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I am massively fond of commas. Seriously. I read back through my work and they pop up like little weeds, strewing unnecessary pauses like it's a comma closing down sale and everything must go, go, go!
I must think it's dramatic. It is the only possible reason I can think of. Dramtic, pause. Without, the, "…" Barbara Cartland, employed to, such, great, effect.
Example from a short story I have been ridiculously obsessed with over the weekend:
I hit him with my embroidery, though it is a poor punishment. He laughs himself, and, grabbing it, crumples the cloth in his hand. He sobers, somewhat, and I shift under his regard, uncomfortable.
WTF is going on there? I do this constantly. Half the time, I don't know if I'm supposed to use a comma or not. I know this is a failing, and thus I question every single one. See, even in the previous sentence I don't know if I'm supposed to have one. I put one in instinctively, then removed it, then put it back in again.
Hmm. Do I need all those commas?? This is going to drive me nuts!


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In England, we currently have a two-fold issue with teacher recruitment; we have a shortfall in the number of graduates training to be teachers, and we also have the "brain drain" issue of teachers going abroad to teach, leaving the profession here worryingly under-staffed. Agencies often get a bad rap, but they may be the key to resolving this issue, and here is why…
Why do schools use agencies?
Education employment agencies are essential for the day-to-day running of many schools. When the usual teaching staff are absent, be it for training, illness or any other planned or unplanned absence, schools will always try to cover them internally first. Some use higher level teaching assistants, where others might use cover supervisors or teachers. However, there will always be days when this option does not offer a viable solution. This is when using an agency becomes absolutely essential. Without a member of staff to cover a class, what can the school do? Merge classes to form huge, disruptive sessions? Sometimes, but more often than not this doesn't offer a very stable option. They certainly don't have the option to send children home, so the reliance on using an agency is clear for many schools.
Isn't Axcis "just like all the other agencies?"
No – in fact, we are the foremost supplier of special needs staff to schools and specialist units in England and Wales. We consider ourselves to be "the ethical agency" and sponsor or support a range of charities and SEND organisations, including the NAHT. Many key figures in the sector support us, such as Dr Rona Tutt, Past President of the NAHT;
"Axcis is not only the leading recruitment agency in the field of SEND, but has been a generous sponsor of many conferences, including NAHT's annual Special Schools, Specialist and Alternative Provision Conference. This has enabled us to set a more competitive rate, making it viable for more than one person from a setting to attend. We are extremely grateful for their support." Dr Rona Tutt OBE, Past President
How does the teacher shortage affect agencies?
Agencies must continually recruit staff in order to maintain a steady flow of candidates who are ready, at a moments notice, to go into school for cover work. But where are these teachers coming from? There are those teachers who have been working abroad and just returned home, mums and dads returning from a child-care break in their careers as well as teachers who have perhaps had other commitments and not been able to work full-time. At Axcis, we see many actors, singers and other performers who need to maintain a flexible work schedule in order to be available for auditions or other commitments, so supply work can be a perfect option for them. However, even with all of these excellent candidates combined, the numbers are not high enough to fill the needs of our schools.
What are the government doing about it?
The British Government are offering financial incentives for high quality graduates to train as teachers. However, this does not extend to training as a special educational needs teacher. Nor is there compulsory SEND content in the teacher training curriculum (although many ITT institutions do include some useful content).
…we have not seen a single government-sponsored stand attempting to attract teachers to England
When you consider that some studies are showing that SEND is 3 times more under-staffed than it's mainstream counterpart, it seems that the staffing crisis – for special schools in particular – is only likely to deepen in the coming years. The issue with this programme is that it doesn't address the immediate issue of under-staffing in our schools, as we must wait for these graduates to complete their training and mature into fully-fledged teaching professionals.
How are agencies plugging the immediate staffing gap for schools if the teacher shortage affects them, too?
Agencies across England and Wales are very aware of the need for teaching staff in our schools. From a business perspective, it is highly frustrating to have schools requesting your service, but to be in a position where you just can't help, because you don't have enough teachers, either! Agencies can't simply "magic up" endless supplies of teachers for the schools they work with. Recruitment of teaching staff represents a huge financial investment for supply agencies.
So what are agencies actually doing?
Many agencies are turning their attention to overseas trained teachers to help plug the current staffing gap in the UK. Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada and Ireland offer some of the best options for recruitment, since English is spoken as a first language and the education curriculum is not terribly dissimilar to ours here in England. At a recent education recruitment fair we attended in Canada, the vast majority of stands were UK agencies all seeking staff to tempt back home to work for them. Interestingly, despite the fact that we have now attended fairs in all of the countries listed, we have not seen a single government-sponsored stand attempting to attract teachers to England. It seems that agencies really are putting their money where their mouth is with regards to their commitment to find high-quality teaching staff for the schools they work with. These fairs can cost thousands of pounds for an agency to attend, and there is no guarantee of the teachers they meet will ultimately end up working for them. Perhaps this is something to consider if you feel that agencies are over-priced or unnecessary for our schools. We also have the capacity, time and expertise to maintain a constant turnover of staff and yet still offer training and support, which again comes at a great cost. However, at Axcis, we are passionate about supporting special educational needs, and believe that to do well, we must do good.
Do you want to help?
If you are interested in working as a member of school teaching or support staff, and feel that working for an agency might represent the best option for your personal circumstance, why not get in touch with your local Axcis office or register online? We have vacancies across England and Wales and are always seeking staff with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. Extensive SEND experience isn't essential – we offer training and support in this area, so even if you've not done this sort of work before, it can be worth a chat to one of our consultants to see how we can help you!


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What's it?
Here's a small program to demonstrate how easy it is to find passwords by an brute force attack. It is possible to use different password generators for a simple word comparison, a external program or a telnet connection.
The program can be run as applet or application. Even so, it can't be run in the most browsers, because is uses Java 1.2 . If you want to display it, you need the Java-Plug-In .
The program uses a library to variate passwords. It is possible to evaluate how easy fast a password can be guessed if the character probability is taken into account. The algorithms is developed by myself and is called 'Raincode'. It's certainly not the optimum solution, so if someone has found a better one, please let me know.
Caution: The 'InstantCracker' is only developed for demonstration purposes and can not be used for real attacks, because they can easily be detected.
IBM Visual Age for Java Repository
Description of the Raincode
To clarify the advantages of the Raincode, here is an simplified example. We assume to have an alphabet that contains only the three characters 'a', 'b' and 'c', wordlength of three characters. 'a' should be the most and 'c' the least probable character. So a simple variation and the Raincode produce the following words.
It can be seen, that the Raincode leads first to all charactercombinations consisting of the probable characters 'a' and 'b'. The variation doesn't take the probabilities into account.
The difference will be bigger if a bigger alphabet is used, e.g. 'a' - 'f'.
It can be seen, that the simple variation creates a lot of improbable words in the beginning. The Raincodes output doesn't differ from the small alphabets one. That is a another important feature. At the beginning of the iterations, you don't need to know all the characters of the alphabet. You can start with just an small alphabet and add more characters, if you didn't succeed. This is impossible for a simple variation. You can't easily exclude the characters previously used. It is also possible to take the biggest possible alphabet in the beginning, the codes performance doesn't change. A simple variation of the complete ASCII character set is very ineffective. The raincode has no problem with it.
The Raincode fully implemented in the class 'com.lbo.hacktools.algorithms.RaincodeIterator', but it is not very well optimized to fit in the object oriented model. So is the memory for each new word new allocated. The performance can be tremendous increased in an application optimized implementation. It is also easily possible to exclude words that are containing impossible character counts, for example if the character 'q' appears 3 times in a word. By doing this I could achieve 2 million passwords per second on a Pentium 133 and Java 1.1.7.
Please enjoy the program and give me some feedback!
Michael Habermann


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Sycronising in Preston
What's art for? Pushing boundaries and bringing minds and bodies together. It's so we can share ideas, create, explore, and most importantly it's so we can question. Question what? Anything and everything. Recently I've been going to a little place in Preston, a space to magnetises these qualities, It's call The Beautiful Planet. The names enough to capture me. And how do we live in a beautiful planet? "With eyes and hearts and questions and quests to find and explore and search and breath and be and see and be still surrounded by synchronistical beings and musical vibrations."(And that's not the hemp talking) I bet your wanting some of what I'm on right now so I'm going to give it to you…
Every week on a Sunday at 5:15pm is Hemp Redemption, organised by Katie Ryan, Alexander O'Hara and Sean Zaniboni, who are humble, peaceful, harmonious, vibrant musicians who are apart of the band Mobius Loop. One week I remember they had a film night in the basement with documentaries exploring the history of the Hemp seed, it's so great to find a place things like this happen, (For free too!) The people who work there volunteer, the place is non for profit and has recently been renovated into a sanctuary where every being is welcome. Your inside and the music spreads outside onto the street, it's infectious. One time I remember sitting in the garden with everyone even non musicians playing something, anything! And a huge drum was being played on the concrete under our feet and I swear it must have shook through the whole city of preston.. Going to hemp redemption lead me to being involved in an exhibition on National Woman's day, curated by Katie Ryan and Alexander O'hara.
Yin, the exhibition celebrating female artists, held at Korova arts café in Preston, is singularly the most significant exhibition iv ever been apart of. Sat there surrounded by people in this strange place, that felt like home, I witnessed a whole night of music and art from passionate raw women, and supportive men. A performance piece by Claire Doyle and Danielle Kyle struck me to tears. The room silenced as these two ladies stood in front of a full room removed their clothes and each other's makeup. I felt as though I was in another time and space where we accepted each other, embraced each other, and encouraged each other. I'd love to try performance art in the future, it's an extremely powerful tool to engage with your audience.
"Our aim for the performance was to remove the sexualisation and objectification of the female naked body through human contact and connection." Danielle Kyle.
"The body asks the audience not to sexualise or objectify, and instead, connect with human contact – a hug." Claire Doyle. And yes quite literally the bodies spoke to us (through perminant marker) and told us we were invited to hug them, thank you everyone and to Elliot Bennett for capturing this image, this moment, this feeling, this expression, this message.


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KC clergy group helps leverage $1.8 billion for low-income neighborhood investments in KC and St. Louis
Investments and support valued at $1.8 billion are coming to distressed neighborhoods in Kansas City and St. Louis after community groups leveraged an agreement with Enterprise Bank and Trust.
The Concerned Clergy Coalition of Kansas City helped forge the deal that was made as part of Enterprise's gaining federal approval for its acquisition of Eagle Bank and Trust.
"We're not looking for a handout," said the Rev. Jefferson Edwards, the chair of the Concerned Clergy's Economic Development and Banking Committee. "We're just looking for access."
The activist groups used the opportunity under the federal Community Reinvestment Act to make their claims for more equitable investment across lower-income neighborhoods when Enterprise moved to purchase Eagle last fall.
This negotiation was unique in that the bank came forward first, eager to make an agreement with the community groups, said Chaplain Will Jordan of the Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing and Opportunity Council which was a key negotiator in St. Louis.
"We've been doing this kind of work for seven years and this is the first time a bank entered into this voluntarily," Jordan said. "Hopefully this signals to banks that it can be good business to seek out community groups in this way."
Resolving community complaints helps banks win the approval from the federal regulators, and Edwards said the community groups had fruitful negotiations with Enterprise.
The $1.8 billion in prospective investments includes goals for $30 million in lending for mortgages in lower-income communities, $24 million for mortgages to minority borrowers and $180 million in small business loans.
The agreement secures that Enterprise would maintain 10 percent of the merged bank's assets for use in community development lending.
The benefits would be divided across both St. Louis and Kansas City.
The collaboration between several community groups in both cities was encouraging, Edwards said.
"We're always so competitive (between Kansas City and St. Louis)," he said, "but this has been a beautiful partnership. This has been a great coalition."
In the targeted Kansas City area, Edwards said, there are some 29,000 homes east of Troost Avenue and between Independence Avenue and 85th Street, and as much as 70 percent of them are in need of repair.
"There is potential for customers for banks," he said, "if we can get them out of the mindset against east of Troost."
Kansas City's finance and housing and neighborhoods departments are seeking leverage to encourage lending in economically stressed neighborhoods.
The city is developing a proposed ordinance or resolution to require any banks bidding for the city's banking business to make commitments toward equitable lending across neighborhoods. It is also working on a shared-risk program where banks could create a pool of capitalization funds to help support lending without as much risk.
Joe Robertson: 816-234-4789, @robertsonkcstar


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This intervention was undertaken on 23 – 26 February 2015 at Sellafield Limited's Sellafield nuclear licensed site in Cumbria.
Inspection of Licence Condition (LC) compliance at nuclear licensed sites forms a significant part of ONR's activities. ONR's Sellafield Programme has defined a programme of system inspections and LC compliance inspections to be undertaken on the Sellafield site; this is a key aspect of ONR's regulatory strategy (for the Sellafield site). Undertaking this intervention is consistent with this strategy, and is identified on ONR's PP4 inspection plan which covers Sellafield Limited's Magnox Operating Unit.
The intervention comprised:
The purpose of the containment system within the MA evaporation and TDN plant is to prevent the leakage and escape of process fluids, and to facilitate the detection and containment of any leakage that does occur. My system inspection sought to determine whether the containment system within the MA evaporation area of the MA evaporation and TDN plant meets the requirements of the safety case and is adequate. The implementation of the Licensee's arrangements for the following LCs were tested during the system inspection:
During my inspection I was accompanied by ONR structural integrity and process engineering specialist inspectors. Our inspection included discussions with SL staff, review of plant instructions, records and other documents and an inspection of the plant.
I also attended meetings:
Based on sampling inspection, the containment system of the MA evaporation area of the MA evaporation and TDN plant was judged to be adequate and consistent with the requirements of the safety case.
For the containment system of the MA evaporation and TDN plant, I judged the following IIS ratings to be appropriate:
Based on my sample inspection, I judged that the containment system within the MA area of the MA evaporation and TDN plant is consistent with safety case requirements, the key equipment that verifies this is available and appropriately maintained, those responsible for operations are suitably trained and that appropriate written instructions are available. I conclude the containment system meets the requirements of the safety case.
I also attended a progress meeting to discuss the planned import of legacy fuel to FHP. The focus of the meeting was to clearly communicate my expectations of the prerequisites I would expect to be in place at FHP prior to the import of legacy fuel. The licensee noted my views.
I attended a meeting to outline ONR's likely approach to the regulation of the forthcoming Magnox Reprocessing periodic shutdown. I confirmed that ONR would work closely with the Sellafield Limited Internal Regulator (SLIR) to gain assurance that the plant was safe to restart after the shutdown. I confirmed ONR's strategy is to issue a consent to restart the plant after the periodic shutdown provided the outcome of the assurance work undertaken by ONR and SLIR confirms this is safe to do.
I attended a meeting with senior managers from Magnox Reprocessing to discuss safety critical alarms. I was reassured that the issues raised in my recent letter are being addressed and a programme of remedial work has been put in place.
The issues raised in my system inspection will be managed to close out as part of normal regulatory interactions with the licensee. Based on the evidence gathered, no significant matters have been identified that are likely to impact on nuclear safety on the Sellafield site at this time.


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Third Quarter Revenue Increased by 7.4 percent to $1.40 billion
Headcount Increase of approximately 440 year-over-year
Continued Strong Backlog of $13.5 billion
Diluted Earnings per Share of $0.37 and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share1 of $0.38
13 percent Increase in Quarterly Dividend to $0.17 per share, Payable on February 28, 2017
McLean, Virginia – Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (NYSE:BAH), the parent company of management and technology consulting and engineering services firm Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., today announced preliminary results for the third quarter of fiscal 2017.
The Company reported another strong quarter of year-over-year revenue growth and solid bottom line earnings, and remains on track to achieve full-year objectives. Solid awards in the third quarter of fiscal 2017 generated a book-to-bill ratio of .92x in the seasonally light quarter and a 12 percent increase in total backlog over the prior year. Additionally, headcount increased by approximately 440 employees over the prior year period and nearly 290 employees over the second quarter of fiscal 2017.
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The Company authorized and declared a two-cent increase to its regular quarterly dividend, to $0.17 per share, which is payable on February 28, 2017, to stockholders of record on February 10, 2017.
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As of December 31, 2016, total backlog was $13.5 billion, compared to $12.1 billion as of December 31, 2015, an increase of 12 percent. All components of backlog grew during the quarter compared to the prior year. Strong awards in the quarter generated a book-to-bill ratio of .92x, which represents our best third quarter book-to-bill in six years.
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2016 – Booz Allen's cumulative performance for the first three quarters of fiscal 2017 has resulted in:
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For our full year fiscal 2017 revenue guidance, we are raising the bottom and top end of the guidance we discussed on November 2, 2016. For the full year, we expect revenue to increase in the range of four to six percent. For our full fiscal year fiscal 2017, we are narrowing our Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS guidance as previously issued on November 2, 2016. At the bottom line, we expect Diluted EPS to be $1.65 to $1.69 and Adjusted Diluted EPS to be $1.70 to $1.74.
These EPS estimates are based on fiscal 2017 estimated average diluted shares outstanding of approximately 150 million shares, and a 39.1 percent effective tax rate, which reflects the qualification of certain federal and state tax credits during the nine months ended December 31, 2016.
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Role Description
Post Title: Youth Leader
Responsible to: Youth Worker
Location: Bobbersmill Community Centre
Hours: On average 2.5 – 5 hours per week
Main Duties and Accountabilities
- To befriend and support at least 5 young people between 13 and 17
- To organise and deliver various local youth activities that promote social education with support from the youth worker.
- To engage with Muslim young people to participate in activities across the city
- To actively support and promote health and well being.
- To help young people fundraise for activities/projects they would like to set up.
- To attend occasional meetings and feedback regularly to the youth worker.
- To maintain a register of young people worked with.
- To undertake appropriate training as identified by the youth worker.
- To undertake any other duties that are consistent with the needs of this post.
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You must be over 18
You must have:
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- A good level of English, Maths and IT
- Good communication skills
- An ability to organise activities
- Be punctual and committed to working with young people
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A Phoenix Rising Out of Camden...
Paul Watkins, M.P.H. '07
School of Health Sciences and Practice
How a staff epidemiologist in Gloucester County, N.J., almost didn't live to earn his M.P.H.
The way his mother tells it, on the night of December 19, 1993, Paul Watkins was nearly given up for dead. Then a high-school senior, Watkins was accosted by a mugger while walking home from the movies in his hometown of Camden, N.J. "I made it almost to my house, and then I heard footsteps," he recalled. "I turned around and a guy hit me in the head with a gun. I was a robust kid so I didn't fall down. That's when the second guy pulled the trigger."
A bullet tore through Watkins' heart and lungs and exited through his back. The muggers ran off empty-handed, since all he had on him was $2 inside a small satchel hidden under his coat. Watkins vividly recalls what happened next. "I could not control my legs. They got hot and came out from under me. I leaned up against a gate, calling out until someone called an ambulance."
Then he blacked out. At nearby Cooper Hospital the staff tried to resuscitate Watkins as his mother, who worked there as a secretary, waited fearfully for word of her son's condition. "For 15 minutes I had no vital signs," he says. "And after a while, the doctor came out and told my mother, 'He's gone.'"
Hearing the terrible news, his mother cried out, "But he's my only baby!" says Watkins, "The doctor went back in and this time, they resuscitated me."
Something to prove
Watkins says he knew immediately that, although his injuries were serious, he was not going to let that fact deter him. "My whole thing was, I'm not dead," he says. "My biggest fear has always been that I won't live up to my potential. It's easy to get in trouble when you live in a bad neighborhood, but I learned from other people's mistakes. When I saw someone smoking or doing drugs, I'd think, I'm not doing that! I felt like I had something to prove."
Watkins spent a little over a month in the hospital and several additional weeks at the Magee Rehabilitation Hospital in Philadelphia. Although doctors initially thought he would never be able to move his legs again, Watkins got strong enough to stand with crutches and braces. He still uses a wheelchair to get around.
After his release from the hospital, Watkins had a home instructor who helped him make up the schoolwork he had missed. "She really busted my butt," he says.
Perseverance paid off, and Watkins was able to graduate on schedule with the rest of his class. He applied to a nearby junior college, and after two years transferred to Rutgers University, where he graduated in 2004.
"What's between my ears"
It was at a Rutgers career fair that Watkins' future began to take shape. "I'm a spiritual person, and when I was at that fair, I said, God, lead me to where you want me to be." That turned out to be the New York Medical College booth, where Watkins perused the literature and decided to apply.
Epidemiology appealed to him for several reasons. In addition to the fact that he liked math and science, the job market for epidemiologists had widened in the wake of 9/11 . "People were worried about another attack," he says, "so there was more funding for surveillance efforts."
Epidemiologists like Watkins serve as liaisons between the state and federal governments, monitoring jails, hospitals and schools for patterns of illness that suggest the possible presence of bio-terrorism. Epidemiology was also a career that could be pursued from a wheelchair. "It didn't present any physical limitations," says Watkins. "As long as I have what's between my ears, I should be able to do this job."
During the two years he spent in Valhalla, Watkins was something of a loner. Although he got along well with everyone, most of his classmates were younger than he was, ambulatory and from less troubled neighborhoods. "Most students seemed able to party on weekends and work diligently during the week. In my neighborhood people who drank, drank themselves under the table. If they took drugs, they became junkies."
Determined to succeed, Watkins pushed himself, rising at 4:30 a.m., studying hard and spending much of his spare time tutoring students at a junior college. "I understood what those kids were going through," he says.
Showcasing himself for success
After earning his M.P.H. from the School of Public Health in May 2007, Watkins began sending out resumes. Although he scored a few interviews, a government hiring freeze put a damper on his job search. Then a friend's mother, who happened to direct an organization for persons with disabilities in New Jersey, asked him if he'd help shoot a documentary to raise awareness among local government and public health officials about the hurdles people with disabilities must overcome in trying to find services, housing and jobs.
Watkins immersed himself in the project, and ended up producing, directing and editing a 10-minute documentary titled, "Questions and Answers: A Discussion with Disabled Americans in New Jersey." At the end of the film, Watkins himself appears on camera wearing glasses and looking serious, thanking viewers for watching.
Shortly after the documentary was completed, a local Gloucester County official saw it and was impressed. In mid-December, Watkins was called in for an interview with a Gloucester County health officer. In early February, a letter appeared in his mailbox. It was a job offer: staff epidemiologist for Gloucester County. Watkins was to report for work within the next two weeks. "I felt great!" he says. His first move was to call his mother to tell her the good news.
A driving force
These days, Watkins, 33, lives independently in a small apartment just seven minutes from his office. To get to work, he uses Access Link, a transportation service for people with disabilities. Best of all, he loves his job, spending his days working with organizations like the Office of Emergency Management and the FBI, and interacting with nurses and infectious disease control practitioners. "I have my own office, two laptops at my disposal, and a company cell phone. I really couldn't ask for more," he says.
Now that he's employed, Watkins can work on other goals. He wants to learn to drive so he can be more mobile. After that, he's thinking of pursuing his Dr. P.H. in epidemiology. He also hopes to marry and have a family some day. "I would love to have a child," he says wistfully. "I'm so cerebral. It may make it harder to find the right person. But my grandparents have been married for 50 years, so I have a good idea of what true love means. I see how they made it work, and that's what I'd strive for."
Watkins says he'd like to do something for other students who've struggled with the challenges of the inner city. "I have a friend who came from the same neighborhood I did, and now she's a doctor," he says. "Once we've set up our own lives and careers and paid down our debts, we want to fund scholarships. Our goal is to change the culture," he concludes. "And you can only change the culture by succeeding yourself.


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… stay away from the tourist areas and explore the less traveled areas. For example: My wife and I recently traveled to Venice and then Florence during what was considered medium season and it was just a sea of people and price gouging everywhere we …
August 21, 2010
Tips for easier travel
August 20, 2010
London Hotels Are Located Near More Than Two Dozen Museums
… famed Egyptian Hall and some amazing European sculptors. For a more personal glimpse into the past, a visitor could try the Florence Nightingale Museum, Freud Museum, Sherlock Holmes Museum, or Jack the Ripper Walk, which traces the killer's deadly …
August 19, 2010
Top Ten Things to do in Florence
… in Florence, so here is a list of my top things to see (Or: what would I do if I only had 2-3 days in Florence).
1. Go to the top of Giotto's Campanile
This bell tower was built in the 14th century. From the top of it …
Most interesting European capital cities to visit
… proceeding on to Heidelberg, Cologne and then to Lucerne, Interlaken, Jungfraujock at the top of Europe, Geneva, Venice, Rome, Florence, Pisa and ended with Paris. Thus we covered 6 countries – England, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and …
August 18, 2010
Italian travel guide
… 's strokes, and apart from these the Dutch, French and Spanish work of art it displays.
Besides this, Florence is thronged for its delectable cuisine, hill slopes and the oldest archaeologically significant region of this place i.e. …
Best cities to visit in Europe
… as there is so much to see and do. Also, the shopping, dining and museums are extraordinary. Experience the underground transportation that takes you anywhere in the city.
*Venice: There is such a romantic atmosphere in this lovely city with …
August 17, 2010
Ideas for great vacations
… is incredible in Florence with the huge churches and ancient sites that are filled with history. Known for its wine, Florence is also a good city for leisure browsing and relaxation. Visit their many art and historical museums.
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Educate Yourself in Florence
… in Florence makes it a certainty that whichever one of the Florence hotels you book into, you won't be far from some of the most prized artefacts, paintings and sculptures that the …
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Six Great Vegas Hotels
… a touch of the glitz: Guests can stay on a special bridge with suites built to recreate Florence's legendary Ponte Vecchio (Bridge of Gold).
Venetian Resort Hotel Casino
Located near the Wynn, this 4,027-suite hotel is part of the …
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Cruise travel: Pros and cons
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Star Date: March 2011
Hello Dear Family & Friends!
"Sawubona! Kunjaningiya? Phila"
(Hello, how are you? I am well. - Zulu)
"Never flee a roaring lion into the jaws of a crouching lion."
(African proverb)
Africa. A land of superlatives. The wind blowing across the sun drenched savannah gives way to green clumps of thorn laden bushes, acacia trees and low bare mountains in the distance. Africa, you are in my heart. Majestic lions, manes rippling in the breeze survey their surroundings. The sun is high, scorching and all action grinds to a halt. Flop. One by one the lions groom themselves with long strokes of their tongues over golden bodies and manes, then fall over into the shade of nearby bushes. The only action for over an hour was a short cat fight as the male dropped down on top of a sleeping female, trying to expropriate the best shade in sight. She snarled, then gave in, putting her paw over his back in a loving embrace. Together they spooned their way into dreamland.
Taking a hint from the animals we decided to make our salad, have a rest, write and watch. Slowly distant animals moved towards us: 20 plus zebras, a massive rogue male elephant, a pair of cocky ostriches. Unaware 2 warthogs, with antennae like tails walked by. As soon as they caught the scent of the sleeping lions they shifted into high gear and ran over the hill, not wanting to be pork chops on today's menu. A herd of elephants, like moving monoliths slowly made their way out of the scrub trees towards the van, eating all the time, dust flying. Must be in Africa or one hell of a dream; lions 20 ft to our left and over 30 elephants surrounding the van. Two young male elephants decide to have a rumble, pushing each other and throwing their tusks around in a show of strength. After over 15 minutes of pushing and posturing a truce was called. The need for these massive vegans to eat won over hormones and they ate grass side by side, like happy family members at the table on Christmas. Very few elephants cause trouble with vehicles, only occasionally rolling a small jeep or car when they feel frisky. In the wilds of Africa this is their turf. Respecting our neighbors we felt at ease with our animal kin, thankful for the chance to observe them so closely. Pant. Crunch. We saw them panting, smelled their scent and heard bones crunching during a messy dinner. Who's the next course?
Wild. What better way to experience the incredible untamed animals of Africa than buying a Wild Card which allows entrance to all the National Parks and most reserves in South Africa and Swaziland. South Africa has an impressive assortment of well managed parks and wildlife reserves. Unlike the organized East African parks such as Masai Mara or Serengeti requiring expensive guided game drives, here with your own vehicle you are able to drive the tracks throughout the parks, waiting to see what crosses your path. Joseph was skillful at maneuvering the at times rugged roads and we each spotted endless animals hiding in the bush. Often they would just jump out or amble along the road, wondering what we were doing on their dirt road. Just you and Nature in the Raw. We were off to discover the wonders of Africa's Nature, committed to travel lightly and care for this fragile natural environment.
We followed a 'wild animal' route
across South Africa, taking in over a dozen parks and reserves. We
meandered along Rt. 102 or other secondary roads whenever possible.
Starting with Cape Point and Table Mountain near Cape Town, we
visited our favorite little friends, penguins, at Boulder's Beach
and Betty's Baai. We had an up close encounter with
cheetahs at the breeding center at Spiers Winery, near Stellenbosch.
These elegant, powerful cats are built for flight not fight,
sprinting 120km/hr when hunting. More livestock are killed by
evening hunters, lions and leopards, but cheetahs who hunt by day
take the rap and are hunted down and killed by ranchers. In a
successful, unique program to help the cheetahs this organization
raises and trains Anatolian shepherd dogs. When religiously
guarding their herd cheetahs stay away. These famous dogs from
Europe are given freely with the proviso that the farmers not shoot
the big cats. At first this pie in the sky idea was rejected
but because of the success rate dropping kills from 1/3 of the herd
down to 2%, 5 years later there is a waiting list to receive these
remarkable dogs. Following a walk the park we settled down in the
shade to taste a glass of Spier's exceptional organic wine.
We next enjoyed over a week exploring Garden Route N. P. from spectacular Nature's Valley (30 km from Plettenberg Bay) through Tsitsikamma. This park boasts an amazing array of terrain from high mountains to thickly forested valleys all the way to miles of pristine white sand beaches and rich tidal pools. We finished the park off in great style by hiking a couple of days near, not to be missed, Storms River.
We spent the afternoon walking around the center of Port Elizabeth, don't miss the viewpoint hill and the remarkable 19th century library downtown. Getting a late start up towards Addo National Park we stopped at a farm to ask permission to park for the night, somewhere along Highway 75. We discovered that the thousands of acres we had been driving by were in fact a hunting ranch, specializing in 'bagging' all the kudus, antelope, and big deer bred for that purpose. People from overseas book in for a week, taking hunting expeditions followed by a brie & lounging by the pool. Awaking on March 2nd, Joseph's 62nd birthday, we went for a swim in the relaxing pool, had a special breakfast under the trees (with gifts) and set out the gate to see some elephants for his special day. The best laid plans of mice and men and elephants. I got out to take a parting photo and the van's gears jammed. There we were, literally stuck in the gate all dressed up and no where to go. With things not looking good I told Joseph we would delay his birthday until further notice. Up drove A. K. or Alfred, a pool specialist, who was extremely helpful in getting a mechanic to tow us in over 40km. I cooked Joseph's special birthday meal in the less than ideal surroundings of the mechanic's yard. When life gives you lemon's......... make a birthday cake! After dinner we went over to Jon (the helpful mechanic who removed and repaired the gearbox twice) and family's house across the road for drinks and a look at their many exotic birds and animals. In the meantime Alfred had called to invite us out for Joseph's birthday. We took a rain check and after the van's gearbox had been rebuilt we followed Alfred home for a great couple of days with him and wife Elda. Elda even cooked a vegan birthday cake and we sang with candles et all. All of Joseph's wishes for a phenomenal year were coming true. The hospitality of the people of Utihege left us speechless.
Better late than never we had a mind-blowing 3 days in Addo National Park with the massive elephants & lions right down to the curious little dung beetles busily rolling their elephant dung balls into a hole to lay eggs. One man's trash is another's treasure.
Slowly driving the dirt road down the full length of Addo Park scouring the savannah, we heard cracking of bones under a bush 3 meters or 10 feet from our open window. It was lunch time for a large male lion after a successful hunt. This was not a time for 'Maari Safari' to break down. Back to the ocean we once again saw high sand dunes and endless beaches. The National Parks here boast the 'Big 7' - the 'Big 5' (elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, rhinoceros) plus whales and Great White sharks. Although we missed the whales we were in awe of the photos we saw of Great Whites in action, doing what they do best, eat anything in their waters. We saw shark flags flying at several beaches (red means one has been spotted in the last 2 hours). A professor told us that her friend, a local lady who she often gave a ride to the University, had been swimming in the ocean off Cape Town daily. One day when she was about to jump in a man on the beach told her not to go in the water. "Don't be silly, I've been swimming here for 12 years!" They never saw her again.
We caught N2 to historic Grahamstown.
Running out of light we drove towards the ocean in search of a place
to perch for the night. Joseph spied what he thought was a
deserted school high on a ridge top near Manley Flats. The
view of the remote valleys below was superb with the wind whistling
through the trees. We awoke to voices the following morning
only to discover that the school was not indeed deserted but in such disrepair
that it looked abandoned. These were only children
from the nearby rural valleys and obviously a low budgetary
priority. Sad, as education is the key to improvements in
We showed our photos, played with balloons, sang and danced
together. Then the kids led by 13 year old Qhama, read a story to us
from their English book.
The crowds of children increased with each run of the driver and
since the long awaited teachers hadn't arrived, we decided to give
our names, website and head down the road. Further on we
were treated to a free tour of an antique farm museum near Bathurst and
climbed the
world's largest pineapple. How can anyone from Hawaii pass up that
one? We then took a walk along the ocean, all before Joseph
fixed our fruit breakfast, with fresh pineapple of course!
We heard there were hippos near St. Lucia Wildlife Estuary, 1500 that is. Taking a hike along an endless boardwalk through the thick jungle we came upon a whole herd of hippos grazing and swimming, enjoying the brisk Autumn breeze. On our return we noticed the warning signs for the trail: leopards, hippos and crocodiles! We were happy to finish the trail alone. We met Leon and Martie at the beach and spent an enjoyable afternoon talking about health - something of interest to everyone who wants to enjoy life to the fullest. Taking our evening walk along Main Beach in St. Lucia we met Mike fishing. He invited us to see his eco park so we joined him and his family, Melanie and Mikala at their newly renovated Futululu Eco Park. A quiet forested place to camp undisturbed amongst the trees, except maybe by loud hornbills above or monkeys scampering across the top of your van.
Hluhluwe Umfolozi Park was an unplanned but exceptional 2 days of wildlife communing. Highlights were elephants, black and white rhinos, and having lunch surrounded by over 30 giraffes, as close as 10 ft from our door. Just exiting the park at sunset we pulled over by the side of the road to sleep. A knock on our door, informed us that the young people may pull some 'shenanigans' and we were invited to spend the night at the compound of Shama, local chief of the Zulus. We spent an enjoyable and informative evening talking with him and his family. In the morning we met feeble 'ancient' Grandma, who smiled a toothless grin from ear to ear when we gave her a fresh orange.
I dreamed of Africa and awoke. This is Africa! Looking down over the endless rippling layers of mountains, wind blowing through the acacia trees, birds sing their farewell tunes. Our 180 degree view of Zululand sprawling below gives us a feeling of the vastness of this continent. Timeless splendor. This is an ethereal land where God walks. The serenity bestows the gift of peace, an amazing lightness of being. Renew. Nourish your soul. Absorb the wisdom of Nature. Tall aloe plants stand sentry on the hillsides, carefully guarding the silent wildlife bedding down for the night. Wild impala snort and boars nibble one last mouthful under the burnt orange sky.
While stopping in Hluhluwe (sounds like a sneeze) we wandered over to the tourist info center in search of a Swaziland map. Instead we started talking to Fleur, still an admirable spitfire at 70. Born in South Africa she became a pilot in America, back in the days when women were supposed to just keep house and look pretty. She was the first woman to pilot a 747 Jumbo jet in the world. After being refused a license in South Africa by the short sighted Apartaid government, she launched into an international flight career. In a man's world this strong willed woman survived, flying the globe amid hair raising tales of close calls, MIG shootings and conflict with Gaddufi in Libya, and endless near misses. This same independence led Fleur back to Africa, at the suggestion of Nelson Mandela, a friend, to carve out a paradise high on the ridge tops of Zululand. For over 10 years she has battled poachers with AK-47's and survived threats on her life while building a 6000 acre home for her beloved wildlife. She has converted the formerly dry land, overgrazed for decades by Zulu cattle, into a precious, thriving ecosystem. While neighboring reserves suffer loss from drought her animals are fat and happy, due to her caring and a major project to provide waterholes from the river bores below. At times torn by the challenges of life here she is always drawn back when visiting abroad. Back to the magic of a land beyond words. She believes, "Anything worthwhile doing is never easy".
The combination of Fleur's spirit and our passion for the day found us sneaking through tall grass on foot in search of a wounded male hippo. Hippos are the most dangerous animals in Africa, killing anyone who wanders into their territory, with one bite that is. Walking gingerly to avoid stepping on a poisonous puff adder or spitting cobra we only saw one deadly black mambo slither away. We listened for the sound of flies buzzing, a sign of the sleeping hippo and his open wounds. Instead of a hippo we came across a pile of baboon dung. Soon we started to see hippo tracks in the dry riverbed. Junkies all, adrenalin raced through our veins. The male was up and moving and Fleur's cocked gun seemed dwarfed by the possibilities at hand. We knew we were in danger. We didn't want to get caught in his bedroom uninvited so we 'stealthed' our way back. Naked to the elements, the way back seemed longer than our hike in. A truck never looked so beautiful. Fleur is planning to dig a larger pan or watering pool in the dry riverbed to help the hippo recover and settle in. Safe in the cab of the 'buckie' or pick up truck we went on to discover the magnificent surroundings of Khumbula Thina Mountain Sanctuary, seven hilltops overlooking stunning valleys rich with wildlife, birds and flowering trees and cacti. Beautiful butterflies abound; they are believed to take your soul to dreamland. Once the Royal Hunting Ground of King Shaka, the distant neighboring Ubombo Mountains are owned by King of the Zulu Kingdom, Goodwill Zwelethini.
En route back to the camp we rescued a baby jackson chameleon, drove through herds of impala, red bucks, wildebeests, past families of warthogs and were honored to observe the adorable new 3 day old baby giraffe, umbilical cord still dangling. We saw bones, a sign that the abundant leopards were successful once again. Death and birth.
Life in the Zululand mountains
is beautiful, serene punctuated with events that remind you the
realities of Nature in the African bush. Try stepping
out of your door into the coil of a 20 ft python, or seeing a deadly
black mamba climb out from behind your refrigerator or while
gazing up at the stars so brilliant one can reach out and touch
them, hearing the growl of a leopard in the tree above you? Fleur told us about a 'braie'
(outdoor b.b.q.) where she and a dozen other people were relaxing
around the fire. Like a lightning bolt, a leopard sprang down
and grabbed the German Sheppard at their feet and jumped back
into the overhanging tree branches. The leopards here are
always watching but usually don't attack people. We must
always remember that we are visitors; ever vigilant yet blending
into the rhythm of this savagely unique ecosystem. Nature
rules supreme. We were offered the chance to manage the
reserve for a month while Fleur returns for business back to the
States. We wanted to help her out but we felt out of our
league should a serious problem arise with animals or gun toting
poachers, which is more the norm than
not in these mountains.
World acclaimed Krueger National Park is Nature untouched, untamed. Three times during the night I was awakened by the animals surrounding Satara Camp. Dawn broke amid a cacophony of bird calls and screeching monkeys. The thunderous roar of a lion, followed by the pitiful squealing of his downed prey. The wailing faded with the crimson dawn and silence descended once again. The roar of a lion sends chills down the spine of even the most intrepid bushman. Stately lions, top predators in their ecosystem, symbols of the sun have represented royalty and power throughout history. These regal mammals have been persecuted due to their efficacious hunting skills. Although the males rule the territory and mate with their females, the prides of females and their cubs form the center of the lion society. Prides consist of 4-6 females and their assorted babies. Babysitters watch the young ones while Moms 'go shopping' at the water holes for dinner. Dad's roar in the distance reminds all in the area who is the royal king of this savannah.
Poaching is still a problem for the preservation of the endangered African animals. There was just a case for the poaching of 9 rhinos. Black poachers and 3 white veterinarians as the ring leaders, guess who is in jail? Whatever the injustice involved, animals are dying daily and the world populations dwindling.
Game viewing is at best unpredictable. Just like our travels we must remain open to what unfolds, for what crosses our path. Driving up from Crocodile Bridge within 10 minutes we had seen a rhino, giraffes, elephants and endless deer. The stretch from Skukuza to Satara Camps has countless watering holes teeming with wildlife. Leaving through Orpen Gate at dusk, we took the 1st road to our left, wanting to re-enter the park at dawn. We enjoyed a leisurely stroll down the dirt track stretching our legs from a day of safari. While doing our yoga outside the door the next morning a ranger's truck roared up and he yelled, "What are you doing?" Seems we were still in the park (the 2nd gate was 7kms. further) and had spent the night with the lions. Sleeping with lions, not intentionally.
Elephants once roamed from the Cape tip of South Africa all the way up to the Sahara Desert. The elders taught the youngsters where to find food and water in the different seasons as they followed ancient migratory routes the length of the continent. If these gentle giants had their way they would still be ambling along, unrestricted by boundaries or fences.
With only 600,000 elephants remaining in Africa the reserves have become their last haven. Elephants are heavy land users, leaving a wide swath behind them. Trees, bushes and grass are disrupted as these monoliths move along eating 16 hours a day and drinking up to 200 litres of water. Elephants are smart and live almost as long as we do. When one family member dies they perform rituals of honor before leaving the body. They live in matriarchal family groups and young ones display similar behavior to humans, goofing around, acting tough behind Mom's leg. The trunk is a fusion of their top lip and nose containing over 150,000 muscles. It is fun to watch the young ones practicing using their trunks, especially when drinking. With over 14,000 elephants in Krueger there is plenty of opportunities to observe and learn from our large vegan cousins.
Stunning Oliphants Camp (elephants in Afrikaans) overlooks the wide Oliphants River, teeming with hundreds of elephants, hippos, and crocodiles. As we approached the bridge we slowed down just enough for a cheeky vervet monkey to grab on Joseph's side mirror, trying to swing up in through his open window. Thinking it was funny we stopped and I got up from my seat to have a look. As soon as I did the enormous Alpha male of the group, brandishing his trademark bright blue balls, jumped in through my window. His teeth barred I piled out after Joseph and we yelled as he cleverly started opening the cupboards in search of food. Luckily he missed our hidden box of fruit as he scampered over the bed. Joseph went charging around the back of the van to chase him through the side door and ran smack, dab into a large male elephant coming up from the river to see what all the commotion was about. He stepped gingerly past him and jumped in the van's side door, yelling and chasing Mr. Monkey back out the window. We bounded back in the van, rolling up the windows and locking the doors, glad to be back in the safety of Maari Safari. A man who had seen us running around proclaimed as he drove by, "You aren't supposed to get out of your vehicle - you could get a big fine." We just laughed.
We stopped at the next viewpoint and were relating our wild tale to 3 couples from Phalaborwa, just as two more monkeys jumped in the van. Enough was enough! We yelled and screamed and chased, putting the run on the last of our unwanted stowaways. Lena and Gert invited us to park in their yard for a couple of nights. We had a great time enjoying their warm Afrikaans hospitality and exploring their town, where wild animals still roam and 6 people have been killed by lions in the 12 years that Kurt has worked at the large copper mine. Man must learn to respect nature. Lions are still the Kings in Africa.
And so it goes.........................................Next month we discover the kingdoms of Lesotho, Zululand and Swaziland. In contrast to all the negative news we get through the media, we keep trying to share some 'good news' happening around this incredible planet we all share. With over 80,000 people joining us monthly, from over 100 countries, we know that positive, first hand reports are welcome. Thanks for sharing our webpage and turning fear of the unknown into knowledge. Take care and Keep in Touch.
Love, Light & Laughter,
Travel notes:
$1.00US = 7 Rand
Up highway 75, past the game ranch, before the turn to Kirkwood, is a 'big cat' center which is supposedly a worthwhile stop.
If you like machinery and history don't miss the antique farm museum before Bathurst. Further down just see if you get drawn in to climb the world's largest pineapple. At least stop by to get a fresh pineapple from the surrounding fields.
Khumbula Thina Mountain
Sanctuary: (near
The Wild Card - SANS PARKS
Krueger Park:
Orpen Dam is worth a stop. Bright green water lettuce attracts all sorts of big game.
N'watinglopfu watering hole - again between Satara and Sukuza. We spent a couple of hours just watching and waiting as a parade of animals came for a cool drink.
Favorite places
to park:
Futululu Eco Park:
Driving slowly along we
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Definition of Republic of Malta
1. Noun. A republic on the island of Malta in the Mediterranean; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1964.
Generic synonyms: Country, Land, State
Group relationships: Malta
Terms within: Capital Of Malta, Valetta, Valletta
Member holonyms: Maltese
Definition of Republic of Malta
1. Proper noun. The official name of Malta. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Republic Of Malta
Literary usage of Republic of Malta
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. International Business Practices (1993)
"... Republic of Malta • Language: Maltese (official), English BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS The principle forms of business organizations, in Malta are: public ..."
2. Threats to Democracy: Prevention and Response : Report of an Independent by Madeleine Korbel Albright, Bronislaw Geremek, Morton H. Halperin (2003)
"... former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Republic of Madagascar, Republic of Malawi, Republic of Mali, Republic of Malta, Republic of Mauritius, Mexico, ..."
3. Enhancing U.S. Leadership at the United Nations: Report of an Independent by David Dreier, Lee Hamilton, Lee Feinstein, Adrian Karatnycky (2002)
"... Republic of Malawi, Republic of Mali, Republic of Malta, Republic of Mauritius, Mexico, Republic of Moldova, Principality of Monaco, Mongolia, ..."
4. Notes and Observations on the Ionian Islands and Malta: With Some Remarks on by John Davy (1842)
"... that the republic of Malta had its Senate, and three supreme magistrates—viz., the Pontiff, who was also president of the Senate, and two Archons. ..."
5. Helsinki Process: Negotiating Security & Cooperation in Europe. by John Fry (1999)
"... the participating States take note of the declaration of the Government of the Republic of Malta in which it stated that, as an effective contribution ..."
6. Landmine Monitor Report 2002: Toward a Mine-free World by International Campaign to Ban Landmines, Human Rights Watch (Organization). (2002)
"The Republic of Malta signed the Mine Ban Treaty on 4 December 1997 and ratified it on 7 May 2001, becoming a State Party on 1 November 2001. ..."
7. A guide to the Maltese islands by George Nelson Godwin (1880)
"Demetrius, son of Diodotus of Syracuse received the thanks of the Republic of Malta for some signal services which he had rendered to ..."
8. Conversations and Journals in Egypt and Malta by Nassau William Senior, Mary Charlotte Mair Senior Simpson (1882)
"... and spend their time in the coffee-houses, talking local politics, and planning liberal constitutions for the independent republic of Malta. ..."


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This was my first Lunar New Year (or Chinese New Year) in Singapore, in fact my first in a Chinese-majority country. Despite the almost incessant rain I wanted to see how Singapore celebrates this festival.
We started at Uncle Ho's River Hongbao at Marina Bay Float, where we saw enormous models of Chinese deities and other symbols. Then we moved on to Chinatown where stalls were set up along the side of the road selling all sorts of colourful decorations, food and flowers. The following day we visited Sentosa Flowers. Sculptures covered in flowers taught us some Chinese legends, with garden sections devoted to the four seasons and a giant sand snake sculpture on the beach.
Photo Gallery – please click on the images to view as a slideshow and read the captions.
If you are planning where to spend your next lunar new year, check out my recent article on Worldette: 10 Places to Celebrate Chinese New Year


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|AIS 2 uses air pressure to force the injection sample into cells. The new Eppendorf FemtoJet® is best suited for this task. It provides instantaneous pressure changes, control of both compensation pressure and of injection pressure, and control of injection time. The pressures can be adjusted precisely to the needs of any cells.
For automation the FemtoJet® features a true RS 232 interface which is used to remotely control the device from the AIS 2 program. Parameters can be changed quickly from both the computer and the device itself.
Pressure Diagram
|Pi: injection pressure
Pc: compensation pressure
ti: injection time
|In 1982 Wilhelm Ansorge published a microinjection device featuring three different pressure levels (Ansorge: Improved system for capillary microinjection into living cells, Exp. Cell Res. 140, 31-37, 1982)
The FemtoJet was build according to this principle providing the pressures Pc, Pi, and Pclean.
Pc is the compensation pressure which stands at the pressure outlet when idle. It prevents backflow of culture medium into the capillary due to capillary forces. Pc can be adjusted to exactly match the capillary force, so no flow takes place inside the capillary. However, in standard microinjection experiments the compensation pressure is set higher than the capillary force, thus providing an outflow of microinjection sample. Flow keeps the sample DNA or protein in movement, preventing attachment to the glass walls of the capillary to some extent. This leads to reduced clogging and thus the capillary can be used to inject more cells. Typical pressure values range from 15 to 50 hPa. Pc can also be used for a constant injection pressure. In this case there is no pressure change at injection. The AIS 2 program supports both modes.
Pi is the pressure level which is activated after the injection is triggered. It is terminated by a timer after injection time ti. The required value depends on pressure, capillary tip orifice, injection time, and, to some extend, on injection sample viscosity. It typically ranges between 80 and 400 hPa, although much higher values might be required occasionally.
Pclean represents the maximum pressure that can be produced by the FemtoJet®. It is activated if something blocks the capillary tip. In many cases this blows the capillary free and gets the sample flowing again, so injection can continue without replacing the capillary.


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A unique gift is available that will ensure the recipient the honor of becoming a tiny part of a San Francisco landmark.
Individually inscribed red bricks - ranging from $35 to $75 - are being sold in a variety of styles as part of the development of a promenade at the Golden Gate Bridge.The first 800 "pioneer bricks" purchased by bridge workers, city officials and others, were installed at the site on the San Francisco side of the span earlier in the year, said Michael Creedman, president of the Promenade at the Golden Gate project.
"It's a great way for people to become part of a new San Francisco landmark and at a very reasonable price," he said.
The personalized red bricks and granite pavers will form paths leading to and encircling the viewing plaza at the bridge and are expected to last for several generations.
When complete, said Creedman, the promenade will feature over 80,000 bricks personally inscribed with names, dates and messages.


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Hotel Pokhara Inn
The hotel is newly built and well furnished rooms with reasonable price. It is located in peaceful area just 100 mtrs. from Fewa Lake, 1 km away from Airport and Tourist Bus Park, 3 minutes walk from tourist information center and ACAP office.
From Hotel Pokhara Inn you can see 140 km long panoramic view of Annapurna range including Mt. Fishtail and Dhaulagiri, good view of Fewa Lake surrounding green hills and the sunrise view point (Sarangkot) from the bedrooms.
They offer, Air conditioned deluxe and standard deluxe rooms with attached bath and bathtub, TV & Telephone in each rooms, hygienic restaurant, conference hall, homely and comfortable atmosphere for all kinds of tourist.
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Stihl FS94C-E 24.1cc Petrol Brush Cutter Bike Handle ErgoStart
Lightest brushcutter in this segment. STIHL 1-point anti-vibration system, ErgoStart, bike handle, control handle with ECOSPEED partially loaded function, STIHL 2-MIX engine, straight shaft and shoulder harness.
Reduced-Emission Engine Technology
2-stroke engine with stratified charge. A fuel-free layer of air is created between the burned charge in the combustion chamber and the fresh charge in the crankcase, reducing the amount of fuel lost during the charge cycle. This results in more power with a lower weight, up to 20% lower fuel consumption than regular 2-stroke engines and significantly reduced exhaust emissions.
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The transparent fuel tank with a volume of 0.75 l ensures long working intervals with fewer fuel stops. The level is easily visible from the outside. Easy to refuel through a large, easily accessible tank opening. (similar to illustration)
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A small fuel pump delivers fuel to the carburettor at the touch of a button. This reduces the number of starting strokes required following extended breaks in operations.
STIHL ErgoStart
STIHL ErgoStart cuts the effort required to start the tool by half, while the starter cord can be pulled at just one third of the normal force. A coil spring between the starter cord and the crankshaft smoothes out force peaks, making them virtually undetectable through the cord itself.
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Simply set the choke, pump the fuel primer, pull the starter cord and away you go! The running machine then switches off after a brief press of the stop button. Once the machine is at a standstill, the ignition activates again automatically. Thus the ignition is always ready for starting.
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When used in conjunction with a harness, the bike handle enables a smooth mowing action. The bike handle allows the machine to be easily guided, making it ideal for working on large areas and thus reducing fatigue.
Stihl Ecospeed
STIHL ECOSPEED enables the user to control the brushcutter engine speed individually on the operating handle.
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Intense vibration at the handles of power tools can lead to long-term effects on blood vessels in the hands and arms. STIHL has therefore developed an effective anti-vibration system whereby the oscillations from the machine's engine are dampened which significantly reduces vibrations at the handles.
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Displacement: 24.1cm.
Power output: 0.9kW / 1.2bhp.
Tank volume: 0.54Litre.
Sound pressure level: 93dB(A).
Sound power level: 98dB(A).
Vibration levels left/right: 4.7/4.0m/s.
Vibration levels left/right with metal blade: 4.3/3.5m/s.
Standard cutting tool GSB 230-2.
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Weight: 4.9kg.
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Alzheimer Society Workshop – Financial Issues, Tax Claims and Benefits
The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region is hosting a workshop on Financial Issues – Tax Claims and Benefits.
Wednesday November 28, 2018 – 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon
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Aloha from Kihei.
We would like to welcome you to a 'home-away-from-home' in our beautifully decorated condominium, unit 4-407 ( building 4, fourth floor) at Kamaole Sands. This is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1188 sq. ft. condo with 30 foot high ceilings. Our condo is spacious, well maintained, fabulously appointed, very clean and recently upgraded. Linens are high thread count, towels are super thick, beach towels are provided and the unit is well stocked. We also own Scuba Shack on Maui and would love to have you dive with us. Please check out our other listing- unit 9-402 - VRBO #923607
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Hacking requirements
As of 7/29/2017, the board cannot mount on a Mac. You need Windows 7 or 10 to really use the board and tools. You can mount the board on Linux, but you will not be able to use Synergy.
Data Monitoring and Data Intelligence
- Ethernet with Internet access
- USB cable to power the board (you can power it from your laptop)
- web browser to display dashboard
Restoring Factory Image
- S5 LCM Bootloader Factory Image
- USB cable
- jumper and wires
Building new binary
- Synergy
- USB cable
Replacing Bootloader
- J-Link Software pack that contains J-Flash Lite
- SEGGER J-Link JTAG debugger
The unit below came with the S3A7 IoT Fast Prototyping Kit. I heard that it normally costs $30 separately. The unit below works.
I went online and saw similar units on sale on eBay for $11 to $17. I do not know if any of the units on eBay work. If you have a unit that works, please post information.
Designing Your Own Board
- Design files for S5D9 IoT Fast Prototyping Kit
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Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2018 14:10:17 -0500 From: Rich Felker <dalias@...c.org> To: musl@...ts.openwall.com Subject: Re: pthread_attr_[g|s]etaffinity_np On Wed, Jan 03, 2018 at 04:08:22PM +0100, Jens Gustedt wrote: > Hello, again, > when trying to link against OpenMP (gomp to be more precise) I ran > into undefined-symbol errors for these functions. For the moment I am > avoiding this problem by adding some weak aliases that do nothing and > return ENOSYS. > > I have not yet looked into the details, but I can't imagine that it > would be too difficult to implement them in musl. What would be the > general feeling about including such NP function in one form or > another in musl? It's intentional that the attr versions of these functions were omitted because they require unbounded storage (and thus allocation) in attr objects and the same result can be achieved just as well if not better by pthread_setaffinity_np directly on the thread. Rich
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Knead very lightly for a minute, and then put the dough to rise in a warm place for two hours.
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Yesterday I was fortunate enough to eat at Lexington Barbecue. Yes it was great and no I had never eaten there before. I grew up in Gastonia, NC which had its own form of barbecue. A form that some of my extended family loved to eat but was shunned by my father and grandfather. They were more into Shelby, NC barbecue and more specifically Red Bridges' Barbecue Lodge which was down the road a few miles. There were two Bridges Barbecue restaurants in Shelby, the other one being Alston Bridges barbecue (Alston was the grandfather of one of my best friends). The two always said that they were not related but I think they just didn't like each other. Both Red and Alston were taught the BBQ arts by a man named Warner Stamey when he lived in Shelby for a time. Wayne Monk (of Lexington Barbecue) had also been taught by Stamey when he owned a restaurant in Lexington (after Shelby). In 1953 Stamey opened a restaurant in Greensboro, which is still there and I'll let you guess what it is called. Although I had never eaten at Lexington Barbecue it felt like I had eaten there my whole life.
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Nashville police search for 'cold-blooded killers' in 3 fatal shootings
Nashville police are scouring the city for two men who may be responsible for a string of shootings that left three people dead and two others wounded.
In the fatalities, two men traveling in a dark-colored Chevrolet shot the victims as they were walking down a street or standing in a parking lot in the early morning, according to police. All three killings happened during robberies, authorities said.
"Officers throughout the city are on the lookout for two cold-blooded killers who obviously have no respect whatsoever for the sanctity of human life," said Don Aaron, Nashville Police Department spokesperson. No arrests had been made as of Monday.
On Friday, August 17, Bartley Teal, 33, and Jamie Sarrantonio, 30, were fatally shot about 3:30 a.m. in the parking lot of the Cobra bar on Gallatin Avenue in East Nashville, police said in a news release.
They had left the bar with two other people, walked to a convenience store for snacks and were returning to the bar when the two men confronted them in the parking lot, Aaron said at a news conference.
"Mr. Teal was told that it was a robbery," Aaron said. "He reportedly said he had nothing to give. He was then fatally shot."
Sarrantonio was shot a few moment later for unknown reasons, Aaron said.
"Detectives believe the murderers … were randomly looking for robbery victims and targeted the four when they arrived back at the Cobra parking lot," police said in a news release.
Sarrantonio and Teal died after being taken to hospitals. The two other people were not hurt. The robbers drove away and dumped the victims' belongings in an alley in north Nashville, police said.
The double murder appears to be connected to another killing that occurred a few days earlier, police said.
On Tuesday, August 14, Kendall Rice, 31, was shot about 4 a.m. while walking along Alta Loma Road to catch a bus to work at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Aaron said.
"According to a witness, two black men who appeared to be in their 30s, shot Rice and fled in a dark sedan," police said in a news release. "Rice died at the scene. His personal belongings were missing. "
Other robbery attempts happened August 14 that may be connected.
At 4:45 a.m., a man said he drove off after two men — one armed with a rifle — tried to rob him at the Rivergate Meadows Apartments on Rivergate Meadows Drive, police said. At 5:15 a.m., a man was shot and critically injured during a robbery attempt at an apartment complex on East Palestine Avenue.
These shootings may also be connected to the August 8 shooting of a woman in the Inglewood neighborhood, Aaron said.
The Tennessean newspaper said the woman, 39, was walking her dogs a little after midnight when two men driving by in a small, dark car shot her. She apparently was not robbed. The woman was wounded in the back, the newspaper said.
"We obviously have to consider the August 8 case as we pursue active leads in the two homicide cases," Aaron told CNN.
One suspect is described as a black male with shoulder-length dreadlocks, Aaron said. The description of the other suspect is not detailed, he said.


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A man who claimed to be a self-taught horse whisperer and trainer has reportedly been convicted of animal cruelty.
He was sentenced to 120 hours of unpaid community service and given a £360 fine.
Jonathan Hurst of King's Elm, Barton Stacey, a man who claimed to be a self-taught horse whisperer and trainer has reportedly been found guilty on two counts of "causing unnecessary suffering to a pony at a yard in Hampshire."
The Animal Cruelty Incident
Hurst had offered his services to Tanzin's owner after promoting himself as a horse guru "with skills to transform even the most willful horse".
Tanzin was then taken to a yard in Wherwell in March 2016. A few days later, the RSPCA discovered that Tanzin was left with severe injuries without treatment by a vet.
According to the RSPCA, a female pony called Tanzin, was found with "absolutely shocking" split tongue and untreated eye injuries.
RSPCA inspector Jan Edwards said: "I have never seen anything like the state of her tongue.
"It's callous to leave an animal to suffer in this way without proper veterinary treatment."
"We were made aware of the untreated injuries after Tanzin's owner paid a visit to the yard for an update on her pony's progress.
"When she arrived she was surprised to find her pony didn't react to her as she usually would and screamed when Tanzin turned her head to reveal a greyed out eye as she feared Tanzin had been blinded.
"While she was being examined by a vet she had refused food which led to the checks in her mouth revealing the deep cut to her tongue."
The Sentence
The 26-year-old was taken to Basingstoke Magistrates' Court on Thursday, where he was sentenced to 120 hours of unpaid community service and given a £300 fine as well as a £60 victim surcharge.


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A born storyteller, I began composing from my backyard swing what could only be called 'Swingsongs' for the enjoyment (or chagrin) of anyone within earshot. There may have been a collective sigh of relief in my neighborhood once I learned to write and abandoned my swing for paper! A deep appreciation for nature and a strong belief in childhood and the importance that every child has one, are common threads woven throughout the hundreds of stories I've written for children when I'm not reading or writing and sharing stories for grown-ups. Speaking of sharing—it's what we do here at Streampebbles! So if you've outgrown your swing and don't have a handy megaphone, this is the place for you- join us!


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Breakfast Club, After School Club and Holiday Programmes
Little GEMS International Pre-school offers the Day Plus option for extended pre-school hours, with the following options available:
Breakfast Club - running from 7.30am - 8am daily for those parents who are required to get to the office by 8am.
After School Club - running from 3-6pm for those parents who require a later pick up.
During our Day Plus options our children continue learning with scheduled circle times, adult led activities as well as afternoon tea and rest periods for our youngest Little GEMS. Our After School Club is led by a dedicated After School Club Teacher and our team of highly experienced Early Years Support Practitioners. We also ensure that a Manager is always on site until 6pm daily to oversee the extended programme for the best possible outcomes.
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text: A Comparison of 3 Wound Measurement Techniques: Effects of Pressure Ulcer Size and ShapeBilgin, Mehtap; Güneş, Ülkü YapucuJournal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing: November/December 2013 - Volume 40 - Issue 6 - p 590–593 doi: 10.1097/01.WON.0000436668.79024.f9 WOUND CARE Buy Abstract Author InformationAuthors Article MetricsMetrics PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to examine the levels of agreement among 3 techniques used in wound measurement comparing more spherical versus irregularly shaped wounds. DESIGN: The design of this study is evaluative research. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: Sixty-five consecutive patients with 80 pressure ulcers of various sizes referred from a university hospital in Izmir, Turkey, were evaluated. METHODS: The 80 pressure ulcers identified on the 65 participants were divided into 2 groups based on pressure ulcer shape and wound surface area. Twenty-four of the 80 ulcers (30%) were characterized as irregularly shaped and greater than 10 cm2. Fifty-six were regularly shaped (approximating a circle) and less than 10 cm2. Pressure ulcer areas were measured using 3 techniques: measurement with a ruler (wound area was calculated by measuring and multiplying the greatest length by the greatest width perpendicular to the greatest length), wound tracing using graduated acetate paper, and digital planimetry. The level of agreement among the techniques was explored using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). RESULTS: Strong agreement was observed among the techniques when assessing small, more regularly shaped wounds (ICC = 0.95). Modest agreement was achieved when measuring larger, irregularly shaped wounds (ICC = 0.70). CONCLUSION: Each of these techniques is adequate for measuring surface areas of smaller wounds with an approximately circular shape. Measurement of pressure ulcer area via the ruler method tended to overestimate surface area in larger and more irregularly shaped wounds when compared to acetate and digital planimetry. We recommend digital planimetry or acetate tracing for measurement of larger and more irregularly shaped pressure ulcers in the clinical setting. Mehtap Bilgin, MSc, Registered Nurse, Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey. Ülkü Yapucu Güneş, PhD, Associated Professor, Ege University Faculty of Nursing, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey. Correspondence: Ülkü Yapucu Güneş, Ege University Faculty of Nursing, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey (email@example.com). The authors declare no conflict of interest. © 2013 by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society.


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Handmade in small batches using only premium essential oils: Eucalyptus Globulus, Peppermint Supreme, Lavender 40/42, Cedarwood Tibet, Basil, Rosemary, Frankincense.
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