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Stavatti enters T-X competition with Javelin Light Attack cum Jet Trainer plane
Javelin Light attack/Military Jet Trainer
Aerospace manufacturer Stavatti entered a modified version of its Javelin plane into the U.S. Air Force's T-X trainer competition.
The Javelin is a twin-engine aircraft initially built as a civilian sportplane, but has since been configured as a very light fighter and a military jet trainer. The plane submitted into the T-X contest features more powerful engines, an increased internal fuel capacity and other enhancements.
The U.S. Air Force's T-X program is an effort to replace the Northrop T-38 Talon currently used to train pilots. The legacy jet has been in service with the branch since the 1960s. To replace the T-38, the Air Force is seeking a fast two-seat jet to fulfill the role.
Stavatti entered the Javelin into the contest after major industry teams pulled out of the program.
Earlier in February, Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems ended their joint effort in the T-X competition when the team announced they would not submit a proposal. Northrop Grumman, which designed the T-38 currently in service, proposed an updated Hawk T2/128 to replace it.
Raytheon and Leonardo-Finmeccanica also withdrew from the competition when the partnership disclosed the companies would not jointly pursue a contract. The team initially planned to submit a T-100 platform for the contest.
Stavatti began working on the Javelin in 1998, and first put the aircraft on display a the NBAA convention in 2002. A prototype took its first flight on Sept. 30, 2005. The company began redesigning the Mk-30 platform for military applications in November 2016


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We Rise by Lifting Others
I believe that we're all here to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Uplifting others is core to who I am and my business and that applies not only to my clients and communities but also to those who have the greatest needs. No one can pursue enlightenment or living their greatest life if they are worried about simply surviving from day to day.
Years ago as an adventurous solo traveler, I was walking along Khao San road in the backpacker's district of Bangkok, Thailand, and nearly tripped over something – someone – in the middle of the sidewalk. I looked down into the haggard, pleading face of a rail-thin, elderly Thai man, with arms stretched up and hands cupped begging for any small generosity from passersby. It took me a moment to see that he was sitting on a skateboard… because he had no legs. He slowly pushed himself along using his hands.
In that moment my heart felt such pity for him. That man, hands extended and toothless smile, in the most wretched of circumstances, expressed the true meaning of courage. He was doing whatever he could to live and get by, not knowing from one day to the next if he would be able to get enough money to eat. Giving the man some money, gratitude erupted from his face and he clasped my hands. Although I could not understand what he said, his gestures spoke clearly that what was definitely a small amount of money for me meant a world of difference to him.
That encounter on a crowded Thai street seared two truths into my mind: Even a small act of kindness can make a huge of difference to someone; and every person matters.
What would the world be like if everyone
had the opportunity to not only survive but to thrive?
I believe in effective altruism and am committed to supporting causes that have a lasting and measurable impact in their areas of focus. In addition to other charitable causes I support, I am donating 10% or more of my revenues from this business to charities with proven track records. My current choices are listed below. To find out more about investing in organizations making real change in the world, visit www.thelifeyoucansave.org.
The Fistula Foundation www.fistulafoundation.org
The Fistuala Foundation believes no woman should ensure a life of misery and isolation simply for trying to bring a child into this world. They are dedicated to ending the suffering caused by obstetric fistula, a childbirth injury caused by prolonged, unrelieved obstructed labor that renders a woman incontinent – an injury that can only be treated with surgery.
Since adopting a global mission in 2009, they have supported treatment in 30 countries throughout Africa and Asia. They are the largest private charitable foundation supporting fistula treatment globally.
Schitosomiasis Control Initiative (SCI) http://www.thelifeyoucansave.org/Where-to-Donate/Schistosomiasis-Control-Initiative
For 50 cents, you can deworm a child. Worms and other parasitic and bacterial Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) affect two billion people worldwide, most of whom live on less than $2 a day. 300 million of these, roughly the population of the United States, suffer from severe illness, and half of those are school-aged children. Schistosomiasis kills 280,000 people a year. NTDs are responsible for a range of serious health problems from malnutrition, to impaired cognitive development, to blindness.
Schistosomiasis Control Initiative (SCI) works with governments to create or scale up mass school-based deworming programs, which have a strong track record of success. These programs provide school children with pills that protect against the most prevalent NTDs. GiveWell, widely considered the most rigorous independent charity evaluator in the world, has recommended SCI as one of only four charities they endorse.

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Food Web Exploration
Birches students have been learning about the food web. We've been investigating birds these past couple of months and the students have become intrigued by what birds eat as well as what eats birds!
At the start of the term, we dissected owl pellets. We saw first-hand what owls consume (and identified those animals from their bones!). We then applied this knowledge to put together the owl's food chain, and we learned that they are at the top of the web.
Since then, we've extended this idea to include other animals and we have constructed an interactive food web moving animal cards and our bodies (representing animals) around to see how the pieces connect. The kids loved physically constructing the web although many made exclamations like, "My hawk and your weasel are really friends so I won't eat you!"
To help us apply our new knowledge, our science teacher Katherine created an interactive "Chutes & Ladders" food web game. The kids made their way up the food web learning who eats whom (and who gets eaten). Everyone had a wonderful time playing the game which also included some good counting practice for our younger ones.


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Blue Tango Project, Friday September 8th
with Kristine Nunes & Milonga until Midnight
(Trailhead doors open at 7:30 PM)
Blues meet Tango with Blue Tango Project.
"Blue Tango Project is a ground-breaking exploration of the emotional and musical cross-roads where tango and blues embrace."
María Volonté, Argentine Latin Grammy nominee, and Kevin Carrel Footer, harmonica player from California, have joined forces to create a unique musical experience.
Please visit Blue Tango Project website to listen to sampling of their music and videos.
$15 per person at the door. CASH and CREDIT CARDS accepted. $12 Advance Purchase online.
CDs will be available for sale.
Kristine Nunes
Defined as a versatile and dynamic singer, Kristine Nunes will transport you to the streets of Portugal and into a cozy Lisbon cafe with her passionate soprano vocals and emotional stage presence.
Known for her work with Opera Idaho since 2008 and as the lead vocalist of former Latin and Portuguese group Rosa Dos Ventos, her soaring vocals and vibrant musical flavor will entice you.
Kristine received her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Boise State University.
Alongside Oscar Ortega (guitar), James Lancaster (guitar and bass), and Jef Torp (Keyboard/Piano), her own modern interpretation of Fado music and world music will take you on global journey. For more information and future performances, visit her website at www.kristinenunes.com


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Your State Council will be meeting in Brisbane next week to discuss work value and work on a strategy for future bargaining. With your EB up for negotiation later this year now is the time for the foundations of a strong plan to be laid. A clear strategy aimed at securing the best outcome possible will be produced following this important meeting, details of which will be shared with you all in the coming weeks.
Getting the best outcome will require full support of the workforce so while a strong plan is being put together by your State Council and United Voice it's important that you keep talking to your fellow ambulance officers about the importance of strength in numbers. If you know of anyone yet to join the union now is the time for them to get on board.


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How impoverished our lives would be if humans were the only animals on earth! Animals enrich our lives by the warmth of their companionship, their devotion as service animals, the nourishment of their bodies as food, and the dignity and beauty of their lives as wild creatures. You are invited to gather in community to reflect on our complex relationships with animals and to express our deepest feelings for them.
We will begin with a short meditation and talk, followed by a circle of sharing, and a simple ceremony of gratitude, remembrance and wishes for the well-being of the animals in our lives. You may wish to remember a companion animal that has died or is ill, an endangered or extinct species, or any animal(s) you wish to hold in your heart. You are invited to bring a photo to place on the altar. Informal refreshments to follow.
All are welcome. No previous meditation experience required. Buddhist teachings and practices are presented in a non-sectarian and accessible format. No previous experience of meditation or Buddhism necessary. Plenty of chairs, meditation benches and cushions available. By voluntary donation. RSVP to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Led by Kate McCandless: Kate is a Zen priest and teacher of the Mountain Rain Zen Community, and a registered clinical counsellor. She has worked in the hospice field for many years as a bereavement counsellor, program coordinator, and volunteer trainer.


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Better late than never…right? This has been an absolutely INSANE 6 days! It's been bad news after bad new, after bad news. Having my October Currently to look forward to, makes me excited!
Tonight, I am watching Dancing with the Stars. I am a huge Antonio Sabato Jr. fan. I also love PLL, so Janelle is another fav! And who doesn't LOVE Carlton and the Fresh Prince of Bel Air! :) Ok…had to take a break and cry as I watched Bethany and Derek dance. I am back…
I love that Fall is coming. Right now, here in California (I live in the Bay Area), it is running in the high 90's to low 100's. We are desperate for RAIN! Things are so dry. Fires have been raging. We need RAIN!!!!!!
On a harder note…One of the things that is weighing on my mind tonight, is that fact that one of my students is missing. His mother abandoned him earlier in June and showed up the other night, taking him and falling on the planet. He is a sweet boy. I am so concerned for him and his mother. His mom needs some serious help and I am hoping they find both of them safe and sound. If you are a person who prays, please send on up for him!
Finally…a TREAT!!! If you follow my TpT store, I will be sending out a treat next week! If you don't yet, head on over and check it out…My TpT Store! I am new to the TpT world and I am excited to share with you!
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Extended Curriculum
Young person going horse riding
The extended curriculum is a weekly programme of social, sporting and leisure activities that take place during evenings and weekends.
The programme aims to develop students' confidence, social and independence skills. Students choose their activities from a weekly programme of events including health, leisure, community, seasonal, creative, fun and adventurous activities.
In addition to the weekly programme, residential students also hold flat meetings to plan and organise their own activities such as cinema trips, meals out, parties and shopping trips.
Young person on a canal boat
Students can get involved and represent their peers at key College meetings and on the Board of Governors. Students can also join Loughborough Students' Union with its numerous clubs, societies and entertainment programmes.


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Kansas City Office | 19401 E. 40 HWY Ste. 110 Independence, mo 64055 | Phone: (816) 929-8129
The Kansas City Division opened its first group home in June 2015. We are currently serving individuals with dual diagnosis, autism and medical needs in our residential program. We also have a BCBA to provide Applied Behavioral Analysis services to families. We are also accepting referrals for Family and Community Services (such as PCA, Individual Skills Development and Community Integration.


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Sit and Knit!
Do you know how to knit, but following a pattern is difficult for you? Are you are a beginner who can barely cast on? Would you like to meet some new people and sit and knit?
Join leader Gina Kahn on any or all of the listed Thursday evenings from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for a relaxing knitting session:
April 3 and April 17
May 1 and May 15
June 5 and June 19
July 3 and July 17
August 7 and August 21
No registration is necessary. Sessions will be held in the library Board Room.


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punitive damages
See damages.
punitive damages
Damages awarded in an amount intended to punish the defendant for the egregious nature of the tort. The defendant's actions must be willful and wanton, and the damages are not based on the plaintiff's actual monetary loss.
See also: damages
punitive damages
damages awarded by the court, in addition to damages awarded as compensation for loss, as a punishment to the guilty party and an assuagement to the suffering party.


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The spring season seems to be taking a little longer to arrive with each passing year, but now that it's here, let's make the most of it. Our little state is full of wonderful spring destinations that we should all be enjoying. But where to start? To help you out, here's our list of favorite things to do during springtime in Rhode Island.
Take Me Out To The Ballgame
For many, spring marks the return of baseball, and as Rhode Islanders, we're fortunate enough to have a professional team right in our own backyard. Home to the minor league triple-a affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, McCoy Stadium provides the opportunity to witness the stars of the future playing in a family friendly environment at an affordable cost. Tickets start as low as $9.00 for adults, and $6.00 for children and seniors, while there are also a variety of multi-game ticket packages available. The ballpark has numerous game day promotions throughout the spring, and also offers opportunities for birthday parties, pre-game parties, and group events in their barbecue tent area. Visit the PawSox website for more information.
A Taste of Spring
While it might not ever be mistaken for Napa Valley, Rhode Island has several beautiful vineyards where you can enjoy sunny afternoons sipping an assortment of locally crafted wines. Newport Vineyards offers daily tours and tastings, while also hosting wine pairing classes and live music events throughout the spring and summer months. Carolyn's Sakonnet Vineyard is the official wine of the Boston Celtics, and while they offer daily tours and tastings, they also have an on-site cafe with sandwiches and grilled flatbread pizzas. Greenville Farm, which has been owned by the same family since 1863, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has live jazz every Saturday from May to November. Leyden Farms in South County has 50% off Groupons for wine tastings, while Diamond Hill Vineyards in Cumberland hosts garden parties on the grounds of their 200 year old vineyard house.
Take a Walk In the Wild Side
Rhode Island has a wonderful collection of walking trails winding their way throughout the state. With its mild temperatures, cool breezes, and returning wildlife, spring is the perfect season to enjoy a nature hike through Rhode Island's variety of scenic landscapes – from its ocean coasts to its rich and tranquil woodlands. For more information on this topic, RI's Best Walking Trails
A Day At The Zoo
Opened in 1872, Roger Williams Park Zoo is one of the nation's oldest zoos and an important part of our state's history. With over 650,000 visitors each year, the Zoo is among Rhode Island's top tourist attractions and was recently called "one of the best zoos in the country for its conservation efforts" by the New York Times. Throughout the spring and summer months, Roger Williams Zoo is open seven days a week from 10am to 5pm. In addition to its unique exhibits of over 100 different animal species from around the globe, the Zoo also has a Carousel Village where you can book events such as birthday parties, group outings, photo sessions, and after-hour parties. The Village also hosts a variety of free events, including its Sprout Blowout (May 7 from 11am-2pm).
Getting Into the Swing of Things
If there is one thing our state has no shortage of, it's golf courses. With over 60 private and public courses to choose from, Rhode Island offers something for all price ranges and skill levels. For those interested in private courses, there are a wealth of opportunities throughout the state, including Kirkbrae Country Club to the north, the centrally located Warwick Country Club, and Shelter Harbor Golf Club to the south. Private golfers will also enjoy the beautiful 18-hole course designed by Donald Ross at Rhode Island Country Club – home to the CVS Charity Classic since 1999. There are also a wonderful selection of public courses, highlighted by Newport National Golf Club in Middletown, Triggs Memorial Golf Course in Providence, and Richmond Country Club in Richmond. For those just starting out or looking for a quick round, check out some of the nine-hole, par-3 courses such as Bristol Golf Course and Button Hole Golf Course.
Easy Rider
Rhode Island has a 100-mile network of bike paths for you to enjoy throughout the spring. The East Bay Bike Path is a 14.5 mile paved trail beginning at India Point Park in Providence and continues through East Providence, Barrington, Bristol, and Warren. Those living in South County can visit the William C. O'Neill Bike Path, which travels 9 miles, starting from the Kingston train station and following the old Narragansett Pier Railroad through the villages of Peace Dale, Wakefield, and Narragansett before ending near the Narragansett Town Beach. As of now, the Blackstone River Bikeway is an 11 mile paved path traveling through Woonsocket, Lincoln, Cumberland, and Manville. However, once completed, the Bikeway will stretch a total of 48 miles connecting Worcester and Providence.
Saturday in the Park
With the green grass and bright flowers returning, spring season is a great time to take advantage of sunny afternoons at the park. Luckily for us, our little state is filled with scenic recreation areas. Goddard Memorial State Park is a popular destination, offering 490 acres of bridle trails, picnic areas, athletic fields, and even a saltwater beach. Sometimes referred to as the "gem" of the RI State Parks System, Colt State Park in Bristol spans 464 acres, providing 10 large athletic fields, as well as six picnic groves with over 400 tables. Those with an interest in history may want to visit Fort Adams State Park in Newport or Fort Weatherill State Park in Jamestown, while nature lovers will appreciate the serene settings of both Lincoln Woods State Park and Burlingame State Park. For more information on state parks near you, please visit RIParks.com.
Did we leave anything out? Let us know. Post your favorite spring destinations in the comments section below.


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Facilities Services
It is the mission of GCPS Facilities Services to provide a safe and secure environment for our children. Facilities Services is responsible for the maintenance and operation of our schools and several other buildings totaling nearly 1,000,000 square feet. The Facilities Office is responsible for day-to-day upkeep of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, carpentry, locksmithing, grounds keeping and painting. The department completes approximately 3,000 work orders per year, as well as overseeing the vast majority of the school divisions CIP Projects.
Dave Miller
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6097 TC Walker Road
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"The apartment exceeded our expectations. Not only clean, but also..."
Lloyd - 미국
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이 아파트는 개인 주차장이 없습니다; 그러나, 여러분은 300미터 안에 공공주차장을 발견할 수 있습니다.
location and size of apartment was very good, plenty of ammenities
Thank you Oliver! see you again soon :)James Customer Care
L emplacement les équipements
Merci Bouchra!James Customer Care
Location, cleanliness, and washer and dryer.
Thank you Richard! I am very sorry for the issues you encountered with checkin and the air conditioner. It is rare that these incidents happen. We look forward to making it up to you on your return!James Customer Care
LocationAll good
Thank you Craig!James Customer Care
The location was great as was the security of the building. The apartment itself was light spacious and airy.
Thank you Terrence!James Customer Care
고객님이 아파트를 평가하였으나 다른 추가 설명은 남기지 않았습니다
le confort de l'appartement et sa décoration, et l'équipement de la cuisine
Merci Mary!James Customer Care
La ubicación, el diseño que es bonito y muy cómodo, tiene todo lo necesario en cuanto a utensilios (plancha, menaje de cocina, etc)
Muchas gracias Maria!James Customer Care
Location, clean and nice apartment, everything what you need.
Gracias Migle!James Customer Care
- Location location location, in the center easy access to everywhere. - With elevator, easy to lift up and down luggage and stuff. - Felt clean with updated apartment, from entrance to elevator, actual our apartment rooms, shower, kitchen, etc.
Thank you Tak. The location is fantastic, right in the city centre. Readers should be aware that having this ideal location might include some noise sometime. The city centre neighbourhood includes narrow streets where the sounds and noise are easier to be heard. We hope to host you again.David R - Customer Care
Excellent location and apartment in general
Thank you so much Alex! We look forward to having you back with us!James Customer Care
Location was great. Equipment of the apartment was good.
Thank you Michael!James Customer Care
Thank you Nikolay!James Customer Care
Location, clean, maintmance, comfort
Thank you David!James Customer Care
la cuisine ,le calme dans l'immeuble, la sécurité de l'entrée,la propreté de l'appartement au moment de la réception la gentillesse de l'équipe
Merci Catherine!James Customer Care
Malgré les multiples problèmes, nous avons apprécié la grande disponibilité de votre personnel et leur réaction positive à résoudre les problèmes. La possibilité d'avoir un interlocuteur francophone.
Merci Patrick!James Customer Care
l'appartement bien équipé, et propre, je suis restée dix jours et le linge de rechange était prêt dans le placard
Silenziosità, linee moderne ordinate e pulite. Spazio ampio, centralità, connessione wifi.
Grazie Mille Ada!James Customer Care
Ordine e pulizia posizione
Grazie Mille Elena!James Customer Care
nice location
Thank you Sanne!James Customer Care
La posizione e gli spazi
Grazie Mille Francesca!James Customer Care
Propreté, équipement, emplaçement
Merci Karimova!James Customer Care
Spacieux,bien équipé, literie propre confortable, climatisation,bien placé
Merci Fatiha!James Customer Care
The apartment exceeded our expectations. Not only clean, but also well appointed and roomy.
Lage, Ausstattung, freundliches Personal.
Danke Christoph!James Customer Care
ubicación, confort, diseño
Gracias Luciano!Dan Customer Service
La situation centrale de l'appartement, la literie, la déco, l'équipement.
Merci Olivier!James Customer Care
Thank you Arisa!James Customer Care
Thank you Maria!James Customer Care
Simplicité, efficacité, prix, réponse rapide.
Merci Atef!Dan Customer Service
L'appartement tout neuf, très bien pensé et agencé. La situation : en plein centre et dans le quartier gothique et aussi à coté de la Rambla. L'accueil du bureau de Friendly Rentals. Le classeur avec les informations sur Barcelone, les services possibles comme se faire emmener ses bagages à l'aéroport. Tout !
Merci Valerie!James Customer Care
Situation idéale.Manque total de confort du canapé-lit pour dormir!
Thank you Roland for your feedback! We are very sorry about discomfort with sofa bed. It can be hard at times to compare comfort of sofa bed to an actual bed. We encourage you to check "bed" options in our apartment listings to help find the best apartment bed options as we offer a variety of choices. We look forward to having you back!James Customer Care
Localisation de l'appartement , l'équipement en général , la décoration, confort literie
la location parfait, plus appartement exactement comme le photos! Beaucoup des placards et cuisine très bien equipé.
Struttura e ubicazione
Merci pour votre retour. Nous espérons vous compter parmi nous très prochainement!James Customer Care
Location, amenities
Localisation, appartementRéactivité pour intervention technique.
It was very centrally positioned. It was modern and very well equipped.
Tout l appartement était bien équipé et la situation géographique parfaiteun peu bruyant
Posizione, spaziPoca luce naturale
Goed appartement, goede locatie.
Nearist central
Accueil à l'agence à l'arrivée.
Service d'aide par téléphone, pratique et rapide.
Respect entre photos sur internet et réalité.
Emplacement de l'appartement et qualité des équipements.
Annonce claire et complète.
RRéservation rapide et simple par iinternet.
The apt was wonderful and having a washer/dryer was especially appreciated after having been on a boat for 7 days. Location was convenient and accommodating to everywhere we wanted to go. Loved staying there.
su elegancia, su ubicación privilegiada, completamente renovado. rentamos para 4 personas, y podría ser un poco mas cómodo el sofá cama.
La cucina
We like everything, location, room, everything was perfect.
Central location,modern,very well equiped, clean
Location. New and modern. Condition.
The apartment was beautiful, very well equipped and perfectly located. Above and beyond expectations.
La qualité de l'appartement, son standing, sa situation : calme et au centre ville.
Unkomplizierter und gut organisierte Ablauf. Appartement war genial gelegen und super ausgestattet. Es gibt absolut nichts zu meckern, soviel ich auch darüber nachdenke. . . ;o)
Equipement , la propreté et la sécurité du lieu. Sa localisation dans le quartier Gotique
Situation géographique. Agencement intérieur.
Location,air conditioning and wi fi
central location, high standard, air,condition good, easy to have a comfortable stay.
Apartment equipment excluding internet access.
Location - in shopping district, next to an excellent market to pick up fresh food for meals, nestled between Ravaland Born for nightlife and a pleasant walk to beach through old townStandard/style of the apartment meant it felt like a 5* hotel but cost a lot less
Nous avons aimé l emplacement de l appartement,son équipement, et la qualité de sa décoration. Le site en ligne de friendly rentals est facile à consulter, pratique , le chat en ligne fonctionne bien, le suivi et les accusés de réception sont les bien venus.
Posizione, stile, cura dettagli, dimensione
The location was superb ~ close to everything. The binder of information was very much appreciated and had answers to all our questions. The apartment was lovely and clean/modern - we had everything we needed.
location, decor
Zoo apartment barcelona wijk gotic uitstekend bevallen. Kom graag nog eens terugOver dit verblijf niets dan lof.
location was great, apartment was modern and clean
Tout sauf le reseau internet défectueux. L'appartement était neuf et impeccable, décoré avec gout et bien situé. Nous vous remercions d' avoir contribué à rendre notre sejour à Barcelone des plus agréables. Nous recommanderons vos services à nos amis. Helen Vallée
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This article is part of a series of case studies—real stories of how managed care companies increased profits by using Summit Re's resources to increase sales, decrease expenses, and manage claims. This case study addresses one of the latest developments in managed care—post-payment administration and claim recovery. Imagine the impact on your bottom line if you recovered 2 to 3 percent of claims, after all current internal processes were completed.
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Talent meets Industry
Future prospects for high-school and college students, specialists and start-ups: The international trade fair electronica matches talented people who are enthusiastic about electronics with companies in the industry
Innovation and quality are the strong pillars of electronics. To ensure that they stay that way, it is important to find young talent, retain qualified professionals and support founders. electronica is the perfect place to do so.
High-school and college students, specialists, start-ups, established companies and investors: electronica brings them all together. Our initiative helps young people with talent stay oriented, networks career engineers and professionals with leading employers and generates a great deal of attention for innovative start-ups. In short: We showcase, we network and we support talent!
We showcase talent
A growing number of innovations on the electronics market come from start-ups. electronica Fast Forward, the Start-up Platform powered by Elektor, puts a spotlight on them.
This is where start-ups present their ideas, prototypes, products and services in pitches, demonstrations and personal conversations. Young companies get valuable tips within the scope of their own forum program and with the support of experienced consultants. And the best of the best will receive the electronica Fast Forward Award!
We network talent
Are you an electronics professional who is looking for new challenges? Or a student who is getting ready to start a career in the industry? Or would you like to find out what it's like to work at a company as part of a student internship? electronica Careers will help you make your next career move.
Talent Meets Opportunity
Experience a wide range of demos featuring the latest applications and developments, as well as workshops, presentations on current trends, discussions, the IMPACT developer lounge, and other live events. Not only does the electronica Experience bring the world of electronics to life while simultaneously offering a glimpse into the industry's future, it also introduces young professionals to potential employers. The large discovery stage inside our new hall, Hall C6, acts as a one-of-a-kind platform for inspiring current and upcoming trends while also promoting industry exchange and networking.
Engineers, CEOs, developers, industry representatives, young people, and those in the early stages of their careers are all more than welcome to be a part of the electronica Experience!


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What Maisie Knew by Henry James was first published in 1897 and just recently turned into a movie starring the lovely Julianne Moore. I was offered a review copy by Penguin and I accepted: it was the first time a publisher had offered me a re-print of a classic, so thank you!
From GoodReads:
What Maisie Knew represents one of James's finest reflections on the rites of passage from wonder to knowledge, and the question of their finality. The child of violently divorced parents, Maisie Farange opens her eyes on a distinctly modern world.
I think GoodRead's description is short yet accurate and I would not advise future readers to do more research. When I first started reading I only knew it was the story of a child caught in the middle of her parents' bitter divorce and I totally refused to watch the trailer just in case it spoiled anything. For me, this worked perfectly fine and has been doing so for some recent readings.
So, what about What Maisie Knew? I would definitely label it as a typically Jamesian: the story is organised in short chapters, full of long sentences and lots of subordination. If you ever read James, you know what I am talking about and how it sometimes mean you have to re-read a sentence. For me this was not a big deal because the style was perfect. Just perfect! I enjoyed every sentence and felt that they were all perfectly constructed with every word belonging where it was placed. I had forgotten how much I admired Henry James for his style and technique and only remembered how tedious some of his longer works can be.
The characters along with the above-mentioned style played a key role. Obviously, young Maisie is the main character and the reader can only but sympathise with her. She may be a child, but she is witty and she knows how to adapt herself to her environment. One of the things that I found more tragic is how she is deemed a fool when, in order to avoid confrontation, she makes other people believe she knows thing and just stares at her speaker. Sadly, no one thought Maisie more clever than she really was when all she was trying was to protect herself.
The themes are obvious from the very beginning: a child caught in her parents' bitter divorce will go through a lot of bad experiences. I always thought it very sad to see a child's parents literally use the child as a weapon against one another instead of worrying about the child's feelings and her stability. Funny how I thought that as a modern concern: James wrote the novel in 1897 and a hundred and ten years after, there are people who still put their children through such hells – mind you, the "using-them" part, not the divorce in itself! – so I was really surprised to see how current the whole text still was.
I highly recommend What Maisie Knew to anyone interested in psychology and/or children and how they navigate the adults' world better than we sometimes do. I was not happy at all with the ending, but since the book was so well-written and I had fallen in love with Maisie, I thought it fair to let her do what she wanted for once and for all.
Now I plan on seeing the movie as soon as possible and also I'm eager to read Washington Square the novel in which the Broadway play The Heiress (starring Dan Stevens and Jessica Chastain last yeat) was modelled on. 🙂


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MYCOM OSI helps Communications Service Providers (CSPs) manage Customer Experience, evolve to Network Virtualization and deliver Digital/IoT services. Trusted by the world's largest CSP group operators, its innovative technology platform embraces the digital services era, is ready for Cloud deployment and is built using the latest Cloud technologies and Agile development methodologies
As Communications Service Providers (CSPs) face a new generation of challenges in the era of digital services, virtualization and Internet of Things – as well as competitive and cost pressures – they seek to deploy a Next Generation NOC/SOC that is customer-aware, fast, efficient and future-proofed against new technologies. MYCOM OSI helps CSPs deploy a Next Generation NOC/SOC by building on the core capabilities of its Experience Assurance and Analytics™ platform to deliver: . Deliver customer centricity . Enable proactive and preventative operations . Increase productivity with automation Solve complex incidents with guided diagnostics
Next Generation NOC/SOCs use an early warning system comprised of multiple "pattern sensors" that constantly monitor and analyze data in near real-time streams of incoming network and service data. These sensors run automated tasks and algorithms across the data to identify precursors of potential degradations and failures, such as shifts in traffic, capacity and utilization as well as changes in parameterization. MYCOM OSI solutions include: . Early Warning System™ . Early Congestion Detector™ . Parameter Auditor™
Next Generation NOC/SOCs are continuously required to improve mean time to detect (MTTD) and mean time to repair (MTTR) KPIs, increase their capability of managing higher complexity degradations, and to increase preventative maintenance MYCOM OSI guided diagnostic solutions increase the ability to manage complex problems and solve increasingly complex degradations by encapsulating analytical workflows that speed up complex analysis tasks. MYCOM OSI solutions include: . Worst Cell Analyzer™ . Worst Cluster Analyzer™ . Mobile Backhaul Analyzer™ . Traffic and Capacity Analyzer for Wireless™
MYCOM OSI automation solutions help NOC/SOC personnel be more productive by automating repetitive, mundane and more complex tasks so that they can focus on higher-value activities. The automation solutions are open and programmable with user defined stop/go human intervention gates so that operators have full control of how much of their processes they want to automate. MYCOM OSI solutions include: . Service Assurance-driven NFV Orchestrator™ . SQM Automation™ . Special Event Management™
As network, services, and customers are monitored and correlated, the Next Generation NOC/SOC prioritizes degradations of corporate customer services and helps safeguard their service quality. When network or service faults do occur they are prioritized by customer service level and value, and the customer can be proactively informed of status to manage customer expectations and satisfaction. MYCOM OSI solutions include: . Service Quality Analyzer™ . Value-based Prioritization™ . Corporate Customer Impact™ for Wireless
MYCOM OSI has over 25 years of service assurance expertise in telecomand a clear roadmap for innovation. The company is developing monitoring and QoS management capabilities to facilitate automated NFV orchestration and changes to the radio access network (e.g. 5G) as well as the changes required to enable telcos to support the IoT.


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When Khloé Kardashian revealed that she'd named her baby True Thompson just days after it was alleged her boyfriend Tristan had cheated on her, many people had ~opinions~ on the choice of moniker.
However, within hours Kris Jenner had taken to Instagram to reveal that True was actually a family name. And shortly after that, a new theory developed that Khloé had chosen the name because her baby was a ~dream come true."
Well, Khloé has now explained that the name was chosen long before the cheating allegations surfaced, and she also revealed the person who first suggested the name.
Writing on her app, Khloé explained:
Picking a name for your child is really so tough! I knew I wanted my baby to have a "T" initial, so one night while we were all at dinner thinking of some names, my grandma MJ suggested "True." She told me it was my great-grandfather's first name and my grandfather's middle name. It stuck with me for my entire pregnancy and was the only one I couldn't get out of my head.


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Marie In Chelsea! Hugo Taylor kisses a new cast member during a French Revolution party in the season three teaser trailer
00:55 GMT, 21 March 2012
Anticipation is heightening for the third season of the hit show.
And just to whet viewers' appetites, E4 have released a Made In Chelsea teaser trailer to give fans a hint of what to expect this time round.
The clip shows Millie riding a while horse in the centre of a ballroom, in which the cast members of the hit West London series are engaged in what looks like a French Revolution-style shin dig.
Meanwhile her ex Hugo Taylor gets caught up in an intimate encounter with a very pretty new blonde.
Future love interest Hugo Taylor is seen locking lips with a very pretty blonde in the new teaser trailer for season three of Made In Chelsea
Heats up: The blonde blindfolds Hugo as their liaison gets still steamier
The pair are seen kissing enthusiastically on a bed, before the newcomer ties a blindfold around Hugo's eyes.
Hugo's painful break-up with Mille was well-documented in the last series, and drama erupted when it was revealed that Hugo had slept with her former best friend Rosie Fortesque during their relationship.
It appears that Hugo has no intention of resigning his Lothario ways however, and if this taster is anything to go by we can expect more steamy scenes in the forthcoming series.
Riding high! Millie Mackintosh is seen on horseback in the middle of the French Revolution-themed party
Made her entrance: Caggie Dunlop swept in on pink roller blades wearing a stunning period-style dress
Ollie Locke is seen reclining on a couch
as he is fed grapes by his house mate Cheska Hull, while Caggie makes
an attention-grabbing entrance on bright pink roller blades.
And returning cast members from season two Jamie Laing and Oliver Proudlock appear fully distracted by the general merriment.
The cast will be joined by a sexy
newcomer for the third season – in the form of one of Millie
Mackintosh's best friends, Kimberley Garner.
Kimberley was seen making her first red carpet appearance alongside pal Millie at the launch of Haagen Dazs's Mint Leaves & Chocolate flavour ice-cream last season.
Moving on Despite looking as though he might finally get together with Caggie at the end of season two, Spencer Matthews also appears to be getting on with a newcomer
While it remains to be seen exactly
what role Kimberley will have in the upcoming series, sources tell
MailOnline she will be incredibly influential in the third season.
Kimberley isn't the only newcomer to be joining the cast for the new series.
Gemma Gregory also attended the Haagen Dazs launch, alongside fellow newcomer Hugo Empson, rumoured to be the new love rat of the cast.
However, while Millie was happy to pose up with Kimberley at the event, she and original MIC star Amber Atherton are reported to have given Hugo and Gemma a slightly cold reception.
And despite the fact that Gemma, Kimberley and Hugo scenes for Made In Chelsea have yet to air, Gemma is already causing controversy.
Eye on the prize Rosie Fortesque caused controversy last series when she slept with Millie's boyfriend Hugo
A source at the event told MailOnline that Gemma was overheard calling the castmembers of Geordie Shore 'lower class' – a statement sure to provoke a response from the MTV reality stars.
The attendance of the new castmembers at the launch came as E4 bosses denied rumours that Caggie Dunlop had left the show.
The reports emerged when it seemed Caggie was absent from the filming of new series of the show after going on holiday to South Africa.
Living the high life: Cheska Hull feeds her room mate Ollie Locke grapes
However, a statement from Channel 4 read: 'Caggie has not left made in Chelsea.
'She is in the first two episodes and we have plans to film with her in the future.'
Shots of Spencer getting up close and personal with a new female castmate in the teaser trailer might shock some viewers who had hoped to see a continuation of the romance between him and Caggie this season.
Heading to war Hugo, Spencer and Proudlock seemed as though they were enjoying the suit of armor
Caggie however has come forward to insist that she and Spencer Matthews are not dating, adding that she doesn't think they are destined to end up together.
In an interview with Glamour.com, Caggie said she's not sure if she and Spencer would ever properly take the plunge.
Asked why it took so long for her and Spencer to get together, Caggie replied: 'For the record, we're not together. Maybe it's not to be.'
Taste of things to come: The cast members certainly haven't lost their sense of fun
Caggie and Spencer were seen discussing their relationship on an episode of Come Dine With Me in January, following their get together during a holiday to Finland on the Christmas special of the show.
After their hook-up, Spencer said: 'Our relationship is fairly complicated. I'm not gonna put any pressure on her at all… It was the best holiday ever.'
Made In Chelsea is due back on screens on 2 April.
More of the same: Jamie Laing never disappoints with his happy-go-lucky attitude


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An effortless 90-minute bus-ride from the heart of London, Oxford is one of the last bastions of Turkish studies in the United Kingdom, not to mention Ottoman and Byzantine studies. The city's Classical cluster of dreaming spires, such as the Radcliffe Camera's (below), is an open-air museum of ancient colleges. Here, too, is the Ashmolean Museum with the Arundel Marbles, while Magdalen College has a collection of Kütahya pottery, described by John Carswell in Cornucopia 46.
From London, a bus called the Oxford Tube runs every few minutes from Victoria Station and Hyde Park Corner, stopping in Notting Hill Gate. Fast trains from Paddington take an hour.


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There is a seemingly limitless number of frameworks for strategy development. Using them well lays a critical foundation for aligning teams and investors and ensuring long term success. Kirsten Carroll will review the role strategy plays in business planning and the importance of not just developing a great one, but also communicating it effectively. She will provide examples of the frameworks that have served her particularly well in her own career with advice on when and how to use them.
Where and When
Room 212, Byers Hall, UCSF Mission Bay (1700 4th St., San Francisco)
5:00 to 6:30 PM, Tuesday, April 3, 2018
5:00 - 5:30 pm: Networking
5:30 - 6:30 pm: Talk and Q&A
About the Speaker
Kirsten Carroll holds over 15 years of experience in product development, marketing, strategy and business development for medical devices in stroke care. In November 2017, she joined Imperative Care (an Incept Company), working under the leadership of Fred Khosravi. Prior to her new role, Kirsten was the Senior Director of Strategic Development at Stryker Neurovascular, leading business intelligence, NV services products and BD deal modeling and diligence activities. Kirsten's first 8 years at Stryker Neurovascular (previously Boston Scientific) were spent in a succession of marketing management roles in the access and hemorrhagic stroke franchises. During that tenure she acted as marketing lead on multiple product development teams, the MAPS Trial, and ultimately the Target Coil, which went on to realize over $1B in revenue to-date and remains the #1 embolization coil in the world. Following the neurovascular division's acquisition by Stryker in 2011, Kirsten moved into Marketing Operations, ultimately building it into a 9-person Strategic Development function that managed business development, portfolio planning and business intelligence. She holds 2 patents on pre-shaped microcatheters and is a contributing author on 3 publications in the American Journal of Neuroradiology. Kirsten earned a B.Sc. in biomedical engineering from Yale University and an MBA and MPH from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley.


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RANCHO SANTA FE — The Rancho Santa Fe School District held a special meeting focusing on their new superintendent search. Board of trustees in attendance included President Tyler Seltzer, Vice-President Todd Frank, and Clerk Marti Ritto. Also there was superintendent Lindy Delaney, the District's attorney Richard Currier and consultant Dr. Peggy Lynch of Leadership Associates.
Seltzer moved to approve the continuation of Leadership Associates and the board agreed. Leadership Associates will help search for a new superintendent for the RSF School District. Duties for Leadership Associates include but are not limited to collecting and reviewing resumes, assisting the board in their selection process and advertising the position. Lynch will work alongside with Delaney and Currier.
According to Lynch, the advertising will begin in April with a prospective closing date of April 29. Lynch told the board the advertisement will be listed on the Association of California School Administrators and American Association of School Administrators.
Lynch explained that when the applications start to come in, they will review them in tandem with reference checking. Looking ahead, Lynch shared the importance of applicant confidentiality in the early stages.
Leadership Associates said they wanted to feel assured that they could guarantee to candidates confidentiality with the whole board in closed session. Before the closed session would occur, she said, the board would pick who they would like to interview.
Lynch wanted to ensure that they don't lose candidates early on in the process and that was why the discretion was so vital.
"They (candidates) can't risk their own job because only one person is going to get this job, right?" Lynch added, "We feel very strongly the best way to do it is to have the whole board together in closed session. We will recommend people that we think are good matches based on everything we've heard."
Currier said that he already expressed his views on the process in terms of the application screening and finalists.
"In my view over the years is that the board has a right to see everyone who's applied," he said.
As far as the paper screening, depending on the application numbers received, that may take a while. With that said, Currier went on to point out that he thought the board was very well protected by having someone do the initial screening and for them to be privy to all the applicants.
He also agreed with Lynch in terms of confidentiality.
"There are going to be people who apply who just do not want to have their names get out until they're finalists," Currier said. "And then all the bets are off."
Circling back, Currier said he thought the board was protected as long as they could see every application that they wanted and reasons as to why certain applicants were not being recommended as finalists.
"When the paper screening goes on, none of you need to be there," Currier told the board. "But when you meet as a board to discuss and get recommendations on who the finalists are, you all should be there. At that closed session, you would also have available the applications of all those people who filed applications."
Currier reiterated to the board that was his advice.


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The addresses of where you may buy a video in the Japanese language are with the list of addresses of the producers and distributors. The producers and distributors of a video are listed after the title of the video. For example, the first video below Abraham may be bought from Word of Life Press. If you have any questions, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
Some of the four videos below are available in three choices:
Japanese Language Version, in English, captioned in Japanese and DVD.
Focus on the Family Seminar Series-set of tapes (Kofuku na Katei Seminah) by Dr. James Dobson-sold individually or a tape set ~ Word of Life Press
10 episode video series by Francis Schaeffer ~ Word of Life Press
Each episode 30 min.
Dr. Neil Anderson's teaching series.
sold individually or in Sets Tapes 1-4 or Tapes 5-8
Please visit my new Global Christian Video Directory at www.worldchristianvideos.org
It has a list of thousands of titles of Christian videos in over 1000 languages fo the world and where to buy them. This web site is an updated version of this site, the World Christian Video Directory
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Online Video Direct Marketing/
So yes, "online video direct marketing" is a mouthful. Perhaps the two disciplines need to get better acquainted. Neither are new. But perhaps they are new to each other. You see, there seems to be a lot of video these days, but they are missing the elements of successful direct marketing.
Consider this comparison with direct mail.
Any good writer knows that the outer envelope has one job: to get itself opened.
Any good DM video starts with a still image on YouTube or other hosting services. And you want that "grabber" to be viewable. Maybe it's a few words. Maybe an show-stopper image. Probably both.
Once the video starts, you have a crucial few seconds to arouse curiosity or interest. It's your headline in the direct mail world. And much as a letter builds the message, so does a successful video.
And just like a letter might have a false close, so can a video. Then, of course, a strong call-to-action.
With video, you have the added benefit of both auditory and visual effects. With printed direct mail, you just have visual. Sure, in print the reader can pace as fast as they want, but in video you can add audio inflections to voice-over to emphasize certain words.
Let's face it, the consumers' attention span is shorter than ever, and it's not likely to increase. People will give you a few seconds to watch a video. Engage them quickly, and they'll stick with you long enough to get your message across and prompt enough curiosity to check you out more.


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Expressjet Airlines is located at 2430 Airport Blvd in Pensacola and has been in the business of Air Passenger Carrier, Scheduled since 2010.


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It has taken a few days for me to finally cool down after a weekend of abuse about our up coming Chicken Workshop to write this post. Who would of thought that teaching people how to produce their own meat is offensive.
This year Roy and I have decided to start sharing our skills so people can grow their own meat or vegetables by offering short affordable workshops through our farm. Producing your own food is so rewarding and the taste is unbeatable hands down. With the chicken workshop coming up I thought I would spread it around a little on Facebook to fill the gaps. I got some pretty interesting messages, comments and emails.
Killing animals is a touchy subject and firstly I want to say I understand that it is not for everyone. However if you eat meat I think you should know the process in which an animal is delivered to your table.
At Huthwaite Farm we raise heritage breed chickens which are both for laying eggs and meat. We tend to kill only the roosters and leave the females to live out their lives. Our chickens are free range from the very beginning. We don't cull the roosters at birth either, they live to about 15 – 18 weeks before they end up in our freezer. I know that my chooks have had the best life, they have 11 acres to cruise around and peck at bugs, scratch up dirt and eat green grass. I spoil them with sunflower seeds in the afternoons while Isla and I watch them hang out. They are loved and well cared for and when they are served on our table we can appreciate them.
One of the most upsetting responses about the workshop was the word 'humane'. I think no animal should suffer, ever. This means if you are going to provide food for your table then the act of killing must be swift and accurate and cause very little stress to the animal. So finding a way that does just that is how I prefer my animals to die and here at the farm we have our own method which we believe is very effective.
Causing distress to animals is deemed cruel, well have you ever thought about how your vegetables are treated? Sometimes I think that (some – not all) vegetarians underestimate about the food that they eat. Honestly do you love kale and silver beet? Those poor leaves have been torn/cut off continuously through out its life before it finally gives up on life. No plant should have to suffer like that. What about carrots? Are you ok that they get ripped out of the ground so you can cook them up. They were perfectly happy in the soil.
Alright I may have just been a little bit ridiculous there but think about it. Where does your food come from? How is treated through it's life?
With factory farming so huge in our country (yes it is) meat is splurged through our supermarkets displayed so nicely. You don't even have to see that it ever had a head or eyes to look at you! Yeah, that freaks me out a little too. These days at our supermarket (one of the large chains) if you walk to the chicken section for example I can count the cuts of chicken on one hand. Yes we all know about chicken breast, thighs, tenderloins, drumsticks and chicken wings. You can also buy a whole chicken and chicken mince. So where are the rest of the bits?
When Roy and I got married all those years ago we decided to kill one animal to feed 100 people. We had some vegan and vegetarian friends so we made all the food vegan except the pig. We could of chosen to have chicken breast or steaks served but when you think about feeding 100 people we would of had to kill 50 chickens to feed the folks at the wedding. Doesn't sound realistic does it.
Food waste in our house is very minimal. The only person wasting food in our house is Isla (11months old) who is still learning to eat at the moment. However all her scraps go to either the chooks or the compost. Both the compost and chook poo go back in to our veggie garden which in return gives us our vegetables. The chooks also provide us our meat when we have too many roosters. So when killing our own chickens we are forced to use all of the bird. The left over blood and gizzards gets planted under a tree or two. While the hearts are skewered and cooked while the livers go towards pate. Simple little treats every now and again to look forward too.
With the workshop only a few weeks away I will be surprised to see if we actually fill all our spaces. Lets see if there are few more people out who want to understand where their food comes from and start raising their own meat birds.
I would love to hear your thoughts.


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At a glanceExplore the jungle and see what you can find, what kind of animals can you hear?
Features and benefits for In The Jungle CD
- Great for playtime and learning about the world
- Features songs from children's films and popular nursery songs
- 60 minutes long
60 minutes of fun animals songs from deep in the jungle. Packed full of fantastic jungle sound effects that all cheeky monkeys will love - grrrrrr, squawk, snap, roar.
Track list:
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
The Bare Necessities
Never Smile at a Crocodile
If we Could Talk to the Animals
Jungle Jitters
Three Cheeky Monkeys
Yellow Bird
One Elephant Went Out One Day
Animal Safari
The Bear Went Over the Mountain
Priscilla the Mighty Gorilla
Me and my Hippopotamus
Down in the Jungle
Two Little Parakeets
Rhino Rhino
Five Little Speckled Frogs
Actin' Like the Animals Do!
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I Just Can't Wait to be King
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February 26, 2016
Friday night live at Transistor: folk & jazz from Ana Munteanu and Afro-folk-pop from Liberian singer-songwriter Abraham Mellish. Sound by Jon Monteverde.
Ana Munteanu, born in Republic of Moldova, is a singer who combines the lyricism of French music, the sensuality of Latin music, the freedom of jazz. As she says of herself: "My work is inspired by singers and poets I love. It reflects me and my life. I'm fascinated by the human voice, and feel very fortunate to be singing myself. I like exploring musical terrain, finding pieces of music that create moods and carry a message that resonates with other people."
For this Transistor set, Ana Munteanu was accompanied by Alex Brescanu on bass guitar. They played songs composed by Manuel de Falla, Caetano Veloso, Duke Ellington, Jose Maria Contursi, and traditional Romanian songs.
Visit Ana's website and Soundcloud page.
Also available: Ana Munteanu Transistor performances from:
June 19, 2015
April 18, 2014
Also check out Ana's interview on Transistor Radio's Depth of Field (episode #12)!
Abraham Mellish's life journey has spanned the globe, which is evident in his sound. At his core, Abraham is a storyteller in the folk tradition, with a lyrical breadth that fully encompasses a universal human experience steeped in Liberian roots. Driving bass notes juxtaposed with intricate finger picking establishes an African tinged rhythm that serves as a vehicle for Abraham's message of oneness, reflection and peace. His utilization of the full dynamic sound spectrum takes listeners on an enthralling journey culminating with instantly recognizable hooks and melodies, placing Abraham in the direct lineage of the great pop musicians of the last 50 years.
Abraham's Transistor set consisted mainly of original songs, with a smattering of choice covers.
Visit Abraham Mellish's Soundcloud page.
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Redefining Century City – 1999 Avenue of the Stars
PUSH needed to reposition a trophy building in Century City owned by Equity Office to rename and redefine it among the broker community and vis a vis competing properties. Historically referred to as the "Sun America building" PUSH rebranded the property with a fresh, more contemporary identify and focused the messaging on the specific location in Century City. The new brand was delivered to B2B and B2C audiences via a website, www.1999aos.com , e-mail marketing, videos, and printed materials. As part of this campaign, Push also promoted the new lobby renovation and brought to life the design renderings by creating a video that builds anticipation with messaging, music and motion graphics. The video was distributed to brokers and hosted on website. Furthermore, the Equity Office brand and corporate positioning was also woven through the campaign as part of an overall marketing program to ensure the corporate brand is consistently seen and understood throughout their diverse portfolio.


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Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Collection Turns Demons In To CardsBy Spencer . August 1, 2013 . 1:18am
Index has another social game spinoff on top of Persona 3 Social, Persona 4: The Play, and Devil Hunter Zero. Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Collection was just announced for Mobage and this title is based on the core Shin Megami Tensei series.


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The Weekly Peanut, Issue 225
We didn't set out to burn the candle at both ends, but I feel like I say that every time we do?
Friday I picked Daphne up after work, and we headed down to Hollywood Studios to meet up with friends. We got there first, and the clouds were definitely ominous. Still, we had a FastPass to go enjoy the Frozen Singalong.
The rain started while we were inside. FOR ONCE I was prepared! We ducked under stroller cover and umbrella and hoofed it over to Launch Bay to wait for our friends. If you're going to wait out the rain at Hollywood Studios? It's a pretty good place to do it.
Especially if you love Jawas. Got a phone call: nobody wants to brave the rain and go to studios, so why not just meet for dinner? Alright, off to BJ's we go.
I have to say, BJ's has gotten a lot better since the one time I ate there years ago. We got to hang out with Addison and Madison and their parents and D got to eat a grilled cheese sandwich with the crust cut off (Maddy took the crust). I got a pile of fun veggie sides like roasted cauliflower (I'm not a vegetarian, the sides just all looked really good).
Maddy's mom had been trying to talk us into coming out to Epcot the next morning. I knew we had plans for DAK on Sunday, plus we were out the night before, plus I'd ripped open my toe a few days before. I just wasn't up for it. I was trying to be strategic, honestly. Ian, however, was up for it. So he grabbed D and they headed to Epcot. I'll do my best to recap with their pictures ;).
First, a visit to Daisy. No one is surprised that my kid's pose is extra.
D is obsessed with "baby" Addy.
Maddy convinced D to give Baymax a cuddle.
D gave directions to lost tourists.
And visited old friends.
And though the clouds were ominous, they somehow dodged the rain and made it home for a quiet evening without getting wet. Speaking of our quiet evening, we decided to show D Avatar (since we had plans to visit Pandora Sunday). I wasn't sure if it would hold her attention (it is LONG), but SURPRISE she was really into it. She had a lot of questions that were difficult to answer (like... what greed is and how it's this underlying motive for most of the film).
Since the FastPass I'd scored us for Na'vi river journey wasn't until the evening, we started our day with a trip out to Playalinda Brix for breakfast.
D got the doughnut board. Of course. She also rocked her new Power Rangers romper (it's her first romper, and she loves the pockets!).
Those clouds were screaming RAIN at us, but, again, we weren't letting it stop us. We're practically Florida natives, we know how summer weather works.
Although we had a few hours until our FastPass, we decided to go wander around Pandora first. It was crowded, but nothing like what we'd been hearing about the past weekend.
We checked out Windtraders. The interactive banshees are already sold out (CM's said they'd be back in stock in 2-3 weeks). I'd wanted D to see them, since I have one waiting to surprise her for her birthday, but oh well. They had these cute stuffed banshees out instead and D was quite taken with it. Actually, there was a lot more merch out than when I was there for the preview, and Ian and I were both really impressed with all of it. Everything is really tasteful when it comes to the adult clothes, and the kids stuff is fun and interactive.
Wandered over to Dinosaur to use a FastPass.
I still don't know if D actually likes this ride, but she never fights us about riding it.
We were going to watch Festival of the Lion King, but we were all hungry so we ended up going to Satuli Canteen instead. I was a little worried that I'd overhyped this place for myself and my husband, but that was unfounded. Satuli is the BEST counter service option I've ever had at ANY theme park and, so help me, I wish they found a way to put this in EVERY park. I would eat at this place even if I wasn't in a theme park. The food is fresh, healthy, and incredibly delicious. I mentioned in my write up about being a little unsure about the kids' options, but D (after some grumbling) got the hot dog. She LOVED it. She even ate the dough that was wrapped around it (she normally doesn't bother with buns). The chips ended up being a miss with her (they were surprisingly spicy, actually. Might ask for another option next time). So with all these positive glowing endorsements from me? I'm sure they'll completely change the menu and make everything I love about it go away within a few months, because THAT IS MY CURSE.
With still more time to kill before our River Journey, we saw that the safari has almost no line. We hauled butt up there, the rain was just starting as we found our way into the queue. As we walked to the load in, it started pouring. Hmm, a rainy safari? This could be interesting. A new experience to be sure. But the deluge stopped as quickly as it started and had reduced to barely a drip as we got onto the truck. Still, my expectations for animal viewing were very low.
I was wrong. EVERY ANIMAL WAS OUT. Or most of them anyway. Apparently it was feeding time, as we saw lots of animals gathered around keepers to catch food being lobbed their way (hippos and elephants!). And the BABIES were all out! Here's video from our insta story of D freaking out over babies (sound on).
Back to Pandora! (Yup, found our way back 3 times in one afternoon.) As predicted D was quite taken with the drums.
The standby waits for the two main attractions were 70 minutes (NRJ) and around 120 minutes (FoP), which is considerably more reasonable. I was concerned there might still be a considerable wait with Fastpass, but it was not the case. They also told us to bring our stroller with us through the queue. They do this on the safari; there's stroller parking partway through the queue. I kept expecting that to happen, but then we got all the way up to theload in, and they just took our stroller and rolled it through like it was a wheelchair since load out is the same area and it was just sitting there when we got out. Weird, but it worked?
D liked the ride. There were so many things to look at. Not particularly thrilling. She's way more excited to try flight of passage after she tested out the loading apparatus outside the line.
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February 28, 2005
(Executive Council)
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador releases Fixed Link Pre-Feasibility Report
Premier Danny Williams today released the final report on the Fixed Link Pre-Feasibility study, which was undertaken by the Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development (formerly the Public Policy Research Centre of Memorial University). The objective of the study was to provide an independent examination of the economic and technical implications, and viability of construction of a fixed transportation link across the Strait of Belle Isle.
Premier Williams said he is pleased that the report has been completed and that government has fulfilled its commitment to undertake an examination of a fixed link across the Strait of Belle Isle, in the context of a process to address the transportation challenges facing the province. "Cabinet has reviewed the document and I am pleased to be able to release the report to the public," said Premier Williams. "I have always believed that this project was feasible and could result in significant benefit to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. The study clearly shows that the fixed link is technically feasible, however, it is a long-term proposition and a national project that will need a significant infusion of financing from the federal government.
"While government support is not unusual for public transportation infrastructure, the level of government assistance required must be considered in the context of the broader transportation needs of the province. Though not an immediate priority of government, the possibility remains that a fixed link could be constructed during the completion of projects such as the Lower Churchill hydro development or Highway 138 in Quebec." The premier added the study was invaluable in that it provided some critical information that can be used if a fixed link fits with our transportation priorities in the future.
The study included a review of three basic fixed link concepts: bridge, causeway/bridge and tunnel. The tunnel options included bored, drill and blast, and immersed tube tunnels. Road and rail modes for transport of vehicles through a tunnel were assessed. The report concludes that a tunnel bored using tunnel boring machines, with an electric train shuttle to transport vehicles is the most technically and economically attractive alternative. The estimated construction cost of the fixed link would be $1.2 billion (2004$) and total development cost of about $1.7 billion, including escalation and interest during construction. The development would take an estimated 11 years to complete. The economic and business case analysis showed that a fixed link could not be financed privately under normal economic and business case criteria. An infusion of approximately $1.4 billion from public sources would be required to make the proposition attractive to the private sector. The study also compared the economic results of a fixed link to those of upgrading the ferry service across the Straits, and the consultants concluded that an upgraded service would be significantly less costly than a fixed link.
The study was undertaken by the Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development last year at the request of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, and was jointly funded by the provincial and federal governments. Hatch Mott MacDonald in association with SGE Acres and IBI Group were engaged by the Harris Centre to complete the study. Copies of the report may be found at //www.gov.nl.ca/publicat/fixedlink.
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Fixed Link Pre-Feasibility Study
The Fixed Link Pre-feasibility Study is an independent assessment of the economic and technical implications and viability of constructing a fixed transportation link across the Strait of Belle Isle. Hatch Mott MacDonald, in association with SGE Acres and IBI, were engaged to complete the study by the Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development (formerly MUN Public Policy Research Centre) at the request of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The study included four phases. Phase 1 involved research of previous studies of the Belle Isle crossing to assess the environment and geology of the area and research of other relevant fixed link and tunnel projects throughout the world. Phase 2 was engineering and technical feasibility analysis of alternate fixed link options. Phase 3 included the economic and business case analysis. Phase 4 involved a review of financing considerations.
Technical Feasibility and Engineering Analysis
Three basic fixed link concepts were studied: bridge, causeway/bridge and tunnel. The tunnel options included bored, drill and blast, and immersed tube tunnels. Road and rail modes for transport of vehicles through a tunnel were assessed. For each of these options the shortest route across the Strait, between Pointe Amour and Yankee Point, was used as the basis for the cost estimates and technical review. Factors such as icebergs, shipping, water depths and ventilation were all considered in assessing the options (C-Core provided input on marine aspects and iceberg movements). It was concluded that a fixed link across the Strait of Belle Isle is technically feasible.
The consultants compared the cost estimates, estimated annual operating costs, risk level and preliminary construction times for each of the options. A tunnel bored using modern tunnel boring machines is the most technically and economically attractive option. Based on traffic projections for the 30 year study period, an electric train shuttle (single track) to carry vehicles would be the best configuration. The estimated construction cost would be approximately $1.2 billion (2004$). Total development cost is estimated to be $1.7 billion, including escalation and interest during construction.
Summary Comparison of Fixed Link Options
Source: Fixed Link Pre-feasibility Report, Table 1, page 3
Economic and Business Case Analysis and Financing Considerations
Economic and business case analysis was prepared for three scenarios: a bored tunnel; a bored tunnel including the costs and revenues associated with installing high voltage direct current transmission cables; and, for comparative purposes, an upgraded ferry link.
Transportation demand projections were prepared based on existing markets and analysis of future potential demand for a fixed link. The traffic projections contained in the study were based on the assumption that there would be a continuous road link from Quebec City to the tunnel along the Quebec North Shore. The consultants concluded that it is unlikely that there would be significant growth in long-distance travel from central Canada to the fixed link crossing if Quebec Highway 138 was not completed.
The economic analysis was undertaken from three perspectives: the stand-alone project; the direct impacts of the fixed link on the province's economy - including changes to the costs and revenues of existing ferries in the Cabot and Belle Isle Straits; and, socio-economic impacts - including consequential stimulation of GDP growth resulting from the construction activity and subsequent tourism activities. The economic and business case analysis showed that a fixed link could not be financed privately under normal economic and business case criteria. The economic results (on a project stand-alone basis and including economic and socio-economic impacts) measured in net present value for all three scenarios were negative. In addition to net present values, the consultants also considered other economic measures such as internal rate of return and benefit cost ratio. An infusion of approximately $1.4 billion of government funding would be required to make the bored tunnel an attractive proposition to the private sector.
Sensitivity analysis indicated that the economic results were highly sensitive to the capital costs, but not sensitive to traffic growth or operating costs. Inflation and social discount rate were also factors affecting the results.
Employment projections from the fixed link development were estimated as follows:
construction phase: 350 -500 full time equivalent (FTE) jobs over six years;
40 new permanent jobs for operations and maintenance;
spin-off impacts: 1,000 FTE (approx.) during construction, 350 FTE on start up, growing to 550 FTE over 30 year study period;
net present value of all wages $400 million.
The scenario including a high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission line in the fixed link showed a small potential to improve the economic results, from revenues to be charged to an electricity HVDC proponent for the use of the cables. The terms of such an arrangement would have to negotiated. Incorporating the cables into the fixed link instead of building a dedicated submarine cable may reduce the capital cost to an HVDC proponent by approximately $390 million (including the cost of the cables which would then be financed by the fixed link proponent and included in rental cost charged to the HVDC proponent). For purposes of the analysis it was assumed that the fixed link proponent would also charge a rental for the use of the cables and therefore share in a portion of the cost savings. It is important to note however, that the Strait Crossing is only a portion of the total route for an HVDC line from the proposed Gull Island hydroelectric development in Labrador to Soldiers Pond, near St. John's, and the cost savings are therefore only a portion of the total estimated HVDC construction costs (in excess of $1.5 billion in 2004$).
The cost of upgrading the Strait of Belle Isle ferry service is significantly less than the fixed link, but still a negative net present value because of increases in annual subsidies for the annual operating costs for the ferry, the cost of ship replacement and revenue diversion from Marine Atlantic. The consultants noted that an upgraded ferry service would not give the same level of service as a fixed link.
Based on the results of the economic analysis the consultants concluded that any financing arrangements would require an infusion of public funds, but that is not unusual for public transportation infrastructure. Some form of public private partnership was considered to be most applicable.
For further details refer to the Fixed Link Pre-feasibility Report at //www.gov.nl.ca/publicat/fixedlink or contact Brian Garrod, project leader Hatch Mott Mac Donald at 905-403-4007.
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