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What is creative learning?
A new collection of essays, published by Creative Partnerships, the Government's creative learning programme, interrogates the idea of creative learning. Richard Darlington, of CP, gives a brief overview of the book.
Julian Sefton - Green opens by discussing the intellectual and academic traditions lying behind the idea of creative learning. Although in many ways Creative Partnerships derives from an earlier more established tradition of Arts Education, the attention to creativity as both part of the process of learning and the qualities that seek to be instilled in young people, position the initiative very much in its time. Current emphasis on cultural and creative industries, as well as the need to prepare for work in the new information or creative economy, position Creative Partnerships at the cutting edge of attempts to thoroughly 'modernise' education for tomorrow's societies.
Julian Sefton-Green firstly discusses the distinct and conjoined traditions of learning within discrete art forms (mainly drama and visual arts) and how separate traditions have become entwined in a more general notion of arts education; secondly, the current attention to the presentation of the self in schools and how creative learning supports the making of a different kind of student; and thirdly, those psychological traditions which focus on developing the mind.
Pat Cochrane, Anna Craft and Graham Jeffery look at creative learning in the context of contemporary and recent policy pronouncements. The authors trace the place of creativity across a range of education and young people- centred legislation, and explore its place in a range of policy pronouncements and implementation discourses.
Whilst their piece takes a slightly broader look at creativity, rather than exclusively focusing on creative learning per se, the essay shows how the topic is a key concern in recent political thinking albeit one which is open to a range of interpretation. The essay offers a valuable survey of the range and scope of how creativity now appears a central value in education and social policy and although the authors are concerned that such aspirations should be backed up with investment and activity, it points to the mainstreaming of notions of creativity as a central principle of educational interventions.
Emily Pringle has conducted original research exploring artists' perspectives about their work in education and her piece both extrapolates how artists' ways of working model a kind of creative learning and also show how introducing such practices to young people can affect ways of thinking about teaching, learning and classroom activities. This attention to the material activities of doing and thinking helps us locate creative learning as a grounded series of actions and helps us concretise some of the abstractness that inevitably creeps into discussions about creativity. Pringle's work helps us contextualise grand aspirations in the nitty-gritty of classroom activity and messiness of many artists work. The piece also warns us against fetishising artists as having a privileged or exclusive insight into creativity and encourages us to be careful that in our enthusiasm to introduce artists and other adults into schools we don't lose sight of the role that teachers play.
Lois Hetland's contribution reflects on her use of an important publication, Studio Thinking which she has developed along with colleagues (Hetland, Winner, Veenema, & Sheridan, 2007). This is a systematic attempt to reflect on how artists' working can be translated programmatically into the classroom and is built on research into such partnerships. Not only does she enumerate the principles and practices of such processes, but she explores how such findings can be taken into classrooms. Her work is valuable not just for the originality of the primary research but because it also helps understand what kinds of further training and investment are necessary if we want to scale up the processes we care about.
A key theme in Hetland's piece is how the principles and practices of assessment and evaluation inform our understanding of creative learning and this theme underpins the final contributions.
Avril Loveless explores creative learning with new technologies. Like Creativity, Information Communications Technology (ICT), has been at the forefront of dreams of changing education systems and schools around the world. Loveless introduces us to key ways of thinking about learning with and through ICT. Her review of the impact of the creative uses of new technologies, although conducted in respect of a sister discipline, support both Cochrane et al and Hetland's analysis of the core fundamental principles of creative behaviour. Much of this, all the authors argue, comes down to how learning is assessed and valued.
The final contribution by authors at the Centre for Language in Primary Education (CLPE) takes this challenge head on. They report on a project, covered in a recent issue of TT&C, working with primary teachers developing a framework for assessing creative learning. It describes both the principles of assessment and how these were derived from current curriculum thinking as well as how the actual practices of assessment were developed with teachers. Not only does the account base its analysis of assessment in an understanding of 'deep' learning but also it shows how implementing new forms of assessment on this area can actually work to stimulate interesting and vibrant practice in the classroom. It also points to the sorts of work that needs to be done if creative learning is going to become a meaningful option for many children and young people.
Dr. Julian Sefton-Green is an independent consultant and researcher working in education and the cultural and creative industries.
To download a pdf of Creative Learning go to www.creative-partnerships.com
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The Vision Mate program.
CNIB volunteers provide one-on-one sighted assistance to individuals who are blind or partially sighted. Whether it's reading someone's mail aloud to them, organizing things around the home, assisting with errands or friendly visiting, our volunteers make a lasting difference in their lives. Our volunteer team is made up of people of all ages and from all walks of life.
As part of CNIB's volunteer team, you'll have an opportunity to have a direct impact in your community, make friends and develop contacts, learn new skills, and build your resum�. Contact Perpetua Quiqley, Coordinator of Volunteer Services, CNIB at 613-563-4021 ext. 5002 or perpetua.quiqley AT cnib DOT ca . To learn more, visit http://cnib.ca/volunteer .
Painters' Circle.
"Come and join a group of friendly peers to paint together, share ideas, and encourage each other. The not for profit Painters' Circle meets on Tuesday mornings in Westboro. All media welcome including oils. All levels are welcome but this is not a class so experience is necessary. Full details from Clea Derwent, 613-695-0505 or clderwent AT gmail DOT com.
There is a suggested fee of $10 per session or pay-what-you-can to cover the cost of renting a room in the Unitarian church in Westboro. The circle is ongoing through the year with holiday breaks.
Social Seniors.
Join in an afternoon of cards, bridge, euchre, board games and socializing every Wednesday from 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Parish Hall, 153 Woodroffe Ave. All seniors are welcome to attend this weekly non-denominational gathering social gathering. For more information contact Ellena 613-728-4018 or Celine 613-234-0853.
Friday Open Mic Nights.
Show off your musical chops and bask in the applause at the Westboro Legion! We have the sound equipment so just bring your talent and instrument(s). For information, call the branch any afternoon: 613-725-2778.
Odawa Neeskak Toastmasters.
Practice effective communication and leadership with Odawa Neeskak Toastmasters. 5:15PM on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays, at Odawa Native Friendship Centre. Twitter:@OdawaNeeskakTM http://odawaneeskak.toastmastersclubs.org
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Join Above and Beyond Toastmasters Club to discover the art of articulating, communicating and "speaking up with style". Succeed with flying colours. Meets 1st & 3rd each Monday at 6:15 pm: 7:00-8:30pm Kaminski Room, 737 Parkdale Avenue, Parkdale Clinic. Further information: firstname.lastname@example.com or aboveandbeyondtoastmasters.ca .
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Call for TBall Volunteers.
Hintonburg Recreation Association is seeking a volunteer to lead a weekly children's T-Ball program at Laroche Park in Mechanicsville. Contact Lorrie at 613-761-6672 or email: lorriemarlow AT yahoo DOT ca .
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Local Food in Kanha- Gond Thali
Brahmkhass Chakri, Kurti Dal, Kikad roti with malta ka sharbat for lunch? I would rather order a Pizza and coke. I haven't even heard these names! This was me before I got exposed to the rich food varieties preserved by Gond tribe in Madhya Pradesh. The food is organic and far above the urban food in terms of nutrition. Gond or Gondwanas, the largest surviving tribe in India, are traditionally forest dwellers and are in complete harmony with nature. This is echoed in their food habits that consist of varieties of grains and pulses mostly superior to their commercial counterparts. Their unique cooking methods also reflect balance and authenticity.
Gond Thali
Picture source: Pugdundee safaris
I had the luxury of tasting an exclusive Thali inspired by food of Gond tribes during my stay at Kanha Earth Lodge. As a North Indian, thali reminds me of a variety of food enriched by a plethora of spices and oils but this one changed my perception about the flavours a quintessential thali can offer. Food truly is a means for cultural exploration for any community or region. This particular thali that consisted of the best of gond food, was put together by the corporate chef, Ms. Vijaylaxmi, a Masterchef India participant . She spent months sampling the local cuisine, attending village haats for understanding the local produce, visiting the kitchens of local women and understand the local flavours and cooking techniques. Then she brought out the best of her memorable experience of this journey through new addition of Gond Thali in their menu.
Brahmkhass Chakri
Picture source: Pugdundee safaris
The highlights of the thali were kurti dal, special preparation of a local grain, brahmkhass Chakri, Kikad roti, and bedra chutney.
Kikad roti
Picture source: Pugdundee safaris
Talking about interesting cooking methods, kikad roti grabbed my attention the most. It is made by pressing small balls of aata dough between camel foot leaves and cooking it in live fire. Once leaves burn and roti is crisp and golden brown it is removed from the fire and served hot.
Gond Thali 1
Picture source: Pugdundee safaris
Gond diet has two staple millets – askodo and kutki. They are often day meals in the form of broth and night meal in the form of dry cereal with vegetables grown in gardens or picked up from forests. One cereal that is a luxury for them is Rice. Gonds enjoy rice during special festivals and feasts. Liquor made from Mahua tree is also a favorite amongst them and prepared in every second house.
Food table
Picture source: Pugdundee safaris
Along with other visitors at that table, I also believe that I only got to experience a snapshot of their culture and there is a lot more to explore. I will definitely be visiting again to find out more about hidden gems in the jungle.


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Square video on Instagram? No thank you. Our new iPhone app letterboxes existing footage to preserve the original aspect ratio.
Technically the video is still square, but your footage won't be cropped.
Instagram is great. It's a social network we love. But, if your content isn't a 1:1 aspect ratio, Instagram will crop it that way. Just like Piction we aimed to create an app that does only one thing, but does it really well. There are plenty of apps that allow you to keep your photos tall/wide for Instagram (by putting them in a square) but only a handful of apps with that functionality for video. And the existing ones are tricky to use, or try to do too much.
That's where Instawide is perfect. Above you'll see every screen/option in the app (which itself is under 2mb). Just imagine those colorful squares as video. Pick your video, filter it (or not), mute it (or not), change the letterbox color (black or white) and you're done. We have a one-time pop-up in the app that reminds users how Instagram currently does not allow apps to send video to it, so your finished video saves to your library for use when you're ready.
We've been using it for a few weeks on Instagram and love it. Check out some of our posts made (iPhone footage, filtered in our app):
We'll let you know a roadmap when we're ready to share it, but don't expect us to bloat Instawide with features. We're keeping it simple, keeping it small.


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This topic could be argued any way and every way with all sides making good points. Still , we have to ask ourselves " is this really a good place to spend my money?". Having done this many times I can tell you there's a lot to consider before you hand over your hard earned dollars. I've researched this topic and have yet to find an objective opinion about this and why you need to think twice before you write that check. It isn't all Boone & Crockett bucks and picturesque food plots so buckle up. Continue reading
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Don't buy land without a new survey!
Now this one would seem like a no-brainer right? It is yet many agree to buy land without a new survey and it can be the costliest mistake you can make. I'll explain why and who is responsible for all that goes with it. Continue reading
What to do when food plots fail
So it hasn't happened to you ……… yet. If you're a food plot farmer you've either experienced failure or you're going to, no 2 ways about it. So what do we do? It's not the end of the world and there's ALWAYS something you can do to get something growing and not lose all before hunting season. I'll give you some ideas many of us have used when we failed the 1st go around. Continue reading
Where do the bucks go during hunting season?
How many times have you and the boys asked yourselves this one? We all talk about it , we all experience it but we never seem to accept or understand why it happens. It's a fact of hunting but we never seem to get an answer about why it happens. I'll do my best to explain what I have seen and what I've done about it. Continue reading


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The term socialism gained unprecedented currency in the Nineteenth Century, amidst the escalating industrialization in Europe. It also affected the prevalent European tradition of thinking. However, the premise of socialism is not merely the outcome of the European tradition of thinking or a product of the process of European industrialization. Rather, the concept claims an antiquity in Indian social philosophy. Therein it was rooted in ideas like Sabe Bhoomi Gopal Ki [all land…Continue
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I was invited to Jain Convention 2011 by' Jaina Association in North America" from 1st to 4th july 2011. .The theme of the Convention was 'Live & help Live'.I presented the paper on "Aparigraha" as how does it help others to live better by practising Aparigraha in one's life.Jain code of conduct emphasises Aparigraha-Nonpossesion for the spiritual life as other religions like Hinduism and Buddhism.Aparigraha leads one to limiting or restraining one's desires and we do not…Continue
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I believe most of us think of Norway as a quiet little northern European country, where people are quiet and low-key, where the government provides for citizens' needs and where very little happens that would be considered "newsworthy" in this world where the media gravitates toward negative stories. What a shock to hear about this atrocious crime carried out in cold-blood, killing dozens of innocent people.
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I was invited by a Group named APRIGRAHA to a four-day event in a bio- village, near the Capital City of Hungary. This is a grassroots group which has been started by the local social activists on purely voluntary basis. The key person is Savitriji who belongs to Hungary. But at present she stays in Washigton DC, as her husband has been working for the World Bank.
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Anger and Prejudice could be a positive energy
I have learned through bitter experience the one supreme lesson to conserve my anger, and as heat conserved is transmuted into energy, even so our anger controlled can be transmuted into a power that can move the world.
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A great nationalist and an astute parliamentarian, an educationist and organizer Narhar Vishnu Gadgil, affectionately called as Kakasaheb, was among those on the forefront of national liberation movement of India under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi and one of a dozen leaders engaged to rebuild the nation after freedom.
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Say 'S' to Gandhi
The syllable 'S' must be revered as the most favorite one as many of Gandhi's principles and doctrines start with that letter. Perhaps, most of the words in the Devanagari or Sanskrit language have that sound in the beginning of the word.
The Gandhian Smriti(literature) comprises the words starting with 'S' alphabet.
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Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab, a journalist-author, an able administrator and social reformer, was one of those leading freedom fighters who at the call of Gandhi had joined the Non-Cooperation and Swadeshi Movement in 1920 to liberate the country from the colonial rule, and who associating themselves to social-constructive works had made public-service and nation-building the goal of their life.
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One of the inmates who broke out of the Santa Clara County Main Jail the night before Thanksgiving pleaded no contest Friday to charges of escaping from jail and destroying jail property, both felonies.
Laron Campbell sat quietly in the San Jose courtroom as he faced charges related to the Nov. 23 escape, as well as sentencing for a numerous prior conviction, including felony burglary and robbery.
Campbell and three other inmates escaped by cutting through bars of a jail window.
The 26-year-old Campbell was later caught hiding at his sister's home in Antioch.
Judge Daniel Nishigaya sentenced Campbell to 16-months in prison for the escape and an additional concurrent sentence of 16-months for destroying jail property.
The judge said the sentences were determined by a formula that included Campbell's three-strikes status and prior convictions.
Prior to issuing the sentences related to the escape, Nishigaya slapped Campbell with a total of 46-years, four months for two armed home invasions, one in Fremont in August 2014 and another in Cupertino in November 2014.
Then, the judge hit Campbell with another 16-months for an attempted residential burglary in Palo Alto in April 2014.
Nishigaya showed little leniency because, as he put it, Campbell's actions in the crimes were planned out and targeted homeowners who were vulnerable at the time, such as a break in at night while they were asleep.
Campbell was taken back to jail after sentencing.
Prosecutor Anne Seery told NBC Bay Area she was pleased with the sentencing.
"I'm very happy that Laron Campbell will be held accountable for what he has done," she said. "And I commend the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office and its deputies for recapturing him so soon."
The other inmate who successfully escaped, but was eventually recaptured, Rogelio Chavez, was scheduled to enter a plea Friday. His hearing was continued to Jan. 19.


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Company Profile
Exploration and production
Gazprom OAO
Total score
US$ 148 billion
Total aggregate sales
US$ 12.3 billion
Average monthly sales
Number of current employees who will die from a NCDs between the ages of 30-70*
*Based on WHO Regional Comparable Estimates
Russia RUB 899 million
Total spending on CSR (health and community)
Total number of employees
Probability of dying from NCDs per country/region
No records disclosed from Gazprom OAO. on their employee geographical details
Wellness program
Safe development: environment, health & safety
Gazprom constantly strives to improve in the field of industrial and occupational safety.
Program activities:
The Company strives to continuously improve its HSE performance. Gazprom Neft's corporate policy on Industrial Safety, Labour, and Environmental Protection establishes the following targets for all its subsidiaries and units:
- consistently reduce rates of industrial accidents, work-related illnesses and adverse environmental impacts;
- ensure the safety of production operations and environmental protection by introducing an integrated industrial, occupational and environmental safety management system at Gazprom Neft production facilities. This system meets global standards and incorporates key processes of hazard identification and the assessment and management of occupational risks;
- Consistently implement global best practice in the field of engineering, technology and the management of industrial, occupational and environmental safety at all Gazprom Neft production facilities.
The Company's commitments regarding industrial and environmental safety, labor, and civil protection include:
- Creating conditions for HSE activities, including methods of motivation and engagement, so that each Gazprom Neft employee is aware of and responsible for his/her own safety and the safety of others and has the right to stop and/or refuse to perform any activity if it poses a threat to the life or health of the employee or others;
- Introduction, support and continuous improvement of efficient HSE management systems at the Company in compliance with international and national standards;
- Consistent implementation of comprehensive preventative measures to reduce the likelihood of accidents to a reasonable practicable level, based on the understanding that any planned or current business operation of Gazprom Neft or its subsidiaries or affiliates involves potential hazards;
- Continuous improvement of working conditions, industrial and environmental safety, and monitoring of such improvements;
- Complying with applicable legal requirements and using all available economically feasible possibilities to mitigate risks beyond the scope of legal requirements;
- Ongoing efforts to increase employees' level of knowledge, competence and awareness with regard to health, safety and the environment using different types of training and mentoring;
- Provision of the resources necessary for the implementation of the HSE Policy
- Implementation of relevant management methods with respect to Gazprom Neft's counterparties and business partners to enforce compliance with the Policy requirements when such parties are engaged in operations at Gazprom Neft's enterprises and facilities;
- Transparency of, and easy access to, HSE figures through appropriate exchange of information and dialog with all stakeholders;
- Timely updates and communication of corporate HSE Policies to all Gazprom Neft Group employees and third-party stakeholders
Humanistic and productivity outcome:
In 2012, initiatives to improve industrial safety resulted in a reduction in the lost time injury frequency rate of 1.2%. The number of traffic accidents decreased by 11.3% (125 accidents in 2012 versus 141 accidents in 2011), and the road accident rate decreased by 18.7%29. The number of fires was reduced by 35% (22 cases in 2012 versus 34 in 2011)
An educational meeting was held for defence and emergency professionals from subsidiaries and affiliates across the Company. At this meeting best practices were shared and the objectives of civil defence and emergency prevention for 2013 were defined.
Audits of the readiness of civil protection systems at the Company's subsidiaries and affiliates were carried out. Ten inspections took place and 144 violations discovered.
A total of 50 comprehensive and special tactical training exercises took place in Gazprom subsidiaries and affiliates, to test the abilities, skills and general readiness in dealing with emergency situations.
Systematic and effective reduction of adverse environmental impact caused by operations.
Future goals:
Further development of the integrated industrial and environmental safety, health and civil protection system;
Reduction in employee injury rates;
Systematic and effective reduction of adverse environmental impact caused by operations.
Run by (vendors, etc.):
The Company's HSE work conforms to its corporate Policy on Industrial and Environmental Safety, Health and Civil Protection and is coordinated at the Corporate Centre by the Occupational Safety Department.
The Company has a collective body, the Industrial Safety, Occupational Health, and Environmental Protection Council, which facilitates the discussion of the most important occupational safety issues, formulation of new strategic objectives and adjusting of current objectives.


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Friday, January 20, 2006
Strategic Vision versus Status Quo
One of the important and often unexpected discoveries in a strategic planning process is that we are not the organization we will need to become in order to achieve our new vision and implement our strategic plan. Here is an article from the Boston Consulting Group that explores the mismatch between vision and organizational culture. Author Eric E. Olsen begins "Vision creates intent. Culture determines action. Often the two are out of sync. When they are, culture can actually undermine vision and prevent a company from achieving essential business goals." Olsen offers five principles, most of which are easily transferable to the nonprofit world. For the full article, go to: http://www.bcg.com/publications/publication_view.jsp?pubID=301&language=English
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Making Your Home Look Beautiful
Having a wonderful home should not cost a fortune for you. You can still use your good old couches and cabinets of yours if you wish to beautify your house. You can improve the ambiance of your home by following the 15 steps that are written in this article. Even by just choosing some of the steps, you can already see wonderful results after you follow them!
Natural Lighting Gives Good Ambiance to Your Home
When you let the natural light come inside your home, you will achieve a good ambiance. Pick the kind of curtains that are light or have patterned holes in order for the light to pass through them. If you have a gorgeous window, let the light pass by tying up those curtains. The essential of natural light to your home is that it gives a unique lighting inside, which an artificial light cannot imitate 100%. You and your family will feel more energetic and joyful if you just let the happy sun put such a glorious glow inside your home. Let your home be filled with right kind of light.
Put a Touch of Nature to Your Home
You can feel more freshness in your home if there are fruits, flowers, and plants inside. If you want to look for the one that fits your home, you actually have a lot to choose from in the market. If you do not want to always replace these items frequently, you can choose the one that can last long such us a cactus. It is proven that these living things can give you benefits psychologically.
Good Feng Shui for your Home
There is an ancient kind of practice done in a house called Feng Shui, if you are planning to rearrange things. They say that when you follow Feng Shui, the bad energy will go out from your house. Feng Shui will make you move items inside your house by placing them in a unique way. This ancient way will also make you push your bed. Your mirrors should also be placed in specific spots in your house, too. Feng Shui is followed by many people around the world, and you can be one of those people by studying more about it through researching on trustworthy websites. You can try it if that is what you like the most.
Put up a Feature Wall
It is important for a home to have feature walls. You can have at least two, but not too much. A feature wall displays a different kind of look inside your room. The uniqueness of a feature wall will really catch the attention of anyone who enters the room.
You can even make your own feature wall without needing a professional's help. A wallpaper or paint can do the decoration of your wall. It is your decision if you want to put pictures or murals on it. At the end of the day, it is still you who will decide.


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Cory Kahaney
As a Jewish woman comedian, Cory Kahaney knows she's in good company—think Roseanne Barr, Sandra Bernhard, Gilda Radner, Jackie Hoffman, Sarah Silverman. But it was a revelation when, a few years ago, she discovered the work of Jean Carroll, a master of deadpan wisecracks, and Totie Fields, a zaftig entertainer who expertly ridiculed social norms. They were among a handful of feisty Jewish female stand-up comedians who appeared regularly on variety television and radio programs in the 1950s and 60s.
Kahaney has since put together The J.A.P. Show, a stage production featuring stand-up routines from four contemporary Jewish women comics and archival tape of these "Queens of Comedy"—Carroll, Fields, Belle Barth, Betty Walker, and Pearl Williams.
Here, she shares stories of their lives and work, along with some of the best bits from her show.
Left: Totie Fields, as seen as co-host on The Mike Douglas Show in 1967. Shown with Mike Douglas. Right: Jean Carroll, circa 1953.
Photos: Totie Fields, copyright © CBS/Photofest. Jean Carroll, Photofest.


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Corporate Team Days Out
Do you work for a company that is looking for tasks and days out as team building exercises or is your company keen to promote employee volunteering in the community?
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We have a range of outdoor tasks for teams of varying sizes at many locations stretching along the River Lea from East India Dock Basin opposite The O2 (Millennium Dome) to Ware in Hertfordshire.
Most of these days are used as team building events or as part of an organisation's corporate and social responsibility programme. The activities are wide ranging range from clean-up projects such as litter picking, removing graffiti or painting, to a conservation related task to help one of our Biodiversity Action Plan species and general wildlife. These conservation tasks can range within themselves, from scrub clearance to river management.
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We are very flexible in our approach and are happy to discuss options with companies.
Risk assessments can be provided and we have public liability and employer liability insurance for all volunteers in a team. Full health and safety talks and tool demonstrations are given before each task by experienced and qualified Rangers who supervise the tasks throughout the day.
We have a set pricing structure for these activities and can provide various levels of activity for a day at varying prices. This covers full supervision for the day, provision of tools, materials, equipment and any protective clothing such as boots, gloves etc.
For groups of less than 10 taking part in a corporate conservation task day, i.e. taking part in tasks based around volunteering, for a basic day, the cost is £350 minimum charge for up to ten people, with £25.00 per head for over 10 people.
For groups of less than 10 taking part in a corporate team building day, i.e. a more event based team building experience, an activity within which may involve volunteering, the minimum cost for up to 10 people is £650, with £30.00 per head for over 10 people.
For further information or to discuss your requirements please call:
email: firstname.lastname@example.com
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Online surveillance is not a new thing. It has been here since long and still, in this age of modern technologies, government and even sneakers have got scanners on our online activities. That's how they block you out of torrenting and some sites you really want to stumble upon.
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Ivacy VPN Review
Ivacy is VPN providing company headquartered in Singapore. So, you don't have to worry about any details leaking out of them given that they are way beyond the reach of some prominent security agencies. On their About page, they claim that the split tunneling technology first saw the light through their VPN. And, it indicates, they are pioneers in this business.
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We use VPN for different purposes. Sometimes, we use it stream content from blocked websites and some other times, we use it for torrenting. Of course, you may use a Virtual Private Network for some other uses too. The point is the purpose varies. So, we need to choose the servers aligning with our purpose to have the best experience.
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Brotherhood and the extraordinary love for guitar art that is felt in the atmosphere of this festival make us fly by inspiration, love and optimism.м.Irina-Kalina Goudeva
Atmosphere during the festival is really fantastic! I can say that Pleven has become one of the guitar centers of Europe. For me this is the biggest guitar event in this part of the continent.Neno Munitic
It is a great pleasure for us to have the opportunity to support the festival. This year he is extremely strong, with great international participation and with some of the most prominent names in classical guitar.Aleksander Genkov
Every year the level of the festival is getting better. I think that until now, such a level we have rarely seen in the Balkans. I can say that today the Pleven Guitar Festival is one of the best and most competitive festivals in Europe. Halls and organization are also very good.Darko Bageski


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Who Drank My Nail Polish?
Look what landed on my doorstep, today.
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- Aneela A.February 15, 2012 at 5:01 PM
That is so strange, but also awesome! It's great that you're getting a replacement! I actually had this same problem two days ago with a yogurt container. 1/3 of it was mysteriously missing (with no signs of tampering)....ReplyDelete
- The_Icy_OneFebruary 15, 2012 at 5:09 PM
Yoghurt vampires?!?! heh heh Isn't it weird? We probably got the product from the end of a run, or something and the machine/inspectors didn't catch the partially filled vessels. :)ReplyDelete
Glitter did it! They put tiny hexagonal inside so it wanted to be bigger so it ate the polish to become bigger (I have no idea where did this come from :)))) Great that you're getting a replacement, now you're having a full size and a third empty back up. :))ReplyDelete
I wonder if it was just never filled correctly in the first place. I noticed this with a whole bunch of soda bottles at Target one time. They were all sealed but only 3/4 full.ReplyDelete
- AsheselaFebruary 15, 2012 at 5:34 PM
This is so bizarre!! :O One time I bought a case of root beer, and one of the cans was completely sealed with nothing in it at all. :SReplyDelete
- RachaelFebruary 15, 2012 at 5:53 PM
SO weird, but it's great that it ended up working out. Yay Ulta!ReplyDelete
*BUUUUUUUUURP* Sorry.ReplyDelete
- The_Icy_OneFebruary 15, 2012 at 6:06 PM
Heh heh.ReplyDelete
I won't mind having some extra. :D
- The_Icy_OneFebruary 15, 2012 at 6:08 PM
I think that is the case. I just thought that it was funny to receive it, this way. As if someone suddenly got thirsty and decided to have a swig. :DReplyDelete
- The_Icy_OneFebruary 15, 2012 at 6:08 PM
We have had that happen a couple of times. We just take the can back to the store and they replace it. :)ReplyDelete
- The_Icy_OneFebruary 15, 2012 at 6:09 PM
Right? They did well. :)ReplyDelete
- The_Icy_OneFebruary 15, 2012 at 6:09 PM
Haha. Yes I understand. I am just such a logical mind. Also, there is an upcoming episode of My Strange Addiction on TLC that features a woman who actually does drink nail polish. Ick!ReplyDelete
- Maria Elena GollidayFebruary 15, 2012 at 9:06 PM
EEEK! can you imagine what that does to your insides?!ReplyDelete
- The_Icy_OneFebruary 15, 2012 at 9:13 PM
Makes them all shiny and sparkly? :PReplyDelete
But really... How can anyone ingest chemicals like that and not get seriously messed up? 0_0
Haha that is so odd! I'm glad they have excellent customer service though!ReplyDelete
That's funny! But worked out in your favor, score two bottles!ReplyDelete
- BeautyshadesFebruary 16, 2012 at 3:43 AM
Hehehhe. I didn't :)ReplyDelete
Glad they replace it for you.
that's funny!!!ReplyDelete
I've never heard of that before
It's gr8 that their customer service reacted fast
How odd! At least they were very quick to respond and send you a replacement! Much more that can be said for other companies. I've never had this priblem, usually mine just arrive damaged, leaking or previsouly used :(ReplyDelete
- The_Icy_OneFebruary 16, 2012 at 8:22 AM
They do. I was very pleased with how friendly and accommodating they are. :DReplyDelete
- The_Icy_OneFebruary 16, 2012 at 8:23 AM
- The_Icy_OneFebruary 16, 2012 at 8:24 AM
It was Barilla. She 'fessed up. hee heeReplyDelete
So am I. They were really great about it. :)
- The_Icy_OneFebruary 16, 2012 at 8:25 AM
Yeah. That was a new one for me. lol I prize great customer service. Treat me well and you have a customer for life. :DReplyDelete
- The_Icy_OneFebruary 16, 2012 at 8:28 AM
Ulta's customer service it really good. I am very happy with them, for sure. :DReplyDelete
Damage and leaking happen. I have been pretty lucky, so far but I am sure that one day I will end up receiving broken or leaky polishes. It is just a matter of time. As long as the seller takes care of me, we will be friends. Yes, we will. I ordered an OPI polish from an Amazon seller that appeared to have been previously used. I was not happy. No siree.
- MissMidnightBlueFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:34 PM
I had seen this a few times at the stores. A couple of days ago, I had seen a Sally Hansen Extreme Wear HALF empty. No tampering, no nothing. It just disappeared.ReplyDelete
This once happened to me sort of.. I bought a Sally Hansen Mircale Growth polish.. it comes in like an opaque bottle and box. Got it home, opened it up.. COMPLETELY EMPTY. I was sooo sad. But the store replaced it for me! Im thinking it was just missed in the filling process but still it was a surprise!ReplyDelete
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The Social Network for Innovators in Motion
Time: August 25, 2012 at 8:30pm to August 26, 2012 at 7:30pm
Location: Salvatore Capezio Theater at Peridance, 126 East 13th Street
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Peridance Faculty Showcase
Saturday, August 25, 2012 - 8:30pm
Sunday, August 26, 2012 - 2:30pm
Peridance Capezio Center is pleased to announce its' Faculty and Student Showcases, August 25-26, 2012. Performed at the beautiful Salvatore Capezio Theater at Peridance. This event premieres the talents of established and emerging choreographers alike, creating an excitingly diverse performance that features an array of styles including contemporary, latin jazz, tap, and modern!
Choreographers include Ashley Carter, Marijke Eliasberg & Jana Hicks, Mike Esperanza, Yuki Hasegawa, KCDC, Jose Limon set by Carla Maxwell, Princess Lockeroo, Tony Mayes, Sekou McMiller, Brice Mousset, Michele Oliva, Sue Samuels, Tracie Stanfield, Aaron Tolson, Marlena Wolfe, and Peridance's Artistic Director Igal Perry.
TICKETS $18 adults /$15 Students
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Peridance Student Showcase
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It is our great pleasure to bring you this 41st edition of Resilience. Not only is it a small token of our appreciation for the many ways that Bill Zeedyk has enriched our lives and work here at the Quivira Coalition; it is an honor to publish these original essays, each of which represents countless hours of fieldwork, documentation and analysis. We are especially pleased to present Bill's in-depth summary of his pioneering restoration project at Hubbell Trading Post in eastern Arizona, where he tested early ideas for Induced Meandering—to great success! We are honored that Bill chose Resilience to debut this important analysis.
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"Man is nothing else but that which he makes of himself" (Jean Paul Sartre).
(The Crowning of Napoleon: The Self-Made Man)
Atheism is trending, and I'd like to propose a few reasons why (with accompanying pictures and responses):
1. People are tired of "religion" telling them what to do.
(Paris' Palace of Justice: Liberty, Equality, Fraternity)
Liberte! Freedom! We Americans, especially, appreciate the alignment of freedom of choice with independence from authority. As the King of England restricted the rights of the colonists of the New World, the Pope of Rome treads on the liberated consciences of the citizens of the New Age, right? Right…well…sort of… If you define freedom as "the ability to do whatever you please," then surely atheism of the existentialist sort is perfect for you. However, if you define freedom as "the ability to do what is good," then a certain difficulty arises in atheism. What, exactly, is good? Sure, we may all agree that it is "good" to be "good," but this agreement has no practical effect if we cannot agree about what actually is good. If we want to work for the common good, then doesn't there have to be something common, something objective, towards which to strive? Therefore, instead of criticizing the Pope for being a moral dictator, it is helpful to ask two deeper questions:
i. Does the Pope actually teach what is good?
ii. Does the Pope have the authority to teach what is good?
The first question is important because it gets at the issue of freedom and goodness. If, for example, the Pope does teach what is good, then his teaching would not be a hindrance to freedom but rather a catalyst for freedom. The second is crucial because it touches upon Jesus Christ Himself. We Catholics don't blindly follow the Pope–at least not ideally; rather, we follow him because we believe that Jesus wants us to follow him. Jesus gave the Pope the power to teach correctly (Matthew 16). If Jesus is really God, then we might do best to listen. You see, then, that, from the Catholic perspective, the Pope enhances freedom instead of hindering it. There is much more to be said on this topic, but we have a good start here.
2. We have largely accepted the idea that you don't need to have faith in order to be a good person.
(The Tomb of Voltaire)
You will notice that Voltaire is dead. Why did this ardent atheist make a deathbed confession in order to become a Catholic? Death! Of course an atheist can do good things! But doing good things alone does not lead to eternal life, which is what we really want. The band Queen asked the famous question, "Who wants to live forever anyway?" I do! Hopefully, you do, too. If, in fact, Jesus is God, then we should take His words seriously: "Whoever believes in me will live forever" (John 3).
3. People are saying, "Jesus was not God; he was simply a good moral teacher (or maybe a bad moral teacher)."
(The Sacred Heart Basilica of Paris)
We've arrived at the heart of the matter: atheism comes from a lack of faith in the divinity of Jesus. You might say, "If Jesus were God, then, yes, I would follow Him and His Church, but he was not, so I don't." I'd like to propose three main points as ways of attacking this predicament. These points are not answers; they are pointers towards the answers that I've found helpful.
i. Studying the Bible: The four gospels (accounts of Jesus' life) claim to be historical, not mythical. St. Luke begins his biography by writing, "Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught" (Luke 1:1-4). Perhaps Luke was straight up lying; however, there are non-Christian sources which reveal that Jesus' disciples were willing to die for the factuality of what is written in these accounts. Some people were so sure of Jesus' rising from the dead that they suffered great persecution for it; at least for historical interest, we might seek out why for ourselves by reading the primary source documents.
ii. Praying for Faith: We want there to be eternal life. The possibility of Jesus' resurrection gives us hope that we might truly live forever. If God wants us to believe in Jesus, then He should answer our prayer for faith. If we are on the fence about the evidence, then prayer cannot hurt. Catholics affirm that faith in Christ (when all is said and done) is a gift. We can be 99% sure that Jesus was God based on the historical data, but only faith propels us to full confidence.
iii. Talking with Real People: The Internet is full of clever phrases for God and against Him. However, live conversations with real people help to keep us honest. It is easy for Christians to look at only Christian websites. It is easy for atheists to look at only atheistic websites. What if we made an effort to dialogue? Here is one virtual location for such conversation: http://www.strangenotions.com/ . Still, there is no substitute for a good heart-to-heart.
May God give us to grace to free ourselves to pursue what is truly good.
Best wishes,
David J.W. Inczauskis, n.S.J.


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Presenter: Devin Cutting
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1) A written presentation about how authors use hashtag activities on Twitter to promote themselves and network with others. It will include first hand information and quotes from authors who have utilized these methods. Several authors have already agreed to be interviewed.
2) A chat on Twitter to demonstrate how #IndieFeature and other hashtag activities work. I plan to invite other hashtag hosts to join in so that they can answer questions about their activities.
About Devin:
Devin Cutting is a film and creative writing student from Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. He's a member of several writers' groups, and he hosts #IndieFeature on Twitter. A short story that he wrote will be published in a multi-author anthology this year. His other interests include exercising, listening to music and watching professional wrestling.


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"We must work hard, we must make our country stronger, more secure and richer year after year" said His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
His Royal Highness was addressing the 777 university graduates at the conclusion of the graduates orientation programme in Thimphu on Thursday.
His Royal Highness reminded the graduates that as they embarked on their future careers they must always bear in mind that the Bhutan of today was born out of the hard work and sacrifices of many generations of Bhutanese.
Even beyond this, it had taken immense hard work and the visionary leadership of His Majesty the King since 1972, to bring Bhutan from a period of great uncertainty to one of peace and prosperity. Today Bhutan is not only a strong and secure nation but one on the path to democracy. Such a country with strong foundations was now being handed over to the people.
"The time has come for us to think about our role and responsibilities and how we will fulfill them. If we fail, then the future generations of Bhutanese, while struggling to correct our mistakes, will not forgive us for squandering the immense potential and opportunities made possible by an enlightened King and the sacrifices of past generations of Bhutanese citizens," said the Crown Prince.
His Royal Highness told the graduates that he could only tell them what the country needed from her youth, and it was up to them to live up to his expectations. "Creativity, innovation and enterprise – if these were manifested in the youth, then our own and the country's future is secure."
The Trongsa Penlop said that at important gatherings such as this, it was always best to be candid and frank. He said that past generations of Bhutanese, through their hard work and dedication, had ensured that everything was done for their youth.
This might have led to the culture of complacency especially in certain sections of the population. "Complacency is a weakness that many of us suffer from. Some of us expect to be rewarded just for showing up in office. This is not the way to serve the country. Serving the country is what the past generations of Bhutanese did by bringing a country out of medieval times into the modern era with so much success and yet preserving the Bhutanese way of life."
The Crown Prince expressed his confidence in the youth and said, "I am confident that the younger generation will serve the country by not just showing up to work but working with innovation and dynamism; by not just doing business but creating new types of businesses and services; by not just saying they love the country but showing it in action and deed and; by not just speaking of Gross National happiness but showing how to implement it."
To achieve this, the Crown Prince said, the youth must understand the reality of life. The reality is that they must always be prepared to compete and succeed through hard work and skills. He encouraged the youth to be ambitious and to work towards realising their ambitions. Wealth, spirituality or senior positions in government were all worthy ambitions as long as they were earned through hard work and excellence. "In Bhutan merit must be the key word," said His Royal Highness.
"Bhutan today is a strong nation in the unprecedented process of pursuing democracy under a good King. It has a good government with a young educated population, people's participation at all levels and the people love their country." While these were immense achievements, the Trongsa Penlop said that we must look at them as strong foundations on which to build an even brighter future for Bhutan.
"Bhutan has no economic or military might, only a special asset – the people. As long as we are motivated and committed we will not only realise our own individual aspirations, but it is assured that Bhutan will achieve anything she aspires to."
HRH congratulated the graduates and welcomed them as his own partners in serving the country and people.
This article appeared in Kuensel on the 16th of September 2006


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Holding a 2-1 lead over Dallas in the third period, the Ducks blinked and suddenly they were facing a three-goal deficit. The Stars struck three times in 53 seconds with goals from Cody Eakin, Stephane Robidas and Ryan Garbutt to completely change the momentum of the game and stun their opponents, taking a 5-2 lead in the process.
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Vsd a
Maximum design shear resistance per unit length of the critical perimeter, for a slab with shear reinforcement
Design shear resistance per unit length of the critical perimeter, for a slab with shear reinforcement
Shear force per unit length along critical section Angle between reinforcement and the plane of the slab
Coefficient, taking account of the effects of eccentricity of load (Equation 4.50 and Figure 4.21)
A moment coefficient (Table 4.9) Equivalent longitudinal reinforcement ratio Longitudinal reinforcement ratio in x-direction Longitudinal reinforcement ratio in y-direction
Basic shear strength of members without shear reinforcement (Table 4.8)
n Pl
Plx Ply rRd
P(1) The principles and rules given in this section complement those given in 4.3.2. They are concerned with punching shear in slabs containing flexural reinforcement determined according to 4.3.1; they also cover punching shear in foundations and waffle slabs with a solid section around the "loaded area".
P(2) Punching shear may result from a concentrated load or reaction acting on a relatively small area, called the "loaded area", of a slab or of a foundation.
(3) An appropriate design model for checking punching shear failure at the ultimate limit state is shown in Figure 4.16.
P(4) The shear resistance shall be checked along a defined critical perimeter. Outside the critical perimeter the slab has to satisfy the requirements of section 4.3.2.
(5) In slabs subjected to punching shear an enhancement of shear resistance in accordance with Equation (4.17) should not be carried out. In foundation slabs, the applied shear may be reduced to allow for the soil reaction within the critical perimeter.
P(6) The flexural strength of the slab shall also be checked independently in accordance with 4.3.1.
P(7) If the thickness of a slab or foundation is not sufficient to ensure adequate punching shear resistance, shear reinforcement, column heads or other types of shear connector shall be provided.
(8) The rules in this section also apply to waffle slabs with a solid section around the loaded area provided that the solid area extends at least 1.5d beyond the critical perimeter.
(9) The amount of longitudinal tensile reinforcement in two perpendicular directions, x and y should be greater than 0.5 %, calculated allowing for any differences in effective depth in the two directions.
(10) The force component parallel to Vsd due to inclined prestressed tendons placed inside the critical area may be taken into account according to 184.108.40.206.6.
(1) The provisions of this section are applicable to the following types of loaded area: a) Shape (d denotes the average effective depth of the slab):
— circular, with diameter not exceeding | 3.5 d |
— rectangular, with perimeter not exceeding | 11 d | and the ratio of length to breadth not exceeding |2|
— any shape, the limiting dimensions being fixed by analogy with the shapes mentioned above;
d) The loaded area is not so close to other concentrated forces that their critical perimeters intersect — nor in a zone subjected to significant shear forces of a different origin.
(2) If the conditions in 1) a) above are not satisfied for wall or rectangular column supports, since the shear force in wall-shaped supports are concentrated in the corners, the critical perimeters according to Figure 4.17 only should be taken into account, in the absence of a more detailed analysis
18.104.22.168.2 Critical perimeter
(1) The critical perimeter for circular or rectangular loaded areas located away from unsupported edges is defined as a perimeter surrounding the loaded area and at a defined distance from it. It is assumed to be 1.5d. See Figure 4.18.
(2) For loaded areas situated near openings, if the shortest distance between the perimeter of the loaded area and the edge of the opening does not exceed | 6_d |, that part of the critical perimeter contained between two tangents drawn to the outline of the opening from the centre of area of the loaded area is considered to be ineffective. See Figure 4.19.
(3) For a loaded area situated near an unsupported edge or a corner, the critical perimeter should be taken as shown in Figure 4.20, if this gives a perimeter (excluding the unsupported edges) less than that obtained from (1) and (2) above.
(4) For loaded areas situated near or on an unsupported edge or near or on a corner, i.e. at a distance less than d , special edge reinforcement along the edge is always required, (see 22.214.171.124.4).
22.214.171.124.3 Critical area
(1) The critical area is the area within the critical perimeter.
(1) The critical section is the section which follows the critical perimeter and extends over the effective depth, d. For slabs of constant depth, the critical section is perpendicular to the middle plane of the slab. For slabs of variable depth (e.g. the foundation slab in Figure 4.16), it is assumed to be perpendicular to the tension face.
(1) The method for punching shear design set out in the following sections is based on three values of the design shear resistance at the critical perimeter:
VRdi — the design shear resistance per unit length of the critical perimeter, for a slab without shear reinforcement.
VRd2 — the maximum design shear resistance per unit length of the critical perimeter, for a slab with shear reinforcement.
VRd3 — the design shear resistance per unit length of the critical perimeter, for a slab with shear reinforcement.
(2) No shear reinforcement is required if vSd k vRd1
(3) If vSd exceeds vRd1, shear reinforcement or other forms of shear connector, where their application can be justified, should be provided such that vSd r vRd3
(4) In the case of a concentrated load or support reaction, the applied shear per unit length is
d u where
Vsd is the total design shear force developed. In a slab this is calculated along the perimeter u. For a foundation this is calculated along the perimeter of the base of the truncated punching shear cone, assumed to form at 33.7°, provided this falls within the foundation.
u is the perimeter of the critical section.
" is a coefficient which takes account of the effects of eccentricity of loading. In cases where no eccentricity of loading is possible, " may be taken as 1.0. In other cases, the values given in Figure 4.21 may be adopted. Based on a more rigorous analysis, other values for " may be used, when associated with appropriate methods for ensuring the anchorage of the reinforcement at the edge of the slab.
22.214.171.124 Slabs with variable depth
(1) For slabs with circular column heads for which 1h < 1.5h^ (see Figure 4.22) a check in accordance with 126.96.36.199 is only required on the critical section outside the column head. The distance of this section from the centroid of the column, dcrit, may be taken as:
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Interest in area rentals remains strong, but there has been a noticeable slight decline in area rents so far this year Even in high demand urban areas, rents have dipped slightly. With thousands of new apartments recently completed, or nearing completion, and hundreds more under construction, rental supply may have begun to outpace demand.
If you own an investment property, you'll likely find more competition the next time you negotiate a lease renewal. Hundreds of new apartments are available offering modern finishes, new appliances, high tech features and a long list of community amenities and services. Tenants may not be as quick to accept a rent increase or even a lease renewal when, for the same or less money, or attractive lease-signing incentives, they can move into newer digs.
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"How to write a complaint letter — read this hilarious note from a frustrated airline passenger,"
Most airline complaint letters are so filled with rage and tales of woe, it's hard to see any humour in the situation.
But that's not the case with a letter written to LIAT, a small airline serving 21 destinations in the Caribbean. Indeed, the complaint is so funny that it prompted another airline's CEO to tweet it to his more than 3 million followers.
"How to write a complaint letter — read this hilarious note from a frustrated airline passenger," tweeted Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group.
The letter appeared in the weekly British Virgin Islands newspaper, the BVI Beacon, earlier this year. It was penned by Londoner Arthur Hicks and entitled "An Open Letter to LIAT."
Dear LIAT,
May I say how considerate it is of you to provide your passengers with such an in-depth and thorough tour of the Caribbean.
Most other airlines I have travelled on would simply wish to take me from point A to B in rather a hurry.
I was intrigued that we were allowed to stop at not one or two but six airports yesterday.
And who wants to fly on the same airplane the entire time?
We got to change and refuel every step of the way!
I particularly enjoyed sampling the security scanners at each and every airport. I find it preposterous that people imagine them all to be the same.
And as for being patted down by a variety of islanders, well, I now feel as if I've been hugged by most of the Caribbean.
I also found it unique that this was all done on "island time," because I do like to have time to absorb the atmosphere of the various departure lounges.
As for our arrival, well, who wants to have to take a ferry at the end of all that flying anyway? I'm glad the boat was long gone by the time we arrived into Tortola last night
— and that all those noisy bars and restaurants were closed.
So thank you, LIAT. I now truly understand why you are "The Caribbean Airline."
P.S. Keep the bag. I never liked it anyway!