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We're publishing this alarming book in ebook format with a planned release date of 21 December (the end of the Mayan long count calendar). This Kickstarter campaign aims to accompany the ebook release with a limited edition print release! You'll be supporting the creation of a real, physical, bona fide, corporeal thing you can hold and flip through and show off to friends and read intently and bludgeon zombies with when the bullets run out.
We're hoping to also be able to print 250 or more extra copies to sell through independent bookstores around the country, and at the kick-ass party we're planning for Thursday, March 7th at McGreevy's Bar during the AWP conference in Boston, MA.
We'll also make the book available at readings in Denver (where the editors live) and in Nashville (where the publisher lives), sometime in 2013, and possibly in some of the towns where our writers reside as well. Locations may include a kickin' bar in East Nashville, the Nashville Public Library (who have told us they'd be thrilled to put us in their line-up), or the bombed-out shell of a local mall or an underground bunker, depending on whether or not civilization crumbles in the next few months (in which case, paying off the local warlords in Twinkies and gold bullion may cost a bit extra, which we have not factored into our new total).
We should be able to accomplish all of this extra stuff if we reach $5,750!
You're getting these books for less than you'd pay if you waited for the December 21st release date and bought them from an online vendor (when the ebook will retail for $10, and the print edition will be unavailable), but the authors will be paid the same royalty as if you'd paid full price. So you can pledge guilt-free, and if the apocalypse comes early, you'll have one more projectile.
Every society and every generation has its version of the apocalypse: swine flu, genetic mutation, global warming, nuclear fallout, the second coming, peak oil, mass extinction, giant irradiated ants, zombies…
Missy, the single mother of Margaret Atwood's "The Silver Astroturfer," spends her days in her basement of computers churning out copy under various aliases ("ExCodFisherman" or "LeglessVeteran" or "LadyDuckHunter") in order to manipulate the daily news. Davis McCombs' poems tell the story of a dying tobacco industry in the South and of the killing of the last gray wolf in Edmonson County, Kentucky.
Rodney Jones's "Apocalyptic Narrative" opens in a post-apocalyptic United States in which our hero survives via c-rations and government cheese in an abandoned cave. Joyce Carol Oates's "Thanksgiving" depicts a father and daughter who venture out to buy food for their Thanksgiving dinner because the mother is ill. This seemingly ordinary trip, however, becomes decidedly unordinary when our assumptions about their world quickly crumble.
Judy Jordan's poems examine humankind's slow destruction of the earth while Paolo Bacigalupi's story, "The People of Sand and Slag," looks at how we would live post-global warming via three explorers who utilize the environment itself to remake their decaying bodies.
Chet Weise's poems tell of the sorely under-reported floods that overwhelmed Nashville, Tennessee in May 2010 in which the Cumberland River rose twelve feet above flood stage and twenty-one people were killed. Pinckney Benedict's "The Beginnings of Sorrow" is a deeply disturbing take on metamorphoses as well as apocalypses both large and small, centering on a rural couple with a dog possessed by his master's deceased and lust-sick father.
Apocalypse Now examines our obsession with life and death, creation and destruction, and the physical realms we occupy and, eventually, no longer will, asking: How will the end come? What will we do when all the lights go out?
Work included in Apocalypse Now:
- Alexander Lumans's "All the Things the Moon is Not"
- Andrew McFadyen-Ketchum's "when the dark heads of sleep" and "Marysarias"
- Brian Barker – 4 poems
- Brian Evenson's "The Adjudicator"
- Catherine Pierce – 5 poems
- Charles Martin's "Taken Up"
- Chet Weise's "An American Prayer for the Second Coming" and "Jericho Trumpets"
- Darcie Dennigan's "Corinna A-Maying the Apocalypse"
- David J. Daniels's "This Is the Pink"
- David Roderick's "Target"
- Davis McCombs – 10 poems
- E. Lily Yu's "The Cartographer Wasps and the Anarchist Bees"
- Ed Pavlić's "From: Arachnida Speak"
- Jeffrey Schultz's "Weekday Apocalyptic" and "J. Finds in His Pocket Neither Change nor Small Bills"
- Jenna Bazzell's "Into the Damp Woods" and "Wet Field"
- Josh Woods's "The Lawgiver"
- Joshua Robbins's "Field Guide to the Second Coming"
- Joyce Carol Oates's "Thanksgiving"
- Judy Jordan – 3 poems
- Keith Montesano – 3 poems
- Kelly Link's "Catskin"
- Kevin Prufer – 5 poems
- Kristin Bock – 5 poems
- Maggie Smith – 5 poems
- Marc Mckee – 4 poems
- Margaret Atwood's "The Silver Astroturfer"
- Nicky Beer's "Rimbaud's Kraken"
- Paolo Bacigalupi's "The People of Sand and Slag"
- Pinckney Benedict's "The Beginnings Of Sorrow"
- Rodney Jones's "Apocalyptic Narrative"
- Seth Fried's "The Siege"
- Simone Muench's "Wolf Centos"
- Tessa Mellas's "Blue Sky White"
- Tina Connolly's "Recalculating"
- TR Hummer – 10 poems
- Wayne Miller – 5 poems
Apocalypse Now: Poems and Prose from the End of Days is a treasure-chest of cataclysms. Lumans and McFadyen-Ketchum have ranged far across the landscape of contemporary English-language literature searching for glimpses of upheaval and ruin, and in doing so they have produced something unique: a survey of the present-day apocalyptic imagination in both poetry and fiction. If, like me, you've read much of the one and little of the other, you're bound to make some compelling new discoveries here, and if you've read little of either, you're in for one beautiful harrowing surprise after another.
— Kevin Brockmeier, author of The Illumination, The Brief History of the Dead and The View from the Seventh Layer
Warning: reading Apocalypse Now may result in side effects like chewed fingernails, heart palpitations, and paranoia so severe that you stockpile dried goods, fill the bathtub with water, hammer plywood over the windows, and oil your rifle.
— Benjamin Percy, author of Red Moon, The Wilding, Refresh, Refresh and The Language of Elk
Never before has humanity's twilight shined so brightly. The poems and stories within Apocalypse Now glitter with a clarity and luster typically reserved for only the purest of gems or the most cutting of insights. The voices here have each taken their own, singular approach to a theme that is as ancient as humanity itself and, in doing so, created a unified theory of the apocalypse: a coming together of our fears, our hopes, our willingness to discover ourselves at the moment we have lost it all, the moment when we stand on the cusp of annihilation and, somehow, cannot look away… but can only sing. And this collection sings like no other.
— Jason Mott, author of The Returned
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Risks and challenges
The bulk of our challenges have been met. We've got the writing all contracted and laid out, and are in the process of solving the last few snags with laying out the poetry for our ebooks (always a challenge, but Upper Rubber Boot has been creating poetry ebooks with admirable attention to detail since 2011). The risks and challenges we face at this time are likely to come from forces outside our control (for example, if we have a second Hurricane Sandy level storm hit our printing facility). Fortunately, we have sourced several competitive American printers who can print the book for us, in case of, you know, some kind of apocalypse.Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
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Gingerella, David
David Gingerella is the Vice President for Administration and Finance / CFO at Northern Essex Community College, he is directly responsible for all Financial and Auxiliary Services at the College. David is known as a leader that possesses effective and positive written and oral communications skills. He continuously demonstrates his commitment to students by developing innovative plans and solutions to their unmet needs. David's passion for community colleges has led to his selection to NACUBO's Community College Constitute Council and this past July he completed his second year as the unanimous choice to be the Chairman of the Massachusetts Community College CFO Council. A true team builder, David is accustomed to bringing complicated and delicate situations to a successful conclusion without creating friction by professionally using tact and diplomacy. Prior to joining Northern Essex, David accumulated 20 years of Higher Education experience, first as a Dean at Roger Williams University followed by a successful tenure as a Senior Director of Business Operations at Yale University. At Yale, David served as the first Director of Shared Services. He designed and implemented a business operations structure that has since been adapted by the entire University. He also created a professional development program for middle managers that provided training that allowed them to move on to senior business operation positions. At Roger Williams University, David served as both an Administrative and Academic Dean, with his last position being the Dean of Continuing Education. It was in this role that David developed his passion for working with non-traditional students. David has served on ten New England Association of Schools and College's (NEASC) Academic Accreditation Teams. He is considered an expert in NEASC Standard Eight; Physical and Technological Resources and Standard Nine; Financial Resources.
David has a Master of Business Administration from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Bachelor of Science, Accounting from Roger Williams University at Bristol.

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Design area is 4″ diameter. The House of Plantagenet (/plænˈtædʒᵻnᵻt/)[nb 1] was a royal house which originated from the lands of Anjou in France.
The rivalry between the House of Plantagenet's two cadet branches of York and Lancaster brought about the Wars of the Roses, a decades-long fight for the English succession.


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This painting was painted by Miró in 1946. It is called "Women and Birds at Sunrise". I chose this painting for its simplicity and the combination of lines and geometric figures. I love the primary colors and the light blue background.


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Cale Residential College has a focus on global perspectives. Engage in the complexities of the world by immersing yourself in global exploration at USC. In Cale Residential College, you will build your intercultural competency and participate in critical dialogue regarding the ever changing global landscape. Take part in partnerships with academic departments and resource centers that focus on international affairs, business, arts/culture, media, and current events. Discuss critical issues regarding the world's refugee crisis, hunger, poverty, socio-political strife, and global citizenry. Students will emerge from this Residential College Experience as global citizens ready to make a positive impact on the world.
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Gustavo Orellana
Residential College Coordinator
Cale & Irani Residential Colleges
Gustavo Orellana is the Residential College Coordinator for the Cale & Irani Residential Colleges. He was born and raised in Norther California. Gustavo received a B.A. in Chicano/a Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara and graduated with a Masters in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs from the Rossier School of Education here at USC. He was a graduate assistant in Residential Education for two years before joining the department full time in 2018. Through the previous professional experiences as an Assistant Resident Director at UCSB and a Resident Director at the Academy of Art University, Gustavo developed a passion in working with high caliber, passionate and dedicated students and cherishes the new challenges that each day brings in working with college aged students. Some of his passions outside of work include exploring different parts of Los Angeles (especially through food), sporting events, and all things Bay Area!
Hamsini Balaji
Graduate Residential College Coordinator
Cale & Irani Residential Colleges
I am Hamsini Balaji and I am so excited to serve as the Graduate Residential Community Coordinator for the Cale and Irani Residential Colleges. I am originally from India and I have had the honor of living all around the world bringing me to pursue my studies in the United States. I graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor's in Biochemistry. At USC, I am pursuing a Master's in Social Entrepreneurship from the Marshall School of Business. In my free time, you will find me at the local homeless shelter, tutoring center, animal shelter or any other volunteer event! I really enjoy cooking and baking with friends and family. If not, you will find me indulging in some kind of adventure activity or accidentally landing in a different country! My passion is interacting and connecting with people from all walks of life, so come by and give me a high five, it will be a moment we can share!
Ruth Gim Chung
Faculty in Residence
Cale & Irani Residential Colleges
Ruth Gim Chung's research interests are in cultural psychology and multicultural counseling, with focus on the acculturative process of Asian Americans and how it affects families and development of cultural identity in adolescents. She created a measure of acculturation (AAMAS) as well as intergenerational conflict (ICI) that are used widely in research on Asian Americans. She has published in the Journal of Counseling Psychology as well as Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, and at one time ranked fifth among most frequent contributors to the field of multicultural counseling. She also co-edited a book on Sacred Spaces: Religion and Spirituality in Korean America published by University of Illinois Press. In terms of her pedagogical expertise, Chung specializes in teaching of statistics and research methodology in a meaningful and engaging manner to practitioners.


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Halloween is fast approaching, and some Quad Citians have already welcomed the season at their homes.
We're looking for the most Halloween-spirited yards in the Quad Cities. Send us a photo and we could come take a live tour on Good Morning Quad Cities during the week of Halloween!
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Why Bird Netting?
Let's face it, pest birds can cost you a lot of money. Especially when they gather, nest and poop in airplane hangars, canopies, garages, factories, warehouses, eaves and other covered areas. There are many ways to humanely get rid of pest birds. One of the most effective is bird netting.
It makes sense when you have hundreds to thousands of square feet to cover. The netting can stretch over all beams, ledges pipes and other areas birds can roost or nest on. Not to mention, Bird Netting is one of the few products that can successfully solve a bird problem where birds have been nesting. When birds establish a nesting site they can be very territorial about keeping their home. Bird netting acts as a humane barrier that completely blocks birds from reentering the site.
But before getting into why bird netting works so well, we should look at why doing nothing is not a good idea.
When pest birds make their home in warehouses, their droppings can ruin expensive products awaiting shipment in loading bays. We all know that pest birds like to invade covered areas in large numbers. And that means lots of bird droppings. Droppings that can freeze up forklifts, chain-driven power lifts, loading dock doors, windows, and access panels. Droppings that can cover and damage electrical panels and outlets. Another problem is that bird droppings can create slip-and-fall hazards for workers and visitors. This can become a huge legal liability to both public and private concerns. One begins to see why bird netting could be indispensable.
Birds in aircraft hangars can create all sorts of problems. Clinton Air Force Base in Oklahoma had six hangars with 200-300 house sparrows in each hangar. Lockbourne Air Base in Ohio had 2,000 to 3,000 house sparrows between three hangars with an additional 2,000-3,000 starlings. Bird droppings, accumulating on the aluminum skin of airplanes, can corrode the metal and eventually weaken the structure itself. Another serious concern is that if droppings, feathers, and other matter get into the engines, critically important parts must be cleaned as they could stop an engine during flight. Cleaning an aircraft engine is very expensive and time consuming.
Pest bird droppings can also pose significant health risks, carrying and transmitting any of 60 known diseases. Sparrows and Feral Pigeons can carry bacteria causing Salmonellosis. Feral Pigeons carry Ornithosis, which is similar to viral pneumonia. Birds, bird droppings and their nesting materials contain insects and mites. These insects can damage property, foods and fabrics stored in warehouses. More reasons why bird netting is so important.
Bird netting has been shown to be an effective and humane bird control solution for a growing variety of commercial applications. It comes in a number of colors, including white, stone and black. Black bird netting provides natural U.V. protection and won't discolor when it gets dirty and dusty. Installed properly, this type of bird netting is almost invisible.
You can get bird netting in several mesh sizes to control pest birds without trapping them. For large birds like pigeons and seagulls, a 1-1/8" to 2" mesh size is recommended. For smaller birds like sparrows and starlings, smaller sizes are available. Some netting is U.V. stabilized, flame resistant and rot and waterproof to last longer. Heavy-duty bird netting is made of high strength polyethylene. Then there's knotted polyethylene bird netting, which is available in U.V. treated twine for extended life and comes in burst strengths of up to 40 pounds. Many of these nets are flame resistant and have a high melting point. Ideal for hot enclosed areas.
If you want to cover an airplane hangar, warehouse or other large area with sufficient bird netting, you'll need thousands of square feet of netting and special lifts and power equipment to hoist it into place. To ensure a proper installation, a cable should be set up around the perimeter of the area being netted, and the netting should then be attached to this cable. Professional grade bird net installation hardware is a must in situations where hundreds to thousands of square footage of netting is installed. Choose a company like Bird-B-Gone that provides a full line of bird net hardware. You will be working with items that are specifically chosen for different installation areas, and you won't be spending time at the hardware store tracking down all the odds and ends.
A big job like this usually requires a professional bird control installer. Keep in mind that if bird netting is not properly installed, it will sag and droop, creating gaps that allow pest birds to enter.
If you're a facilities manager in charge of a hangar, warehouse or other large building, and you can't afford the problems of pest birds invading your space, it's easy to see why bird netting is such a viable solution. Bird netting is a investment that will save your business time and money. Call Bird-B-Gone today for heavy duty bird netting and installation hardware or for a qualified bird net installer in your area. 1-800-392-6915 or email email@example.com
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My name is Jen.
My mother was a long time alcoholic living with Wernicke-Korsakoff; alcoholics dementia. She died November 30th, 2011. Cause of death: Chronic Alcoholism.
My mother was only 67 when the dementia became a daily hindrance; it had been a problem for at least a decade earlier. It was not diagnosed until she was 69.
She was non-verbal and unable to eat solid foods. She was an intelligent woman no longer able to form new short-term memories. She was living on a secured floor of a nursing home; all thanks to her alcoholics dementia.
Very little is written about alcoholics dementia and it is rarely correctly diagnosed. I believe there are a few reasons for this: alcoholics tend to lie about their usage and children of alcoholics are often alcoholics themselves. diagnosed soon enough and treated correctly, the damage done by Wernicke-Korsakoff can be slowed.
The person suffering must admit they are an alcoholic, quit drinking, go through a medical detox and begin intense Thiamine therapy. Few alcoholics are willing to admit or change their behavior.
Alcohol use is, in my opinion, is one of the curses of our culture. It is a totally socially acceptable way to kill yourself slowly while putting others in harm's way. Alcoholism does more than just harm the drunk; it destroys families too.
I am hoping to clear the air about alcoholics dementia. I will chronicle my mothers decline and how my family has managed to survive intact through it all.
I will not candy coat my experience or that of my mother. This is not a happy story and it is unlikely there will be a happy ending.* (This was written before the death of my mother. There is NOT a happy ending)
This is a cautionary tale. I hope it will be of help to those who live with alcoholics, are active alcoholics and those who are in recovery.
Peace, Jen
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For the longest time I have been here at DD. My plans to leave DD is not in the works ever. DD has been going down a lot lately and that can be frustrating to a lot of us, even me, and so I have looked for various on line journals that are free online diaries. I have found My Dear Diary, and Live Journal and have found Live Journal my 2nd best place. I have tried so many other places but have not been pleased. I have been very pleased here and Live Journal as my 2nd best place to go to. I will be going to Live Journal often and anytime DD goes down. I will, as always, write in my journal for DD using my Word Processor program and record all that is written on the proper date after DD is up and running again. I love it here so much. More later…
Daily Archives: June 22, 2004
The Feeling Inside Myself
I have a feeling that something is not right. It has nothing to do with my friends at Garden Court at all but it does relate to something. Maybe it is a feeling that my fearful heart conjured up because of what happened this morning and afternoon. My phone rang once and then there was no more rings, and my caller ID had the words "no data" across the screen. That freaked me out, and then my friend Kelly did not sound like herself this afternoon when she called either. She seemed upset about something and part of what she told me was that a friend of ours had upset her and another friend of ours, and then a friend, who is to spend the night had left her after two hours of togetherness, and now Kelly does not want this friend spending the night. Plans me change. Will I be asked to spend the night? Who knows and who cares. It will be nice.


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EU Member States, until relatively recently domestic violence (DV) was considered a private matter in which the state played only a limited role. It is only since the 1990s that violence against women has emerged as a fundamental rights concern. The effects of family violence are broad, impacting on the individual experiencing abuse, children who are exposed to the violence and the wider community. DV hurts deep inside and can leave permanent psychological and emotional scars, having huge impact on future life, functioning in society. Different strategies are created to tackle this problem. Services are created to help victims of DV, change behavioural patterns of perpetrators. Usually, those services are scattered and help provided for separate individuals. The background of our project is based on the belief that it is necessary to apply a holistic approach of helping all parties involved in domestic violence (DV) perpetrators (abusers) and victims of DV (women, children).
Our organisation together with partners from Iceland, Norway and Sweden prepared and was awarded NordPlus Adult 2016 grant to implement the project "Nordic-Baltic Collaboration in Creating Innovative Training Programme for Adult Educators To Work with Perpetrators, Women and Children who Suffered from Domestic Violence".
The aim of the project is to develop 1) handbook of tools, methods and 2) innovative training programme for specialists working with perpetrators, victims of domestic violence (women, children) with the aim to promoting holistic approach of all parties involved in DV.
Other main results will be:
1. 3 international training for adult educators for experience exchange of working with perpetrators, victims of DV;
2. 12 local training workshops to transfer, multiply, evaluate the knowledge gained nation-wide for relevant stakeholders;
3. The competences and the work improved of 12 consortium members, 48 local training participants and 48 adult educators of pilot testing of the created programme.
The results of the project will be accessible on the project and partners' websites, Handbook shared in each of the participating countries during local activities, training, the training programme accredited in at least one country.
Project partners:
1. Applicants and Coordinators - ŽISPB (Lithuania);
2. BIIA (Sweden);
3. Solstafir (Iceland);
4. Folkenuniversitetet (Norway).
Project website http://domesticviolence.zispb.lt/en/


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While none of these organizations "owns" the Internet together these companies decide how it operates, and established rules and standards that everyone stays. Contracts and legal framework that underlies all that's occurring to ascertain how things work and what happens if something goes wrong. To get a domain name, for instance, one needs consent from a Registrar, which has a contract with ICANN. To connect to the Internet, your ISP must be physical contracts with providers of Internet backbone services, and suppliers have contracts with IXPs from the Internet backbone for connecting to and with her. Concern over security problems? A working group is formed to work with the issue and the alternative developed and deployed is in the interest of all parties. If the Internet is down, you've got someone to call to get it mended. If the issue is from your ISP, they in turn have contracts set up and service level agreements, which regulate the manner in which these issues are solved.
The advantage of cryptocurrency is that it uses blockchain technology. The network of nodes the make up the blockchain is not regulated by any focused company. No one can tell the miners to update, speed up, slow down, stop or do anything. And that's something that as a devoted advocate badge of honour, and is identical to the way the Internet operates. But as you comprehend now, public Internet governance, normalities and rules that regulate how it works present built-in difficulties to an individual. Blockchain technology has none of that. For most users of cryptocurrencies it's not crucial to understand how the procedure functions in and of itself, but it's essentially vital that you understand that there is a procedure for mining to create virtual money. Unlike monies as we understand them today where Governments and banks can simply select to print unlimited numbers (I am not saying they are doing so, only one point), cryptocurrencies to be operated by users using a mining software, which solves the sophisticated algorithms to release blocks of monies that can enter into circulation. Ethereum is an unbelievable cryptocurrency platform, yet, if growth is too quickly, there may be some difficulties. If the platform is adopted immediately, Ethereum requests could rise dramatically, and at a rate that exceeds the rate with which the miners can create new coins. Under such a scenario, the entire platform of Ethereum could become destabilized due to the increasing costs of running distributed programs. In turn, this could dampen interest Ethereum platform and ether. Uncertainty of demand for ether can lead to a negative change in the economical parameters of an Ethereum based company that could result in company being unable to continue to operate or to discontinue operation.


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A grateful reader recently sent a letter to Peter Stursberg, author of No Foreign Bones in China, via the U of A Press. The letter is reproduced below, with permission.
1st March 2011
Dear Mr. Stursberg,
My name is Richard Brockett. I am a retired lawyer and I live in Melbourne, Australia.
For several years now I have been researching into my family 'Brockett' history and in the course of my research recently came upon and read your book No Foreign Bones in China.
My grandfather (Thomas Brockett) is mentioned in your book. He is the 'Brockett' who ran the 'hotel' Arthur Stursberg lived in when he first arrived in Foochow in February 1907. He is also the 'Brockett' who in your book you have credited with writing the obituary of your grandfather, Captain Shaw.
Please allow me to say that I thoroughly enjoyed reading your book. Not only did your book allow me to know a little more of my grandfather but it gave me insight into life in Foochow society that he and my grandmother Mary, who was Chinese, would possibly have experienced. Thomas died in October 1908 and I was born 40 years later, the year his wife passed.
I am also grateful for your book because I have found, in the course of my family research, that information on China of old is difficult to come by. Only recently I came upon the digital archives of the North China Herald and was able to glean some information from there. I have not been able to find digitalized copies of the Foochow Daily Echo, a newspaper you mention in your book. In particular I would have liked to read the obituary of Captain Shaw that Thomas wrote. All our family records including Thomas' correspondence and old photographs were lost either during WW2 or when the family eventually left China for good after grandmother Mary passed in 1948.
Again I thank you for having written No Foreign Bones in China and for the pleasure it has given me.
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The red serpentine filaments of glowing gas four light years across give this nebula its name. Also known as Abell 21, the Medusa is an old planetary nebula some 1,500 light-years away in the constellation Gemini. Like its mythological namesake, the nebula is associated with a dramatic violent transformation. The planetary nebula phase represents a final stage in the evolution of low mass stars like the sun, as they transform themselves from red giants to hot white dwarf stars and in the process shrug off their outer layers. Ultraviolet radiation from the hot star powers the nebular glow. The Medusa's transforming hot central star is visible in the detailed color image as the small blue star within the upper half of the overall bright crescent shape. Fainter filaments clearly extend above and to the left of the bright crescent region.
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Do Silkworms Die When Silk Is Made
Do they kill silkworms make silk?
Usually, silk farmers will throw live cocoons of silkworm into boiling water to kill silkworms. This is because silkworm will transform into a Bombyx mori moth after it has spun it cocoon, and it excretes a fluid that dissolves a hole in the silk once the transformation is complete. Thus, silk farmers toss all the sacks into boiling water to kill the silkworms to prevent their silk from being damaged.


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Childhood antibiotics and antacids linked to obesity risk
Young children prescribed antibiotics and, to a lesser extent, drugs to curb excess stomach acid, may be at heightened risk of obesity, according to investigators from William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, TX, Department of Pediatrics, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD. These drugs, particularly if taken for lengthy periods, may alter gut microbes that have been associated with weight gain, they state.
The composition of gut bacteria (the microbiome) has been linked to various aspects of human health, including obesity. Certain drugs, such as antibiotics and acid suppressants-histamine 2 receptor antagonists (H2RA) and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) can alter the type and volume of bacteria in the gut. To try and find out if exposure to these drugs in early childhood might increase the risk of obesity, the researchers looked at the medicines prescribed to 333,353 infants, whose medical records had been input into the US Military Health System database between 2006 and 2013, in the first two years of their lives.
In all, 241, 502 (72.5%) had been prescribed an antibiotic; 39,488 (just under 12%) an H2RA; and 11,089 (just over 3%) a PPI during this period. Some 5868 children were prescribed all three types of drug. Some 46,993 (just over 14%) children became obese, of whom 9,628 (11%) had not been prescribed any antibiotics or acid suppressants. Boys, those born after a caesarean section, and those whose parents were below officer rank were more likely to become obese.
After after taking account of potentially influential factors, a prescription for antibiotics or acid suppressants was associated with a heightened risk of obesity by the age of three - the average age at which obesity was first identified in these children.
A prescription for antibiotics was associated with a 26 per cent heightened risk of obesity. This association persisted, irrespective of antibiotic type, and strengthened with each additional class of antibiotic prescribed. Acid suppressants were also associated with a heightened obesity risk, although to a lesser extent, and this association strengthened for each 30-day supply prescribed.
Although the largest study of its kind, it is nevertheless observational, and as such cannot establish cause. Potentially influential information on how much the children's mothers weighed, and whether they smoked or had other underlying conditions was not available.
The researchers emphasise that the links between the individual, the environment and obesity are complex, highlighting the "current difficulty of drawing clear conclusions about the interplay between exposure history, gut microbiota and propensity to develop obesity."
They add: "There is an important therapeutic role for microbiota-altering medications. The long-term risks to health must be weighed against the short-term benefits."
But they also point out that over prescription of both antibiotics and acid suppressants, including in young children, is "a significant problem."
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We went to my mom's house and had some cousins over to have a small little celebration. My sister and I made Homemade vanilla cupcakes with strawberry whipped cream frosting. They are pretty much the most dang delicious cupcakes in the universe. And jane was quite fond of them as well. I think she ate more sugar this day than her entire life combined, times two. So, she was definitely in heaven.
Her favorite present was this silky little animal blanky that i got her. there is nothing she loves more than silky/soft things. So i knew she would love it. Nailed that on the head. She did her giddy little laugh and stuffed it in her face when i showed it to her. (the cutest!) Then she stuck her little fingers in her mouth, just like she does every time she is holding something soft :)
It was a fun day! That girl sure is loved!
At the end of the little party, we all watched the video I made of her first year.


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HTC Desire on Telus; Pricing Options Made to Suit Your Wallet
HTC Desire, the 3.7-inch touchscreen smart phone that brings in a resolution of 480×800 is headed for Telus. Running Android 2.1 Operating System, the phone will be yours to pick any time now. HTC Desire is powered by a 1 GHz Snapdragon processor and has as on the connectivity department built-in WiFi functionalities so as to aid you stay connected where ever you are. The device also comes equipped with a 5 megapixel camera and it looks like HTC has also thrown in an 8GB microSD card as part of the package.
Though no official confirmation on the pricing of the device has come about till we last heard of it, we are being told that the Canadian Telus carrier network will offer the device for $79.99 on a 3-year contract. In case you would prefer a contract free buy, you can pick your HTC Desire for $449.99 too. It has also been reported that Telus is offering the phone for $349.99 along with a 2-year contract and $399.99 along with a one-year contract.
With stores already racing to pick stock, the Android-powered HTC Desire is seeing a possibly commendable sales spree in Canada via the Telus. Are you already heading for the Telus stores near you?


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Little Things Mean A Lot
I was recently listening to the radio when the old song, "Little Things Mean A Lot" came on. For some reason, the lyrics reached out and grabbed me:
Give me your arm as we cross the street
Call me at six on the dot
A line a day when you're far away
Little things mean a lot
Give me your hand when I've lost my way
Give me your shoulder to cry on
Whether the day is bright or gray
Give me your heart to rely on
A little sappy? Maybe. But I was reminded of how important doing the "little things" can be to building our relationships. Simple things such as speaking kind words, reading to a child, doing something without being asked and a simple phone call, e mail or card to say "Hello." Small things that can make a big difference.
What are some things you could do today to help improve things in your relationship ring?


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An Expat's View from Abroad
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The book covers a ten year period in the life of Stephen Lawrence Cutler, after relocating to Brazil as an Expat. It is both a factual and humorous account of his experiences in adapting to his new and chosen life abroad. The book illustrates a wide variety of change in lifestyle necessary to the decision to relocate. The challenges that he faced posed a measure of difficulty, while others proved to be quite funny.
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Sep 4, 2013Hi Steve, A few hours ago I downloaded your Expat's book and just finished it. I'm amazed by how well the sentences and paragraphs flow! At the end of every page there's always that desire to turn it and see what's next. I really enjoyed reading it, especially because I could relate to a few passages and picture almost all of them down to the teeth! I can't wait to get a hold of "The Misunderstood Genius". I'm in brazil right now and I think I'll wait till I'm back in Canada as it's a lot faster to get it there. Now get back to writing, because with your perception and understanding of different people and personalities you should be working on your next best seller! I hope you continue writing them, because I sure like reading them! Cheers, Victor "Sorry for the delay in responding. I got the Expat book, and have read most of it. I'm finding it interesting and informative. I am learning a lot of stuff that I was not aware of, or have forgotten over the years. I am enjoying... More > it! I am surprised by your ability to string words together in a way that holds the interest of the reader. I can't tell you why I am surprised, you have always been articulate but seeing your words on paper though is a different experience." Allen W. – Longwood, FL I don't care how long you live in Brazil, you ARE a New Yorker, now and forever. This book was so easy and satisfying to read, I kept hoping for more. Seventy-eight years old and a High School drop-out? You surely fooled me. When is your next book coming out? Frank K. – Calabasas, CA< Less
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Okay, so here's the piece of furniture we picked up that I alluded to yesterday:
It was at Walmart on clearance. Since it was a floor model, Dave managed to get us another 10% off! I tend to be shy about asking for more off, but Dave's so great about it – and it works!
The table is supposed to be a tv stand, but we're using it for living room storage. We figure we'll keep a lot of baby/kid toys in there as a way for easy access but hide-ability. We're super pumped about it! Plus, it looks pretty great, we think!
We're still working on the "look" of the table. I'm currently lusting over this lamp at Pier 1, but there's no way I'm paying anywhere close to $150 for it:
But gosh, it's pretty.
Chances are the top of it will change as we go – family pictures, baby pictures, a lamp, candles, books, magazines, an awesome find at at the antique store, who knows! Do you have any ideas for us?


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A Lesson in Fashionable Manes
Some people would say, "Shoes make or break the outfit" But the other side of the outfit is equally important: The Do. The wrong hairstyle can send a look awry quickly.
|I love still pretending all great Hair Dos include a dryer like this one and a whiskey cocktail at the Beauty Bar
Last week I did not spend the usual amount of time perusing NYFW runway looks, as I was in a far way place with no internet and worlds away from consumerism. Getting back to my New York self, slowly.
What I did take note of was some pretty gorgeous hair that was sent down the runways. Through my hair stylist, Sean James Decuers, I always get a back stage preview at his creations. Here are some shots you will not see anywhere else as they were taken by the creator himself.
Sit back and be inspired to be pretty.
|Philosophy Fall 2013 NYFW
Philosophy: Playful & Girly are it's Staples
|Philosophy Fall 2013 NYFW
|Herrera Fall 2013 NYFW
Carolina Herrera: First Lady Trademark- Confident, Modern & Beautiful
|Herrera Fall 2013 NYFW
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Diane Von Furstenberg - 70's glamour done right for any decade
|Michael Kors Fall 2013 NYFW
Michael Kors: Classic Classic Classic
Right down to it's sleek pony tail
|Kors Fall 2013 NYFW
The hair fashion is partly to make all of the models look the same so that it is the apparel and not the person which is the center of attention. Though, this is also the time to show the newest experimentations and ideas for hair in the coming season. What's even better is that you don't have to wait 6 months for it to hit stores!!! You can start to wear it immediately.
Sean not only messes with models tresses, but also does some lucky brides.
See earlier post on my wedding hair


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Standing on one leg with the other wound tightly around my calf, my arms intertwined like mangrove trees, palms glued together and fingers pointing skyward, I swayed, then teetered, then promptly fell out of of Eagle Pose. If I've learned one thing practicing yoga, it is this: It is self-defeating to look around the room and compare myself to other practitioners. So I don't look. I keep my eyes fixed on the knot in the wooden floor in front of my mat and do as my instructor says.
I "begin again."
I just keep trying till I get it right. Or until I don't. It's all in the trying, after all.
This little two-word mantra has rescued me in moments outside of yoga as well, like when I'm frustrated because my day hasn't gone as planned, when I've let slide some commitment I've made, or when I've spent too long wasting time on depressing news (or Facebook!). It's also useful on those occasions when I find myself growing tired of my own pity party, or spinning out on all the reasons why my life hasn't turned out exactly the way I thought it would.
Stop — begin again, I tell myself. Come back to now and just start over.
Too often we castigate ourselves for not being the wife, husband, mother, father, child, sibling, or friend that we think we ought to be. For not ticking off all the boxes on our to-do list. For getting so wrapped up in the day's chaos and distractions that we forget to experience the precious moments as they arrive, unheralded and ignored. When this happens, it's worth remembering that we can simply take a step back, a deep breath, and start over.
There is no limit to how often we can reclaim our renewed enthusiasm for whatever the moment brings. We can begin again anytime. We can teeter and fall, we can fail completely, and we can always hit the reset button — each moment a new beginning.
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Complete a "Self-Nomination" form and follow the instructions for Board elections & appointments. Access the form here: ELFCO Board Self-Nomination Form-2019
Current ELFCO Board of Directors: Candidate Statements
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The Board of Directors consists of up to nine members elected by ELFCO's owners. Elections are held annually for three-year terms. Look for information on upcoming elections in the spring of each year. Occasionally, a seat becomes vacant between elections; the sitting Board of Directors may fill the vacant seat upon a motion passed to approve the appointment of a qualified owner who has submitted a self-nomination form.
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- Prepare for, attend, and participate in Board meetings. While subject to change, meetings are typically held monthly and last about 2 hours.
- Prepare for, attend, and participate in the annual retreat and additional Board meetings as needed.
- Participate actively in, or lead, at least one ELFCO committee.
- Respond within 48 hours to ELFCO Board email and/or voice mail messages.
- Attend the annual April ELFCO member/owner meeting (four hours on a weekend afternoon).
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Who is eligible to run for a seat on the Board?
- A voting ELFCO owner is eligible for Board membership provided the person is at least eighteen years of age, neither the person nor her/his spouse/partner has an interest in a wholesale or distributorship licensed business for the sale of alcoholic liquor in Michigan, and neither the owner nor his/her partner/spouse holds law enforcement powers within the jurisdiction of the city or township where we establish a new storefront.


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Is a Roth IRA worth considering? For many, the answer is yes. Find out more about it and whether it's a good pick for you.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Sailin into the firing range
Okay...so I'm a couple days behind schedule here, but I'm going to catch you up ever so quickly on my adventures here in Summerville, South Carolina (close to Charleston). I don't have pictures to post as of yet, but I will be uploading them either tomorrow or Friday to share with everyone so that I have evidence to prove the events I am about to describe.
I flew in Monday evening (August 4) and pretty much hit the ground running. After touching ground my cuz, her husband, their neighbor, and I headed to a wonderful sushi joint. Jess (my cuz) and I got all caught up on life Monday evening.
Tuesday we had a full day spent going in and out of cute little shops on Kuwah Island and about 20 minutes on the beach and then off we went to do some sailing with Jess's friend Diane, her boyfriend, Brad and Jess's hubby, Martin. It was really fun and I learned a bit about boats including steering it. Crazy, I know...some people believe I can barely steer a car, so to steer a boat is a whole other world. It was a wonderful experience and I'm glad I came out here with no expectations...only the expectation to get out of my own little world/box and try new things.
And then, well then there is today (Wednesday, August 6). Today, Martin (my cuz-in-law...Jess's hubby) took Jess and I to the firing range. Martin is a cop in Charleston, so he taught us well with the handguns. Jess was amazing from the get go...I on the other hand, well let's just say it took a few rounds before the target was officially "dead." We had a blast, and I'm so glad that I had this experience. I've never fired a gun before and now I have a little less fear about them because I took a chance and learned how.
Stay tuned as more crazy adventures await me here in good ol South Carolina. I'll post pictures soon and keep you updated as much as I can.
Posted by Cristyn Smith at 6:10 PM
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- TL said...
Yo Cristyn! Good to see that you're havin fun. I remember the first time i shot a rifle, and then some guns. it was AWESOME!
things at the office are different without you and Krissy, and my dear wife. COME BACK, LADIES!
- August 6, 2008 at 9:28 PM
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Making the Complex…Simple
B-Austin isn't your overcrowded, super-sized mega apartment compound where no one knows their neighbor. It's an intentional living community that boasts resident activities, community gardens, gym, personal training and free classes in yoga, cooking, and pilates. It's also energy efficient, with solar power, rainwater and gray water recycling. And there's fresh vegetables and fruit right outside your front door in the community gardens. Close to grocery stores, restaurants and only 15 minutes from downtown, B-Austin is the place for peace and quiet in the middle of a bustling city.
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Nov 06, 2018
Indian River State College Women's Basketball program would like to thank Chobee Steelers for performing during halftime of our contest against Daytona State College. The Chobee Steelers objective is to provide an outlet where young people can participate in pro-social activities, that will provide each student with the opportunity to serve the community and develop relationships with future positive role models. The Chobee Steelers are comprised of participants from the ages of 12-18.


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It's time to kick off a new year of Sunday School at Morningside Presbyterian Church!
Our recent parent survey showed that families want a 9:45am Sunday School option, and most of you will commit to having your kids in Sunday School at least twice a month. This is wonderful! The Children's Ministry Committee has planned a fun and energetic Sunday School program that will enable our children to develop their faith and strengthen their relationships with Christ.
Over the next few weeks, we'll launch "Sunday FUNday @ Morningside!"- a new, fun platform that includes Sunday School programming for children, youth and parents; Children's Church; and Youth Group. You'll hear more in the weeks ahead, but we wanted to take a minute to fill you in on a few details now.
Sunday FUNday @ Morningside - Sunday School Classes:
Children's Sunday School:
The children's classes will follow the liturgical calendar, so children in different classes will learn the same stories we hear in worship. We are thrilled and grateful that our children's Sunday School classes will have the same lead teachers nearly every Sunday:
Each class will have rotating assistant teachers to provide a second set of hands and help with crafts, snacks, etc. Please consider volunteering as an assistant teacher a few Sundays before the end of the year. Click here to choose your dates and classes. (You also can volunteer for activities in the 11am hour through this link, if you like!) We need your helping hands!
Youth Sunday School
All youth, 5th grade through 12th grade, will meet in the Youth Center. This year the class will be following the story of the Bible. Beginning in Genesis, we will travel through scripture learning about Adam and Eve, Moses, King David, the prophets, the life of Jesus, until finally landing in Revelation.
Adult Sunday School
Parents with children of all ages are invited to join our Faith Formation for Families Sunday School class in room 201. The class will cover important topics related to raising children in a family of faith, and feature guest speakers and volunteer teachers.
Adults from all walks of life are welcome in Faith Formation that meets in the Session Room. The year is full of rotating, topical classes, including a study of the Psalms, discussing social issues, spiritual practices, welcoming guest speakers, and so much more. Anyone and everyone is welcome join the class at any point throughout the year!
Sunday FUNday @ Morningside - Pep Rally:
All children, youth and adults are invited to join our Sunday FUNday Pep Rally on Sunday, September 9 at 9:45am in the Fellowship Hall! We'll kick-off a new year of Sunday School, introduce our wonderful Sunday School teachers and then head to the classrooms for a brief lesson. Parents are invited to stay in the Fellowship Hall to learn more about our Family Faith Formation Sunday School class. Children (and adults!) are invited to wear their school colors, favorite team jerseys or cheer uniforms. Breakfast will be served. Come ready to have fun!
Sunday FUNday @ Morningside - Children's Church:
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Llanrhaeadr Hall is situated between Ruthin and Denbigh and is a magnificent 15th century Old Hall fronted by an impressive drive and enjoying fantastic views of the Clwydian range.
The Hall is dual registered consisting of 21 residential and 16 EMH residential beds specialising in dementia care.
All the staff at Llanrhaeadr Hall are trained in dementia care and are focused on delivering the highest quality care.
Every resident is treated as an individual and receives a comprehensive assessment of their health and social needs. From this we then develop an individually tailored care plan which is regularly reviewed, giving us the ability to identify any changing needs and to ensure the highest standard of care is provided at all times.
We work closely with GPs and community health services to ensure the best possible package of care and support is provided.
At Llanrhaeadr Hall our policy is caring hands, sharing hearts.
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By Mike Bodrato, CPA, JD
As part of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement of 2015, Congress made significant changes in the procedures used by the IRS to conduct partnership audits (including LLCs treated as partnerships) and their partners. Proposed regulations were issued on January 19, 2017, but prior to being released were withdrawn by executive order. New proposed regulations were issued on June 14, 2017. The new partnership audit rules repeal the current regime under the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 ("TEFRA") and generally apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2017.
Although eligible partnerships under the new law may elect out of these procedural rules, it is recommended that consideration be given to amending existing partnership (and LLC) agreements as well as modifying the tax audit provisions of future agreements to address these new partnership audit procedural rules.
The Prior Partnership Audit Rules
In 1982, the TEFRA dramatically shifted the focus of a partnership audit from the individual partner returns to the partnership return. This eliminated the inconsistencies that had previously plagued the process when each partner's return was examined individually. However, any adjustments resulting from the partnership audit were passed through to the partners' returns, requiring the collection process to remain at the partner level.
TEFRA's approach became increasingly unmanageable as the number of large partnerships grew. Legislative and administrative adjustments to the law were made in an attempt to reduce administrative headaches and speed revenue collection. This ultimately resulted in a cumbersome, multi-tiered audit process, with different procedures applied based upon the size of the partnership.
Why are the New Partnership Audit Rules Important?
The major provisions of the partnership audit rules are important to understand because they:
Major Provisions of the New Partnership Audit Rules
Some of the major provisions of the partnership audit rules include the following:
The opt-out election is an annual election and must be made on a timely filed partnership tax return.
What Changes Should Be Considered?
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Hatton Elementary School students greeted runners with high fives during the Special Olympics Torch Run last Friday. The torch which will be used at the opening ceremonies for the upcoming Special Olympics was escorted by members of the Southington Police Department as it passed by Hatton, DePaolo Middle School, Alta, and Kennedy Middle School in its journey through town.
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Submitted by NancyLee Murrell, of Chappell Hill, TX
"Out here on the ranch, when the grandkids come to visit, they want something different and special," writes NancyLee. "It was the same as when I was a kid going to my grandma's. I always knew there would be something special just for us, and this is what it was. The grands love it and so does their Poppy."
Meat Mixture
- 1½ lbs. ground beef
- 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. garlic salt
- ⅛ tsp. pepper
- ¼ tsp. dry mustard
- 5 dashes Worcestershire sauce
Stuffing Mixture
- ½ lb. cooked, crumbled bacon
- 2 Tbsp. garlic salt
- 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
- Parsley sprigs
- ½ cup blue cheese, crumbled
Combine meat mixture ingredients and form into 12 thin patties. Combine stuffing mixture and spoon onto six patties. Place remaining patties on top. Press meat edges together. Grease grill lightly. Place patties on grill. Sprinkle with garlic salt. Cook until done to your taste.


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After winning an award in Southeast Asian Mathematical Olympiad (SEAMO) 2016 Indonesia, some of IICS students had a chance in participating in World Mathematics Invitational (WMI) 2017 Final Round. This was an exciting international mathematics competition. The quality of the candidates for the competition was outstanding and it was a very tight competition.
The competition was held on Friday-Tuesday/14-18 July 2017 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Not only the students but also the parents were excited to join the competition. While the students practiced during their summer break to get ready for the competition, parents were also being supportive to encourage and accompany them during the competition.
All their hard work paid off as they achieved success in this final round. Special congratulations to Nathan Keith Poernama, Nathan Tedjakusuma and Tobias Tito Surjorahardjo for winning silver medals and Elizabeth Patricia Elaine for winning a bronze medal in WMI 2017.
They gained knowledge and also great experience to take part in an international competition. We are very grateful for the achievement. To God be the glory!


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Everyone else wishes to have pleasure in the life and maintain nature and smiling rewind it in favourable matters for a person. Without any exceptions the same rule works for any New Year will come from our own life. If we'll give a grinning welcome for the Happy New Year 2019, it is going to provide us with a lot more reason to grin at the following 365 days. Happy New Year Meme 2019 will perfectly meet your goal for trying to make your friends family and friends laugh. Because lots of individuals around the world will start thinking about the negatives and lousy happening of 2018. However, you can try to create sure they are reminding that we have to welcome this 1st day of this brand new year with joy and happiness by sending them Happy New Year 2019 Memes, New Year Funny images, New Year photos, and New Year Pictures.
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It's estimated that 92% of data on various storage devices across the whole world has been produces in the past two years. This data are the basis of operation for all systems, hence they must be available in emergency situations. Regular backups are the basic rule of security systems. It helps you effectively protect your resources against most accidental events, such as: hardware theft, fires, re-installations, hacking attacks, or human error.
First, lack of access to data means financial losses. According to the "Veeam Availability Report 2017" report, organisations lose an average of $21.8 million due to unplanned downtime. It's 36% increase compared to the previous year.
It is recommended to a security strategy should follow a 3-2-1 rule. Backup should be kept in three copies, using at least two storage devices, one of which should be outside the main location, e.g. other company office or a cloud by an external provider.
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Verona Opera Festival
Staying at the Hotel Giberti
- 1 August 2019
Join us for five nights in Verona and experience the joy of listening to opera in the open air of the Verona Arena. The 'Arena di Verona' is a magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre which was built to hold 30,000 spectators and is one of the best preserved structures of its kind. The first operas were performed at the arena in 1913 in celebration of the centenary of the birth of Giuseppe Verdi. Musical luminaries such as Puccini and Mascagni were in attendance and so began a tradition which has launched the careers of many operatic singers. Since 1913, summer seasons of opera have been mounted continually at the arena, except between 1915–18 and 1940–45, when Europe was convulsed in war.
During our visit we will enjoy a very special anniversary performance by Placido Domingo and Giuseppe Verdi's Aida which take place after dark. In addition to the two magnificent opera performances, we have included ample time to explore Verona, city of Romeo and Juliet, which is full of architecturally striking piazzas, churches and museums, evidence of its Roman and Medieval past. We will also enjoy a day on the shores of Lake Garda and a day spent in the viticulture district of Valpolicella.
For this unique tour we are once again delighted to be working with our associates 'Your Next Tour Sweden' who pride themselves in creating quality tours to the art and opera capitals of Europe and the USA, sourcing the highest level of classical entertainment for all their itineraries. They have been arranging tours to coincide with the Verona Festival for many years and, with their assistance, we are able to guarantee you the best tickets available for the opera.
Useful links & Travel Advice
Please find a selection of useful websites to refer to for information from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, on visa requirements, NHS travel health advice and other useful travel tips.
Hotel Giberti
For our stay in Verona we will be based right in the centre of the city at the four-star Hotel Giberti, perfectly situated for exploring the historical sights as well as for the enjoyment of the cultural events of the city.
Day 1 - London to Verona, Italy.
Fly by scheduled flight to Verona or Milan. On arrival, transfer to the Hotel Giberti for our five night stay. The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of the Arena. This evening meet with your fellow travellers for dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 2 - Lake Garda.
This morning we drive to Lake Garda. On the way we will stop at the picturesque town of Malcesine on the eastern shore of the lake with Monte Baldo towering in the background. Enjoy a walk around the town with its Medieval castle and cobbled streets. The Medieval castle of Palazzo dei Capitani and the atmospheric city centre make Malcesine one of the most charming towns on Lake Garda. Close to the harbour is another important building, the Palazzo dei Capitani, one-time residence of the Venetian rulers, Capitani de Lago. After lunch in a local restaurant we will take a boat trip to the northern tip of Lake Garda to Riva del Garda, the largest town on the lake. Riva also features a fortress with a historical museum, the Rocca. Enjoy a short walk around the town before returning to Verona for an evening at leisure.
Day 3 - Verona.
After breakfast at the hotel enjoy a guided walking tour of this fascinating Medieval city. Points of interest during our tour will be Juliet's balcony and many examples of Romanesque architecture including Ponte di Pietra, Porta Borsari, a third century gate in the original city walls, and some of the city's magnificent Romanesque basilicas. The Basilica of San Zeno Maggiore features a 72 metre high bell tower and is mentioned by Dante in Canto 18 of the Purgatory in The Divine Comedy; San Zeno being the patron saint of Verona. We end our city walk with lunch at the Ristorante Torcolo. Spend the afternoon at leisure and this evening we meet up again for the short walk to the Verona Arena. The Arena, which holds 15,000 spectators, was completed in the year 30 AD and is the third largest in Italy after Rome's Coliseum and the arena of Capua. Our performance tonight is Giuseppe Verdi's Aida, a large-scale opera unusually well-suited for a magnificent outdoor arena like the one in Verona. The role of Aida was written for the soprano Teresa Stolz and although she did not perform it in the opera's world premiere in Cairo 1871, she did create it in the European premiere in Milan the year after. Aida is a story of forbidden love - the Egyptians have captured and enslaved Aida, a Nubian princess. An Egyptian military commander, Radamès, struggles to choose between his love for her and his loyalty to the Pharaoh. To complicate the story further, the Pharaoh's daughter Amneris is in love with Radamès, although he does not return her feelings.
Day 4 - Verona.
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Verona independently. We meet this evening for an early dinner and once again this evening we walk to the Arena for a very special performance from Placido Domingo celebrating his 50th anniversary in the Verona Arena. Domingo together with a number of internationally known singers will participate, supported by the big festival choir and orchestra.
Day 5 - Valpolicella.
After breakfast we drive north to the viticulture district of Valpolicella, east of Lake Garda. Valpolicella ranks after Chianti in Italian wine production which is usually made from the three grapes Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, and Molinara. We stop at the Villa Mosconi Bertano where we will enjoy a late lunch and taste some local wines. We return to our hotel in Verona for an evening at leisure.
Day 6 - Verona to London.
After breakfast we transfer to Verona or Milan airport for our return scheduled flight to London.
Dates and PricesPrices per person based on double occupancy
|1 to 6 August 2019
|Fully Booked
|Fully Booked
Tour Reference Code: LAVERONA19
PRICE INCLUDES: Economy class scheduled air travel • Five nights accommodation at the Hotel Giberti with breakfast daily • Two dinners & three lunches with wine, beer & soft drinks • Excursions as detailed with local English speaking guides • Two 'Poltronissime' tickets to the Verona Opera Festival • Noble Caledonia Tour Manager & Your Next Tour Tour Leader.
Not Included: Travel insurance, visa.
Hotel Giberti
For our stay in Verona we will be based right in the centre of the city at the four-star Hotel Giberti, perfectly situated for exploring the historical sights as well as for the enjoyment of the cultural events of the city.
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A four night escorted tour to Venice staying at the Duodo Palace Hotel
Duodo Palace Hotel
Duodo Palace Hotel
Itinerary at a glance
- Venice / San Marco / Castello / Murano / Burano
Italian Lakes, Music & Gardens
A seven night stay at the Grand Hotel Menaggio on the shores of Lake Como with Alan Mason & performances by London Festival Opera
Grand Hotel Menaggio
Grand Hotel Menaggio
Itinerary at a glance
- Menaggio / Bellagio / Lake Como / Lugano / Lake Maggiore / Menaggio
Opera at La Scala
An escorted four night visit to Milan staying at the Sina De La Ville Hotel
Sina De La Ville Hotel
Sina De La Ville Hotel
Itinerary at a glance
- Milan / Castello Sforzesco / Brera / Cremona / Milan
Opera & Ballet at La Scala
An escorted four night visit to Milan staying at the Sina De La Ville Hotel
Sina De La Ville Hotel
Sina De La Ville Hotel
Itinerary at a glance
- Milan / Castello Sforzesco / Brera / Cremona / Milan
Opera & Ballet at La Scala - January 2020
An escorted four night visit to Milan staying at the Sina De La Ville Hotel
Sina De La Ville Hotel
Sina De La Ville Hotel
Itinerary at a glance
- Milan / Castello Sforzesco / Pinacoteca di Brera / Cremona
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Facebook is buying mobile messaging service WhatsApp for $19 billion, by far the company's largest acquisition, bigger than any that Google, Microsoft or Apple have ever done.
The world's biggest social networking company said Wednesday it is paying $12 billion in Facebook stock and $4 billion in cash for WhatsApp.
In addition, the app's founders and employees will be granted restricted stock worth $3 billion that will go on for over four years after the closure of the deal.
The deal translates to roughly 11 per cent of Facebook's market value. In comparison, Google's biggest deal was its $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility, while Microsoft's largest was Skype at $8.5 billion.
Facebook's new acquisition has a broad global audience. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said: "WhatsApp is the only widely used app that has more engagement and a higher percentage of people using it daily than Facebook itself."
WhatsApp, a free messaging service for smartphones, lets users chat with their phone contacts, both one-on-one and in groups. The service allows people to send texts, photos, videos and voice recordings over the Internet. It also lets users communicate with people overseas without incurring charges for pricey international texts and phone calls.
Facebook said it is keeping WhatsApp as a separate service, just as it did with Instagram, which it bought for about $715.3 million nearly two years ago.
WhatsApp has more than 450 million active users. At $19 billion, Facebook is paying approximately $42 per WhatsApp user in the deal.
"For Facebook, WhatsApp's huge user base, growth pace and popularity is worth the money," Zuckerberg said.
"We want to develop more mobile experiences beyond just the main Facebook app, like Instagram and Messenger," Zuckerberg said in a conference call.
Asked about the demographics of WhatsApp's users, Facebook finance chief David Ebersman said: "If you look at the kind of penetration WhatsApp has achieved, it goes without saying that they cut across demographics."
"WhatsApp's extremely high user engagement and rapid growth are driven by the simple, powerful and instantaneous messaging capabilities we provide. We're are honoured to partner with Mark and Facebook as we continue to extend our services to more people around the world," said Jan Koum, the Whatsapp Cofounder and CEO .
Users express optimism
Gilbert Rwabigwi, the Director of Ejo Social Media, a firm involved with social media marketing and management, predicted that with the acquisition, users should brace for high quality services.
"Facebook, being a multi-billion company, guarantees WhatsApp's improvement as a social networking application," Rwabigwi said.
Jovani Ntabgoba, the General Manager of K-LAB, a Kigali-based open technology hub for IT entrepreneurs, said the development was an inspiration to local developers .
Robert Ford, the Chief Executive Officer of Filmax Web Technologies, a local Information technology firm, said the deal will benefit both parties.
"Its previous owners have earned money from selling it off, and the users will benefit from the expected improvement in quality of service delivery," he said.
But Jacob Ndutiye, a student at Mount Kenya University and social media enthusiast expressed concern over the move, fearing that WhatsApp's new owners may start charging users highly.
"A company cannot invest over $19 dollars in something and not expect quick returns from it," he said, adding that charging every user may be an option.