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Climbing UphillBy Iquo B. Essien, The AFRican Blogger
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Climbing UphillBy Iquo B. Essien, The AFRican Blogger
Climbing Uphill
By Iquo B. Essien, The AFRican Blogger
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Fri, Nov 14 2008
Iquo Essien
Sixteen days before Election Day, I found myself on a half dozen interviews for campaign positions with several of the hundreds of grassroots' nonprofits canvassing for Obama. The position of choice was canvass director, though I admittedly had no organizing experience.
At the time, I was on leave from NYU film, having recently moved out of my apartment and into my sister's, living out of a duffel bag while working at a freelance editing job I hated. Since I wasn't doing anything particularly meaningful, I figured I might as well pack my things, take a bus to Virginia or Ohio, and start working for change.
According to the pundits, Obama has had that same effect on a lot of people, the formerly apathetic turned staunch activists.
Growing up, though my dad sat talking politics around the table with my uncles regularly, they mostly traded stories of corruption. How we Africans were digging ourselves into deeper political trouble, maybe even disappearing into black holes of despair with HIV/AIDS, never to return again. The problems were deemed intractable and talk of activism would have been laughed out of the house.
And then, in 2006, a son of Kenyan and Kansan parentage became a beacon of hope galvanizing a political movement of concerned citizens around the globe. Barack Obama rebuked the policies of the freakishly despotic Dubya on a platform of hope and change.
As basic as it seemed, what excited us most was the idea that changing our level of civic engagement was both the means to Obama's victory and an end in itself. That we could potentially overturn an entrenched political regime, dating back to the Reagan era, while becoming agents of change in our communities and the world – some for the first time ever.
I was inspired, albeit late in the political game, and spoke with a few friends about my intentions to work for change.
"You're not a white college boy from Nebraska," one retorted, unimpressed with my vision of leading a struggling campaign office in a swing state. He thought I had no business becoming a cog in a political machine, a driftless wanderer coasting along on Obama's coattails. I had always been a person with vision who needed no compass guiding me in the right direction.
Maybe he was right, or maybe he wasn't. But having gotten a campaign job offer, I found myself stalling and ultimately turning it down. Though the campaign's message was charismatic and mystical – as some might construe Obama's ascendancy – I was stuck to my sister's couch questioning why I was so eager to run off into the political fray. Maybe I was trying to prove something to myself, or to my future children, who might ask what I was doing when Obama was elected.
Come November 4, I was still stuck to the couch, though I left early for work to vote, joining a line that stretched around two Brooklyn city blocks. As the day wore on I was cautiously optimistic, watching as Obama took Ohio and Florida, equally fearing that which I wanted most. When the results came in and he was named President so easily, so elegantly, without the Supreme Court battle I had expected, I was filled with a mixture of joy, hope, and disbelief.
Screaming, crying, and dancing, I spent the night at the Libation party watching Obama's acceptance speech, as accompanied by DJ Ian Friday's afrobeat grooves, projected on a white bed sheet suspended from the ceiling. Outside the streets were teeming with happy, hopeful people, strangers laughing and embracing.
Together we – a collection of black, brown, yellow, red, and white; old and young; gay and straight; male and female; rich and poor people; who were never supposed to have the right to vote – had helped change the world.
The celebrations around the globe validated the fact that Obama's victory was a win for us all – a collective exhalation of a centuries-held breath waiting to see if we, as oppressed peoples, would ever be deemed worthy, trusted, respected, and intelligent enough to become the masters of our own destiny, and ultimately lead the world.
Seeing a bit of Obama in myself, I was left wondering,
"What is the change I wish to see in my own life?"
Wondering why – apart from a short doc I shot of some canvassers in downtown Brooklyn – I sat idly by while history was unfolding.
I offer that, perhaps, it is only through Barack Obama's election to the Presidency that I have seen my full potential. Reflected in a way that is both dazzling and blinding as a minority, as a black woman, and as an African. It was the unattainable, now attained, that leaves us all questioning how we've set our own goals and measured our successes.
Whether we truly believe that we are deserving, capable, and intelligent enough for our wildest dreams to come true.
Over the last few weeks, I have wanted to walk out of my job for the last time, sell all of my belongings, and live by my wits and words – yet find myself glaringly inaudacious, as measured and cautious in my response to his/our achievement as was Obama's acceptance speech.
As did the President elect, I realize that there is an uphill climb where we're going, and that hard work is the only way to get there. While I am elated to be on the path – with him in spirit – I am sobered by the journey ahead.
Nevertheless, I hope that Obama's message of change will catalyze an era that revolutionizes and transforms each and every one of our lives toward something bolder, prouder, and more audacious. Now and forever.
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Who is Isa Genzken?
Who is Isa Genzken? It's the question on everyone's mind. At least those who will be visiting MoMA over the next four months.
MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art), one of our favorite clients, hired Edward Roy (as Director of Photography) to travel to Berlin for one week to shoot interviews and b-roll for a documentary about this unique artist and boy was he in for an interesting treat.
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Have to admit that sometimes my to do list is just to long....that makes my craft time very short.
At first I thought I will not be able to play a long with this week's unusual colour palette at the Outlawz. But as I opened my blog I saw the Crafty Cardmakers' challenge for a blooming creation and I made this quick project. The digi is from Digi Darla's and I distressed a doilies from my stash and a piece of corrugated board.
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Situated 50 Km. away from Kolkata, Diamond Harbour is the ideal place for a short fun drive or weekend getaways. The riverside at Diamond Harbour is well decorated and well maintained. The view is amazing. Hoogly is so wide it looks like sea. The strong breeze from the river is mesmerizing. Ample seating arrangement is there by the riverside pavement. Also you can enjoy the Jhal Muri, Badam Bhaja, Icecream Bhutta while taking the long stroll along the river. If you want to stay there for a day or two, you can stay at "Sagarika Tourist Center" maintained by West Bengal Tourism Dept. or at "Ganga Bhaban". On a full moon night, sitting down beside the river, the experience will be out of the world.
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From Kolkata take the Diamond Harbour road. You don't need to turn anywhere. The road straight leads to Diamond Harbour. The condition of the road is fantastic. Drive carefully because the road is two way. You can also reach there by bus from Esplanade or by train from Sealdah.
Busy weekend at Diamond Harbour.
The ruins of the old fort and the adjacent park by the river.
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Help with Gummis
Start off by going down the alley past the Accessory Shop where Sora first appeared in Traverse Town. Here you'll find Trinity Charge #1 and it leads to a Chest in the Alleyway containing Dalmatians 4, 5 and 6 . Head to the Second District and fight your way through the Gizmo Shop and down to the Dalmatians' House to claim any rewards you might have for finding lost puppies.
Yellow Opera
The Yellow Opera functions just like the other wizards except that it casts balls of Thunder at you as opposed to Blizzard or Fire. The big downside here is that the Yellow Opera doesn't have a weakness like Fire or Blizzard that can instantly defeat them. Instead, you'll have to rely on smashing these Heartless into the ground. Since they lack a weakness it might be best to single them out and defeat them first as opposed to the other wizards you'll face. They are the strongest of the three but aren't much trouble.
Green Requiem
This wizard looks just like all the others you've faced but it is not an offensive wizard. Instead, this little guy whizzes around casting a light Cure on damaged compadres. Obviously this is detrimental to defeating the Heartless so you'll want to target the Green Requiems first in every battle they are in. Often the Green Requiem will join up with a Large Body and several other wizards. These fights can be harder than others since you have a lot of moving parts and a foe with a large HP reservoir. That plays right into the hands of the Green Requiem.
Air Soldier
The Air Soldier fights much like a regular Soldier except it can fly around. This allows it to use a swooping charge instead of a straight on shot, thus it is harder to dodge, especially in a group. It's hard to catch the Air Soldier on the ground for a combo so you'll be forced to use magic or Aerial Combos to take them down. Air Soldiers are rarely by themselves and often accompany ground forces to give you a lot to think about – take out other Heartless before these, however.
These pink Heartless appear in the middle of the Second District at Traverse Town. The objective is to not be seen or they will lock onto you and fire invisible projectiles that can't be dodged. At first you will find just one Sniperwild, but as you defeat it more appear. The best tactic is going to be using Stop then trying to defeat as many as you can. Remember to have Donald and Goofy aid you when trying to take them out. You'll get 10 experience for killing one and an additional 10 for each one after that (10, then 20, then 30, etc…). After beating 6 Sniperwilds there is a 35% chance to get the Power Drop. After 12 it is 50%, after 18 it's 60%, after 24 it's 100% drop, and if you get all 30 you'll get 2 more at 100% chance.
There is a pattern to the Sniperwild spawns. It starts with one, then once it's defeated two more spawn in the center. Once those two are defeated three will spawn in the center. Defeating these three resets the pattern. A riskier but more mana conserving way of defeating the Sniperwilds is to hit one with Fire while sitting near the entrance to the First District. It'll hop up to you and you can kill it from there. If you are spotted and reinforcements are summoned you won't gain any items or experience for killing these Heartless, so just leave.
From here head to the Alleyway. In front of the waterway is a gated off path, but also Trinity Charge #2 which grants you access to the Secret Waterway. Talk to Leon a few times and you'll receive the Earthshine Gem . Check near the steps for a Chest with Dalmatians 10, 11 and 12 . Head over to Cid at the Accessory Shop. He'll install the Gummi for you but you need to take the Old Book to Merlin. Head to the Magician's Study and talk to Merlin then talk to the Fairy Godmother to learn how to summon Simba .
An Old Friend
Head back to the Third District to meet up with Riku. Enter the Vacant House near the exit to the Second District and talk to Cid. He'll hand over the Warp-G and ask you to check out the bell atop the Gizmo Shop in the Second District. Find Cid again in the First District to receive a Comet-G then save your game. Climb atop the Gizmo Shop and use Trinity Charge #3 to reach the bell. Ring it three times and jump down for a boss fight. Make sure you have your equipment up-to-date; equip the Jungle King Keyblade.
BOSS: Opposite Armor
The boss starts out like Guard Armor but after minimal damage it switches to the more powerful Opposite Armor. Start with defeating the "hands" to stop the annoying spin attack. It's best to be a little bit reckless for the opening part of the battle since you'll likely parry attacks instead of taking damage. Focus on the "feet" next but you likely won't defeat them before the Body pulls the feet in and charges up a powerful beam. This is best avoided by heading down one of the alleys or using the steps to block the attack since it will fire regardless of line of sight. Using Simba is a bad idea, instead just stick to aerial attacks and backing away to use Cure when your HP gets too low. The main Body will drop fast once it's by itself so keep the pressure on.
Sora learns the power of air and acquires Aero magic.
Side Projects
Talk to Cid to learn you only have one half of the required Navi-G Pieces to reach another area, but at least the first new path is open. He will now sell Gummi Blocks so buy what you need. The COM. 2 is great for expanding your availability. At this point in the game you can start/complete a few optional adventures: 100 Acre Wood, Phil Cup, The Jungle Slider, and Vine Swinging.


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From Nursery through Second Grade, the focus is on Spanish language and culture. Our students are then introduced to French in the Third Grade, when they spend half of the year in a continued study of Spanish, and half of the year studying French. This same method follows them into the Fourth Grade. In the Fifth Grade, the students are asked to focus on either Spanish or French for the duration of their time at East Woods.
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The Nursery students attend Spanish once a week. The children are introduced to the Spanish language in a supportive, engaging environment. Music, movement, stories and play activities are incorporated to foster the student's enthusiasm for learning Spanish.
The Pre-Kindergarten students attend Spanish once a week for half an hour. The Pre-Kindergarten Spanish program incorporates music, movement, stories, games and interactive activities to promote the children's achievement in learning a world language. In a supportive and engaging environment, the students feel empowered to learn and speak Spanish.
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In the Lower School, the students in Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade receive Spanish twice a week for 40 minutes. The students learn Spanish through music, visual aids, technology, lesson activities, and games. The learning objectives are to build their world language development, to increase their vocabulary, and to strengthen their confidence speaking a language in a positive environment.
The Third and Fourth Grades are taught by Upper School language teachers. The students take half a year of French and half a year of Spanish; they are taught twice a week. The goal is to expose students to the two modern world languages studied at East Woods School. This is the first time the students are introduced to French. At these levels, it is conducted with a predominantly audio/visual/lingual approach and a basic introduction to the written language. This aspect of our World Language Program affords our students the special opportunity to have early first-hand experience with not just one, but two world languages. This approach also helps students to decide which language they will continue to study based on their own experiences with the language.
World Language study in Kindergarten offers the students an introductory program in Spanish, and classes meet two days per week. The four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing are integrated into the program, and the students participate in interactive learning through games, songs, and collaborative activities.
First Grade
Foreign Language study in the First Grade builds upon the basic Spanish language foundation the students have developed in previous years. Classes meet two days per week, and the students develop their vocabulary, increase their comprehension skills, and gain confidence in their ability to speak Spanish through interactive games, songs, and collaborative activities.
Second Grade
Foreign Language study in the Second Grade continues to foster the development of verbal skills, comprehension skills, and written proficiency in Spanish. The class meets two days per week, and it also provides the students with an introduction to Spanish cultural celebrations and traditions. During class the students engage in conversation, read short passages, write basic sentences, and actively participate in games and activities to continue their development of strong Spanish language skills.
Third Grade
Foreign Language study in the Third Grade offers the students an introductory program in Spanish and French. Each language course covers one-half year, and classes meet two days per week. The four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing are integrated into the program, and the students are introduced to the culture and traditions of the French and Spanish speaking world. Language learning is enhanced by the use of technology.
Fourth Grade
World Language study in the Fourth Grade offers the students an introductory program in Spanish and French. Each language course covers one-half year, and classes meet two days per week. The program builds upon the skills and concepts taught in Third Grade, with a greater emphasis on sentence structure and conversation. The four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing are foundational aspects of the program, and the students are also given an introduction to the history, development, and structure of the language in general. World Language learning is enhanced by the use of technology.
Upper SchoolOverview
Fifth Grade is the students' first full year of studying the language they have chosen. The goal is to give them a grammatical foundation and rudimentary conversational skills from which to draw, when they advance in the language.
Sixth through Eighth Grade French and Spanish follow a conversational approach which teaches the students to listen, understand, and speak the language being studied. They are also taught basic reading and writing skills, which will allow them to further study their chosen language after they graduate.
Fifth Grade
Students in Fifth Grade choose to take either Spanish or French, and classes meet daily. Both the French and Spanish programs are designed to provide the students a strong foundation in the language, and emphasis is divided evenly between reading, writing, listening, and speaking. During the year, students will:
- Learn conversation skills and the basic rules that govern the grammatical structure of the language
- Demonstrate strong pronunciation and listening skills
- Develop cultural awareness
- Use technology to enhance learning through programs such as Linguascope, Fun Spanish, Kahoot, and Duolingo
Sixth - Eighth Grade
Students in Grades Six through Eighth Grade take either Spanish or French, five days per week. By studying world languages, students nourish their ability to think and communicate, gain an understanding of other cultures, and begin to see themselves as global citizens. Throughout the language curriculum, students learn through modeling, repetition, audio-visuals, guided practice, projects, dialogues, role-playing, listening activities, games, and iPad apps and simple programs such as Linguascope and Duolingo. Classes are interactive, and teachers assess students' progress and needs through classroom observation, quizzes, tests, and projects of all kinds. Between Sixth and Eighth Grade, the study of grammar, vocabulary, and syntax gradually intensifies, but the main focus of the program remains on helping students to communicate with fluency and to see themselves as part of a larger world.


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Rachel Willis-Sørensen vividly recalls praying backstage during the Metropolitan Opera's National Council Auditions four years ago that she would someday be invited to sing again in that magnificent hall.
The soprano, a native of Richland, Washington, and a BYU graduate with a master's in vocal performance, was named one of five equal winners of that competition in March 2010, after a disappointing "learning experience" in the 2008 finals. With a lot of hard work and prayer, she said, she was much better prepared the second time.


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Times are different. We are not in a recession and we're not in a housing bubble; this is really the way things are and prices are booming…according to Matthew Gardner, a local economist.
The dynamics that led to the last housing collapse and recession are not in play right now. Borrowers are not buying more than they can afford and home building is at a sustainable pace. There are also more first-time home buyers in the market than at any time in the last 10 years.
While there is a lack of housing inventory at times, there is strong demand. Most buyers also have great credit now and are not over-leveraging themselves. Those factors combined with low-interest rates create a dynamics for a steady climb and a healthy, balanced market.
Read More: What will 2018 Look Like in the Real Estate World?
Locally and nationally, the unemployment rate continues to drop and many are returning to work after previously having given up even looking. Wage growth has been a bit stagnant, so Matthews says it's time to ask for a raise! People are still cautious and that's probably what's keeping the market well-balanced. No one is haphazardly applying for loans, quitting jobs, or buying homes they can't afford.
So are there any negative outlooks in today's economy? Many millennials have high amounts of student debt and some wish baby-boomers would retire, as many are maintaining their jobs well after 65. We're also not seeing the transfer of wealth between generations because we're living longer.
So what does all this mean? It's a great time to buy or sell property in the Seattle area!
Being successful in Seattle's competitive market, however, requires the assistance of an experienced real estate professional. Feel free to contact me for answers to your questions and advice that can help you achieve your real estate goals.


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"You can't hurt me the way you think you can. But even if you could? I would rather die with the taste of you on my tongue than live and never touch you again. I'm in love with you, Mara. I love you. No matter what you do."
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Swoon Thursday #114: The Evolution of Mara Dyer by: Michelle Hodkin
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We have recently launched our new primary school resource. This has been developed with a range of partners and young people. The resource aims to:
- Introduce disability
- Increase understanding of the range of disabilities
- Highlight the effects of bullying and exclusion
- Highlight the consequences of hate crime.
The primary school resource also features three films:
- Judged has been designed for P5 audiences and was developed in partnership with Kibble Education Centre.
- Happiness Heroes is a film by Epilepsy Scotland and has been developed for P6 audiences. There is also a book to accompany this film.
- Lucky Break is a film which introduces Disability Hate Crime and has been designed for P7 audiences.
The resource can be downloaded for free here, and the films are available to watch for free here.
To request a hard copy of the primary school resource, please contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
Please note there is a charge of £10 per resource pack, and £5 for any additional copies of the book and DVD.
The accompanying films are also available to view on our YouTube Channel.
With thanks to Stalled Spaces Scotland for funding the filming of 'Lucky Break' at Paton's Mill, Johnstone.
I Am Me recently held a Christmas Competition which offered every primary school in Renfrewshire a chance to win our Cinebus for a day of Christmas movies, sweeties and fun. To enter, all the pupils had to do was design a piece of artwork inspired by anti-bullying. To view all the amazing artwork we received click here!


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The Charity's aim is to bring the witness and inspiration of Saintly Lives to as many people as we can.
The Charity has accomplished an enormous volume of work with very modest financial support and is poised at this stage for a period of significant development.
This development can make a very great impact in the growth of the knowledge of Christianity in the world.
Much of our work has been undertaken on a voluntary basis. This has enabled the core costs, Support Services, of the Charity to be kept to a minimum.
These costs have been met through private donations and contributions from active projects.
With the development of the Charity's work there is a need to develop the core infrastructure to a level beyond that which can be sustained from these income sources
and to deliver the number of projects that are ongoing. In order to ensure the Charity's long-term sustainability, both in terms of funding sources and program delivery,
it has identified its most likely sources of sustainable income and needs support to further develop this.
Research is the life-blood of the work of the charity - it has been the source from which a number of products have already arisen.
Through its work in Russia the Charity has developed significant research materials, important relationships, and there exist significant opportunities
for further development. The Charity has facilitated significant dialogue across disciplines as they touch on the
life of the extraordinary Russian saint, Saint Seraphim of Sarov, and as his life touches theirs.
The Charity has already staged temporary bases in Russia in the course of its
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research program and staged an extensive multi-media exhibition. However to develop sustainability in
its program delivery, and relationships, and to embrace the opportunities that present themselves, a more permanent presence on the ground is needed in the form
of a study facility. This will facilitate further co-operation with partners and associates with whom the Charity has been working creatively, and support ongoing
research and dissemination. The facility will witness to the importance of, and need for, serious research and education arising from this living tradition,
thereby spreading the universality of the message of St Seraphim and the Christian faith.
With the accessibility of the Internet the results of these activities will become available throughout the world.
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We also see the need to develop our Study Centre in the UK,
where we presently have a modest base, situated in the heart of the University City of Cambridge.
We wish to develop these study facilities in Cambridge, linking them with the developing study facility in Russia,
thereby being a bridge for co-operation between Russia and Great Britain.
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Financial Services and the 2015 changes to the VAT rules
VAT 2015 Newsletter #7 - 1 October 2014
Changes to the VAT rules – Telecommunications, Broadcasting and Electronic Services
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- The 2015 changes
- What does this mean for businesses operating in the Financial Services sector?
- How can Deloitte help?
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The 2015 changes
With effect from 1 January 2015, the VAT rules for B2C supplies of electronic services will change. The place of taxation of such services, when supplied to non-business customers within the EU, will shift from the country where the supplier of the services is established to the Member State where the customer receiving the services is located.
As a result, the VAT rules and rates in the country of establishment of the service provider will no longer be relevant. Going forward, business supplying e-services to customers throughout the EU will be required to charge VAT on their services at the VAT rate applicable in their customer's EU Member State, unless such services classify as VAT exempt in that country.
What does this mean for businesses operating in the Financial Services sector?
Electronic services are services which are delivered over the internet or an electronic network, the nature of which renders their supply essentially automated and involving minimum human intervention. They include services such as those automatically generated from a computer via the Internet in response to specific data input by the recipient, and online information generated automatically by software from specific data input (such as legal and financial data) by the customer.
Financial Services providers which offer certain online services (such as operators offering online trading or investment platforms, electronic banking, etc.) may be impacted by the 2015 VAT changes. As operators, you should be thinking about:
- Whether your services classify as "electronic services";
- The location of your customer and the measures you will need to take to identify their location; and
- Whether your services classify as VAT exempt in those jurisdictions or whether VAT is due on the supplies you make (and if so, which VAT rate applies).
How can Deloitte help?
There are many issues for businesses to consider both pre and post 2015. In the first place, we can assist you in determining whether, and to what extent, your services would be impacted by the change in rules.
If your business will be impacted by the changes, we can provide guidance and assistance specific to your business, including, advising on the compliance considerations and any system changes that may be required in order to adapt to any changes to the VAT treatment of your services.


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C&R Tractor and Landscaping, Inc. provides Conveyor Aggregate Delivery (CAD) truck services, with the newest and biggest CAD trucks available on the market. The Soil King Extremes boast a 35 CY or 22 ton pay load with the fastest and cleanest system available with the ability to convey bark, topsoil, rock, or sand. They can place material up to 125 feet away from the truck. They feature the ability to be used as a live bottom dump truck and can dump a load of rock in only minutes making them a good option to be used as super solo dump trucks.
C&R uses two hydroseeders to provide a seeder for any situation. We have a Finn T330 Truck mounted 3300 gallon seeder that can provide ¾ of an acre of coverage per load. We also use a Bowie 1200 gallon trailer mounted unit for smaller jobs or jobs with limited access. We can work up to 700 feet away from the closest access point.
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Education & Health Nepal working with the Shree Rupa Jyoti Secondary School
An invitation to meet with the Head of the Seed foundation based near Pokhara Nepal led to a joint project being planned for 2015 with the building of a women's empowerment centre for the communities around Begnas Lake, just outside Pokhara. But a side project materialised with a chance introduction with Maniram Kadel the head master of the Shree Rupa Jyoti Secondary School. The idea being that if children were to have a better chance of having a great education experience then they should have a better environment in which to study and the EHN painting project was formed.
The first joint project
So EHN recruited a team of volunteers and off they went to the school for a month when the children were on holiday. Spending time in the day painting the school and the evenings living with the local families it gave them a chance to experience rural Nepal at its best. The results from the community, children and the teachers themselves were amazing and we have been asked to look at another 43 schools in the area.
The follow on from the painting project
But because Education is one of the main fields of work we talked more with Maniram and found out about his quest for helping the children of his area. We decided that we could do more than just paint the schools in the area and have started working on a teacher training programme where we hope to team Student teachers with the schools in the area. Which when implemented should result in better quality of education for the children as well as an exchange of teacher training methods. As well as the opportunity for student teachers to experience teaching in a completely different environment. At this present time we have been recruiting volunteers to teach in the school but really want to develop a curriculum which supports the Nepali teachers and help the children gain a better level of English.
The future
If you are part of or involved with a teacher training section of your University and would like to get involved with a long term project helping to raise the teaching & educational standards in one area of Nepal then please get it touch with Wayne at firstname.lastname@example.com
One part of the project is to adapt or even create an English syllabus from the west which can be implemented into the school. The aim of this is to raise the standard of the students English to such a level in the first 5 years that it carries them through to college and beyond.
The second part of the project is a teacher exchange programme where English teachers (students) are placed at the school and work side by side with the Nepali English teachers.
Resulting in a mutual sharing of teaching ideas that benefit both parties and the students in their care.


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- GBU : Generation Business Units are owned by PT. Indonesia Power and PT. Pembangkitan Jawa Bali, both companies are subsidiaries of PT. PLN.
- PLTA : Hydroelectric Power Plant
- PLTD : Diesel Power Plant.
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One crossing the alps on FL155 on Rotax 912iS.
This configuration is ideal for flight schools who need low operational cost in above average performance.
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Sizzix dies, was to die cut them from plain papers and just move around, placing them on top of each other - watching how they play together. I created several amazing combos and this is one of them. I think that I have found my new favorite die - it's this Decorative Label die that is at the bottom of my central cluster.
this lovely die set. I think it gives my card some additional fun element so that my central cluster wouldn't look so lonely :)
I will be entering this card into these challenges:
Crafty Ribbons - Anything Goes
In The Pink - Pink And Pearly (I hope that my pink is enough....)
Happy Campers - Bling
Stampin For The Weekend - color inspiration photo
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes
Five Simple Things - Anything Goes
Digitally Sweet Challenges - Bright Colors (My sentiment is digital)
Creative Corner - Anything Goes
365 Cards - Centered


text: My style of wedding is a complete tapestry of images. I enjoy the smaller, more exclusive weddings in one location. It's their day and I try to blend in and orchestrate my work while respecting my client's wishes and requests. I photograph both formal and informal. While important to take control to get great shots, I believe there is no need to turn the event upside down. Weddings are about love, joy, fun and a once in a lifetime opportunity to capture their mood in pictures. One of the tricks is to know how to put my clients at ease and to help them to enjoy their day, because that is exactly how it should be. No fuss no bother a fabulous event.


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How mobile dental health care service is beneficial today?
Over 70% of Indian population and 90% of children have serious dental problems today. But most do nothing about it. Finding a dentist, booking appointments, braving traffic, parking hassles, and then waiting endlessly at the clinic, most people find it too overwhelming. A problem that needs only 15 minutes to fix becomes a half a day affair. As a result, people go to a dentist only when they have a pain or great discomfort.
Mobile dental care removes all the hassles. Just one phone call and the doctor arrives at home with special portable clinics and customers can have all their dental problems solved in the comfort of their own home. That's incredibly convenient and saves all the hassles and time. Its even more useful to people who do not have private transport or women and senior citizens who find stepping out challenging.
These specially developed fully portable dental clinic fits into just 2 bags and a box, and can be set up anywhere in 15-20 minutes. These are capable of doing most procedures that you expect in a dental clinic including x-rays, scaling, filling, root canal, extraction etc.
How and when was DialDent established?
DialDent was founded in May 2015. It commenced its operation from a base in Gurgaon in September 2015 catering to all of NCR. It spent first six months rigorously testing every aspect of its model including equipment, operating processes, customer types, and its propriety booking, billing and CRM technology back bone. The company received its first external funding in March 2016. Thereafter it added another base in Noida in May 2016.
Recognizing that many high surgical treatments may need clinical facility, the company built its own clinic base in Gurgaon in April 2016 and in Noida in May 2016. It has now expanded the network to 8 clinics under Dialdent umbrella in all parts of NCR. These work as back up for mobile dental operations. Today the company has 15 doctors and 8 paramedic staff working for it.
How does this mobile dental clinic operate?
Mobile clinic works on the principles of foldability and miniaturization. Large things such as dental chairs etc. are fabricated in such a way that they are light weight yet sturdy and can be folded and packed easily. Most other equipment we use such as X-rays, lights, compressors etc. are highly compact and small yet powerful. All this packs in to two bags and a box. It can be carried anywhere and takes just about 15 minutes to install or pack up.
Customers can access DialDent services by just dialing in or logging on to its website. At the appointment time, a doctor along with an Assistant visits the patient and within an hour finishes procedures that otherwise would take at least half a day. All it takes is a 8 feet by 8 feet space in any corner of the house.
Many corporates also invite DialDent to set up dental care camps for their employees.
When and where was the first mobile clinic rolled out and how was the experience?
First clinic was rolled out in the first week of September 2015 at Cargill. People historically associate dental procedures with large, heavy, fixed chairs and machines. It therefore needed a first-hand experience to overcome the disbelief that dental treatments can be done in offices and through portable systems. Once they witnessed how easy it was to get their dental health in order, they lapped the idea. The response from the company was very good and many, including top managers, made use of the diagnosis and treatments.
What are the important aspects that differentiate DialDent from established dental clinics?
Dental service providers today are either standalone dental clinics, or dental clinic chains. They invest in clinics but do very little to get customers to clinics. They instead wait for patients to come to clinics which they will do only when having a pain or difficulty.
The fundamental difference DialDent has with such clinics or clinic chains is that instead of waiting for patients to come to it, Dialdent goes to them using its mobile clinics. It also helps them discover dental problems early and then leads them in to the dental care ecosystem smoothly by checking and treating them in their own comfort zones – be it their office or homes. It takes the clinic to patients, instead of making them come to clinic. Mobility is what separates DialDent from current operators.
Technology backbone is another differentiating factor. Most dental care providers have no or limited ability to capture, mine and leverage patient data. DialDent has its own technology platform which not only makes customer interface easy, it also helps company monitor, dissect, cross tabulate and use patient data.
How do you look at market size and opportunities?
The market opportunity, consisting of customers in right age, socio economic class, and likely incidence of existing dental health issues in just 18 top cities is over Rs 6000 crores. Outside these, dental care is tiny outside the large cities and it does not exist in rural markets. That also is a massive opportunity.
Besides this market, there are tremendous opportunities in value added services such as dental insurance which is non-existent in India and an area where our mobile operations are a big advantage over fixed clinic operators.
Tell us about the business model of DialDent?
DialDent makes or plans to make its money from patient treatments, value added dental products to customers such as dental cover, and leveraging DialDent platform & access to customers to cross sell relevant third party products including a B2B platform for dental practioners.
What are your expansion plans?
The company has well established the proof of concept to roll out in 5 other cities - Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru and Pune. That will give company the scale to leverage national products & services, alliances and partnerships. In this phase the company will also roll out value added products and kick off a dental e-commerce platform for dental practitioners. This will be followed by a pan-India roll out to 18 cities. In three years, DialDent aims to be the largest dental care provider in India with ability to do a million diagnostics and treatments in a year.


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There are schools offering special education degrees in Utah!
Schools Offering Special Education Programs in Utah
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Approximately 0.3% of graduates in of Utah receive special education degrees every year. That means an estimated 309 special education professionals graduate from Utah's 10 special education schools each year.
Top Schools
The top-ranked school in Utah with a special education program is University of Utah, which is located in Salt Lake City. In 2010, it was ranked 27th nationwide. 60 students graduated with a degree in special education from University of Utah in 2010. Students at University of Utah paid $6,272 per year in tuition fees.
Brigham Young University, which is located in Provo, is the second-ranked school in Utah that has a special education program. It received a ranking of 56th in the country in 2010. 56 students graduated with degree in special education from Brigham Young University in 2010. The tuition rate at Brigham Young University was $4,420 per year.
Utah State University, which is located in Logan, is the third-ranked school in Utah that has a special education program. It received a ranking of 66th in the country in 2010. In 2010, 47 students graduated from Utah State University special education program. Students at Utah State University paid $4,828 per year in tuition fees.
If you are hoping to attend one of Utah's special education schools, you can expect to pay an average tuition of $5,088 per year, though tuition can range from $10,680 per year to $2,542 per year. The highest tuition rates in 2010 at Utah special education schools were charged at the following schools:
- University of Phoenix-Utah Campus - located in Salt Lake City, students are charged $10,680 per year
- University of Utah - located in Salt Lake City, students are charged $6,272 per year
- Western Governors University - located in Salt Lake City, students are charged $5,870 per year
The following Utah special education schools had the lowest tuition rates:
- Snow College - located in Ephraim, students are charged $2,542 per year
- Salt Lake Community College - located in Salt Lake City, students are charged $2,932 per year
- Utah Valley University - located in Orem, students are charged $4,288 per year
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The Utah counties with the largest populations of special education professional are:
- Davis County - 320 special education professionals
- Salt Lake County - 240 special education professionals
- Carbon County - 90 special education professionals
Projected Growth
The government projects that the number of special education professionals in Utah will grow by 37%. By 2018, there will be an estimated 2,210 special education professionals working in Utah.
On average, special education professionals earn $46,430 per year. But, salaries for special education professional can vary. In 2010, special education professional made as little as less than $18,670 per year or as much as more than $70,350 per year in Utah. On average special education professional earn the most in the following Utah counties:
- Salt Lake County - $50,770 per year
- Davis County - $50,380 per year
- Franklin County - $48,440 per year
The Utah counties with the lowest average salary for special education professionals are:
- Millard County - $41,210 per year
- Juab County - $41,750 per year
- Carbon County - $43,230 per year
The special education professionals with highest average salaries in Utah were:
- Preschool Special Education Teacher - $46,430 per year
On average, the lowest paid special education professionals in Utah were:
- Preschool Special Education Teacher - $46,430 per year
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Take a look at the graphs and charts below for additional Utah statistics regarding a career in special education and to compare salaries with a variety of related fields such as speech therapy or elementary education.
Here are the different levels of study available for you to explore.
- Associate's Degree in Special Education in Utah
- Bachelor's Degree in Special Education in Utah
- Master's Degree in Special Education in Utah
- Doctoral Degree in Special Education in Utah
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Let me tell you the story of a soldier named Dan.
Went out to fight the good fight in South Vietnam,
Went out to fight for peace, liberty and all,
Went out to fight for equality, hope, let's go,
And the war drags on.
Found himself involved in a sea of blood and bones,
Millions without faces, without hope and without homes.
And the guns they grew louder as they made dust out of bones
That the flesh had long since left just as the people left their homes,
And the war drags on.
They're just there to try and make the people free,
But the way that they're doing it, it don't seem like that to me.
Just more blood-letting and misery and tears
That this poor country's known for the last twenty years,
And the war drags on.
Last night poor Dan had a nightmare it seems.
One kept occurring and re-occurring in his dream:
Cities full of people burn and scream and shoutin' loud
And right over head a great orange mushroom cloud.
And there's no more war,
for there's no more world,
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Carica papaya contains a broad spectrum of Phytochemicals including enzymes (in the latex), Carotenoids (in fruits and seeds), alkaloids (in leaves), phenolics (in fruits, leaves, and shoots), glucosinolate (in seeds and fruits) (Krishna et al., 2008; Parle et al., 2011). Some important Phytochemicals found in C. papaya are Lycopene, Betacarotinoid, Benzylisothyocynate, Betacryptoxanthin, Benzylglucosinolate, chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, protocatachuic acid, Quercetin, Among more than 5000 compounds from plants that have been identified to be associated with anticancer properties (Huang et al., 2009), three groups of bioactive compounds-phenolics, Carotenoids, and glucosinolate-have attracted considerable interest in anticancer studies. Pure compounds of these three groups have been extensively researched in vivo and in vitro studies on many types of cell lines for their potential effects in cancer treatment and prevention. These bio actives act via multiple mechanisms such as cancer cell signalling, proliferation, apoptosis, migration, invasion, as well as angiogenesis and carcinogen elimination (Huang et al., 2009; Zhang et al.., 2004; Thornalley et al., 2002; Nakamura et al., 2006; Wu et al., 2009; Navarro et al., 2011; Wahle et al., 2011; Soobrattee et al.., 2006; Tanaka et al., 2012; Breemen et al., 2008) to exhibit in vitro and in vivo anticancer activities."
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Beginner Obedience
Prerequisite: 5 months or older, or instructor recommendation
Materials: Collar, leash, treats, we recommend a treat pouch.
Cost: $130.00/6-weeks.
For dogs with no previous training, this class includes basic training such as:
We will address issues such as jumping, chewing, nipping/biting, stealing food, and socialization. Each class is 1 hour per week, same day and time each week.
We provide a clicker (if desired) & homework handouts each week.
Melissa does a great job explaining the lessons and working with the dogs.- Melodi
Intermediate Obedience
Prerequisite: Beginner/puppy class, or instructor recommendation
Materials: Collar, leash, treats, and a "Bed" (crate, mat, blanket).
Cost: $130.00/6-weeks.
We add distractions and a more real life environment such as parks and events, and more commands such as:
Build reliability to the basic commands through repetition, as well as introducing more commands. Build command reliability around distractions
We provide homework each week, and a treat bag (if desired).
Advance Obedience
Prerequisite: Puppy/Beginner and Intermediate, or instructor recommendation
Materials: Collar, Leash, treats. We recommend using a treat pouch.
Cost: $130.00/6-weeks.
We are working on perfecting all ten elements of the CGC test, as the CGC is offered at the end of this class.
Our eventual goal is that dog must display each behavior the first time they are told, without the use of food/rewards/clickers, in a distracting environment, and to the satisfaction of the trainer.
Students also have the option to join the Canine Scout Program!
Samantha (my Newfoundland) and I have been in Melissa's classes since she was 3 months old. Now at 21 months she has passed her test/evaluation for TDI certification and can begin to go with me to visit sick children at Memorial Hospital. Outstanding job Melissa!-Ron
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Groomers and Vets
Prerequisite: age-appropriate vaccinations
Materials: Collar, leash, and high value treats
Cost: 2-month package: $178.00
4-month package: $350.00
6-month package: $520.00
Does your dog hide under the chair at the veterinary clinic? Does it have a hard time getting up on the scale? Try to "taste-tests" your veterinarian or technician when they attempt to trim it's nails? or maybe the groomer tacked on that extra "temperment charge" Whatever the reason this 6-week class teaches dogs husbandry behaviors to make your visits more pleasant. This is an "intense"-ly pawsitive course requiring weekly groomer/vet visits, evaluations, and lots of practice! This class is open for audit by veterinary staff and groomers.
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Prerequisite: age-appropriate vaccinations
Materials: Collar, leash, and treats
Cost: $221.00
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Prerequisite: age-appropriate vaccinations.
Materials: Collar, leash, treats.
Cost: $312.00
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Therapy Dog Class
Prerequisite: AKC Canine Good Citizen
Materials: Leash, collar and/or harness, treats
Cost: $130.00/6-weeks
We break down the Therapy Dog Test and work on 1-3 sections of the test each week. This class involves a lot of repetition to ensure complete mastery of skills in order to go out with your own therapy dog.
Nosework Class
Prerequisite: Puppy/Beginner or comparable skill level.
Materials: Collar, Leash, treats. We recommend using a treat pouch.
Cost: $130.00/6-weeks.
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Scent Detection Service Dog Class
Prerequisite: Puppy/Beginner, Intermediate, Advance 6-week classes, CGC
Materials: Collar, Leash, treats. We recommend using a treat pouch.
Cost: $250.00/8-weeks.
This specialized class is a intense class for the serious service dog handler looking to train their own Diabetic Alert Dogs or similar scent detection dog. This one of a kind class will include all the materials you need to gather samples "Scent Kit" as well as giving the CGC Urban Test the last week of class. There will be training logs that will be given and filled out each week. This is a specialized class that will require a time commitment outside of class time.
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FreeStyle Class
Prerequisites: CGC
Materials: Outdoor appropriate clothing
Cost: $130.00/6-weeks.
This is a class were we work on a little bit of everything and focus on learning a drill/dance routine to music. Lots of fun tricks and music.
Reactive Rover Class
Prerequisite: Private class and instructor approval.
Materials: Collar, Leash, treats. We recommend using a treat pouch.
Cost: $130.00/6-weeks.
Does your dog bark at other dogs? Growl? Lunge? Would you like to be able to walk down the street without wondering if Fido is going to embarrass you? Reactive Rover may be for you! This 6-week course gives you the management tools needed to help you and your dog cope with this and also teaches you how to change your dog's behavior using positive reinforcement.
Prerequisites: CGC
Materials: treats
Cost: $130.00/6-weeks.
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NHL suspends Ducks owner Henry Samueli
The NHL confirmed Tuesday that Anaheim Ducks owner Henry Samueli is suspended indefinitely for lying to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Samueli pleaded guilty Monday in a Santa Ana, Calif., court to one count of making a false statement to the SEC.
The 53-year-old billionaire will be sentenced Aug. 18, at which time the NHL will determine the exact length of Samueli's suspension and whether he should be punished further.
"We hold NHL personnel to the highest standards, and this plea requires the imposition of discipline under league rules," NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said.
"I respect the decision … and will abide by the terms of the suspension," Samueli responded. "I'm confident the team will be in great hands in my absence."
Samueli's wife, Susan, will relinquish her role as Ducks co-owner to "avoid any improper appearance."
Alternate governor Michael Schulman will replace Henry Samueli as team governor on an interim basis and oversee the Ducks for the duration of the suspension.
"As an organization, we continue to support Henry 100 per cent," Schulman said. "Our goals and day-to-day operational structure remain the same."
Financial issues requiring ownership approval will be handled by Bettman, while hockey matters will remain the responsibility of general manager Brian Burke.
"My admiration and respect for Henry Samueli is in no way reduced or dimished," Burke said. "I have great respect for him."
Samueli's plea agreement was negotiated following a criminal investigation into illegal stock-option backdating at Broadcom Corp., the computer chip business he co-founded with Henry Nicholas in 1991.
Under the terms of the agreement, Samueli reportedly will receive five years of probation and pay $12 million US to the U.S. Treasury and a $250,000 US fine.
He will not face prosecution on further allegations of stock-option backdating.
Nicholas, who was Broadcom's chief executive officer, was indicted on conspiracy, securities fraud and drug charges, as was William Ruehle, Broadcom's former chief financial officer.
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While some Blind Tiger Wednesday-events feature a brewery, they've recently started doing style events some weeks, & this past Wednesday was the Great Pumpkinfest! 🙂 According to the write-up from the maven of the Blind Tiger, Katherine, "The … list is the sort that can make Pumpkin lovers swoon with joy, and even win over the skeptics. It's the perfect welcome for the crisp fall weather." Continue reading
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After my initial excitement over Sierra Nevada at the BT, my next "omg" moment there came with beer number 13 on my card… Elysian's Avatar Jasmine IPA. I tasted this beer and thought, "oh my god, this is SOOOOO delicious!!!!" I fell COMPLETELY in love from first sip. The really sad thing was that because the BT rotates their beers so often, I didn't see it back on tap again until last week (which I'll write about soon!)! Luckily, I discovered that they carry it from time to time at Whole Foods… yippee!
Well, I happened to mention this beer to my friend and she freaked out because (unbeknownst to me) she is apparently addicted to EVERYTHING Jasmine. Even more excitingly we discovered that the beer/brewery is from Seattle, a reasonable drive from where she lives. Unfortunately, the beer wasn't being offered just then 'cause it's a seasonal offering, and so she would have to wait almost a year before she'd be able to find it out there again.
Fast forward a few months, and I begin to plan my big West coast trip which started with this particular friend in OR. Here's a snippet of my packing list for ya…
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• sweater
• jammies
• shirts
• toothbrush & toothpaste
• Jasmine IPA
• tent
• sleeping bag
Yup, tucked into my pack and stored in the deep dark depths of the airplane (within two ziplock baggies), was a bottle of the Jasmine IPA.
Not only was she excited that I had flown her a bottle direct from NYC, but she actually liked it! See?
This, my friends, is what it's all about… sharing great beer with friends… even if it means a truly long haul!!! I love that not only was I able to successfully transport alcohol from coast to coast without any breakage or spillage, but I was able to give a really fun, unique 'gift' to a truly fantabulous friend… all the while 'promoting' good beer drinking practices amongst the ladies.
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