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Connected to the Sunrise Campground is the Hoodsport Trail. This is a series of trails consisting of several loop trails that are maintained by local 4-H members. The trails take you through 2nd generation forests consisting of fir, big leaf maples and large alders. The Hoodsport Trai ranges from easy to slightly moderate ascending through dense forest with the floor carpeted in ferns and various berry bushes. The main access and parking lot for these trails can be gained off Highway119 on the right, about three miles from the town of Hoodsport. No fees or passes required. The length of your hike can range from .5 to 1.5 miles.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Dow Creek Resort, Hoodsport, Washington
We are staying at Dow Creek Resort for a few nights using our RPI membership. This campground definitely has it's good points and, shall we say, areas in need of some work.
Good ~ well forested with lots of mature trees – gives a feel of a state park; sites are large and private (in fact, Brad's been enjoying, shall we say, watering the shrubs instead of using our facilities) :-) ; very quiet; clean; staff (the one guy we spoke to) was nice; sites have picnic tables and fire pits
Not so Good ~ the "clubhouse" is an old, musty single-wide trailer that just gives off an "icky" feel; the dump station (not all sites are full-hook ups) is nearly impossible to get to – a narrow road outside of the main campground that has huge potholes and standing water; although as we said it's clean, it's a bit rundown
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Hoodsport, Washington
The main area of Hoodsport is one street that is bordered on one side by the Hood Canal. There are a few gift shops, a decent IGA food store, a gas station, a dive shop (there is a lot of SCUBA diving in the Hood Canal), and a pier for people to catch crab and fish. There are also a few houses built partially on land and partially on the water (on poles) which are pretty neat.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
The New Dungeness Lighthouse, Sequim, Washington
At the end of the 5.5 mile Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge is the New Dungeness Lighthouse, which is still in operation and managed by a group of volunteers from the New Dungeness LightStation Association. When we arrived for our tour, a new family had just arrived for their weekly shift. They told us that they were driven out at low tide the night before (which happened to be midnight) and dropped off for the week – at a price of $300 per person (so it's not a free volunteering gig). Each lighthouse keeper is responsible for bringing their own food and supplies for the week, giving the tours of the lighthouse, maintaining the lighthouse and residential house, maintenance of the grass, and cleaning the public restroom (one). This family had been on the waitlist for three years to get a week in the summer where they could live at the lighthouse for a week, so if you're interested, it's best to plan way ahead! The compensation for a lighthouse keeper – incredible views – not only of the Dungeness Bay and Straight of Juan de Fuca, but of Mount Baker as well on a clear day.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge, Sequim, Washington
The Dungeness NWR is one of the world's longest natural sand spits, bordered by Dungeness Harbor to the south, Dungeness Bay to the east, and the Straight of Juan de Fuca to the north. Much of the spit is closed to the public as it is a national wildlife refuge for over 250 species of birds, 41 species of land mammals, and eight species of marine mammals. However there is a small portion of the spit along the Straight of Juan de Fuca that is open to the public, and herein lies 5.5 mile walk along the beach to the Dungeness Lighthouse.
We visited Sequim about a decade ago and didn't have the time to do this walk/hike, so we did it this time. It was a long walk, right along the calm Straight, yet rocky, so shoes were a must. For about 2/3 of the walk the lighthouse is not in view, then as one turns a corner, the lighthouse appears in the horizon. There isn't much to say about the walk – it's long (took us just shy of 2 hours to get to the lighthouse and about 1 ¾ hours to return) and quite honestly, a bit monotonous. It does need to be planned according to low tide, unless you are willing to scramble a bit (which could be fun). We did not see a lot of wildlife, which would have been fun, nor a lot of boats, except for a couple huge cargo ships.
The lighthouse itself (which is still in use) is nice – not too large – and there is a free tour to those who made the trek (the previous week saw 375 visitors). There is also a large house for the lighthouse keepers – yes, the lighthouse is personned (manned) by volunteers who take weekly shifts and there's a nice grassy picnic area to enjoy your lunch.
Seventy-seven steps to the top! (Yes, we counted.)
Have you ever thought of being a lighthouse keeper? We can tell you how, tomorrow!
Monday, August 22, 2011
Wildflowers of Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park
As we posted yesterday, we took a short hike in the Hurricane Ridge area of the Olympic National Park. As it's been cooler here in the Pacific Northwest this summer, the wildflowers were all in bloom rather late in the season. Here are a few photos and (most) of the names ~ enjoy!
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park, Washington
The Olympic National Park is broken into many regions, the closest to Sequim (one hour) is the Hurricane Ridge area, so we drove over for a day to enjoy the views, see some wildlife, and take a short hike. After passing the Heath O' the Hills visitor's center just south of Port Angeles and paying our $15 entrance fee, we came upon the Hurricane Ridge area where there's another small visitors center, cafeteria, and the start of some short hiking trails. We lucked out (well, not really ~ we had checked the weather) and had great weather with clear views of the various mountain ranges, bodies of water, and Canada.
We took a short combination hike of the Cirque Rim, Big Meadow and High Ridge Trails for about a mile to mile-and-a-half in length to Sunrise Point where we had a 360 degree panoramic view of the area. The meadows were bursting with wildflowers (more on that tomorrow), we saw quite a few deer along the way (some hiding in the brush), and incredible views.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
3 Crabs Restaurant, Sequim, Washington
If you followed us before when we traveled, you know we like to eat! So we tried a well-known restaurant here in Sequim ~ 3 Crabs Restaurant on Three Crab Road. Of course we ordered an open-face crab sandwich – we ordered the larger one on the menu (most items come in two sizes) and split it for lunch. Unfortunately, we were disappointed in 3 Crabs ~ although we were one of only 2-3 groups at a time, the service was slow and unfriendly and the food was mediocre in quality and poor in portion-size given the prices. The only redeeming part of going to 3 Crabs Restaurant s the scenic drive to get there with views of Dungeness Bay, the Dungeness Spit and Lighthouse. In sum, enjoy the ride, but bring a picnic lunch.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Purple Haze Lavender Farm, Sequim, Washington
Sequim is known for it's wonderful lavender and plethora of lavender farms, so we chose to stop by one today ~ Purple Haze Lavender Farm. Although late in the season, the lavender was in full bloom and we meandered around the rows of lavender. They have more than 15,000 plants with more than 50 varieties of organic lavender – who knew there were so many varieties! You can purchase lavender plats, buy cut lavender, or go to the field and enjoy cutting some of your own. There's also a small gift store with lavender soaps, lotions, oils, honey, salad dressings, sachets ~ you get the idea – if it can be made from lavender, it was sold at their store. If course we had to try some lavender ice cream – we were hoping it would be a vanilla base with a strong lavender taste, but all they had were mixtures, such as peppermint & lavender and white chocolate with lavender (our selection). It was good, but not so fabulous that we went back for more. There are many other lavender farms in the area, so if you're in Sequim some day, be sure to check out one or two.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Diamond Point RV Resort, Sequim, Washington
We are staying here under our RPI membership and it's a pretty nice park, albeit simple. The sites are a bit close together, but clean and with a picnic table. The park is very well maintained and the employees (and visitors) very friendly. There are a few activities (already looking forward to the ice cream social on Friday night) in the clubhouse, a nice book exchange, free DVD rentals, potlucks, a spa, community firepit (bring your own wood), the typical puzzle, games, etc… It's a very quiet campground with resident deer that meander in the early evenings.
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Hello from Sequim, Washington!
We made it! We are finally fulltimers as of 11:14am on 8/14/2011. For our first foray into the fulltiming world, we're staying at Diamond Point RV Resort a few miles from Sequim (closer to Diamond Point, thus the name). It took us longer than expected to get everything in the rig organized, and we're just about where we (read: Suzanne) are happy with the arrangement.
Pictured above is the new rig – it's Montana High Country 343RL by Keystone RV – here's a link to their site so you can see the inside and read all about it: http://keystone-highcountry.com/montana/index.php?page=floorplans&coast=&model=343RL
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Wrenchin' @ Random
01] Here is a piece of uncovered sheetmetal in an interior. It needs to be structural while also looking good. Holes with flared, concave edges from a dimple die are a popular solution these days.
02] Dimple-die kits are available from different metal-fabrication tool shops. Ours, from Mittler Bros Machine and Tool, retails for around $45 (a set of nine sizes is $350), and only requires a wrench to operate. Others require a press or vise. The flare tools are available in sizes from ½ inch to 2½ inches.
03] We began by drawing a pattern on our cut bit of sheetmetal, intending to add two 1¼-inch holes.
04] We simply laid our tool against the mark to make sure the two holes weren't too close to each other, otherwise they would crinkle the metal.
05] After cutting the hole, we placed the small end of the tool on the side of the metal we wanted smooth.
06] We completely tightened the bolt until the tool was flush on both sides.
07] Here is the piece after tightening and removing the tool.
08] Here is the finished piece perfect for internal structural panel or exposed cosmetic piece of sheetmetal. The Mittler tool is good for up to 16-gauge sheet metal and 14-gauge aluminum.
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Jay Stone, who helped us with this project, first learned from Ron and Sue Fornier's book called Metal Fabricator's Handbook. There are a tremendous amount of metal-fabrication books available from CarTech (CarTechBooks.com) and Motorbooks (Motorbooks.com).

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text: Our vice president Tom Jones, spoke to the European Network for Rural Development forum during a workshop in Brussels. The event brought together organisations from across Europe who work in rural areas and are committed to overcoming social exclusion and promoting social inclusion in rural communities. The event was a real opportunity for these organisations to showcase their work, share their experiences, stimulate exchange and provide inspiration for future work and cooperation. Speaking at the event Tom, who is also a member of the European Economic and Social Committee, talked about the disparity between rural and urban communities, blaming exclusion as one of the leading factors to this disparity. Tom stated that rural exclusion is 'exasperated by its invisibility' - caused by lack of support services in rural areas. A clear message from the event was that in order to combat this exclusion, the revitalization of rural areas must be carried out as a common effort across Wales. Through its vision, its regulation, the promotion of the Partnership Principle and its funding instruments, the initiatives led by the European Commission and in particular the European Social Fund have and can continue to help to build confidence in communities and tackle exclusion. ESF is about people, its purpose is to promote social inclusion by improving employment opportunities, and investing in skills that enables people fulfil their potential. According to a report by the European Commission, by the end of 2014, at least 9.4 million European residents found a job with support from the Fund. 8.7 million gained a qualification or certificate. 13.7 million participants reported other positive results, such as increased skills levels. The European Commission have issued a clear statement that 'the ESF has played an essential role in supporting the modernisation of public employment services and other institutions responsible for active labour market actions. In less developed regions the ESF has supported reforms in the education, judiciary and general public administration. This way, it gave a positive impetus to the business environment and creating more inclusive societies.' Wales is a net beneficiary of ESF (and other structural funds)*. Third Sector led projects in Wales currently benefit from over £39 million of ESF through projects such as SOVA Achieving Change through Employment and Chwarae Teg's Agile Nation 2. WCVA also has a long-standing history of delivering ESF projects, such as the ILM and Engagement Gateway projects. From 2007 to 2014, both projects combined engaged over 34,500 participants, achieved over 4,450 job and over 13,000 qualifications. 48% of ILM participants secured sustainable employment. Following the success of both projects, WCVA was successful in securing further ESF support for the Active Inclusion Fund (AIF). The project offers funding to organisations from across Wales to support people from some of our most deprived communities and help them in their journey towards sustainable employment. Projects support people to improve their confidence and motivation through practical activities, training and paid supported employment placements. A real example of the benefit these projects can make to people's lives can be seen here. Read Alice's inspirational story from being blind, shy and unconfident to chasing her dreams to become a rehabilitation officer Julie James AM said: "Wales currently benefits from some £500 million of EU funds annually to support jobs and growth, which includes investments to help increase skills and employment opportunities for thousands of vulnerable people across Wales. "Ensuring Wales has the right skills to make the most of existing and future employment opportunities is a key priority of this government and we are committed to helping those in most need to reach their full potential. "This additional funding will make an important contribution to young people's lives and help those who have so far been locked out of the jobs market to gain essential skills and access training and employment opportunities, helping to make Wales a fairer, more prosperous and inclusive society." *Wales's GDP is lower than 75% of the EU average, thus Wales receives 10% of the UK's total Structural Fund allocation to the UK as opposed to the 7% it would normally receive if it were distributed under the Barnett formula.


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Harold Reid
We recruited Harold to add heft to our bench of sports marketers, but he's turned out to be a utility player across the agency. In addition to growing our athletic brand work, he's also on point for projects with Perdue, Mattress Firm and other clients.
Harold came to us from Porter Novelli, where he co-founded their sports practice and managed crisis monitoring for the agency's 11 U.S. offices. He's also worked for other big names in our business, including Fleishman-Hilliard, Ogilvy, and Hill & Knowlton, earning kudos for his story-telling, ideation and media relations skills.
He began his career in New York, promoting financial technology products to the trades. Over a 10-year run in the Big Apple, Harold eventually counseled many top companies, including Charles Schwab, American Express, Deloitte, Dos Equis and Target. When he landed a New York Times feature about the merger that led to Thomson Reuters, "the answer company" recruited him to work in-house as a member of their first global P.R. team.
Harold will tell you he had no choice but to become a scholar-athlete in a home where education and athleticism were revered. He had 30 scholarship offers to run track in college and spent his first two years at Eastern Michigan before transferring to Hampton University. There, he joined the inaugural class of the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications and served as captain for the track & field team, which enjoyed two championship seasons on his watch.
A native of Piscataway, N.J., Harold migrated south once he married an Atlanta girl, who, incidentally, was the first person he met on his first day at Hampton. They are firmly entrenched here now, with three daughters and a baby boy who carries on the family name.
Harold's outside interests include an endless list of sports activities and volunteering locally to support communities in need. He's thankful for a caring family who always set the bar high and continue to nurture his winning ways.
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Mattoon man gets life back quickly after knee-replacement surgery
"I had no life. I was depressed and angry."
That was Donald Kercheval's outlook in 2015. The 71-year-old Mattoon resident (pictured left) had two bad knees and could only sit or face excruciating pain if he tried to move.
"My knees were bone on bone. I couldn't walk the dog, go to the store with my wife, and I had to skip events at my church," Kercheval said.
"I tried to lose weight, but I couldn't exercise because of my knees."
It was time for knee replacement surgery. He consulted with Erick Kawakita, MD, orthopedic surgeon at Carle.
Dr. Kawakita uses a newer technique when performing knee-replacement surgery.
"We have to move the kneecap aside so we can replace the knee joint with an artificial plastic and metal structure," Dr. Kawakita said. "When I make my cut, I go in underneath the muscle instead of cutting through the muscle to move the kneecap.
"This procedure is less painful and hopefully allows the patient to recover a little faster."
The patient leaves the hospital after two days and begins physical therapy right away. In many cases the patient doesn't need a walker after seven to 10 days and doesn't need a cane seven to 10 days after that.
Dr. Kawakita (pictured left) warns knee-replacement candidates that the new joint does not work miracles.
"We cannot give you 21-year-old knees no matter how successful the surgery," he said.
"While the patient won't run marathons, they will be able to hike, bike, and do many activities without pain."
Kercheval will take it.
"I can go shopping with my wife, take walks in the country or in parks, and I can walk up the steps at my church," he said.
"Now, I can exercise. I can't run, but I can walk and bike. I can't lift free weights, but I can use the machines."
Kercheval encourages others who have knee pain to talk to their doctor about knee-replacement surgery.
"I wanted to be a whole person again, and after knee surgery I am," he said.


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But the campaign is well under way with Howard and his opposition opponent Rudd launching frenzied media campaigns over the weekend.
The trigger for ramping up the campaign was the Australian Labor Party Conference, an event which would generally entertain us with party infighting and power struggles. But this year there is a whiff of electoral success and the more feisty delegates have reigned themselves in.
Despite Labor's socialist roots Rudd has easily taken party policy to the centre, and focussed on watering down Howard's draconian industrial relations laws and going soft on nuclear development in
In an effort to drive wedges into the ALP conference, Howard has come out hard, ramping up rhetoric on bot these issues. To make his point, Howard had to move into extreme territory; anything for a headline.
Given the current economic climate he might well have shot himself in the foot. The economy, on paper at least, looks good at the moment. But figures released at the weekend show a slightly different story.
Housing prices are moving up steadily, for example, but not across the board. Blue ribbon Liberal seats are booming. But out in the mortgage belt where the Liberals hold many marginal seats prices are dropping, and so is support for the government.
For a government primarily campaigning on economic prowess the Liberals are losing support in their hard won marginal seats. Howard's increasingly hard line on non-economic issues are not helping his cause.
On the nuclear issue Howard has left himself open to public fears of nuclear reactors in the suburbs. Yet he is talking up the nuclear option while denying issues of climate change which are already having dramatic effects across the country.
As the courts continue to punish employers who implement some of the more extreme aspects of the IR laws, Howard's troops are feverishly working on amending legislation to close off legal challenges.
Like most voters, Australian's don't like any form of extremism and Howard is being pushed to extremes.


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Stress is a section of life whether we love to it or not. No matter how we try to get rid of that, it will always come back and also haunt you each day of your life. Stress to expect as you go through your every day routine, or just come out into the open as well as surprise you.
Problems, big or little, can affect us on an emotional level, mentally and physically. Even if all of us keep smiling externally, stress usually problems us from within. Departing us in doubt, determined, anxious, or even moody if we let in the event that get out of control. The easiest method to deal with stress would be to not let it obtain a foot hold in your lifetime. You should control it prior to it even begins to grow and the key to that success depends on you.
Body self-improvement methods
Taking care of your body is step one to self-improvement. We should be sensitive to what our body requirements by knowing how stress affects our physical self to adapt to this. Here are some techniques that can be used to improve your body and getting stress out of your method.
1. Give your body a break. It is vital to know the limitations of our body especially when it comes to dealing with anxiety. Some people would rationalize that the more our body is exposed to stress, the actual stronger we grow to be so not true. Your body can only do so significantly and will deteriorate quickly when we exceed our own capacity. If you feel a few aches and pains while working, then you better take some time away from and relax prior to it turns to something serious
2. Loosen up and enjoy. To help your system relieve stress you'll need to engage in some actions that will push this along the road to healing. A massage is ideal for energizing your body while getting eliminate those tight muscle tissues that will eventually direct pain and reduce your body flexibility. Pamper yourself by visiting a health at least once week a couple of hours with professional hands can do wonders.
3. Physical exercise and sweat it. Indulging in physical exercise is a superb way to get rid of anxiety while keeping your body within top shape. Not many may allocate the time and for a physical exercise, however, if you really want a relaxed life then you better support. Daily 1 hour physical exercise can do wonders in your cardiovascular functions and keep your heart inside proper working order.
Self-improvement for a stress free life
The tips above is bordered by on the physical side of releasing anxiety, but your mind is until vulnerable to its episodes. Physical exercise can has an outlet for psychological problems like nervousness, fear and depression. But your mind is something else.
Before you can dispel virtually any stress from your lifestyle, you need to improve your coping mechanism first, plus it all starts in your mind. Even if we feel the actual physical and emotional backlash of the issues that we face, it'll always start with how you feel and how you devise ways in dealing with that.
Before you can apply the information above, you have to condition your mind by emphasizing the need to improve oneself in getting rid of anxiety.


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Many people across Canada are looking to purchase a new home. Buying a new home is such an exciting experience; however, it is a costly investment. Therefore, borrowers need to consider all options, so they can save as much money as possible. One option that people have is an interest only mortgage.
An interest-only (IO) mortgage involves the borrower paying only the interest on the loan for a specific amount of time. Individuals will usually pay interest from 5-7 years. After the term is complete, consumers can choose to refinance the loan or begin paying off the principal balance. People need to keep in mind that if rates rise they can expect to have a higher monthly payment even if they refinance into another IO loan.
Some of the benefits of this type of loan include:
Interest only mortgage do have some drawbacks. Some of the disadvantages include:
Potential home borrowers in Canada should research their options to see what type of mortgage is best for them. Individuals should weigh their choices and consider the possibilities. After a borrower has decided on the best mortgage, they can find the home of their dreams.
People purchasing a home in Canada need to be familiar with the different types of loans available. Here are some types of mortgages in Canada:
People who are looking to purchase real estate in Canada might wish to know some of the leading markets.
Guelph in Ontario is the Canadian city with the most attractive real estate options in the country. Homes in the city are priced at about 4 times the average household income. The unemployment rate in Guelph is low, and there are numerous booming companies.
Toronto is the largest urban area in the country, though real estate prices are quite expensive there.
On the west coast the Vancouver metro area can be pricey, but has a relatively warm climate.
French speakers will enjoy Montreal, Quebec. For whatever reason real estate prices in Montreal have not increased anywhere near as fast as they have in Toronto & Vancouver.
Other recommended cities to purchase real estate include:
The Canadian government offers numerous incentives to help homebuyers be able to afford a new home. To save for a down payment, individuals can set up a tax-free savings account. In addition, people can make tax free withdrawals from their investment accounts to make a down payment on a home. For first-time homebuyers, the government allows people to borrow up to $25,000 for an RRSP account. First-time homebuyers are permitted to claim a tax credit on their income tax returns.
Obtaining a mortgage is a huge investment; therefore, borrowers want to make sure they want the best possible lender. Some of the most popular banks and mortgage lenders in Canada include:
If a borrower fails to pay his payments on time, the lender will first call or send letters to remind him that a payment was due. Numerous letters will probably be sent. If a person continues to refuse to make payments, the home can be seized by the lender. They will eventually sell the property and use the funds to pay off the debt. Taking control of the property is undesirable for all parties involved, including the lender. Most lenders will work with borrowers to come up with a suitable payment arrangement plan. Therefore, people who are at risk of falling behind on their payments should immediately contact their lender. It is wise for borrowers to communicate with their lender.


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I started with Mint Macaron cardstock fro the cardbase and then added a piece of Basic Gray cardstock that was embossed with the Big Shot and Sparkle Embossing Folder (this is such a great neutral embossed print, it works with everything!!)
next I used the Big Shot and cut a circle using one of the cards from the Happy Baby Girl Project Life card collection (great thing about some of these patterns is that they all don't have pink in them so you could certainly service boy greetings with the same pack) and then cut a scallop circle mat out of Mint Macaron cardstock using the same framelits.
This cute little duck is from the Something for Baby stamp set and after coloring on the stamp with my Stampin' Write Markers and stamping on Whisper White cardstock it's easy to cut him out using the coordinating Baby's First Framelits. The gray circle mat was cut with the 1 1/4" Circle Punch and then he was attached with a dimensional (used a dimensional both on the duck to the circle and the circle to the cardfront).
The final touch was the greeting which is from the Better Together stamp set (this set has greetings for so many different occasions it's so versatile and was stamped in Basic Gray ink on So Saffron cardstock before being cut out with the Big Shot and Stitched Shapes Framelits. Before attaching the greeting to the cardfront with dimensionals I added a little piece of silver ribbon from the 3/8" Metallics Combo Pack (a SAB Freebie) for a little sparkle.
Babies are such a fun occasion to celebrate and it's great to have a few cards in your stash ready to go for just in time giving so I like to have a few on hand. These stamps and the Project Life cards make them easy to make and sure to please. Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing and I'm sure you'll find at least one new stamp set from the Annual Catalog to add to your must have wish list (and Sale-a-bration is a great time to get those items when you can earn freebies)!
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1. Eggplant 1 medium, cut into ¾ inch piece
2. Tofu 12 oz block, cut to cubes
3. Onions 1 medium, sliced
4. Ginger, garlic 1 TBSP each
Green chilly 1, slit
5. Tomato puree 1 TBSP
6. Any kind of Asian curry powder 1 ½ tsp (I used chicken masala)
7. Spinach 1 cup
8. Salt as needed
9. Black pepper powder to taste
10. Coconut milk ½ cup
11. Oil 3 TBSP
- Heat oil and sauté the onions till translucent.
- Next add the eggplant and cook for few minutes.
- Meanwhile, puree ginger, garlic and green chilly adding little water. Add this to the pan and sauté till raw smell goes off.
- Now add the curry powder and cook for a minute and add the tomato puree. Combine well and cook at medium heat for 3 minutes.
- Add ½ cup water and bring to a boil. Once boiling add tofu, spinach, salt and pepper powder.
- Cook for 10 more minutes and switch off flame.
- Serve this thai tofu and eggplant curry with rice or rotis.


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EP556: In a Manner of Speaking
AUTHOR: Charity Tahmaseb
NARRATOR: Amy H. Sturgis
HOST: Tina Connolly
- In a Manner of Speaking was originally published in Selfies from the End of the World: Historical Accounts of the Apocalypse, September 2015, DefCon One Publishing.
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about the author…
Charity Tahmaseb has slung corn on the cob for Green Giant and jumped out of airplanes (but not at the same time). She's worn both Girl Scout and Army green. These days, she writes fiction (short and long) and works as a technical writer. Her short speculative work has appeared in Flash Fiction Online, Deep Magic, and Cicada.
about the narrator…
Amy H. Sturgis holds a Ph.D. in Intellectual History and specializes in the fields of Science Fiction/Fantasy and Native American Studies. She lives with her husband, Dr. Larry M. Hall, and their best friend, Virginia the Boston terrier, in the foothills of North Carolina, USA.
In a Manner of Speaking
By Charity Tahmaseb
I use the last of the good candles to build the radio. I still have light. The fire burns, and there is a never-ending supply of the cheap, waxy candles in the storeroom. I will–eventually–burn through all of those. My fire will die. The cold will invade this space.
But today I have a radio. Today I will speak to the world–or what's left of it. I compare my radio to the picture in the instructions. It looks the same, but not all the steps had illustrations. This troubles me. My radio may not work.
I crank the handle to charge the battery. This feels good. This warms my arms, and I must take deep breaths to keep going. I shake out my hand and crank some more. When buzz and static fill my ears, I nearly jump. That, too, sounds warm. I am so used to the cold. The creak and groan of ice, the howl of the wind. These cold sounds are their own kind of silence. They hold nothing warm or wet or alive.
I decide on a frequency for no other reason than I like the number. I press the button on the mouthpiece. This, according to the instructions, will let the world hear me.


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Thoracic Kyphoscoliosis is a well-known cause of respiratory failure1. The most common cause is Idiopathic Scoliosis, which begins in childhood. Kyphoscoliosis may also occur secondary to other disorders including NMD, vertebral disease, connective tissue abnormalities and thoracoplasty. The degree of thoracic spinal deformity is the most important risk factor for the eventual development of respiratory failure. Patients with a VC of <45% of predicted values and a scoliotic angle >110% are at particular risk of respiratory failure.
The prevalence of thoracic kyphoscoliosis needing ventilatory support is not well known. However, it is estimated that approximately one in every thousand require surgery since they are at a 50 degree angle3.
Patient Portfolio
Once respiratory failure or cor pulmonale develops, life expectancy with conservative therapy is poor. Up to 50% of untreated patients can be expected to die within one to two years without the initiation of ventilatory support2.
Chronic/Long-Term Ventilation Indications
FVC < 50% (predicted), and
PaCO2 >45 mmHg, or
Significant nocturnal desaturation
Tuberculosis, or TB, according to the WHO definition is an infectious bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, which most commonly affects the lungs. It is transmitted from person to person via droplets from the throat and lungs of people with the active respiratory disease. Multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is a widely known health problem where the bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB) can develop resistance to the antimicrobial drugs used to cure the disease. Every year, more MDR-TB cases are being reported.
It is estimated that worldwide nearly one billion people will be newly infected with TB, over 150 million will become sick and 36 million will die from the disease between now and 2020 — if TB control is not strengthened1.
In 2007 there were an estimated 13.7 million chronic active cases, 9.3 million new cases, and 1.8 million deaths, mostly in developing countries2. Roughly a third of the world's population has been infected with M. tuberculosis, and new infections occur at a rate of one per second3. However, not all infections with M. tuberculosis cause TB disease and many infections are asymptomatic. The annual incidence rate in 2007 varied from 363 per 100,000 in Africa to 32 per 100,000 in the Americas. The country with the highest estimated incidence rate of TB was Swaziland, with 1200 cases per 100,000 people2.
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In Africa, TB primarily affects adolescents and young adults4. On the other hand, in countries where TB has gone from high to low incidence, such as the United States, TB is mainly a disease of older people, or of the immunocompromised5.
There are various factors making people more susceptible to TB infection such as: HIV, smoking more than 20 cigarettes a day and diabetes mellitus. In addition to these, Hodgkin's lymphoma, end-stage renal disease, chronic lung disease, malnutrition, and alcoholism also play an important role in the susceptibility to develop TB6.
Chronic/Long-Term Ventilation Indications
The indication for long-term ventilation support for a TB patient is often associated with patients presenting severe post-TB sequelae (including complex tuberculosis surgery as thoracoplasty)7:
Chronic daytime hypercapnia with PaCO2 ≥ 45mmHg
Nocturnal hypercapnia with PaCO2 ≥ 50mmHg
Daytime normocapnia with a rise in PTcCO2 of ≥ 10mmHg during the night


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A sensitive method for the determination of gemfibrozil in human plasma samples by RP-LC
González-Peñas E, Agarraberes S, López-Ocariz A, García-Quetglas E, Campanero MA, Carballal JJ, Honorato J.
Departamento de Química Orgánica y Farmacéutica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain.
Revisão:Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis
Data: 1/Ago/2001Farmacologia Clínica [ES]
A sensitive high-performance liquid chromatographic assay for the quantitative determination of gemfibrozil is described in this work. Ibuprofen was used as internal standard. The assay involved a single cyclohexane extraction and LC analysis with fluorescence detection. Chromatography was performed at 40 degrees C on a Hypersil ODS column. The mobile phase was a mixture of a solution of phosphoric acid 0.4% and acetonitrile (45:55). The method was validated.
The detection limit of this method was 0.025 microg ml(-1); only 0.5 ml of the plasma sample was required for the determination. The calibration graph was linear from 0.05 to 0.5 microg ml(-1) and required a cubic equation from 0.5 to 30 microg ml(-1). Intra and inter-day precision (C.V.) did no exceed 15%.
Mean recoveries were of 90.15+/-6.9% (C.V.'s<8%) for gemfibrozil and 93.10% for ibuprofen Applicability of the method was demonstrated by a pharmacokinetic study in normal volunteers who received gemfibrozil by oral route.
CITAÇÃO DO ARTIGO J Pharm Biomed Anal. 2001 Aug;26(1):7-14
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Allegories of racism in Battle for the Planet of the Apesby Critical Commons Manager
Set in the year 2670, Battle for the Planet of the Apes bears an uncanny resemblance to the cultural and racial politics of 1970s America. In a film replete with flat-footed and sometimes ill-conceived allegories for race relations, this remarkable scene indirectly addresses the issue of allowable and contextualized language via the 27th century "N-word" which was once used for the subjugation of apes ("No") and may now be uttered only by apes, not humans.
The N-word of the 27th century in Battle for the Planet of the Apes
Filed under: race, cultural allegory, future, sci-fi, discrimination, racism
A human is punished for using a word associated with past repression of apes
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VSTEP Introduces NAUTIS Port Security Software
Virtual Training and Simulator developer VSTEP will be demonstrating its new NAUTIS Port Security Awareness simulation software during the Small Vessel Threats Security Conference from 28-29 September in San Francisco.
VSTEP is one of the main conference sponsors and will be present at its conference boot to demonstrate its innovative Security Awareness solutions. During the Conference, VSTEP will present its training products directly related to countering the potential threats from small vessels. These include RescueSim, NAUTIS Naval Task Force and the recently released NAUTIS Port Security Awareness.
NAUTIS Port Security Awareness (Interactive Port Security Simulation is immersive 3D interactive training software which enables port safety personnel to practice tactics, techniques and procedures in response to suspicious activities in ports, both on water and on shore. It is the perfect training tool to enhance required International Maritime Organization (IMO) and CFR 33 required port and facility security training, drills and exercises. NAUTIS Port Security Awareness can be customized for any port worldwide, using specific vessels, and a realistic 3D model of the desired port to guarantee the most immersive and realistic awareness training. NAUTIS Port Security Awareness was nominated for the Safety at Sea International award 2011 and is currently being used by the port of Rotterdam for training of their security personnel. Visit the VSTEP stand at the Small Vessel Threats Security Conference and get a firsthand demonstration of the Port Security Awareness simulator. If you would like to schedule a personal meeting or demonstration with us, please email Capt. Mark Woolley, VSTEP International Business Development Director at firstname.lastname@example.com
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Tax season is getting underway, and a new report lays out the percentages taxes take out of family incomes in Wyoming. The "Who Pays?" study shows taxes as a percentage of income are lowest for the richest and highest for the poorest. With that report in hand, Dan Neal with the Equality State Policy Center presented a proposal to a state legislative committee this week to support the planned gas tax hike, while recognizing that lower income workers need a break. The idea is to provide pro-rated refunds.
Neal says Wyoming could use federal E-I-T-C data to gauge eligibility. He says there is interest from legislators, but at the same time, there is resistance to amend the gas tax bill.
The tax report also noted that in Wyoming, no one actually pays the cost of the tax-funded services they receive. Neal explains the state receives federal funding that outpaces federal tax dollars paid by residents.
The report found that in most states, the poorest pay the highest percentages of their incomes in taxes.


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A-member them law enforcement perfesshunals down in Florida who killed time on a raid by bowling up big scores on a drug kingpin's Wii? Well, 11 of them got sanctioned for their conduct, but not too hard, now.
All of them, whose names aren't being published because they were working undercover, got nastygrams and retraining. Nobody lost their job, which probably is fair. It was embarrassing as hell to the Polk County (Fla.) Drug Task Force but, despite the pleading of the kingpin's lawyer-mans, their conduct did not invalidate the search.
Caught in the blast: six detectives, a deputy, and four sergeants. The detectives got "a letter of retraining" (i.e.: Don't do that again, dammit) and "two hours of retraining." The supervising sergeants got a "letter of guidance" (i.e. Please, dammit, don't do that again) and "four hours of retraining." Retraining? Like what, how to put better spin on the Wiimote?
The Lakeland Ledger has the full story at the link.
Polk Officers Disciplined in Wii Bowling Incident [Lakeland, Fla. Ledger]


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The Book of Jests (video)
25 February 2015
single channel video 23'50"
The Book of Jests is an artist book that combines religious iconography and political jokes. The iconography is sourced from Albrecht Durer's Marginal drawings for the Prayer of Emperor Maximilian I c.1515. The book contains 25 jests, each printed on their original language. The series includes: English, Italian, Hebrew, Hindi, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Arabic, French, German, Greek, Czech, Russian and Turkish.
The work explores the relativity of language and the role of printing technologies in the spread of ideology through the ages.


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A republican politician in Londonderry who walked out of a council meeting in protest at the PSNI's presence during a discussion on recent flooding in the north-west has been criticised for his stance.
Independent councillor Gary Donnelly walked out of the special sitting of Derry City and Strabane District Council, convened on Friday evening specially to discuss the flooding, citing the PSNI's involvement in the meeting.
The PSNI were one of a number of statutory agencies, such as NI Water and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, to provide an update on the response to the severe flooding.
Mr Donnelly confirmed on Sunday that it was the PSNI's involvement that prompted him to walk out of the meeting.
"It's very simple," he said. "As a republican I see the PSNI as defending the British state and interests in this part of Ireland and they were there regarding the floods. You had a PSNI member in there armed with a handgun. I don't think they should have had a place in there."
Independent unionist Maurice Devenney was highly critical of Mr Donnelly's walkout.
He said: "A lot of us can go through our lives and not need the police but whether it be if there's a car accident, a burglary or some sort of violence, you know I don't know what Gary Donnelly would do if there was an incident like that. What would he do if there was something that happened and he had to rely on the police? Ultimately that's what they're there for, to protect people and to keep people safe, no matter who you are."
The former Foyle MLA continued: "When you take all the pain and hurt that is going on because of the flooding at the minute, every agency including the PSNI was there to give us an update. I have known Gary since he was elected and he has always made this point that he will not be there when the police are there and I can't understand it. Let's be honest, the police are there to serve everyone, no matter what their views are or no matter what their aspirations in life are, the police are there to protect everybody. It's ridiculous really.
"If there was anybody in his constituency who had serious flooding like what they had in Drumahoe or Eglinton, what would they think of him walking out of the meeting?
"The police are there to help and to save lives as well. I was there to listen to a report from all the agencies, including the police, on how they dealt with the flooding and I think as elected representatives it is important for us to do that. He decided to walk out."
Mr Devenney added: "When we look back over the years, you can see that Sinn Féin were not supportive of the police but they have moved on. They are now sitting very supportive of the police on all issues. I do believe that those who do not support the police, they really need to question themselves."


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The U.S. Open main draws once again showed what the country could offer from the college and junior tennis worlds. This was especially true in doubles events, which was filled with former college players.
Huey also teamed with former California player Raquel Kops-Jones for a win in the round of Mixed Doubles. It was not the only win for Kops-Jones. She and Abigail Spears, who played for UCLA, also won in Women's Doubles before they came up against the Williams sisters.
It was not the end of the road for Spears as she and partner Santiago Gonzalez went all the way to the finals in the Mixed. The unseeded duo lost to Andrea Hlavackova and Max Mirnyi, 7-6,6-3.
One of the most interesting doubles matches on the court carried a lot of nostalgia. Rajeev Ram and Brian Baker had played doubles together in the juniors, with a title at the Easter Bowl and a final at Wimbledon. They then played together for a little while on the professional circuit before Baker took an extended break due to injuries.
The team of Baker and Ram was back on the court at the U.S. Open and ironically ran into a hot junior team - 2013 Kalamazoo winners Paul Oosterbaan and Ronnie Schneider - their first time up. Despite the talent of the youngsters, it was clear who had an extra dozen years of experience.
Despite the fact that they were both at the very top of doubles in college and had continued with good results on the tour, Megan Moulton-Levy (William & Mary) and Eric Butorac (Gustavus Adolphus) ran into some tough luck at the Open this year.
Moulton-Levy and partner Katalin Marosi lost in round one in a close match to Irina-Camelia Begu and Klara Zakopalova, while Butorac and Frederik Nielsen lost to top-seeded Bob and Mike Bryan in round two. When they teamed together for mixed doubles, Moulton-Levy and Butorac fell in a match tiebreaker to sixth-seeded Lisa Raymond (Florida) and partner Jean-Julien Rojer who went to UCLA.
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text: Something about coastal cities makes them prime spots for ghost stories. Maybe it's because these cities have centuries of history; maybe it's the way the breeze from the water makes buildings croak and groan in ghoulish ways. Either way, coastal cities and ghost tours go hand-in-hand. In one of these cities, the true story can be just as scary as the ghost story.


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When a Hotel Loses Your Reservation
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It's been a hard journey and you just want a hot shower and a comfy bed. When you approach the registration desk, the clerk utters, "I'm sorry, I can't find your reservation." Here are a few tips that will help you resolve the dreaded lost hotel reservation.
1. Take preventive measures
If you booked online, save your confirmation email, and carry the printout with you. It's also good to prepay one night with a credit card. This not only guarantees your reservation, but also helps the hotel resolve problems that arise — given that there's a record of the booking with, at the very least, your credit card company. You could also book through a travel agent. Because agents speak "travelese," they can often more readily resolve problems. They also have some clout: if a hotel doesn't keep them happy, the agent can take their business (often hundreds of customers) elsewhere. Finally, call and reconfirm your reservation a couple days in advance. Ask for an additional email confirmation. And if travel delays mean a later-than-expected arrival and check-in, let the hotel know.
2. Think solutions
Sometimes the problem is simply a data-entry error, and the solution is simply a matter of spelling your name for the clerk and asking him or her to check again. Also, be sure to present your booking confirmation paperwork and/or prepaid credit card receipt. Not so simple this time? Then ask about availability. Can the clerk get you into another on-site room, maybe even an upgraded one — say, a room with a premium view, a suite, or a room or suite on a floor with special, concierge services or other amenities? If not, can he or she book you into a sister property or even help you find nearby accommodations at a competitor? Is it possible to book nights at this, your first-choice hotel, later in your stay?
3. Adopt a polite approach
If the clerk seems unable or unwilling to help, politely ask whether there's someone else who can help — perhaps a reservations manager or a general manager. Before launching into the problem, thank each person in advance, addressing him or her by name. Explain the situation calmly, briefly and without drama or exaggeration (avoid phrases like "my vacation is ruined"). Write down who you spoke with, what was discussed, and the time and duration of the conversation. Detailed documentation of what transpired will come in handy later if you don't achieve resolution. Also, if you don't speak with the general manager, be sure to ask his or her name and write it down.
4. Turn misfortune into opportunity
Gently and politely ask whether it's possible to get a free room upgrade or a restaurant, spa or other credit to make up for the inconvenience of the lost reservation. If the hotel staff rebooks you at another hotel, inquire about being reimbursed for transportation expenses to get there and for any rate difference if the room is comparable to — but for some reason more costly than — the one you originally booked (again, having the confirmation paperwork is helpful). Finally, if you prepaid for some or all of your stay and end up in a lesser-quality room, be sure that you get a refund for the difference in the room rate, or even a lowered rate altogether.
5. Write it up
If there wasn't any resolution, use the notes you took at the hotel to lodge a formal complaint via the customer service section on the hotel website or via an email or letter — addressed to the general manager, if possible. You can also alert fellow travelers to your concerns about hospitality at the property on Twitter; Facebook; and Yahoo, TripAdvisor or other travel site forums. Conversely, if the situation was resolved — and resolved well — you could send the property a thank-you note or email and praise its customer service on social media.
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03 July 2012
NMB48 unveils PV for forthcoming c/w song [Mousou Girlfriend]
NMB48 have released the PV to the coupling song [Mousou Girlfriend] from their forthcoming 5th single, released on August 8th. The a-side is still yet to be revealed.
[Mousou Girlfriend] features as the song in a CM for energy drink Min Min Daha. It was first performed as part of a Nicofarre livestream on July 2nd where they performed the following songs to an audience all wearing nekomimi (cat ears).
1. Mousou Girlfriend
2. Zetsumetsu Kurokami Shoujo
3. Junjou U-19
4. Oh My God!
5. Nagiichi
1. Seishun no Lap Time
2. Mousou Girlfriend
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It's really nice to see Milky as center in this song, and I'm glad we get a PV for a coupling song that isn't a akagumi/shirogumi song. The nekomimi theme is really fun and I enjoyed seeing them prance about in a field.
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You hear the word bubble up pizza, and you may be a little scared about what that really means. Bubble up pizza is a funny thing for my family because it brings up a lot of memories. My mom and I love this dish, but it does scare my brother because one time when he was home alone it exploded on top of the stove. Trust me, the dish is really good and you will want to make this all the time once you taste the deliciousness it has to offer.
1 roll of low fat biscuits (10 rolls)
1 c of chopped onion
1 15 oz can of tomato sauce (15 cal for 1/4 c)
1 1/4 c cheese (used 1/2 fat free mozzarella and 1/2 reduced fat)
1/2 c chopped green bell pepper
1 c chopped mushrooms
1 package (20 oz) ultra lean ground turkey
a few dashes of garlic powder
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Brown ground turkey and drain if needed.
3. Stir in onion, tomato sauce, garlic, pepper, and mushrooms. Cook until thoroughly mixed and peppers begin to soften.
4. Cut each biscuit into four pieces and then add into the meat mixture (make sure pan is removed from heat).
5. Make sure that the biscuits are thoroughly covered with sauce.
6. Pour into a 9×13 baking pan that has been sprayed with pam.
7. Place in the oven for 25 minutes.
8. Remove from oven to add the cheese evenly over the top of the casserole and place back into the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
And now you have a bite of delicious food. You can cut the casserole into 8 servings. This is definitely one of the best healthy dishes I've had in a long time. That is probably because I haven't really cooked that much besides my normal staples in a long time, but that is about to change. I'm ready to share more recipes and try out some of my crazy experiments. This recipe was actually different from my family's old recipe, but I liked to added touches of the green peppers, onions, and mushrooms. I think I am going to have to mess around and add some more vegetables in the mixture next time.
I hope you enjoyed the recipe and try it out as soon as possible. You definitely won't regret it and it is super simple to make. Have an awesome Friday! I hope everyone is out having fun right now and not stuck inside like me working on some biochemical nutrition. The things I do in order to graduate with the highest honors. Go me! Nerding out. Tomorrow I am going to have a food trailer review and I'm going to out to celebrate my grandpa's birthday. I'm excited for a good meal!


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We Are Giving Ourselves Cancer," two physicians implore doctors to reduce the amount of CT scans.In a New York Times op-ed this past weekend, "
For the most part, I agree with the piece. More publicity needs to be given to the harms of testing. And to this end, the authors present compelling evidence.
They write: "The relationship between radiation and the development of cancer is well understood: A single CT scan exposes a patient to the amount of radiation that epidemiologic evidence shows can be cancer-causing. The risks have been demonstrated directly in two large clinical studies in Britain and Australia. In the British study, children exposed to multiple CT scans were found to be three times more likely to develop leukemia and brain cancer."
The solutions they propose also make sense, including mention of the Choosing Wisely campaign, and asking patients to question their physicians before undergoing scans.
But they fail to mention a significant driver of ordering CT scans: defensive medicine. Especially in the emergency department, one reason why physicians "routinely order multiple CT scans even before meeting a patient" is because lawsuits arise from failure of diagnosis, not from exposing patients to unnecessary radiation.
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MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines on Monday detained a 71-year-old Australian nun for "illegal political activities" after she took part in a human rights fact-finding mission in the troubled south and she was expected to be deported, a leader of a leftwing group said.
Her detention came a day after Giacomo Filibeck, a Socialist Party official from the European Union who had criticised Duterte's brutal anti-drugs crackdown, was deported.
Sister Patricia Fox was taken from her house and brought to the immigration bureau in Manila, said Renato Reyes, secretary-general of the leftist Bayan (Nation) movement. The immigration department informed her about deportation proceedings against the nun, she said.
"We condemn her unjust detention and the deportation proceedings initiated against her," Reyes said. "She is no criminal or undesirable alien. She has long been in the Philippines helping the poorest of the poor."
Fox is the superior of the Notre Dame de Sion in the Philippines, a congregation of Catholic nuns. She also told her lawyer, Sol Taule, the government would deport her, Reyes told Reuters.
Fox had been involved with human rights missions in Mindanao, looking into the plight of indigenous people and farmers, leftwing lawmakers said, almost a year after President Rodrigo Duterte imposed martial law on the southern island of Mindanao.
The immigration bureau confirmed the Fox's arrest but declined to issue any statement until after the investigation is complete. Fox was unavailable for comment.
Leftist lawmakers have vowed to hold a congressional inquiry into the deportation of foreign human rights advocates.
"The immigration department is barking at the wrong tree on this one. Helping the poor is not a crime and joining peace activities to advocate peasant welfare and human rights is not against the law," the lawmakers said in a statement, calling for her immediate release.
Reporting by Manuel Mogato and Niel Jerome Morales; Editing by Nick Macfie


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Former UMES employee guilty in theft
Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler announced that former University of Maryland Eastern Shore employee April Marie Sivak, 41, of Pittsville, pleaded guilty to one count of felony theft scheme.
Somerset County Circuit Court Judge Daniel M. Long sentenced Sivak to 18 months incarceration, all of which was suspended. Sivak was placed on three years of supervised probation and ordered to pay $3,200 in restitution.
"This was a foolish and selfish act that is not representative of most honest and hardworking state employees," said Gansler. "When taxpayer money is stolen, our office works to recoup what was taken and ensure it doesn't happen again."
While employed as an administrative assistant in UMES's School of Pharmacy and Health Professions in 2012 and 2013, Sivak used two state corporate purchasing cards to buy an Xbox, cell phones, jewelry and other items for personal use. The purchases cost the university approximately $3,800; prior to this week's hearing, she made an initial restitution payment of $600.
The investigation was conducted by the Attorney General's Criminal Division and the Maryland State Police with assistance from the University System of Maryland's internal auditors. In making the announcement, Attorney General Gansler thanked Investigative Auditor Harry Schulz, Maryland State Police Corporal Sha Brown and Assistant Attorney General Megan Davey Limarzi for their work on the case


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Associate Professor Claudia Scarlata won the College of Science and Engineering George W. Taylor Distinguished Research Award. The award comes with $3,000 to be used in Scarlata's research in astrophysics. The Distinguished Research Award recognizes younger faculty members who have shown outstanding ability in research.
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Histories of Empire and Transcolonial Circuits of Freedom: CRG Thursday Forum Series
Lecture | September 13 | 4-5:30 p.m. | 691 Barrows Hall
Caribbean Slavery and Maritime Marronage:
Geographies of Slavery, Freedom, Empire, and African Diaspora
Elena Schneider, Department of History
In 1768 a refugee man, woman, and her two children arrived on the shores of southern Cuba. Like dozens of people before them, they had escaped by boat from the horrors of sugar plantation slavery in British Jamaica, more than one hundred miles to the south. At the time, Spain had a policy offering religious asylum and manumission to escapees from slavery in the colonies of its Protestant imperial rivals. What did it mean to be a family of African descent, fleeing one slavery regime for another? How did they and others like them fare? This study of the borders between British and Spanish empires and between slavery and freedom complicates traditional categories of immigrant and refugee. In doing so, it argues for the need to rethink our imagined geographies of African diaspora and the role of individuals in shaping them.
Conjuring Conspiracy: Racial Paranoia and Radical Sympathy
Poulomi Saha, Department of English
When, in 1925, members of the Jugantar, a secret revolutionary association in colonial India, who had previously been jailed for anticolonial activity were freed under the Bengal Criminal Law Amendment Act and began to conceive of what they believed to be a more effective strategy of anticolonial revolt than that of nonviolence promoted at the time by the mainstream Congress Party in Chittagong, they chose for themselves a new name: the Indian Republican Army (IRA). In so doing, they explicitly constructed a revolutionary genealogy from which their future actions were to draw inspiration, a direct link between the anticolonial revolt in East Bengal and the 1916 Easter Uprising in Ireland. The 1930 attack on the Chittagong Armoury, the first in a series of revolutionary actions taken on by the IRA, marked too the anniversary of the Irish rebellion. The very language of Irish revolt seeped into the practices of the Indian organization, as they smuggled illegal copies of the writings of Dan Breen and Eamon deValera, and began each meeting with a reading of the Proclamation of the Irish Provisional Government.
I want to suggest a relationship between these two anticolonial communities and another former holding of the British empire, the United States, in which an ideological and textual kinship illuminate transcolonial circuits by which a curiously shared revolutionary project, at once deeply local and insistently global. Rather than simply offer a historical account of those interconnections, I want to press upon the language of resurrection offered by the Easter date of these two uprisings to theorize a practice of reading revolutionary violence as perpetual, repetitive haunting, a politics of the undead. To argue for a historiographic live burial by which the violences of the past reappear in surprising, fleeting, and sometimes incongruous forms, disrupting the imperial promise of futurity and continuity. To argue for forms of radical sympathy that emerge, flourish, and stutter in an era of ethnonationalist constriction.


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On October 3, 2017, the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations, and a related Notice (Notice 2017-60), adopting new mortality tables, generally effective for 2018 plan years. Multiemployer defined benefit plans must use these tables for purposes of determining the amount of lump-sum payments and also for current liability disclosure and the full-funding limit. The final mortality tables and improvement scales are identical to the tables in the proposed regulations issued December 29, 2016 (see Segal's January 11, 2017 hot topic). As discussed in more detail below, while the new mortality tables are generally applicable for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2018, some plans with off-calendar years will have to apply the new tables as of January 1, 2018, with regard to lump-sum calculations.
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Multiemployer plans must use the new tables for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2018 to determine the plan's currently liability for disclosure purposes and its full-funding limit.
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The new tables are the RP-2014 mortality tables. They are derived based on no collar distinction using base rates as of 2006, projected forward using the MP-2016 improvement scale.
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Over two hundred and fifty primary school students and teachers in Lagos recently swarmed the Murtala Mohammed Airport, popularly known as MMA2, for an excursion.
The excursion was a partnership effort between Deli Foods Nigeria Limited and the management of the Murtala Mohammed Airport
Speaking at the event, Dr Yetunde Soile, the General Manager, Deli Foods, urged the students to be hard working and strive for excellence at all times.
According to the Brand Activation Manager, Juliet Okutagidi, the excursion was necessary to reward the top three winners of the Deli Delight Promo, which ran for 10 weeks.
She stated, "Deli Biscuit is all about nurturing the minds and bodies of children through nourishing snacks and exposing their them to new experiences such as the airport environment."
For the promotion, St. Saviour School, Ijegun, Lagos, emerged the winner; the runner-up went to Jaden School, Festac, Lagos, while the third prize winner went to Mari Primary School Festac, Lagos.
The excursion provided the pupils with an opportunity to learn about the operations of the airport. They were also shown the interior of a plane and had a chat with airport officials.
The pupils were also excited to see actress Olayinka Olukunga, popularly known as Nnena in television series, 'Nnena and friend.'