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Bees: more than honey
Ever wondered why you should care about bees? Here's a fact: bees are responsible for the successful production of around a third of the food you eat. As one of our oldest domesticated animals, bees and people share an amazing history. But the future is uncertain, with devastating global declines in both feral and managed populations. Boris Baer and Barbara Baer-Imhoof, in conjunction with their colleagues at the Centre for Integrative Bee Research at the University of Western Australia, are researching many aspects of honey bees, in the field and in the lab. In our first episode featuring an invertebrate species, we learn more about our relationship with bees, what would happen if they vanish and ways we can help them thrive.
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When every sperm counts: factors affecting male fertility in the honeybee Apis mellifera, . Behav. Ecol. 24(5): 1192-1198. View online at Behavioral Ecology or Read abstract.
Baer, B. (2009) CIBER: A new research initiative for the study of honeybees in Western Australia. The Australian Beekeeper. 111:16-17.
Imhoof B., Schmid-Hempel, P. 1999. Colony success of the bumble bee, Bombus terrestris, in relation to infections by two protozoan parasites, Crithidia bombi and Nosema bombi. Insectes Sociaux 46: 233-238.
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Mother's Day is really hard for because I got two mums ad that's really hard as it is but deep down it mum bear that is my mum she makes me fell safe she tells me when I'm wrong or been a drama queen and all so is their to comfort me in dark times. she makes me cry how much she does for me ad how important I I'm to hear ad I fell bad that I don't do the same as I do find it really hard to think off others. I don't fell the same about Dawn as mum bear the one I wish was thear. mum bear is the one I go to when I'm hert ad sad or angry ad I do fell that Mother's Day is a money marking thing and I cart stand all them bloody sickening cards what don't make EY sense if u don't fell love to words that person but mum bear is the only person I'm sloppy with ad I do fell it's hard for kids when thay don't have a mum or thay mum didn't try ad thay in children's homes. It brakes me when I think I got everything ad thay kids like that ad when thay get kick out at 18 when thay not ready then thay get into chrimes ad thay get in to trouble when actually thay not been bad just need help ad it really makes me won't to be a parent. I'm was the lucky one I got mum how means every thing to me ad As I'm getting les angry ad lashing out I'm get very very very pritactive ad I loved her more than EY thing. she very funny ad I love chilling with her ad her cooking is just the best thing ever it warming ad makes me fell warm ad safe ad her hugs do the same my favourite things when I hug her is her smell that just like u back with mum u safe ad u don't have to be hard man ad I love her with my pet ginnie pig ollie it like I'm parent and she granny ad thay so a like.
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Students download this -- your IPod may soon be put on permanent mute.
The head of schools in Torrington wants to ban the use of IPods and other electronic devices in the high school next year, according to the Republican American.
Superintendent Christopher G. Leone wants to restrict students at Torrington high school from using IPods and other digital music players --- many of which can connect to the Internet, reports the Republican American.
Leone told school board members he believes these music players outnumber the students.
"I just don't see the need, " Leone said.
The issue in Torrington is students using the devices for texting, music and Internet access unrelated to their school work, says the paper.
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Conn 88H ReviewsThis page contains reviews on the Conn 88H series of tenor trombones. Please take a few moments to read my copyright notice and disclaimer if you haven't done so already.
Review 1: The Conn 88H SeriesA positive review (adapted from an e-mail sent to the Trombone List) by Dr Tom Gibson, Brass Department Coordinator, Georgia State University.
"Some of you may know that I'm playing exclusively Conn's nowadays. I was born and raised with that gorgeous sound in my head, but when quality fell off some time in the 80's, I went to a Bach. I like my Bach quite a lot. I also was handed an Edwards when I joined the Navy Band and have a Shires horn, too. So I've played quite a few different set-ups and I know what I like. Since leaving the band, I was free to play any horn I wanted. (The band didn't actually require me to play a certain horn, but for the sake of blend I played what all the fellas played....which happened to be Bach as we all grew to favor them over all others).
Now I do all kinds of playing: trios, quintets, solo recitals, orchestral work, studio work, jazz, big band. I play 6 different styles a week these days, so it's tough to stay on one set-up. Conn has delivered to me 3 bells and 7 slides (and umpteen leadpipes). I am not forced to play them, I'm not paid to play them, I CHOOSE to play them. The quality issues of the 80's are gone. These are very, very well built horns. The tone is the beautiful resonance I remember from my youth. The feel is just like the famed Elkhart Conns. In fact, a dear friend has a 1964 8H and 88H. For kicks, we did a blind test with all my new Conns and his old ones. It's very difficult to hear a difference (we were about 60% accurate with our guesses). And for the player, if the Conn "feel" is what you like, these new ones are a welcome throwback to the good old days:-) They do indeed blow differently than a Bach. They certainly feel different than an Edwards or Shires. All brands have a certain resistance, tone quality, response, etc. that we like or dislike as players. I simply encourage my students to find the horn that feels best to them. Find the set-up that makes the ideal trombone sound to YOUR ears. This will allow you to make YOUR music, and expand YOUR creativity, and reach YOUR highest musical potential by developing YOUR voice.
For me, the ideal feel and sound is on this Conn 88CL. The valve is simply outstanding, no 2 ways about it. Time will tell whether the plastic rotor holds up, but I think many folks are seeing that the Thayer valve in it's 10, 12, 15th year shows some serious signs of wear. That may happen with this one,too. The option of 4 different slide set-ups is terrific. This week I'll play bass bone with the Alabama Symphony using the bass bone slide on the 88 bell. Not a demanding bass part this week, so no need for 2 triggers and the tone is spectacular. It blows like a bass bone. And I'll use the bass mouthpiece. Then, in a couple of weeks, I'll use the same bell with the "normal" tenor slide in the Atlanta Symphony on 2nd bone. In the meantime, I'll play a solo recital (probably Sulek, Serocki, and Tomasi) on the dual-bore "medium-to-large-bore" tenor slide and the normal set-up. I happen to like a variance of timbre on certain pieces that don't call for slide-euphonium type sound. I'm glad the bigger is bigger is better is better days are waning. I hear all kinds of great trombone sounds wherever I go, and they're not all woofy and uncentered anymore. Kudos to us for surviving that era.
But I digress, back to my point: That's 3 set-ups in a couple of weeks and all I do is swap slides. It's a terrific concept and works quite well with this bell (88CL). I also have been playing quite a bit on the open-wrap rotor 88H and for the money I've never played a nicer trombone. The middle-schoolers and high-schoolers that call inquiring about "step-up" trombones all get to try this one out. Why buy a mid-grade horn when you can get this professional beauty for a few hundred dollars more. "Step-up" horns are a stupid idea, sorry. If it's the air needed for a big-bore horn that has you worried about the leap from your King Cleveland, try the 88 with the "Medium-large" dual bore slide. Then, in a few years, buy the large-bore tenor slide and you'll have 2 horns in one! They are great horns at any price and for the price you'll pay they can't be beat. I play them by choice and I love em. They feel right to me. They make a gorgeous sound that makes me smile."
Tom Gibson received his initial instruction from Robert Hamrick of the Pittsburgh Symphony. He then obtained a degree in music from the University of Michigan, where he was taught by H Dennis Smith, and subsequently a Masters from the University of Colorado in 1993, where he studied with Buddy Baker. This was followed by a six-year spell playing with the US Navy Band in Washington, DC. In 1999, he left the Navy Band to take up a teaching career, giving lessons at three universities, presenting master classes and running clinics around the Washington, DC. In addition to teaching, Tom freelanced as a trombonist and euphoniumist and wrote articles for the International Trombone Journal and the Online Trombone Journal. In May of 2002, with help from Jim Kraft and Milt Stevens of the National Symphony Orchestra, Tom was awarded a Doctorate of Musical Arts by the Catholic University in Washington, DC. Dr Gibson then moved to his current post (Brass Department Coordinator, Georgia State University) in Atlanta, Georgia, where he can also be found performing with the Alabama Symphony, the Georgia Brass Band and other organisations. You can find out more about Dr Gibson at his website (cited as an example of excellence in web-based pedagogy by the US Department of Education), www.trombonelessons.com. If you wish to contact him directly, his e-mail adddress is email@example.com.


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Show me your style // Hamza Malik
Another show me your style post up and running!
This time I interviewed my friend and co-worker Hamza Malik.
Hamza is one of the most colorful and bubbly personalities that I've ever met, every time I see some kind of silk fabric or a piece of clothing with flowers on, I think of Hamza.
Another thing to say about Hamza is that he has the most beautiful curly hair and quotes Beyonce very often doing the day.
So, if you love colors and beautiful curly hair keep reading and don't forget to check out his gram game right here.
What are you wearing right now?
"Super skinny blue jeans, a yellow hoodie, a pair of black shoes written with 'left and right' on the sides and a dark blue coat because it's freezing outside today"
What's most important to you in an outfit?
"The small details! They count the most! It can be from anything like a scarf to socks…"
Who/what inspires you the most in terms of your style?
"I get inspired by both female and male fashion bloggers or by friends or people I see in malls, streets… that sounded kind of stalkerish haha I promise that was just a joke"
Favorite brands?
"Versace, Zara, H&M, River Island, Mango Man, Tommy Hilfiger, and Samsøe Samsøe… there are so many"
What has been your biggest style failure?
"Never had one!"
Which items are your Grails?
"All of them! I work very hard to buy things that make me happy. So I would say all of my items are in my 'Holy Grail cup of style' "
Do you have any favorite items in your wardrobe?
"Oh, God! So many. I wish I could wear them all at just one single day but that would be quite weird"
What is your best style tip?
"Wear something that can make you come out of your comfort zone"
…And just to finish it all up, here is some Beyonce music.


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Amongst the banksia, golden wattle and kangaroo paw, this major mitchell cockatoo sits in front of an iconic stained glass window. – Isabelle Boreham
Original Artwork by Isabelle Boreham. Signed Limited Edition of 200.
All Prints come with a signed Certificate of Authenticity from the artist.
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Printed on 300gsm, 100% recycled uncoated, natural white archival paper.
Shipped: Unframed, wrapped in a protective sleeve with a backing board & biography to enable safe postage.
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This is to extend a personal invite to the VIP Opening night of our latest show, THE VOYAGE at the Sublime Galleria, 8th Floor, UB city.
'The Voyage' is a collection of rare maps, historical scale model ships and voyage memorabilia by Sonu Mulchandani.
It is a treat to curious minds which wonder how each continent and country were discovered.
It is a tribute to all the map makers of 14th to 18th Century.
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I will no arrive before 30 December. Please let me know if there will be a party on New Years Eve! Håkon
Great Thanks, see you tonite !!
Thanks!! Is there another Jimenez?? Im looking forward to met her! haha... I was in a trip to Mumbai and Goa..when is the next party??
hey! thxs for the party yesterday...i had so much fun :)
wooooohooooooo ! thanks a ton Viren :) biggggg hug !
Hi Viren!
Is a room in your flat still free? I will be in Bangalore next Sunday, do you have time to make me visit?
Thanks so much
Cool! The only problem is, as for now I don't know if I'll be in the IBM office in Domlur (in which case it would be perfect!!) or in Manyata park...
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Thanks for having me !
Viren - Do you know anyone who can adopt my Persian Cat. I want to give him to someone who will love him & take carer of him well. I am also ok if someone only wants to keep him while they are in India.
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Plant Tomatoes and Peppers (chilli and sweet)
November 7th, 2017 | Categories
Grow in a container from young plants this spring and summer
Tomatoes and peppers require similar growing conditions and so can be grown together. It's really easy to do and very rewarding when you are able to eat the fruits of your labour!
There are three types of tomato plant: the upright (vine) plants which grow tall and require support; bush tomatoes; and tumbling plants which are great for hanging baskets.
Some peppers also require support. Check individual plant packs for details.
There are many varieties of tomato and pepper plants available. It's a good idea to select a few plants as some will suit your garden better than others.
What will I need?
• Grow bags or pots (we recommend pots no shallower than 30cm)
• Multi-purpose compost with added John Innes, for pots.
• A selection of young tomato and pepper plants – allow 2-3 per grow bag, or 1 per pot
• Trowel and garden fork
• Liquid tomato fertiliser such as Tomorite
When should I plant?
Plant inside from March or outside from May – once the risk
of frost has gone.
How to plant
1. Soak pots of young plants in a tray of water for an hour before planting to reduce root damage and moisten compost.
2. If you are using pots, fill each one with compost and make a hole big enough to accommodate the plant's roots and place it in there.
3. Gently firm compost around the plant, covering all roots, and water so that soil is moist but not saturated.
4. The main stem of upright tomatoes and some varieties of peppers will need to be tied loosely to a cane or similar support. As they grow taller, tie them at 30cm intervals.
Preparing your Grow Bag
• Most grow bags have enough space for three plants.
• Break up the compact compost by shaking and kneading the bag so it creates an even pillow shape.
• Make drainage holes by puncturing the base and cut out areas marked on the top.
• Loosen compost with a fork and push some into the corners of the bag so it maintains shape.
• Make a hole in the compost for the plants to be put in.
Aftercare – Tomatoes
• Tomatoes in pots and grow bags will require feeding so ensure you use a liquid tomato fertiliser every couple of weeks (check instructions on the packaging) as well as watering regularly.
• Upright Tomatoes – To ensure you end up with a single stem plant (which will produce the best fruit) snip out the shoots that grow in leaf joints. Once your plant has produced four sets of flower trusses, pinch out the growing tips.
• Bush and Tumbling Tomatoes – do not remove shoots as this will reduce the crop.
• Tomatoes will be ready to harvest between June and September. They will be ripe and fully coloured when
they're ready.
• Bring any tomatoes that are not ripe at the end of the summer indoors and put a banana with them to help them ripen.
Aftercare – Peppers
• Peppers require regular food and water. You can use a fertiliser that is recommended for tomatoes.
• Peppers can be picked when young and if you do this a further crop will follow. The more mature a pepper, the hotter the flavour.
• Don't worry if your peppers turn black – this is simply part of the ripening process and the fruits will turn red after a couple of days.
• If you end up with more peppers than you can eat, either freeze them whole or puree and freeze in an ice-cube tray. Or dry them and make chilli oil. This will preserve their
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(R.P.N. at Cobourg Hospital for 38 years)
Peacefully at Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg on Saturday April 26th, 2014 in her 63rd year. Beloved wife of Brian Jenkins. Loving mother of Chad, Brad, Sean and the late Wade. Dear grandmother of Cynthia and Brooklyn. Lovingly remembered by her sisters Sue, Patti and Jane. Friends are invited to call at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St., E., Cobourg on Tuesday April 29th from 7-9 pm. to celebrate Ann's life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Northumberland Hills Hospital Chemo Clinic or Palliative Care Unit. Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com.
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Court Tosses Challenge to Don't Ask, Don't Tell
A high-profile legal challenge to Don't Ask, Don't Tell is now as dead as the military policy that prompted the suit.
The Congressional repeal of the military policy, which barred gays from serving openly in the military, has rendered moot a suit by the Log Cabin Republicans that claims the policy is unconstitutional, the 9th Circuit ruled yesterday.
The 9th Circuit decision nullifies California federal judge Virginia Phillips's ruling last year that don't ask violates . . .


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I made this cake in the last school holiday, this my first experience baked a chiffon cake. But, I was slightly disappointed with the result. It's caused by my impatience waiting for the cake completely cold. Then i forced to release the wall of the cake with a knife when the cake is still hot, so as most of the cake layer still stuck to the pan, and make the shape of the cake less smooth. But, ignoring the fault.... this cake had a fabulous taste... I really love it.... and highly recommended!!!!!
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Kue Lumpur (Mud Cake)
This is the Indonesian traditional food, but i don't know where the idea named of this cake "Kue Lumpur" or mud cake. Maybe the texture of this cake same as mud, so smooth....but don't ask the taste...it just great, sweet from the sugar of course, savory from the coconut milk, and sour from the raisins.....
I made this cake with a tiny shape...not for some reason but this is the only mold i had at home ^^
I made this cake with a tiny shape...not for some reason but this is the only mold i had at home ^^
Senin, 17 Januari 2011
Cream Cheese Banana Nut Bread
I made this bread about two months ago, and and just had time to post them now - lazy me!!!! -. Actually, i found this recipe here at first. But it seems, the recipe has been modified. And i go to the original recipe linked in this blog....and after seeing along I was more interested with the original recipe where the flour that used is combination with the whole wheat flour, that's what attracted me!!!!!
Roti Sobek (Tear Bread)
Yippee......finally, after two times of failure i have my own tear bread. It just like have a great present for me, remembering i succeed made all my tear bread before ending at the trash can.... hiks...hiks... T_T
I made this tear bread with three kind of flavor, chocolate, cheese, and blueberry. And sprinkled the top with sesame. All of the flavor taste terrific for me, just yummm.... !!!!! ^^
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Punchlist Report Tutorial
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The Punchlist Report is a pre-built, printer friendly checklist that helps you close out your project and make sure the home is ready to be listed on the market.
The Punchlist Report provides a checklist that can be used to inspect the property, and make sure that all of the finish details and preparations are taken care of before you put the property on the market and host an open house.
Accessing the Punchlist Report
To access the Punchlist report you can navigate to the Manage Dashboard or you can access it from the Reporting Dashboard.
Printing the Punchlist Report
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Doing some video research today and found a brief but informative article on how to encode your audio. Basically, unless you have bat hearing don't bother going above 128 kbps - it'll sound like crap out of computer speakers anyway.
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There were several signs in 2013 that the ruling party's monopoly on power was weakening. The opposition Workers' Party increased its presence in Parliament by winning a January by-election, and citizens mounted a number of demonstrations—some of them unusually large—on issues including government plans on immigration, new internet regulations, and gay rights. Separately, in a rare case of unrest, hundreds of migrant workers briefly rioted and clashed with police in early December after an Indian worker was struck and killed by a bus. The incident has also raised debate online by Singaporeans on the issues of overcrowding and increasing numbers of migrant workers in the country. It also highlighted ongoing ethnic tensions within Singapore, rising income inequality, the country's heavy reliance on foreign labor, and the working conditions of migrants.
Political Rights: 19 / 40 [Key]
A. Electoral Process: 4 / 12
The president, whose role is largely ceremonial, is elected by popular vote for six-year terms, and a special committee is empowered to vet candidates. The prime minister and cabinet are appointed by the president. Of the unicameral legislature's 87 elected members, who serve five-year terms, 12 are elected from single-member constituencies, while 75 are elected in Group Representation Constituencies (GRCs), a mechanism intended to foster ethnic minority representation. The top-polling party in each GRC wins all of its four to six seats, so the system has historically bolstered the majority of the dominant People's Action Party (PAP). Up to nine Parliament members can be appointed from among leading opposition parties to ensure a minimum of opposition representation, only three of these seats needed to be awarded in the latest elections. Up to nine additional, nonpartisan members can be appointed by the president. The GRC system is now being questioned as the best way to ensure minority representation. Maruah, a human rights NGO, has proposed replacing the GRC with a reversion to single member constituencies nation-wide, combined with a requirement that all parties contesting multiple constituencies maintain a minimum share of minority candidates.
Elections are free from irregularities and vote rigging, but the PAP dominates the political process. The country lacks an independent election authority. The May 2011 parliamentary elections featured a more vigorous and coordinated campaign effort by the opposition, which put forward candidates for 82 of the 87 directly elected seats, the highest number since independence. The opposition Workers' Party took an unprecedented six directly elected seats, including a five-seat GRC, demonstrating that the PAP's advantage in the GRC system could be challenged. The Workers' Party also received two seats under the system guaranteeing the opposition a representation of at least nine seats. Another party, the Singapore People's Party (SPP), was awarded the remaining seat allocated to the opposition. The PAP took 81 seats, even though it had secured only 60 percent of the overall vote.
The first contested presidential election since 1993 was held in August 2011, with all candidates running as independents in keeping with the constitution. Former deputy prime minister Tony Tan, the PAP-backed candidate, won with 35.2 percent of the vote, narrowly defeating three opponents. The results confirmed the growing strength of the opposition, and the increased willingness of the electorate to vote against the ruling party.
In a May 2012 by-election for the Hougang single-member constituency, Png Eng Huat of the Workers' Party defeated the PAP candidate, 62 percent to 38 percent, retaining the seat for the opposition. In a January 2013 by-election, Workers' Party candidate Lee Li Lian defeated the PAP nominee to win the party's seventh elected seat, reducing the PAP to 80.
B. Political Pluralism and Participation: 8 / 16
Although the opposition has been gaining ground in recent years, its campaigns and activities have historically been hamstrung by a ban on political films and television programs, the threat of libel suits, strict regulations on political associations, and the PAP's influence on the media and the courts.
The PAP has governed without interruption since the British colony of Singapore obtained home rule in 1959, entered the Malaysian Federation in 1963, and gained full independence in 1965. Moreover, the country has had only three prime ministers. Lee Kuan Yew, the first of the three, governed for more than three decades, transforming the port city into a regional financial center and exporter of high-technology goods, but restricting individual freedoms and political competition. Lee transferred the premiership to Goh Chok Tong in 1990 but stayed on as "senior minister." Lee's son, Lee Hsien Loong, became prime minister in 2004, and the elder Lee assumed the title of "minister mentor." After the 2011 elections, Lee Kuan Yew resigned from that position, ending over half a century in government.
C. Functioning of Government: 7 / 12
Singapore has traditionally been lauded for its lack of corruption, though issues of transparency remain a concern. The country was ranked 5 out of 177 countries and territories surveyed in Transparency International's 2013 Corruption Perceptions Index. However, there is increasing concern over the deeply entrenched position of the country's political elites.
Civil Liberties: 32 / 60 (-1)
D. Freedom of Expression and Belief: 9 / 16 (-1)
The government maintains that racial sensitivities and the threat of Islamist terrorism justify draconian restrictions on freedoms of speech, but such rules have been used to silence criticism of the authorities. Singapore's media remain tightly constrained. All domestic newspapers, radio stations, and television channels are owned by companies linked to the government. Although editorials and news coverage generally support state policies, newspapers occasionally publish critical pieces. Mainstream media offered more balanced coverage of the opposition ahead of the 2011 elections. Self-censorship is common among journalists. The Sedition Act, in effect since the colonial period, outlaws seditious speech, the distribution of seditious materials, and acts with "seditious tendency." Popular videos, music, and books that reference sex, violence, or drugs are also subject to censorship. Foreign broadcasters and periodicals can be restricted for engaging in domestic politics, and all foreign publications must appoint legal representatives and provide significant financial deposits.
The internet is widely accessible, but authorities monitor online material and block some content through directives to licensed service providers. Singaporeans' increased use of social-networking websites has sparked interest in social activism and opposition parties, contributing to opposition electoral gains. The enforcement of internet restrictions was eased in the run-up to the 2011 voting, allowing broader online discussion of political issues.
In May 2013, the Media Development Authority issued new regulations requiring news websites to apply for individual licenses that will be subject to annual renewal. The sites will also be obliged to post a financial bond with the regulator, and respond to government take-down orders within 24 hours. The new rules drew strong objections from bloggers and civil liberties activists, who organized a "free my internet" protest event. Bloggers increasingly risk being charged with defamation, the Straits Times changed editorship, and in December, the independent Breakfast Network news website decided to shut down after the government imposed burdensome registration requirements and required them to show that they received no foreign funding. Another regulation banned major websites in Singapore from "advocating homosexuality or lesbianism." These are examples of increasing control over print and internet information.
The constitution guarantees freedom of religion as long as its practice does not violate any other regulations, and most groups worship freely. However, religious actions perceived as threats to racial or religious harmony are not tolerated, and unconventional groups like the Jehovah's Witnesses and the Unification Church are banned. All religious groups are required to register with the government under the 1966 Societies Act. Adherents of the Falun Gong spiritual movement have been arrested and prosecuted on vandalism charges in recent years for displaying posters in a public park that detail the persecution of fellow practitioners in China. The government in 2013 faced renewed calls to allow Muslim women to wear headscarves ('tudong' in Malay) in all workplaces, including public-sector fields like nursing.
All public universities and political research institutions have direct government links that enable at least some influence. Academics engage in political debate, but their publications rarely deviate from the government line on matters related to Singapore. Scholars who do address issues related to Singaporean politics have been denied tenure in recent years.
E. Associational and Organizational Rights: 4 / 12
Public assemblies must be approved by police. A 2009 law eliminated a previous threshold requiring permits for public assemblies of five or more people, meaning political events involving just one person could require official approval. Permits are not needed for indoor gatherings as long as the topic of discussion does not relate to race or religion. In the 2011 campaign period, opposition parties held rallies without significant interference. Protests mounted during 2013 included one in February in which participants voiced opposition to a government plan to increase the population and workforce through further large-scale immigration, which had already put pressure on the country's infrastructure, job market, and cost of living. The rally drew some 4,000 people, reportedly making it the largest political protest since independence.
The Societies Act restricts freedom of association by requiring most organizations of more than 10 people to register with the government, and the government enjoys full discretion to register or dissolve such groups. Only registered parties and associations may engage in organized political activity, and political speeches are tightly regulated. Singaporeans for Democracy, a civil society organization active in promoting greater political and civil rights, dissolved in August 2012, asserting that government rules and regulations had made their activities increasingly impossible.
Unions are granted fairly broad rights under the Trade Unions Act, though restrictions include a ban on government employees joining unions. Union members are prohibited from voting on collective agreements negotiated by union representatives and employers. Strikes must be approved by a majority of a union's members, as opposed to the internationally accepted standard of at least 50 percent of the members who vote. In practice, many restrictions are not applied. Nearly all unions are affiliated with the National Trade Union Congress, which is openly allied with the PAP. Workers in "essential services" are required to give 14 days' notice to an employer before striking. In November 2012, Singapore saw its first strike in more than two decades when 171 migrant Chinese public bus drivers went on strike to protest wage discrimination. The action was regarded as illegal because public transportation is considered an essential service, and the strikers had not provided 14 days' notice. Three of the strikers were dismissed from their jobs, 29 were deported, and one was sentenced to six weeks in prison.
F. Rule of Law: 7 / 16
The government's overwhelming success in court cases raises questions about judicial independence, particularly because lawsuits against opposition politicians and parties often drive them into bankruptcy. It is unclear whether the government pressures judges or simply appoints those who share its conservative philosophy. Defendants in criminal cases enjoy most due process rights. Prisons generally meet international standards.
The Internal Security Act (ISA) and Criminal Law Act (CLA) allow warrantless searches and arrests to preserve national security, order, and the public interest. Government agencies, including the Internal Security Department, conduct surveillance using extensive networks and sophisticated methods to monitor telephone and other private conversations. The ISA, previously aimed at communist threats, is now used against suspected Islamist terrorists. Suspects can be detained without charge or trial for an unlimited number of two-year periods. A 1989 constitutional amendment prohibits judicial review of the substantive grounds for detention under the ISA and of the constitutionality of the law itself. The CLA is mainly used to detain organized crime suspects; it allows preventive detention for an extendable one-year period.
The Misuse of Drugs Act empowers authorities to commit suspected drug users, without trial, to rehabilitation centers for up to three years. The death penalty applies to drug trafficking as well as murder, but reforms that took effect in 2013 grant judges the discretion to impose lighter sentences under some circumstances. The penal code mandates caning, in addition to imprisonment, for about 30 offenses, though the punishment is applied inconsistently.
There is no legal racial discrimination, though ethnic Malays reportedly face discrimination in both private- and public-sector employment. The LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community in Singapore faces significant legal obstacles. Section 377A of the penal code criminalizes consensual sex between adult men, which is punishable by up to two years in prison. The law is not actively enforced, however, and a number of court challenges seeking to overturn it were pending at the end of 2013. Over time, there have been more attempts to promote tolerance and acceptance of LGBT Singaporeans. In June 2013, Singapore Democratic Party treasurer Vincent Wijaysingha came out as gay and attended the "Pink Dot" gay pride event that month, which drew about 20,000 people, the largest crowd to date. Wijeysingha later resigned from the party to pursue LGBT activism.
G. Personal Autonomy and Individual Rights: 12 / 16
Citizens enjoy freedom of movement, though the government occasionally enforces its policy of ethnic balance in public housing, in which most Singaporeans live. Opposition politicians have been denied the right to travel.
Women enjoy the same legal rights as men on most issues, and many are well-educated professionals. There are no explicit constitutional guarantees of equal rights for women, and no laws that mandate nondiscrimination in hiring practices on the basis of gender. Few women hold top positions in government and the private sector. Twenty women won seats in the 2011 parliamentary elections.
Singapore's 180,000 household workers are excluded from the Employment Act and regularly exploited. A 2006 standard contract for foreign household workers addresses food deprivation and entitles replaced workers to seek other employment in Singapore, but it fails to provide other basic protections, such as vacation days. A new law that took effect in January 2013 requires that all new contracts grant household workers one day off per week. However, the law allows employers to offer compensation in place of the day off if the worker agrees.
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Last week San Francisco felt like it was a different city. We had another heat wave, people were running around in next-to-nothing, and I settled on a linen suit set. Go figure. I wanted to stay exceptionally cool while still maintaining a professional vibe, so I reached for this light colored suit. To add some personality I styled the look with my hot pink Soludos- which dare I say work incredibly well. It feel like Miami but I was definitely in San Francisco. Summer I'm ready for ya!


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WAKEFIELD — Five local teens have been selected as the crew for the Acton-Wakefield Watersheds Alliance Youth Conservation Corps for the 2014 Project Host Season.
Every year since 2005 teenagers have worked hard to protect the water quality of lakes in the Acton/Wakefield area. This year's crew, led by Project Manager Sam Wilson, and crew leaders Jordan Shepherd and Sam Fogg, is an energetic group eager to work on lakefront properties to help control stormwater erosion. On June 24, the newly formed group met with Sam, Executive Director Linda Schier and Vice President Jeanne Achillle to learn about the connections between what we do on land and water quality as they paddled the uppermost reach of the Salmon Falls River.
They followed up the morning's paddle by heading to the first Project Host site to begin installing BMPs (Best Management Practices) on a shorefront property on Province Lake. These BMPs are nationally recognized and accepted installations which curtail the rain water and help to infiltrate it into the ground where it is filtered naturally and eventually enters our water bodies. Polluting substances are thereby filtered out and prevented from polluting the lakes and rivers.
Local water front landowners are encouraged to call AWWA and talk to Sam to arrange for an inspection of their properties to identify any erosion problems which may be present. Sam will then draw up a free Technical Assistance design to correct any issues. The landowner may correct them on their own or apply for Project Host status, which means the crew will install one or more of the BMPs. If the application is approved by the YCC Committee the labor is provided free of charge, permits are obtained by the Project Manager, and the homeowner provides the materials for the project.
Many tons of sediment have been prevented from entering local waters, and with it many pounds of phosphorus, the leading cause of algae blooms and pollution, due to the work of our dedicated young people. AWWA is proud of the work the YCC has performed over the past nine years and looks forward to another successful season with this enthusiastic group of teens and their leaders.
Not sure if you have a problem with soil erosion? Call AWWA at 603-473-2500 and arrange for your free inspection. You'll be protecting your water body for future generations!


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First Things First…Let's Get These Cabinets Painted!
As you can see, my kitchen cabinets were old, dark, and dingy so they had to be painted!
1) First, I took off all of the doors and removed the hardware and hinges. Next, (and this is VERY important) you should number each of the cabinet doors and drawers (with colored tabs or sticky notes) so that you know exactly where to put them back when you are done painting them. I didn't and it made things very difficult because they aren't all the same fit. I still have a few doors that won't quite shut. Ugh. It's so annoying.
2) Wash the cabinets thoroughly! You may think you can just paint over every bit of grease and dirt but you would be WRONG! Trust me. I did it the hard way. Do as I say and not as I do.
I decided to use chalk paint because I learned from my research that you don't have to sand cabinets when you use chalk paint. That's about the only benefit I can think of for using chalk paint. It's true that I didn't have to sand the cabinets but it also meant I needed at least 3 coats of paint and unfortunately for me, Annie Sloan Chalk Paint AIN'T cheap. It's about $40 for a quart! So…unless you own stock in Annie Sloan, don't waste your money like I did. Also, you can buy chalk paint anywhere…Home Depot, Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams, etc. Once I realized I could've bought it elsewhere it was too late because I was already knee deep in the color I had chosen. Lesson learned. Why do I always have to learn the hard way?
3) Next step…paint, paint, paint, then paint some more. I suggest you invest in some knees pads unless you like being in pain during your DIY projects. I bought DEWALT knee pads on Amazon and they were worth every penny.
4) I painted the front of my cabinets 3 times and then flipped them over and painted the back 3 times. It takes a long time in general but chalk paint does dry within an hour of each coat so that is another plus of using chalk paint. After the paint dried on both sides I applied the high gloss finishing coat using a foam brush. Here's a picture of the cans below:
A lot of people told me not to paint the inside of the cabinets but I just can't do anything "halfassed" (translation: that's South Carolinian for cutting corners). People said, "just paint over the hinges". Um, no. I am a lot of things (I cuss too much, I spend too much, etc) but I am not lazy. I am a hard worker and I like to do things the right way even if it means taking more time.
Well, that's just the stage one of "Operation Bandaid". My next stage will be transforming the countertops. Get ready…it's going to blow you away.
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I'm super excited to have found your blog through The Kitchn and I am blown away by how good your kitchen looks! Awesome job, I have thought about painting my cabinets but I'm not quite ready to bite the bullet just yet. How is the chalk paint holding up so far?


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Grand Valley Rowing's contact for housing in Henley-on-Thames, UK is Maggie Atkinson. Housing contact information can be found below.
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Attending numbers at the Henley Women's Regatta will be 11 female athletes, 2 female coaches, 1 male coach and 1 female administrator. 15 total. They will Arrive on Sunday June 16, 2013 and Departure will be on Sunday, June 23, 2013. The Women will then move to the Oxford University Youth Hostel in Oxford, UK until Thursday, July 27 and will then fly back from Gatwick.
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From The Socialist newspaper, 8 November 2017
Health campaign discusses strategy to save NHS
Jon Dale
Over 400 health campaigners and trade unionists attended Health Campaigns Together's (HCT) conference on 4 November - more than double its last conference.
HCT called the 250,000-strong demonstration against NHS cuts on 4 March, which helped derail Theresa May at the June election.
The conference heard from campaigns that have won victories, like North Devon's campaign to save Barnstaple District General Hospital. Every victory helps inspire campaigners elsewhere, even if battles keep having to be fought again.
Socialist film director Ken Loach focused on dentistry. Stories of DIY tooth extraction, abscess lancing and even tooth filling show the horrors following privatisation and charges.
Ken welcomed Jeremy Corbyn's changes to Labour but was disappointed with the election manifesto. It said Labour would "reverse privatisation" and make the NHS the "preferred provider" instead of clearly calling for an end to all privatisation.
Workshops brought together campaigners fighting for mental health, for safe staffing levels, busting the pay cap and defending immigrants among other issues.
Rounding the conference off, Dr Gurjinder Sandhu, an A&E consultant, was cheered for attacking the Tories' 'McKinsey model,' reorganising the NHS with hospital closures, mergers and so-called community care. "This emperor is stark bollock naked," he said. "There is no evidence for it and a huge amount of evidence against."
The loudest cheers of the day went to Jacqui Berry, a nurse and Socialist Party member, who followed. "I'm a socialist because I'm a nurse and a nurse because I'm a socialist," she said. "We're not powerless." The junior doctors' strikes and 4 March demonstration showed the possibilities for national action to save the NHS. Pay strikes need to be built for.
"What we have to do is bring down the government - and not replace it with MPs who just wear different colour ties but those who will carry out a completely different programme."
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Blyth Star Enterprises, which supports people living with severe and enduring mental ill health and learning disabilities in Northumberland, has successfully extended its woodwork department thanks to a £5,000 grant from the Ridley Family Charity and a £9,000 donation from The Kirkby Foundation.
The Kirkby Foundation has supported Blyth Star Enterprises for a number of years, with the running grant total provided by the organisation now approaching £30,000. The Foundation previously helped fund the relocation of the woodwork department from its previous home in Blyth to a purpose-built facility at The Woodfuel Centre in West Sleekburn, as well as a small extension to the unit to house a kitchen and dining space for staff and service users.
The most recent donation has been used to add another, much larger extension to the building. Named 'The Kirkby Suite' in honour of its main benefactor, the new open-plan space will enable more service users to participate in woodwork activities and provide more flexibility in the range of projects that they can get involved with.
"At Blyth Star Enterprises, we are dedicated to providing relevant day services for our clients," said Gordon Moore, chief executive officer at Blyth Star Enterprises.
"Facilities like the woodwork department enable our service users to learn new skills and put them into practice in an enjoyable, sheltered working environment which promotes creativity and social interaction.
"Support from third-party organisations enable us to improve these valuable services which really make a difference to our service users' lives, so for that I would like to thank The Kirkby Foundation on behalf of everyone at Blyth Star Enterprises for their continued support and incredible generosity over the last four years."
The Kirkby Foundation was set up by husband and wife team, Stuart and Janet Brown in 2011 using the profits generated from the sale of their business.
Since its inception, The Kirkby Foundation has established links with over 86 different not-for-profit organisations and has supported more than 180 charitable projects across the UK and abroad.
"Our charitable interests started back in 2003 with an orphanage we were supporting in Kenya," explained Stuart, director at The Kirkby Foundation.
"Janet and I visited the orphanage a few years later and after witnessing first-hand the amount of progress and the huge difference that a small amount of funding had made to the children's lives, we felt inspired to start looking for more opportunities to give something back. This is how The Kirkby Foundation came to be.
"The work that Blyth Star Enterprises does to support people living in the North East with mental health and learning disabilities is absolutely amazing and we are delighted that we have been able to support the organisation in its endeavour to improve its services over the past few years.
"The improved woodwork department is absolutely fantastic and it is a privilege to see the rewards and benefits this is bringing to Blyth Star's service users."
Blyth Star Enterprises has been providing specialist living support, rehabilitation and day services to people living with mental ill health and learning disabilities for over 30 years.
Founded on the basic principles of somewhere to live, somewhere to work and someone to care, Blyth Star Enterprises strives to help its service users live as independently as they can within their local communities.
To find out more, visit www.blythstar.org.uk.
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text: Theatre Please note this event has already taken place and you are viewing an archived page of the Lakeside website.For a list of current events, exhibitions and workshops, please click on 'What's On' in the menu above THE PICANDER ENSEMBLE Dvorak Piano Quartet in D major Op.23 Mozart Piano Quartet in E flat K493 Dvorak Piano Quartet in Eb major Op.87 To celebrate the centenary of Dvorák's death in 2004, four of the country's most exciting and distinguished young musicians have come together to play his two piano quartets. All of these artists are rising stars of the music world and passionate chamber musicians. Dvorak's two Piano Quartets are contrasting works. The first (in D major Op.23) is a youthful piece, full of optimism and charm. The second (in E b flat symbol Op.87) is the work of a confidently mature composer and one of Dvorak's real chamber masterpieces with its effortless melodies and robust Czech dance rhythms. Alongside the two quartets is programmed a work by Mozart who wrote the first great works for this combination.


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Wind farm maintenance a risky business
Wind turbines vary in height, but can be more than 100 feet tall. Exposure to high winds may make work at high elevations even more hazardous. OSHA has different fall protection requirements for construction (installation of towers) and general industry (maintenance).
During installation, workers may need to access individual turbine sections to weld/fit individual sections together, run electrical or other lines, and install/test equipment - often at heights greater than 100 feet. Construction workers on wind farms when exposed to fall distances of 6 feet or more must be protected from falls by using one of the following methods:
• Guardrail Systems
• Safety net Systems
• Personal fall arrest systems
Maintenance work involving wind turbines is generally considered to fall under OSHA's general industry standards. Such workers when exposed to fall hazards of 4 feet or more must be protected by a standard railing. If such a railing is not possible then the workers must be protected from falls through the use of personal protective equipment such as a personal fall arrest system or a safety net.
Additionally, general industry workers engaged in maintenance of the wind turbines may have to climb up the turbine towers using fixed ladders. While climbing a fixed ladder (exceeding 20 feet in length) on these towers, a ladder equipped with a cage, well or ladder safety device must have a landing platform every 30 feet; a ladder not so equipped must have a landing platform every 20 feet.
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• Hazards and Possible Solutions
For further information on fall hazards, OSHA's Fall Protection pages for General and Maritime industries and Construction Industry should be consulted.


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An update from an old friend….
Many of you will remember the story of Campbell – an elderly Weimaraner found wandering the streets sixty pounds underweight and in horrifying condition.
Now named Oliver, this incredible boy continues to thrive in what may be one of the most amazing homes we have ever found. Joanne and Gary, Oliver's parents, have spoiled this boy rotten! He vacations with them to Florida each year and spends his free time playing with his Weimaraner brother Shadow and lounging around the house getting belly rubs.
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The Apeejay schools bear the motto- "Soaring High is My Nature", exemplifying the fact that the sky is the limit in the pursuit of excellence. The aim of the schools is to promote a system of integral education in a congenial child-friendly environment that emphasises the unity of all knowledge, synthesises humanity and sciences, and recognises the fact that each child is unique. We believe that our students should be provided intensive all-round training for a responsive and responsible citizenship, and a finely ingrained attitude of service before self.
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Gift Izzy Subscription Box Review + Coupon – June 2016
Gift Izzy is a "luxury boutique in a box." Gift Izzy negotiates limited edition handmade accessories from European designers.
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This month's Gift Izzy box was a Summer Sunset Nights theme.
Tila Cuff in Clarity by VSL Luxury Jewelry – $220
Victoria Shorten's brand VSL jewelry has been worn by Fergie and Britney Spears on tour. This particular cuff is elastic, sparkly and very weighty. It *just* fits my small wrist so I'm not sure it would work for everyone. I think it's very pretty, but I don't see spending $220 on an elastic costume jewelry bracelet. This is why I love subscription boxes, a beautiful bracelet at a fraction of the retail value! I think packaging this in a separate jewelry box was a great idea because it would make a great gift as well. I don't see this exact bracelet for sale, but a larger version is selling for $550.
Aloe Vera Gel with Mint by Ligne St Barth – $10.50
The Aloe Vera gel smells like spearmint and is very cooling to the touch. Moisturizing and soothing, it's ideal as an after-sun balm but can certainly be used anytime. I'll be packing this for our next vacation to Florida.
Di Potter Wine Glass Shades – $10.00?
This is certainly something I've never seen in a subscription box before. These are paper shades that can be wrapped and attached around a wine glass to act like a lamp shade. The set included flameless tea lights to set inside the wine glasses to provide the light itself. I'm sorry, but we only have stemless wine glasses right now so I wasn't able to take a photo showing the shade on a stemmed glass. However I included an image from Amazon's website so you can see what they look like assembled. These shades are sold as a set of 6 on Amazon for $18, but since I was given 2 (plus tea lights) I guessed the value at $10.
Caramel and Cheddar Popcorn by Pops Corn – $8.00?
The cheddar and caramel corn both tasted good and were fresh. These sized bags aren't sold individually on the Pops Corn site so I'm guess on the value.
Verdict: I really enjoyed my Gift Izzy box again. The value is about $248 which I think is amazing. I like the hero item (bracelet) and thought all the other items went well with the Summer Sunset Night theme. I love Gift Izzy's packaging and curation and can't wait to see what they come up with for August!
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Founded in 2006 with many services having existed for many years Swanton is a national provider with services in England, Wales and Scotland. They provide a range of different support solutions including registered care homes, care homes with nursing and community based supported living and domiciliary care.
Their services are regulated in England by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), in Wales by the Care Social Services Inspectorate for Wales (CSSIW) and in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate.
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UK Fire Training were contacted to develop and provide a number of tailored Fire Marshal / Extinguisher courses. These were carried out in Wales, Norfolk and Yorkshire. The Swanton training team sat in on these sessions and feedback was provided. Apart from minor refinements, the pilots were a success and resulted in the training being rolled out across the UK. The administration was customised to provide quick feedback of delegate attendance and a bespoke test paper was developed to fit Swanton's unique needs.


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The Game: Johns Hopkins (5-0) returns home and welcomes Syracuse (3-2) to Homewood Field for a nationally-televised game against the Orange.
A Look Back: Johns Hopkins improved to 5-0 on the year with a 15-8 victory at UMBC last Saturday.
Syracuse moved its record to 3-2 on the year with a 14-8 victory against St. John's. The win over the Red Storm snapped a two-game losing streak for the Orange.
Series History: Johns Hopkins and Syracuse are meeting for the 52nd time in a series that dates to a meeting in 1921 that ended in a 4-4 tie. Johns Hopkins leads the all-time series 27-23-1, although Syracuse has won six of the last seven meetings.
These are the Facts: Johns Hopkins enters this week's game against Syracuse with an all-time record of 938-303-15 (.753). The Blue Jays own nine NCAA titles, 29 USILA titles and six ILA titles for a total of 44 national championships.
Poll Position: Johns Hopkins is ranked second in this week's USILA Coaches Poll and third in the Warrior/Inside Lacrosse Media Poll. Syracuse enters this week's game at Johns Hopkins ranked 10th in the coaches poll and 10th in the media poll.
Closing on Mr. Scott: Dave Pietramala picked up his 152nd victory as the head coach at Johns Hopkins with last week's 15-8 victory at UMBC and he continues to close in on the record for most career coaching victories at Homewood. Only Bob Scott, who won 158 games as the head coach at JHU from 1955-74, has won or coached (214) more games than Pietramala at Johns Hopkins.
Career Win Number 175: In addition to notching his 152nd victory as the head coach at Johns Hopkins with last week's win against UMBC, Dave Pietramala also reached a milestone as the win against the Retrievers was the 175th of his coaching career. In addition to his 152-50 (.752) mark as the head coach at JHU, Pietramala also postd a 23-17 record in three seasons as the head coach at Cornell and now boasts an overall record of 175-67 (.723). Pietramala's 175 wins rank 10th among active Division I coaches.
About 5-0: Johns Hopkins is 5-0 for the second time in three years and the fourth time under head coach Dave Pietramala. The Blue Jays previously started 5-0 under Pietramala in 2004, 2005 and 2012. The 2004 team dropped its sixth game (9-8 in overtime at Virginia), while the 2005 and 2012 teams both won their sixth games. The 2005 team went on to finish 16-0, while the 2012 team eventually moved to 8-0 before suffering its first loss.
New Blue: The Johns Hopkins lineup features six new starters after a large senior class departed Homewood last spring. The six are spread throughout the lineup and include Eric Schneider (G), Rob Enright (D), John Kelly (D), Bronson Kelly(M), Connor Reed (M) and Ryan Brown (A). Brown did start four games at midfield last season, but made the move to his natural attack position this season, and Enright had five career starts through his first two seasons.
New Blue II: In addition to the six new starters in the lineup, the overall Blue Jay roster is also vastly different than a year ago. Gone are 11 seniors who exhausted their eligibility and in their place are 17 freshmen.
Youth Will be Served: Johns Hopkins is fielding one of the youngest rosters in the nation this season as 17 of the team's 49 players are freshmen and 29 are either freshmen or sophomores. Only nine of the 49 are seniors and two of those nine – Eric Schneider and Phil Castronova – have an extra year of eligibility and are planning to return for the 2015 season.
For Starters: Entering the 2014 season, the entire 49-man Johns Hopkins roster counted a total of 132 combined career starts to its credit. Of those 132, Rob Guida (38), Jack Reilly (30), Brandon Benn (29) and Wells Stanwick (17) accounted 114, or 86.7%. No other returning player had started more than five games for the Blue Jays. By contrast, last year's 11-man senior class graduated with a combined 321 starts with six of those 11 players earning 45 or more starts during their careers.
An Offensive Group: Johns Hopkins enters this week's game against Syracuse averaging 13.8 goals per game and the Blue Jays have scored 14 or more goals in each of their last four games. JHU ranks eighth in the nation in scoring offense and has scored 14 or more goals in four straight games for the first time since 2003, when the Blue Jays scored 14+ in seven straight games late in the season. Ironically, a key member of that 2003 offense was current offensive coordinator Bobby Benson, who led the team in goals with 41 that season.
Must be the Speech: There must be something about the speech that head coach Dave Pietramala gives before the Blue Jays take the field at the start of the game and at halftime. For the year, Johns Hopkins holds a 21-10 scoring advantage in the first quarter and a 22-11 scoring margin in the third quarter. In the second and fourth quarters, JHU is a combined +7 in scoring margin (25-18).
Schneider, Defense Growing: While the offense has grabbed a majority of the headlines this season, the Blue Jay defense has been consistent thus far as well. Johns Hopkins is currently tied for eighth in the nation in scoring defense and has held all five of its opponents to nine goals or less. Eric Schneider continues to impress in goal as he sports a 7.33 goals against average and a .622 save percentage.
Attack Driven: Johns Hopkins' starting attack unit of senior Brandon Benn, junior Wells Stanwick and sophomore Ryan Brown will be counted on to lead the way offensively for the Blue Jays this season and the trio has been up to the task thus far. They have combined for at least four goals and nine points in all five games this season, with 11 goals against UMBC and nine goals against both Towson and Princeton. The trio has a pair of 16-point games to its credit (Towosn, UMBC) and a 14-point effort as well (Princeton). Kennedy Shines: Junior Drew Kennedy has gotten off to a quick start at the X for the Blue Jays as he is 72-of-111 (.649) through five games and also has a team-high 49 ground balls thus far. He ranks fourth in the nation in faceoff winning percentage and tied for first in ground balls per game (9.8) after winning 18-of-26 faceoffs with 12 ground balls in last week's win against UMBC.
Kennedy won 18-of-22 (.818) faceoffs in the season opener against Ohio State and came back and won 16-of-23 with 10 ground balls against Towson. After winning just 1-of-6 in the first quarter, he was 15-of-17 over the final three quarters against the Tigers.
Second-Longest Game in School History: The triple overtime game against Ohio State in the season-opener ranks as the second-longest game in the history of the Johns Hopkins men's lacrosse program. The longest game in school history was a four-overtime game against Virginia on March 24, 2001.
In Overtime: Johns Hopkins improved to 20-10 all-time in overtime under head coach Dave Pietramala with the 10-9 triple overtime victory against Ohio State. The Blue Jays have now won four of their last five overtime games dating back to late in the 2011 season.
Poll Position: The Blue Jays are ranked second in this week's USILA Preseason Coaches Poll. The Johns Hopkins Athletic Communications Office uses the USILA Poll to represent JHU's official ranking at the time of a game. Prior to falling out of the top 20 of the USILA Poll on April 26 and May 3, 2010 (JHU was receiving votes in both polls), the Blue Jays had been ranked in the top 20 in 367 consecutive polls dating back to the first poll in 1973.


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Even with the best intentions and the most skilled stainer, concrete has a mind of its own, and sometimes, that does not show through until the sealer goes on.
We scraped the concrete, we put stain remover on the concrete, we grinded it, we hand sanded it, and all looked well. The stains were out, the adhesives were gone, and the surface looked great: perfect and primed for acid staining.
We followed all the steps - all the steps that we had done many times before - but this time was different. This time we could not see the problem. The stain went down well and the job was almost finished. The sealer went on and all was good.
But the next day, once the sealer had dried and we came back to check the project, there it was, spots all over the floor. We had used a mahogany stain, but the spots were of a faint brown color - not mahogany.
After all was said and done, we DID everything right, but we found the concrete had absorbed the stain and the sealer differently in those spots. And it made the job look less than perfect.
We did find a solution, which we had to put more sealer on those spots (about 2 coats more than the rest of the floor). This worked to a degree but those spots still came through, at no fault of the contractor.
So just know that it is not in the technique, it is in the concrete when you are thinking to acid stain a surface.
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ALEXANDRIA, VA. - My mom has flown to Chile for her vacation. Her plane was due to land a few hours after the earthquake. Since Chile is technologically advanced, they probably would not land the plane if there were any risk. My two grandmothers are concerned, one is frantic. I am concerned too and in the middle of college exams. Family members and friends are calling to ask if mom is ok, but I haven't heard anything. I don't think I could reach her in Chile by cell phone now. I was already stressed over my exams. How do I stay focused? I don't want to blow this out of proportion. Antsy
Dear Antsy,
Sometimes there is no direct way to learn of another person's safety. Waiting can be a stressful ordeal. As her primary person, you have the added frustration of dealing with everyone else's questions.
There is a way to untangle this dilemma, an opportunity to realize what we already knew before technologies such as cell phone and internet obscured our knowing. We are able to connect on levels other than the physical with people close to us. If you think about it, you have experienced this connection. Has a person come to mind right before they called? Have you been hungry for a hamburger not knowing that a friend was eating one? Have you mentioned your thoughts to a friend who said he was just thinking the same thing? Have you been told of a person dying and immediately visiting a family member before they had been notified?
Sit quietly and ask to know if your mom is ok. Breathe and hold her in your thoughts. As you focus on your breath, be aware of your anxiety, not trying to change it. Drop worry on the floor. Worry is an energy blocker that stops us from living in the present moment. Just breathe. After a few minutes you will find your-calm-self preparing to study or to do something creative. Make your intention to do well on your exams. You always have your breath to refocus on when you need it.
You will have direct information about your mom's safety soon.
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