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- John Shaw
- San Diego, CA
- United States
Owner & Certified Business Coach, FocalPoint Business Coaching
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TEDxSDSU - What Have You Discovered? [And what have you done about it?]
Last week I had the pleasure of attending TEDxSDSU and giving a "TED Talk". I can't wait until 2.0 with my fellow TEDites. TEDians. TEDsters. People who like TED.
Fifteen speakers and performers told their unique stories, in their own unique ways, about the event's theme: "What Have You Discovered?". Ideas were bouncing off the walls like the Starbucks tasting staff, but without their bad breath. Afterward, I realized that in addition to the "official" theme, there were several other common threads that wound through each "TED Talk" and song.
Several speakers mentioned how young children interact with the world. As children, we don't pay much attention to the "voices" that we listen to later in life - the voices of peers, or probabilities, or pessimism. A passel of possibilities still hold promise. (Nice alliteration, huh?)
We are usually attracted to people who agree with us and have the same interests, but other perspectives stretch us, confirm us, and, sometimes, change us.
For many, including me, it was a huge lift to hear how others have gone through a "dark night of the soul" and not only survived, but thrived, when morning came.
The TEDxSDSU team asked us to answer the question, "What Have You Discovered?". We were a cooperative group, so that theme informed every talk and song. It was fascinating to hear the stories of discovery, and to encounter the other common themes that appeared, perhaps by coincidence, perhaps by grand design, but definitely by common experience.
For my talk, I took up the TED mantra, Ideas Worth Spreading, and suggested that yes, ideas are worth spreading, but great ideas are worth doing.
What's yours idea? And what are you doing about it? What step are you taking - today?
Kaitlyn Fox
May 19 2012: I did a project in school where I studied Peace & Conflict, and I spoke about my action yesterday for a TEDxYouth event at my school!
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May 20 2012: thats the best comment ive heard...lol wisper it to tomorrow,,he will tell him in two days,,but he already heard it 3 times..May 20 2012: Katilyn, that is awesome! Thank you for making a difference. Will we be able to see the video soon?
May 21 2012: I don't know...
May 24 2012: Kaitlyn & John- We will have the videos up as soon as they are edited. Look for them under the TEDx Youtube Channel tagged for TEDxYouth@BIS and look for our photos on the TEDx Flicker account- soon. Kaitlyn sells herself a bit short in her comment as she designed a program to help combat exclusion and bulling at our school. She is a passionate and expressive speaker who has identified an issue and become a change agent within our community. Every day I learn something new from my students. And through our last TEDxYouth@BIS event, I have discovered that, if teachers provide a forum, scaffold for understanding and teach the necessary skills students will AMAZE us with their ideas, passions, and actions. They have the potential, we just need to help them actualize their dreams.May 20 2012: After a near death experience, I woke up in my hospital room and realized all of the things that had been really important to me weren't anymore! I knew at that very moment, that I was alive at that moment and now because I had to contribute something to our planet that would solve one of its major problems! To say the least, this was an important moment for me and, of sorts, an identity crisis. However, in my passionate heart of hearts, after much deliberation I realized that these feelings were coming from a sincere spiritual, soulful, aspect of my Greater Self!
So, I have taken on Teaching every student in the world challenged with Reading English. My brother, Doug, a once child and adult who could not read English, spent 40 years of his life to discover the absolute pattern to reading all English words. We teach students who have a personal desire to learn how to read English in 2 1/2 hours. When you hear this I am assuming that you will question our ability to do this.
One of the things I have observed after meeting folks who cannot read is they are very reluctant to tell anyone their secret and feel ashamed and have been told they are inferior to others. They are not aware of the number of people whose minds have evolved like there's. And those who have no problem memorizing words and long lists of rules have contributed to their feelings of low self -esteem. It makes very good sense that it would require a person, like my brother, who had walked their walk, to understand what they needed to know and how to convey it to them.
In honor of their need for privacy and avoidance of being ridiculed by their peers, we are producing an highly interactive, voice recognition, online Universal Reading Method so that we can offer each individual, in the privacy of their own home, on their computer, their ipad, and their phone, the transformation experience of learning to read English.
This what we have invented and feel passionate about!
May 20 2012: What wonderful work Craig. I have worked with many disadvantaged children preparing to go into secondary school who still cannot read or write. These kids go on through secondary school and into adulthood not being able to read. Not being able to read sets major life limits on children and adults. If there are any possibilities for them to be able to start to learn to read (and in such a short amount of time), is absolutely fantastic.
There are so many children and adults who cannot read it is overwhelming. To give anyone with access to the internet an opportunity to read is such a great initiative. Many of the children I have worked with would not have access to the internet at home, and certainly not have ipads etc, but if your initiative could be brought into schools so that all students have access to such a wonderful resource (and into libraries or elsewhere where it can be used widely by disadvantaged adults), this would help them tremendously in life, and open up so many new avenues for them.
Keep up the wonderful work Craig, I'm really interested to see where you take this from here.
Dr Linda Hamilton
May 25 2012: This would be a great tool for our literacy center! Thank you!May 20 2012: Craig, excellent and meaningful work that will change the world for many. What's your next step?
Rachel F
Jun 6 2012: 3 years ago in 6th grade I discovered that global warming was a HUGE threat to my generation. So I became a climate change activist, and my friend and I started Earth Action Team, a global warming organization for teenagers.Jun 1 2012: Me: I realized I grew up wanting to be the girl sitting on the beach in the ROXY ad infront of the fire listening to her friend play guitar. I wanted to wake up in the morning and smell the ocean while eating fresh fruit. I was attracted to freedom. How i did grow up though was as far from this as you get. I would not say I had a happy loving childhood and i chased all the wrong things in my 20's. After my divorce I discovered the girl inside of me and now I wake up in the morning with the ocean breeze coming through my window. My path has not been easy or supported but I made it. I'm 34 years old and a professional kiteboarder who is about to set the Canadian speed record in France this July. Anything really can happen in life if you follow your heart.
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John Shaw
Jun 1 2012: Debra mentioned below, "Even if you give it your very best effort it might not work out. Try anyway!" I'm doing some research on failure and success - how we define it, how we handle it, both as individuals and as a culture. Any stories of times when you give your best effort and it didn't work out?
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Debra Smith
Jun 1 2012: Hi John! Yes! Enjoy your thesis process and here is that story.
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After my MA I had learned a lot about neurocience and I found a test that I believe allows a computer to understand its user a bit. I got a grant, created a product and even got a review by Universal-Vivendi. I put everything I had into the process and as an added incentive I thought this was so amazing that i beluieved this might be just the ticket to finance my children's education. The evaluation said the my producuct was too advanced for the market (had to do with refresh rates of the screens) and that they had no use for it. Oh well!May 30 2012: I've discovered that to find out who i really am i needed to go back to my earliest memories. What was it that i looked at with wonder. What did i play with? What tv shows did i like? Then as an adult, what always caught my attention? What pictures did i find myself day dreaming at? These questions helped me to realize that we don't really change. We are born a certain person & all we need to do is discover & develop that person. This is the true path to happiness.
Jun 1 2012: Jessica, good stuff. I think we all start to listen to the other "voices" that tell us who we are, or who we should be, and recapturing ourselves can be difficult but transforming. So, tell us more of your story. At least your favorite TV show!May 26 2012: Discover Smile .. This is what need today in our life..... .
I never give up.. Spread Smile.. Thats my discovery...
Jun 1 2012: :)
Debra Smith
May 26 2012: Even if you give it your very best effort it might not work out. Try anyway!May 20 2012: Linda, You might enjoy my friend, Pamela Gregory....She has a Forgiveness Movement....Check her out on Facebook....I think she would love what you are doing with your thanknest movement!May 20 2012: Linda..... I spoke at TEDxLaJolla.....Yes, You Can Read NOW and TEDxLaJolla....on youtube....will give you some idea! what we are doing! Craig
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May 20 2012: Thank you Craig... I will check it out and I look forward to the production of your interactive online Universal Reading Method. I think this will open many new doors for people, And also, thank you for the contact Pamela Gregory, her work sounds very interesting also.May 20 2012: Thank you John Shaw for opening this wonderful topic & giving me the opportunity to talk about my idea: www.thanknest.com
I have learnt in my life how important it is to be thankful & appreciative of others. There have been times in my life when someone has helped me, supported me, inspired me, or touched my life... but I had never got around to thanking them. I came to realise that if I never made the time to say thanks, they would never know they had touched my life.
So I started to develop a website where I could say thanks (www.thanknest.com), and I could offer a place for others to spread thanks too. I wanted to showcase the good actions of everyday people, where they could be appreciated, and they could then go on to spread thanks of their own.
I began creating this website in 2010, and in February 2012 I went public with it.
I developed thanknest.com with the psychological behaviour management strategy of "Praise in Public" in mind. When you say it in public for the world to see, you allow them to feel good about themselves, you give them power, and you allow them to feel truly valued. This also allows others to see the good in people, and to think about them with praise too. The world deserves to see the good in people. And what's more, the person being thanked deserves to know that they are appreciated.
What I have discovered since going public, is that people who are appreciated on thanknest with a sincere & specific thanks feel compelled to connect with the person who is thanking them, in real life. They say things like "let's get together", "let's catch up", & "let's get coffee". Ths is because people want to spend more time, and in particular more of their real life time, with people who truly value them. It creates a web of connectedness between people, giving people the opportunity to form more meaningful bonds with others.
Today, I'm sharing my idea on TedConversations & sharing it with the world.
Dr Linda Hamilton
John Shaw
May 20 2012: The only appropriate response to this good work, Doctor, is to say ...
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THANK YOU!May 24 2012: What Have You Discovered?
The beauty of Islam.
And what have you not done about it?
Asking people to test the beauty of Islam.May 21 2012: We are actively seeking capitalization for our online product. Very exciting time for us!May 20 2012: sorry too much going on at the moment ...ill be back little more rested tomorrow ...ill be happy to answer any question then....May 20 2012: I have discovered easy ways of bringing global social reform and I am planning to give a TED talk very soon about it ..May 20 2012: on of my first conversation on twitter,,and yet to recieve a reply...you have mobile details on file,,,May 20 2012: what would you do?May 20 2012: today i discovered if i could talk to a chimp,,,id ask him if he saw weather the egg got there before the chicken???he,d tell me the egg was there first,and that his granfather tried to eat it,,but the rooster kept it well hidden...then wish time a happy bthday,.just to tease him)poor time still looking for his b'day,,,wonder if he can find it...he cant stop talking about the big bang though ,,,surprisingly,time is insured with a deductible,..been friends with space for longer than space can remember,,,but they dont talk anymore,,not much since the kids,,,,space is getting bigger,while time keeps loosing weight...May 19 2012: time and space are opposing forces....one line with dual polarity...time cannot have a beginning,as time is always preceeded by time...space on the other hand can only begin and never end..for space always follows...the totality of every singularity,in every singularity of totality,,,or in simpler terms,,,space in time and time in space....the higgs field is time wave membrane,,,while a ripple is a singularity within....if higgs is a time particle,then fermions are space(mass)particles...hence time is the reaction,preceeding the action of space...obvously,as a short one paragragh post,im not convincing anyone...but been doing the research and abservation for many years,,,and recently following posts on particle physics(of particular significance)and studying the neutrino saga,,aswell as negative mass measurement of the higgs...wont bore anyone with all the details here,,,and there is plenty....currently trying to get some support as i have no academic experience,,,and its not easy condensing ten years of notes,and scribble,,,into one cohesive paper...about particle time,and physics...already have a title..."the duality of absolute singularity,,or the relativity of singularity to its quantum generality"...basically the unstable value of zero...May 19 2012: sub: Cosmology World Peace
Three Tier conflicts in minds prevailing over the continents.How to bring Unity through Knowledge base.?
One needs to search avenues for peace. The origins- Vedas Interlinks must help through Science in philosophy and philosophy of Science dialogues.
May 20 2012: funny thing is ive always loved both,,,pretty much the same disciplines,.,but the evidence they use is different...i think an absolute truth to either,is exact if it applies to bothMay 18 2012: These negative voices are really disturbing to constantly hear, but we must learn to be ignorant to these "voices of peers".
I don't really know what great ideas I can contribute, but I am going to continue living my life in order to find out which of my idea(s) is worth spreading, then doing. =)
Thanks for the inspiring prompt above! =)
May 21 2012: mate i spent 3 moth circling rthe words is was wili cause i couldnt understant where time would start...and id do it a hundred times over,,,main thing if youre stuck in one point stay there,,,till you get it,,,and iof its what you want its very easy to do...if you love it,,,i only graduated high school the rest is self taught..would ve been much quicker to go to uni though...


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What I really wanted was something that was fully enclosed and wouldn't have a lid that would come open if tipped over or rolled around in the back of a truck or trailer without anyone noticing. Also it had to have dividers for the bottles and I didn't want it to weigh a ton or cost an arm and a leg.
I looked around for plans to make wooden bottle crates to hold beer and could not really find what I was after. So I incorporated a few of the best ideas that met my needs from all of them and this is what I came up with.
Table Saw (though a radial arm saw or skill saw could do it too)
1- 1"x12"x8' Pine Board $10
2- 2'x2'x 1/4" birch panel $10
3/8" Hemp Rope
Assuming you have some rope, glue and screws on hand $20 is enough to make two crates with very little waste wood left over. These crates each hold 12 bottles and are sturdy enough to take a beating yet aren't so heavy that one person can't carry two of them at the same time. I will also add that I am no where near good enough of a woodworker to make anything super precise, like cabinets or 90 degree angles. So if I can make these crates so can you. It took me about 3 hours to make two crates including the time it took to take all of these pictures. I'm sure someone who has even the slightest clue on what they are doing could make them even faster.
I happen to have some chalkboard paint that we used to paint my son's closet door - it works great. I am making a few of these crates for my brother in law for Christmas and i have been wondering how to decorate them a little bit so that my sister isn't pissed at me for sending her husband home with 2 "ugly" beer crates.
(please note I don't mean to call these ugly. far from it - i think they're lovely as will my brother in law, but my sister is already miffed at the amount of beer "junk" in their house so i'm afraid i'm going to need to "pretty" them up a bit)
Anyway - i was thinking of laser engraving but I don't really have any good ideas for decorations so i have been racking my brains. chalkboard paint it is!!!
As a side note, we also purchased some magnetic paint and dry erase paint for my office. I painted magnetic paint and then the dry erase on top. Works fairly well - but nowhere near as close to a magnetic dry-erase board as the chalkboard paint is to a real chalkboard.
Either way - good idea!
They aren't wining any beauty pageants but they do have a rustic farmhouse type of appeal to them. Home brewers tend to go for that kind of stuff.
If someone wanted to go all out they could source some nice oak or walnut instead of scrap pine. Use some miter joints and add a little clear stain to protect them and away you go. But that would probably drive the price up a little more than $10/box and take more than a couple of hours to make them.
I agree though, they do need some finishing touches to them. I like the chalkboard paint idea, possibly on the lid. I'm still leaning to vinegar/steel wool aging. I'm also rolling around the idea of countersinking the screws and using a dowel to cover the holes.
thanks again for all of your help - i'll be sure to let you know when i finish my set of crates.
you've got my vote - i hope you win the engraver!
I made a bunch of crates with Matthias Wandel's Screw Advance Box Joint Jig. It was tons of work / hours, but the crates came out gorgeous. I'll post if folks want to see them.
I can't find the comment I posted in the past day or two. Hmm.
Love your use of rope. I finally finished building my crates after around 1.5 to 2 yrs. They came out great, but I spent ridiculous # of hours designing, tweaking, and building them. I'll post my pix soon. Really cool addition was reverse printing logos on slipper sticker paper (w/ stickers removed), on inkjet, and then transfering onto the wood.
Thanks for the idea! My brother brews his own beer and I thought this would be a great present for him. (I give him wood stuff and he gives me beer - what could be better!) I made a few changes (18 instead of 12) to incorporate a few other ideas I picked up along the way. It turned out great!
I did try box joints and was not succesful due to my lack of any real woodworking skills. But I got a router for Christmas and I think with a jig I could do a better job. Its on my list of things to try.
I've never made mead but it is high on my list. To my understanding it can take quite a while for mead to fully ferment and condition as well. What kind of mead do you make?
Mead can be drinkable in 6 months, but can age similar to good red wines (sometimes longer is better, I've heard 10 years!) My attempts tend toward 13% alcohol by volume, but fermentation has seemed to take a month to a month and a half, versus the two to three weeks for wines and beers. Some recipes claim 90 days to drinkable, but I haven't tried those.
Clarifying is the part that takes the longest, but I've come to the thought that letting it clear "naturally" instead of adding clarifyers gives me a better idea of when it is really ready to drink. 4-6 months everything settles out and it is clear and tasty!
I should do a mead 'ible for my next batch...
would love to learn more
Looks good. Will have to try it I think :).
Really nice way to provide the brew!
When you cut off the top edge of one of the end pieces, you could have saved the cut-off and glued it to the edge of the [sliding] top panel. It would've completed the square top edge and looked nice. Then you also wouldn't've needed the finger hole to open the lid with.
Also, are your rope handles long enough so they can cross each other over the top of the box so each box can be carried upright with one hand?
I spent a lot of time playing around with the length of the rope handles. I tried crossing them over the top like you suggested and while it worked, it wasn't very comfortable. So I opted for shorter handles for two handed carry. I carried two fully loaded crates, each in one hand and just by one handle. Carrying them that way wasn't difficult and even fully loaded they are not that heavy.
Nice job, overall.
There area a lot of little tricks like that of which I am sure more experienced wood workers know of.
But you can never have too much beer on hand or too many ways to conveniently store it!
I made four of them so far, two for aging and two for general transportation. I may make another four with some of the improvements listed here at some point in the future.


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Day 1 Quito
Arrive in Quito at any time. There are no planned activities, so check into our hotel and enjoy the city. A G Adventures representative will greet you at the hotel and brief you on the various aspects of the tour. If you are not able to attend the welcome meeting, our representative will leave all important information at your hotel's reception indicating what time to be ready on Day 2 of your trip. If there is any confusion on arrival, please do not hesitate to call the contact number listed in this dossier. Located 2850m (9348 ft) above sea level, the Ecuadorian capital of Quito enjoys a wonderful spring-like climate, despite the fact that it is only 22 km (14 miles) south of the Equator. Nestled in a valley flanked by mountains, on a clear day several snow-capped volcanoes, including nearby Pichincha, are visible from the city centre. Add to its beautiful location a rich history and well-preserved colonial district, and you begin to understand Quito's appeal to thousands of tourists every year. In 1978 UNESCO declared Quito a World Heritage site, and any new development in Quito's old town is now strictly controlled. Life in Quito tends to be peaceful, though the drivers are fond of using their car horns! There are approximately 2,000,000 inhabitants in the metropolitan area, but the pace is relaxed and the residents hospitable. Since pre-Columbian times, the site of Quito has been inhabited by the Quitus, the Shyris and the Puruhas. The Inca reached this city before the Spaniards, but levelled it to the ground rather than give it up to the Spanish. The present capital was founded by the Spanish on December 6th, 1534. Quito is separated into two basic sections, the old and the new cities. The old city is full of historical buildings and churches. One of the more noteworthy is the Catedral de Quito, located on the Plaza de la Independencia. Built between 1550 and 1562, it was one of the first neoclassical works in Quito. La Compañía de Jésus Church is considered one of the most beautiful in the Americas. The decorations in the Compañía contain approximately one and one-half tons of gold, and construction of the church took 170 years (1605-1775). There are several excellent museums scattered throughout the city. The Casa de la Cultura Ecuadoriana has an interesting display of traditional musical instruments and Ecuadorian traditional dress, a large art collection, and a small natural history museum. For archeology the best museum to visit is the Museo del Banco Central with its well displayed pottery, gold ornaments, skulls showing deformities and early surgical methods, a mummy and many other objects of interest. The small, rounded hill dominating the old town is El Panecillo or 'the Little Bread Loaf,' a major Quito landmark. From here there are marvelous panoramic views of the entire city and surrounding volcanoes. You can easily take a trolley (streetcar) or a cab between the Old Town and New Town. Quito's large foreign population and steady stream of travellers have given it a varied and vibrant nightlife, and salsotecas and other dance clubs abound. For a real Ecuadorian experience though, be sure and drop by a peña if you can; these are great places for meeting locals and dancing, as well as enjoying local cooking. Just a couple of hours south of Quito is Parque National Cotopaxi, home to Cotopaxi Volcano (5897 m/19342 ft). the beautiful cone-shaped, snow covered volcano is Ecuador's second highest peak and the highest active volcano in the world. This is a great spot for a days hiking (up to the refuge on the glacier's edge) or mountain biking (downhill all the way). True enthusiasts attempt the climb to the summit (overnight excursion). Allow yourself an extra day or two in Quito, before or after your trip, if you want to conquer Cotopaxi.
Day 2 San Cristóbal Island (B,L,D)
Early flight to San Cristóbal, in the Galapagos Islands. Upon arrival meet our naturalist guide who will assist with the transfer to our catamaran. Visit the Galapaguera Cerro Colorado in the afternoon to see a piece of land that was been reserved for the re-population of giant turtles, and also attend a small breeding centre. The Galapagos Islands are located about 1000 km (620 miles) off the Pacific coast of South America. The archipelago is comprised of 13 major islands and scores of islets that served as a living laboratory for Charles Darwin, the renowned evolution theorist. Long before Darwin arrived in the Galapagos, seafarers knew these isolated islands as home to some of the strangest and most wonderful wildlife imaginable, including birds that could swim but no longer fly, aquatic iguanas, dragon-like lizards left over from prehistoric times, and the giant Galapagos tortoises for which the islands were named. Covering nearly 5000 square km (3100 square miles), the Galapagos Islands are now a National Park. The Galapagos National Park is the institution that controls the preservation of this environment, assisted by the Charles Darwin Research Station. Inaugurated in 1964 and based in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island, the Charles Darwin Research Station is the one place where visitors can easily see the famous Galapagos Tortoises, which may live up to two hundred years. This is also the training centre for naturalist guides who accompany all visitors landing at more than 40 approved sites on the islands, and members of the international scientific community often come to study at the station. The national park charges a visitor fee of $100 USD, payable on arrival, which funds Park maintenance and supervision in the Galapagos, as well as ecological study, conservation and infrastructure development in Ecuador's other National Parks. Entry fees and the funds they generate for the National Park System are among measures taken by the Ecuadorian government to protect its natural heritage.
Day 3 Santa Fe Island & Black Turtle Cove (B,L,D)
Set sail and reach Santa Fé, a fairly small and dry island. Also called Barrington, Santa Fé Island is well-known as a great place for watching (and swimming with) sea lions. Along the island's northern shore you can view the forest of giant Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia). Santa Fé is also home to a number of endemic species which have bounced back from various threats to their survival. You may get a chance to see the Galapagos hawk, Galapagos snake, a variety of finches and the Galapagos mockingbird. In the afternoon we take an excursion by "panga" to Black Turtle Cove, to witness the extensive mangrove system and interesting waterway canals. Sea Turtles and different species of rays can often be seen in this cove, offering a peaceful and fascinating glimpse into the diversity of the area.
Day 4 Santiago Island (B,L,D)
Morning excursion to Playa Espumilla, one of the most idyllic beaches in the Galapagos islands, with thick mangroves along with flamingo and sea turtle nesting sites. Continue to Puerto Egas to see the salt crater as well as a dark sand beach and tidal pools. Santiago Island has seen it's share of human activity from whalers and pirates over the years, and despite the introduction of goats to the island many years ago, the wildlife of Santiago has flourished otherwise and provides outstanding viewing opportunities. The island boasts marine iguanas, sea lions, fur seals, land and sea turtles among others, which provide great wildlife viewing both on land and in the water.
Day 5 Genovesa Island (B,L,D)
Land at Genovesa Island, an old imploded volcano, to observe the massive colonies of Frigate Birds, Boobies and other seabirds as well as striking volcanic cliffs rising from the ocean. Well to the north of the main Galapagos Island group, Genovesa Island itself is the shape of a horseshoe given it's volcanic history. The first landing is at a place called Darwin Bay for some fantastic snorkelling opportunities within the a partially eroded crater on the south side of the island. In the afternoon we will explore a place called "El Barranco," otherwise known as Prince Phillip's Steps, on the southern tip of the island. This site is a major breeding ground for red footed boobies and masked boobies can also be seen. Other birds like various species of finches can be seen as well as the Galapagos Mockingbird.
Day 6 Bartolomé Island & Sullivan Bay (B,L,D)
Bartolomé Island (also called Bartholomew) has 2 main areas of interest. A hike to the summit of the island provides a clearer perspective of the islands' not-too-distant volcanic origins, and the panoramic view is one of the best among the islands. From here are visible the double-sided beach of Bartolomé directly below, the volcanic tower rising out of the water next to it, and Santiago in the distance. After the summit hike, stop at the beach to relax in semi-tropical tranquility. There is great snorkelling among the submerged volcanic rock and around the base of the tower. A short hike to the beach on the opposite side is worth the minimal effort. It is not unusual to see sharks in these shallow waters, and marine turtles nest here from January through March. Visit Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island in the afternoon to witness the striking and fascinating giant lava formations. Very few plans have managed to survive on this island due to the harsh environment and relatively new lava floe. Enjoy a walk along the lava formations before coming to a white coral sand beach, where plentiful sally lightfoot crabs and sea lions can be seen.
Day 7 Rábida Island & Cerro Dragón (B,L,D)
In the morning we will take an excursion to Rabida Island, where we will land on a red sand beach. From here a short trail leads to a salt water lagoon, often home to wading flamingos. Another trail goes past the lagoon to the interior, where the revered palo santo trees grow. When burned, the branches of this tree give off a pleasing aroma and ward off mosquitoes. Back on the beach among low-lying bushes nest the prehistoric-looking pelicans. This is the best area for close viewing of these nesting birds, and it's a rare treat to watch parent pelicans return with gullets full of fish for the squawking youngsters. In the afternoon we will visit Cerro Dragón, on the west coast of Santa Cruz Island. Here we will see land iguanas as well as another salt water lagoon frequented by flamingoes and various species of birds.
Day 8 Santa Cruz Island (B,L,D)
In the morning we arrive in Puerto Ayora, on Santa Cruz Island. Santa Cruz is the second largest in the island group, and has the largest population, with Puerto Ayora as its main town. It also boasts the most varied of the islands' vegetation zones: coastal, transition, scalesia, miconia and pampa. The Charles Darwin Research Station is a 10 minute walk from the centre of the town. Here, an exhibition centre displays photos of recent volcanic eruptions, charts outlining geological formations and drawings of the evolutionary development of endemic species. A corral houses adult Galapagos Tortoises, and a nursery cares for young tortoises until they are about three years old, when their shells have hardened enough to resist attack from feral dogs. In the afternoon we may have the opportunity to visit the highlands and see giant land tortoises in the wild.
Day 9 San Cristóbal & Quito (B)
Reach San Cristóbal in the morning and visit El Junco Lagoon to see the diverse vegetation surrounding the largest freshwater lagoon in the Galapagos Islands. Disembark after breakfast, visit the interpretation center and transfer to the airport for our flight to Quito. Transfer to our group hotel upon arrival, and enjoy one last night on the town.
Day 10 Quito (B)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bonfires
Bonfires can be very irritating to neighbours. Smoke prevents people from enjoying their gardens, opening windows or hanging washing out.
Bonfires cause air pollution. Burning garden waste produces smoke, especially if it is damp and smouldering. Burning plastics, rubber or painted materials not only creates an unpleasant smell but also produces a range of poisonous compounds that add to the general background level of air pollution. Smoke may cause problems for asthmatics, bronchitis sufferers, children and those with heart and lung problems.
Weather conditions can make matters worse. If the air is still, smoke will linger in the air. If it is windy, smoke may blow into neighbouring properties and across roads.
Bonfires can be dangerous. Fire can spread to fences or buildings and scorch trees and plants.
Piles of garden waste are often used as a refuge by animals, (wildlife and pets could be trapped inside and injured or killed).
Do people have to have bonfires?
No they dont. There are many alternative and better methods of getting rid of garden and other waste.
If I am going to have a bonfire, what do I need to know?
If you are determined to have a bonfire, here are a few guidelines to minimise the risk of it becoming a serious nuisance:
- Only burn dry material.
- Never burn anything containing rubber, plastic, foam, paint or household rubbish.
- Do not use flammable liquids such as oil or petrol to help start your fire.
- Avoid having a bonfire in unsuitable conditions; smoke will hang in the air in the evening and on damp still days. If the wind is in the wrong direction, smoke may blow onto roads or onto other people's property
- Also do not leave it overnight as the smoke will not clear.
- Find out the air quality before you light up by ringing 0800 556677 or look at Ceefax page l96 - do not have a bonfire if the air quality is `poor' or `very poor'.
- Let people enjoy their time off from work do not burn at weekends or bank holidays.
- Remember, bonfires are dangerous, never leave them unattended. Do not even leave them when they are smouldering douse them with water if necessary.
How can I dispose of waste without having a bonfire?
Many areas of the City now benefit from a fortnightly Green Garden Waste collection service. For further details of this service please contact the Birmingham Hotline on 0121 303 1112.
Most garden and kitchen waste can be recycled into compost. A compost bin will produce a useful soil conditioner.
Woody waste can be shredded to make it suitable for composting and mulching.
Garden waste is collected for composting at City Council Public Waste Disposal Sites at Norris Way, Sutton Coldfield; Holford Drive, Perry Barr; James Road, Tyseley; Tameside Drive, Castle Bromwich and Lifford Lane, Kings Health.
Paper and cardboard is collected in some areas of the city, see our page on Paper Round Kerbside Collection Service webpage for more information.
Who can I contact to complain about bonfires?
You can use our Online form to report matters
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Best Spots to Spend A Summer Day with Your Family In Seattle
When Seattle summers start to sizzle, this area more than accommodates local families' need to cool down. From shoreline playtime to a giant, man-made waterfall, the area's best spots to spend a summer day don't just keep your and yours cool, they're pretty cool themselves. Pack up the kids and hit these awesome area venues for the perfect way to simmer down this summer.


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Hungry Hungry Hibbert cannot be stopped.
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Hungry Hungry Hibbert cannot be stopped.
Nice help by Orlando.
That was some pretty good D by Pulp.
"There is a time to play and a time to win. It is what you do during winning time that differentiates the average players from stars."
~Ahmad Rashad~
OJ and Ian suck, I want them off my team.
I like that Watson is strong with the basketball. Augustin would've been on the floor by now. Keep feeding the ball to Roy.
Amazing defense here.
Let's go, let's goooooooo
Tonight, all flags must burn, in place of steeples.
Autonomy must return into the hands of the people.
I'm sorry, but if Scola gets the ball in Lane off a pass like that then he needs to shoot it, not pass it to OJ's knees...I mean regardless dont' pass it to OJ.
You can't get champagne from a garden hose.
2 words: Roy Hibbert
Paul should be able to take wounded Wade
The Lost Season
Roy is simply amazing tonight. Right out of last season's playoffs.
OJ is not that he's just missing shots. Most of them are not even close and rather ugly looking (shooting form ?)
I'm not so sure about this line-up against this Miami line-up.
Wow CJ come on.
Bird found ourselves a backup PG.
Good job making up for the missed la-up CJ
Tonight, all flags must burn, in place of steeples.
Autonomy must return into the hands of the people.
Now that is Pacers basketball.
CJ has been pretty great tonight.
That's the second time LeBron's hit our guy in the face on the drive.
Does anybody think it's not intentional?
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Enjoy your time at PD!
Man, can't saw it enough. CJ is SUCH an uprgade over Augustin. What a move.
Lebron gets his fair share of cheap shots in.
"We've got to be very clear about this. We don't want our players hanging around with murderers," said Larry Bird, Pacers president.
Roy blocks LBJ at the rim, Lance dishes to Luis and Luis scores.
I love this
Let's goooooooooooooooooooooo
Tonight, all flags must burn, in place of steeples.
Autonomy must return into the hands of the people.
What a beautiful sequence by the Pacers. Keep it up!
Wish we still had that big Russian dude we could walk out and punch lebron in the face
Lebron such a dirty player, Karate Chops are dudes on rebounds and smashes their faces in after a blocked shot. Not to mention taking away a jumper shooters landing space.
You can't get champagne from a garden hose.


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- Turkey has developed Pardus Linux (based on latest stable release of the kernel) <-- thanks to gorinw13 for the tip!
- The Philippines has developed Bayanihan Linux (based on Debian GNU/Linux) <-- thanks to Paul Keith for the tip!
- China has developed Red Flag Linux (based on Fedora)
- Cuba is developing Nova (based on Sabayon Linux)
- Brazil has developed Litrix Linux (based on Gentoo Linux)
- Russia is developing ALT Linux (based on the free GNU/Linux code)
As is often the case, the key advantage that would flow from the creation of such a "national OS" is the control that it would give governments -- something it doesn't have with Windows, say, or even generalized free software produced elsewhere. The move is designed to reduce a country's need to rely on foreign software and licensing agreements. And the open code solution for Russia, a Linux/GNU derivative, will give it a greater degree of customization, as well as increased control over how the potentially free OS is used and accessed.
This all seems like a huge development, especially if these governments fund open source software (FOSS) at the school and government level as is done in Brazil.
Here's the mascot for Russia's national OS? A penguin bear!
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Comic 19
Link: Comic 19
Title: freedom is the right of all sentient beings
Date: November 1, 2004
Summary: Steve frees a spider at Beaver's request, and Steve gets what's coming to him.
Onomatopoeias used: "SKITTER!", "FLOMP!", "CATCH!"
"Fin" style: In a spider-web.
Number of panels: 10
Panel 1
Steve: "Hey Beaver! Look at this awesome spider I caught."
Beaver: "Now Steve, how would you like to be trapped in a jar? You should let it go."
Panel 2
Steve: "Aw. Do I have to?"
Beaver: "Remember Steve: Freedom is the right of all sentient beings."
Panel 3
Steve: "Sigh... ok."
Beaver: "There you go little feller- you're free!"
Panel 4
The spider SKITTER!'s up Beaver's leg.
Beaver: "Oh!"
Panel 5
The spider runs across Beaver's back.
Beaver: "Hey! Get off there!"
Panel 6
Beaver: "Aug! It's going in my ear!"
Panel 7
Beaver: "It's burrowing through my brain! Oh! The unimaginable PAIN!"
Panel 8
Beaver falls down with a FLOMP!
Panel 9
The spider SKITTER!'s back.
Panel 10
Steve CATCH!'es the spider in the jar again.
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Gallery: San Francisco's Greenest Office Building Tops Off!
The start-then-stop history of the project turned out to be a blessing in disguise. The building was originally designed to be a typical office next to city hall, however after the first halt in construction Mayor Gavin Newsom asked for a greener project. KMD came up with a fresh design that features a roof-mounted 200 kW solar array in addition to small VAWT wind turbines set on the side and roof.
More budget-saving efforts had the design team value engineer the structure, eliminating steel cross bracing in favor of concrete cores and floor slabs. 70% of the cement is replaced with alternatives like slag and fly ash – both of which are industrial waste products that cuts the concrete's carbon footprint by half. The new design maximizes the under-floor cooling system to allow the thermal mass to absorb heat in the day and flush it out at night. The redesign also allows for an extra floor to be added.
The double-glazed curtain wall has integrated sun shelves and operable windows to enhance the working environment for the 900 employees. Water-saving strategies were also carefully considered – a living machine placed in the lobby cleans and reclaims waste water, which is intended to be reused for irrigation.
The building is meant to last – not just by surviving monster earthquakes – but by being "self-healing" so that it can be occupied immediately after a large event. Energy costs savings are also a big part of the life cycle of the design – it is projected to save $118 million in reduced costs over 75 years. Add in the increase in employee retention and productivity, and what was once a project that broke the bank is turning out to be a tremendous value for the city.
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I'd just like to inject my two cents about Tipping Mar's contributions to the project's sustainability features, which includes resilience–a very important factor in a project's longevity and service potential–and green concrete mixes, to dramatically lower GHG emissions. As the seismic consultant to SFPUC, Tipping Mar implemented our extremely cost-effective innovative post-tensioned lateral system that returns a building to plumb after a seismic event–this means no permanent deformations after a very large earthquake, the kind that render a building uninhabitable until it is repaired, often to the tune of millions of dollars. In addition, our design solution (1) added a thirteenth story to an originally 12-story building owing to lowered floor-to-ceiling heights (equating to higher density, not to mention greater usable real estate); (2) trimmed the construction schedule owing to our optimized link-beam design that, in conjunction with our PT lateral system, reduced steel reinforcement by 50 percent; (3) saved the project $10 million in direct costs; and (4) decreased the project's carbon footprint by 7.4 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions, owing to Tipping Mar's work with Central Concrete to design six different low-concrete specs used throughout the building.
For in-depth information, read Engineering News Record's cover feature on Tipping Mar and SFPUC: http://enr.construction.com/buildings/sustainability/2012/0220-65279tensioning-eases-stress.asp
suzettewr July 27, 2011 at 5:08 pm
Check out some existing buildings that are cutting energy. Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR program marked the midpoint of its 2011 National Building Competition: Battle of the Buildings. In the first six months of the competition alone, the competitors together have saved more than $3.7 million on utility bills and prevented 18,500 metric tons of CO2 emissions – that's equal to the electricity used by 2,300 homes annually.
Teams from 245 buildings around the country are going head-to-head in this year's ENERGY STAR National Building Competition to see who can reduce their energy use the most. The building with the largest percentage reduction in energy use, adjusted for weather and the size of the building, will be recognized as the winner in November.
Today EPA announced the Top Contenders for each of twelve building categories, including Boston's Colonnade Hotel, the First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis, Office Depot in Plano, Texas, and a parking garage at the University of Central Florida.
There's a lot we can all do in our own workplaces, as well. Actor John Corbett, the 2011 ENERGY STAR National Building Competition spokesperson, offers some tips in a new video posted today on the ENERGY STAR site http://www.energystar.gov/battleofthebuildings.
ENERGY STAR was started by EPA in 1992 as a market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency. Today, the ENERGY STAR label can be found on commercial and industrial buildings as well as new homes and more than 60 different kinds of products that meet strict energy-efficiency specifications set by EPA. Last year alone, Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR, saved about $18 billion on their energy bills while preventing greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the annual emissions of 33 million vehicles.
For a list of National Building Competition Top Contenders and complete midpoint results for all competitors: http://www.energystar.gov/BattleOfTheBuildings
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Symphony Technology Group's ("STG") offer to the shareholders of IBS AB (publ) ("IBS") has been accepted by shareholders representing approximately 94.91 percent of the total number of shares in IBS. STG intends to shortly initiate a compulsory acquisition procedure under the Swedish Companies Act to acquire all remaining IBS shares.
On May 17, 2011 STG, through Sweden Acquisition Corp.[1], announced an offer to acquire all shares of IBS (the "Offer"). The IBS board has recommended the Offer.
Based on irrevocable undertakings to accept the Offer from shareholders representing approximately 88 percent of the total number of shares in IBS, STG announced on June 1, 2011 that all conditions to the Offer had been waived and that the Offer is thus unconditional.
At the end of the acceptance period on June 28, 2011, 4,725,000 shares of series A and 113,225,494 shares of series B had been tendered, which corresponds to approximately 94.91 per cent of the shares and approximately 96.21 of the votes in IBS.[2] Neither STG nor any of its affiliates has acquired any shares in IBS outside of the Offer or holds or controls any other shares or securities of IBS.
For those shareholders who have accepted the Offer during the acceptance period settlement will commence on or around July 1, 2011.
As envisaged in the press release announcing the Offer, Sweden Acquisition Corp. has, after announcement of the Offer, been substituted as acquisition vehicle by STG IBS Holding S.à.r.l., an entity controlled by STG.[3]
As STG holds more than 90 per cent of the shares of IBS, STG intends to shortly initiate a compulsory acquisition procedure under the Swedish Companies Act to acquire all remaining IBS shares. In connection therewith, STG intends to promote a de-listing of the IBS shares from NASDAQ OMX First North.
For additional information about the offer, please contact J.T. Treadwell, Managing Director at STG, on +1 650-935-9529.
The information was submitted for publication at 1.00 p.m. (CET) on June 29, 2011.
[1] Sweden Acquisition Corp. is a Delaware corporation, wholly owned by the Symphony Technology Group funds STG III, L.P. and STG III-A, L.P., both being Delaware limited partnerships.
[2] 2,303,800 treasury shares of class B have been excluded from the calculation.
[3] STG IBS Holding S.à.r.l. is wholly owned by the Symphony Technology Group funds STG III, L.P. and STG III-A, L.P. Sweden Acquisition Corp. remains jointly and severally liable in all respects in relation to the Offer.
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The Western Inn hotel in Spanish Fork, Utah provides you with easy access to I-15 on Highway 6 and a peaceful night's rest which can be hard to find in other hotels. In Spanish Fork you will be just a short drive from the Spanish Fork-Springville Airport, and just 15 minutes away from the Provo area. Whether you are just passing through or visiting the area, Western Inn is the ideal place to stay. Our exceptional service and comfortable accommodations will provide you with the relaxing stay you need.
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Your motel offers standard rooms with two extra large double beds. We also offer kitchenettes that include king bed, refrigerator, cabinets, and a stovetop.
There are two handicap accessible rooms with single king bed. Most rooms have adjoining doors. No matter your need may be we strive to be the most accommodating and convenient among motels in Spanish Fork, Utah.
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Women: ALOHA Means Goodbye to Heart Disease!
Aloha! In Hawaii, it means both Hello and Goodbye. But when it comes to women and heart disease, ALOHA has a completely new meaning. Read all about it below.
In the United States, more than half a million women die of cardiovascular disease each year. Unbelievably, this exceeds the number of deaths in men. It also exceeds the next seven causes of death in women combined. The majority of heart-related deaths in women are from coronary artery disease (CAD)—the artery-clogging disease that eventually chokes off the blood supply to the heart. This reduced blood supply results in angina (chest pain) or a heart attack. Nearly two-thirds of the women who die suddenly from CAD have no previously recognized symptoms. So it is essential for women to prevent CAD by increasing awareness and promoting actions to reduce the risk factors of a heart attack, even if you've never had a symptom.
If you are a woman, think ALOHA! It can help you take steps toward a heart-healthy life.
ALOHA Guidelines
These guidelines were created by The American Heart Association and 11 other leading national health organizations.
A—Assess your risk and rank yourself as high, intermediate, or lower risk.
L—Lifestyle recommendations are priority No. 1 in heart disease prevention.
O—Other interventions.
H—Highest priority for therapy is for women at highest risk.
A—Avoid medical therapies that can increase your risk for heart disease
Let's look more closely at each step.
A = Assess your risk
Use the charts below to assess your own risk of heart disease.
Find your point score in each of the five left-hand boxes. Add them up to get your Point Total. Find that point value in the right-hand box, and you will also see an estimate of your 10-year risk as a percent. A risk greater than 20% in 10 years is considered high risk. Intermediate risk ranges from 10% to 20%; low risk is less than 10%
Share your results with your physician to discuss the next steps.
L = Lifestyle Recommendations
No matter what your risk score is, you need to make living a healthy lifestyle a top priority. Here are some helpful hints:
O = Other interventions
These interventions include lowering high blood pressure, keeping cholesterol values low, and if you have diabetes, keeping blood sugars tightly controlled. You need to be aware of your numbers for each of these values, and seek treatment from your physician if they are higher than the numbers recommended below.
Blood pressure: Try to keep it at less than 120/80 mmHg. If there's even a slight rise in pressure, your first line of self-defense is to improve your lifestyle (see above). If your blood pressure stays at 140/90 or higher (or greater than 130/80 if you have diabetes), talk to your doctor about taking medications to control it.
Cholesterol levels: It's important for women to know these levels. Total cholesterol should be less than 200 mg/dL; LDL (bad cholesterol), less than 100 mg/dL; HDL (good cholesterol), more than 50 mg/dL; and triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood), less than 150 mg/dL. Learn your numbers, and keep them low!
Diabetes (high blood sugar) is becoming more common in the United States. Unhealthy eating habits and gaining too much weight are leading causes of type II (adult onset) diabetes. If you don't keep tight control, diabetes can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Diet, exercise, and medication are the keys to normal blood sugar levels.
H = Highest Priority for Therapy Is Women at Highest Risk
The women at the highest risk are those who have already had cardiovascular disease, or who have diabetes or chronic kidney disease. If this is you, consult your physician! Several medications can be used to prevent first or second heart attacks in women who are at high risk. These include ACE inhibitors, aspirin, beta-blockers, statins, niacin, fibrates, and warfarin. Your doctor will recommend appropriate therapy in this area. Other recommendations are to assess and treat any underlying depression, and to supplement your diet with folic acid and Omega 3 fatty acids (fish oil supplements).
A = Avoid medications that can increase your risk of heart disease.
HRT: We now know that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) does not have any benefit in preventing heart disease, and in some women may increase the risk of a heart attack. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of HRT in your own case.
Antioxidants: Supplements such as vitamin E and beta-carotene should not be routinely used to prevent heart disease. These vitamins, popular for heart disease prevention in the past, have not been effective in reducing cardiac events in scientific studies—with the exception of fish oils, which have proven effective.
Aspirin: For low-risk patients, aspirin is not recommended because the risks of stomach bleeding or ulcers may outweigh any possible benefits.
By following these guidelines and working with your doctor you can help yourself to say ALOHA (good bye) to heart disease!
Go Hawaiian!!
If you can't actually travel to Hawaii to celebrate using the ALOHA guidelines, try this tasty tropical treat!
Tropical Mango Cake
Serves 18; 2 x 3-inch piece per serving
Vegetable oil spray
1 8.5-ounce box yellow cake mix with pudding (choose one that call for 1-1/4 cups water)
1-1/4 cups water
6 ounces baby food pureed pears
Whites of 3 large eggs
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon grated peeled gingerroot
1 medium mangoes, diced
1 12-ounce container frozen fat-free or low-fat whipped topping (optional)
½ cup sweetened flaked coconut (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 13x9x2 –inch baking pan with vegetable spray.
In a large bowl, stir together cake ingredients. Using an electric mixer, mix on low speed for 30 seconds, or until moistened. Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes, scraping side occasionally. Pour into baking pan.
Bake for 32 minutes, or until a cake tester or wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool on a cooling rack for 15 minutes.
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1. Combine ingredients in a bowl and mix. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tip: Add some extra cayenne or red pepper flakes for a spicier version.
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- Girl Scout Day at the Capitol
9:00AM to 3:00PM
Gather with girls from around the state and see your government in action! Start the day with a parade to the Capitol building and an inspirational rally on the Capitol steps, and then spend the day exploring downtown Springfield. The day will conclude with an expo and closing ceremony at the Prairie Capital Convention Center. Learn more about Girl Scout Day at the Capitol. Who: All grade levels Date: Friday, May 3, 2013 Location: Downtown Springfield Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Fee: $6 per participant Closing Date: April 3, 2012 Fun patch included. ...


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This story has been updated 5:45 p.m., April 2, 2013.
A 63-year-old man died from burns he sustained in a Silver Spring apartment fire Tuesday morning.
The fire at the Montgomery Towers apartment complex, 415 Silver Spring Ave., killed Edward Mager and also injured three other residents of the apartments. Two women, one believed to be in serious condition, plus a child believed to be about 6 years old were taken to local hospitals, Beth Anne Nesselt, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson, said. There were no updates on their condition as of 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Fire and Rescue personnel arrived at the apartment complex around 7 a.m. Tuesday to find an active fire showing from the top of the six story building, Nesselt said.
"The building was heavily occupied, given the time of day," Nesselt said. "[Residents] were evacuating as firefighters arrived."
Nesselt said that typically Fire and Rescue requests Ride On buses for evacuated residents so they can keep informed and stay warm. She said she does not know the number of people evacuated or the cause of the fire. Investigators are still on the scene.
"At least two apartments are heavily damaged," she said.
Mager's death is the second fire-related fatality in the county this year. Katherine Elizabeth McNeal, 67, of Silver Spring, died Feb. 9 from injuries sustained in a kitchen fire.


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The Integrated MARitime SECurity system
The Cassidian IMARSEC® system for maritime safety and security is designed to efficiently protect seaports, coastlines, territorial waters and the Economic Exclusive Zone (EEZ) through a combination of two innovative integrated solutions: the IMARSEC® Intelligence System and the IMARSEC® Coordination System, combining an early warning concept with a network centric approach.
IMARSEC® is the system of systems that integrates solutions such as VTS, Critical Site Protection Systems, Coastal Surveillance and their associated services within the IMARSEC® Intelligence System. The IMARSEC® Coordination System is the maritime Command & Control centre that enables the information coming from the different systems to be shared. It thus provides complete situation awareness through C4ISR capabilities.
More than 20 ports worldwide have integrated the Cassidian systems into their security plans. The latest major reference is the TangerMed safety and security contract. Cassidian systems have also been deployed to secure specific defence-sensitive sites: the Toulon military seaward approaches, South Korean Navy, …
Cassidian systems have been deployed worldwide at both regional and national level. Among many others, Spationav in France is the largest national coastal surveillance system in Europe deployed for the Navy.
Cassidian systems have been chosen either for their aircraft detection means (MPA for the Deepwater US Programme) or for their command and control centres (C4I maritime system in Mexico). This includes delivery of maritime communication systems to navy authorities. The latest major coastal and maritime reference is the integrated border security system for Qatar, including offshore platforms.


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What Makes This Room Different
Need something a bit more spacious? Why not try one of our mini suites, which are over 500 square feet, and feature a small seating area in addition to your standard room amenities. This room type is only available with one king size bed.
Room Features
Room Amenities
Square Footage : 600
Smoking/Non-Smoking : Both
View : Pool view
Decor : Modern
Sheets : Triple Sheeted
Mattress : Pillow Top
Workspace : Desk/Printer/2 Chairs
Furniture : Armoir/ Game Table/2 Chairs
Window Treatments : Drapes/Sheers
Bath Products : Shampoo & Conditioner, Soap, Lotion
Vanity : No
Makeup Mirror : No
In-Mirror TV : No
Phone : Yes
Tub/Shower : Yes
Shower Head : Standard
Robes : No
Television : Plasma
Telephone : Yes
DVD Player : No
iPod Stereo : No
CD Player : No
Alarm Clock : Yes
Iron w/ Board : Yes
Coffee Maker : Yes