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The Power of Water
Alix D. Dowling Fink, Assistant Professor of Biology, and Michelle L. Parry, Associate Professor of Physics, Longwood University , Farmville, Virginia
The Power of Water (POW) is an integrated science course in Longwood University's general education program that explores basic science concepts, as well as questions of social responsibility and civic engagement, through the following learning units: water as the matrix of life, the global water paradox, water for human life, and the future of the oceans. Science concepts addressed in these units include aspects of environmental science (atmospheric circulation, global climate, and climate change), chemistry (molecules, chemical bonds, intermolecular interactions, and the universal solvent), the biology of disease (disease transmission and human immune function), and population biology (types of population growth, food web dynamics, and conservation).
The course has been revised several times to strengthen the connections between science topics and contemporary civic challenges and to take advantage of notable environmental events, such as the Katrina disaster. Since 2005 students have been required to incorporate science reporting from the New York Times into their regular homework assignments and classroom discussions.
Course Learning Goals for Instructors and Students
Instructor will teach students to:
Understand the major methods of natural science inquiry Recognize
and explain major contributions of science to our cultural heritage
Understand how natural science has been used to address significant
contemporary issues" (Longwood University Undergraduate Catalog 2006-2007)
Additionally, General Education courses at Longwood University will:
- Teach a disciplinary mode of inquiry and provide students with practice in applying inquiry, critical thinking, and problem solving
- Provide examples of how disciplinary knowledge changes through creative applications of the chosen mode of inquiry
- Consider questions of ethical values
- Explore past, current, and future implications of disciplinary knowledge
- Encourage consideration of course content from diverse perspectives
- Provide opportunities for students to increase information literacy through contemporary techniques of gathering, manipulating, and analyzing information and data
- Require at least one substantive written paper, oral report, or course journal and also require students to articulate information or ideas in their own words on tests and exams
- Foster awareness of the common elements among disciplines and the interconnectedness of disciplines
- Provide a rationale as to why knowledge of this discipline is important to the development of an educated citizen
- How The Power of Water Links Biology and Social Issues This universal solvent dissolves disciplinary boundaries, allowing students to explore concepts in nearly any branch of science as well as difficult questions of social responsibility, social justice, and civic life.
- The Course A traditional 4-credit course with lectures, labs and field experiences incorporating extended research and writing projects, this course is specifically designed to engage students as scientists and citizens through research and writing projects, case studies, field trips, peer teaching and links to campus programming. Syllabus is included.
- Evaluating Learning A wide variety of assessment tools to test student knowledge are used in SENCER model courses. Students also assess the course as well as their own learning and report gains in confidence and interest in the topics and content.
- Background and Context Taught for the 7th time in 2007, this course was designed to meet the general education requirement "application of the methods of science to the acquisition of knowledge, and an appreciation of the major contributions of science to our cultural heritage and to the solution of contemporary problems".
- Resulting Projects and ResearchThe Power of Water has resulted in a number of student presentations that take what students have learned beyond the classroom. Professors have also given presentations on the course itself at a variety of symposia and conferences.
- Related Resources References to materials used in class and other resources are provided.
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IBM has unveiled a new computing platform with the goal of helping clients fulfill their growing data center requirements and to run social media, analytics, technical computing and cloud deployment applications.
NeXtScale was built under IBM’s x86 portfolio and is designed to use an open architecture for compute, storage and graphics processing, IBM said Tuesday.
Kevin Rozynek, a NASA client executive at IBM, said company made the platform to help customers manage high-performance computing, cloud, grid and managed hosted workloads.
NeXtScale works to consolidate 84 x86-based systems and 2,016 processing cores into data centers and uses I/O cards and networking switches.
The system is intended for use in data centers; public, private and hybrid cloud environments; and for data analytics applications such as customer relationship management, operational optimization and risk and financial management.
IBM also designed the system to help run Internet media applications, produce images and help departments perform engineering analysis, design and modeling work.
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Truck Loader 2
The new adventures of Truck Loader and his faithful magnet. The Loader has some new tricks up his sleeve, and the warehouse has evolved into an obstacle course. The new Freestyle Arena allows you to play with the old junkyard buggy with no time limit.
Your goal is, again, to load boxes into a truck in a certain order. Use Arrows or WAD to Move and Jump, Mouse to Activate Magnet.
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The other day a young mother was speaking with me on the phone. But it was kind of hard to hear her -- one of her children was making some very cranky sounds in the background, while another was obviously crawling all over her lap, demanding immediate attention.
Another friend of mine said she could barely bring herself to go to the office that day; things were out of control and the threat of losing her job was almost suffocating.
We might be glad enough if these kinds of trying situations happened only occasionally. All of us have times when we would love to have a refuge from the storm. And yet, when the kids have missed their naps and are whiny, we can't just walk out the door and leave them behind. Nor can we skip work and sit quietly at home until things improve at the office.
When you need a break, you might find a comment I read in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures reassuring. Referring to the Bible, the author of this book, Mary Baker Eddy, wrote that "step by step will those who trust Him find that 'God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble' " (p. 444). Times of trouble are the times when divine aid is most needed, and when, through prayer, you can find that God is active in your behalf. Mrs. Eddy discovered Christian Science, which is explained in Science and Health and teaches that His love and care are actually constants. We especially appreciate this in times of need.
You don't need to make appointments with God. You don't need to go off somewhere to see Him. In the instant that you pick a toy up off the floor or scoop a child away from the stairs, you can mentally be turning to God and finding the divine idea that restores sanity, brings a sense of calm and an assurance that we are not alone. The wonder of a spiritual idea is not only the idea but the transforming power it has. It is the result of a divine influence that works both in us and in our circumstances.
Those who have learned to recognize God's presence and power have found that this recognition brings harmony and intelligence to the workplace; that it ends bickering and jealousy; that it promotes cooperation. The transforming power of divine ideas distinguishes them from today's common practice of performing relaxation techniques. A spiritual idea doesn't simply calm us down; it changes us and those about us. Things perceptibly improve.
At one point when Jesus Christ and his disciples were crossing the Sea of Galilee, a sudden storm came up and nearly overwhelmed their boat. When they appealed to Jesus for help, Mark says, "He arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm" (4:39). Obviously this was different from humming a sacred sound or consciously relaxing the body. If our home or office is being disrupted by a storm of a different kind, we would probably like to be able to demonstrate that same ability to restore calm. And Jesus indicated plainly that those who followed him could and should do the works he did.
People might respond, "If only I knew how! What a difference it would make in my life." That is why so many people -- actually millions -- have treasured what they have found in Science and Health. This book, which is the textbook of Christian Science, brings out a key Biblical point, that our lives are in the hands of God, who is infinite good. We are under His jurisdiction. This book offers solid proof that we can demonstrate this fact practically in day-to-day life, in the form of healing.
Science and Health brings to life the spiritual lessons taught by so many figures in the Bible, and shows that these lessons reveal spiritual truths that are as potent now as they were then. God's power is able to restore health and harmony today. By illuminating the Bible, Science and Health feeds the hunger for spirituality. It gives readers a true refuge from the storm. And more than that, it teaches how to find the order and calm that come from God.
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Last year was no ordinary Thanksgiving eve for Eva. She was rear-ended as she approached Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard in Clearwater. Her head struck the driver’s side window leaving her bleeding. The at-fault driver apologized, but insisted he could not wait for emergency services to arrive. He refused to show Eva his driver’s license or insurance card. He gave her his telephone number, but instructed her to wait at least one hour before calling.
Eva’s first contact with DHC was with paralegal Monica Case. “I was very impressed with Monica’s knowledge. She was professional but not intimidating. She was also patient. I do not speak the legal language and she always had the time to explain things to me without making me feel like an idiot for asking a question.” She shared the same sentiments about paralegal Jennifer Rosenberg, “I felt very at ease to be open with her. I felt valued.” Eva also commented on how kind and accessible Paul was.
After her settlement, Eva wanted to address her estate planning. She turned to DeLoach, Hofstra & Cavonis, P.A. Once again, Eva had praise. “Christine was very informative, patient and transparent. I was impressed with how everything was taken care of, put together and presented to me. I think Christine and Best [King] did a wonderful job.” Eva prides herself on her ability to judge character. “Once I meet someone, and it doesn’t matter if you’re a law firm or if you are one of my students... you get in my heart because I can tell you are genuinely a person that I can trust.”
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We truly appreciate Eva as well. She embodies one of the reasons we love what we do. We cherish the very human and familial connection with our clients.
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It just hit me like a ton of bricks... Brian Berger hates women. Just review the past emails or incidents, all are lashing out against women. He ranted on the girl in the planning department in an email, he abused his girlfriend, he abused his ex. who works for the county, he goes off on this poor reporter girl. I see a pattern here and it's sad, this guy has issues with women.
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We’re going to close the store for a few days while we make the change to a new store software. It will give us better inventory control, which is good for our poor customers who always get emails from us because we don’t have exactly as much fabric as you need. Otherwise, you won’t notice much of a difference. If you have a question about your order, email [email protected]
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Stir the green beans, soup, milk, 1 cup cheese and 2/3 cup crispy onions in a large bowl. Divide the green bean mixture among the biscuit cups. 3 bake for 20 minutes or until the biscuit cups are golden brown.
FAMOUS French's GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE...that you're gonna just love!! Deronda demonstrate how to make this Thanksgiving Day side dish that families have been serving for decades!! Simple, fast yet easy to make with only 5 ingredients!! START PREPARING...
French's GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Lightly oil 1-1/2 quart baking dish. Set aside.
2 cans (14 oz. each) cut green bean, drained OR 2 (9 oz.) bags of frozen green beans, thawed
1 (10 oz.) can Campbell's cream of Mushroom soup
3/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper
1-1/3 cups French's Fried Onions
1. In a medium mixing bowl add mushroom soup, black pepper and milk. Whisk until well blended.
2. Add drained green beans and 2/3 cup of French's fried onions to mushroom mixture. Fold with spatula until beans are well coated.
3. Pour into prepared baking dish.
4. Add additional 3/4 cup French's onions to top.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Cover casserole with foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
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Sweet Potato Casserole w/ Walnut Crunch Topping... youtu.be/gTrvh_CHIgQ
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Definition of 'boil down to'
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If you have a basement that you’re using as a garage or as an utility room you can easily use space under the stairs. You simply need to put some nice shelving units there and you’re done. Although if you’re using the basement as a playroom or for some other purpose you can use the space under the stairs for other things. You can put a playhouse, a small bar or even a small kitchen there. Here are some examples showing you what shelving units would fit well there for other ideas check out our other posts.
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Ahead of the MWC event that is scheduled for next week, LG today has come forward with three new smartphones that it will be showcasing at the event, namely, Q60, K50, and K40. The phones have durable metal body that are MIL-STD 810G certified for abnormal temperatures, pressures, and humidity. The certification also cover their ability to withstand thermal shock, vibration, and impact.
These all have dedicated button at the side for one-click quick access to Google Assistant. The Q60 and K50 features 6.26-inch FullVision HD+ (1520×720) Waterdrop LCD display with 19:9 aspect ratio, while the K50, which is the smallest of the three, comes with a 5.7-inch HD+ (1440×720) 18:9 display without a notch.
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Unspecified octa-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz powered all the device, coupled with up to 64GB of storage (the K50 and K40 have 32GB storage). The storage can expanded up to 2TB via MicroSD card. The Q60 and K50 are provided with 3GB of RAM, while the K40 goes for 2GB RAM. Security is handled by fingerprint sensors mounted to the back of the phones.
In photography, the LG Q60 and K50 sports 13MP front cameras. Their rear camera configuration, however, are different. The Q60 comes equipped with triple rear-facing camera – the main camera has a 16MP sensor, the secondary is a 2MP depth-sensing sensor, while the third sports a 5MP Super Wide Angle lens. The K50 on the other hand sports 13MP+2MP dual rear camera.
The K40 goes for something more subtle; it has a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front shooter, both accompanied by LED flash. Connectivity options included with the phones are Bluetooth, WiFi, 4G LTE, 3G, 2G, GPS, and 3.5mm audio jack. DTS:X 3D Surround Sound provide immersive listening experience when using compatible headphones on the three phones.
The Q60 and K50 are powered by 3500mAh batteries, while the K40 is powered by a 3000mAh battery. LG will be displaying the phones at its booth at MWC from February 25th – 28th.
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Some buyers tend to focus on the master bedroom when staging and forget about the kids’ rooms. However, this can work against them especially if they are targeting buyers with families. Families usually give priority to kids’ rooms and may not consider a house if it has dull and unappealing bedrooms. Here’s how your sellers can stage their kids’ rooms.
Make Kids’ Rooms Appeal to Potential Buyers
Make Kids’ Rooms Feel Playful
Kids’ rooms are usually filled with all manner of things. They have toys, books, games, furniture, and much more. It can be hard to stage them especially if they still have little occupants. Advise sellers to start the staging process by removing excess clutter from the rooms. They should get rid of any unnecessary toys, furniture, and accessories to create the illusion of space. Buyers usually want spacious rooms that can accommodate furniture and personal belongings comfortably. They are easily attracted to rooms that look roomy and livable.
If your clients have several children, tell them to keep only 1 box of toys per child. Ensure the toys they keep aren’t things like Lego or Play-Doh which are not easy to clean up hurriedly for a last-minute showing. Soft toys are also not advisable as they can easily create a mess.
Create a Theme
Sellers can never go wrong with themed rooms as parents love them. There are many themes to choose from including cartoon characters, popular sports, and video games. Advise sellers to focus on creating a neutral atmosphere so as not to alienate some buyers by making the rooms feel one-sided. They should stage with the intention of attracting the masses. Their children will enjoy staying in the rooms during the selling process and buyers will be drawn to the customized looks which offer a wonderful experience to their children.
Ensure natural lights envelopes the room
Let Natural Light In
Natural light enhances the beauty of a room. Dark rooms are uninviting and unappealing to both children and parents. Homeowners can use bright and cheery window treatments to let in natural light. They can paint rooms devoid of windows bright hues like orange, yellow, blues, or light greens. Artificial light can also be used to enhance rooms. Lamps, wall sconces, and overhead lights make spaces look stunning at night.
Gain Inspiration for Kids’ Rooms
Inspiration comes in many forms. Sellers can browse magazines, surf the internet, or watch TV to get ideas on how to stage their kids’ rooms. Home furnishing programs, magazines, blogs, and model homes in neighborhoods are the best sources for staging ideas. Advise homeowners to visit model homes in their localities to see the new trends in interior design.
Bedrooms are extremely personal hence sellers should stage them in a way that makes buyers feel comfortable picturing themselves in the space. They should remove their kids’ wall drawings, posters, photos, doll collections, religious items, and personal art. The items may have sentimental value to them, but they are of no value to potential buyers.
Create enough storage and de-personalize play areas
Provide Ample Storage
Buyers are always looking for bedrooms with extra storage. Tell sellers to use only half of their storage and keep drawers and closets neat and organized. They should store out of season clothes and remove items that are not meant to be in the space. They should also clear items stored under beds as buyers will assume that there isn’t enough space.
Many new buyers have families and look for homes with beautiful bedrooms for their kids. They prioritize those rooms because that’s where their children will spend most of their time. Advise sellers to stage their kids’ rooms with kids in mind to ensure they appeal to the next children who will move into the space.
For more home staging tips
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June 25, 2012
As exponentially more government and law enforcement drones take to the skies over America, new research has highlighted the fact that the unmanned vehicles are extremely vulnerable and can be relatively easily hijacked and controlled.
Professor Todd Humphreys and his team at the University of Texas at Austin’s Radionavigation Laboratory are warning that the drones could be “spoofed” and taken over by anyone with the right readily available equipment.
Fox News reports that Humphreys built an advanced spoofer at a cost of just $1000, and has successfully infiltrated the GPS systems of several drones. All he has to do is send a more powerful signal to the drone than it is receiving from an orbiting satellite and he can make the vehicle do anything he commands.
“In 5 or 10 years you have 30,000 drones in the airspace,” Humphreys told Fox News. “Each one of these could be a potential missile used against us.”
What’s more, both the Department of Homeland Security and the FAA are aware of the issue, but are doing little to alleviate the problem.
Last week, Humphreys demonstrated to officials from both agencies how he could repeatedly take control of a drone and fly it where ever he liked.
The majority of drones that are being deployed in US airspace now function using unencrypted civilian GPS, leaving them wide open to attack.
“I’m worried about them crashing into other planes,” Humphreys told Fox News. “I’m worried about them crashing into buildings. We could get collisions in the air and there could be loss of life, so we want to prevent this and get out in front of the problem.”
“What if you could take down one of these drones delivering FedEx packages and use that as your missile? That’s the same mentality the 9-11 attackers had,” Humphreys said.
Last month it was reported that a mystery object, believed to be a surveillance drone almost did cause a mid air collision with with a commercial jet.
The federal government is in the process of rolling out new rules on the use of the unmanned drones, with the Federal Aviation Administration announcing procedures will “streamline” the process through which government agencies, including local law enforcement, receive licenses to operate the aircraft.
Congress recently passed legislation paving the way for what the FAA predicts will be somewhere in the region of 30,000 drones in operation in US skies by 2020.
Critics have warned that the FAA has not acted to establish any safeguards whatsoever, and that congress is not holding the agency to account.
In addition, A recently uncovered Air Force document circumvents laws and clear the way for the Pentagon to use drones to monitor the activities of Americans.
Professor Humphreys’ research indicates that, in addition to the threat to privacy, the aircraft will also make the skies less safe.
Steve Watson is the London based writer and editor for Alex Jones’ Infowars.net, and Prisonplanet.com. He has a Masters Degree in International Relations from the School of Politics at The University of Nottingham in England.
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第一講：空間概念與文化 Conceptualizations of Space (Frames of Spatial Reference)
講者：Gunter Senft 教授
In this lecture, Prof. Senft invites us to reflect on how language influences our knowledge of the world, namely the way in which we categorize and conceptualize space. Experiments with speakers of different languages (mostly non-Indo-European) show that there is a correlation between linguistically constructed spatial concepts and non-linguistic experience of space.
The starting point of this research is a threefold typology of ‘frames of spatial reference’: 1) relative systems: those in which space is conceptualized with reference to the speaker; 2) absolute systems, in which space concepts rely on stable reference points, such as ‘north’ or ‘south’, and 3) inherent systems, in which space is considered with reference to an external object. Although most languages contain these three frames of spatial reference, research shows that in certain contexts speakers of a certain language tend to prefer one frame to the others. This preference has also an impact on the way in which they represent space and resolve non-linguistic spatial problems.
From this perspective, experiments provide evidence for a ‘weak’ version of Sapir and Whorf’s linguistic relativism: while language does not simply determine thought, it plays however an important role in human cognition.
INTRODUCTION OF THE LECTURE SERIES
In this series of five lectures, Prof. Senft will introduce some anthropological and linguistical perspectives on the study of the relation between language, culture and cognition. Prof. Senft’s main subject of research is the culture of the Trobriand Islanders and their language, Kivilila, one of the 40 Austronesian languages spoken in the Milne Bay province of Papua New Guinea.
By presenting the results of his long-term field research with the Trobrianders, Prof. Senft addresses crucial questions for linguistics, anthropology, philosophy and other fields of human sciences. For instance: Is there evidence for the hypothesis of “linguistic relativism”, i.e. the idea that language influences (or determines) thought? How does language influence perception (for instance, how do different linguistic categorizations of space influence the way we perceive space)? What is the role of language in the expression and control of human emotions? Do natural languages rely on universal categories? Or are linguistic categories rather culture-related?
Prof. Senft’s lectures will not only provide with rich insights into possible answers to all these questions, they will also address relevant methodological suggestions for the researcher in the Humanities. Above all, Prof. Senft’s research stresses the importance of being “on a common ground” with the researched communities: that is, to be able to understand the complexity of categories and linguistic strategies developed by native speakers. Only then will it be possible to reduce the impact of the linguistic and cultural presuppositions of the researcher.
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Jon Jones has gotten a bit of flack for his performance against Ovince Saint Preux at UFC 197. “OSP” stepped in on three weeks notice when Jones’ original opponent Daniel Cormier was forced out of their bout due to an injury.
Jones’ wrestling coach Izzy Martinez attributed part of the lackluster performance due to the new opponent being given to them on short notice.
“I just think Jonny was…he’s a programmed fighter so it’s kind of crazy with Jon,” Martinez told Brian Stann on Toe-2-Toe (transcribed by MMA Fighting). “We were okay with him taking the fight but I don’t think Jon Jones will ever take a short notice fight again because there are too many variables that we didn’t prepare for. When you’re so focused on one person, and then you get a different person, you know it’s tough.”
“We’re not making excuses. I don’t ever make excuses. It is what it is. OSP’s a stud. He gave us a great fight. But I’ll tell you what Jonny’s got to make some adjustments. Short notice fights aren’t good for Jon. Even though he’s the best fighter in the world, still that’s not what we are programmed to do. We’re programmed to literally have a great team around us, dissect this guy, and really break it down so when we’re out there we’ve been through every possible scenario, every possible reach advantage or submission hold or grappling takedown. We’ve gone through all of those protocols. And it was unfortunate because we only had three weeks to do that.”
Martinez said that Saint Preux’s ability to fight both orthodox and southpaw threw Jones off a bit.
“We were anticipating an orthodox fighter with Daniel Cormier. Then all of a sudden with three weeks left we’re going for a southpaw fighter. Then when we get to the fight, OSP’s fighting us in orthodox! So I think that played a little bit of a factor with Jon because Jon was so focused on preparing for orthodox Cormier to a southpaw, then all of a sudden [Saint Preux] is coming out orthodox.”
Jon Jones is now set to take on Daniel Cormier for the undisputed UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 200 on July 9.
“It was a great warmup fight. I’ll tell you what, DC’s in trouble now.”
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Learning how to start a conversation with a unfamiliar person is an essential skill in dating. Foreign women arrive from different backgrounds and cultures, and you can learn a lot about them by conversing with all of them. They may appreciate the option to learn about your culture and find out about your own. dating asian women Besides, these girls are a great chance to meet new people and develop deeper connectors. The following are some recommendations for starting a discussion with a overseas woman.
Before you take up a conversation with dating asian women another woman, it is crucial to learn about her country. Often , international girls don’t reveal much info on their lives, so it is crucial to take care of them with value. While it may appear tempting to inquire about her favorite foods or her religion, these types of topics may turn off of the girl and make you appear uninteresting. Instead, focus on matters that are less heavy and associated with your thailand mail order wife city, culture, or faith.
If you have a mutual interest, speak with regards to your hobbies and interests. If the woman is interested in travel, talk about your popular destinations. It might be helpful to find out about her hobbies and interests. In cases where she’s in to reading, talk to her regarding her most popular book or maybe a favorite group of musicians. If you’re not sure, talk about your interests and what works best to do. Should you be the two enjoy the same things, it is a good idea to go over your hobbies with her.
If you need to build a romantic relationship with a international woman, commence the conversation with a theme that interests you. Many people have similar passions, consequently try to find individuals similarities. This will help you build a bond university with your new partner. By distinguishing common ground with her, you may then deflect the conversation with her. She will are more susceptible to engage you in a discussion if she gets comfortable dealing with her life.
You may well be nervous about how to start a dialog with a new person, but you really should not afraid to approach a girl and make her feel comfortable. You can try asking her just how her daytime was and letting her know that you health care. You can also offer her the main points of your day and enquire her about hers. You’ll be astonished at how various interesting issues come your way.
First of all, you have to be honest. Women happen to be attracted to truthfulness, and you should not make an attempt to be also funny to draw a foreign woman. Make sure to be cheerful and polite when you talk to her. Avoid sounding rude and aggressive, since it will generate her away. A nice conversation can result in a ongoing partner. Do not let the language barriers get in the way of aims.
A witty earliest message may attract a woman. Remember, females are psychological. You should use exclamations to improve mutual understanding. Bright, bright colored exclamations are great flirting weapons, provided that they aren’t offensive to the other person. If flirting is not your thing, try to avoid using slang. Use straightforward words such as « hello » which might be translated into the dialect of your foreign ex-girlfriend.
Meals is another good approach to present yourself. Young women love food with bizarre ingredients, consequently if you’re unsure what to inquire about, start with food. If you have the time and a little bit of effort, you may also talk about the strange meals combination of grain and quickly pull, or even peanuts and instant noodles. It’s all good if you know the girl’s favourite food prior to talking to her, but remember to always be gentle. Do make her feel uncomfortable by revealing details that may make her defensive.
Be aware that seeing a foreign female can be a difficult task, but the returns are worth it! Make sure you learn about her culture and respect her personal privacy and keep your conversation short. By understanding her culture and being sincere of her privacy, you may end up being well on your way to developing a significant romance. The key is to become confident, polite, and honest, and you’ll certainly is the rewarded with a gorgeous woman.
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On this week’s West Texas Talk, we’re pulling back the curtain to take you inside Marfa Public Radio… pandemic style. To start off, host Elise Pepple talks with Diana Nguyen, the former host of West Texas Talk and now the station’s pandemic news director. They discuss the difficulties of running a radio station remotely in this time of social distancing. Nguyen also describes the work that has gone into creating new content to address the pandemic and the cultural shifts that have accompanied it — everything from reporting from home to creating PSAs on the fly to coordinating community projects like the Tiny Porch concert series.
Then, Pepple and Nguyen call up reporters Mitch Borden and Carlos Morales to hear about their experiences working as journalists remotely. The conversation offers a glimpse into what life at the station would be like on a typical week — if everyone were in the office working together instead of meeting via video chat. The staff also gets to celebrate their sweep of the Regional Edward R. Murrow awards this year!
After hearing from the reporters, Pepple checks in with Jacob Rockey, operations and programming manager and the newest member of the team. Jacob moved to Marfa about two months ago, and he shares his experience of adjusting to a new job and a new town during this strange time of quarantine. In the final segment this week, Pepple calls Hannah Siegel-Gardner, the station development director, who has been working from home to keep Marfa Public Radio funded.
After this week, we’ll be taking a break from this show for a while. (Spoiler: The coronavirus pandemic makes it really hard to produce a local interview show.) So thanks for tuning in, and hopefully we’ll be back with new West Texas Talk before too long!
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Repair iPhone 6s Backlight Problem Display Light Ways
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In this post solutions for IPhone 6s LCD Problem are available. So if your IPhone 6s LCD is not working diagrams in this article can help you solve that problem.
Display problems in phones are surely considered to be one of the worst ones, and this is because a person has to do something on immediate basis in order to overcome this problem, and the worst thing is that this is known to be one of the most expensive repairer solutions as compared to others.
Apple iPhone 6s smartphone was launched in September 2015. The phone comes with a 4.70-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 750 pixels by 1334 pixels at a PPI of 326 pixels per inch. Apple iPhone 6s price in India starts from Rs. 31,114.
Apple iPhone 6s comes with 2GB of RAM. The phone packs 16GB of internal storage that cannot be expanded. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Apple iPhone 6s packs a 12-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 5-megapixel front shooter for selfies.
The Apple iPhone 6s runs iOS 9 and is powered by a 1715mAh non removable battery. It measures 138.30 x 67.10 x 7.10 (height x width x thickness) and weighs 143.00 grams.
Reasons of Problems
LCD screen of IPhone 6s has gone through some sort of physical damage (most of the time this is the case of Display problems in IPhone 6s.
LCD screen of phone or the phone itself might have encountered any kind of water damage.
Software is outdated.
Display connector might be loose, causing any of the above-mentioned problems in your phone’s screens.
LCD might be faulty itself, and you need to change that in order to overcome this issue.
On-board connector might be water damaged or faulty.
” Note: ensure that the LCd is okay or try replacing it before proceeding”
1. Check the LCD pin connector for possible damaged, resolder if necessary.
2. Trace each of the LED + (positive and LED – (negative connection line paths down to the resistors where it is being connected.
3. Check the connected resistor, replace if found damaged.
4. Check the volts battery voltage (VBAT) across the inductor coil, check also the coil for possible open circuit.
5. If the voltage reading is okay and the coil is good. Replace the the LED driver IC
If you have further questions please don’t hesitate to leave a comment.
Note: Every repairing solution posted here is tested by at least one member of our team. Use the information available here at Your Own Risk. We are not responsible if any harm comes to your device during the repairing process.
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Meet Canine Companions puppy Babs, a sweet 7 month Labrador/Golden Retriever cross being raised by college student Veronica. Babs has been learning both in and out of the classroom as Veronica teaches her basic obedience and gives her plenty of college life socialization. Veronica’s college hosts one of our 30 Canine Companions college puppy raising clubs, so Babs enjoys lots of play time with her study buddies.
Babs was named in honor of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) president Babs Condon. GFWC has been a great supporter of Canine Companions for Independence® for many years. Babs Condon held a two-year term and will be passing the torch this June at the National GFWC Convention to Sheila Shea. During Babs Condon’s 2014-2016 tenure, GFWC raised approximately $400,000 for Canine Companions for Independence.
We have benefited from the generosity of GFWC across the nation through financial gifts as well as volunteer service and community outreach and we are touched by their generosity and their passion to give back. GFWC is comprised of 6,500 women’s clubs, and their national fundraising and outreach for Canine Companions extends from Florida to Massachusetts, New York to California.
Canine Companions is honored to have puppy Babs continuing the hard work of the GFWC, raising awareness and studying hard alongside Veronica to potentially change the life of a person with a disability.
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How Much Does It Cost to Hire an Attorney For Small Business
Running a small business comes with a multitude of legal responsibilities and challenges. From drafting contracts to handling employment disputes, legal issues can arise at any moment, and having a trusted attorney by your side is essential. However, the cost of hiring a business attorney can be a concern for small business owners. In this article, we will explore the various factors that can influence the cost of hiring an attorney for your small business.
Factors Affecting the Cost
There are several factors that can affect the cost of hiring an attorney for a small business. One of the main factors is the complexity of the legal issues that need to be addressed. For example, if your business is facing a complex litigation case, the cost of hiring an attorney will be higher than if you need a lawyer to review a simple contract.
Another factor that can influence the cost is the experience and expertise of the attorney. Attorneys with extensive experience and a strong track record of success will typically charge higher fees than less experienced lawyers. Additionally, the location of the attorney can also impact the cost, as attorneys in major cities often charge higher rates than those in smaller towns or rural areas.
Types of Legal Fees
When hiring an attorney for your small business, you can expect to encounter different types of legal fees. The most common fee structures include hourly rates, flat fees, and contingency fees.
Hourly rates are the most common fee structure for business attorneys. With this type of fee arrangement, the attorney charges an hourly rate for the time spent on your case. Hourly rates can vary widely depending on the attorney’s experience and expertise, as well as the complexity of the legal issues at hand.
Flat fees are a set amount that the attorney charges for a specific service, such as drafting a contract or creating a business entity. This fee structure can provide small businesses with predictable costs for particular legal services.
Contingency fees are commonly used in litigation cases, where the attorney’s fees are contingent upon the outcome of the case. If the case is successful, the attorney receives a percentage of the settlement or judgment. If the case is unsuccessful, the attorney does not receive any fees.
Managing Legal Costs
When hiring an attorney for your small business, it is essential to manage legal costs effectively. One way to do this is by being clear about your expectations and the scope of the legal work that needs to be done. By clearly defining your needs and goals, you can work with the attorney to develop a cost-effective strategy for addressing your legal issues.
Additionally, it is important to discuss the fee structure with the attorney upfront. Make sure to ask about any additional costs, such as filing fees, court costs, or administrative expenses. Understanding the total costs involved will help you budget for legal expenses and avoid any surprises down the road.
Hiring an attorney for your small business is a critical investment in protecting your company’s legal interests and ensuring compliance with the law. While the cost of hiring an attorney can vary depending on several factors, it is essential to prioritize finding a lawyer who is the right fit for your business and its unique legal needs. By understanding the different fee structures and effectively managing legal costs, small business owners can navigate the legal landscape with confidence and peace of mind.
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Their conclusion: This stuff is not naturally part of the Gulf of Mexico water column, but it is nowhere near as bad as you thought it was:
The report concludes that decreased oil droplet size in deep waters is consistent with chemically-dispersed oil. The report also shows that dissolved oxygen levels remained above immediate levels of concern, although there is a need to monitor dissolved oxygen levels over time.
The report also confirms the existence of a previously discovered cloud of diffuse oil at depths of 3,300 to 4,600 feet near the wellhead. Preliminary findings indicate that total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) concentrations at these depths are in concentrations of about 1-2 parts per million (ppm). Between that depth and the surface mix layer, which is defined as 450 feet below the surface, concentrations fell to levels that were not readily discernable from background levels. The tests detection limit is about 0.8 ppm. Analysis also shows that this cloud is most concentrated near the source of the leak and decreases with distance from the wellhead. Beyond six miles from the wellhead, concentrations of this cloud drop to levels that are not detectable.
You can read the entire report here, and a synopsis of it is here. The entire report is a 4MB PDF document with enough scientific data and jargon to keep even the most radical lefty environmentalist busy for hours.
But, the report also blasts the loony rightwing conspiracy theories out of the water, too. Corexit, the primary dispersant being used, isn't "killing the Gulf," which the black helicopter crowds had claimed was part of Obama's masterfully sinister plan to depopulate the Gulf Coast, or something.
In fact, the stuff is doing exactly what it was chemically engineered to do: Disperse spilled oil into tiny droplets so that they mix more easily with the water and make the oil more readily available to oil-eating microbes that make it go away. And, the smaller droplet size means there are fewer surges in the biological activity that removes dissolved Oxygen.
Sadly, neither the wacko left nor the wacko right are much inclined to even read a government report, much less a peer-reviewed one. And even if they were able to sit still long enough to read it, they might find some subliminal message by reading it backwards under a full moon.
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You may have already heard a bit about NIXTY, since they have managed to make a significant media splash in the last few weeks. There have been a number of interesting analyses, both pro and con. I’d like to highlight a few aspects that haven’t gotten much coverage.
For starters, here’s a screencast that NIXTY CEO Glen Moriarty was kind enough to make for me:
One of the first things that jumps out is how easy it is to build a course around open educational resources (OERs). Will this capability automatically generate a revolution in open pedagogy? In a word, no. In fact, it may be a good test for those who argue that the LMS itself flattens pedagogy. NIXTY makes it very easy to build a conventional LMS-style course design around OERs. To the extent that inclusion of OERs fail to change pedagogical practice, that would be evidence that the delivery vehicle (i.e., the LMS) may be a stronger influence on learning design than the content (or it may be that neither has much ability to move existing cultural norms among faculty). But I don’t think that’s an entirely fair critique of NIXTY. For starters, broader adoption of OER is a good thing in and of itself insofar as it helps the best educational content get used more widely, lowers the costs of educational materials for students, and fosters an academic culture that recognizes the prestige that comes from creating something that is widely re-used over the prestige of owning something. Clay Shirky has said that behavior is motivation filtered through opportunity. NIXTY increases the opportunity to use OERs by lowering the amount of work required to adopt them by a substantial margin.
Second, there are some interesting differences between NIXTY and current-generation LMSs that may or may not have a substantial impact on pedagogy. One such difference that was highlighted in the screencast is the ability to create a wiki’ed course in which anybody can be an author. I wrote some time ago about the benefits of a Wiki’ed Learning Environment, or a WeLE. NIXTY offers a somewhat different implementation of the idea, but it certainly could change practice. We’ll have a better idea of just how much of an impact that feature makes once there are a number of non-NIXTY-created courses on the platform. The ability to rate content is another interesting little twist that could make a difference in whether and how content is re-used. NIXTY has other interesting features in the pipeline that are designed to foster sharing and re-use, too; I may write about them once they are public.
Finally, NIXTY is interesting because of the impact it could have on sustainability models for open education. It allows for courses that are open to everyone for free, courses that charge tuition offered by individual instructors, and courses offered and paid for in the traditional way by institutions. The system is permeable, allowing courses to move from one of these states to another, and it also includes some basic capabilities for institutions that want to track non-degree adult and continuing education. This enables both institutions and individual teachers to mix and match various approaches in order to find a sustainable model. They can give some courses away while charging for others. This is absolutely critical if the OER movement is going to grow. Think about open source software. There are many different sustainability models from software primarily developed by a hobbyist to software primarily developed by a community to software primarily developed by a company, with many subtle variations in and between these categories. For example, just think about the sustainability models around Firefox, TiddlyWiki, Sakai, Moodle, and WordPress. Their funding and governance models are very different from each other, and yet they all produce valuable open source tools that are useful to educational technologists. We have no such variety of sustainability models around open education yet. NIXTY provides one laboratory for developing some of those models. I don’t know what it will produce, but I believe that it bears watching.
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Small wonder that Sonny Perdue should now be trying to turn elective posts into appointed ones, since he himself was not elected in the first place (back in 2002). Perdue “won” on the same day that Saxby Chambliss “beat” Sen. Max Cleland–and it was just as big an “upset,” and just as inexplicable, as Chambliss’s “victory.”
At the time, the line was that Perdue had “beaten” Gov. Roy Barnes because the latter had removed the Stars ‘n Bars from the state flag, infuriating Georgia’s whites. This was the sheerest speculation: “It was a hidden grudge, so private, apparently, that no polls picked it up,” wrote the New York Times’s Jeffrey Gittelman* (without irony, of course).
As has been reconfirmed long since by several sources on the record, those “upset victories” on that Election Day in Georgia had been preceded by the covert placement of illegal software patches on the e-voting machines in two Democratic-leaning counties. That operation had been personally supervised by Bob Urosevich, then-president of Diebold’s voting machine division.
And now that Diebold will be gobbled up by ES&S, and the latter will be in full control of Georgia’s electronic vote, you can rest assured that “Gov.” Perdue’s “major restructuring of state government” will be approved without a hitch when the “question” is “put to voters this fall.”
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This morning: Slavonic dances on the radio, Canadian geese rising from the high school’s football field in a cloud of feathers and honking audible even over Brahms and Dvorak, the evidence of yesterday’s wind and rain everywhere. Huge downed branches in the back yard along with puddles the dogs can’t leave alone. A mostly-sleepless night tinges these things with an odd hypercolor.
I think the insomnia is a function of the cold I’m still fighting off as well as the creative engine sputtering over the third Bannon & Clare book. Every word having to be chipped out of my cerebellum with a chisel and bloody sweat. But still, banging my head on the book is worse than nothing, I guess. Small mercies.
More small mercies: the Princess may finally be old enough to do her own laundry, the dogs are both happy and grinning, nothing has caught on fire or fallen down this week (yet). I have a couple movies to watch in between hammering at the book. The trailer-park fae are still speaking, the house is still solid. All things to be grateful for.
Other than that, not much to report. Life here is very wonderfully boring, except for Squirrel!Napoleon. He has developed quite a fondness for taunting the Mad Tortie, who keeps leaving dead birds all over the yard as warning. She’s a mighty hunter, that one; still, I suspect she may have found her match in a certain rodent.
But that’s another blog post. *wicked grin*
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CAFÉDIRECT REFRESHES ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
10th May 2018
CAFÉDIRECT REFRESHES ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL FUND RAISING.
PIONEERING ETHICAL HOT DRINKS BUSINESS ANNOUNCES TWO NEW DIRECTORS AS IT LOOKS TO STEP CHANGE ITS GROWTH & IMPACT.
Cafédirect (www.cafedirect.co.uk), one of Britain’s most challenging, ethical businesses, has appointed 2 new Directors to the plc board.
Last year the business acquired the assets of The London Tea Company from Finlay Beverages, successfully refinanced the company and unveiled a radical new positioning to communicate the “Ridiculously Good” messaging at the heart of the Cafédirect brand and business.
After 6 years as Chair of the Company, at the September 2017 Annual General Meeting Jeff Halliwell announced his intention to step down as Chair, and formally resigned on 10th April, allowing time for a structured handover. In addition Bart Van Eyk from Oikocredit, Cafédirect’s largest shareholder, resigned due to work commitments.
On April 10th Cafédirect formally appointed two new Directors. John Philips is appointed independent Chair and Director and Dick De Kock is appointed Oikocredit Nominated Director.
John brings a wealth of premium branded and international experience with leading businesses such as Diageo and Bacardi. Dick has spent over 30 years in the coffee industry working with Douwe Egberts and building his own market leading cafe chain.
John Philips says “I am thrilled to be joining such an amazing business – excellent people, a fantastic brand and an unparalleled business model. Together with the rest of the team I am looking forward to help Cafédirect reach new heights in turnover and impact for its stakeholders”.
Dick adds “This amazing business has the most impactful and genuine impact model, excellent quality coffee, tea and cocoa making it a wonderfully, exciting prospect”.
The company works directly with artisan growers from across the globe to produce award-winning coffee, tea and hot chocolate that is ridiculously good, in taste, quality and at delivering positive change for the farmers that it works with.
John Steel, Cafédirect CEO, says: “Cafédirect is one of the UK’s most amazing businesses – a real force for good. On behalf of everyone at Cafédirect I would like to take this opportunity to thank Jeff Halliwell for his excellent contribution. We are all very excited to have John Philips and Dick De Kock joining us at this fantastic time.
Find Cafédirect at: www.cafedirect.co.uk
For all media enquiries, image or sample requests, please contact John Steel on 0207 033 6000 or [email protected]
Notes to Editors
Cafédirect was created after the coffee crisis in 1989, when an international coffee agreement, which had fixed global prices according to the cost of production, collapsed. Middlemen swooped in to buy the coffee, and millions of smallholder farmers were left with no choice, but to sell their harvests at rock bottom prices, putting their lives in jeopardy.
In response, three coffee growing communities from Peru, Costa Rica and Mexico each shipped a single container of coffee, loaned on trust, to the UK. The beans were roasted and then sold through charity shops, church halls and at local events. And so Cafédirect was created.
Three years later, the Fairtrade mark was launched and Cafédirect was the first coffee brand in the UK to carry it.
Its ethical mission is not just good for its suppliers but is essential to producing ridiculously good tasting products. By working with, and investing in, the most passionate and artisan producers, it creates the highest quality coffee, tea and hot chocolate.
Unlike any other coffee company, Cafédirect has invested 50% of their profits, an impressive £6million to date, into Producers Direct. A UK charity that is run by farmers, for farmers, right across the coffee growing world, directly helping them drive up the quality of their crops and dramatically improve their livelihoods. This is in addition to its Fairtrade commitments.
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Comodo Antivirus is the free way to rid your computer of viruses malware Trojans worms hackers and other Internet threats. Scan any drive or file get in-depth reports on viral activity and block suspicious files that behave like viruses do. The latest version sees a major leap forward in security and usability with a completely redesigned interface and the addition of Virus Scope technology. CAV is unbeatable at blocking zero-day threats because it automatically isolates untrusted files in a virtual environment where they cannot access the underlying operating system or sensitive user data. Under default settings unknown and untrusted files are automatically scanned by our cloud-based virus scanners then while the file undergoes behavior analysis on our cloud server it is run in a sandbox on your local machine so that it cannot modify or affect data on your real system. Put simply this ground-breaking default-deny protection of your PC means that only trusted applications are allowed to run on your computer. Malware and untrusted files get nowhere near anything important AND you get to use your computer without interruption from nagging alerts. Comodo Antivirus also includes a mechanism for you to submit any files you think are suspicious to Comodo for analysis. Is it a new virus Have any other users submitted it Or has it already been declared PC-friendly and landed on the white-list Comodo Antivirus is the intelligent virus defense system that offers multiple layers of hi-tech protection against known and unknown threats. It also includes full on-accesson-demand scanning spyware protection behavior analysis of unrecognized files a built-in scheduler and free daily updates. Get real protection at no cost. Get Comodo Antivirus today!
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Verizon Business has released survey findings from its annual Fleet Technology Trends Report, conducted separately by Bobit (US) and ABI Research (EMEA and APAC).
With responses from more than 2,300 fleet managers, executives and other mobile business professionals across 14 countries, the data emphasizes that technology adoption is helping fleets navigate operational obstacles to drive results and build resilience.
Verizon Business Survey
“In today’s hyper-connected and complex world, fleet technology is being leveraged as a stabilizing force amid the many intensifying business challenges,” said Peter Mitchell, senior vice president and general manager, Verizon Connect. “At Verizon, our goal is to be a true partner to our customers and help them uncover hidden costs while promoting safety. We help them streamline business operations so they can stay focused on driving greater productivity and efficiency to improve their business and overall customer experience.”
State of the Industry 4.0 — Strength in Technology
With strained budgets and resources, many fleets may find it difficult to maintain operations as they are, let alone improve them. Increasing costs (73%), such as higher prices for fuel, cost of living and inflation, were reported as the big challenge worldwide in this year’s report. In the US, this was followed by labor shortages (59%) and meeting customer demand (52%)—all of which grew steadily year over year.
In EMEA and APAC, respondents believe customer service will have the biggest impact in the near future to help improve customer retention and satisfaction. Already, fleet tracking solutions have helped 70% of survey respondents improve their customer service in EMEA, while 55% of survey respondents in Australia and New Zealand reported improved customer service since they implemented a fleet tracking solution.
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While current challenges won’t be resolved overnight, focusing on the factors within a fleet’s control can help calm the chaos. Fleet management technology is already being seen as a powerful tool that equips fleets with the data they need to make better decisions, navigate challenges and help improve fleet performance. In fact, 85% of respondents globally who are currently using fleet tracking software reported finding it to be helpful.
Effective route planning is critical in making efficient use of fuel, as well as reducing overall operating costs. In 2022, nearly half of businesses were able to reduce their fuel consumption (46%) and accidents (46%) through the use of GPS fleet tracking solutions, reporting an average 11% decrease in fuel costs and 15% reduction in accident costs. Global labor costs were also reduced by 20%, with Australia and New Zealand realizing the biggest impact at 28% savings.
Asset tracking is also being recognized for its ability to empower safety, equipment utilization and team productivity, with 65% of respondents currently using asset tracking considering the tool beneficial. In the US, adoption of asset tracking rose by 6% (up to 29% this year)—seeing the highest percentage increase of new users over other technologies.
Seemingly, building a resilient business is more important now than ever before. Fleet tracking technology goes beyond just dots on a map. It gives fleet managers much-needed visibility into driver behaviors, fleet costs and vehicle wear and tear. The Verizon Connect platform gives users the visibility they need to get more done. With dashboards and customizable reports, managers can check the pulse of their business at any point in time.
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Best Telugu Comedy Horror Movies: There are countless comedy horror movies in Telugu released in the last decade, Some of them are routine stories while others are versatile that makes the audience feel creepy and at the same time generates fun. You might think that horror and comedy are natural adversaries, as far as genres go. One is about scaring you with monsters and theatrical ambiance, and the other is about delighting you with goofs and funny skits. Both genres are essentially trying to surprise the audience, after all, whether that surprise results in tears of laughter or paralyzing fear. So here are some surprisingly Comedy horror movies for your fall reading pleasure:
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#1 Prema Katha Chitram
This movie has entirely changed the audience’s perspective on Horror movies by combining both Horror and comedy in one place. In order to bring entertainment along with Horror, the film was succeeded in melding both to make the audience not feel bored. Consequently, many Tollywood films have followed a similar genre.
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Though the film Geethanjali (2014) comes with a regular kind of story, it has a separate layer of comedy that drives the film till the end. Moreover, it was succeeded as a commercial hit film. The movie is directed by Raj Kiran starring Anjali, Srinivas Reddy in lead.
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Raju Gari Gadhi is a Horror comedy film with many Telugu comedians and actors. This is a commercially successful film and has become one of the Telugu film franchises.
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Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada is a 2016 supernatural film starring Nikhil Siddharth, Hebah Patel, and Nandita Swetha.
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If you confront the question whether a foreign book, movie, song, artistic work, or other work of authorship is still in copyright in the U.S. or whether such a foreign work is being infringed in the United States, take note of a major new Supreme Court decision, Golan v. Holder.
In Golan, the Court upheld a 1994 statute "restoring" the copyright in certain foreign works that hadn't previously been protected in this country. The statute, the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (URAA), shifted three categories of works out of the public domain and into U.S. copyright: (1) works from countries that lacked copyright reciprocity with the United States when first published, (2) works where the foreign author had failed to observe "formalities" previously required in the United States, such as affixing a copyright notice, and (3) foreign sound recordings made before U.S. copyright law began protecting them in 1972.
To continue reading, please click here.
No. 10-545, 565 U.S. — , 2012 WL 125436 (Jan. 18, 2012) (decided 6-2 (Kagan, J., not participating)). Footnote 2 cited an amicus brief submitted by this Firm (Gloria C. Phares and Miriam Gedwiser on the brief) on behalf of the International Publishers Association, the International Federation of Scholarly Publishers, the International Association of Scientific, Technical & Medical Publishers, Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels e.V., the International Federation of Reproduction Rights Organisations, and the Copyright Clearance Center.
17 U.S.C. §§ 104A, 109(a).
Technically, "restored" is a misnomer for the many works that never had been protected by U.S. copyright because of lack of U.S. copyright relations or lack of subject-matter protection, but "restoration" is the term used in the URAA.
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"The best epitaph a man can gain is to have accomplished daring deeds of valor against the enmity of fiends during his lifetime."
Hunter S. Thompson is gone, and we're the poorer for it.
The man whose drug-fueled paranoia and bottomless love for the promise of America combined to produce unforgettable ruminations on the state of American politics--in a new form of journalism he popularized--checked out at 67 while sitting in his own kitchen, a place that over the years became a veritable salon of American arts and letters, gonzo-style.
Naturally, a gun was involved.
I met Hunter nearly 10 years ago and had stayed in touch but sporadically (the wasting of a great gift, not making more of that acquaintance, it seems to me now), and his death was the kind of thing where your friends call the minute they hear. I was in Brussels when the news came down, covering George W. Bush, who, with Richard Nixon, was among Hunter's least favorite presidents. At the exact moment, I was sipping a late-night beer in a smoky bar, checking in with a friend by phone, when someone e-mailed the Associated Press dispatch from Aspen.
I quickly hung up and read, and reread, that maddeningly short wire story, looking for clues as to why. And all through the next hours came the e-mails from the States.
He'd like that, I think, knowing that I, who knew him slightly, and the thousands and thousands of others who never met him will always remember where we were when we got The Word.
I once had the great fortune to spend an evening with Hunter in that kitchen, a night both unforgettable and difficult to fully remember, a ride that encompassed nearly everything in the Thompson oeuvre, save for the firing of guns. Which we had intended to do, but, as these things go, we found ourselves distracted.
But I'm getting ahead of myself.
Hunter took journalism in a new direction, for sure, throwing out the rules and conventions of traditional writing as unsuitable for the times.
"Some people will say that words like scum and rotten are wrong for Objective Journalism, which is true, but they will miss the point," Hunter wrote in the middle of an obituary of Richard Nixon, a piece in which he said Nixon's body should have been burned in a barrel and his casket launched down "one of those open-sewage canals that empty into the ocean just south of Los Angeles." He continued: "It was the built-in blind spot of the Objective Rules and dogma that allowed Nixon to slither into the White House in the first place."
What's less remembered about Hunter is the sweep of his knowledge--he could quote the Bible, Thomas Wolfe, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Norman Mailer, the Koran, at will--and the clarity of his writing.
"Hell's Angels" holds up today as one of the guideposts in observatory journalism; "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" ranks with Terry Southern's "The Magic Christian" or Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness" as slim, essential volumes that include not a wasted word or extraneous thought.
David Byrne once said that everyone who heard the Velvet Underground went on to form a band, and it's safe to say--especially given the Bloggers' World we now live in--that Hunter inspired a lot of people to start practicing journalism.
But it was more than the attitude. Hunter's passion for the reporting of the truth, the instructive, persuasive nature of telling a story in the right way, was what made him special; he'd found a new way to do the right thing.
It wasn't only anger that made his prose sing. It was pain, love, joy, hope, about both the craft of writing and whatever he happened to be writing about.
Getting it right, making it sound right, mattered tremendously to him.
If it were as easy as he made it seem, everyone would do it well.
The great always have their pretenders, and there are few male journalists or writers of a certain age, say 25 through 60, who haven't at times tried to emulate some aspect of Hunter S.Thompson's routine.
For some, it was an effort at crafting the pithy, cruelly accurate description--Nixon as the "dark, venal and incurably violent side of the American character," to cite perhaps his most famous example. Had Hunter been born 20 years later, it's easy to imagine him making his mark in Spy, not Rolling Stone.
For others, it was an effort to be the Oracle, the all-seeing prognosticator of political things to come. (Fact: Hunter figured out before David Broder or Johnny Apple that George McGovern was the real deal for the Democratic nomination in 1972.) The better ones among these emulators ended up on the op-ed pages of America's leading newspapers.
There was another path most took, because it seemed easier, and cooler--the heroic bouts of drinking and drugging that were a frighteningly genuine part of Hunter's makeup. "So what if we're covering the Pennsylvania Legislature: Let's do it Right, the way He would."
This, we all learned, was not sustainable for very long, useful only in short, frantic bursts at the end of a long campaign trip or in the days leading up to some Big Event, when adrenaline was your friend, at least for a while.We were sprinters, and bad ones at that; Hunter was an ultramarathoner.
So it came to pass that a friend of mine was getting married atop Aspen Mountain one fine summer day in 1995 and, as I planned to head out for the festivities, I faxed Hunter a note asking if we could get together and talk. As a junior political reporter at the AP, I had just enough bona fides to at least make the attempt.
Expecting rejection, I added a throwaway line: I'd bring a six-pack of my home-brewed beer, home-brewing being all the rage just then.
Late that night, my phone rang. It was Hunter, telling me to come on over once I was in Aspen. And to not forget the beer.
I documented the events of the evening--watching football, drinking, talking politics, wild late-night rides in the same 1971 Chevrolet Caprice convertible he made famous in "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas"--for AJR (see "Still Gonzo After All These Years," April 1996).
It turns out the beer, which we consumed rather quickly, had been my ticket: Hunter himself, once more ahead of the curve, had gotten into home-brewing back in the 1960s. He told me, as we were getting to know each other, that he had been thrown out of a girlfriend's East Village apartment, once and for all, when the two cases of beer he had just bottled erupted like Mount Vesuvius, ruining her postage stamp-sized kitchen.
"You obviously put too much priming sugar in," I told him.
"Rookie mistake," he nodded. "On lots of levels. Hell."
My notes from that evening make me laugh, still.
My handwriting, at the outset, is Catholic-school neat, far more orderly than I was even then, a sign of obvious nerves. Then about midway through the pre-midnight portion of the evening, it begins to weave and flow across the page. Later still, some pages contain but one very large word, the thought continued on the next page. Some of the pages are blotched, others torn. Finally I stopped writing altogether and relied on my tape recorder. Listening to it now, Hunter sounds clear and impassioned. I might as well have been speaking Farsi.
The whole evening, I recall, I kept having a recurring thought: This is who he really is! I had been warned by those who knew him that he wasn't some empty bubble of the Uncle Duke cartoon character, but part of me had expected him to power down a few drinks, bark at the moon awhile, and then sit back for a quiet, intelligent and reasonable discussion of the events of the day.
We had that conversation, of course, but it was anything but quiet.
The moment that I decided I wanted to remain in touch with Hunter came sometime between 2 and 3 in the morning. We were at the Woody Creek Tavern, eating dinner and consuming drinks as fast as they could be poured.
When we had come in the tavern, the bartender had given Hunter the latest fill on efforts by local developers to expand Aspen's airport so it could accommodate larger aircraft, something Hunter felt strongly would ruin whatever was left of the quaint ambiance of Woody Creek that had attracted him to the place more than 20 years before.
He kept returning to this topic all night, each time with higher levels of agitation. We were the only people there, save for the bartender, the waitress and one mid-30s guy sitting by himself at the far end of the bar, casting nervous, sidelong glances Hunter's way.
Like all celebrities, Hunter had developed that sixth sense of knowing when he was being watched, sensing when he was about to be interrupted by some gladhander or autograph-seeker. So there he was, in high Hunter dudgeon, going on about the airport. It was vintage stuff: The fist banging the table, the voice rising, the promises of bad things to come to the developers growing ever louder.
I noticed the bartender, presumably accustomed to such things, watching us out of the corner of his eye. The fellow at the end of the bar picked that moment to nervously approach. "Jesus, Hunter's going to skin him alive," I thought.
The fellow started talking in a faltering, stilted way that suggested he'd been waiting around all night, praying that Hunter would show, and was now embarking on the speech he'd rehearsed a hundred times in his head, hoping against hope that he'd get a chance to deliver it, while driving to Aspen from Ohio or California or wherever it was he came from.
It was the usual stuff about how Hunter had changed his life, gotten him interested in politics, reading, writing. Obviously sensing that he didn't have much original to offer, the fellow concluded by saying, with a self-conscious swallow, "You probably hear this all the time."
Hunter, who had been sitting silently the whole while, his fist still clenched on the battered table, allowed a smile to slowly spread across his face. "I do," he said softly. "But I'm not used to hearing it expressed so eloquently."
A line. Hunter knew it, I knew it, and sure as hell this fellow knew it. But he was grateful for the decency, the gentleness, and now he looked like a little kid at Christmas, surveying all the presents under the tree. Eagerly, he pulled a tattered copy of "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" from his back pocket and thrust it forward to Hunter.
He looked confused for a moment, until I slid my pen across the table. He autographed the book, stood up, shook the guy's hand and sent him quietly into the chilly Colorado night.
"That was nice," I said.
Hunter cleared his throat.
"Yeah, well, anyhow, those goddamned developers, I'm going to take a garden trowel and rip their lungs clear out of their chests..."
I'd offered my bosses a chance at a Hunter interview story, and they decided – correctly--that he hadn't made any news. And so, since they passed on it, I was free to write something for someone else.
In hindsight, it's not hard to see why the suits at AP were less than enamored with the tell-all nature one of their reporters laid out about a night with the Good Doctor. Rereading the AJR piece now, it's harder than ever to argue with friends who opined that I must have had a death wish of sorts in writing it as I chose to.
The AP has pretty strong union rules, so firing me--which must have crossed their minds--wasn't really an option. So, instead, they busted me down to menial reporting tasks--covering local news, the kind of thing I'd done when I first arrived at the bureau nearly 10 years before. My days were filled with quiet desperation and devoted to searching for work.
One night, during one of our infrequent conversations, I let Hunter know what was up, being careful not to suggest that I blamed him in any way for what had happened. After all, I had written the piece, not he.
"Do you regret anything you wrote?" he asked in that gruff, challenging way.
"No," I told him. "But I sure as hell regret the fallout."
His voice softened just a bit.
"You wrote the truth," he said, "and there's never anything wrong with that."
In November 2000 Hunter began writing a column on pretty much whatever he pleased for ESPN's Web site, a forum that allowed him to opine primarily on two of his passions, sports and gambling.
His health was beginning to fail him, which must have been frightening, even though he was unlikely to admit it. In a July 21, 2003, column titled "Welcome to the Big Darkness," Hunter wrote about undergoing spinal surgery to relieve the pain then shooting through his body: "I hate pain, despite my ability to tolerate it beyond all known parameters, which is not necessarily a good thing."
That column, and later ones, include the leitmotif: "Big Darkness, soon come."
So in hindsight we look stupid for having missed this coming, although, according to his son, Juan, and his widow, Anita, trying to talk Hunter out of thinking about killing himself might have been useless anyhow.
The man who was a hero to so many, and never completely comfortable in the role, had an easier time making heroes out of others.
One of the people he admired most was Muhammad Ali. Maybe that's because he saw something of himself in Ali's fiercely independent spirit (a man who went to jail rather than fight in Vietnam, and nearly lost his boxing career as a result). Perhaps it was that, in the good old days, Hunter's verbal poetry was a counterpoint to Ali's artistry in the ring.
And they were both on top of their respective games at the same time, giants walking the Earth. Or maybe it's because, like Ali, Hunter took huge bites out of life and enjoyed every mouthful.
Whatever it was, just like Ali, Hunter was an American original.
We'll never know another like him.
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Data in Society: Researching Social Life
This information is for the 2018/19 session.
Dr Fabien Accominotti STC.S206 and Dr Anastasia Kakou
Anastasia Kakou will teach the second part of the course.
This course is compulsory on the BSc in Sociology. This course is available as an outside option to students on other programmes where regulations permit and to General Course students.
This course explores how numbers are deployed in social settings, and how they are used in sociology to construct and challenge our understanding of the social world. The first part of the course (taught by Fabien Accominotti) introduces students to the importance of quantification in modern societies, familiarizes them with the main instruments for the collection of quantitative data, and provides them with an overview of the methods used to treat such data in contemporary sociology. We cover both descriptive and explanatory methods, and we reflect on the vision of the social world implicitly associated with each of the methods we encounter. In the second part students start learning basic descriptive skills of quantitative data analysis, notably how to download large data sets, how to manipulate variables and carry out descriptive statistical analyses with statistical software Stata, and how to present statistical information in tabular and graphical form.
10 hours of lectures and 10 hours of classes in the MT. 10 hours of lectures and 10 hours of classes in the LT. 1 hour of lectures and 1 hour of classes in the ST.
Reading weeks: week 6 MT and week 6 LT.
One 2000 word essay asking students to reflect on the changing use of quantitative data in social scientific research.
Two practical exercises demonstrating basic knowledge of data processing and descriptive statistical analysis using statistical software.
Gould, Stephen Jay. 1981. The Mismeasure of Man. New York: Norton.
Desrosières, Alain. 2002. The Politics of Large Numbers: A History of Statistical Reasoning. Cambridge: Harvard University Press.
Savage, Mike, and Roger Burrows. 2007. “The Coming Crisis of Empirical Sociology”, Sociology 41: 885-898.
Wasserman, Stanley, et Katherine Faust. 1994. Social Network Analysis: Methods and Applications. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Salganik, Matthew J., Peter S. Dodds, and Duncan J. Watts. 2006. “Experimental Study of Inequality and Unpredictability in an Artificial Cultural Market”, Science 311: 854–856.
Gelman, Andrew, and Jennifer Hill. 2006. Data Analysis Using Regression and Multilevel/Hierarchical Models. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Catherine Marsh and Jane Elliot (2008): Exploring Data (2nd ed.)
Exam (50%, duration: 3 hours) in the summer exam period.
Essay (50%, 3000 words) in the ST.
Two hard copies of the assessed essay with submission sheets on each, to be handed in to the Administration Office, S116, no later than 16:30 on the second Thursday of Summer Term. An additional copy to be uploaded to Moodle no later than 18:00 on the same day.
Student performance results
(2015/16 - 2017/18 combined)
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[–]TTTTDaniels 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago
Nice it looks just like cathedral spires which is back in that same area.
[–]TK44[S] 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago
We camped out near here this past Friday night- We drove up from Denver late Friday and I must say: I was really taken back by all of the stunning rock formations in that area (and was glad I had my approach shoes on to do some minor bouldering near camp!). I hope before the snow sets in that I can get my climbing buddies up to climb this formation. Also, jealous you grew up in Conifer! I always hoped that my parents would make good on their word to sell the house in Pueblo West and move up to the mountains- never happened though!
That awesome the climbing up there can be really fun but also very advance sometimes the cathedral spires stuff is very hard. Thanks, Conifer is great, really a great unspoiled town in Colorado. Its not to far from the city but also NOT to close either.
I just spoke with my climbing buddy- it's ON!
If I could only convince my wife that Conifer is not too far.... if only.. (we both work downtown)
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One day my friend, one day... I live downtown as well now, so I know your pain!
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Question about Arris SURFboard SBG900 Wireless Router (DHSBG900)
You can enable your router firewall by logging straight into your router, as the necessary software (firmware) is within the router itself.
To login to the router, open a web browser, and type the IP address of the router into the address bar. The default for this router is http://192.168.0.2
You should see a popup box asking for username and password. This are likely to be the defaults: username: admin and password: motorola. Click to login.
If successful, you should now see the router configuration screen.
Click 'Firewall' tab in the left hand screen. From here you should be able to configure the firewall. You can enable it in Policy > Basic.
Hope this helps you, but please come back to Fixya if you need further help.
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For seven years, Maurice Desjardins lived in excruciating pain after a hunting accident left his face severely disfigured. At 65, he's become the oldest person to have a face transplant, and it's restored his ability to do simple everyday activities like chew his food, according The National Post.
The Canadian man was disfigured in a 2011 hunting accident that damaged his facial nerves, muscles, and bones. A team that included nine surgeons and 100 medical staff led by Dr. Daniel Borsuk at Montreal's Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont completed the remarkable 30-hour operation. The procedure was five years in the making, as Borsuk's team planned, practiced, and waited for a suitable donor so they could transplant one man's face onto another's.
The hospital performed the operation in May, but just announced it on Wednesday.
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"This delicate operation is the result of years of concerted, meticulous work by an incredible team and the incredible bravery and co-operation of the patient and his family," Borsuk said at a at news conference, according to CBC News.
To perform this complex procedure, one group of surgeons removed the face from a recently deceased donor. It took 12 hours. At the same time, another set of surgeons removed Borsuk's face, leaving only his eyes, upper eyelids and forehead — a 17-hour process, The National Post reported.
Their efforts gave Desjardins the one thing he wanted most: to spend time with his granddaughter free from the stares of strangers.
"Already, he's leading more of a normal life," Borsuk said at the news conference. "He comes through to visit me every week and in the waiting room, nobody looks at him. They used to always stare at him, (but now) he's just another face in the crowd."
Desjardins spent two months recovering in the hospital before transferring to a rehabilitation facility. Prior to the operation, Desjardins had five reconstructive surgeries, but was still unable to eat, breathe, or smell properly, according to La Presse. Now, the 65-year-old grandfather is able to swallow, chew, and even smile. He's still unable to speak, but he's in the process of relearning the skill, according to CBC News.
Desjardins will take immunosuppressants medications to reduce the risk of his body rejecting the transplanted face.
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University Club Apartments
An off-campus community designed for college living, University Club gives you the place and space for the balanced lifestyle you're looking for at The University of Florida.
Verified Student recommends University Club Apartments
Nicest building staff in the world!
The volley ball court is always being used
Verified Student would not recommend University Club Apartments
The rooms are a lot bigger than expected
My neighbors were loud all of the time
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Lore, The Allusionist, Another Round.
Lore claims a phenomenal listenership at six million downloads per month. In the absence of transparency, we have to take these figures with a pinch of salt, but if even one sixth of those downloads turn out to be genuine ‘unique’ listeners, that’s still an impressive feat for what was until very recently a one man show. No doubt Lore’s advertisers have verified the numbers, but the public are curious, and there is a feeling that a cross-platform aggregator of listenership figures will signal the maturity of podcasting as a medium. Be careful what you wish for, though. Nielsen say they will launch a podcast tracking service this year (although there’s no sign of it yet), at which point expect to see aggressive advertising brokerage and corporate, algorithm-led programming. It might signal the breakthrough of podcasting as a mainstream medium, but it might mean that Aaron Mahnke and his like will never again be able to cut through the noise and bombast of a media goldrush.
In the event of a new surge towards mainstream listenership, one imagines that Radiotopia, publisher of The Allusionist, will continue to follow their own lead in creating what they call ‘extraordinary, cutting-edge podcasts’ and will stand like a lighthouse against the storm. A kind of hipsterish lighthouse. With a beard. So long as they keep producing The Truth and 99% Invisible, we’re fans.
Buzzfeed, on the other hand is a different beast. It began life as a viral content tracker and now editor-in-chief Ben Smith’s efforts to push the site towards credible journalism appear to be succeeding. If any organisation is well equipped to flourish in a post-Nielsen land-grab, it’s this elastic entity. From Buzzfeed’s growing podcast stable, Another Round is a perfect example of how direct, unpretentious content can also be intelligent and entertaining.
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The second collaboration from Volcom and POSSO is finally here! Volcom ambassadors, POSSO, are 2 best friends from Northern California with a love for art, design, fashion, and music. In their newest collection with Volcom, the inspiration comes from the interpretation of a dream vacation that we would love to go on, with a modern 90’s twist. All of the pieces have a carefree feel to them which makes it easy to dress them up for a night on the town, or throw them over your bikini for a day at the beach. There are fun maxi detailed dresses, floral prints, tops with back detail, cut out pants, and midriff cuts to add that extra bit of edginess to your outfit. My favorite piece is the Posso Maxi Dress. This dress has a front button detail that allows you to where it open or closed. It’s the perfect piece to highlight your bikini, or to button up and wear with a great pair of wedges. This entire collection is AMAZING, and will be available at select Active stores in early March. As Posso would say, “Enjoy the moment! Make plans and stick by them, keep your phone in the car and let your eyes do the googling.”
Check out the POSSO x VOLCOM collection landing this March at Active Long Beach and Active Riverside!
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Ubuntu - news
laura at lczajkowski.com
Tue Jun 2 16:13:15 BST 2009
Following on from UDS discussion last week, Id like to know what folks
would like to hear on fridge or news items coming from other LoCos.
What is trying to be done is more interaction, as in we know what we do in
Ireland, but it might be nice to see whats going on across the pod in UK,
Itlaly, Spain. What events they run, something different to ours, but would
give us new ideas. What they do for a Jam, Release party, maybe going to
the cinema outing, a geeknic.
Basically how best we can share this knowledge with other LoCos. I was
working on a separate idea which will hopefully work back into this for all
LoCos and with the LoCo directly we should be able to see all teams out
Again, lets use this mailing list to get some feed back going, and general
Message sent using UebiMiau 2.7.10
More information about the Ubuntu-ie
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Director: Timur Bekmambetov
Starring: Jack Huston, Toby Kebbell, Rodrigo Santoro, Nazanin Boniadi, Pilou Asbaek, and Morgan Freeman
“Ben-Hur” is a film that even the most casual filmgoer remembers. However, there are actually quite a few versions of "Ben-Hur" out, starting as early as a silent film in 1907, but the one everyone remembers is the 1959 Charlton Heston starring, William Wyler directed version. Reimagining this sword-and-sandals extravaganza seems more than just a daunting task, it seems like a foolish one. But in the current state of film nothing is sacred and there is nothing wrong with that. Today we have visionary directors who create amazing works of art, we have performers who bring stunning life to multifaceted characters, and we have technology that makes what used to take days easily happen at the push of the button. This logic makes a new, updated version of “Ben-Hur” seem completely reasonable; and with film icon Morgan Freeman and imaginative director Timur Bekmambetov, who made 2008’s “Wanted”, involved it would seem like “Ben-Hur” is in good hands. It would seem.
Judah Ben-Hur (Jack Huston) is a Jewish prince living in a Roman-occupied Jerusalem. Judah is the much beloved son of his esteemed family, his adopted brother Messala (Toby Kebbell) however is looked down upon so he takes every opportunity to display his worth to the family. Messala leaves the family to become a soldier in the Roman army; Judah stays in Jerusalem and marries his beloved Esther (Nazanin Boniadi). Messala, becoming a hero, returns to Jerusalem to oversee Pontius Pilate’s (Pilou Asbaek) safe travels through the city. An incident occurs during the visit and Judah is accused of treason by Messala and banished into slavery. Judah waits years in slavery before returning to Jerusalem for revenge.
Mr. Bekmambetov knows his way around an action scene, dazzling and beautifully so throughout his catalog at times. The highlights of this film, and when it firmly stands on two feet, occur when the action takes over. The first-person perspective on board a sinking ship being rowed by whipped slaves is utter confusion and tension; it’s a grimy moment that introduces the journey towards revenge for Judah. The chariot race in the coliseum is frenzied mayhem, a dirt storm of trampled racers, stomping horses, and screaming onlookers. It’s the culminating moment for Judah, a moment that should be both exhilarating and emotional, a moment that should signify the changes that Judah has encountered throughout his journey. These moments serve mostly as effects-laden distractions but in minuscule flashes you can see what Mr. Bekmambetov was reaching for, simply and boldly a film about revenge and redemption.
While Mr. Bekmambetov can construct great action scenes he has always struggled with the human elements. These extravagant moments of spectacle are devoid of any kind of emotional drama that would display the anger, grief, and confusion that divided two brothers and placed them in an arena where death is seemingly inescapable. In many other instances you can feel the struggling script grasping for any kind of emotion, whether the lopsided romantic relationships, the heavy handed moments of misguided religious movements that lack any sort of resonance, or the divisions pushed along that connect conflicts of the powerful and the seemingly powerless. It all ends up being a disordered mix of incomplete ideas.
“Ben-Hur” tries to be a film that offers the characteristics associated with revenge films while also providing qualities associated with redemptive moral tales. In small ways the film succeeds in displaying a journey punctuated by an awakening through faith. It also ends up being an uneven mess of themes punctuated by moments of emotionless action. Still, in the reboot film world, there is always hope that the next version of “Ben-Hur” will be better.
2.00 out of 5.00
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It is difficult to separate the magic of the Mekong from the magic of Laos, the country through which it flows for much of its meandering route through Southeast Asia. Laos is beautiful, uncrowded and populated by some of the most gracious and gentle people I have ever met. Or maybe it's the river itself, surprisingly peaceful for one so large and significant.
Do you have info to share with HuffPost reporters? Here’s how.
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Cheap Price for Whirlpool Dishwasher Troubleshooting Replacement Repair Parts! – Whirlpool Dishwasher Control Board W10906426 Parts. Fits WDF520PADB7 WDF520PADW7 WDF520PADM5 WDF520PADW6 WDF520PADB6 models and more. Shop Now.
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Copyright © 2015 by the American Society of Nephrology. Kidney transplantation is a viable treatment for select patients with HIV and ESRD, but data are lacking regarding long-term outcomes and comparisons with appropriately matched HIV-negative patients. We analyzed data from the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR; 2002-2011): 510 adult kidney transplant recipients with HIV (median follow-up, 3.8 years) matched 1:10 to HIV-negative controls. Compared with HIV-negative controls, HIV-infected recipients had significantly lower 5-year (75.3% versus 69.2%) and 10-year (54.4% versus 49.8%) post-transplant graft survival (GS) (hazard ratio [HR], 1.37; 95% confidence interval [95% CI], 1.15 to 1.64; P<0.001) that persisted when censoring for death (HR, 1.43; 95% CI, 1.12 to 1.84; P=0.005). However, compared with HIV-negative/hepatitis C virus (HCV)-negative controls, HIV monoinfected recipients had similar 5-year and 10-year GS, whereas HIV/HCV coinfected recipients had worse GS (5-year: 64.0% versus 52.0%, P=0.02; 10-year: 36.2% versus 27.0%, P=0.004 [HR, 1.38; 95% CI, 1.08 to 1.77; P=0.01]). Patient survival (PS) among HIV-infected recipients was 83.5% at 5 years and 51.6% at 10 years and was significantly lower than PS among HIV-negative controls (HR, 1.34; 95%CI, 1.08 to 1.68; P<0.01).However, PS was similar forHIVmonoinfected recipients andHIVnegative/ HCV-negative controls at both times. HIV/HCV coinfected recipients had worse PS compared with HIV-negative/HCV-infected controls (5-year: 67.0% versus 78.6%, P=0.007; 10-year: 29.3% versus 56.23%, P=0.002 [HR, 1.57; 95% CI, 1.11 to 2.22; P=0.01]). In conclusion, HIV-negative and HIV monoinfected kidney transplant recipients had similar GS and PS, whereas HIV/HCV coinfected recipients had worse outcomes. Although encouraging, these results suggest caution in transplanting coinfected patients.
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Corporate company earnings, find earnings per share and earnings history online.
The us open upgrades its tech for 2014 with new data sets, improved analytics, and immersive mobile apps backed by ibm predictive cloud infrastructure..
Coca-cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines throughout the world. it is produced by the coca-cola company of atlanta.
Update on the $250 social security stimulus (ssi) payment in 2010 for retirees, veterans and the disabled who get no cola increase. 516 comments.
Samsung electronics co. 005930.se -0.65% samsung electronics co. ltd. s. korea: krx krw 1,226,000 -8,000-0.65% sept. 1, 2014 3:00 pm.
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Examples of general fraud investigations - fiscal year 2014. the following examples of general fraud investigations are written from public record.
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Coca-cola carbonated soft drink sold stores, restaurants, vending machines world. produced coca-cola company atlanta.
Update $250 social security stimulus (ssi) payment 2010 retirees, veterans disabled cola increase. 516 comments.
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Examples general fraud investigations - fiscal year 2014. examples general fraud investigations written public record.
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Series Celebrates 10th Anniversary of CarillonApril 24, 1998
by Richard Veit
The McLane Carillon Tenth Anniversary Recital Series will be inaugurated Sunday with a performance by carillonneur Carol Jickling Lens of Houston. Her recital will begin at
7 p.m. in the Pat Neff Hall Tower on the campus of Baylor University.
Lens, who has studied at the University of Michigan and at the Netherlands Carillon School in Amersfoort, currently serves as carillonneur of the Bell Tower Center Carillon in Houston. She has performed throughout the United States and Europe, and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America (GCNA).
Her program will include arrangements for carillon of Edward MacDowell's Woodland Sketches, the Bagatelle for Carillon and St. Anne Partita by John Knox, Leyenda by Isaac Albéniz, and Dmitri Shostakovich's The Second Waltz. She also will play six of the Fourteen Carillon Preludes on Appalachian White Spirituals by Ronald Barnes (1936-1997), who died in November and to whom this recital is dedicated.
A gift of the Drayton McLane family and the McLane Co. Inc. of Temple, the McLane Carillon debuted 10 years ago, on Nov. 4, 1988, during Baylor's Homecoming festivities. This splendid instrument is one of fewer than 200 carillons on the entire North American continent with a range of four octaves or more.
Future programs in the McLane Carillon Tenth Anniversary Recital Series will be presented each month (except August) through Nov. 6. Performers will include Lynnette Geary, Baylor carillonneur Herbert Colvin, Judson Maynard, George Gregory and Loyd Lott.
The recital by Lens is free and open to the public. Weather permitting, listeners are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets, and printed programs will be distributed on Founders Mall in front of Pat Neff Hall.
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- Rated: Not Rated
- Run Time: 1 hours, 33 minutes
- Video: Color
- Encoding: Region 1 (USA & Canada)
- Released: August 7, 2007
- Originally Released: 1966
- Label: Warner Home Video
- Aspect Ratio: Full Frame - 1.33
- Aspect Ratio: Widescreen - 2.39
Performers, Cast and Crew:
In the bliss of bachelorhood, it's hard enough for a man to fend off the advances of one woman, much less four. This is exactly what befalls Mike McCoy (Elvis Presley). The romantic singer, rock band leader, and sometime stock car driver finds himself the target of princesslike rich girl Cynthia, sexy-voiced fashion plate Diana, true-love Susan, and Les, the butch drummer in his band. Three of these women will end up with either a stressed-out administrative assistant, a policeman chef, or an auto racing bigwig. Only one will be able to pierce through the facade of the hardened bachelor and show him the true romantic he really is.
Elvis Presley |
Love Triangle |
- Additional cast: Dodie Marshall (Susan); Dave Barry (Harry).
- Additional crew: Col. Tom Parker (technical advisor).
- Filmed in Panavision. Color by Metrocolor.
- Songs include: "I'll Be Back."
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League Two Table
Question of the Week
How long before new manager arrives?
Wycombe Report - Part 2
By: Tony Butcher
WYCOMBE were awarded a daft free kick 25 yards out, the ball was lofted into the box, there was a bit of head tennis, a scramble, a block, a bump, a barge, another scramble and the ball fell to the big centre half, Rogers.
Grimsby Town 3 Wycombe Wanderers 1
In added time at the end of the half, Wycombe were awarded another weird free kick, for Ford failing to touch a striker. It was taken quickly and the ball was half cleared to the right. Crowe was a bit slow to close down the Wycombe player and enough space was allowed for a cross to be curled to the far post. Onuora, about 3 yards out, headed back across goal. The ball looped towards goal, bounced once and, as if by magic, Groves appeared. The ancient monument stooped and flicked his head back up, making the ball arc away from almost on the line and over the bar for a corner. Hail to the chief. No-one heckled him then.
Half time: Grimsby Town 1 Wycombe Wanderers 0
And that was the first half. Mainly poor, occasionally laughable, there was the hint of something to savour from Town, with the merest suggestion that Wycombe would be able to get inside he Town penalty area if they could actually string more than two passes together, in a line, one after the other, this year. Cas frightened the life out of them on the three occasions he touched the ball, Rowan was proving to be a more effective link player than Ten Heuvel, if not exactly dangerous, and Campbell was sparky. Crane had no difficulty heading the ball, and Ford was in overdrive, purring across the park to dispossess and ooze strikers away from goal. All in all, acceptable and rather comfortable, if not earth shattering.
Stu's Half Time Toilet Talk
"This coffee’s worse than the ammonia at Molineux".
The report continues in the Second Half.
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If you’re at the stage where you’re sending your child off to nursery – whether full-time or for a few days or hours a week – you’re probably a little bit apprehensive about how it will work out. Especially given the concerns about Covid and extra health precautions.
“My little one is 11 months and had his second settling in session [at nursery] today. It was only an hour and when I went to collect him – he was hysterical, bright red, really very upset.
“They said he’d started 10 minutes before I arrived and were about to take his temperature as he was so hot. He’s not ill, he’d just worked himself up so much he’d over-heated.
“I’m now really worried about my return to work in 2 weeks. How’s he going to manage 4 hours there if he’s in such a state after an hour?! I’m going to take him twice next week but I think it’ll be a long time before he’s happy there.”
Taking your baby to nursery is often tough – especially in the first few weeks – and, with this in mind, we talked to Sarah Steel, managing director of the Old Station Nursery group, to get her tips on how you can make sure your child is as ready as possible for the transition from home to nursery.
“When it comes to preparing your toddler for her first day at nursery, every parent is different,” says Sarah.
“And then there are the last-minute parents who phone on a Friday wanting their little one to start on a Monday, and we have to tell them it takes a little longer than that to prepare a toddler.”
Here are Sarah’s tips for helping your toddler settle into nursery….
1. Brief the staff
The more information you give the staff, the better time your child will have. “Tell them her likes, dislikes, what foods she eats, when she tends to sleep, anything that frightens her and how far through potty training she is,” says Sarah.
2. Take her for a visit in advance and find out all the Covid changes
Even adults get shy around new people in new places, so just imagine how scary it is for a toddler going into a strange nursery.
That’s why most nurseries will offer your child the chance to familiarise themselves with the environment before leaving them for their first session.
It can also be helpful for you to be familiar with where your child will be and what you need to know about safety requirements and Covid changes.
“As long as you are happy and comfortable with the nursery your child will be ok,” says claire-abelle on our forum.
3. Share some positive ideas about nursery
Talk about nursery in positive terms, as something exciting and enjoyable, even if your days there (if you went) weren’t exactly the best of your life. But don’t belittle any fears your child may have.
Find out when nursery break-time or outdoor time is scheduled and re-route your daily walk to include a detour past the other toddlers having fun, making sure you point out to your toddler what a great laugh nursery can be.
And tell your toddler upbeat stories about your own days at nursery – the fun games you played, the friends you made, the songs you sang.
4. Read a story about starting nursery
There are a host of books out there that deal with starting nursery, which have been written especially with the aim of helping a child to settle in.
Try and get one a couple of weeks before your child starts if you can, and make it part of the bedtime story routine.
5. Keep on smiling
No matter how torn up you’re feeling about your toddler taking her first fledgling steps outside the nest, you mustn’t show it to her.
If she sees you crying or fretting, you’ll make her uneasy about the whole nursery experience and, as claire-abelle on our forum says, ‘they will see your anxiety’.
6. Don’t keep running back
When it’s time for you to say goodbye, explain carefully that you’re about to go and you’ll be back to pick her up when nursery is over.
Don’t start to leave and then get drawn back by tears and a trembling lip.
And do remember on those mornings it seems particularly tough that it will get better – as maxnjacksmummy on our forum says: “Now at 26 months [my son]… loves nursery, runs off happily in the morning always smiling and full of kisses and he loves all the other kids and staff.
“Nursery has been the making of him. It is soooooooo hard but it will come good and your little one will settle I promise but some take longer than others!”
7. Make dressing easy
Put your child in clothes that are easy for her to pull on and off, especially if she’s newly toilet trained. Shoes with Velcro fastening will make her feel more independent, as she won’t need to ask for help tying the laces.
In addition, remember that there will probably be lots of messy play at nursery so don’t kit them out in all new clothes or anything that you really don’t want ruined.
8. Boost both your social lives
It’s simple… make friends with mums who have kids of a similar age to your child and suddenly she’ll have instant friends and a social life.
Keep an eye out on day one and don’t be shy about introducing yourself: at some point, too, you might just need help with a pick-up or drop-off, so knowing some other parents there can really help practically as well as opening doors to some perhaps genuinely supportive friendships.
9. Allow a comforter
“If your child has a particular favourite toy or blankie she wants to take with her to help her settle in, it doesn’t hurt at first,” says Purnima Tanuku, chief executive of the National Day Nurseries Association (a helpful resource if you’ve yet to choose your nursery). Obviously, check with Covid precautions, whether this is currently possible.
10. Help her make friends
If your toddler doesn’t know many (or any) children at nursery, see if it’s possible to arrange a get together with another family in the park or playground and outside of nursery hours.
Encouraging children to play and bond with each other will make it easier for them to settle in to nursery after you’ve said your goodbyes.
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Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is asking Prince Harry for a rematch but it has nothing to do with breaking a sweat or who gets to the the finish line first. No, Usain and Prince Harry are going to take their friendly competition to the bar, a place where Harry is King; where second place and second-in-line to the throne is forgotten, a place where Harry can hold his own even against the fastest man in the world.
If Usain wins the gold medal in the 100 meters, he told The Sun he plans on inviting Harry over to his place for some good old celebratory drinking. “Harry is fantastic,” he said. “I will invite him to my Olympic after party.”
The two struck up a friendship when Harry raced Bolt this summer. Harry traveled to Jamaica on behalf of the Queen for her Diamond Jubilee tour and visited Bolt at his training track in Kingston. Harry beat Bolt in their 100 meter race, but he did cheat massively to do so. Apparently there were no hard feelings from the Olympic medalist. “Harry loves to party and Usain’s partial to throwing a shape or two,” a source told The Sun. “Usain is a huge fan of the monarchy and has extended his invite to Prince William and Kate Middleton to party with him. But there’s only one provision — he wins the 100 metres, so it will be a celebration party.”
I’m sure Harry has no problem with that stipulation. He’ll be partying regardless but it’s a win/win situation if Usain brings home the gold!
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Fire stations are heavy operational buildings. Floor mats of fire stations are prone to heavy wear, fire, and burns. Such floor mats must be efficient, low maintenance, and durable. Fire station facilities are fast-paced and dynamic environment for rapid response to function well. Firefighters cannot lose a second of falling and standing upon a damaged floor mat.
The floor mats of the fire stations must be durable, strong, and safe. Fire vehicles are heavy due to which floor mats are more exposed to wear. Fire stations flooring mats must help to avoid slip and fall incidents. It can be durable enough to withstand the impact of potentially dropped equipment.
Ultimate Mats of the U.S.A. has all kinds of mats and rugs from reputed manufacturers at affordable prices. They provide premium custom rugs with logo solutions for marketing purpose. They give free samples and proofs along with free shipping to the lower 48 States. Their design specialists help you to bring your imagination to life. You have variety of options from water hog mats to classic mats for any home, office, and business.
You can serious injuries due to slips, falls, and fire by using floor mats at the fire station and on trucks. A custom-designed water hog mat for firefighters provides better friction to walk around safely. Fire stations can use custom rugs and mats to protect entrances and show off their specific logo. They are available in various sizes, texture, and designs.
Here are a few properties of floor mat required for fire stations –
- Tough and durable – Fire station requires heavy-duty floor mats having elastic properties to withstand heavy falls, continuous moisture, and wear. These mats are more exploited than your home or office mats. Floor mats are made of epoxy and urethane for anti-fatigue and fall-resistant properties.
- Easy cleaning and maintenance – Fire stations a regularly exposed to water due to testing, cleaning, and maintaining the vehicle and equipment. You need a floor mat that is perfect water-resistant that prevents the growth of mold and fungus. PET polyester and resinous coated floor mat are the perfect choices for this purpose. When maintained and installed properly, they prevent waterlogging between the flooring system. They are very easy to clean and maintain.
- Better slip-resistant – Epoxy and resinous floor mats are textured with slip-resistant designs to prevent falls in wet conditions. This suits perfectly for firefighters who need to walk or run irrespective of the surface condition.
- High fire-resistant – Floor mats at fire stations are regularly exposed to fire and heat. A self-extinguishable and fire-resistant floor mats are more relevant for fire stations and vehicles. Chemically treated slow-burning and self-extinguishing rubber mats are the best options to reduce workplace accidents. Fiberglass rugs are the most effective protection for your flooring against burns.
- Low cost for long life – Fire stations are managed by the money of the taxpayers. So, floor mats are preferred for low-cost and high-end durability. They must also require less maintenance for economic reasons.
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Tom Bransby has not received any gifts yet
They are in combat side-by-side, staring back at you like identical twins, one of them will help you and the other one will hurt you, who are they?
They are information and misinformation, writes neuroscientist Daniel Levitin in his book “A field guide to lies and statistics”.
But are these two really fighting on a level playing field? New research findings published in Science magazine show that things are much more serious than we might have thought.…Continue
Recently my team embarked on a mission to make data more accessible and useful to everyone, creating free resources to utilise whilst studying, analyzing and interpreting data.
The first resource we created was 'Data Fallacies to Avoid', an illustrated…
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Lottery is a type of gambling in which numbers are drawn to win prizes. Lotteries are usually run by governments and are based on chance rather than skill or effort. Typically, lottery winners receive a prize worth many times the price of a ticket. In addition to providing large jackpots, lotteries also generate revenues for state governments and promoters. They have a wide appeal as a means of raising money, since they are easy to organize and popular with the general public.
The word “lottery” derives from the Latin verb lotere, which means to throw. The first recorded use of the term to refer to a process of awarding prizes was in the Book of Songs (2nd millennium BC) where a song describes the drawing of lots to determine the winner of a contest. Today, lotteries are widely used in many countries as a way to raise money for a variety of purposes. In addition, they are a popular form of entertainment and can be addictive.
A common way to draw the winning numbers is by using a random number generator. The results of this method are usually consistent and unbiased. A typical lottery is a multi-part game where the prize pool includes a single large prize and several smaller prizes.
Proponents of lotteries argue that they are an efficient and popular method to raise money for public projects. They say that they are a low-cost alternative to raising taxes and they provide jobs for small businesses that sell tickets and larger companies that participate in merchandising campaigns and computer services. Additionally, they say that the games help to improve the quality of life in states by providing low-cost entertainment and improving public services.
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The Valley First Community Endowment proudly supports community projects in the Okanagan, Thompson and Similkameen regions. Since 2011, the Valley First Community Endowment has provided $995,064 in grant funding for 141 projects supporting thriving communities.
We are also celebrating 25 years of serving communities across all our regions. Established in 1996, the First West Foundation is proud to have invested over $7 million in meaningful projects to make a positive and lasting impact upon community life. In recognition of 25 years of helping communities thrive, more dollars are reaching the community this year and each grant disbursement will include an additional $25 to celebrate our 25th anniversary.
Grants from the Valley First Community Endowment fund support charities and programs enhancing individual and community resiliency, particularly in the area of hunger and food security issues throughout Valley First’s communities. The scope of funding was broadened outside of food security issues leading to some innovative new projects being supported.
The First West Foundation, through its Valley First Community Endowment, is granting $122,805 this year - a total of 15 grants - to deserving charities across the Okanagan, Similkameen and Thompson valleys. Funds continue to directly support programs or initiatives that contribute to building thriving communities.
Click on the link below to learn more about the charities and the 15 projects being funded.
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I am in the process of re-discovering and newly-discovering a lot of Motown and Philly Soul music and was wondering if anyone knew of some one-hit wonder songs that were performed under either genre/label? I mean, obviously I am aware of all the songs by The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Contours, The Spinners, The Stylistics, The Supremes, The Vandellas etc. but with most of them, they all had more than just ONE hit song. An example of what I am trying to get at would be the song "What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted" sung by Jimmy Ruffin. I don't think Jimmy Ruffin sang any other "hit" song like this one, so this would be a good example of what I'm looking for. These types of songs seem to be hard to find. It seems like almost all the BIG groups, girls and guys, had at least a few hit songs. But I assume there HAS to be some one-hit wonders in there as well that I am missing out on. THANKS EVERYONE!
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We propose to develop a Cell/Tissue Culture Radiation Exposure Facility (CTC-REF) to enable radiobiologists to investigate the real-time radiation effects on cells/tissues at the NASA Space Radiation Laboratory (NSRL) at Brookhaven National Laboratory. Up to 18 bioreactors with various types of cells/tissues can be placed in the radiation target area for either short- or long-term radiation exposure. Samples can be taken and fixed automatically at desired time points on site during exposure to the ion beam. Specimens within the bioreactors can also be moved from the target area to nearby biology laboratories for investigation of delayed radiation effects using a culture transport system that maintains the proper culture environment during specimen transport. The concept for CTC-REF is an evolution and extension of the hardware already developed by Payload Systems for other space life sciences applications. The main advantages of CTC-REF over currently available hardware are: higher sample throughput, automatic sampling and fixation during and after radiation exposure, and accommodation of long-duration, low dose radiation experiments.
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The story of the first lady of Assamese cinema is a true reflection not only of her times, but the manner in which the film industry would come to operate for years to come with regards to women actors and technicians. Born in Golaghat in Assam, Aideu Nilamber Handique would make history, but paid a dear price for it.
Aideu Handique was born on 27 June 1920 in Pani Dihingia Gao, Golaghat to Nilambar and Malakhi Handique. When Jyotiprasad Agarwala, the Roopkonwar of Assamese culture, was planning to make the first Assamese talkie, dominant conventions of theatre still dictated that men played female characters on stage and hence on film. Set on realizing his vision without any impediments, Agarwala asked his crew to help him find a leading lady for his film based on the story of an Ahom princess, Joymoti. When the filmmaker saw a picture of Aideu Handique taken by Dimbeshwar Gohain, his acquaintance and her distant relative, he decided to cast the young beauty in the titular role. Aideu was tricked into travelling to Tezpur, and cast as the protagonist of his film Joymoti (1935).
Aideu was not prepared for the hardship she would have to endure to become the actress Agarwala envisioned her as. While he taught her the techniques of acting, Agarwala also made directorial decisions often without the young actress’ consent. When a section of the narrative depicted Joymoti being tortured to death by the villain, Lora Roja (King Lora), Aideu was subjected to lashings to evoke the verisimilitude Agarwala desired.
When the film’s shooting was wrapped up, Aideu returned to her village only to find that her erstwhile community had decided to outcaste her along with her family. While some sources claim that she faced censure for having spent so many days with another man, others argue that the actress herself was confused, referring to her co-star in the movie as her Bongohordeo (husband). Her family appealed to be allowed back into the community, but Aideu herself led a long, lonely life. Villagers were so unwilling to be associated with her that they would not fetch water from the same well as her. She remained unmarried to the end of her life. Agarwala, meanwhile, never checked in on her after the completion and release of the film.
In 1985, during Assamese cinema’s golden jubilee, Aideu Handique finally had a chance to see glimpses of her own performance on screen. Later, fellow artistes like Bhupen Hazarika appreciated her work, but it was too little too late. Aideu also played a small part in the film Ganga Chilonir Pakhi (1976) and made a cameo appearance in the film Aideu, her cinematic biography. Unfortunately, she passed away on December 17, 2002, without having seen the film itself, which was released in 2007.
Image Credit: Assam Info
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Vascular Ultrasound Core Course - January 16-19, 2019
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This course will provide a foundation for the use of state-of-the-art techniques in vascular diagnosis. Emphasis is placed on a thorough understanding of the basic principles underlying the Doppler examination and clinical applications using color and spectral Doppler techniques.
Presentation topics include:
- Doppler and Color Doppler Physics and Instrumentation
- Interpretation of Spectral and Color Doppler
- Carotid Doppler
- Upper and Lower Extremity Venous Disease
- Abdominal Doppler
Techniques in diagnosis of peripheral arterial and venous disease are also covered. Applications in the abdomen and pelvis are discussed.
Lectures are complemented by demonstrations, informal question and answer sessions and hands-on scanning.
At the end of the three-day didactic session, participants have an opportunity to practice and apply the knowledge they have acquired by joining an optional, intensive practicum on the fourth day. Small group scanning sessions will run from 9:00 am to noon, providing an opportunity to gain hands-on experience using a wide variety of modern instrumentation. Scanning in informal tutorial groups is conducted under the guidance of experienced vascular technologists.
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University designates this live activity for a maximum of 21.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This course is designed for those with minimal or no prior experience with vascular technology.
After attending the entire course, the participant should be able to:
- recognize the relationship between acoustic principles, hemodynamics, and the sonographic representation of major vessels and blood flow
- identify the ultrasound findings of abnormal examination
- describe the capabilities and limitations of Doppler ultrasound in assessment of vascular disease
- perform basic scanning of the vascular system
All faculty at continuing educating activities for nurses, physicians and allied health professionals are required to disclose to the audience (1) any significant financial relationships with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products, goods or services and (2) any unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices discussed in their presentations. Such disclosures will be made in writing in the course presentation materials. Jefferson Conflict of Interest resolution process may result in changes to the agenda.
- 21.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 21.00 Attendance
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Few movies can be considered a cornerstone for an entire genre. However, Sam Raimi’s classic film, “The Evil Dead,” is quite possibly one of the definitive movies that made modern horror. The movie-design used in “The Evil Dead” has become one of the most common layouts, and has been used more times than I can keep track of. Not only did it spawn two sequels, but it also has many remakes (If you never noticed this, throw in your dusty copy of “Creatures from the Abyss” – it is almost a scene for scene remake). Ash, his girlfriend Linda, their friends Scott and Shelly, and Ash’s sister Cheryl are driving to a secluded cabin deep in the woods for a break from the tiresome routine of college life. They are stricken with fear first when they nearly hit an oncoming truck, and again as the one bridge on to (and off of) the area with their cabin nearly falls apart while they drive over it. Even after arriving odd occurrences are continuing, but the crew doesn’t pay them much heed. However, during supper the hatch leading down into the cellar flies open, and Ash and Scotty head down to investigate. They forget what they were looking for as they find a shotgun, a cassette player, a skeletal dagger and a flesh-covered book. Once they return to the girl’s they listen to one of the tapes from in the cellar. The recorded voice of the man who lived in the cabin before speaks of demonic forces out in the forest. The two guys decide to fast-forward a bit, and come in half-way through the man’s recitation of a “demon-resurrection” chant from the flesh-covered book. Cheryl runs off to her room, and finally calms down later that night. However, she then goes outside to inspect an odd feeling, only to be attacked and raped by the trees, which are now possessed by these demons. Soon the crew learns that the bridge is torn apart, leaving them stranded in their cabin. It seems that her struggle with the demon-tree possessed Cheryl, as well. Now it is only a matter of time until everyone is possessed, unless Ash stops the demons. This movie has it all. The location is excellent (I’m a sucker for secluded locations, especially cabins), the gore effects are awesome when you remember the time (Being 1981, and having a small budget, Raimi pulled of some great tricks). The entire feel of the movie is perfectly tense – despite a small amount of character introduction, you can quickly feel for the main characters. The opening scene with them all singing in the car instantly pulls you in. The character development in the first half is done discreetly enough that it doesn’t feel like you are witnessing sudden changes in the people – it is as if you have known these people for years, and you are only seeing minor changes to their personalities. By the time the main characters are dying, you can really feel for them all. Describing the DVD will be the difficult part for me. Despite my being in love with this movie, I have never bought the “Book of the Dead” edition – in fact, I never bought more than the $10 Anchor Bay disk I have. My version’s audio is actually quite clear, but the video is pretty grainy and in full screen. Although I am sure that there are better transfers available, there is a charm to seeing this movie in such a dirty condition, since it adds to the realism by not feeling as clean-cut. The big drawback to my disk is that there are no special features except for one trailer. This alone makes the “Book of the Dead” version the best buy, which even I can see through my fond disillusionments. However, the copy that you watch doesn’t matter as much as simply that you do watch this movie, since it is one that is sure to please. Breakdown Story: 9 / 10 Audio: 4 / 5 Video: 3 / 5 DVD: 1 / 5 Total: 6.8 / 10 **Don’t let the low score fool you – the movie itself deserves a 10, it is only the DVD quality that lowered it!
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Erica Messer can't think of a more perfect day for Criminal Minds to turn 10.
"Episode 10.1 airs on 10/1. How cool is that?" Messer tells TVGuide.com. "It wasn't planned. We didn't know that until we started back up and we were well in the swing of things, and [CBS] mentioned that the premiere would be a little later than usual because of Extant and Survivor. So it's great timing."
Fall TV: Hot scoop on your favorite returning shows
But for Messer, "seven" is the magic number for Season 10. After Jeanne Tripplehornleft the series in the Season 9 finale, Messer told TVGuide.com at the time that she wasn't sure if they would replace her or just stick with the remaining six BAU members. "It was a really big, long conversation with the network and the studio, and they said, 'Let's go ahead and try to find someone new,'" she says.
Enter Jennifer Love Hewitt as Kate Callahan. The actress was not only ...
[WARNING: The following story contains spoilers from Wednesday's Season 9 finale of Criminal Minds. Read at your own risk.]
[WARNING: The following story contains spoilers about Wednesday's episode of Criminal Minds. Read at your own risk.]
When Criminal Minds executive producer Erica Messer asked Paget Brewster to return for the show's 200th episode, there was only one option for the actress.
"I said yes right away — no question," Brewster tells TVGuide.com. "Erica called me directly before talking to any agent or executive or anything. She just called me up and said, 'Hey, we want to have people come back for the 200th.' I said, 'Absolutely. Whatever you want. I'm game. I'd love to.' I was really ...
Batman turns 75 this year and he's celebrating by becoming a father. The upcoming animated movie Son of Batman introduces Damian, the child Bruce Wayne never knew he had. The story is based on a 2006 comic-book arc written by Grant Morrison in which Batman learns that he has a violent, unruly pre-teen son, secretly raised by the terrorist group the League of Assassins....
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Today: We’re back in average territory for the beginning of this new work week with highs in the low to mid-70s. The westerly wind stays around 5-15 mph, gusting to 20 mph. Increasing afternoon clouds with a slight chance for a stray rain shower or thunderstorm.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with lows in the 40s and 50s and a light westerly wind with a slight chance for showers.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with widely scattered showers and thunderstorms. A few storms may be strong to severe. Highs will be slightly cooler and in the 60s and 70s.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBNT) ("Ubiquiti") today announced it has named Steven R. Altman, Vice Chairman of Qualcomm, Rafael Torres, CFO of OCZ Technology Group and Ubiquiti CFO Craig Foster to the company's board of directors.
" Steve Altman's extensive experience in the wireless communications market and Rafael Torres' deep financial expertise are powerful additions to our Board of Directors," said Robert J. Pera, CEO at Ubiquiti Networks. "These new board members will be important contributors to our next phase of growth."
Steven R. Altman first joined Qualcomm in 1989 as Corporate Counsel and was the chief architect of the company's strategy for licensing its broad intellectual property portfolio for wireless communications, which accelerated the growth of CDMA technology. Under Altman's leadership, the company entered into domestic and international licensing agreements with the world's largest telecommunications and electronics companies. He became Vice President and General Counsel of Qualcomm in 1992. In 1998, he was appointed Executive Vice President, and in 2000 he was named President of Qualcomm's Technology Licensing Division. From 2005 to 2011, Altman was appointed and served as the president of Qualcomm where his leadership and contributions helped drive the company's successful growth, evolution and expansion. Altman graduated from Northern Arizona University in 1983 with a bachelor's degree in political science and administration. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1986.
"Ubiquiti has impressed me as an innovator of wireless technologies," said Altman. "I'm excited to be joining Ubiquiti's board during a time of such rapid growth and look forward to lending my guidance as the company continues to expand."
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Teeth whitening (aka teeth bleaching) is something that you might expect from one of the more established cosmetic dental clinics in Romford.
We offer this as routine on its own or as part of an overall plan.
There is a tremendous growth in demand for teeth whitening, and we spend a lot of time researching and developing the best methods, for the best results.
(for heavily stained teeth we also offer the new Airflow teeth stain removal solution)
So why choose Winning Smiles?
- Free Whitening Assessment and Cosmetic Consultation – book now
- Proven track record, we have been bleaching teeth for over ten years, we have tried many different methods and products, and we know what works
- We guarantee your satisfaction, what’s more, we can even give you a preview of how much whiter your teeth are likely to be at the end of treatment
- Our methods are gentle and safe, none of our patients has ever had the enamel or the nerves in their teeth damaged by poor quality products and poor methods
- Tray bleaching available for those in a hurry (see my article below)
- Long term low-cost maintenance plan built into all our whitening courses to keep them pearly white for life
Finally, when you come to our clinic for your Whitening Assessment, we will advise you if there is any reason why bleaching would not work for you and of course we can always offer alternatives. We always take a close look at your smile and advise on further improvements.
Or click here for a list of Winning Smiles Cosmetic Dental Services
The Free Consultation
Without seeing things for ourselves, we can’t tell people what their options are.
And so with that in mind, we are happy to offer free consultations, as this is a big decision for most people. We are careful to take budget, comfort and appearance into account when explaining all the available choices and there is never any pressure to proceed, and certainly not on the day.
We set out to be a friendly practice and try to provide everybody with what’s right for them, at an affordable cost. We hope our dentist reviews give that impression.
Teeth Whitening Price List
|Composite Veneers, Immediate||£395 per tooth|
|Ceramic Veneers/Porcelain Crown||£738|
|Smile Design||Free Consultation|
Dental Plan Membership
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|Cost per Month||£18.90|
|New Patient Examination||£80|
|Airflow Stain Removal - Full Mouth||£105|
|Airflow Stain Removal - Front Teeth Only||£50|
|Small Italian Filling||£120|
|Medium Italian Filling||£170|
|Large Italian Filling||£195|
Crowns & Bridges
|Post Prior to Crown||£160|
|Core Prior to Crown||£95|
|All Ceramic Crown||£848|
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About Men's Sheepskin Accessories from Overland
Overland Sheepskin Co. is the most trusted source of quality men’s sheepskin accessories.
Our insulating men’s sheepskin hats (also known as men’s shearling hats) are meticulously constructed of only the finest sheepskin for long-lasting warmth, comfort, and style. Overland’s wide selection of sheepskin accessories for men includes toasty men’s sheepskin gloves and soft men’s sheepskin slippers (also known as men’s shearling gloves and men’s shearling slippers).
There’s nothing like the feel of real sheepskin, which is why our sheepskin accessories include handsome men's leather boots with shearling lining, luxurious sheepskin car seat covers, and comfy sheepskin steering wheel covers.
We take great pride in being the world’s leading retailer of sheepskin accessories for men. Have a question? Our friendly and knowledgeable product experts are available seven days a week at 1-800-OVERLAND (1-800-683-7526) to assist you in finding the sheepskin accessory that’s right for you. Be sure to check out our Buying Guides for useful tips and valuable information. All Overland products are backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
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We sat down with Carolina United Co-Directors, Priya Patel and Laleh Emadi to get know a little bit more about them and their goals for uniting the Carolina community. Learn more about Carolina United here!
Can I get your name, year, major.
P: I’m Priya Patel, I’m a junior, and my major is econ & global studies.
E: My name is Laleh Emadi; I am a junior majoring in Hispanic linguistics with minors in neuroscience & medical anthropology.
Tell us about what you do as Co-Directors.
E: We do a lot of the behind the scenes, logistical planning of the event. We are going to be figuring out the curriculum of the program, what kind of lessons we want to teach, and what kind of discussions we want to have. As we get closer to the event, we may tailor it to current events so it’s a relevant, relatable experience.
P: Our main role as co-directors at camp would be helping facilitate those discussions, help the counselors, help the participants…
E: This year I think it’s also important that we’re taking more of a step back and supervising rather than directly facilitating discussions. We’ll have some of the bigger lessons with all the counselors and all the campers, but again, the counselors will be in the small groups and it’s going to be our job to guide them through how they want to run their sessions.
You talked about developing a curriculum, what are the main points or topics that you all like to address?
P: Some of the main points are intersectionality: figuring out who you are as a person which would later help with self actualization; helping to figure out who you are and then how that’s going to help you become a leader in the future both on campus and off campus.
E: Another integral part of the program is the whole concept of vulnerability. Each year we watch a TED talk by Brené Brown about vulnerability and its importance in spaces like Carolina United. where we can be comfortable sharing our true identities, all of them combined, and not have to hide any of them, not have to feel judged, because CU is a place where you can come as you are and have meaningful conversations with people who are both very similar to you and have a lot of your same experiences but also are very different from yourself.
Are either of you returning co-directors or previous participants from the program?
P: Both of us participated in the program. We applied our freshman year and became participants the summer before our sophomore year and then we both returned as counselors last year.
Can you talk to me about your experiences so far with Carolina United as a whole or some of the most memorable experiences you’ve had?
E: The program in general is definitely the most welcoming experience I’ve had at UNC. I feel the most at peace with CU more than any other community or organization at Carolina just because of the nature of the program and the people who are there. I think one of the things that I love the most about it is that everyone is very into getting to know each other. Someone that you just met five minutes ago you can go say “Hey, do you want to come join this game thing once everyone’s going to bed?” or something like that. One of my favorite things was staying up late one of the nights talking with a camper that wasn’t even in my small group and just getting to know her super well. It’s really cool.
P: Piggy-backing off that, the fact that you’re going to a random place in North Carolina that’s kind of excluded from everyone else with sixty-five to seventy random people that you’ve never met people and coming out as a family and coming back to campus and having them and just seeing them around is awesome.
E: One of the best things about it is that it’s right before school starts. It reminds me about how much I love coming to Carolina because every year before classes start again, I’m very hesitant, I’m kind of dreading starting class again, and I come to CU and am reminded of all the great people that attend this school, and I can just come into the new semester with a really great mindset.
What would you say to students interested in participating in the program?
E & P: Apply!
P: Definitely apply, it’s one of the best experiences at Carolina. It teaches you a lot about yourself and about others on our campus, also about all the diversity our campus has to offer even though it might not be seen when you’re just on campus. It’s not just diversity as in skin color or race; it gives a holistic view of diversity, it takes into account your documentation status, your economic status, and things you would never really think about, so it’s really helpful.
Any closing thoughts?
E: CU is a great place to learn. If you’re an ally to students this is a great place to come expand your knowledge about how you can be a very useful part of the campus in making social policy changes for the better. CU is also a great place for students of color and other marginalized communities to bond and feel validated, heard, and loved… it’s become a very diverse place where you can connect and relate to people. I think that being able to relate to people who have some of our same experiences is so so healthy, and that’s necessary because we don’t get that a lot here.
P: I’m really excited for the upcoming year and CU in general and to work with Laleh and Kate and everyone else.
Thank you Priya and Laleh!
For more information about applying to Carolina United, click here.
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22*-23 June 2012 (Fri-Sat) 8pm
Theatre, Sheung Wan Civic Centre
* with post-performance meet-the-artists session
An explosive evening bursting with pure dance.
Inspiring and edgy, athletic and sensual.
Unlocked bodies and unbridled energy.
Casting a new look over an ever evolving space.
A collaboration of bold and innovative ideas.
A curiosity for a new way of expression.
To reach those lurking moments of life.
Dam Van Huynh #
CHAN Kwan Chi, Samuel #
Set and Costume Designer
WONG Kin Wai, Jan
SZE Ka Yan
Artistic Director of the Unlock Dancing Plaza
ONG Yong Lock
LIM Wei Wei
CHO Tak Po
LI Yong Jin
TAM Mei Wah
CHAN Chi Cheng #
WONG Choi Si #
HUEN Tin Yeung #
LEUNG Chui Ying #
CHIU Wing Tung #
MAO Wei #
CHEUNG Tin Wing, Jessica #
WU Wing Yan, Janet #
HUI Ka Chun, Kenneth #
# By kind permission of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Running time of this programme is about 1 hour 20 minutes including an interval of 20 minutes. Audiences are strongly advised to arrive punctually. No latecomers will be admitted until a suitable break in the programme.
|Ticketing and Discount Schemes|
Tickets available from 11 May onwards at all URBTIX outlets, on Internet and by Credit Card Telephone Booking
Half-price tickets available for senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and the minder, full-time students and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients (Limited tickets for CSSA recipients available on a first-come-first-served basis).
Concessionary ticket holders must produce evidence of their identity or age upon admission.
Group Booking Discounts
10% off for each purchase of 4-9 tickets at regular price, 15% off for 10-19 tickets, and 20% off for 20 tickets or more
For every purchase, only one of the above discount schemes applies. Please inform the box office staff at the time of purchase.
|Programme Enquiries: 2268 7323|
Ticketing Enquiries: 2734 9009
Credit Card Telephone Booking: 2111 5999
Internet Booking: www.urbtix.hk
Audiences of age 6 or above are welcome
The contents of this programme do not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department
The presenter reserves the right to substitute artists and change the programme should unavoidable circumstances make it necessary
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Does Edge of Twilight seem familiar to you? It doesn’t to me, though given the amount of gaming-related stuff that has passed between its original announcement back in 2009 and my own decrepit and failing memory, this doesn’t come as any sort of a surprise.
Billed as a steampunk adventure, Edge of Twilight is a game about two warring societies, light and dark with the main character Lex, irrecoverably caught between them. Little else is known about the project, but come on now, steampunk adventures are few and far between, so i’m willing to hear more about it at the very least.
After taking up the project back in latter part of 2011, JDJC & Fuzzyeyes Limited have today confirmed that not only will the game will release in late 2013 for Xbox 360 and PS3 platforms, but that also a free iOS spin-off titled Edge of Twilight – Horizon will be released imminently as soon as Apple has granted it approval.
Besides allowing players to experience a unique side-story tied in with the main plot seen in the home console versions of the game, the iOS game will also keep players up-to-date with new announcements, trailers and media for Edge of Twilight on consoles.
We’ve actually got the original video that was uploaded way back in 2009 – you can see it after the jump. But be kind though eh? Next year’s game will probably end up looking completely different.
Edge of Twilight will hit 360 and PS3 platforms in late 2013. Edge of Twilight: Horizon is due to hit iOS imminently.
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Kaya Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:KAYS), an integrated retailer and producer of legal medical and recreational cannabis products, welcomed the ruling of Florida state appellate court potentially opening up the Florida cannabis market to broader competition. The Company has responded by initiating plans to bring its popular Kaya Shack(TM) retail and product brands to Florida.
The First District Court of Appeal ruled that the distribution of legal medical cannabis licenses in Florida, Kaya Holdings’ home state, was conducted in disregard to a constitutional amendment approved by the state voters, which envisioned a broader and more competitive market.
While the Court’s ruling is subject to appeal to the Florida Supreme Court, Governor Ron DeSantis has characterized the current system a “cartel” that needs to be broken up in order to honor the will of the people, and has stated that he plans to drop appeals in other marijuana-related cases regarding limited licensing and vertical integration.
“Kaya has been waiting for the Florida market to open up. We were extremely active in the initial effort to pass the amendment and were disappointed when state officials chose to make acquisition of a license extremely difficult. We have been waiting for the change and expect to move quickly once a new licensing process is announced,” commented KAYS CEO Craig Frank. “Our plan includes expansion of Kaya Farms(TM) to Florida and the potential introduction of Kaya Shack(TM) brand retail outlets either directly or through potential franchises, as well as our brands of concentrates, edibles, topicals and accessories.”
Kaya Holdings to Initiate Capital Raising Effort Via Rule 506(c) Offering to Capitalize KAYS for Expansion and Launch Kaya Brands International
Kaya Holdings is in the process of structuring and preparing offering documentation for a private offering under Rule 506(c) of Regulation D. The Company may seek to raise up to $15 million to fund expansion of its domestic operations, as well as launching franchise sales in Canada. The proceeds are expected to be used for expansion and completion of the Company’s production capabilities, the launch of Kaya brand products, expansion of the Kaya Shack(TM) footprint, support of a franchise operating infrastructure, development of other foreign opportunities, and enhancing Kaya Holdings’ traditional role as an industry pacesetter.
We intend to structure the capital raise in a manner to limit dilution to current investors, while allowing them to benefit from our deployment of new capital to fund growth. While we have not finalized the structure and terms of the offering, we anticipate that it will include both shares of KAYS stock as well as shares in Kaya Brands International, the majority-owned subsidiary we intend to form for our planned Canadian business operations, with a view to it potentially being listed on the Canada Securities Exchange (the “CSE”).
“In Q-1 2019, Cannabis and related issuers remained the most active sector for capital raising on the CSE, closing on gross proceeds of approximately $550 million through 81 individual financings,” stated W. David Jones, KAYS Senior Advisor for Business Development, Licensing and Financial Operations. “Given the intent by KAYS to launch its planned Canadian franchising operations through a majority-owned subsidiary, accessing the CSE makes sense as we believe that it has become an excellent source of new institutional and retail investment capital and liquidity for US-based OTC Cannabis Stocks.”
Kaya Holdings Conference Call Update. The Kaya Holdings Annual Shareholder Call, originally slated for late December 2018/early January 2019 was postponed due to pending developments with our International division and opportunities in Canada. We apologize for the delay. Interested parties are advised to go to www.kayashack.com and register for KAYS updates; a confirmation email and participation code will be sent out to all shareholders and interested parties as soon as the date is set.
About Kaya Holdings, Inc. (www.kayaholdings.com) and the Kaya Shack(TM) brand (www.kayashack.com) of licensed medical and recreational marijuana stores:
KAYS (OTCQB:KAYS), through subsidiaries, produces, distributes or sells legal premium medical and recreational cannabis products, including flower, concentrates and oils, and cannabis-infused foods. In 2014, KAYS, became the first publicly traded company to own and operate a Medical Marijuana Dispensary. KAYS has expanded and presently operates three Kaya Shack(TM) OLCC licensed marijuana retail stores to service the legal medical and recreational marijuana market in Oregon (www.kayashack.com), has developed its own proprietary Kaya Farms(TM) strains of cannabis, which it grows and produces (together with edibles and other cannabis derivatives) at its Eugene, Oregon Sunstone Farms legal recreational and medical marijuana production and processing manufacturing facility, which it acquired in October 2018 and is operating pursuant to a management agreement pending OLCC approval to reissue the license to MJAI Oregon 1, LLC (KAYS’ main Oregon Operating Subsidiary).
The Company also owns a 26-acre parcel in Lebanon, Linn County, Oregon, which it purchased in August 2017 on which it intends to construct a cultivation and production facility. We filed for zoning and land use approval in early 2018, and after numerous regulatory challenges and delays, we finally received zoning and land use approval in January, 2019 to build an 85,000-square foot Kaya Farms(TM) greenhouse grow and production facility. Kaya Farms has begun designing the facility for maximum production of approximately 100,000 pounds annually, should recent efforts by Oregon state officials to enable export, or Federal decriminalization permit Oregon cannabis farms to maximize capacity.
The Company maintains a genetics library of over 30 strains of cannabis it has developed and has also formulated various edibles, cannabis derivatives and marijuana cigarettes under the “Kaya” brand name.
Oregon has “paused” the acceptance of new license applications, but the law allows the existing licenses to be sold and/or moved from one physical location to another. KAYS is presently evaluating how best to utilize these assets to form a network that will not only maximize our penetration of the Oregon Cannabis market but serve as the backbone to grow our U.S. Operations across state lines through the rollout of proprietary brands. KAYS has initiated paperwork with the OLCC to temporarily close one of the three outlets in Salem (store #3 in North Salem) and hopes to move that license to its Eugene, Oregon Sunstone Farms legal recreational and medical marijuana production and processing facility where it would be operated as a Kaya Farms Store(TM) which would allow it to also serve as a delivery hub to service the City of Eugene.
Additionally, the Company is exploring opportunities to expand its operations beyond Oregon by replicating its Kaya Shack(TM) brand retail outlets through franchising in other states where recreational cannabis use is legal or expected to become legal in the near term, as well as in Canada, where it is legal nationwide.
KAYS has retained the Toronto, Canada based law firm of Garfinkle Biderman, LLP to prepare the Franchise Disclosure Documents (“FDD”) and related items for the sale of Kaya Shack(TM) Cannabis Store franchises in Canada, which is the only G7 country that has legalized both medical and recreational cannabis production, sale and use on a national level. KAYS is near completion of negotiations with a leading franchise and real estate brokerage firm to lead the initial effort, which will most likely begin in the Province of British Columbia, and advance to other Provinces as license allocations are developed by the Canadian authorities. We expect the franchise sale and placement effort throughout Canada to progress over the next 3-18 months. KAYS plans to ultimately expand its franchise operations to the U.S., as regulations and laws permit.
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE: KAYS is planning execution of its stated business objectives in accordance with current understanding of State and Local Laws and Federal Enforcement Policies and Priorities as it relates to Marijuana (as outlined in the Justice Department’s U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions Memo dated January 4, 2018, and subsequent commentary from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon Billy Williams), and plans to proceed cautiously with respect to legal and compliance issues. Potential investors and shareholders are cautioned that KAYS and MJAI will obtain advice of counsel prior to actualizing any portion of their business plan (including but not limited to license applications for the cultivation, distribution or sale of marijuana products, engaging in said activities or acquiring existing Cannabis production/sales operations). Advice of counsel with regard to specific activities of KAYS, Federal, State or Local legal action or changes in Federal Government Policy and/or State and Local Laws may adversely affect business operations and shareholder value.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release includes statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements, usually containing the words “believe,” “estimate,” “project,” “expect” or similar expressions. These statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that would cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, acceptance of the Company’s current and future products and services in the marketplace, the ability of the Company to develop effective new products and receive regulatory approvals of such products, competitive factors, dependence upon third-party vendors, and other risks detailed in the Company’s periodic report filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. By making these forward-looking statements, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release.
For more information contact Investor Relations: 561-210-7664
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2021-01-21T13:53:57Z
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January 12, 2021 1 min read
Almost four years ago, with the help of 279 backers, Pack Animal was born right here on Kickstarter. Pack Animal specialized in making high quality luggage for motorcyclists in small batches using the best materials and craftsmanship. Thousands of people came to love the brand for their attention to quality and customer service.
Earlier this year the founders of Pack Animal decided to close shop, for good, to pursue other interests. Enter Tobacco Motorwear Company…
Tobacco launched on Kickstarter in 2014 and since then has grown to be a force in the motorcycle apparel industry, focusing on products that are fashionable and functional, including three successful Kickstarter campaigns.
We have been fans of Pack Animal from the beginning and rather than see Pack Animal go away for good, the Tobacco team is re-launching the brand and with your help we can expand the line and continue to bring you amazing quality backpacks and bags for all your adventures.
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The way things are going, the question most often asked of corporate C.E.O.s will no longer be "How are you going to boost your stock price?" Instead, it will be "What did you know and when did you know it?" Executives at Enron and at Arthur Andersen have been facing that one for a while, and now executives at ImClone Systems, Inc., a biotech firm based in Tribeca, are, too.
Until December, ImClone Systems was one of the most highly touted biotechnology companies in America, thanks to a cancer-fighting drug called Erbitux. Even while Erbitux was still being tested, ImClone was pitching it as a potential blockbuster that would revolutionize cancer treatment. Wall Street and the business press were sweet on Erbitux as well. In July, Business Week put the drug on its cover, and the Times called it "the $2 billion molecule." More than half a dozen analysts had "buy" ratings on ImClone. And though the company had never, in seventeen years, brought a drug to market, and had just three million dollars in quarterly revenues (and no profits), ImClone's market capitalization was, at its peak, $5.5 billion. Shareholders included some of the biggest institutional investors around—what the Street likes to call "smart money."
But right now the smart money must be feeling pretty dumb. On December 28th, ImClone announced that the Food and Drug Administration had rejected its Erbitux application. In other words, the agency would not even consider the drug for approval, much less approve it. (The F.D.A. said that ImClone's clinical trials were inadequate and its data insufficient.) The more shocking news came a few days later: apparently, ImClone had known all along that the F.D.A. had serious questions about the way the Erbitux trials were designed and conducted, yet the company, inexplicably, did not heed the F.D.A.'s recommendations, while continuing to project that the drug would be approved by early 2002. The revelations cut the share price in half and provoked a slew of analyst downgrades and shareholder lawsuits. Last week, a congressional committee launched an investigation.
So why did Wall Street blow it? ImClone told the kind of story that the Street loves to hear. A cutting-edge biotech was leading the charge to transform Tribeca into a mini-Cambridge, a regular Genome Alley. The product was hip: Erbitux is what's called a "targeted therapy" drug, and targeted therapy is supposedly the future of cancer treatment. ImClone's board was grand: among the directors were some of the most important people in oncology, including Vincent DeVita, the former head of the National Cancer Institute, and John Mendelsohn, the president of the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston, who invented Erbitux (and who, oddly enough, is also on the board—and the audit committee—of Enron. "It's a coincidence," he said last week). The renowned oncologist Leonard Saltz supervised the company's clinical trials. Above all, its backers were blue chips: in September, Bristol Myers Squibb bought twenty per cent of ImClone for a billion dollars. "The perception that the F.D.A. was going to accept the drug really increased when Bristol signed on," said Jason Kantor, a biotech analyst at J. P. Morgan Chase, who upgraded ImClone in November, just before the stock plummeted. "Bristol's a smart company, so if you believed in ImClone, as I did, that deal made you feel that you were getting validation from someone who knew what was going on."
Analysts relied on the validation they got from the big names because they didn't have much else to go on. They couldn't examine ImClone's track record—it had none. They weren't in the lab. They weren't privy to the F.D.A.'s communications. So they looked to the reputational capital of the people who were telling the ImClone story, and that was enough, apparently, to make them far more confident in Erbitux than they should have been. Call it the Planet Hollywood syndrome. Last year, people raised questions about the adequacy of ImClone's drug trials—pointing out problems that were eventually cited by the F.D.A.—but Wall Street discounted such concerns. "When Leonard Saltz is vouching for the data, you believe him," Kantor said.
ImClone also benefitted from the excitement about the new science of targeted therapy. In the right light, ImClone looks like a dot-com: breakthrough technology, a business staked on promise, rather than profits, an inflated stock price, and a willful disregard for the fundamentals. "I'm going to give the ImClone people the benefit of the doubt and say they were incompetent rather than corrupt," Kantor says. "A combination of arrogance and lack of experience did them in."
Let's also give Kantor and his cohorts on the Street the benefit of the doubt. Perhaps they, too, were merely incompetent. That's small consolation for all the hopeful investors who, at their analyst's urging, bought ImClone when it was up around seventy. Clearly, analysts at firms like J. P. Morgan Chase also have plenty of reputational capital, and it doesn't always serve their clients well. Here you had an arrogant, inexperienced biotech company with almost no revenues, pinning its hopes on a drug that no one on Wall Street could effectively evaluate. ("We screwed up," Sam Waksal, the company's C.E.O., has said, helpfully.) You call that a buy?
Mendelsohn and DeVita are prominent scientists, but they also have a professional and financial stake in ImClone's success. Mendelsohn, for example, sold more than six million dollars' worth of stock in October. An imprimatur isn't always what it's cracked up to be. As ImClone's investors learned, to their dismay, reputation is no substitute for knowledge.
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The search for habitable, alien worlds needs to make room for a second “Goldilocks,” according to a Yale University researcher.
For decades, it has been thought that the key factor in determining whether a planet can support life was its distance from its Sun. In our Solar System, for instance, Venus is too close to the Sun and Mars is too far, but Earth is just right. That distance is what scientists refer to as the “habitable zone,” or the “Goldilocks zone.”
It also was thought that planets were able to self-regulate their internal temperature via mantle convection – the underground shifting of rocks caused by internal heating and cooling. A planet might start out too cold or too hot, but it would eventually settle into the right temperature.
The new study suggests that simply being in the habitable zone isn’t sufficient to support life. A planet also must start with an internal temperature that is just right.
“If you assemble all kinds of scientific data on how Earth has evolved in the past few billion years and try to make sense out of them, you eventually realise that mantle convection is rather indifferent to the internal temperature,” says Jun Korenaga, a professor of geology and geophysics at Yale. Korenaga presents a general theoretical framework that explains the degree of self-regulation expected for mantle convection and suggests that self-regulation is unlikely for Earth-like planets.
“The lack of the self-regulating mechanism has enormous implications for planetary habitability,” Korenaga says. “Studies on planetary formation suggest that planets like Earth form by multiple giant impacts, and the outcome of this highly random process is known to be very diverse.”
Such diversity of size and internal temperature would not hamper planetary evolution if there was self-regulating mantle convection, Korenaga says. “What we take for granted on this planet, such as oceans and continents, would not exist if the internal temperature of Earth had not been in a certain range, and this means that the beginning of Earth’s history cannot be too hot or too cold.”
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Standard describes the request/response exchanges between a Service Metadata Publisher and a client wishing to discover endpoint information in a 4-corner network
OASIS is pleased to announce the publication of its newest OASIS Standard, approved by the members on 14 February 2021:
Service Metadata Publishing (SMP) Version 2.0
14 February 2021
SMP v2.0 describes a protocol for publishing service metadata within a 4-corner network.
In a 4-corner network, entities are exchanging business documents through intermediary gateway services (sometimes called Access Points). To successfully send a business document in a 4-corner network, an entity must be able to discover critical metadata about the recipient of the business document, such as types of documents the recipient is capable of receiving and methods of transport supported. The recipient makes this metadata available to other entities in the network through a Service Metadata Publisher service.
This specification describes the request/response exchanges between a Service Metadata Publisher and a client wishing to discover endpoint information. A client can either be an end-user business application or a gateway/access point in the 4-corner network. This specification also defines the request processing that must happen at the client.
The TC has received four Statements of Use from IBM, Philip Helger, the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, and Efact.
The OASIS Standard and all related files are available here:
Editable source (Authotative):
Distribution ZIP files
For your convenience, OASIS provides a complete package of the prose specification and related files in a ZIP distribution file. You can download the ZIP file here:
Our congratulations to the members of the OASIS Business Document Exchange (BDXR) TC on achieving this milestone.
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2022-08-17T07:51:13Z
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I’ve been head down and full tilt at work for the last two weeks, which is part of the reason for the silence on the blog. I’ve been learning how to do knitting pattern design and I’ve been spending a lot of time with my spinning wheel. I’m also doing a knitting mastery program that involves knitting 16 samples of my work. (Ten to go….) So, the hands have been far too busy to type. But it’s a good busy.
I’m ready to share my first pattern with the world and I’m hoping that it’ll be something that I look back on with huge amounts of embarassment. It’s simple – a sock pattern with a simple lace motif. There’s nothing even remotely revolutionary about it, but it was a really great exercise in learning to write gauge, size and apply some of the lessons from my Math for Knitters class at the Vogue Knitting conference back in February. The toughest part for me was actually the photography – trying to get pictures of your own feet is pretty much impossible, so I had to enlist help. It’s a free pattern, since I can’t even imagine trying to charge for something that was a learning exercise, but I’m still pleased enough to want to share it with the world.
It’s not much, but it’s mine.
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SARANAC LAKE - As many as 400 new water meters installed in the village over the past two years may be defective, village officials said Monday night.
Village Department of Public Works Superintendent Robert Martin said his crews have already identified 85 of the defective Sensus-brand water meters, but there may be between 200 and 400 that are not functioning properly based on problems the village has encountered trying to read the new meters remotely.
Martin said his crews will now be going "street by street, house to house" to make sure every new meter that's been installed is working properly.
It's just the latest issue in a project that's caused headaches for the village since it got under way.
In December 2009, the village board adopted a law that requires meters to be installed for every user of the village water system. That came not long after the village was awarded $1 million in federal economic stimulus funds to install 2,300 new water meters.
The original contractor on the project - Troupe Water Services - put in about 1,200 meters before it left town and was declared in default by the village.
Rochester-based Loewke & Brill Consulting Group took over the contract earlier this year and worked with another company to complete the installations. Loewke & Brill's contract ended in late September, village Manager John Sweeney said Monday.
"In my opinion, all these issues are theirs, the installation issues," Trustee John McEneany said. "I think Loewke Brill pulled out too early."
But Martin said many of the problems have to do with the meters themselves, not how they were installed. In some cases, wires have come unhooked on the radio transmitters that allow village crews to read the meters remotely. Other meters were found to have a faulty rubber gasket where the meter attaches to the homeowner's water line.
Martin said the meters are still under warranty with Sensus. The company has agreed to replace the defective meters and reimburse the village for its labor.
Trustee Jeff Branch said village residents have asked him when they'll start being charged on a metered rate instead of a flat rate, once their meter is installed.
Sweeney and Ellis said it takes, at most, two billing cycles to make that transition as the new meter has to be read at both the beginning and the end of a quarter to get an accurate reading. Ellis noted that under the flat rate, water users had been billed in advance of the quarter. Under the metered rate, people will be billed after their meter reading at the end of the quarter.
Sweeney encouraged anyone confused about the change in billing cycles to contact the village offices.
Ellis noted that some people have been "shocked" that their bill is so high because they're now being billed based on the actual amount of water they're using.
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This repeated-measures, counter-balanced study reports on a comparison of quantity and quality of one teacher's language in face-to-face (FTF) and written electronic (WE) discussions with advanced English as a Subsequent Language (ESL) students. Transcripts from the two types of discussions were compared for complexity of teacher input and the language functions this input served during the discussions. Analyses show that the teacher contributed more words, more t-units, and longer t-units to the FTF discussions, and his contributions were longer, consisting of more t-units. The teacher's input to the FTF discussions, unlike the WE discussion, created inequality in participation in the whole group. In the WE setting, teacher language encouraged interaction with individual students, while in the FTF setting, it tended to promote interaction with the whole group. Categorization and analysis of the language functions used showed statistically significant differences.
This article presents an exploratory study of the teacher's verbal output in written electronic (WE) and face-to-face (FTF) discussions. WE discussions are whole-class discussions in which students and the teacher interact with each other by typing and viewing messages while seated at computers. In contrast, FTF discussions are traditional whole-class discussions wherein participants communicate as one group while seated around a large table in a seminar room. Two research questions are addressed in the following. The first one explores a potential difference in the amount and complexity of language contributed by the teacher in the two types of discussions, and whether the teacher's input created inequality in group participation. Inequality in group participation refers to a situation in which group discussions are dominated by one or a few members of the group, rather than being spread out more equally among participants (see, for example, Fitze, 2006; Warschauer, 1996). The second question examines potential differences in the language functions used by the teacher, that is, the purposes teacher language served in each of the two types of discussions.
Researchers have covered a broad range of issues affecting CALL teaching and learning contexts (see, for example, Hubbard & Levy, 2006; Levy & Stockwell, 2007), but the role of the teacher has received little attention. Although several studies have compared students' behaviour and language in WE and FTF discussions, few have compared the role of the teacher in these discussions, and none of which the authors are aware have made this the main focus of the study. For instance, Chun (1994) and Kern (1995) collected quantitative data comparing student language production in the two types of discussions. Chun (1994) and Kern (1995) found that second language students interacted directly with each other rather than mainly with the teacher, and that students took the initiative, constructed and expanded on topics, and took a more active role in discourse management in comparison with students in FTF discussions. These studies, consistent with other researchers' findings (Kelm, 1992; Slatin, 1998; Sullivan & Pratt, 1996, Warschauer, 1996; Warschauer, Turbee & Roberts, 1996), suggest that while the role of the teacher is usually central in FTF discussions, it is often more peripheral in WE discussions. However, these studies do not offer systematic insight into how the teacher's language production reflects the change in the teacher's role.
Of particular relevance is Kern's (1995) study, in which he included a quantitative assessment of teacher input during the two types of discussions. For instance, Kern found that in one of the two class groups he investigated, Section 1, the teacher took 81 turns (45% of the total number of turns) during the oral discussion, while not contributing to the WE session at all. In Section 2, a different instructor took 44 turns (45% of the turns) in the oral discussion, while taking only 10 turns (4% of the turns) in the WE setting. Moreover, Kern found that in the Section 1 oral discussions, the most common type of instructor input was questions, followed by comments or questions on language and vocabulary, delegations of the floor (that is, selecting the next speaker), and assertions. In the Section 2 oral discussions, the most frequent type of teacher input was assertions, followed by questions, statements with an interrogative adverb appended (for example, n'est-ce pas?), and comments or questions on language and vocabulary. In the Section 2 WE sessions, the most common type of teacher input was assertions, followed by questions, and personal opinions. Kern noted that teacher questions in the WE setting tended to focus more on the content of discussion, while in the FTF discussions, teacher questions tended to focus on language and vocabulary issues.
Kern (1995) concluded that the interactions in the oral discussions "largely followed the normal pattern of classroom discourse--teacher question, student reply, and teacher evaluation of the reply (Mehan, 1985)--with few student turns being followed directly by other student turns" (p. 467). Kern noted that this pattern was rare in the WE setting, in which the quantity and variety of student language production was more consistent with that of group interaction studies. According to Kern, group interaction studies show that students typically produce more speech, and more varied speech in peer groups compared with teacher-led groups.
The positive aspects of the WE setting such as increased student participation, more balanced student participation, enhanced interactive language functions in student discourse, and increased lexical range in student language are fairly well-established in the literature, and provide the rationale for why we used the WE setting as a prewriting setting with our students. However, much remains to be investigated about the WE setting, particularly regarding the role of the teacher.
Research on student participation and discourse in WE and FTF discussions suggests three related reasons why the role of the teacher may be minimized in WE discussions. First, since students display more interactive competence in WE discussions (Chun, 1994; Fitze, 2006; Kelm, 1992; Kern, 1995; Slatin, 1998; Sullivan & Pratt, 1996), they seem better equipped to carry on the WE discussion without much teacher intervention. Second, since there is no need for students to take temporally sequential turns (Beauvois, 1992, 1998; Kelm, 1992), the teacher is not called upon to facilitate the discussion by assigning turns (Kern, 1995). Finally, since students' participation tends to be more evenly distributed among group members (Beauvois, 1992, 1998; Chun, 1994; Fitze, 2006; Kelm, 1992; Kern, 1995; Warschauer, 1996), the teacher need not intervene to bridge silences or to encourage quieter students to participate.
In sum, although previous studies have suggested the reasons a teacher's role might be minimized in the WE setting, they focus on a "negative" perspective by emphasizing lack of quantity of teacher participation in the WE setting. The majority of previous studies do not explore what sort of teacher language or participation seems to be lacking in qualitative terms, nor do they provide any detailed information about the kind of contributions that the teacher makes in the WE setting. The study described in the following offers a unique contribution by taking a positive stance, investigating and comparing in some detail what the teacher does contribute in the WE and FTF settings.
The following section describes key components of our exploratory study, including the setting, the student and teacher participants, and the procedures. The study was originally designed to study high-intermediate and advanced ESL students' production in the two discussion environments, and to explore whether students tend to generate more discourse and be more lexically complex in one of the two conference settings given equivalent amounts of time. In addition, the study explored whether students in the WE conferences demonstrated more interactive competence and more balanced participation compared to the FTF conferences. The total number of words that students produced in an equivalent amount of time in the two types of conferences was not statistically significant. The discourse in WE conferences, however, reflected greater lexical range and the students in these conferences produced more discourse demonstrating interactive competence. The study and its methodological procedures are described in Fitze (2006). After data collection for the original study was completed and the student transcripts had been examined, the researchers agreed to study teacher language in the two environments as well. Consequently, at the time the data were collected, the teacher was unaware that his language production would become an object of study .
The study took place over a four-week period of a 14-week Intensive English Program (IEP) at a medium sized Canadian university. The skill-based program offered students one hour a day each of listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar, five days each week. After consultation with the classroom teachers, data collection for the study occurred during the 9th, 10th, 12th and 13th week of the program, during the students' writing class, where discussions are used regularly to explore a topic as part of pre-writing activities. For data collection, the two classes alternated between FTF and WE discussion settings week-by-week. During the first and third weeks of data collection (weeks nine and twelve in the program), class A was in the WE discussion setting while class B was in the FTF discussion setting. Weeks two and four of data collection (ten and thirteen in the program) engaged class A in the FTF discussion setting, with class B in the WE discussion setting. This counterbalanced design was used to avoid "group" as a confounding variable in comparisons across discussion settings.
Table 1. Data Collection and Topics
The 27 student participants in this study were high intermediate-to-advanced English as a subsequent language (ESL) students. They were assigned to two classes (A and B) by the administration of the IELP based on their Michigan Test scores, which averaged from 68.50 to 68.72 at the beginning of the term. The two classes were also approximately balanced in terms of number of students (14 and 13 respectively), gender, native language background, and cultural background.
A teacher had been assigned by the administration to teach the students in each of the two classes during the 14-week program . However, the first author of the study, who was known to the students as one of the teachers in the IELP, arranged to teach the two classes during the four weeks during which data were collected. This was done for several reasons. As the study was originally focused on learner language in the two environments, it seemed important to have one instructor teach both classes in both environments (WE and FTF) to avoid differences that might arise due to different teaching styles. Another important factor was the need to keep teacher language in the two environments as consistent as possible when introducing the topics and facilitating the discussions. For instance, Yagelski & Grabill (1998) argued that different teachers have different styles of leading WE class discussions depending on factors such as their level of computer proficiency, and their attitude towards the use of computers in teaching. If the regular classroom teachers had been leading the discussions, any differences in their styles of leading the two types of discussions, or preference for one discussion environment over the other, might have introduced uncontrolled variability into the study. By having only one teacher lead all the discussion groups, this variability (that is, this possible threat to internal validity) was eliminated. The teacher/researcher was experienced in teaching ESL writing, had graduate education in TESL, and was experienced leading WE discussions in ESL classes. The teacher intended to keep his language contribution minimal and consistent in both conditions to maximize student participation. In other words, apart from getting the discussion going by restating the assigned topic, the teacher expected to avoid contributing to the discussion, at least within the bounds of what he considered good teaching practice.
As part of the methodology, the regular classroom teachers were closely involved in the planning of the tasks and they attended, but did not participate in the sessions taught by the teacher/researcher. They were actively involved in proposing and selecting the topics based on their knowledge of the students' interests. The topics used in this study were new to the students, within the context of this course, at the beginning of each discussion. All the students underwent training to give them the skills needed to participate effectively in the WE conferences. They received the topic of each conference the day before the conference took place from their classroom teachers who reviewed relevant vocabulary and general meaning with them. All FTF conferences for each class took place in the students' usual classroom, while all WE conferences occurred in the students' usual computer lab. Both types of conferences lasted for 20 minutes of the 50-minute class period. In the remaining 30 minutes of class time, students individually began to draft essays based on the conference discussion. Drafts were to be completed as homework and handed in the following day. The teacher/researcher aimed to facilitate the discussions in both conditions by restating the assigned topic and questions, summarizing students' contributions and offering clarifications if necessary but to restrain himself from offering new ideas or giving examples about the topic. WebCT, used for the WE discussion, provided a log file that could be saved to a disk as a word processing file. The FTF discussions were audiotaped and then transcribed into electronic format. All participant names in both discussions were removed and replaced with a numeric code to preserve participant anonymity.
The first part of the first research question was to determine if the amount and complexity of teacher participation was equivalent in both types of discussions. To explore this question, the total number of words contributed by the teacher as a percentage of the total number of words contributed by all participants, and the total number of t-units contributed by the teacher as a percentage of the total number of t-units contributed by all participants was calculated for each discussion. These percentages were then used to determine if the amount of teacher participation in the two types of discussions was equivalent. As an additional measure of the amount of teacher input, the average number of t-units per contribution made by the teacher was also compared across discussion settings. Following Beauvois' (1998) definition of the term message and Kern's (1995) definition of the term turn, which both correspond to our use of the term contribution, a contribution in the WE discussions was defined as the totality of what the teacher wrote before pressing the send key. For FTF discussions, a contribution was defined as everything said by the teacher in one conversational turn.
To explore the second part of the first research question--the potential effect of the teacher's input on equality in the group discussions--the number of words contributed by each participant during each discussion was used to calculate Gini coefficients for each discussion. Gini coefficients are measures of inequality that yield a value between 0 (that is, no inequality) and 1 (that is, maximum inequality). For an explanation of how Gini coefficients are calculated, see Koide & Shumway (1998). For each discussion, Gini coefficients were calculated based on the participation of the entire group, and based on the participation of only the students (that is, not including the teacher's input). These Gini coefficients were then used to determine if the addition of the teacher's input to the students' input tended to create greater inequality in participation for the groups as a whole.
Two measures were used to explore the complexity of the teacher's language in the two discussion settings. First, the standardized type-token ratio of the entire teacher input for each discussion was calculated and compared across discussion settings. Type-token ratios are a measure of lexical complexity reflecting the number of unique words per number of running words in a document (Scott, 2006). Higher type-token ratios correspond to more lexical complexity. Standardized type-token ratios were used in this study to accommodate the unequal lengths of the documents being compared (Scott, 2006). Since the smallest number of words in any single conversational turn used by the teacher during one of the discussions in this study was 10 words, the standardized type-token ratios were calculated based on 10 word intervals. The second measure of the complexity of teacher language used in this study was t-unit length. In general, longer t-units correspond to greater syntactic complexity because longer t-units indicate sentences with more subordination (Hunt, 1965; Vavra, 2000).
To determine if there was a difference in the functions of language used by the teacher in the two types of discussions, the teacher's t-units were coded for language function. The coding instrument, an elaboration of Chun's (1994) framework, is summarized in the Appendix, which also contains examples of each function of language the teacher used taken from the data collected in this study. After the teacher's input was coded, the numbers of teacher t-units representing each language function were then converted to percentages of the total number of teacher t-units in that discussion. Percentages rather than raw numbers of t-units were used to analyze the teacher's language functions across discussion settings because percentages better reveal how useful and appropriate a particular language function was to the teacher in a particular type of situation. Rather than revealing how many times the teacher used a particular language function in a given discussion, percentage scores reveal what proportion of the teacher's input consisted of a particular function, rather than another language function, or nothing at all.
Since this exploratory study investigated only one teacher, the results of this study are not intended as predictive of how all ESL teachers would behave when leading pre-writing discussions in FTF and WE settings; instead, this study provides a telling picture of one teacher's verbal behaviour in the two types of discussions. It raises questions about how teacher talk in the two different environments relates to the pedagogical context of a class and impacts on students' behaviour. While teachers may behave differently in the two types of discussions depending on their teaching style and their pedagogical objectives for the activity, a clearer understanding of potential behaviours may provide helpful feedback for teachers as well as teacher educators preparing student teachers. Teachers may find that their experiences are similar when they are faced with leading pre-writing discussions in FTF and WE settings. As shall be discussed in the conclusions to this paper, the results of this study are consistent with the results of previous studies available (see, for example, Kern, 1995; Sullivan and Pratt, 1996).
As mentioned, this study was exploratory and employed a participant-observation research method in which one of the authors also engaged in the role of classroom teacher, leading all of the discussions. Unlike other studies following this method, however, the decision to study teacher language was made after the data were collected, thus minimizing the potential for teacher bias. The methodology allowed the authors to draw on the teacher's insights into his experience of the discussions (that is, what his intentions were at the time) when coding the teacher's input for language function. Consequently, the validity and reliability of the coding was deemed to be dependent on the teacher/researcher's careful examination of the transcripts, and thoughtful deliberations based on post lesson reflections about his experience in the discussions rather than on a measure that objectifies agreement, such as inter-rater reliability.
Finally, one additional measure was taken to avoid, or at least mitigate, potential bias in the way the research questions were framed. All research questions were posed non-directionally. This meant that the researchers made no a priori predictions about whether the means for any given measure would be higher in the WE or FTF setting. The decision to pose all research questions non-directionally is further supported by the absence of related studies in the literature.
In this section, we present the results of our analyses of the transcripts. The first research question dealt with the amount of teacher participation, that is, whether the teacher participation was equivalent in both types of discussions, and whether the addition of the teacher's input to the students' input tended to create greater inequality of participation in one or both of the two types of discussion settings. Each part of this question is addressed in turn.
To investigate if there was a difference in the quantity of input generated by the teacher in the two types of discussions, comparisons of the teacher's participation as a percentage of the total participation were made across discussion settings. As mentioned, the teacher leading the discussion groups intended to contribute as little as possible in all discussions. However, analysis of the transcripts clearly shows a difference in the quantity of teacher participation across discussion settings. A summary of the data is presented in Table 2.
Table 2. Comparison of Amount of Teacher Participation across Discussion Settings
Since the research questions were posed non-directionally, two-tailed probability levels were used for the statistical tests. Matched-sample t-tests were chosen to compare the quantity of language contributed by the teacher across discussion settings. This was based on the expectation that if the teacher contributed a lot about a given topic (that is, in a given week) in one discussion setting, the teacher might also tend to contribute a lot about the same topic (that is, in the same week) in the other setting.
As shown in Table 2, the percentage of t-units and words contributed by the teacher, as well as the number of t-units per contribution were all statistically significantly higher in the FTF setting. The t-tests revealed the following results for the teacher's percentage of t-units, percentage of words, and number of t-units per contribution: t(3) = 14.17, p < 0.001 (two-tailed); t(3) = 19.60, p < 0.001 (two-tailed); and t(3) = -4.67, p < 0.05 (two-tailed); respectively. In summary, despite the teacher's intention to minimize his participation equally in both settings, the teacher ended up contributing more words and more t-units in the FTF discussions than in the WE discussions. In addition, in the FTF discussions, the teacher tended to make longer contributions consisting of two or more t-units on average.
The second part of the first research question addressed what effect the teacher might have had on how equally distributed participation was among group members. For instance, if participation were calculated to be evenly distributed among members of the discussion group when teacher input was not included in the calculation, would participation still be found to be evenly distributed among group members when the teacher's input was considered in the calculation? To find out, two matched-sample t-tests were performed. For each type of discussion, the Gini scores for the entire group (including the teacher) were subtracted from the Gini scores for only the students. This resulted in a single column of difference scores for the WE discussions and a single column of difference scores for the FTF discussions, as shown in Tables 3 and 4 below. Two-tailed one-sample t-tests were then run on the two sets of difference scores with the null hypotheses being that the mean of each set of difference scores was equal to zero.
Table 3. Calculation of the Influence of the Teacher on Balanced Participation in WE discussions
For the WE discussions, the matched-sample t-test revealed no statistically significant difference (t(3) = -0.35, p > 0.05; two-tailed) between Gini coefficients for the students only (M = 0.371, SD = 0.081), compared with Gini coefficients for the students and teacher combined (M = 0.377, SD = 0.079). In other words, the addition of the teacher's input to the students' input in the WE discussions did not tend to create greater inequality of participation in the groups.
Table 4. Calculation of the Influence of the Teacher on Balanced Participation in FTF discussions
The same calculation for the FTF discussions shows a different picture. The matched-sample t-test revealed a statistically significant difference (t(3) = -4.90, p < 0.05; two-tailed) between the Gini coefficients for the students only (M = 0.485, SD = 0.070), compared with the Gini coefficients for the students and teacher combined (M = 0.517, SD = 0.066) in the FTF discussions. In other words, the addition of the teacher’s input to the students’ input in the FTF discussions tended to create greater inequality of participation in the group discussions.
To investigate if there was a difference in the complexity of the teacher's language in the two discussion settings, two different measures were used. Standardized type-token ratios were used to assess the lexical complexity of the teacher's input, and t-unit length was used to measure the syntactic complexity of the teacher's language. A summary of the data is presented in Table 5.
Table 5. Comparison of Complexity of Teacher Participation across Discussion Settings
Before examining the statistical test on the teacher's standardized type-token ratios, it will be advantageous to consider the numbers presented in Table 5. In particular, the ratio for week one in the WE setting seems noticeably different from the other reported ratios. This difference reflects the fact that during week one in the WE setting, the teacher only contributed 10 words in three t-units:
What do you mean?
What do you mean?
Thus, for this discussion, the teacher contributed 10 words, of which 6 were unique (that is, the type-token ratio of 6/10, or as reported: 60.00).
The two-tailed matched-sample t-test on the standardized type-token ratios of the teacher's input yielded no statistically significant difference between the discussion settings (t(3) = 0.79, p > 0.05; two-tailed). This suggests that there was no difference in lexical complexity of the teacher's language in the two different discussion settings. However, this non-significant finding should be interpreted cautiously because of the small number of comparisons, and hence the limited power of the statistical test. A larger number of comparisons would help establish with greater certainty that the teacher's language was of equal lexical complexity in both discussion settings.
The measure of the syntactic complexity of the teacher's input, average t-unit length, yielded a statistically significant difference across discussion settings (t(3) = 6.34; p < 0.01; two-tailed) with a higher mean in the FTF setting. This finding suggests that the teacher's language in the FTF setting was more syntactically complex.
The distribution of teacher language in the discussions is summarized in Table 6. First, raw scores of the number of t-units contributed by the teacher for each language function, week, and discussion setting are reported. These are followed by, in parenthesis, a percentage score that shows the proportion to which the teacher used each language function in each conference. For instance, in week one, the FTF discussion setting elicited 11 general questions to the entire class from the teacher. Thus, this language function made up 26% of the t-units the teacher contributed to the FTF discussion in Week 1 (that is, 11 / 42 = 26%). Due to rounding, individual language function percentages do not always add to 100.
Table 6. Number and Proportion of Language Function T-units by Week and Setting
Figures 1 and 2 show the proportion of the teacher's input by language function during the FTF and WE discussions. The mean of the percentage scores for language function for the four discussions in each discussion setting is reported in the pie charts. For instance, Figure 1 shows that general questions to the entire class made up, on average, 24% of the teacher's discourse in the FTF setting. This figure was obtained by summing the percentage scores for that language function and discussion setting and dividing by 4 (that is, [26% + 24% + 22% +24%] / 4 = 24%). The Figures are labelled with the type of language function represented, followed by the mean of percentage scores for that type of language function. The percentages scores in the figures do not equal 100 due to rounding.
Figure 1. Proportion of teacher discourse by language function in FTF discussions
Figure 2. Proportion of teacher discourse by language function in WE discussions
To test differences in teacher language functions across discussion settings statistically, the percentage scores in the WE discussions were subtracted from the percentage scores in the FTF discussions week-by-week, resulting in a single column of difference scores. A two-tailed matched-sample t-test was then run on the difference scores with the null hypotheses being that the mean of difference scores was equal to zero. Two-tailed tests were chosen for all comparisons of teacher language function because, due to the exploratory nature of this study, and the non-directional nature of the research questions, no a priori predictions were made about which setting would have higher mean scores for any language function. Results of the t-tests are presented in Table 7. Two-tailed p values of less than 0.05 are reported as statistically significant and indicated with an asterisk.
Table 7. Comparison of Teacher Language Functions across Discussion Settings
Comparisons of the teacher's language functions will proceed in the order they have been presented in Table 7. Note that unlike the figures, Table 7 contains a language function that is an aggregate of language functions 2 to 5 (that is, interaction between the teacher and individual students). Categories 2, 3, 4 and 5--specific questions to individual students, replies to students' general and specific questions, requests for clarification, and giving feedback to others--can be seen as making up a larger category involving direct interaction between the teacher and individual students. As a result, after being considered separately, these measures will be considered together as an aggregate measure.
In both types of discussions, general questions to entire class made up a substantial proportion (that is, about one quarter) of the teacher's input. The t-test revealed no statistically significant difference between the discussion settings. Given that this type of utterance made up, on average, approximately one-quarter of the teacher's participation in both types of discussions, it is evident that in comparison with using another language function, or contributing nothing at all (that is, proportionally), this language function was liberally used by the teacher in both discussion settings.
The t-test revealed no statistically significant difference in the proportion of specific questions from the teacher to individual students, even though the mean in the WE setting was clearly higher than the mean in the FTF discussion setting. In addition, the means were either the same (that is, both 0%) or higher in the WE discussion setting for each week of the study. However, it is interesting to note that if we had been able to predict that the teacher would ask proportionally more questions to individual students in the WE discussion setting, and used a one-tailed t-test, the difference would have been statistically significant (t(3) = -2.59, p < 0.05; one-tailed). As a result, although the methodology of this study does not allow us to report this difference as statistically significant, future studies may want to test the hypothesis that compared to FTF discussions, the teacher will tend to pose a proportionally higher number of questions to individual students in the WE discussion setting.
Similar to the language function just considered, the t-test revealed no statistically significant difference in the proportion of times the teacher provided replies to students' general and specific questions in the two discussion settings. However, again, inspection of the means suggests a noticeable difference in the proportions of this language function across discussion settings. In addition, for each week of the study, the percentage scores for this language function were higher in the WE discussion setting than in the corresponding week for the FTF discussion setting. Nevertheless, the t-test did not reach statistical significance, likely because of the considerable amount of variance in the scores within the WE discussion setting. Although examination of the means suggests that the teacher replied to students' general and specific questions proportionally more in the WE discussions, the t-test analysis does not support this interpretation.
The next category of language functions related to the previous two is requests for clarification. Like the measure just discussed, the overall mean for this language function in the WE discussion setting was quite a bit higher than the mean in the FTF setting; and for each week of the study, the means were higher in the WE setting. However, the t-test failed to indicate a statistically significant difference. Again, the non-significant result can be attributed to the large amount of variance in means between weeks of the study within settings. Although the means suggests that the teacher requested clarification proportionally more in the WE discussions, the t-test provides no reason to accept this conclusion.
The final measure related to the previous three is giving feedback to others. The overall mean for this measure was higher in the WE than in the FTF discussion setting; and for each week of the study, the means were either the same (that is, both 0%) or higher in the WE discussion setting. However, the t-test failed to reach statistical significance. Once again, the t-test provided no formal statistical evidence to reject the null hypothesis and conclude that discussion setting had a consistent differentiating effect on the proportion of times the teacher gave feedback to individual students.
As mentioned above, the four previous measures can be considered together to form a larger category: interaction between the teacher and individual students. For instance, all four of these language functions involve the teacher addressing an individual student rather than the group as a whole. To obtain means for this combined measure, the mean percentage scores of the four constitutive measures for each week of the study and discussion setting were summed before the t-test was performed. The t-test revealed a statistically significant difference between the WE (M = 48.26%, SD = 20.69%) and FTF (M = 9.20%, SD = 7.81%) discussion settings, with the higher mean in the WE discussion setting. This result suggests that in the WE setting, the teacher interacted directly with individual students proportionally more than in the FTF setting.
The next measure in Table 5 is statements to expand on a topic. The t-test revealed a statistically significant difference between the two discussion settings with a higher mean in the FTF setting. This result suggests that in comparison with using another language function, or contributing nothing at all, in FTF discussions, the teacher was much more likely to contribute his own ideas to expand on the topic than in WE discussions.
The next measure, statements to clarify a student's position, was used quite extensively by the teacher in the FTF discussions, but not at all in the WE discussions. The t-test yielded a statistically significant difference across discussion settings, suggesting that, proportionally, the teacher was much more likely to clarify students' positions to the group during FTF discussions.
Like the previous measure, the language function statements to clarify the topic or task was used by the teacher in the FTF discussions, but not at all in the WE discussions. In fact, this language function was used only in one week of the study in the FTF discussions (that is week 3). The t-test yielded no significant difference between discussion settings, suggesting that there is no reason to suspect that the teacher was proportionally more likely to clarify the topic or task in one discussion setting compared with the other. Indeed, at least in part because of the procedures followed in this study--the topic and task were made clear to the students before the discussions began--the teacher very rarely used this language function in either type of discussion.
Overall, the teacher used the language function meta-communications proportionally slightly more frequently in WE discussions. However, during some weeks of the study, the teacher used this language function proportionally more in the WE setting (that is, weeks 1 and 2); and in other weeks of the study, proportionally more in the FTF setting (that is, weeks 3 and 4). The t-test yielded no statistically significant difference between discussion settings. These results imply that there was no consistent difference in how the teacher used meta-communications proportionally in one discussion setting compared to the other.
Although the teacher intended to minimize his participation equally in both discussion settings, the FTF setting elicited a statistically significantly higher percentage of words and t-units from the teacher. Similar observations have been noted in other studies (Beauvois, 1992, 1998; Chun, 1994; Kelm, 1992; Kern, 1995; Sullivan & Pratt, 1996). Like the teacher in Sullivan and Pratt's (1996) study, in an effort to get students to participate, the teacher in this study ended up dominating the FTF class discussions.
The statistical analysis of Gini coefficients revealed that when the teacher's input was considered in addition to the students' input, participation patterns in FTF discussions became more unbalanced to a statistically significant degree. On the other hand, the addition of the teacher's comments to the WE discussions did not affect, to a statistically significant extent, the degree to which participation was balanced among participants. Although the teacher attempted to contribute as little as possible in both types of discussions, he contributed so much more to the FTF discussions that his input created considerably more inequality in participation in the group as a whole.
Although data analyses did not show a statistically significant difference in the lexical complexity of the teacher's input in the two discussion settings, the teacher's input in the FTF discussions tended to be more syntactically complex. In particular, the teacher's t-units in the FTF discussions tended to be longer, involving more subordination. In addition, analyses revealed a statistically significant difference in the length of the teacher's contributions: The teacher's contributions to the FTF discussions were longer, consisting of more t-units.
The results discussed so far only tell a part of the story about differences in the teacher's participation in the two different discussion settings. To get the rest of the story, and to begin to suggest reasons why the amount and complexity of teacher participation was different in the two settings, it is necessary to consider the functions of language used by the teacher in the two discussion settings. As a result, we will return to discuss differences in the amount and complexity of teacher language after considering differences in the teacher's language functions (see the Appendix for a description).
No statistically significant differences were found in the teacher's propensity to pose general questions to the entire class, to make statements to clarify the topic or task, or to make meta-communications. However, before moving on to discuss the statistically significant differences in the teacher's language functions, it is worth pausing to point out two important issues regarding the teacher's use of the language functions just mentioned.
First, with respect to the language function meta-communications, the teacher never had to delegate turns in the WE setting, but he did feel the need to do so several times in two of the four FTF discussions. This role for the teacher has been discussed in other studies (for example, Kern, 1995). This finding is not surprising because of differences in the formal structure of interaction in the two types of discussion settings: In WE discussions, there is no need for students to take temporally sequential turns; and hence, no need for the teacher to decide whose turn is next.
Second, regarding statements to clarify the topic or task, as was mentioned, the teacher made such statements only in the FTF setting during week three of the study. As mentioned already, the low frequency of this language function was likely because the topics and tasks were made very clear to the students before the discussions began. However, at the very beginning of the FTF discussion in week three, the students insisted that the teacher further clarify the topic. This was understandable given that the topic to be discussed in week three, which was about the environment (see Table 1 and Appendix B), was stated broadly, and may have been difficult to narrow down for discussion and subsequent writing. However, it is interesting to note that for the same week and topic in the WE setting, the students were able to proceed with the discussion without similar clarification from the teacher.
At this point, we can only speculate as to why this might have been the case. One possible explanation relates to differences in the way communication occurs in the two different settings. For instance, in the FTF setting, at least some of the group members felt the need to begin with a more narrowed understanding of the topic to be discussed. They may have felt that to interact effectively as a group, they needed to clearly establish what would constitute on-topic and off-topic discourse--so that the group members could all be "on the same page," as it were, with respect to the topic. On the other hand, since conversations in the WE setting tend to follow multiple interleaved parallel threads (Herring, 1999; Simpson, 2005; Smith 2003), it may have been easier for students to begin discussing the complex topic in the WE setting--following their own threads--without first trying to narrow the parameters of discussion.
We now turn to the three statistically significant differences found in the teacher's language functions across discussion settings. A difference was found in the teacher's tendency to interact directly with individual students. In the WE setting, the teacher posed or replied to questions, requested clarification, or gave feedback to individual students proportionally more than in the FTF setting. In other words, in WE discussions, the teacher tended to interact with individual members of the group; while in FTF discussions, he interacted with the group as a whole, rather than with individual students. This finding is consistent with Kern's (1995) finding that in the WE setting in section 2, "9 of the instructor's 10 turns were addressed to specific students in response to their statements or questions" (p. 468).
This tendency of the teacher to interact with individual students in the WE setting, but rarely in the FTF setting may reflect a subconscious teaching strategy. It may have occurred because the teacher felt that in the FTF setting, in the context of this whole-class activity, interacting directly with individual students, particularly less orally proficient students, would tend to "center them out", or "put them on the spot," perhaps embarrassing them. No parallel situation occurred in the WE discussions, where formal aspects of the setting seemed to make interaction with individual students, even the less proficient students, less threatening. The teacher sensed that in the WE setting, when interacting with an individual student, the student likely did not feel singled out as he or she composed a response.
A statistically significant difference was also found in the extent to which the teacher contributed his own ideas to the two types of discussions. The teacher contributed his own ideas to the discussions proportionally more in the FTF setting. This result is somewhat surprising given that the teacher made a special effort not to do so, but underscores the finding of increased teacher participation in the FTF setting reported above. As mentioned, previous research has also found increased teacher participation in the FTF setting compared with the WE setting. For instance, Sullivan and Pratt (1996) commented that in the FTF setting, in an effort to get students to participate, the teacher ended up getting more and more drawn into the discussion. Although in Sullivan and Pratt's (1996) study it is not possible to know to what extent this involved the teacher contributing ideas about the topic; in this study, getting drawn into the discussion definitely included offering more ideas about the topic.
The final area in which there was a statistically significant difference in the language functions used by the teacher was the proportion of times the teacher made statements to clarify a student's position. In fact, on average, the teacher used this language function 28% of the time in the FTF discussions and not at all in the WE discussions. Like the language function discussed above, the teacher tended to clarify or paraphrase students' assertions to keep the conversation going. It was the teacher's judgement that repeating what a student had just said would suggest to other group members that this was a statement worthy of further discussion and input. Additionally, since the students involved in the discussions were from a variety of native language backgrounds, it was easier for the teacher to understand their various non-standard oral patterns (that is, pronunciation, stress, rhythm, and intonation) than it was for the students to understand each other. Thus, the teacher used this language function when he felt it was necessary to clarify to the group what a student had meant by his or her statement. On the other hand, since communication in the WE discussions did not take place in the oral mode, difficulties with oral proficiency were not an issue.
The statistically significant differences in the teacher's language functions across discussion settings also helps explain why the teacher's input was more syntactically complex and consisted of more t-units per contribution during the FTF discussions. When the teacher summarized students' statements or expressed his own ideas about the topic--language functions that the teacher used statistically significantly more during the FTF discussions--these contributions tended to consist of multiple t-units that were relatively long in number of words per t-unit (that is, more syntactically complex).
The review of the literature above suggests three reasons why the role of the teacher might be lessened in WE discussions. After considering differences in the teacher's language functions in the two discussion settings, we can suggest three additional reasons. First, in the WE setting, students were better able to proceed with the discussion without appealing to the teacher to clarify what might constitute off-topic and on-topic discussion. As a result, in the WE setting, the teacher did not get involved in discussions regarding what was meant by the topic, and how the students should proceed. Second, in contrast to the FTF setting, the teacher did not tend to repeat or paraphrase students' statements in the WE setting. There was no need for the teacher to try to clarify students' pronunciation for the group. In addition, the teacher did not feel the need to bridge silences or to keep the conversation going by reiterating salient points made by students. Finally, the teacher felt less need to contribute his own ideas about the topic in the WE setting. This was likely due to the combination of factors that made the students better able to manage the discussion by themselves in the WE setting. The teacher did not feel the need to motivate discussion by contributing his own ideas during awkward silences that can occur in a FTF discussion.
Although this exploratory study recounts the experience of only one teacher, wherever possible, commonalities in the experience of the teacher in this study with teachers in previous studies have been pointed out. Some differences with previous research can also be noted. For instance, as discussed in the review of the literature, Kern (1995) found that teacher questions in the WE setting tended to focus more on the content of discussion, while in the FTF discussions, teacher questions tended to focus on language and vocabulary issues. In contrast, in this study, the teacher tended to focus on the content of discussion in both discussion settings. As a result, it appears that the teacher's behaviour in the two discussion settings depends at least in part on the teacher's style and pedagogical objectives.
Additional research is necessary to begin to develop a theoretical model of the teacher's role in WE discussions. In particular, more data are needed on a variety of teachers working with diverse student populations, ideally in contexts where the teachers are blind to the research questions under investigation. However, at this point, it seems safe to say, along with Beauvois (1992, 1998), Chun (1994), Kelm (1992), Kern (1995), Slatin (1998), Sullivan & Pratt (1996), Warschauer (1996), and Warschauer et al. (1996) that the WE setting serves a democratizing function. It tips the balance of participation patterns towards the students and away from the teacher, allowing students to take more control of the discourse. Future studies might attempt to address questions such as: How does what the teacher contributes during WE discussions influence student behaviour and discourse? To what degree should teachers contribute to WE discussions, and what sort of teacher input is most effective in achieving given pedagogical objectives.
Written electronic (WE) discussions are synchronous text-based computer-mediated communications (CMC). The term is used to underline the more formal context of the classroom discussions compared to many out-of-class "chat" experiences students may have experienced previously.
Consent to study the data was obtained.
To be referred to as "regular classroom teacher" in the following.
As discussed, one of the researchers led all the discussion discussions in this study, and as such, took on the role of teacher. Since this study is about the language and role of the teacher in the two types of discussions, for the sake of clarity, we will refer to the participation of the researcher in the discussions as "teacher" participation.
For stylistic reasons, we refer to the teacher's "language," "statements," "input," and "responses," etc. However, it should be noted that all coding was done after the teacher's discourse was broken into t-units. The term "contributions" is reserved to refer to the entirety of one of the teacher's conversational turns, consisting of one or more t-units.
Michael Fitze received his Master's degree in Education (Curriculum Studies: TESL) from Brock University in Ontario, Canada. He has taught ESL/EFL in Canada and Japan, and he is currently an English faculty member at Dubai Women's College in the United Arab Emirates.
Hedy McGarrell is a professor in Applied Linguistics at Brock University. Her research focuses on ESL writing development and teacher education. She is the Americas volume editor in the TESOL series on Language Teacher Research and co-author (with K. Brillinger) of Writing for Results: Academic and Professional Writing Tasks (Longman, 2008, 2nd edition). She is a member of the TESL-EJ Board of Reviewers.
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Appendix A. Coding Teacher Discourse
This appendix lists and describes the language functions used to code the t-units contributed by the teacher during the discussions and, where necessary for clarification, gives examples extracted from our data. The functions identified reflect an elaboration of the framework in Chun (1994).
Appendix B. Topics and Teacher's Script
Week 1 - Modern Medicine/Biotechnology
Once we have mapped the human genome, we can use our knowledge to control the sort of babies we have. We will be able to purchase medical treatments that will ensure our babies are healthy, "normal" in appearance, and intelligent. Biotechnology can be used to detect a genetic predisposition to certain diseases, and perhaps, to manipulate the DNA into a more desirable sequence. Biotechnology can also be used for more conventional purposes such as increasing food production and supply. Other possibilities include growing custom organs for transplant patients. What possible effects on society could this technology have? Should limits be placed on the use of this technology?
Week 2 - Cross-Cultural Marriages
The invention of the airplane and communication technologies have revolutionized travel and made the world a smaller place. People are coming together in ways that were never previously possible. These new opportunities for travel and communication have accompanied an increase in marriages among people from different cultural backgrounds. How do you feel about cross-cultural marriages? What may be the advantages and disadvantages of cross-cultural marriages for couples and for their children? Do you think cross-cultural marriages can work? Can a cross-cultural marriage be as successful as a marriage of people from the same culture? Under what conditions can and do these marriages work?
Week 3 - The Environment
We have heard much lately about the greenhouse effect. Carbon monoxide in the atmosphere is causing depletion of the layer of ozone that protects us from much of the harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun. In addition, increased levels of carbon dioxide (as a result of industrial processes) are causing the world's temperature to increase, leading to more water in the atmosphere and more violent storms. Moreover, the population is increasing at an alarming rate. Can we feed, clothe, and provide medical care for all these people? Should governments and countries (continue to) take steps to control population growth? Are we headed for much more poverty and suffering in our world or will our technology solve our problems? What advice do you have for governments who face these problems?
Week 4 - Professional Sporting
Professional sports seem to have great popularity among people from many countries. Although the favoured game may differ, professional sporting events draw huge crowds. One may argue that the significance of professional sports is overrated, and that people would be better served either playing the sport themselves, or engaging in some other pastime. Others point out that professional athletes are outrageously overpaid and that the innocence of sporting has been lost; athletes no longer play for the love of the game, they play for the money. What positive side do you see to professional sporting that might justify its popularity? Do you think that professional sports are overrated or do you see value in these people and events? Explain.
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Donald J. Trump’s most recent spiral away from reality began just after 3 November 2020 when it became apparent that he was losing the presidential race. From that day forward, he began agitating his followers by repeating over and over again the lie that he, not Joe Biden, had actually won and that the election had somehow been stolen from Trump.
For two months, Trump peddled this lie and similar nonsense to his gullible minions, and by Wednesday, January 6, when he returned to Washington with thousands of his followers in tow, the pot was at the boil. His tweets had become more and more provocative and incendiary: Come to Washington D.C. January 6! It’s going to be WILD! he told his 88 million Twitter followers. In D.C., not only did Trump stir the pot, he poured gas on the roaring fire: “Fight like hell,” he urged as he told them to make their way to the Capitol.
We all watched in horror as his handiwork was realized in the desacration of the Capitol complex.
Trump attempted a coup. He incited thousands of his followers to riot, and as a result, five people are dead, and the Capitol’s House and Senate chambers are in shambles.
However, his attempted coup failed.
Donald J. Trump should be detained and charged with inciting to riot and insurrection, because incite is exactly what he did. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas and all the other members of Congress who supported Trump in his lying and agitation should also be charged. Though they were successful in starting a riot that defiled the capitol building and traumatized the people who work there, Trump, Cruz, and their followers were unable to prevent the Congress from certifying the Electoral College ballots.
So, in spite of Trump’s misguided, felonious efforts, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be inaugurated as president and vice president of the United States on Wednesday, January 20, 2021!
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I can’t believe it’s February already! This means that in just two weeks’ time it’s Valentine’s Day ♥. I love this day because it gives us a great excuse to indulge our loved ones with some delicious chocolatey treats. This year, I thought I would make my Valentines treats in advance so that I could share the recipes with you and demonstrate how easy they are to make 🙂
The chocolate goodies I have for you today are dairy free, gluten free and refined sugar free. They taste decadent yet they’re healthy. What better way to treat those we love?
Home-made desserts and treats tend to taste way nicer than the shop bought, mass manufactured varieties, and all that thought and effort that you put into making a home-made Valentines gift is bound to win you some brownie points with your loved ones. And talking of brownies…
How about making some Chocolate Pecan Brownie Hearts?
These raw / no bake brownies have a beautiful, sophisticated taste, which makes them perfect for our grown up loved ones.
And making them could not be easier!
Raw / No Bake Chocolate Pecan Brownie
Hands on time: 10 minutes
Yield: 5 hearts approximately 7 x 7cm / 2¾ x 2¾”
130g / 4½ oz / 1 cup raw, unsalted pecans
200g/ 7 oz / 1 packed cup soft, pitted dates
2 tbsp goji berries (or other dried fruits)
43g / 1½ oz / 1/3 cup cacao or cocoa powder
1-2 tbsp maple syrup (or agave syrup)
1 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of salt
- Place in the pecans in a food processor and process into crumbs. Add the remaining ingredients and process until they form a moist, crumbly dough.
- Shape the dough into a rectangular block about 1.5 cm / ½ inch thick. You can do this with your bare hands or by first wrapping the dough in baking paper, a silicone sheet or cling film (saran wrap).
- Use a cookie cutter to cut the brownies into the desired shapes.
- Chill the brownies to allow them to firm up. They will keep up to a week in the fridge, or a few weeks in the freezer.
Another of my favourite raw / no bake chocolate treats is the Chocolate Cashew “Cheese” Cake. This is a delicious, dairy-free alternative to the traditional cheese cake. It also happens to be one of Lil’ L’s favourite desserts so I’ve made two hearts this year…
One topped with red currants and raspberries glazed in natural syrup for M…
And a heart topped with grated chocolate for Lil’ L 🙂
These treats are incredibly simple to make, yet look very professional indeed. I’m sure they’ll be a huge hit with your loved ones, whatever their age!
Here’s how to make them:
Raw / No Bake Chocolate Cashew “Cheese” Cake
The following ingredients will make:
– 1 large cake (20-23cm / 8-9 inches) or
– 12 mini cakes (for Valentines, you could use cup cake size silicon heart moulds)
150g / 5¼ oz / 1 cup raw, unsalted almonds or pecans (or a mixture of the two)
180g / 6¼ oz / 1 packed cup soft, pitted dates*
5 tbsp cacao or cocoa powder
1 tbsp maple syrup (or agave syrup)
1 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of salt
* If your dates aren’t juicy, soak them in hot water for a couple of minutes, then drain and squeeze out the excess water
300g / 10½ oz / 2 cups raw, unsalted, cashews
150ml / 5 fl oz / ½ cup maple syrup (or agave syrup)
120 ml / 4 fl oz / ½ cup water
74g / 2½ oz / 2/3 cup cacao or cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
107g / 3¾ oz / ½ cup virgin coconut oil, liquefied
Grated dark chocolate or berries, for topping
Preparation: Soften the cashews by boiling for 15 minutes or soaking for 4-6 hours. Rinse and drain.
- If using a tin, make sure it is loose-bottomed and line the base with non stick baking paper.
- Place the almonds in a food processor and process until they are crumbs. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse until combined. You want the crumbs to be slightly moist and sticky. Test them by pressing a small amount between your thumb and finger. If they stick together, they’re ready. If not, continue to pulse for a little longer.
- Tip the crumbs into the prepared tin or silicon moulds. Use the back of a lightly greased metal spoon (or use clean fingers) to firmly press down the crumbs to form a crust.
- Place the softened cashews in a quality food processor or powerful high speed blender along with the maple syrup, water, cacao powder and vanilla extract. Process until the cashews are completely grinded into a creamy mixture, stopping now and then to scrape down the bowl. Add the liquefied coconut oil and continue blending until the mixture is completely smooth. Taste test and add more cacao/cocoa powder or sweetener, to taste.
- Tip the mixture on top of the crust. Place in the freezer for a couple of hours to firm up.
- The simplest way I’ve found to remove a cheese cake from a loose-bottom tin is to place a plate over the tin then flip it over. Press down on the base of the tin to release the cake. Carefully remove the tin base and peel away the baking paper. Place the plate over the cake and inverse again to turn it the right way round. The mini cakes can either be popped out of their moulds or served to guests in the mould.
- Decorate the cake with fresh fruits or chocolate shavings before serving.
- The cakes can be stored in the fridge for up to a week, or for weeks in the freezer. Simply remove from the freezer about 20-30 minutes before serving.
I always buy the Asian branded raw cashews and almonds from the World Food aisles as they tend to be way cheaper than the nuts you find in the home baking section. If you click on the ingredient links above you’ll be able to compare the prices.
I know that some of you are going to be way too busy to make home-made treats so, if you find you’re struggling for time, you can always cheat and buy online instead! You can check out this valentine’s offers shelf for inspiration on chocolates, candles, wine and champagne gifts.
I’ve got some more easy home-made Valentines treats coming up next week, including a scrumptious chocolate giveaway 😉 I’ll meet you back here very soon! xx
[These recipes have been submitted to Ricki Heller’s #Wellness Weekend]
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Life Insurance Premium Default Notices in Illinois: Proper Notification is Essential for the Denial of Benefits
- Created: Friday, 28 April 2017 08:13
by Natalie T. Lorenz, Attorney at Law
The Illinois Insurance Code protects owners of life insurance policies when there has been a default in premium payments, but the insurance agency has not given proper notice of default to those owners. The Illinois Insurance Code provides, “No life company shall declare any policy forfeited or lapsed within six months after default in payment . . . unless a written or printed notice . . . shall have been duly addressed and mailed . . . to the person whose life is insured . . . .” Although this statute does not mention that notice is also required to be given to owners of life insurance policies, if they differ from the insureds, the Illinois courts have expanded the statute’s reach so that owners must be given notice as well.
In Bellmer v. Charter, the insured was an ex-husband, and the policy provided that the ex-wife was the owner. The parties divorced after applying for the policies, but the policies were never modified. The ex-husband failed to make a premium and was notified of default. However, the ex-wife was given no notice of the default. After the husband died, the insurance company denied the ex-wife’s claim due to the policy’s lapse from default in premium payments. However, the Bellmer court held that the insurance company was required to send notice of default to the last known address of the owner of the policy, and not just the insured.
MM&R recently encountered a similar situation in which an owner of an insurance policy received no notice that the insured had defaulted on premium payments. The insured had been in the hospital for some time and was unable to keep up with her mail, while the owner had no idea that any default had occurred. After the insured passed away, the insurance company told the owner of the policy that the policy had lapsed. However, after MM&R’s involvement, the insurance company reinstated the policy and paid the full death benefit to the beneficiaries.
If you own a policy on the life of another that has lapsed, but were given no notice of any default in premium payments, the beneficiaries may still be entitled to benefits upon the death of the insured. If you have questions about life insurance benefits after premium payment default, the attorneys at Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. are here to talk to you.
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Please note that the information presented here is as an educational service, and while it contains information about legal issues, it is not legal advice. No warranty is made regarding the applicability of the information presented to a particular client situation, and the information set forth is not a substitute for original legal research, analysis, and drafting for a particular client situation.
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It was freezing today outside the Jobcentre. It was already cold but the wind chill was bad today. The Jobcentre is situated on a corner and we are lucky to have a bit of shelter.
Whilst I was stood discussing recent events in Parliament with a comrade a man asked us what we were doing. I replied that we were there to provide advice and support for those who are at risk from being sanctioned or have been sanctioned. He then became quite agitated. He said “That place, don’t talk to me about that place. Its terrible. My brother went into there, they decided to sanction him. He went home and committed suicide. They are murderers. The government are evil. How long is this going to continue for?” It was very clear to see that he was very angry and upset. He wasn’t hanging around either. He rushed off without giving his name and I don’t blame him.
Nothings changed within the Jobcentres. You are proven guilty without being given the chance to have a say. Sanctions are supposed to be referred to a decision maker and you are supposed to have a chance to appeal against their decision. This isn’t the case though. Sanctions are rushed through, with the correct procedure ignored. Claimants often go to the bank or post office to collect their pittance and are told there is nothing in their account. Its shocking but this happens all the time.
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GRAND RAPIDS – Christmas vacation is winding down for schools across West Michigan, which means that all Grand Rapids area basketball teams will soon be back in action.
So let’s crank up the voting.
MLive Grand Rapids is introducing its first Game of the Week Poll of 2014, and we have six Jan. 10 games on the ballot. Study the list below and vote for the one you like best. Feel free to return in an hour and vote again – you are eligible to vote once per hour until the poll closes at 4 p.m. Tuesday.
The game with the most votes at closing time will be the focus of next week’s coverage on MLive and in the Grand Rapids Press, and that will include a preview, live game-time chat, game report, photo gallery, column and feature.
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Play new game Princesses Bffs In New York for free online at our website Elsagames.org. You can play this game in your browser, your mobile and enjoy it for free as well. Your task in this game is to help Elsa and Ariel to get perfect outfits because they want to travel to the New York. Now, they believe your fashion skill. Very simple to play this game, you just use your mouse and follow the instruction in the game and make Ariel nicer. You will create new hair, nice top with beautiful short. Then you will next to the page of the game and help Princess Elsa to be more beautiful. I hope that you will like this game and come back here to play more game. Have fun playing this game called Princesses Bffs In New York!
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Moonraker was set up in 2006 as a small publishing house aimed at producing and promoting historical literature about Lancashire and the First World War. To date, we have published three books alongside a vast amount of articles for magazines, newspapers and radio stations. We are not in the habit of looking at unsolicited material, but if you have something relevant that we can help you with, even if it is only to provide advice, then please feel free to contact us at the address below. Sadly, we rarely have the time to carry out personal research, but we do occasionally give talks and plan bespoke battlefield tours for individuals, families or small groups. Please see the relevant page links (above) for further information about ourselves, battlefield tours and to view our regularly updated blog featuring photographs and material that didn’t make it into our books.
Contact us: Moonraker Publishing, 45 Eliza Street, Ramsbottom, Lancs, BL0 0AT/ email: firstname.lastname@example.org
The Gallipoli Oak: (Purdy M & Dawson I, 210p, includes photographs and maps. May 2013. ISBN 978-0955447211). Price: £11.60 (inc p&p)
In March 1922 a Lancashire businessman stepped from a cruise ship onto the shore of the Turkish outpost known as Gallipoli. He was accompanied by a host of other pilgrims, but what made James Duckworth stand out was the fact that he was carrying a bucket of water containing the sapling of an oak tree. More than 90 years later this lone English oak continues to grow amid the dry barren scrub, gorse and olive groves that once played host to one of the most controversial military campaigns of the Great War.
Featuring previously unpublished material and photographs from the people who were there, The Gallipoli Oak tells the incredible story of the Lancashire oak tree, the teenager (Second Lieutenant Eric Duckworth) whose loss inspired a family to plant it, and the amateur soldiers from East Lancashire whose sacrifice it now helps to keep alive – soldiers who were to make history as members of the first ever Territorial Army formation to volunteer for overseas’ service.
Doing Our Bit: (Purdy M & Dawson I, 304p, includes photographs and maps. Nov 2006. ISBN 978-0955447204). Price: £12.60 (inc p&p)
From the Western Front to East Africa, from the North Sea to the Balkans and Mesopotamia, the men of one small Lancashire cotton town were striving to ‘do their bit’ during the First World War. Doing Our Bit tells the story of the war that was meant to end all wars through the individual diaries, memoirs and letters of combatants and eyewitnesses from Middleton in north Manchester.
The powerful, harrowing and sometimes humorous recollections that provide the backbone of the book are interwoven into the chronological story of the Great War. As well as dealing with the horrors of industrialised warfare, the book provides a fascinating insight into life and attitudes on the home-front in the early part of the 20th Century.
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Here is my last minute entry to the Bekindrewite Inspiration Monday challenge. The inspiration came, more from a friend’s current predicament rather than the prompts. So, here it is, wishing you all a Merry Christmas, or a wicked Winter Solstice, and a healthy and happy new year, whenever that falls for you. Peace, Man!
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“Ah, Christmas Eve. I look forward to sharing this evening with you every year, Nicholas. Mine is usually such a lonely task, but shared, the night’s work is less of a burden.”
The reindeer swooped low over thatched roofs and brought the sleigh to rest near the tall brick chimney of the first house in the village.
“I shall be here for a while, Michael, there are many children in this place. Keep the reindeer calm while I’m away.” Nicholas stepped on to the roof, checked the label on the sack and disappeared down the chimney.
Michael leaned back on the seat and put his feet on the dashboard. He made comforting clicking noises to the reindeer, but they weren’t convinced. He is used to waiting. He waited.
Nicholas was soon back on board, and the sleigh got underway. Just a few houses along and they stopped again. As Nicholas was about to get out, Michael put his hand on his shoulder. “No Nick, this one’s mine.”
Michael faded from view. Below, in the bedroom, next to grandma, the hooded form stood and watched .
“There’s a draught in here,” her frail voice barely a whisper. She opened her eyes. “Oh, it’s you.”
“Hello, Molly.” he said. “It’s time.” He reached out his hand, and she took it.
“I’m ready.” she tried to smile, and as she did a small, wispy breath rose from her mouth, and faded towards the window.
The door opened behind him. “Oh, no. Granny …”
Back in the sleigh, he said, “Job done, Nicholas.”
“On! Rudolf!” Santa flicked the reins, “A strange gift, Michael.”
“Perhaps,” said Death, “but eternal peace comes to us all – eventually.”
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© 2014, K Patrick Moody
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The forest areas of Bukit Baka-Bukit Raya National Park are dominated by the peaks of the Schwaner range. This forms a mountainous tropical rain forest ecosystem with a relatively high humidity (86%).
Eight hundred and seventeen species of plant have been recorded, belonging to 139 families including Dipterocarpaceae, Myrtaceae, Sapotaceae, Euphorbiaceae and Ericadeae. Also to be found are medicinal plants and plants used for handicrafts, tools and construction materials, and consumption, and various species of forest orchid. There is also the rafflesia (Rafflesia sp.), a giant flower parasite which is assumed to be similar to those growing on Mt. Kinabalu, Malaysia. Among the endemic species are Symplocos rayae, Gluta sabahana, Dillenia beccariana, Lithocarpus coopertus, Sellaginnela magnifica, and Tetracera glaberrima.
The mammals that inhabit this Park include clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), orangutan (Pongo satyrus), sun bear (Helarctos malayanus euryspilus), maroon leaf monkey (Presbytis rubicunda rubicunda), slow loris (Nyticebus coucang borneanus), deer (Cervus unicolor brookei), spotted giant flying squirrel (Petaurista elegants banksi), and spotted civet (Visvessa tangalunga).
Among the bird species are the helmeted hornbill (Rhinoplax vigil), rhinoceros hornbill (Buceros rhinoceros borneoensis), black hornbill (Anthracoceros malayanus), emerald dove (Chalcophaps indica), little cuckoo dove (Macropygia ruficeps), great argus (Argusianus argus grayi), and the Bornean peacock pheasant (Polyplectron schleiermacheri). This is both one of the most elusive pheasants in the world and among the most threatened by human activities.
Rare and unique species of mammal and reptile in the Park include the horned frog (Megophyrs nasuta), green monitor lizard (Varanus prasinus), and bengkarung (Mabouya sp.).
The indigenous people living around the National Park are mostly descended from Dayak tribes like the Limbai, Ransa, Kenyilu, Ot Danum, Malahui, Kahoi, and Kahayan. Of great cultural interest are ancient statues made of belian wood, artworks and other items made of rattan, bamboo and pandan, and ritual ceremonies.
Baka (Baka Hill): climbing, kayaking/canoeing and observing animals
and plants. This hill has an altitude of 1,620 m asl. The peak, with
an average temperature of 15°- 20° C, is often shrouded in mist. The
peak of Bukit Baka can be reached within seven hours from village of
Nanga Juoi in Manukung sub-district.
Outside the Park area:
Forestry Training and Research Centre.
Best time of year to visit: June to September.
How to reach the Park: Pontianak-Sintang-Nanga Pinoh by four wheel drive, 9 hours (460 km); then proceed to Nanga Nuak by speedboat, 2.5 hours. The journey from Nanga Nuak to the Park can be covered within 2 hours by four wheel drive. Alternatively, Palangkaraya-Kasongan by four wheel drive, then to Tumbang Samba by speedboat, 3 hours; from Tumbang Samba by speedboat to Tumbang Hiran, 3 hours, then another 4 hours to the Park.
Minister of Forestry, SK No. 281/Kpts-II/92,
- 32° C
| Office: Jl.
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Tel. /Fax. : +62-565-23521
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For Christmas this year, start a tradition with your family and give back to children who are in need. Below you will find four charities the help children during the holidays.
Toys for Tots
One of the most recognizable charities on this list is Toys for Tots. Between October and December you can purchase anew toy and drop it off at a U.S. Marines’ Toys for Tots location. One of the members of the U.S. Marine Corps will then collect the toys and give them out to children in the community. When donatating a toy make sure that it is unwrapped!
Leading up to the holidays, don’t throw out your shoeboxes! Operation Christmas Child is a charity that collects shoeboxes that are filled with all sorts of little gifts from toys to school supplies to candy to hygiene products. As a volunteer of this project, you can select a specific age group and fill a shoebox with items of that age group.
On top of the little gifts you pick out, there is a small donation required to cover any shipping costs. If you decide to donate online, you will be able to track your shoebox until it reaches its new home.
Make-A-Wish Foundation is a charity that is pretty active year-round, but during the holiday season they are busier than ever. The foundation works to making the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions come true. During the holidays many companies will partner up with Make-A-Wish to make the most impact as possible.
To help out Make-A-Wish this season, consider dropping off a letter to Santa at any Macy’s location. Every letter you drop off Macy’s will donate a dollar to Make-A-Wish.
Another way to help is buy gifts through the Make-a-Wish store. You have to get your Christmas shopping done anyway, you might as well give back while you are doing it. Not only will your friends and family receive a wonderful gift, but every item you buy, a portion of the proceeds will go back Make-A-Wish Foundation.
My Two Front Teeth and the Family Giving Tree
During the holiday season, My Two Front Teeth and the Family Giving Tree, join together to help children. To help a child start by visiting either of the charities’ websites. Each website have a list of children’s names, their ages, as well as what they would like for Christmas. From there you can pick which child you would like to support.
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The earlier few a long time have obvious a digital explosion of clinical study within the sector of cognition, feelings, soreness, and psychological states in animals. reviews within the box, laboratory, and scientific clinical perform have accrued an overpowering physique of facts demonstrating that psychological future health is of paramount value in all facets of animal care. there isn't any longer any moderate doubt between researchers that psychological overall healthiness is of equivalent significance as actual well-being and animal healthiness.
Recent examine convincingly indicates that actual future health is strongly prompted through psychological states, thereby making it transparent that potent overall healthiness care calls for recognition to the emotional overall healthiness in addition to actual. but, for its large significance, psychological overall healthiness in veterinary medication has so far no longer been compiled and established into an geared up box or physique of information. this data, so serious to the formal institution of the sector of psychological healthiness and future health in animals, continues to be scattered all through a big selection of clinical journals.
This ebook represents the 1st authoritative reference textual content bringing jointly the main updated details within the number of topics comprising the sector of psychological well-being and overall healthiness in animals.
Bringing jointly a bunch of amazing specialists the world over famous within the fields of animal emotion examine, animal habit, cognitive technological know-how, and neuroscience, the e-book represents the 1st authoritative reference compiling the various details at the animal brain and mixing the innovative advances within the cognitive sciences with the data in veterinary drugs and medical animal habit. This booklet takes a descriptive and proscriptive method of psychological overall healthiness, blending the medical examine with useful details with scientific functions for veterinary overall healthiness execs to exploit in practice.
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