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Month: December 2013
Gilgit-Baltistan: Deployment of Army Till the Decision of Boundary Commission
KOHISTAN (ET): After four days of standstill, the Karakoram Highway (KKH) saw resumption of traffic on Friday as tribesmen from Gilgit-Balitstan (G-B) and Kohistan agreed to end their separate protests.
Residents of Diamer Valley and Kohistan had blocked KKH in protest from Monday over a disputed 10-kilometre area near Basri check post, which separates Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and G-B. Claiming separate ownership of the area, hundreds of people from both sides had blocked the highway for four days "to defend their land".
According to official sources, both sides agreed to vacate the disputed area and end their protests after agreeing to the deployment of army troops till the decision of the boundary commission, constituted by the government on the directions of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
"Both parties have agreed to hand over the disputed strip to military troops till the boundary commission's decision," Kohistan District Police Officer Akbar Ali Khan told The Express Tribune.
He said tribal elders from both sides also agreed to hold jirgas to work out a permanent solution to avoid the problem in the future.
"We've restored our bus service today," said an official of a transport company, adding locals had been suffering immensely owing to closure of the crucial link between G-B and the rest of the country.
Gilgit-Baltistan: Kohistan's Claim Termed a Conspiracy to Oppose DB Dam
GILGIT (ET): With the row over the territorial boundary between Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) and Kohistan district still lingering, lawmakers from G-B have decided to seek assistance from 'top' lawyers to fight out their legal battle.
The bone of contention between the people of the two regions is a 10-kilometre stretch of land on either side of Basari check post, which separates Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) from G-B. Residents of Diamer valley and Kohistan have clashed in recent times, with each claiming the disputed area.
In wake of the unrest which also put the future of the Diamer-Bhasha Dam at risk, the federal government stepped in to mediate between the two sides and formed a commission for a resolution of the issue.
"We have decided that the best available lawyers would be engaged to defend the land before the commission," G-B opposition leader Janbaz Khan said while chairing a meeting attended by residents of Thore in Diamer valley on Saturday. Minister for Works Bashir Ahmed, Parliamentary Secretary Ayub Shah, G-B Council member Amjad Hussain, Public Accounts Committee Chairman Raziuddin Rizvi and Minister for Water and Power Didar Ali were also present among others.
Legislators assured residents 'all-out support' to "end the injustice being done to them by Kohistan's residents."
The meeting also termed Kohistan's claim over the disputed land as a 'conspiracy' hatched by the K-P government in an attempt to oppose the Diamer-Bhasha Dam.
Earlier this month, hundreds of residents from both Kohistan and G-B blocked the Karakoram Highway for four days to lay claim over the disputed property. The protests had temporarily disrupted traffic from G-B to the rest of the country.
Gilgit-Baltistan: Security Officials have Nominated 20 People for Inciting Violence in GB
GILGIT (ET): Lawmakers of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) have proposed that the government try those found involved in fomenting sectarian clashes under the 'Code of Conduct' (CoC) law.
The G-B Legislative Assembly enacted the CoC last year as a law to curb sectarian violence in the region. "This is our recommendation to the government to deal with troublemakers," said Amjad Hussain, an assembly member from the Pakistan Peoples Party, on Thursday. Recently, spontaneous violence in Gilgit had left three people dead and four injured in separate incidents.
The CoC states that prayer leaders will not be allowed to issue edicts against each other's sect, especially during Friday and Eid sermons. It further states that clerics will not demand their respective sect's share in jobs and other government matters.
Hussain said the recent spike in sectarian violence might be linked with the elections next year as it would help certain parties. "There are certain sectarian outfits that wish to contest elections next year. They will naturally be in a better position to win if the sectarian issue keeps flaring up," he said, adding the committee has also proposed the government to resist arresting people under the maintenance of public order and instead register an FIR.
Meanwhile, security officials have reportedly nominated 20 people, including clerics, for directly or indirectly inciting violence in the region. "Those nominated will be arrested soon," said a police official, requesting anonymity.
Deputy Inspector General Ali Sher, however, said targeted action would be initiated against those who violate the law. In addition, the police have registered fresh cases against a dozen individuals for taking the law into their own hands during the recent violence in Gilgit.
Gilgit-Baltistan: Maiden Driving School Established by GB Police
GILGIT (ET): A driving school set up by Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) police will soon start lessons for residents of Gilgit, becoming the first public institute in the region to offer such a service.
"The registration process has been completed and classes will be held soon," said police spokesperson Mubarak Jan on Wednesday. "The good thing is that women have outnumbered men in seeking admission."
Of the 28 enlisted for driving lessons, 23 are women from Gilgit who will undergo the 21-day training session.
According to Jan, those signed up will be taught theory lessons on traffic laws in addition to hands-on training.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Tahira Yasub has been tasked to supervise the course and will also perform duties as a lecturer. Though participants would be awarded letters of recommendation on completing the course to help them obtain their driving licences, the issuance of a license will be subject to the clearance test administered by relevant authorities.
A similar driver's education training course has also been launched in Skardu, and police is planning to introduce it throughout G-B, including Diamer valley.
G-B Inspector General of Police Mohammad Saleem Bhatti has expressed keen interest in the programme to raise awareness about driving and traffic regulations.
Gilgit-Baltistan: 10 GB Students to Participate in Global Exchange Program of USEFP
Islamabad (PT): Ten undergraduate students from GB will participate in the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program through United States Education Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP). The students of GB are part of the hundred and forty undergraduates selected from different Universities of Pakistan. These students will Experience the US culture and attend regular classes at the US institutes for one semester in the spring 2014. The students are excited to participate in one semester Exchange Program.
"I am really excited to visit States and feel fortunate as I am selected after a long process of documentation, TOEFl and several interviews. After meeting the students coming from all over the country at pre-departure orientation session in Islamabad, I realized that Pakistan has a great talent and diverse culture to represent in the host country. I am Student of Civil Engineering at Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology Karachi and I will attend the Missouri State University, Springfield in United States", Said Muhammad Yasir, Exchange Nominee from Ghanche District of Gilgit Baltistan,
These Hundred and forty students are from various universities of the four Provinces, Federally Administrated Areas, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan. The students attended the Orientation session at Serena Islamabad meet the officials from the US Embassy, advisors from the USEFP in connection to their departure in first week of the next month.
Gilgit-Baltistan: Poverty Alleviation through Women Empowerment
The venture is one of two well-equipped centres established under a USAID-funded programme titled 'Technology Transfer and Skill Development in Gems Sector'. The project is being executed in Hunza and Chitral by Rupani Foundation, an NGO working to alleviate poverty by enhancing marketable skills of women.
G-B is rich in rubies, emeralds, sapphires and topaz, to name a few. According to experts, more than 60 types of precious and semi-precious stones are found in the region.
"I got interested in gemstones nearly seven years ago," said Parwar, who completed a four-month extensive training course on gemstone cutting and polishing in 2013 under the supervision of a Sri Lankan expert in Hunza. Nine other women also completed the master trainers course, which enables them to further train a workforce of around 100 people in the science of gemstone cutting and polishing.
"This is not just a mere training course; it is much more. It gives one a feeling of inner satisfaction," said one recently trained woman.
"Helping out so many families by passing on skills we learn is a great feeling," she added. After becoming a master trainer, she earns a salary of Rs20,000 per month.
Gilgit-Baltistan: Maiden Chinese Language Center Established in Gilgit
GILGIT (ET): The first ever Chinese language centre established in Gilgit by the Chinese government in collaboration with the Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) education department will begin enrolling students from January.
Set up inside the Gilgit High School building, the initiative of the G-B Chinese Overseas Association is meant to broaden the human resource base between the two countries.
An official of the association, Abdul Rahman said: "In our meeting with [representatives of] the G-B education department, it was decided enrolment will begin from January. Those interested in learning Chinese will be offered admission in the centre."
Stressing a number of people would benefit from the facility, Rahman added, "When someone is visiting China for any reason, language is the biggest barrier to effective communication."
The official insisted the skill of knowing Chinese would be of immense importance in the future, referring to the proposed railway track project meant to increase the volume of trade between the two countries.
He added a number of Pakistanis from G-B have sought admissions in Chinese universities for higher education and the centre could benefit them too along with local businessmen involved in trade with China. This the first project of its kind in G-B. A similar programme was announced by Karakoram International University in 2011, but it never materialised.


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Sea Star and Periwinkle Mixed-age Kindergarten
For children ages 4 – 6 years, our Kindergartens are 4 or 5 day programs meeting 8:15 – 12:00pm or 8:15-3:00pm. We also offer Extended Day Care until 5:30pm.
The mixed-age kindergartens serve children in a caring, rhythmical, play-based environment. We adhere to the Waldorf curriculum for early childhood. The lead teachers are Waldorf trained; materials and furnishings are classically Waldorf.
In our kindergarten program, children learn through play, purposeful work, storytelling puppet shows, and practical and artistic activities. Children typically attend Waldorf kindergarten for two years. The two-year kindergarten program is akin to a plant: during the first year of kindergarten, the seeds are planted and nourished; in the second year, the plant fully blooms and flourishes.
A mixed-age grouping of 4-6 year-olds has several benefits including:
- The relationship between the child, teacher, and the child's parents deepens during two years of working together, enabling better support for each child's unique developmental path.
- Children have unhurried time to develop the skills they will need to be successful in school and in later life. Older kindergarten children can engage in activities for longer and at a more complex level. At this stage, they are more inwardly motivated to initiate rather than participate out of imitation.
- The second year of kindergarten provides opportunities for the older children to develop leadership capacities and a sense of responsibility by setting the example for younger peers in a familiar setting.
- Younger children are often inspired by the older children's expertise and the older children have the opportunity to encourage and support younger peers, thus creating a more complex social environment.
A comprehensive 1st grade readiness assessment of each child is undertaken in the winter of their second year of kindergarten.
Through joyful engagement in the kindergarten, our children develop lifelong capacities for creative thinking, healthy foundational senses, a self-confidence and awareness of others, and readiness and enthusiasm for academic learning.
The rewards of the play-based entry to school become visible when children enter first grade and begin the academic journey through the grades. The children now have the visual, auditory, and kinesthetic readiness to explore the worlds of letters, numbers, writing and arithmetic.
The afternoon program flows directly from the morning program and involves outdoor play, lunch, story, nap/quiet period, handwork, afternoon activities and free play.

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Ask A Student Diplomat: Best Views On Campus
Question: What's the Duquesne University campus like?
Erin Hayden: Duquesne's unique campus not only allows you to develop as a student on a enclosed campus but also as a growing professional within a downtown area. There are many job opportunities available downtown, or in the surrounding area with ample transportation methods for those without cars. Living downtown has some spectacular perks, including the views! Despite all there is downtown, some of the best views and perks can be found right on our very own campus.
A view of downtown on a beautiful day while studying in the private study rooms within Gumberg Library is hard to beat. You can check out a private study room for 4 hours at a time. They're great for group study or if you need a quiet place to study yourself.
Mellon Hall is one of the science buildings on campus. It houses two lecture halls and the biology, biochemistry, chemistry and pharmacy professor offices. It also houses the biology, chemistry and pharmacy laboratories. The side of the building overlooks McCloskey Field while the back of the building looks out over the river into Southside. This picture was taken on a snowy morning from the study area outside of the pharmacy laboratories.
Duquesne offers many different housing types on campus for students. This picture was taken from a lounge in Des Places, the newest building on campus. It overlooks Rooney Field, the practice field, and has a great view of downtown. This building was also built eco-friendly. It includes Britta filter water bottle stations, recycling on each floor, elevators that generate electricity as they brake, and even solar panels!
When in Pittsburgh, do as the "Yinzers" do. There is ton to do in Pittsburgh, but one of the most original is to go see a Pirates game at PNC Park. Duquesne provides discounted tickets to all their students (especially on free t- shirt or hat night!).
If you're considering coming to Pittsburgh, be prepared for the snow! There's always opportunity for winter time fun. Tickets for skiing, ice skating and even snowshoeing are offered at great rates through Duquesne.
Finally, if you're looking for a peaceful area to enjoy a nice spring day, there is a private courtyard behind the "Old Main" Administration building. It's hard to believe this picture was taken in the middle of a downtown area!
Duquesne University
Founded in 1878, Duquesne is consistently ranked among the nation's top Catholic universities for its award-winning faculty and tradition of academic excellence. Duquesne, a campus of nearly 9,500 graduate and undergraduate students, has been nationally recognized for its academic programs, community service and commitment to sustainability. Follow Duquesne University on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


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Emerald Waterways
History, Review, Itineraries, Ships, Deck Plans, News
Emerald Waterways fleet
Adriatic Princess IICurrent cruise: N/AYacht Cruises Croatia
Year built 2019 / Age : 1 Passengers 36 Homeports Trogir Dubrovnik
Adriatic PrincessCurrent cruise: N/AYacht Cruises Croatia
Year built 2017 / Age : 3 Passengers 36
Emerald LunaCurrent cruise: N/AEmerald Waterways
Year built 2021 new ship Passengers 180
Emerald HarmonyCurrent cruise: 8 days, one-way from My Tho to Siem ReapEmerald Waterways
Year built 2019 / Age : 1 Passengers 84 Homeports Phnom Penh My Tho Siem Reap
Emerald DestinyCurrent cruise: N/AEmerald Waterways
Year built 2017 / Age : 3 Passengers 182 Homeports Budapest Nuremberg Amsterdam
Emerald LiberteCurrent cruise: N/AEmerald Waterways
Year built 2017 / Age : 3 Passengers 140 Homeports Lyon Arles
Emerald RadianceCurrent cruise: N/AEmerald Waterways
Year built 2017 / Age : 3 Passengers 112 Homeports Porto-Leixoes
Emerald SunCurrent cruise: N/AEmerald Waterways
Year built 2015 / Age : 5 Passengers 182 Homeports Amsterdam Basel Budapest
Emerald DawnCurrent cruise: N/AEmerald Waterways
Year built 2015 / Age : 5 Passengers 182 Homeports Budapest Amsterdam Nuremberg
Emerald StarCurrent cruise: N/AEmerald Waterways
Year built 2014 / Age : 6 Passengers 182 Homeports Budapest Nuremberg Amsterdam
Emerald SkyCurrent cruise: N/AEmerald Waterways
Year built 2014 / Age : 6 Passengers 182 Homeports Budapest Amsterdam Nuremberg
Review of Emerald Waterways
Emerald Waterways is an affordable river cruise line company established in 2013 (operational since 2014). The company is a division (subsidiary/brand) of the Australian cruisetour operator Scenic Tours. The parent company Scenic Tours offers a huge variety of leisure travel deals - from 5-star luxury riverboat cruises to land tours and coach travel excursions in Australia, Europe, and the USA. The Scenic's river cruise brand is known on the Australian market as "Evergreen Waterways".
The Emerald Waterways cruise line debuted with 2 innovative top-luxury river ships - Sky and Star. In 2015, the second pair of sister-ships joined the fleet - Dawn and Sun. A 5th boat was scheduled for launch in 2016 (Emerald Belle), but a construction yard fire accident postponed the launch for 2017. The boat's name was also changed to "Destiny", joining the 2017 inaugurated Liberte and Radiance.
Overall, the company has raised the bar within the budget river cruising market. The company is positioned somewhere between the 3- and 4-star lines. It competes with established brands like Avalon Waterways and Viking Cruises by boasting less expensive fares and innovative design touches.
The following YouTube video provides information regarding Emerald Waterways river cruise ships' general onboard amenities and services on the company's "Star-Ship" class boats. It provides information on onboard activities and amenities, along with the boats' best deck plan features.
One of the new river cruise companies, Emerald Waterways targets the European inland waterways cruising market exclusively. The line operates the following Scenic Tours-owned riverboats:
- Emerald Luna (2021)
- Emerald Harmony (2019) - Mekong River cruises in Cambodia and Vietnam
- Emerald Belle (2016) was damaged by fire during construction and replaced by Emerald Destiny (2017)
- Emerald Liberte (2017) - cruises in France (on Saone and Rhone rivers)
- Emerald Radiance (2017) - cruises on Douro River in Portugal
- Emerald Sky (2014)
- Emerald Star (2014)
- Emerald Sun (2015)
Emerald Waterways ships have some of the best crew to guest ratios on the European riverboats. One of the best innovations for the fleet is the dual-purpose area - the line's signature "pool cinema" complex) located Deck 3 aft on the "star ships". The area transforms from a heated indoor pool (with a retractable roof) at day time into a cinema at night - a unique river cruise ship feature. The second impressive feature is Emerald's balcony stateroom that transforms into a conservatory with a button touch.
The rest of the innovations are fairly standard on newbuilds in the modern era of European river cruising. Among those are the private balconies for the majority of cabins, good-sized suites, and an open-air alternative dining spots. The alfresco dining area at the bow of the ships provides informal alternative dining options for breakfast and lunch, but most meals are served in the Reflections Restaurant - the riverboat's main dining room.
Next YouTube video is about shipboard dining options.
Emerald Waterways cruise deals inclusions
Emerald Waterways river cruise tour deals are inclusive of:
- some flights (depending on market and special offers)
- all transfers (to and from the ship)
- guided sightseeing/shore excursions, also city tours
- gourmet dining, all meals onboard (and some ashore)
- (top suite cabins only) pre-dinner canapes, after-dinner sweet treats
- unlimited tea and coffee
- bottled water (in all cabins / replenished daily)
- free drinks (wine, beer, soft drinks, espresso, cappuccino) with every meal
- complimentary bicycle
- free Internet / WiFi access
- live onboard entertainment
- all onboard and excursion gratuities
- impeccable service.
Itinerary of Emerald Waterways
Vacation travelers wishing to explore Southeast Asia while experiencing a level of luxury style should check out the new Mekong River cruise itineraries of Emerald Waterways.
A signature 16-day itinerary on the purpose-built Mekong Navigator riverboat explores Vietnam and Cambodia along the Mekong River. In addition to the 16-day river cruisetour from Hanoi to Siem Reap, Emerald Waterways offers an 8-day "Magnificent Mekong", 12-day "Mekong Discovery" and 19-day "Vietnam & Cambodia Explorer" B2B itineraries.
Owned by the Austria-based company Lueftner Cruises, this luxurious ship is often charted by large European river cruise companies, including Uniworld, Emerald Waterways, Haimark Travel, Vantage Deluxe World Travel, Saga.
Croatia's Dalmatian Coast yacht cruises (Adriatic Sea)
Emerald Waterways offers small yacht cruises along Dalmatian Coast (Croatia, Adriatic Sea). The company offers an 8-day cruise itinerary (April through October) with "land and sea" packages of 11-days (to Zagreb) and 16-days (to Budapest Hungary.
- The 8-day "Island of Dalmatia Cruise" starts or ends in Trogir, Croatia. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is popular with its historic town center, Renaissance architecture, and medieval streets.
- The cruise also visits Sibenik, one of the oldest Adriatic Coast's towns; Hvar, famous for its lavender fields, vineyards, terracotta-roofed villas. Another nice stop, Pucisca, is a town on Brac Island, hailed as one of the most scenic European villages. Korcula is among the greenest islands in Adriatic and Ston is popular as a jewel of the Adriatic Coast. Passengers will take a guided tour including wine tasting. And also, Dubrovnik, "the pearl of the Adriatic," offers Baroque buildings, ancient city walls, and historic old town which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- The 11-day "Island of Dalmatia Cruise and Zagreb" package offers 8-day yachting plus 3 nights in Croatia's capital city Zagreb.
- The 16-day "Discover Croatia and the Islands of Dalmatia" package offers the 8-day cruise; 3 nights in the seaside resort Opatija on Kvarner Gulf; 2 nights in Slovenia's Lake Bled, situated at the base of Julian Alps and 3 nights in Zagreb.
Emerald Waterways yacht cruise deals are on the ships Adriatic Princess (2017) and Adriatic Princess II (2019) - newbuild 36-passenger boats featuring a salon-restaurant with bar, lounge terrace, aft marina platform with pool ladders (for sea access) and serving watersports.
Note: You can see the CruiseMapper's list of all river cruise ships and riverboats in the "itinerary" section of our River Cruises hub. All river passenger shipping line companies and their fleets are listed there.
Emerald Waterways related cruise news
- Cruise Industry
Emerald Waterways Introduces New River Ship
Emerald Waterways introduced a new addition to the line's Star-Ship fleet, along with a new European itinerary sailing through the Netherlands and...January 20, 2020
- Cruise Industry
Scenic Cruises Assumes Management of River Cruise Fleet
Scenic Tours company's plans in 2020 to take on full management of its entire European riverboat fleet of ships navigating on the rivers Danube...November 22, 2019
- Cruise Industry
Emerald Harmony Sets Sail on the Mekong
Emerald Waterways' new Star-Ship class riverboat set sail through Vietnam and Cambodia along the Mekong River (Southeast Asia). Emerald...September 5, 2019
- Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Emerald Harmony Ship Build
The Mekong River-based new riverboat RV Emerald Harmony was filmed being built from scratch in a time-lapse video. Emerald Harmony is the cruise...August 3, 2019
- Cruise Industry
Emerald Waterways Unveils Plans for New Ship on Mekong River
In 2019, Emerald Waterways adds to its fleet of Star-Ships a new vessel sailing on Mekong River. The 73-metre Emerald Harmony, line's 8th Star...July 24, 2018
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Emerald Waterways Introduces 2 New Danube Cruises 2019
Emerald Waterways announced the addition of 2 new 8-day cruises along the Danube in 2019. The Classic Danube cruise (sailing from Nuremberg to Vienna...June 25, 2018
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Bookings Open for Emerald Waterways Yacht Cruises 2019
Emerald Waterways opened bookings for its luxury yacht cruises along Croatia's Dalmatian Coast in Adriatic Sea. The cruise line is offering an...March 31, 2018
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Scenic Group Buys Mayflower Tours
Scenic Group announced it had purchased North American tour operator Mayflower Tours. The tour operator will continue to work as a separate entity...February 22, 2018
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"The story was born of lost, regret, introspection, identity, life, death, cycles, bonds and self-discovery but more importantly a promise. Shanti and Reno both reflect those concepts through their own journeys. For instance, the curses Shanti and Reno bear are personifications of their plights."
-J.D. Woodson
Thank you to the lovely Sissy Lu for having me as a guest today. Here I go into detail of how the novel came to be and who inspired me to write it. Be sure to take a look and don't forget to enter the giveaway!
J.D. Woodson was born Chicago, Illinois in 1992. He grew up in Palos Park, a quiet suburb southwest of Chicago. During his early years, J.D. gained a fondness towards poetry and continued to writing it through primary school and high school, winning small awards for his work. He would attend Columbia College Chicago with intent to major in poetry, however he shifted his focus and major to Fiction Writing due to his love for storytelling. After his sophomore year, he would take a leave of absence to study outside of the workshop method he was taught and gained experience as a ghostwriter which his projects spanned from fiction to non-fiction. To read more about J.D., you can visit him on his website.
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There are schools offering forensic nursing programs in Washington State!
Schools Offering Forensic Nursing Programs in Washington State
Nearby States
Each year, approximately 1.9% of Washington State graduates receive degrees in forensic nursing. That means an estimated 3,172 forensic nurses graduate from Washington State's 42 forensic nursing schools each year.
Top Schools
The top-ranked school in Washington State that has a forensic nursing program is University of Washington-Seattle Campus. University of Washington-Seattle Campus, which was ranked 13th in the country in 2010, is located in Seattle. 270 students graduated with a degree in forensic nursing from University of Washington-Seattle Campus in 2010. Students at University of Washington-Seattle Campus paid $8,701 per year in tuition fees.
Washington State University, which was ranked 27th nationwide in 2010, is the second-ranked school in Washington State that has a forensic nursing program. It is located in Pullman. In 2010, 415 students graduated from Washington State University forensic nursing program. The tuition rate at Washington State University was $9,489 per year.
Seattle University, which is located in Seattle, is the third-ranked school in Washington State that has a forensic nursing program. It received a ranking of 30th in the country in 2010. In 2010, 137 students graduated from Seattle University forensic nursing program. Students at Seattle University paid $30,825 per year in tuition fees.
If you are hoping to attend one of Washington State's forensic nursing schools, you can expect to pay an average tuition of $8,002 per year, though tuition can range from $30,925 per year to $2,610 per year. The highest tuition rates in 2010 at Washington State forensic nursing schools were charged at the following schools:
- Gonzaga University - located in Spokane, students are charged $30,925 per year
- Seattle University - located in Seattle, students are charged $30,825 per year
- Whitworth University - located in Spokane, students are charged $30,204 per year
The following Washington State forensic nursing schools had the lowest tuition rates:
- Spokane Falls Community College - located in Spokane, students are charged $2,610 per year
- Spokane Community College - located in Spokane, students are charged $2,610 per year
- Olympic College - located in Bremerton, students are charged $3,006 per year
A forensic nursing degree from a Washington State school... what next?
Most people who graduate from forensic nursing school in Washington State go on to work as a forensic nurse. Washington State had 470 forensic nurses in 2010. The Washington State counties with the largest populations of forensic nurses are:
- King County - 280 forensic nurses
- Spokane County - 60 forensic nurses
Projected Growth
According the US Bureau of Labor Statistics the number of forensic nurses is expected to grow by 14% by 2018. There are projected to be 680 forensic nurses working in the Washington State then.
A forensic nurse in Washington State earns $73,900 per year on average. However, this number is only an average. forensic nurses in Washington State had varying salaries from $36,480 to $95,450 per year in 2010. The following counties in Washington State have the highest average salaries for forensic nurses:
- King County - $67,800 per year
More Information
The charts and graphs below have additional Washington State statistics regarding a career in forensic nursing. Take a look and compare salaries with various related fields such as nurse assisting or nurse practitioning.
Here are the different levels of study available for you to explore.
- Associate's Degree in Forensic Nursing in Washington State
- Bachelor's Degree in Forensic Nursing in Washington State
- Master's Degree in Forensic Nursing in Washington State
- Doctoral Degree in Forensic Nursing in Washington State
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text: Frank Pallotta has been a leader in the mortgage industry for more than 25 years and currently owns mortgage advisory firm Steel Curtain Capital Group, LLC. Through his key positions and senior capital marketing roles, he has been instrumental in building and leading some of the largest residential mortgage teams on Wall Street. During his time at companies such as Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse and Goldman Sachs & Co., he helped lead those firms in the origination, sourcing, structuring and distribution of loans and securities. Pallotta also helped design the industry's first private label rewards program tied to the payment performance of underwater mortgages. For his efforts, the program won TIME Magazine's Top 50 Inventions of 2010 by employing the use of borrower behavior and incentive theory to dramatically reduce mortgage default rates. He is a graduate of St. John's University in New York with a bachelor's degree in Finance.


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Posted: Dec 13, 2018
BROCKTON, Mass. ---- The Massasoit men's basketball team ran out of steam, falling to Gateway CC 96-81 on Tuesday night.
The Warriors (7-5) trailed just 48-45 at the break, but the Lions (6-6) built up a double digit lead in the early goings of the second stanza.
Late in the second half, Massasoit would get as close as five points, but could get no closer.
Bobby Belezos (Holbrook) and Mark Georges (Brockton) led Massasoit with 22 points each, while Jarice Harris (Brockton) hit five 3s on his way to 21 points.
The Warriors travel to STCC on Saturday.


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8-year-old student sets up free celiac disease screening for science fair project.
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Grace Rennard, an amazing 8-year-old student at Trailside Elementary School in Anchorage, Alaska, is focusing on celiac disease for her school's science fair. Grace has celiac disease and is passionate about raising awareness of this disease and its impact.
In addition to distributing information provided by the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA), Grace has arranged to have free celiac disease screening for 133 people in March.
This free screening, a simple blood test, could be very helpful for people who have co-pays or insurance difficulties but would like to be tested. The tests are being offered on a walk-in basis at My Health Clinic in Anchorage beginning on March 5th until all 133 are completed. The test kits are provided through the generosity of Fischer Scientifics' Phadia Immunology Reference Laboratory.
Grace hopes to have the test results back for the science fair on March 21st. Individuals who test positive will be contacted by the medical provider at My Health Clinic. All test results are confidential. Grace will only be getting the overall number of those who test positive. Her hope is that by reaching out and creating awareness of the symptoms, those who test positive will be put on the path to treatment and a healthy life.
All those interested in being tested can go to My Health Clinic (907-248-2482) at 2105 E 88th Avenue, Anchorage. Walk in anytime starting March 5th from 8am – 7pm, Monday through Friday or 8am – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Update!Through Grace's science fair project, four people received positive blood test results for celiac disease. NFCA applauds Grace and her efforts raise celiac disease awareness and increase diagnoses. Amazing job, Grace!
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I am reliably informed by Cashback's secretary and the Waugh sisters that a number of listeners tweeted complaints last night to the effect that live Tawainese coverage of the Arse's entirely fortuitous victory concluded with what appeared to be the sound of a shotgun blast demolishing a window in the Blue Bore public house; soon to be followed by what appeared to be the shrieks of a terrified elderly summariser claiming benefit of clergy before a masked assassin called "Mad" Hugh.
In an outrage unparalled since the last one perpetrated by the Dirty Digger, I was this evening relieved of all further expert summariser duties on Sky Cotswold's Live Premiership Action after I was branded a sexist oaf by a deranged lesbian newscaster with a humour-deficiency and outsized thighs.
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One of the most notorious aspects of the Holocaust is the deportation of Jews from all over Europe. Deportations not only took place from German-occupied countries, as for instance the Netherlands, but also from states allied with Germany. From 1942 up until the very end of World War II, trains rolled through Europe towards the extermination camps in Poland or to overcrowded concentration camps in Germany itself.> Map of deportation routes (from USHMM)
Deportations from Western Europe
The Netherlands
At the beginning of World War II around 140,000 Jews lived in the Netherlands. The German occupation power quickly began sending Jews to concentration camps as retaliation for Dutch acts of resistance. The Germans also carried out anti-Jewish measures: registration, confiscation of Jewish property, marking with the Star of David, and forced labour.
At the time of the German invasion of Belgium, in the early summer of 1940, around 66,000 Jews lived in the country. But hardly any of them were Belgian citizens. They were mainly immigrants or refugees from Eastern Europe or Germany. Starting in 1941, the Nazis began segregating the Jews: they were listed, registered, marked, and their property was confiscated.
After Germany's victory over France in the summer of 1940 the country was divided: the Germans occupied the northern part of the country and the entire French Atlantic coastline, while the remaining parts of the country became the so-called 'Vichy State'.
As is well known, the Nazis did not succeed in deporting the Danish Jews to the extermination camps. In October 1943 the large majority of the Danish Jews succeeded in escaping to neutral Sweden. For the failed plan to deport the Danish Jews please see:> The fate of the Danish Jews
Norway had a very small Jewish population of around 2,000 at the beginning of World War II. In the autumn of 1942 the Nazi occupation power carried out the deportation of around half of them, 770 Jews in total. The rest of the Norwegian Jews succeeded in escaping, mainly to Sweden.
Deportations from Germany and its allies
The German Reich
The first wave of deportations from the German Reich was carried out from mid-October 1941.
Joseph Goebbels, who
besides being minister of propaganda was also the party leader (Gauleiter) in Berlin, thought it completely unacceptable that thousands of Jews remained in Germany itself at this point. In the course of just less than three weeks 25,000 German Jews were deported to the ghetto of Lodz in Poland.
Romania was one of the Third Reich's most important allies during World War II, where they contributed troops for the attack on the Soviet Union.
Bulgaria had a Jewish minority of about 50,000 people at the beginning of World War II, constituting only around one percent of the total population. In comparison with for instance Romania, Bulgaria was not particularly anti-Semitic, and the Jewish population was highly assimilated.
Slovakia was proclaimed an independent state in 1939, when Germany invaded Czechoslovakia. The Czech parts of the country became the 'Reich Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia', whereas Slovakia became an independent nation under absolute German control. Slovakia had a Jewish population of around 90,000.
Hungary had a very large Jewish population of around 725,000 at the beginning of World War II. The country was characterised by widespread anti-Semitism, but in spite of this there was a strong reluctance to deport the Hungarian Jews. Non-Hungarian Jews, on the other hand, were merely viewed as a burden.
In March 1944 the catastrophe happened: German troops invaded Hungary, and the SS were put in charge of the occupation. The deportation of the Hungarian Jews received highest priority and was carried out with terrible efficiency. In the course of seven weeks, beginning in May of 1944, more than 430,000 Hungarian Jews were sent to Auschwitz. The Nazis' number one deportations expert, Adolf Eichmann, was personally in charge of the operation in Hungary. Unfortunately, large parts of the Hungarian state administration were more than willing to lend a helping hand.
Like Slovakia, Croatia came into existence at Germany's mercy, following the invasion of Yugoslavia in 1941. The country had a Jewish population of around 30,000. As early as 1941 the extremely totalitarian regime in Croatia introduced anti-Jewish measures, following Germany's example. 15,000 Jews were gathered in concentration camps, where they lived under terrible conditions. In the summer of 1942 around 5,000 Croatian Jews were deported to Auschwitz.
Italy was Germany's most important ally during World War II. This meant that the Germans remained very restrained in their policies towards the Italians. Around 57,000 Jews lived in Italy, of which approximately 47,000 were Italian citizens. The country was not characterised by any widespread anti-Semitism, although Mussolini from the 1930's onwards introduced a large number of anti-Jewish measures.
Finland was allied to Germany for one reason only: to fight against the Soviet occupation of a large part of their country. Around 2,000 Jews lived in Finland, and the Finns had no intention to surrender them to the Germans. Probably due to the very small number of Jews, the Germans refrained from pushing the issue in the face of Finnish opposition. All Finnish Jews survived the war.
Deportations from the Balkans
Greece was divided into two occupation zones during World War II: one German, the other Italian. Around 55,000 Jews lived in the German zone, 13,000 in the Italian zone.
Germany invaded Yugoslavia on 6 April 1941, primarily in order to support its ally, Italy. After only a few weeks of fighting, Yugoslavia had to surrender, and the country was then divided into different zones of occupation. One of these zones was a German-occupied Serbia. At the beginning of the war around 80,000 Jews lived in Serbia.
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> The fate of the Danish Jews
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When It Comes to Kickers, Don't Overthink It
Researching kickers for fantasy purposes is a little like going to the dentist: you only do it once a year, it's a pain in the ass, and you can probably get away with not doing it at all. But like the dentist, it's a relatively small inconvenience and it can save you from something worse happening.
The fact that you're already reading this site indicates that you probably know the cardinal rule of drafting kickers, but I'll repeat it here, just in case: Never draft a kicker before the last round.
There are lots of reasons why you should not spend any more than the bare minimum on a kicker. They are notoriously unreliable year to year, for one. Remember that awesome David Akers season in 2011, when he led all kickers in fantasy points? (Actually, I hope for your sake that you don't remember this.) That guy made just 69 percent of his kicks last year, and the Niners promptly cut him.
The other reason you shouldn't sweat kickers is that they're all basically the same guy. Sure they are all beautifully unique sparkleponies in their real lives, but for fantasy purposes, think of the kickers as one giant, homogenous, strong-legged blob.
The Giant, Homogenous, Strong-Legged Blob
Last year's best fantasy kicker was Blair Walsh, who put up 168 points. (A quick note on methodology: I'm using the scoring system that awards five points for makes beyond 50 yards and 4 points for makes from 40-49 yards out.) The 12th-best kicker in fantasy was Phil Dawson, who put up 135 points, or a little over 80 percent of Walsh's production. That's not a remarkably large gap between the best and worst fantasy starters at the position.
And that's assuming you had the 12th kicker in all of fantasy, or the worst starting kicker in your league. What if you had an average fantasy kicker, say Shayne Graham, who was the 6th-best kicker last season? Graham put up 153 points, or 91 percent of Walsh's production. The difference between most fantasy kickers is so negligible that it's not worth reaching to grab a top guy.
And speaking of those top guys – who are they exactly? Here's a fun stat: of last year's top nine fantasy kickers, exactly one (Stephen Gostkowski) was in the top nine in 2011. Of 2011's top nine, only three (Akers, Sebastian Janikowski and Neil Rackers) were top nine in 2010. That's a crazy amount of turnover.
On top of that, Grantland's Bill Barnwell posted some results of a study on kickers that showed the league's best kickers and the league's worst kickers in any given single season go on to produce at nearly the exact same rate the following season. In fact, the league's worst kickers outperformed the best kickers in that follow-up season. Basically a single season and 35-50 field goal attempts is nowhere near a big enough sample size to truly evaluate kicker talent. You really can't identify a "stud†fantasy kicker the way you can with a quarterback or running back, so why bother spending anything other than a last-round pick on one?
General Strategy
But you do have to pick up a kicker at some point, so it's best to do so with at least some sort of strategy in mind. Do you want a kicker on a team with a great offense, one that ensures he'll at least be kicking a ton of extra points? Do you want a kicker on a team with a crummy offense that constantly stalls out on drives, leading to more valuable field goal opportunities?
Like most things in the mysterious world of kickers, the answer is complicated. In general, it appears that kickers on good offensive teams make for the best fantasy kickers. Of last year's 10 most productive fantasy kickers, nine played for teams in the top half of the league in scoring. (The one who didn't was Jason Hanson, who kicked for the Lions' 17th-best offense.)
In 2011, the same findings generally held true. Of the 10 best fantasy kickers, six kicked for teams in the top half of the league in scoring, and two more kicked for teams that just missed the cut, at 17th and 18th.
Since you can't identify top-level kickers with any reliability, don't mess around and just take one in the last round. It's like going to the dentist: wait until you absolutely have to do it, then just get it over with.


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GPs 'should supply medical reports for firearms applications'
The police watchdog has recommended that GPs should provide medical reports for their patients who are applying for firearms licences, paid for by the patient themselves.
The report of firearms licensing by the inspector for police forces in England and Wales says that there are 'fundamental gaps' in how police check the mental health of gun owners.
It says a licence should not be given without a current medical report from a GP, paid for by the patient.
GPs are not obliged to respond to police requests for medical information about potential firearms holders or note if their patients hold certificates, the report by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) says.
John Canning, chair of the BMA's professional fees committee, supported the requirement for a GP to give police a report on a patient before the person is given a gun licence.
'It is encouraging that HMIC has accepted our advice… However, we do need to ensure that the practical implementation of the proposed system is effective, should it be taken forward, and does not unnecessarily increase workload for GPs at a time when many are struggling to cope with patient demand and falling resources.'
The HMIC report says that although applicants for gun licences must tell police about any relevant medical conditions and allow officers to speak to their GPs, many licences are approved regardless of whether or not police have spoken to referees or the GP has looked at the applicants' medical records.
HMIC recommends a mandatory system so that anyone who wants a gun licence should obtain a medical report from their GP.
GPs will be required to record if their patients own gun licences — and tell police of any deterioration in their mental health, including dementia.
Home Office guidance — now being updated — is expected to reflect this but not make it a legal requirement, the BMA said.
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I'll open the bidding.
£100 per application and £200 if, as is often the case with the ruddy faced rare attended shooting fraternity, the GP needs to see the applicant in person. This certifies that at that point there was no evident medical reason why person shouldn't hold a firearm. This is contingent on the applicant giving honest answers and there is no forward commitment for the GP to monitor the applicants health or fitness to hold firearms until the next application interval. This might be yearly.
Seems reasonable enough for me. I mean, have you seen how much the lot pay for Wellies?
Any more bids?
No....I think the police should do it.
What the f@*K has fire arms licensing got to do with medicine? Its a legal issue about who the country feels can have a gun. Its got nothing to do with medicine at all. If society is worried about mentally ill people having fire arms they should pay mental health professionals to provide advice...not DUMP the process on primary care Drs who care for diabetics, asthmatics, children and everyone else - they want us to do it because everyting we do is perceived to be 'free'. The whole stinking administrative burden can be dumped on us because the police cant be arsed and they are too busy ...like we aren't!??
Anyone else have anything irritating and difficult they cant be arsed to do? ...want to find some vague reason why is can be deemed 'medical' so it can be dumped on GPs?? .......housing, benefits, bus passes, school attendance, insurance, compensation at work, compensation following an RTA.....the list is ENDLESS. And people wonder why they cant get an appointment with a GP when they are actually ill??
I worked as a Police Surgeon as well as a GP, I was also section 12 Approved. There is no way I would put my name to a piece of paper that said someone was safe to own a firearm (or a knife, axe, hammer piece of rope....)
This is a complete nonsense.
Want a firearm? Give the police full access to your medical notes and let their assessor make of them what they will.
Not a GP job in any way


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Electro Empire GIVEAWAY COMPETITION! Win vinyls & tshirts by Harzfein + Uni-Mate + Seven Sisters Rec + Devine Disorder + Turbo Records - CLOSED
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electroempire.com/index.php?at…1aa0421d581517bdc4a0c2519 Apologies for the late post, been wanting some decent weather + the post was slooow!! Thanks EE for running the comp back in December and to Divine Disorder Recordings for the cool T.
BT02 Scape One - Planetoid
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Looking forward to this one!
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wow, me, blimey, nice one!! Many thanks to Devine Disorder Records for such a cool prize! Big ups to EE. Happy New Year to all
Mike Ash - Escape Velocity Will Web - Skaro Dr.Schmidt - Teradyn (Dexorcist remix) Romplex - Check The System Sync 24 - Kinda Loose Dexterous Numerics - Become The Machine Headnoaks - Shai Halud (rework) DJ R21 - Rock The Night The Hidden Persuader - Electro Magnetism Radio Nasty - Clave To The Rythm Deemphasis - Residual Data Carl Finlow - Hashtag (Radioactive Man Remix) Guiseppe Mereu - Difettoso
Hi Mike , All the tracks you listed are all new on me I must admit. Just wondered if you have heard of any of the following all around the bpm mark your looking for and quite melodic? EKMAN - MSP, Solar One Music. 130bpm. Planetwalker - Planet 3, Solar One Music. 134bpm Komarken Electronics - Svensk Elektronk, Solar One Music. 128bpm Erp - Pith, Frustrated Funk. !33bpm Erp - Vox Automaton, Frustrated Funk. !33Bpm Convextion AKA Erp - Vapor Pressure, Ostgut Germany. 127Bpm let us know if I have h…
Sweet Remix DV. Been playing this a lot (on D.Clarke's Whitenoise Show)
Very much like the quality and variation of all 3 tracks!!!
Greetings everyone, let me start this thread off seeing as someone has to. I don't happen to be a new member but since my post count is low I may as well be. I joined the forum back in 2.10 with the build up and realise to Streetsounds Nu Electro Vol3 with some thanks to Morgan Khan for my introduction to new/modern electro. Over a two year span I've been doing my up most to increase my knowledge of a genre which I think is the BIZ and know very little of. Some of my favourite artists and tracks…
Koova "Moths"
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5 hot tracks.
Electro Acid
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This is really fresh, thanks for the download!!!
Cheers for the update and happy to download!
Awesome release guys, I'm loving this E.P right now!!!!!!!!! ;D;D
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I'll download now from bandcamp as I already downloaded from Juno not realising 3 tracks aren't full length versions . Quality E.P


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An Analysis of Bt Cotton Cultivation in Punjab, Pakistan Using the Agriculture Decision Support System (ADSS)
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Although commercial cultivation of Bt cotton was not officially allowed in Pakistan until very recently, the area under Bt cultivation has increased every year, and during the 2009/2010 cotton season it stood at around 70% of all cropland. This trend has raised many interesting questions, and this article attempts to answer some of these questions using the pest-scouting data of 3,000+ cotton farmers collected during the 2005/2006 season. We used the Agriculture Decision Support System to process and analyze the primary raw data. This article shows the relationship between Bt and non-Bt cotton cultivation with reference to (1) farm size, (2) pest and pesticide groups, (3) predators and pesticide sprays, (4) sucking pests, and (5) chewing pests.
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Known for gorgeously-decorated sweets and daring meals, Japanese fast food services and cafes are gearing up for Halloween with seasonal menu options.
Here is a quick overview of what's on offer for Halloween 2016.
Baskin Robbins kicks off the season with a range of culturally-themed ice cream flavours. Expect pumpkin, caramel, citrus, and chocolate.
Starbucks has yet to release a Halloween-themed coffee for 2016, but have re-directed their focus on autumn sweets.
Tully's Coffee has a number of Halloween-themed options for 2016, including sweet drinks, desserts, snacks, and take-out gifts.
McDonald's had a raging success with the Valentine white and milk chocolate chip offer, and have jumped onto the new Halloween specialty.
Pumpkin and Chocolate Chips
Lotteria has added sweet potato powder to their cheese sauce in order to achieve a purple-coloured tongue for their 2016 Halloween burger range.
Sweet Potato Bacon Cheese Burger
Mister Donut has teamed up again with Snoopy this year for character-themed Halloween treats. These donuts lean towards the flavours of chocolate, pumpkin, and chestnuts.
Komeda seems to be relying on a photo contest for Halloween instead of releasing a range of seasonal treats. The one Halloween treat features caramel sauce with a Jack-o-lantern cookie.
Caramel Flaky Donut Ring with Ice Cream
Krispy Kreme has a variety of aesthetic donuts and drinks for Halloween with a focus on caramel, chocolate, and sweet potato flavours.
Hiding from Japanese Ghosts
Ghost stories are the least frightening thing about Japan when facing culture clashes, mystery food, language barriers, and - scariest of all - marriage.
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How to Remove the Fuel Pressure Regulator in a 1996 Chevy 1500by Don Bowman
The fuel pressure regulator on the 1996 Chevy 1500 is located on the fuel rail under the upper intake manifold plenum. Its primary function is to maintain a constant fuel pressure at the fuel injectors. Fuel injectors have a constant spray, and they are just held open longer by the computer when more fuel is needed. In order to keep a regulated flow, the fuel pump exerts more pressure than needed so it can handle the increased flow when the vehicle is accelerating. The fuel pressure must remain constant across the injectors, however, regardless of the length of time they are open. The regulator allows all the excess fuel to return to the fuel tank.
Step 1
Remove the air cleaner and the air ducting to access the intake manifold, using the appropriate sockets and wrenches.
Step 2
Disconnect the coil wire by pulling it out. Extract the fuel pump fuse from the fuse and relay box on the driver's side fenderwell. Crank the engine over as to start for three seconds to relieve the remaining fuel pressure. Replace the fuse.
Step 3
Remove the upper intake manifold plenum by taking the bolts out with a socket, which will expose the fuel regulator. Pull the vacuum hose off the fuel regulator.
Remove the small circlip on the top of the fuel pressure regulator that secures it to the fuel rail, using a scribe to grab the clip. Place a rag under the regulator to capture any remaining fuel as you withdraw it. Pull the regulator out of its port on the fuel rail.
Items you will need
- Set of wrenches
- Set of sockets
- Small scribe


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An Authentic Cuban Sandwich is a gloriously grilled sandwich filled with ham, pork, (sometimes salami), Swiss cheese, pickles, and yellow mustard on Cuban bread!
The Cuban Sandwich is a Florida tradition. I live in the Tampa Bay Area and this tasty meat and cheese filled deliciousness can be found everywhere! And for good reason it is divine! In many area's of Tampa you can smell that aroma of Cuban bread baking and what a treat. Just slather on a little butter while it's hot and oh my goodness!!!
But when you take that bread and pile on the ingredients that build this sandwich and you really have yourself, in what many Floridians will say, is the best sandwich in America!
Cuban Sandwich Pilings
- Cuban Bread
- Yellow Mustard (Don't try to get fancy)
- Pickles
- Swiss Cheese
- Ham
- Cuban or Mojo Roasted Pork
- Genoa Salami (NOW this one is controversial) – optional (I do not use)
- Butter
The sandwich is believed to have made it's debut in Florida in the late 1800's. Cuban immigrants began traveling and moving into the area. It is said that this was a common lunch item enjoyed in workers cafes. Some say the salami addition became popular in the Tampa area because of the Italian influence also present. I say I have tried it both ways and like it either way – I know gasp of the die hards! When making the sandwich, if you want to leave off the salami, increase the ham portion to substitute for it.
WHAT is your vote Salami – NO or YES??
Let me know in the comments or head over & vote on Facebook!
Now the last and final part to making this sandwich GREAT is the Butter & Pressing it! So the real deal is NO grill marks. My press has them so to keep it real, I use a cast iron skillet and put something heavy on top like a foil wrapped brick or in my case other cast irons skillets. Flip and do the other side!
After it's pressed you are ready take a big bite out of this masterpiece! I would love to hear if you make this one at home! They are so delicious and easy to make! A little taste of Florida culture in every bite!
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Authentic Cuban Sandwich
- 10 inch Cuban Bread
- 2 tbsp Yellow Mustard
- 3 ounces Swiss Cheese, sliced
- 4 ounces Ham, sliced
- 3 ounces Roasted Pork (I can find this in my deli)
- 2 ounces genoa salami (optional) Use 2 more ounces of Ham if not using - I do not use
- 3 ounces Pickles, slices thin
- 2 tbsp butter
- Preheat a panini press or a large cast iron skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Lay bread, open side up, on a work surface and spread the bottom and top halves with mustard. Layer top half with Swiss cheese and pickles. On bottom half, layer ham, Spanish pork, and salami (if using). Close sandwiches, pressing gently.
- Butter top and bottom of sandwich, place on panini press and apply moderate pressure until crisp on both sides, about 8 minutes. If using a cast iron skillet or griddle, melt some butter and add sandwich. Use a second pan to press on them as the first side crisps. When crisp, flip sandwich and continue cooking while pressing until crisp on both sides, about 10 minutes total. Slice sandwiches in half diagonally and serve immediately.
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Domino Multiplayer
If you have ever seen a chain of dominoes falling on one another, you must have been amazed at the way they travel in a wonderful wave. This free online multiplayer game is not about creating such a wave, but it is about forming chains using the same dominoes. You start off with 7 dominoes and you are supposed to try and complete your set before the other player does. The rules of domino are simple. You place a domino on the board and then a chain is created. You must use a domino that has a value equal to that which is on the board. Dominos have two sets of dots, and they are separated by a line. You have to ensure that the two halves to be placed next to each other have the same number of dots. If it is blank, then a domino with a blank side is required. You only have 15 seconds to play your turn and if you cannot, an extra domino is added to your stack as a penalty. If you miss three turns then you lose the game. You get to select the theme of your dominos when the game begins; you can choose from Silver, Gold, and even country flag dominos. This will help you in maintaining a different identity from that of your opponent. The game is great fun to play, and it is as much about strategy as it is about luck. You just have to slog it out with your opponent until you see who the best between you two is. You have to think cleanly and see how best to beat your opponent. There are times when a domino can branch out if it has the same value as another which is in the middle of a chain; a very unique strategy idea.


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Where is the limit of your comfort zone?
And how is that limit currently holding you back from fully living?
Look back over the past 12 months and notice what played out…
- What beliefs held you back?
- What choices did you make that limited you?
- What did you miss out on?
- If you weren't staying inside your comfort zone, what might have you done differently?
Next, choose one area in your life where you want to break free, by nudging your limits and going beyond that comfort zone!
What action will you take to support that?
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King Backs Off Ridiculously Broad 'Candy' Trademark, Will Still Be Obnoxious In Other Ways
from the King-Kong deptKing, makers of the very successful Candy Crush Saga mobile game, have been nothing if not creative in their attempt to bully other companies using absurdly broad trademark claims. Unsatisfied with simply enjoying their luck and fortune at creating an entirely derivative yet somehow hugely successful game, the company felt compelled to apply for a trademark for the word "candy." That unsurprisingly resulted in an ocean of criticism in the press, and even a little playful retribution -- including developers making a game in which players have to create a game with the word candy in it.
King is now filing to abandon their trademark on the word candy. That's not because they were willing to admit any fault on their part, but because the company will instead focus on an older, more specific trademark for "candy crush" in an attempt to wreak havoc. The company only just acquired that 2004 trademark in the last few months, and has already used it to try shut down a game called CandySwipe that came out two years before Candy Crush Saga. CandySwipe is still available in the Google Play store, and it has been flooded with five star reviews by people tired of King's shenanigans.
King released a statement to the press describing their decision as such:
"King has withdrawn its trademark application for Candy in the U.S., which we applied for in February 2013 before we acquired the early rights to Candy Crusher. Each market that King operates in is different with regard to IP. We feel that having the rights to Candy Crusher is the best option for protecting Candy Crush in the U.S. market. This does not affect our E.U. trademark for Candy and we continue to take all appropriate steps to protect our IP."In addition to using their candy crush trademark and continuing their defense of candy in Europe, King will also continue their campaign to stop Stoic, makers of the strategy-RPG The Banner Saga, from using the word saga. You know, because of potential confusion, not because King is being an obnoxious tyrant.
Filed Under: candy crush saga, trademark
Companies: king


text: Good success for our first Member's Apero in Zurich with 25 participants. Good wine and fine antipasti at the Weinkontor Ojo de Agua. Our full board came specially from Geneva to greet and meet "old time" members as well as new additions to our association and potential joining companies. We are happy to see that the interest in our core values is growing.


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"Going Home"
Exploring Life's Journey into Ourselves:
A Mindfulness Retreat
April 26 – 29, 2018
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This is very simple video the shows the impact of BKS Iyengar's teaching. Wait to watch it when you have 24 minutes to devote yourself to it.
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August 24, 2014 • 10:19 pm 0
Dear yoga practitioners everywhere,
We invite you to a moment of communal dedication to the memory of Guruji B. K. S. Iyengar for all IYNAUS members and any others who would like to join us.
We know that many of you have already been attending or planning commemorative gatherings, but we have also heard from members that they would like for there to be an event that brings us together as practitioners across the continent.
We suggest that on next Tuesday, August 26, 2014, at 8:30 pm EDT (7:30 pm Central, 6:30 p.m Mountain, 5:30 p.m. Pacific) as many of us as possible, in our own practice spaces or at our yoga schools and institutes, practice the following sequence of asanas (except for Tadasana, we leave the timings to your best judgment):
Tadasana – 3 minutes (mountain pose)
Uttanasana (forward bend)
Adho Mukha Svanasana (downward-facing dog)
Utthita Trikonasana to the right and to the left (triangle pose)
Adho Mukha Svanasana
Tadasana – 3 minutes
5 minutes seated quietly
We ask that you hold Guruji in your hearts as you do this.
Whether or not a gathering is possible, please, wherever you are, consider joining with us and other practitioners next Tuesday in this collective expression of gratitude to B.K.S Iyengar for what he brought to our lives and the lives of others. As Geetaji said yesterday, "Like rain, he touched all of us equally."
May we call your attention to something Guruji said about Tadasana? It is from a remembrance by the cricket player Sachin Tendulkar:
"It is essential to master the art of standing correctly. One thousand things that apply to Tadasana apply to every other pose. See how much your intelligence has to peep in, has to go in, even to understand tadasana? When truly in tadasana, one feels light in body and the mind acquires agility."
In loving memory of Guruji,
Janet Lilly, President of the IYNAUS Board of DirectorsMichael Lucey, Vice President and President Elect
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February 24, 2014 • 1:49 am 0
Here is the announcement about Spring Mindfulness Retreat 2014 sponsored by the Honey Locust Sangha / Omaha Community of Mindful Living.
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January 25, 2013 • 4:13 pm 0
At the Yoga Path this Winter session, we have been studying and practicing the concept of "Suchness." There is no easy explanation as to the definition of this concept, other then saying that it is touching reality in the present moment without any judgements or preconceived notions about what you are perceiving. We look at something we have seen before, like a flower or a sunrise or a child, as though we were seeing these things again for the first time. So our experience of all things in the world around us, is fresh and new, not dictated by habitual minds and responses. We see each moment as new and unique.
But recently a student has shared with me an article that makes me see this idea of suchness in a different light. I needed to share it with you to get your insights.
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November 16, 2012 • 2:51 am 0
In June of this year, a 21 day Mindfulness retreat was hosted at Plum Village in France for scientists throughout the world, taught by the Vietnamese Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh. At this retreat Thay explained the connection between the five mental formations and the neural pathways in the brain. He describes how, with the practice of mindfulness, we can erase the neural pathways that lead to suffering and open new paths that lead understanding and happiness.
From this came an article by Paul Tingen call Using Mindfulness to Rewire the Brain.We're reading this article at the end of classes at the Yoga Path to foster a practice of tapa/discipline (the third niyama),. We are striving to do things in our lives that strengthen well-being and thus allowing us to be strong enough to mindfully embrace and transform the suffering in our life. The link to this article is below.
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August 30, 2012 • 4:35 am 0
Enclosed is a excellent demonstration of ujjayi breath done by B.K.S Iyengar at the 1984 yoga convention in San Francisco. He talks about the beautiful sound of the breath.
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August 9, 2012 • 4:19 pm 1
Currently in class we've been studying the Four Establishment of Mindfulness as taught by Buddha in the Satipatthana Sutta. We've come to the third establishment, which is observing "the mind in the mind". In our readings and discussion we've run across reference to the 51 mental formations. This list of 51 is from the Abhidharma teaching in the Pali Canon. Thich Nhat Hanh talks about these often when referring to manifestations of the mind or "mental formations", but he seldom lists them. Jokingly he tells how as a novice he was made to memorize them, but in teaching he doesn't go into detail about them.
However, western students seem drawn to know what the list of 51 is. I guess we're always looking for 12 steps or 7 effective habits to help us itemize and plan the changes in our lives. So as requested by many student of the Yoga Path and all other curious oblates here is the list of 51 mental formations. It would be worthwhile to hear what insights come of reading and absorbing this list. Please comment.
5 Universals
5 Particulars
11 Wholesome
inner shame
shame before others
absence of craving
absence of hatred
absence of ignorance
diligence, energy
tranquility, ease
vigilance, energy
6 Primary Unwholesome
craving, covetousness
doubt, suspicion
wrong view
20 Secondary Unwholesome
10 Minor Secondary Unwholesome
resentment, enmity
selfishness, parsimony
deceitful, fraud
desire to harm
2 Middle Secondary unwholesome
lack of inner shame
lack of shame before others
8 Greater Secondary Unwholesome
lack of faith, unbelief
lack of discernment
4 Indeterminate
regret, repentance
initial thought
sustained thought
10 Wholesome
(added by Thich Nhat Hanh)
absence of anxiety
stability, solidity
loving kindness
3 Unwholesome
(added by Thich Nhat Hanh)
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July 26, 2012 • 9:56 pm 0
One of the things that happens when practicing yoga is we calm the mind. I know that if I give myself to the practice, whether it be the poses or breathing or meditation, what starts to happen is that I can slow down enough that I can then stop thinking. Or at least thinking so much. But the operative phrase there is "stop thinking" . For many of us, this "stopping" is the sticking point. The thought of not thinking How could we do such a thing? Many of us, myself included, have the notion that if we stop thinking, we would, by default, be thoughtless. Or to put it another way, stupid! We'd be unthinking louts walking around without discrimination or judgement. This thought is almost unconscious. Yet our intellect, our memories, our judgments is even more important to us then our faces and the bodies that carry them around. So if we stop thinking, we'd be nothing but some ambling zombie void of personality. So in the back of our meditating minds, being a successful meditator is equivalent to joining the cast of extras in Night of the Living Dead.
And this belief undercuts many of our best efforts to slow the mind down. Or even noticing the quality of our mind in the present moment. Yet sometimes this thinking isn't all that lofty. Sometime it's obsessing, worrying, remembering how your brother bullied you 25 years ago, reviewing a grocery list for the 17th time, wishing you had said what you really meant to say last week in that meeting, regretting your past, longing for a better future, wanting a different color car; the list goes on. The thinking mind is often like cable TV with 175 channels and nothing to watch. Wouldn't it be nice at times to turn it off and rest?
I ran across this statement In Thich Nhat Hanh book: Breathe, You Are Alive!, ask yourself if you believe it? "When we think to much, the quality of our being is reduced. If we can stop thinking, we increase the quality of our being." When you read this, do you buy it? I know my busy, obsessive, thinking mind won't allow such notion of stop thinking, but then when I practice my yoga, I find it's true every time.
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May 18, 2012 • 8:00 am 0
Above is a link to file that lists most asanas that students at the Yoga Path would know. People have asked for a handout for these poses through the years, so in my teaching absence until July 1st, I've finally relented and am sharing them with you.
Remember the best way to set out to practice yoga is to only do 15 minutes a day, everyday. Sometimes these 15 minute practices turn into 30 minute or possibility an hour. Sometimes not. Doing your yoga everyday though, will bring a lot of health, joy, and peace! This is certain. So why would you deny yourself something that precious?
Remember the Five Friend of Practice:
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Rainbow Falls Fishing
Your webmaster back in 1972 catching his first fish with dad.
Shirts apparently were not required.
Careful boy, don't drop your fishin' pole in there like Elliott did.
The Rock on the left is the exterior of the Mine Ride. In later years it was covered by vines
Hundreds and hundreds of fish!
More satisfied customers.
Pat Hanna cleaning the pond. What a job that must have been!


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Trump Can't Win They Said
The pundits said time and again that Donald Trump and his bombastic comments would soon fade from the national stage. They told us his announcement speech would mean he'd never even get out of the gate. He did. They said his comments about women like Carly Fiorina and Megyn Kelly would crush his aspirations. They didn't. They said his remarks saying we should lock the door to Muslim immigrants would end his election bid. Nope, wrong again. Especially now that the city of Brussels that he called a 'hell hole' with lots of problems and Islamic refugees refusing to assimilate is running with the blood of innocents slaughtered by hate mongers.
Donald Trump has consitently put his finger on the pulse of American politics and more importantly he has connected with a relative message that every day people understand. We are under attack both at home and abroad and if you don't want this to end badly you had damned well better man-up and get serious about eradicating terrorists and eradicating unsustainable debt at home.
So now they are finally moving away from the Trump cannot win the GOP nomination narrative. I mean with less than 3 weeks to go before the first ballots of 2016 are cast in Iowa; Trump is enjoying a modest surge there and just might win. He is already cruising toward a win in New Hampshire. Beyond that he is in very good shape in states like South Carolina and very well might walk away with the nomination.
So now, many of the pundits, in fact nearly all of them in some circles have shifted their narrative to one of two themes or a combination thereof. One, if Trump does win the Republican nomination, he cannot possibly win the White House and Two a Trump nomination will forever doom the Republican Party.
So lets review; the pundits have been wrong about Trump just about across the board. Democrats have been wrong. Republicans have been wrong. Independents have been wrong. On TV and on the radio political pundits have been wrong. Talking heads blathering on and on and on, on the 24-hour news cycle have been wrong, 24 hours at a time. Yet they keep blathering, pontificating, denigrating, judging, insulting and declaring the Trump candidacy dead. They are all wrong all the time.
Donald Trump meanwhile has been right on message and any act of terrorism here at home or a downturn in the economy like we are starting to witness will without a doubt benefit his Presidential aspirations.
Trump is winning the argument on illegal aliens. He is winning the argument on the bad deal with Iran. He is winning on the trouble with the economy. He is winning on a whole host of issues in his conversation with the American people. Like it or not, no matter what the so-called experts are saying, Trump is winning.
The bottom line is this, Donald Trump can certainly win the Presidency and with the trouble on the Democratic side with their likely nominee and the FBI investigation he seems to be moving ever closer to that possibility, no matter what the pundits would like you to believe.


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There is good news in the air that India is on the way back into the high life again , yes India is still to witness more of the FIIs money pooling in the equity markets as India has regained its earlier high of 7.25% in terms of weightage in the MSCI Emerging Market Index after long time. Another good news is that MSCI BRIC Index has risen to 17.35% by this October end.
MSCI EM is Morgan Stanley Capital International Emerging Market, it was started in 1988 wherein the MSCI launched the first comprehensive emerging markets Index. Since then the emerging markets have become an important and integrated part of a global equity portfolio allocation. In 1988 there were just 10 countries in the MSCI emerging markets index representing less than 1% of the world market cap but now it covers over 800 securities across 23 markets and represents 11% of the world markets and represents 11% of the world market cap. MSCI is a leading provider of investment decision support tools to over 6000 clients worldwide !!!!!
Now the news is that MSCI is about to add 44 Indian stocks to its global Small cap index while removing eight from its list , so a lot of foreign inflows into the Indian markets are expected soon .