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The main purpose of this thesis is to analyze the internationalisation of the Grängesberg Company from 1953 to 1980. The strategies that the company used and the knowledge it gained by participating in international mining projects are studied. The first and largest mining activity abroad was the Lamco project in Liberia. By transferring the company's competence and knowledge of mining activities to Liberia, the Grängesberg Company used an international strategy of horizontal integration. The company's contacts were of importance to start the production in 1963. The main ambition was thereafter to negotiate new long-term contracts in order to create stability for the project in the 1960s and the 1970s. Through its involvement in the Lamco project, the Grängesberg Company also acquired shares in a Belgian steel company and became half-owner with the Liberian state in a foreign shipping company.
The experience and knowledge that the company gained in the Lamco project was used to increase its internationalisation in the 1970s. Appointing a Mineral Project Group, it investigated existing mineral projects abroad and formulated new internationalisation strategies such as vertical integration and diversification. The main motive for the further expansion abroad in the mining area was a need for resources for its domestic production. The most important outcome was the acquisition of a Canadian copper company, and the company integrated backwards to gain access to copper. The Grängesberg Company also used its competence by doing prospecting work in New Caledonia, Peru and Canada and consultant work in mining projects in Iran and Saudi Arabia in the 1970s. The study has shown that further international expansion became limited because of the downturn of the international economy in the 1970s, but also because of the company's cautious attitude towards the political risks that were associated with international mining projects.


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Via film breakdown, get to know the defense the Oakland Raiders will run under new defensive coordinator Paul Guenther.
Before the Oakland Raiders had officially hired new head coach Jon Gruden, rumors were already circulating about his intended coaching staff. The biggest and possibly most important name on that list was Bengals defensive coordinator Paul Guenther. Having spent the previous three seasons as Cincinnati's defensive coordinator, Guenther was viewed as a potential successor to eventually replace Marvin Lewis as the head coach. Fortunately for the Raiders, Lewis returned and Gruden got the guy he wanted to run his defense.
With the time Gruden will be putting into the offensive side of the ball, Guenther and his defensive staff will run the defense. While a head coach will have input in every aspect of the football team, Gruden hired Guenther because he liked his style of defense. Jon even talked about it in his introductory press conference:
I met Paul Guenther when my brother was the offensive coordinator of the Bengals. I loved the way the Bengals played defense. Up the field, single gap, get after you. Mike Zimmer, who left Cincinnati and went to Minnesota. I think we all agree they're quite a defensive team.
So that brings up the question, what is Guenther's defense all about? I went into the Only 1 Nation film room to get a look at Oakland's new defensive scheme and what I learned will excite both the film junkies as well as the more casual football fans. This is a defensive scheme that frees guys to play fast, and as Gruden himself said, "get after you".
Guenther utilizes a 4-3 alignment that relies on pre-snap movement and alignments to confuse the offensive line. By giving the offense multiple looks with extra potential rushers, the defense hopes to create free runners to the quarterback. The offense isn't sure who they need to account for and this can create pressure without putting the secondary completely on an island, as Austin Gayle of Pro Football Focus noted.
In Cincinnati, #Raiders DC Paul Guenther leaned on 4-3-4 defensive schemes and blitzed much less than OAK's defense in 2017. Guenther sent extra rushers just 16.6 percent of the time last season, while KNJ/PG did so 23.4 percent of the time.
— Austin Gayle (@AustinGayle_PFF) January 11, 2018
The Raiders defense ran a 4-3 Under front with former head coach Jack Del Rio, so the players already on the roster will transition smoothly into Guenther's scheme. Aside from some needed upgrades, this familiarity should help improve a defense that ranked 23rd in yards and 20th in scoring last season.
I did find the blitz stats a little confusing though, because Guenther actually blitzes quite often. I spoke with Austin from PFF to get a better idea of how these numbers came about, and he said "we categorize blitzes as sending five or more rushers". This makes a lot more sense because he does not always send more than four rushers on his zone blitzes. Take these two plays from the Raiders Week 2 matchup against the Jets as an example.
Raiders had success with zone blitzing. Like anything else that worked, they quit doing it. pic.twitter.com/9Wxe5LP6W1
— Chris Reed (@LVRaidersreview) February 7, 2018
While they are both blitzes, only the first play would be counted as it involved five rushers. The second play was a zone blitz that created a turnover, but only used a three-man pass rush. In dropping both EDGE's into zone coverage while blitzing safety Karl Joseph, the defense confused the offensive line. This allowed Joseph to get a free run at the quarterback.
The "Double A" front is similar in design. By bringing six or seven defenders to the line of scrimmage, the offensive line isn't sure who to block. An offensive line will always adjust to the inside rushers because they are the closest threats to the passer. It helps the defense that these are also typically the two players most likely to drop into coverage as it holds the middle of the offensive line from helping outside.
The Guenther/Zimmer Double 'A' forces offenses to account for 6 rushers while not knowing who will actually rush and who will drop off. It is very simular to zone blitzing. pic.twitter.com/nzK9VFhavT
— Chris Reed (@LVRaidersreview) February 7, 2018
As you can see from this example, Guenther doesn't just use his linebackers in the "A" gaps. The defensive tackle in the left "A" acts as a blocker for the left EDGE to run a T-E stunt. The linebacker in the right "A"drops into man coverage but his presence freezes the left tackle. This momentary confusion gave the linebacker lined up in the right 3-technique a free lane to rush in. If it wasn't for the athletic ability of quarterback Aaron Rodgers, this would have been a sack.
The Raiders were not able to have this kind of impact on their opponents passing game last season. The plays from last season that saw a quarterback sit in the pocket for four to five seconds will not happen this year. That old Al Davis motto, "the quarterback must go down and go down hard" will be revived.
The hire that isn't being talked about much, but should be, is that of defensive line coach Mike Trgovac. He is the former Panthers defensive coordinator (2003-2008) and longtime (2009-2017) Packers defensive line coach. He obviously brings a great deal of experience but he is also a very creative play designer.
The addition of Mike Trgovac from GB isn't being talked about much but will add to the defense's 'line games' and blitz packages. pic.twitter.com/d9ZVIWM0uI
— Chris Reed (@LVRaidersreview) February 7, 2018
This play has some familiar characteristics to many of Guenther's blitzes. Stacking the line of scrimmage then dropping off while overloading one side. Trgovac also brought the slot corner and ended up with two free rushers on this play. With this many creative minds, the defense will be anything but boring this season.
Gruden also had mentioned something in his quote regarding Guenther's defense that seems to have gone unnoticed but will have a huge impact on the defense, "single gap". Far too often last season it looked like the defensive line would simply catch and hold the blocks of the offensive line. This is because they often had two-gap responsibilities. Having each player be responsible for only a single gap will free them up to attack the offensive line instead of playing so passively.
Soon to be free agent Denico Autry is the first player that comes to mind that would thrive in this new scheme. Unleashing his sudden burst could give the Raiders the answer to their long search for an interior pass rush. When he doesn't have to read and react he is also a very good run defender.
Autry's athleticism would fit perfect in the new defense. pic.twitter.com/SZGvxRe0Ks
— Chris Reed (@LVRaidersreview) February 8, 2018
The Raiders hired an experienced and creative defensive staff. With Gruden getting the Carr running right, they should have leads late in games. Having a coordinator who knows how to get after a quarterback will help seal victories. While the head coach will get the lions share of the credit, the addition of Guenther and his staff will have a great deal to do with this seasons success.
Where will the Raiders defense rank in total yards this season?
— Chris Reed (@LVRaidersreview) February 8, 2018

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Please join us for a Q&A for new graduate students.
Date: Thursday, September 7, 2017
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00pm
Location: Mezzanine Classroom (B245b), Duncan McArthur Hall, Faculty of Education
During this session, you will have the opportunity to meet the program administrative staff, get a brief overview of various services available to you, participate in a brief tour of the facilities, and have an opportunity to ask any questions you might have about the program, etc.
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Date: Thursday, September 7, 2017
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30 pm
Location: Paul Park Garden, Duncan McArthur Hall, Faculty of Education
You will have an opportunity to meet our graduate faculty, continuing graduate students, and other new graduate students, share a light lunch, and socialize.
Please RSVP no later than August 1, 2017. If you are planning to attend the lunch, please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.


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19 Days All Inclusive Uganda Wildlife; Primate and Cultural Safari
19 Days All Inclusive Uganda Wildlife; Primate and Cultural Safari
All inclusive 19 day Uganda tour and holiday to see primates, enjoy comprehensive game drives, deep and rich Karimajong tribes culture, Uganda scenery, with game viewing on the savannah plains of Kidepo Valley NP, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls NP, Lake Mburo - giraffe, elephant, lion, buffalo, hippo, and leopard among others. Track the fast moving chimpanzees in Kibale National Park and the endangered Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi.
Experience the very best tour Gorillas and Wildlife Safaris has to offer! Travel from East to West and North to South and see the diversity of Uganda's flora and fauna. The mountains of Sipi Falls, One of the best parks in the world: Kidepo valley, meet the karamajong, explore the River Nile, the savannas of Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls and the rainforests of Kibale and Bwindi.
This tour through Uganda is the perfect combination of nature, culture & animals and you will overnight in the best mid-range accommodations in Uganda.
- Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe, Uganda
- Day 2: Sezibwa Falls, Mabira Forest & Jinja, source of the Nile
- Day 3: to Sipi Falls
- Day 4: Sipi Falls Tour
- Day 5: To Moroto, sleep a night in the kraal with the Karamojong
- Day 6: Drive to Kidepo Valley National Park Game drive
- Day 7: Walking safari and game drive in Kidepo Valley N.P.
- Day 8: Murchison Falls National Park
- Day 9: Murchison Falls National Park
- Day 10: Fort Portal & Kibale National Park
- Day 11: Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park & Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
- Day 12: Tour Fort Portal, Crater Lakes, Amabeere ga Nyinamwiru Caves & Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 13: Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 14: Maramagambo Forest, Ishasha tree-climbing lions
- Day 15: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Day 16: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 17: Lake Bunyonyi
- Day 18: Lake Mburo National Park
- Day 19: Game drive and canoe ride on Lake Mburo - Entebbe
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe, Uganda
You will be received by your driver/guide at the airport. Depending on your arrival time, if you arrive night time, we check into Imperial Resort Beach Hotel for a relaxation moment after the long flight.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Protea Hotel Entebbe
Medium: Boma Guesthouse Entebbe
Low Budget: Airport Guesthouse Entebbe
Day 2: Sezibwa Falls, Mabira Forest & Jinja Source of River Nile
After breakfast, an early morning drive on Jinja road with our first visit being at the historical Ssezibwa Waterfall for 1 hour.
The falls are about seven meters high and with the sweet hissing sound created by the falling water forms beautiful scenery. This is complemented by the natural vegetation cover and the undulating and steep rocks over which the waters fall. The site has several bird species which present a wonderful opportunity for bird watching. The site presents several tourist activities such as bird watching, camping, rock climbing, nature walks, hiking, canoeing.
We continue to the Mabira Forest for 2 hours where we have a forest walk. The Mabira Forest is a rainforest area covering about 300 square kilometres (120 sq mi) in Uganda, located in Buikwe District, between Lugazi and Jinja. Mabira forest is home to over 300 bird species, and many Ugandan primates.
We continue to Jinja, to view the source of the River Nile.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Wild Waters Lodge
Medium: The Haven Lodge
Low Budget: The Haven Lodge
Optional activities while Jinja
Aside from the above program, you can choose to do any of the following optional activities:
- White water rafting (full day USD 145 / half day USD 125)
- A horseback safari (USD 50 for 2 hours / USD 70 for 3 hours)
- Quad-biking (USD 70 for 2 hours / USD 90 for 3 hours)
- A day of whitewater kayaking on the river (USD 120)
- A sundowner cruise on the Nile (USD 35)
- A visit to Jinja market
Day 3: Sipi Falls
After breakfast you drive through the eastern part of Uganda takes you to beautiful Sipi Falls, on a plateau 1800m above sea level.
The Sipi River flows over the foothills of Mount Elgon, forming a spectacular series of waterfalls (some nearly 100m high), surrounded by village walking trails and lush green coffee-producing hills. You will stay in a wonderful lodge. From your lodge you have beautiful views over one of the waterfalls.
Accommodation at Sipi River Lodge (full board basis)
Day 4: Sipi Falls, Mt. Elgon
Prepare yourself for a beautiful day in paradise. After breakfast, choose to go on a 3-hour or - for the real adventurers - a 7-hour hike through the region. A local guide accompanies you on your hike to explain flora, fauna and culture.
Whichever option you choose, you can be certain that you pass many picturesque waterfalls, plantations and caves. Local villagers will be sure to greet you with 'Jambo!' and beaming smiles.
Accommodation at Sipi River Lodge (full board basis)
Day 5: Karamojong tribe and visit the traditional "Kraal"
After and early breakfast you will continue your journey to Moroto town where you have an exclusive cultural interactive experience with the Karimajong tribesmen. Karamoja is an area in North-Eastern Uganda where the Karamajong people live. They are related to the Maasai in Kenya and live and dress similar. The main difference is that not any other tourist is going here. Only few years ago, tourism in Karamoja would not have been possible due to armed inter-tribal conflict but nowadays it's safe.
The Karamajong live in a Kraal, better known as Manyatta or Boma in Swahili. A Kraal is basically a village made out of huts surrounded by fences made of wood and thorns to keep the cattle in and to protect them against rivaling tribes and wild animals. Some of Kraals are permanent and others are temporarily as the karamajong follow the fresh grass to feed their cattle. The Karamajong are related to the Maasai in Kenya and live a similar lifestyle. The main difference is that the Karamajong is completely unknown and you are therefore sure to experience a very authentic and unique visit. In the afternoon you will visit one of the impressive Kraal or Manyatta of this community.
Tourist infrastructure does not exist in Kotido. Please be patient and do not expect the services from hotels and restaurants that you would expect in other parts of Uganda. You will spend the night at Lia Springs Hotel in Moroto with stunning views overlooking the hills.
Optional activity: Night in the kraal US$ 20 per person
For the true adventurer you can sleep in one of the non-permanent Kraals. Here you will pitch your tent to spend an evening with a specific Karamajong family. Part of the evening is a goat roast ceremony. It's a great event for them and they will be likely to sing and dance all night;
During a night at the kraal you will experience how the Karamajong lives. They will bring their cattle back in the kraal, they will make local beer (which you can try as well) and you can be part of the bloodletting ceremony, whereby they tap blood from a cow to drink. After the traditional goat-roast you will have some dinner for yourself. After dinner you will spend the rest of the night interacting and dancing with the Karamajong or listening to the songs next to the fire until it's time to go to sleep. After waking up in the early morning you can see the sunrise on the Karamajong Valley and see the Shepard's take their cattle from the kraal to look for fresh grass on the plains.
Accommodation :
Luxury, Medium and lower budget: Lia Springs Hotel Moroto
Day 6: To Kidepo National Park
After breakfast leave Moroto to Kidepo Valley arrive in time for the afternoon or evening activities depending on the conditions of the roads This afternoon you can either take a game drive around the lodge area or refreshing dip in stunning swimming pool. Carved out of a granite kopje the pool affords fantastic views down the Narus valley and over a waterhole frequented by many animals including Bullbull- our friendly elephant and unofficial head gardener, Overnight.
If you can plan today on a Tuesday you'll have the chance to experience an authentic Karamajong cattle market on Wednesday (that is today in this tour). Some herders walk for 5 hours to be able to buy or sell their goats, cows or chicken here. It's a colorful and stunning sight and one of the few remaining authentic experiences. Don't miss this!
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Apoka Game Lodge
Medium: Kidepo Valley Lodge
Low Budget: Kidepo Valley Lodge (tents)
Day 7: Safari Kidepo valley National Park
After an early breakfast, go for a morning game drive to Kanangorok hot spring. A variety of animals can be seen roaming around including Ostrich. In the afternoon have a cultural experience that will bring into contact with Karamojong peoples at Karenna and Kapedo. Meet the local elders and have an opportunity to interact with them. They will show you the kraals, the grinding stones and many more interesting items.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Apoka Game Lodge
Medium: Kidepo Valley Lodge
Low Budget: Kidepo Valley Lodge (tents)
Day 8: Murchison Falls National Park
We set off from Jinja at 7a.m. after our morning breakfast and drive to Murchison Falls and the Ziwa Rhino tracking.
You will track the rhinos in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for about 2 hours depending on where the rhinos are feeding from. Continue to Masindi town for lunch at the Masindi Hotel and continue to the park.
Murchison Falls National Park is the largest in Uganda at 3,840 square kilometres. Here is the awe inspiring Murchison Falls where the River Nile hurls itself in convulsions through a narrow crevice and then plunges 40 metres in one breathtaking leap.
The park has a variety of vegetation ranging from riparian forests and swamplands to broad savannah, and provides visitors the opportunity of seeing large concentrations of wildlife including lion, leopard, civet, hyena, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, hippo, crocodile, a host of smaller game, small primates and many bird species, including the rare shoebill stork. The park is especially famous for crocodiles and hippos.
Apart from game viewing, the launch trip to the bottom of the falls is another memorable adventure giving you the experience of the mighty Biblical Nile.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Baker's Lodge
Medium: Murchison River Lodge | Fort Murchison Lodge | Murchison River Lodge | Pakuba Lodge
Low Budget: Fort Murchison Lodge (Tents) | Red Chilli Rest Camp
Day 9: Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast head to the delta in search for bird life and enjoy the game drive to look for lions, giraffes, herds of elephants, buffaloes and many more.
We will drive back to the lodge for lunch before taking an afternoon boat cruise to the foot of Murchison Falls. This boat trip along the Nile is often cited as being the highlight of a trip to Murchison since it allows you to get up-close and personal with the animals. Along this stretch of the river, there are reported to be around 4,000 hippos in addition to some enormous Nile crocodiles.
The bird life is stunning with brightly colored kingfishers and bee-eaters darting along the riverbanks. If lucky, you may see the rare and prehistoric looking shoebill, which is a cross between the dodo and a dinosaur. The boat takes you to the base of the falls which only adds to their impressiveness.
Luxury: Baker's Lodge
Medium: Murchison River Lodge | Fort Murchison Lodge | Murchison River Lodge | Pakuba Lodge
Low Budget: Fort Murchison Lodge (Tents) | Red Chilli Rest Camp
Day 10: Fort Portal & Kibale National Park
Leave Murchison Falls National Park for Kibale Forest National Park via the Lake Albert escarpment, having a good view of the lake.
Stopover at Kolping Hotel in Hoima for lunch and after drive across the interesting river Nkusi (flowing from the southern end of Lake Albert, through the villages of Kagadi, joining Victoria Nile). Both rivers join Lake Kyoga and flow through the Murchison Falls continue to Lake Albert and north to the Mediterranean Sea.
This is a great day as the drive takes you through the community and forests with chances of seeing vervet monkeys, black and white Colobus monkeys jumping up in the trees as you advance into the Kyenjonjo on a rocky road.
Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge | Ndali Lodge
Medium: Kibale Forest Camp
Low Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse
Day 11: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale National Park & Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
Assemble at Kanyankyu River camp at 08:00 hours to go for the most popular activity in this park which is chimpanzee tracking.
Chimpanzees are man's closest cousins though they are one of the most threatened primate species. More primates like black and white colobus monkeys, L'Hoest monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabey, red-tailed monkeys, bush babies, pottos and many bird species like the yellow spotted nicator, rumped tinker bird, little greenbul, green breasted pitta, the crowned eagle, black bee-eater and mammals like elephants can be seen in this walk.
Kibale National park, which averages about 3,300 feet in elevation, is an extension of the great rainforests of central Africa. It is inhabited by three large communities of chimps, each numbering more than 100 individuals. Each community has a complicated social structure. The big adult males dominate the group and defend the community territory against incursions by male outsiders; the females usually wander in small family groups.
Typically, we locate the chimps by listening for their pant-hooting calls, then hustle to the area from which they are calling. We get to observe them as they feed in fruiting trees, lounge, and socialise with each other, or even, occasionally hunt.
In the afternoon we visit a nearby forest swamp that is excellent for viewing primates and other forest animals. At the eastern edge of Kibale Forest is Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary which is maintained by the local community. You will expect birds like the great blue turaco, blue monkeys, baboons, otters, mongoose, bushbucks, bush pigs and among others.
Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge | Ndali Lodge
Medium: Kibale Forest Camp
Low Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse
Day 12: Tour Fort Portal, Crater Lakes, Amabeere ga Nyinamwiru Caves & Queen Elizabeth National Park
Leave the national park after breakfast and drive to Fort Portal.
You will visit the Amabere caves in Nyakasura area. This is the traditional home of the Bachwezi who were believed to be demi-gods. This area still has historical regalia of the Bachwezi that helps one in understanding the life they lived while still on earth (they later disappeared). You will then take a nature walk to the crater lakes whose history is associated with the mysterious Bachwezi.
We incorporate some crater lake hikes into our this program. You will be simply by amazed by the beauty of these ancient and not ancient crater lakes found in the Fort Portal area.
After you have witnessed all these amazing landscapes, you will be transferred to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge | Katara Lodge
Medium: Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge
Low Budget: Queen Elizabeth Mweya Hostels
Day 13: Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast we depart to Queen Elizabeth National Park which is dominated on its northern border by the snow-capped 16,000-foot Rwenzori Mountains - the famed "Mountains of the Moon". This 767-square-mile conservation area is bordered on the north-east by Lake George and on the south-west by Lake Edward; its western border adjoins the Congo Parc du Virunga.
As we drive through the park, expect to spot teeming herds of impala-like Uganda kob, as well as topi, elephant, Cape buffalo. There are also several soda lakes filling ancient volcanic calderas where flamingos reside seasonally.
In the afternoon we will go for a boat trip along the Kazinga Channel. This gives you the opportunity to view wildlife up close: hippo's huff and spray at very close range from the boat, buffalo linger in the shallows. The shores of the channel are also home to an array of birds including pink backed pelicans, pied and malachite kingfishers, saddle billed stork and many others.
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge | Katara Lodge
Medium: Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge
Low Budget: Queen Elizabeth Mweya Hostels
Day 14: Queen Elizabeth National Park & Maramagambo Forest Bush Walk
Another early start for a bush walk through the Maramagambo Forest.
This is one of the largest forests in Uganda, and forms a habitat for a number of primates and forest dwellers. Due to its location, Maramagambo also has a great diversity of butterflies and birds. The walk culminates in a visit to volcanic caves that are home to thousands of bats. Pythons are often observed in the crevices of the bats cave as they prey on bats. In this walk you will see the picturesque blue lake Kimeranjojo which got its name after swallowing an elephant. Other trails will lead you to the Crater Lake and habitats of the wild chimps and forest bird.
In the afternoon you will proceed to Ishasha Sector. Drive along the deep and wide dry craters that are occupied by savanna grasses and acacia. The drive takes you through the unique western rift valley escarpment and the (southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park) Ishasha sector where you will take on yet another game drive in search of tree climbing lions in the afternoon and evening.
Accommodation Options (Full Board)
Up-market/Luxury: Ishasha Wilderness Campsite
Mid-range: Enjojo Lodge | Ishasha Ntungwe River Camp
Budget: @ the River
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 15: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Early morning guided bush walk for a closer interaction with nature in Ishasha. The mid morning will be spent on a game drive for the tree climbing lions, elephants and other Big Mammals, thereafter proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
The journey takes about 2-3 hours but driving through interesting features. We shall be arriving in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the evening. This park is home of the rare mountain gorillas plus 11 other primates species including the blue and red tailed monkeys. The forest itself is lush and green and there are streams running through it.
Accommodation Options (Full Board)
Up-market: Buhoma Lodge| Mahogany Lodge
Moderate: Engagi Lodge | Silverback Lodge | Gorilla Mist Camp | Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge
Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Camp | Ruhija Gorilla Friends Camp | Buhoma Community Campground
Day 16: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, proceed for the morning briefing before enjoying the highlight of the trip - gorilla trekking, which may last the entire day.
We trek through the rainforest and bamboo covered slopes, accompanied by a guide and trackers, in search of a mountain gorilla family. The walking can sometimes be tough and long, but when you catch a glimpse of the magnificent silverback, any discomforts will be quickly forgotten. When sighted, visitors will be guided to within 6 metres from the gorillas, sit around them for a whole hour while gazing into their big round eyes.
Gorilla trekking is unpredictable. It's difficult to foresee how many hours you will hike. The gorilla excursion can take from 2 up to 8 hours. Expect to walk along distance in steep and muddy conditions, sometimes with rain overhead, before you encounter any gorillas. A good physical condition is recommended. For conservation purposes, time spent with the gorillas is limited to one hour. A ranger will brief you on how to behave with the gorillas.
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge | Mahogany Lodge | Chameleon Hill Lodge
Medium: Engagi Lodge | Silverback Lodge | Gorilla Safari Lodge | Lake Kitandara Camp
Low Budget: Buhoma Community Campground | Travellers Rest Hotel | Ruhija Gorilla Friends Camp
Day 17: Lake Bunyonyi
After having breakfast, we shall take a scenic drive to Kabale taking you through the beautiful terrain of the rolling hills with terraced landscape. A short drive leads us to the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi where we can relax and enjoy some reflection time. With its fresh water, bilharzias-free and beautiful landscapes, Lake Bunyonyi is a small paradise for travellers.
Luxury: The Bird Nest
Medium: The Bird Nest
Low Budget: Lake Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Day 18: Lake Mburo National Park
After an early morning breakfast, you will drive to Lake Mburo National Park.
Upon arrival, you will go for the game drive which will give you insights of animal species like the zebras, topes, elephants, elands, impalas, buffaloes, antelopes and so many others.
Luxury: Mihingo Lodge | Mantana Tented Camp | Arcadia Cottages
Medium: Rakobo Rock Lodge or Lake Mburo Safari Lodge
Low Budget: Mburo Eagles Nest | Rwonyo Restcamp
Day 19: Game Drive & Canoe Ride on Lake Mburo - Entebbe
After breakfast, you will go for the last game drive within the park to search for the early risers and also look out for animals missed out in the previous game drive.
Later transfer back to Kampala with a brief stopover at the Equator for photographs; Reach Kampala in the afternoon. Proceed to Entebbe for your flight departure back home.
Airport Guesthouse Entebbe
On 5 minutes from Entebbe International Airport, this guesthouse is set in a quiet neighbourhood in beautiful gardens.
The Airport Guesthouse has 10 rooms with private bathroom and 4 rooms with shared bathrooms (one bathroom for every two rooms). The rooms are spacious and situated around the evergreen garden, where you can see many beautifully colored tropical birds. If you forget the road to buy souvenirs, you can buy your last still do in our gift shop.
Your breakfast is served in the morning in the restaurant. When the weather permits, which is almost always, they spread tables out in the in the garden during the evening. Whether the chefs prepare a tasty barbecue or other meal, it's always wonderful to dine in the garden. In the restaurant you will also find a bar where you can enjoy a cool drink or a cup of coffee or tea.
Boma Guesthouse Entebbe
The Boma is a small, friendly guesthouse located on the edge of Entebbe, and is well located for passengers flying in or out of Entebbe International Airport.
There are eleven individually designed rooms, all with en suite bathrooms and decorated with an African theme. They all have large beds with mosquito nets and a small living area with chairs and a little table. The newer rooms also have a television. The bathrooms are fairly basic but large and all have hot and cold running water.
The bar and restaurant are set in pretty gardens with views of Lake Victoria, a lovely spot for enjoying afternoon tea on the terrace.
Wireless internet is available and guests can use the hotel computer if they need to access the internet and don't have their own laptops.
Protea Hotel Entebbe
This luxurious 4-star resort hotel is ideally located on the glistening shores of Lake Victoria and a convenient 1km from the Entebbe airport.
Protea Hotel Entebbe offers a wide variety of services and amenities including a restaurant that offers an exciting and truly inviting a la carte menu seven days of the week.
Specialties include Tilapia and Nile Perch, while guests can also relax on the terrace and bar. It's a hotel that complements your travel style.
The hotel has a year-round outdoor pool and terrace, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar.
Every room comes with a flat-screen TV.
There is free shuttle service at the property.
The area is popular for golfing and canoeing.
Sipi River Lodge
The Lodge is set amongst 17 acres of private grounds, which include the 80 m Kapsurur Falls (the second of the three Sipi waterfalls), several caves and peaceful gardens to explore. The Lodge is run with only a small number of guests at any one time making it a very 'home away from home' experience and we pride ourselves on the personal service we offer our guests.
All accommodations are located close to the main house. Within the main house guests will find an intimate dining room with a log fire, stylish bar, comfortable reading lounge, and airy veranda.
At their bar you will find a selection of around 14 different whiskeys - they always try and keep a stock of eight or more of the popular single malts.
Paraa Safari Lodge
Paraa Safari Lodge is situated on the bank of the the Nile River opposite the launch jetty.
Architecturally, the lodge falls in the category of a 'hotel in bush' type of lodges - a double storey monolith that in most respects wouldn't look out of place on a beach or in a city - but the extensive use of natural materials and African interior decor give it a definite organic feel. The large and luxurious decorated rooms all have private balconies facing the river, walk-in mosquito netting and a specious bath or shower.
The three-course meals cost about $15 and have a strong international flavour, plus a daily choice for vegetarians, and there is also a good, inexpensive snack menu for a casual passer-by.
The grounds are dominated by a curvaceous swimming pool, reportedly the largest in the country, and offer a good view of the Nile.
Logistically, it is the most conveniently located of the upmarket lodges for game drives in the north and the launch trip to the base of Murchison Falls.
The rooms are big and beautiful, and bathroom amenities are great, lobby/lounge is large with a marvelous welcoming atmosphere. The front desk folks make you feel immediately welcome.
The lodge is located on a slightly elevated point alongside the Nile and affords a great view of the river. Accommodation is either in tents or rooms, we stayed in the rooms and they are fairly well laid out.
Fort Murchison Lodge
Fort Murchison is located along the Eastern banks of Albert Nile, on a slightly elevated point alongside the Nile and affords a great view of the river.
Fort Murchison is a very different safari lodge in that it combines some of Uganda's historic past with the present.
Pakuba Lodge
Pakuba Safari Lodge is located in north-west of Uganda on the eastern bank of the Albert Nile.
Overlooking the Albert Nile, Pakuba Lodge was rebuilt on a site just up from the ruins of the old lodge formerly used by Idi Amin.
The lodge has 46 en suite guest rooms with private bathrooms, of which 27 are twin sharing, 12 double rooms and 7 inter-connecting rooms suitable for families.
The lodge has over 50 people capacity conference hall, spacious restaurant, a well-crafted African thatched modern bar and lounge with internet and a TV. The lodge is close to Tangi gate in the northern section of the park.
Wild animals tend to roam around the lodge in the late evening and in the early morning including elephant, buffalo, Jackson's hartebeest, kob and often lion.
Ndali Lodge
No words can fully do the location justice as it needs to be seen to be believed.Yes,it is that visually stunning. It is without a doubt one of Africa's most beautiful locations. It is also close to the Kibale National Park making it ideal for chimp trekking.
Ndali Lodge is set stunningly amidst the Bunyaruguru crater lake region of Western Uganda, 24 kilometres south of Fort Portal lies at the centre of 1000 acres of privately owned fertile farmland still cultivated in a traditional style.
There are eight cottages provided for travelers with hot and cold water and beautiful views before you. Ndali Lodge cottages are tastefully furnished, once again showing that Ndali Lodge is one of the premier accommodations around Kibale Forest. The cottages were built with local stones and thatch giving them a most welcoming appearance after a long drive here or day in the KIbale Rainforest. Each cottage has a private verandah that allows you beautiful views of the Mountains of the Moon and Lake Nyiambuga.
At night the dining room is festooned with candles - the lodge has no electricity or generators to destroy the tranquility and atmosphere although there are solar lights in the cottages. The sitting room, reception and dining room open out onto Lake Nyinambuga and are connected by two open passageways or breezeways: fruit bats, owls and frogs like to use them as a highway to the crater lake. Breakfast is on the verandah overlooking the lake: freshly squeezed passion fruit juice (from Ndali's vines when in season) and homemade bread with wild honey go down well with a full English breakfast.
Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge
Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge is conveniently situated for your safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Located close to as well the chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge as to the prime game viewing areas in the park, it forms an excellent base for your exploration.
In the heart of Queen Elizabeth National Park and overlooking Kazinga Channel, The Bush Lodge offers a unique safari experience. The coming and going of game witnessed from the terrace of your room, hippos lingering in the shallow waters of Kazinga channel, or a lion's roar while seated at the campfire.
The lodge currently consists of 6 self contained units which are spaciously placed between the indigenous bush. Built along ecological principles the accommodation blends seamlessly with the surrounding landscape.
The rooms are stilted buildings on wooden platforms and are made from a fine combination of canvas and local materials. Huge windows allow you to fully absorb the environment and to feel one with nature.
Each room is comfortably equipped and has its own private ensuite bathroom with an eco toilet and an outside shower where 2 showerheads allow couples to take their starlit shower together.
Red Chilli Rest Camp
Red Chilli Rest Camp is a budget campsite which is situated inside Murchison Falls National Park, on the south-bank of the river. The camp is suitable for the budget travellers.
Red Chilli Rest Camp is just 500 metres from the Paraa ferry, where all vehicles cross the Nile for game drives around the Nile Delta, and where boats can be hired for game viewing.
Red Chilli Rest Camp, overlooking the Nile in the heart of Murchison Falls National Park, offers great value camping and accommodation in safari tents and bandas amid some spectacular scenery.
Silverback Lodge
The lodge is located just minutes from the gate to the National Park where the gorilla tracking starts, and has stunning views over the forest.
The food was good and plentiful. Buffet breakfast of cereal, fruit, eggs, bacon, grilled tomato etc.
The rooms are clean with functional mosquito nets and all have views over the forest with fantastic hot showers. There is also small gift shop in the lodge.
Katara Lodge
Katara Lodge is a little way out of Queen Elizabeth National Park and in a small village but with fabulous views from the lodge.
Stepping through that door you are instantly rewarded with the majestic savannah of Queen Elizabeth National Park spread out before you. Located on the Kichwamba escarpment the view goes on for miles all the way to the imposing Rwenzori Mountains on the horizon. vantage point of the Kichwamba escarpment, the view goes on for miles, with the imposing Rwenzoris as a border.
The lodge itself is situated half an hour's drive from Fort Portal, heading south from the main park entrance. This means that there's no need to pay the park entry fees just to stay in the lodge. And, thanks to recent rehabilitation of the roads leading to the lodge, it is now easily passable in both the wet and dry seasons.
The lodge has eight spacious individual cottages with en suite bathrooms which include a shower and bath with solar heated running hot water.The cottages are situated below the main lodge area and one has amazing direct views over the savannah. The main lodge area is spacious and has a pool area with a separate bar area. At night one can choose to sleep under the African stars by asking to have one of the beds in the room rolled out onto the terrace.
All the cottages are spread out and well designed so you can close the outer layer if it is cool or open it up if it is warm.
Lake Mburo Safari Lodge
Mburo Safari Lodge boasts of its excellent accommodation which comprises the main Lodge, cottages and honeymoon house all raised on a wooden platform and covered by a grass-thatched roof, perfectly blending with the natural environment, stylishly and thoughtfully designed for your absolute comfort, convenience, and pleasure.
Each room at Mburo Safari Lodge is equipped with clean private bathroom tubs, showers and toilets, private balconies, handcrafted wooden furniture, comfortable king-sized beds, mosquito nets and wardrobes all opening out to their private balconies.
Some cottages have a full kitchen.
All rooms are privately situated, making it an ideal place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds you.
All cottages enjoy glass doors leading to a screened in porch and magnificent views of the Lake Mburo national park.
All day dining, you will enjoy the wide variety of mouth watering fine Ugandan and international cuisines at the full-service Restaurant. Although the menu is quite extensive, should you have a special wish, the Chef will be delighted to be at your service.
Gourmet dinners are just a taste of the standards this lodge. bar is well stocked with a very wide range of soft drinks, wines and spirits from across the globe.
Mburo Safari Lodge boasts of its excellent accommodation which comprises the main Lodge, cottages and honeymoon house all raised on a wooden platform and covered by a grass-thatched roof, perfectly blending with the natural environment, stylishly and thoughtfully designed for your absolute comfort, convenience, and pleasure.
- Airport transfer to/from Entebbe
- Meet and greet service with full briefing
- All accommodation on full board basis as indicated
- All transport in a 4WD vehicle customised for safari game viewing
- Park fees and game drives as indicated on the itinerary
- Boat trips in Murchison Falls, Kazinga Channel and Lake Mburo
- One gorilla tracking permit per person
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park
- Boat trips
- Sipi Falls hike
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- The services of a professional trained English speaking driver guide
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The 'Borat' star has signed a deal with Paramount and will star in the comedy, reports a website.
The actor`s last outing was the controversial comedy 'The Dictator'. He is now also working on a James Bond spoof, about a secret agent forced to go on the run with his soccer hooligan brother.


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My husband is continuing to work on his NH48 list, and when we had an opportunity the day after Christmas to hike with another friend who is also working on the list, we took it. After some comparing of lists and mutual peaks still needed, it was decided that we'd take a trip to Moriah. The route of choice was the Carter-Moriah trail, which was nice because I had previously hiked Moriah via the Stoney Brook trail with my son last summer. It was also a good choice since it was forecast to be a bit windy, and I was hoping that the Carter-Moriah trail would be more protected over all than the exposed ledges I remembered from the other route.
We started out bright and early and by the time we picked up our hiking companion, found the trailhead and were suitable geared up for the day with microspikes to start. We actually got on trail at 8:20a. The first little section goes up hill and is a nice little warm-up. The rest of trail ascends at a moderate grade until the ledges. We moved along nicely until those ledges near Mt. Surprise. The ledges are covered with ice and then a layer snow, which looks pretty, but is very deceiving as to the amount traction you'll actually have when ascending them. The first couple of ledges were fine, but on the third one, I slipped and grabbed onto a tree to keep from sliding further. It was at this point we decided that microspikes weren't quite enough traction and that we'd have to upgrade to crampons. After switching into full crampons, we were able to proceed with more confidence, although still cautiously. Supposedly we were to have views from various points on the ledges, but with the clouds around and above us, we didn't see very much. Moving along, we continued up the mountain on moderate grades, with a few little steep sections thrown in, and although we were off the ledges, we still experienced quite a bit of ice innocently hiding under a couple inches of snow. The snow covered did provide a pretty backdrop to the upper portion of the trail and we enjoyed the scenery and looking at all the animal tracks in the snow. Mostly what we saw were rabbit tracks, but we spotted a few moose tracks as well.
Getting closer to the summit, it started to get very windy and cold and it was time to add those final layers before heading up to the summit for the customary tapping of the high point, pictures and then a quick retreat out of elements and back to the relative safety of the trees. The summit was very windy and cold, but we were happy to be there and then move along back down the trail a bit for a break.
Heading down, we made good time and soon enough were back at Mt. Surprise and the ledges, ready to meet the challenge of descending them. We traveled slowly through this section, not only due to caution on slippery terrain, but also because the clouds in the distance were starting to lift and we were able to have some pretty amazing views. Each new ledge brought more views. We started by being able to see just Madison and Adams through the trees, then we were able to them fully, then we were treated to a view of Madison, Adams, the Great Gulf filled with clouds and Washington. The clouds were moving quickly and it must have been much windier on the summit of Washington as we could see plumes of snow being blown off the mountian, along with small puffs of clouds that swirled over Jefferson and up out of the Great Gulf. The view really was incredible to watch as the clouds were constantly in motion, changing the scenery every minute. By the time we got the end of the ledges, the clouds had lifted out of the Great Gulf and all of the Northern Presidentials were visible.
After thoroughly enjoying the views, we headed down into the semi-open woods, and were treated to the afternoon sunshine and the shadows cast among the trees. For me, the afternoon light was nice to see, as most of my hiking is done in the morning, and usually before 1pm.
We had a great hike, with some excellent views to end the day. As if that wasn't good enough, we were treated to a spectacular sunset and alpine glow on the Presidentials while driving east on Rt. 2 toward home.


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I am so excited to see, but can't find them...!!??
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Children are affected when their parents go through a divorce, but their rights are not well-protected in Canada's current family laws. The CCRC welcomes plans to modernize the law and expand the unified family court system. Stronger protection for the rights of children should be central to this process. It is also an opportunity for Canada to incorporate the Convention into Canadian law and decision-making processes, something Canada was asked to do in the last review of how it implements the Convention. The CCRC submission makes several recommendations.
In 2012 Canada was specifically asked to address the high incidence of obesity in children by, among other steps, "ensuring greater regulatory controls over the production and advertisement of fast food and unhealthy foods, especially those targeted to children. (Concluding Observations, paragraph 64, CRC/C/CAN/CO/3-4, page 15) This was one recommendation among many in the last review of how Canada implements children's rights. The CCRC welcomed the inclusion of this policy initiative in the mandate letter for the Minister of Health shortly after the election in 2015.
Two years later, news reports suggest that the policy development process is mired in conflicting pressures from food production companies and competing economic development interests. There is little evidence that the rights of children are being taken seriously, let alone being at the center for all the stakeholders in this debate. How might the Convention help?
The obligation to give priority to the Best Interests of Children (Article 3) puts impacts for children at the top, higher than impacts for business interests. How are the best interests of children being determined? If all stakeholders put that as a priority, resolution of differences would keep children at the forefront.
Children have a right to enjoy the "highest attainable standard of health" under Article 24. Minimum standards and lowest denominator approaches need to be replaced by a focus on the best possible set of policies and actions by all stakeholders. Instead of doing the least possible, we should do the most we can for the highest nutritional health of children.
Children have a right to information (Article 13), with specific provisions for the mass media "to disseminate information and material of social and cultural benefit to the child" and "protection of the child from information and material injurious to his or her well-being" (Article 18). Is nutritional information youth-friendly? Are the views of young people being considered, to enable them to make well-informed decisions? How do the standards for advertising and packaging information comply with respect for the rights of children, as articulated in the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which all governments in Canada have ratified?
This issue is another example of how taking children's rights seriously could improve the way governance works in Canada. Unfortunately Canada lacks a robust mechanism to ensure that the Convention is considered for every policy that affects children. The CCRC calls for the use of Children's Rights Impact Assessments (CRIA); it would force everyone to put children at the center and come up with the best possible options.
The CCRC calls for three steps to address the concerns related to marijuana use and young people in an Open Letter to Federal and Provincial Governments:
The Open Letter includes a list of all the rights that need to be considered, as well as the specific provisions of Article 33 of the Convention.
The case of Omar Khadr shows the importance of recognizing and protecting the rights of every child. Early recognition of Khadr's rights as a child could have prevented harm to him and the need for redress and financial compensation now. In a public statement the Canadian Coalition for the Rights of the Child (CCRC) explains the role of children's rights in this issue from early days through the Supreme Court case to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child. Judicial rulings in this case, along with cases in refugee determination and indigenous child welfare, highlight the need for the federal government to reform the mechanisms it uses to identify and protect the rights of children early in its decision-making processes.


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I have been meaning to blog about our adoption story for a long time but kept putting it off knowing it would be a long post. But also knowing that many of you haven't heard it or all of it yet. So I have decided to begin because the beginning is a very good place to start.
Jared and I had discussed adoption for years but never felt like the time was right. Then in December 2007 we attended a meeting at our church (Stake Conference) when one of the speakers was from LDS Family Services. When we came home we both disclosed to each other that during the meeting we felt that it was time to begin the adoption process, that Heavenly Father had a special baby in mind for us.
In January we received the first paperwork and asked 4 dear families to be our references. Thank you the Birds, the Carltons, the Christensens and the Dubravacs ! We love you!
The Christensens
The DuBravacs
Sorry, I have individual pics of the kids and parents and I considered photoshopping them together to make a family pic :)
Then in February we met with the LDS Family Services social worker over the Indiana and Kentucky area, Dave Pitcher, who does soooo much for the members of those states. We did one interview at this point and were given the second round of paperwork.
We knew that it took a lot of paperwork to be able to adopt but we still felt a little overwhelmed with Jared finishing his thesis and I just starting to get into the thick of things in my Master's program. It takes us all spring to finish the paperwork.
The paperwork involves financial statements, background checks, questionnaires about how you were raised and parented and how you plan to raise and parent your children and lots of releases of information and consents.
Then in the summer we have more interviews and our home study. The home study is where the social worker, Dave, comes to our home and makes sure it is a safe place for a child. Dave reassured us that it wasn't a big deal and it wasn't but we still stressed out over it. So we turned everything in all the paperwork, passed the home study, created our online profile and a hard copy for the binders and we were at the waiting stage of the process by early September 2008.
Here is our picture collage we created for the binders. Sorry it doesn't turn out so well on blogger. We used similar pictures on the online profile.


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You Ruined Me
by Anonymous-Writer • December 5, 2017 • Abuse • 0 Comments
You changed the path of my life. You did what made you feel good but did give a fuck about me. You were my family the ones who should protect and love me. But instead you abused me for your pleasure. You changed the path of my life. You made me not believe in love and happily ever after. You made me put up barriers. I have lived my life wanting to hurt people before they could hurt me. You have distorted the reason of making love. In my eyes its sex no emotion just sex. Fuck them before they can fuck you. You have ruined my chances of happiness because i dint believe in it. Fuck you you scumbags. If i didnt care about my parents i would call your sorry asses out. Dont get too comfortable i still may you fucking low life Williamstown douchebags!!!


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Shouldn't the children have a bit of a right or a say-so in their education?
Powell thinks his parents did a poor job of educating him and his siblings and says that not only should children decide if they wish to enroll in school, but that also there should be some "accountability" for parents who homeschool. Article.
Not buying it. At least, I'm not buying it in this case.
Sure, he had to work hard for a few years and study a little before enrolling at Georgetown University. Georgetown University? Do you have any idea how many kids had excellent educations, and still don't get in there? Let's just say that if he can fix up the gaps well enough to enroll within a few years, that they were not that serious.
His sister is gainfully employed and two other siblings are enrolling in community college. No tales of adults who can't read. No actual documented evidence of educational neglect. Hello, any time he wishes, he can make that call to social services. The fact that he didn't shows he is not really that concerned about their educations personally.
I know for a fact that even in a lax state like Missouri, the social workers do follow up when there's an allegation. They ask questions. They check records. They ask for references. I have fielded a phone call and it's not a pleasant experience, even when the call is not about you. I am actually opposed to any sort of compulsory education of any kind, but I will have to say that this social worker appeared to be carrying out her duties in a professional manner. The matter was definitely looked into.
It's an interesting premise, though. What if the children got to decide where and if they went to school? Interesting that no one gets to opt out of public school against the parent's wishes. But opt out of homeschool? You and I both know that if the kids decide, they really won't learn to do essays. Mom and Dad will always have the "I'll decide to go to public school next year if you don't (whatever)" threat over their heads all year.


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The Blantyre Water Board (BWB) has pledged to pay back its customers following a government's decision to reverse water tariff's increase some of the country's water boards effected last year.
The government's decision to reverse the increase was as a result of the Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) intervention.
The Commission has since agreed that that the decision taken by Blantyre Water Board (BWB) to refund excess money paid by consumers, after the board secretly raised tariffs, is sufficient remedy under consumer protection laws.
The decision was made during the 51st meeting the board held on January 26 to consider and adjudicate on cases of alleged unfair trading practices, anti-competitive conduct, mergers and acquisition.
In November 2017, it was revealed that the water boards hiked their tariffs in secret by 15 percent for domestic users and 20 percent for commercial customers.
The decision was in breach of Section 6 of the Consumer Protection Act, which makes it mandatory for service providers to give consumers true, sufficient, clear and timely information on the services they offer.
CFTC Executive Director, Wezi Malonda, said BWB voluntarily reversed the tariff hike in October 2017, which is satisfactory remedy warranting closure of the case.
"The commission noted that BWB made an undertaking to refund the excess money paid by consumers during the period, when the increased tariffs were in force. This undertaking is sufficient remedy acceptable under consumer protection laws," she said.
BWB Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Chaweza, said heads of all the water boards operating in the country were in a closed-door meeting to decide the modalities that would be followed to reimburse consumers the excess money.


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I posted this in health but it didn't get any answers hardly! so I'm reposting...
I haven't had my period in 6 weeks. My hubs and I had sex. This morning I went pee and when I wiped, the TP was DARK brown. I thought for a second maybe it was poo...lol. I wiped four more times. The same. Def. not from the back end either. It's darker then "old blood". I've had that before, but this is almost black... idk... could it still be really old blood? No cramps, or period symptoms (those went away about a week ago, with no period to show for it!). Idk it was just gross and odd.... anyone had this before?
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I must admit, in my "cost cutting" days lately, I have found wonderful resources for entertainment on the cheap. It does take a bit more time and in some cases quality is sacrificed, but overall digital entertainment has really made its mark! So be sure to hook up that VGA or DVI cable to your laptops/desktops, pop up some popcorn, and enjoy the show!
Here are a few sites I like to use:
Books, movies, audio, free internet, and community events listings.
Or any library for that matter! I can order online, be emailed when my book is ready for pick up, renew online, etc. Today's urban library systems are 21st Century ready! It's much cheaper than paying for coffee to use wifi as well!
Free wifi
Speaking of paying for coffee for "free" wifi, I can use my ATT DSL login information at all wifi ready Starbucks cafes for free access! I believe this is the case for other wifi outlets, like McDonald's as well.
TV, movies, commercials, etc.
Where have I been? I have only discovered hulu.com in the past 6 months. Check it out for TV shows, movies, and commercials. I especially like Arrested Development and the Super Bowl commercials.
Movies, DVD sets, DVD rentals.
Netflix is a cheap way to rent DVDs for in-home use. There is a delay between selecting your film and receiving it, but the plans also feature online movie content to stream directly to your PC. I love the idea of Netflix and their online content, but be realistic about your movie consumption habits—you can always cancel for a few months to save some cash. I really hope Netflix increases their online content more robustly as well.
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6. Which of the following skills is most important in learning how to write?
[A. Knowing how to plan before you write]
B. Knowing proper grammar before you write
C. Knowing proper punctuation before you write
D. Knowing how to use the Readers' Guide before you write
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I haven't done one of these in a while, but my UCAS application got sent off last week so I thought I'd do a whole recap on it. So already I have done a few reviews based on the open days I attended, and I think I've spoken a bit about UCAS as well, but here's the details about it.
This time last year I thought UCAS was this really big scary complicated thing that was going to take months and months to sort out, but to be honest, it really isn't that bad. I'm not the most organised person in the world and I managed to get it done pretty quickly, you've just got to make sure you get it out of the way asap, otherwise you'll forget and then realise that the deadline is a week away and you haven't sorted out you personal statement or your references and you have no idea what your codes are.
-For starters, you'll need your basic contact information, and some legal stuff about living in the UK and more.
-If you are getting student support you'll need something called a 'fee code' and to know your 'student support arrangements'. Because I'm applying with college, my college gave me all this kinds of information.
-You then have to fill in things about nominees (if you are unable to attend something), any convictions, any disabilities, and ethnicity etc.
-It has a section for you to add any activities you did in preparation for higher education.
-You have to fill in information about what your parent/guardian does as a career, and if you have been in care, and then if you will be applying for student finance, which then gives you the option to choose to share your details with the Student Loans Company.
-You then have to put in all the places you are applying for. This is pretty easy because they have loads of drop down menus, so you don't need to go searching round the internet for course and campus codes etc. You get a maximum of five choices, and it's strongly recommended you fill all five.
-Now you need to get all you certificates out, and fill in previous and current education- GCSE's, A Levels and any other qualifications you may have, as well as the institute you took them at.
-There's a section for you to add any employment you have had/are in.
-And finally your personal statement. This is probably the hardest bit, because you have to write it all yourself, about yourself. And I hate writing about myself.
It has a limit of 4000 characters, and I think about 48 lines, so that makes it a bit trickier.
When I wrote my personal statement I did a draft about 4 times, and then I thought it was all good and ready, but then I went to an Open Day, and after hearing what the University had to say, I decided to completely rewrite it. Here are my tips:
+Look at the course profiles that you are applying for, and try and work them into your personal statement, but not copy. University's want to know why you want to take this course, so if you've looked into what its about and it's clear you've done your research they will know your serious. However, not all course profile will be the same, so if you make it too direct it won't apply to them all.
+Think about what you like doing. I was really nervous about my personal statement, because I've never really taken part in any outside clubs or group hobbies, or achievements etc. I included how I became interested in textiles, and how my passion grew after finding this whole new side to creativity once I started reading blogs, and how things like lomography and blogging were 'my extra curricular activities'.
+If you don't have any examples of taking part in anything, it's never too late. This year my textiles class arranged a private show, where we all took on separate roles in order to put together a showing of our AS work. Not only was it nice for it to be on display, but it was really good to put in my personal statement. Things like helping out at open evenings, and trips also can be good to put in.
+Talk about your work. What sort of things you've worked with so far, what you like, what you want to continue with. This is more aimed at creative students, but I guess it could work with more academic statements too. Also, it might be good to include an artist or two that has really inspired you.
+I finished off with what I want to get out of my degree, where I wanted to end up at the end, and why. I think it's nice to know what it is you're aiming for, and it might help whoever is reading it to see that you have real ambition for what you want to do.
That's pretty much it for now, I hope someone, somewhere found this helpful. Applying for University sounds like a really scary thing, but it doesn't have to be, and I think I'd have worried a lot less if I had heard about someones experience of it.
And now I just sit and wait, I've been checking my email about 400 times a day.
Haha, bye :)


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Q: I love to sweeten the air with incense, oils, you name it, but some don't seem so natural. Any tips?
A:With windows and doors closed tight, indoor oxygen tends to get a little stale at this time of year. And what better way to freshen the air and your mood than to light up a stick of incense or burn some aromatic oils? Unfortunately, your suspisions are bang on. Many are loaded with chemical binders, petroleum distillates and synthetic perfumes. (How the hell else can you get incense to smell like green apple?) Here's a tip: if you can smell it from a foot away before you even burn it, you know it's a fake. Price is another indicator - cheapie dollar store brands tend to be super-synthetic.
Not that an all-natural ingredient list should put your mind at ease. Overexploitation and unsustainable harvesting have led to the decimation of popular ingredients for both incense and essential oils. Agarwood's (or aloeswood) popularity in incense and perfumes is pushing it toward the point of no return. Same goes for the tamarind tree in Burma and the rosewood tree in Brazil. And, sorry folks, but that super-popular hippie staple sandalwood faces similar threats thanks to a major fire that ravaged slow-growing Indian sandalwood forests in the late 90s.
Even essential oils made from so- called wild-crafted herbs are potentially problematic, since uncontrolled herb-picking can also push a plant species toward extinction. When it comes to burning oils, a good way to ensure a company is using sustainable practices is to look for certified organic labelling.
Cheapie non-therapeutic-grade oils are often cut with synthetics. Many brands, including Aura Cacia (from $10.99 at Grassroots on Danforth or Bloor and Noah's on Yonge or Bloor), Aromatherapist (from $12 at Noah's and Big Carrot on Danforth) and Divine Essence (from $5.59 at Noah's and Big Carrot), make organic lines. Oshadhi (from $14.99 at Whole Foods on Avenue Road) also offers high-quality, handmade organic and biodynamic oils. Fairly traded (though not organic or therapeutic-grade) oils from the Spice Islands are sold at Blue Moon on Danforth, from $5.95. The shop also has fair trade ceramic oil diffusers from $7.95. Be aware that while many of the Body Shop's home fragrance oils smell delicious (hello, chocolate orange!), they're full of artificial perfumes and chemicals. Aveda, however, says its "aroma diffuser oils" are made entirely of essential oils in a coconut base. And the company says it abides by sustainability principles.
As for incense, it's virtually impossible to find any that use organic ingredients. But Shoyeido is an excellent Japanese brand that harvests all its own high-quality ingredients in a sustainable manner ($5.59/35 at Noah's, Whole Foods and Big Carrot). Other all-natural, hand-rolled brands (though we couldn't confirm their harvesting practices) include Triloka (from $2.59/pack at Noah's and Whole Foods), Nitiraj, Auromere, Auroshikha (all at the Carrot) and the classic Nag Champa ($3.49/pack at Noah's and Whole Foods).
Another wonderful option is fair trade incense. The workers are better paid and the products can't use endangered ingredients. Ten Thousand Villages on Yonge or Danforth carries Silence incense cones and sticks ($1.25/10) made by deaf workers in Calcutta. Blue Moon on Danforth offers all-natural, made-in-Canada incense ($2.79/20) at its fair trade shop as well as a variety of incense holders ($9-$12).
If you're looking for conventional air fresheners, skip the usual sprays, plug-ins and sticks - they're full of formaldehyde and ozone-depleting volatile organic compounds, as well as other nasty toxins that can kill people or pets if swallowed. Febreze isn't as toxic, but it's still loaded with perfumes and isn't biodegradeable. Switch to earth-friendly air fresheners like Citrus Magic (from $10.99 at Grassroots), Aura Cacia aromatherapy mist ($7.99 at Big Carrot and Whole Foods) or Air Sense (from $9.99 at Noah's or Whole Foods). Simply Essentials is great because it uses all therapeutic-grade oils in its sprays ($16.99 at Big Carrot), as does HerbWise Spritzer ($10.95 at T.H.E. Store on Avenue Road).
For musty corners, hang some super-odour-absorbent, moisture-controlling zeolite in nylons ($5.50/kg at Grassroots). When it stops working, you can "recharge" it by baking it.
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It aint just fire fighters that have this problem.
-Today a car driving slowly up the mountain with a long line of cars behind them never once used a turnout.
-And what about the knucklheads the drive in the fast lane going the same speed as the guy in the next lane over. Are they totally oblivious to the snarl they create behind them and the danger they create!
If I was a policeman I'd pull em over even if I could not write them a ticket. I'd take their license, tear it up and tell them to walk home...20 miles, in the snow...up hill both ways...jeeeezzzz!...and then they could fire me and it would still be worth it.
An actual policeman would also taser'em and shoot their dog, and most definitely would not be fired. Haven't you heard of the big blue lie? America is a police state now.


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I did it, I quit my job, yep....uh huh...gonna go work for Hubby, less hours than I am doing now....yay! I will be his Digital Image Center creative person....woohoo...I am soooooooo excited!
I still have two weeks at my old job and one of those will used up training the new person! That is giving me the colliewobbles...only one week to try and tell someone everything that my job involves....eek! Like anyone new there is no way they will take it all in, plus I am bound to forget lots of little stuff, there is just so much I do I don't think about. Still no one is irreplaceable, I am sure the new person will do just fine!
Making the move just feels so right, I don't know why I had doubts, I haven't slept so well in ages! I just have to keep my feet on the ground for the next two weeks, at least, and concentrate on tiding up at work! Better delete my fav folder out of internet explorer.....hehe!
What else have I been up to....oo, oo I enroled to do Advanced Creative Brushwork over at Scrapgirls! We have just completed Week1 Lessons, it was so much fun, and I learnt so much about blending modes! Just received Week 2 Lesson and I am eager to start (usually a good sign that I am enjoying it)!
Oh well I better go and do some work.....have a good day!


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There's usually nothing quite like your first party when you move into a new house, so planning and organizing your housewarming party can be a lot of fun. These type parties are an ideal way of showing off your new home to friends and family members. After all, it's an ideal time to celebrate, to complete your decorating, and to begin breaking in your new place with those you love and are close to. Your custom invitation wordings should invite guests to your new home and can also be an ideal way of providing your new address. There is usually no set menu, but you might want to keep it simple and stay away from messy foods as they can tend to make the party host nervous. Instead, rely on the old standby of simple dips and appetizers that guests can grab and enjoy. Good prospects include mini egg rolls, artichoke dip, and cheese and crackers with appropriate drinks.


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Hi everybody!
Today for breakfast I decided to partake in the green smoothie trend. I didn't have almond milk or kale on hand, which most green smoothie recipes call for, so I just decided to make it up as I went along! And it ended up being pretty tasty, so I decided to share it here (you can find the recipe at the bottom of this post). My "green" smoothie is a blend of bright fruit and OJ, fresh spinach, and peppery parsley. It's sweet and herbal.
I call this a "green" smoothie because, while it contains plenty of healthy leafy greens, it is an unfortunate brown color (this is why I didn't post a photo). In my smoothie-making adventures, I somehow failed to achieve that beautiful emerald hue that food bloggers everywhere have down pat. You know the one I'm talking about- it makes you think of fresh-cut grass and homegrown basil and budding spring leaves and sunshine and happiness.
It's okay. There's an upside to this.
If people ask what you're drinking, you can tell them it's a chocolate milkshake, and they will walk away in awe, wondering how you manage to drink chocolate milkshakes for breakfast and maintain that svelte body.
Not that I have a svelte body. Moving on.
Speaking of smoothies, I love love love this whole foods info-graphic! It's great because it provides a basic smoothie template, making it really easy to make do with what you already have in your fridge (ironically, this actually makes it easier for me to not go out and feel the need to spend $17162 on smoothie ingredients at Whole Foods. So that's good).
This info-graphic is from the Whole Foods Healthy Eating handbook, which you can find here.
And finally, here is the recipe!
Blend together ½ banana, ½ cup frozen fruit (I used cherries and blueberries, but anything works!), 1 heaping cup spinach, ½ cup fresh parsley, and about a cup of orange juice (give or take, depending on how thick you like your smoothies). Enjoy!
I hope you are having a wonderful Wednesday!
What silver linings are you finding in your day today? Or is your day just plain awesome?!