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Live-in Care or Care Homes: What's the Difference?
The difference between live-in care and a residential care home is that in the first model the person stays in their own home, whereas in the latter they move into a building with other people who also need care.
If your loved one needs assistance with their day-to-day life you might think they could be better off in a care home. However, most people are happier in a familiar environment, and it is advantageous to keep them there as long as they receive the care they need. Private live-in care is the ideal answer.
Independent living isn't just about simply living in their own home; it is about choice in many aspects of life. In-home care can give your loved one the assistance they need while supporting them to make decisions about how they want to live their life.
Although some people enjoy living in a community with others, many people are happier in their own space. It is one reason why so many people who need elderly care are opting to remain at home with support from a caregiver 24 hours a day. In addition to all the practical tasks that a live-in carer carries out, they can also provide companionship for your loved one.
Key Benefits of Care at Home
Crucially, in staying at home, your loved one does not have to face the upheaval that moving into a care home would entail. The person can keep all their precious possessions around them, and if they have pets, they will not have to deal with the trauma of being separated from them.
Remaining as independent as possible for as long as possible is important to many older people, and this includes making their own choices about their daily lives.
Your loved one can specify what support they want and how they'd like to live their lives. A live-in carer would help in all aspects of your their life, so if the care recipient wanted to go out, they could accompany them to events.
Because there is only one person or sometimes a couple to care for, the caregiver can provide one-to-one support, which would not be practical in a care home.
Colin and Dulcie's story
Dulcie is 102-years-old and lives with her son Colin, his wife Mary, and her Carer Sarah. She has dementia and has had full-time live-in care for over two years.
We talk to the family about the challenges of finding the right care solution for a fiercely independent woman - and how the positive benefits of live-in care with Sarah has transformed all of their lives.
Key Benefits of Care in a Care Home
Some people like living in a more social environment and joining in with organised activities. In a care home, there are fewer practical worries, and many of the person's choices will be made for them.
Care homes have all the equipment needed to provide elderly care and many are designed with dementia care in mind, offering specialist signage.
If your loved one moves into a care home, their fees will include heating, lighting and food, which would all have to be paid for separately if they remain in their own home.
Why More People Prefer to Stay in Their Own Home
There is much less disruption to a person's life if the assistance they need can be provided at home. This is particularly true for those in need of Alzheimer's care as they can become anxious and confused if they are moved from a familiar place to a strange environment.
With one-to-one private care your loved one can build up a relationship with their carer, who will live with them 24 hours a day, normally only rotating with one other carer. In a care home there will be lots of different staff, and many institutions have a high staff turnover, offering much less consistency of care.
Staff-to-resident ratios in a care home can be around one to four. This means that carers will have less time to spend with each resident, and if your loved one needs attention it may not be available immediately. With one-to-one care at home, the carer is only there for your loved one, so they will always receive the attention they need.
Many people do not want to leave the neighbourhood where they have lived for years. They may have elderly friends who would be unable to visit them if they moved into a care home, and all their social contacts could be disrupted by a move away.
Financial Considerations
Live-in care can be more affordable than you might think. The cost is comparable to care home fees, and for couples it is advantageous financially. There are various ways to pay for whatever type of elderly care is needed, and a good provider should be able to offer advice on how to arrange funding.
Whatever level of assistance your loved one needs, even if it entails complex dementia care, administration of medicines by injection or PEG feeding, suitable care at home can be arranged.
Related Questions
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Deciding whether your needs can be met by care at home or whether you need to go into a nursing home is an issue faced by many older people.
Home care: how to choose a care provider
Choosing which company to employ to provide care for yourself or a loved one is an important decision and you need to carry out some research beforehand.
Home Care or Nursing Home: What's the Difference?
Deciding whether your needs can be met by care at home or whether you need to go into a nursing home is an issue faced by many older people.
Live-in Care: How to Find a Carer
If you have decided to employ a live-in carer to provide care and support for your loved one, there are various ways you can go about finding a suitable person. This form of elderly care offers the best way of helping an older person to remain safe and independent in their own home when their care needs increase.
Live-in Care or Nursing Homes: What's the Difference?
If your loved one has reached a stage when they need assistance with many of the aspects of their daily life, you may be considering what type of elderly care is most appropriate.


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Two Maine startups have been selected to vie for $250,000 as part of the Cleantech Open, a national competition designed to spur innovation in the clean energy and technology sectors.
The Silicon Valley-based accelerator program has selected Introspective Systems, based on Peaks Island, and Parent Technology Group of Windham as semifinalists in its Northeast region. They join 36 other semifinalists in the region — which consists of the traditional New England states as well as New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania — that will compete for four spots to the national competition being held later this year in San Jose, and the chance to take home $250,000.
Since 2007, Cleantech Open has assisted more than 800 startups that have to date raised more than $1 billion in external capital, according to Katie MacDonald, northeast regional director for Cleantech Open. "Cleantech" is loosely defined as any company working on sustainability and efficiency issues within the energy, agriculture, green building, transportation and information and communication technology sectors, according to Cleantech Open's website. Eligible startups must have raised less than $1 million in external capital.
Introspective Systems is developing software to help architects manage large amounts of data related to sustainable design, while Parent Technology Group is developing technology in partnership with the University of Southern Maine to improve the performance of photovoltaic textiles. Both have received funding from the Maine Technology Institute. Parent Technology Group has also received research funds from the U.S. Army.
"They're fantastic," MacDonald told me today. "We're really pumped to secure those two Maine teams."
MacDonald said Cleantech Open received more submissions from Maine startups this year than ever before. Maine's two startups is also a good showing among its neighbors in the region. New York and Massachusetts each have 14 startups in the semifinals, while New Jersey has four, Rhode Island has two and Connecticut and Pennsylvania each produced one.
Maine is on the map, and Cleantech Open hopes to be more involved in the state's entrepreneurial ecosystem and cleantech companies, MacDonald said. Cleantech Open already has a relationship with the Environmental & Energy Technology Council of Maine, commonly known as E2Tech. Jeff Marks, E2Tech's director, is the Maine metro director for the Cleantech Open.
"We're excited about innovation work in Maine and complementing those programs with any services we can provide to entrepreneurs," MacDonald said.
Likewise, she said Cleantech Open and the rest of the region could learn from Maine.
"When it comes down to it, we provide targeted relationship management with stakeholders to help them move their business forward. I like to think of smaller innovative communities like Portland as a perfect example of how to forge those relationships and maintain them," she said. "As an organization that relies on people power to do what we do, we can certainly learn from those best practices."
Regardless of whether either of the Maine companies win the whole competition or even make it to the finals, they're sure to benefit purely from the exposure and training they'll receive as Cleantech Open semifinalists.
Members of the Introspective Systems and Parent Technology Group teams will travel next week to New York to begin the accelerator portion of the program at the Cleantech Open East Coast Academy. The two-day event on June 17-18 will include prominent speakers, specialized startup mentoring, and a chance for entrepreneurs to refine their business plans.
"Whether you win regionals or nationals, just the opportunity to go to Silicon Valley and take advantage of national entrepreneurs and the ability to get your brand out there is in itself incredibly valuable," MacDonald said.
A half dozen Maine companies have been chosen as Cleantech Open semifinalists in the past, but only one has made it to the finals: Pika Energy in 2012. Other Maine companies who have participated in the accelerator program in the past include Cerahelix and PelletCo in Orono, RTI Wave Energy in York, VFG Energy Systems in Kittery and SeaChange Group in Brunswick.
The accelerator program culminates with the Northeast Regional Final Judging and Awards Gala, to be held at the Boston University School of Management in late October, and the National Final Judging and Global Forum taking place in November in San Jose, California.
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You inspire fear in those who witness you kill.
Prerequisite(s): Intimidate 5 ranks, death attack class feature
Benefit: Whenever you successfully slay or paralyze an opponent with a death attack, you may take a swift action to inspire fear in one ally of that opponent within 30 feet who witnessed you make the attack. That creature must make a Will saving throw (DC equal to the DC to resist the death attack) or become shakened for a number of rounds equal to your assassin level. If the creature has 5 or fewer hit dice, it becomes frightened instead.
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Men's Soccer 2009-10 Headlines
UC Santa Cruz Men's Soccer Host NCAA RegionalsNovember 12, 2009SANTA CRUZ, CA--UC Santa Cruz will be the host school for the 1st and 2nd round of the NCAA Men's Soccer Wst Reginal Tournement this weekend. Whitworth is the highest seeded for the West Region and they will take on Chapman, ranked fourth in the West, at 11AM on Saturday.
UD Men Lose Tight One to Powerful UC-Santa CruzOctober 25, 2009IRVING, TX -- The men's Crusader soccer team scratched and clawed against the highly ranked UC-Santa Cruz Banana Slugs, but ultimately fell short by a score of 2-1. The Banana Slugs entered the contest ranked first in the NCAA DIII West Region poll and sixth in the NCAA DIII National poll.
Men's Soccer Knocks Off No. 6 UC-Santa CruzOctober 24, 2009SHERMAN, TX -- The Austin College men's soccer team made its final home match of the season a memorable one, getting two first half goals from Chris Melton as the 'Roos stunned the No. 6 ranked University of California-Santa Cruz on Saturday to improve to 5-8-1 overall this season. The 'Roos are 4-0-1 in their last four games.
UCSC vs. ChapmanOctober 09, 2009SANTA CRUZ, CA -- Friday's match between the UCSC Slugs and Chapman University was D3 independent grudge match. The visiting Chapman University Men from Orange County came into Friday's match ranked 4th in West with a record of 7-1-2, while the Slugs came into the match ranked #1 in the West (4th in the Nation, NSCAA) with a record of 8-0-1.
UCSC VS. Fresno PacificOctober 06, 2009SANTA CRUZ, CA -- Tuesday brought a thrill-ride of a match between the 4th ranked NCAA team in the nation, the UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs and the NAIA team of Fresno Pacific University. Senior Day at the East Field saw four senior Slugs play their final home game. Seniors Brendan Ward, Matt Mahowald, Tim Degrasse, and Cameron Hector received their standing ovations in front of a loving hometown crowd.
UCSC vs. Menlo CollegeSeptember 22, 2009SANTA CRUZ, CA --Tuesday's match at UC Santa Cruz brought the visitors from Menlo College. Coming into the match UCSC remained undefeated with a record of 7-0-1, and Menlo College, an NAIA school, came with a record of 0-6.
UCSC VS. Cal BaptistSeptember 18, 2009SANTA CRUZ, CA -- Santa Cruz, CA – Friday's match-up in Santa Cruz had the Lancers from California Baptist University come to town to face the unbeaten Slugs of UC Santa Cruz. The Slugs with an overtime win just a day previous against Concordia University had improved their record to 6-0-1, while the Lancers came in 1-1-3 in a tough NAIA conference.
UCSC VS. Concordia UniversitySeptember 17, 2009SANTA CRUZ, CA --Thursday's game for the Slug Men's Soccer Program brought a talented NAIA team from southern California, Concordia University. Concordia was ranked number 9 in the nation in the NAIA national polls while UCSC was ranked number 7 in the nation according to the NSCAA National D3 rankings. Concordia came in with a record of 3-3 and the Slugs with an unbeaten record of 5-0-1.
Bulldogs Get SlimedSeptember 12, 2009SANTA CRUZ, CA--Saturday afternoon saw the clash of two classic west coast rivals between the UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs and longtime rivals the Bulldogs from the University of Redlands. This game did not disappoint in any sense of the word. Right from the opening 5 minutes Redlands got on the board their first trip down the field with a breakaway goal from Jeff Willey assisted by Nick Gundersen in the 3rd minute.
UC Santa Cruz Beats Linfield, 3-1September 11, 2009SANTA CRUZ, CA--Matt Fondy scored his first goal of the 2009 season off of a corner kick from teammate Cody Pillon on Friday. The Slugs came out strong against the visiting Linfield College of McMinville OR, scoring in just the 8th minute of play after already hitting the goalpost twice.
Lutes Fall to UC Santa Cruz on Overtime GoalSeptember 03, 2009PARKLAND, WA --Brendan Ward headed home Cody Pillon's corner kick with 2:18 remaining in the second overtime to give the visiting UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs a hard-fought 1-0 men's soccer victory over the host Pacific Lutheran Lutes on Thursday afternoon.
Loggers Fall to Slugs in Season OpenerSeptember 01, 2009TACOMA, WA -- Junior Kyle Benson (Mukilteo, Wash./Kamiak) scored the first goal of the game, and the first goal of the season for Puget Sound early in the second half but a tough UC Santa Cruz team battled back, answering with two of their own as the Banana Slugs took a 2-1 overtime win over the Loggers in a NCAA Division III men's soccer game on Tuesday evening on Peyton Field at Baker Stadium in Tacoma, Wash.


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By Sanath Nanayakkare
'The apparel industry has seen the tangible benefits of the implementation of the anti-competition bill and has returned to double-digit growth, but future growth will have to be built on our own initiatives and entrepreneurship as we lack favourable trading arrangements, tilting the playing field in favour of our competitors, Saif Jafferjee, Chairman, Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association said on Wednesday.
"Nevertheless, in the short term,with the current growth momentum we will be on line to achieve USD 5.0 billion by 2015, Jafferjee said.
"Looking farther ahead, under the latest government policy framework 'Unstoppable Sri Lanka 2020', the Mahinda Chinthana Vision for the Future, the industry needs to deliver on the twin goals of US$ 8.5 billion by the year 2020, and being among the top 10 apparel-exporting countries."
"We thank his Excellency the President, Secretary to the Treasury and the respective ministries and departments for the encouragement given to us in the budget of 2015. We can now confidently chart our course towards this vision and the key initiatives already embarked on by the industry need to gain traction and come to fruition to sustain the envisaged 12% growth rate in the next few years, the chairman said.
"Now, market diversification to non-traditional, but potentially large markets, such as, China, India, Japan, Russia and Brazil has to be looked into.
"As a first step we are hopeful that the government will be able to conclude the China-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement next year and which will open several new growth opportunities for branded product exports as well as attracting inward investment.
Jafferjee added: "It is also interesting to note that our initial exports of apparel began to the then Soviet Union. As you know, we have a world-class industry that produces for the most prestigious of brands and some of which already have a presence in Russia. Due to tariff and non-tariff barriers the penetration of our apparel exports to Russia has so far been disappointing, and stand at less than 1% of our exports. We seek the cooperation of our chief guest, Russian ambassador Alexander Karchava to help us showcase our apparel industry in Russia and help initiate a policy dialogue between our two governments to obtain preferential trade arrangements.
"Essentially, we need to consolidate and improve our current business competitiveness, investing in automation and technology; and differentiating us as total solution provider with speed to market.
"Switching gear to the concerns we face in the domestic environment, we look forward to engaging with relevant authorities to seek urgent resolutions.
"We applaud the steps already taken by the Sri Lanka Customs, Board of Investments and Sri Lanka Port to introduce e-commerce to facilitate exporters, which is a very important part of our trade facilitation agenda.
"We seek to overcome long-standing issues that have been raised repeatedly by our previous chairman as well. Firstly, we are permitted to work only 45.5 hours per week with respect to most of our other competitors who are permitted to work 48 hours. Secondly, the fixed weekly holiday for the trade restricts a business's ability to roster shifts in the most efficient manner. As the country is now on a path towards a middle-income country it is high time the authorities re-examined these regulations to be on par with our competitors.
"Finally, the proposed 2% increase on EPF is a major concern that will impact our costs and have repercussions on our competitiveness.
"We wish to also commend the monetary authority for tackling inflation to low single digits, which will reduce the cost of living increases of our employees. The lower inflation has also provided the space to reduce nominal interest rates reducing our cost of financing which is a positive development. However, we watch with concern the competitive devaluation among countries and some examples are the sharp falls in Japanese Yen, Euro and British Pound, diminishing the purchasing power of imported products in these countries.
"By continuing to anchor our currency to the USD, an appreciating dollar pulls up the rupee relative to other currencies making us more expensive and less attractive.
"Traditional retailer channels are being challenged and remain under threat, and many of our current customers may cease to exist in the future."
"It may be time we look at how we can advance our technological tools to drive our own business.


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Friday, April 23, 2010
The Zimmerman House- A Historical House from the 1940s!
When you think of historical houses in New England, are you thinking of saltbox style colonial era houses built in the 1600s and 1700s? There are plenty of houses from all historical eras here, Greek Revivals from the 1830s, stately Victorian "Painted Ladies" from the 1880s, shingle style cottages from the 1910s along the coastline, but what about contemporary architect built houses by Frank Lloyd Wright?
I had the good luck to stay overnight in a Frank Lloyd Wright house about fifteen years ago in Michigan, and it was then that I began to appreciate historical houses from all eras. This house was charming with its warm wood trims and built in furniture. At about this time the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire acquired a Frank Lloyd Wright house and opened it to the public for tours. It is the only Frank Lloyd Wright house open for tours in New England.
At the Zimmerman house, Frank Lloyd Wright designed everything, not just the house. He drew up the plans for the gardens as well as making all the furniture, even the mailbox. The Zimmerman family was made up of musicians, so Wright created a four way music stand so they could play together. People travel from all over the world to see the Zimmerman House.
I don't really appreciate modern architecture much, but I imagine that at one time even the houses of colonial America were criticized. I can imagine two Puritans having this conversation:
"What thinkest thou of the pediment Ezekiel hath placed above his door?"
"Me thinkest he believes himself above his station in life! Such an usual doorway!"
Now you can not only visit the Zimmerman house, but there are new tours open just for photographers and photography. Just in time for the lovely gardens that the museum maintains around the house to burst into bloom! The photographer's tours are only on Saturdays from now until June at 10:30 AM. The photographer's tour costs $25 instead of the usual $20, and includes an extra half hour to take photographs. Price includes general admission to the Currier Museum. The tour begins at the museum where a bus brings you to the house, which is only accessible through the museum. Please make advance reservations at least one week ahead of time.
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Golf has always been a fascinating mobile game. Every addict of this game wants to be the next Tiger Woods(in the game) and break all records! With enhanced graphics and faster processors, games like Golf are now out in its 3D avatar for smartphones. Cup! Cup! Golf 3D! for Android is an awesome sports game, allowing you to experience the unique charm of Golf in high-end graphics and 3D. Like every Golf, here also you must try your best to the hit the holes in the least number of strokes.
Cup! Cup! Golf 3D! is an interesting Golf game with amazing graphics for both novice and hardcore players. The novice version of the game offers two characters for your choice, each having different features and different abilities.
Now, the latest version available in Google Play adds 3 new characters and some new items like Clothes, Clubs, Balls and much more. Here the mission is pretty simple: Get the ball into the hole in the minimum possible strokes as you can and beat the records! Various views are offered which will help you select the best shot and help you hit the hole. The free version offers a 9-hole game. Though ads are irritating at times, but it doesn't hinder your golf playing experience. Many a times you might need to click the "All" icon on the top right to get an overhead view of the entire level to see the hole which can be irritating at times. This game is available in Android 2.2+ version and is compatible with the Sony Xperia Play Gaming Smartphone too.
The entire game is in 3D and yet its under 6MB; kudos to the developers! With close to 400,000 installs every month, Golf 3D is waiting to hit the top charts. This golf game has integrated the concepts of physics pretty well and thus enhances your overall game play experience. Hence, don't be upset if you can't make it to a real golf course, this game allows you to show your skills in an innovative way! Download the Cup! Cup! Golf 3D! from Google Play by clicking here.
I personally think that this games reserves a 4/5 rating! Do share with us your experience with this new game in the comments below.


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16 Reasons to Trade in Your Skinny Jeans, Stat
Below is an excerpt from "16 Reasons to Trade in Your Skinny Jeans, Stat!" which originally appeared on popsugar.com/fashion. Read the full story at popsugar.com.
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It is very difficult to extract oil from the petals of the rose. The two main ways are solvent extraction of a concrete (which is then produced into an absolute), and distillation to produce an essential oil. An absolute gives a better yield, but distillation gives a finer fragrance. Rose Otto ("Otto" comes from the Ottoman Empire) is the distilled oil, produced by water or steam distillation from very fresh petals. Rose absolute is used in most women's fragrances and in many men's. It is used in skin preparations, as its rejuvenating properties make it useful for smoothing wrinkles and increasing the skin's elasticity.
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Time flies, writing doesn't. Garden is 99% planted now. And this morning - May 31 - I had *frost* in the back yard! Everything seems to have survived, although it was a close thing with the cucumbers and basil... and tomorrow it's supposed to reach 90 F!
Not much writing done yet on the current chapter, but I know where I'm going now. Only thing is to put words on screen and start getting there...
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The HEPA 20 cartridge filter is a quest item in Fallout: New Vegas.
They are used for repairing the air filtration system in the Brotherhood of Steel's hidden bunker for the Still in the Dark quest. Since it is a quest item, it cannot be dropped without the use of console commands.
Six filters can be found in Vault 22 in a locker on the oxygen recycling level which can only be accessed by the cave in Vault 22 because the door leading to it is blocked by debris.
To locate the filters, the player character first needs to find the keycard in the Common Areas level to be able to open the door. It is in the first room on the left beyond the door labeled "Quarters," which is on the lower level.
Then return to the elevator and go to the third floor - food production. Go down the hallway and turn right. The first door on the left opens into the cave access room. Open the metal door to the cave and turn right at the fork. Follow the cave to find a wooden door labelled "Oxygen Recycling". The HEPA filters are located in a locker in the upper right corner of the room.
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If you have opened the newspaper over the past week, there is a good chance you have seen two things with respect to the economy: first, the Fed announced that there will be no interest rate hikes and, second, there is expected to be continued economic growth. While I will leave it to economists to conduct a thorough analysis of the short-term and long-term implications of these pieces of information, practically, this means that if you have been thinking about selling your small to midmarket business, now is the time.
Not surprisingly, mergers and acquisition activity came to a near complete halt in 2008. Since mid- to late- 2010, however, activity in the mergers and acquisitions market has been slow and steady with a few peaks and valleys during that time period. In recent months, however, buyers are eager to buy. They can fund a purchase – they have cash; and, it's cash that is not earning any real money. And, to the extent they do not have sufficient cash on hand, they are able to get money cheap. The availability of cash is not a new phenomenon. However, the projected economic growth coupled with the available cash is. With this projection of continued economic growth, both strategic buyers and private equity funds are looking for strong businesses in order to capitalize on the potential market opportunities. These potential buyers are also willing and able to funnel money into target businesses in order to fund expansion projects that may be a bit riskier and more costly than you may want or desire to consider.
If you talk to any investment banker or private equity fund, they generally all say the same thing – the market is full of ready and able buyers, but there aren't enough sellers. In other words, it's a sellers' market. For those buyers that have found good targets, they've often paid a premium (and some would even argue a substantial premium).
Although capital rates gains increased in 2012, there is no indication that these are likely to decrease in the near future. Further, the federal estate tax is at an all-time high and, in an effort to remain competitive, several states have very recently increased their estate tax exemption rates; so, with proper planning, you may be able to benefit from these advantageous rates if you do monetize upon a sale.
Needless to say, if you have been toying with the idea of exploring a sale, now is the time to seriously consider putting your business on the market.


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The Inaugural British Motor Sport Festival (BMF) successfully launched on November 29th at Beijing Golden Port. Over 200 guests of drivers, instructors, media and car owners attended the opening ceremony. Five British Supercar Brands – Lotus, Morgan Motor Company, McLaren, Radical and the Mini Owners Club of China joined the Opening Parade with cars and drivers put through their paces under the support of UKTI and guidance of instructors from the Association of Racing Drivers Schools (ARDS).
EASTWEST PR was appointed as BMF'S official Public Relations agency to engage mainstream automotive media in the event opening to generate awareness of BMF and aiming to introduce the British auto culture to Chinese auto enthusiasts.
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The US' network of alliances is critical to maintaining its role as the Asia-Pacific's indispensable, predominant power. Seemingly, all sides of the debate over the US' Asia policy converge on this key point, and, to its credit, the administration has logged its fair share of frequent flyer miles and speech text underscoring it. But what is the network's purpose?
Standing vigil with the South Koreans on the demilitarized zone requires a military commitment both on the Korean Peninsula and in Japan. The US military flies through Utapao Air Base, Thailand, on its way to Iraq and Afghanistan. The Australians are among its most highly regarded partners on the ground in Afghanistan. They are helping their Filipino allies put down a dangerous insurgency in their south.
The network of US alliances in East Asia is delivering, but these missions are transitory. US President Barack Obama is clearly intent on ending the US military presence in Afghanistan and Iraq. The Filipinos will one day achieve peace in Mindanao, or at least isolate the violence to the point where the US presence becomes unnecessary. One day, even the conflict on the Korean Peninsula will be settled. Besides, some of the most effective cooperation with any of these countries — on humanitarian relief for instance — does not necessarily require a military alliance.
Fortunately, US alliances in Asia do have a real geostrategic objective — managing the rise of China. All of the other things they do with their allies, while important in their own right, are ultimately secondary.
The policy crowd in Washington has largely coalesced around some version of a China-hedging strategy — trying to bring China into the existing international order as a "responsible stakeholder" while preparing for an alternative, more adversarial outcome.
In government circles, however, this clarity is obscured by the real-life complexities of the US-China relationship: economic dialogue and diplomacy around hot-button political/security issues like the Iranian and North Korean nuclear programs.
The Obama administration, like the administration of former US president George W. Bush, has reconciled these complexities through indirection. The North Korean threat is a problem on its own, but it also stands in for the China threat. Administrations talk about the security of sea lanes, but the real problem is not pirates in the Straits of Malacca, but Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea. Weapons sales to Taiwan are about an imbalance in arms strongly in favor of China. The trilateral dialogue between the US, Japan and Australia was about China. The US-India relationship is in large part about China. Engagement with ASEAN is about China.
By denying the hedges, the US keeps open the full range of options in working with the Chinese. Regrettably, this also obscure, the real rationale for the US' alliance network and creates uncertainty over its long-term staying power.
The US' allies are patient with indirection. Indeed, they are accomplices in the charade, but their comfort level depends on their faith in the underlying realities, and the past 18 months have shaken that faith. They need reassurance about the fundamentals of US strength and leadership in Asia.


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Macondo Well Deepwater Horizon Blowout: Lessons for Improving Offshore Drilling Safety (NAE, NRC)
The blowout of the Macondo well on April 20, 2010, led to enormous consequences for the individuals involved in the drilling operations, and for their families. Eleven workers on the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig lost their lives and 16 others were seriously injured. There were also enormous consequences for the companies involved in the drilling operations, to the Gulf of Mexico environment, and to the economy of the region and beyond. The flow continued for nearly 3 months before the well could be completely killed, during which time, nearly 5 million barrels of oil spilled into the gulf.
Macondo Well-Deepwater Horizon Blowout examines the causes of the blowout and provides a series of recommendations, for both the oil and gas industry and government regulators, intended to reduce the likelihood and impact of any future losses of well control during offshore drilling. According to this report, companies involved in offshore drilling should take a "system safety" approach to anticipating and managing possible dangers at every level of operation -- from ensuring the integrity of wells to designing blowout preventers that function under all foreseeable conditions-- in order to reduce the risk of another accident as catastrophic as the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill. In addition, an enhanced regulatory approach should combine strong industry safety goals with mandatory oversight at critical points during drilling operations.
Macondo Well-Deepwater Horizon Blowout discusses ultimate responsibility and accountability for well integrity and safety of offshore equipment, formal system safety education and training of personnel engaged in offshore drilling, and guidelines that should be established so that well designs incorporate protection against the various credible risks associated with the drilling and abandonment process. This book will be of interest to professionals in the oil and gas industry, government decision makers, environmental advocacy groups, and others who seek an understanding of the processes involved in order to ensure safety in undertakings of this nature.
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Review of the 21st Century Truck Partnership, Second Report (BEES)
In July 2010, the National Research Council (NRC) appointed the Committee to Review the 21st Century Truck Partnership, Phase 2, to conduct an independent review of the 21st Century Truck Partnership (21CTP). The 21CTP is a cooperative research and development (R&D) partnership including four federal agencies-the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-and 15 industrial partners. The purpose of this Partnership is to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, increase heavy-duty vehicle safety, and support research, development, and demonstration to initiate commercially viable products and systems. This is the NRC's second report on the topic and it includes the committee's review of the Partnership as a whole, its major areas of focus, 21CTP's management and priority setting, efficient operations, and the new SuperTruck program.
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Renewable Fuel Standard: Potential Economic and Environmental Effects of U.S. Biofuel Policy (BEES, BANR)
In the United States, we have come to depend on plentiful and inexpensive energy to support our economy and lifestyles. In recent years, many questions have been raised regarding the sustainability of our current pattern of high consumption of nonrenewable energy and its environmental consequences. Further, because the United States imports about 55 percent of the nation's consumption of crude oil, there are additional concerns about the security of supply. Hence, efforts are being made to find alternatives to our current pathway, including greater energy efficiency and use of energy sources that could lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions such as nuclear and renewable sources, including solar, wind, geothermal, and biofuels. The United States has a long history with biofuels and the nation is on a course charted to achieve a substantial increase in biofuels.
Renewable Fuel Standard evaluates the economic and environmental consequences of increasing biofuels production as a result of Renewable Fuels Standard, as amended by EISA (RFS2). The report describes biofuels produced in 2010 and those projected to be produced and consumed by 2022, reviews model projections and other estimates of the relative impact on the prices of land, and discusses the potential environmental harm and benefits of biofuels production and the barriers to achieving the RFS2 consumption mandate.
Policy makers, investors, leaders in the transportation sector, and others with concerns for the environment, economy, and energy security can rely on the recommendations provided in this report.
America's Climate Choices (DELS)
Climate change is occurring. It is very likely caused by the emission of greenhouse gases from human activities, and poses significant risks for a range of human and natural systems. And these emissions continue to increase, which will result in further change and greater risks.
America's Climate Choices makes the case that the environmental, economic, and humanitarian risks posed by climate change indicate a pressing need for substantial action now to limit the magnitude of climate change and to prepare for adapting to its impacts. Although there is some uncertainty about future risk, acting now will reduce the risks posed by climate change and the pressure to make larger, more rapid, and potentially more expensive reductions later. Most actions taken to reduce vulnerability to climate change impacts are common sense investments that will offer protection against natural climate variations and extreme events. In addition, crucial investment decisions made now about equipment and infrastructure can "lock in" commitments to greenhouse gas emissions for decades to come. Finally, while it may be possible to scale back or reverse many responses to climate change, it is difficult or impossible to "undo" climate change, once manifested.
Current efforts of local, state, and private-sector actors are important, but not likely to yield progress comparable to what could be achieved with the addition of strong federal policies that establish coherent national goals and incentives, and that promote strong U.S. engagement in international-level response efforts. The inherent complexities and uncertainties of climate change are best met by applying an iterative risk management framework and making efforts to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions; prepare for adapting to impacts; invest in scientific research, technology development, and information systems; and facilitate engagement between scientific and technical experts and the many types of stakeholders making America's climate choices.
Assessment of Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technology:Interim Letter Report (BEES)
Power in ocean waves originate as wind energy that is transferred to the sea surface when wind blows over large areas of the ocean. The resulting wave field consists of a collection of waves at different frequencies traveling in various directions delivering their power to near shore areas, whereas ocean tides are a response to gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun. The limitless potential of tidal power for human use has traditionally led to proposals that employ various schemes to harness this generated power. Now, as marine and hydrokinetic resources increasingly become a part of energy regulatory, planning, and marketing activities in the United States, assessments are being conducted for future development. In particular, state-based renewable portfolio standards and federal production and investment tax credits, have led to an increased interest in the possible deployment of marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) technologies.
Assessment of Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technology: Interim Letter Report provides an evaluation of detailed appraisals for the Department of Energy estimating the amount of extractable energy from U.S. marine and hydrokinetic resources. In order to assess the overall potential for U.S. MHK resources and technologies, this report evaluates the methodologies, technologies, and assumptions associated with the wave and tidal energy resource assessments.
Assessment of Fuel Economy Technologies for Light-Duty Vehicles (BEES)
Various combinations of commercially available technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, and other light-duty vehicles without compromising vehicle performance or safety. Assessment of Technologies for Improving Light Duty Vehicle Fuel Economy estimates the potential fuel savings and costs to consumers of available technology combinations for three types of engines: spark-ignition gasoline, compression-ignition diesel, and hybrid.
According to its estimates, adopting the full combination of improved technologies in medium and large cars and pickup trucks with spark-ignition engines could reduce fuel consumption by 29 percent at an additional cost of $2,200 to the consumer. Replacing spark-ignition engines with diesel engines and components would yield fuel savings of about 37 percent at an added cost of approximately $5,900 per vehicle, and replacing spark-ignition engines with hybrid engines and components would reduce fuel consumption by 43 percent at an increase of $6,000 per vehicle.
The book focuses on fuel consumption--the amount of fuel consumed in a given driving distance--because energy savings are directly related to the amount of fuel used. In contrast, fuel economy measures how far a vehicle will travel with a gallon of fuel. Because fuel consumption data indicate money saved on fuel purchases and reductions in carbon dioxide emissions, the book finds that vehicle stickers should provide consumers with fuel consumption data in addition to fuel economy information.
Transforming Combustion Research through Cyberinfrastructure (BMSA ,CSTB ,BCST)
Combustion has provided society with most of its energy needs for millenia, from igniting the fires of cave dwellers to propelling the rockets that traveled to the Moon. Even in the face of climate change and the increasing availability of alternative energy sources, fossil fuels will continue to be used for many decades. However, they will likely become more expensive, and pressure to minimize undesired combustion by-products (pollutants) will likely increase.
The trends in the continued use of fossil fuels and likely use of alternative combustion fuels call for more rapid development of improved combustion systems. In January 2009, the Multi-Agency Coordinating Committee on Combustion Research (MACCCR) requested that the National Research Council (NRC) conduct a study of the structure and use of a cyberinfrastructure (CI) for combustion research. The charge to the authoring committee of Transforming Combustion Research through Cyberinfrastructure was to: identify opportunities to improve combustion research through computational infrastructure (CI) and the potential benefits to applications; identify necessary CI elements and evaluate the accessibility, sustainability, and economic models for various approaches; identify CI that is needed for education in combustion science and engineering; identify human, cultural, institutional, and policy challenges and how other fields are addressing them. Transforming Combustion Research through Cyberinfrastructure also estimates the resources needed to provide stable, long-term CI for research in combustion and recommends a plan for enhanced exploitation of CI for combustion research.
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Some property owners may insist that a particular method of excavation should be used during civil works on their properties. Such people may not know the different factors that are considered when equipment and techniques are being selected for any excavation work that is going to be done. This article discusses some of the considerations that determine the method and cost of an excavation project.
The Type of Subsoil
Some form of geotechnical survey of the site is usually conducted prior to any excavation work. This survey is aimed at establishing the nature of the subsoil in the area so that an appropriate excavation method is selected. For instance, the existence of very soft soils can affect the decision to use of various techniques, such as shoring, to support the walls of the excavation.
Ground Water Conditions
The magnitude of the protection that is created at the excavation site is also affected by the ground water conditions at that specific site. For instance, locations with high water tables may call for the use of dewatering pumps as excavation works are going on. Alternatively, watertight sheet piling may be chosen in order to keep ground water from flooding the trenches or excavations that are being made.
The Surrounding Conditions
The vicinity of the proposed excavation site also exerts an influence on how the excavation will be done. For example, the presence of another building near the excavation site may prompt the excavation contractor to underpin the foundation of that adjacent building so that it doesn't collapse when the soil near it is disturbed by excavation works. Municipal drains may also need to first be diverted in case a survey finds that such drains are running through the proposed excavation site.
Project Size
The size or scale of the excavation work that needs to be done greatly influences the techniques of excavation that will be used. For example, it may not be necessary to sequence excavation works in case the area to be excavated is small. Sequencing is usually necessary for several reasons, such as creating access for trucks and equipment that will be involved in the complex project. It may be hard to ferry excavation debris away from a site in case sequencing isn't done.
As you can see, the specific conditions pertaining to your project will determine how the excavation work is planned. The costs incurred will then be determined by those factors. It is therefore helpful for you to talk to several excavation contractors so that they explain the intricacies of your project before you set timelines for that work.


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Not everyone knows that the city of Budapest was actually two cities: Buda and Pest, and that the names were pushed together forever when the two settlements engulfed one another. Buda is hilly and on the western side of the Danube; Pest is flat and on the eastern bank. Clearly the people of Pest (Pests?) lost out in the deal, as they lost their capital letter.
Anyway, the paddock in Hungary is a fair way inland from the beautiful brown Danube, in the Gödöllői Dombvidék (try saying that after a bottle of red). These are low sandy hills and in the summer they tend to be hot and sweaty, unless they are being by torrential rain storms.
The Hungarian weekend was dominated by much twitter-pattering about track limits, radio calls and, latterly, yellow flags. It was all fairly mundane stuff, but it filled the column inches of many a website and featured strongly in the jibber-jabber of the TV commentators. There was surprisingly little chit-chat about the departure of Sauber from Sauber, nor Nico Rosberg's signature on another Mercedes contract. The question of the F1 halo continues to float above the paddock, although for the life of me I do not understand how there can be any halos in F1 given the paucity of saintly figures and other holy people. We will know more only after a meeting next Thursday when the final details will (hopefully) fall into place. Personally, I don't see how they have a choice now. Once you put a halo on a car and run it around a bit and then tell everyone it is the next big thing for safety, you have created (perhaps deliberately) a liability problem. If the halo is not adopted and someone now gets hurt (or worse) by flying debris, the FIA and the team involved will be wide open to negligence claims, as there will be a clear argument that they had a solution but chose not to employ it. Thus, I fear, F1 is stuck with the ugly halo in the short term. Hopefully, this will result in lots of controversy (people saying: "Yuk!","Ghastly!" and "I'm never watching Formula 1 again") and then the FIA will rush to find a proper (and sexy) solution to the question of head protection. It is nonsensical to argue that heads should not be protected, but it would be better to have a full solution. The halo is not a bad concept, but it makes F1 cars look like some kind of Chris Evans character in the movie Cars, and it leaves gaps (quite literally) in terms of protecting the heads. The jet fighter cockpit is probably the sexiest solution, as we saw when McLaren produced its F1 concept car last winter (MP4-X), but it does have drawbacks that need to be carefully addressed. If these things work for jet fighters, they must be able to work for F1 cars.
With five races in seven weekends behind them, a lot of the people in F1 were feeling rather weary, particularly as the dismantle/build for Budapest/Hockenheim (which is going on as I write) is by no means an easy one.
It was odd to see that on Sunday Bernie Ecclestone had left Hungary and was not present for the race itself (or at least the grid), but today it has emerged why this happened. Most of us think that being rich is the answer to all our wildest dreams, but there are downsides to it as well… and kidnapping is a nasty business.
There were some discussions during the Budapest weekend about the 2017 calendar and suggestions that teams are soon going to start switching over to rotating crews (which has been talked about for years). The bad news is that there is no sign of any change ahead. The plan for 2017 appears to be a calendar which is pretty much the same as this year. The teams are believed to be pressing for a few subtle changes to make their lives easier, with more races being twinned intelligently and, for example, the Canada-Baku back-to-back being reversed, so that everyone gains eight hours, rather than losing them. These may seem small things, but they make a big difference in terms of human performance. There is a lot of interesting work going on at the moment inside teams to help meet the demands being put on the crews by the calendar. At the same time it was interesting to hear several teams saying, publicly, that they are finding it hard to keep staff on the race teams because it means too much time away from home. There seems to be little likelihood that any of the races will drop out. The problems in Italy will be solved. It looks like Hockenheim will get the German race full-time and the Formula One group will become the promoter, keeping all revenues, including all the local subsidies. There are some questions about Austin, but a contract is a contract and it makes more sense to hold the event and make no money than not hold the event and pay for it.
The one subject of gossip in the paddock in relation to drivers was the future of Rio Haryanto. There have been signs for some time that the chirpy Indonesian does not have the money needed to complete the season and Manor cannot afford to let that slide. There are several solutions: the obvious one being to put reserve driver Alex Rossi in the car. The Indy 500 winner was supposed to appear in the paddock in Budapest, but he did not show up, although one should not read too much into that because there was a problem with planes being cancelled in Columbus, Ohio, which meant that Alex would not have got to Budapest until late Saturday afternoon and there wasn't much point in doing that as he has to be back in Ohio next weekend, for the IndyCar event at Mid-Ohio. So Alex went to Indianapolis to watch NASCAR instead (although it seems this was a lonely experience as the grandstands were almost empty), but he had a break from his endless travel schedule. The reason that Rossi makes sense is that he is still believed to have some backers keen to help him in F1 and he knows the team. There would be no need for a period of adjustment nor any learning phase. He could do the last six races of the F1 season as his IndyCar schedule ends a week before Malaysia and he could then do Japan, Austin, Mexico, Brazil and Abu Dhabi. Even better news is the fact that he raced for Manor in all of these races last year (barring Abu Dhabi), so he would not need to learn the circuits and thus would be better placed to score points, if an opportunity presented itself. From his point of view, this would offer the opportunity to make an impact in F1 going into the winter break and that could help him get a drive with Manor (or someone else) in 2017. If that fails he can always go back to IndyCar next year as the Indy 500 winner is always a man in demand, particularly if you are engine supplier Honda. The Japanese firm is not in a position to provide more F1 engines in 2017, otherwise Rossi might be in a very good place. Who knows? The Honda engines are improving all the time and a Honda second team in 2018 is not impossible…
However, there are other options. It might be a good idea (from a financial point of view) for the team to do a deal with Mercedes-Benz to help reduce its engine bills, as Mercedes is clearly keen to get Esteban Ocon up to speed in F1. Ocon is quite a talent (he gave Max Verstappen a hard time in Formula 3) and while he is officially "on loan" to Renault at the moment, he wears a metaphorical Mercedes teeshirt beneath his Renault overalls. The French team has been using Esteban in FP1 sessions, but Mercedes recently used him at the Silverstone test. Mercedes may want to see him up against Pascal Wehrlein at Manor in 2017, as this would be a good driver pairing for the Mercedes F1 team in 2019 – if Lewis and Nico move on (or need to be moved on).
The other man who might be seen in the Manor is Stoffel Vandoorne. McLaren wants him pin-sharp in F1 in 2017 and so mileage this year in F1 races would be helpful. Stoffel has been racing in Super Formula in Japan, but the car has been horridly unreliable and he has gained little thus far from that experience. The only real question mark is whether McLaren is willing to pay for him, although one can imagine that Mercedes might object to a Honda driver getting to play with a Mercedes engine. McLaren has still to decide (officially) if Stoffel is in the F1 team next year, but there are signs that Jenson Button is quietly packing a parachute (a Union Jack design, of course) and will float down and land somewhere near Grove, fairly soon. This means that Felipe Massa may be in need of a new job and there has been some talk that he might be chatting to people at Enstone, where experience in top teams might be useful.
Finally, it's bad news for Apple fans. I hear that the Californian firm has finished looking at F1 and concluded that they are not going to push ahead with the discussions. When it comes to the sale of F1, I hear there has been one other change in the negotiations, with whispers that John Malone's Liberty Media may be back in the bidding, against the ever-present Stephen Ross consortium. The negotiations currently centre on whether or not CVC and/or Donald Mackenzie (the CVC chairman) continue as minor F1 shareholders in the future, or whether they get thrown out with the bath water. Mackenzie, it seems, is rather taken by the F1 lifestyle and wants to play on, particular as he has to retire from CVC shortly, unless he get the firm to change its rules.
Someone said to me in Budapest that it would be a good moment for the Formula One group to buy Formula E, before the electric series gets to be more successful. That might help produce more profits for all concerned (in the long term) but it could end up with the ironic situation of Formula E buying Formula One. The largest shareholder in the Hong Kong-based Formula E Holdings Ltd is none other than the aforementioned Malone, although it should be added that this does not mean that he has a majority shareholding in the electric championship.


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To ferry parts across the massive VW factory, stripped down Beetles were turned into "transporters". Ben Pon, a Dutch VW importer, thought this was a great idea and in 1947 sketched his idea of a Beetle based van. Two years later it was launched at the Geneva Motor Show as the modern equivalent to the horse and cart.
Scalextric Item No. C3760: VW Camper Van
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Date and LocationEdit
- Date - 04-12-2008, 4th of December 2008
- Location - Sahithya Academy Hall, Thrissur
- Inauguration : M P Surendran Mathrubhumi
- Presided over by : Prof. Manoj Kumar, HOD, CSE Dept., Govt. Engg College, Thrissur.
- Talk on Politics in Free Software : K.Venu
Program scheduleEdit
It shall be a full day program with three sessions.
Session 1 - Introducing Free Software 09:30 AM - 01:00 PM
- Philosophy behind free and Open source Software ([hiran])
- Introduction to GNU/Linux (Mahesh, Student, MES College of Engineering)
- Troubleshooting in GNU/Linux (Krishnan Unni, Student, Govt. Engg College, Thrissur)
- SCIM,SMC tools and Localization (Suresh, Developer SMC)
- Introduction to commonly used GNU/Linux tools (Jain Basil, Student, Govt. Engg College, Thrissur)
- Compiz fusion and desktop environments (Aswin Sasidharan, Student, Govt. Engg College, Thrissur)
Session 2 - Installation 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
- Installation demo (Devidas and Alex, Students, Govt. Engg College, Thrissur)
- Distribute CD/DVD (BOSS, Ubuntu.)
- Troubleshoots
Session 3 - Unconference for the free software users in Thrissur
An install fest shall be there throughout the day. Whoever brings Laptops or CPU can get available GNU/Linux Distributions installed in them
All available Distros shall be burned and provided if the media is provided or media cost is reimbursed.
The program is Open for all who is interested in free software.
Some organisation expressed their wish to support us.
- CostFord
- CenSE
- P G Center
- I C Software
To Do ListEdit
- Publicity - To let the news reach all nook and corner of Thrissur
- GNU/Linux DVD - Linux CD/DVD's are needed to be distributed during the event.
- Sponsorship - We need the support of some more organizations who can help us financially. Banners and stalls are invited from local stores and shops.
Expected costEdit
- Poster 50 No's (Rs 700)
- Participation Certificate 200 No's (Rs 1000)
- Hall Rent (Rs 1500)
- Sound (Rs 500)
- Generator (Rs 500)
- Brochure (Rs 1000)
- Sticker (Rs 500)
- DVD 200 No's
Pre Program MeetingsEdit
First meeting to decide on the event took place on 07-11-2008, Friday at P G Center, Thrissur. About 9 attended this program. The next meeting has been decided to be held on 14-11-2008
Second meeting took place on 14-11-2008 .
Third meeting took place on 21-11-2008.
Fourth meeting took place on 28-11-2008, Friday at P G Center, Thrissur. A final meeting shall take place on 3-12-2008.


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Seaspray Beach Villa
This beautiful home has attributes of a "Pacific" design with high ceilings, exposed rafters, roof vents and ceiling fans providing cool and airy living spaces. The kitchen is Italian designed and the lounge is comfortable and fully furnished. Two large bi-fold doors open from the dining area onto the expansive deck for alfresco dining, sunbathing, cocktails at sunset or access to the beach. The deck can also be accessed via large sliding doors from both the master bedroom and lounge.
With the easiest access to the reef on the island you can explore the marine life at your leisure when the tide is low. The main town of Avarua, with shops & market just 5 minutes drive away and 10 mins drive to the Sailing Club and popular Muri Beach in the opposite direction. The bus will stop roadside.
- Ceiling Fans
- Cooking Facilities
- BBQ Facilities
- Self Service Laundry Facilities
- Telephone
- WIFI access
-21.214287, -159.738197
Seaspray Beach Villa is a well appointed modern 3 bedroom 2 bathroom holiday home on the sunny north eastern coast of Rarotonga.


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Writing Experiment Day #2
Writing Experiment Day #2: grip, rain, carnal
See rules and word list at this post. If you want to play along, comment with a link to yours below (please don't paste the entirety of yours; links only).
I watched from inside the church, safe from the rain. I was lucky, as were the three others huddled inside, waiting for the sudden downpour to stop. I almost didn't make it inside.
The kindly priest was not so lucky. He knelt, the rain assaulting him, unable to move, unable to do anything but feel.
I knew what this rain was. When it started, I kept the others from running out into it with his pistol and his cold, dead eyes. One shot into the rafters was enough to keep the mother, teenaged son, and groundkeeper in place.
The priest moaned outside. The mother begged me to let them go, to help him, the sorts of things I've heard again and again. But they didn't know what I did. This wasn't ordinary rain.
Ordinary rain doesn't pin a man down like that. This wasn't hard rain, rain with strong winds. This was just a little bit of wet, a little more than drizzle. Yet, the poor bastard outside is pinned down. Normal people don't process incongruous things like that; they focus on the one thing they can see and tackle that. Normal people are blind to the otherworldly.
It's my job to keep it that way. So I distract them, a big man with a gun.
The priest moaned again, but these aren't moans of pain. They're the sort of moans I've made after ordering up a couple Taiwanese whores with a side of X, coke, whatever I was in the mood for that night.
He'd be dead in a couple minutes. Once the rain takes what it wants from you, it leaves you an empty shell, incapable of feeling anything, even your own heartbeat. You just lay there, dying–quick but not quick enough. I wanted to shoot him in the head to put him out, but I couldn't risk opening the window to do that.
It won't takes one drop.
Another moan. From behind. The woman. I turned around, and saw the small leak in the roof above. The rain had caught another in its grip, which means it won't just go away once the priest is dead.
I knew Father William. He was a good man; flawed, but good. I hated watching him die, but it was too late by the time it started. But this woman in fromt of me, I don't know her. But damned if I'm going to have a son watch his mother die from a sorcerous ritual meant to kill me.
I didn't have long to work the mojo. I flicked open the knife and stabbed my femoral artery through my jeans. This ritual's going to take a lot of my blood, and I've no time to make this clean…
I knew in the middle of writing this that this was crap, more or less. There might be a good idea, but I'm not happy with my writing. Still, that's what it means to force a first draft so that you can make it to the second one–writing even when you think it's crap.
I also decided not to explicitly call it "orgasm rain."
You might see the Twenty Palaces influence in this piece.


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I like the idea of tattoos. Whilst the concept of actually getting inked myself will no doubt always remain alien to me (getting the flu jab riddles me with queasiness, let alone enduring an entire tattoo), I'm very interested in the tattoos of others, and love how quirky, artistic, and expressive they can be.
But, I have a problem. Yup, a big, inky, heart-shaped problem. I've tried convincing myself that I'm being a judgemental bitch and should just let it go, or that maybe it's because I'm the most single person I know, and might have forgotten how it feels to be wildly in love, but I just can't shake how much I loathe 'coupley tattoos'. By 'coupley tattoos', I mean tattoos that signify a lover/relationship, when all they really signify to me is an acute lack of brain cells and a 'wow, that's going to be awkward some day'.
I don't mind so much if the couple are older, and have been together for a zillion fine years. In fact, if the tattoo idea is born on the back of a Christmas dinner table bet, or as the only anniversary present that hasn't yet been bought, then I guess that's kind of nice. Those sorts of stories almost make me smile. However, when I see couples in their twenties, who have been together for five minutes, swanning around with their names on each other's chests or separate halves of a heart that join at the hip during intercourse (I don't tend to actually see the latter, but you know what I mean), I can't help but feel a little concerned about the state of our generation. Are we really so desperate to prove our love to the world that we must etch onto our skin an eternal symbol of our not necessarily eternal relationship?!
I hope that the couples who undertake this bizarre gesture last, and I sincerely mean that. Love is a beautiful thing. But in a day and age where the shelf-life of relationships is steadily declining, it's safe to say that it's all extremely unpredictable, especially when you're a twenty-something; changing and evolving all of the time. There's no guarantee that these wonderful, exciting, soul-binding relationships are going to last for the rest of time, despite how much we think otherwise whilst joyfully hallucinating on board the love bus. Just ask the guy I almost dated last year, who had to wear a monster-sized watch to try and hide the fact that his ex-girlfriend's name was boldly emblazoned across his wrist. Dealbreaker, anyone?!
I know various people that have had these tattoos done, and they've all said that even if the relationship falls apart, they won't mind the fact that they're eternally inked, because the half-wonky script of their exes name will remind them of a special time in their life. As if. What if said ex becomes an ex because they slept with your best friend or punched a llama when you took a trip to the farm?! Will you really smile at your tattoo in a state of joyful nostalgia? I think not. And what if the next person you meet is absolutely 'the one' (a newer, refined edition), and thinks you're totally awesome, but oh, wait, your body is a shrine to your ex. Good luck with that one pal...
If ever I get the urge to commit tattoo suicide, which, by the way, I won't, I think I'll just stick to a henna. Or I'll get something equally as ridiculous that won't have so many potentially humiliating repercussions. Like a llama.
Preferably one that hasn't been punched.
What do you think of these tattoos? Is it something you would ever consider? Or do you have one?!
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Quiksilver Girls Apparel 2015 – Tops and Skirts
A tank top and a skirt are probably the most popular ways in which women can dress simply and comfortably and since going on a vacation should have more in common with relaxing and having fun rather than spending time on your outfit. This is why getting some of the newest tanks and skirts from Quiksilver ensures that you will not spend your vacation pondering on what to wear.
When it comes to skirts, the lovely maxi skirts are a colorful addition to any outfit. You can combine them with boho chic accessories that will enhance your feminine look. Check out the beautiful Mixed Up skirts with interesting patterns in anthracite and turquoise.
The Solimar Sun skirt is as comfortable as it seems so pair it up with some comfy Biscay Sandals and you are set for a walk on the beach. The same skirt can be easily paired up with some of the hippie tanks available such as the Sun Dune top or the beautiful Sun and the Sea top. Both of them are excellent for a casual date or meeting out with friends.
If you want something short and sexy you should definitely try the Flip It skirt, a wonderful way to stay chic and keep the skirt for other events than just the beach. This particular skirt is a skater skirt model with a high waist design and a patterned tape detail. It has a comfortable feel since it's entirely made out of cotton and it features a hidden side zipper. It's perfect to pair up with some of the interesting tops such as the African Wave or the Cosmic Plains Tank tops. Both have an interesting and casual design that goes very well with the skirt.
Some other tops that are worth mentioning and are absolutely perfect for the beach are the Avalon Sunset Crop Top which comes in two models, Egret and Mazarine Blue. Also, the Summer Getaway Criss Cross top comes in two models as well, both very beautiful and with an interesting hippie design. For something more revealing, the Doolittle Bralette Top is the perfect addition to any summer wardrobe. Also, even more revealing and a perfect pick for the beach is the Bandurino Criss Cross Bandeau Top so you should check the two models they offer, one called Baltic features a turquoise blue and the other a warm melon color. Don't forget to add accessories to all these amazing outfits and you are set for a wonderful experience looking absolutely fabulous.


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The plaudits keep coming for Ashland University senior quarterback Travis Tarnowski, as he was named the NCAA Division II Conference Commissioner's Association (D2CCA) Super Region 3 Offensive Player of the Year on Friday (Dec. 1) morning.
Tarnowski threw for 3,044 yards and 31 touchdowns to just five interceptions in 2017, and completed 59 percent of his passes. He threw for two or more touchdowns in a game 10 times this fall, rushed for 156 yards and a score, and averaged 36.9 yards on 36 punts.
Tarnowski led an offense which helped the Eagles to a Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship, the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs and an 11-2 overall record.
Earlier this year, Tarnowski earned GLIAC Player of the Year and first-team All-GLIAC laurels, and was a nominee for the Harlon Hill Trophy (Division II Player of the Year award).
Tarnowski also was a first-team all-super region selection, as was senior center Dominic Giunta. Last month, Giunta was chosen as the GLIAC Offensive Lineman of the Year and a first-team all-conference pick.
Junior defensive end James Prater Jr. landed on the all-super region second team. A first-team All-GLIAC performer, Prater Jr. set the school record for tackles for loss in a season with 23½, and added 10 sacks, 63 total tackles (a team-high 42 solo), an interception, eight pass breakups, a fumble recovery and a forced fumble.


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You may recall the plastic white patio furniture of our youth - they may have been cheap, but they certainly weren't built to last. New designers have taken our love for lounging outdoors more seriously, building weather-resistant pieces that are built to last. "Love, protect and respect nature - and live surrounded by it" is the basis of design for the French-based furniture makers at Fermob. Their sustainably produced line of vibrant outdoor seating has us yearning for a bright summer day. Check out their latest collection, made from lightweight recycled and recyclable metal that is crafted to last a lifetime.
If you've visited New York recently, you may recognize Fermob from their signature red bistro chairs which add color and respite to many of the city's parks. Made completely from recycled and recyclable metal, this seating trend requires little upkeep and is made to last generations. We recently discovered several more Fermob designs at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF).
RELATED: Fermob's bulbous LED lamps can be detached and used as wireless outdoor lanterns
Fermob's sustainable style is highly regulated with a strict sustainable production process, which checks everything from the raw materials, welds, paintwork, and assembly. Bright pops of color coat their tables, chairs, and benches with solvent-free and UV-proof paint that withstand the test of time. Their specialty outdoor fabrics and recycled canvas covers are both mold-resistant and UV-resistant, also chosen to last years without wear and tear.
The company's long lasting collection is a feast for the eyes, adding contemporary style to any outdoor environment. From woven lounge chairs and playful rocking seats, to dining sets and garden benches, there's something for everyone.


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The interdisciplinary nature of the doctoral (Ph.D.) program stresses the relationship of architecture, urbanism, landscape, and building technologies to their cultural, social, and political milieus. Supported by strong affiliations with other departments in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences, the program offers a comprehensive approach to the study of the field. Students interact with their peers to sustain individual projects in a context of collective research.
The History and Theory Track
The Ph.D. Committee sets the course requirements for each student according to his or her previous experience, specialized interests, and progress through the program. For the first two years, each student engages in coursework and independent study and is required to complete a minimum of four classes each semester, including required language, audited courses, and independent reading courses, for a total of sixteen courses, at least nine of which must be taken for a grade and result in a paper. After their first year of doctoral study, students are encouraged also to apply for assistantships in instruction, which are considered an intrinsic part of a scholar's training. If the student is hired as an Assistant-in-Instruction (AI), the minimum number of courses the student must complete that semester will be reduced to three. This will not reduce the number of required papers, so the AI assignment replaces only an audited course.
Typical Course Sequence (Four courses per semester minimum load)
|First Year
|Two courses for credit
|One course for credit
|One audited course
|Two audited courses
|Second Year
|Two courses for credit
|Two courses for credit
|Two audited courses
|Two audited courses
Language Requirement
Students are required to have a reading knowledge of two foreign languages other than English before the end of the second summer in residence. These languages should be relevant to the general history of the discipline (French, German, Spanish, or Italian) or specifically relevant to the student's area of research. A student's native language will not count if it is not relevant to the proposed area of research. In order to receive credit for each language, students must pass a reading comprehension exam in the appropriate language department at Princeton. A grade of "high-pass" in a summer language course at Princeton may also be used to fulfill the language requirement. Students who are native speakers of the language may waive the exam requirement.
General Examination
The General Examination, which is normally taken upon completion of two years of coursework, is designed to ascertain the student's general knowledge of the subject, acquaintance with scholarly methods of research, and ability to organize and present material. The General Exam is an oral examination based on a dossier of six rewritten seminar papers, selected in consultation with the Ph.D. Committee. The components of the general examination are assembled sequentially during the student's period in residence.
Following the successful completion of the General Examination, students work with a dissertation committee to develop a proposal that clearly defines the field of research, comments on the state of existing research in the selected field, and explains the contributions to the field the dissertation will make. The proposal must outline the basic hypothesis to be explored and must make a coherent statement about archival sources or theoretical objects to be examined and the methodological approach to be taken. The student then presents a public defense of the dissertation proposal for approval by the Ph.D. Committee. Successfully completing the defense of the proposal marks the transition into independent scholarly work on the dissertation. The culmination of the program is the defense of the finished dissertation at the final public oral examination.
Recently Completed Dissertations: The wide range of possible research topics is illustrated by the following dissertations.


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Captain's Log: Stardate 10696.7
Tomorrow marks an important date in Starfleet history.
The year was 1941. The Earth had just cooled, and life was beginning to flourish out of the primordial soup that covered 75% of the planet. One such life was none other than our very own Commander Richard, my father.
Tomorrow, Richard turns 65, and so marks the beginning of many changes for us on board the Enterprise:
1. Wheelchair ramps will have to be installed so Richard's walker can make it from the foredeck to the cockpit.
2. All crew under the age of 45 will be referred to as "young whippersnappers" and any technology purchased after 1980 will be referred to as "newfangled".
3. Dr. David Asprinio, a Westchester County-based hip replacement surgeon, will now be on everyone's speed-dial.
4. Prior to each jibe, Richard will be asked if his will is in order.
5. We will need to invent a hearing aid that runs off of 12V ship's power.
6. Sailing Instructions will now be printed in 24-point bold text.
7. Sailing-related injuries not covered by Medicare.
8. If needed, the Tribble on board can double as a hairpiece.
Happy Birthday, Dad. From the crew of the Enterprise. May you boldly go for years to come.


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Tandoori' is an Indian word describing the barrel shaped oven with clay walls which imparts to our food, the delicate flavor and authentic taste of Oriental cuisine. All our Tandoori dishes are served with Iceberg lettuce, cucumber, tomato, onion rings and slice of lemon, accompanied by Tandoori Mint Sauce.
Balti dishes are medium, fairly juicy curries, cooked in special herbs and Balti spices with onions, green peppers and tomatoes. Served with Nan bread.
Our curries are made with many different kinds of spices, blended here on the premises. We use only the best, you will notice the difference. CHEF'S RECOMMENDED DISHES ARE SERVED WITH PULAW RICE
This dish is based on rice. We use only the best grain of rice called 'Basmati'. Biryani is cooked in ghee, with onion, green peppers, almonds, sultanas, herbs and spices. Garnished with slices of egg and tomato and served with a medium vegetable curry.
Rice to order with the below dishes marked with an asterisk*
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(Served only with main dishes) Vegetable side dishes are mainly dry, cooked in herbs and spices, with onions, tomatoes and green peppers
Thali consists of a selection of different curries.
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