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Exxaro Resources has set aside R100 million to tar a road in Lephalale.
The project follows the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between Exxaro Resources and Roads Agency Limpopo (RAL) on Wednesday. This is the second strategic partnership between Exxaro and RAL since 2015.
Both parties released a joint statement saying the project would be implemented jointly by RAL and Exxaro. The project is for the upgrade from gravel to tar road D2001 that stretches 9.56 kilometres.
"The estimated cost of the project is R100 million, and Exxaro will contribute 100% of the project cost," they said in a statement.
This is the second strategic partnership between Exxaro Resources and Roads Agency Limpopo SOC. The first project, which is still in implementation stage is due for completion by end of November 2018.
This is for the upgrading of several roads connecting Ga-Seleka villages to the Commercial Centre of Lephalale which was jointly identified through the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) of the Lephalale Local Municipality, and the provision for co-funding was subsequently included in Exxaro Grootegeluk's Social and Labour Plan (SLP). The cost of the project is R250m, and Exxaro contributed R71.2m or 28.5% towards that construction with RAL carrying the balance of R178.8m.
Exxaro's Executive Head of Coal Operations Dr Nombasa Tsengwa said: "the combined oversight role that RAL and Exxaro have through their respective Project Managers and Engineers has been professional and make for a successful partnership."
She says Exxaro decided to fund this project not only because it was a mandatory requirement for Exxaro and future project developments, but also because it was not currently provided for in the RAL budget.
"As a responsible citizen, Exxaro understands that Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) are required to alleviate the backlog on infrastructure to power better lives for all communities," she said.
Roads Agency Limpopo CEO Maselaganye Matji said the undertaking by Exxaro was an indication that the private sector has confidence in the way the Agency conducts business.
He added that the strategic partnership approach has been one of the key tenets of RAL's successful turnaround strategy. Since 2015, RAL has raised a consolidated R382 million from the private sector to co-fund the construction and maintenance of roads in economically strategic areas.
"The amount has now increased to R482m and fast approaching a half a billion milestone. Most partnership contributions are between 25% and 30%, and those who have experience of working with us have increased these contributions significantly in subsequent projects," he said.
Matji further added that at current estimates, RAL will need R160 billion to maintain and upgrade the entire road network in Limpopo. The budget allocation from provincial treasury for the entire Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure for 2018/19 sits at R3.1 billion, of which only R988.9 million is allocated to RAL for this purpose.
He reiterates that these private sector contributions have helped to supplement the grant allocation from government of building roads.
"We are, therefore, making a steady dent in the battle against the road infrastructure backlog that has been the bane of the province," he said.
Roads Agency Limpopo ringfence 30% of every project value to the employment of local Small Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) and 10% to the employment of local labourers in areas where it implements its construction projects.
The proposed road infrastructure project is expected to facilitate for the commercial development in Lephalale and contribute significantly towards reducing the cost of doing business in the area.
The extension of the upgrade will predominantly assist with easy access to the operations whilst also benefitting all other road users in the area as well by reducing travelling time and improved road safety of communities.
Other benefits will include job creation and people development in the area.


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Nudism is truly for all ages. It's a very good and exhilarating lifestyle. Let's talk about how and why nudism is not age-restricted.
Nudism is for all ages because we are naked underneath our clothes when we're clothed. Therefore, we cannot escape from nudity. Why be afraid of nudity? Why be horrified of the sight of a naked body while being okay with someone murdered?
Non-sexual, wholesome nudity should be shown and seen to children as well. It's very good and important for children to know about the human body because they belong to humanity.
We are all born naked. Nudism is the way forward and should be something for everyone to enjoy, which indeed it is there for anyone and everyone. The only thing keeping us from being nudists is the clothes we wear. We just need to take our clothes off and be comfortable in our own skin…
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For some reason, I still found myself craving for pizza, specifically Bonito's Everything On It Grilled Pizza. The pizza and I were introduced during my sister's birthday treat earlier this month. Somehow, I felt that I wasn't able to savor the pizza because I was already full when in arrived. So to end November, I thought I could get to know this pizza better.
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Chicken Snap Pea Pasta with Black Bean Sauce
In the spring I wrote a post on what I considered to be the 8 essential Asian sauces everyone should have in their fridge. It turns out some of these were debatable and very few people agreed with my list in full.
So it goes!
There was one sauce on the list though, black bean sauce, that is one of my personal favorites and very under-used. Even though I burn through a jar of it every few months I've only made ONE recipe on Macheesmo that uses it.
That's simply unacceptable. So I figured I would show you all a quick way you can use this delicious sauce to make a great alternative to your standard pasta. I used chicken and snap peas for this version but you could use a lot of season veggies and almost any protein you wanted.
The key is that it's fast to make and really savory and wonderful. Betsy proclaimed it as one of my best pasta recipes in a while which is high praise!
Chicken and Snap Pea Pasta with Black Bean Sauce
Chicken and Snap Pea Pasta Toss with a savory black bean garlic sauce. Bright, fresh veggies are the key to making this quick pasta dinner work!
Black Bean Sauce:
1) Cook pasta according to package. Be careful not to overcook it or it will get really soggy later. If you aren't finishing the dish right away, drain the pasta and toss it with a tablespoon of oil to prevent sticking.
2) Cube chicken into about 1/2-inch cubes. Season chicken with a big pinch of salt and pepper. Chop the ends off the snap peas and slice sweet peppers thin.
3) To make sauce, whisk together ingredients in a small bowl until well combined.
4) In a large skillet, add 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until chicken is cooked through, 5-6 minutes. Then add in snap peas and sweet peppers and toss to combine. Cook for just a minute but you want the veggies to stay crispy. Work quickly from here on.
5) Add the sauce to the skillet and stir to coat the ingredients. Finally add cooked pasta and toss to combine.
Serve pasta garnished with a small drizzle of sesame oil (opt.), sesame seeds, and chopped scallions.
Black Bean Sauce
The idea using black beans for a sauce might be a bit odd… and you'd be right except for two things. First, the beans are not Mexican black beans, they are black soybeans. Very different creature. Second, they are fermented so they have a completely different non-bean flavor.
The final sauce is much closer to a thick soy sauce than to refried beans.
The sauce is a bit intense for my personal tastes straight out of the jar so I like to brighten it up with some acid (lemon and apple cider vinegar).
The finished sauce is still dark, but is packed with good stuff.
Chicken and Snap Peas
The rest of this dish is all about simplicity. Don't over-think it!
I just cubed my chicken and tossed them with some salt and pepper.
For the snap peas, cut off the ends and slice the sweet peppers thinly. Easy stuff!
Add a little oil to a large skillet and cook the chicken over medium heat until it's just cooked through. Add the snap peas and peppers once the chicken is completely cooked. You only want to cook the veggies for about a minute. They should still be a bit crunchy in the finished dish.
Once the veggies and chicken are tossed together, add that sauce! It'll look dark and mysterious. All the better.
Finally, toss in your cooked pasta.
The key to this dish is not overcooking the pieces. If you overcook the pasta, it'll get mushy. If you overcook the veggies, they will lose their crunch. Once everything is tossed together in the skillet, you're ready to go! If the sauce looks too thick, you can add a little pasta water to thin it out. Mine was perfect though without it.
This is a pasta toss that can use some toppings. I recommend a tiny drizzle of sesame oil (go very light – it can over-power), plus some sesame seeds and chopped scallions.
Start to finish this is probably a 40 minute dinner if you are a slow-poke (no judgement!). It's totally delicious though and a welcome change from a standard tomato sauce pasta situation.
Get comfy with the black bean sauce, people. It'll love you back.
6 comments on "Chicken Snap Pea Pasta with Black Bean Sauce"
Sarah O.
This sounds fantastic. Have you ever tried making your own black bean sauce? I ask not because I want to try it myself, but because I wish to live vicariously through your superior kitchen skills.
Hey Sarah! I haven't… I think it's solidly in the category of "buy it" just because the base of the recipe (fermented black soy beans) isn't something that's easily available and would probably cost you way more to get than just grabbing the sauce. :)
Cindy near Fruita
Will City Market in Fruita have bean sauce?
I think they will Cindy. It'll be in the Asian section with the other sauces. :)
No luck at Fruita City market, now what to do. Company coming for a late lunch and I can't get back to the store. Do I wait and ask my guests to stop in a larger Gj store or improvise?
Hey Cindy, it's a pretty big part of the recipe unfortunately. Of course, pasta with fresh veggies is never bad, but I would just toss them with good olive oil or something and save this sauce for after you can find the black bean sauce. Good luck!


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The Soleado Hotel is a modern tree star hotel set along the coast in the centre of Alghero overlooking the beautiful sea of the "Riviera del Corallo". It is just 800 metres from the historic centre of Alghero, which you can reach in a few minutes via the new promenade. The hotel is only 10 km from Alghero airport of Fertilia and 500 metres from the station where the airport bus stops. The hotel has been recently renovated, it provides of 76 spacious and bright rooms with private bathroom and private balcony with frontal or lateral sea view. All the rooms are equipped with air conditioning, TV, phone, fridge, safe and hairdryer. It is available high-speed Wireless ADSL at the cost of ¬ 5.00 per hour. Along the beach just in front of the hotel, you will find many restaurants and pizzeria where you can taste the typical Sardinian cuisine, bars, shops and cafés.
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When we wrote this, we had no idea that July 7th was international forgiveness day, we just love how the Universe works in concert like this! xo <3 ~Nathan & Aline
As we've stated before, we have found that understanding is the catalyst of forgiveness, and that forgiveness comes quite naturally after a person understands "why" any given bad thing may have happened to them. "Why" is the pattern in their life in the first place? "Why" are they recreating the pattern? How are they both the victim and villain within the situation, even if they are just resisting acting out the villain role? Once the situation and pattern is fully understood, with the myriad of angles and depth of conscious awareness, the pattern dissolves and forgiveness can't help but permeate the situation. In this way, understanding truly can heal all things, if we just seek for it.
The problem is, most people don't seek for understanding, instead they choose to blame and eradicate the perceived injustice as something external to them; they do not see how they helped co-create the issue, and they definitely do not want to believe that they contain the genetic blueprint of the very same villainy within them. Often, instead of seeking to understand their co-creation, they will punish their offender in the hopes that their villain will not repeat the painful offense ever again. However, if they do desire to forgive, since it may be the "right thing" to do, they often stuff their resentment, sadness, and fear down deep within them, so that they can move on in a positive way; but this obviously isn't actual forgiveness, but a mask called forgiveness, and it isn't actual peace, it's submission to an expectation of peace.
It can therefore be said, that if the foundation of forgiveness is understanding, then the foundation of understanding is self-responsibility. For without the capacity to own their own baggage, a willingness to look deep within to see how they are both the victim and the villain, and the creator of their own reality, then they will just continue on as a perpetual victim; unless of course they finally snap from the pain and become a villain.
To leave the perpetual cycle of victim, victim, victim, until you snap and become a villain, you must:
- Take ownership and personal responsibility for your life, both the good and the bad, and realize that you are the creator of your life, nobody else is responsible for you, and you are not responsible for them. While your behavior and manifestations may show you a different reality, this awareness is a stable starting point to changing your life experiences.
- Seek understanding of "why" you behave and believe as you do, and allow your feelings and triggers to be the messengers that alert you of your limiting beliefs and patterns. Understanding "why" is often multi-layered, so you will need to have patience as the layers of your reality come to the surface to be understood and integrated. The "epiphany" and "aha moment" is usually the instant of understanding, keep asking "why" until you receive it.
- Forgiveness is also multi-layered, as understanding flows in, forgiveness will also occur one epiphany at a time, but as long as the overall thread of an issue hasn't been fully understood, the trigger will remain and complete forgiveness may appear elusive. Stay the course, as this process really does provide meaningful and lasting change.


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Onnie "Lollypop" Jones (1897-1954) was a popular African-American vaudeville singer, tap dancer, and comedian in the 1940s. In 1946, he was enlisted by All-American News in Chicago, Illinois to star in a series of "streamlined" (short) musical comedy features. These included Midnight Menace, Lucky Gamblers, and Chicago After Dark. All-American News had originally been formed during World War II to specifically make newsreels documenting the efforts of African-American soldiers overseas for blacks-only theaters. Midnight Menace was also released as Hidden Menace. Lollypop performs his signature hit, "Don't Sell My Monkey, Baby", with Alma Jones.
PLUS: The Framing of the Shrew (1929): In 1929, movie producer Al Christie adapted author Octavus Roy Cohen's "Darktown Birmingham" stories into a series of two-reel comedy shorts for Paramount. They starred the all-black, California-based Lafayette Players theatre company. Cohen's stories ran in the Saturday Evening Post from 1919 to 1938, and centered on the adventures of the bumbling Florian Slappey. In The Framing of the Shrew, Slappey convinces his best friend, Privacy Robson, to threaten his wife Clarry with divorce if she nags him about taking out the garbage one more time. The plan backfires when Clarry calls his bluff, and soon Privacy is starving for a homecooked meal. The couple's lawyer is played by Spencer Williams, who would later find fame on television as Andrew H. Brown on Amos 'n' Andy (1951-1955). Starring Spencer Williams, Evelyn Preer. Directed by Arvid E. Gillstrom.
The Private Eye (1951): Florian Slappey made one last appearance in this unsold TV pilot, meant to be the first of a series adapting Octavus Roy Cohen's stories. In "The Private Eye", Slappey opens his own detective agency. His first case of recovering some stolen jewels doesn't go so well when he's accused of the theft himself! "The Private Eye" is directed by Erle C. Kenton, who made the horror classics Island of Lost Souls (1932) The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942), House of Frankenstein (1944) and House of Dracula (1945). Starring Milt Wood. Directed by Erle C. Kenton.
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Created by 3 three female software entrepreneurs from Africa. Tress, is a mobile app that helps black women around the world find hair inspiration, high quality stylists and products.
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I think every black lady gets frustrated with the lack of information on hairstyles, we often times resort to walking up to total strangers to enquire about their hairstyle and thats exactly what the tress team wants to curb. With tress you easily access information on type of hair used, how much, where to go etc
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- Engagement – There's also a like and comment feature that gives you the opportunity to show your love by liking and saying what you think of the hair. Cool right? You also get to connect with like-minded people to share and obtain knowledge.
- Giving Back – The tress team knows and value their users, which is a lot to say especially when some developers could care less about who's using their app or not, they do occasional promos that seek to reward their users- an example is the TressUpForBae valentine promo of which i'm a proud winner…whoop whoop!
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The newly refurbished Darlington Hippodrome and The Hullabaloo has been announced as a finalist in two categories, Preservation and Rejuvenation and Building Project of the Year in the Constructing Excellence in the North East Awards. The awards ceremony will take place on Friday 15th June 2018 and is a celebration of the North East construction industry.
Over the last fourteen years the Awards have grown to become one of the highlights of the business year, with over 500 people regularly turning out to witness the best of construction in our region. The news of the further two award nominations for the project follows the announcement of the project being shortlisted in the Royal Town Planning Institute Awards last month.
Space Architects are based in Newcastle and were appointed by Darlington Borough Council as the architect for the project which included the redevelopment and regeneration of the original Grade II listed building.
Lynda Winstanley, Director at the Darlington Hippodrome is thrilled with the outcome, she comments: "We very much enjoyed working with Space Architects who helped us make our dreams come true to restore and reenergise our much-loved Darlington Hippodrome. Our audiences have been delighted with not only our transformation but also with the way in which our incredible history has been conserved and celebrated throughout the design and construction of the theatre."
David Coundon, Director of Space Architects oversaw the design of the project. He comments:
"This was a fantastic project to be a part of. To be recognised for three prestigious awards is a testament to the teams that worked on this project. Theatres are more than bricks and mortar, they are about the people that use them and the towns they are situated. Our role, as architects was to create the perfect accommodation mix which the directors of the theatre needed, that audiences enjoy, and the community demanded.
Because of this, the objectives for this project were varied and challenging. Not only did Space Architects have to be sympathetic to the original building due to its listed status, we also had to mould it into a facility that would attract a larger audience and diversify its role as a community facility for all."
The theatre was designed by Owens and Ward and opened to the public in 1907, however over the years a series of piecemeal extensions were added, and this combined with decades of poor maintenance allowed the theatre fall into a state of disrepair and only a significant capital investment would bring this magnificent building back to life, with a new lease of life and a newly defined purpose as a cultural facility for the whole community.
After consultation with a variety of stakeholders including the Local Authority, local schools, Friends of the Civic Theatre, Creative Darlington and the local community it became clear that the theatre needed to adapt to survive.
To do this it needed to engage with the needs of the community and after numerous consultations it became clear that the venue needed to provide facilities such as gallery space, bars and cafes, heritage resources, interactive experiences, public rehearsal facilities, children's education and play facilities, function suites and community meeting spaces.
Space Architects was not only instrumental in the design of the facilities but also in the liaison with the key funding bodies by directing and coordinating the formal stage 2 submissions to the Heritage Lottery and the Art Council. In March 2016 it was announced that Darlington Civic Centre had received a confirmed £4.5m grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to restore the building to its former glory. In addition to this a further £2.9m was awarded by Arts Council England for the creation of the children's theatre in the neighbouring former fire station.
Today, Darlington Hippodrome and the new Hullabaloo is an impressive facility. The theatre now boasts over 4,275sqm of remodelled floor space and it now includes a striking new glazed triple height entrance and foyer space that leads to promenades and display galleries and a new stunning vaulted function room fills the space of the old water tower.
As well as fully restoring the original auditorium, foyer and grand staircase to their original Edwardian splendour, work was also carried out on the technical side including a new AV System, new stage lighting and extended back stage facilities so that larger productions can be accommodated.
To help the theatre stay financially viable, each floor now has its own bar in addition to the newly designed café, multiple function rooms and education centre situated on the ground floor creating a multi-purpose facility for the wider community.
The Hullabaloo has been a welcome addition. It includes an independent but linked 150-seat studio theatre, family café, creative play spaces plus rehearsal and office space. The venue now holds imaginative play installations to actively engage with local families through creative education.


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"Open my heart and you will see
'Graved inside of it Italy!"
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"Open my heart and you will see
'Graved inside of it Baylor!"
Dot Newsom
The Pearl Harbor tragedy came on December 7, 1941. We were thrust into war and our world was turned upside down. Dorothy (Dot) Swift Newsom graduated from Waco High School in May, 1942, and the next week enrolled in Baylor. She worked in Carroll Library and got to know most of the students who came to the library.
That first summer she met the love of her life, Asa Newsom, a sophomore from Dallas. They were in history class under Dr. Guy B. Harrison. They were married in 1944, six weeks before he entered Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. They have celebrated over sixty years of marriage! Dot and Asa have three sons, David, Kirk, and Kent, who are all Baylor graduates and Baylor Law School graduates.
Dot served on the board of the Dallas County Medical Alliance, has been involved in social and service organizations and has taught Bible classes for teens and adults at Wilshire Baptist Church where she and Asa have been members for over fifty years.
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Astros awarded Cardinals' top draft picks, $2 million as result of hacking
Major League Baseball handed down its long-expected punishment of of the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, ordering the team to send its top two 2017 draft picks and $2 million to the Astros as sanctions for former executive Chris Correa's hacking of the Astros' email and player evaluation databases.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred ruled the Cardinals are "vicariously liable" for Correa's conduct despite finding the evidence "did not establish that any Cardinals' employee other than Mr. Correa (who was the only individual charged by the federal government) was responsible for the intrusions into the Astros' electronic systems."
The Astros will be get from the Cardinals the 56th and 75th overall selections in June's amateur draft on top of the Nos. 15, 53 and 91 selections they already had. St. Louis surrendered its first-round pick in December when it signed free agent centerfielder Dexter Fowler, who had rejected a qualifying offer from the Chicago Cubs.
The Cardinals had been awarded the 75th overall pick as a competitive balance-round selection. They will now make their first selection of the draft with the 94th overall pick.
MLB commisioner's ruling on Astros-Cardinals hacking by Houston Chronicle on Scribd
The draft picks transferred to the Astros also ensures more signing bonus pool money for the team to work with. According to Baseball America, the proposed value for the 56th pick this year is $1,122,400 and for the 75th pick is $730,800.
The Cardinals must make their payment of $2 million to the Astros within 30 days, and Correa, the 36-year-old former Cardinals scouting director, will be placed on MLB's permanently ineligible list effective immediately, Manfred wrote in his decision. No other current or former Cardinals employee will be subject to any discipline from Manfred's office.
Correa is serving a 46-month sentence in federal prison after pleading guilty in January 2016 to five counts of unauthorized access to a protected computer. He declined to answer questions or cooperate with MLB, according to Manfred.
In a prepared statement disseminated two minutes after MLB's ruling, the Astros said they "support MLB's ruling and award of penalties."
"This unprecedented award by the Commissioner's Office sends a clear message of the severity of these actions," the statement read. "Our staff has invested a great deal of time in support of the government, legal and league investigations and are pleased to have closure on this issue. We are looking forward to focusing our attention on the 2017 season and the game of baseball."
According to a team spokesman, Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow will not be commenting on the matter.
Court filings unsealed by U.S. District Judge Lynn Hughes on Thursday revealed that Correa intruded into the Astros' "Ground Control" database 48 times and accessed the accounts of five different Astros employees.
These documents also show that Correa had "unfettered access" for 2 1/2 years, beginning in January 2012, to the email account of Astros director of decision sciences Sig Mejdal, who leads the team's baseball analytics department.
Correa had worked under Mejdal as an analyst with the Cardinals until Mejdal joined Luhnow, also a former Cardinals executive, in Houston after the 2011 season.
The Cardinals fired Correa in July 2015 amid the FBI's investigation into the hacks. Correa was sentenced in July, about six months after pleading guilty, but some details of his actions weren't disclosed to the public until the Hughes unsealed three documents last week.
Portions of the documents remain redacted.
"(Correa) knew what projects the Astros' analytics department was researching, what concepts were promising and what ideas to avoid," assistant U.S. attorney Michael Chu wrote in his sentencing report. "He had access to everything that Sig Mejdal ... read and wrote."
Chu also detailed how the extent to which Correa accessed the Astros' scouting reports and medical records of draft prospects in the weeks and months leading to the June 2013 amatuer draft.
Chu wrote in a separate document that Correa studied the Astros' trade notes "at least 14 times" as the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline approached and intruded again before the annual general managers' meetings and winter meetings the following offseason.
"Ultimately, Correa was not intruding to see if the Astros took any information — rather, he was keenly focused on information that coincided with the work he was doing for the Cardinals," Chu wrote.
A third document includes a subpoena from Correa's attorney to obtain documents from the Astros, based on Correa's statement that he was combing the files looking for information taken from the Cardinals.
Hughes denied the request, which sought access to emails between Mejdal, Luhnow, former Astros assistant GM David Stearns and analyst Mike Fast regarding key words like "Girsch," the last name of Cardinals assistant GM Mike Girsch, "PV," which according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch is the Cardinals' abbreviation for a player's value, and "RedBirdDog," name of the Cardinals' private database.
The commissioner's office for months contemplated sanctions against the Cardinals but were delayed because of a lack of access to the details that were unsealed last week.


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I am standing in line at the CVS. I am about to pay for a pair of sunglasses, two beverages, and two plastic shiny bags filled with peanut butter-related items. I have already paid for the cold medicine because I had to go to the pharmacist to get it. When they ask for my ID, after I request something from behind the counter, I find it a little funny and also a little strange. I wonder briefly if there's a whole database out there somewhere that is meant for the meth-riddled drug makers of the world but secretly includes only the allergy ridden watery-eyed masses who purchase this kind of shit once a quarter. It seems like a waste, but I forget about it before I've even paid my 12.99 and entered my secret code into the machine. I kind of have to sneeze, but hold it because the pharmacist is nice and not full of suspicion, despite carding me for the zyrtec.
I pick up the other items I need, because right now I need peanut butter and energy drinks, and when I get in line there is one customer ahead of me. It's a mother. Her two children, one boy and one girl, are in the basket that she's been using to shop with and roll them around in. The kids are of a pair, with dark liquid eyes and unruly black hair. They are both standing up. I guess them to be about three or four. They aren't twins, but I'm only partially sure that the boy is the older one. The girl, closest to me, slightly turns and peers at me out of her deep pools. She isn't shy, exactly, but she doesn't speak and she doesn't readily smile back when I smile, shyly, at her. But she doesn't look away, either. She peers and peers, for two or three seconds, and then turns back to her brother.
I notice that both of them have stickers all over their arms. Not stickers, but the tiny adhesive scraps that are left over after you peel off all the stickers. Blocks and lines all over their small limbs, all over the cart, all white and no cartoon character within a mile of their basket. I comprehend these kind of stickers on a fundamental level, and I smile at the girl again, when she turns back to me, still not smiling back. The little boy is talking more than the little girl, and they both keep sticking and unsticking the scraps of plastic adhesive that are everywhere.
The mother may or may not speak English. Either way, she says little. When the cashier asks something about donating this or that amount for this or that charity, something we all know full well she's absolutely required to do, the mother says, "No, that's all." This phrase gives no perspective as to her native tongue, because absolutely everyone who checks out here says "No, that's all."
When the mother's purchase is complete, I see what she places back into her basket. It's three puzzle books and one package of sponges. Nothing else, not even a bag to hold her items. The mother isn't smiling, but that could be for any number of reasons. She could just be keeping quiet because any words she said would be in a language that none of the rest of us speak. It could be because her last fifteen dollars went to her children's entertainment and cleaning supplies. It could very well be because she's exhausted.
When they are finished they leave, and even the little girl doesn't look back at me as their cart rolls them away and out the automatic sliding door of the CVS. When I go to check out, the cashier, an old cranky woman with a long white braid, whom I am very familiar with, asks if I have a CVS card. Another card, my mind sighs. I would start paying extra for people to stop asking me if I have one of their fucking cards.
"Because if you do, these sunglasses are buy one get one free," she says. Part of me thinks, Two pairs of sunglasses for the price of one! Part of me thinks, But these were the only ones I liked. Part of me says, You could keep one and give away another, without any additional financial cost. Part of me says, quite solemnly, You're buying one pair of sunglasses, Deva, and zero puzzle books. You'll wake up tomorrow and you won't find even one misplaced leftover sticker-piece on your pillow, or under your eyelid, or in your car. Just the sunglasses. And then part of me, a smaller part whose voice is growing up all the time, says, It's been almost four years, Deva, just punch in your fucking secret code and get back in your car and go home and eat peanut butter.
"No," I tell the woman with the white braid. "That's all."


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Today (9/7/12) the CDC delivered over a 100 leaflets around Tom Kelly Flats and a few bags of spuds for the residents. We got a great response, with many residents delighted with the bags of spuds they received.
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CDC – Harvest Time
"The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses" – Hanna Rion
Since the beginning of February 2012 the CDC along with residents from Tom Kelly Flats, set out to create a community garden for the area. Although at the time, we were entering into the unknown scene of gardening and were operating on an experimental trial and error basis, we're happy to announce that the initiative was a great success.
Today (8/7/12) the CDC along with residents in Tom Kelly Flats began the first harvest of the community garden. Our first main crop to be harvested was our organic potatoes, we then harvested some of our organic vegetables as well.
Throughout Dublin's inner-cities there is an ample amount of land lying idle that could be put to better use for the surrounding communities, and to create a green space that offers us salvation from the hustle and bustle lifestyle of inner-city living, we at times are forced to lead. A green space offers us relief from stress and helps to rejuvenate some of the balance that occasionally chaos throws at us on a daily basis.
Because of the success we have had with our first produce, and the interest shown by many residents, we're planning to expand into the vacant neighbouring gardens in the near future.
If you would like to take part in the gardening initiative and help to create a space we can call our own, we will be meeting every second Sunday at 1pm and would encourage both young and old to get involved.
Is mise le meas,
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CDC Fundraiser Report
On the 30th of June 2012, the Citizens Defence Committee held an extremely successful fundraising event in the Dublin Supporters Bar on Parnell Street.
We got off to a great night with a fantastic performance from Irish ballad/folk music band, the Celtic Rebels, who gave it their all and graced us with a brilliant set of traditional Irish music, followed by an excellent rendition of popular Irish rebel songs. Both lads played beautifully and are to be highly recommended by the CDC!
As the night went on and we reached the interval, the long anticipated draw took place.
Among the top prizes was a pair of boxing gloves donated and signed by Anthony (The Pride) Fitzgerald, a rugby ball signed by members of the Irish rugby squad and a beautiful handcrafted bodhrán made by republican prisoners in Portlaoise Gaol. We wish to express our sincere gratitude to all of our comrades for donating the wonderful prizes!
The winners of the draw are as follows:
1st Prize (Signed Boxing Gloves): Jem Ryan c/o John Murtagh
2nd Prize (Signed Rugby Ball): Karl Fitz c/o John Murtagh
3rd Prize (Portlaoise Craft): Ronald Walsh c/o Tommy Walsh
4th Prize (Toaster): Bobby Patterson c/o John Doyle
The CDC would also like to give a special thank you to the Dublin Supporters Bar for the use of the venue and who made the night possible, the magnificent Celtic Rebels for their wonderful music, and our comrades who sold many tickets, raising much needed funds to be used for a number of CDC campaigns which will involve active pickets, protests, and our Urban Agriculture Initiative.
We would also like to send out a special thank you to all of those who showed up on what turned out to be a fantastic night and to those who have supported us along the way.
Míle buíochas le gach duine!
Dublin – CDC
Short address made on the night by representative of the CDC:
"We would like to thank the Dublin Supporters Club for providing the venue, to Anthony for donating the boxing gloves and to the Republican Socialist POWs in Portlaoise for donating the bodhran.
For years people of Ireland have turned to politicians to sort out their problems. Different political parties have claimed to be the voice of the working class. One by one they have led peole up the hill, usually starting from just round the corner in the Garden of Remberence, up to Leinster House. Walked them up the hill, promised action and failed to deliver. The people of Dublin are not stupid. They can see clearly how traditional politics has failed them.
Citizens Defence is something completely different. We will not be asking you for your votes, we will not be making promises we cannot keep. We are simply asking you to organise, and to be active. Active against the attacks that are coming down the road, active against water charges, household charges, against government threats to cut people's dole if they don't submit to slavery, active against the illegal and sectarian partition of our country and active against a system that lines the pockets of Dublin's elite while Dublin's workers suffer.
Citizens Defence is doing things differently, organising communities to stand up for themselves. We ask all of you here, if you have a problem that needs sorted, don't go to your local councillor, or TD, look first around you, you will find neighbours, a community, comrades who can organise to defend your rights. If you have ideas of how your community can be a better place, you can be sure that the system will not care, or help. They do not care. Citizens Defence is here and ready to help. You will be surprised what can be achieve if we are organised and if we are not afraid to stand together. If you think Citizens Defence can help you or your community, come speak to us and together we will take the fight to the enemy, and work towards building a Workers Republic!"
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CDC – Charlemont Street Communal Garden (4/5 week)
Today (25/3/12) the CDC in cooperation with residents in Charlemont Street continued to work on a communal garden for the area.
Spokesperson for the CDC and Charlemont Street resident Tony Nicoletti commented:
"As we entered the 4-5 week of our gardening, the fruits of our labour have finally started to materialise."
"Our potatoes, with the help of donated horse manure, are starting to sprout from the soil and it shouldn't be long now till we're able to harvest them. So far we have different varieties of seeds planted, tomatoes, peas, garlic and beans just to name a few, that have also sprung forth from the soil and begun to grow."
"We were also kindly donated a 1000 litre container, by our comrade within the CDC. This is an invaluable tool and one that will greatly enhance our gardening productivity, especially in the hot summer day's ahead."
"Week by week, the garden is slowly but surely taking shape. We have paint at the ready for the surrounding walls and a group of activists eager to get stuck in. It won't be long now until the garden will be in full production mode and we are turning out some nice organic fruits and vegetables."
CDC – Charlemont Street Communal Garden (third week)
Today (4/3/12) the CDC in cooperation with residents in Charlemont Street continued to work on a communal garden for the area.
Spokesperson for the CDC and Charlemont Street resident Tony Nicoletti commented:
"Today was very productive as we started off by clearing out the last of the remaining weeds and turned the rest of the soil in preparation for the planting of more seeds."
"We've also laid down a small vegetable patch and constructed a germination box for the seeds which should be ready soon to plant."
"I would like give a big thank you to all of those who have so far taking part in the gardening process and a big thank you to those who support its initiative."
"Thankfully, the weather continues to be kind to us and hopefully it keeps up its trend as we meet again in a weeks time."
CDC – Charlemont Street Communal Garden (second week)
Today (19-2-12) the Dublin Citizens Defence Committee carried out a second weeks work on a communal garden in Charlemont Street, Tom Kelly Flats.
Spokesperson for the CDC and Charlemont Street Resident, Tony Nicoletti commented:
"We started off today by clearing out some more weeds and rubbish from the gardens and started planting potatoes. Two ridges/mounds, both 20ft in length, were dug for the potatoes to be planted in and with a bit of luck, will grow into many. The labour intensive process of turning the soil and uprooting the weeds is almost completed and should be ready soon to plant more seeds and potatoes."
"Among other items we have organised for the garden is a brick-BBQ, which we hope to start work on shortly. We are also planning on painting the walls in the garden and hope to incorporate some murals onto it, painted by the kids from the area."
"Things are looking up and the garden is starting to take shape, lets hope the weather continues to be kind to us when we meet again in a couple of weeks time"


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Stairlifts are quickly becoming probably the most practical mobility solutions for that home, and somebody that has difficulty walking up and lower the steps we massively take advantage of the installing of a contemporary stairlift.
However, there are a variety of concerns which come hands in hands with these sorts of lifts:
Just How Can They Improve My Safety?
Stairlifts are wonderful enhancements for your house when it comes to safety. If you have a stairlift installed, you are able to conserve your time. Usually, an outing in the stairs might take a lengthy time and it will be very hard for those who have difficulty walking. Using a stair lit you do not overexert yourself, and may rather stay relaxed while you move about your house.
The steps could be harmful – especially without having excellent balance or are unsteady in your ft. Stairlifts can therefore prevent falling and stop injuries.
Lots of people discover that they strain themselves when attempting to hold heavy objects up and lower the steps, having a lift it's not necessary to carry these bulky/heavy products – you may either make use of the chair like a dumbwaiter and send them upstairs to a person at the very top, or rest them in your lap while you ascend the staircase.
Could They Be Hard to Use?
By no means! Stairlifts usually have a large pad with big start/stop/up/lower switches that are simple to press, readable and simple to function. Which means that even individuals with vision troubles are insufficient hands muscles because of joint disease etc can continue to make use of the chairs effortlessly.
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The Marketing Effect of College Sports
In a new research paper, Harvard Business School Assistant Professor Doug J. Chung looks into the brand awareness that comes with a successful collegiate sports program. (The media often refer to this phenomenon as "the Flutie Effect," named for the surge of publicity resulting from Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie's famed "Hail Mary" touchdown pass in 1984.)
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The last thing we need is another sermon on Apple's success. It is the most valuable brand in the world according to WPP's BrandZ ranking, climbed 21 spots to #35 on the Fortune 500, and has now usurped Microsoft on every conceivable metric of financial performance.
But on the 10-year anniversary of the opening of Apple's first two stores in Tysons Corner, Virginia and Glendale, California, I thought it would be worthwhile to explore the often-overlooked role of Apple's pioneering retail experience in the brand's resurgence and sustained momentum.
Legend has it that at the turn of the century, Steve Jobs hired McKinsey & Company – knowing full well they'd tell him retail stores were a terrible idea – just so he could prove them wrong. Whether or not it was intentional, he did. Apple now operates 324 stores in 11 countries, and in the 2010 holiday quarter alone, retail stores brought in 75 million visitors, nearly $4 billion in sales, and a $1 billion retail margin. Apple's stores consistently account for 15-20% of the company's total revenue, in effect writing the business case for their own existence.
Yet as marketers we know that more often than not, it is a great brand that lies at the core of a thriving business, and so it is also important to understand Apple's stores from a brand-building perspective.
The stores are closed-off physical spaces over which the brand has complete control – every Apple product is carefully displayed in an environment that reflects the simple, intuitive elegance of everything Apple does but on a massive scale. Less a 'touchpoint,' the stores represent a kind of full-body acupuncture. The consistency of the Apple experience – from the packaging to the devices to the giant glass cube on Fifth Avenue – makes the brand simultaneously familiar and unattainable, and explains its unique magnetism.
Yet for all of its pre-planned precision, it is the dynamic, unpredictable elements of the Apple retail experience that ultimately lure us in. People are free to touch, hold, and use every product in the store, even if it's to Google the nearest BlackBerry vendor. This seemingly minor act of self-assuredness, and the altruism that comes with it, compels people to engage with Apple's products and transmits a cool, positive vibe that carries over to everything else the brand does.
And then there is, of course, the human element – the tireless geniuses at their bar, the bubbly, all-knowing store representatives, and the special events and training sessions that manage to use the brand as a means to a greater end: the fostering of social connections. The store thus becomes a place we go not to buy, but to discover, learn, play, interact, and, in the spirit of Apple's brand ideal, to self-express. The purchase is merely a byproduct, but with half of new Mac sales in retail locations going to Windows switchers, it is a profitable byproduct indeed.
As Apple celebrates today, what are other brands to do? A quick look at the BrandZ ranking indicates that many brands are already on the right track, with nearly half of them operating dedicated physical retail spaces. The challenge for the rest – the beer, soft drink, and personal care brands of the world – is figuring out how to build the 'human element' when you're one of hundreds of brands on someone else's shelf. Procter & Gamble has found this human element in Mr. Clean carwashes and Tide Dry Cleaners, while Coca Cola has opened several successful pop-up stores around the world. In time, we may find ourselves spending happy hour in a Budweiser bar or asking for a shave at a Gillette barbershop.
What is ultimately remarkable about Apple's retail revolution is its astonishing success in a world transfixed by hits, tweets, and 'likes.' It shouldn't be, though. Humans have survived for millennia thanks to our ability to see, touch, hear, manipulate, and interact with our environments and each other. For brands in a crowded, competitive marketplace, the story of survival should not be much different.
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I'm going to preface this review of Derren Brown's newest show, Infamous, by saying up front that I will not be talking about any of his tricks or indeed anything that actually went on in the show. Several times throughout, Derren implored the audience, be they media-types, bloggers or simply tweeters, to keep everything a secret and not to ruin it for other people coming to the show. I couldn't agree more with his ask and am only happy to comply–Infamous is one of those types of shows (typical Derren) where you have to go in with a fresh mind and attitude, ready for anything.
For my friends back home who might not have heard of Derren Brown, I can do no better than quote Derren's bio on his website:
Derren began his UK television career in December 2000 with a series of specials called Mind Control. Since redefining the genre of magic for intelligent, modern audiences, he has become synonymous with the art of psychological manipulation. His TV shows have become must-see events. Amongst a varied and notorious career, Derren has played Russian Roulette on live television, convinced middle-managers to commit an armed robbery in the street, led the nation in a séance, stuck viewers to their sofas, successfully predicted the National Lottery, motivated a shy man to land a packed passenger plane at 30,000 feet, exposed psychic and faith-healing charlatans, and hypnotised a man to assassinate Stephen Fry. On top of this he tours the UK every year with a sell-out stage show.
Sound interesting? Crazy? Borderline scary? Yep, that's Derren Brown.
That was one of the most intense things I've ever seen… and I saw it several years after it happened, fully knowing he didn't shoot himself.
So a few months ago when I saw that he had a new show starting in June 2013, I snatched up tickets for N's birthday (he's a huge fan) and needless to say he was bursting with excitement.
I myself, upon entering the Palace Theatre (where I've seen Priscilla, Queen of the Desert) felt a bit nervous. I've seen lots of Derren's shows on tv and had no idea what to expect. The stage was simple–a backdrop to create an almost prison-like setting with a simple chair in the middle of the stage (that's all I'll tell you as you'll read that in most press reviews). With the line "We are all trapped in our minds" the show took off in a flash.
Again, won't tell you a single thing about the show, I expected to be astounded and I wasn't disappointed. All through the show, Derren reiterates that what he does is not magic, not impossible and that anyone can do it. Needless to say he doesn't tell you how as he'd be out of a job, but I still can't wrap my head around any of it. This is the same man who, using math and a formula, predicted the National Lottery live on air before it was read out. He's big on odds and statistics and indeed these play a heavy role in Infamous as well as the rest of his shows.
Also, I feel it super important to note that I made my London West End debut and was on stage for part of the show. I know it sounds old but I won't tell you why or what happened–I really don't want to ruin anything because it's that good.
If you've got a spare evening and are up for having your brain seriously fiddled with, GO. Honestly… it was worth every penny of the ticket price. Book soon, tickets will sell out amazingly quick as word spreads about this show. It was just brilliant and sickeningly smart and astounding.
I'll leave off with "Dickbrains unite!" Anyone who has seen the show will know what that means.
If you're interested in learning more about Derren Brown, his shows, books or paintings, check out his website. For tickets, you can book directly through the Palace Theatre's website. Channel 4 have put most of Derren's shows up on Youtube, though I'm not sure if you're able to watch outside of the UK.
If you're interested in getting in touch, tweet me at @stephanie_khani or @londondiaries1. Alternatively you can email me at emailthelondondiaries [at] gmail.com.


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Chang and Lozano are proving that the ENP produces results, as Perth 2011 Event Director John Longley explains.
"Howard Chang is a real character. He gives it his all and to see him come first at the Australian RS:X Championships in Fremantle recently, after completing two (three-week) ENP intensive training programmes, was an absolute delight," said Mr Longley.
"Nicolas Lozano is another success story. He has gone from being a 'street kid' in Columbia to a potential sailing champion. He is a very determined young man. Nicolas showed them 'what he's made of' when he won a Gold Medal at Sail Melbourne in December (the first leg of the 2009-10 ISAF Sailing World Cup). He credited his success to the ENP," Mr Longley said.
Laser sailors who are new to the initiative and hail from Serbia, the Phillipines and Bermuda, will also participate during the 3-20 May, 2010 ENP.
The intensive training programme will see the 11 athletes completing high intensity physical, theoretical and technical training and racing analysis on and off the water, under the guidance of ENP Head Coaches Belinda Stowell and Arthur Brett. Stowell and Brett hold an Olympic Gold Medal and a former World Number One ranking between them and also currently fill the roles of WAIS Head Coach - Sailing and Principal Coach at Fremantle Sailing Club, respectively.
The aim of the ENP is to identify talent and provide those athletes with the skills and knowledge to assist them to overcome limitations in their home countries. Potentially these athletes could qualify for Perth 2011 and in turn secure a place for their nation at the 2012 London Olympic Games Sailing Regatta!
For more details visit: www.perth2011.com


text: Cryptic Studios has released further details of the 'Bridge' in its upcoming MMORPG Star Trek Online.Speaking to Associated Press, Cryptic revealed that there will be twenty different Bridges that will appear in the game."We didn't want to have interiors at launch," said Star Trek Online executive producer Craig Zinkievich."We thought it was just a little bit too much. We really wanted to make sure we delivered a really deep experience, but your bridge not being in the game, it really felt like a hole in the game, and it was just something that we had to put in."Cryptic went on to say that the Bridges will function as 'social hubs' where players will be able to hang out with other officers and captains online. Cryptic is confident the game caters for the hardcore Star Trek fans and it's been a goal to 'satisfy the fans'.We think you'll agree that the Bridge is looking pretty spectacular based on the new shots below.


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The Adrenalina Longboard Skate 26.2 mile Marathon HISTORY! I just received word that Bustin Boards Team Rider and Employee Jeff Vyain set a new world marathon record – smashing the old record by about 4 minutes. The unofficial Marathon Longboard record is now 1:41. Thats averaging 15+mph for 26 miles. Rat Rod Theseus Williams placed 2nd and I hear Andrei Hippix, Kiefer Dixon, Mark Schaperow and more finished close behind. My source tells me Bustin may have placed 9 of the top 10 places at the 1st ever Adrenalina Longboard Skateboard Marathon in Florida. This is huge for the Push Culture community as we grow a more worldwide presence. Big Ups to Bustin Team Rider Sara Paulshock for continuing her reign as fastest lady skater in the world. No other woman has come close to beating Sara at any Push Culture Competition The dedication these skaters have is amazing. I am not surprised that our rider did so well because of the training required to do so. These guys are no joke! Our Push skaters are serious! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BUSTIN TEAM ON A SOLID REPRESENTATION AT THE ADRENALINA LONGBOARD MARATHON. HATS OFF TO YOU!!! NOW BRING HOME THAT $$$ SO WE CAN SPEND IT!
Bustin Team Rider Jeff Vyain WINS $10,000 Adrenalina Longboard Marathon, Theseus "Rat Rod" Williams finishes 2nd
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An endurance athletic background shall always prevail in endurance skateboard racing. Congratulations Jeff on your win in this endurance skateboard event.
Nice to see the heart and lungs you developed in XC running have served you well in skateboard racing.
Time to do some interval training and drop that world record a bit so old men can't get near it.
Wow he passed me on my 3rd lap! I finished 2:55 lmao
Congrats to Jeff, Team Bustin and all the skaters!
Way to go Team Bustin!
Looked good out there representing NYC.
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text: Currently working on several projects simultaneously, a practice which has obvious drawbacks but one from which I can't seem to rid myself. Two are furthest along the completion timeline: 1. an animated glimpse—through one bored child's eyes—into the blood-dusty world of cockfighting in the western Palouse (probably the most autobiographical thing I've done)… and: 2. A re-working of a project started back in art school which consists of a continuing series of thirty-second blackout sketches. Hopefully I can get these done by the fall so I can then turn my full attention to the pre-production of two feature films that I'm tackling. "Full attention"… that's some funny shit.


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I'm a doctoral Student, a Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship holder at the Institute of Earth Sciences of the University of Lausanne. I recently completed Masters degree in Exploration Geophysics at IPGP, followed by an internship at ENS, France.
I am working on a project 'Seismo-at-School in Nepal' under the supervision of György Hetényi. Nepal lies in the heart of the most active continental seismic zone, the Himalaya and is one of the countries on Earth with the highest seismic risk. Due to the collision of India and Eurasia, Nepal has experienced devastating earthquakes throughout history, claiming lives and causing significant damage. The latest 2015 Gorkha earthquake killed nearly 9,000 people and injured nearly 22,000. It was the worst natural disaster to strike Nepal since the 1934 earthquake. Furthermore, there is a segment which is identified as 'seismic gap,' where the last known great earthquake occurred in 1505, and recently scientists from the world argued that the energy is accumulated in that region which is sufficient to produce a great earthquake at any time in future.
The purpose of my Ph.D. project is to evaluate the feasibility by locally testing a bottom-up approach of seismology in schools. With special lectures to students, and by installing low-cost seismometers in schools, we hope to enhance awareness and preparedness of the people, and at the same time collect useful local shaking data.
Research foci
- Earthquake seismology
- Education and preparedness
- Receiver function
- Crustal Imaging
Further interests
- Earthquake early warning
- Risk reduction
- 2016 M2 in Exploration Geophysics at IPGP, France
- 2014 M. Sc. in Physics at Tribhuvan University, Nepal
Nov 2016 – May 2017 Receiver function crustal imaging in Western Nepal at ENS, France
- Subedi S, Hetényi G, Vergne J, Bollinger L, Lyon-Caen H, Farra V, Adhikari LB, Gupta R (2018) Imaging the Moho and the Main Himalayan Thrust in Western Nepal with receiver functions. Geophys Res Lett 45:13222-13230. doi:10.1029/2018GL080911
- Hetényi G, Epard JL, Colavitti L, Hirzel AH, Kiss D, Petri B, Scarponi M, Schmalholz SM, Subedi S (2018) Spatial relation of surface faults and crustal seismicity: a first comparison in the region of Switzerland. Acta Geod Geophys 53:439-461. doi:10.1007/s40328-018-0229-9
Awarded Grants:
- Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) Grant, the United Kingdom, 2018
- AGU 100 years Celebration major Grant, USA, 2019
(from most recent to oldest)
- S. Subedi, G. Hetényi, A. Sauron and P. Denton. The Seismology-at-School in Nepal Project: A Low-Cost Seismic and Educational network, 27th International Union of Geodesy and Geosciences (IUGG) General Assembly, poster presentation, (Montréal), Canada, July 12, 2019.
- S. Subedi, G. Hetényi, A. Sauron and P. Denton. Seismology-at-School in Nepal, seismological and educational aspects, 1st International Workshop on Educational Seismology, oral presentation, (Pokhara), Nepal, April 16-17, 2019.
- S. Subedi, G. Hetényi, A. Sauron and P. Denton. Seismology-at-School in Nepal: a first regional educational and seismic network, 100th American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, poster presentation, (Washington – D.C.), USA, December 14, 2018.
- S. Subedi, G. Hetényi, A. Sauron and P. Denton. Seismology-at-School in Nepal: a first regional educational and seismic network, 16th Swiss Geoscience Meeting, poster presentation, (Bern) Switzerland, December 1, 2018
- S. Subedi, G. Hetényi, A. Sauron. The "Seismology-at-school in Nepal" project, 33rd HKT workshop, oral session, (Lausanne) Switzerland, September 11, 2018.
- S. Subedi, G. Hetényi, A. Sauron. Low-cost seismic network in Nepal, International Workshop on Gorkha Workshop Memorial day, oral session, (Kathmandu), Nepal, April 27, 2018.
- S. Subedi, G. Hetényi, A. Sauron. Low-cost seismic network in Nepali School, EGU 2018 General Assembly, PICO session, (Vienna) Austria, April 11, 2018.
- S. Subedi, G. Hetényi, A. Sauron. Seismology-at-School in Nepal, Education and Citizen Seismology Discussion Workshop, Short presentation, (London) United Kingdom, February 15-16, 2018.
- S. Subedi, G. Hetényi, A. Sauron. Seismo-at-School in Nepal, 2nd National Conference of The Community for Science Education, Presentation session, (Bucharest) Romania, November 4, 2017.
Field Experiences
- Follow-up field trip, 06-28 October 2019, Nepal
- Nepal School Seismology Network Installation, 18 April – 05 June 2019, Nepal
- Higher and Lesser Himalaya visit with a Geological group of University of Lausanne, 31 Oct-03 Nov 2018, Nepal
- Group field visit with HKT 2018 participants, 7-9 September 2018, Western Swiss Alps, Switzerland
- Sites visit and pilot station installation (seismo@school in Nepal), 17 April –2 June 2018, Nepal
- Seismology Field campaign, Nov 2018, Ivrea-Verbano zone, Italy
- GPX Field Trip, October 12-16, 2015, Chambon-la-Foret, France
Website of the program:seismoschoolnp.org


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Make the most of your overnight with this handy guide, curated by your fellow pilots. Restaurants, entertainment and other must-see attractions are shown on the map below to help you plan your stay. Save this map to your phone or other mobile device, and get walking or transit directions. Missing a must-see venue? Email email@example.com with suggestions.
Safety Disclaimer: Always be alert and follow general safety practices when traveling in any city. Click here for the crime data map of your layover city.
Restaurants & Cafés
Ale Mary's at the Bittenbender
Airy brick-lined tavern in a historic building for elevated pub fare & a vast array of craft beer.
Bar Pazzo
Relaxed, modern eatery featuring wood-fired pizza, house-made pasta & gelato & an espresso bar.
Kildare's Irish Pub – Scranton
Traditional Irish pub featuring a diverse beer selection, authentic dishes & artifacts from Ireland.
Buona Pizza
Long-standing pizzeria serving NY-style pies & hoagies in a humble dining room or for delivery.
Bars, Pubs & Breweries
Backyard Ale House
Easygoing tavern with a patio for familiar grub, creative cocktails & a vast array of craft beer.
Whiskey Dick's
Happy Hour. Quick Bites
Trax Platform Lounge
Happy Hours, Great Cocktails
Breakfast & Coffee Shops
Coffee Shop. Live Music.
Northern Light Espresso Bar and Cafe
Independently owned coffeehouse with a relaxed vibe, offering baked goods & grab-&-go cafe fare.
Cafe Trio
Quiet Coffee Shop with Quick Bites
Trails & Fitness Centers
Lackawanna River Heritage Trail
The Lackawanna River Heritage Trail (LRHT) is part of a seventy mile multi-purpose trail system that follows the Lackawanna River.
Nay Aug Park
Family-friendly park features a treehouse, waterfalls & footbridge as well as a waterslide complex.
Theaters & Sports Venues
The Leonard Theater
Scranton's Oldest Theater
Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
Triple A Minor League Baseball.
Museums & Tours
Steamtown National Historic Site
U.S. train history, documented via steam locomotives, exhibits & rides in a former railroad yard.
Scranton Iron Furnaces
Scranton Iron Furnaces Located near the Steamtown National Historic Site, the Scranton Iron Furnaces represent the early iron industry in the United States. The four massive stone blast furnaces are the remnants of a once extensive plant operated by the Lackawanna Iron & Steel Company.


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Am I a Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
Teeth whitening is the least costly, least invasive way of getting a better smile. This is because it requires no restorative dentistry. Almost anyone can be a candidate for teeth whitening treatments, and almost anyone will see their teeth whitened by several shades following treatment.
Who is a Good Candidate?
The best candidate for teeth whitening will be the person who is willing, at least in the short term, to forego the substances that caused the teeth to become discolored in the first place. Coffee, tea, red wine, cola, and tobacco are always the worst culprits when it comes to staining your teeth. The good news is that these surface stains are usually easy to eradicate. While you are having whitening treatments, it really is best if you do not indulge. If you feel you absolutely must, a temporary sealant can be applied to the teeth. However, there is still a small chance of substances getting in.
If your stains are under the tooth enamel (intrinsic stains), then you can still be a candidate for teeth whitening, but you may need more treatments than someone who just has surface stains. This is because it is important that the whitening agent gets under the enamel, and into the dentin of your teeth.
Is Anyone Not a Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
If your teeth are very sensitive, or your tooth enamel is damaged, or if you have gum disease or oral cancer, you are not a good candidate for teeth whitening. If your teeth look translucent, they could actually end up looking worse after a teeth whitening treatment.
Also, if you have had a lot of dental restorations, a whitening treatment may not be advisable. This is because restorations are colored to match your teeth as they were when the restorations were installed. There is no way to change the color of fillings, veneers or crowns, so numerous restorations might make you a poor candidate for teeth whitening. If you are contemplating restorations, you should have your whitening treatment before they are installed.
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Michael Phelps Ends Retirement
Looks to Rio
On April 24 to 26, Michael Phelps will compete for the first time since the London Olympics. According to the Associated Press, the 22-time Olympic medalist will swim the 100-meter butterfly and the 50- and 100-meter freestyle events at the Arena Grand Prix in Mesa, Arizona. The meet is likely a first step toward the 2016 Games in Rio.
"I think he's just going to test the waters a little bit and see how it goes," said Phelps's coach, Bob Bowman. "I wouldn't say it's a full-fledged comeback."
Phelps, who turns 29 in June, could conceivably compete for at least another decade. After all, five-time Olympic swimmer Dara Torres took home two silver medals at the Beijing Games at the age of 41.


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This beautiful house decor item is made from wood reclaimed from the forests around central Scotland. It has been hand sawn and reconstructed to make this beautiful home ornament and carefully painted with Annie Sloan chalk paints. Chimney with smoke also handcrafted with care ! love quote hand stencilled on.
This was made As a new home gift, but it would be a perfect gift for Valentine's day, Mother's Day, for someone who loves the sea,also as a housewarming, fifth anniversary or new Home gift.
This house has the option to be personalised with a number or the recipients name. Send a message to me and I'm happy to help.aileen [!at] alba-inspirations.com
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Better connections
We're planning brand new services to key destinations with 75 more station calls every day.
Faster journey times
London to Leeds in 2 hours, quicker by 13 minutes (2020 onwards)
Faster services
London to Edinburgh in under 4 hours, quicker by 22 minutes (2020 onwards)
More services
Additional direct services between London and Stirling. Direct services between London and Sunderland
Extra weekday and Sunday services between London and Edinburgh
More seats
Over 4,000 extra seats Monday to Friday between London and Edinburgh in May 2016 compared to March 2015
During the weekend, we will introduce over 24,000 extra seats every Saturday and over 29,000 every Sunday compared to May 2016
2019 and beyond
Direct links between London and Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Thornaby and Middlesbrough
2-hourly service from London to Lincoln, Bradford and Harrogate
Improved frequency at weekends - 5 trains per hour to/from London on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays
20,000 extra seats every weekday from May 2019