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The African Queen tells the sort of adventure story you don't see anymore, more interested in characters than big explosions. It's the simplest of stories but it's told so perfectly that it elevates the material to the level of classic.
A missionary and his sister are spreading the word of God in German East Africa at the start of the First World War. When German troops decimate the village and take the locals to join their army they leave the Reverend Samuel Sayer (a brief but excellent turn by Robert Morley) injured and so traumatised he loses the will to live. His sister, finding herself alone in the jungle, takes sanctuary with riverboat Captain Charlie Allnut. She persuades him to set out downriver on a mission to destroy a German warship.
As Rose and Charlie, Katharine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart are the ultimate mismatched couple – a straight-laced spinster and a gin-swilling riverboat captain who's almost as dilapidated as his vessel. Hepburn would play similar prim-and-proper parts in years to come but they never matched her role here with its perfect blend of drama and comedy. Throughout the film she switches nimbly between light-hearted moments like the afternoon tea scene and emotional drama as she watches her brother wither away and die.
Bogart is no less impressive as Charlie Allnut, going through a journey that transforms him from a crusty old river rat intent on self preservation to a love-struck convert on what appears a suicide mission. Bogart had nothing in common with Charlie, with the exception that both liked the odd tipple, but he completely convinces as the working class engineer and the film won the actor his only Oscar.
Both actors weren't typical Hollywood stars. Bogart didn't have the looks of your usual leading man and Hepburn, particularly by this point in her career, was no oil painting despite the studio's attempt to portray her as such (just take a look at the film's poster). Yet they showed that talent was far more important than looks and by this stage were two of the world's biggest movie stars. In his commentary on the UK DVD of the film, cinematographer Jack Cardiff mentions some other actors who were considered for the parts (Bette Davis and David Niven!) but this is one of those films where it's impossible to envisage anyone else in the roles.
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I need someone who can develop simple CMS (or use some of the available CMS's) for my website.
Site is about searching rooms/apartments for summer holiday in my town.
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Backend administration (HTML&CSS part is done):
Nothing special, just one user (administrator), and only one page to add listings (apartments, hotels, motels, rooms).There, administration can select options, what they offer, upload pictures, set location on map...
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On the homepage ([url removed, login to view]), there is big google map, and sorting menu.
When user clicks for example "apartment", and on the checkbox he selects "TV" and "aircondition", page will refresh and show him all all properties that match his [url removed, login to view] can click on pins and go to more detailed page with more informations (will look like this: [url removed, login to view])
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The Southlake City Council ended a contentious, standing-room-only meeting this morning by voting unanimously to allow lights at Carroll Senior High's softball and baseball fields, WFAA-TV (Channel 8) reports.
The 14 light poles, which will stand 60 to 90 feet and required a variance from city code, were fiercely opposed by the school's neighbors who said the lights would be a nuisance that would lower property values.
After the proposed variance was shot down by the city's planning and zoning commission, the district tweaked the plan to add $100,000 in trees to buffer the fields and promised to use them only a few nights a year.
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Neurogenic Bladder: Kegel Exercises
Kegel Exercises and Other Treatment Options
Drug therapy. Different drugs can affect the nerves and muscles of the urinary tract in different ways.
- Drugs that relax bladder muscles and prevent bladder spasms include oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan), tolterodine (Detrol), hyoscyamine (Levsin), and propantheline bromide (Pro-Banthine), which belong to the class of drugs called anticholinergics. Their most common side effect is dry mouth, although larger doses may cause blurred vision, constipation, a faster heartbeat, and flushing. A new patch delivery system for oxybutynin (Oxytrol) may decrease side effects. Ditropan XL and Detrol LA are time-release formulations that deliver a low level of the drug continuously in the body. These drugs have the advantage of once-a-day administration. In 2004, the FDA approved trospium chloride (Sanctura), darifenacin (Enablex), and solifenacin succinate (VESIcare) for the treatment of overactive bladder.
- Drugs for depression that also relax bladder muscle include imipramine hydrochloride (Tofranil), a tricyclic antidepressant. Side effects may include fatigue, dry mouth, dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, and insomnia.
Additional drugs are being evaluated for the treatment of overactive bladder and may soon receive FDA approval.
Surgery. In extreme cases, when incontinence is severe and other treatments have failed, surgery may be considered. The bladder may be made larger through an operation known as augmentation cystoplasty, in which a part of the diseased bladder is replaced with a section taken from the patient's bowel. This operation may improve the ability to store urine but may make the bladder more difficult to empty so that regular catheterization is needed. There is also a risk that the bladder may break open and leak urine into the body. Other risks include bladder stones, mucus in the bladder, and infection.
How do you do Kegel exercises?
The first step is to find the right muscles. Imagine that you are trying to stop yourself from passing gas. Squeeze the muscles you would use. If you sense a "pulling" feeling, those are the right muscles for pelvic exercises.
Try not to squeeze other muscles at the same time. Be careful not to tighten your stomach, legs, or buttocks. Squeezing the wrong muscles can put more pressure on your bladder control muscles. Just squeeze the pelvic muscles. Don't hold your breath.
Repeat, but don't overdo it. At first, find a quiet spot to practice—your bathroom or bedroom—so you can concentrate. Pull in the pelvic muscles and hold for a count of 3. Then relax for a count of 3. Work up to 3 sets of 10 repeats. Start doing your pelvic muscle exercises lying down. This is the easiest position to do them because the muscles do not need to work against gravity. When your muscles get stronger, do your exercises sitting or standing. Working against gravity is like adding more weight.
Be patient. Don't give up. It takes just 5 minutes a day. You may not feel your bladder control improve for 3 to 6 weeks. Still, most people do notice an improvement after a few weeks.
Some people with nerve damage cannot tell whether they are doing Kegel exercises correctly or not. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or nurse to examine you while you try to do them. If it turns out that you are not squeezing the right muscles, you may still be able to learn proper Kegel exercises by doing special training with biofeedback, electrical stimulation, or both.
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The ProCurve Switch 4100gl series is convergence-ready and easy to use in compact 8-slot and 4-slot modular form factors. Based on HP Fast Path Technology, these switches provide reliable, high-performance, high-density 10 Mbit, 100 Mbit, or Gigabit connectivity for a growing network. The Switch 4100gl series is the low-cost, modular alternative to stackable switches and includes a lifetime warranty.
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Naturalised Bahrainis face death threats
Manama: Several naturalised Bahrainis have received death threats, warning them they would be killed if they did not leave the country promptly.
The threats, included in letters mailed to their home addresses, coincide with the parliamentary elections on November 25 and in which the participation of the newly-naturalised Bahrainis has been a controversial issue.
"We are warning you that you have to choose between the suitcase and the coffin," said one of the letters published yesterday by Al Ayam newspaper. "You are in danger and so are your family and your possessions. Get out of our country because you are not welcome. Death and fire are your destiny," the unsigned letter said.
In another letter, the author(s) said that they hated all naturalised Bahrainis. "You are detested. You have taken from us, the sons of Bahrain, our homes, jobs and education opportunities. You will face the same destiny as the Egyptians in Iraq [after the end of the Iraq-Iran war]. It will be nails, hammers and a coffin. Your destiny is near," the typed letter said.
A third letter warned that naturalised Bahrainis did not belong and had to be eliminated. "Naturalised Bahrainis are not welcome. They and their children deserve to be killed and their houses must be burned down. They have to choose either the suitcase and leave, or the coffin and die," the letter said.
Although dirty tactics have cast a shadow over campaigning in this month's elections, it is the first time that xenophobic and hate letters are being used to scare off naturalised Bahrainis.
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- Charles Harris-OLB, Missouri
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Two of the biggest needs looked at this year are adding a corner and adding a WR. Wallace and Lewis walked out the door last year with nothing but a comp pick in return. The Steelers FO is generally very good, but allowing assets to leave for no compensation will prevent the team from moving forward. With Lewis, I get that he matured late and that his departure may well have been unavoidable.
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If the Steelers had depth at CB...They could go into the season "hoping" a draft pick would win the starting CB spot at some point in '14. They need infusion immediately...Can't put that on a draft choice. There is no "support" for a CB learning on the fly. They will need to sign a starter capable guy.
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Be an active participant in the culture of Cape Town during CIEE's Arts and Sciences program. You'll get involved with the local community in so many ways – from community service to visits to local theater, museums, and historical sites – and take rigorous courses at the University of Cape Town. Don't miss this chance to have an adventure to remember, while gaining a comprehensive understanding of social relations in South Africa.
Study abroad in Cape Town and you'll:
We want as many students as possible to benefit from studying abroad. That's why CIEE awards more than $5 million every year – more than any other international educational organization – to make study abroad affordable.
Applicants to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
$2,500 toward program costs. To recognize high academic achievement, CIEE offers a limited number of merit scholarships to our strongest students. These awards are based on students' academic records, and on the submission of a personal essay describing to us how their CIEE program will impact their college experience and future career plans.
The GAIN Grant helps cover airfare costs to and from CIEE program locations for students who demonstrate high financial need. GAIN Grants are available for short-term (January and summer), semester and year-long CIEE programs.
Applicants for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship can apply for the CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant, which provides both program cost support and support for airfare. Students will have to provide proof of having applied to the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, upon request.
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.Apply now
In addition to independent research options and the CIEE Intercultural Communications and Leadership course, you'll also have access to a full range of courses through the University of Cape Town. Subjects and departments include: Afrikaans, economics, political studies, and environmental and geographical sciences.
Get out and discover Cape Town for yourself. On this program, you'll participate in many excursions and activities that will offer a glimpse into the area's complex history and culture. In the past, students have traveled to the Cape Peninsula, the Cape Flats, Robben Island, and Newlands Grounds to watch cricket or rugby, and have gone on a whale-watching excursion. You'll also go to local theater, music, and dance productions; explore museums; and visit rural cooperatives.
Joining a club or society on the University of Cape Town campus can help make cultural immersion easier. We cover the cost of your membership in up to three social, sport, or cultural clubs, so grab your tennis racquet or dust off your acting skills and get to know your African peers.
A three-day homestay with a local community will expose you to positive images of previously disadvantaged groups of people in South Africa.
Volunteer opportunities abound in the historically disadvantaged communities around Cape Town. Past students have enjoyed tutoring students in English and math at local elementary and high schools, assisting at the Red Cross Children's Hospital, working on AIDS and HIV projects, and mentoring juveniles in conflict with the law. Many students rate their volunteer experiences as one of the highlights of the overall CIEE study abroad program.
We want to make sure you get the most out of your experience when you study abroad with CIEE, which is why we offer the most inclusions in our fees.
The program fee includes:
This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.
Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed.
* non-refundable
** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
*** students placed in homestays will have breakfast and dinner provided during the week and three meals a day on weekends
The estimated additional costs indicated are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.
* for dormitory and off-campus houses or apartments; homestay students only need to budget for lunches during the week, estimated at $600 per semester
** round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
*** calendar year students who wish to stay onsite are responsible for arranging their housing and meals during the semester break
*** academic year students who wish to stay onsite are responsible for arranging their housing and meals during the semester break
Total contact hours for each course vary, and U.S. credit equivalent course loads for the semester are 15-18 semester/22.5-27 quarter hours and for the academic year are 30-36 semester/45-52 quarter hours. Please see the Program Requirements section for more details on CIEE's credit policies for the University of Cape Town.
The University of Cape Town follows the South African Higher Education Qualifications Framework (HEQF) credit system (may also be noted as the National Qualification Framework (NQF) credit system). Per this system, CIEE requires all study abroad students to take the equivalent of 15-18 U.S. credits per semester. Additionally, students are strongly advised to take three to four courses to achieve this required credit load. At least one of these courses must have specific African content or offer a distinctive African perspective in their area of interest. Courses may be taken in all University of Cape Town faculties except for the Health Science and Law faculties.
Students may take either the CIEE Intercultural Communications and Leadership class or the CIEE Directed Independent Research class as part of the total course load, while ensuring that the total U.S. credit equivalents meet the 15-18 credit requirements for the semester.
The following credit conversion philosophy is used by CIEE for courses administered by University of Cape Town:
In the South African HEQF credit system, 1 HEQF credit represents approximately 10 Notional Hours (i.e. total hours of classroom instruction and student work, combined). In order to meet CIEE total credit load requirements, students normally take between 70 and 82 HEQF credits, and enroll in 3-4 classes. The primary consideration is that the U.S. credit equivalents total 15-18 U.S. credits.
Students who wish to take more than the equivalent of 82 HEQF credits are advised to secure approval from their home school study abroad advisor, since this would mean those students would be receiving more than 18 US semester credits, which may result in additional fees levied by their home institutions or denial of course credit approval by the home school for exceeding credit transfer maximums for one semester. (All students are advised to have their final course registrations approved by their home school advisors, since credit transfer and fee payment policies vary widely from one US institution to another.)
CIEE recommends the following conversions for UCT course credits into U.S. semester credits:
1 HEQF credit = 0.222 US semester / 0.333 quarter credits (rounded to the nearest half credit). Credits for classes most commonly range from 2.5 – 6.5 US credits.
Course contact hours are listed on the CIEE Academic Record as Notional Hours, not classroom contact hours.
Below is a chart with some of the more common HEQF-to-U.S. semester credit conversions:
Cape Town is Africa's most popular tourist destination for many reasons, starting with its glorious climate and natural attractions – from Table Mountain to stunning beaches. Situated on the southern tip of Africa, Cape Town is a vibrant multicultural city with a rich selection of day and night activities. Water sports, mountaineering, nightclubs, and restaurants are readily available. The city is also a microcosm of the challenges facing many African countries in transition – how to successfully operate within a global economy while grappling with the vast socioeconomic inequalities that are the legacy of the colonial and apartheid past.
Born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, nicknamed "The Friendly City," Quinton teaches the CIEE Community Partnership: Theory and Engagement and Intercultural Communications course at the Cape Town Study center. Quinton has 15 years of experience in international education, and previously served as manager for international student programs in the University of Cape Town's international office. He holds a master's degree in conflict and conflict management from the University of Port Elizabeth, and a bachelor's degree in religious studies from the University of the Western Cape. His research interests include religious education in public schools, religion and democracy, religion and development, and religion and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Cape Town has a reputation for being the most open-minded and relaxed city in South Africa. This impression, however, is disparate: the city looks European, but it is not European; it feels African, but it is not African. It is a mixture of First World and Third World. There are parts of Cape Town that are very affluent and areas that are very bleak and poor (normally the townships) with very few resources. As a direct result of many years of apartheid, Cape Town has a First World infrastructure with Third World development challenges.
Cape Town gives you the opportunity to experience South Africa with its problems and its joys. It gives you a chance to enjoy Cape Town as the gateway to the rest of Africa, and at the same time, provides the opportunity to be part of the rebuilding of a nation that was almost destroyed by apartheid. Come to Cape Town to enjoy the natural beauty and be part of the rebuilding of a new nation that in 2009 celebrated 150 years of democracy.
— Quinton Redcliffe, Director, Experiential Learning
Michelle joined CIEE in 2008, prior to which she worked for the University of Cape Town. She coordinates the housing for all of our students, including the Faculty and Custom Programs. Michelle's role is multifaceted and includes the recruitment and training of host families for homestays, dormitory placements, negotiating housing contracts, and overseeing housing assignments. Michelle also manages our Team of housekeeping staff.
Michelle is a wife and mother of three teenage sons, which keeps her busy when not at the Center. In addition to transporting her sons to their many after-school activities, confirmation or friends, she finds herself on the soccer field or cross country tracks supporting her young men.
Michelle enjoys meeting new people and is passionate about helping others, and especially young adults.
Rubin is affectionately known as our 'Director of First Impressions' as he is the first person you will see or speak to if you visit us in Cape Town. Rubin oversees the logistics and well-being of our students and is the voice you hear when calling the Center.
Rubin is an avid explorer who has travelled the world in search of new cultures, architecture and intercultural experiences.
David is a South African with a truly global perspective through his extensive work and travel internationally. David's experience of higher education and corporate business systems affords him a holistic view of leadership, strategy, corporate governance, higher education, quality assurance and compliance.
David has a Master's Degree in Creative Media Practice and will complete his Executive MBA in December 2016. David's research interests include the modernization of higher education, phronesis in leadership, addressing disproportionate influence in organizations and communities, and is committed to the relationship between student experience and shareholder value.
In addition to his business experience, David has held senior academic posts and is an award winning audio mastering engineer with a 20-year contribution to the music industry. When not at the office or studying, David is an avid mountain biker and mountaineer who spends as much time in the Cape Mountains as time allows.
Paula is originally from Zimbabwe. She, however, is a US citizen. She studied at Lincoln University of Missouri where she completed her MBA. She worked for the Missouri Public Service Commission for six years. She returned to Southern Africa and worked for Convoy Logistics, Johannesburg as a Financial Manager.
Established as the South African College in 1829, the University of Cape Town is internationally recognized as one of Africa's leading research universities. Its campus has sweeping lawns, pathways, trees, ponds, and waterfalls that combine with attractive physical structures and extensive playing fields to create a pleasant study environment. A range of commercial, medical, recreational, and sporting facilities are available on campus, including a swimming pool; gymnasium; weight room; and basketball, tennis, badminton, and squash courts.
Housing is included in the study abroad program fee. Students have several choices:
Homestay with South African Family - This option provides an excellent opportunity for immersion into the local culture and is strongly recommended for students who wish to take full advantage of their study abroad experience in South Africa. Breakfast and dinner are provided during the week. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided on weekends. Lunches during the week are not included in the program fee and are the responsibility of the student. Since homestay families are located throughout the Cape Town area, students are required in most cases to utilize public transportation to and from University of Cape Town - a 20- to 30-minute commute.
University of Cape Town Residence Hall - Students live in apartment-style residence halls with South African or other African students. Students have small single rooms and share kitchen and other facilities with two or three students. All of the apartment residents share basic cleaning duties. Students are responsible for their own meals, which are not included in the program fee. Students can prepare their own meals or eat at establishments on or off campus. Please note that amenities are more basic in these residences, but students looking for an immersion study abroad experience will enjoy interacting with South African and other African students. Shuttle buses link residence halls with all University of Cape Town campuses - it's a five-minute ride.
Off-Campus Apartments - Students share off-campus apartments near campus with fellow CIEE Study Abroad program participants and RAs . There are a combination of both single and double rooms within the apartments. These are allocated randomly. Students share kitchen and other facilities with five to 10 students All residents of the apartments share basic cleaning duties. Students are responsible for their own meals, which are not included in the program fee. Students can prepare their own meals or eat at establishments on or off campus.
Resident assistants (RAs) are a dedicated group of UCT students who assist CIEE students during orientation and throughout the semester. Through ongoing interaction with these local students, CIEE participants are able to meet local South African and international students and learn first-hand about student life in Cape Town. These local students, recruited and trained by CIEE, are an important part of the CIEE student experience. RAs assist with cultural excursions and live with CIEE students in the UCT residence halls and off-campus houses and apartments, providing a reliable local peer network and helping CIEE students to integrate into the local student community.
You'll begin your study abroad experience in Cape Town even before leaving home by participating in a CIEE online predeparture orientation. The Director of Student Services meets with students online and shares information about the program and site, highlighting issues that alumni have said are important, and giving you time to ask questions. The online orientation allows you to connect with others in the group, reflect on what you want to get out of the program, and learn what others in the group would like to accomplish. CIEE's aim for the predeparture orientation is simple: to help you understand more about the program and identify your goals.
When you arrive in Cape Town you will participate in an orientation program. During this mandatory orientation session conducted at the beginning of the program, you'll participate in programs organized by CIEE as well as the University of Cape Town. The goal is to introduce you to the country, culture, and academic program, and provide practical information about living in Cape Town. You also will be introduced to the academic requirements of the university, and are shown how to make the best use of campus facilities and services. Sessions include lectures on African history, politics, geography, safety, and "survival skills" for visiting students. During orientation, local University of Cape Town students assist the international students. The services provided during orientation are maintained on an individual and group basis throughout the program.
You're encouraged to bring a wireless-enabled laptop. Wireless connections are available in the off- campus houses and residence halls. Internet reliability and access is not always available at the same level as in the United States. Wireless Internet is available for an extra fee, but you should be aware that the cost of wireless Internet in South Africa is typically higher than service in the United States. You'll be able to register your laptop and use it in the computer labs on the University of Cape Town campus as well as have access to email and the Internet on the computers in the labs. The labs can be crowded and often full, but off-campus Internet cafés are inexpensive and easily accessible.
Joining a club or society on the University of Cape Town campus can help make cultural immersion easier. We cover the cost of your membership in up to three social, sport, or cultural clubs, so grab your tennis racquet or dust off your acting skills and get to know your African peers.
A three-day homestay with a local family in an Ocean View community will expose you to positive images of previously disadvantaged groups of people in South Africa, including Muslims and "coloreds," or people of mixed ethnic origin in South Africa.
Volunteer opportunities abound in the historically disadvantaged communities around Cape Town. Past students have enjoyed tutoring students in English and math at local elementary and high schools, assisting at the Red Cross Children's Hospital, working on AIDS and HIV projects, mentoring juveniles in conflict with the law, and caring for children with mental problems. Many students rate their volunteer experiences as one of the highlights of the overall CIEE study abroad program.
The rich academic program, established in 1998, allows study abroad students to pursue their academic studies while providing first-hand knowledge of contemporary South African society. Students are required to enroll in at least one course with specific African content or one that offers a distinctive African perspective in their area of interest. Courses may be taken in all University of Cape Town faculties excluding health sciences and Law faculties.
Students participate in the cultural program and are strongly encouraged to take part in community service. Students should develop a program that complements the requirements of their home institution and meets their own personal needs.
CIEE study abroad students are taught alongside University of Cape Town (UCT) undergraduates and are required to take a full program of courses, including all assignments and written examinations.
Teaching methods at the university normally involve a mix of lectures, tutorials, seminars, and, in the sciences, laboratory classes.
The system is geared toward the scholar who is motivated, self-sufficient, and deeply interested in the subject matter. Participants may notice striking differences between their home educational system and the UCT system. The university allows students greater responsibility and initiative in a less structured environment. Courses may involve relatively few contact hours each week, since they are intended as a starting point and focus for a great deal of individual study.
Class sizes are very big at UCT and range from 100 to 300 people. UCT has both class lectures and tutorials (sections). The sizes of the tutorials are much smaller, ranging from 20 to 40 students. Students generally do not have to buy books for their classes, as many lecturers provide a course reader. This reader has all the reference materials for the class.
The CIEE Study Center follows the university's calendar with additional time for orientation at the beginning of the semester. The South African academic year runs from early February through late November with two semesters. Many University of Cape Town courses are year-long courses and run from the U.S. spring through the U.S. fall semester. Students in the academic or calendar year program have a break between semesters and can remain in or move into off-campus housing; however, meals are not included during this time.
Participants enroll directly in host university courses and take classes with CIEE, South African, and other international students. The CIEE Intercultural Communications and Leadership course is for CIEE students only.
Grading for University of Cape Town courses is by continuous assessment, but anywhere from 50 percent to 75 percent of the final grade is based on the final examination, which is conducted by outside examiners.
Grades are on the basis of 100. A "First" is equivalent to 75 percent and above. Very few students achieve this mark. Students who receive marks that fall between 70 and 74 percent are awarded the grade of "Upper Second." A good number of students achieve this mark. The next mark is "Lower Second" with a range of 60 percent to 69 percent. The majority of students achieve this mark. Students with 50 percent to 59 percent receive a "Third" (passing grade). Students achieving a mark below 50 percent receive a "Fail." Grades and credits are converted to the U.S. system according to a standard scale.
All courses are taught by faculty from the University of Cape Town. The CIEE Intercultural Communications and Leadership course is taught by the CIEE Director of Experimental Learning and Student Services Director.
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
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Intercultural Communication and Leadership
In this class, participants will develop skills, knowledge, and understanding that will help them communicate and engage more appropriately and effectively in Cape Town as well as in other intercultural contexts. Students will explore various topics in intercultural communication in the context of their experience abroad, and will practice intercultural learning processes that they can apply when working across difference in a wide variety of contexts. Participants will increase their own cultural self-awareness and develop personal leadership skills to help them become more effective in an interdependent world. Learning will involve in-class exercises, active reflection, discussion, readings, field reports, short lectures, and out-of-class activities that engage students in the local culture on a deeper level. Contact hours: 45. Credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours.
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I'm here to talk about the scourge of the universe, the Argentine Ant. These recent invaders of the US are the most pernicious species of super-ant I've ever encountered. They are relentless, unstoppable and obnoxious, and we must find ways to fight back.
You may not have encountered this plague yet. They've only just arrived in the southwestern US after having already invaded New Zealand and Australia. Even if you have run into them you may not yet be aware of what you're dealing with. Prepare for the horror.
The Argentine Ant is tiny – less than 1/16th of an inch in length, but their strength is in their numbers and their unique organization. Unlike other ants who spread slowly and have a centralized nest with a single queen, the Argentine Ant has highly mobile colony outposts with lots and lots of queens in the same community, about one queen per hundred ants. This allows them to spread rapidly and reproduce in huge numbers. Unlike most other ants they actually like human homes and will even nest inside homes when it's convenient – usually behind baseboards or under appliances. Also unlike other ants tthey are opportunistic explorers. They will ride on animals or people undetected because of their small size and then drop off in an area where there is food. From there they track back to their colony, leaving a scent trail to follow back to the food source.
They will eat almost anything, including caulk and adhesives, but they particularly like greasy materials. In fact, they nested in our kitchen drain at one point feasting on the grease trap. They are accomplished aphid herders, but because of their huge numbers they also need a lot of food from other sources. What's really scary is what happens once they find a food source and set a trail back to the colony. At that point they swarm. Literally thousands of ants descend on the food and either devour it on the spot or haul it off to feed the queen. A swarm can appear in your house almost instantly in a spot where there were no ants minutes before. They will also nest and swarm in cars and other vehicles and there's nothing more annoying than getting swarmed by a billion tiny ants while driving. Swarms are also known for shorting out electrical outlets and appliances with zillions of dead bodies when they come in to eat adhesives and glue.
There are two good things about Argentine Ants. First, they don't sting. They can bite, but they aren't aggressive and being so small their bite is negligible. Second, they dominate all other insects. They will kill all your fire ants and carpenter ants and termites. If you had a problem with these destructive pests the Argentine Ants will take them out. The catch is that afterwards you have Argentine Ants instead, and while they may not be as painful or destructive, unless you LIKE having ants everywhere they become very annoying very quickly. The other problem is that they kill EVERYTHING, including desirable bugs, frogs, snakes, birds, whatever they can overwhelm and devour.
In their native environment in South America there are predators who keep the Argentine Ant in check, but in more urbanized and civilized nations like the US there are no native predators so there's nothing to stop their spread and domination of the environment. It's up to us to stop the little monsters.
So far in my battle against them I've learned a few things. They're pretty easy to kill, and if you taint or destroy their scent trail after you kill the forager ants then you can stop them from swarming. This requires you to literally carry ant spray around with you all the time. Ortho makes a couple of good products for this. Ortho Home Defense and their orange oil based Indoor Ant Spray both kill them and destroy the scent trail. In addition both of these are not harmful to humans unless you spray yourself in the eyes. The Indoor Spray is even safe around food or even in food. What's more, the Indoor Spray makes a fairly good furniture polish and glass cleaner as well. The only catch is its orange scent which not everyone likes. The shortcoming of these sprays is that although they theoretically destroy the scent trails for up to two weeks and deter further ant explorations in the areas where they are sprayed, in actuality the duration of their deterrent effect is less than a week, so constant spraying is necessary. Supposedly inch-long clips from a flea-collar will keep them out of enclosed spaces like fuse boxes and outdoor lights, but you can't use these near food so they're no help in the kitchen.
Traditional commercial ant sprays and bait poisons do not work on the Argentine Ant. Your local Orkin man is at best going to drive them off for a couple of weeks. The reason for this is their high level of mobility. Once a perimiter treatment has faded a bit they come right back into the house. And if you leave out traditional poisons for them they are so small that they die before they get any of the bait back to the nest, so there is no long term elimination of the nests. Effective elimination apparently requires specialized baits which work more slowly and can take out entire nests. I am just starting to try some of these products out, but you can get them at Pro Pest. I'll post a followup when I've had time to see if they work at all.
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Blogs Liberty and Power Dr. Pangloss: Patron Saint of the United StatesMar 7, 2010 6:08 pm
Dr. Pangloss: Patron Saint of the United States
And, indeed, they believe it in the same way Dr. Pangloss believed that this is the best of all possible worlds. Even getting his left buttock cut off did not suggest to Candide's companion that he modify his outlook. Americans and their economy, too, are being systematically dismembered, but the wonderful tautological perfection of our belief system keep us from recognizing the threat to our integrity. Dr. Pangloss would have surely approved
What is most interesting is that, in the face of all evidence to the contrary, Americans do not see the correlation between a growth-oriented economy and rising fuel prices. Notice the jump to $81/barrel on Friday? That was because of number of job losses was not as high as expected. Imagine what might happen if the number actually turned positive. Triple-digit oil prices would arrive again instantaneously.
On second thoght, Voltaire is probably too removed for most Americans."Spongebob," the cartoon characters, resonates better, and he projects the same unchallengeable optimism in the face of reality. So, let us make Spongebob the partron saint of America! I have no doubt that if I search the web diligently, I will find that he has already been made into an object of religious devotion.
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06 rubicon
Can anyone give me some insight into the 06 rubicon, I found a real nice one with 25000 miles on it, and im thinking about buying it. Any known problems with these?
I have one, it currently has about 110K mi on it. I bought it new.
It is stock.
I have had to replace the tensioner pulley, the O2 sensors, plugs, tires, battery and shocks. No major problems with mine.
The one major issue that it might have is the Oil Pump Drive Assembly. There is a massive thread on this on the "other" Jeep forum. Google Jeep OPDA. There are some threads on this site as well. I would definitely check the OPDA gear and cam gear if possible.
You will *never* regret buying the Rubicon.
Some say if you plan major upgrades (wheels/tires, lift, axles, gears, etc.) go with cheaper base model so you are not swapping out high dollar stockers for upgrades. I say, of the 200 members of my local Jeep club, ALL the Sport and X owners want me to sell mine to them. I wheel moderately hard (6/10) in the mountains, got mine completely stock with 32,000 on it February 2012 and now sitting at 48,000 with most of that runs to the mountains then offroad. Zero issues. I paid $16,500 private sale. Feel free to ask any questions.
I always wanted a Rubi, but im worried about that opda thing, I have been searching for buil date info, the one I want was built in 06/06, and I cant nail down a specific build date for this problem.
The OPDA issue is applicable to all '05 and '06s.
They all use the same design OPDA.
Some of them last, some of them don't.
Is there a bullet proof replacement for this part?
The dealership just offered me a 4/60k extended warranty no charge, this is getting interesting.
Not from Jeep. They still have the same design.
Dorman makes a replacement with a different design, however, it's not been out long enough to know if it's bulletproof.
I have a Dorman in case my original one starts acting up.
If you can have them check out the one in there and give you the extended warranty, you should be good to go.
If the OPDA makes any noise or vibrates it is bad.
And the opda is located right next to the filter correct?
Yes, it is in the spot where the distributor used to be. Has a black cover with 2 bolts holding the cover on.
The OPDA "issue" is BEYOND overblown on the forums. There were a few "out of spec" units floating around, and even those will last longer than some people realize. The "doorman" replacement supposedly fixes the issue.........that really isn't as bad as people let on.
If you found a mint 06' Rubi with low miles grab it! Great TJ. Best 2 years of the TJ/LJ are the last 2 in 05' and 06'.......I wouldn't buy any other year personally.
I had a 99 Sahara that I kick my self every day for selling, then I bought a 13, kept it for 6 months and sold it, just was not the same. A few weeks ago I started looking for a 06 sport, and when I came across this rubi, I thought to myself I may never find another one in this good of shape, with that low of miles, I really do need to snatch it up.
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And don't forget the LJ's birth. What's better than a '06 Rubi? An '06 Rubi Unlimited of course!
the biggest problem is it's not mine. I have an '06 x model and wish I had the rubi. Sounds like a great deal. If I had the chance,(and it were orange) I'd get it in a second!! good luck with whatever you decide though, not everyone is a jeep guy (or gal)
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I just picked up, (or I should say my wife picked up for me) an '06 LJ Rubicon in impact orange. I looked long and hard to get just what I wanted and didn't care that she had to go two states over to get it :) Now if this deployment would just be finished so I could finally drive it...
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finished my time and retired from it all. Now to build mine and hit some trails!
Love my 06 LJ Rubicon...solid starting point for many mods. Used the locker bypass just yesterday and the stock lockers work flawlessly turning 35s with a Ripp blower.
I'm not worried nor have I had any issues with the OPDA. When I first bought my Jeep I asked some local club members about it and they acted as if they hadn't even heard about it. I honestly believe the Internet has made it a bigger issue than it is. I'm not downplaying it at all and if I was one of the guys experiencing it then I'd feel the same as they do too so don't get me wrong on that. I do believe that it's an issue Chrysler needs to spend a little more time fixing for those.
I've got 50k on mine and its been running forced induction the last 10k with no issues. I won't see 100,000 because I just bought an LQ9 that will be going in once The adapters and transmission come in.
STEVE66 if you find a Rubicon is good condition that checks out mechanically w/ no rust and is priced at NADA retail I'd recommend buying it. I looked for many, many months for such a Rubicon.....zilch.....they were all either beaten up badly and over-priced, or, were is really nice condition and insanely over-priced (20%-30% over high NADA).
Question for anyone - what are the symptoms, if any, that your ODPA is going? Or, do you have to remove it and inspect it to see if it's on its way?
Done deal, I bought it, now I have to wait 2 weeks to pick it up. Its about 1000 miles away from me, and I had to submit vacation time from work, that's the soonest they would let me off.
:) Congratulations!!! I have an 06' which I bought new from a dealer. Traded my 99' Sahara(great vehicle) to get it.
Currently I have 133,000 on the dial and still going STRONG. Its never given me a problem. Do the regular maintenance and you will get many years of trouble free enjoyment. This past weekend I just replaced the steering stabilzer with the Sky Jacker brand. I should have did this from day one. An excellent upgrade. Otherwise it's pretty much stock.
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Satellite pictures suggest that El Nino - that mysterious mass of warm water in the Pacific that has been turning climates on their heads - has now reached an all-time high and is still growing.
Curiously, from 10 November until the beginning of this month, El Nino decreased in size by about 10 per cent. Since then, however, it has grown consistently, and it is now bigger than ever.
According to one prediction, it will continue growing for another month or so. However, experience suggests that the only safe prediction in this area is that any major weather event will certainly be blamed on El Nino. A month ago, the Californians were rejoicing and praising El Nino because they had had fewer hurricanes than had been expected. A couple of weeks ago, however, they blamed El Nino for a storm that brought nearly 8in of rain and caused $10m in damage.
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ABC Unified falls in line
The men sat crowded around small tables poring over maps, like generals plotting their strategy for war.
In many ways, they were going to battle. Members of the Lakewood, Hawaiian Gardens and Artesia city councils stood in solidarity to push forward a plan that would keep their cities largely intact as the ABC Unified School District departed from an at-large voting system, in which the top vote-getters are elected, in favor of geographic districts, where members come from specific parts of the district.
The new trustees would take their seats in December 2015 at the earliest.
Splitting the district up into geographic areas came as part of settling a lawsuit brought against ABC Unified by a group of three residents from Norwalk, Lakewood and Hawaiian Gardens, who said that although a third of the people living in the district are Latino, they haven't had representation on the school board for nearly two decades. The plaintiffs contested that although the district represents six very different communities, all the board members came from Cerritos. In November, the school board voted to settle the lawsuit and break up into districts.
After sorting through nearly 30 maps and months of community meetings, the choices were narrowed down to two possibilities that went before the ABC school board Tuesday night.
One map, A.I, would have split Artesia in half, and some said, given residents twice as much voice on the board. Artesia City Council members said the option would lessen their constituents' voting power and leave them voiceless on the school board. Other cities, like Lakewood and Hawaiian Gardens, remained largely unaffected by the two maps. As part of the settlement, Hawaiian Gardens was required to have its own district. A portion of Long Beach is attached to Hawaiian Garden's district.
"Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, Artesia never had a seat at the table at ABC Unified School District," Artesia Mayor Tony Lima said. "Under A.I, they (other cities) had a seat at the board, but we didn't. And they came together to help us to make sure we also had a space at the table. I'm very grateful to Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, Norwalk. They didn't have to do anything. That's something that came from their own heart, their own vision."
During an emotionally fraught, hourslong meeting, the school board voted 4-3 in favor of a plan that kept Artesia largely whole, or plan C.II, with members Celia Spitzer, Olympia Chen and Maynard Law dissenting. Law and Spitzer would be pitted against each other in the next election, and Chen would have faced school board member Soo Yoo, but Chen earlier vowed not to run again.
Spitzer said voters have less voice under the new plan because they can select only one board member to represent their area and that it could Balkanize the districts.
"The board has been expressing that kind of concern from the get-go," Spitzer said. "That people are going to become too insular and referring to 'my fiefdom.'"
Lakewood Vice Mayor Jeff Wood said he and his fellow council members pushed for plan C.II at several meetings even though Lakewood wouldn't have been affected so other previously marginalized communities could have a voice.
"Both the A.I and C.II plans would have assured Lakewood residents a very good chance at one seat on the board, but my Lakewood City Council colleagues and I liked C.II more because it had the advantage of assuring Artesia residents a seat, too," Wood said. "Having as much unity and support as possible among local cities was important in this matter."
Hawaiian Gardens Councilman Mike Gomez said he plans to leave his seat on the City Council in a bid for the newly created Trustee Area 7, which represents Hawaiian Gardens and Long Beach and has a largely Latino population.
"We've always been looked upon as holding the district back a little bit, score-wise. There's definitely a lot of potential, a lot of ability in our community just like any other," Gomez said. He said he hopes residents will feel more connected to their school board members with a familiar face there.
"My hope is that they'll have a little more confidence, they'll feel more comfortable and that their school board members will be approachable."
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