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Santalum Album is the medium sized evergreen tree native of India, mostly found in the region of western peninsula basically from Nasik to Andhra and Karnataka. It belongs to santalaceace family and is a semi-parasite root in seedling stage. It is known for its heartwood which is used to extract the oil from it. Scented heartwood is dark brown in color and has natural luster. Its vernacular name is chandanam or chandan.
An interested fact about the heartwood is that, it takes 30 years to fully develop the wood. Fully developed heartwood will be 8cm thick and ready to extract oil from it.
The oil is sometimes referred to as wooden gold is worldwide famous and is high demand in aromatic industry. It is a lucid viscous liquid which is light yellow in color and has sweet woody odor.
Sandalwood Fragrance oil is extracted by hydro or steam distillation steam of roughly powdered chunks and roots of the plant Sandal wood plant. The stream is percolated at high pressure through the billets of heartwood and its roots stored in stills. Then oil floats over the water and is skim stored for further refinement by redistilling with vacuum steam. Then fragrant oil is produced by blending it with lavender, rose or bergamot.
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Oil mainly consists of two isomers of sesquiterpene alcohols, Alpha-Santalol and Beta-Santalol.
Soap making: - The sandalwood fragrant oil is heavily used by the cosmetic industry to create different types of soaps with sandalwood as base oil for them. It is known for its therapeutic use to cure the dry skin problem, not only it gives a fragrant woody odor to the body also rehydrates it.
Candle Making:-Because the oil has a great compatibility with any kind of wax, it is commonly used in making scented candles.
Perfume:-It can be solely used as fragrance or can be mixed with spirit to create a base for other fragrances. Due to this, it is popular ingredient for various perfumes both for men and women.
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Isaac Newton was born on Christmas Day of the year 1642 at Woolsthorpe Manor in Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth. He went to school in The King's School in Grantham and was never married.
He became top of his class and went on for a scholarship in Trinity College in Cambridge. During his time there, he generalized the binomial theorem and developed calculus.
In the middle of his life, Newton was a mathematician, whose work advanced mathematic to a new level. He also contributed to optical knowledge, having discovered that color is properly intrinsic to light. Moreover, he studied mechanics and gravitation, among many to others.
Newton was knighted by Queen Anne in the year 1705. He died in his sleep in London on March 20, 1727. His body was then buried in Westminster Abbey.
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A simple pilot website to allow users to host, share and view satellite images using Google Earth Engine. The bulk of the application is to manage users. Initially the Google Earth Engine is only used for displaying the satellite images, more Google Earth Engine features will be added later.
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A direct descendant of the RSV4, the seven-time World SBK champion bike and newly crowned champion on the Superstock 1000 FIM Cup, Tuono V4 1100 is adrenaline in its purest state.
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The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Aloma Mukhtar, former CJN, Justice Salifu Alfa Belgore; former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Mustapha Akanbi and former Defence Minister, Theophilus Danjuma, were among eminent Nigerians, who extolled the virtue of former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Alhaji Abdullahi Ibrahim (SAN).
Others included ex-Secretary to the Federal Government, Mallam Adamu Fika, the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Mohammed Adoke (SAN) and a former AGF, Bayo Ojo (SAN).
They were unanimous that Alhaji Ibrahim, who has put 50 years into legal practice, is a noble man, who has exhibited rear qualities in his life and career.
They spoke in Abuja last week, at the launch of Ibriahim's biography titled: "A life shared," authored by a professor of Law, Prof Yemi Akinseye-George (SAN).
Ibrahim was at various times Minister of Education, Science and Technology and Transport and Aviation.
Justice Mukhtar praised Ibrahim for his contributions to the development of legal practice and education. She described him as a noble man whose exemplary leadership qualities should be emulated by lawyers, particularly, the young ones.
She said the book "will give all lawyers the opportunity to drink from the well of knowledge of this great icon."
Belgore described Ibrahim as "one of the nicest human beings you can meet anywhere in the world." He noted that "the remarkable thing about him is that he is never afraid of telling the truth. He is not a friend, but a brother.
Justice Akanbi recalled their early days in legal practice and concluded that "in terms of integrity, he is number one; in terms of loyalty to friends, he is number one."
Danjuma, who described the former AGF as a nobleman, said it was high time a conscious effort was made to teach successive generations on the need to give their best to the society and shun acts capable of threatening the society.
The ex-Defence Minister, who was represented by his Executive Assistant, Major General Tanko Nuhu Abdul, said from what many have said, "it means that our successive generations must be cultured and socialised to do the very best they can, so as to avoid stagnation, regression or break up of societies.
"Our democracy must fulfill a realisation of a fulfilling present which embedded the promise of even greater future for all the citizenry, premised on an untainted vision for our great country, Nigeria. Our citizens must attune to the moral premise in their conduct in all spheres of human experience."
Mallam Fika regretted the growing disdain for morality and rule of law by the nation's leaders. He said though many reasons account for why the country had retrogressed. According to him, the refusal by its leaders to adhere to the rule of law remains one of the most serious of such factors hindering the nation's progress.
He noted that contrary to what obtained in the past, the nation's current leaders behave as if laws were only made to apply to the lowly and to be broken by the high and mighty at will.
He frowned at the practice where public institutions established for the good of the people, have been personalised by political leaders, who revel in the fast growing culture of sycophancy.
"What is happening in Nigeria today is not democracy; it does not even resemble it. It is just a re-enactment of the naked doctrine of might is right, playing itself out before our very eyes. But even more regrettably, this might is a public might that ought to have been deployed in the public interest and for the public good, but it has been misappropriated and converted into private resource to fight private battles for private profit," he said.


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Daddy, Me and Football
Dallas Cowboys, 49er's those were our teams. We hated Pittsburg, because Daddy didn't like Terry Bradshaw. He played for Pittsburg as many years as Daddy and I watched football. Daddy fussed about his attitude every Pittsburgh Steelers game we watched. (1970–1983)
Frank Nunley Wikipedia. It even says on Wikipedia that he was born in Lexington Alabama. I wish it said on County Road 51 at the bottom of the hill, next to Corum Chapel Baptist Church. I will add that the Garner's lived at the top of the hill. I also jumped off the turning plow I was riding on, right in front of the house he was born in. I jumped while the tractor was moving slow thinking my brother was right that it wouldn't hurt with us going that slow. It hurt, my knees were skint to pieces. I jumped off the back of a tractor and skint my knees in front of the house that Frank was born in, how about that?
When I was little there were only four television channels to watch. Granddaddy Garner had this thing that if you turned the channel on the TV it would tear it up. What the crap! I was seven and it pissed me off. Channel 19 was the only channel that he would let us watch. He didn't know it but, when he wasn't looking I watched other channels and guess what it didn't tear the TV up. He finally died when I was in the fourth grade and we started changing the channels after he was dead and gone. Well it took a bit of time to convience Grandmother that it would not hurt the TV to change it off of channel 19. This is true, I really couldn't make this up, I promise. I found a good thing in a time the family was grieving someone dying
Sunday afternoons were always a time we rested. On Sunday we really did not do anything much. Daddy used to say, "this has been the longest day." It is hard for me to imagine a day seeming too long now. The days pass faster than I want. The weeks, months and years are passing by way to fast. Daddy must have gotten bored on the Sundays that he said were so long. I loved them. He and I sat on the plastic gold sofa, that he had put sheet metal under to hold the broken end up. That is were he hid his whiskey bottle, under the couch cushion. He lay there on that couch sometimes for longer than a week. Only raising up to take another drink.
The Sundays were all Pro football. We watched the Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Rams, Green bay Packers and the 49ers. Daddy knew Frank that played for the 49ers. He told that he was born in Sam Corums house every time we watched one of their games. I visualized him in a cradle wearing a 49ers uniform. Daddy taught me all about football. He explained the first downs which was the most difficult part to me. The rest I got easier just with him telling me. There was always popped corn. It was popped in the pan that had a nail for a handle. I wish I still had that pan. It was perfect to make popped corn. We had grape cool-aid to drink. Well, that is what I drank.
It was so interesting breaking it down each play. Daddy telling me what was going on. He really wanted to share the things he knew with me. There were very few days like Sunday and it was not every Sunday, but those days were so good that I pretend in my mind that it was every Sunday during football season.
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THE WALKING DEAD's RICK GRIMES & His 'Puddin' Lovin' Son Coral' Get Taken Down A Notch By New Honest Trailer
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After tackling the first three seasons some time ago, Honest Trailers have turned their attention to seasons 4-6 of The Walking Dead. Their version of the trailer invites you to "settle in for another block of eight episodes featuring two great ones, two good ones, and four hours of pure filler" featuring Rick Grimes and his "puddin' lovin' son Coral."
Check it out right here, and decide for yourself how "honest" it really is.
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As Steelers fans across the nation celebrate their thrilling victory over the Chiefs, head coach Mike Tomlin doesn't want to waste any time in preparing for his next opponent and who can blame him?
After all, Pittsburgh has the daunting task of trying to dethrone Tom Brady in Foxborough.
"We spotted those a–holes a day and a half," Tomlin said of the Patriots. "They played yesterday, our game got moved to tonight. We're going to touch down at 4 o'clock in the f–king morning. So be it. We'll be ready for their ass."
You can watch Tomlin's speech on Antonio Brown's Facebook page right here.
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The Huawei Mate 10 Pro is currently available at discounted rates in the US. Retailers like Amazon, B&H, and Newegg have the device listed on their website for as low as $550.
This – if you compare with its launch price tag of $800 – translates into a discount of $250. Newegg is also including free Bluetooth stereo headphones with each purchase.
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Experience the thrill of fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama for as low as $100 per hour (minimum of 4 hours). Our boat comes with all bait, tackle and license.
Rates: (Rates up to 2 people)
• 4 Hour Inshore: $400
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• Additional People: $50.00 per person
What You Can Expect:
Our Captain would like to welcome you to the beautiful gulf coast and invite you to an exciting and rewarding day of fishing. Half day and Full day trips are available. All skill level of anglers are welcome so don't worry if this is you first time out, with a little practice Captain Mike will have you fishing like a pro for the big one!
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Our 21 feet Center Console can accommodate up to 4 people. She is powered by a 150hp Yamaha and a T-top so you can get in the shade if needed. There is plenty of seating, storage, and a 100qt cooler for all your drinks and snacks.
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You can cancel or change your booking free of charge up to 7 days before the trip date. Full refund issued if your trip is cancelled by the captain in the event of unsafe weather conditions.


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Navigating the US: Getting Around in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, is bursting with historic Southern charm. The city almost feels suspended in a different time, with its antebellum architecture and surrounding plantation landscapes. A stroll through Waterfront Park offers beautiful views and a serene atmosphere. Whether you're visiting Charleston for its upbeat historic center, or for a peaceful getaway, you'll leave feeling renewed.
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Recommended Modes of Transportation
Charleston is best explored by car, although if you don't need to leave the city's historic district, your own two feet will also do the trick. Visitors can easily explore most of the city's major historical sites by foot and also with the help of the four convenient DASH trolley lines.
Unfortunately, the plantations, which are a significant part of Charleston's rich history, are outside the historic district and are not within walking distance.
Major Highways and Roadways to Know
The major highways include U.S. Highway 17, which cuts across the Charleston peninsula, and Interstate 26, which terminates just northwest of the historic downtown at U.S. 17. Interstate 526 is an outer beltway which forms a loop from U.S. 17 to the Charleston International Airport.
Also worth noting are the major streets in the historic downtown in peninsular Charleston. The major east-west street is Calhoun Street, while the major north-south street, King Street, is the main shopping street in downtown.
Alternative Ways of Seeing the City
The most authentic way to tour the city is by a horse- or mule-drawn carriage, and there are many vendors available at the Market in downtown Charleston, happy to offer historic tours.
Another informative option is a tour offered by Gray Line of Charleston, which provides a choice of guided mini-bus tours of the historic and charming city of Charleston. These tours are specifically designed to provide tourists with a fun and informative peek into the city's well-preserved past.
Another great option is one of the many available walking tours. There are tours available for just about every interest including pub tours, Civil War tours, culinary tours, ghost tours, Gulla tours, architecture tours, art tours, and even pirate tours.
Best Places to Park
If you're driving downtown, it's most practical to park is the Visitor's Center for $1.00 an hour. Other parking is available, but it can be tough to find, so check out travelerofcharleston.com for a convenient map and information on a free App, which provides GPS and directions to show you exactly where all the parking garages are in Charleston.
Airports and Car Rentals
Charleston is served by Charleston International Airport, which is located about 12 miles northwest of historic downtown. Taxis to and from downtown cost about $25 and shuttles arranged by Airport Ground Transportation cost about $14 per person to downtown. Finally, a number of rental car companies are available at the airport terminal.
Hotels and Attractions
Charleston has something to offer everyone. Whether it's an energetic nightlife or historic tours that tickle your fancy, this city offers an array of options. Below is our list of must-see attractions during your stay in Charleston.
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January 2016: "Fabulous stay at Ocean Park Guest House in Umkomaas" Excellent stay, thank you Lana for a wonderful week, your friendly and efficient staff, accommodation and catering was of a high standard! I would recommend your Guest House to all - thank you very much! Tanya
January 2016: Vriendelik, skoon, stil, privaat, goeie ligging met heerlike kos! Vriendelike mense. Jou kamer word elke dag mooi skoon gemaak en is so geleë dat jy lekker stil en privaat in jou kamer kan verkeer, of heerlik kuier om die swembad. Die oggend en aandete word puik voorberei wat van klein tot groot tevrede sal stel! Die ligging van die gastehuis is goed geleë, naby aan mooi strande en nie te ver van die lughawe af nie. Lana, baie dankie! Tanja J
January 2016: "Better than expected" The staff was very friendly although we felt that housekeeping services was too early and the breakfast as well, its the holidays we wanted to lie in but overall it was a good experience. thanks to all. Anette
January 2016: "Guest service" Amazing close to the ocean good management of the premises , stunning host Lana friendly staff , very safe environment very private location , bar and pool facilities were excellent , breakfast and the dinner was excellent. Peter V
December 2015: "Great hospitality" What a lovely stay we had. Great value for money. Everything so clean, fresh and pleasant - from the room, bedding to crockery and cutlery. The breakfast was good too. The manager, Lana, so friendly and accommodative. Thanks for the great time. We will surely call again. Bongeka S
December 2015: "All is well" We were welcomed very nicely. Lana was vey nice to us even though we checked in late but there were no hassles whatsoever... towels were clean and all was well :) Had a quite and relaxed weekend. Would mos def go back. Mbalizama Phemba
December 2015: Ontspannende, private, skoon rustige ervaring!
Baie mooi skoon en privaat! Alles wat ek nodig gehad het vir 'n goeie wegbreek van die myne en die stad se betogings en se nonsens! Het 'n week gebly en kon niks verkeerd vind nie. Behalwe vir Lana wat baie gasvry was, was selfs die kombuis personeel baie ordentlik en behulpsaam. Baie lekker ontbyt en kuier area in die aand saam ander gaste maak die plek 'n definitiewe ja vir volgende keer! Johan H
November 2015: "Lovely Quiet Weekend Away at (or Close to) the Beach" The room we were given for our weekend stay was massive and decorated very well, the single beds were huge and extremely comfortable to sleep in. Breakfast was very pleasant with many options available and staff were both approachable and friendly. The only hiccup was we ordered toasted sandwiches one evening for dinner after having our breakfast, but when we arrived back after a full day out they knew nothing about our dinner plans, unfortunately the message had not been received but this was very quickly rectified and the toasted sandwiches were prepared and delivered to our room and were absolutely awesome! Pool looks amazing and leaves didn't really seem to be a big issue during November but the weather and other commitments meant we didn't actually get to use this facility but it was a very pleasant weekend getaway all things considered we would definitely go back
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October 2015: "Family weekend" My family trip to Ocean Park Guest House was wonderful. My kids had a ball of a time with the pool, put put and the pets. The place was peaceful and quiet. The beach was great with the mall close by. The croc world was a hit with the kids and they wanted to go there every day. The only three things that I can comment on was 1) That I did not get a chance to meet Lana, the replacement lady was wonderful and my small son spent lots of time with her. 2) the pool had leaves in it, it was very windy and even though the guy cleaned it up the wind caused leaves to fall in the pool. 3) On the Sunday a guest that came in late for breakfast was rude to the staff. The ladies at breakfast were great and made sure that the kids were happy. It was a wonderful experience and my family are really keen on going there again.
Many Thanks. Abel Williams
July 2015: The owner of the guest house is very friendly and made us feel at home immediately. The guest house is well-located (close to the town centre), but not close to the beach, which is a short drive from the guest house. The room was beautifully decorated and very clean. We really enjoyed our stay at Ocean Park Guest House!
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July 2015: We thoroughly enjoyed our stay of 2 nights in June 2015... Lana was very helpful & welcoming and she even gave us some roots from her herb garden to take it back. The rooms were nice, clean and well-maintained. The breakfast was simple but sumptuos. We never got to use the pool due to the weather, but I'm sure it would be maintained as well. Our room had a small kitchennete and that was helpful as we had our own little braai area. The guesthouse also had a mini golf for entertainment. The wi-fi in our room was very poor. All in all a thumbs up and would certainly recommend it. Thanks
July 2015: We stayed at Ocean Park for 2 nights for a relaxed, quiet time. The atmosphere and the people were warm and welcoming, with awesome food. The Guest House couldn't have been located at a better place, with restaurants close by and the beautiful view of the ocean. An added advantage was access to the wi-fi. The rooms were clean and neat. Lana (the manager) was very helpful and pleasant. Thank you very much for a wonderful stay.
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June 2015: My partner and I would like to thank you for a wonderful stay at your BnB on the weekend of the 26th of June 2015.
A special "thank you" for the extra effort of waiting up for us (wee-hour check-in). We found the rooms cosy and comfortable and the staff very accomodating. All in all, it was an experience of a home away from home.
Ndumi Mbambo
June 2015: We had the best time, very peaceful place to stay, Lana was helpful Please Lana tell the ladies to clean the outside chairs, dusting them off in the morning just before breakfast, other than that all was on point.
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April 2015: Thank you very much for the wonderful stay at your Guest House. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality you and your staff have given us for the 3 nights stay we had. And we can't stop bragging about our weekend away to our relatives. Definitely , we will be back to relax and re-vitilise our minds and bodies…. Keep up the excellent service.
Many thanks. Precious Mtshali
March 2015: Hi Dear. I just received a lovely compliment from one of my clients about your guest house. Nathi told me that your food is very delicious, you're very friendly and chat to all your guests.
Just thought I should pass the complimentsJ He really made me wish to come up there for a weekendJ one of the good days.
Keep up the good work!
Kind regards, Bontle (Sure Bleeker Travel)
February 2015: I love the chilled atmosphere at Ocean Park!
Mari Bessinger
February 2015: What a wonderful stay! Thank you Lana, for making us feel so at home! Looking forward to our next visit. Lee Poriazis
February 2015: Hi I would recommend this place to anyone looking to getaway for the weekend or even longer, this place is excellent. The place was neat, clean, food was great and everyone enjoyed their stay at the the guest house. Rooms & bathrooms were excellent and big enough. Enough parking for a lot of cars. The communal areas were perfect enough for everyone . We enjoyed our stay here and definitely would come back for another weekend in the future. Thank you Lana and to your staff for being so accommodating and assisting wherever they could.
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February 2015: Absolutely wonderful stay, was made to feel at home and very welcomed. Food was great. Strongly recommended others to come for a stay. Carl Torlage
February 2015: Hi Lana. It was nice seeing you again. Hope to see you soon. Lovely specials indeed............I miss your prawns. J best ever. Regards Gaby. Gabisile Cain
February 2015: We enjoyed our stay very much we will be back soon. Krish Naidoo
February 2015: Lana was very friendly and accommodated to all our needs and requests. Leroy was a friendly and chirpy fellow who kept us entertained and went out of his way to help us. I strongly recommend Ocean Park to all interested. Adrian Nel
January 2015: I had a wonderful stay at Ocean Park . The whole environment was extremely clean and well kept. The staff were so obliging and did everything to respond to any request. The food was so good that we cancelled eating out and ate on site . I would highly recommend Ocean Park as a place to stay especially for divers. Sue Lumby – United Kingdom
January 2015: We stayed at Ocean Park for 3 nights whilst diving Aliwal Shoal. There were 13 in our party and we took over the whole guest house, but nothing was too much trouble for Lana. She made us feel so welcome. The rooms were lovely and clean and the bar area was a great place to catch up on diving stories before having dinner. We were given a packed breakfast as we were out early every morning, we ate in on our first night, but due to the cooking being so good that we chose to have dinner at the guest house every night of our stay. Rhona H (UK)
December 2014: Hi Lana, best wishes for a very happy and healthy Year 2015 for you and Levi! We stay in a cold and rainy Germany! It was nice to stay in Umkomaas and in your place again. Regards. Ulrike and Dirk
December 2014: Good Morning Lana, We had a very nice stay at Ocean Park Guest House, it's a home away from home. Thank you for the warm welcome, friendly management and amazing Staff members not forgetting the Doggies. We would definitely recommend your place to our friends and family and it would be a pleasure to come back and stay another holiday. Michelle Ngubo
December 2014: Hi there…. Thanks you so much for a lovely time. We really enjoyed our stay. Levin, Desaray and Kade Levi Sagathavan
December 2014: Awesome Weekend away Thanks again!!!:) Food was awesome and what a lovely atmosphere!!! Loved it!! Melissa du Preez
December 2014: Awesome - friendly -a real home away from home. Naresh Sewpershad
December 2014: Hello Paul. I would like to commend Lana on her outstanding work running the Guest House. I have stayed at a few Guest Houses down the South Coast and also in other parts of South Africa. And only a few have the cleanliness and professionalism I experienced at the Ocean Park. This was my 2nd time and I will definitely stay there again. Pls keep up the good work! Best Regards, Eckart Schulz
November 2014: Lana & her staff made my short one night stay another memorable experience. The Ocean park Guest House is in a league of its own - well done team. Matthys Uys
November 2014: Good morning Lana. Mdu & I would like convey our gratitude for the great hospitality we received at your guest house. It was our first time experience to be on a romantic getaway and you've made it the most enjoyable and memorable event. I'm normally very good in expressing how happy I am but I was overwhelmed with joy such that I got emotional and didn't know what to say to you to thank you for everything you've done for us. I was somehow scared as I didn't know how to prepare for this or what to expect but you made our stay the most interesting and remarkable. We, from the depth of our hearts say: THANK YOU! We shall see you soon...and yes, we're going to spread the word LOL! Kind Regards, Nontando T.C. Mthethwa
October 2014: We had an awesome time.. Well done to the management and team. Laureal Naicker
October 2014: What a awesome place. home away from home. Sugan Moonsamy
October 2014: The reception by Lana and her big smile we were immediately comforted and a lot fun. We arrived at night on a Sunday night and without reservation ! The breakfast is very good. Only downside juices that did not seem to us to be fresh , which unfortunately was not up to the rest . Muffins Chocó cherries are delicious ! The room is beautiful, well appointed, comfortable and very clean. We enjoyed the attention of chocolate on the pillows ! thank you to Lana and her team. Leila Benhima (France)
October 2014: Had a happy stay... Deon Visagie
October 2014: No complaints - only compliments. We were made to feel very welcome and thoroughly enjoyed our short stay and wished that it could have been longer. Debbie Ritson
August 2014: Great stay with charming and sociable hosts, thank you.
Paul Young
August 2014: Thanks Lana, Wonderful night there looking forward to the next time. Maghaspary Naidoo
July 2014: Keep the good work. Thank you very much. Ntandazo Mtebele
Keep up the good hospitality :-) Zwelihle Mavuso
July 2014: Amazing place, incredible host and the staff were extremely friendly! Definitely a new place to stay in the area. Matthew Kirkwood
July 2014: Cosy atmosphere, staff really helpful and friendly. Flexible brilliant service! Thank you Lana & Co. See you next time ;) Nick & Assi – Dive Dimensions Thailand
July 2014: Ocean Park is my favourite accommodation place in not only Umkomaas, but Durban as well... Bora Mutli – Turkey
June 2014: Ocean park guest house excellent conditions and very peaceful environment, if you need a place to stay Ocean park guest house in UMKOMAAS is the place for, the staff and management were so friendly to us. Chris Msimango
June 2014: Avec un peu de retard suite à un petit accident, je veux remercier mon hôtesse. Proposez lui de choisir votre menu du soir, vous n'aurez que de bonnes surprises ! Si vous avez besoin de conseils ou d'aide dans vos recherches d'activités ou de visites n'hésitez pas non plus. J'ai assisté à la préparation de l'anniversaire du petit prince, je l'embrasse très fort. Monique Guinebault - France (Tripadvisor)
May 2014: Thoroughly enjoyed the stay as always. Gavin Pitt
MAy 2014: The breakfast is nice but should try and balance out by throwing a little bit of the greens. Otherwise we had a good stay and staff very friendly. The environment is very homely! Thandazile Mjadu
May 2014: My stay at Ocean Park Guest House exceeded my expectations in every aspect. The staff were professional, friendly and very helpful. We had dinner at the Guest House on four of the six nights we stayed there and the food was excellent and great value for money. The accommodation was well above average for a four star establishment. We have already booked our next stay there. I would, without hesitation, recommend Ocean Park Guest House to anyone requiring accommodation in this area. Gayle Rodrigues
May 2014 : Hi Lana. Thank you for accommodating at the last minute and for the awesome hospitality as always. See you guys soon. JJ Joseph
April 2014 : It was perfect! And the meals where ahhhh..... mhhh.... soooo.... great! Stephanie Hoepfel
April 2014 : The quality and comfort of my room exceeded my expectations. The guesthouse was well run, friendly and the staff were extremely helpful and nice to speak to. This was definitely one of the nicest places I've ever stayed in and certainly felt like I was getting more than I had paid for. Many thanks! Chris Younger
April 2014 : Super Aufenthalt bei netten Leuten. Und das essen war der Wahnsinn :-) Ich empfehle euch natürlich Super gerne weiter. Vielen Dank für alles. Liebe Grüße aus Nürnberg (Super stay with nice people. And the food was amazing :-) Of course, I recommend you super happy to help. Thanks for everything. Greetings from Nuremberg). Nicole Adelhardt.
April 2014 : Thank you so much for your hospitality during our stay. We really enjoyed. Your place is clean and is very welcoming. With all the facilities nearby ie, the park, the beach and the sports ground ,it makes the vacation more enjoyable. And its more private and its safe. We will surely come again, may be you will also prepare dinner for us! Thank you. Nonkayiso Majola
April 2014 : Want to say a great big thank you to you for your hospitality, wonderful food and everything else........ I had a wonderful time and was sorry to leave but work beckons! Anyhow, you have a wonderful place there and everything is perfect. Thanks again and I look forward to seeing you in Jan - if not before. Lots of love and many thanks to you and your team. Gayle Rodrigues
April 2014 : My stay at the ocean park guest house was great. Everything was like a well oiled ship. Massages were arranged for us. The manager Lana enquired every day about our well being. The guest house can be strongly recommended. Margaret Campbell
April 2014 : Hi Lana and team. We had a wonderful time at your guesthouse, have been telling all and sundry about it! It was better than advertised! The only mistake we made was not having dinner EVERY night! Next time! Miss the sea and your beds and your shower and the soft water! Take care.Kindest regards. Rochelle Sandler
April 2014 : Service was great - Great place to stay when visiting the region. Ewald Schrap
April 2014 : This was my first holiday in 4 years so it was extra special. Lana and her staff were ultra friendly, efficient and professional at all times. I would definitely recommend Ocean Park Guest House. Liz Christie
April 2014: Uitstekende diens en ontbyt van beste gehalte. Beste gasvryheid. Gradeer net TV-kanale op vir meer keuses, dankie. Danny Eastes (Travelground / Lekkerslaap)
April 2014 : Hello, Lana is doing a sterling job. The place is clean and a pleasure to visit. Keep it up!!! Eckart Shulz
March 2014: Gasvry, tegemoetkomend en in 'n stil en rustige omgewing. Die gasvrou was baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig. Ons sal verseker weer daar bly met 'n toekomstige kuier. Rian Boshoff (Travelground / Lekkerslaap)
March 2014 : Perfect place to stay. Speedy Janse van Rensburg
January 2014 : Uitstekend! – Alan Brett (Travelground / Lekkerslaap)
January 2014: Dit was 'n aangename ondervinding, net vreeslik jammer ons moes ons verblyf daar verkort. Leilani Rohrs (Travelground / Lekkerslaap)
January 2014: Dit was stil en rustig en die sjef se kos was baie lekker. Linette Nel (Travelground / Lekkerslaap)
January 2014: Nice place to stay. Clean and safe and nice people to stay with. All necessary facilities. Was enjoyable. Highly recommended.
Willie Nel(Travelground / Lekkerslaap)
January 2014: Rustige, vriendelike verblyf. Ons het 'n heerlike week van rus gehad. Die personeel was uiters vriendelik en behulpsaam, en die kamers was gemaklik en netjies. Lana en Chane is 'n aanwins; ons is as vriende daar weg! Great plek, great mense! Dankie! Andre Janssen (Travelground / Lekkerslaap)
January 2014: Lana is puik! Baie skoon, netjies en korrek geadverteer. Baie goeie plek! Puik personeel! Matthys Uys (Travelground / Lekkerslaap)
January 2014 : Will continue to come back again and again and again and again and again........................ . Alan Klots
January 2014 : Staff made the stay worth while! Andre Jansen
January 2014 : Quiet, tranquil environment, home away from home. Loved the poolside bar. Friendly staff and beautiful rooms, we really enjoyed our stay and will definitely pop in again in a few months. Chris Nyoni
January 2014 : A very good value for money guest house that has a family feel. Matthys Uys
January 2014 : Thank you for your kindness and the care u show to your guests. I am your guest every time I visit KZN. Ntandazo Mtebele
January 2014: We stayed there for only one day but everything to me was 100%. There's actually no room for improvement. I welcomed the fact that there was a bar fridge with soft drinks and space for our personal stuff because not all the b&b's have fridges in the rooms. Felicity Pillay
December 2013 : "Excellent value for money" I stayed at Ocean Park for two nights on a quick visit to the South coast. The owner Lana makes you feel right at home! I stayed in the double room away from the main house. The room is well appointed and beautifully decorated with complimentary toiletries, coffee and tea. A minibar is also available. Laundry can be done by the staff for a reasonable fee. The property also has a beautiful pool and cash bar. I was impressed with the variety served at breakfast and the staff was very professional and helpful. I highly recommend this guesthouse to anyone travelling in this area. JS Le Roux
December 2013: Dear Lana, I must say that your guest house of top quality and definitely worth every penny we spent. Not to mention the friendly staff that you have, the girls in the kitchen catered to us with care. We would definitely stay over at Ocean Park Guest House again the next time we visit Umkomaas. Cheers, Naveen and Hannah Gopinath
December 2013: Fantastic as always. Stuart Mather-Pike
Nov 2013 : "Lovley B&B for couples" Stayed there in 2008. Beautiful B&B for couples. Room quality was good. Location was good and security was ok. The manager was a pleasant lady called Lana Pollock. Really enjoyed the breakfast prepared by some of the local ladies. You need a rental car if you want to stay in this hotel. Remember they drive on the wrong side in South Africa :-) Aziz S
Nov 2013 : "Honeymoon trip" Under the leading supervision of Lana, the staff really made us feel at home away from home. We really enjoyed a Braai at the sparkling clean pool after weeks on the road. The menu and service was way above expectation. Andre V
November 2013: I had a great experience da 1st time and it was even better da 2nd time around, da food was great, thank u Ocean Park. Njabulo Cele
November 2013: The food was the best I have ever had! I have never had such a succulent piece of fillet before. The room exceeded my expectations - even having some books and magazines to read. The mattress and pillows was extremely comfortable. The staff were very friendly. I will definitely recommend this guesthouse to anyone! Surita Coetzee
October 2013:Yes the guest house is beautiful and wonderful inside and outside. It is a place to have a peace of mind, a place to enjoy. I loved the place. -Tshepo Koopedi
October 2013: Thank you again for a wonderful weekend! Eric and I both found the staff were extremely friendly and helpful! Ocean Park Guest House is most definitely a place to be recommended to our friends looking for a quick break! Chantelle Bodenstein
October 2013: Just want to say thanks for an amazing weekend. Gaynor and Sasha were very hospitable. The ladies in the kitchen did a fantastic job with breakfast and dinner. The room was comfy and well kept.
We had a very restorative weekend and will definitely recommend Ocean Park to our friends and family.
Thanks again. Devendree and Quinton Naidoo
September 2013: I would recommend Ocean Park Guest House to all my family members. My stay was wonderful, felt like i was at home, Lana and her staff provide exceptional service and made it fun for my son too. Will definately be using Ocean Park Guest House again. Thank you once again for a wonderful and memorable holiday.
Kind Regards Crysanne & Christopher Baynes
September 2013: Lise & I had a fantastic time. One of my favourite stays. Loved every minute. Will definitely come again!!!!! Thank You!!!
Mitch & Lise Godden
September 2013: Hey Lana, Absolute pleasure, thanks for hosting our mad bunch. (Sara) will always remind me of you. Thanks to your team, environment awesome, very accommodating. Thank You. Brandon Randall
September 2013: We all enjoyed our stay with special thanks to Lana and the young lady who tended the bar in the evenings, not easy to keep laughing when 12 men are partying, well done. I hope we stay there on the next trip. Best Wishes, Ian Bromilow
September 2013: Firstly i would like to thank Lana for all her assistance , you are truely a wonderful person and very welcoming, everything from the time we got to the guest house to when leaving we was so happy , the food was so divine still cant get over it , and the staff was very friendly and helpful , this get away was really value for my money , cant wait to go back ......... So see you soon Lana and the staff , thanks again . - Alvina Naidoo
September 2013: Hi Lana - just a very big thank you for feeding us so very good and looking after us like your own.
All the boys were very impressed with the tour and especially your hospitality. We will be back. All the best Percy. - Percy Jackson
August 2013: A great weekend away. Lana is a great host and the staff were extra friendly. Enoch Heeralall
July 2013: It is always a pleasure to stay with you guys. You will definitely see me again soon. Leon Maritz
June 2013: The service on arrival was welcoming, check in process was efficient, the room was clean, room layout, furnishings and quality of the food met my expectations, staff was friendly and willing to help, my checkout was accurate and efficient, I received value for money, the overall experience met my expectations, I enjoyed my stay and would recommend it to others!
I won't be staying anywhere other than at Ocean Park Guest House in future, we were so well looked after. Wished we could have stayed longer to sample everything on the menu :).
Highly recommended. Caroline Less
May 2013: thanks for having me for the brief visit - no complaints and I was very appreciative of the
breakfast lady making me a quick breakfast in the morning - she seemed quite happy to do it and I really appreciated it. Gareth Shaw
April 2013: We really enjoyed our stay, and would happily come back when visiting Umkomaas in the future... thank you! Mark Webber.
April 2013: Overall we had a very pleasant stay with Lana going out of her way to help. Martin Attwell
April 2013: Thank you Lana you went out of your way to accommodate us and made our stay very enjoyable! Johann Du Preez
April 2013: A superb B&B which I'm happy to recommend to anyone visiting the area. A greater vegetarian food selection could be offered for us high cholesterol sufferers. Rob Hunter
March 2013: We were thrilled with our stay and have already recommended you lovely venue to our friends. Lana was an very helpful and went over and beyond our expectations. Thank you!!! Angie Kaiser
March 2013: Simply sorry that your point grading system does not go any higher. Grant Davis
January 2013: As a travel professional, I take a pretty hard look at properties which I might consider for my clients. With Ocean Park, I must say, that everything was great and Lana is an asset to your company with her friendliness and great attitude. I look forward to recommending your property to others and bringing some of our own guests back to stay with you. Dave Valaika
January 2013: We were constantly impressed with the value for money, efficiency of the staff and had an all out wonderful stay. Have already recommended Ocean Park to others!!! Johan du Plessis
January 2013: Wow what an excellent guest house and friendly/welcoming staff. Thumbs up for Ocean park.
Patricia Shabangu
January 2013: Wow!!! What a great stay we had, Ocean park was the best choice we will definitely come back and will recommend your guest house to all of our friends. Thank you Lana and your staff for all your hospitality and most of all accommodating our nephew in last minute. Mr & Mrs Shabangu
December 2012: We had a fantastic time at Ocean Park, its like a mini holiday resort - everything you need is there! Lana & Evan were great - they made us feel right at home and were so willing to help with anything! Its was such an awesome getaway for us and we will definitely be back! Claude & Taryn le Roux
December 2012: We throughly enjoyed our stay with you over the Christmas period. It's not my practice to give unlimited high ratings, as one cannot then pick out the ones which were special. The Bar and food made the venue really good value. All the best for the coming year. I hope to see you again. John Cramp
December 2012: BEST Guesthouse Ever!!! Jaco Nel
November 2012: I will strongly recommend Ocean Park to anybody, you get value for your money and excellent service. Andrew Boucher.
September 2012: Many thanks for a great stay Lana, Ocean park has a wonderful homely feel and your attention to detail is excellent. Mark & Penny Linley. Rivendell Bed & Breakfast, Hillcrest.
July 2012: Perfectly toasted toast" sums this guest house up. One of the few guesthouses / hotels that I have stayed at that really deliver on the big stuff as well as the small. Ocean Park Guest House is truly a hidden gem with tremendous value for money. Brilliant. Have been back 3 times already. Tom Gardner
May 2012: We found the staff to be very friendly and helpful and they provided us with an evening meal that was absolutely mouth-watering. Our room was very small but comfortable for a short stay. Cheryl Quantrill
May 2012: We were given a home and treated as family. Lana's special effort with dinner was memorable! Wonderful hospitality! Thank you. Chris van Schoor
April 2012: Good day. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to you guys for allowing us to spend an amazing weekend at the guest house. It was a memorable experience. Much needed. Thank you once again. CAPTAIN L GOVENDER
April 2012: The place was beautiful and very relaxing and comfortable, i would like to go back again for a longer period of time because the last time was too short. Pecious Fanie
March 2012: Thanks for the nice stay at Ocean Park House recently! Dirk and Ulrike - Hamburg
January 2012: We had such a brilliant time with you Lana...we keep talking about it. We'd love to return sometime. Olivier Eyaba Munga
December 2011: This is a great spot to chill out for a while. The Lady that manages the Guest House (Lana) was really amazing, she has great people skills and was really accomodating to guest requirments. I wish both her and Ocean Park the best for 2012. Ryan Gliddon.
November 2011: After being at Ocean Park for a few days, it felt like we were coming home when we'd get back from scuba diving. Thank you for a wonderful stay. Shjeila & John Davis
October 2011: I won this stay and I have to say that I will strongly recommend this as a place to stay to all those I know. Its was absolutely brilliant. Lana is fantastic. She will go the extra mile for anyone from what I could see. The gardens are beautiful and although I live just up the road it felt like I was far far away from home. My son is constantly asking me when we can go back there. 10 out of 10 for all. xxx Rene Greef
August 2011: I would like to commend the staff at Ocean Park Guest House for the outstanding service received. My husband and I spent a few days there for our honeymoon. The room was very neat and clean. The staff very friendly, the food was lovely and I really feel Lana had gone out of her way to make our stay memorable. Lana and Promise in particular are definitely assets to your guest house. We have given only good reports to family and friends when asked about our stay there! We will definitely be back. Bernice Naidoo
May 2011: Would like to say again that staying at Ocean Park was fantastic, we've had a really great time with all you nice and friendly people, thank you for your hospitality and comfort! :) Say hello from us to your wonderful son, congratulations with his forthcoming birthday! Missing your cats a little bit as well, especially bacon-fancier and "weight cat" as we call the female, because she liked to come and sleep on legs like a lead weight, she's very cute ;) .. Alexander and Anna Zaytsev, St. Petersburg, Russia"
March 2011: Lovely old house, well renovated and maintained. Loved the cats !!!!! Petra Gewald
March 2011:
Just a quick note to say a BIG THANK YOU for your hospitality, the weekend that Allan and I stayed over with you at Ocean Park. We were really impressed with your Management of the Lodge and the cleanliness and overall order there. Well done!! I must say I felt more inspired when I got back to Blue Haze and have since had a whole range of new linen made for the beds, bought new towels, implemented a housekeeping stock issue and control sytem and generally had a shake up!
I hope that you are well and that life is treating you and Levi with love and kindness. Take care and thanks again for an enjoyable and relaxing stay at Ocean Park. If you are ever passing this way, give us a shout and come and have a break.
Love and 1000 smiles! Angela, Blue Haze Country Lodge
March 2011: Thanks, May Good GOD keep you! Pascal CHuene
March 2011: 4th stay I think and will definately be back. George Batev
March 2011: We loved our stay at "Ocean Park" - we will diffinately be back soon :-) Natalie and Andrew
March 2011: Absolutely beyond our expectations!! Were only meant to stay the friday night, but ended up staying another as we felt so relaxed and welcomed. Lana made us feel welcome and spoilt!. Lauren Scott
February 2011: Thanks for the excellent service I received from all staff and keep up the excellent work. I will definately recommend Ocean Park to as a safe guest house to my friends and family. Maureen Biyela
January 2011: Had a great Stay - will definetly be back!! Anita Gifford
January 2011: Without a doubt the best stay in the area, if the star rating is anything to go by in Umkomaas, then Ocean Park should have 7 stars Johan & Jeane Vosloo
January 2011: Our stay was exceptional but too short! We have family in Umkomaas and often spend short breaks with them - previously at LaLa Manzi but not recently, and we love to play golf at Umkomaas. We have now found the place we'll come back to! Lana was wonderful and we hope to visit again soon! Elaine Mcmillan
December 2010: OVER ALL,EXCELLENT SERVICE,CONSIDERING I PITCHED UP ATT THE LAST MINUTE. I FREQUENTLY STAY ON THE SOUTH COST DUE TO MY FIANCE BEING FROM UMKOMAAS AND I FROM STANGER ON THE NORTH COAST,I WILL DEFNATELY BE BOOKING IN TO YOUR ESTABLISHMENT SOON DUE TO THE EFFICIENT SERVIVE,AND EXCELLENT ROOM FACILITIES, PS THE MINI BAR IS A VERY GOOD TOUCH OF GOOD QUALITY SERVICE. Kashir Singh
December 2010: all positive and above average comments were received by myself from crew Chris McCreedy
December 2010: Lana's easy going and down to earth attitude is much appreciated and makes a big difference to make one feel welcome and at ease. I have stayed at places that may score 10/10 for all the above but the atmosphere is so clinical and cold that it is actualy unpleasant. I like the indigenous plants in the garden and would like to see some newcomers (indigenous plants) on my future visits. Winston Geringer
November 2010: Great experience! I had a very nice room in this great paradise. I wish i could have stayed longer but for sure, i'll be back! Thanks again Fabien De Valroger
November 2010: We had a great stay thanks to Lana for the great stay
Ken Teraa
November 2010: Lana, you are a perfect hostess and the place is sooooo wonderful. Jennifer Ziegelmeier
October 2010: The whole experience was exceptional and the standard of service and accomodation was five star. Fergal Johnson
October 2010: Thanks Lana, we enjoyed our stay. Adri Swanepoel
July 2010: We had a perfect time during the Worldcup 2010. We stayed twice here, first end of june and the to the semifinals. Martin Mueller
June 2010: We really enjoyed our stay at Ocean Park, it was absolutely perfect and i took all the credit for finding the best place we stayed at ;-)....thanks and hope to see you and Levi again soon! Best wishes, Vivek
March 2010: I'm travelling all over KZN and Mpumalanga during the week. Ocean Park Guest House is the best. I have seen them all, hotels, B&B's and geust houses. To single out one aspect, the rooms: they the most comfortable I ever stayed in. Thanks to Lana and her team for the 7 star sevice 24/7. Speedy van Rensburg
December 2009 : As you'll probably remember I went through a very rough time at the time I stayed at your place.
All I needed was a 'warm' place with kind people and a good bed.
You certainly fulfiled these wishes and even more. You sometimes found the time to give me a listening ear and whenever I wanted to, I could join you and your family. Your kindness helped me a lot and the guesthouse is absolutely lovely and beautiful!! I felt surrounded with love and caring and I am still very grateful to you.
As I said to you before, I admire your courage and strength to lead this guesthouse, have a little baby and to be a very good 'hostess' to all guests. You are great!!!!! Monique A van de Laar
June 2009 : We'd like to thank you for the care and attention that you gave our recent overseas visitors. They very much enjoyed their brief stay with you and especially enjoyed the fantastic meal. Many Thanks for your efforts.
Ian Graveson
March 2009 : Thank you for the most wonderful stay at Ocean Park. We could not have been made more welcome. The house is beautiful and the rooms are stylish and comfortable. You are an oasis in the middle of Umkomaas and we will never stay anywhere else when we are there.
Claire Randon.
March 2009 : Perfect! A very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. This guest house made my holiday worth the while as I could relax without going anywhere!
Dewald & Estelle Thiart
March 2009 : Hi Lana, Just wanted to say thank you very much for a GREAT stay. The accommodation and service was awesome. I would recommend Ocean Park to all - divers and non-divers.
Thanks again for a wonderfull time
Riaan,Celeste and little Reuben
March 2009 : What a beautiful and peaceful guest house. Thanks Lana and Zama - you are stars! Divers - this is quality accommodation in Umkomaas. Gorgeous, blue, sparkling pool and super braai area. Try it - you won't regret it.
Megan Boonzaier
Feb 2009 : Thanks for an awesome stay. Lana - you are so welcoming and made our stay so comfortable. Monica - delish breakfast, thank you! Our room was incredible - we will be back and will recommend Ocean Park > without hesitation. Thanks guys.
Doug and Leigh Holing
Feb 2009 : I just wanted to say thank you so much for our stay we all thoroughly enjoyed it. To us it was like being in a hotel without the stuffiness. The home baked goodies and breakfasts were amazing so please pass on our thanks to the "Chef".
William & Tracy Steytler
Jan 2009 : Lana, thanks we had a great stay.
Attilio and Annie Bressan


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To the editor:
As activists, peer educators, and compassionate human beings on Northwestern's campus, we are writing to publicly express our outrage and disappointment with RTVF Professor Laura Kipnis' recently published article about professor-student relationships in the Chronicle of Higher Education. Kipnis' full-throated support of sexual encounters between faculty and their students is anathema to the safe culture of healthy sexuality towards which the Northwestern community ought to aspire. Professor Kipnis does not speak for us.
Kipnis depicts the modern climate around professor-student relationships as some sort of dystopian sexual Reign of Terror. She protests against activists who would problematize sexual encounters that she would prefer to see as innocuous and even "part of the curriculum." Make no mistake: Kipnis is not registering a levelheaded, pro-feminist objection against activism taken too far. She is expressing a profoundly reactionary longing for the supposed halcyon days where professors were allowed to sexually exploit the power that they wield over their students with impunity.
Kipnis is myopic in her minimization of the importance of academic power relationships and callous in her delegitimization of vocalized trauma. Kipnis acknowledges that professors are "older and more accomplished" than their students, but is adamant that they would never deploy this for their sexual advantage: "How could they?" she asks rhetorically.
Is Kipnis' imagination really so limited that she is incapable of supplying an answer to this question? Can she not picture a professor promising grade inflation in exchange for sex? Is she incapable of visualizing the field of implicit or explicit coercion that obtains in any relationship where one party has the ability to make or break the other's career? The classroom is never a level playing field in a university setting like Northwestern: the professor holds the power in the classroom, sets goals and expectations, and has the power to enforce them through their control of grades. It's naive to expect these power dynamics to disappear once a professor and their student enter the bedroom.
Furthermore, Kipnis remarks that she was not raised to view those in positions of institutional power as "quite so fearsome", nor the institutions as "mighty." These comments highlight both Kipnis' personal privilege and her willful blindness to the historically ubiquitous role of institutionalized systems of oppression, such as racism and sexism, in academia. These systems always have an effect on interactions between professors and students.
With victim-blaming glee, Kipnis admits that sexual encounters between professors and students may be "mistakes," but she is adamant that they never transgress moral boundaries. She gaslights, belittles, and condescends to students who are brave enough to disclose the sexual violence they have experienced, insisting that they merely regret an underwhelming sexual experience. Let us be clear: we are not concerned that professors are having bad sex with their students. We are concerned that professors are sexually assaulting their students.
Kipnis' article is especially tasteless because that is precisely what an investigator at this university effectively found that Professor Peter Ludlow has done. (The investigator found that Ludlow made unwanted sexual contact with a student, which meets the definition of sexual assault that Northwestern adopted last January.) Kipnis demonstrates a staggering disregard for the pain and grief that countless members of the Northwestern community have shared since last February in her discussion of the allegations against Ludlow.
In characterizing the Ludlow case as "melodrama," Kipnis spits in the face of survivors of rape and sexual assault everywhere. When she argues that the term "survivor" is inappropriately applied to those who have been assaulted because their experience is somehow less traumatizing than that of survivors of genocide, Kipnis insults everyone who has experienced sexual assault, everyone who has experienced state-sanctioned violence, and the intelligence of her readers.
By flippantly dismissing the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and the effects of triggers, she also flies in the face of robust evidence about the psychological effects of sexual assault and the experience of survivors everywhere. Her confusion at "well-adjusted" students who approached her to discuss triggers but were not visibly upset in class is patronizing and reveals a deep lack of empathy. Kipnis is comfortable with expressions of trauma only when survivors conform to her narrow expectations. She cloaks her arguments in a veil of superficial "feminism," but she resists solidarity with survivors of gendered violence at every step.
We are disturbed that a Northwestern professor stands in such vehement opposition to a principle that occupies a sacrosanct place in the moral fabric of every modern academic community. We are concerned that Kipnis' arguments have the potential to further erode the few protections for vulnerable students on campus that have not already been exposed as a cruel joke. And we can only hope that the Northwestern community will meet Kipnis' toxic ideas with resounding opprobrium, because they have no place here.
Erik Baker, Men Against Rape and Sexual Assault
Michelle Margulis, Rainbow Alliance, School of Communication student
Jasmine Stephens, Title IX at NU
Isabel Sturla, College Feminists, Take Back the Night Co-Chair
Miranda Cawley, Former SHAPE Peer Educator
Theanne Liu, Asian Pacific American Coalition, Incoming External President
Bisola Sosan, Asian Pacific American Coalition, African Students Association
Zoe Pressman, RTVF Major, Northwestern Channel 1 member
Jeanne Hou, Asian Pacific American Coalition, Incoming Internal President
Olivia Kuncio, College Feminists, Take Back the Night Committee member
Yujin Samantha Maeng, Asian Pacific American Coalition
Aishwarya Pastapur, Biology Major, College Feminists
Hannah Rosenstein, RTVF Major
Kayleen McMonigal, Title IX at NU
Hannah Johnson, Take Back the Night Committee member
Carrie Hsieh, Asian Pacific American Coalition
Aimee Hechler, RTVF major, Rainbow Alliance
Melisa Stephen, SHAPE
Stephanie Kong, Asian Pacific American Coalition
Jamie Joeyen-Waldorf, Theatre Major, Red Watch Band Facilitator
Peter Cleary, Rainbow Alliance
Troy Thisler, Psychology/Computer Science major, Rainbow Alliance
Bex Ehrmann, Theatre Major
Jenna Zitaner, UNICEF NU Marketing & Public Relations Director, Medill senior
Fatima Gomez, Anthropology Major
Alexandra Dayton, Slavic Languages and Literature Major
Yunita Ong, Medill junior
LJ Krohn, Kappa Delta, Sex Week/College Feminists
Haley Hinkle, ASG Director of Campus Safety
Simone Alicea, Sex Week/Medill Senior
Akosua Owusu-Akyaw, Title IX at NU
Kathryn Pogin, PhD Student, Philosophy
Elizabeth Bohl, College Feminists President
Madhuri Sathish, Medill junior
Alli Shapiro, College Feminists
Julia Watson, ASG President
Piotr Podlipni, Secondary Education in the Sciences senior
Christina Kim, ASG Vice President for Services
Emelyn Barrientos, RTVF major
Lya Ferreyra, Social Policy major
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Rather late on the July and August episodes due to excessive work and a terrifying amount of rain, and yes, I'm quite embarrassed about it. With flowers mostly shrivelled, many leaves past their best, and most fruit and nuts not yet ripened, summer is a surprisingly sparse, transitional time for wild food. The saving grace for the learner at this time is normally new season fungi, but it's been a bit wet here in the UK and they've not been out in quite the same force. However, for the committed forager, there is still plenty to be had, you just have to pick the best and keep your eyes peeled for the covert treats. It's a good time to know those habitats and companion plants, giving you that extra clue.
This post will be a double. We'll take a look at a couple of similar trees, some early fruit and nuts and a couple of fungi, one which is rare and impossible to get wrong and one which has a very similar confusion species, but is incredibly tasty. We'll cover a little more about leaf morphology, fungal features and try to get back on track for the coming autumn treats, of which there will be many. Hopefully, the last couple of months have not been terrible for you, with no new posts, and I trust you've kept up the process of identifying and eating the plants and fungi you know, watching them mature and change throughout the summer whilst keeping an eye out of companion plants.
Tree - Common Lime
The Common Lime is hardy and widespread, often found in parks and streets as well as woodlands throughout the UK. People will have you believe that early Beech and Hawthorn leaves are the tastiest of all the trees, but this denies the succulent young leaves of the Lime. These leaves crop in June and July with some still around in August. They are at low level, shiny and inviting. They taste sweet and have body. They are without doubt the best of all. The fruits are edible, but bitter, tasting quite like cocoa. The flowers can be made into a tea, which is a mild sedative, good for calming all over. The sap is also usable, being sweet and nutritious.
Lime leaves are mostly round, but slightly heart shaped, having a small cleft at the stem and a slight point to the tip. The edges of the leaves have fine saw teeth and the veins spread from the stem, forking as they go. To use strict terminology, that's a cordate leaf with serrulate margins and palmate venation. Even if you don't remember these terms, it's good to take note of these three elements of leaf construction.
Tree - Hazel
Of shrub-like construction, lacking a distinct trunk, hazel trees grow as a series of flexible, straight poles with few branches from each. This makes it an excellent construction material and has been used for hurdles, thatching and other frameworks as well as tools and weapons including spears and bows. It's also a good firewood, though its lack of thick branches make it more suited to cooking than keeping you warm through the night. It can be found throughout the UK, especially in new woodland, though it also survives well under the canopy of other trees. This is why its catkins come very early in the year before its neighbours overshadow it.
Hazel leaves are almost round (orbicular) with doubly serrated margins and venation which branch only once from the central vein (pinnate). They have a very small point a the tip, even small than lime, but lack the cleft at the base. Though quite floppy, they have stiff hairs on the underside giving them a rough feel.
Plant - Wild Strawberry
These are some of the earliest of fruits of the season and are a pleasure to find and munch on the trail. With few other fruits ripening at this time, you'll be competing with the birds for them and as they are a low lying plant, rodents too. Unlike their cultivated counterparts, they are small and spherical, but share the same colouration and sweet taste. High in vitamin C, they are healthy as well as tasty.
As a veracious ground cover plants, they grow in large patches, so if you see one strawberry, chances are there are a few more about and it's worth stopping and taking a closer look. What it needs is moisture and partial shade, so can also be found in sunny areas of sparse woodland or shaded hedgerows, often near water or in boggy areas. The distinctive triplets of slightly spiny margined leaflets advertise this plant well. The flowers are white, having five petals and a yellow centre and can often be seen on one plant as another is fruiting. These patches are worth revisiting throughout the season until all the flowers and fruit have completely gone.
There is a plant with which this can be confused, the Mock Strawberry. Natural to East Asia, you're unlikely to find it in Britain unless it's escaped from a garden. It has very similar leaves, but a wholly yellow flower and the fruit is much more regular with distinct pimples. It's not poisonous, but lacks the sweet flavour of strawberries.
Plant - Blackberry
The young leaves can be used to make a tea. Some say munch on them, but I don't go for them at all. The thorny winding stems are the bane of the berry picker, often acting as a defence for the ripest of all the fruits. When dry, they become hollow and although a pain (pun intended) to collect, they make excellent tinder for the early stages of fire lighting. When live they have a wire like strength and can be used for binding, should you have suitable hand protection. Live or dead, when packed, the stems can also be used for an tangling type trap. The your shoots are good boiled. The roots can be boiled or roasted and are an excellent source of carbohydrates, though the alleged "coffee substitute" that can be made from the over roasted roots needs a lot of imagination to stretch the definition.
Fungus - Giant Puffball
There are many puffball fungi, all looking quite similar. Some are edible, some will make you really sick. Thankfully, there is a variety which is impossible to get mixed up and that's the giant puffball, so called because it's huge. Most grow to between 20 and 60cm in diameter, but occasionally, they grow up to 1.5m. Found in fields, meadows and hillsides, they can grow in rings or individually. If you find one, you'll know. They are unmistakable.
Cut it open and if the flesh is still solid white, it's perfect. If yellow or brown, then the spores are forming and you risk a tummy upset. Peel and sauté and they are excellent. They don't dry well, but I am told they can be cooked and then frozen. Higher in protein than must mushrooms, it would be a great boon to a survival diet. Medicinally, it can be used as a styptic, which stops bleeding by contracting tissues around the wound site.
The pain with giant puffballs is that they only come up when they fancy, where they fancy and though likely to grow in the same area each season they come up, finding them in the first place can be a bit of a challenge. I'd like to thank Jeremy Kilar for letting me use one of his photos because this season, I've been out of luck so far.
The pain with giant puffballs is that they only come up when they fancy, where they fancy and though likely to grow in the same area each season they come up, finding them in the first place can be a bit of a challenge. I'd like to thank Jeremy Kilar for letting me use one of his photos because this season, I've been out of luck so far.
Fungus - Chanterelle
|True Chanterelle - False Gills
Of course, it's not that easy. The False Chanterelle is very similar indeed to the ones we're looking for but for the following features. True chanterelles smell a little like apricots. False chanterelles have true gills which are fragile, true chanterelles have lumpy gill like structures, which are similar, but look messy. True chanterelles are yellow, false ones more orange with graded colour becoming darker to the centre of the cap which notably curls over the gills at the edges, though this is also a feature of the real deal when young. To be sure, the false chanterelle spore prints white, while the true prints yellow or amber over a period of about six hours.
A more dangerous look-a-like is the Jack O'Lantern, which will give you a really bad stomach. More deeply orange and growing in clumps, these too have true, knife like gills. Find some pictures and you shouldn't have too much of a hard time distinguishing them. Something to always be aware of is that all three of these can grown in the same patch, so don't assume that because the first you picked was a good one that the rest will also be.
Clean them, pat them dry, fry the and pop them on toast or in an omelette; chanterelles are some of the best eating in the world of wild mushrooms, just make sure you're getting the right ones. Like any fungi, chances are if you find one, you'll find more so if you do spot some, make the effort to slow down and check around. Start lifting some leaves or moss and see if more are hiding. You can't collect too many of these because they can be dried and in that state will last for ages. Some people pickle them, but if you ask me ... pickled mushrooms ... eww!
You patience in waiting for this article has been appreciated and they fact that you've got this far means I've done at least a reasonable job making up for the delay. September will bring us more fruits and nuts as well and more fungi, though if the rain keeps up, I'll be appealing for good pictures again.
Happy foraging and look out for supporting articles.
REMEMBER: Do not pick or eat anything you can't positively identify as safe and legal.
BE AWARE: There is an inherent risk in the consumption of all new foods, both wild and cultivated. Ensure they are cooked as prescribed and begin by eating a little of only one new food at a time in case you have an intolerance or adverse reaction. If you are taking any medication or have a current or family history of any allergy or medical issue, seek advice from a medical practitioner before eating any new wild foods.
NOTE: This article was written from a UK perspective and identification will almost certainly differ in other places around the world. Seek local advise to confirm positive identification.
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Your Mobile Life and the Need to Protect It
Wearable technology and mobile devices will increase privacy and security concerns for consumers.
One of the hottest trends in IT as of late has been the ever increasing number of wearable, mobile devices to help you always stay connected. This trend is still in its infancy as companies are just discovering new ways to have the consumer wear their mobile technology. I was able to attend Mobile World Congress in February, where I was able to see firsthand the growing number of innovative wearable, mobile devices. These mobile devices now far exceed the "simple" smart phone sitting in your pocket and with this growing number of wearable, mobile technology items, it is important to protect yourself so that all of your information doesn't become someone else's data.
There are dozens of new wearables technologies that allow you to remain connected throughout your day. These devices can enable you to stay on top of your busy work schedule, keep up with your new found fitness, or even document your day in a series of pictures.
With all of these great new mobile technologies helping us manage our lives it is easy to forget about all of the information these devices are gathering and where that information is going.
FitBit is a great example of new innovative wearable, mobile technology that is recording and tracking your every move. FitBit tracks numerous behaviors including your sleep patterns, how long you're active during the day, calories burned, and your location. FitBit also gives you the opportunity to track and share your fitness progress. This kind of technology is great for people who want to take control of their fitness and learn their progress, but do they know where their personal fitness data is going?
I did a little digging into their privacy policy and the information is consistent with many wearables device privacy policies. They are able to store and use any information that you are storing on the device and are able to access all social media profiles that are active on the device. This information is to be used for improving the customer experience, but the information can also be shared with some of the FitBit partners to better the experience for their customers.
Although this doesn't come across as an invasive act or an abuse of the information you're making available, it does raise some flags. This is just the beginning of the wearable, mobile device revolution. As I saw at Mobile World Congress, this is a growing industry with new ways to help you connect coming out every year. Soon almost everything we wear will be tracking and storing data on your habits and actions. The potential is there for all of this information to no longer exist on a two way street between you and the device provide, but rather your data might end up traversing the immense data highway between many different companies.
So as you contemplate purchasing that new hot smart watch, Google Glass, or fitness wearable, make sure to keep in mind that everything you do while using the device can be stored and used by someone you were not expecting.


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Shawna Coronado packed her new garden book with planting ideas for making wise use of the vertical space gardeners covet.
In Grow a Living Wall: Create Vertical Garden with Purpose, the Midwestern author forsakes the traditional espalier and common cotton thread strung top to bottom to explore techniques and tools available to us in the twenty-first century
Grow a Living Wall: Create Vertical Garden with Purpose is a good resource for a spectrum of gardener-types, no matter your experience growing plants. The book contains a myriad of hardscape designs that will work with a plethora of plant collections.
The countless ideas in this softcover book offer inspiration to grow plants that have flair for that up and out habit. The book is worthwhile to keep in easy reach of your garden shelf, whether you live in an urban concrete setting or wide-open rural canvas; for whether you want to grow plants as a feast to satisfy your stomach or to satisfy your eyes.
Placing Vertical Structures in Many Garden Styles
In Grow a Living Wall, the chapter titles are an insightful journey into the varied types of gardens plant-lovers grow and the plants available to us for a vertical space.
The author's plant choices seemed all too common, but you will be pleasantly surprised by the inventive structures and unexpected location ideas she throws at you page after page.
Herb plants are found mixing it up in a predictable vertical space on a patio in the Herbal Cocktail Garden.
The beloved culinary plants then take higher roads: into the Therapeutic Hanging Garden, in an Aromatherapy Garden planter for a door, for a wall planter called Insulate-a-Wall Garden used to save energy and reduce noise in a backyard, and, then, turns back into the Vitamin-Rich Culinary Garden for vegetables and herbs that is a traditional kitchen garden style arrangement of sorts that grows vertical.
The Hydroponic Pollinator Garden begins with a kit of frames and hydroponic inserts. Coronado suggests standard flowering annuals like alyssum, lantana, or verbena to attract pollinators. Small herbs appear again, too, for their easy-to-plug size that fit the kit's predrilled holes.
Gardeners can transform the Urban Water-saving Garden system, suggested for vegetables and herbs, into a garden to attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds in Grow a Living Wall, too.
Do-It-Yourself Project Make Living Wall Out of Growing Plants Up
Coronado includes many do-it-yourself projects along-side the long list of manufactured systems in writing about her vertical gardens. Each "How-to-Build" directions page has a "Tools Needed" cutout.
The full color photos accompany the directions and incorporate some images of the author demonstrating the steps, as well.
You will discover vertical gardens that one can make from fabric pockets, old bookcases, old wooden pallets, and a mason-jar project for planting aromatic herbs.
In Grow a Living Wall, the structural ideas to make a vertical garden will grab your attention first. The plants you choose to grow in the containers will put your personal mark and make your garden project all your own.
Illinois Garden Writer Shawna Coronado
Shawna Coronado shared with Decoded Plants: "One of my favorite practical living wall gardens in the United States can be found at the Atlanta Botanic Garden; it is an edible vertical wall filled with herbs and deliciousness. I love the project's theme of 'edible gardening' and can imagine the herbs smell absolutely divine when you're near the garden."
Coronado has evolved from her native Chicago and the neighborhoods, where she interacted with fellow gardeners, into a well-traveled author and professional photographer.
She is now a spokesperson for green life-style living. That this Illinois gardener can speak with enthusiasm about a vertical wall at Atlanta Botanic Garden is testimony to her travels and knowledge of vertical gardening around the United States, though she always returns to her Midwest roots.
Coronado has been published in a collection of garden books that include Indiana Getting Started Garden Guide and Illinois Getting Started Garden Guide. Her garden has been featured beyond Grow a Living Wall, on PBS television and WGN TV News and her writings also published in Better Homes and Gardens and HGTV Gardens.com.
Grow Living Walls with a New Garden Book
Shawna Coronado authored Grow a Living Wall: Create Vertical Gardens with Purpose, which Cool Springs Press published in 2015. The press is an imprint of the Quarto Publishing Group.
Pages at the back of Grow a Living Wall offer resources to readers, as well. The Contributors and the Online Product Resources pages are a list of manufacturer names and websites for products used in the book.
The garden book covers man-made structures used in a variety of garden situations where you want to make use of vertical space. Though the list of plant names in the Index suggests a variety of choices, gardeners, especially newer growers, will benefit from using this resource alongside a plant book.
The Conversions page is an excellent tool for anyone building their own structures.
Sprinkled throughout this garden book is information on soil and compost, watering, and aspects of garden maintenance for portable gardening structure.
Expand Your Garden by Growing Vertical
Gardeners have been growing gardens vertically as far back as the hanging gardens of Babylon. Vertical gardens made footprints we still see today in eons-old urban cities along bricked roads. The modest hardscape cutouts gave scant places for growing plants outside.
Today, whether gardeners use modern cutout gardens for plants growing up or for letting plants hang down, the key to growing the most plants in the same amount of ground is to take advantage of the above space, too.
Grow a Living Wall: Create Vertical Gardens with Purpose is a collection of modern techniques for assembling plants onto living walls that sit above the ground.
The ideas between the book's covers will give you new ideas to infuse into your landscape no matter how modest or expansive your garden might already be.


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Sunday, January 13, 2008
Kartaveerya - the mythical villain
On the throne.This design is inspired by a ritual dance called 'Theyyam'. Iconography indicates red colored garments.
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Mathematical Problems in Engineering
Volume 2012, Article ID 105735, 23 pages
On the Error Estimates of a New Operator Splitting Scheme for the Navier-Stokes Equations with Coriolis Force
1School of Physics and Electronic Information Engineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723003, China
2College of Mathematics, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
Received 10 July 2012; Accepted 29 October 2012
Academic Editor: Trung Nguyen Thoi
Copyright © 2012 Chunjiang Shuai et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
How to Cite this Article
Chunjiang Shuai, Kaimin Teng, and Hongen Jia, "On the Error Estimates of a New Operator Splitting Scheme for the Navier-Stokes Equations with Coriolis Force," Mathematical Problems in Engineering, vol. 2012, Article ID 105735, 23 pages, 2012. https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/105735.


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The next door neighbor hear loud sounds of passion coming from the house next door at a time when everyone who lives their is usually at work and school. So the neighbor called the father who rushed home to find his daughter getting ran through by a grown man and this happened.
A father is the male parent of a child. Besides the paternal bonds of a father to his children, the father may have a parental, legal, and social relationship with the child that carries with it certain rights and obligations. An adoptive father is a male who has become the child's parent through the legal process of adoption. A biological father is the male genetic contributor to the creation of the infant, through sexual intercourse or sperm donation. A biological father may have legal obligations to a child not raised by him, such as an obligation of monetary support. A putative father is a man whose biological relationship to a child is alleged but has not been established. A stepfather is a male who is the husband of a child's mother and they may form a family unit, but who generally does not have the legal rights and responsibilities of a parent in relation to the child.
The adjective "paternal" refers to a father and comparatively to "maternal" for a mother. The verb "to father" means to procreate or to sire a child from which also derives the noun "fathering". Biological fathers determine the sex of their child through a sperm cell which either contains an X chromosome (female), or Y chromosome (male).[1] Related terms of endearment are dad (dada, daddy), papa, pappa, papasita, (pa, pap) and pop. A male role model that children can look up to is sometimes referred to as a father-figure.
Involved fathers offer developmentally specific provisions to their children and are impacted themselves by doing so. Active father figures may play a role in reducing behavior and psychological problems in young adults.[8] An increased amount of father–child involvement may help increase a child's social stability, educational achievement, and their potential to have a solid marriage as an adult. Their children may also be more curious about the world around them and develop greater problem solving skills.[9] Children who were raised with fathers perceive themselves to be more cognitively and physically competent than their peers without a father.[10] Mothers raising children together with a father reported less severe disputes with their child.
The father-figure is not always a child's biological father and some children will have a biological father as well as a step- or nurturing father. When a child is conceived through sperm donation, the donor will be the "biological father" of the child. Fatherhood as legitimate identity can be dependent on domestic factors and behaviors. For example, a study of the relationship between fathers, their sons, and home computers found that the construction of fatherhood and masculinity required that fathers display computer expertise


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Kilabyte (Kb) is the basic form of Gigabyte (Gb), which is later split into Megabyte (Mb) and Hexadecimal. At the beginning of 'What's love got to do with it?', when Bob was still a cadet, Kb undergoes an upgrade. He breaks free of the captive chamber and partially deletes Vixen, what looks to be Bob's partner, after her futile struggles. He then upgrades into Gigabyte and teleports into the gateway machine in Mainframe, causing it to blow up after it splitted Gb into two sections -Hex and Mb.
Bob is to avenge his partner's death and ends up in Mainframe trying to track down this killer virus.


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New Resource: the CPET SNAP Protocol
Scoring is the process of evaluating student work using a rubric. These are crucial practices to ensure that teachers' and students' evaluations are valid, reliable, and consistent. To support your school community in the norming and scoring process, The Center for the Professional Education of Teachers has created the SNAP Protocol to align your scoring practices with your school community. Click here to download!
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