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In a challenge to Republicans, President Barack Obama urged Congress on Wednesday to extend expiring tax cuts immediately for all but the wealthiest Americans as a way to eliminate half of the "fiscal cliff" that threatens to send the economy back into recession.
In his first news conference in months, Obama insisted the economy cannot afford a tax increase on all Americans, and he urged Republicans to support an extension of existing tax rates for households earning less than $250,000.
"If we right away say 98 percent of Americans are not going to see their taxes go up — 97 percent of small businesses are not going to see their taxes go up," he said. "If we get that in place, we're actually removing half of the fiscal cliff."
Obama said the top priority in solving the country's fiscal crisis "must be jobs and growth."
He said he was confident that Republicans can join Democrats in avoiding the fiscal cliff before more than $600 billion in automatic spending cuts and tax increases take effect on Jan. 1.
"There's only one way to solve these problems and that is to do it together," Obama said. "I'm confident that we can do it."
The president's remarks were his first extended public discussion of the issue that is dominating the postelection session of Congress, and they followed statements earlier in the week from House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, and Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the Senate GOP leader.
Both men have said they, too, want a compromise and have said they are willing to support additional tax revenues as part of a deal that includes tax reform and measures to recast the government's largest benefit programs. But they appear to rule out any legislation that raises tax rates.
"There are so many challenges ahead of us," Boehner said Wednesday afternoon. "Our majority is up to the task and I suspect the president is, too."
In saying that the economy can't afford plunging into tax increases at the start of the year, the president distanced himself from some in his party who would prefer the tax increases and spending to occur to gain leverage.
"What we can then do is shape a process where we look at tax reform, which I'm very eager to do," he said. "I think we have to take a serious look at how we reform our entitlements because health-care costs continue to be the biggest driver of our deficits."
Obama is lobbying business and labor groups to support $1.6 trillion in new revenue to avoid the fiscal cliff, telling the two sides he remains committed to requiring the wealthy to pay more in taxes.
He met later Wednesday with about a dozen business executives. Business groups want an agreement before the end of the year, warning that the uncertainty could roil the financial markets and harm the economic recovery.
"I was encouraged by what I heard from the president at the meeting," Honeywell Chairman and CEO David Cote told CNBC. "He's clearly a smart man, we all know that. He gets it."
"I'm sure there's going to be a lot of forth and back here between Republicans and Democrats, Congress and the president, as they start to work their way to a deal," he said.
Cote said the 12 CEOS at the meeting "felt good" by what they heard. He said they were left with the feeling that "OK, these guys could actually get something done."
Obama and Democrats in Congress want the fiscal negotiations to concentrate heavily on revenue increases and much less on further spending cuts, a Senate Democratic aide said earlier.
The aide, who asked not to be identified, added that given Democratic wins in last week's elections and the nearly $1 trillion in spending cuts already enacted into law, revenue increases must take center stage now.
The goal, the aide said, is for $3 trillion in new deficit-reductions over 10 years on top of the nearly $1 trillion already enacted.
White House press secretary Jay Carney said the president would bring to the table a proposal for $1.6 trillion in new taxes on business and the wealthy when he begins discussions with congressional Republicans, a figure that Obama outlined in his most recent budget plan. The targeted revenue is twice the amount Obama discussed with Republican leaders during debt talks during the summer of 2011.
(Read More: Obama 'Open to New Ideas,' but Rich Must Pay More.)
Carney said the figure, combined with $1.1 trillion in spending cuts already signed into law, would reduce deficits by $4 trillion.
At the news conference, Obama also said he has seen no evidence that national security was threatened by the widening sex scandal that forced former Gen. David Petraeus to resign as CIA director.
He said he hoped the Petraeus sex scandal would be a "single side note" in the general's otherwise extraordinary career.
Petraeus resigned as head of the CIA last Friday because of an extramarital affair with his biographer, Paula Broadwell, who U.S. officials say sent harassing emails to a woman she viewed as a rival for the former general's affection. The investigation revealed that that woman, Jill Kelley, also exchanged sometimes-flirtatious messages with Gen. John Allen, the top military commander in Afghanistan.
The White House meeting with CEOs followed a gathering Tuesday of labor leaders and liberal groups in which participants said Obama remained clear that he would push for his campaign pledge of making the wealthiest Americans pay more in taxes.
"We're prepared to stand up to make sure there is shared sacrifice here, so the rich actually start paying their fair share and the middle class don't get soaked for that," said AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka.
Failure to act would lead to spending cuts and higher taxes on all Americans, with middle-income families paying an average of about $2,000 more next year, according to the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center.
Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, part of the Democratic leadership team, said Wednesday that many "many Republicans believe now is the time to sit down and talk more revenue." Durbin said the number of GOP lawmakers in the Senate willing to work toward accommodation now totals 20.
But Durbin also said "there is a great distance" between Republicans in the House and Senate, "and basically it comes down to the question of whether Speaker Boehner is willing to look for a bipartisan solution."
Durbin told MSNBC he thinks lawmakers should "use this fiscal cliff" to resolve a problem that has plagued Congress for four years.
The president pledged to raise taxes on the rich during his first term but backed off his stance in late 2010 after Republicans seized control of the House in the midterm election. During his meeting with labor leaders, Obama said he was not going to bend on letting tax cuts expire for top wage earners, according to a participant in the meeting who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the private session. The president said the tax issue was clear during the election and said he had extended those enacted during the George W. Bush administration once and would not do so again, the participant said.
(Read More: Labor Backs Obama on 'Cliff' as Congress Returns.)
The CEOs have urged Congress to extend the Bush-era tax cuts until a tax overhaul can be reached and prevent the spending cuts from taking place. The executives say the uncertainty over the fiscal cliff is hurting the nation's business climate and preventing hiring.
The CEOs scheduled to attend included the heads of Aetna, Wal-Mart, Procter & Gamble and Ford.
The participants include members of the Campaign to Fix the Debt, a group founded by Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles that has pushed for a long-term plan to fix the nation's debt and deficits.
Simpson, a former Wyoming senator, and Bowles, a former White House chief of staff, served as co-chairs of Obama's bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, which proposed $3 in spending cuts for every $1 in additional revenues.
Other CEOs scheduled to attend the meeting were General Electric CEO Jeff Immelt, who chairs Obama's jobs council, and American Express CEO Kenneth Chenault and Xerox CEO Ursula Burns, who are members of the council.
The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this story.
Disclosure: GE is the minority owner of NBC Universal.


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Several studies, including a well known one 2006 German researchers have shown that dark chocolate beverages high in flavonols (plant-based antioxidants), may have protective properties against damaging UV rays. In the study, they compared two groups of women. One drank flavonol-rich chocolate beverages while the other drank a less potent chocolate beverage. When both groups were exposed to UV-light, those who drank the richer chocolate beverage suffered the least sunburn.
A 2009 study published in The Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology similarly found that regular consumption of chocolate high in flavonols offered some protection against sun's damaging rays.
What's the sweet spot for protection? 3.5 ounces of dark chocolate was found to provide an SPF of 2 or 3. While that's better than no protection, it certainly is not enough to adequately protect you from sun damage.
Since chocolate doesn't list the amount of flavonoids it contains, look for brands with at least 70% cacoa. So, pack your broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF of 30 for optimum sun protection and toss a few dark chocolate bars like Ghiradelli's Intense Dark Twilight Delight 72%, in your carry-on.

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Introducing: Organic Fragrance Oils made to last
The H&M Conscious Exclusive collection just got even better. Are you romantic, cool or crispy?
Your scent says a lot about you. That is why most of us prefer to have not one but several fragrances in our fragrance wardrobe. A sensual, decadent one to set the mood for an entire night out. A clean, bright scent to boost self-confidence at work (and help you stay awake after that night out). And any carefully chosen scent will complete the outfit for the day.
But here is the thing: it's not only the scent that makes a statement, the kind of fragrance you use is equally important. And that's why H&M are including organic fragrance oils in the Conscious Exclusive Collection.
With carefully sourced ingredients of natural origins, ethically produced materials and chic design, these oils are a statement on their own, made to last and reflect the importance of sustainability.
H&M Conscious Organic Fragrance Oils are unisex and come in a set of three: romantic Rouge Pivoine, crisp Lemon Amour and cool Vert Douce. They can be worn separately, or mixed together to create your very own unique scent. Whatever suits your mood and personality.
Rouge Pivoine is the playful, romantic scent of blossoming peony with lush geranium. Lemon Amour is the fresh and energetic citrus scent where zesty lemon and bergamot are boosted by sweet lemongrass and melon. Vert Douce is earthy and peaceful, with green leaves mingling with warm cedar wood and cypress.
There is also another deep connection between scent and clothes. Fine fragrance is always multi-layered. Firstly, the very scent itself with its layers of base-, heart- and top notes is quite complex. Secondly, scents are intimate and personal, evoking feelings, memories and dreams. They are all always different for each and every one of us. So are the clothes we chose to wear.
"For the spring 2017 Conscious Exclusive Collection, we have been inspired by the human senses," says designer Ella Soccorsi of the women's collection. Deconstructed flounces and warped, smudged florals inspired by paintings by Gerhard Richter remind us more of a sensation or scent than just a floral.
Sheer fabrics and rich jacquards give an exclusive feel and 3D embroideries entice the touch. The collection has indeed been designed with all senses in mind. "It is all about experiences, emotions and memories," says Ella Soccorsi. "We enjoyed different scents and listened to a lot of contemporary music during the design process, evoking something real. And I think now that we will always remember our team designing together every time we smell mimosa and peony – the flowers are even incorporated into our prints."
The main focus areas of the men's collection are great fits and classic designs, such as a timeless suit and a modern western jacket. "The clothes are meant to fit many different occasions, from everyday to special events. We have used sustainable material with different feels, such as silk and jacquard", says designer Chatarina Forseth.
Different moods, seasons and special occasions call for the proper scent and the perfect outfit. The choice of creating your very own combination has the potential to set it just right. In other words: Make your statement as complex and personal as you are. And make it last.


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The basemap ist part of numerous topology rules. Each time topology is validated ArcGIS inserts vertices in the basemap and/or the other layers. I want ArcGIS to simply show errors, rather then trying to dissolve them. Assigning the highest rank to the basemap doesn't prevent ArcGIS from changing it. Finding the appropriate solution for error correction (e.g. verification of measurements in the field) or accept the error as exception is part of MY job.
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Settlement means more than $25 million to Connecticut
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Paul A. Young, executive director of the Division of Special Revenue (DSR), today announced settlements with the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan Tribes that would provide $25 million in slot revenue to the state, as well as future payments.
The settlements resolve the state's lawsuit against the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe seeking slot revenue collected through a promotional program known as "Free Play" in which Foxwoods provided certain patrons coupons or electronic credits that permit them to play slot machines free up to the value of the credits. The Mohegan Tribe later initiated a similar free play-type promotional program called "eBonus."
"This agreement is huge and historic -- a tremendous precedent resolving disputed slot revenue significant to the state's solvency and symbolizing our shared stake in financial success," Blumenthal said. "Even more than money, this agreement shows we can reach common ground through government-to-government talks. The tribes have commendably agreed to a settlement that serves all interests -- enabling all to benefit from successful promotional programs."
"We appreciate the Tribes willingness to work in partnership with the state to reach an agreement that will enable us all to move forward," Young said. "This agreement will uphold the terms of the Tribal Gaming Procedures and Compact in addition to allowing the Tribes to compete in a competitive market place."
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The most intense nationwide flu outbreak in a decade appears to be losing some steam, but has killed another 17 children, bringing the total to 114, federal health officials reported Friday.
The flu remained widespread in 45 states in the last full week of February, down from 48 the week before.
Another good sign: fewer people were showing up at doctors' offices with flu-like symptoms. Such visits made up 5% of all outpatient visits, down from 6.4% the week before. Just a few weeks ago, that number was at 7.7%, the highest seen since the swine flu pandemic of 2009.
The grim toll on children is now higher than that seen in the past couple of flu seasons, but not yet as high as the final count reported for the severe flu season of 2014-2015, when 148 children died. An estimated 56,000 people, mostly older adults, died that year. The CDC does not keep exact counts of adult flu deaths.
This year's flu vaccines are preventing about 36% of flu cases in vaccinated people but are working better, at a rate of about 59%, in young children, according to the CDC. The vaccines are less effective, about 25%, at preventing illnesses caused by the dominant virus behind this year's epidemic.
But most of the children who have died this year have not been vaccinated. That also has been true for children who died in previous years.


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PFC Ludogorets Razgrad have sealed an unprecedented domestic double in their first season in the Bulgarian A League after triumphing 1-0 against PFC CSKA Sofia.
Trailing the Army Men by two points, Ludogorets knew only victory would be sufficient to pip their opponents to the title, and they made the perfect start when midfielder Miroslav Ivanov curled a sumptuous free-kick beyond Raïs M'Bolhi. CSKA almost responded immediately but Plamen Krachunov's header came back off the bar, before their task became an arduous one when Angel Granchov was sent off for a foul on Stanislav Genchev.
Stoycho Mladenov's side, who had lost the title in identical circumstances in 1984, were handed a lifeline after the break when numerical parity was restored courtesy of Svetoslav Dyakov's second yellow card. Resuming control, CSKA proceeded to hit the woodwork again, and fate seemed destined to deny them, when Njongo Priso struck the bar five minutes later.
CSKA's misfortune was compounded when Ludogorets goalkeeper Uroš Golubović denied Júnior Moraes with a stunning save to ensure the once Bulgarian minnows created history. "We knew we had to fight together to the end and now we are happy," said Ludogorets coach Ivaylo Petev. "We played well in the first half. We had some luck in the second and now it is time to celebrate."
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It probably won't surprise you to know that companies in Australia are using social media as a core part of their business strategy in greater numbers every day. This includes Dell, Coca-Cola, V Australia and Toyota to name a just a few high profile organisations.
Aside from the opportunities to enhance customer relationships and corporate reputation, businesses are keen to monitor sentiment about themselves in real time. But perhaps most importantly of all, companies must become comfortable with social media because that is where the audience, and business opportunity, now resides. According to comScore, three out of four Australians visited a social networking site in November 2009, while Australia has the second highest social media penetration in the Asia-Pacific region at 89.6 per cent.
But there is almost as much confusion in the IT channel about how to use social media as there is enthusiasm for embracing it. Creating compelling online content does not come naturally to every business, which only furthers the case for some careful strategic planning before you embark on your social media activities. Content, as always, is king. Do customers really want to read random tweets or blog entries from their trusted IT partner about creating a perfect BBQ marinade – or are they looking for meaningful, valuable exchanges that help them operate their businesses? You'd think that would be a foregone conclusion right?
Let's start with some strategic essentials. The first key question is what avenue should you go down? You may decide to choose one or even several tools available including a Twitter or Facebook presence, perhaps creating a corporate blog, or a YouTube video channel, or even setting up (or joining and engaging with) a networking group on a platform like LinkedIn.
Whichever approach suits, two considerations are essential: first your social media strategy should be central, not peripheral, to your overall business and communications plans. It's not an add on, it's the nucleus and as such deserves appropriate resources and energy. Secondly, you really want to consider a simple audit on who is doing what in your space, making sure that whatever you decide on is somehow different and / or complimentary – and therefore more relevant and interesting.
You'll want to develop a brand foundation for your business which involves: analysing your target audience and their needs and wants. This process should also establish the style and tone of your online activities so your presence is pitch perfect.
The next step is content, and it's a big one. What are you going to say? Are you going to focus on product, technical or services/consultative information? Who is going to say it? Do you have a social media guru in house with expertise and communications flair, or are you going to hire someone or work with an agency? As we touched on earlier, unless you have dedicated resources (read a person or a team) to create quality content, you should not embark on social media activities because your online presence must be regularly monitored and updated without fail.
You'll also need a communications plan. Nothing exhaustive, just a simple schedule of content delivery that identifies the topics you want to get involved in. Make sure your social media activities tie in to your upcoming vendor marketing campaigns that, as well as buying directions, also include clear options for your target audience to join your blog or follow your twitter account. Decide how often you'll add information or articles to your online presence (e.g. weekly, fortnightly) and stick to it.
The last point for now is ensuring you put a contact management strategy in place before you start. This is simply making sure that when customers or prospects get in touch – you follow up, you track the contact and you add details about that interaction into your data base. In other words, it's about effectively managing your leads as they progress through the customer buying journey.
If all of this sounds overwhelming, you're not alone. But getting your social media strategy right will definitely reap rewards, so think long and hard about the strategy component first, then look at your in-house resources and talk to a professional services agency about what exactly they can bring to the table.
Bang Australia is one of the country's leading IT business to business communications specialists. You can contact Simon Steele, Bang's Strategic Director on (02) 9512 0112.


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Emilio Pucci Runway | Fashion Week Fall 2013 Photos
Emilio Pucci Fall 2013 Runway
Emilio Pucci Fall 2013 Runway
The rocker girl has found stylish asylum in Milan, and the Emilio Pucci Fall 2013 collection has supplied her with the latest way to dress with equal parts attitude and sex appeal. From the models' straight-across bangs á la Marianne Faithfull to the knockout thigh-boots, designer Peter Dundas crafted a '70s-inspired lineup rife with the label's signature deco prints, colorful furs, and animal prints. The wilder accents, like tasseled purses, wide waist belts, and ultra-embellished tops, were countered with subtler details, like sweet polka-dot netting and silky bow ties. Babydoll dresses, complete with keyhole cutouts, and leather hot pants provided the daytime glamour, while shimmery gold and sheer black minis were sent out as flashier evening options. As for the front-row fodder? While singer Rita Ora was in attendance — she wore Pucci exclusively on her tour — we can't help but think another singer (ahem, Beyoncé) might be interested in these wares. Click through now for a complete look at the Emilio Pucci Fall '13 collection.


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The MLK Jr. Scholarships and Awards Committee�s annual Martin Luther King Heritage Parade is scheduled Saturday � weather permitting.
The MLK Jr. Scholarships and Awards Committee�s annual Martin Luther King Heritage Parade is scheduled Saturday � weather permitting.
With forecasts of rain, a committee spokesman said a decision would probably be made Saturday morning.
The noon parade line-up begins at Fort Totten Park at 10 a.m. Special participants include the Mission Marching Band of Raleigh, along with local dignitaries and church groups. The parade concludes on George Street.
The parade is part of local Black History Month activities, which also include the committee�s banquet Sunday night, an event at the Flame that�s sold out.
The parade is normally held during the King national holiday in January, but was rescheduled from January this year because of the presidential inauguration.
In the event of a rain-out, the parade will not be rescheduled.
The MLK committee is continuing to take applications for the annual student scholarships awards, which will be presented during a baccalaureate service June 9. That 4 p.m. event will be at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in New Bern.
Applications are available for senior high school students in Craven, Jones and Pamlico counties. They will be available through the committee at 1224 Broad St. in New Bern. Also, call 638-1518 or 638-4138.
There are some other Black History Month events this week, including a Tryon Palace African-American Lecture Series on Thursday featuring �Down Home Eatin�� by Shillena Parks as Ms. Sadie Peppers.
The 7 p.m. program in Cullman Performance Hall at the North Carolina History Center is free.
Parks is a minister and gospel singer. She is a native of Eastern North Carolina
The New Bern-Craven County Public Library hosts Black History Celebration of African-American creativity on Sunday. The program includes dance, songs, skits, mime and music. The 3 p.m. event is hosted by Terris Lovelle.
New Bern photographer Curtis Blake�s exhibit continues until the end of the month at the New Bern-Craven County Public Library. It is sponsored by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
The Pamlico County Arts Council, in collaboration with the Village Gallery in Oriental, has the Traveling Photography Exhibit of the African-American Music Trail at the Village Gallery on Hodges Street.
The exhibit offers the contributions that North Carolina musicians made to the world of music.
Charlie Hall can be reached at 252-635-5667 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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About Jeff Masters
Cat 6 lead authors: WU cofounder Dr. Jeff Masters (right), who flew w/NOAA Hurricane Hunters 1986-1990, & WU meteorologist Bob Henson, @bhensonweather
By: Dr. Jeff Masters , 3:40 PM GMT on August 31, 2013
A tropical wave that emerged from the coast of Africa on Friday (Invest 96L) is headed west-northwest towards the Cape Verde Islands. This wave is struggling against high wind shear of 20 - 25 knots. The shear is expected to drop to the moderate level on Sunday, then increase again to the high level on Monday through Thursday. In their 8 am EDT Saturday Tropical Weather Outlook, NHC put the 5-day odds of development at 40%, and the 2-day odds at 40%. Our reliable models for tropical cyclone genesis show little or no development of 96L. This disturbance is unlikely to affect any land areas except the Cape Verde Islands.
Figure 1. MODIS satellite image of Invest 96L off the coast of Africa, taken at 8:30 am EDT on August 31, 2013. Image credit: NASA.
Disturbance 96L moved very slowly across the Sahel region of Africa during the week, dumping torrential rains on Wednesday that triggered flash floods that killed at least 55 people in Mali's capital city, Bamako. Serious flooding also affected neighboring Burkina Faso, Gambia, Guinea, Niger and Senegal. Buildings have collapsed, roads have been rendered impassable, and valuable farmland is submerged beneath flood water, affecting over 200,000 people. More than 100 homes were swept away as the Niger River burst its banks, bringing down bridges and submerging entire streets.
Figure 2. People hold a rope to help rescuers climbing down a roof of a house in a flooded area of Bamako, Mail, on August 28, 2013. At least 55 people have been killed in flash floods caused by torrential rain. Image credit: HABIBOU KOUYATE/AFP/Getty Images)
Figure 3. MODIS satellite image of tropical wave 96L over Mali on August 28, 2013. The storm dumped torrential rains on Mali's capital city, Bamako, which killed at least 55 people. Image credit: NASA.
Disturbance approaching Lesser Antilles no immediate threat to develop
A tropical wave located about 400 miles east of the Lesser Antilles Islands is moving westward at 15 mph, and has changed little over the past three days. The wave has a modest amount of spin, but only a limited amount of heavy thunderstorm activity. In their 8 am EDT Saturday Tropical Weather Outlook, NHC put the 5-day odds of formation of this disturbance at 10%, and the 2-day odds at 0%. Wind shear is a high 20 - 30 knots over the system, and is expected to stay high through Monday. An area of dry air and dust from the Saharan Air Layer (SAL) surrounds the disturbance and is interfering with development. Wind shear may fall to the moderate level in 4 - 5 days when the wave reaches the Central Caribbean, increasing the odds of development then. Of our three reliable models for predicting genesis, the UKMET, GFS, and European models, only the UKMET model develops the disturbance, predicting it will become a tropical depression south of Haiti on Thursday. The wave will spread heavy rains and gusty winds to the Lesser Antilles Islands on Sunday and Monday.
Jeff Masters
The views of the author are his/her own and do not necessarily represent the position of The Weather Company or its parent, IBM.
Cat 6 lead authors: WU cofounder Dr. Jeff Masters (right), who flew w/NOAA Hurricane Hunters 1986-1990, & WU meteorologist Bob Henson, @bhensonweather


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Juan Nicasio's left knee drained, clouds his return date to Rockies
ST. LOUIS — Juan Nicasio ate chicken noodle soup Thursday afternoon. Maybe it will help him get well. The Rockies right-hander, who returned from a broken neck to make the rotation, has been sidelined indefinitely after his left knee was drained of fluid Thursday.
This is the second time that the knee has shown these symptoms, suggesting that something isn't right since it flares up with increased running activity. The Rockies will monitor his injury and make a decision on the next course of action soon.
Nicasio had hoped to return this month as he prepped for a four-inning simulated game Thursday. That was scratched. Now, he's unlikely to return until August, and possibly later depending on the diagnosis. It's the latest bad news for a pitching staff that has suffered damaging injuries and setbacks. Left-hander Jorge De La Rosa was mapped out to join the rotation this month, but repeated forearm stiffness and elbow tightness on his rehab assignment derailed him. A recent exam revealed no structural damage to his surgically-repaired elbow ligament, but he's been shut down. He might not pitch again this season.
Jhoulys Chacin threw a side session this week and is making progress with his right pectoral injury. But he's been out since May 1, meaning he will need a lengthy rehab assignment to build arm strength.
Other notes from Thursday's 6-2 loss
–Tyler Colvin went 4-for-15 in the series with three home runs and seven RBIs. The Rockies only scored nine runs in the series.
–Carlos Gonzalez's 12-game hitting streak was snapped.
–Michael Cuddyer, who started at first in place of the slumping and hurting Todd Helton, has hit safely in his last five games.
–Matt Holliday has a six-game RBI streak. He has hit in 34 of his last 68 at-bats with 21 RBIs, raising his average to .318.
–Allen Craig has driven in 44 runs in 43 games.
–All-Star Lance Lynn is 3-0 against NL West opponents this season.


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Atlas of Indonesia
|Wikimedia Commons Atlas of the World
The Wikimedia Atlas of the World is an organized and commented collection of geographical, political and historical maps available at Wikimedia Commons.
Discussion • Update the atlas • Index of the Atlas • Atlas in categories • Other atlases on line
General maps
|Map of Indonesia
|Map of Indonesia in Indonesian
|Map of Indonesia
|Map of Indonesia
|Provinces of Indonesia
|Provinces of Indonesia
|Malay Archipelago
|Map of Aceh in Indonesia
|Maluku Islands
|Map of West Papua
|Map of West Papua
History maps
This section holds a short summary of the history of the area of present-day Indonesia, illustrated with maps, including historical maps of former countries and empires that included present-day Indonesia.
|Tarumanagara kingdom, 4th-7th century
|Sunda Kingdom, 7th-16th century
|Srivijaya Empire, 8th century
|Majapahit Empire, 14th century
|Trowulan, Majapahit capital, 14th century
|Java Great Post Road, 19th century
|Map of the Japanese Empire (1870-1942)
Old maps
This section holds copies of original general maps more than 70 years old.
|A map of the East Indies, from William Dampier's New Voyage Round the World, published 1697
|Netherlands New Guinea 1916
Other maps
|Major volcanoes
|Pelni Ship Route Network
|World Heritage
- Subnational atlas
External links
- Digital Atlas of Indonesian History by Robert Cribb from 17th century and earlier
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The federal government's Department of Veterans Affairs has nixed a five-year $36 million contract to move to a hosted e-mail platform.
It's unclear why the VA cancelled the contract, but according to a report in Federal Computer Week the department basically changed its mind, citing "material changes" in agency requirements.
[AT LEAST THIS DIDN'T HAPPEN:12 Worst data center breaches of 2013, so far]
The VA reportedly hired HP Enterprise Services in November 2012 after initially requesting contract proposals in February 2011; so, the VA had been studying this move for more than a year. The plan was to move up to 600,000 e-mail accounts into a hosted Microsoft platform, with HP doing the systems integration work. FCW reports that only test accounts were actually moved to the cloud-based platform before the contract was cancelled. The debacle could cost the government about $150,000 plus termination fees. The Veterans Administration has not yet provided additional information about why the contract was cancelled.
The federal government has been slowly migrating services to cloud-based and hosted resources, particularly since a Cloud First policy has been instituted. According to the General Services Administration, "the Cloud First policy mandates that agencies take full advantage of cloud computing benefits to maximize capacity utilization, improve IT flexibility and responsiveness, and minimize cost."
The GSA works with federal departments to implement cloud initiatives, including hosted E-mail as a Service (EaaS) projects.As the VA is backing away from plans to move to the cloud, other federal agencies are jumping full bore in. Amazon Web Services won a $600 million contract to build a private cloud for the CIA, which IBM later protested.
Network World senior writer Brandon Butler covers cloud computing and social collaboration. He can be reached at email@example.com and found on Twitter at @BButlerNWW.


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I wonder how she did it. Looking back, I really do. I remember her taking time with each class. As I remember, she got the younger children started on a project, maybe painting or going over our ABCs or our numbers. Then she would go on to the next class and get them started. We were all kind of getting started and busy. Then she went to the older children. She spent maybe a little more time with them because their lessons were a little more complicated. Then she would come back to us. But we knew that her eyes were on us and we kept busy. By the time she came back we tried to have our work done, at least I did....And that's how I remember her accomplishing her teaching.
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A number of ALA units are commemorating Anniversaries at the 2007 Annual Conference. Check out these chances to celebrate and visit the ALA Membership Pavilion to see additional Anniversary events taking place on the Exhibits Floor.
All Anniversary Event Calendar
Friday, June 22nd
- YALSA's 50th Anniversary Party Friday, June 23 from 10-Midnight. Help YALSA celebrate its first 50 years! The party will begin immediately following the Booklist Books for Youth Forum which will honor the first ever Michael L. Printz winners for excellence in young adult literature: Walter Dean Meyers for Monster; David Almond for Skellig; Laurie Halse Anderson for Speak; and Ellen Wittlinger for Hard Love.
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Sunday, June 24th
- YALSA's YA Author Breakfast Sunday, June 24th, 8-10am ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Join YALSA as the 50th anniversary celebration continues! This author breakfast will feature YALSA's award winning authors (Michael L. Printz, Margaret A. Edwards, and Alex) and offer participants an informal setting to meet their favorite YA authors! Tickets are only $10, limited amount available!
- Spectrum Scholar 10th Anniversary Luncheon Sunday, June 24th, 2007 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Don't miss the culminating event of the Spectrum 10th Anniversary Celebration! The American Library Association's Spectrum Scholarship Program turns 10 years old in 2007. Established in 1997, the Spectrum Scholarship Program - ALA's national diversity and recruitment effort designed to increase racial and ethnic diversity in the profession - has awarded scholarships to more than 415 individuals. Join Spectrum Scholars, Champions, and all who advocate for critically needed diversity in libraries at this luncheon to support Spectrum's future and honor its legacy. Cost $55. Registration available under Special Events/Meal Functions.
- 10 Years Later - Where Are They Now?: Spectrum Scholars Shining in the Field Sunday, June 24th, 2007 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm.In the ten years since the award began, Spectrum Scholars have gone on to excel in an array of positions as varied as the scholars' backgrounds. From academic reference work to public librarianship - from administrative positions to costume companies, the scholars have fulfilled the program's goal of increasing diversity in all areas of librarianship. Spectrum Scholars discuss the impact Spectrum has had on their lives and the importance of this diversity recruitment and retention program. Speakers: Tracie D. Hall, Assistant Dean, GSLIS, Dominican University; Luiz H. Mendes, Electronic Resources Librarian, California State University, Northridge; Alicia Yao, School Librarian, Barnhart School, CA; Ida Z. daRoza, Catalog Librarian, San Mateo County Central Library and moderated by Alanna Aiko Moore, Sociology, Ethnic Studies and Gender Studies Librarian, University of California, San Diego.
Monday, June 25th
- Diversions Monday, June 25, 2007 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. In this special installment of the popular "Diversions" tour, which affords ALA goers an up-close and personal encounter with a city's diverse cultures, the Office for Diversity invites you to take part in a tour that allows you to experience Washington D.C. in a meaningful way while celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Spectrum Scholarship Program. Diversions tours are always memorable. Don't miss this one! Tickets: $65. Registration available under Special Events.
- Let's Talk About It: 25 Years of Reading and Discussion Programs Monday, June 25, 2007 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm. The nationally known Let's Talk About It (LTAI) reading and discussion program model has been engaging people through provocative theme-based, scholar-led discussions of excellent literature for the last 25 years. Learn more about new themes, funding opportunities and resources as LTAI project directors, participants and scholars discuss the evolution of the program model, favorite themes and books and ideas for the future. Speakers: Mary Davis Fournier, Project Director, Public Programs Office; Matthew Brogan, Director of Programs, Nextbook
- Let's Talk About It: 25th Anniversary Celebration Monday, June 25, 2007 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Please join the ALA Public Programs Office for a reception celebrating 25 years of Let's Talk About It programming.
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where: Booth #4147, when: every exhibit day Unprecedented half-day "Experience ALCTS" sessions, will feature ALCTS work and interest areas. Member topic experts will be on scene for questions and informal discussion. Join us at booth #4147 in the exhibit hall. Session themes will include: • leadership • publishing • lifelong learning • award-winning efforts • being an author (with book signings) • ALCTS and the profession: hot topics
LAMA 50th Anniversary
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Let's Talk About It 25th Anniversary
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Spectrum 10th Anniversary
In addition to the Spectrum 10th Anniversary Events above, get to know Spectrum Scholars better by joining us for Ten at 10:00! Come meet ten Spectrum Scholars at 10:00am at the ALA Membership Pavilion (Booth 2525) in Exhibits Saturday-Tuesday.
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Emulex stands alone with FC-SATA switch
Emulex has released an embedded storage switch based on the newly approved FC-SATA standard, but it's unclear if any other companies in the industry are on the bandwagon.
Emulex Corp. announced it has released a new embedded switch that is built on the new Fibre Channel to SATA (FC-SATA) protocol ratified last Wednesday by the ANSI T11 standards committee. The new specification provides for a direct connection between Fibre Channel and SATA disks and is the result of an effort spearheaded by Emulex last June.
Following the ratification of the standard, Emulex announced a new embedded switch, the InSpeed SOC 432, which will allow for SATA disks to be directly connected within pre-existing Fibre Channel enclosures. The specification does not provide for direct communication between discrete devices, and according to Emulex's vice president of marketing, Mike Smith, there are no plans to extend it to that level.
"The real value proposition here is that it will enable users to leverage existing Fibre Channel infrastructure with lower cost disk," Smith said.
Analysts have expressed skepticism that this specification would see broad acceptance in the industry. With most industry standards, according to Arun Taneja, founder and analyst with the Taneja Group, five or more big players in the market tend to lead to better adoption. Taneja pointed out that Emulex has only one real competitor in QLogic Corp.
"The problem is there are only two players in that market," he told SearchStorage.com in September. "And they hate each other. Why should QLogic ever do something that makes Emulex look good?"
QLogic officials did not return requests for comment on this story as of press time.
According to Greg Schulz, founder and analyst with the StorageIO Group, the new standard will require broader support in the industry. "It'll be interesting to see who they land [as partners]," Schulz said. "This is nothing; a normal person is just going to deploy off the shelf -- it requires OEM wins."
Meanwhile, some other experts remain optimistic that the FC-SATA technology will ultimately find its way to end users. "I expect that we'll see storage systems with Emulex Fibre Channel-SATA silicon inside in the next couple quarters," said Brian Garrett, technical director of the Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) Lab. "We've already seen large-scale adoption of storage systems with Fibre Channel and SATA using bridging technology. This is a more elegant and affordable means of providing tiered Fibre Channel and SATA storage."
The dual-port issue
One potential drawback to the new specification, according to David Reinsel, director, storage research at IDC, is that it does not provide a way to support dual-port communication for high availability on the SATA side without the need for interposer cards.
"In the end, I think redundancy in Fibre Channel-based systems is a primary requirement, hence dual port [infrastructures]," Reinsel wrote to SearchStorage.com in an email. "[FATA] and [FC-SATA interposers] … give you dual port, while [the new specification] does not."
As for the new specification, "it tightens up some of the weak points of the SATA protocol but doesn't resolve the dual-port requirement," Reinsel said.
"All SATA drives are single ported," responded Smith in an email to SearchStorage. "Regardless of whether you are using FC or SAS to access your SATA drive, an interposer card (with a MUX) is required to achieve dual-ported access -- this is due to a physical limitation in the design of the SATA drive."


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For 2nd day, lightning kills 1 in Colorado park
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo. (AP) — For the second day in a row, lightning has been blamed in the death of a visitor at Rocky Mountain National Park.
Officials were notified late Saturday afternoon of four people being struck by lightning near Trail Ridge Road, park spokeswoman Kyle Patterson said. The four were rushed to a hospital, but Gregory Cardwell, 52, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, died of his injures.
"We didn't see the bolt. It was just a white flash. It just felt like something hit you in the back of the head and just kind of jolted forward," Mary Ivarson, who wasn't far from Cardwell, told KMGH-TV in Denver.
Ivarson said she and others performed CPR on Cardwell for 15 to 20 minutes until rescue crews arrived.
"His T-shirt and stuff was burned from the lightning, but we were just trying to help him," she said.
On Friday afternoon, park officials said lightning killed one woman and injured seven other people near Trail Ridge, which is the nation's highest continuously paved road.
Patterson said they are the park's first lightning fatalities since 2000.
A park news release identified the woman who died Friday as 42-year-old Rebecca R. Teilhet, of Yellow Springs, Ohio. Efforts to reach Teilhet's family Sunday were unsuccessful.
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Learn More About England Tours
Most England tours begin in London, a treasure-trove of important architectural sites, royal buildings, theatre experiences, and myriad of shops and world-famous department stores. In fact, you could spend a week or more in London and never get bored! London landmarks include Westminster Abbey, Big Ben beside the River Thames, and St. Paul's Cathedral. Snap photos of the ceremonial Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, admire the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London, and see the sculptures and statues in Trafalgar Square.
Then there's the magnificent shopping you can do at Harrods, the city's largest department store-it has more than 1 million square feet of display space! With an array of only-in-England gifts, accessories, and clothing, you'll surely find some lovely souvenirs. If you enjoy a good stage show, don't miss out on a top-notch production in the West End, London's famous theatre district.
Day trips from London are plentiful. Consider nearby Stonehenge, the mysterious large stones that archaeologists believe were arranged more than 4,000 years ago. Or visit the town of Bath, known for its natural hot springs-the first documented Roman spa. Other destination tours in southern England and the Midlands region take you to Stratford-upon-Avon to see Shakespeare's birthplace, Oxford to visit the oldest university in the English-speaking world, or Kent with its magnificent Canterbury Cathedral.
Further afield, the Cornwall region, which includes the southwest tip of the country, features quaint coastal towns and fishing villages, such as Land's End and St. Ives, known for its handicrafts. The Lake District, in England's northern part, features York, with Europe's biggest gothic cathedral. York's original city wall still almost completely surrounds the central area and The Shambles is one of the world's best preserved medieval streets.
No matter where your England vacation takes you, you'll enjoy some marvelous scenery, incredible historic and cultural sites, and perhaps some fish n' chips!


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AUGUSTA, Ga. – A home run from Taylor Hinshaw (Winder, Ga.) helped inch No. 7 Georgia College baseball (19-4, 11-2 PBC) past GRU Augusta (11-17, 3-10 PBC) 4-3 Friday night on the road.
The game started off with some fireworks, with Clay Ardeeser (Loganville, Ga.) scoring on an error, and the Jaguars answered with two run-scoring singles in the bottom half for a 2-1 lead.
Another RBI single made it 3-1 Jaguars in the bottom of the second. Ardeeser singled to lead off the third, eventually scoring on a double-play ball. Second baseman Brandon Benson (Loganville, Ga.) knotted the game up in the fifth with an RBI double down the leftfield line.
Two quick outs in the eighth made it look like the Jaguars would escape without any trouble, but Hinshaw took a pitch over the leftfield fence for a 4-3 lead and the eventual win.
Jordan Brooks (Macon, Ga.) threw the final 2 1/3 innings to get the win, not allowing a single hit to improve to 3-0 on the season. Spencer Thomas (Loganville, Ga.) had a solid start, settling in after giving up runs in the first and second to put up four scoreless frames.
Leftfielder Ryan Sabalaskey (Carol Stream, Ill.) had three singles in five trips, while Benson finished 2-for-4 with the RBI. Shortstop Daniel Bick (Alpharetta, Ga.) finished the game with two hits in five at-bats as well.
The Bobcats finish the three-game set with the Jaguars in doubleheader action tomorrow, March 22 at 1 p.m.
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I've come across this 71 year old woman before but can't help asking her to pose for a shot of her hat! She went up Register Ridge, to Baldy and was on her way down to the chairs. pretty impressive!
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text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Is a teaching certificate necessary? Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Is a teaching certificate necessary? Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> General Discussion View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message MicheleJoined: 12 Apr 2003Posts: 3 Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2003 12:01 am Post subject: Is a teaching certificate necessary? I am planning on moving to Thailand this summer to teach english. I have a degree, but no teacher training. I have been researching this site and the web for training programs and various certificates, as well as reading comments on this website. There seems to be a difference of opinion on whether obtaining a certificate is really necessary. What difference does it make? I'm sure one can find work without, but is it about salary? Teaching at a good school? Any suggestions or comments? Back to top RogerJoined: 19 Jan 2003Posts: 9138 Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2003 12:23 am Post subject: You seem to be from a country wheere quacks sell medicine prescriptions and passengers pilot aircraft! I can imagine that holding a driver's licence raises the salary of a streetcleaner there! Back to top MicheleJoined: 12 Apr 2003Posts: 3 Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2003 12:46 am Post subject: nice. how about a little helpful advice instead. is that not the point of this forum? i am simply looking into whether or not to apply for a tesl or celta certificate in order to get a job. does anyone else have any advise for a newcomer? Back to top IrishJoined: 13 Jan 2003Posts: 371 Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2003 1:03 am Post subject: Necessary? Well, it depends... Michele: You might want to post your specific questions about Thailand in the Thailand forum (if you haven't already done so). Myself, I don't know how not having a cert will affect your prospects in that market. Hopefully, you'll hear from people working there now who can give you the lay of the land. In general, I think "good schools" are interested in teachers with relevant training and/or experience. You say you have no training but you don't mention experience. Have you tutored or done volunteer work? That's not the same, of course, but it'll help, just like your own experiences at learning a second language will help you. Pretend for a moment that you do the hiring at a "good school" and you've got two applicants to choose from. They're equal in every way but one: Applicant A has a certificate from a legitimate program that includes a minimum of 120 hours of supervised practice teaching. Applicant B has zero experience, not even volunteer work. Will that influence your decision? Putting aside things like job prospects and pay, what about confidence? Have you stared down a room full of students, expectantly waiting for your wisdom, wondering what the heck you're going to put them through for the next 50 minutes? Would the experience of doing this under a supervisor who can then rip apart your lesson plan help you feel better when you're out there on your own? Finally, what about your students? They (or their parents) will pay good money because they'll assume that you're worth it. Are you? Not trying to offend you here--I only wish to point out that they'll have certain expectations about what you can and can't do, just as good schools have certain expectations when considering job applicants. How are you going to meet those? As you've probably guessed, I'm biased in favor of good training. It's not only about money. It's also about feeling confident and capable. True, some schools train you (or claim to) but others throw you into the classroom, assuming that you know what you're doing, and give you no guidance. A cert is no guarantee but it can give you a starting point to improve yourself and help you feel better about what you're doing. But this is just me. Good luck and have fun in Thailand. Back to top Gary BJoined: 19 Feb 2003Posts: 35 Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2003 1:09 am Post subject: Wha'z up? Michele, I'm not sure about Thailand, but from what I've I read on many of the job postings, a teaching credential is not necesarry. Obvioulsly the more teaching credentials you have, the better chance at the better paying jobs you have. I taught for 5 years in Ecuador and I had a basic EFL teaching certificate plus a bachelor's in political science, but was making the same amount of money as a friend of mine who never stepped foot in a university nor had any previous teaching experience because in some cases, English language institutes just want to have "educated ?" native speakers. I now have a Master's in TESOL and frankly I'm wondering if it'll really mean anything given the experience I had in Ecuador. Don't mind Roger's sarcastic comment because many people label this position as a real profession, and in some cases it is, but it depends on the circumstances you're going to teach in. I'd say GO FOR IT and check at a university near you where you might be able to get a basic ESL/EFL certificate. Chow for Now, Hope This Helps From Motown Gary B. Back to top CelesteJoined: 17 Jan 2003Posts: 814Location: Fukuoka City, Japan Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2003 4:39 am Post subject: I don't think that you will need a certificate to teach in Thailand, but you may have a hard time getting a job that pays very well. Thailand is known as being the ESL teachers' playland, not as a place to work. Afriend of mine worked there for a year, and she was working for a private highschool. I think she made something around $600CAD a month. I don't know if this is standard, and it was about 5 years ago. If you did want to get certified, Thailand is a relatively inexpensive place to do this, and from some of the ads I have read, it looks as though they will also be able to help you with job placement. Back to top WinmarJoined: 11 Feb 2003Posts: 125Location: Melbourne Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2003 5:35 am Post subject: Even if you don't need it to get a job, it's worth it for yourself. I can't imagine what I would have done if I'd gone into a classroom with no training. Where to start??!! Back to top Kent F. KruhoefferJoined: 22 Jan 2003Posts: 2129Location: 中国 Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2003 8:39 am Post subject: my 2 cents for ya! Hi Michele: There's really no black & white advice on this one. Some schools prefer teaching certification; some don't. Some schools require it, depending on your other qualifications and number of years of experience in the classroom. And there are even a few schools that require it regardless of your other qualifications. Considering the EFL market conditions in Thailand, where a steady supply of 'willing' teachers pushes salaries down, you'd probably be smart to invest the time and money on an additional certification ... to make you 'stand out' a little from the pack; to give you some practical 'hands-on' experience; and to increase the probability that you'll land that higher-than-average salary of 25,000 baht. The main minimum requirement for schools in Thailand, as I'm sure you already know, is your BA in any field. Anything on top of that is just icing on the cake, and an investment in your future. Personally, I'm not a HUGE fan of these teaching certificates, but for people who are just entering the field, I think it's a good start. Good luck, Michele! kENt PS: If you haven't seen this yet, try www.ajarn.com/ for lots of Thailand-related stuff. Back to top SunpowerJoined: 22 Jan 2003Posts: 256Location: Taipei, TAIWAN Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2003 1:45 pm Post subject: Quote: You seem to be from a country wheere quacks sell medicine prescriptions and passengers pilot aircraft! I can imagine that holding a driver's licence raises the salary of a streetcleaner there! Immature response. Why are so many of the posters here so eager to heat people up? Ignore the post and move on if you don't like it, Roger. Quote: Personally, I'm not a HUGE fan of these teaching certificates, but for people who are just entering the field, I think it's a good start. I think I kinda agree with Kent. I would advise not to get a TEFOL/TESOL certificate. Going into my 5th year teaching in Asia, I have only come across 1 school, here in Taiwan of all places, that said that they were looking to hire someone with a TEFOL/TESOL certificate. I laughed, thanked the woman and hung up the phone. TESOL/TEFOL certificates are NOT REQUIRED for most of the English conversation teaching opportunities in Asia. However, you will come across businesses saying that it would be nice if you had them. I am confident that most people can find work here in Taiwan, Japan or Korea without a TEFOL ticket, etc. Save the $1,000 or so or whatever it'll cost you and bring it with you to Japan or wherever you'r going to teach. Maybe you could start doing some private tutoring around town for foreign students in order to get some experience. Find a Berlitz in town or a conversation school and chat up one of the teachers if you can. Maybe they will have some good suggestions for the area you live in on opportunites to get some teaching experience. Back to top MicheleJoined: 12 Apr 2003Posts: 3 Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2003 3:08 am Post subject: hi guys, thanks a lot for your advise (and support!). i realize that there is a big difference in opinion among teachers, and that the schools vary in their requirements as well. i suppose the best thing to do is figure it out once there. i have been interested in thailand, mostly because i have been there three times already, though not for work. i know i love the country, and feel comfortable there. does anyone have any comments about working in tokyo? i sort of figured that it was way too expensive to live there, so i did not consider it. michele Back to top CelesteJoined: 17 Jan 2003Posts: 814Location: Fukuoka City, Japan Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2003 4:06 am Post subject: Michele- From Thailand to Tokyo... wow opposite ends of the spectrum there! Tokyo is a very expensive place to live, but the wages are higher there. If you are planning to go there to look for work, you will have to have quite a bit of money saved up first. (Glenski can give you some good information about expenses and wages in Japan.) There are a lot of other cities in Japan that are very nice places to live that are not nearly as expensive as Tokyo. In other cities you will be able to afford a larger apartment, more entertainment, and your commute times will not be as long. This is something to consider. How long did you spend in Thailand. WHat are the things that made you feel comfortable there? Have you ever been to Japan? It is very different from the rest of Asia. Many of us who work in Japan get down to Thailand or Vietnam at least once a year for a bit of R&R. That is because these countries can give us the seclusion and tranquility that can be harder to find in Japan. What are some of the things that you value as important to your quality of life? Fresh air and sunshine? Money? Access to healthcare? International community? Nightlife? Access to cultural events? Special dietary considerations? Religious freedom? All of these and more will come into play when choosing a new country to live and work in. Good luck Back to top SunpowerJoined: 22 Jan 2003Posts: 256Location: Taipei, TAIWAN Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2003 6:31 am Post subject: Quote: i have been interested in thailand, mostly because i have been there three times already, though not for work. i know i love the country, and feel comfortable there. Hi, OP - I also like Thailand. A lot! I was able to go to a school in Bangkok last year and talk to some teachers from that school. I also met a couple of other teachers from a different school. 2 of them were looking to get out and maybe head off to Korea or Japan to make a little more money but they couldn't afford to buy their plane tickets out of Thailand! I turned down an offer at Berlitz in Bangkok - Poor wages and a 6 day work week isn't my idea of a good job opportunity. I've seen this discussed several times on Dave's old board. Thailand is a great place to take vacations in and Japan, Taiwan and Korea are the best places to teach and make money in. You never know, though. Thailand may work for you and you might really enjoy teaching there. Make sure you have enough money put away to get yourself back out of Thailand when you want to though. Good luck! Back to top gerardJoined: 16 Jan 2003Posts: 581Location: Internet Cafe Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2003 2:33 pm Post subject: As I understand it a tefl is not worth the bother unless it's the Cambridge CELTA. Is is known everywhere. In some places it doesn;t matter---the standard pay is the standard pay. Without it though some countries will be closed to you. Like Vietnam and (I think) all of the ME. A CELTA would be much better to have though than a reference from Thailand... Back to top WinmarJoined: 11 Feb 2003Posts: 125Location: Melbourne Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2003 1:29 pm Post subject: If you're just looking to do conversation classes, then I wouldn't bother with the CELTA.....but if you're intending to teach grammar then it could be a good idea. 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Florida Georgia Line Makes Country History with Pop Duet
Florida Georgia Line once spent 24 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs charts with "Cruise," and now they're back at the top.
But this time the country duo is debuting in the pinnacle position!
FGLS' "Meant to Be," their pop music collaboration with Bebe Rexha, now becomes only the fourth song ever to debut at the top of the Hot Country Songs rundown.
Garth Brooks did it in 2007 with "More Than a Memory" and, when the chart began compiling its list based on airplay, streaming and sales data in 2012, two other songs made No. 1 debuts: The Voice season seven winner Craig Wayne Boyd's "My Baby's Got a Smile on Her Face" and the CMA's "Forever Country: Artists of Then, Now & Forever."
Bebe, who is best known for her 2017 hit "I Got You" and others, is now the first solo female artist credited on a song to debut in the top Billboard position.
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A Classic Architectural Shed
By Trisha Croaker
Published: The Sun Herald, Domain. December 2, 2012
During the course of any residential project, architects are invited temporarily into the lives of others, often complete strangers, in an almost unprecedented way.
Clients offer up their aspirations, the state of their relationships, health, financial standing, aesthetics, and passions or peccadillos.
In return, they seek a confidence-holder, dream interpreter-realiser, crack designer, and more.
It's a relationship, not unlike a marriage, that requires mutual trust and respect, and in which you've got to have complete confidence you've picked "the one" before exchanging any "I do's".
Few architects are more trusted than Rob Brown of Casey Brown Architecture, who enjoys word of mouth referrals, a list of clients too well-known to mention, and clients who come back time and again.
One such couple approached Brown several years ago when planning a tree-change, having worked together to create the award-winning Mackerel Beach house, internationally published and admired.
Their brief was an interesting one. They wanted a simple house with high ceilings and verandahs, with no internal doors, and able to cope with the micro-climate on a lush, rolling 20-hectare farm in a valley up north.
They wanted to face north, overlook a picturesque dam, and possibly include a "dog run" to accommodate their pooch. Most common in the American deep south, "dog run houses" comprise two cabins separated by a covered breezeway. Designed to draw cooler air into both spaces, they provide a protected outdoor space benefiting animal and human occupants.
Brown's response was to design a house "all about tropical living".
"We wrapped a long, skinny north-facing house in a gentle organic curve, or boomerang, around the dam, and placed the dog run slightly off centre in the house's "elbow" or bend and running from the carport towards the water," Brown says. "We then elevated it on a metre-high platform to cope with the area's torrential downpours and large volumes of sheet water runoff, and wrapped it in glass to maximise views."
Entry is into the dog run, with the living area and master bedroom, bathroom and walk-in-robe placed in the west wing, and dining, kitchen, guest bedroom, pantry and study in the east wing. North-south running blade walls separate spaces, negating the need for internal doors, with circulation passageways running the length of both wings internally and verandahs externally.
Brown describes the house as a "classic architectural shed". And his clients? In a recent email, they talk of living "in such an open yet intimate relationship with our landscape here. Supremely protected, yet we move seamlessly in and out".
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French Open towels aren't as solid this year (the Lacoste ones are better), but if we had to choose, we'd go for this one of the Eiffel Tower. The other honorable mentions after the cut…
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Capital View
Come enjoy this recently renovated (2013 - new roof top patio lounge, new computers) hostel right in the center of downtown DC, providing great stays for backpackers, young professional, interns and more.
We have brand-new metal bunk beds, a fully-equipped kitchen and a huge terrace for BBQs. Please keep in mind that our hostel is 'shoe-free', but if you stay for more than 1 night, we provide you free high quality hostel slippers!!'
Once you have checked in, we have no curfew so you can come and go as you please. Every door has a security lock on it. We have free Wi-Fi throughout the building as well as free Internet access in the common area. We can also weigh your luggage for free - handy for cramming your luggage before a flight!
We're only a few minutes walk from Chinatown metro station and Union station, where all the buses coming into DC stop. From here you can easily get to the White House, the Convention Centre, Chinatown, the Capitol, Library of Congress, the Smithsonian Institute and the Supreme Court.
We offer hotel-like luxury with a home-like feel and hostel prices!
Welcome to Capital View!
FREE WIFI unlimited high-speed Internet access throughout
FREE computers to use
FREE lockers (bring your own lock or purchase)
FREE towels, linens, bedding
FREE maps
FREE usage of gourmet kitchen
FREE Hulu, NetFlix, and multiple Cable channels on a projector screen, or common room flat screen
FREE world phone usage (mid 2014)
FREE coffee, tea, sugar, creamers, cooking materials (oil, salt) and pancakes all day!
FREE luggage storage from 9am to 5pm
Please note that without previous approval, we only accept guests between 17 and 65 years of age.
We do not allow DC residents, or those from the nearby MD or VA areas.
Abridged: please check on our website for more detailed information.
We have brand-new metal bunk beds, a fully-equipped kitchen, swimming pool and a huge terrace for BBQs. Our hostel is 'shoe free' so it's real clean and comfy!
Once you've checked in, we have no curfew so you can come and go as you please. There's a security code on the door for extra security. We have free Wi-Fi throughout the building as well as free Internet access in the common area. We can also weigh your luggage for free - handy for cramming your luggage before a flight!
We're only five minutes' walk from Chinatown metro station and Union station, where all the buses coming into DC stop. From here you can easily get to the White House, the Convention Centre, Chinatown, the Capitol, Library of Congress, the Smithsonian Institute and the Supreme Court.
We offer hotel-like luxury with a home-like feel and hostel prices!
Welcome to Capital View!
Please note that we only accept guests between 18 and 65 years of age.
Availability & RatesTo view availability and prices please select dates and click 'Update Dates'
Hostel Facilities & Policies
- 24 Hour Security
- Adaptors
- Air Conditioning
- Board Games
- Breakfast Not Included
- Cable TV
- Child Friendly
- Common Room
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Dishwasher
- Free City Maps
- Free Internet Access
- Free WiFi
- Fridge/Freezer
- Foosball
- Hair Dryers
- Hot Showers
- House Keeping
- Internet Access
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Key Card Access
- Self-Catering Facilities
- Laundry Facilities
- Linen Included
- Security Lockers
- Luggage Storage
- Meeting Rooms
- Microwave
- No Curfew
- Non Smoking
- Outdoor Terrace
- Parking
- Reading Light
- Reception (limited hours)
- Taxes not included
- Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
- Towels Included
- Washing Machine
- Wi-Fi
Cancellation PolicyThis property has a 1 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
Must-Read Hostel InfoThis property has specific Terms & Conditions.
TAXES of 14.95 % WILL BE ADDED UPON MAKING A RESERVATION
Our reception hours are from 10am to 10pm; check-in outside of these hours must be EXPLICITLY APPROVED by a manager. Please contact us at least 24 hours before your arrival time, there is a fee of $10 (per the whole reservation, irrelevant of people or nights). Your late check-in is not guaranteed until you have received and explicit confirmation from the management.
Cancellation policy: 24h before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the full cost of the reservation. Small groups (4-10 people) and large groups (10+ people) have different cancellation/change periods listed below and on our website.
Taxes aren't included in the price; they'll be added upon check-in at a rate of 14.5%. We accept cash (USD), travellers' cheques and credit cards.
We have a three-day cancellation policy, once checked in. Cancellations received within 3 days of arrival will be subjected to a 50% cancellation fee. No-shows and cancellations within 24 hours of check-in will be charged for a full night's stay.
All groups (4+) are charged 15% of the total amount, prior to arrival. Small group reservations (4 - 10) have the same 24 hour cancellation period, but the 15% deposit is non-refundable within 3 days. Medium size groups (10-20) have a minimum of 1 week cancellation notice for 15% deposit, and 2 weeks for reservation fees. Large groups (20+) are required to inform us 2 weeks prior for 15% deposit refund, and 4+ weeks for reservation fees in advance for any cancellations (depending on size). Group reservations are not considered valid, unless the deposit is charged with sufficient time, ahead of arrival.
Valid credit card and passport or photo ID required at check-in.
Smoking isn't allowed. Evidence of smoking in the room or common areas will result in an additional charge of $500 to cover the additional cleaning for smoking in the room and loss of revenue. Any kind of open flames, including lit cigarettes or burning candles, are not allowed.
We have a long-stay policy of a maximum of 7 days, unless the staff approve otherwise.
We do not allow DC residents, or those from the nearby MD or VA areas.
No pets, please.
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TAXES of 14.5% WILL BE ADDED UPON MAKING A RESERVATION
On foot from Chinatown bus station and metro centre:
About eight minute's walk.
Walk one block to letter 'i' street. Then take right on i street going east and walk for three blocks. You will see our red brick historical mansion-building on the left!
Important! Don't be confused - 'i' street continues after joining Massachusetts Ave and 5th street! Just slightly moves to the left - just walk pass bicycle place.
From Dulles International Airport
At Curb 2E, take the 5A bus towards L'Enfant Plaza Metro. At L'Enfant Plaza, take the green/yellow line metro to Chinatown metro station in the direction of Greenbelt/Fort Totten. As you exit the metro, follow the walking directions as above.
From Reagan National Airport:
About 25 minutes by metro.
Take the yellow line metro Metro towards Fort Totten to Chinatown metro station. As you exit the metro, follow the walking directions as above.
From Amtrak/Union Square/BoltBus/Megabus
Aabout 5-10 minutes' walk.
Walk on Massachusetts Ave towards downtown (west) and take a right on 3rd Street NW. You'll see us at the intersection of 'i' street and 3rd street NW. If you miss 3rd street, take a right on 4rd street.
From the Greyhound Station:
About 15-20 minutes walk.
Walk south towards Union Station on 1st NE for two or three blocks to the Union Station metro entrance. Then follow walking directions from Union Square as above.
From Baltimore/Washington International Airport:
About 1 hour's journey.
Take the B30 bus towards Greenbelt station, and then take the Green line metro to Chinatown station in the direction of Brand Avenue. As you exit, follow the walking directions as above.
Located Near
5 min walk from Chinatown Metro Green/Yellow station or Judiciary square Red line
-VERIZON center- movies and concert hall; also ice hockey
- Chinatown buses just a few blocks away.
- Restaurants and bars are plenty, from 3 blocks in Chinatown.
- Banks, Supermarket, and food stores are 1-2 blocks away in several directions.
- Less than a mile to The White House!
- Less than a mile to the National mall, and of course the Capitol!
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Andrew Garfield is a supporter of the no visible panty lines rule — which is why he opted to go completely naked underneath his costume for The Amazing Spider-Man.
"It's just me [under there]. It's terrifying," the British star tells Ellen DeGeneres during his Tuesday interview, after the Ellen host asked about his nicker situation — or lack thereof.
And despite him being male, the Social Network star admits that he's shy about his body just like his female friends.
"One of the first nights we were out in location in downtown L.A. in a parking structure and I knew there were paparazzi taking terrible, unflattering shots of my, you know, everything," he tells DeGeneres. "Knowing that your keester is being shot from many different angles makes you very uncomfortable."
DeGeneres sympathized with the the 28-year-old actor by saying, "no one wants their keester shot from an angle," before presenting him with a disguise so he can go incognito once the Spider-Man reboot hits theaters.
Garfield tried on the blonde moustache and matching mullet wig and sunglasses, adding that the look made him feel "German."
The Amazing Spider-Man, in which Garfield stars opposite real-life love Emma Stone, hits theaters Fourth of July weekend.
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The 'Florida Business Leaders Oral History Collection' includes interviews with Florida business leaders, many of whom attended the University of Florida. The Collection offers insight into the Sunshine State's business growth -- growth that these individuals have had a major role in.
Areas of business and industry include banking, citrus, utilities, land development, land usage, ranching, airlines, insurance, shopping centers, education, automobile dealerships, among many other topics. Several of these interviewees are members of the Florida Council of 100, an organization that offers advice to the Governor concerning business issues and promotes the state's economic growth -- a goal that all these leaders share.
The 'Florida Business Leaders Oral History Collection' is part of the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program is an affiliated program of the University of Florida's Department of History. Its collections include approximately 4,000 interviews and more than 85,000 pages of transcribed material, making it the largest oral history archive in the South and one of the major collections in the country. The transcribed interviews are available for use by research scholars, students, journalists, genealogists, and other interested groups. Researchers have used our oral history material for theses, dissertations, articles, and books.
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This program is designed to give students preparation for a number of positions in early childhood education. Students will acquire the skills and knowledge to allow them to work directly or indirectly with young children aged birth through eight years. Methods, observing behavior, psychology, communications, and appropriate developmental practice are emphasized. Credits in this program partially fulfill the requirements in the Early Childhood Studies A.A.S. degree program.
Graduates have the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to obtain entry-level employment in early childhood settings; to have developmentally appropriate interactions with children, ages 0-8; and to meet the needs of these children and their families. For students already working in the early childhood education field, an opportunity exists through this program to meet eligibility requirements for the Child Development Associate credential (CDA). The CDA is a nationally accepted credential for those working with young children. Contact the Coordinator of the CDA program for more information.
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Earlier this week, Microsoft officially confirmed the Zune HD, and we talked to Brian Seitz to get some more details. The leaked images were finally established as genuine thanks to Microsoft's own provided image (right). Later in the week, though, at the AllThingsD conference, where Microsoft announced Bing, the company also brought a version of the Zune HD along so that journalists could see it in person. Gizmodo managed to get a minute and a half of video footage on Vimeo:
CNET also managed to get a (slightly shorter but not as blurry) video up on YouTube:
Both sites had positive first impressions of the device. Personally, I can't help but notice that the OLED screen looks absolutely terrific. What are your thoughts of the first video footage of the Zune HD?


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It is Callaghan's first move since resigning from her post as director of corporate affairs at the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry in October.
Bevis is leaving the BRC to set up her own communications and corporate responsibility consultancy, Jane Bevis Consulting.
Callaghan will start her new role on Monday (28 January).
Helen Dickinson, director general of the BRC, said: 'Amanda joins us at a very exciting and busy time on the public affairs front.
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Baby Hand and Footprint Session (Jan 31st)
Baby Hand and Footprint Session (Jan 31st)
Thursday January 31st 10am-12pm
Pop along and we will help you to capture your child's hand or footprint onto ceramics. There is a good range of ceramic shapes to choose from in the £16 range but if you would like to upgrade on the day you can pay the difference. If you would like to do clay imprints please call the studio so we can prepare the clay.
Please print your confirmation email and bring it with you to claim your £16 worth of ceramics.
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