Washington where they lived 46 years on Virginia Point in the dream house Hank built. After his stroke on Dec. 31, 1989, they resided in the Central Valley area until his death Jan. 15, 2000 which ends "we, us, our" and 64-plus years of a beautiful "summer romance."
Henry Elleworth Blowney was born April 22, 1909 in Mancos, Colo. to homesteading parents who moved to Toledo, Ohio, where Hank was raised, graduating from high school in 1928. The "crash of '29" forced a transfer from the University of Michigan to Miami University of Ohio where he graduated in 1934. He attended the University of Washington in 1949. He taught in the North Kitsap School District for 26 years, 11 at the high school level, 15 as principal at Hilder Pearson Elementary, retiring in 1971. His memberships included Beta Theta Pi Lambda Chapter, Bremerton Elks, AARP, NRTA, past president and honorary member of the Kitsap Golf and Country Club, twice manager (pro tem), in 1974 during the 50th anniversary and again in 1975. Golf was Hank's forte. He played almost daily until a 1993 faulty cataract surgery blinded one eye. After a 26-day RV trip in 1994, failing health began to take its toll. Irish heritage and "TLC" helped him cope with the last painful years.
Some happy events for Hank were the opportunity to adopt a daughter, Trudy, of Georgia and a son, Henry Jr. of Bremerton. Trudy blessed him with granddaughters, Wendi of Utah and Laurie of North Carolina, both blessing him with great grandchildren: Ryan, Catherine, Tristan, Kellie, Billy and Carley. He treasured the annual celebration of mutual birthdays with golfing friends, Ruthie (deceased) and Jim, who in '99 helped celebrate Hank's 90th which ironically were last birthdays for both. He looked forward to July visits with Wendi and her family. Also in '99, Laurie, Wendi and their families gathered for an early Thanksgiving reunion. Last but far from least, his final Christmas was quietly shared with his wife and daughter, Trudy.
Into each life some rain must fall. Sadness came to Hank with the death of his mother in 1934, his father in 1942, and his brother, Robert. The most heartbreaking was the loss of his son who chose to separate himself from the family.
Besides a grieving wife, daughter, granddaughter and great-grandchildren, Hank leaves a niece, Barbara (Blowney) Plank, of Bellevue, a nephew, Robert Blowney, of Yorba Linda, Calif. and many friends whom the family wishes to thank for their cards, gifts, phone calls, visits and memorials. Special thanks to the Meeder family for being there through the rough times.
It will always be "Moonglow," Honey, because someday we will be together again "east of the sun and west of the moon.
Rest in peace, My Darling.
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In 1989 and 2003, the Vatican issued two documents: Aspects of Christian meditation and "A Christian reflection on the New Age," that were mostly critical of eastern and New Age practices. The 2003 document was published as a 90-page handbook detailing the Vatican's position.[286] The Vatican warned that concentration on the physical aspects of meditation "can degenerate into a cult of the body" and that equating bodily states with mysticism "could also lead to psychic disturbance and, at times, to moral deviations." Such has been compared to the early days of Christianity, when the church opposed the gnostics' belief that salvation came not through faith but through a mystical inner knowledge.[280] The letter also says, "one can see if and how [prayer] might be enriched by meditation methods developed in other religions and cultures"[287] but maintains the idea that "there must be some fit between the nature of [other approaches to] prayer and Christian beliefs about ultimate reality."[280] Some[which?] fundamentalist Christian organizations consider yoga to be incompatible with their religious background, considering it a part of the New Age movement inconsistent with Christianity.[288]
Description of an early form of yoga called nirodhayoga (yoga of cessation) is contained in the Mokshadharma section of the 12th chapter (Shanti Parva) of the Mahabharata (third century BCE).[109] Nirodhayoga emphasizes progressive withdrawal from the contents of empirical consciousness such as thoughts, sensations etc. until purusha (Self) is realized. Terms like vichara (subtle reflection), viveka (discrimination) and others which are similar to Patanjali's terminology are mentioned, but not described.[110] There is no uniform goal of yoga mentioned in the Mahabharata. Separation of self from matter, perceiving Brahman everywhere, entering into Brahman etc. are all described as goals of yoga. Samkhya and yoga are conflated together and some verses describe them as being identical.[111] Mokshadharma also describes an early practice of elemental meditation.[112] Mahabharata defines the purpose of yoga as the experience of uniting the individual ātman with the universal Brahman that pervades all things.[111]
Yoga and Vedanta are the two largest surviving schools of Hindu traditions. They share many thematic principles, concepts and belief in self/soul, but diverge in degree, style and some of their methods. Epistemologically, Yoga school accepts three means to reliable knowledge, while Advaita Vedanta accepts six ways.[159] Yoga disputes the monism of Advaita Vedanta.[160] Yoga school believes that in the state of moksha, each individual discovers the blissful, liberating sense of himself or herself as an independent identity; Advaita Vedanta, in contrast, believes that in the state of moksha, each individual discovers the blissful, liberating sense of himself or herself as part of Oneness with everything, everyone and the Universal Self. They both hold that the free conscience is aloof yet transcendent, liberated and self-aware. Further, Advaita Vedanta school enjoins the use of Patanjali's yoga practices and the reading of Upanishads for those seeking the supreme good, ultimate freedom and jivanmukti.[160]
The Yoga Sutras are also influenced by the Sramana traditions of Buddhism and Jainism, and may represent a further Brahmanical attempt to adopt yoga from the Sramana traditions.[129] As noted by Larson, there are numerous parallels in the concepts in ancient Samkhya, Yoga and Abhidharma Buddhist schools of thought, particularly from 2nd century BCE to 1st century AD.[139] Patanjali's Yoga Sutras is a synthesis of these three traditions. From Samkhya, the Yoga Sutras adopt the "reflective discernment" (adhyavasaya) of prakrti and purusa (dualism), its metaphysical rationalism, as well its three epistemic methods of gaining reliable knowledge.[139] From Abhidharma Buddhism's idea of nirodhasamadhi, suggests Larson, Yoga Sutras adopt the pursuit of altered state of awareness, but unlike Buddhism's concept of no self nor soul, Yoga is physicalist and realist like Samkhya in believing that each individual has a self and soul.[139] The third concept Yoga Sutras synthesize into its philosophy is the ancient ascetic traditions of meditation and introspection, as well as the yoga ideas from middle Upanishads such as Katha, Shvetashvatara and Maitri.[139]
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Niyama (The five "observances"): Śauca (purity, clearness of mind, speech and body),[152] Santosha (contentment, acceptance of others and of one's circumstances),[153] Tapas (persistent meditation, perseverance, austerity),[154] Svādhyāya (study of self, self-reflection, study of Vedas),[155] and Ishvara-Pranidhana (contemplation of God/Supreme Being/True Self).[153]
Virtual gastric band uses hypnosis to make the brain think the stomach is smaller than it really is and hence lower the amount of food ingested. This brings as a consequence weight reduction. This method is complemented with psychological treatment for anxiety management and with hypnopedia. Research has been conducted into the use of hypnosis as a weight management alternative.[16][17][18][19] In 1996 a study found that cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) was more effective for weight reduction if reinforced with hypnosis.[17] Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT, a mindfulness approach to weight loss, has also in the last few years been demonstrating its usefulness.[20]
Systematic activities to prevent or cure health problems and promote good health in humans are undertaken by health care providers. Applications with regard to animal health are covered by the veterinary sciences. The term "healthy" is also widely used in the context of many types of non-living organizations and their impacts for the benefit of humans, such as in the sense of healthy communities, healthy cities or healthy environments. In addition to health care interventions and a person's surroundings, a number of other factors are known to influence the health status of individuals, including their background, lifestyle, and economic, social conditions and spirituality; these are referred to as "determinants of health." Studies have shown that high levels of stress can affect human health.[15]
The hymns in Book 2 of the Shvetashvatara Upanishad, another late first millennium BCE text, states a procedure in which the body is held in upright posture, the breath is restrained and mind is meditatively focussed, preferably inside a cave or a place that is simple, plain, of silence or gently flowing water, with no noises nor harsh winds.[102][103][100]
According to Pāṇini, the term yoga can be derived from either of two roots, yujir yoga (to yoke) or yuj samādhau ("to concentrate").[26] In the context of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the root yuj samādhau (to concentrate) is considered by traditional commentators as the correct etymology.[27] In accordance with Pāṇini, Vyasa who wrote the first commentary on the Yoga Sutras,[28] states that yoga means samādhi (concentration).[29]
Increases of acid in bloodstream (metabolic acidosis). If left untreated, metabolic acidosis can cause brittle or soft bones (osteoporosis, osteomalacia, osteopenia), kidney stones, can slow the rate of growth in children, and may possibly harm your baby if you are pregnant. Metabolic acidosis can happen with or without symptoms. Sometimes people with metabolic acidosis will: feel tired, not feel hungry (loss of appetite), feel changes in heartbeat, or have trouble thinking clearly. Your healthcare provider should do a blood test to measure the level of acid in your blood before and during your treatment with Qsymia.
Alexander the Great reached India in the 4th century BCE. Along with his army, he took Greek academics with him who later wrote memoirs about geography, people and customs they saw. One of Alexander's companion was Onesicritus, quoted in Book 15, Sections 63–65 by Strabo, who describes yogins of India.[107] Onesicritus claims those Indian yogins (Mandanis ) practiced aloofness and "different postures – standing or sitting or lying naked – and motionless".[108]
Yoga (/ˈjoʊɡə/;[1] Sanskrit: योग; pronunciation) is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India. Yoga is one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophical traditions.[2] There is a broad variety of yoga schools, practices, and goals[3] in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.[4][5][6] The term "yoga" in the Western world often denotes a modern form of Hatha yoga, consisting largely of the postures called asanas.
The first known appearance of the word "yoga", with the same meaning as the modern term, is in the Katha Upanishad,[10][95] probably composed between the fifth and third century BCE,[96][97] where it is defined as the steady control of the senses, which along with cessation of mental activity, leading to a supreme state.[67][note 13] Katha Upanishad integrates the monism of early Upanishads with concepts of samkhya and yoga. It defines various levels of existence according to their proximity to the innermost being Ātman. Yoga is therefore seen as a process of interiorization or ascent of consciousness.[99][100] It is the earliest literary work that highlights the fundamentals of yoga. White states:
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Generally, the context in which an individual lives is of great importance for both his health status and quality of their life It is increasingly recognized that health is maintained and improved not only through the advancement and application of health science, but also through the efforts and intelligent lifestyle choices of the individual and society. According to the World Health Organization, the main determinants of health include the social and economic environment, the physical environment and the person's individual characteristics and behaviors.[18]
The tantra yoga practices include asanas and breathing exercises. The Nyingma tradition practices Yantra yoga (Tib. "Trul khor"), a discipline that includes breath work (or pranayama), meditative contemplation and other exercises.[190] In the Nyingma tradition, the path of meditation practice is divided into further stages,[191] such as Kriya yoga, Upa yoga, Yoga yana, Mahā yoga, Anu yoga and Ati yoga.[192] The Sarma traditions also include Kriya, Upa (called "Charya"), and Yoga, with the Anuttara yoga class substituting for Mahayoga and Atiyoga.[193]
According to Georg Feuerstein, Laya yoga (yoga of dissolution or merging) "makes meditative absorption (laya) its focus. The laya-yogin seeks to transcend all memory traces and sensory experiences by dissolving the microcosm, the mind, in the transcendental Self-Consciousness."[276] There are various forms and techniques of Laya yoga, including listening to the "inner sound" (nada), practicing various mudras like Khechari mudra and Shambhavi mudra as well as techniques meant to awaken a spiritual energy in the body (kundalini).[277]
The Rigveda, however, does not describe yoga, and there is little evidence as to what the practices were.[7] Early references to practices that later became part of yoga, are made in Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, the earliest Hindu Upanishad.[67] For example, the practice of pranayama (consciously regulating breath) is mentioned in hymn 1.5.23 of Brihadaranyaka Upanishad (c. 900 BCE), and the practice of pratyahara (concentrating all of one's senses on self) is mentioned in hymn 8.15 of Chandogya Upanishad (c. 800–700 BCE).[68][note 8] The Jaiminiya Upanishad Brahmana teaches mantra repetition and control of the breath.[71]
One of the best known early expressions of Brahmanical Yoga thought is the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali , the original name of which may have been the Pātañjalayogaśāstra-sāṃkhya-pravacana (c. sometime between 325 - 425) which some scholars now believe included both the sutras and a commentary.[129] As the name suggests, the metaphysical basis for this text is the Indian philosophy termed Sāṃkhya. This atheistic school is mentioned in Kauṭilya's Arthashastra as one of the three categories of anviksikis (philosophies) along with Yoga and Cārvāka.[130][131] The two schools have some differences as well. Yoga accepted the conception of "personal god", while Samkhya developed as a rationalist, non-theistic/atheistic system of Hindu philosophy.[132][133][134] Sometimes Patanjali's system is referred to as Seshvara Samkhya in contradistinction to Kapila's Nirivara Samkhya.[135] The parallels between Yoga and Samkhya were so close that Max Müller says that "the two philosophies were in popular parlance distinguished from each other as Samkhya with and Samkhya without a Lord."[136] https://buzzingoffer.tumblr.com/


Hurricanes football coach Mark Richt discusses Saturday's upcoming matchup against Syracuse and more.
When the Hurricanes take the field for the first time this season as a top-10 team, they'll face a Syracuse team coming off one of the biggest upsets in college football this year.
The Orange, who will visit Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday afternoon, had lost three of their last five before hosting defending national champion Clemson last Friday.
Behind a three-touchdown effort frm Eric Dungey, Syracuse notched a 27-24 upset of the Tigers, the win marking the Orange's first victory over a top-five opponent since 2001.
As injuries have hit the Hurricanes hard in recent weeks, Miami coach Mark Richt has generally been tight-lipped about the progress some of his players are making, noting more than once that many of them are considered "day-to-day" when it comes to how often they'll practice.
Now, the Orange is looking to knock off their second top-10 team in as many weeks.
"Being captain is based on performance, on the field, in practice, in the classroom. … He made this great catch against Florida State, just to be ready when you're third string. … now you become more involved, some key catches in the rain, some drives we had to have it. … He's always been the right kind of person, the right kind of student, now he's doing things on the season.
"It's a very balanced league. … There's a lot of teams that can beat the other team. Whether it's, sometimes it's style of play, certain matchups. … sometimes it's going to Syracuse on a Friday night and catching a team that's on fire. Are you strong enough to handle that? Injuries obviously play a big part in it. Dealing with young people, the emotions kids go through, you just never know.


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How to Match with White Gold Jewelry
Any woman that amasses a considerable collection of jewelry must sooner or later confront the age old question: Will it match or will it clash? With white gold becoming an ever more popular jewelry option, more consumers are beginning to ask what their fashion-conscious choices are when it comes to accessorizing outfits that will include at least one white gold element.
Contrary to popular belief, white gold is not the same metal as platinum, which is a separate element on the period table and quite distinct from gold in many of its characteristics. Nor is white gold purely composed of gold alone. Instead, it is an alloy made of gold mixed with one or more metals that are whitish in hue; these include both silver or palladium. In previous generations nickel was a popular choice as well, but nickel sensitivities have caused many fine jewelry makers to opt for other varieties of metal instead.
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Like other kinds of gold, white gold comes in a variety of karat ratings including 18k and 14k. The rating represents the proportion of gold in the alloy in terms of parts per 24. Therefore 18k white gold will be made of 75% pure gold, but the last 25% will be comprised of metals that give it a silver instead of a gold shade. Some white gold pieces are additionally coated with rhodium to make them even whiter; rhodium is quite close in color to platinum. Without this coating, white gold tends to have more of a grayish appearance.
Jewelry fashion strategies with white gold
The most classic approach to matching white gold pieces is to make sure that all the pieces you wear at one time are in the "silver" color range. This does not limit you to only white gold and silver, of course. Platinum will also present an appearance quite similar to white gold, as will pieces coated with rhodium.
Using silver jewelry to match with white gold is actually quite an affordable strategy. For many years, the only real choices available in silver jewelry were sterling silver or silver plating over a base metal. Plated pieces tend to lose their appeal relatively quickly since polishing them can damage the plating and reveal the base metal beneath. This left only the option of sterling silver, which is less expensive than white gold but can represent a considerable expense, particularly in recent years with the price rise on world silver markets.
Now, however, silver-filled jewelry provides an alternative that is both durable and affordable. Silver-filled jewelry is very heavily coated with silver, with the layer as much as 20 times thicker than traditional plating, yet because the piece is not made of sterling, the price can be very attractive.
Besides wearing all "silver tones," those who want to match with white gold jewelry can also opt to wear a piece that will bridge gold and white gold tones by containing both in a stylish pattern or motif. A professional bridging piece will not look haphazard, yet it will allow you to elegantly wear both white gold and gold with it.
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In other instances, however, a Bohemian "anything goes" look is actually an asset. You must consider your matching in terms of the total effect you are trying to achieve. A restrained skirted suit goes well with conservative jewelry choices all in the same color, but a tiered peasant skirt in earth-tones paired with a loose sleeveless top certainly lends itself to an eclectic mix of metals in the form of numerous bangles and long, dangly earrings.
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Frank Ocean Defeats His Father's Multi-Million Dollar Libel Suit
By Lisa Nguyen | October 18, 2017 | 4:54pm
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When a tragic shooting left 49 dead at an Orlando gay nightclub last year, Frank Ocean penned a heartfelt open letter on his Tumblr standing up against the harm done to the LGBTQ community. Little did he know, the letter would bring about a multi-million dollar lawsuit, and little did he know, it would come from his own estranged father.
In the letter, Ocean mentioned the first time he heard a homosexual slur: "I was six years old when I heard my dad call our transgender waitress a faggot as he dragged me out a neighborhood diner saying we wouldn't be served because she was dirty." Ocean's father Calvin Cooksey sued his son over the anecdote, claiming that the incident never happened, and that the singer smeared his name by labeling him as a bigot, costing him multiple financial opportunities in film and music. Cooksey sought $14.5 million in damages.
Today, Law360 reports that Ocean defeated the libel suit, which ruled that Cooksey did not provide sufficient evidence to prove that his son defamed him. Ocean's attorney Keith Bremer confirmed the ruling to Pitchfork, stating, "It was a super sad case. I am sorry that my client had to go through this and am glad that we could bring closure."
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Over the years, ISRI has created many outreach tools and resources for members to share with their stakeholders and utilize within their communities.
These tools have taken the form of videos, brochures, fact sheets, sample news releases, and even social media posts, and have spoken to the many benefits of recycling, from protecting the environment to improving the economy. ISRI is in the process pulling all of these resources into one place for easy member access. In addition to what ISRI has produced, we know that ISRI member companies have done incredible work developing outreach tools within their communities, and we want to tap into that resource. If your company has developed materials that speak to the value/benefits of recycling, tackled sensitive issues, or highlighted your company's contribution to your community, consider sharing it for the ISRI clearinghouse. We plan to launch this clearinghouse later this year.