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Hey All!
Hannah is doing wonderful! Off O2, Pneumonia Xray is totally clear and she's breathing without any assistance and has 100% blood O2 levels... receiving Antibiotics still for unknown/potential infections. What they believe was Pneumonia is instead most likely (TTN) transient tachypnea of the newborn. More info for you Type A's - http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/medical/lungs/ttn.html
Anyway... all is well ... Praise the Lord! More info later, gotta run - on a schedule now ya know!
Friday, April 11, 2008
Hannah Marie - Update
Posted by Kim and Mike at 4:51 PM
3 comments:
- Amy said...
Thanks for the link. This Type A appreciates it. :) I've heard of TTN but didn't know the name.
I'm rejoicing with you over Hannah's recovery! Remember, because I am among those who guessed her gender, I get to hold her. :) Let me know when you'll be in El Paso.
- April 11, 2008 9:21 PM
- Terhune family said...
Yippee! So glad to hear that all is well! The blood oxygen level is what I was asking Kim about - Daniel's was down to 88% when he was admitted with RSV as a 3 month old.
- April 11, 2008 11:38 PM
- Jim and Jaena said...
So grateful to hear a good report! Does this mean everyone will be coming home this weekend?
- April 12, 2008 6:47 AM
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RC Driver
RC (Resistance-Capacitance) driver is just a simple LED driver mode. It actually through RC buck rectifies a 220V AC power to a certain DC voltage. It is a rough and unstable, less demanding driver. RC driver is cheap but less efficient, it will lead to the LED decay quickly, even burned.
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First of all glad to see you got your dive lights back. Six of us showed up Sunday and were treated with significantly better conditions than expected. Did the first dive to the 120 reef and greeted with a good 10-15' viz from midway out. The shallows were still pretty stired up with 2-5' viz. Hundreds of lemon dorids, or as my daughter calls them "twinkies." We felt so lucky on the first that we tried the second dive toward the point. Got lazy and dropped down even with the storm drain and turned around just short of the point. The sand flats were pretty much a white out. I can see how you lost your lights. But once inside the kelp line, in and around the boulders, viz opened up nicely to 8-10'. It was an explosion of Hermissenda crassicornis. Must have been 5-10 on every rock I looked on. Truly amazing. Swell picked up after 11am pretty big. But not bad if you timed the sets. Easy in and out for all. Two of my Laguna friends were blown away by OML and have declared their conversion.
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Portland Archbishop John Vlazny roiled the waters last week when he proclaimed that Catholics who vote pro-choice should not take communion. Vlazny, whose diocese has lost millions of dollars in the pedophile-priest scandal, may have pleased conservatives but probably didn't win many new converts.
My question is what do they care who goes to Communion in the Catholic parishes of Oregon? It makes no difference whether the archbishop is right or wrong or whether "conservatives" or "converts" are pleased. Willie Week doesn't like the Catholic Church anyway.
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Since Hurricane Matthew battered the southern portion of Haiti, HarvestCall has been working there and here in the US to first provide immediate help, and then develop a longer term rebuilding and recovery plan, working through other organizations and also the ministry programs operated by our missionaries in Bonne Fin and Les Cayes. After assessing the extent of damage and magnitude of need, we are requesting a national collection for the Disaster Fund. Please prayerfully consider a financial donation, as the Lord leads. Please click here to read more about HarvestCall's response to Hurricane Matthew.
The young group mens Bible study will be this Tuesday 7pm at Bro. Dan and Sis. Heidi Schumacher's home.
The young group girls Bible study will be at the same time at the Fellowship Hall. Please come ready to discuss Chapter 2 on "Keeping Commitments". If you need a book please see Sis. Marsha Rocke.
The annual Eureka Home Benefit Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Goodfield Fellowship Hall. Tickets are available at the Home office. There are a number of other functions that evening so there are 8 full tables not filled yet for this dinner. It is really a very relaxing and wonderful evening to enjoy with family and friends. The theme for the evening is "Living in Faith" Bro. Jeff W. is speaking and there will be a singing group as well. Please consider reserving a table or just going yourself. The cost is whatever donation you would like to give.
The Eureka Home is looking for dietary volunteers to help staff in the upstairs dining room taking menu orders, serving and cleaning up. Also the beauty shop needs a volunteer to fill the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month from 8:30-11:30. They need a coffee hour volunteer for the 3rd Friday of every month, from 9 am to 10 am.
Our Goodfield Church family is hosting an open house to benefit the hurting at Centre Lumiere in Haiti. This is the school where Haitians are taught life skills. Help is needed now, more than ever, since Hurricane Matthew damaged their facility. They lost the roof over their store front and classroom.When: Friday, November 4, 2016, 1:00 PM-7:00 PM Saturday, November 5, 2016, 9:00 AM-12:00 PMWhere: Goodfield Fellowship HallAll proceeds from the sale go to support the mission of Centre Lumiere.High quality Haitian-made items available for purchase include: New baby & kitchen products & much, much more. Homemade baked goods will also be for sale.Please consider attending to bring hope to the hurting Haitians.
The Apostolic Christian HarvestCall benefit auction for Hospital Lumiere is planned for Friday, November 11 at Five Points in Washington. The food court and silent auction start at 4:30. The live auction begins at 7:00. For more information, or to donate an item or service, see the announcement on the church bulletin board or visit the HarvestCall website. As we have in the past few years, we rely on the Young Group to help with the Auction. We would also like to invite Bible class students and any other young adults (marrieds too!) to help. Please contact Sis. Jill Wagner to volunteer. We need people to clear tables, Silent Auction help, and help for people leaving - carry items, possibly transport items with your pickup trucks.
The Invite a Friend Day is scheduled for Sunday, November 13, with the meal at the fellowship hall at 4:30. There is a sign-up sheet at the message center for anyone who plans to participate.
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For the past ten years, Tiija has worked as a Piano and Keyboard teacher for beginner and intermediate learners. Having studied classical piano at the Sibelius Academy in Finland, she has found much joy in sharing her passion for music with keen learners. Currently, Tiija teaches several private students in London.
In addition, Tiija has trained teachers on the use of music in their education work, in particular with children who have special educational needs. She has delivered several workshops on how musical and other creative activities can be used in the classroom in order to enhance concentration, memory and general enjoyment of learning. Tiija has also conducted workshops on the use of music with individuals who have undergone trauma, such as with refugees. Clients for such workshops have included Save the Children, Relief International and the Migrants Resource Centre. Tiija has written handbooks and articles on her practical work in the field.
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Suicide Squad (2016).
Director: David Ayer (Training Day, Street Kings, Fury).
Cast: Will Smith (Men in Black, Seven Pounds, I Am Legend), Margot Robbie (The Wolf of Wall Street, Focus, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot), Jared Leto (American Psycho, Dallas Buyers Club), Joel Kinnaman (Robocop, Child 44), Viola Davis (Get On Up, Ender's Game), Jai Courtney (Terminator Genisys), Jay Hernandez (Hostel), Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Concussion), Ike Barinholtz (Neighbours), Scott Eastwood (Fury), Cara Delevingne (Paper Towns), Karen Fukuhara (Suicide Squad).
Let me preface this review by saying that I fully believe that Suicide Squad was at some point an okay movie. Hell, it might have even been a great movie. But somehow the 'worst heroes ever' turned into DC's worst film ever, with a third act that is reminiscent of 2015's Fantastic Four. This mediocre movie that gets knocked down by lots of small, niggling annoyances. Poor editing, awful pacing, and a soundtrack that wouldn't be amiss in a store that sells e-cigarettes and skinny jeans.
But before I lay into the film, I do want to highlight the good characteristics of Suicide Squad. Make no mistake, the cast is its saving grace and they carry it from start to end. Deadshot (Will Smith) shares main character duties with Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) and Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie). These three characters convey the majority of the plot, drama and emotion. Smith slightly deviates from his usual "Will Smith playing Will Smith" character, instead playing "Will Smith playing Deadshot playing Will Smith". A little more development and focus on his character, and we might have seen him come out of his comfort zone. Margot Robbie nails the Quinn-isms, though her timing does feel a little off every now and then, which admittedly could be a product of the film's peculiar editing. But as far as selling the character goes, Robbie does a fantastic job and no doubt she'll be the standout star of the film. Finally Viola Davis outperforms everyone else in the film, she's on a different level. She absolutely sells Amanda Waller as this badass, amoral woman who gets what she wants. Some logical inconsistencies in the script drag her character down a little, but I've no doubt she's also one of the stars of the show. Unexpectedly however, Jay Hernandez also pits a great performance as Chato Santana, also known as El Diablo. It's not a big role, but in a film full of filler characters, he becomes one of the more memorable ones.
Now I can't move on without mentioning the world's most famous villain. The Joker (Jared Leto) was always going to be a tough hole to fill after Heath Ledger's performance in The Dark Knight (2008). Leto's take on the Joker certainly fits within this universe that DC has created, using characteristics similar to a gangster, a throwback to early versions of the Joker. But his costume and design feels so forced, and his attitude doesn't feel genuine, just slightly off-the-rails. However, his screen time in the film is considerably short. There's not really enough here to make a concrete judgement, and we've essentially been given a teaser of what to expect from him. I just can't get over the fact that he has the word 'Damaged' tattooed in cursive on his forehead. The character felt as if he belonged in the Schumacher Batman films.
The inclusion of the Joker hurt the film's pacing considerably, introducing additional flashbacks that added into Harley's backstory, but they were spread out all over the place it did more harm than good. The film tries to give you this disturbed Harley and Joker dynamic but it never amounts to anything, nor is there much reason to care.
We do get to delve into a fair share of the squad's backstories. We see Deadshot doing his assassin thing, Harley turning from doctor to psychotic girlfriend, Rick Flag (Joel Kinnaman) and June Moon's (Cara Delevingne) relationship forming, Katana (Karen Fukuhara) taking down Yakuza in typical comic book trope fashion. Even Captain Boomerang (Jai Courtney) gets a little recap as to how he ends up with the rest of the squad. It's all shown alongside a playlist from your anti-social nephew's iPod, quickly blasting through four or five songs, completely obliterating any sort of cohesive tone and instead going for this sort of montage scene that fails on execution. There were several times where this music drowned out the ability to hear dialogue too. Just baffling.
This squad could have easily worked with fewer people. There were a lot of characters that weren't needed, or really had no business being there. I love the fact that Captain Boomerang literally uses Boomerangs to fight, but in the entire movie, I think he uses them twice. What on Earth is he going to do against a world-ending threat? Well, nothing! The same for Killer Croc (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), Rick Flag, Harley Quinn and a couple more characters. The problem is that they think they're on some rescue mission which all of a sudden changes to a "kill the evil people" mission. Amanda Waller sets this squad up with the intention of needing them to fight other metahumans, but only two of the squad themselves are metahumans themselves. She could have sent in El Diablo, Deadshot and a bunch of highly trained soldiers, because the film doesn't actually need anyone else. It's these types of logical inconsistencies that really hurt the film in the long run, because they continually pop-up throughout. Poking holes in the logic of these films isn't hard, but Suicide Squad just felt insulting at times. The narrative comes across as if it was made up while they were still filming, letting the characters lead and having everything else come second.
The film's antagonist, the Enchantress, has possessed the body of June Moon, and sets up the film for its third-act CGI final battle. A villain with very little motivation and some of the strangest body movements I've ever seen. While in her first 'form', Enchantress looks incredibly creepy and Delevingne sells it, but later becomes unintentionally and hilariously bad. She and her army are seen taking out goons and helicopters with ease, but can't seem to handle some psycho-maniacs with guns, a sword and a bat? In general, the action scenes were filmed with so many quick cuts and odd angles, it was hard to follow. Even as a mindless Summer blockbuster this was hard to enjoy.
My main issue with Suicide Squad is that it doesn't seem to know what it wants to be. It starts a little dramatic, and those beats appear throughout, but it's also trying to pose as a comedy, but the final product is nothing close to that. Neither is it an action film. Instead, we get lingering shots of Margot Robbie's ass, followed by flashbacks, and then exposition in the form of vocal diarrhea. Ayer is a director who does his best with no restrictions, and this teen friendly version of Suicide Squad contradicts his style. He's not a comedy or drama director, just look at his filmography. Sabotage, Fury, Street Kings! At one point Captain Boomerang gets the chance to run away, with no consequences, but then comes back a few minutes later. Why? Is that a gag on the nature of boomerangs? Is he a good guy, despite the film audibly telling you "We're bad guys" every 15 minutes? That's how safe they play the film.
It's a forgettable pseudo-heist film with none of the charm of an ensemble you'd expect from say Ocean's Eleven or The Dirty Dozen. Instead we have three or four characters that are fun to watch onscreen and another handful that the audience couldn't care less about. Smith, Davis and Robbie are all fun to watch onscreen, but there's not much else here to keep you engaged. Watch Escape From New York instead. I preferred Batman V Superman more than this, at least Zack Snyder created a couple memorable moments.
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I received a message on Facebook earlier in the week from a member of the Scandalicious Book Reviews team saying she had chosen "All of Me" as one of her Top 5 picks of the year. Yes, I nearly fainted. And I *did* cry. A lot.
Anyway, they also chose "All of Me" as their Book of the Week and did a half an hour podcast on it last night. Crazy, right?!
I just listened to it and...It. Was. Amazing. (I made my husband listen to it first in case they said something awful - yes, I am HUGE wimp with thin skin). But they were incredibly gracious with their praise and spot-on in their analyses (meaning I felt like they totally "got" Nathan, Stella, and the story). It was incredible.
Here is a link to their site. If you scroll down a little, you'll find a "play" arrow and you can listen to the podcast from there (if you're interested). Their website is amazing, too...I highly recommend checking it out. They are passionate romance readers who love discussing books. Can't get much better than that. :)
And thank you, again, to all of YOU. Your support means everything to me. Thank you for visiting my blog and for being kind enough to read my ramblings. :)


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The current world energy crisis and global warming threat may lead to an eventual reversal of the country's decision to close the First Nuclear Power Plant, an Atomic Energy Council (AEC) official said yesterday.
AEC Minister Su Shian-jang (
The nuclear plant, which began operation in 1978, will reach the end of its 40-year license in 2017, he said. But a Time Limited Integrated Plant Assessment (TLIPA) had been completed, indicating that a 20-year renewal for the plant would be feasible, Su said.
"The plant can reduce up to 7.3 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emission annually, compared with a traditional power plant," he said.
Quoting German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who once said her decision to ban nuclear power plants had gone from the "drive gear to neutral with a pending shift to reverse," Su said, "a wave of international scholars and experts, including the once anti-nuclear Nobel Prize Laureate Lee Yuan-tseh (
Currently half of the 103 nuclear power plants in the US, instead of closing, have completed their process of license renewal, acting director-general of the council's Institute of Nuclear Energy Research Yeh Taun-ran (葉陶然) said.
The US is planning to build an additional 30 plants in response to the energy crisis, he said.
As a result, the AEC is actively training evaluation personnel for the renewal process, Yeh said, adding that the complicated process would take up to 18 months and would involve the changing of worn parts and a thorough evaluation of mechanical functionality.
"The ball is in Taiwan Power Co's [Taipower,
Addressing the Legislative Yuan and the Cabinet's 2001 consensus to build a "non-nuclear homeland" (非核家園), Yeh said: "Anti-nuclear efforts depended on the precondition that there existed no shortage of energies, which is now being compromised by a global deficiency in non-nuclear energy sources."
In addition to the renewal of existing nuclear plants, Taipower is also seeking a site for a used nuclear fuel dry storage facility, Su said, adding that the technique had safely been in use in the US for more than 20 years.
"There exists a superstitious public fear of radiation that lacks scientific basis," Su said, citing a common belief that placing a cactus plant next to a computer screen can neutralize the radiation it emits.
"But radiation, like many other advanced technologies, can be immensely useful when employed in the right places by the right people," he said.
Examples included radiation treatments for cancer, the sterilization of medical equipment and exported agricultural products, and cross-linking induction, a technology where a covalent bond is created to link one polymer chain to another, which changes the molecular property of a substance, Yeh said.
Application examples included the use of radiation to make fabrics more breathable and absorbent, he said.
"Taiwan's nuclear safety level is among the best in the world," Su said. "In the past year the AEC made it even better by making safety evaluations transparent to the public, placing all nuclear material tracking and registrations online, improving the AEC's nuclear emergency response capacity and by decreasing nuclear waste by 33 percent from the previous year [of 219 barrels]."


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If @ means ⋆, © means +, % means + and $ means -, then 6 % 1 2 © 3 @ 8 $ 3 - ?
6 + 12 - 3 x 8 - 3 = 35
How many meaningful English words can be made with the letter 'OEHM', using each letter only once in each word ?
Aayushi correctly rembers that her father's birthday is before 16th June but after 11 th June whereas her younger sister correctly remembers that their father's birthday is after 13th June but before 18th June and her elder brother correctly remembers that their fathers birthday is on an even date. On what date in June is definitely their fathers birthday ?
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and according to her elder brother his fathers birthday is on 14.
In a column of thirty boys, R is eighth from the end and T is twelfth from the front. If there are six boys between T and Q, how many boys are there between R and Q ?
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How many such pairs of digits are there in the number 59126874 each of which has as many digits between them in the number as when the digits are rearranged in descending order among them within the number ?
5 9 1 2 6 8 7 4
9 8 7 6 5 4 2 1
Direction (Q. 6 - 10): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:
P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W and X are nine persons sitting in a circle facing the centre. S is fourth to the right of P and second to the left of V. R is second to the right of V and third to the left of X. U is fourth to the right of W. Q is not an immediate neighbour of P or V.
Who is fourth to the right of Q ?
Who is third to the left of P ?
In which of the following combinations is the first person sitting in between the second and the third persons ?
Who are the immediate neighbours of S ?
Who is second to the right of U ?
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What is HRT Therapy?
What are hormones and why do I need them?
Hormones are the chemicals that coordinate all the biological activity that occurs between every cell in our body, Including out brain. They are the body's chemical messengers, orchestrating our metabolic processes by stimulating changes in our cells. Our hormones decline through menopause, aging, disease, or trauma. When this occurs the aging process accelerates, resulting in deterioration of both physical and mental characteristics.
Many experts agree that the diseases that occur with aging such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, stroke, cancer, bone loss, loss of memory, mental function, and more are a result of the loss of vital hormones, which can be prevented or held off by keeping the hormone levels in a balanced, optimal state as long as possible.
What are bio-identical hormones and how do they differ from synthetic HRT?
Bio-Identical hormones are identical to the specific hormone that your body creates. Although they are compounded from natural plant products, they are compounded down to the exact same compound that your body makes. So they are an exact fit for your body's receptors for that hormone. Synthetic hormones (like Premarin, Prempro), are not an exact fit for your body's receptors, so when they enter the body they break down into particles that your body does not recognize. Thus, you may end up with unwanted side effects. With bio-identical hormones, side-effects are rare if given appropriately.
What are the benefits of hormone replacement?
Our hormones are the most delicately balanced system in our body. Hormonal imbalance can take a strong body and make it weak.
Hormonal problems do not have to be seen as an inevitable part of aging, or as something we have to accept. Whether it is PMS in our 20s or 30s, menopausal symptoms in our 40s or 50s, or osteoporosis in our 70s, women don't have to accept these health problems as a normal part of aging. Likewise a man who has entered andropause (a decline in testosterone) in his 40s, 50s, or 60s should not have to accept this as normal.
Returning the body to hormonal balance has many benefits, such as protection against heart disease, cancer, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, osteoporosis, insomnia, depression, and decline in mental acuity, and memory. Hormone supplementation can prevent or halt the loss of muscle mass, increase in body fat, aches and pains, lack of energy, vaginal atrophy, painful intercourse, and decline in libido that occurs with hormonal imbalance. Many patients who take bio-identical hormones say they have more energy, better sex lives, stronger immune systems, more vitality and more confidence.
What are the goals of hormone replacement?
- To restore the protective benefits originally provided by naturally occurring hormones.
- To alleviate the symptoms caused by the decline in the body's production of hormones.
- To restore the body to optimal hormonal balance, similar to when we are in our 20s and 30s.
How do I find out more?
Find a healthcare provider who has a special interest in bio-identical hormone replacement and who will spend time with you. Someone who keeps up to date by going to seminars, reviewing literature, and listening to lectures. The experienced practitioner will provide you will the safest, most appropriate dosages of a complement of hormones based on your individual needs.
How Therapy Helps Women
From the time their cycles start to the time when they end and beyond, proper hormone balance affects many aspects of a woman's life. Bio-identical hormones can help teenagers with irregular cycles and cramping, perimenopausal and menopausal women with relief from insomnia, irritability, and loss of libido, to name just a few.
Thyroid problems are also very common and often undiagnosed in women. Low thyroid symptoms can be similar to those of hormone imbalance and include slow metabolism, frequent headaches, fatigue, depression, dry skin, brittle nails, cold skin and feeling cold, constipation, joint pain, and weight gain. Accurate testing can help you tell the difference and bring welcome relief from symptoms.
How Therapy Helps Men
Testosterone peaks in most men during their 20s. Sometime after age 40 the hormone-producing cells wane, causing men to lose about 60% of their testosterone levels. It is often noticeable in loss of muscle mass, decreased sex drive, hair loss, weight gain, loss of energy, and fatigue. Testosterone is the hormone that keeps your muscles toned, your bones strong and your mind sharp. Many believe hormone replacement therapy is even more important for men than women. Studies show testosterone may helps prevent onset of Alzheimer's disease, heart disease and osteoporosis.


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Hippo Bag Alternative – What Every Individual Should Consider
Nowadays, there are already some services out there for people that could help them on their daily activities or even on these particular events. And among these available services is skipped hire. Skip is an item where you can put trash or items which you don't want, like a large trash bin. These are provided by different service providers that will allow you to clean out your trash in your home. So why would you want this sort of service? There are a few reasons why someone may need Skip hire. The very first instance, you may need to skip hire in Glasgow to stick to a large Hogmanay party. During spring people often would have to clean a lot of items from the house. These things might include boxes of feasible trash and simultaneously a number of appliances that may not be very useful for the operator. This will help them dispose of all of the trash without transporting a number of boxes but instead enclose them in one disposal skip. Make a search on the following website, if you are searching for additional information regarding hippo bag alternative.
Aside from house projects its also important to take in a lot of help from the skip providers around the nation. These days, there are numerous folks who find the importance of changing the looks of their houses in order to coincide with the dynamic design needs. With this, there are a lot of renovation or remodeling projects being done in a lot of areas lately. Whether the renovations are complete with the support of a professional or done by the owners themselves, all of them will produce a whole lot of waste material. The easy task of putting in a new pine beam can produce huge quantities of rubble and debris. These could include concrete, tiles, pipes and many other things that would be excess materials from the projects. Aside from surplus, materials, these may be the items that might have been removed from the home improvement projects. The renovation is not the only house project that an individual can do. This is because people may also add other home projects to their houses.
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Whether you want to get involved in social projects helping the local community, children or the elderly, or spend time protecting nature, our programs support you in working on what is most important for you!
Did you know that there are more than 2200 twin city partnerships between cities in France and Germany? The Franco-German Youth Office (FGYO) funds group exchanges that bring together participants from three countries.
Would you like to get involved in international solidarity and volunteer to do social work? Why not commit yourself to a good cause and apply for an international youth voluntary project in France or Germany?
The Franco-German Youth Office (FGYO) is an international organization working for Franco-German cooperation, which has enabled nearly 9 million young people from France and Germany to participate in 320,000 exchange programs since 1963.


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Resistance. Stress. Anxiety. Struggle. Anger. Sorrow. Frustration. Hurt. Worry. These are our signs to stop – and pay attention. Just like the stop signs we see every day while driving…. it, along with these emotions, are there for our protection. They come from our intuition. That gut feeling we get, but usually don't follow. Our […]Read More
There is an incredible degree of peace that can be found in letting go when it is done properly. If all I am ever able to give to the world is the ability to find peace from letting go, I think I will feel accomplished. I hope my words will drop you into the same state […]Read More


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Owen Sound The Scenic City of Waterfalls
A panoramic lookout of Owen Sound is possible from Centennial Tower on 9th Ave. East (Hwy 6) at the top of the hill. Kelso Beach Park has a beach, boat launch and picnic area next to the marina on 3rd Avenue West. The Harbour Walkway skirts the waterfront all around the harbour. Georgian Bluffs Trail is a 16-km., hard-packed trail for cycling and hiking that connects the west outskirts of Owen Sound to Shallow Lake and Park Head on Road 10. The scenic route along Road 1 through Balmy Beach offers panoramic views of the bay and nearby Indian Falls, a bight shaped, 15-metre cataract. Jones Falls cascades off the cliffs adjacent to Highway 6 at Springmount, while Inglis Falls roars off the escarpment along the south scenic route on 2nd Avenue East.
Harrison Park, off 2nd Avenue East, has a campground, mini-golf, tennis and tranquil ponds where visitors can rent boats to paddle among the waterfowl. Beautiful flowerbeds, bridges, trails and playgrounds line the watercourses. Weavers Creek boardwalk follows the valley from the park's swimming pools. The Sydenham River has a fish ladder on 6th St. West off 2nd Ave. West.
Story Book Park is located at the south outskirts of the city. This fairy tale theme park combines kiddie rides including a mini-ferris wheel, merry-go-round, train and family rides with a petting zoo and mini-golf. There are three waterslides and a splash pad area to cool down in during summer.
The Bishop House Museum preserves the boyhood home of one of Canada's greatest fighter pilots. Memorabilia from both World Wars are displayed in the exquisite Victorian home, located at 948-3rd Ave. West.
Owen Sound Waterfront Heritage Centre portrays the city's rail and shipping heritage. A train caboose, miniature railroad, ship models and photos await inspection at 1165 First Ave. West. During summer, the centre hosts free Sunday evening Harbour Nights Concerts.
Tom Thomson Gallery, at 840 First Ave. West, honours artist Tom Thomson who is remembered for his bold paintings of the Canadian wilderness. The gallery hosts treasured, national art exhibits, traveling shows, lectures, films, concerts and art workshops. It opens daily July – Aug. and Tue. – Sun. the rest of the year.
Gallery de Boer – Fine Art is located on 2nd Ave. East in downtown Owen Sound. Its exhibits feature a unique display of numerous artists showcasing over 200 magnificent artworks, including genres of abstract, contemporary, traditional, impressionism, sculpture and more. Exhibits are continually updated with fresh, new work from artists represented by the gallery as well as private consignments.
Grey Roots Museum & Archives is located on Grey Road 18, the city bypass west of Rockford. The impressive complex hosts exhibits, a theatre, café, gift shop, archives and educational programs. Moreston Village opens for tours daily during summer. See costumed interpreters perform pioneering life skills that would daunt the most accomplished multi-tasker! Buildings include an Aboriginal wigwam, 1800's log homes, blacksmith shops, schoolhouse, 1900's automotive garage and bandstand. Museum memberships offer privileges of free admission to special events at both Grey Roots and other regional museums.


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Worker dies after trench collapses on North Side
CHICAGO — A city water department worker died Monday after an underground trench collapsed around him.
41-year-old Konrad Tucharski was working on the far northwest side near Sauganash and Peterson.
Officials say he was working in the hole when it collapsed on him.
Paramedics rushed him to St Francis hospital in Evanston where he succumbed to his injures.
Crews have been working for weeks on the project to replace a sewer pipe.
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Crown Lanta Resort And Spa, Koh Lanta, Krabi, Thailand
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Crown Lanta Resort And Spa (Lanta Cliff Beach Resort & Spa)
Crown Lanta poised majestically on an impressive elevated private 14-rai peninsula throne, boasting two gorgeous private beaches, is a palace of refined architecture and unsurpassed hospitality. 83 personal oasis of sensually calm and artistically stylish accommodations are offered, ranging from the simply delightful, yet sophisticatedly integrated, lavish immediate poolside access, Thai-designer-apartment style, to the opulence of a strikingly imposing hilltop 235 sqm Grand Villa with private domain, pool and cinematic alfresco living plateau.
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Inspired by the Modern Thai design, there are six distinct styles of guest rooms and residences, each creating sensual living spaces with a naturally modern twist.
21 Holiday Deluxe - Gazebo Deluxe : 50 sqm. The rooms feature with one bedroom, one bathroom with rain shower, living area. Guest can relax at their own private balcony.
21 Holiday Deluxe - Pool Access Deluxe : 50 sqm. The rooms feature with one bedroom, one bathroom with rain shower, living area. Guest can relax at the room's living area and access directly to swimming pool .
28 Elegance Deluxe Rooms : 50 sqm. room with a choice of lower and upper pool view.
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Crown Lanta boasts facilities and services for several activities you might be interested in to enhance your holiday, such as:
Fitness: The resort has a full-service fitness center for those who do not want to miss their daily regimen.
Mountain Biking: For those who want to exercise their legs and see the great natural views besides, mountain bikes are available too ?€" with our compliments.
Kayaking: One of the most popular activities in this region is kayaking, and we have the facilities, service, gears, and professionals to assist you though it.
Snorkeling: The hotel beach itself offers great snorkeling, and we also have the means to take you other great snorkeling areas.
Playland for kids: Kids are not forgotten at Crown Lanta, and they have their own special playland so they can enjoy their holiday too.
Cooking Class: What better souvenir of your Thai holiday than the knowledge to cook the kingdom?€?s wonderful cuisine? There are regular classes available at the resort.
Island Activities: Beyond the resort, other exciting activities await you, such as: elephant trekking, monkey show, snake show, snorkeling trip, and more. ? You can visit the mangrove, fish farm, go scuba, long tail boat tour, sailing tour, big game fishing, or join a squid safari
You can also go visit the islands: Koh Mook, Koh Kradan, Koh Churk, Koh Ngai; Koh Rok Nai and Koh Rok Nok; Koh Phi Phi, or go sightseeing around Lanta old town, national park, Saladan town, viewpoint, etc.
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Lanta Yai, a very special and unique blessing from the mother of nature which made this magical tropical island paradise. A breathtaking vista of shimmering sun-drenched aquamarine, tantalisingly decorated with lush palm-laced islets of intoxicatingly exotic beauty. And all this, serenely secreted within the realm of mortal reach gazing out on the beautiful panorama of Phi Phi Island, mesmerizingly sculpting the dramatic horizon.
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Ooni of Ife's wife Olori Wuraola deny's marriage crash... threatens to sue
Ooni of Ife's wife Olori Wuraola Ogunwusi has released a statement denying her marriage to Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has crashed.
Her press secretary, Abraham Adedeji, released a statement on her behalf dismissing rumours that her 17 months old marriage to the Yoruba monarch has crashed due to 'unpublishable' reasons.
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It has come to the attention of our office – the slanderous rumors and sensationalist distortions about Her Majesty, Olori Wuraola Ogunwusi through unnamed and unseen sources.
The sources are also citing deplorable claims involving Her Majesty Wuraola and that of prominent businessmen in Nigeria, all of whom are good friends of the King and Queen & financial contributors to projects that have advanced our good work in the communities of Ife and Nigeria as a whole.
We are deeply disturbed by these rumors and there is absolutely no truth to these absurd claims of infidelity and we vehemently deny them. Due to the nature of the allegations and the attempt to defame the character of the Queen and embarrass well respected friends of our Palace, we have immediately employed legal counsel to investigate their origin to take necessary action against the perpetrators.
Please be advised, that in this digital age, digital footprints can lead to your identification. We stand firmly together, in our commitment to our peace and the truth."


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Sometimes it seems like I get things that go in sets: the same color, the same style, and this weekend it seemed like everything came in twos.
First off, a pair of hats and a pair of ties. Granted, the ties were from our local Salvation Army and the hats from a church sale, but they just seem to go together. I bought the ties for my husband knowing he'd love the colors, but vintage ties are just so wide he's going to pass on them. Drat. The hats I'm not sure what will happen with them, as they don't fit my gigantic head or my husband's normal sized head. Check out the detailing below!
Ok, so this typewriter table didn't come as a pair. I just couldn't leave it at the sale, but I have thoughts about changing the color. Have you seen the Valspar spray paint colors at Lowe's (No, this isn't a paid product placement.)? The colors are pretty fresh and I'm thinking of giving one a try. Check the colors out here, then head on over to our Facebook page or leave a comment to vote. You shall decide this typewriter stand's fate! Sounds kind of ominous.
These lamps were found at the same sale as the typewriter stand. Aren't they amazing? I'm assuming they both work, and the wiring looks pretty solid.
This cute pair of luggage was only $1.00! They're pretty filthy on the outside, so I've started cleaning them off with a magic eraser and hope to update you on the progress soon. The travel stickers on the luggage are the best part.
Whoever owned this luggage went quite a few places. When I find things like this I always want to know more about the person who owned them.
And ok, ok, the last and best thing I found this weekend isn't a matching pair. I wish!
I know: it's just the mini arc lamp and doesn't have a marble base, but man is it cool. It will need rewiring and a thorough cleaning, but I'll take it! What's your favorite find here? And don't forget to vote, we'd love to hear from you!


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Feeling like stuck lately? Want to change your career? Come out of an unhealthy relationship? Wish to lose weight or excel at some skills?
There are a lot many things we want from life but sometimes we just don't find the driving force within.
So here we are presenting 5 TEDx talks that will give you the right amount of motivation and will help you in clearing your mental blockage and will make, that mammoth task you have set for yourself looks achievable.
1 ) How to stop screwing yourself over
Mel Robbins: Who is top career and relationship expert in America, says that how convincing yourself that things are fine, you screw up chances of success.
She advises that if you sit and wait for the right moment to start something, then nothing is gonna change. You have to self-parent yourself and start taking steps right from today.
She explains how our brain works and suggests that whenever you have any idea or any impulse to do something, then act on it within 5 seconds else you will kill the motivation to work on it.
Her speaking style is spontaneous, witty and very powerful.
Watch this if you are finding yourself in a rut lately and finding it difficult to take that first step towards achieving the goal.
2) Turning adversity into opportunity
Muniba Mazari: A renowned artist and a writer, shares how tragedies of life helped her in becoming one of the top artists.
She shares how she focussed only on positivity and never let any physical weakness comes in her way of success.
She asks to say NO to self-pity in any of life's tragic situation and never play the blame game and try to find opportunities in any circumstances life throws at you and be grateful for what you have.
Her speaking style is inspiring and will provoke you to look at the positive side of things happening to you.
Watch this if you feel like life has been unfair to you and to learn how to stay motivated in adverse situations.
3)The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong:
Amy Morin: Author of the best-selling book "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do", known for her advice in building mental strength. She is also a renowned psychotherapist.
She talks about how even a small wrong action or reaction like always looking at other people's social media profiles or bad mouthing your boss, can be destructive to your mental strength.
And further talks about 3 kinds of destructive behaviors to avoid in order to become mentally strong.
Like feeling sad is ok but feeling self-pity will keep you stuck in that situation forever.
She shares her life story and how she has learned that life will always throw unwanted situations to you, but by keeping your mental strength strong you can always keep moving.
Her speaking style is full of anecdotes, inspirations, and ideas.
Watch this if you need the motivation to come out from any difficult or tragic situation.
4) How to be awesome at anything you do
Tasha Eurich: Specialist in using the scientific approach to make leader better at their work and succeed.
She says powerful quotes like: "No one will truly invest in you, but YOU". And talks about 3 steps of radical improvement to succeed at anything including leadership.
She shares that sometimes we failed at recognizing our incompetency and live in the delusion that everything about us is perfect which hinders personal growth so knowing the truth about your skills and then picking one thing at a time for improvement is a must for growth.
Her speaking style is energetic and full of examples.
Watch her if you want to find the motivation to excel at something.
5) How comfort will ruin your life
Bill Eckstrom: He is a famous entrepreneur, author & speaker.
He introduces the idea of "Growth Rings", where he suggests that what makes you comfortable can ruin you and what makes your uncomfortable can make you grow.
He shares his story that how getting fired from the job turned out to be the best thing happened to him. Because it caused a massive amount of discomfort to him which leads him to take steps he wouldn't have taken had he remained in a stable job.
He explains a very interesting science behind this concept.
He further states that how coaches & teachers can use this technique to trigger growth in their students' life.
His speaking style is thought-provoking, content-rich and motivational.
Watch this if you feel like your life has become stagnant and need some motivation to start something new.
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Singing is a personal gift that I hold near and dear to my heart and this list is dedicated to the people who I look up to and have been inspired by, vocally.
1. Celine Dion – The first time I heard her music I was in love, it's not even just her voice, but also the message of the songs, along with what I believe to be a gentle and kind person( Haven't personally met her, but she just seems like she's delightful). The way she conducted herself when a fan recently and unexpectedly jumped on stage during her performance, kind of proves my impression of who I've always thought that she was.
2. Whitney Houston – I look to you is by far my most song cherished song from her, followed by I have nothing.
3. Mariah Carey– I can't hit those high notes, but 90s and early 2000s Mariah was all that and a bag of chips.
4. Brandy – I basically loved everything she was involved in.
5.Freddie Mercury!!! – Random, I know but his voice and his music are amazing. Bohemian Rhapsody? Yes please!
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Russian President Vladimir Putin today delivered his annual "State of the Union" address to the Federal Assembly, which he chose to focus largely on "the economy, social issues, and domestic policy," as Putin himself stated. In its closing section, Putin also included a prominent call for cooperation with the incoming Trump administration in the United States:
"Russia is also ready to work with the new U.S. administration… Cooperation between Russia and the United States in addressing global and regional issues will benefit the whole world. We have a shared responsibility to ensure international security and stability." Putin also stated: "We do not want confrontation with anyone. We have no need for it… We do not seek and never have sought enemies. We need friends. But we will not allow our interests to be infringed upon or ignored."
Putin reviewed the condition of Russia's physical economy, starting with its population and demographics, and was quite blunt about both achievements and failures. After noting that infant mortality is falling, and that more people now have access to high-tech medical services, he added: "On the whole—to put it bluntly—problems in the healthcare sector remain and there are still plenty of them. They are related mostly to the primary care level. Its development should be given priority." He emphasized the special problems of remote areas of the country that lack access, and explained that he was emphasizing all of this in his address, so that "the whole country will now follow the issue carefully."
Putin's discussion of education and youth focused heavily on science and creativity:
"Our schools must promote creativity. The children must learn to think independently, work both on their own and as part of a team, address unusual tasks and formulate and achieve goals, which will help them have an interesting and prosperous life… We must promote the culture of research and engineering work. The number of cutting-edge science parks for children will increase to 40 within two years. They will serve as the basis for the development of a network of technical project groups across the country. Companies, universities and research institutes should contribute to this, so that our children will see clearly that all of them have equal opportunities and an equal start in life, that Russia needs their ideas and knowledge and that they can prove their mettle in Russian companies and laboratories."
Putin returned to this theme: "There are several things I would like to stress. Our education system must be based on the principle that all children and teenagers are gifted and can succeed in science, in creative areas and sport, in careers and in life. Our task is to help them develop their talents. When they are successful, Russia is successful too. Colleagues, I view the young generation as Russia's reliable foundation in a turbulent and complicated 21st century. I believe that they are able not just to rise to challenges but also to make their contribution to the development of the intellectual, technological and cultural agenda of global development."
In a formulation reminiscent of Chinese President Xi Jinping's discussion of the need to introduce new growth factors in the Chinese and world economies, Putin emphasized that Russia has by no means turned the corner: "If we do not address the underlying problems of the Russian economy, if we do not launch new growth factors at their full force, it will stagnate for years, and we will have to constantly scrimp and save, to delay development. We cannot afford that."


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Surround Sound from a Mobile Phone
Tricking the Brain into Hearing in Stereo
Source:Kuo-Tai Liu
Four young people from Taiwan have created in the U.S. a breakthrough sound technology for producing stereo sound using a mobile phone, all without external speakers. Here's how they've done it.
Tricking the Brain into Hearing in StereoBy Lorena Chang, Yueh-lin Ma
From CommonWealth Magazine (vol. 601 )
Stereo sound, the benchmark technology that has reigned worldwide for 60 years, is finally being toppled by four young Taiwanese living in Los Angeles.
Star Wars producer George Lucas once said, "Sound is half the experience." In movies, games, and performances, sound is critical.
Dolby Surround Sound, a familiar technology, requires a certain kind of hardware and space, making it less accessible for ordinary consumers. However, Ambidio, a Los Angeles-based startup founded by 29-year-old Iris Wu from Taiwan, has rewritten the ground rules for audio technology with just a notebook computer and a mobile phone.
During her interview with CommonWealth, Wu played a trailer for the movie Gravity on her mobile phone in which the lead character played by Sandra Bullock, floating in space, narrowly escapes being pelted by meteor fragments. With just a mobile phone, the immersive sound still manages to envelop the viewer in a smorgasbord of aural sensations.
"Ambidio's ideal is to let the sound live out its depth, breadth, and range, to give the creator more ways to tell the story, and even to tell a better story," Wu says.
Upon hearing Wu demo the breakthrough audio, Black Eyed Peas singer and producer will.i.am, a seven-time Grammy Award winner , decided on the spot to invest in Ambidio, which was founded in 2014. In an interview with Billboard magazine, will.i.am stated that Ambidio's sound technology could make him more creative with how to immerse the listener in three dimensions, which would change up the whole process of his creation, and that in the future audiences would be able to experience new kinds of musical performance.
Ambidio's brilliant sound caught will.i.am's ear, as well as the attention of Horizons Ventures, a venture capital firm founded by Li Ka-shing, Hong Kong's richest man, and both parties engaged in a race last year to provide seed funding for Ambidio. Skywalker Sound, George Lucas's Oscar-winning partnership with Disney that has delivered the dynamic sounds of blockbusters like Jurassic Park and Titanic, announced this past March that it would also be getting on board with Ambidio via a strategic partnership.
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Established two years ago, Ambidio has attracted considerable attention. The company's know-how extends beyond music and programming, into the realm of such specialized knowledge as human physiology and user experience. Each member of the Ambidio team, comprised of young Taiwanese born in the 80s, brings expertise in a different field to match the company's wide-ranging theoretical foundations. Together, from their base in Los Angeles, they are writing a new chapter in the sonic revolution.
While studying at Taipei First Girls' Senior High School, Ambidio founder Iris Wu was a guitarist in the popular music club. After graduation, she commenced studies in the School of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology at Taipei Medical University. While pursuing her university studies, she interned at a hospital and worked as a guitar teacher at a music store, which helped her realize that she truly loved music, thus fueling her decision to pursue a music-related career. The expertise she acquired in biology would fortuitously yet unintentionally help provide the foundation for her subsequent entrepreneurial pursuits.
Wu headed to the United States in 2011 for a Master's degree in music technology, specializing in 3D acoustics at New York University. She soon came to the realization that the principles of audio engineering, whether in relation to mono, stereo, or surround sound, could never get away from thinking in terms of speakers, which invariably led to the urge to increase the number of speakers in order to enhance the sound.
Wu also observed that, despite constant improvements in listener experience technology, the market was still fairly lukewarm to them. For example, with home theaters, "the most obvious limitation is that you need five speakers, as well as the requisite space, in addition to content to play." Assorted equipment limitations, plus the fact that mobile devices have changed viewing habits, have conspired in such a way that people rarely get to hear the high quality audio options that are out there
"Why do you have to listen through a speaker? Why can't you just bypass it and let your brain figure out the sound?" Wu wondered. It was that curiosity that led to the thinking behind Ambidio and formed the basis of her Master's thesis.
Homing in theoretically on the brain, Wu's thinking was innovative yet direct: The human brain is equipped with a mechanism to position sound spatially , so as long as differences in timing, resonance, and wave forms are utilized and applied to a sound system, it is possible to trick the brain into thinking that sounds are coming from different directions.
No Time Like the Present to Start a Business
Wu taught herself programming, wrote her own application, and went around sharing it with friends, saying, "This thing is so cool. Want to try it?" Among those she approached was Pei-lun Hsieh, a childhood friend and top student of electrical engineering at National Taiwan University. Hsieh later became Wu's co-founder at Ambidio.
The two didn't set out intending to start a business; they simply sought ways for more people to hear "such cool audio." After countless discussions and seeking input from others, they ultimately decided to set up a company and apply for a patent. "It was all a bit haphazard," admits Hsieh. Later , when they got in touch with Li Ka-hsing's Horizons Ventures through a friend and sent out a demo, they received an immediate invitation for a videoconference. Just two days later, Horizons Ventures asked them to come to Hong Kong for further discussion in person.
"They've invested in a lot of startup companies that they believe could change the world," Wu says. Li's company not only provides resources, but has also taught the new entrepreneurs at Ambidio a great deal. "They are like advisors, offering suggestions about where to go and what to do, but without forcing us," she says.
Next, Hsieh got fellow NTU double-E graduates Tsung-chuan Ma and I-chun Hsiao to join up, and the four-person team was complete.
Hsieh is a computer graphics expert who studied at the University of Southern California. Ma, whose expertise is in hardware and circuits, worked as an engineer at MediaTek for three years before heading off to UCLA to seek a new direction. Hsiao, the fourth member of the company's core team, studied user experience at the University of Michigan. Asked what drew them to Ambidio, they all say it was the demo that captivated them. "After listening for 30 seconds, I was thinking: I'd love to join this!" says Ma with a chuckle.
Well on their way in academia and planning to spend years obtaining Doctoral degrees, all three of them happily changed course to embark on the uncertain path of entrepreneurship. "The thing about this is, if you miss it, that's it; you can always get a Ph.D. when you're 40 years old," Hsieh says, to which everyone listening to him there agreed.
In the four-person team, music meets engineering while emotion meets reason , all coming together to define Ambidio's unique attributes.
"People trained in engineering look for better ways to make breakthroughs, but we think about what sort of products people want, or what sort of experience they are after," Hsiao says.
From acquiring knowledge to applying it, the four neophyte entrepreneurs have never had it easy in their venture. Invariably, academic expertise is never directly applicable, necessitating "lots of extrapolation," Hsiao explains.
They never describe the entrepreneurial process as trying, however, and this is because they believe that difficulty and fun are two sides of the same coin.
Now in its third year, Ambidio's super sound is being heard around the world, and opportunities to enter cooperative projects for cinema, music and gaming keep coming, including working on Hollywood sound effects, as well as discussing various applications of their technology with Taiwanese vendors at the Golden Melody Festival.
"We're not actually out to replace anyone. People often ask us how we are different from Dolby, and it's interesting – because we can make their things sound better," asserts Wu, maintaining her characteristic humility amid a torrent of stiff competition and rapid change.
Entrepreneurship is fraught with uncertainty, "But everything we've endured will sustain us for the future," says Wu. Great expeditions should be undertaken with partners, and Ambidio's core quartet is reshaping the way the world hears.
Translated from the Chinese article by David Toman


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SOURCE: CV Sciences, Inc.
June 08, 2016 15:28 ET
LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwired - June 08, 2016) - CV Sciences, Inc. (the "Company" or "CV Sciences") today announced that the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has approved a change of the trading symbol of the Company's common stock. Effective today, the Company's shares of common stock will commence trading on the OTC Bulletin Board under the trading symbol "CVSI" (OTCBB: CVSI). The previous trading symbol was "CANV" (OTCBB: CANV).
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text: Questions? We Can Help! Request your free consultation by filling out the form below. Are you a new client? Yes, I am a potential new client. No, I am a current existing client. I'm neither. Message Send My Information First Offense DUI with .13% BAC Reduced to Wet Reckless, no jail time, low fine First Offense DUI Not-guilty verdict at jury trial Fourth Offense DUI Kept it to a misdemeanor Third Offense DUI with .13% BAC No jail time Second Offense DUI with .17% BAC Case dismissed First Offense DUI with .23% BAC Reduced to Drunk in Public Second Offense DUI Dismissed DUI Case reduced to Wet Reckless Under 21 DUI DUI charges dismissed 2nd offense Rancho Cucamonga DUI no jail time DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving 2nd offense out of San Bernardino Reduced to 1st Offense 1st offense .16/.16 breath DUI dismissed 2nd offense San Bernardino case Probation San Bernardino 1st offense Wet and Reckless Plea Chino 1st Offense Entered Plea to Wet and Reckless DUI client with a BAC of .19 DUI charges dismissed, Pled guilty to speeding DUI client with BAC of .10 DUI charges Dismissed DUI Client with a BAC of .24 DUI Dismissed 2 nd DUI accident with a BAC of .22 and a violation of probation DUI Dismissed First Offense DUI with .15% BAC Won DMV hearing First Offense DUI with .18% BAC Reduced to Drunk in Public, no jail time Second Offense DUI Reduced to Wet Reckless, no jail time First Offense DUI with .17% BAC Won DMV hearing Third Offense DUI with Enhancements Reduced to Wet Reckless with no jail time I'm now able to join the military because of Mr. Wallin. - C.L. - Riverside Imperial County DUI Information If you or someone you know has received an Imperial County DUI then you need to contact a reputable Imperial DUI Defense Attorney. It is important to contact a leading Imperial County DUI Defense Lawyer immediately after being released from arrest so that they can contact the DMV on your behalf and request your APS hearing. Fill out our free online Imperial DUI Attorney case evaluation. http://www.duiattorneyimperialcounty.com/ Failure to contact the Department of Motor Vehicles within ten calendar days will result in the automatic suspension of your license thirty days after arrest. Contact an Imperial County DUI Defense Attorney within ten days of your arrest and they can contact the DMV on your behalf to request your hearing. Contacting the Department of Motor Vehicles after an arrest for an Imperial County DUI When contacting the California Department of Motor Vehicles it is imperative to have all of the information on your citation available. When contacting the DMV you should not only call but also submit something in writing that is either faxed or certified mail so that you have a proven record of your request. When making a request for a DMV hearing following an arrest for an Imperial County DUI you should give your Driver's License Number, Name, Address, Arresting Agency, Officer, Badge Number, and Citation Number. Imperial DUI Criminal Process The Imperial County DUI Criminal Process begins with the arraignment. The arraignment date is listed on the citation issued to you upon release from arrest. In some cases the Imperial Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer you hire can appear on your behalf at all criminal court dates. However, if you have been arrested for a felony Imperial DUI then you will have to be present at all court dates. Imperial County Superior Courts www.imperial.courts.ca.gov El Centro Courthouse 939 Main Street El Centro, CA 92243 (760) 482-4217 Brawley Courthouse 220 Main Street Brawley, CA 92227 (760) 351-2840 Calexico Courthouse 415 East 4th Street Calexico, CA 92231 (760) 357-3726


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Well..it finally happened. It took fourteen years, but here it is. "Just Pears". A pastel still life on Wallis paper glued to foam core. Now that I have earned my right of passage, I am authorized to pair off with thee pears. Just like practically all other artists, I now join them with my very special "pear" version. Enjoy, I may never do another one...I mean, three. This painting is shipped affixed to a double matt. Painting is signed but also pencil signed on outside of mat. Outside size of mat is 14 x 12 inches.
Materials used:
soft pastels fixed upon finish
Just Pears (2016)
Painting by Jim Gola
- Painting on Paper on board
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 10 x 8 x 0.5 in (unframed) / 10 x 8 in (actual image size)
- Ready to hang
- Signed on the front
- Style: Photorealistic
- Subject: Still life
This artwork is sold by Jim Gola from United States


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Physics and Folly: Crisis in Cape Town
Physics and Folly applies real world science to familiar and fantastic situations. Discover the answers no one has heard, to the questions no one asked.
I don't know if you've heard: Cape Town is running out of water. Following a three-year drought and insufficient water restrictions, "Day Zero" — the day when the taps will be shut off across the greater city of nearly four million people — has been scheduled for July 9. A couple of months ago, it was scheduled for April 22, but thanks to renewed efforts on water conservation and a few stopgap measures, the imminent disaster has been momentarily delayed. And even after Day Zero, the people will still have access to fresh water, but only 25 litres per person per day at specified water distribution centres.
It seems odd to me that someone can even schedule a Day Zero. Of course, it's eventually up to the government to turn off the taps; otherwise the water pressure would slowly decrease to zero as pumping stations fail due to low water conditions, so it does make sense for them to schedule such a day — but even so, it's unsettling. It reminds me of how little control I have over so many aspects of my life.
But water is one thing we'll never have to worry about in the Fraser Valley, right? Well, as it turns out you are right, very right. Assuming that we can purify and distribute water from our largest source — the Fraser River — we have access to an incredible amount of water. Cape Town uses about 500 million litres of water per day. Those same 500 million litres of water flow out of the Fraser every two minutes and 21 seconds.
If everyone was using as little water as Cape Town is currently, the Fraser could provide fresh water for an astounding 617 Cape Towns — about 2.5 billion people. Of course, if you use 500 litres per day like the average Fraser Valley citizen, we would only be able to provide 600 million people with water.
So then why don't we do something like this? Well, as it turns out, most areas near the Fraser Valley are positively burgeoning with water. Also, I think environmental groups would be concerned if we left a muddy basin where the Fraser used to be. Lastly, water is hard to ship around, and it's really heavy.
There are cheaper options than to spend a bunch of money on energy pumping enormous amounts of water thousands of kilometres away. Most often those cheaper options are desalination plants. Surprisingly, potable water from desalination plants only costs about $1-3 per thousand litres. That's really not that much, considering how essential water is to not dying; and, to how much I value the ability to flush a toilet.
So, why hasn't Cape Town invested in desalination? Well, it has; they're currently constructing four plants, but it is too little, too late. An unresponsive political situation has turned what could have been a tough but solvable issue into an apocalyptic-sounding future, awaiting the inevitable Day Zero.
But there is at least one silver lining — if Day Zero turns out to be as dramatic as it sounds, and a movie is made about it, picking a title will be Zero problem.
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High School Soccer
Prosser, Ki-Be soccer seasons end
SPOKANE -- Prosser goalkeeper Jamie White posted nine saves against East Valley-Spokane's 12 shots on goal, but it wasn't enough for the Mustangs on Wednesday.
Prosser (14-5-1) saw its season end with a 3-0 loss to the Wildcats (14-6) in a Class 2A regional playoff game in Spokane.
Amanda Bliesner scored two goals for the Knights, and Brittany Dugger contributed one.
Scoring--1, EV, Amanda Bliesner (Sydney Sol) 20:00; 2, EV, Brittany Dugger 42:00; 3, EV, Bliesner 46:00. Shots--Pro 1, EV 12. Saves--Pro, White 9. EV, Caitlin MacFarlane 1.
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Kiona-Benton's season concluded on the road with a Class 1A state playoff loss to Newport.
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Today is local election day here in Korea! According to estimates there are over 100,000 foreigners in Korea eligible to vote in these elections. If you are please head out and vote. Polls run from 6am till 6pm. Please do not forget to take your ARC with you.
Here are some other highlights from the campaign over the past couple of days.
More than 8.6 million South Koreans cast ballots during the two-day early voting last Friday and Saturday for the June 13th local elections.
According to the National Election Committee, the turnout was the highest in Jeollanamdo Province with 31.73 percent and the lowest in the traditionally conservative city of Daegu with 16.43 percent. In the capital city of Seoul, 19.1 percent of voters were found to take part in the early voting.
The results from the elections are widely seen as an indicator of voter sentiment toward the incumbent leader, with recent polls showing that the ruling Democratic Party is taking a sizable lead in both elections on the back of strong public support for President Moon and his peace drive toward North Korea.
KBS, MBC, and SBS released the results of a joint poll, the last that can be disclosed to the public before Election Day. The poll commissioned by the three broadcasters surveyed about one-thousand men and women over the age of 19 in the cities and provinces for four days from last Saturday. The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 to 3.5 percentage points and a 95 percent confidence level.
According to the results, candidates from the ruling Democratic Party were leading in 14 cities and provinces. The main opposition Liberty Korea Party is seen winning only in its traditional strongholds of Daegu and North Gyeongsang Province, while an independent candidate was in the lead on Jeju Island.
For the Gwangju mayoral election, Democratic candidate is expected to win 60.7% of the vote, miles ahead of runner-up Na Gyung-Chae of the Justice Party with 3 percent and Minjung Party candidate Yoon Min-ho with 2.5 percent.
In the battle for Seoul mayor, incumbent Park Won-soon, affiliated with the ruling party, received about 49.3 percent of support, while LKP candidate Kim Moon-soo and Ahn Cheol-soo from the Bareunmirae Party secured 13.6 percent and 10.7 percent, respectively.
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Though slow, there has been progress in enabling the ATmega32M1 / ATmega64M1 uC inside the Arduino. Today new Arduino IDE support files are available under the "Arduino Libs" resource tab above. They corrects a few errors, and a new 'version' is available that is compatible with the latest Arduino IDE 1.6.7 without producing warning messages.
this point we have demonstrated the basic of the porting effort, SPI
has been demonstrated to functions - as well as I2C using one of the
SoftI2C libs. The advanced PCS (Power Stage Controller - think really
smart PWM) is working, as is the amplified differential ADC inputs. And
a 1st step at utilizing the built in CAN subsystem was accomplished,
via a rather ugly rough-n-ready porting of the Atmel AT90CAN lib.
Over the coming months I am looking to create a more 'Arduino like' library for the CAN subsystem, and may also look at a like one for the PCS subsystem. If anyone is interested in helping out, feel free to contact me!
A solar MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) controller. Based on the Arduino IDE and part of the CANbat system of projects.
Link to Files
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- Schematics
- PCB Layout
- Parts Lists
- CAD Files
- Arduino Libs
- Source Code
- Reference
- Licensing
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- Software Overview
- Ordering & Costs
- Assembly
- Installation
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Continued refinement of the ATmega32M1 / ATmega64M1 support under Arduino IDE
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Curious... Why drive the power stage with outputs from your microcontroller instead of using an off-the-shelf PWM controller? Most of them will have nice features like pulse by pulse current limiting, leading edge blanking, slope compensation, etc. Takes a lot of the load off your mcu plus adds some nice safety features if the cpu locks up. Plus the obvious advantage of higher frequency switching.ReplyDelete
Hi, great question - in fact the AtmegaxxM1 has a built in advanced PWM controller called a Power Stage Controller with many of those features you talked about.ReplyDelete
It is one of the reasons I selected this chip.
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Courtless Divorce
Holding Hands and Helping Clients
I was going through my firm's old files the other day when I came across a thank-you note written by a former client. I am a paralegal at Family Diplomacy: A Collaborative Law Firm and work with attorney Adam B. Cordover. The client thanks both Adam and me in the note, and, although I am…Read More
Yelling "Fire!" in a Crowded Movie Theatre
You've been waiting for this movie to come out. Finally, it does. You buy your overpriced tickets on-line; you show up early to get a good seat; you pay a fortune for popcorn; you watch endless coming attractions. Finally, the feature begins. Sooner or later, you realize it's awful. You wait for it to improve,…Read More
Senate Bill 972: The "Family Law Process Act"
Senate Bill 972, the "Family Law Process Act," has cleared its first committee in the Florida Senate. It will hopefully pass this summer and officially take effect on July 1, 2016. The Act facilitates an alternate dispute resolution process, collaborative divorce, which allows couples to separate or end their marriages without submitting their dispute to…Read More
Press Release: Managing Your Collaborative Practice
IT'S THIS FRIDAY! Press Release: Managing Your Collaborative Practice On January 22, 2016, Joryn Jenkins, a collaborative attorney and author of War or Peace, I Never Saw My Father Again, and A Free Divorce Handbook, will present her inaugural collaborative staff training, Open for Business, Managing Your Collaborative Practice for Passion and Profit in sunny Tampa,…Read More
The New Year is Here!
If your New Year's Resolution was to get a divorce, do it peacefully; Collaborate! Divorce filings are historically low for the month of December due to parties not wanting to disrupt this time of year for their children. You felt the same way; you kept the peace through the holidays but now it is time…Read More
Smiling Divorce Selfie?
Can divorce really be that pleasant? You may be familiar with the smiling "divorce selfie" that went viral (http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2015/09/03/couples-smiling-divorce-selfie-goes-viral/71633438/). This photo featured Chris and Shannon Neuman, a Canadian couple, who explained that they "respectfully, thoughtfully and honourably ended our marriage in a way that will allow us to go forward as parenting partners" for the…Read More
Hope for the Holidays Despite Divorce
There's hope this year if you choose collaborative law to handle your separation. The holidays are upon us; soon it will be a new year. You have shelved the topic of divorce in order to keep the holidays peaceful for your family and friends but now it's time to take a deep breath, and start…Read More
Peace for the Holidays with Collaborative Divorce
Peace is possible when you choose collaborative divorce. The holidays; this is a wonderful time of the year, is it not? Because you, and your spouse, chose the collaborative divorce process to work through the windup of your marriage, you can enjoy the holidays with your children, with your restructured family, and your friends. All…Read More
The Best Way to Get Divorced: War or Peace
Family lawyers cause families more pain and cost them more money than any other cog in the traditional divorce process. Most do not do it on purpose (although some do), but that they do it is undeniable. I've practiced law for 35 years. I've made a spectacular living as the consummate trial attorney, and I…Read More
Beginning a Collaborative Divorce – Once Neutrals Are Retained
How does the Collaborative Divorce Process move forward after you've chosen your neutral team members? Once the neutrals have been retained for the collaborative divorce process, each client meets with the facilitator to discuss his or her goals, issues, concerns, and relationship history. The facilitator prepares a written report of the interviews for the team…Read More


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This is the Booklikes profile to my blog AYA M. Productions.
For those of you who don't know me, I'm a bookseller, post graduate job seeker, avid reader, and a blogger. :)
Note: I received this book for free from Publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. I was not paid to write this. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
It's taken me a while to start my review of Cover Shot by LynDee Walker. Why? Well mainly because I was having a really, really hard time writing this review without spoilers, and basically, I've given up. So as a fair warning, this review may contain spoilers! You have been forewarned.
Cover Shot by LynDee Walker is the first book I've ever read in the A Headlines in High Heels Mystery series. In Cover Shot, Nichelle, a crime reporter for the local newspaper, finds herself wrapped up in the case of a dead doctor. What's interesting about the case, however, is the fact that the police are being hush, hush about the doctor's identity, and after finding out the doctor is a well renowned oncologist, the doctor seems to not exist o#n the Internet. Very fishy… Add the case of the dead doctor to her troubles at work, her love life troubles, and the need to beat out the competition, Nichelle has a lot on her hands.
The story itself seemed a bit slow for me. Throughout the story I was just hooked on the case and finding out what happened to the doctor and why. Everything else about the story, I wasn't very invested in. Whenever Nichelle's competition was brought up or the issues with her boss, I didn't feel very invested and wanted to get on with the case. I thought the fact that Nichelle was simply a crime reporter was an interesting take for a cozy mystery. Definitely not something I see everyday in this genre. The case was also something I found to be EXTREMELY INTERESTING. It was actually a topic I had discussed once with friends back in college.
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Overall, I found Cover Shot by LynDee Walker to be an intriguing mystery and an interesting take on a murder mystery. I liked Nichelle's background as a crime reporter and how it played into the story. The story itself was a bit slow for me and included too much of the side issues when I just wanted to move on and have a break in the case itself. I would recommend Cover Shot for fans of cozy mysteries, especially if you have an interest in public health. I can't wait to see what LynDee Walker thinks of next!


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Health and Hygiene awareness session was conducted at Government Primary School Raheemabad on 16-12-2017. In this activity 77 Students and 3 Teachers participated. Officials told teachers and students about different diseases due to poor hygiene.They also educate the teachers and students to understand the importance of hospital Regarding Healthcare, also aware them about Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C diseases and its Lab test and vaccines available at RAHMA Hospital Janpur. Rahim Yar Khan Pakistan
Free Medical camp by Rahma Hospital Janpur
A free Medical camp is conducted on 31-12-2017 near Sindh river , Bait sui Basti Ghulam Mustafa.in which 240 Patients were examined,mostly deserving and disable persone and , the persons those have not access to RAHMA Hospital Janpur also participated
Free Medical Camps for IDPs
13 September,2014
Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Since start of the latest military operation "Zerb-e-Azb" a large number of people has migrated to settled areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). These Internally Displaced People or IDPs have been facing a multitude of problems ranging from simple shelter to sanitation etc. RAHMA Pakistan, after detailed survey and need assessment decided to take immediate steps to mitigate health crisis. as almost 80% of the IDPs were facing health related issues. Although the needs of IDPs in Bannu District were too immense to be met in totality by any one organization. RAHMA Pakistan did its level best to make whatever little difference it could in lives of IDPs.
For this purpose two types of interventions were made a) provision of medical care b) distribution of herbal medicine packs. Initially a target of 3000 patients was set to be covered in 7 Medical Camps from 13th September, 2014 to 19th September 2014. The target was exceeded and 3028 patients were provided checkups and medication. Services provided in these camps were availed by men and women across all age groups. This goes to show a culturally sensitive approach to the interventions and a high level of comfort that people have with RAHMA Pakistan.
Herbal medicine camps were conducted in other parts of Bannu for IDPs as well. These camps proved to be equally useful and effective for those who could benefit from the services offered . A total of 2242 patients were treated in these camps. The medicine packs were collected from Qarshi Foundation, a leading Pakistani group in herbal medicines. Due to wide spread of IDPs it was decided that the packets will be distributed in different locations through medical camps and for this purpose an MoU was signed with CARE Organization for facilitating distribution. Services of a local Hakeem. a Doctor who practices traditional herbal medicines, for this purpose.
22 March,2014
Thar Desert,Tharparkar,Sindh
RAHMA Islamic Relief Pakistan has initiated a relief project for the drought-affected people of Thar desert in district Tharparkar, Sindh. In this regard, RAHMA's Project Coordinator Mr. Asadullah Islahi is in the district and coordinating with various stakeholders. A drought-like situation exists in the district due to scarcity of rains. Women and children are worst affected by malnutrition and dehydration, especially in villages that are away from main roads. Immediate food assistance as well as medical care is needed to save lives. RAHMA Islamic Relief has distributed cooked food among 165 patients who were admitted in DHQ Hospital, Mitthi; mainly due to dehydration and malnourishment. Following proper assessment, RAHMA has started food distribution among most vulnerable people. First 100 food packages were distributed at village Jariyar Soomra in Taluka Diplo. RAHMA has also planned several Free Medical Camps in the district. First Free Medical Camp will be organized in Isam Kot on 20th of march. Several doctors have volunteered for this medical camp. Malnutrition children health condition needed to be focused immediately so RHAMA Islamic Relief Pakistan has distributed 2800 packets of imported rich energy biscuits among 280 numbers of kids and women. RAHMA will also distribute mineral water and several valuable food supplements among the affected people with the generous support of Qarshi Foundation.
Agricultural Assistance in Sindh
5 June,2012
District Badin, Sindh
The Heavy moon soon rains that began in August-2011 and continued in September, caused devastation in most parts of Sindh. Monsoon triggered Flooding, affected 22 out of the 23 districts in Sindh. Small farmers were found to be the most affected people during the natural disaster. Some of development sector organizations intended to provide emergency relief and some of them worked for the development of their livelihood. To play an important role, RAHMA came on to the front with the initiative for small farmers in this critical situation. RAHMA identified 630 most vulnerable farmers who could not be benefited inevitably and distributed cottonseed and fertilizers among them. These farmers were identified on the basis of their meagre income and loss they faced during heavy rains. In this situation, it was not possible for them to get rehabilitated on their own. The intervention has produced results in coherence with the objectives to enable them stand and rebuild their lives. RAHMA at one end provided instant relief to affected people, in shape of cottonseeds and fertilizers and on the other hand, has taken off the extra financial burden.
There were two main activities of the project that includes the assessment process and distribution of cottonseed and fertilizer (10 kg cottonseed of BT-121 variety, 150 kg urea fertilizer and 50 kg DAP fertilizer) among the selected 630 farming households affected by floods.
1 October,2011
The drought in Horn of Africa specifically in Somalia has badly affected the local population in terms of starvation and compelled them to shift in the IDP camps. These camps are heavily over-burdened due to growing influx of Displaced Persons. Provision of food to all these people is challenge that the Government and Humanitarian organizations are facing.
RAHMA decided to participate in the process of addressing this catastrophe. As first step, RAHMA designed this project that assisting the affected people in meeting basic humanitarian need of food for their families. It has distributed 1200 food packages to 1200 affected families. Average family size in Somalia is 6.9 persons per family . Hence around 8400 individuals (Men, women and children) were benefited from the project. Provision of food in appropriate quantity and quality in accordance with the needs of the people of all ages has reduced malnutrition caused by inadequate food due to long term drought.There are dozens of IDPs camps in surrounding of Mogadishu. Some of the camps were established few months back since drought was severely out broken in entire Somalia specifically the south region including Bay, Bakool, upper & lowerShabelle and Hiran. Around half million people are currently living in these camps. Some large camps are managed by thegovernment with financial and technical assistance of the international donors, where large scale kitchens are providing cooked food and other facilities including primary healthcare and water is also available.
Flood Emergency Response
5 July,2010
Rahim Yar Khan
The flash floods in Pakistan resulting from heavy rains in July 2010 brought unprecedented miseries to the people of Pakistan. The floods directly affected about 20 million people, mostly by destruction of property, livelihood, infrastructure and human deaths. Hundreds of villages and settlements in 78 districts across Pakistan were affected or completely washed away by the floods. Around 2.25 Million hectares of cropped land was submerged. Cotton and rice crops were found worst affected by floods, while sugarcane, millet and fodder were also damaged. Seeds and grains stored at various locations were destroyed, resulting in food deficiency in the flood affected areas.
RAHMA devised a project to save lives of flood-affected people by averting starvation through distributing essential food supplies and allied Non-Food Items. The project rapidly started off by distributing Food Items within 10 days after the project commencement on 15 August 2010. Humanitarian assistance by RAHMA continued till April 2011. During this period, RAHMA provided food, Kitchen utensils, quilts, hygiene kits, cotton seeds and fertilizers among 5,400 flood affected families of province, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Rahim Yar Khan in Punjab province.
RAHMA active participation to alleviate the sufferings of flood stricken families was praised by local community and aid organizations on national and international level.


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There are hundreds of ways to give your time, covering all interests and activities – one hour once a day or one day a week – whatever works for you.
Volunteering is a key step on the route towards paid employment. It provides essential skills and experience to go on CVs' and application forms. We also provide a specialist Employment Advisor for Deaf people.
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