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|Pingu Runs Away
|Season 01, Episode 14
|1990 (production year)
|Building Igloos
Pingu Runs Away (sometimes known as Pingu Runs Away from Home) is the fourteenth episode of the first season.
Pingu's parents are enjoying a quiet dinner, but Pingu isn't happy because he is fed up with boiled green vegetables. Mother and Father decide to share their food. Father gives Mother a piece of his fish, Mother gives Father some of her greens and then tries to get Pingu to eat some of her beetroot, but he refuses and throws it at Mother's chest. Father becomes enraged and tells him off, but Pingu ignores him and then decides to rock in his chair until he rocks too far. He tries to stop himself falling backwards by grabbing the table cloth, but he falls anyway, pulling the table cloth with him. All the food goes everywhere and the plates get smashed against the wall. His parents become furious and Mother spanks him. Pingu asks his father for a hug after that, but he rejects it, so he leaves the igloo crying, feeling that his parents don't love him anymore. As he leaves, he threatens to never come home again.
Back inside, Pingu's parents enjoy some quiet time, Father is knitting and Mother is reading the newspaper. She notices how late it is getting and asks Father if she should get Pingu but Father is sure Pingu will be back soon a wiser penguin, not realising about his threats. Meanwhile, Pingu starts to become scared when he realises how dangerous the outdoors can be at night. He nearly gets crushed by falling ice, and then comes face to face with menacing mounds of ice which look like monsters with horrible hands. Terrified, he runs off and hides inside an ice cave. There, he sits and waits for help.
Back home, Mother is very worried about how late it is and the fact that Pingu has still not returned. Father decides that this time they should go and look for him. Mother walks ahead and calls for Pingu while Father drives close behind on the tractor sledge. Pingu hears his mother's calls and replies. Happy to see her son, Mother grabs Pingu and hugs him, calling to Father to drive over. Father states that it would have not happened if he and Mother had not been so angry and he apologises to Pingu. Father drives them home and Mother feeds Pingu a bowl of hot soup in front of a warm log fire. Then they all go to bed together happily.
- Since the 1990s, "Pingu Runs Away" was deemed controversial due to its offensive scenes (including Mother spanking Pingu and Pingu running away from home). As a result, "Pingu Runs Away" was placed under unofficial ban from broadcast or video distribution from the US by The Pygos Group and other rights-holders and broadcasters (including The Paley Center for Media, Turner Broadcasting, PBS Kids, and HiT Entertainment). Also, the episode contains dark, frightening images that have scared many young viewers. Due to the upsetting themes in this episode also, it was removed from British television in 2005. This was also one of the few episodes pulled from US airings due to its offensive material. It was, however, released on the US VHS/DVD Antarctic Antics.
- This episode and another take place before The New Arrival. The reason for this is that Pinga has not appeared yet.
- The front door is opened from the inside twice in this episode, but the background outside is different both times.
- The tractor sledge has doors and a bell instead of a horn in this episode.
- The scary mounds of ice keep changing their positions.


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It's no secret it will be difficult for the Hoover High boys' water polo team to fill the hole left by the graduation of Hakop Kaplanyan, easily the most decorated and successful player in Tornadoes water polo history.
That's left second-year Hoover Coach Kevin Witt searching for new goal-scoring alternatives. While Kaplanyan, the reigning All-Area Boys' Water Polo Player of the Year who finished his stalwart four-year career at Hoover with 593 goals, provided the Tornadoes with a physical, goal-scoring presence en route to leading them to the CIF Southern Section Division V semifinals for the first time in the program's history last season, it will be up to others to at least partially fill the void left by Kaplanyan.
"We lost a lot with Hakop, and you just don't replace Hakop, who is one of the best water polo players to come out of this area," said Witt, a former Glendale standout and the reigning All-Area Coach of the Year. "You can't replace him as an individual.

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The Diatonic System - Understanding the diatonic system is a must if you really want to comprehend music as a whole. The system has been used for several hundred years and music is, for the most part, still based on the system. As we discussed in both the major scale and composition lesson, composers first starting harmonizing the major scale in triads starting in the 1300s (If you are already familiar with this, skip down to the lesson).
By taking every other note from the root and stacking them, we get a C major chord:
And then from the second note, we can construct a D minor chord:
When we do this for every note in the scale, we get seven triads (a triad is a three note chord):
Harmonizing the major scale in 7th Chords
Slowly but surely, composers became more harmonically daring and began harmonizing the scale not in three notes, but four. The result is 7th chords:
Here is the C major scale harmonized in 7th chords:
Our new diatonic pallet that looks like this:
Key: C
Take notice that when harmonized as triads, there are only three chord types: major, minor and diminished. But when we harmonize to 7th chords, we get four types: maj7, min7, 7 and min7b5. The more you harmonize, the greater selection of chord types you get.
It is important that you begin to internalize the diatonic pallet. It is a vital tool for melody, harmony and composition. But remember, it is important to internalize it at both a theoretic level and practical level, which is what we are about to do.
The diatonic 7th chords harmonized from major scale pattern 4
Since all these 7th chords were harmonized from the C major scale, you will find that each of them can be found inside each individual scale pattern. This lesson will deal with major scale pattern 4. For review, here it is:
The following 7ths chords can all be found in C major scale pattern 4. Now why should we learn the chord shapes inside each of the individual scale patterns? There are several good reasons:
Here are the 7th chords from scale pattern 4 (see if you can't locate them in scale pattern 4 above):
Practice playing the chord forms diatonic to the pattern 4 C major scale in the following progressions.
Ex.1) The following chord progression utilizes all the diatonic 7th chords in the key of C moving up in fourths from the ii chord. This is a very typical progression that surfaces in all genres of music:
The Caged System Revisited
It is important to understand these diatonic chords not only as part of the diatonic system and derivative forms from the pattern 4 major scale but also as individual forms from the CAGED system. Both Dmin7 and Cmaj7 are based off of the E-Form. Starting with Dmin and its possible Dmin7 variations:
C and its possible Cmaj7 variations:
G7 is based off of the C-Form:
Both Fmaj7 and Emin7 are based off of the A-Form. Starting with Fmaj7:
On to the Emin and its variations:
Bmin7b5 and Amin7 are based off of the D-Form from the CAGED system. Starting with the Bmin and Bmin7b5 chord:
And Amin and Amin7:
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Five Steps to a Peace Process' with a view to encourage peace, harmony and understanding between peoples of any and all ethnicity, origin, religion or worldview. Importantly, it helps to demonstrate how our collective memories of the past influence our present identities in how we tell and live our lives.
Symposium 2014. Charter for Forgiveness
Leading thinkers and activists from many peacemaking and reconciliation organizations gathered in Birmingham. the Charter for Forgiveness and Reconciliation deliberations looked at some key questions and critical issues such as the role for forgiveness within the contexts of justice, reconciliation and peace-building.
International Seminar 2013
Healing, Forgiveness, Reconciliation. These concepts are often used interchangeably in discussions, for example about post-conflict peacebuilding. The distinctions between the terms is not clear by nuance, how they relate to each-other, and how such relationships are played out in the dynamic of interventions towards peace.
Rwanda HWH Conference 2012
Rwanda event was to explore the psychological roots of violence in recent Rwanda, and to identify new modalities of healing, reconciliation and forgiveness, between both individuals and groups.
Lebanon HWH Conference 2011
The Conference explored the innovative psycho-social approaches to addressing the deeper roots of violence. The goal was to establish constructive relations between the people and communities in present-day Lebanon.


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"Reunion On The Ridge"
|The Harvest Festival Committee and I extend a warm welcome to all who join us for our fifth celebration. We try to have entertainment for all age groups so that each of you will have a pleasant and enjoyable day.
Our proceeds will go toward useful town and community projects. In the past, we have erected welcome signs, street signs, house numbers, purchased a new flag pole and two flags, Christmas lights, lettering for the Town Hall, one school band uniform, hosted a town reception, public speakers, and given two scholarships to high school seniors. The success of our festival is made possible by everyone working together faithfully and diligently.
A special thanks to you, our guests, for celebrating with us.
-- Shelby R. Yonce, 1986 Harvest Festival Chairperson
Although it turned out to be a rainy day, spirits were never dampened and the festival continued as planned. Citizens and visitors pulled out their raincoats and umbrellas and carried on.
A professional clown, Steve Harris, joined the audience around the stage following the parade. He kept events going and helped to save the day.
This was the first year to have a Welcome and Information Center. A tent was set up on the square in a central location. The Grand Marshall was our own Leon Everette of national fame in the Country and Western Music Industry.
Due to the weather, the street dance was moved to the gymnasium of the RSM Middle School. The teenage entertainment, South Bend, performed in the Maintenance Building behind the Civic Center.
Plans were mentioned to construct a Municipal Parking Lot on the site formerly known as The W.W. Steadman, Sr. Packing Shed on Oak Street.
After the rainy day, it was definitely decided to use part of the proceeds from this festival to remodel the Ridge Spring gym on West Main Street. Not more than $4000 was to be used for this project.


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Template 16 - Alcoholiday ♥
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Just been having those kinda days this week where everything seems a shamble LOL.
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(or maybe I should have!!)
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If you find it too small let me know and I can go back to original sizes.
But some have said they're too big, (they can be resized though!)
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Red-shouldered macaw in the Botanical Gardens, Georgetown
Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 23:41
George town botanical garden in host to many urban parrot species. We recently showed you a beautiful capture of a local orange winged amazon.
More older are the reports of Festive Parrots (Amazona festiva) in the capital city of Guyana. The only know urban population of this species.
Today reports reach us that Red-shouldered macaw are also resident and seem to occupy nesting space. Making Georgetown one of the most parrot diverse capital cities in the world.


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Juneau, AK (KINY) - Representative Justin Parish provided his thoughts on the remand of state protections of the marijuana industry.
The Justice Department, under the leadership of Jeff Sessions, has rescinded the Cole memo, which provided protections to states from federal interference with their decisions involving the marijuana industry. It is now possible for state attorney's to enforce federal laws in states that allow medicinal and recreational marijuana.
When asked to comment on the State's response to the change in policy, state house representative Justin Parish said:
"I'm sure that I speak for many of my colleagues, particularly those within my caucus, when I say I don't appreciate the threat of added Federal interference in a state regulated industry."
"I do want to say I don't think that any substantiv interference is likely. There only two FBI agents in the state of Alaska and they have a lot more important threats to the public to deal with."
When asked if the legislature would take specific action or let the situation play out, he responded that
"The state has very limited influence over the federal government. The state legislature can say we'd rather you did this or we rather you did that. We can choose not to use State resources in support of a federal mission with which we disagree, but in terms of making a lot of countermand a federal policy it's not terribly likely."
"I think you can probably expect a sternly worded letter, that's about it."
Despite the change in federal policy, the doors to Juneau's recreational marijuana stores remain open.


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One of a Kind Acrylic on Canvas.
About the Artist:
Elisabeth L. Olver graduated from Rhode Island School of Design in 1994 where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration. Elisabeth spent her college summers at the beach painting beach scenes including the beach patrol lifeguard stands and rowboats. A few years later, these popular Jersey Shore scenes would be reproductions. Finding a niche, Elisabeth began exhibiting in galleries and shows, mostly along the Jersey coast. Her work has been selected to participate in many juried, gallery and invitational shows. After the birth of her two daughters, who quickly developed a talent of their own and a desire to collaborate, Elisabeth needed a more forgiving medium that was also non-toxic. She started experimenting all over again with acrylic and has been enjoying the boldness and versatility ever since. Also, after many years of very detailed and realistic work, Elisabeth has expanded to include abstract work


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Many people like to style their hair in many different ways, which is also very unique. You might be interested in trying some of the styles yourself!
But, just doing your hair, in general, is also really good, because you should fix your hair before going anywhere so people won't stare at you like something is odd about you.
Now, there are many hairstyles that are popular. They come from celebrities, what society thinks is trending, and what people do to their hair.
There are many hair trends; let me tell you about 7 of them:
- Super Sleek: The straight, shiny, and center-parted hair is one of the biggest trends for 2017. But you should have your hair look healthy, not fried. Also, have a mist of heat protectant through your hair before touching it with a straightener.
- High Pony: Slick your hair up, which should look all the way up. It should look nice in a rumpled texture or stick-straight. The high ponytail adds both an elegance and ease to every ensemble. Also, a bonus tip – the tighter you secure it, the more lifted your face looks.
- Flat Waves: It should be in between beachy or bouncy; the flat iron waves are the new curling iron waves. You could also create a bend in your hair just by pushing your hair upward, then make the shape with a few clamps of your iron. Release and repeat. Also, just keep your ends straight for the finish.
- Growing-Out Slag: The slag haircut was a hit in 2016. The hair just passes the shoulders and the bangs are long enough to be split down in the middle
- The Hair Flip: For the hair flip, you just have to flip your hair from one side to the other, creating tons of volume as a result.
- Slick and Shiny: The slick, shiny hair only looks like it's sopping wet. This is also a 2017 hair trend that looks just as good like on the runway and IRL. Mostly work with a heavy dose of the styling cream, from your roots to the mid-way length, which will hold a little bit of shine in your hair.
- Lastly, The Golden Bronde: This color is the perfect warm-toned hair color that will be well suited on all skin tones.
There are many hairstyles that are trending, and these are just a few examples that you may be interested in. Or, you can always just do your hair however you like.
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You can start a business if you have an idea or can get an idea that you can turn to a product/service that others will buy. You should however only start a business if you can afford to set it up, and run it for a specific period of time, if you wish to succeed with it.
There a lot of businesses you can start based on what you can afford, you will need to do some research in order to determine what those businesses are, you may want to start your researches with some of these Low Cost Business Ideas.
You will need some money to set up and run your business, you can generally do some research on how much you will need to potentially profit, with any business of your own choosing, before you set it up, in order to know if you can afford to start and run it.
You can define how much you would want to make through a business, and then do some research, to find businesses that can potentially make you as much as you may have defined, before you set up the business. You should however note that the more money/profits you may want to make through a business, the more money you are likely to need, to set up and run the business.
The core steps for succeeding with any type of business you may choose to start, is to
- Determine the value that you can provide in your chosen business that will sell
- Choose a potentially profitable niche to sell to
- Test the demand for your business idea/value
- Define a uniqueness for the value and/or product or service that you will be providing in your chosen business
- Determine how much it would potentially cost you, to make X amount (that is, a specific amount of money) with your idea/value as a product/service, with your chosen business, within a specific period of time.
- Determine if you can afford to set up and run your chosen business, selling your idea/value as a product/service within that specific period of time
You will need to determine each one of these for whatever type of business you may wish to start, whether the business is big or small, in order to succeed. You can learn the ideal way to start and run any type of business you may wish to profit with, with The Profit Blueprint.
You may also want to check these out:
Choose A Business You Are Likely To Succeed With
Before You Start Your Business
If You Are Having Any Issue Or Problem With Your Profits And Sales
Some Truths About Starting A Business
What You Must Do To Succeed With Your Business


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When i say that the listener should get it in one regarding your songs lyrical message that isn't an opinion. That is a fact.
You right there have just stated that YOU have complete dissregard to your listeners.
All the success of your songs is entirely based on what those listening think about your songs and you are giving two fingers up to those listeners. I would never do that.
PS: here is my original post and nowhere in it does it say anyone has failed.
You should NEVER have to explain what your song is all about before people review your song.That job belongs to your songs lyrics!If your lyrics are crystal clear then you have no reason to explain your song to ANYONE before we the listener click on it.The listener should get it in one. If they don't then re write and re write it until they do.Johnny
Hi,I'm Johnny and I've just signed up for this forum tonight. I've always valued feedback on my songs but i had a period in my life a while back where i stopped writing music all together. Health issues stopped me from doing what i really love to do the most. Anyway two years later i was back to good health and began writing again. This is one of a few new songs i wrote which i am now hoping to get some feedback on.The inspiration behind this song is from a good friend of mine who is very popular on a forum i use. ( not on here) His quick witt and charm got all the girls fawning after him online so i wrote about that and about how honest he is when he posts online on any subject. He always speaks the truth and he also drops truth tea when he see's lies. He's a great friend of mine and the lyrics came from my own chats with him and from reading how he conducts himself/interacts with others online.
on obvious problems within their song demo
you will continue to repeat the same bad habits and continue to do the same thing over and over again in the next song you write


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HUNTSVILLE - The Sam Houston State Bearkats got off to a hot start, but could not keep it going as the UIW Cardinals handed them their sixth consecutive defeat, 56-49, on Saturday afternoon at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum.
Sam Houston (3-9, 0-3 SLC) got 16 points and seven rebounds from Lydia Baxter, along with 11 points and four assists from Tia Harston; however, the Kats were held to just 20 percent shooting in the middle quarters as the Cardinals (3-11, 2-1 SLC) took control of the game to earn their second win of league play.
The Kats opened the game on a 12-2 run and still led 17-13 at the end of the opening quarter despite the Cardinals scoring 11 of the quarters' final 16 points. But it was a different story in the second quarter when the Kats hit just three of their 13 tries from the floor while UIW outscored them 19-6 in the final eight minutes to go into the locker room up 32-27.
UIW's Gabbi Bowie had 14 of her team-high 18 points in the opening half, but it was the shooting of Kara Speer which kept UIW out in front in the second half. The freshman guard hit four of UIW's eight 3-point baskets in the second half to account for all 12 of her points.
The Kats forced 24 UIW turnovers on the day and hit 13 of 15 tries at the foul line; however, Sam Houston committed 23 turnovers of its own and hit just two of its 11 3-point attempts.
Sam Houston will look to crack the win column in Southland play on Wednesday when it hosts Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Wednesday night at Johnson Coliseum.


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Today, City Council approved a $105 million Capital Budget. The Capital Budget includes projects that will take place in 2017, multi-year projects starting in 2017 or projects that require additional funding from previous years. Council started deliberations with a proposed $106.8 million budget that was reduced by $1.8 million over the course of two days.
The 2017 Capital Budget focuses on investing in infrastructure to keep our city sustainable, and the projects that benefit the city today and in the future. Some of the items passed during the two day Council deliberation include:
- Infrastructure replacement and rehabilitation projects, like pavement rehabilitation and roadway reconstruction.
- Current growth projects, like North Red Deer Regional Water Services Commission supply line purchase, improvements on Ross Street at Rideout Avenue and 20 Avenue.
- Future growth projects, like Taylor Drive intersection improvements, storm and water offsite improvements and waste management infrastructure for the Green Cart Program.
- Community Amenity projects, like Riverwalk Phase 2 and Plaza, Red Deer Royals legacy project, Cronquist House preservation and playground development in Lonsdale.
"With Red Deer facing the challenge of slower growth due to a changing economy, we are focusing our investments towards projects and infrastructure that ensure our sustainability, while deferring other capital projects into future years," said Mayor Tara Veer. "Investments made in infrastructure during a slower economy help to provide job opportunities, investment opportunities, increased community amenities and positive future outlook, while respecting our communities ability to afford it."
With the approval of today's capital budget, The City's estimated debt limit for 2017 sits at 66 per cent, which is below the 75 per cent debt limit set by Council.
"When we developed this budget for Council's consideration, we focused on providing quality infrastructure for Red Deerians, while keeping sustainability and the current economic reality in mind," said City Manager Craig Curtis, "We recommended a capital budget that was $26 million less than what we proposed in 2016 that respects Council's direction, vision and budget guidelines surrounding debt limit and tax increases."
Along with the 2017 Capital Budget, Council approved the 2018-2026, $1.3 billion Capital Plan in principle allowing the flexibility for administration to adjust the priorities outlined in the plan based on community need, economy, grant availability and project funding.
"A project's inclusion in the Capital Plan does not mean that it is necessarily going ahead, it simply means that The City is considering it, planning for it, and looking at financing options," said Curtis. "We plan projects well into the future based on Council direction, community needs and funding."
To see further details on the approved capital budget, visit www.reddeer.ca/budget.
For more information, please contact:
Mayor Tara Veer
The City of Red Deer
Communications & Strategic Planning
The City of Red Deer


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BSN program's first graduates
The first graduates of Miami Dade College's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program are set to re-enter the workforce.
Finding "Hope" in history
John Hope Franklin, the scholar who helped create the field of African-American history, recently died. Franklin visited Miami Dade College in 1990 as part of Miami Book Fair International.
Survey: Math students' attitudes changing
Representatives from MDC's mathematics discipline recently met to evaluate the department's Quality Enhancement Plan.
Art restored
Miami Dade College unveiled the restored "New World" mural on the mezzanine level of its Freedom Tower.
National leadership
MDC President Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón has been appointed to the board of directors of the Business-Higher Education Forum.
MDC hosts summit on social responsibility
Leaders from Florida's educational institutions, businesses, foundations, media, civic and government sectors will convene at MDC later this month for a cross-sector discourse on responsibility.
Preserve and protect
Jake Tucker – head groundskeeper at MDC's Environmental Center – is part of a growing "green" trend to save native ecosystems.
Chess tourney draws top high school talent
The region's top high school chess players competed in the Fifth Annual Dr. Armando J. Bucelo Sr. High School Chess Tournament at MDC.


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Carnival of College Admissions: 1st Edition
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Welcome to the first edition of the Carnival of College Admissions. Eleven articles were submitted and nine have been selected for publication. I am pleased to be able to host the first ever carnival and bring you all the submissions. Click on the graphic above for more information about this cooperative effort or to submit a write-up of your own for next week's edition.Read on for all of the excellent articles from The Carnival of College Admissions: 1st Edition:
Carnival of College Admissions: 1st Edition
- To start us off, admissions blogger and parent Johnny Rogers of College Tidbits shares some tips about a common dilemma students face: Getting Into College with Poor Grades. John says, "when I was growing up nobody ever bothered mentioning to me about the importance of having good grades... I kid you not" and he doesn't want you to make the same mistake. He offers some good, practical advice for students in all grade situations and is a must-read if your GPA is a little bit less-than-stellar.
- Next, James of SAT Exam Prep offers nine solid SAT Test Taking Tips. In my opinion, his best tip is his first: "Take the exam with energy and focus. Do not entertain negative thoughts and do not let tough questions panic you. Remember, you can always go back to that question later and do the others first."
- In a similar vein, O'rene Ashley of CEOmum presents College Board Sues Test Prep Company - Beware, warning test preparation companies of the dangers of using College Board materials in their classes. Consumers may be better served by using the larger prep companies instead of smaller, local teachers simply to avoid these types of legal hassles.
- Squiddo has some great techniques about What You Must Do on Your College Applications. The article not only provides 7 things all students should do on their applications, but also 7 more things students shouldn't do. Keeping both checklists beside you before submitting your applications is a great idea.
- Shifting gears, Ted Reimers of CampusGrotto weighs the Pros and Cons of going to an Online College. Ted says, "now with stricter accreditation, online colleges have received a better reputation in the field of education, and provide a great service to those who are currently in the workforce trying to improve their skills and advance their careers." If you still need help figuring out if distance learning is right for you, this article may help you decide.
- I also wanted to highlight an article of my own here at Accepted to College which has been the most visited article so far in March, The "Gap Year": When It's a Good Idea to Take a Year Off Before Starting College. So many students rush into college, but some may actually benefit from taking a year off first. Read the article to find out if it applies to you and what you can do during your gap year.
- Sarah Rainsberger of the cleverly self-named WhenItRains blog has some tips for Ontario homeschoolers looking to get into college. While you may not fall into that category, her article, 7 Ways to Get into University Without a High School Diploma, has some tips that are useful for anyone looking for college admission, such as transferring from a local community college.
- ...but for those looking for more general information, Sarah also provides 6 ways to turn your interests into extra-curricular activities for your university application, a topic from which anyone can benefit. This excellent article offers a massive amount of in-depth information regarding extracurriculars and how to best handle them for college admission.
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The message and importance of the #BlackLivesMatter movement becomes increasingly more relevant with each new day, and each new and horrific tragedy – like the police shootings of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge and Philando Castile in Minneapolis that occurred in the last several days.
The Dream Unfinished is an activist orchestra based in NYC that works to continue to bring light to the continued and systemic racism that continues to persist, and is an opportunity for classical musicians to stand with activists in the #BlackLivesMatter movement.
The first event was held in 2015, commemorating the one year anniversary of the death of Eric Garner. After an amazing response throughout the classical music community, the 2016 season was planned to honor Sandra Bland and to serve as a tribute to black women impacted by racial injustice and women activists working for a better world. The series, which incorporates multiple events, including a chamber series and several lectures, is entitled Sing Her Name.
The series will culminate with the main event on Wednesday July 13, when The Dream Unfinished will remember the one year anniversary of the death of Sandra Bland.
From The Dream Unfinished website:
The 2016 Season, Sing Her Name, concert series is open to the public and will exclusively program chamber works of under-performed composers such as Florence Price and Ethel Smyth. By performing the works of female and minority composers; presenting works by living composers such as Jessie Montgomery; and inviting audiences into panel discussions with participating musicians alongside activists from The Center for Constitutional Rights and Black Women's Blueprint; these concerts are intended to raise awareness for the women involved in Black Lives Matter, and to engage communities with the question of how we can better support activists' ongoing work in the movement.
In a time of tragedy, discord, and uncertainty about what lies ahead, I find hope and inspiration in the work of the The Dream Unfinished and the new path that is being forged to not only for more representation of women and people of color in classical music, but also in the continued relevance and connection of music and the arts to the world we live in.
Tickets for Wednesday's event are available through Eventbrite – with proceeds of the concert supporting Black Women's Blueprint and the Center for Constitutional Rights. For those of us who are unable to attend, but feel moved to be a part of the amazing work being done by this activist orchestra, I encourage you to consider contributing to the Indiegogo Campaign. More information about the campaign below:


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That other holiday
I know, I know, we are two weeks past Halloween. We are already on to thoughts of pumpkin pie and gravy. But since I spent the better part of a week gearing up for Halloween, and the better part of two weeks recovering from said holiday, it just has to be recorded. You mothers understand. Thanks for the indulgence:
This was a very serious crew, as you can see. Soldiers do not smile. General George Washington does not smile in any of his paintings, so ours wouldn't either. Ron Weasley was too busy fighting Draco. And our resident bumblebee was much too busy stealing candy from his brothers' buckets. A sobering crowd indeed.
Favorite Halloween quote: "Mom, everyone thinks I'm a pirate. I'm not. I'm General George Washington!" (Note again the non-smile.) This jacket just might be my opus magnum, as Halloween costumes are wont to be. (If you're wondering, he did a last-minute switcheroo from Old Faithful to the father of our country. I think Old Faithful might have been easier.)
My sewing machine wanted nothing to do with this best-Sunday-suit (eek!) transformation, so my friends, this entire outfit was constructed with hot glue. I know. I was pretty impressed myself.
And here is one more image of my decidedly-not-homemade bumblebee. Look at that belly! How could I not allow a belly like that to be filled with fifteen lollipops?
Okay, I'm done now. On to Thanksgiving. Thanks for your patience…
Amber permalinkNovember 17, 2010 11:48 am
So cute! I bow down before your craftiness!
It was fantastic to see you last week.
Meredith permalinkNovember 18, 2010 8:53 am
That Washington jacket is awesome! When I saw first on Seth's facebook I was blown away. I can't believe you made that….well actually I can believe it 🙂
Vivienne Lewis permalinkNovember 18, 2010 5:15 pm
I had envisioned you spending hours at the sewing machine on that George Washington jacket, but instead, you probably spent hours hot gluing it! Whew! What a project! Loved those serious pictures, and Asher…with the lollipops, so cute!
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It looks like a good year for AKA fans since he is set to drop not one… but two albums this year. Having released two singles so far, being The World Is Yours, Caiphus Song and also 10 Fingers (with Anatii) it is one to watch out for. AKA's last album Levels is certified platinum (in South Africa this is selling over 40,000 copies) and had 7 successful singles (which is almost the whole album, since had 11 tracks). It also has six awards to it's name, if my memory serves me correct.
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We gonna do great things this year!!!! 2 albums coming your way!!! The first one dropping real soon!!!!
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I like to write. Have for as long as I can remember. To date, I've written eight feature-length screenplays (not including the ones I've scrapped mid-scribble), penned three produced short films, and released seven books. My latest novel, The Sound, is my most ambitious one thus far.
Traveling is mega-important to me. I've seen much of the United States (before I became an angsty, heavy-metal mulleted teenager, my folks told me I had either lived in or traveled through 40 of the 50), visited quite a bit of Europe (though there is MUCH more I want to see--I'm lookin' at you Scandinavia), and spent a decade in Italy (the dictionary definition of beauty). I currently reside in mystical Japan with my wife and two boys.
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People and restaurants have been replacing traditional burger buns with all kinds of things, which now includes a Scotch egg. This food item typically consists of a hard boiled egg that has been wrapped in sausage meat and covered in bread crumbs. It can be either deep fried or baked.
London food truck Say Yeah! Burger created the 'Marco Polo' -- a burger consisting of an aged beef patty, lemon aioli and a manchego-stuffed chorizo Scotch egg. They're also selling a burger called 'The Dragon,' which is a lamb patty sandwiched between a haggis and kedgeree Scotch egg with caramelized leeks and clamato beurre blanc.
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Knowing that you need to get the oil changed in your vehicle and knowing why are two very different things. Along these same lines, synthetic and conventional oil have diverse properties and are right for different vehicles. Next time you're at the dealership, you might have the option to choose either synthetic or conventional. Do you know the difference?
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One of the most common ways to sum up synthetic oil is that it's more refined than conventional oil. It goes through extra processes like distillation and purification in order to get rid of impurities and tailor individual molecules to better accommodate the design of modern engines. This type of oil can help your engine resist overheating, heighten its durability and clean out residue deposits.
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Between 1882 and 1960 arrived to the Port of Buenos Aires, main port of Argentina, 2,313 ships transporting new immigrant to these lands of peace.
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The ship ATTIVITA arrived 14 times to the Port of Buenos Aires, Argentina bringing immigrants from Europe.
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Black Friday at Vulcinity.com November 16, 2015 16:51
Christmas is near, time to scoop up some gifts for the loved ones. Make sure and check out our Black Friday sale starting at 11:59PM on Thanksgiving night! This sale will run through the weekend and will end Sunday night at 11:59PM.
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I don't know if I've ever talked about sports on here, so if not, here is Sports Post #1.
One of the things I find most fascinating about professional English soccer is all the different levels of clubs and how connected they are through their system of relegation and promotion. It injects drama in the battle for the bottom of the league, whereas without the threat of relegation, poor-performing teams can just kind of go through the motions to get the season over with without any repercussions. Given the money involved in American sports franchises, I've always imagined it would be impossible to ever implement something like that over here. But Daryl at theoffside.com has pitched the idea for MLS based on the league's anticipated expansion to 18 teams. Simply, once the league is at 18, you break it into two divisions of nine teams, and at the end of the season the bottom two or three clubs in Div I drop down to Div II, and the top two or three in Div II move up to Div I.
I don't follow MLS at all (though I've been considering starting this year), but I can say that I listen to various podcasts and check numerous websites on a daily basis following the relegation battle currently going on in the Premier League. I've been calculating various scenarios that would keep Newcastle and Portsmouth in the Premier League and trying to decide who out of West Brom, Stoke City, Hull City, Middlesbrough and Blackburn I would be least bothered to see go. If the EPL were run like the NFL, MLB or even MLS, this interest would be completely absent. All of these teams could resign themselves to the fact that they're not going to win the championship, they're not going to qualify for Europe, and there's always next year. BORING.
MLS: Please listen to this guy named Daryl.


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"Going out in L.A. isn't about dressing up," says Mike Appel. "It's about dressing cool."
Mike makes stylish, comfy undies and socks with his brother David under the banner Related Garments. The brothers have their hands in other projects, as well, including PLAYLIST YOGA (Mike) and the Five Four Club (David).
And whenever we see them out on the town, they're exceedingly well put together. So we asked them to put together a getup that'll stand any L.A. man out in a crowd.
From the shirt to the trousers to the perfect summer loafer, here it is — in five easy pieces.
The Basics: Related Garments
"They are the first thing you put on, and the last thing you take off," says David. "People ask, 'Why match?', but it does matter ... Your significant other or whoever you are taking on that date, they care that you are put together. The under-outfit requires a fresh set of stylish and comfortable socks and underwear."
The Trouser: Haider Ackermann
"Haider Ackermann trousers are a classic staple for a night out on the town." The slim-fitting slacks are made with a cotton/linen blend, which means they'e great for warm weather.
The Shirt: Yohji Yamamoto
David likes a Yohji Yamamoto long-sleeve shirt to compliment the trousers. "Basic yet edgy."
The Shoes: Grand Voyage Bitton Loafer
"I can wear the Bitton loafers with jeans and just about anything," says Mike. "It's my everyday shoe, and I've been wearing the MAR style no-show socks when wearing them."
The Watch: AVI-8 Hawker Hunter
"The Hawker Hunter watch from AV-8 is an accessory I never leave home without," says Mike. "David is more about his vintage rings and bracelets he's collected over the years, but I'm a watch guy."


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U.S. Rep. Bart Stupak, D-Menominee, said intelligence reforms in the 9/11 commission bill passed by the House on Tuesday were long overdue.
"I am glad to see that Congress is finally moving on these long delayed intelligence reforms," said Stupak, who voted for the legislation. "They are urgently needed because they will help protect the security of Americans at our airports, on our coasts and on our borders."
Stupak said the legislation is only the first of many steps needed to assure the safety of America's communities.
"This is just the beginning, not the end, of the effort to protect the American people. We still need to provide our local first responders with the resources they need, including interoperable communications, to keep their communities safe," he said.
Stupak said he plans to reintroduce legislation, the Public Safety Interoperability Implementation Act, which would provide funding to allow local public safety agencies to communicate with each other in emergencies, regardless of agency or jurisdiction.


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The Great Barrier Reef shall always stand as one of the most immense and awe-inspiring natural wonders of the world. Representing an almost endless and far reaching coral reef of the Eastern Seaboard of Australia, it is the sort of destination so many add to their bucket list of places they simply must visit in life.
For that cannot yet afford to travel to Australia, there is this panoramic exhibit by German visual artist Yadegar Asisi that recreates the environment and beauty of the Great Barrier Reef in the comfort of a gallery. Currently featured until September 18th, 2016 in Leipzig, Germany, visitors have a chance to get up close and personal with the Reef.
Having been fascinated by the representation of spatial depth since childhood, Mr. Asisi has taken it upon himself to bring back the 360° Panoramas. Sometimes they are of cities such as Rome, or natural environments such as Mount Everest. On how he chooses his next project: "Whether I depict cityscapes or natural environments, I am inspired by the tensions arising between those two powers of creation — mankind and nature. For me, it's ultimately a question of the wide variety of genesis and decay."


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Solar power for UN refugee camp in Jordan
The largest solar plant ever built in a refugee camp went live in Jordan, providing clean and much-needed additional power to 80,000 Syrian refugees living in Jordan's Za'atari camp.
The PV plant with an installed capacity of 12.9 MWp was built by Belectric Gulf, a joint venture of Algihaz Holding and Belectric Solar & Battery GmbH, on behalf of the Jordanian and German governments which has funded the plant through the KfW Development Bank.
Electricity provides an essential lifeline for the camp residents, from lighting shelters to preserving food and maintaining hygiene. Because of the high cost of powering the Za'atari camp electricity use was rationed previously. The new solar plant will increase the electricity supply to refugees' homes from eight hours a day up to 14 hours. In addition the solar plant will deliver high annual cost savings. UNHCR – the UN Refugee Agency – calculates with savings of around US$5.5 million, which they plan to reinvest in vital humanitarian assistance.
"We're more than proud that we could contribute making the difficult lives of so many refugees in the Jordanian desert a little bit easier", Martin Zembsch, CCO Belectric Solar & Battery GmbH, explains. "This is the first PV plant we have constructed for a refugee camp but not the last one. Just some days ago we were awarded to build an additional 46 MW PV plant near to Amman, which will provide power to different refugee camps in Jordan."
The PV plant on the outskirts of the UN camp Za'atari consists of 40,000 photovoltaic panels arranged in rows hundreds of meters long covering an area roughly the size of 33 soccer fields. The electricity generated by the new plant will be used to power refugees' shelters, ensuring that residents are the prime beneficiaries. However, the solar plant is connected to Jordan's national grid, meaning any unused power is fed back into the network to support the energy needs of the local community and help the country meet its renewable energy goals.


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Working toward realizing the dream of a waterfront park for New York's Chinatown.
Did you know that Chinatown owes its original vitality to its
proximity to piers and ports of call?
Chinatown Partnership will build on early groundwork to realize the dream of a waterfront park for New York's Chinatown. Inspired by Battery Park City and the successful joining of Hudson River Park with Riverside Park on the West Side, and in concert with Mayor Bloomberg's initiatives, the vision calls for one continuous waterfront promenade from the Brooklyn Bridge, East River Park and South Street Seaport to Chinatown.
When complete, New York's Chinatown will have the added distinction of being the only North American Chinatown with waterfront access.


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A faction of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has warned leader of the Biafra Independent Movement (BIM), Chief Ralph Uwazuruike against rubbishing the genuine struggle for Biafra with his planned elections.
The spokesperson of the Uwazuruike-led faction of MASSOB, Sunny Okereafor, had last week announced plans to conduct elections and set up administrative structures in the South East and South South, which it claims are Biafran territories.
The elections, which he said would commence February 22, are to be conducted into ward, provinces, districts, regions and zones of the South East and South South zones.
But the faction led by Uchenna Madu, warned Uwazuruike to stop parading himself as a Biafra leader as he had been expelled from participating in all activities pertaining to the struggle for self-determination by Biafrans.
In a statement on Wednesday, Madu cautioned Uwazuruike "to stop gambling with the Biafra project and parading himself as a Biafra leader or agitator as he does not have the mandate of genuine Biafra agitators like MASSOB, IPOB, Lower Niger Congress, Bilie Human Right Initiative and the Council of Elders of IPOB".
He continued: "Though Uwazuruike has formed a new group to further his criminalities and cover his shameful acts of sabotage against Biafra, he remained expelled from all Biafra self-determination projects, both at home and in the Diaspora. Very soon, MASSOB shall come up with its final verdict on Uwazuruike's offence and punishment.
"MASSOB knows that Uwazuruike's noise of electing governors and lawmakers is a way to revive his damaged reputation, but it will not see the light of day because of the agreement he signed with Alhaji Hamzal Mustapha, Dokubo Asari, Fredrick Fasheun, Yerima Sani, among others, for the unity of Nigeria.
"In 2013, Uwazuruike agreed not to engage in anything that could jeopardise the sovereignty of Nigeria, after collecting N5 billion, which he promised to share with his members but did not.
"Uwazurike is deceiving his brainwashed members who still believe he will give them Biafra, not knowing he has sold them. Why is Uwazuruike cancelling the proposed election and prayer summit without telling his members the real reason? Who is he consulting? Does he have a good relationship with Igbo and Southsouth leaders? The only reason is that the DSS invited him and showed him the documents of the agreement he signed to maintain Nigeria's oneness.
"MASSOB therefore warns Uwazurike to stop his false activities in the name of Biafra and keep silent until MASSOB comes up with its final verdict on his crime and acts of sabotage against Biafra".


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We don't know about you, but if we hear the same-old skin care tips one more time (you know -- wear sunscreen, have a derm check your moles once a year, exfoliate twice a week), we're going to scream.
We all know about these often-repeated good skin care habits we need to follow for a perfect, glowing complexion. And as beauty veterans, we're even familiar with the more obscure tips, like patting your moisturizer into your skin instead of rubbing it, or applying urine on your face to fight acne (which is so false BTW).
And even we were surprised -- no, shocked -- by these skin sins everyone commits, including us.
These eight habits not only mess up your skin, but some can even wreck your health. So here they are, the bad skin care habits you -- yes, you -- are committing on a daily basis. See 'em, learn 'em, and fix 'em -- A.S.A.P.
Skin sin no. 1: Not using oil on your face
Does simply hearing the word "oil" make you break out? While you may balk at the idea of applying oil on your face -- especially if you have oily skin -- using it can actually decrease your skin's oil production. Sounds crazy, but hear us out: Over-cleansing stimulates the sebum glands, which prompts more oil production, says Lori Cahitas, an esthetician for Murad, Inc. in Los Angeles. Introducing oil to the skin can have the opposite effect and actually slow oil production, making you less shiny. And contrary to popular belief, face oils can even improve acne.
Skin sin no. 2: Eating dairy and other inflammatory foods
Turns out that glass of milk your mother may have forced you to drink as a kid may actually be harmful to your skin and health. Dr. Jessica Wu, M.D., Los Angeles-based dermatologist and author of "Feed Your Face" says cow's milk -- even organic -- contains its own hormones and growth factors that are absorbed into the bloodstream. These hormones have androgenic effects that can cause acne in women. Dairy products are also pro-inflammatory, which means they can worsen acne issues and also accelerate aging.
Speaking of tofu and other protein-packed foods, it's a good idea to limit your consumption of protein and not consume more than one type at a time. "Protein takes the most digestive work, as the foods have to be broken down into amino acids from complex chains," says celebrity nutritionist Kimberly Snyder. This energy spent on digesting protein takes away from what Snyder calls your "Beauty Energy," which she describes as "energy that can be redirected away from digestion to grow thick, healthy hair, clear up dark under-eye circles, repair the collagen in our skin, etc."
Skin sin no. 3: Using too much cortisone
Cortisone is one of those products in your home's first-aid kit that you most likely use to treat rashes and bug bites. While mild, over-the-counter forms like Cortaid and cortizone-10 can relieve redness, swelling, and flaking, it's easy to forget that cortisone is a type of steroid, and continual long-term use can lead to tachyphylaxis. That's medical speak for cortisone addiction, When the skin gets so used to having cortisone around to control any inflammation, it reacts if you suddenly stop using it," "The skin 'rebounds' by becoming angrier and itchier than ever."
Overusing cortisone cream also causes collagen to break down, which leads to thinning of the skin and -- worst-case scenario -- stretch marks. So, how to use this product safely? Only use it when you really need it, and for a max of two weeks at a time. Also, use the mildest form and apply a very thin layer on areas with thin skin, such as the groin, face, and underarms.
Skin sin no. 4: Not airing out your makeup brushes
While we know we should wash our makeup brushes once a week (or at least once a month -- we know how unrealistic it is to give them a good scrub-down every week), a common mistake is not letting them breathe after washing them.
Need a good reason to take this extra, time-consuming step? "I had a patient who developed a rare skin infection normally seen in aquarium workers and those who work with fish," Dr. Jessica Wu, M.D., Los Angeles-based dermatologist. "We traced it back to her makeup brush that she'd been using twice a day but never aired out [after washing]." The lesson: Wash your brushes and don't stash 'em until they're bone dry. And of course, see your doc if you develop a new rash.
Skin sin no. 5: Using recreational drugs
While there are obvious health reasons to avoid recreational drugs, now there's another (disgusting) consequence that can result if you just say yes: You could find crusty, purplish areas of dead skin on your body that have a good chance of getting infected. Gross.
A recent study in the "Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology" found that patients with this rare disorder, Purpura, all had traces of levamisole in their blood -- a de-worming drug that was found in 70 percent of confiscated cocaine in 2009, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
"We believe these cases of skin reactions and illnesses linked to contaminated cocaine are just the tip of the iceberg in a looming public health problem posed by levamisole," say the study authors. While the de-wormer has been found in cocaine since 2003, drug enforcement officials have found its levels in recreational drugs have risen in recent years due to its efficacy as a diluting agent. As we learned during our elementary school days, the clear message here is don't do drugs. Especially if you don't want ugly, painful purple sores.
Skin sin no. 6: Taking supplements without a doc's approval
Be wary of miracle supplements that are sold over-the-counter and not recommended by your dermatologist or primary care physician, says Wu, as they can interfere with prescribed medications. For example, calcium supplements can reduce the efficacy of medications like antibiotics or thyroid hormone pills. And vitamin D supplements can make Lipitor (a cholesterol-lowering medicine) less effective.
Even if you're not on any meds, "mixing supplements can be hazardous to your health." For example, mixing omega-3 fish oil supplements with other supplements like ginger, gingko, or even Advil, can lead to an increased risk of bleeding, which is especially dangerous if you're undergoing surgery or even a teeth cleaning.
Skin sin no. 7: Drinking your water instead of eating it
You've heard the eight glasses a day rule a trillion times, we know. But it turns out your body doesn't retain a lot of that water, since it goes right through you during your frequent bathroom breaks. The secret to retaining water is by eating it, says Dr. Howard Murad, M.D., founder of Murad, Inc. and author of "The Water Secret."
Murad suggests noshing on foods that have large quantities of H2O, such as watermelon (97 percent water) and zucchini (95 percent water). Cells can more easily absorb the water in food since it comes along with other nutrients that the body needs to absorb. As a general rule, start eating more fruits and vegetables, which have higher percentages of water than processed foods and meat.
Skin sin no. 8: Getting refills of prescription pills without seeing your doctor
Your dermatologist can prescribe medication for various skin ailments like acne and rosacea, and the prescription can be good for several months at a time. However, it's a good idea to see your derm again before you refill an Rx. "Some medications need to be monitored closely, such as isotretinoin (formerly known as Accutane)," Others can be harmful to your liver, drop your blood pressure, or cause electrolyte imbalances.


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Changeable, smart and iconic, the giant Pacific octopus is known for its ability to change colors, fit in small places and reason through simple problems.
This is the largest known species of octopus. The mantle length can be up to 23.5 inches, and the overall length can be from 9.8 to 16.4 feet. Weight can range from 60 to 100 pounds. Normal coloration is reddish-brown, however, they can change color and alter the texture of their skin. Experts at camouflage, they can smooth out and be a uniform color when on rock and become bumpy and blotchy in seaweed. Between their arms are webs of skin, and when they capture prey, they hug it tightly, bite it, then soften it up with digestive enzymes.
The octopus has no bones, so it can squeeze itself into tiny places, sometimes only a few centimeters wide. The size of its beak, the only rigid part of the body, determines where it can fit.
The Zoo is tackling today's most complex and pressing human-wildlife conservation issues with conservation partners in more than a dozen countries around the world.
The giant Pacific octopus is the largest species of octopus, and like all octopuses, their appendages are called "arms," not "tentacles."
They are not known to maintain a large territory. An individual will often frequent the same den over a long period of time. Once thought to be nocturnal, research now suggests that they are simply frequent nappers. They stay in their dens for regular rest times then go out to hunt for food. They are solitary animals, interacting with their own kind only to mate. Their bodies are well suited to their lifestyle. They prefer to crawl along on the ocean floor, but when they need to move quickly, they suck water into their bodies and shoot it out through a special tube, thrusting themselves thought the water. When threatened, they shoot ink at their enemies. This ink can take on the shape of a decoy octopus as it spread out, confusing other animals. It also affects the enemy's sense of smell, enabling them to get away safely. Octopuses are considered the most intelligent of all the invertebrates. Their major predators are seals, sea lions, and large fish such as lingcod and halibut. They are able to regenerate limbs that are lost to predators.
The female lays tens of thousands of eggs, like grains of rice on strings, suspended beneath a boulder or in a crevice. The female stands guard over these eggs, aerating them by moving water past them and grooming them with her tentacles, the ends of which are said to have antibacterial properties. During this time she eats little or nothing, and she generally dies when the eggs hatch. Newborn octopuses swim freely for several months, feeding on plankton before settling down.


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Dana Point, Calif. (PRWEB) October 28, 2015
A luxurious golf vacation is being offered at the rate of a lifetime at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort. While the resort is remodeling, savvy travelers can take advantage of the "Renovation Sensation" golf package, which combines daily rounds at Monarch Beach Golf Links with luxury accommodations and a $100 resort credit.
Guests can expect only minimal disruption during their Pacific retreat, as work will be restricted to the main entrance, lobby, Motif restaurant, and spa. The golf course will not be affected, nor will any guest rooms. But to ease the pain of any inconvenience, the "Renovation Sensation" package starts at only $430 per room, per night, based on single occupancy. Additional rounds of golf are $130 per person per round. The resort fee is waived for this package.
Throughout its makeover, this spectacular Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond property in Southern California's beautiful Orange County will continue to create individual experiences to rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit. At the same time, the resort—recipient of a Silver Medal from GOLF magazine and rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play"—will see a little rejuvenation itself.
Valid Nov. 17, 2015, through March 31, 2016, the "Renovation Sensation" golf package includes:
-Accommodations in a recently restyled guest room
-18 holes of golf daily on the Monarch Beach Golf Links
-$100 resort credit per day to apply to additional golf, any of the three signature restaurants, beach activities or merchandise at resort shops
-Access to the resort's private beach and "guests-only" Monarch Bay Club
Guests who experience this package will be afforded the opportunity to return to St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort after June 1 for a 15% discount off posted rates, based on availability.
The 6,600-yard, par-70 Monarch Beach Golf Links is set along dramatic bluffs where master architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. fashioned a modern design inspired by the legendary seaside Scottish links. Amid sweeping views of the Pacific, Monarch Beach Golf Links is a well-crafted routing of tight fairways and rolling greens that provide challenge as well as enjoyment to golfers of all levels.
Down at the beach, guests can relax to the sounds of rolling waves, or enjoy surfing, body-boarding, body-surfing, stand up paddle-boarding, and ocean kayaking. Private lessons in all these sports are available. The resort also features Chef Michael Mina's lauded Stonehill Tavern and the iconic St. Regis Butler Service. The resort prides itself on personalization and ensures that unique preferences are known and addressed flawlessly to ensure the highest quality of accommodations and satisfaction levels.
Newly refreshed guest rooms, which were remodeled this year, are awash with natural light through expansive glass doors that lead out to private open-air balconies. Plush bedding, lounge seating, and a quiet worktable complete a setting to be truly at ease. The master bathroom is elegantly designed to provide spa-like comforts: deep soaking bathtub, which enjoys daylight through plantation shutters; rainfall shower; spacious amenity-rich vanity.
For additional information or to reserve the Renovation Sensation package, log onto http://www.stregismb.com/renovation-sensation or call (855) 368-2940.
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You need some good information when you are just starting out in social media. You should focus on trustworthy sources. That said, this article manages to relate the most important aspects of social media marketing in just a few paragraphs, so read on.
It is a good idea to use Twitter in the promotion of your business. Putting in the time to understand Twitter can bring you thousands of new viewers. Research the tools provided by Twitter, including keywords and hashtags.
If you have included Twitter in your social media plan, make sure your tweets are valuable, relevant and vary in content. Be sure to tweet tips and helpful suggestions to help promote your business. Mixing these tweets with the business promotions can help your followers remain interested with your tweets.
Social Media
Offer special opportunities and discounts to those who follow you on social media. Grab your customers with a unique post. You can put up a contest for social media friends. If not, offer an exclusive price reduction or coupon savings just for followers to enjoy. You can share exclusive information to your accounts on social media sites.
If you'd really like the customers to go crazy about your products as opposed to the competition's, make sure that you're offering some great deals and exclusive specials. If they only see special promotions through Facebook, then it becomes a great marketing tool where people will help you advertise through these social media sites.
As you are considering diving into social media marketing, do some research on the different ways that you can advertise. Don't waste your time. Learn about different social networking sites so that you can use them effectively. There might be one or two networking sites that reach more people, making them more worthy of your time than others.
Figuring out how to take advantage of social media marketing can propel your business from a small start-up to a growing, thriving, big-time player in any niche. Look up all you can about social media marketing, before jumping into this type of marketing. Use the helpful tips here and you will see success in your marketing efforts.


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This is a recipe I love to do at my chocolate themed shows, a lovely warming pud in the winter months, and a great way to use up those left over Chocolate Oranges (although what one of those is I have no idea)! Originally designed for the deep dish baker, this is quite at home in a Deep Covered Baker or Square Baker, or if you're looking to feed a smaller crowd you can halve the ingredients and pop it in the Mini Baker
100g butter, melted
250g SR flour
140g caster sugar
50g cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
Zest and juice 1 orange
3 eggs
150ml milk
100g orange milk chocolate broken into chunks (Green&Blacks Maya Gold is fab!)
Single cream or ice cream to serve (optional)
200g light muscovado sugar
25g cocoa
300ml boiling water
Heat oven to 180C. Put the kettle on. Put the flour, caster sugar, 50g cocoa, baking powder, orange zest and a pinch of salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together the orange juice and any pulp left in the juicer, the eggs, melted butter and milk, then pour onto the dry ingredients and mix together until smooth. Stir in the chocolate chunks and scrape everything into the baking dish.
Mix 300ml boiling water from the kettle with the sugar and cocoa for the sauce, then pour this all over the pudding batter. Don't worry, it will look very strange at this stage! Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 30 mins until the surface looks firm, risen and crisp. As you scoop spoonfuls into serving bowls, you should find a glossy, rich chocolate sauce underneath the sponge. Eat immediately with vanilla ice cream or single cream.


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Minor in Black Studies
Students seeking a minor in Black Studies must complete 15 credits, including those listed below.
|Black Studies
|One course in each of three content areas (one must focus on gender)
Social Science (includes History, Political Science, etc.)
Behavioral Science (includes Sociology, Psychology, etc. )
Humanities (includes English, Music, Religious Studies, etc.)
|One additional course in any of the three content areas
|Total Credits
- Students are also encouraged to take a course in three regional areas of study: Africa, African America, and the Black Diaspora.
- A minimum of 6 credits numbered 2000 or above and at least one 3000-level course must be taken.
- At least 9 credits must be in courses other than readings, methods, techniques or problems.
- A maximum of 3 credits of the minor may be taken in Black Studies courses outside the College of Arts & Science.


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We went to Avignon this past week but we did not dance upon the famous bridge. No one did, actually. It's just a song, people. The bridge is too narrow for dancing. If any dancing took place near the bridge it was probably under it, on the island in the middle of the river Rhone. I did sing the song, but quietly, as Julia's horror was intimidating. The children's song is still sung most commonly in France and Canada. Yes, the audio guide actually said that!
So not only did we not dance upon the bridge but we also did not cross the famous bridge. You can't cross the famous bridge. You haven't been able to cross the famous bridge since the 1600's when they gave up trying to fix it. The Rhone river kept flooding, taking out sections of the bridge until it just became too much to maintain.
So we didn't dance upon the bridge, we didn't cross the bridge. Actually, we didn't even visit the Pont D'Avignon because the famous bridge of song in Avignon is not the Pont D'Avignon. It's the Pont Saint Benezet. Somehow, Saint Benezet got left out of the song. It is rather a mouthful. Maybe the tune came first. Regardless, Saint Benezet has a bridge named after him that people once danced…under.
Saint Benezet was a shepherd who had a vision. Didn't they all back then? In Saint Benezet's vision he was told to build a bridge, so he took himself down out of the mountains and over to the church to see the bishop. I guess there was a crowd there that day as well there might have been if the bishop was giving audience to the common folk. There were quotes from eyewitnesses to this account so it must have been recorded.
When Benezet (he wasn't a saint yet) presented his idea, the bishop was quite taken aback. The town mayor laughed outright along with several others. The mayor challenged the shepherd, saying that if he had truly had a vision from God then he should lift a nearby stone and carry it to the river to lay it as the first piece of the foundation for the bridge. The mayor pointed to a large heavy stone that lay nearby, still unmoved because it was too heavy. To everyone's surprise, the shepherd walked over, lifted the rock, carried it to the river and dropped it in. They build the bridge. I have to wonder if there is a statute of limitations on visions, however, because the bridge obviously didn't last.
Only four arches out of 22 still remain today. You are allowed to walk on the small remaining section but when it was whole it must have been quite impressive, connecting the Avignon Vatican on one side and France on the other.
Did you know that the Vatican was moved to France for 100 years around 1300? Apparently, they elected a French pope. Times were uncertain with lots of wars and scrambling for land and power. The French king offered protection to the Vatican and the pope obviously like the sound of that so literally bought the town of Avignon and moved the whole kit and caboodle over! The Italians of Rome were none too thrilled about this and things went poorly for quite a while until finally two Vaticans and two popes were established: one in Rome and one in Avignon. It didn't take long for the Catholics to overcome theis ridiculous mess and soon the Vatican left Avignon and has stayed rooted in Rome ever since. Mind you, the Italians have never quite forgiven the French and in the past 600 years there has not been a single French pope elected.
So Avignon is a lovely city with a huge Papal palace and many beautiful homes built for the holy rollers. I'm going to assumer that the elephant in the square outside the old palace wasn't there when the pope was. Just a guess.
We found some cute shopping streets and wandered hungrily hunting for food. None of the places listed by Rick were open. Tom remembered Peter Mayle saying Place Pie had all the good eateries so we headed in that direction. Sadly, after 15 years none of the cute eateries were open…or even there. How is it some buildings last for hundreds of years but food joints shut down after a season? We did see an interesting food market. The wall was covered with foliage that reflects the season. I was pleased to see that although it is winter, brown and dead was not the predominant theme. Sadly, the market was closed as well. We didn't starve though, as we found a cute pasta place back among the shopping lanes. Overall, we decided Avignon is a delightful city.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
We went to Avignon this past week but we did not dance upon the famous bridge. No one did, actually. It's just a song, people. The bridge is too narrow for dancing. If any dancing took place near the bridge it was probably under it, on the island in the middle of the river Rhone. I did sing the song, but quietly, as Julia's horror was intimidating. The children's song is still sung most commonly in France and Canada. Yes, the audio guide actually said that!
2 comments:
- firstname.lastname@example.com said...
Fun reading your new blogs...how much longer are you staying? Love Mom
- March 2, 2011 at 12:03 PM
- Mynnette said...
Loved that Peter Mayle was mentioned- I was reading one of his books on an airplane and laughed so loud I was GLARED at and shushed! Avignon is neat, liked what you wrote. Xx Mynnette
- March 6, 2011 at 1:21 PM


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With islets attached to the four corners, you can semi-permanently hang it over your work area but still be able to remove it to make it a portable light.
The special grade quartz tubing used transmits more ultraviolet than commercial quartz tubing used in other lamps.
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September Blahs…
Its September already and I'm having a bit of difficulty writing or even keeping my mind on my "to-do" lists. After two years in Okinawa, an interesting two years with pros and cons but mostly positive experiences, it's time to … Continue reading
Famous Japanese Mountains and August Pilgrimage 2014
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