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Amthal upgrades fire security and safety systems at Garston Manor School
|Amthal created a works programme to look after intruder, CCTV and fire systems at the school
Amthal has worked with Garston Manor School to create a scalable solution to upgrade the fire and security systems in place and maintain it to the highest quality for the benefit of staff, pupils and visitors.
Garston Manor School is a specialist school for autism, learning difficulties and speech and language, with a vision to ensure all students leave school as confident and self-reliant individuals, following a learning experience that is rewarding and enjoyable.
Onsite investigations of existing security systems
To ensure all staff can focus on this mission, Amthal carried out an investigative site visit, to understand existing fire and security systems in place, and make recommendations on how to build on, complement and maintain it, using latest technology.
The local fire and security specialist also then carefully created a works programme to complete additional works and ensure a maintenance programme was in place to look after intruder, CCTV and fire systems on site.
Sensitivity to school's timetables
Says Caroline Caisley, School Business Manager at Garston Manor School: "The school firmly believes in creating an environment whereby all students have the right to access learning at a level and setting appropriate to their needs that will enable them to enjoy and achieve. To ensure this can occur, we must establish an atmosphere of trust, security and mutual respect."
"Security in this respect is an absolute priority for the school, right from the perimeter and the site boundaries through to all internal areas. Amthal understood this and developed a works programme to maintain all our fire and security systems. We have been very impressed with their sensitivity to the school's aims and vision and care taken in looking after our site."
Supporting site management team
David Williamson, Account Manager at Amthal added: "By its very nature, Garston Manor is a specialist school with very focussed aims and a vision to encourage every child who attends to enjoy their learning experience, celebrate their individuality and make the best possible progress and attainment."
"Our role, following the site survey, is to support the site management team and continue to look after the fire and security systems, eliminating any concerns and planning works necessary around learning timetables. This way, staff can commit to their integral role in each child's life, and students can learn in a safe and secure school environment, all without affecting every day operations or the aesthetics of this educational facility."
Security safety offerings
Independently owned, Amthal Fire & Security is dedicated to satisfying end user needs for security safety and convenience offering design, installation, service and remote monitoring of advanced electronic fire & security solutions, including intruder, Fire, Access and CCTV systems.
Amthal Fire & Security is accredited by the Security Systems and Alarm Inspection Board (SSAIB) United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS) and British Approvals for Fire Equipment (BAFE.)
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Spend the summer in the classic city of London with AIFS and earn up to 12 credits. Live in a Residence Hall in a shared double or triple room or a single room for a fee. Meal allowance included. Enjoy cultural activities such as guided city tours, museum visits, theater and musical performances, sporting events, and day trips to nearby cities such as Bath, Brighton, Oxford, Salisbury and Stratford-upon-Avon. An optional 3-day trip to Paris, France is offered.
AIFS in London offers a unique academic program. Because of the wide range of degrees offered by Richmond, AIFS students have an array of courses to choose from. Students can choose from a myriad of courses in business, finance, economics, public relations, psychology, sociology, journalism, communications, art, history and more.
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This gift set has everything for a celebration - a bouquet of 11 grand long-stemmed roses, quality imported Champagne and a box of premium Russian chocolates! All products are selected for their superior quality.
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* FTSE ends down 0.3 pct, mid caps down 0.4 pct
* Top share index set suffers weekly decline
* Greene King plunges after cuts sales
* Financials rise after ECB meeting (Adds closing prices)
By Kit Rees
LONDON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - A fall in mining stocks put pressure on Britain's top share index on Friday, while British consumer-facing stocks came into sharp focus after pub operator Greene King's shares plunged following a bleak trading update.
The blue chip FTSE 100 index ended down 0.3 percent at 7,377.60 points, while mid caps declined 0.4 percent.
A decline in the copper price weighed on the FTSE's miners, with Antofagasta, BHP Billiton and Anglo American all down more than 3 percent.
Shares in mid cap brewer Greene King slumped more than 15 percent to a five-year low after it reported a fall in sales at its pubs, warning of tougher times ahead.
The rise in inflation following Britain's vote to leave the European Union last June has squeezed consumer spending, which has also been hit by muted wage growth. This in turn has made it a difficult environment for firms in the pub, restaurant and retail industries.
Shares in rivals Marston's, Mitchells & Butlers and J D Wetherspoon all fell, by between 2.6 percent and 8.5 percent.
Among blue chips, Costa Coffee operator Whitbread declined 0.6 percent.
Broker Investec also cut its rating on Greene King shares to a "hold" from a "buy".
"We believe EPS momentum remains limited given the weak LFL (like-for-like) backdrop and high cost pressure environment, though the yield should provide some support to the share price," analysts at Investec said in a note.
The FTSE 100 ended a week dominated by a European Central Bank meeting with a loss of 0.8 percent. Banks, however, were among top gainers on Friday after the central bank indicated it was preparing to scale back its stimulus programme.
"In recent years it's been a problem for banks that interest rates have been as low as they are because that reduces their ability to earn a reasonable net interest margin," said Nicholas Hyett, equities analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown.
"Lots of people have been waiting for it for a long time. Realistically how much monetary tightening are we going to see from the ECB? Probably not a great deal. It's the start of a process, rather than the end of one," Hyett added.
Burberry rose 0.5 percent on the back of a positive note from Credit Suisse, whose analysts raised the luxury goods group to "outperform", highlighting it as one of their top turnaround picks.
"Burberry has undergone the biggest management reshuffle since its 2002 IPO," analysts at Credit Suisse said in a note.
"Margins are close to historical lows and the cost cutting plan in place should alleviate concerns about further earnings downgrades. With sell-side positioning the most negative it has been since 2009, we think this creates a buying opportunity," Credit Suisse analysts added.
Reporting by Kit Rees and Danilo Masoni; Editing by Alison Williams, Greg Mahlich


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Last Updated: March 2012
DNR announces temporary, seasonal fishing closures
Comments sought on rule limiting special northern pike regulations
DNR urges early season boaters to use caution
DNR takes aim at southeastern Minnesota deer issues
Stearns County Chapter of Pheasants Forever raises money for pheasants
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Nongame Wildlife Program has placed a live webcam in a peregrine falcon box in downtown St. Paul to monitor the nest of a pair of peregrine falcons. The webcam can be viewed at www.dnr.state.mn.us/features/webcams/peregrine.html.
"We are very excited to be able to provide this webcam," said Carrol Henderson, supervisor of the Nongame Wildlife Program. "It allows the public a close-up view into the life of these incredible birds."
The project is being done in cooperation from the Midwest Peregrine Society, and the business tenants in Town Square and Sentinel Properties.
On Wednesday, March 27, the pair laid their first egg, Henderson said. The female will lay up to four more eggs over the next few days. The eggs should hatch on about April 28 and the young will stay in the box, dependent on their parents, until late June or early July.
The box the birds are in is about four feet by four feet in size and is located twenty-six stories high. Peregrines do not "build" a nest, so pebbles are placed in the box to create a natural habitat.
The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal in the world, stooping (chasing prey) at speeds in excess of 200 miles-per-hour. They are a little larger than crow-sized, about 1-2 pounds. The females are one-third larger than the males. They are mostly a slate blue color as adults, with a distinctive "hooded" appearance with a stripe that comes down from the cap. Young peregrines are brown in color with many stripes or barring on the chest.
DDT and related chemicals had a devastating effect on peregrine falcons and many other species in the 1950s and 60s. DDT and its residues, accumulated through food chains, impaired reproduction of many birds by causing the bird's eggs to become so thin that they were crushed under the weight of the mother incubating them. Chemicals extirpated some populations and raised the threat of the species extinction. Use of DDT was effectively banned in the United States in 1972 making it possible for peregrine recovery work to begin.
In 1984, the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list. "This is truly a story of success because today, we have more than 60 unique territories in Minnesota and 39 pairs successfully raised 119 chicks," said Henderson.
Donations to the DNR Nongame Wildlife Program, which can help provide additional cameras and learning experiences, can be made online at www.dnr.state.mn.us/eco/nongame/checkoff.html.
More information about peregrine falcons in Minnesota is available at www.dnr.state.mn.us/eco/nongame/projects/peregrine.html.
More information about the Midwest Peregrine Society is available at www.midwestperegrine.org/donate/.
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Consistent with the state's moose management plan, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that it will offer a limited bulls-only hunting season this fall.
Although hunting mortality of bulls is not a significant factor in the moose population decline, the state's moose plan, which addresses habitat, climate change, disease and other moose population factors, identifies specific thresholds when moose hunting should cease. The DNR is following that plan by closing two hunting zones in northeastern Minnesota, but continuing to allow limited hunting in other zones.
"Our approach is based on the scientific and social considerations brought forth by experts on the legislatively created Minnesota Moose Advisory Committee," said Erik Thorson, acting DNR big game program leader. "Committee members envisioned a time when hunting would become an issue. That time has come. We're implementing a reasoned and responsible plan."
Minnesota's moose population is estimated at 4,230. This compares to last year's estimate of 4,900 and is down significantly from the 2006 estimate of 8,840. The DNR estimates about 50 bulls will be taken by state hunters this fall.
Thorson said the DNR's limited hunting season will have no significant impact on the moose population. That's because the bull-cow ratio is sufficient to ensure that all cows can be bred, thereby creating the next generation of moose. The state's moose management plan recommends using bull-cow ratios as a measure to determine whether a bulls-only hunt should continue. DNR biologists base the harvest level on 5 percent of the estimated bull population.
"While it's true that the state's moose population is declining it's also true that bulls-only hunting is not a significant factor in that decline," said Thorson. "A decade of research has shown that most mortality is from unknown causes unrelated to hunting, perhaps linked to parasites or disease."
In 2008, the Minnesota Legislature directed the DNR to create a Moose Advisory Committee to make recommendations to the agency. The DNR convened a group of individuals from agencies, universities, tribes, and organizations representing a broad cross-section of moose expertise and interests. The Moose Advisory Committee filed a report that the DNR used to formulate its moose management and research plan. That plan states hunting should cease if:
"The bull to cow ratio is well above the identified threshold and at the highest level since 2006," said Thorson. "Overall hunter success was 58 percent last year, well above the 30 percent threshold. And hunting success rates for individual zones have not dipped below 20 percent for three consecutive years except zones 23 and 34, which we have closed to hunting this year."
Rolf Peterson, chair of the Moose Advisory Committee, said while many people will focus their concern on moose hunting, the real news – that the moose population is still declining – continues to be disturbing.
"Even though hunting is not causing the decline, it makes sense to reduce hunting pressure in an orderly manner if the population continues to decline," Peterson said.
Today's announcement means Minnesotans who want to hunt bull moose this fall can apply for 87 available licenses starting Monday, April 2. The state's moose hunting season is open to residents age 10 or older. Application deadline is Friday, May 4.
Eleven of the of the 87 available permits will be offered first to hunters who were selected in last year's lottery but opted not to hunt because of hunting access issues caused by the widespread Pagami Creek Fire. If any of the 11 choose not to hunt, their permits will be available to this year's applicants. The state's moose hunting quotas also take into consideration the expected tribal moose harvest by the Bois Forte, Fond du Lac and Grand Portage bands, which also conduct moose hunting seasons.
The moose season will open Saturday, Sept. 29, and conclude Sunday, Oct. 14. Hunters may apply at any DNR license agent or at the DNR License Center, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul. Moose hunters must apply in parties from two to four individuals. An application fee of $3 per individual must be included with the application.
Permits are issued through a random drawing, except that applicants who have been unsuccessful at least 10 times since 1985 will be placed in a separate drawing for up to 20 percent of the available licenses. A person who is still unsuccessful in this separate selection also will be included in the regular drawing.
Because the moose hunt became a once-in-a-lifetime hunt in 1991, hunters who received permits for moose hunts for the 1991 hunt and later are not eligible to apply for the 2012 drawing. The license fee is $310 per party. There will be mandatory orientation sessions required for all hunters chosen for moose licenses.
In 2011, 92 state-licensed hunters harvested 53 bull moose.
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DNR announces temporary, seasonal fishing closures
As ice-out begins and waters warm, anglers should regularly visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) website to check for seasonal closures that protect fish spawning areas.
Closures, which routinely occur each year depending on local conditions, are listed as an Angler Alert at mndnr.gov/fishing. A direct link also is provided at mndnr.gov/regulations/fishing.
Portions of waters closed to fishing also are posted at access sites and in other visible areas. Anglers may fish in areas that are not posted.
Seasonal Fishing Closures
The following waters in the portions designated are closed to the taking of all fish during the periods specified to protect fish spawning areas. A few may also be closed to boating to further protect concentrations of fish. Look for signs at access sites and in the areas as noted. All dates are inclusive.
Bass Lake – Itasca County
North basin on the west shore near the Pincherry Access and south basin along north shore in the Elm Point area closed to fishing March 26-June 30.
Chub Lake – Carlton County
Southeast Bay just east of the edge of the Baptist Church Camp lot closed to boating and fishing May 12- June 30.
Channel – Cook County
Channel between Little Gunflint and Little North Lakes on the Minnesota-Ontario border closed to fishing April 1-May 30.
Cross River – Cook County
(Inlet to Gunflint Lake) from the Gunflint Trail to Gunflint Lake closed to fishing April 1-May 25.
Jewett Lake – Otter Tail County
Southwest shore T.134,R.43,S.23 closed to fishing March 22-June 30.
Lake Maud – Becker County
Southwest bay closed to fishing March 26-June 20.
Malign River (Northern Lights Rapids) – Cook County
Ontario side of Saganaga Lake closed to fishing April 1-May 31.
Otter Tail River – Becker County
Area below Highway 10 culvert near Frazee closed to fishing March 26-May 11.
Pelican River – Becker County
Area below Bucks Mill Dam to Buck Lake and from Big Detroit Lake upstream to Minnesota Highway 34 closed to fishing March 26-May 11.
Round Lake – Itasca County
Two bays on the south side of the lake closed to fishing March 26-June 30.
Sea Gull River – Cook County
Area from Sea Gull Lake through Gull Lake to Saganaga Lake approximately 1/3-mile north of the narrows closed to fishing April 1-May 25.
Saganaga Falls – Cook County
Area on the Minnesota-Ontario border where the Granite River enters Saganaga Lake closed to fishing April 1-May 31.
Toad River – Otter Tail County
Inlet to Big Pine Lake upstream to County Road 13 (T.137, R.38,S.32) closed to fishing
March 22-June 1.
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Comments sought on rule limiting special northern pike regulations
Comments on rules governing special regulations for northern pike and other fishing regulation matters will be accepted until Thursday, May 30, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced.
To comply with a legislative change in state law, emergency rules were enacted in November 2011 that reduced to 100 the number of lakes regulated for northern pike bag limits and catch-and-release. The current rule making process will make those emergency rules permanent.
Other changes are technical in nature to clarify and improve the consistency of regulations.
Comments should be directed to Linda Erickson-Eastwood by mail at 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4020; email at email@example.com, or telephone at 651-259-5200.
Complete details are available on the DNR website at mndnr.gov/input/rules/rulemaking/nop.
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DNR urges early season boaters to use caution
With the ice receding from lakes and rivers at what seems like a near record pace, many boaters and anglers are already launching their boats. There were 400 or more fishing boats reported on the Mississippi River, March 17, on the 12-mile stretch between Lock and Dam Number 3 north of Red Wing to the head of Lake Pepin.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding boaters to take special precautions when enjoying early season boating and fishing. Even though air temperatures have been in the 70s recently, water temperatures are still bone-chilling cold.
"We see it time and time again in Minnesota boating accidents," said Tim Smalley, DNR boating safety specialist. "A lone boat on a lake capsizes; the victim isn't wearing a life jacket, has no warning or time to put one on, and drowns due to the effects of cold water."
Smalley said the key is the life jacket. "A person who suffers swimming failure or loss of consciousness will stay afloat wearing a life jacket, but drown without one. It's smart for boaters to wear a life vest from the time they enter the boat until they return to shore. There is no time to put one on before a boating accident. It's been compared to trying to buckle your seat belt before a car crash."
A 2007 report by the U.S. Coast Guard stated that a boating accident was five times more likely to be fatal if the water was colder than 60 degrees.
"Cold water can kill in ways that you might not expect," said Smalley. "Nearly everyone knows that immersion in cold water can cause hypothermia – the abnormal lowering of the body's core temperature. What most don't know is that victims who experience an unexpected fall overboard suffer initial cold water shock in the first minute, which involuntarily causes them to take a series of big breaths, called hyperventilation. If their head is underwater, they can inhale more than a quart of water and drown immediately if they aren't wearing a life jacket to keep them afloat."
The DNR Boat and Water Safety Section recommends boaters check the following items before their first outing of the season:
With early spring, use caution launching boats
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wants early season boaters to know that conditions at ramps may make boat launching a challenge.
Due to this year's early ice out, DNR crews are faced with the need to inspect, repair and make ready launch ramps and access sites much earlier than anticipated. Many launch ramps have also been damaged by ice action, which is an annual occurrence. Launch ramp repairs and dock installations have started statewide and should be completed by the May 12 fishing opener.
Boaters can help by being prepared to inspect the ramp above and below the water to ensure it is in good condition prior to launching.
"Regardless of the time of year, it's always a good idea to check the condition of the ramp prior to launching to ensure there are no hazardous conditions present that may impede access or cause damage to equipment," said Nancy Stewart, public access program coordinator for the DNR's Parks and Trails Division. "In addition, many lakes statewide are experiencing low water levels, which may also make launching a boat more difficult."
Boaters should take extra time and effort when launching their boat this spring to ensure they have a safe and enjoyable boating experience:
Boaters also are reminded to observe all laws aimed at preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species, including emptying all water from bait containers and bilges, and leaving drain plugs removed while transporting a boat. The DNR also points out that while the early spring has brought unseasonable warmth, water temperatures will remain quite cold for some time yet, so wearing a life jacket is strongly recommended.
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DNR takes aim at southeastern Minnesota deer issues
Just as all politics are local, so too are deer issues.
Recognizing this, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has created a new position to better manage deer and deer hunter-landowner relations in southeastern Minnesota.
Clint Luedtke, a former wildlife biologist from Arizona, has been hired to work with farmers, recreational land owners and others to reduce deer-related crop damage and increase effective deer management strategies.
"Southeast Minnesota is a puzzle we want to solve," said Dennis Simon, DNR wildlife chief. "So, we have reprioritized our staffing pattern to create a first-ever position that aims to do just that."
Simon said a number of social and landscape issues - private farms, public forests, absentee landownership, crop depredation, a growing interest in big buck hunting and citizen differences on deer population goals - has created a growing conundrum.
"We don't have one universal problem in southeast Minnesota," said Simon. "Instead, there are a lot of isolated problems." Many of these, he said, occur at the nexus of where farmers are raising crops and nearby recreational landowners are trying to raise crops of more and larger bucks by limiting the deer harvest. Together, this has resulted in increasing crop depredation claims, hard feelings and unfavorable hunter-landowner relations.
"We're starting a dialogue to identify solutions to this situation," said Simon. "Our goal is to be innovative, fair and efficient."
Luedtke earned a fisheries and wildlife degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He has more than four years' experience coordinating Arizona's Chronic Wasting Disease program.
Much of Luedtke's work will involve investigating depredation complaints, providing technical advice to landowners and distributing deer determent materials. He will also make recommendations to local government officials and others on effective deer management strategies.
Said Luedtke, "A big part of my job will be selecting the right tool for the right situation. Sometimes it may be education. In other instances, it could be a localized special hunt, shooting permits, a change in hunting permit numbers or some other action that addresses the legitimate interests of farmers and hunters."
Luedtke will work out of the DNR's Whitewater Wildlife Management Area office. He will work primarily in Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona counties.
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Stearns County Chapter of Pheasants Forever raises money for pheasants
The Stearns County Pheasants Forever Chapter (SCPF) held its annual banquet on March 10th at the Freeport Community Center in Freeport, MN. Over 350 people attended the event to help generate funds for Stearns County conservation and wildlife habitat projects.
Since 1983, the Stearns County Chapter has raised over $2.9 Million for conservation and wildlife habitat projects. "When it comes to conservation, there are a lot of people who want to make a positive difference in the restoration and preservation of wildlife but just don't know how to go about doing it," said Brad Cobb, SCPF Public Relations Director. Cobb added, "Attending a Pheasants Forever banquet is an excellent way to contribute to a good cause that will affect local habitat".
During the banquet the Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) recognized Dan and Jolene Schlangen as the Outstanding Conservationists for 2011. The Schlangens, along with their four children, operate a dairy farm consisting of 70 milk cows and 300 acres where they grow corn, alfalfa, wheat and oats. The Schlangen's have installed sevaral practices that redce erosion and improve water quality. SCPF presented the Schlangen family with a framed print.
SCPF also presented Scott Glup, of the Litchfield USFWS Office with a Long Tail Award in recognition of the Litchfield office's over 20 years of creating and enhancing wildlife habitat in Stearns and sourrounding counties.
Also, the Stearns County Chapter of Pheasants Forever recognized Joe Klein, Mark Volkmuth and Joe Opitz for their years of dedicated service to SCPF.
Stearns County Pheasants Forever extends a special thank you to the Freeport Community Center and their staff for their hospitality and hard work. In addition, SCPF thanks all the volunteers, private & business donors who helped make this year's banquet a success.
More info: http://stearnspf.org
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Construction to begin on Paul Bunyan Trail and bridge project in Bemidji
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Northwest Region Parks and Trails Division recently awarded the contract for construction of the Paul Bunyan Trail and bridge project spanning Highway 197 in Bemidji. Construction will begin around March 19 and be completed around Aug. 15, weather permitting.
The new bridge and trail will create a continuous connection between the city of Bemidji trails along Lake Bemidji to downtown, and to the Paul Bunyan State Trail on the south side of Lake Bemidji.
The project will provide a safe trail crossing at a very busy city intersection – Highway 197 and 1st Street. It will nearly complete the Paul Bunyan State Trail development on the northern end of the trail, except for a one-half mile segment along Clausen Avenue, which may be completed later this year or in 2013. The only other remaining undeveloped section of the Paul Bunyan State Trail is between Crow Wing State Park (to be completed in 2013) and Brainerd/Baxter.
"This project is a small but important part of a huge trail system," said Tony Walzer, DNR's Northwest Region Parks and Trails Division acquisition and development specialist. "It is nearly the last of many that have occurred over the past 20 years along the entire length of the trail since the Legislature authorized the trail in 1988, and land was first acquired in 1991."
The Paul Bunyan State Trail, when complete, will be approximately 120 miles long and extend from Crow Wing State Park (south of Brainerd/Baxter) to Lake Bemidji State Park (north of Bemidji). Presently at about 112 paved miles from Brainerd to Bemidji, the Paul Bunyan State Trail is the longest continuously paved trail in the Minnesota state trail system, and one of the longest in the United States.
Locally, the project will enhance the trail system in Bemidji and provide much better connectivity for the area trail users. Regionally, it will appeal to tourists who are looking for the opportunity to take advantage of this extensive trail system.
"This is a wonderful improvement for the area," said Sen. John Carlson, R-Bemidji. "We will see a significant upgrade in terms of safety and an enhancement in the connectivity of local trails with state trails."
The $1.75 million project was funded by the 2011 legislative session through bonding. It is a cooperative effort between the DNR, city of Bemidji, Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and Ottertail Power Co.
Rep. John Persell, DFL-Bemidji, helped secure funding for the project in the Legislature by pointing out that the project "was ready to construct in a short period of time. I want to thank all the people at the local and state level that worked to make the funding for this trail bridge a reality," said Persell. "The safety of trail users will be significantly increased by having a bridge over Highway 197, and for that I am grateful."
Construction will consist of a painted, steel-truss bridge over Highway 197 (Bemidji Avenue and Paul Bunyan Drive) and 2,740 feet of trail with bituminous surfacing for bicycle, pedestrian and snowmobile trail use. The bridge will be in three sections, with a 200-foot center span over the traffic lanes and 125- and 100-foot approach spans. It will have a 12-foot walkway with a concrete deck, handrails, decorative abutments and piers with architectural details to match the bridge over the Mississippi River. It will also boast a 54-square-foot trail logo/sign of Paul Bunyan at the bridge midpoint on both sides.
"The Highway 197 and First Street intersection has the highest traffic counts in the city of Bemidji," said John Chattin, Bemidji city manager. "This new trail bridge will provide a safe way for all Paul Bunyan Trail users to cross Highway 197. The cooperation between the city, DNR, MnDOT and Otter Tail Power has been the key to making this project a reality. This will be a great enhancement to the Paul Bunyan Trail and will be appreciated by thousands of users."
A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned once construction is completed in late summer.
More information on the Paul Bunyan State Trail is available at www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/paul_bunyan.
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DNR to reassess deer population goals
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin reassessing deer population goals this spring.
From 2005 through 2007 the DNR used an extensive public input process to establish deer population goals for all of the state's approximately 130 deer permit areas. Now that those goal populations have been achieved in most areas, the DNR will use a similar process to reevaluate population goals in 23 permit areas in southwestern and north-central Minnesota.
"Hunter dissatisfaction has increased as deer numbers have decreased to meet established goals," said Steve Merchant, DNR wildlife programs manager. "In fact, hunters are even expressing disappointment in certain areas where deer populations have increased to meet goals." As a result, he said, the agency wants to revisit population goals in order to strike the right balance between hunter, landowner and other societal and resource interests.
The last time the DNR set population goals about one-half of the state's deer hunting permit areas were slated for deer reductions. Conversely, about 40 percent of permit areas were slated for deer increases. Most of these areas were in the farmland country of western and southern Minnesota. Today, nearly 70 percent of deer populations are within goal, while 15 percent remain below goal and 18 percent are above goal.
"To a large degree we have achieved what we aimed to do," said Merchant. "However, many Minnesota hunters are telling us they are not seeing the number of deer they have in the past. So, we intend to formally listen to their voices and those of others prior to setting 2012 deer hunting bag limits." The agency intends to use the new population goals as an information tool for making 2012 deer season management decisions.
Merchant said the DNR decided to begin the reassessment process by convening stakeholder input groups in southwest and portions of northern Minnesota. As available, the agency will use the same stakeholder groups that met during the previous effort. The DNR will also take public comments via its website. The agency will make a formal announcement when the website's public survey is online.
"We believe that the original stakeholder participants, many of whom were deer hunters, did a good job listening to each other's points of view, and worked hard to reach consensus," said Merchant. "Their input and that of citizens who complete the online survey will give us a good sense of public sentiment."
The entire statewide reassessment process will take more than one year. It will begin by focusing on the following permit areas: 118, 119, 171, 173, 176-179, 181, 199, 234, 237, 238, 250, 252, 279, 286, 288, 289, and 294-296. Like last time, Merchant said, he expects stakeholders to bring forward their concerns about hunter satisfaction, forest health, crop depredation, deer-vehicle collisions and more. In the rest of the state where deer are at or below goal, DNR will set regulations for the fall of 2012 that will maintain or increase populations until the statewide goal review process is completed.
Acting Big Game Program Leader Erik Thorson will coordinate the reassessment. Thorson is serving in the position until a permanent replacement is hired for Lou Cornicelli, who recently vacated that position to lead the agency's wildlife research unit.
Minnesota's deer population has swung significantly over the past 50 years. In 1971, for example, the state closed the deer hunting season because the population was too low. The DNR rebuilt the deer herd through tighter hunting regulations during the following decades. The deer harvest peaked at 290,000 in 2003 as the agency began to reduce deer numbers. Last year's harvest was 192,300, down 7 percent from the previous year and 15,000 fewer than the 2010 harvest.
Nationally, deer managers look at deer density goals as a societal issue more so than a biological issue. Deer are capable of achieving high densities, so are generally managed at a level of social tolerance rather than managed for the maximum number that can be supported by the habitat. This involves balancing desires of hunters, wildlife watchers and others who may support higher deer densities with those of farmers, foresters or others who experience conflicts with deer who may favor lower deer densities.
White-tailed deer are an important resource to the state of Minnesota. Nearly 500,000 individuals hunt deer and countless other people enjoy viewing deer in the state.
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Interested participants are reminded that the spring conservation action on "light" geese (snow geese, blue-phased snow geese, and the smaller Ross's goose) will open Thursday, March 1, and run through Monday, April 30.
The action is allowed under a federal conservation order that permits the take of "light" geese during the spring.
A required spring light goose permit may be obtained through any Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) license agent, via telephone at 888-665-4236 or online at www.mndnr.gov/buyalicense. The permits are free, but there is a $3.50 application fee to cover the cost of issuing the permit. No other license, stamp or permit is required to participate.
Customers using the phone will receive a temporary authorization number in lieu of the permit until it is mailed to the applicant. Internet customers will be able to print their own permit when completing the transaction, and will not receive a permit by mail.
Most regulations that are in place during fall waterfowl season also apply during the spring season, including nontoxic shot requirements and federal baiting regulations. In addition, all refuges closed to either duck or goose hunting during fall seasons will remain closed during the spring season. Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise until one-half hour after sunset. No daily or possession limits apply. Use of electronic calls and unplugged shotguns are allowed.
The conservation order season is in place in an effort to reduce the population of snow geese and Ross's geese that breed in the Arctic coastal areas and around Hudson Bay. High populations of these birds have caused considerable habitat damage to these fragile ecosystems.
Minnesota has participated in this spring conservation action each year since 2000. Harvest of light geese has varied from a few hundred to several thousand birds each spring.
"Minnesota is on the extreme eastern edge of the spring migration corridor for snow geese through the Upper Midwest," said Steve Cordts, DNR waterfowl specialist. "In addition, March weather, particularly snow and ice conditions, have a major impact on spring migration, migration routes and migration timing of snow geese in Minnesota. With such a mild winter and lack of snow cover, migration this year could be much earlier than normal."
A summary of regulations will be available from license vendors, DNR wildlife offices or by calling the DNR Information Center at 651-296-6157 or toll-free 888-646-6367.
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Minnesota's moose population continues to decline, dropping from an estimate of 4,900 in 2011 to 4,230 in 2012, according to the annual aerial survey by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
"Estimates from the survey and results from research using radio-collared moose both indicate that the population has been declining in recent years," said Mark Lenarz, DNR forest wildlife group leader.
Minnesota's moose population was estimated at 8,840 in 2006 and has trended downward since then.
The causes of moose mortality are not well understood. Of 150 adult moose radio-collared since 2002 in Minnesota, 119 have subsequently died, most from unknown causes thought to be diseases or parasites. Ten moose died as a result of highway vehicle accidents. Two were killed by trains. Only 11 deaths were clearly the result of wolf predation.
This year's aerial survey, however, showed some positive trends. The number of cows accompanied by calves and twin calves increased in 2012, which means more calves can potentially mature into adults. But the cow and calf ratio, estimated at 36 calves per 100 cows in 2012, remains well below 1990s estimates that likely contribute to a peak population in the early 2000s.
The 2012 survey results also showed the bull-to-cow ratio increased from 2011 to an estimated 108 bulls per 100 cows, indicating that more bulls were available to breed with cows.
While this year's aerial survey showed improved calf survival and bull-to-cow ratio, the DNR will be evaluating the data and consulting with tribal biologists before making a decision on a 2012 hunting season. The decision on the season will be announced in the coming weeks.
Last fall, the DNR continued a bulls-only hunting season and cut the number of moose-hunting permits by more than half, from 213 in 2010 to 105.
Although hunting mortality of bulls is not driving the moose population decline, the state's moose management plan does have science-based triggers for closing the hunting season. One of those triggers is if the bull-to-cow ratio drops below 0.67 bulls-per-cow for three consecutive years.
While the bull-per-cow ratio dropped to .64 bulls/cow in 2011, it went up this year to 1.08.
DNR wildlife researchers estimate the moose population by conducting an aerial survey of the northeastern Minnesota moose range. The surveys, which have been conducted each year since 1960, are based on flying transects in 49 randomly selected plots spread across the Minnesota's Arrowhead region.
Since 2005, the downward trend in moose numbers, as reflected in the survey data, has been statistically significant.
Moreover, a study of radio-collared moose in northeastern Minnesota between 2002 and 2008 determined that non-hunting mortality was substantially higher than in moose populations outside of Minnesota. Although the formal study ended in 2008, researchers have continued to monitor non-hunting mortality, which has continued to be high.
A new, two-year study begins in 2013 that will concentrate on identifying disease and parasites that might be responsible for high moose mortality. Funding for the $600,000 study comes from the Minnesota Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund, which gets proceeds from the Minnesota State Lottery. The funding, recommended by Legislative-Citizen Commission on Natural Resources, has been appropriated by the Minnesota Legislature.
Funding and personnel for the annual DNR aerial survey are also provided by the Fond du Lac band of Lake Superior Chippewa and 1854 Treaty Authority.
A copy of the 2012 aerial survey report is available online at www.mndnr.gov/hunting/moose. The DNR's Moose Management and Research Plan, approved in 2011 as a way to possibly identify causes of moose mortality and potentially slow Minnesota's declining population, is available at www.mndnr.gov/moose.
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This is turning into a veritable marathon! All together I'll be writing something like 10 different posts about our time near Walla Walla! Definitely a record! 😉
Alrighty, this is the last of my general posts about our adventures with Matt & Dawnen.
Every 4th Tuesday of the month their Church's health group likes to get together in order to share a raw potluck and exchange ideas and tips. Often times Matt does a little food demo but since we were in town I was given the honor.
Matt telling them a little about Don and I before passing the torch over to me.
My favorite thing to demonstrate are raw soups, as these are such a big staple in our diet. They're so simple and nutritious yet surprisingly few people are into them. It's also a good opportunity to pass on the info about the Omni blender, a great alternative to the more common Vitamix and Blendtec at a much more affordable price.
Notice Mr. Bean next to Donnie?
I could hardly believe the turn out; one of the largest potlucks we've attended! They were a wonderful group, so keenly interested and attentive.
Beanie was such a good boy.
Brian made sure to keep him company and well entertained.
The potluck spread was both beautiful and bountiful!
You know how it is… Gotta document it all! 😉
A yummy dish made with sprouted wild rice and marinated squash
Matt had brought his latest creation: a salad with a warm curry dressing. This photo was taken before he added the latter though, something he does just before serving.
Our contribution: Nacho Cheeze
Kale chips
Stuffed peppers
We were blessed with a few scrumptious desserts too!
Feasting away
Once our bellies were full we had some good conversations with several members of the group.
I was also asked to sign a few books. 😉
Last Supper
For our last evening in Oregon we went over to Matt & Dawnen's trailer for dinner. He prepared lovely and original appetizers for us.
On a slice of tomato he placed a generous scoop of Tomato Reduction (see recipe below), followed by Coconut Yogurt (how-to coming up in another day or two.) He then finished off with a couple of pieces of Eggplant Bacon. Yum!
How To Make Tomato Reduction:
1. Place roughly chopped tomatoes in a blender container.
2. Add raw sweetener such as honey or agave, a little cold pressed olive oil, Celtic sea salt and a big handful of dried basil.
3. Blend on low using the tamper; you want to leave the mixture chunky, similar to salsa.
4. Pour mixture in a large Pyrex dish.
5. Add 2 cups of finely cubed onion and mix well.
6. Place dish in dehydrator on high heat for a while, stirring as soon as the top dries out. No worries, it won't cook the tomatoes as it will take a while for the actual temperature of the food to climb up due to the high water content.
7. When reduction gets to around 118 degrees (this is when an infrared thermometer comes in handy!), turn the dial down.
8. Continue reducing until the desired consistency is reached.
Matt's Notes:
~ You may need to use a metal scraper to mix the dried chunks back into the reduction and break it up into small pieces.
~ If you wish, you can stop the dehydration sooner and have a tomato spread or spaghetti sauce.
~ The sauce version freezes really well; simply warm up in the dehydrator.
Matt showed me how he makes yet another of his specialties – Veggie Stew (yep, I'll also be sharing his technique in an upcoming post) – which we enjoyed as the main course.
"Smile Carmi!" Don't know if you can tell, but I wasn't feeling too well that day as I was recovering from doing a liver flush.
Brian also joined us for the evening. As usual the animals were all over him.
Beanie's Back!
Mr. Bean had sooo much energy the last 3 or 4 days of our stay. It was nice to see him feeling better and his leg injuries healing.
Matt left the little guy with me one afternoon while he and Don went shopping. It was the first time that Beanie and Puss got to spend time together. He was like an energy bunny and kept wanting to play with her, something she wasn't sure what to make of. When he finally decided to settle down he of course took her favorite spot (on my stretched legs.) That didn't deter Puss though; she eventually made her way to my feet so that she could stretch from the other end. he he At some point their paws were nearly touching; it was such a sweet moment!
Time to Continue Our Journey
In the end we stayed parked on Matt and Dawnen's lawn for 4 weeks or so. Wow! I know it sounds like a long time, but it flew by so very quickly! Since we lived in our respective trailers it was as though we were neighbors for these few weeks. What a blessing to get a chance to be part of their lives for a short while and partake in the abundance of their garden and Matt's vast knowledge! It was an opportunity for us to expand our horizons on so many levels!
One last photo before we go…
Until next time, Matt Man!
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Lately I've been constantly distracted by a magnolia tree in my garden. That means a couple of new shades of wool that MUST be dyed. Light green 'Bud' and bright 'Magnolia' alongside the favourites 'tea dyed' and 'vintage Rose'. Yarn is a base of Australian single-farm-origin superfine merino from Bellevue Park Wool. This is 4ply and 8ply is available as dyed-to-order. Available in the Etsy store during spring.
Old Milking Shed near Bomaderry
My Friend and I both have an obsession with abandoned buildings. We chose an old dairy as the inspiration for an embroidery project and went for a little poke around with a camera. It was a great escape for the morning to immerse ourselves in a little piece of forgotten history.
I could not get the colours out of my head and this first photo became the direct inspiration for some new colours I have dyed on the Bellevue Park Superfine 4ply which will be for sale on Etsy.
A Drover Taking Sheep Through Bush Near Tumut on a Grey Day 1972 by Max Middleton
This is Drover & Classer. We don't want to go all 'over the top' with romanticised visions of where the wool comes from, but, since we're not out there doing the actual hard work of sheep farming that can happen.
Shearing Shed Biscuits
When I was in primary school I used to take 'shearing shed biscuits' to school. Or pumpkin scones. I may have, on occasion, traded them with my best friend for chips. When I was really little until I was about seven my parents owned a sheep and wheat farm in central NSW and although shearing was probably only once or twice a year it seems to take up a lot of space in my early memories. Smoko was a big deal. I remember spending a whole morning making double batches of shearing shed biscuits, pumpkin scones and filling a blue esky drink holder thing full of 'cottees' cordial. Mum and I took all the Smoko to the shearing shed which was always well received by the shearers and then my toddler sister and I were allowed to run around the shed pretending we were sheep for half hour or so before it was time to clear out when shearing started up again. Shearing shed biscuits are actually jam drops and they were probably out of a 1980's Country Womens' Association (CWA) Cookbook. I still call them shearing shed biscuits and so do my 'townie' kids!
Shearing Shed Biscuits 250g Butter,cold,chopped 4 cups self raising flour 1 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 eggs 8 Tabs milk (160ml) raspberry jam Rub butter in flour until it resembles crumbs (or use food processor). add rest of ingreds. roll into balls. dip thumb in sugar and press hole in ball, fill it with jam. bake in hot 210oC oven for 10 mins.
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Autumn always has me thinking about running away to a cabin in the woods to walk in pine forests and watch leaves change colour. Tricky when you live on the Australian coastal fringe! I've dreamed up five colours for the beautiful Australian Bellevue Park superfine merino. Log Cabin, Pine Forest, Icy Lake, Cinnamon & Marshmallow. Pop over to the Drover & Classer Etsy Store or Instagram to ask a question or have a chat. If you are unsure about colour I'm happy to send you a sample first. These colours are also stocked by 'Bricks and mortar' store mulberry and flax in Newcastle! (The pink is lighter in real life)


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There are lots of tree carvings in the western U.S. Most of us are familiar with the JJ+JP surrounded by a heart located a half mile up the neighborhood trail. What I was not so familiar with was the art that the sheepherders leave behind. In Colorado, most of our arborglyphs are from Mexican immigrant and Central American sheepherders, but sheepherders from all over Europe have worked and left their thoughts in the forests of the West. Some of the pictures you run into are true works of art and usually have a story to tell. During Colorado's 1st rifle season last year I found the carving below. I've found lots of carvings in the past, but this was the first one I had seen that had anything to do with hunting or wild animals. I figured the sheepherder had seen lots of elk here. We hunted the area opening morning with great success, killing two cows. We were back three days later and called in a 5pt. bull; a week later my cousin killed a cow there. Next time I see an arborglyph in elk country, I'm going to pay close attention to what it says.
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In which I talk about chanting Torah, singing, life, you name it. This blog is a writing exercise to help me organize my thoughts. Please bear with me for all the posts that are out of chronological order; I'm adding bits of the story as I think of them.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
349. Shiva minyan, part 1
My synagogue takes this tradition seriously, even though most of us don't go to evening services during the week. I'm one of many who volunteer to attend shiva minyanim (pl. of minyan) when the family isn't sure the requisite ten Jewish adults will be present. Others help mourners by doing tahara, attending to the body of the deceased before he or she is buried. One day I might be brave enough for this honor, but not yet.)
My only responsibility at a shiva minyan is to be there. I don't even have to pray, if I so choose. I can fulfill my duty simply by occupying space in someone's living room. We're asked to to arrive on the dot, leave promptly, and say little in between; this is the family's time, and the presence of strangers can be intrusive. It sounds easy on paper, but has been an extraordinary challenge for me. One of our rabbis describes a house of a mourning as a kind of twilight zone, an in-between place apart from the rest of the universe whose inhabitants are learning to cross the bridge that spans past and future. Stepping into that world is a privilege, an encounter with all sorts of fears of the unknown, and a reminder to live as fully as the remarkable person I get to glimpse when the family shares stories at the prayer service.
(To be continued.)
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- Rachel said...
Being present at a shiva minyan is a real mitzvah.
We don't have them very often here, in part because we've been blessed with relatively few deaths in our congregation & community lately, and in part because some of our members decide not to have them. That's always a shame to me; even if you only do a single night of shiva, I think there's something really valuable in it, especially in the experience of having the congregation rally to bring food and presence and caring.
This relates to how I wish more people had, or wanted, a regular prayer practice...but that's another comment for another time. :-)


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MACK , Edward Beach 89, of Mesa passed away on September 2, 2016. Born in Watertown, Conn. on June 10, 1927, son of the late Harold P. and Ruth Beach Mack Johnson. He graduated high school in Newport, R.I. in 1944 and joined the U.S. Army Air Force where he served with the 8th Weather Wing in Labrador. He went on to Southern Connecticut State University and was an art instructor and department chairman in the Wilton, Conn. public schools for 33 years. His studies and training took him to Yale University, Columbia University, University of Chicago (as a John Hay Fellow), Williams College, and the University of Bridgeport. During the 1960s and '70s, Ed and his wife Jean were civil rights activists with the Congress of Racial Equality (C.O.R.E.). After retiring to Mesa in 1994, he volunteered his time and skills for the Heard Museum Guild, the Arizona Museum of Natural History, the Mesa Arts Center, and two international organizations that sent him to Honduras and Guatemala as a design consultant to indigenous woodcarvers. He was recently honored by the Arizona Natural History Museum for his 20+ years as a sculptor assisting with exhibition design. As an amateur archaeologist, he worked on precolumbian sites in Connecticut, and locally at Mesa Grande and other sites of the Southwest Archaeology Team affiliated with the Arizona Natural History Museum. He actively supported the Mesa Arts Center and attended classes there; he and his wife also supported the Sonoran Desert Chorale for more than 20 years. He was predeceased by his wife, Jean Baker Mack in 2009. Survivors include daughters Jan Northcutt, Lyn Mack (Larry Welty) and Wendy Mack Allred (Jeffrey) of Mesa; a sister, Audrey Mack Hall (Harold) of Phoenix; a niece and several cousins. Memorial contributions may be made to: Mack Art Scholarship, Mesa Arts Center Foundation, 1 E. Main St., Mesa 85201; and/or The Edward & Jean Mack Endowed Music & Art Scholarship, Southern Conn. State Univ., 501 Crescent St., New Haven CT 06515.
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Of course, if you wish to use your time outside of class for independent exploration of the many coffee shops, cafes, restaurants and public houses, that is positively encouraged. Your location right in the heart of Oxford is the perfect base from which you can do that.
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Global Business, Management and Finance
Enhance your critical business, management and financial knowledge through the exploration of cutting-edge theory and the application of relevant, powerful and recent case studies.Learn more
International Law in the 21st Century
In this course, you have the chance to look at Law from its philosophical foundations to its practical application around the world. Whether you're fascinated by human rights or want to delve into the nitty-gritty of torts, this wide-ranging course will help you delve into the legal structures that underpin so much of our daily lives.Learn more
International Medical Research and Practice
Modern medical practice is kept up-to-date by the important work of medical scientists. Our International Medical Research and Practice course focuses on the factors that affect human health, and the development of cutting-edge medicines, treatments and vaccines.Learn more
Public Speaking Skills for the Modern World and Workplace
During your time on this course you will become adept at planning a speech and using it to deliver a compelling argument. You'll analyse techniques used in famous speeches from throughout history, including right up to the present day.Learn more
Politics and International Relations: a Global Perspective
This course combines politics and international relations with the study of successful leadership. Through debate, written assignments and lectures, you'll learn all about the contemporary issues that dominate world politics.Learn more
iOS App Programming and Web Development
The web and iOS apps have become so vital to our daily lives that it's difficult to imagine life without them. This makes them the most exciting areas in which to grow your knowledge and skills – and this course is the ideal way to get started.Learn more
Psychological and Behavioural Science
What makes you, 'you'? What governs the way you behave, and the way other people behave towards you? The answers aren't always as clear cut as you might think, and our Psychological and Behavioural Science course for 19-25 year olds will shed light on the complex workings of the human mind.Learn more
General English for the Modern World and Workplace
On this course, you'll join students from all over the world as you develop your English skills for use in a variety of contexts. You'll extend your vocabulary and grammar, and work on your reading, writing and listening skills.Learn more
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Live and Study in an Oxford University College
Immerse yourself in 1000 years of history. Oxford's Merton College, University College and Balliol College provide the perfect homes for our adult summer school, boasting enviable city centre locations and a wealth of history.
Oxford's museums, libraries, and historical sites are all within easy walking distance, yet the leafy quads and breathtaking cloisters of these three colleges ensure a sense of tranquility that can make the bustle of the high street feel a million miles away.
Academic Excellence in Every Sense
Each course has been carefully designed by our expert teaching faculty to ensure you achieve the maximum possible academic benefit from your summer. Time in class will consist of immersive lectures and interactive seminars, during which students will learn from their teacher, and discuss and debate their ideas with their fellow students.
Each student will also benefit from small group tutorial time with their teacher, enabling them to sample the traditional Oxford University tutorial model.
The aim of each course is for every student to leave with their knowledge in their chosen subject area enhanced, their enthusiasm for education increased, and their core skills for further education or the workplace improved.
A British Cultural Immersion
A rich programme of events is provided for our Oxford adult students, including an evening dining experience at one of Oxford's best restaurants, tours of Oxford and its museums and much more. The programme concludes with a formal graduation ceremony at which you will collect your official ORA certificate, followed by a marvellous Farewell dinner and party at your college.
Just announced: each student will also gain exclusive access to the world-famous Bodleian library, a privilege usually only available to students of the University of Oxford, and rarely available to summer visitors.
Courses That Deliver Tangible Benefits
Under guidance from ORA's expert teaching faculty, you will have the opportunity to engage with your subject of interest in greater depth than ever before.
If you are thinking of starting your own business, our Global Business, Management and Finance programme is a must. If you'd like to learn how to code apps and develop basic websites, then our iOS Application and Web Development programme will help you get there. If you'd like to improve your English language skills, where better to take an adult EFL programme than in the City of Dreaming Spires?
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We welcome motivated adult students from all over the world to join us in Oxford. Undergraduates may benefit from a period of intense summer study to top up their knowledge before entering their second or third year, whilst those on gap years may be keen to kickstart their study regime before re-entering education.
Those with a specific career direction in mind may benefit from our Business Management, Medicine, or iOS and web programming courses, to name just a few.
Study in confidence with ORA's accredited, award-winning educational courses
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of all our most recent UK undergraduates (FT and PT) are in employment or further study after six months
You'll join a friendly community of almost 19,000 staff and students
Our SKE Computing courses are tailored to your individual subject knowledge needs, with the flexibility of studying online for 8, 12, 16 or 20 weeks.
Courses are free for those eligible for funding (see 'Fees, Funding & Bursaries' section below).
COHORT 1 START DATE: 20th January 2018APPLICATION DEADLINE: 8th January 2018
COHORT 2 START DATE: 17th February 2018APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5th February 2018
COHORT 3 START DATE: 17th March 2018APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5th March 2018
COHORT 4 START DATE: 7th April 2018APPLICATION DEADLINE: 19th March 2018
COHORT 5 START DATE: 5th May 2018APPLICATION DEADLINE: 23rd April 2018
COHORT 6 START DATE: 2nd June 2018APPLICATION DEADLINE: 21st May 2018
COHORT 7 START DATE: 30th June 2018APPLICATION DEADLINE: 18th June 2018
COHORT 8 START DATE: 4th August 2018APPLICATION DEADLINE: 19th July 2018
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The Computing Subject Knowledge Enhancement course aims, through a blend of self-directed learning and online tutorials, to:
The course is designed to meet your subject knowledge needs. Study is flexible and can fit around your lifestyle and commitments.
The course is designed for:
All the SKE course content is accessed online.
Successful completion of the course is measured through engagement with the course, progress in the course tests and submitting an e-portfolio.
This is a non-credit bearing course.
Technical Requirements
You must have the following:
For further details: Full technical specifications (pdf)
Please note: If you do not have the equipment listed, you will need to purchase it as funding is not available for IT equipment.
The course will cover the full requirements for the National Curriculum Programme of Study in Computing from Key Stages 3-4, introducing you to the requirements for Key Stage 5. Wherever possible, all material encountered is linked to good classroom practice and appropriate pedagogy.
Programming and programming techniques are the core of the new curriculum; however, you will also gain a deeper understanding of the tools and techniques that encapsulate the main tenets of computer science:
Funding and Bursaries for Pre-ITT Applicants
For those students with a conditional ITT offer dependent upon completing an SKE course, the course fee is fully funded, subject to certain eligibility requirements. Bursaries of £200 per week are also available to these students to help support them throughout the course.
We deal with funding and bursary requests as part of the application process.
For full information, read our SKE Funding and Bursary Guidance (pdf).
Serving Teachers
For serving teachers, funding must be secured via the Teaching School Alliances (TSA) who will then pay us direct for your access to the SKE materials.
Applicants who do not meet the pre-ITT funding criteria or who do not apply via a TSA will need to pay the tuition fee.
The course fees for 2017/18 are £200 per week.
(According to the CCCU SKE Student Evaluation Survey)
"Online materials are what you make of them. You can set your own targets. By identifying your weaknesses you can improve and you can also ask the teacher to tell you where you need to focus."
Thiebault, SKE Participant, 2016-17
"It was recommended to me that I should do an SKE. I found it quite hard at first because I'd not done an online lecture before. Once I'd gotten over the fact that I was sitting in my room attending a lecture, it was great. The groups were small. There were only 4 other people in my group so I had time to ask questions and develop."
Helen, SKE Participant, 2016-17
Before starting the online application, make sure you read these step-by-step instructions:
Complete the Online Application
If you believe you are eligible for a bursary, you should attach the following forms when you apply:
8, 12, 16 or 20 weeks - full-time(25 hrs/wk minimum average)
Course Dates
Pre-ITT: You must have accepted a conditional offer of an ITT place where the conditions indicate an SKE course must be completed.
Post-ITT (serving teachers): Places must be requested through a group of Teaching School Alliances (TSAs) that have secured the funding for courses this year. The TSA can then commission us to provide access to the SKE course materials.
Other: We can provide our SKE courses to candidates who can't secure a free place but would still benefit from completing a course.
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M on Palmer is ideally located within the cosmopolitan Palmer Street dining precinct, adjacent to the historic Metropole Hotel and an easy stroll from restaurants, cafés and city night life. M on Palmer features 11 floors of modern and fully self-contained studio apartments, ideal for the business and leisure traveller alike.
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Palmer Street and The Strand nearby offer visitors an incredible array of dining and entertainment options, plenty of green space and shady groves to relax and take in the foreshore, ocean and Magnetic Island views. The Strand 1km, Castle Hill Lookout 1.7km, Townsville Airport 9km, Townsville Palmetum 11km, Billabong Sanctuary 18km , Magnetic Island by ferry.
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Each chic studio features a kitchenette, laundry facilities, cable TV, DVD, 30 mins continuous use of FREE Wi-Fi daily, air conditioning and a balcony. Disabled apartments available.
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text: School of Pharmacy UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON Attend an Open House SPRING 2018 PHARMACY OPEN HOUSE Saturday, April 7, 2018 Our Pharmacy Open House is an opportunity for undergraduate students who are interested in learning more about the UW-Madison Doctor of Pharmacy Program (PharmD). Students completing their prerequisite course work at any institution are welcome and encouraged to attend. Participants will have a chance to meet and connect with School of Pharmacy faculty, staff and current students through a mini-lecture, lab demonstrations and an admissions Q&A. The Pharmacy Open House event is open to all students from any college/university. This event is free, but registration is required. When Saturday, April 7 10:00am – 2:45pm Check-in will begin at 9:30am in the School of Pharmacy Atrium Where Rennebohm Hall 777 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53705 Program Overview Lunch is provided FREE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS! Please dress comfortably. Professional dress is NOT required. Welcome Mini-Lecture PharmD student panel Pharmacotherapy Lab Demonstration Compounding Lab Demonstration Faculty discussions PharmD Admissions Q&A Session Registration Registration for Spring 2018 is limited. Once we reach capacity, students will be put on a wait list for the event. If you would like to attend, please register at your earliest convenience. Registration Deadline is Monday, April 2 at 10:00 p.m. CST – Registration will close at this time. Cancellation Policy Due to the limited number of spaces in this event, there is an expectation that those who have registered will attend the Open House. We understand that unexpected events come up – please notify us if you no longer can attend the event. Please call 608-265-3962 or email firstname.lastname@example.com if you can no longer attend. Please be aware that the UW-Madison School of Pharmacy Admissions Committee takes notice of those who register and do not attend without notice. Cancellation Deadline is Friday, March 30 at 4:00pm


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Shriram Automall India is the number one service provider of used construction equipment in the country. Sameer Malhotra, CEO, Shriram Automall, elaborates on the used equipment market in India and the company's services to customers.
How is the market for equipment auctioning progressing? Compared to developed market, organised auctioning is still very small in India. How do you view this scenario?
SAMIL with an eye for 100 per cent customer satisfaction, came up with the innovative idea of Physical Bidding in India, and since then the company has come a long way while emerging as the number one and the largest platform for acquisition and disposal of used vehicles and equipment in the country. Till date, the company has sold over 25,000 used equipment through effective physical bidding platform across the country. SAMIL has effectively paved its way into the market and customers have accepted the new concept whole-heartedly. As a result, since 2011, we have garnered over 5,50,000 transactions from over 40,000 bidding events through 68 well-structured Automalls across the country, acquiring over 6,50,000 unique bidders.
Yet, the market for this segment is quite unorganised and underdeveloped due to lower number of developed players in the market. In a long run with upcoming big government projects which focus on the infrastructure development in the country, we may witness this unorganised segment to emerge as the semi-organised one and then over a period of time as the completely organised one. Till then, with SAMIL in the market, customers can benefit from its prodigious platform to acquire and dispose pre-owned vehicles and equipment in an organised manner.
There are restrictions for used equipment in many big projects. How do you view this?
Construction sector in India is considered to be the second largest employer and contributor to economic activity. About 50 per cent of the demand for construction activities in India comes from the infrastructure sector, while the rest comes from industrial activities, residential and commercial development etc.
For big projects, contractors usually go for the used equipment as buying a new piece of equipment is a significant investment that can easily eat up money, thereby acquiring the used one seems optimal. And also, by acquiring used construction equipment, customers can avoid initial depreciation as new assets depreciate faster than that of the used ones.
For general purposes equipment, contractor prefers to acquire a used equipment which are not more than 2-3 years old, like backhoe loader, transit mixer, excavator etc. On the other hand, when it comes to specialised equipment, contractors are willing to go for the equipment which are 5-6 years old as these machines are selected on the basis of overall condition and hours clocked.
SAMIL while understanding the requirement of end-users manages to provide the minimum aged reliable used equipment of every make and model, providing easy deployment and optimal output to clients.
Could you brief us on your equipment fleet?
We at SAMIL help bridge the gap between the seller and the buyer of used automotives. We are the number one service provider of used construction equipment in the country. Through our services, we help customers and fleet owners to acquire and dispose pre-owned equipment in a structured process.
Being the one-stop solution for all types of pre-owned vehicles and equipment requirement in India, the company provides a common platform to equipment owners, dealers, individuals, and corporates where both buyer and seller can acquire and dispose pre-owned construction equipment while coming together to discuss the details of equipment in demand.


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Cloud Adoption Practices & Priorities in the Chinese Financial Sector
We circulated the "Financial Services Industry
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Weighing just 4.40 lbs and just 0.70" thin, the Lenovo Yoga 710 (15") is designed for portability, yet is built to last. Its durable aluminum chassis in attractive gunmetal gray gives it a distinctive premium look and feel, and provides better protection if you accidentally drop your device.
Intel® 7th Gen Core™ processors are designed to deliver great mobile performance, fast responsiveness, and plenty of battery life – up to 8 hours on a single charge. And Windows 10 Home or Pro empowers you to do great things across many devices securely anywhere, with anyone, at any time. Add to that the option of up to 8 GB of memory and up to 512 GB of SSD storage and you have a laptop that can keep up with you
The vibrant edgeless 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS 10-point multitouch display yields bright, detailed visuals, a superior touch experience, and clear visuals at almost any angle. With the optional NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX discrete graphics card, you get richer visuals and a faster operating experience, perfect for gaming and multimedia.
Get more from your entertainment with Dolby Audio®. It enhances dialogue, renders detail across a wide range of sounds, and maximizes the volume of your PC - without distortion. You'll also get to enjoy virtual surround sound from your PC speakers.
A PC when you need it, a tablet when you want it, and more. The Yoga 710 (15") is an extraordinarily adaptable PC. It features four different ways for you to do what you want: Laptop, Stand, Tent, or Tablet. The secret: Yoga 710's unique hinge and touchscreen display allows the screen to flip around 360 degrees, which means you can select the mode you use based on what you choose to do.
Unreliable Wi-Fi connections are a regular frustration among PC users. The Lenovo Yoga 710 (15") has addressed the problem by devising an antenna that physically integrates into the hinge, covering a greater surface area, and making signal strength stronger and more stable.
Keep your entire digital life secure with the comprehensive protection afforded by McAfee LiveSafe software. LiveSafe protects cross-device, through the cloud, and locally to ensure total security for your data and identity. Enjoy a free 30-day trial with purchase. Or, upgrade to the full version during the purchase process and enjoy peace-of-mind security from day one.
Experience Yoga – and other Lenovo products – at your local Best Buy.
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?The processor runs the operating system and all applications. The faster the processor, the faster your programs run, but battery life can be affected.
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?Memory, aka RAM, is used to store data temporarily as you are actively working on your laptop. It is not where your data is permanently stored. More memory can help your system run faster, especially if you have a lot of programs open at the same time.
|8 GB DDR4 2133 MHz
?Storage is where data, like documents and applications, resides permanently on your computer. Not to be confused with memory, which is only active when the computer is in use. Larger files like media files will need larger storage.
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Pittsburgh Moms Blog recently Hosted a Daytime Playdate for Our Contributors, Readers and our Kiddos at Painting With A Twist (West, Robinson) (PWAT).
We started the morning off with a catered breakfast from Kings Family Restaurant. They supplied us with their Famous Frownies (Brownies), as well as a yogurt parfait bar, coffee cake slices, goldfish shaped cookies and hot coffee. All kinds of yumminess enjoyed by everyone in attendance.
And how about that attendance? We had a full house with 50 painters. It was amazing to see so many different ages enjoying the outing. From babies in carriers to teenagers, kids of all ages were eager to paint.
Soon enough it was time to paint! Young children made masterpieces with help from their adults, and older kids had a great time customizing their own unique, rainbow zebra. Both kids and adults showed off their artistic skills, although I think that my kid's favorite part was drying her painting with the hair dryer. Everyone from dads to grandmothers to the littlest painter had a wonderful time.
The Pencil Grip supplied a Kwik Stix paint sample gift for each child that painted and also 3 door prizes. Kwik Stix packs are available at Books a Million.
Everyone created their own unique masterpiece:
So, remember Painting with a Twist at their convenient Pittsburgh locations (Painting with a Twist – Pittsburgh West (Robinson Township); Painting with a Twist (Mt. Lebanon / South Hills); and Painting with a Twist (East Liberty)) for your next kids' party, corporate event, play date, or moms night out. They offer work shops and private parties 7 days a week, both during the day and evening.
Our contributing writers who attended showed off their Pittsburgh Moms Blog pride:
A special shout out goes to our instructors, Rachel & Mike, who made us all feel like young, budding Picasos. We had an absolute blast and are excited to return for our next event!
Announcing our Birthday Bash!
Pittsburgh Moms Blog is celebrating its first anniversary as Pittsburgh's top parenting website. Join us for an evening of fun, friends, and painting at Painting with a Twist's brand new East Liberty location on Thursday, March 30th at 7:00 PM. After a 2-hour art workshop held by Painting with a Twist's instructor, you will bring home your own canvas of the Starry Night Beach.
Wine, cheese, and of course, birthday cake, will be provided. Leave the kids at home and bring your girlfriends, spouse, mom, and sister.
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... in a while I am able to urinate on my own. When I do, the urethra hurts and burns. I know what symptoms for UTI are and I do not have an infection. Could this be caused from catheter use? It doesn't happen all the time when I am able to go on my own
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If you register a car, motorcycle or light goods vehicle in the Netherlands, you must pay car and motorcycle tax (bpm) on it. You must also pay bpm if you live in the Netherlands and drive or ride an unregistered car or motorcycle. If you own a car, light goods vehicle, motorcycle, heavy goods vehicle or bus you must also pay motor vehicle tax (mrb).
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WebSphere CloudBurst plus Rational Automation Framework for WebSphere
Make your middleware application environments simple, quick, and easy to recreate
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Date archived: June 27, 2017 | First published: July 16, 2010
Building, deploying, configuring, then recreating middleware application environments are critical tasks for IT organizations, but inefficiency often surrounds this set of tasks. It can take too long to build and deploy; require too much experience to configure; be next to impossible to consistently recreate middleware application environments. In this article, the author shows you how WebSphere® CloudBurst and the Rational® Automation Framework for WebSphere can be combined to harden your dynamic WebSphere cloud application infrastructure.
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