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Checkdesk – Developing Citizen Journalism in the Arab Region
Tom Trewinnard – Research and Communications Manager, Meedan – January 17, 2013
The Arab spring can be seen as product of a rapidly changing information ecosystem: With the advent of social media, authoritarian states lost the ability to stifle dissenting narratives of election fraud, corruption, police brutality, and protest. The growing dissonance between state media and coverage by citizen journalists and an increasingly bold private media, and the resulting outrage at cases such as those of Khaled Said, Mohammed Bouazizi, and Egypt's farcical 2010 parliamentary election made societal change and reform inevitable.
Although across the Arab region authoritarian regimes have fallen or reluctantly embraced reform, the multi-faceted legacy of decades of authoritarianism remains: Undeveloped media literacy in the Middle East is impeding the ability of the citizen, and especially the young citizen, to sort fact, opinion and rumor, make informed choices, and hold their governments to account (Saleh, 2009) (Townson, 2012)[1]. The 2011 uprisings demonstrated how digital media can provide an effective channel for dissent but, in this critical phase of constitutional and governmental transition citizens need support to nurture transparency and accountability through evidence-based journalism and to democratize political communication. In response to these needs, Meedan has sought to develop open source tools for newsrooms that encourage journalists, citizen journalists and media consumers to collaborate in asking questions of media, to check the credibility of citizen and mainstream sources, and to acknowledge and propagate the best and most accurate journalistic reporting.
[1] Interview with media literacy expert Magda Abu-Fadil.
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Could Turkey become the next Syria?
opinion May 13, 2016 01:00
By Meera Kumar
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The Constitution is Suspended" was, presciently, the headline of the last edition of Turkey's largest daily newspaper, Zaman, before the government took control of it on March 4. Editor-in-chief Abdulhamid Bilici was fired, the newspaper's website went of
The destruction made room for a new creation. It now praises President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his glorious "New Turkey".
The attack on Zaman should come as no surprise. The paper has been associated with Fethullah Gulen, a Muslim cleric who lives in exile in Pennsylvania. Gulen, once an ally of President Erdogan, broke with the Turkish leader about two years ago and the media group switched from being pro-government to anti-government. The pro-Erdogan media has begun to call the followers of Gulen the "Fethullah Gulen Terror Organisation" and seized all assets of the Gulen movement, including the new dailies, various news sites and 17 different universities across Turkey. Officials seek to justify these actions by dubbing the Gulen movement "the most dangerous terrorist organisation of the past 1,000 years".
This crackdown is merely the latest of Erdogan's increasingly authoritarian moves, which have included imprisoning critics, sidelining the military and re-igniting the war against Kurdish separatists. He now controls much of the media and has made Turkey a leader among countries that jail journalists. Along with his campaign to wipe out a free press, his government's prosecutors have opened nearly 2,000 cases against Turks in the last 18 months for insulting Erdogan, which is a crime.
Turkey was once on track to be a model Muslim democracy, but the clampdown by Erdogan implies he never believed in democratic principles. These actions raise serious questions about whether Turkey can continue to be a trusted member of Nato, which was founded as a security alliance based on common values.
The entire Turkish press is being taken over by the current regime, which insists that democracy is about nothing but elections, and the winner of elections – as the embodiment of the "national will" – has the right to dominate every aspect of society.
The other disturbing, and potentially most destabilising element, is the brutal crackdown on Kurdish groups in the east of the country who aspire to an autonomous state. Some commentators compare the level of damage seen in some Kurdish districts to the early days of the war in Syria. Curfews have been enforced in the main Kurdish city of Diyarbakir and in Idil, a district in Sirnak province, where Turkish forces are continuing operations against Kurdish militants. Amnesty International has called the extensive curfews "collective punishment".
The United States and Europe, swayed by the imperatives of realpolitik, have responded in the meekest of terms to Erdogan's harsh measures. The refugee crisis that is roiling Europe needs to be addressed urgently and Turkey is one possible ally in Europe's desperate efforts to block the refugees from entering European countries.
The US and Europe blunt their criticism in hopes of persuading Turkey to help contain the refugee crisis. Erdogan's stance has hardened and he has set new demands for his cooperation, including billions more in aid and earlier membership in the European Union for Turkey.
The refugee crisis has given a strange new twist to the power equation between the EU and Turkey, a situation that allows Erdogan to behave with impunity. Turkey will not go through with an agreement to take back Syrian migrants from Europe if the European Union does not fulfil its pledges.
Under the deal, Ankara will take back all migrants and refugees who cross the Aegean Sea and enter Greece illegally. In return, Europe will take in thousands of Syrian refugees directly from Turkey and reward it with money, visa-free travel and progress in its EU membership negotiations.
It would be good to remember that the war in Syria began with the brutal suppression of street protests. Had President Bashar al Assad taken a more conciliatory approach and addressed the demands of protesters, perhaps Syria would not have faced destruction and its citizens would have been spared the worst humanitarian disaster in recent history. Turkey's high-handed actions do not bode well.
Indeed, there is a salutary lesson for any country struggling with the forces of democracy. In the 21st century, citizens' demand for greater transparency, rule of law and basic human rights cannot forever be crushed.
Meera Kumar, a New York-based freelance writer, was formerly with the Asian Development Bank. Her commentary has appeared in journals throughout Asia.

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Using a webcam and some scraps from the junk shelf at school, NYU graduate student Matt Richardson created a camera that spits out a written description of an image within a minute of you taking it.
For now this sci-fi concept relies on a rather mundane process, transmitting the image to a cheap worker on Amazon's Turk server, who puts the image to words.
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LifeGuard: The Very Best Personal Breathalyzer
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The LifeGuard Personal Breathalyzer Takes on all Challengers
Tom Martino, the well known television troubleshooter, arranged for a comparison test of the LifeGuard personal breathalyzer versus Law Enforcement units and a collection of the popular personal breathalyzers sold in pharmacies, mass retailers and on the internet. You'll be amazed at just how bad the cheapo breathalyzers are and how closely LifeGuard mirrored the Law Enforcement Breath Tester results.
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10 Healthy Ballpark Foods From Around The Country
Attending a home team game doesn't mean you have to subject yourself to all the unhealthy ballpark foods being sold by the park vendors. Many ballparks around the country are beginning to offer healthier alternatives to the classic nachos and chili dogs, most of which are quite tasty and even fun to eat. Here is a list of 10 healthy ballpark foods (in no particular order) at stadiums around the country that you might be interested in trying at the next baseball game.
1. San Diego Padres: Petco Park's Sashimi Combo Plate
Who would have guessed you could find a plate of sashimi at the ballpark? However, it shouldn't be that much of a surprise at the San Diego Padre's Petco Park, which happens to be minutes from the ocean. With the sashimi combo plate, ballpark attendees can enjoy a healthy serving of fresh fish that features only 160 calories, 25 grams of protein and 1.5 grams of saturated fat.
2. Los Angeles Dodgers: Dodger Stadium's Curried Chicken Lettuce Wrap
A curried chicken lettuce wrap is something that you would never expect to find at a ballpark, especially at Dodger Stadium, home to the world renowned Dodger Dog. However, this healthy meal choice is among the list of nutritious foods now being served at Dodger Stadium. At 290 calories, with a heave helping of veggies, a curried chicken lettuce wrap sounds like a healthy and tasty choice at the next Dodger game.
3. Boston Red Sox: Fenway Park's Turkey Wrap
Wraps apparently aren't just appearing in California. At Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, you can get a delicious turkey wrap from Boar's Head Deli, stuffed with tomatoes, lettuce and other goodies. Wraps are always a healthy alternative to buns and bread, and turkey meat is one of the healthiest meats you can eat. Fenway Park also offers a veggie dog and burger for those who aren't into to eating meat, like vegetarians.
4. Seattle Mariners: Safeco Field's Ichiroll
Petco Park isn't the only place where you can find some good raw fish. Named after their popular All-Star, Ichiro Suzuki, Safeco Field's Ichiroll is a popular dish amongst Seattle Mariners fans. This sushi dish, which is based off of a spicy tuna roll, features 295 calories, 2.5 grams of fat and a helping of seaweed that provides fans with vitamin A and vitamin C.
5. Houston Astros: Minute Maid Park's Fresh Fruit Platter
A platter of sweet, ripe fruits sounds both delicious and nutritious, and can be easily purchased at Goya Latin Café in Minute Maid Park, home to the Houston Astros. This dish features a heavy helping of mangoes, strawberries, grapes, kiwi and other berries. Now that's a lot of vitamin C in just one dish, and is a healthier alternative to Cracker Jacks or ice cream. If you're looking for something to replace a warm brownie, you might want to try their baked plantains for another healthy dessert option.
6. St. Louis Cardinals: Busch Stadium's Smoked Corn on the Cob
Forget about the nachos or caramel covered popcorn when you're watching the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Instead, grab a delicious, smoked corn on the cob dipped in garlic butter. Now only does this snack treat sound delicious, it's healthier than most ballpark foods as well. With only 150 calories and 1.5 grams of saturated fat, you might even be able to enjoy two of them, guilt-free!
7. Washington Nationals: Nationals Park's Grilled Veggie Wrap
Rounding off the healthy wraps on this healthy ballpark foods list is the grilled vegetable wrap from Healthy Plate found inside Nationals Park. This is another sign of how ballparks are being more considerate about providing suitable food options for vegetarians who do not wish to partake in the ballpark staple of hot dogs and hamburgers. Plus, it's healthy too!
8. Chicago White Sox: U.S. Cellular Field's Whole-Wheat Edamame Bao
At U.S. Cellular Field, home to the Chicago White Sox, you can get your hands on a whole-wheat edamame bao at Wow Bao. If you're unfamiliar with what a bao is, it is a type of steamed bun or dumpling. Wow Bao's whole-wheat edamambe bao uses a whole-wheat bun, stuffed with edamame, or green soybeans. This steamed bun only has 150 calories, and is a healthy and unique food choice the next time you watch the White sox on their home field.
9. Tampa Bay Rays: Tropicana Field's Fish Tacos
In the mood for a healthy fish taco? Try the mahimahi fish tacos at Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays. These little delights are stuffed with cabbage slaw and pineapple coleslaw, and only contain 140 calories per taco.
10. Los Angeles Angels: Angel Stadium's Vegan Panini
To top off the list, here is the grilled vegetable Panini at Angel Stadium's Panini Café in Anaheim, California. This vegan friendly sandwich features a bevy of vegetables, including zucchini, mushrooms, tomatoes and carrots. If you're looking for something a little heavier and with meat in it, try the California Panini, which features grilled chicken breast and bacon. If you want a healthier Panini, then hold the bacon.


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A memorable trip that will take you on a half day tour of the seven islands at Sydney Harbour starts at 9:30 am.
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The Seven Islands Cruise is the popular Ships 'n' Shore tour. These are great tours for community groups looking for a half-day outing.
The tour begins with a morning tea on board the 1874 Tall Ship James Craig in Pyrmont Bay.
The group will then hop aboard heritage Motor Launch, Harman (c.1943) to tour the seven islands, Darling Island, Goat Island, Berry Island, Cockatoo Island, Spectacle Island, Snapper Island and Rodd Island. The tour will then end back at the Australian National Maritime Museum.
Anyone with mobility concerns please note and ladies you are also asked to wear slacks and flat shoes as there are very steep stairs leading to lunch on the James Craig.
Cost: $45.00 p/p
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Imaginative Drawing: Developing Concept Art Characters
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Expand your imagination and the drawings in your sketchbook with celebrated comic artist Camilla D'Errico. In this 25-minute class, you will go into Camilla's studio and explore her sketchbooks, the elements of a character that inspire her, and the exercise she uses to bring more originality to her work, and attitude to her characters through pop-surrealism.
Watch Camilla create a completely new, original character by combining different features to compose a surreal, imaginitive concept. Camilla will start with reserach, then she will draw thumbnails of each of her ideas. She will then select the character she wants to bring to life as a final piece. You will watch Camilla build on her sketch and add essential character features to create a final, beautiful graphite drawing of a girl in her unique style.
Camilla approaches her work with the techniques of Manga art, but this class is exciting and applicable for illustrators and artists, and anyone who likes to draw. You will push your imagination and drawing skills to concept and create something completely new.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction. In this lesson, you'll learn how to combine styles and techniques from two art world genres: manga and pop surrealism. Camilla D'Errico will start by giving you a rundown on drawing artwork and getting together your concept.
- Project and materials. For this kind of art, you'll need basic tools like pencils, an eraser, and a sketchbook. You'll learn the difference between hard and soft lead and how to choose pencils based on graphite thickness. Camilla will go over some tricks of the trade, like using a paintbrush and wearing old socks on your hands to prevent graphite smudging, along with other pencil drawing techniques.
- Concepting and thumbnails. Time to throw physics out the window. You'll watch Camilla embrace logic-defying designs as she conceives of her character. Starting with panels, you'll learn to make a number of sketches before settling on your final idea. You will start by drawing out basic shapes before adding details to your character.
- Drawing your outlines. You'll begin your drawing with loose shapes and by laying out proportions before honing in on details. You'll also learn how to draw manga faces by using crosshairs as facial maps.
- Fleshing out your drawing: 1. Here you'll learn pencil drawing techniques like using varying levels of pressure and crosshatching to create shadow. Camilla will demonstrate pencil strokes and show you how to choose and follow the guidelines of your drawing's light source.
- Fleshing out your drawing: 2. In watching Camilla draw a pattern onto a bowtie, you'll learn how to depict the textured elements of your drawing by following the bumps and curves of fabric. You'll also learn how to layer different elements of your drawing to show spatial relationships and how to "draw" with an eraser.
- Fleshing out your drawing: 3. Camilla's manga faces start and end with the eyes. In manga, noses and lips typically involve minimal definition, so the eyes have to pop. You'll learn how to add highlights to your manga character's eyes and the best techniques for filling in textured elements like hair and fur.
- Finishing your drawing. Adding the final touches on your pop surrealist manga drawing means darkening up some lines. You'll learn how to add definition between overlapping elements, focusing on strands of hair and the spots where different body parts and clothing elements meet. Camilla will give you ideas for future characters, reminding you not to be afraid to "mix birds and octopi and elephants and girls"—your surrealism can get even more surreal with practice.
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12/16: Majority of Americans See More Economic Hardships Ahead
When thinking about the future of the U.S. economy, a majority of national adults — 53% — think the worst is yet to come. However, 39% are more optimistic and report that the worst is behind us. Eight percent are unsure. In Marist's November 29th survey, 51% said the worst was ahead while 45% thought it was behind us. At that time, 5% were unsure. The results are similar among registered voters, as well.
Click Here for Complete December 16, 2010 USA Marist Poll Release and Tables
In fact, nearly eight in ten residents — 79% — think the U.S. is in a recession. However, 19% do not, and 2% are unsure. Similar proportions held these views in late September when 80% of Americans thought we were in a recession, 18% said we were not, and 2% were unsure.
"The public clearly does not think we've turned the economic corner," says Dr. Lee M. Miringoff, Director of The Marist College Institute for Public Opinion. "Their frustration over financial matters continues."
Table: U.S. Economy – Will It Get Worse?
Table: U.S. in a Recession
Personal Finances Considered Status Quo By Majority of Americans
A majority of Americans — 52% — believe their personal family finances will stay about the same in the coming year. Nearly three in ten — 29% — report they expect their family finances to get better in the next twelve months while 19% think they will get worse.
Little has changed since Marist last asked this question in its September 21st survey. Three months ago, 52% believed their family finances would be status quo, 30% thought their personal financial situation would take a turn for the better, and 18% expected it to get worse.
Americans who think the worst of the nation's economic problems are behind us are more optimistic than are those who believe the worst is yet to come. Among those who are more positive, 44% expect their family finances to improve. However, just 18% of those who say the worst of the country's economic conditions are ahead of us believe their money matters will get better. In Marist's previous survey, 39% who thought the worst was over predicted their financial circumstances would improve compared with just 22% who reported the worst was still to come.
Table: Your Personal Finances – Better, Worse, or the Same?
The Marist Poll's Barbara Carvalho discusses how Americans view the economic situation:
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For many people uncertainty is the main worry, should I go out and spend or save for the future. I have to say I am in the 53% that think there will be further troubled times ahead although I wish I was in the 45% that think it is behind us with regard to the US Economic outlook. I am very suprised of the high percentage of people that think we are still in recession. Anyhow lets all look forward to hopefully a better and brighter 2011.
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We started the new year off right with some travel. Because we hadn't done that in a while (sarcasm). But in all seriousness, we were super excited to travel for this one. A friend of mine from grad school was married in November, and they had a delightful little party planned to celebrate the event during the first weekend of the new year.
The bride LOVES blue, and it happens to be the groom's favorite color, too. Prints weren't preferred and symmetry was key for any sort of relaxation under this quilt. Most importantly, the bride has some serious pride for her state. She's been transplanted from her beloved city, Cincinnati, for love, but her Buckeye blood runs deep (O-H—I-O deep in fact). I originally had planned a different quilt around these requirements, but when I came across the final pattern I knew I had to switch gears.
I had toyed around with the idea of using the traditional quilt square of the Ohio star, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it. Any ideas I saw just kept look too country until it came to this one. The large scale quilt turned out to be the perfect size for cuddling, too (72in x72in). I made it very blue, with a simple geometric print (in blue of course) to spruce up the back. I started the quilt a little bit late at just two weeks before the reception due to other projects, but it came together so quickly. I put it in the washing machine at 8pm the day before we left and I was SO excited I would be able to wrap it up and deliver it in person. I'm still a little antsy about mailing these things!
Well, we did get it there in time! We flew into Indianapolis, had a fun evening in Bloomington and headed to Cincinnati for the main event. We barely made it back to Bloomington on Sunday after hearing our flight had been cancelled due to a huge winter storm. The storm was so huge it kept us stranded in the midwest for an extra 4 days! I had two snow days for work and by that time I was a little sad that I had already gifted the quilt. It would have been perfect to cuddle under. Turns out the bride and groom thought so, too, given that they spent most of those days under it themselves!


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Air National Guardsman Lt. Col. Flando Jackson died of a non combat related injury at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on August 4, 2016. Lt. Col. Jackson was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve on behalf of the 194th Wing, Camp Murray, Washington National Guard. According to the Department of Defense, the incident is under investigation.
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1) We know how I love my grammar, so I also love this site: http://learnyourdamnhomophones.com/ Here's a little secret though- I always have trouble with affect and effect no matter what I'm writing. (unless I'm talking about "blunted affect" that is associated with conditions such as schizophrenia...and I think that's why I have trouble- because in this case, "affect" is a noun when usually it is a verb)
2) They are making a movie on my street this week. This means we don't have much parking on our street and there's a lot of "hubub." But it is pretty cool. If you're into movies in French, stay tuned for "Laurence anyways"- a Xavier Dolan film starring Suzanne Clement and Melvil Poupaud. Yeah, I've never heard of them either- but I also don't watch a lot of Quebecois movies.
3) I'm not having the best week...but the good news is, once today is over things should start going uphill. And since I've felt like I need a good laugh all week, I'll leave you with a dorky picture...because if I can't laugh at myself, what can I laugh at?
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South Liverpool primary school are looking for a Year 5 Teacher to start in September. This is a GOOD school.
This South Liverpool primary school are looking for a Year 5 Teacher to start in September. This is a GOOD school with OUTSTANDING features.
You will be responsible for ensuring the effective teaching for a group of 30 pupils in Year 5, you will need to be confident in planning, preparing and assessing pupils' work as well as able to work as part of the teaching team.
To be considered for this Year 5 job in South Liverpool you must:
+ Have recent experience of teaching Primary pupils (and be able to provide references)
+ Have Qualified Teacher Status or be a Newly Qualified Teacher
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Not only will you receive all the support you needs from a DfE accredited recruitment expert, while working for Hays you'll also enjoy a range of employee benefits, including:
* £250 reward every time you recommend a colleague*
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May 02, 2008
Barack Elitism Gas Tax Truthiness
Hillary and McCain offer voters a half of a torn band aid in a gasoline tax rollback that depends on and presumes that the average American voter is plug stupid.
Barack, in stark contrast says, "You guys who want change; let's start right here." "This gas tax rebate gimmick is simple pandering and serves no positive economic purpose for the country you love and wish to see set on the right road again."
Obama trusts the intelligence of the voters, blue collar Catholics included, that they have plenty of good old American common sense to sniff out pandering political pooh; that they are ready to vote shoulder to shoulder for honesty and change.
Only Obama trusts the melting pot cast of Americans. That is 180 degrees from the twittling twattling yammerings that he is elitist.
Labels: barack, Catholic. Catholicism, Elitism, Gas Tax, melting pot, Truthiness
This post ""Barack elitism, etc"" was published in my local newspaper the Berkshire Eagle. They entitled it 'Barack trusts common man."
The first four on-line commentators clearly had no use for Barry Hussein Obama. But, when I asked each of them using their commentators names if they thought the gas tax plan was a good idea....no one expressed any enthusiasm for it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you take credit cards for Adoption fees?
Yes, we accept all major credit cards.
I'm interested in learning more about a dog/cat I see on your website. Whom can I contact?
You can call Nuzzles & Co. at (435) 649-5441, or you can email the person listed in the description.
What are your adoption fees?
- Kittens: 1 kitten $75; two kittens $100
- Puppies: $375 under 6 months old; $250 for the ages 6 months – 1 year.
- Adult Cats: $40 or two for the price of one
- Adult Dogs: $150 ages 1 – 7 years old
- Senior Pets – Over 7 years old: $25
What do your adoption fees include? Does the pet come with vaccinations or a microchip?
The adoption fee covers a thorough physical exam by our veterinarian, the spay/neuter surgery, current vaccinations, deworming and microchipping.
Dogs over 4 months have been vaccinated against rabies, distemper/parvo, and bordatella (kennel cough). They have been microchipped, dewormed for parasites, and spayed/neutered.
Puppies (under 4 months) have been vaccinated against distemper/parvo and bordatella. They have been microchipped, dewormed for parasites, and spayed/neutered. The rabies vaccination should be done by your regular veterinarian when your puppy reaches 4 months of age.
Cats over 4 months have been vaccinated against rabies and distempers. They have been spayed/neutered, microchipped, and dewormed for parasites.
Kittens under 4 months old have been vaccinated against distemper. They have been spayed/neutered, microchipped and dewormed for parasites. The rabies vaccination should be done by your regular veterinarian when your kitten reaches 4 months of age.
What are your requirements for adopting a pet?
- Adopter must be at least 18 years of age and have identification.
- If you are under the age of 25 and do not own a home, a lease or rental agreement must be supplied stating that you are allowed to have pets.
- All members of the household should be present for the adoption.
- All animals must be indoor house pets.
- Adopter must be willing to allow a Nuzzles & Co. representative to make an adoption follow up, either in person or by telephone.
- You need to sign a legally binding and enforced contract.
- We offer a lifetime guarantee on all of our pets. That means if, at any time, you are unable to keep your adopted pet, or unable to provide proper care, you must contact us and make arrangements to bring the pet back to us. Please provide as much advanced notice as possible (no less than three days).
- Although we hope to find homes for all of our pets as quickly as possible, we always ensure as matchmakers that our pets go to homes that are suitable for their age, health, and behavioral situations. Every pet is unique; Nuzzles & Co. reserves the right to deny adoptions, when we see that the match is not ideal.
What are your hours at the Adoption Center?
We are open 7 days a week – 12pm-6pm
What are your hours at the Rescue Ranch?
We are open 7 days a week – 12pm-5pm
What should I bring when I come to adopt a pet?
- Please bring the adoption fee and government-issued identification
- It is best if all members of the household are present to adopt a cat or dog.
- If you are planning on adopting a dog and you have a dog (or dogs), you are welcome to bring them so that the dogs can be introduced, and so we can facilitate that introduction (for some our animals, this may be a requirement).
- All cats must be transported in a cat carrier. You may bring your own or we have Go Home Boxes available for purchase for $10.00.
- You may fill out the adoption application ahead of time and bring it with you, or you may fill it out while you are at Nuzzles & Co.
- Most importantly, come as you are – with open arms, and a warm happy heart!


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In Brief: Good design makes documents easier to use, helps documents stand out from other pieces of information, and lends credibility to document creators. Librarians across library types and departments provide instruction and training materials to co-workers and library users. For these materials to be readable and accessible, they must follow guidelines for usable document design….
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As educators we are always striving to help students be a well rounded participants in society. We have to look at balancing many different concerns in education, including the global society we live in and educating the entire child. I have found in my experience that it is very easy to get wrapped up in using technology in all disciplines and neglecting other crucial aspects to a child's development. I LOVE web 2.0 tools and teaching my students to blog and be useful members of a global society, but it is also important that we teach children basic skills such as writing and cutting on a line!
I know it sounds intuitive but I think as technology driven educators we must balance where we use technology and where we decide pencil, paper and scissors are also a good choice. This week in class I gave my students the option of using mind-mapping technology or using paper and colored pencils to create a mind map about nouns. I was surprised when about 7 of my students chose to use paper and pencils. We are also working on a writing assignment right now, journaling as a slave on the underground railroad. My students asked if I was going to allow them to use computers and I explained that computers didn't exist in the 1800's and they were all disappointed! However, as an educator I know the important of students being able to write in pencil on paper and cut out an object on the lines!
I wonder if research will come and prove that maybe too much technology too early is developmentally inappropriate for younger students. I know my fifth-graders do not have very good scissor skills and the ability to color inside the lines. I haven't just seen that pattern in one class, it has been multiple classes over multiple years. I think in our curriculum driven society we lose fact that these students still need help in basic fine motor skills. I think as educators we need to plan our technology use and the lack of technology use, intentionally as we look at educating the entire child. As much as it pains me to say we should be unplugged from technology for a bit each day, I think we need to offer our students a balance of technology with the basic cutting and pasting – with glue and paper – not ctrl X and ctrl V.


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I work at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel on Thursdays. The stately hotel sits in the belly of all the skyscrapers, condos and shadow land that defines the downtown financial district. Having worked there for five years, I am an expert on where to maximize sun exposure at any given hour of my 3-9pm shift. In fact, I would almost brag that I am a human sundial. So, at 5:45 when I had a break scratched into my schedule, I knew I would be heading with my book and prerequisite coffee to the south side of Front, just west of Bay, to my roost in front of Union Station.
I grabbed a cornmeal muffin from that oh-so-sinful-this-is-really-cake-not-a-muffin place called mmmuffins because I had wolfed back my entire lunch when I arrived at 3pm before my first client. Setting up my sun-intake camp I split my muffin in two, sucked back not-hot-enough coffee and creased the fold in Long Way Down. It's a book I've been reading intermittently, and it's going to take me the same length of time to finish it as it actually took Ewan MacGregor and Charlie Boorman to ride on BMWs from Scotland to South Africa.
In no time I had a dozen pigeons bobbling around me. The muffin was like a heat-seeking missile. Toronto pigeons are brazen. I'm quite certain they would eat right out of your mouth if you didn't shoo them away.
And I didn't shoo. I appreciate all birds, even the scrappy, scavenger ones. I watched a few of them fight over a cigarette butt and felt pangs of unfortunate bird love. Then, compounding that emotion, a ratty little house sparrow landed beside me and I just about had a cry as I noticed its leg. He hopped about, chirping his fool head off as the pigeons milled about in a seemingly drunken stupor. My tiny sparrow friend was missing half his right leg and rested on a little nub that ended where a bird's 'knee' would normally be.
I watched as he bounced about and leaned back on his amputee leg and wondered how I might be able to rescue him. Yes, this is my train of thought. How could I bring this sparrow back to the Annex with me, where I live, so I could take better care of his one-legged welfare? I tossed him a bit of the muffin, and of course 100 pigeons descended upon me like a horror movie.
I tried again, to reach my disabled bird friend, and still, the bully pigeons edged him out of every crumb. Wisely, I placed a few crumbs above my head on the ledge of the wall that was too skinny for the wide hips of a pigeon. Sparrow friend took immediate note and chirped a thank you as he finally tasted the mmmuffin.
It was a very sweet moment that blurred out the rush hour commuters stampeding the sidewalk in front of me. Suited, sweating men were sprinting to suburban trains. Skirted women in Asics runners kept stride with laptops and Louis Vuittons.
And I was focussed on a sparrow wondering what on earth happened to his leg. I wanted to somehow wrap up the muffin and send him home with it. The pigeons were pissed, name-calling no-doubt, amongst each other.
Finally the one-legged sparrow took flight (and he could fly quite confidently) and I returned to my book, personally distracted, but now holding the captive attention of 359 pigeons.
I thought about that sparrow a lot that night, and for many days after. And, this is where the story takes a Reader's Digest type-turn. One of those back-of-the-book shorts about an extraordinary event on an ordinary day that makes you smile and feel good about the world.
Fast forward to the next Thursday. I'm at the hotel again and gathering my things to head outside for my break at 6:30-ish. At this hour, the building shadows are extreme, and the sun is just about to leave the front of the Union Station building.
I have brie and crackers and set-up in my usual spot, all fancy-like with my makeshift picnic and pate knife, spreading triple crème brie on crackers not really designed for spreading. The pigeon mass is on high alert and thrilled that I'm eating something so crumbly. I'm reading the same book, but have moved on from Luxor and the guys are in Ethiopia now, getting socked in by monsoon rains.
I'm in the moment, so absorbed in my brie and Africa. Not so distantly, I hear a bird chatter but don't look up. The call is persistent, and getting louder. I finish the paragraph and turn my head to the left to find my darling one-legged sparrow hollering at me.
I question my mental stability when I find myself actually saying a very excited "hello!" to a bird. I am overwhelmed. Flabbergasted. It's been an entire week and clearly, he remembers me. This is a recognition chirp. I immediately doll up a broken cracker with some brie and place it on the ledge. He pecks away so happily, resting on his half-leg as the pigeons roll their eyes and return to the cigarette butts and a blowing Dorito bag.
I can't believe the sparrow is back. Did he come back every day and patiently wait for me? Is it a mere coincidence? Have other people had this experience with him? A rational mind would suggest, "Well, he probably doesn't fly far because he only has half a leg. He's probably fed all day long by people having their lunch on the steps."
I like to think that something greater and larger than life is unfolding though. How cosmic is it that I could run into the same sparrow on two Thursdays in Toronto in June. At different times?
Is it weird to think about a bird so much?
I'm sure I pass a dozen of the same people every day on my path to work, but I don't take notice. How, in this city of 2.7 million people and, god knows how many birds, do I see and recognize the same bird twice?
Am I having a double-rainbow-guy meme moment? "What does it meeeannnn?"
It means that life is really cool and surprising. It means that I will be looking for this sparrow every Thursday on my break. It means that I will be slightly devastated if we miss each other.
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I saw these cute machine-made (I'm not proud!) antique bronze tone heart charms and thought the design would lend itself to a bit of titivating with patina ink so that's what I did.
They are a nickel-free base metal with an antique bronze tone coating, hollow on the back with a hanging loop top centre. Very sweet and would look great as a simple pair of earrings or added to a necklace or bracelet design.


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22 – 23 October 2018, for the 27th International Workshop on HIV Drug Resistance and Treatment Strategies!
Please visit the website www.hivresistance2018.co.za for full information on the 2018 workshop.
This premier academic meeting on antiretroviral drug resistance will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The Workshop is the premier forum addressing the continuous challenge of resistance to antiretrovirals globally. Leading clinical investigators, laboratory scientists, epidemiologists, programme directors and other stakeholders will present and discuss the latest findings on the mechanisms and spread of HIV drug resistance and its clinical implications.
We hope to see you all again in 2018, for what promises to be another exciting and informative Workshop.
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Portfolio Declines in January
February 19, 2008
The value of ALA's long term investment decreased by $1,202,377 or (3.7%) in January. Â The portfolio's benchmark declined (3.6%). Â The portfolio's decline was somewhat less than half that of broad equity markets in January. Â At the end of January 2008, the value stood at $30,019,945, unaudited.


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Marlon Wayans: Hollywood is money driven not racist
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- 11 March 2016
Marlon Wayans thinks Hollywood isn't black or white, but "green"
Marlon Wayans says Hollywood isn't "black or white" just "green".
The 42-year-old comedic actor - who plays Christian Black in the upcoming spoof film 'Fifty Shades of Black' alongside Jane Seymour - believes the furore over the lack diversity in the Oscars nominations list this year wasn't caused by institutionalised racism in the Academy but was rather an issue of a lack of cash flow towards movies with black actors in them.
The 'White Chicks' star said: "The bigger issue is with us making more diverse movies. But there's also a responsibility on filmmakers of colour. We need to be making more of these films on epic scales in order to be considered for Oscars. Then it's on the audiences to go out and support the movies. Hollywood's not black and white, it's green."
What's more, Marlon thinks if Oscar winner Leonardo DiCaprio was African/American his film 'The Revenant' - which earned him the Best Actor Oscar and was directed by Mexican filmmaker Alejandro González Inárritu - would have been limited by the available budget.
He told The Guardian newspaper: "'The Revenant' cost a lot of money. That production would have been shut down so quickly if it was a black film, 'Put somebody in a bear costume! Put Larry in a bear costume and let him do what he got to do! We'll just film it with a soft lens.' "


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By Albert Afeso Akanbi
On the 9th of May, 2018, I joined Nigerian youths under the auspices of the 'Emerging Political Leaders Conference' as they held the second edition of their annual summit tagged 'The Presidential Aspirant Edition: Goodbye to Failed Campaign Promises" at the Shehu Musa Yar'Dua Centre, Abuja, FCT.
It was a good opportunity for Nigerian youths to network, pose for the cameras, and more importantly, discuss issues of leadership, politics and economics as they affect Nigeria.
Although I took a picture or two, I was mostly disgusted with the whole affair for the simple reason, that it seems all we know how to do in this country is TALK.
It appears also that even the youths do not seem prepared to offer a way out of the cycle of fruitless talk.
For years we have been talking in this nation, and the youth, the supposed engine that should drive the economy of the nation, the so called 60% of the total population, is not left out of this cycle of talk, talk and talk without action.
As at the time of the EPL Summit, it was reported that over 900 Nigerians, especially indigenes of Benue State, have been killed since January 2018. Experts say this translates to an average of 7 deaths per day! Bishop Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church noted that even though we are not at war, we have been conducting mass burials. Do we not care for own?
I am confused. How can we live with this kind of reality? What are we talking about? What are we analyzing when people are being killed daily, people with families and loved ones like us? A colleague voiced concern last week that if Nigeria were to be a serious country, every activity ought to have grinded to a halt until these killings were stopped. I share his sentiment as I believe that the entire security apparatus of the nation should be overhauled.
Even though I am not with those calling for street protests, I took a critical look around and found that, as of today, there appears to be no serious minded passionate youth to lead that others can rally behind.
Take for example, fuel prices were increased by almost 100%; we complained, talked and went back to watching Premiership League.
The economy is in shambles, President Buhari has appropriated almost the entire government to an exclusive Daura enterprise and all we have done is complain and talk.
There is virtually no day we wake up now that we don't hear of a massacre somewhere, and all we do is talk and organize youth summits where we invite the same politicians who have put us in this mess in the first place, to speak, massage their stinking ego and launder their rotten images.
Meanwhile, elsewhere in the world, youths have been at the forefront of the fight for real change.
From Parkland, Florida, USA to the Arab Spring we have seen young people all over the world with a long history of pushing for social change.
In USA for example, it was even teenagers who maintained a clear message recently against school shootings, mobilized the entire nation, and rallied the support of celebrities and even politicians to engage their leaders!
If we look at the history of the world this is not strange, except perhaps in Nigeria where we still find youths invading the National Assembly to steal the maze or snatch ballot boxes on election days, or disrupt party primaries or engage in other vices.
What we saw in the USA and in other places of the world recently are just the newest chapter of century's long chain of youth activism against injustices and evil.
For example, young people were very influential in the movement that desegregated schools in Jim Crow, challenged racism during the Freedom Rides, and pushed for voter rights and civil rights legislations in American history.
Many of us who are familiar with history will not forget the violence and subsequent massacre of Tiananmen Square in China in 1989.
Chinese youths had assembled on the street, waving banners, making speeches and singing songs, in protest to demand democratic reforms and economic liberation. On June 3rd and 4th thousands of Chinese soldiersopened fire and using their tanks, crushed hundreds of the protesters to death.
Even though till this day China has never officially recognized the massacre and continues to censor information and discussions on the subject, the sacrifice those youths made is testament to the fact that the future of a nation lies in the hands of her youths.
We also do not need to travel far in memory lane to replay events of the Arab Spring in our minds, because that's recent history. Frustrated by police corruption, economic woes, human rights violations, oppressive regimes; Arab youths took part in waves of protest that had earlier been sparked when a Tunisian street vendor out of frustration, set himself alight.
Analysts like M. Chloe of Boston University believes the Arab Spring "could not have occurred without the ideological and numerical push of a huge mass of angry youths…"
I could go on and on…
Today, all the factors that have led to huge protests which have changed countries for good in other places are currently at play in Nigeria, sometimes in even a much more gruesome manner.
Yet we all saw the enthusiasm on the part of Nigerian youths when Big Brother Naija aired, when Davido gifted his girlfriend a 45 million naira worth car, or when the Headies Awards were announced.
How many Nigerian youths watch the news? How many still remember Leah Sharibu or the faceless kids killed daily by Fulani herders or Boko Haram?
Yet, some still find the nerve to sing the hash tag #NotTooYoungToRun.
If we are so scared for our lives and cannot go out in the street to demand an end to the killings in Nigeria today or demand that our leaders live up to their campaign promises, at least I expect to see a proactive youth population that by her actions would make our leaders know that the youths indeed make up 60% of the population.
No one would shoot us if we go out and get our PVCs in preparation for 2019. No one would kill us if we decide to send Buhari and his inept government packing next year.
Or are we going to just keep TALKING and organizing youth Summit upon Summit?
God bless Nigeria…


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Henry (Harry) LeBrun
Local George Street clothier Harry LeBrun, was the pioneer lacrosse builder who organized and managed Peterborough field lacrosse teams for two decades from 1870s to the late 1880's. During this era, lacrosse was the most popular sport in Ontario and Peterborough was consistently one of the top teams. The Guildersleeve Cup was the major lacrosse trophy in central Ontario. At least seven teams from Kingston, Napanee, Belleville and Peterborough competed for the challenge cup established in 1878 by Charles F. Gildersleeve, Mayor of Kingston. The Peterborough Lacrosse Club wrestled the coveted Cup from the Kingston Athletics with "vigorous yet gentlemanly play" on August 18, 1881 and successfully defended the cup in 1882 and 1883. Sporting events were popular and throngs of spectators trudged across the Hunter Street bridge to the cricket grounds in Ashburnham to take in the game, the music and the festivities that was part of the 10 cent price of admission. Harry served as President of the National Amateur Lacrosse Association in 1886. He was on the committee to propose a site for the new Peterborough hockey arena. The Brock Street Arena opened in 1903.


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We made Cajun Meatloaf the other night after we were done hitting up our local Safeway for the stock up sale.
The chilly weather and torrential down pour of rain left me craving comfort food. Of course we didn't plan dinner while we were out shopping. Luckily, I had picked up everything I needed for Meatloaf except Oatmeal, or breadcrumbs, so I subbed them out with crushed up Cheerios™. Luckily it worked like a charm, and the kids didn't even know the difference.
Make sure to take advantage of the just for U® savings tool which is a feature found within the Safeway app. It will save you from having to clip coupons, plus they almost always have a deal that is only available on the app. It's saved us a lot of money since we started using it.
I always love when I have a cupboard full of great products with multiple uses. It saves me time and money.
Safeway is giving away groceries for a year to one lucky winner. Between 10/4-10/19/17 show them how you stock up your pantry, and share a photo of how you've loaded up on your favorite items from #StockUpSale 2017. I found all these great items at my local Safeway, but they can be found at all Albertsons Companies grocery stores including Albertsons, ACME Markets, Jewel-Osco, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Shaw's, Star Market, United Express, United, and Carrs/Safeway.
Entry is as easy as 1-2-3:
- Take a photo featuring two or more of the participating Stock Up Sale Items in the official rules.
- Share the photo on Twitter, Instagram, or here by 10/19.
- Use #StockUpSale2017 and #Sweepstakes in your caption and complete the entry form.
Participating products:
- Honey Nut Cheerios™
- Cheerios™ 8.90oz.
- Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ 12.20oz.
- Progresso™ Traditional, Rich & Hearty, Reduced Sodium, Light Soup, Vegetable Classic, selected varieties 18-19oz
- Nature Valley™ Granola Bars 7.44oz-8.44oz
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- Betty Crocker™ Whipped Frosting, Milk Chocolate 12oz.
- Betty Crocker™ Brownie Mix, Chocolate 18.40oz.
- Pillsbury™ Apple Toaster Strudel™, 6ct., 11.70oz.
- Coca-Cola MiniCans
- Dasani Sparkling Black Cherry
- Classico Tomato Basil Heinz Ketchup
- OREO 14.3 oz
- Ritz 13.7 oz
Are you ready to make Cajun Meatloaf?
Tip: Meatloaf can be cooked on the top of a lined broiler pan, so the grease drains into the bottom, if preferred.
Yield: 6 Servings
Nutrition facts: 384 calories, 18 grams fat
Cajun Meatloaf
Sweet and Spicy Cajun Style Meatloaf from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.
prep time: 15 MINScook time:1 HOUR 15 MINStotal time:1 HOUR 30 mins
Cajun Meatloaf
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1/2 whole Onion, Diced
- 2 pounds Lean Ground Beef
- 3/4 cup Cheerios, Ground
- 2/3 cup Heinz Ketchup
- 2 whole Eggs
- 3 teaspoons Brown Sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Perfect Pinch Cajun Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1-2 teaspoons Hot Sauce (To Taste)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Cajun Barbecue Sauce
- 1 cup Heinz Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Floridas 100% Orange Juice
- 1 teaspoon McCormick Perfect Pinch Cajun Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Molasses
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 6 strips Bacon
Cajun Meatloaf
- Saute onion in olive oil, until softened, and starting to caramelize.
- In a large bowl combine sautéed onion, ground beef, ground cheerios, ketchup, eggs, brown sugar, Cajun seasoning, mustard, hot sauce, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Place into pan, and shape into a loaf.
Cajun Barbecue Sauce
- Mix all ingredients together, until well combined.
- Spread 3/4 of barbecue sauce over meatloaf. Cover with bacon strips.
- Baked uncovered for 30 minutes. Brush with remaining barbecue sauce, and bake an additional 30-45 minutes until cooked through. Internal temperature should be 160 degrees.
- Allow Meatloaf to rest 5-10 minutes before slicing.
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Created using The Recipes GeneratorThis post is sponsored by Safeway.


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I hate the gunk that's in microwave popcorn – weird oils, flavorings and who knows what? – and have lately been making popcorn on the stove, the old-fashioned way, using a jar of kernels and a little oil. Now, I'll invest in some brown paper lunch sacks and make my own microwaveable popcorn that's fat-free. […]
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Tuesday, 21 January 2014
The War on Humans
Joel Kontinen
A document that will be released later this spring looks at what happens when one applies Charles Darwin's ideas consistently.
Darwin wanted to take down humans from their pedestal, rob them of their status of being created in the image of God. His followers are attempting to break down the barrier separating humans and animals.
The result is an all-out war on humans:
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When Mercury drops celebrities start freaking out and wearing layers. The best thing we get out of it is watching and judging all of their street style looks. From boho, to classic, to modern, to edgy looks. Weekendelux has put in their votes and named the top 6 celebrity Fall street stylers of 2015, chic or rock n roll, but all effortless. Here is some Fall style inspiration from this year's biggest street style icons.
1. Kendall Jenner
2. Gigi Hadid
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While it's hard to prove with any certainty, the attempt this year to spread out the top teams with a new sectional set-up was successful, if you base it on a lack of repeat team state champions.
Across the board, from Division I to Division IV, there were no repeat titles – and even a couple of first-time winners.
Ironwood Ridge High School made the trek from Tucson to the Prescott Valley Event Center, where the state finals were held, and left with the Division I crown. It was the first-ever wrestling state title for the Nighthawks.
Likewise in Division II, where the Liberty High Lions moved up the final rung of the ladder, winning that title after having to settle last year for a runner-up finish. It, too, was the school's first.
In Division III, Safford High, which has collected seven state titles over the last dozen years, won its first title since 2010. And Morenci High won its first championship in a decade, adding it to the other five titles it has claimed in the past.
The lack of balance in recent years was most obvious in Division I where sections I and IV spawned 24 of the 28 state finalists. But a little shake-up throughout the divisions appears to have made things more competitive this year.
This is the third year competing in D-I for Ironwood Ridge, which had dominated the D-II competition prior to the move up, winning three state titles from 2011-2013. It was no surprise, however, that the Nighthawks made it back to the top of the mountain this year. They were one of three teams – including Tucson's Sunnyside High and Mesa's Mountain View High School – considered the favorites since the season began.
But a convincing win at the multi-state Flowing Wells Invitational as the regular season wound down gave the Nighthawks the role of favorite to win state. The Ridge ran up 194 points to win the state championship, while Sunnyside finished runner-up with 171.5 and Mountain View took third with 166.5 points.
However, Ironwood Ridge will have to try to defend its title next season without Danny Vega, who won at 113 pounds to make it three state titles in a row. If he had not been ruled academically ineligible to wrestle as a freshman, he could well have become one of an elite group of Arizona high school wrestlers who have won four before graduating.
Vega finished his prep career without a loss, racking up a 116-0 record, and has been scooped up by Grand Canyon University.
Jacob Swift is also graduating, but he did wrestle all four years – and won a state title each year. Swift finished his prep career at Deer Valley High School with a 175-1 record, with his only loss coming during his freshman year. He won this year's title competing at 170, but has had to keep moving up in weight classes as he grew, beginning with his first title at 126.
He, too, may be staying home to wrestle for an in-state program. Arizona State is among the offers he is considering.
Sunnyside may be the incubator for the next four-time champion. Sophomore Roman Bravo-Young won this year's title at 120, making it two in a row. And his 81-0 record says he's a legitimate candidate to join the club.


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Finally, Ghana's first alternative Rock band, Dark Suburb, has released the official video for "Mama" featuring vocalist, Wiyaala.
The video directed by Deon Wills captures some flooded areas and victims especially women and children affected.
The group dedicates this video to the victims of the Accra doubles disasters which occurred last year (2015). The group also dedicates this video to all women across Africa.
Released 6 months ago, the tune sang in a combination of Pidgin and the northern Ghanaian dialects of Sisaala and Waala, celebrates mothers by recounting the struggles they go through across Africa.


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Travel, it changes you.
This post featured among the 3 winning entries in the Blogadda Travel Photography Contest.
1st June 2010:
According to Webster the etymology of Travel roots to torment, labor, strive, journey. I guess because in early ages traveling must have been a really difficult task. In our current, well cushioned, lifestyle traveling need not be a laborious journey. Though in a way I do agree that strive it is – strive to find something new, at times in the outer world and at others in your inner soul. To me it has always been an endeavor to search for answers deep within me, sometimes with the help of novel surroundings.
Even though this blog has been a reflection of my journey, through the lens of my camera. I am compiling some of the photographs I have taken during my journeys. Stick around while I take a breather to reflect on the past excursions.
Front View of the Eiffel Tower, Paris France.
On a sunny day in Paris you can just lie down on the grass for hours and keep gazing the Eiffel Tower. The life seems just so simple at that moment. It doesn't take much time to realize that no problem is insurmountable, if someone could build a tower like that, all your problems can be unraveled too.
London Eye at Night.
Along the Thames path you can find the best London has to offer. The city has the finest things on the banks of Thames. London Eye is very special, a modern day structure standing tall in midst of all the classic buildings, bridges and monuments. In a way it represents the today's London, moving earnestly towards modernism and yet staying in touch with its classic demeanor.
Night Photography India Gate New Delhi
In the middle of fast moving life of Delhi stands still a classy structure. India Gate somehow brings a sense of calmness in the frenzied life of Dilliwalas. The big park around India Gate provides a place for people to relax, be it the shade of tree in scorching heat, or a place to dance in the rain or to spend a sunny day in the chilly winters. India Gate has been in the center of Delhi's lifeline in every season. Irrespective of the time of year, the nights at India Gate are always happening, with families coming out after dinner for ice-cream, couples catching up after work or the elders and kids having a stroll in the park.
Girl With Mumbai Dreams.
Mumbai has always been a city of dreams. I am yet to see another city with so many hopeful eyes that are full of dreams. The city has this romanticized notion of being a place where you can achieve anything that is possible and sometimes a bit extra as well. The arduous life makes you realize, daily, that the last sentence is far from truth. Yet people hang on to those hopes and their dreams. But you know what; those who keep searching do end up realizing their dreams.
Dry Garden yet so fresh.
I took this picture in Zurich, Switzerland. This one remains one of my favorite pictures and that too for an unusual reason. After taking a long walk along the Zurich Lake I reached a beautiful garden and noticed this brown patch in middle of a green garden. The odd part was that no one was interested in visiting this brown patch in the garden. From a distance it looked like a pile of filthy leaves in middle of the garden but as I approached it and got inside the ring of trees, I realized what a great place it was. Sometimes the most beautiful things go unnoticed as we are busy judging everything with our preconceived notions. I always feel glad when I look at this picture, as I chose to ignore the beaten path.
Travel is about seeing new places, meeting people you never knew existed, taste different cultures and their food too. Travel help to widen your horizon; it helps you to build a better perspective of this world. Travel helps you to ask so many questions to yourself. Travel inspires you to solve problems, it makes you dream big. But more than anything, traveling helps you to connect with yourself. It helps you to find answers that were always inside you just that you never took enough time to search. It helps you to be a better you.
Travel, it changes you!
Tarun Chandel
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38 comments:
- Edu Crispi said...
great capture!
- June 2, 2010 at 2:51 AM
- Rajesh said...
Wonderful shots. All of them are great.
All the best.
My Travel Photos
- June 2, 2010 at 10:55 AM
- Sukhdeep said...
Amazing Shots Tarun. Loved all of em. :)
- June 2, 2010 at 11:52 AM
- Swaram said...
I lovvvved 2 and 5! Wonderful shots!
- June 2, 2010 at 2:25 PM
- ~ Lopa said...
Awesome pics....loved it... All the best :)
- June 2, 2010 at 3:19 PM
- devilzangel said...
oh des r 1 of d best pics i'v come across off lately, pretty kewl :D :p
- June 2, 2010 at 9:32 PM
- Tarun Chandel said...
Thanks everyone.
- June 2, 2010 at 11:47 PM
- Rohini said...
Lucky you! You seemed to have so much of the world :D Nice snaps!
- June 3, 2010 at 12:56 AM
- attiDuDe++ said...
Awesome pictures Tarun. Love the vastness of your frames!
- June 3, 2010 at 11:22 AM
- Sridhar said...
great shots.
- June 4, 2010 at 10:19 AM
- Sridhar said...
I love the small description you have written for each place. Especially loved the Mumbai story, it is so true. The overall message is also good.
- June 4, 2010 at 10:28 AM
- Praj ~ said...
Just amazing! Loved all of them..
- June 4, 2010 at 1:52 PM
- Sam said...
great shots and the words add so much more to the pics. Liked your take on the dry garden, best things are on the ignored path.
- June 4, 2010 at 2:07 PM
- Wil said...
Great pictures and I like your take on the London Eye, so apt.
- June 4, 2010 at 4:15 PM
- ~ Lopa said...
I told you i loved your pics... Congratulations on winning the contest.
You truly deserved it :)
- June 4, 2010 at 5:24 PM
- Arti said...
Brilliant pics
- June 4, 2010 at 5:35 PM
- Nishant said...
I missed this blog! Greats pictures there and congratulations :D
- June 4, 2010 at 5:46 PM
- subu.ps said...
Congratulation Tarun for winning this contest. Needless to say your pics are simply marvellous!!!
- June 4, 2010 at 6:56 PM
- Namita Chandra said...
great photos congrats
- June 4, 2010 at 7:06 PM
- Shankha said...
Excellent! Congrats for winning!
- June 4, 2010 at 7:48 PM
- Nimmy said...
Superb snaps..
- June 4, 2010 at 7:48 PM
- Adi said...
Simply superb.
- June 4, 2010 at 7:50 PM
- Rajul said...
Great pics. Congrats!
- June 4, 2010 at 7:51 PM
- Rajul said...
Great Pics. Congrats on winning.
- June 4, 2010 at 7:52 PM
- Tarun Chandel said...
Thanks everyone, stick around I have many more shots to click.
- June 4, 2010 at 11:15 PM
- Manikanth. P. said...
Hey ur pics are too good Tarun ! I like the London's eye and the brown patch very much for some mysterious reasons ;-) Wonderful photography and hearty congrats on winning the Blog adda contest.
- June 5, 2010 at 1:07 AM
- Anonymous said...
Your photographs are amazing!!!!!! Loved each one ... I feel they are the best out of all I have seen till now. Congratulations. India Gate at night is absolutley stunning (so is every other picture)... you should publish a Coffee Table book with such fabulous photographs.
- June 5, 2010 at 8:44 AM
- Abhishek Bhardwaj said...
Great Pictures !
My Personal favourite was India Gate as i have visited it many times but never it has looked so beautiful to me.
Congrats foe winning Blogadda contest !
- June 5, 2010 at 2:11 PM
- sonali said...
nice pics tannu..great!! keep clicking..all your pics are just wonderful..
- June 5, 2010 at 4:27 PM
- Raj said...
Awesome pics and India Gate one is just mind blowing.
- June 5, 2010 at 4:35 PM
- AswathiBabu said...
Congrats ....
- June 7, 2010 at 11:21 AM
- sam said...
Congrats for the win, awesome pics.
- June 7, 2010 at 11:51 AM
- Neha said...
Really nice photos...loved them all!! bookmarked your page for more eye candy ;)
- June 7, 2010 at 9:02 PM
- Priya said...
Lovely shots! Esp loved the brown patch...and the line that goes with it 'I chose to ignore the beaten path'
Congratulations Tarun!
- June 8, 2010 at 12:37 PM
- durga said...
awwwww....lovely pictures!! Congrats on winning!
- July 5, 2010 at 11:41 AM
- Manav said...
Great pics Tarun, I am loving your pics. One question why have you reduced the size of the pics?? The pics at the start are bigger but others you have reduced.
- March 8, 2011 at 7:23 PM
- Tarun Chandel said...
@Manav: Thanks for the appreciation.
For the size of the pics, I have not reduced the size of older pics but I posting new pics at bigger size. I was posting at 800X600 earlier but now I am posting at 1000X800. Cheers.
- March 10, 2011 at 8:43 AM
- crown lanta said...
These photos look amazing. Somehow they inspire me to travel and see these places personally. Good job!
- March 28, 2012 at 1:20 PM


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That's not blatant, this is blatant: I'm super happy that I'm playing Austria, the greatest nation in all of Diplomacy!Azore of Austria
There is no flag large enough to cover the shame of killing innocent people.
Quote from: magenb on August 23, 2017, 04:35:32 PMThere's what 30 codexes to produce, 10 in the first 6 months, so maybe 18-24 months to get through all of them. Atleast the armies with out a dex will be getting annual updates.Are there actually 30? All the codexes that I can think of off the top of my head since 3rd edition (with some amalgamations), plus ones the rumour mill seems to be suggesting are on the horizon. I'm not including the small supplements (e.g. Iyanden, Raukaan)Space Marines1- Space Marines (aka: Ultramarines)2- Blood Angels3- Dark Angels4- Space Wolves5- Grey Knights/Daemonhunters6- Deathwatch7- Black Templars8- Legion of the Damned9- Adeptus CustodesNon-SM Imperium1- Imperial Guard2- Catachans3- Tempestus4- Imperial Agents/Assassins/Inquisition5- Sisters of Battle/Witch Hunters6- Knights7- Adeptus Mechanicus8- Skitarii9- Sisters of SilenceChaos1- Chaos Space Marines2- Deathguard3- Thousand Sons4- DaemonsEldar1- Craftworld Eldar2- Dark Eldar3- Harlequins4- Ynarri (speculating that they might get their own codex at some point)Other Xenos1- Tyranids2- Genestealer Cults3- Orks4- Tau5- NecronsI've got 31 there. Wow, I'm actually kind of surprised it's that many. Obviously some are relatively small and/or short-lived. And I may have skipped some.If we assume that all of the smaller supplements will be expanded into full codices then the list expands quite a lot (especially on the Space Marine front, but also if every major Eldar craftworld gets its own book too). I can't seem them churning out that many books, but I've been surprised before.
There's what 30 codexes to produce, 10 in the first 6 months, so maybe 18-24 months to get through all of them. Atleast the armies with out a dex will be getting annual updates.
Tact is for people who are too slow witted to be sarcastic.
If you can't make fun of something, it's probably not worth taking seriously.You have to love the smell of science in the morning. It smells of learning.... or perhaps a gas leak.
From what they said at lvo, apparently all armies will have their codexs by the end of the year. I'm really excited to see what they do with Ynnari. I think it has the potential to be. Very cool faction.
Kroot are too low key to need their own codex. Expanded in Tau perhaps but not on their own.
Well I always liked the globals...
"Dark Angels are Traitors" is the 40k equivalent of Flat Earthers. You can provide all of the proof you want that says otherwise, but people just can't let it go...
You forgot SQUATS and EXODITES.!!!! (sigh) Penal Legions/PDFs and Hrud or Kroot would be cool as well.Did you include Corsairs and Heretics and other ForgeWorld lists in that 31?
Quote from: Killersquid on January 26, 2018, 06:19:40 PMFrom what they said at lvo, apparently all armies will have their codexs by the end of the year. I'm really excited to see what they do with Ynnari. I think it has the potential to be. Very cool faction.Ynnari are likely to stay as they are. They just got a rebox with up to date rules. They won't have their own Codex, you'll just buy the dexes for the Aeldari you want to use and add in the box rules.
My thoughts, is they need some sort of access to strategems with taking a pure detachment. Also, they need the changes to soul burst printed in a book, not just as an faq.
Looks like Ynnari might win the LVO, so the nerf wasn't that bad lol.
Hopefully those two units don't see a nerf as a result.
codex creep is still a thing, so don't see they need a nerf.
Quote from: magenb on January 28, 2018, 06:53:47 PMcodex creep is still a thing, so don't see they need a nerf.Really? How so? I can't think of a single codex that has been released that is bad.
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Mayor Announces Nearly $50 Million Commitment to Fund Area Infrastructure Improvements.
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Queens Borough President Helen Marshall today joined Citigroup Chief Operations & Technology Officer Kevin Kessinger and Citibank Retail Distribution Group President Maura Markus to break ground on the company's new 15-story, 528,000-square-foot building in Long Island City, Queens, which will bring about 1,800 jobs to one of the City's fastest growing business districts. The $290 million building at Court Square Two will be adjacent to Citigroup's current tower at Court Square One. The Mayor also announced the City's $30 million commitment to fund key infrastructure improvements in Long Island City, a 37-block area the City rezoned to spur commercial and residential development. Economic Development Corporation President Andrew M. Alper, Small Business Services Commissioner Robert Walsh, City Planning Director Amanda Burden and Tishman Speyer Managing Director Tony Mannarino attended the groundbreaking ceremony in Long Island City.
"Long Island City represents one of the City's best opportunities to develop a central business district and create capacity for job growth, a key part of our economic development strategy," said Mayor Bloomberg. "Citigroup's expansion and commitment to create more jobs is a clear sign of the business community's confidence in Long Island City. Combined with the City's $30 million allocation for key infrastructure improvements, this new building will prove to be a tremendous boost for the area."
"I am delighted to share this special day with Citigroup as they commence work on their new tower," said Queens Borough President Marshall. "This demonstrates the energy and vitality of Long Island City and Queens County. I look forward to cutting the ribbon on the new tower."
"We are excited to break ground on our new building in Long Island City," said Citigroup CEO Chuck Prince. "As we continue to grow, we are proud to be one of the City's largest employers and to call New York City the home of our global headquarters."
Construction of Citigroup's second building in Long Island City is expected to be completed in 2007. The company also plans to improve the connection between the G and #7 subway lines by constructing an escalator and elevator that will allow passengers to walk between both lines underground. When completed, Citigroup will occupy a total of about 2 million square feet in Long Island City and 10.4 million square feet throughout New York City.
"From the start, our Administration has followed a five-borough economic development strategy that focuses on creating jobs and growing diverse areas of the City," said NYCEDC President Alper. "By investing public dollars to improve Long Island City's infrastructure, we are creating the conditions to catalyze additional private investment. We are pleased Citigroup, already the City's largest private sector employer, will continue its expansion by building this state-of-the-art office tower in Long Island City."
In 2002, the Administration identified Long Island City as a major opportunity to attract and retain commercial businesses because of its proximity to Midtown and its superior transportation access. To encourage commercial development, the City allocated $30 million to reconstruct Queens Plaza, Jackson Avenue and other local streets. The reconstruction of Queens Plaza will improve traffic flow, increase pedestrian safety and enhance the environment through streetscape improvements and the creation of 1.5 acres of open space. The City garnered $17 million in federal funding for the project including $7.4 million coming from Representative Carolyn Maloney. Queens Borough President Helen Marshall will provide additional funds. The Queens Plaza project is currently in the design phase with construction expected to start by 2007. Jackson Avenue – envisioned as the business district's main boulevard linking Queens Plaza with Court Square – will also be revitalized with new planted medians, public art, pedestrian furniture, street lighting, and improvement of nearby open spaces near Citigroup's buildings.
"Creating great public spaces at Court Square and Queens Plaza and the transformation of the Jackson Avenue corridor that links them into a vibrant urban boulevard are critical to the City's efforts to attract investment and achieve the great potential for new development in Long Island City, a potential that Citigroup is to be commended for recognizing early on," said City Planning Director Burden. "In tandem with other soon-to-emerge commercial and residential buildings fostered by our recent rezonings, the design and landscaping of new green spaces at Court Square and Queens Plaza will help transform and redefine these areas as inviting gateways to the City's newest and increasingly dynamic central business district."
The City's efforts to increase commercial opportunities in Long Island City and attract new companies to the area are paying off beyond the Citigroup expansion. The United Nations Federal Credit Union expects to complete its new 17-story Court Square building in Summer 2006. Known as Court Square Place, the new building will have 120,000 square feet of space available for lease to outside tenants. Separately, Tishman Speyer Properties, in a joint venture with Med-Mac Properties, has been designated by the City to re-develop the Queens Plaza Garage site, and is in the process of seeking an anchor tenant to allow development to move forward. Tishman Speyer is also the developer of the new Citigroup building as well as the Queens Plaza reconstruction project.
"One of our country's greatest financial services companies, Citigroup long ago saw part of its future in Long Island City and became a pioneer here," said Jerry Speyer, President and Chief Executive Officer, Tishman Speyer. "Today's celebration is another sign of their long term commitment to this community. Tishman Speyer is honored to be the developer in this great project. We share Citigroup's confidence in Long Island City and look forward to the neighborhood's continued growth."
The Mayor also announced the launch of the new Workforce1 Career Center at LaGuardia Community College, a $3.9 million City-led initiative to connect New Yorkers to jobs created by Long Island City's economic growth. The Center, managed by the City University of New York and under contract with SBS, joins the network of six other Workforce1 Career Centers throughout the five boroughs and is the first to be opened on a community college campus, positioning it to serve a key population of jobseekers and enabling the Workforce1 system to better serve Western Queens. Since opening its doors on August 1, 2005, the Center has placed more than 100 people in jobs and expects to place an additional 2,000 in its first year.
"Our partnership with CUNY is about getting jobs for New Yorkers right here in Long Island City," said Commissioner Walsh. "As part of the Mayor's five borough economic development strategy, Long Island City is poised for tremendous growth. This growth means jobs—and it makes perfect sense to partner with one of this City's leaders when it comes to training and development. By teaming up with LaGuardia Community College, our new Workforce1 Career Center is perfectly positioned to recruit, train and deliver good workers."


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Just came back from a successful Industry Panel put on by Department of Comp Sci (which I helped poster, haha), and had some thoughts to write down.
- Google once again stole the show. This time by bringing with the bright panelist, a Google camping chair as the grand door prize.
- Telus, Accenture, IBM, HSBC, MDA, and Google all had wonderful things to share, and the questions and answers covered topics like the transition from technical developer to management, what job you can get with different level of education, how was their education applied in the work force, etc.
- Google has the most interesting structure. I will list a few things:
- 20% time. Every Google engineer spends 20% of their work time working on pretty much anything they like. It can be some other projects, or you can put your idea forth and push to create a new project. If the crazy idea didn't work out, people would just say: neh, too bad. Better luck next time.
- PhDs, Masters, and Bachelors, unlike in other companies, are treated fairly equally. Obviously PhDs will have more expertise in some areas, so they tend to "gravitate" towards their area of expertise. But everyone work in a group, and people move around projects often. Those who have been on a project for the longest time become the leader of the project. It all depends on people's skills, not their degrees.
- Google Internship is around 3 to 4 months, and a sure big plus on the resume for a full time Google position.
- Google screen resumes, do phone interviews, and then those who pass will be passed onto engineers for an in-person interview, at which stage the questions will be very technical. The engineers want someone good on their team, not someone with good marks or even their resume. The guy who came to speak said "yeah sure, I will ask you about your past experiences, but that would be like an icebreaker sort of thing." This is quite unlike companies whose HR department does all the hiring. (Although GPA and resume is very important to get past the resume screening and phone interviews.)
- Also managed to steal a minute from the event organizer, whom I've happily worked with for 2 years, for some contacts for our Entrepreneurship in Science event. Yeah sure working for Google will be cool, but what would be cooler is to spin off and use those skills to start a super awesome company.
Now where do I come in to all of this?
What areas of comp sci am I strong in? What have I done that would land me an internship with Google?
How would my life science background be a help with this, what seems to be a whole different dimension?
That would be for me to reflect on 🙂