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About Active Leicester: Braunstone and Rowley Fields
Funding and Partners
Active Leicester: Braunstone and Rowley Fields is a brand new initiative funded through Sport England's 'Community Sport Activation Fund (CSAF)', which is National Lottery funding.
The CSAF fund was designed in response to local demand and is a £47.5 million Lottery funding programme providing grassroots activity at a very local level. It aims to invest in what works best in an area, based on local need and evidence.
The project is being coordinated and delivered by 'b-inspired', who are experienced deliverers of regeneration and community led initiatives and programmes, in partnership with the Leicester City Council.
Throughout the project, we will also be working with a number of other partners, including local facilities, services and organisations; as well as National Governing Bodies, clubs and citywide initiatives.
The project's ultimate aim is to get local people who are currently doing little or no activity, into some sort of sport and/or physical activity at least once a week, with the intention that they will progress and continue to do more.
Our aims is to do this by:
- Ensuring we continuously consult with the community and get their input and feedback
- Identifying and tackling the barriers people face, which includes sessions are free (or at least very minimal in cost), delivered locally and, where possible, offer a childcare solution
- Offering a variety of sports and activities
- Delivering sessions at various times and days
- Delivering a number of safe and fun activities that can be easily replicated outside of the project
Who is the project aimed at?
The project is aimed at young people and adults living in the target area aged 14+ years who are currently doing little or no sport / activity.
Specific groups that we will try to engage will include families, young people aged 14-24 and those aged 50+.
What's involved?
The main emphasis of the project is obviously around delivering a number of sport and activity sessions across the target area to increase participation. Therefore, the project offers a variety of weekly sessions and one off 'taster' sessions and events at various times and days across the Braunstone and Rowley Fields area. These sessions are delivered by our 'Project Activators', who are qualified and experienced instructors with a remit to 'activate' the community into activity!
Sessions range from Zumba and Boccia, to Multi-Sport and Walking Football; and are delivered in a number of community venues and on open spaces i.e. parks and other open access venues.
Whilst the main emphasis is on delivering these sessions, the project will also offer a number of other opportunities for local people to get involved in; such as the chance to gain free qualifications and experience through volunteering at project sessions. We will also employ a 'Sports Apprentice' who will assist the activators in delivering sessions.


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Joo Chiat Railway Line
As a school boy I like to play at the disused railway track between Joo Chiat Place and Joo Chiat Terrace. I balanced myself on the metal rail and walked as far as I could to test my ability. Sometimes I competed with my friends for fun. The railway line came from Tanjong Katong and cut through Joo Chiat. I remember there were road crossings gates at Joo Chiat Road, Tembeling Road and Joo Chiat Place. After the war all the road crossings together with most of the railway tracks were removed. Today not a single trace is left.
The history of Joo Chiat railway line is connected to the construction of Kallang Aerodrome in 1932. Kallang basin then was a huge tidal swamp and needed to be reclaimed. A railway line for a light train was constructed from the proposed aerodrome to Jalan Eunos earth quarry. Earth was transported in rectangular open buckets from the earth quarry to Kallang Basin swamp.
Level crossing gates were put up at all the roads where the train crossed. In Joo Chiat there were 3 road crossings. They were at Joo Chiat Road, Tembeling Road and Joo Chiat Place. The land reclamation at Kallang Basin took about 4 years (1932 to 1936) to complete. For the railway line that crossed Joo Chiat, it was mission accomplished.
The Straits Times 8 March 1933 reported: His Excellency (Sir Shenton Thomas Governor of Singapore) boarded one of the ordinary locomotives and rode on the footplate to Jalan Eunos quarry.
Accidents at railway line level crossings
The newspapers had regular advertisements cautioning the public on the level crossings. Inspite of the warnings there were accidents thereat and some were quite serious including death.
The Straits Times 18 October 1933 An Indian contractor Mariappan Ombris was knocked down by a light railway train at the level crossing in Joo Chiat Road. Both his legs were severed and he had severe head injuries. He was taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital where he died a few hours later.
The Straits Times 3 May 1934 OnTuesday morning a lorry laden with bricks crashed into the gates of Grove Road level crossings as they were being lowered ..............
The Straits Times 16 June 1934 The fatal level crossing smashed on the Tanjong Katong Road on the night of May 22 had a sequel yesterday when the driver of a lorry which was said to have gone through the gates at 'terrible speed' was brought up in the Fourth Magistrate Court.
During the Second World War, a bungalow and the railway track behind the shophouses at Joo Chiat Place nearby Everitt Road was destroyed by a Japanese bomb. The bombed site is now part of Legenda JC condominium
Background building facing Joo Chiat Road was a vacant land where the railway line came to Joo Chiat from Tanjong Katong.
At Joo Chiat Lane above the railway line was on the left side of the road.
The line cut across Tembling Road to the opposite side of Joo Chiat Lane. About 100 meters from the junction it turned left towards Joo Chiat Place/Everitt Road juntion.
Behind the yellow building was the bombed site of a bungalow and the railway line.
The railway line cut across Joo Chiat Place to the opposite side of Everitt Road which was then a vacant land.

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As you know, Vieques was hit hard by hurricane Maria and the island is still in recovery mode. Many restaurants, car rentals, beaches and biobay tours are opened already and more are coming. At Ababor Suites we are running with a backup generator to the Municipal power plant, solar water heater and backup water tank (although we did not
loose water service due to proximity to municipial water reservoir and our location near beach level), we have satellite tv but not internet or phone land lines as of Dec 14, 2017. We do have wifi available in the island from sources in Isabel and Esperanza.
Many or you have contacted us with supporting thoughts, prayers and donations. Thank you, from the core of our hearts. Please support us even more by coming back
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November 15 was a holiday for America Recycles Day. And of Eco-friendliness, we're celebrating three Rs – recycle, reduce, reuse – perfect for your weekend-party circuit
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This amazing drawing by Thai artist Kaewalin, is based on Steve McCurry's classic photograph of Sharbut Gula, and Afghan girl with green eyes which was featured on the front cover of National Geographic in 1985.
When visitors come to our showroom, the most common question we always have to answer is "is it a photograph?". The answer is no, it is an exquisite original drawing in amazing detail and is beautifully mounted with a white mount and stylish silver metal frame.
Signed by the artist on the mount.
We have commisioned the artist to produce just a few of these exquisite drawings which she completed in 2009, and we are only finally now listing them on our website for the first time!
Our photography, with the picture being framed under glass will never to justice to the quality of the drawing. Personal viewing highly recommended.
Frame size: 54.5cm wide x 48cm high x 2.4cm deep.
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Nursing – Tenure Track
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Nursing – Tenure Track
Full-Time, Benefited
Position Number 28280
Position Summary
Minot State University's Department of Nursing invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Nursing. This appointment will be at the instructor or assistant professor level, depending on teaching experience, starting fall 2018. The Nursing Department is located within the College of Education and Health Sciences, an interdisciplinary college that includes the Department of Addiction Studies, Psychology and Social Work; the Department of Communication Disorders; the Department of Teacher Education and Human Performance; and the Department of Special Education.
This Department of Nursing Faculty position will provide didactic and clinical teaching in the undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in a traditional face-to-face environment and/or online environment. The teaching load for this position is 12 credits (each fall and spring) and possibly classes during the summer term. The person will advise students, serve on department and university committees, and make scholarly contributions to the nursing community. Participation in curriculum development and program evaluation within the department is expected. Additional opportunities for teaching are possible.
This is a tenure-track position with a nine-month contract. A master's degree in nursing is required. A terminal degree in nursing is preferred. Other required qualifications include: current registered nursing licensure or eligibility for licensure in North Dakota, excellent oral and written communication skills; a demonstrated desire to contribute to the nursing education community through service and scholarship; and a desire to join a team of nurse educators who enthusiastically work together to engage students in the study and application of nursing.
Depends on experience. Comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid full family coverage for health insurance, NDPERS retirement plan, and tuition waiver benefits. Explore MSU Benefits
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Review of applications will begin June 26, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled.
Apply online: Click here to apply. For more information, or for accommodations contact: [email protected] For ND Relay Services: Click here.
The state of North Dakota has an open records law; therefore, your application could be subject to review upon request. A criminal history background check must be satisfied prior to employment.
MSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference. Employment is subject to satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.


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Professional Development, Writer's Workshop and Identity: A Case Study of Women Elementary School Teachers Using Writing as Resistance
Date of Award
Summer 8-11-2011
Degree Type
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Middle-Secondary Education and Instructional Technology
First Advisor
Dr. Amy Seely Flint
Second Advisor
Dr. Mary Ariail
Third Advisor
Dr. Tasha Tropp Laman
Fourth Advisor
Dr. Peggy Albers
Fifth Advisor
Dr. Katharine Kurumada
The purpose of this qualitative case study was to uncover the ways that women elementary school teachers negotiate their identities within the context of writer's workshop by exploring issues of gender, literacy, and identity. The two central participants were women elementary school teachers who were involved at their Professional Development School with university partnership and were learning how to implement a writer's workshop instructional model. This study considers how the participants' involvement in professional development with a university faculty member shaped their identities as women and professionals. The theoretical framework is critical theory and identity theory in which literacy and identity are deeply connected (Moje & Luke, 2009). Furthermore, this study is situated in the literature exploring teachers' roles and identities historically in order to position them today (Carter, 2002; Hoffman, 2003; Biklen, 1995). The questions this study will explore include: (a) How have the participants' identities been affected by their involvement in the Corey Richardson Writing Collaborative? (b) How does gender mediate their professional identities? This case study used in depth interviews, document analysis, and observations to generate detailed data. Themes that were prominent in the data were gender and teaching, dealing with mandates, issues of expertise, caring, and writing as resistance. The conclusions of this study reveal that the within the context of caring professional development, teachers were able to take up writer's workshop as a means of resisting a system that was often frustrating and oppressive. They negotiated their gendered roles as teachers in complex ways and used literacy as a way to reclaim their own power.
Recommended Citation
Zisook, Karla J., "Professional Development, Writer's Workshop and Identity: A Case Study of Women Elementary School Teachers Using Writing as Resistance." Dissertation, Georgia State University, 2011.


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Consultation on increasing transparency in the labour market
Close date: 23 May 2018
The Government consults on the recommendations in the Taylor review of modern working practices for achieving greater
transparency and clarity between workers and employers in the labour market. Recommendations discussed include extending the right to a written statement of terms and conditions to workers as well as employees and increasing the holiday pay reference period from 12 weeks to 52 weeks.
Consultation document: Consultation on measures to increase transparency in the UK labour market


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Vulkan, GameWorks, DesignWorks, VRWorks, GameWorks Expert Developer
The Vulkan Working Group released a major update to the Vulkan specification version 1.0.54, which includes new cross-vendor functionality in the form of 18 KHR exten
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We are happy to announce the immediate availability of the NVIDIA GDC Vulkan developer driver which supports not only that extensions that Khronos just
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Recently we introduced the VK_NVX_device_generated_commands (DGC) Vulkan extension, which allows rendering commands to be
We are introducing a device generated command (DGC) Vulkan extension, which allows the GPU to generate the most frequent rendering commands on its own. This means for the first time an open graphics API provides functionality to create compact command buffer streams on the device avoiding the worst-case state setup of previous indirect drawing methods.
GameWorks, GameWorks Expert Developer, Vulkan, Nsight Visual Studio Edition
NVIDIA® Nsight™ Visual Studio Edition 5.2 Release Candidate 2 is now available for download in the NVIDIA GameWorks Registered Developer Program.
It's a great time to be working in the field of graphics these days as there are a slew of new exciting technologies emerging, like Vulkan and VR.
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A few months have passed since we've wrote about the Vulkan C++ bindings on the developer blog.
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Authors: Mathias Schott & Jeff Bolz
This blog post discusses recent improvements and additions to the memory management interface of our Vulkan implementation, based on collaborating with game developers porting their games to Vulkan.
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Reports on pre-clinical and clinical trials are required for registration of drugs for veterinary use and feed supplements.
Our specialists will:
Our specialists will:
• analyse any trial reports that you already have;
• determine the scope of the trials required for the purposes of state registration;
• draw up the trial specifications for the test laboratories;
• send the trial specifications to a number of approved test centres with whom we have long-standing working relationships;
• assist in obtaining the permit for importing of samples of drugs for veterinary use required for conducting clinical trials;
• calculate the costs and then choose the option which best suits you regarding trials of drugs for veterinary use and feed supplements;
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There are varying opinions on the validity of astrology and just how true our horoscopes are. Some folks think astrology is meaningless; others think it's fun but don't necessarily put much stock in it; others still take astrology incredibly seriously, and use the stars to do everything from picking a partner to choosing a beauty regimen. Beauty brands have caught on to this tip and are making products marketed towards those with a love of the stars, and BH Cosmetics Zodiac Palette is the latest product for astrology lovers to get excited about.
News about the palette was broken by Instagram account @dupethat on Sunday. In their post, they wrote, "ZODIAC palette coming November 13th! SWIPE ➡ for close ups! It's L here so I'm a Taurus Aries Cusp! What's your sign?!" The post includes close up shots of the gorgeous new palette, which seems to include both a metallic and matte shade for every sign, as well as what looks like a pearly white eye shadow or highlighter in the middle for those of every zodiac sign to enjoy.
All the shades are gorgeous, so good luck sticking to just your sign. You'll probably want to get your whole birth chart done to justify using every single shade in the palette. According to @dupethat, the palette will be available on November 13 — no word on price yet, but you can watch BH Cosmetics' Instagram and website for more information.
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If you want to keep track of visitors to your blog, you'll probably be interested in the WordPress.com Stats plugin.
Set up for stats
Download and install the plugin. Then go to WordPress.com and sign up for a username. Check your email for the API key.
Now go back to your blog's Dashboard, click on the Plugins link and then the WordPress.com Stats link. Enter your API key.
After giving the plugin some time to collect stats — a day or two, or maybe a week if your blog doesn't have many visitors, log in to your blog's Dashboard and click on the Blog Stats link.
Got an error?
At this point you may be taken directly to your stats or you may see a login page.
At worst, you may see an error message. This happens to me because I look after blogs for others and have several WordPress.com usernames. In that case go to WordPress.com and log out. Then try the Blog Stats link in your blog's Dashboard again.
Log in to the stats if necessary
Now comes the confusing part: log in with your WordPress.com username and password, not your blog's username and password.
Now try that Blog Stats link again.
View the stats
If you don't have the 'multiple personality' problems that I face you were probably able to just click on the stats link and see your stats. Over time these build up to be incredibly useful. All kinds of things are clickable. Try clicking the various links and icons you see. There's masses of great information available here.
See which posts are popular, where visitors came from, what they clicked on, their search terms. Track posts over time. Track visitors by day, week and month.
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I make two type of squareneck resonator guitars. Both guitars are made from tone woods, not from plywood. I prefer a thick top and a thin back plate (thick-top-thin-bottom) so the back plate does not only reflect the sound in a cold way, but the sound colors in a more natural way and gives the instrument a pleasing sound charachter.
Both guitars are build around a Paul Beard spider resonator. They produce the right volume and 'crisp' without getting harsh. The neck is directly glued to the guitar top in the Spanish way, without screws or complicated dovetail joints.
The NVS resonator is constructed with an open sound well, a wooden ring with holes, glued between top and back. The wooden ring holds the resonator.
Sound is reflected most from the resonator and less by the soundscreens. The instrument has a more direct sound, a bit closer to vintage resonator guitars.
The WRS resonator is made with a modern open construction. A thin wooden ring holds the resonator, and wooden sticks are glued between the ring and the back plate.
The sound is better spread in the guitar body. Sound is projected by the resonator and by the open sound screens. More volume and clarity.
Resonator and spider are made by Beard. These parts are very important for the guitar sound and are very high quality. Paul Beard still spins the resonator manual in USA. The spider is optimalized in the workshop and clamped with a brass bold on the resonator. During setup the right amount of pressure between spider and resonator is adjusted.
The head of the NVS resonator has is slotted and fit with modern 18:1 Grover Sta-tite tuners with the bean buttom up.
The WRS resonator has a modern solid head with Schaller M6 tuners with brass posts. These tuners are the best self-lubricating tuners with the highest life span. An open G tuning gives more string pressure on the tuners compared with standard tuning.
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The Sunshine Vitamin
This post is dedicated to answer the question: Why is Vitamin D always linked to the Sun??
We will provide you with a general overview on Vitamin D and point out the link between this vitamin and the sun.
Vitamin D Functions in the Body
Vitamin D plays an important role in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the body specifically to the bones and teeth, it also helps regulate calcium levels in the blood; thus it helps form and maintain the bones. Moreover, it has shown to strength the immune system and cell growth regulation. As a result, it may provide protection from osteoporosis and several autoimmune diseases etc. Lack of Vitamin D may contribute to bone loss and softening which in turn might lead to osteoporosis on the long run.
Vitamin D Deficiency Diseases:
1. Rickets (skeletal deformation in children)
2. Osteomalacia (muscular and bone weakness in adults)
3. Others: heart disease, skin disease, infections and several types of cancer
High Risk Individuals:
– Elderly
– Obese individuals
– Infants
– Individuals with limited sun exposure
Vitamin D Sources
Vitamin D can be found in food (few sources), fortified foods and supplements:
– Fatty fish ex. Salmon and tuna
– Liver
– Egg Yolk, yet always consider moderation; yolks are very rich in cholesterol
– Fortified orange juice
– Fortified cereals and breads
– Fortified milk, yoghurt, soy and rice milks
Important Note:
– Labneh and cheeses are never fortified with vitamin D thus it's best to always eat them (ONLY in this case) the high fat version because vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin always contained within the fatty material of the food.
– Always read the food label.
– As for the supplementation always consult your doctor for appropriate supplements use.
The Sunshine Vitamin
Before we state how the sun is a source of vitamin D; we need to pinpoint out that there are several forms of vitamin D important to our health.
– Vitamin D2 is produced by plants.
– Vitamin D3 is produced by humans in the skin
How is Vitamin D3 produced in our bodies?
When sunlight hits the skin, ultraviolet B (UVB) rays from sunlight accelerates the transformation of the vitamin into its active form.
Sunlight exposure recommendation: 15-20 minutes /day
Alert: Don't take advantage of this post and go sit all day in the sun! Always remember everything in MODERATION; the sun might lead to skin burns and other consequences.
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Uniforms...Here's what you need to know!!
Who? What? Where?
1. All NASA Recreational players need a uniform (except the little kickers and kickstart participants). If you have a uniform from a previous season that still fits (that includes black shorts, one red jersey and one white jersey and red socks), you DO NOT need to purchase a new one.
2. Place orders at this website: https://www.challengerteamwear.com/store/newarkareasoccer/index
3. Several things you need to know before you order:
o All orders will be shipped directly to your home.
o You will pay for your order on the website when you place your order.
o You will be asked to select a number for your jersey. If you had a previous number, please keep the same one. If you haven't had a number in the past, please choose your favorite number. If it's not available, you will be contacted.
o There are several uniforms listed. For recreational players, choose the one that says NASA RECREATIONAL UNIFORMS.
o Sizing charts are available online. If you are ordering Xtabi Under Armour, The youth sizes are listed under men's.
o If you have questions when you are on the site placing your order, there is a toll free number listed where you can call for help.
o We still have a small quantity of red socks in the office at the clubhouse, so if you want to purchase the socks at the fields, we have them for $8.00/pair.
Note: Little Kickers and Kickstart players will need to wear comfortable weather appropriate clothes, shin guards and tennis shoes.
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Borzoi Puppy Facts
Did you just bring home a new Borzoi puppy and want to learn more about the breed?
Maybe you are thinking about buying a puppy and want to know if this is the right breed of dog for you and your family?
No matter what your situation may be, you will find the answers to your questions right here!
Breed History
The breed, also known as the Russian Woolhound, is a member of the sighthound group of dogs that hunt by sight, not smell.
The ancestors of the current breed were brought to Russia from Central Asia around the 10th century. There are also mentions of long haired hounds being used by Mongol invaders around the 13th century.
In Russia, several different sighthound types, including the long-coated bearhound and the Southern coursing hounds of the Tatars played a further role in the development of the Borzoi. The first breed standard was written around 1650 after the Arabian Greyhounds were crossed with thick-coated Russian breed. What's interesting is that the modern standard hasn't changed much in over 360 years.
By mid 1800s, hunting with Borzoi became almost like a national sport for the rich.
Borzoi were used by the Russian aristocracy to hunt in packs. Hunting parties would consist of over one hundred dogs. When a wolf was spotted, several dogs were sent to run it down while the hunter followed on horseback. The dogs would pin down and hold the wolf until the hunter arrived to finish the kill.
In addition to hunting wolves, Borzoi were used to hunt hares, foxes, and other animals that lived in the open plains. The dogs were highly prized and rarely sold, almost always given or received as a gift.
Because of its association with the ruling class, the breed almost became extinct after the Bolshevik revolution of 1917.
The first specimen arrived in United States from England in the late 1800s. More dogs were brought from Russia in the beginning of the 20th century. The breed was recognized by AKC in 1891 but until 1936 was known as the Russian Wolfhound.
Today, the breed is used mostly for companionship but some lucky dogs are still used for what they were bred to do -- in some places it's used to control wolf and coyote populations.
By the way, the word "Borzoi" means "fast" in Russian.
Physical Characteristics of Borzoi Puppies
This is a large, graceful, and slender dog. Its extremely fast and strong and possesses great stamina. Because of the way the Borzoi were used over the centuries, they developed strong legs, necks, and jaws.
The Borzoi is a tall dog with an arched and strong neck, sloping shoulders, narrow but deep chest, slightly arched (upward) back, and long tail that is curved and carried low.
It has a long, narrow head with powerful jaws, small ears, and large black nose. The front legs are straight while the back legs are long, muscular, and somewhat wider than the front legs. The feet are hare-shaped.
The coat is long, silky and can be flat, wavy or curly. It's shorter and smoother on the head, ears and front of legs. The frill on the neck is curly and profuse. The coat can be any color or color combination.
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The Borzoi is an intelligent, gentle, and loving dog and companion. It's also a quiet breed. If you are searching for a breed that rarely barks, the Borzoi may be for you! However, like all sighthounds, it's also very independent minded.
It's affectionate with those it knows well, including children, but because it doesn't enjoy rough play it will probably do better in a household with older children.
Like other sighthounds, the breed scores very low on the obedience intelligence scale. It takes them around 100 repetitions to learn a new command. And even after it learns a command, it doesn't always respond to it the first time. But in my opinion, this is not an indication of low intelligence but a result of breeding where emphasis was placed on dogs to think and act on their own during hunts.
The Borzoi doesn't have strong territorial instinct and is usually not aggressive towards human or canine intruders.
Young puppies have a very interesting way of playing with their littermates. A pup will run down another pup, grab it by the neck and pin it down. This is a hunting behavior and has nothing to do with aggression or dominance. This behavior is not unique to young puppies.
Borzoi gets bored quickly with repetitive activities and training methods. Like other strong-willed breeds, it does not respond well to harsh treatment, including shouting and punishment. For best results, include positive reinforcement and rewards as part of your training.
Even with positive reinforcement, this is still not the easiest breed to train as it's less willing to please humans than some other breeds. Be patient!
The Borzoi has a very powerful instinct to chase things that are running away from it. To protect your pet from escaping, always keep him on leash in public places. If you live in a private house, a fenced yard is a must.
Best Owner / Living Conditions
Despite their large size, these dogs can adjust to an apartment lifestyle fairly well. However, it needs an owner who is not only patient but can also establish his or her authority and set the rules for the dog to follow.
Some Borzoi breeders may interview prospective owners to make sure this is the right breed for them.
Activity and Exercise
While this is an active breed outdoors, it's pretty inactive indoors. To compensate for that inactivity, it will need to get most of his exercise outdoors.
If you have a fenced yard, your pet will enjoy and get plenty of exercise running and playing off leash.
If you are into jogging or bicycle riding, your pet will enjoy running along. But because of his strong prey drive, make sure he is always on leash. Just like a scenthound will follow an interesting scent, a sighthound will dash off whenever it catches a sight of a potential pray.
At a minimum, take your pet for several long walks every day.
Despite its long coat, this breed is not difficult to care for. Unlike the Afghan Hound, you don't need to bathe it every week. You can give it a bath when needed, or just use dry shampoo.
The breed sheds heavily during the spring, when it sheds its undercoat, and fall. Brush daily with a firm bristle brush during the shedding season and several time per week at other times. Daily brushing when the dog is shedding will prevent mats and shorten the shedding period.
Health Concerns
Like all dog breeds, Borzoi are susceptible to complications caused by internal and external parasites such as ticks, fleas, and worms.
Other possible health concerns include hip and shoulder dysplasia, PRA, and bloat. To prevent bloat, which can lead to death, feed your pet several smaller meals instead of one large one. For more information about dog diseases and health, visit dog health problems.
Buy only from reputable Borzoi breeders to reduce the risk of the above and many other health problems (visit dog breeders to learn how to identify responsible dog breeders).
No matter how small the risk of health problems is, any puppy may get sick or injured. Many health problems will require an immediate attention from your Vet, but there are many others that will not, and you may handle them on your own.
To save time and money, learn how to diagnose and treat dog health problems that don't require your Vet's attention.
Life Expectancy
The average life expectancy for a Borzoi puppy is 10 to 12 years.
Did you ever consider adopting your next pet?
If this is the breed you are interested in, and adoption appeals to you, consider contacting your local Borzoi rescue. There are thousands of pets waiting for a loving home and, yes, it's possible to adopt a purebred dog.
Not happy with your pet's behavior? Need help with training your dog for obedience? Then check this Borzoi Behavior and Obedience Training Guide.
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The Double Knock Out Rose represents the next generation in the family of The Knock Out Roses. The full double flowers look just like a classic rose. What it gained in beauty it did not lose in performance. It is as resistant to black spot as the famous original, has the same bloom cycle and is slightly more winter hardy. A shrub rose with a classic look and the toughness that you expect from a member of The Knock Out Family.


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The Ace-Tec Cross Fit Stand-Up Paddleboard from BIC SUP gives you a blend of performance characteristics, stability, and touring prowess. This stable board is ideal for fitness and yoga, cruising around the lake, and overall good times with the family. A center touring fin allows you to track straight across various water conditions and a keeled nose enhances the feeling further. Full rail-to-rail volume combines with a full-length Wave Groove deck pad to provide a stable platform for your downward dogs and warrior poses. And with six deck attachment points, it's easy to attach what you need for a full day of cruising around, while an Ergo-grip carry handle makes hauling this beast out of the water simple and easy.
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The MOM 8-A is the fastest way to get all the necessary man overboard safety equipment to a victim in the water.
The completely self-contained system is designed to be rail mounted to the stern of a boat providing instant deployment into the water near the victim.
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This penthouse event space is located in the creative and bustling area of Fulton Market. At 7,500 sq ft it is a great location for Product Launches, Private Events, and Corporate Functions.
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Hello SOTGC community,
Have you heard that one in every three employees in the U.S. will be a millennial by next year, and by 2025 they will become 75% of the global workforce? According to Dan Schawbel in Forbes, this is the reality.
Do you manage a team, or work on a team, with someone born since 1990?
What about you, were you born since 1990?
What makes a Millennial at work unique from other generations?
- Relational—They long for "family" or community experiences, but many have seen unhealthy models. The paradox is that Millennials long for committed relationships … but often don't know how to experience them. Dr. Tim Elmore says in his article, Six Millennial Statistics Every Adult Should Know, that there is a high level of angst to the degree that about half of them are so overwhelmed, it's difficult to function. In a healthy view, 38% of Millennials are bilingual, up from 22% in 2003. They embrace the idea that they live in a society bound by a worldwide web and they'll work in a global economy.
- Well-educated—Tim Elmore goes on to say 23% have a bachelor's degree or higher, making them the most educated generation ever. Obviously, some have stayed in school due to a poor economy. (It just wasn't a good time to launch a career.) So they're well-educated but may need to take a job they are over-qualified for at first. It also may mean they take a job where they must "pay their dues" in order to make progress.
- Jump ship—This next one might make a boss nervous but it's related to the relational connection. Seventy-one percent of Millennials at "regular" jobs would prefer to quit their current job to work for themselves. Sixty percent of them plan to jump ship in the next two years. They just want to work on their terms as reported in a BBC Capitol article by Eric Barton. What has driven this change? Primarily, the death of company loyalty and increased job insecurity, according to Jason Dorsey, an author and consultant in Austin, Texas, who specializes in management issues for millennials. "If their bosses don't allow them flexibility, they'll job hop — also more acceptable these days — and that means the company potentially loses out on young talent." While previous generations were expected to adapt to their workplace, the Millennials see the value of working for a purpose beyond themselves.
- On-Mission—A company who captures this one will reap the benefits. Dr. Elmore reports 87% of Millennials consider a company's commitment to social and environmental causes when deciding where to work. To retain them, companies must find ways to care about the world around them, not just the bottom line.
Tips for Reflecting or Talking It Out
In the same article by Tim Elmore, he suggests these questions to continue the conversation:
- How can we enable young adults to capitalize on their education and leverage it to take them where they're most gifted to serve?
- How do we help them discover their identity and "niche" during their young adult years?
- How can we help this multicultural and bilingual generation leverage their strengths in a global economy?
- How can we capitalize on young adults' desire to improve the world and, at the same time, demonstrate that they may have to do "little" things first?
Tips for Supervising or Managing
Adapting to this growing workforce means changing two key facets of management from Dorsey and Gates as reported in a BBC article by Eric Barton:
- Receiving more feedback — holding millennials accountable and giving them regular check-ups. Once a month is generally enough. "Good feedback means an analysis of the previous month, what they did right and wrong, and how they can grow from there."
- Freedom to redefine the way they work — they'll thrive better in a workplace that respects someone who shows up late or darts out early but still gets the work done. The flexibility to clock in remotely, instead of working only from their desks, reinforces the practice that virtual communication as just as effective as face time."
As we learn what differences can create a stronger work environment for the growing workforce of millenials, we will improve work environments for all generations. And, as Barton reports, "let's face it, workers of all ages juggle everything from family commitments to long commutes, so the demands young workers are making could very well make workplaces better for everybody."
How can this help you in your workplace? Which of the tips will you employ right away?


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The genus Lycaste (Lyc) contains 52 species of epiphytes, lithophytes and terrestrials growing throughout the West Indies, Central America, Peru and Bolivia.
Lycaste aromatica grows in Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Honduras with a scent of cinnamon. It is cool to warm growing along rivers in oak forests.
I got this plant two years ago. When I took it out of the pot there was a pretty tight root ball. It was a couple of years overdue for repotting.
As I started to loosen the roots I found another root ball inside. The plant had just been up potted without opening the root ball. I did what I could with it, but major root damage in unavoidable when on orchid is allowed to get in this condition.
Eventually, all the roots rotted. Earlier this year when there were signs of new growth, I divided the plant into three pieces and hoped for the best since there were no live roots.
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Shopping, it is something we all do; we shop for food, clothes, plants and whatever else pleases us. Through the checkout line, you may make some awkward small talk with the cashier: "Great weather today," "Yeah, sure is a lot of chips for a party! Not just for myself to eat while I binge watch endless shows on Netflix." One thing that is about a 50/50 shot of being asked is: "Paper or plastic?" or "Did you bring your own bags today?" To that last question, most of us will shrug off and say, "Plastic is fine." You know, to add to that collection of plastic bags, inside of a plastic bag sitting in a closet in your house that everyone has but nobody seems to have a use for.
So, why do cashiers ask this question? Perhaps it is a part of their job, but plain and simply stated, plastic is bad for the environment. Do you like animals? Hopefully your answer is "yes." Well, how often do you go through town and see plastic bags flying around? Maybe it reminds you of Katy Perry's famous song "Firework" or maybe it makes you think and realize, many of those bags get blown into trees or animals' homes, where they think it is food and try to eat it, which can result in death.
In the ocean, many sea turtles, among other aquatic animals, will eat plastic bags thinking it is a jellyfish and can choke on or get tangled up in these bags, which usually results in death. Is your heart sinking yet? "But I always recycle my plastic bags." That is a great effort! However, according to Conserve Energy Future, what many people do not realize is that it takes around $5,000 to recycle roughly one ton of plastic bags, but they only sell for about $30. That is a lot of wasted money that nobody wants to spend. Therefore, they usually end up in the trash. You made a good effort, though, so, that counts for something!
According to an online article called "25 Reasons to go Reusable," Americans generally live for 80 years, and plastic bags can take around 1,000 years to decompose (depending on the environment in which they are in), which is about 12 times the average lifespan of an American. You will be swallowed up into the inevitable and nobody will remember your name, but yet the same plastic bag will still be floating around the Earth. Let that sink in.
Now that those of you who are still reading are probably feeling glum, let us talk about the positives! Have you ever had that plastic bag that was just too full, but you were too stubborn to make a second trip to cradle it so it did not break? With reusable bags that is a thing in the past. These bags can hold twice as much as a single plastic bag, if not more. They are durable. Reusable bags can be used many times over before needing to get new ones. Just remember not to forget them at home when you go out. You can get them for as little as three dollars on Amazon, which is a small price to pay for all the guilt you may be dealing with right about now. Think about the animals, the planet and the plastic bag outliving you by 980 years.


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Janice is a very active and outgoing bride, who normally doesn't wear much makeup. To reflect Janice's personality, the airbrush makeup was kept light and simple. A natural beauty, Janice didn't need much coverage to complete her look. Individual lashes and a peachy cheek color were applied to define her eyes and high cheek bone structure. This was a beautiful engagement shoot in San Luis Obispo, and Janice shined in the outdoor location. To see more of Janice on her wedding day, please visit her portfolio under the Airbrush Wedding Makeup tab.
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Roles and Responsibilities
As a Technical Manager I have to answer the day to day technical enquiries, provide product advice and specifications. Also providing support to the Sales team in the forms of U-Value calculations & take-offs, as well as being responsible for the day to day running of our TETRiS thermal flooring system.
Working for Cellecta
The industry as a whole has always been challenging as it offers up new problems to solve and there is always something new to learn which means that you constantly have to adapt, a challenge I really enjoy. The family atmosphere at Cellecta means that there is always someone that you can bounce ideas off from all departments. Everyone is made to feel just as integral to the company and the team, and as such you look forward to coming to work. No day is ever the same, but in the main they are all enjoyable!
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A keen footballer, I can be found attempting to play & coach football, as well as watching my team Swindon Town whenever possible, and if I can't do either, I will usually be found looking for my golf ball in some trees.
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Re: Hard Drives 101. Your answers please.
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Posted by Henry on November 07, 2001 at 16:22:22:
In Reply to: Re: Hard Drives 101. Your answers please. posted by colin on November 06, 2001 at 17:27:06:
: So your into the latest fashion of destoying drives using low level formatting. It should never be done at home or as a DIY tinker, the calibration at low level when alignging tracks and sectors into set head assignment is done in factory controlled conditions, you should never attempt it, at best you will render a good portion of the drive un-addressable and if your very lucky, which isn't often, you may actually hit on a landing zone and avoid the first of many head crashes.
: Low level formatting is the quickest way to turn a HDD into an ash tray or hi-tec paper weight,I can only assume(sorry Henry)that those who advocate it dont do it themselves, because if they did they would stop.
If in doubt, please REREAD and try to UNDERSTAND my first sentence:
"When I get a used HDD I ALWAYS run the drive maker's pseudo low level format program to write zeroes to every accessible address on the disk."
Is there some part of this statement that is unclear?
A pseudo low level format program writes zeroes to every user accessible (addressable) spot on the HDD surface. This DOES NOT affect the true low level format of the HDD. This DOES NOT kill HDDs. This DOES NOT convert HDDs to ashtrays. This DOES NOT convert HDDs to Hi or Lo Tech paper weights. This DOES write zeroes atop every bit of user, format, boot block and FAT data; the drive is as clear of data as the day it left the factory - EXCEPT that pros can read even zeroed data.
Following pseudo low level format, partition the clean HDD with fdisk or functional equivalent. It is not the least bit clear to me HOW one could partition a "destroyed" disk, but I do it on EVERY USED HDD I get and some I bought new when I want to start them fresh or on another system.
Following partition, I format the HDD. Again, it is not the least bit clear to me HOW one could format a "destroyed" disk, but I do it on EVERY USED HDD I get and some I bought new when I want to start them fresh or on another system.
Now understand that we are talking about a used HDD that MAY NOT be in the best condition to start with, especially the surface. Therefore following format I perform a Read/Write surface scan with scandisk to assess the quality of the HDD surface. When all done there will be a scanlog on the drive, a report of the condition of the HDD as found by scandisk.
Pseudo low level format programs DO NOT DAMAGE HDDs - they merely write data to all of the sectors beginning with sector zeero and that data happens to be zeroes. Some HDD makers RECOMMEND that the user run their low level format program in some cases. I suspect that the MYTH continues (that LLF kills HDDs) because someone "low level formatted" a HDD, neglected to perform the recommended surface scan, found himself using a damaged disk and blamed the "low level format".
A related piece of fiction is that a pseudo low level format "recovers" bad sectors. A pseudo low level format DOES NOT recover anything (that is it DOES NOT Repair anything). A pseudo low level format CONCEALS bad sectors (ovewrwrites the tables with zeroes); one must find them again with a good surface scanner - that is, a READ/WRITE surface scan.
When I get a used HDD I ALWAYS run the drive maker's pseudo low level format program to write zeroes to every accessible address on the disk, partition it, format it and perform a thorough (Read/Write) surface scan with scandisk. I intend to continue this practice and to recommend it as it is a SAFE way to clean up a HDD and assess a HDD's suitability for continued service.
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Obama calls on Congress to quickly pass his 'American Jobs Act'
Facing low approval ratings and constant Republican criticism as his re-election campaign starts up, President Barack Obama challenged Congress on Thursday night to put the good of the nation over political benefit and pass a huge jobs plan he proposed.
In a speech to a joint session of Congress, Obama told the legislators to "stop the political circus and actually do something to help the economy" by quickly approving the package of measures so he can sign it into law.
"The people of this country work hard to meet their responsibilities. The question tonight is whether we'll meet ours," Obama said to applause. "The question is whether, in the face of an ongoing national crisis, we can stop the political circus and actually do something to help the economy. The question is whether we can restore some of the fairness and security that has defined this nation since our beginning."
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Root canal therapy is needed when the nerve of a tooth is affected by decay or infection. In order to save the tooth, the pulp (the living tissue inside the tooth), nerves, bacteria, and any decay are removed and the resulting space is filled with special, medicated, dental materials, which restore the tooth to its full function.
Signs and symptoms for possible root canal therapy:
- An abscess (or pimple) on the gums.
- Sensitivity to hot and cold.
- Severe toothache pain.
- Sometimes no symptoms are present.
- Swelling and/or tenderness.
Reasons for root canal therapy:
- Decay has reached the tooth pulp (the living tissue inside the tooth).
- Infection or abscess have developed inside the tooth or at the root tip.
- Injury or trauma to the tooth.
What does root canal therapy involve?
A root canal procedure requires one or more appointments and can be performed by a dentist or endodontist (a root canal specialist).During root canal treatment, the inflamed or infected pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is carefully cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed with a rubber-like material called gutta-percha. Afterwards, the tooth is restored with a crown or filling for protection. After restoration, the tooth continues to function like any other tooth. After treatment, your tooth may still be sensitive, but this will subside as the inflammation diminishes and the tooth has healed. You will be given care instructions after each appointment. Good oral hygiene practices and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your root canal treatment.
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ALEDA is looking for 10 volunteers young men and women, preferably university students, to help them organize an outdoor mobile market in Chiah from November 6 until November 9, 2014. You will be granted a certificate of training - how to organize and conduct a mobile market/exhibition. A great learning opportunity, a great 4-day experience and get paid $200. Please contact us immediately if you are interested at 01-381921. Thank you!
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With warmer weather here..or for some of us close to being here it is essential that we all have a great pair of thong sandals (not just rubber ones!) The 'Korall' leather sandal is a great option for shoes this season because it's stylish yet casual. The 3 braided straps not only look comfortable but also cute! With the option of pairing these with shorts, jeans, or a skirt you will no longer spend all night thinking of which shoes go with which outfit.
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
I can't believe it's been over two weeks since I sat down to write something! Must be showtime! "Curious Savage" opens tonight and I'm overall pleased with the look of the show. The actors are a terrific group. I finally got my nerves together and auditioned last week for this summer's Shakespeare. Although selections haven't been finalized yet I'm pretty sure I didn't make it. C'est la vie. I still get to costume! This year's play is "As You Like It" and I think the director is going for modern costuming instead of the heavy, Renaissance-style like last year's "Macbeth". Coolness all around. Happy Spring, Everyone! I'm looking forward to catching up on all your great projects!
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Ayurveda is a 5,000 year old system of natural healing that has its origins in the Vedic culture of India. More than a mere system of treating illness, Ayurveda is science of life (Ayur means life, Veda means science or knowledge ) that describes the guidelines for what is essential & irrelevant for a long life.. The practice of Ayurveda is designed to promote human happiness at physical, mental and spiritual level. By the proper balance of all vital energies in the body, the processes of physical deterioration and disease can be reduced. This is accomplished through proper eating, thinking and living habits as well as the use of herbal remedies to treat illness.
Panchakarma is primary purification and detoxification treatment in Ayurveda. It is the ultimate mind-body healing experience for detoxifying the body, strengthening the immune system, and restoring balance and well-being.
Virechana (Purgation): Virechana is medicated purgation therapy. Virechana treatment is targeted to expel increased Pitta Dosha out of the body. When Pitta dosha gets increased, it causes certain types of diseases – such as abscess, liver disorders, gastritis,certain skin diseases, gout, foul smell of the body eruption of pimples, urticaria, itching etc. The procedure completely cleanses the gastro-intestinal tract & is a safe procedure without any side effects.
Benefits of Virechana : Helps root out Chronic Fever, Diabetes, Asthma, Skin disorders such as Herpes Joint disorders, Gouty arthritis,Digestive disorders, Constipation, Hyperacidity, Vitiligo, Psoriasis, Headaches and Gynecological disorders,Provides all over strength to the body.
Sneha Vasthi (Enema or Colonic Irrigation): Sneha Vasthi (Enema) is considered as the mother of all Panchakarma treatments. Vasti refers to enema, which is administration of medication through anal route. Sneha Vasthi is also highly beneficial as a rejuvenating treatment. This treatment is provided based on the medical condition of the person.
Benefits of Sneha Vasthi: For Colitis, Spondylosis, Constipation, Digestive disorders, Backache & Sciatica, Hepatomegaly , Splenomegaly, Obesity, Piles etc.
Nasya (Nose Cleaning): Nasya involves administration of medicated oil through the nose to cleanse accumulated Kapha dosa from the head and neck region. Based on the medical condition of a person, it can be given up to 30 days.
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Coverage of the 2011 Global Investment Conference.
BY Caroline Cakebread | May 3, 2011
Continuing our coverage of the 2011 Global Investment Conference we caught up with two Canadian plan sponsors, Emilian Groch, I had the chance to ask they view global investing today and what they hope to get out of this year's conference. Watch both interviews here.
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The clue for your today's The Washington Post crossword puzzle is given below: "Bottomless chasm" But, let's check out if we are able to find any clues for the The Washington Post puzzle.
With the options available, we will first collect all the information needed to get the right answer to our "Bottomless chasm" clue for the crossword puzzle.
Only after that we will make a list of the various possible answers for the puzzle from the given Bottomless chasm clue.
Best Answer: ABYSS
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Friday night Thep, Dr. Huan and I went for a mini weekend vacation to Lucban Quezon and got to catch-up with some friends and colleagues staying in Batis Aramin for the annual leadership training seminar. We stayed in the same resort and since some didn't make it, we took their reserved and not to mention all-expense-paid accommodation. Unlike the usual, we headed to Lucban via non-private-less-space-minimum-prestige-big-fat-public-vehicle, meaning we rode a bus but don't get me wrong it was quite a comfortable one since I fell a brief sleep. After some 3 hours or so, we reached the grand terminal in Quezon. It was almost 12 in the midnight, and yes there were no more public utility vehicles circulating the routes anywhere. Bottom line, after a couple of challenging and mind blowing experiences getting to the resort, we made it. Our roommates were Mrs. Mijares and Ms. Ensano, and yes the room was filled with 5 fine ladies.
Saturday Morning. The three of us woke up early to catch the healing mass of Fr. Joey Faller at Kamay ni Hesus. Dr. Huan has heart ailment so he needed this and of course Thep and I support him especially in prayers.
|Villas in Batis Aramin
|its just so beautiful here..
Kamay ni Hesus is just located at the other side of the street from where Batis Aramin is found, so we walked our way there. When we arrived, there were already many devoters, pilgrims, faithfuls and many more. The Church was full already, people are seated on mono-blocks outside of the church. Luckily seats were provided for us in front row, left side of the church, near the fierce granny who played the piano together with two major gospel singers. People were staring at us, maybe wondering who were we. Little did we notice that behind us was a former PBA basketball star seated with his wife as well. So I automatically accepted the thought that VIPs usually sit in that area of the church. =)
|Thep, Moi and Dr. Huan (attentive si Dr. Huan sa orientation)
Before the mass started there was an orientation for everybody. I thought it was a good thing to avoid chaos, and to maintain peace, order and above all the solemnity of the place. They have color coding, say like, Orange for heart related problems and many other colors for many different problems one prays to be healed from. And because of their very organize system, Id like to believe that they are ISO certified. haha
I found out that Fr. Joey Faller indeed was a good joker in his own rights. After the Holy Mass, the healing process commenced. and everyone was asked to kneel as Fr. Joey went around.
Seriously, staff that I witnessed there were just things I used to see in movies. People are supposed to be falling in line in the middle as their color is called (an old lady raises a flag with a certain color, so people would know if it was their turn to fall in line) then when they reached the front, they will form a line side by side then Fr. Joey approaches them hold their hands and say some prayers (devotees must let go of any doubts and must let go of anything within them...surrender to God everything) .. and usually due to the overwhelming power of the Holy Spirit these people end up losing balance and falling on to the ground (there are volunteers ready to catch behind the devotee just in case) then they go back to their seats and say their final prayers. It was really surreal there. Goosebumps.
After the mass...
We went to check around, so much has changed and additional attractions were made around since the last time I went to visit. We lit candles as well.
|Hot lang ni Adan! hahah
|they also have this Noah's Arc inspired accommodation.
Then we went to the Bayan to eat for lunch at Buddy's..
We also visited a nearby church...
... and strolled around the whole bayan.
We went back to the resort around 4pm and had a nice mirienda with Atty. Monteza and her PNP boyfriend Sir. Thirdy.. We had talks about crazy staff happening inside Camp Crame, thier gay superiors and all.. haha
|Thep, Sir. Thirdy, Moi, Atty. Monteza and Dr. Huan
|awesome chikahan over mirienda
because we had the best chikahan that mirienda, we decided to have dinner that night outside the resort. While waiting for dinner time Thep and I decided to go swimming while Dr. Huan stayed in the villa and watched Aljur Abrenica on cable tv. haha
We then had our dinner at Palaisdaan, where we ate lots of food again. As in I gave up and couldn't take in anymore.lol
|chaka ng hair ko!
Kunwari nanalo kami ng award sa mga pag emote namin sa Palaisdaan, hahah
Atty. Monteza and her BF just sent us back to the resort before they left for Manila. We then went back to our villa to take some midnight snack and prepare for bed. But i left the villa to walk outside since it was our last night.
On our last day, we woke up around 10 am. We went to Dr, Andoy's room and had a quick breakfast there.. then we went again to Kamay ni Hesus because Dr. A wanted to go up the station of the cross hill. =) Then we had our lunch there and headed back to the resort for boarding time. I joined the van of the VIP's going back to Manila (Dr. Huan, Dr. Andoy, Dr. Dean, Mrs. Dizon, Mrs. Gornez, Mrs. Mijares, Thep and Mr. Millare) We had so much fun in the van, talking about their past boyfriends and their kapilyahan when they were still younger. Stopped over at Rose and Grace for dinner then headed back to Manila with non stop laughter. hahah So much fun mini vacation!
|Dr. Andoy made it to the top!
|chandelier addiction. lol
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The 23 successors to Columbia Pike's "$1 million bus stop" will cost 40 percent less when they are built, Arlington County officials said Tuesday, after a year-long review and redesign of the bus-and-streetcar shelters. County Manager Barbara Donnellan said that lowering and changing the angle of the canopy, simplifying the design and using standardized parts will drop the cost of the remaining stops from $20.9 million to $12.4 million. Donnellan, speaking at a news conference at Arlington Mill Community Center where county employees outnumbered reporters, said the county will take over construction management of the glass-and-steel transit stops, formerly known as "superstops," from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. (emphasis added).
Bless Barbara Donnellan's heart and all the high level federal bureaucrats and highly paid federal contractors in Arlington, Virginia. Donnellan did not report the cost of the year long consultant study that came up with the new numbers and all the fancy PowerPoints and press releases.
|Million dollar bus stop at the corner of Walter Reed Drive
and Columbia Pike, Arlington, Virginia.
The roof does not shelter people well from the elements. Rain, with a little bit of wind, wets nearly the entire covered area. Today, it appeared that the roof seams were leaking because there were small puddles on the seats about the same distance apart as the roof seams.
The structure does not provide any protection from the wind. Its open design and angles allows wind thru every part. The windy day last week was much more uncomfortable than in the structure this replaced.
The Next Bus display board has been wrong the majority of the 7 days I've used the stop. I understand this is a function of the data feed to Next Bus, which has been having problems described in the media recently.Nevertheless, a nice big display board doesn't help folks if it's wrong.
The seats are stainless steel slabs - very cold and uncomfortable to sit on, especially in the colder months. I can only imagine what they are like in the direct sun in summer months. I've heard speculation that they were designed to dissuade homeless people from sleeping there. If so, I would recommend instead that the operative design principle be for people to use the seats, rather than for people not to use them.
IMHO, the design seems to be Modernist-Ugly. The look is distinctive, but not at all appealing.
I would sure like to know who designed this, why it was felt to be superior to other designs, and what was wrong with stops having 3 walls and a roof that seem to be so popular because they are effective.Pre installation of the new monstrosity, in the days when I used that bus stop, I was totally okay with the benches. I carried with me this modern marvel of mechanical engineering known as an umbrella to protect from the rain. The winters were mild. And during rush hour, buses came by every five minutes. There was no inconvenience at all.
Meanwhile here in Bozeman, Montana, 2,500 miles outside the DC spending bubble, our local bus authority cut a sponsorship deal with local businesses to get new stops with a roof, walls, and solar panel powered, LCD bill board for nothing.
Riders love the new Bozeman shelters.
Carrie Fabiano knows the routine of waiting for the bus as a regular rider.
"Well the bus was running a little late and that 10 minutes felt like a lot. I mean I started getting frostbite," she said.
Fabiano says, "I just think it's a matter of life and death sometimes. I've seen elderly people waiting out in the freezing temperatures and you just worry."
Bozeman, MT bus stop
That is part of the reason why Chandler Communication, out of Kalispell, is building bus shelters. They will be taking care of all the construction and maintenance at no cost to taxpayers.The shelters in Bozeman are unique - they are the first to have solar panels and LED billboards. Only two of these shelters have been built so far. Six more are in the works, including two more on Huffine, three in Bozeman and one in Belgrade.
Transportation Director with the HRDC, Lee Hazelbaker said, "This is a huge step forward. This has been in the works for years and to finally see it come to fruition is just a great feeling."
Riders agree.
If the residents of Arlington, Virginia, who have the highest per capita family incomes nationwide, were paying for their own bus stops that might be one thing. But they wouldn't be caught dead financing their own profligacy. The majority of the funds come from you the federal taxpayer. That is something else and that is the way it is. Good luck to all.


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I think this is the first time I've read this particular regency trope (the lady disguised as a man.) I wanted to love this book, but there were things that held me back. First of all, Millicent was very quick in the beginning to consign herself to a lifetime spent imitating a man. I know it was an emergency, but it was a bit too pat for my taste.
Things picked up when Mr. North was visiting his estates and met the Duke. This was my favorite bit - the characters were delightful, and I believed in Mr. North. Once they arrive in London for the season I had mixed feelings - I enjoyed Mr. North's success (although I didn't actually find any of his funny stories funny, but that might just be me.)
I didn't like the plot thread with the rumor about Mr. North's sexuality. I know, I know - it's a historic novel, and the characters must take on the prejudice of their times, but I was really disturbed with Stoffer's reaction to the idea. He seemed almost relieved to find that Mr. North was in fact a lady instead, as though lying to him all the time was preferable to being gay.
Beth was a lovely character, and I really enjoyed seeing her growth. Her Grandmother, as the assigned villain, was a little cardboard to me. I would have liked to see her motivations a little more, because what we were given didn't make a whole lot of sense Look, I get that she's a snob, but it doesn't seem as though she has any other motivations, which I doubt. I also doubted her abuse of Beth - again, it was a little cartoony. It could have worked, but she was
evil that I found myself a bit disbelieving.
The end is wrapped up a bit too neatly, but that's romance for you I suppose. I rate this a solid 3 stars - I had issues, but I would certainly read more by this author. She shows a lot of promise!
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Tom Jarvis and Denise Payet both maintained unbeaten records to finish top of the pile at the Junior National Cup.
The top seeds were in good form throughout, with few awkward moments – though Jarvis did have to come from 3-1 down to defeat Josh Bennett.
The competition, at Milton Keynes TTC, was for players at the top of the rankings and played on a round-robin format.
Denise Payet added the Junior National Cup to her list of honours with a 100% record, upgrading the Cadet title she took last year.
Mollie Patterson and Jasmin Wong were second and third respectively, having started the competition at No 6 and No 7 on paper.
Already two players light after fifth seed Zahna Hall and fourth seed Charlotte Bardsley withdrew before day one with illness and injury respectively, the field was further depleted when third seed Gauri Duhan pulled out on the second morning with a leg injury.
It meant seven remained, and confirmed top seed Payet as gold medallist before a ball was hit on day 2, Duhan having been the only player who could have prevented that.
It also opened up the minor medals, and Patterson quickly took possession of silver with victories over Jasmin Wong and Sophie Barlow in her first two matches of the day, confirming it by defeating Ruby Chan in round 8 to finish with five wins from six.
Chan picked up her first victory in round 7, though not before seeing her opponent Sarah Menghistab fight back from 3-0 down to level.
The battle for bronze was still live going into the final round as Menghistab and Wong faced off, and it was the latter who controlled proceedings throughout a 4-0 win to claim the last podium place and put her in good heart for the Cadet National Cup next week, where she is seeded No 3.
Payet finished on a high with her only match of day 2, a four-end triumph over Kate Cheer, who by comparison endured a tournament to forget.
And Barlow ensured every player left with at least one win to their name as she defeated Chan in the final round of matches.
Finishing order: 1 Denise Payet, 2 Mollie Patterson, 3 Jasmin Wong, 4 Sarah Menghistab, 5 Kate Cheer, 6 Sophie Barlow, 7 Ruby Chan.
Full results
Round 1
Payet bt Barlow 4-1 (5-11, 11-6, 11-3, 11-6, 11-5)
Round 2
Payet bt Chan 4-0 (11-8, 11-8, 11-9, 11-6)
Round 3
Payet bt Meghistab 4-0 (12-10, 11-5, 11-6, 11-4)
Round 4
Payet bt Wong 4-1 (11-6, 11-8, 8-11, 11-6, 11-8)
Round 5
Payet bt Patterson 4-2 (11-7, 11-6, 9-11, 3011, 11-3, 11-8)
Round 9
Payet bt Cheer 4-0 (11-4, 11-6, 11-5, 12-10)
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Everybody in extension had a part in the making of our project Mt Tarawera. In this movie it shows my part of the project. If you would like to see the introduction of our project then click on the hyperlink in purple which leads you to Selena's blog.
It took me a long time to make this movie. So if you liked my movie then please leave me a comment. If you thinked I could have improved please tell me by commenting.
Below is my mini reflection.
Purpose means why you did something. Purpose:
We the extension group want to tell the school what we have been up to this term.
A Brick Wall is something that holds you back. It could have been a person or something. Brick Wall:
What held me back from finishing was some of the people in my group.
I could have been more assertive.
I think I could have done better.
The White Terrace is the one on top, and the one down bottom is the Pink Terrace.Thank you to these websites for the photos.
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(1), the processing temperature is low, the time is short, the workpiece deformation is small.
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(2), not limited by steel, carbon steel, low-alloy steel, mold steel, stainless steel, cast iron and iron-based powder metallurgical materials can be soft nitriding treatment. The surface hardness of workpiece after soft nitriding is related to nitriding process and materials.
(3), can significantly improve the fatigue strength, wear resistance and corrosion resistance of the workpiece. It also has the properties of abrasion resistance and occlusal resistance under dry friction condition.
(4), because the soft nitrided layer does not have the brittle ξ phase, therefore the nitride layer has the certain toughness, does not easily flake off.
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European self-publishing platform XinXii enters Russian market
Self-publishing and e-book distribution platform XinXii has officially launched in Russia, letting local indie authors publish and sell their digital titles in shops worldwide. High demand among Russian users, who previously had to work with an English version, led to XinXii's decision to launch in Russia the first platform in its way.
After a two-month test-run in Russia, XinXii has officially opened its publishing platform for writers and readers at Xinxii.com/ru. The service offers authors to upload their books and sell them for a price they think is appropriate (but no less than 40 rubles).
Russian has become the eighth language for XinXii, after English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch and Portuguese. The system allows users to pay and get paid in Pounds, US dollars, and Euros. The service stays free of charge for authors, taking its commission from every sale. From the net sale of books from its own shop that cost more than 80 rubles, XinXii takes 30%, while for cheaper ones the commission is 60%.
Currently, the XinXii's eBook shop offers nearly 20,000 titles by more than 10,000 authors. XinXii provides authors with statistics of sales, views and downloads of the product and the ability to convert a digital book in a convenient format. All these services are free of charge.
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When China's president Xi Jinping arrived in Harare for a state visit two years ago, he descended from his aircraft and clasped hands for several minutes with Robert Mugabe in a gesture of warmth that resonated across Africa.Beijing had stood by the Zimbabwean president since the time his Zanu-PF party ended white minority rule in 1980 and throughout the period of sanctions imposed in 2002 after Mr Mugabe's government organised violent seizures of white land.
"[Xi] clearly had a personal relationship with Mugabe, not just a political-military one," said Hannah Ryder, founder of the Development Reimagined consultancy.
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News of the trip fuelled reports that China had been forewarned of the military operation. Beijing angrily dismissed the speculation this week, saying it was evidence of "evil intention" in the western media to "drive a wedge" between China and Africa.
Luke Patey, a senior researcher at the Danish Institute for International Studies, said that, so far, there is little indication that Beijing had direct influence on the move against Mr Mugabe and "we should not exaggerate the actual role of China".
"At the same time, Beijing didn't stand in the way," he added, suggesting the increasingly erratic Mr Mugabe, 93, may have been seen as a liability. "Mugabe clearly lost China's favour." Zimbabwe Crisis Turns Spotlight On China's Role In Africa


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