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Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Thursday, October 20, 2005
Kelly-Anne Drummond Foundation
Cocktail Fundraiser
Saturday, November 26, 2005
6:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
1335, Lakeshore Road
Dorval, Quebec
Tickets : $ 50.00 per person
Cash bar
Prior to the cocktail, there will be a memorial service at
St. Mark's Anglican Church
865 Lakeshore Road
Dorval, Quebec
At 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Do not stand at my grave and weep,I am not there, I do not sleep.I am a thousand winds that blow.I am the diamond glint on snow.I am the sunlight on ripened grain.I am the gentle autumn rain.When you wake in the morning hush,I am the swift, uplifting rushOf quiet birds in circling flight.I am the soft starlight at night.Do not stand at my grave and weep.I am not there, I do not sleep.Do not stand at my grave and cry.I am not there, I did not die!Mary Frye (1932)
A faithful friend
This photo is from January 2003, when she dragged herself out of bed at some ungodly hour to drive me and my Dad to the airport so we could make our way back to Ohio for the start of my new semester.
Kell was always a very good friend. No matter what, she could be counted on for a laugh in good times and a hug in times of trouble. Even during the times we lived apart, Kell was always there for me.
Once, when I was living in Ohio, Kell decided that she needed to send me a package in the mail. She went out and found me the most adorable little earings--studs with the initial "R" in sterling silver. She proudly wrapped them up in a regular envelope and mailed them off.
I couldn't believe my eyes when I recieved the package... I opened it up hastily to see what it contained and you can imagine my shock when I discovered the remnants of what used to be a very cute pair of earings! They had been destroyed in the mail, undoutedly by some machinery. I had no idea how to break the news to Kell, and when I finally told her she was so mad! She said "I knew they wouldn't survive the journey, but the postman told me the packaging should be fine!"
In classic Kell mode, she wasn't about to let Canada Post get in the way of her plans. The next day she marched out determined to find another pair of earings and determined to get them to me in one piece. She was successful in her mission, I recieved the cute little earings about a week later. And, Kell even had a solution for the "R"s that had broken off of the other pair. She suggested I string one through a chain and make a matching necklace!
How could you ever forget a friend like that?
Friends Forever
This photo is also from the same night we jumped into the pool fully clothed. Someone snapped this image of our feet together in a basic synchro pose.
Monday, October 17, 2005
This is a photo that was taken in July 2004. It was one of the last times I saw Kelly-Anne. We had a wonderful time together that night. We laughed, danced, sung, acted crazy, and even jumped in the pool fully clothed. It was fantastic hanging out with her and just having fun. I won't ever forget that night.
Glad to hear that the rugby game went well. I think Kell would be very happy to know her riends and former teammates are honoring her in this way.
This is a photo of Kim and Kell, along with my cat, Claudia. It was taken on December 26, 2002.
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Press Clippings--Part II
"Murdered women honoured with monuments: To be unveiled Oct. 23 at Grier Park; Benches have been installed nearby for people to sit and meditate or pray"
By Alycia Ambroziak
It's an anniversary that no one would wish upon his or her worst enemy, but for John and Doreen Drummond, Oct. 5 was a day they had no choice but to face: It was the first anniversary of their daughter Kelly-Anne's murder.
"It truly is a sad time for us," Doreen Drummond said last week. "The only consolation I have is that three women I know of made a decision to get out of violent relationships - they were influenced by what happened to Kelly-Anne. "
Through her death, I, along with John and Kim, Kelly-Anne's younger sister, received the strength to join forces with the Missing and Murdered Persons Families Association," she said.
Kelly-Anne Drummond, an educator at a day-care centre, was attacked Oct. 3, 2004, at the Pierrefonds apartment she shared with her boyfriend. Drummond had been stabbed in the back and died two days later. She was 24.
Martin Morin-Cousineau, 30, was charged with second-degree murder. The trial is scheduled to take place in early March.
Drummond said that on Oct. 23, the borough of Pierrefonds will hold a commemorative ceremony for her daughter as well as for Janet Kuchinsky, a mother of three who was killed July 10, 1999. Kuchinsky had taken an evening walk on an path at the north end of Sources Blvd. Her body was found the next day in bushes a few metres off the path. No one has been charged in connection with the 43-year-old's death.
Bert Ward, pro-mayor of the borough, said two monuments will be unveiled Oct. 23 at Grier Park, next to an already installed monument in memory of Anne-Marie Edward, one of the 14 women killed by Marc Lepine in the massacre at the Universite de Montreal's Ecole Polytechnique on Dec. 6, 1989. She was 21.
"We wanted to do something to say no to violence," Ward said. He said there are benches installed near the monuments for people to sit and meditate or pray.
"This section of the park will be a memorial to those Pierrefonds women who were murdered," he said.
The Quebec Lifesaving Society is holding a Kelly-Anne Drummond Foundation memorial service, candlelit march and cocktail fundraiser on Nov. 26.
Drummond had represented Quebec and Canada at national and international lifesaving championships and competed as a member of the Quebec team at the World Rescue Championships in Italy.
The Nov. 26 event will begin with a memorial service at St. Mark's Anglican Church, 865 Lakeshore Rd. in Dorval at 4:30 p.m., followed by a processional candlelit march to the Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre, 1335 Lakeshore Rd. in Dorval. The fundraising cocktail will take place from 6 to 9:30 p.m at the community centre.
Tickets for the cocktail fund-raiser are $50. Cash bar. For information, call (514) 252-3100.
Rugby Game
Comments on the First Annual Kelly-Anne Drummond Memorial Cup that was held yesterday evening:
John's comments: "The evening went just great, a bit cool but nice. McGill won 41 to 3, a good game. I could just close my eyes and see Kell thumping someone from the Martlets. The Cup that they gave out is beautiful, a crystal vase on a nice base. The teams were clapping for Doreen and I as we left the field after the presentation. Mcgill carried a picture of Kell in their pockets. About $1,900 total was collected for the shelter, Concordia matched the contributions. Also a lot of clothes and canned goods were collected."
Doreen's comments: "It was such a bittersweet evening. You would be happy to know that McGill won the cup. It was beautiful... a crystal vase mounted on a pedestal base. It was nice seeing her old Rubgy friends there ....but sad to see that Kell was not among them, but I know she was there in spirit. There was a minute of silence prior to the start of the game in rememberance of Kelly-Anne. It was an honor for us to be on the field presenting the Kelly-Anne Drummond Cup."
Here is more about the game from Concordia's website:
Kelly-Anne Drummond Memorial CupConcordia-McGill to play rugby in honor late Stinger Kelly-Anne Drummond
The Concordia Stingers and the McGill Martlets will play the inaugural Kelly-Anne Drummond Cup game on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. at Concordia Stadium.
The game will be symbolic of women' university rugby supremacy in Montreal and pay tribute to Kelly-Anne, who died on Oct. 4, 2004. Her boyfriend has been charged with second-degree murder and is awaiting trial.
Drummond was a member of the Stingers women's rugby team from 1999 through 2001. A front row player, she was respected by her teammates for her commitment to the game and her work ethic. She also charmed her many friends with her inquisitiveness and fun-loving approach to life. She graduated from Concordia University with a major in Communications in 2002.
A moment of silence will be observed before the game. Afterwards Doreen Haddad will present the Cup that bears her daughter's name to the captains of the winning team.
There is no charge to attend the game. However, donations of cash, clothes and toys for the West Island Women's Shelter would be appreciated.
Does anyone else who attended the event have anything they would like to share?
And, for the record, I would have prefered if Concordia had been victorious in this one!
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Memories of Kell
A memory from the parent of one of the students Kell taught:
"Kelly-Anne was a remarkable person with many facets to her life. I knew her not as an athlete or a team-mate but as a teacher to my young son, Zachary. She encouraged Zachary to express his uniqueness, to laugh loudly, to play boisterously and, most of all, to just have fun. She was a breath of fresh air, and her tragic death has left a hole in my family's hearts. What other educator would play air guitar with Zachary and actually know the words to "Summer of '69" to sing along with him? We were lucky to have had her in our lives -- and are blessed because of it. Doreen and John, you raised a wonderful daughter. I think of you and Kimberley often and hope peace finds you. And I will never forget Kelly-Anne. "
A memory from a fellow athlete and teammate:
"I became friends with Kelly-Anne when we were 11 years old. We first met at DDO synchro where we swam together for a couple years. We then played waterpolo together for another 6 years. Aside from Kelly-Anne's fun and outgoing personality, I will also remember her determination and perseverance to always do her best. She was such a sweet and caring person. Even after months apart we were always able to pick up where we left off, with the same warm and friendly conversations. I will always remember Kelly-Anne for her smile, her sense of humor, and the great times that I am so thankful we shared."
A memory from a dear friend:
"My deepest sympathies go out to Doreen, John and Kim. I will always remember Kelly-Anne for her crazy sense of humour. I wish I could go back to the days when we would bike home from Thorndale pool with our towels around our necks, or when we used to ride the school bus together. I wish that we could carpool to Waterpolo just one more time - even if she was a better player than I was! I wish that we could run through the sprinklers on the football field up the street once more. I wish that Kelly-Anne would have visited me in Nova Scotia - however driving together to PEI was a blast. And finally I wish that we could have talked more, but as we grow up and grow apart, it's not always possible. And so, those are all the ways in which I will remember Kelly-Anne, for the rest of my life. A vibrant, outgoing, accomplished, forgiving, loving, caring and happy person. Those are all happy memories to me, and I am grateful to have so many. I love you Kelly-Anne, and I will miss you dearly."
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Press Clippings
In case you missed it, here is the text of a particularly good article that appeared in the Montreal Gazette.
The Gazette (Montreal)
December 4, 2004
By Jack Todd
"It's time athletes spoke out against 'domestic abuse'"
John Drummond remembers exactly where he was when he heard the news on Dec. 6, 1989.
"I was coming out of a Christmas party at the Old Munich.I got in the car and I turned the radio on to CJAD and heard what was happening and I thought: 'oh, my. What is this?' "
As the father of two young daughters, Drummond had reason to recoil in horror at the news of the massacre at the Ecole Polytechnique that claimed the lives of 14 young women. Any parent with daughters had to feel a jolt of fear after what happened at the Poly 15 years ago Monday.
Yesterday, he marked another sad anniversary. On Oct. 3, his daughter, Kelly-Anne Drummond, was attacked at the apartment she shared with her boyfriend, 30-year-old Martin Morin-Cousineau. When police and ambulance technicians arrived, they found that Drummond, an athlete who competed in rugby, water polo and lifesaving, was in cardiac arrest after being stabbed in the back. She died two days later; Cousineau was charged with second-degree murder in her death and faces a preliminary hearing Jan. 13.
For Drummond, his wife, Doreen, and his surviving daughter, Kim, this will be the grimmest of holidays, a series of dates on the calendar when the only thing they have to hold onto is the memories of a young woman who was everything parents could want a daughter to be and so much more than the athlete most people knew: a communications graduate of Concordia, a daycare teacher, a crafts-woman who was making three- dimensional gift cards to sell during the holidays."
She was every parent's dream," godmother Annabelle Barakett said in her eulogy. "And what happened to her is every parent's nightmare."
"She and her sister never caused us one moment of grief," Drummond said yesterday. "We brought them up to respect everyone, no matter what their race or faith."
Unfortunately, Kelly-Anne Drummond did not get that respect in return. After her death, the family found that she had taken 150 photos in Italy with a digital camera and found another five rolls of film - photos of Italy, of the lifesaving competitions in which she took part, of Kelly-Anne herself."
There are especially a lot of photos of Rome and the Vatican," Drummond said. "Someday I'd like to go back there, retrace her steps."
Obviously, the fact that his daughter was strong and athletic was no help at all. Now, Kelly-Anne Drummond the rugby player is another statistic.
According to StatsCan statistics for the year 2003, a brutal pattern of male violence against women remains essentially unchanged nearly 15 years after the Marc Lepine massacre:
- A total of 25 per cent of all violent crimes reported to police still involve family violence;- Spousal violence accounts for two-thirds of all family violence;
- Partners and ex-partners account for 47 per cent of all criminal harassment cases;
- In 59 per cent of all spousal homicide casees, police were aware of a history of domestic violence between the accused and the victim;
- In 85 per cent of all domestic violence cases, the woman is the victim.
Kathleen O'Grady, a research associate at Concordia's Simone de Beauvoir Institute who supplied those statistics, drew the right conclusions when she wrote: "It is time we called 'domestic abuse' what it is: violence and murder. ... Otherwise we can only surmise that women, when they are wives, don't matter, and that their occasional brutal deaths are an accepted risk of domestic living."
That a woman has to accept such risk in any relationship with a man, spousal or otherwise, is absurd. But punishment is not the only solution. As important as it is for judges such as Superior Court Justice Fraser Martin to send a clear and unmistakable message, it is equally important to find a way to defuse these situations long before a woman is murdered. It begins with education, with a willingness to talk about violence against women, with men speaking out.
Given the long and embarrassing history of athletes abusing women, it would be refreshing to see more athletes in the forefront of the effort to educate other males about our behaviour toward women. It is one thing for a committed feminist to condemn violence against women; it would be quite another for a star athlete to step up and say "this is wrong" or "no means no" or "never, under any circumstances, do you shoot, strike, stab, kick, or otherwise abuse a woman."
Instead we get O.J. Simpson, Tommy Kane and the horrifying case of former Carolina Panthers wide-receiver Rae Carruth, who hired a pair of hitmen to kill his girlfriend, who was eight months pregnant at the time.
Now a week that began with the anniversary of the killing of Tammy Shaikh by former football star Kane ends with the observation of still another appalling tragedy.
"It just keeps happening," Drummond said. "Another woman was killed the same day as Kelly-Anne. Altogether, four women were killed in a span of eight days."
Fifteen years after the massacre at the Poly, it's unacceptable that we have made no little progress. It you're a boy or a man, speak out. If you're having trouble controlling your rage, get help.
Because the day a woman takes a man into her life should not be the day when she meets the agent of her death.
First Annual Kelly-Anne Drummond Cup
1st Annual Kelly-Anne Drummond Cup - Concordia vs McGill
Kelly-Anne Drummond, an ex-Stinger, was murdered one year ago this October fifth. Kelly-Anne was a member of the Concordia Women's Rugby team from 1999-2001. She was very well-like and respected for her fun-loving attitude, commitment to the game and her work ethic. She left behind many relatives, friends and teammates from her playing days at Concordia and with the Montreal Barbarian rugby club.
We, at Concordia, have permanently retired her number three jersey and on Wednesday the 12th of October the 2005 Stingers Women's Rugby Team will be playing against their cross city rivals, the McGill Martlets for the 1st Annual Kelly-Anne Drummond Cup. Kick off is at 7pm and we will be collecting money on her behalf for the West Island Women's Shelter.
Come out and support women's rugby and the fight against domestic violence.
When: Wednesday, October 12th, 2005
Kick off is at 7pm in NDG, Loyola Campus.
Please come and support a good cause.
Joanne Auger MIRFC Member and Ex-teammate of Kelly-Anne's
Click here to read John's testimony.
Click here to read Doreen's testimony.
some memories
She was an ideal big sister to Kim, always looking out for her, encouraging her, sticking up for her, and trying to ensure she was on the right path.
To me, Kell was a friend through thick and thin. We first met back when we were in kindergarden and the Drummond family moved in on our street. We laughed and played huge adventure games with all the kids in the neighborhood. We swam together and took lessons in different sports at Thorndale pool. We went to elementary and high school together--and although we fought from time to time--we were always there for one another.
Kell was also an ideal daughter. She played many roles within her family, and her presence is sorely missed. Kell could always be counted on to entertain family and friends, and show them just how much she cared about them. The special gifts she would make by hand--especially for her family--are among the most treasured posessions of Kell's parents and sister.
Kell participated in many sports, and according to her friends from her many teams she was an indeal friend and teammate. During her relatively short life, Kell participated in Synchronized Swimming, Water Polo, Swimming, Rugby, and most recently Life Saving. She was also a part of numerous other teams in high school.
According to coworkers, students, and parents at the daycare where she worked, Kell was a fantastic teacher and had a knack for really connecting with her students. She loved what she did, and I remember a couple of weeks before she died she was showing me the lesson plans she had drawn up for the english as a second language classes she would be teaching.
The older folks that lived in her neighborhood also had a special place in their heart for Kelly-Anne. She was known to pay special attention to the senior citizens that she encountered, and even spent many hours teaching a lady how to use her computer to connect with her grandchildren.
Kell was kind to everyone she met. She was by no means perfect--she had her flaws as we all do--but overall she was a wonderful person and a great friend to all.
Thursday, October 06, 2005
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Monday, October 03, 2005
One Year
What will I say to my children about Kelly-Anne? Every year of highschool Kell would write a crazy message in my yearbook. What will I say when they open up my high school yearbooks from each of our five years at John Rennie? What will they think when they see that each and every year she wrote messages to my kids from "Auntie Kell?"


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Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, the latest trillion-dollar, 1,000-page Democrat plan raises some questions--questions such as: What happens to Medicare?
Tens of millions of American seniors want to know.
Here is what we can say for sure.
The Democrat plan is a trillion-dollar experiment that cuts Medicare, raises taxes, and threatens the health care choices that millions of Americans now enjoy.
We know the Democrat plan will make massive cuts to Medicare--$500 billion worth--to fund more government spending.
We know Medicare Advantage benefits will be slashed almost in half, causing many of the 11 million seniors enrolled in it to lose benefits, such as hearing aid coverage and dental care.
We know it contains nearly $120 billion in cuts to hospitals that care for seniors, more than $40 billion from home health agencies, and nearly $8 billion from hospices.
And we know this: Medicare is already on the path to bankruptcy. Yet instead of trying to fix it, the Democrat plan is to use it as a piggy bank to pay for new government-run health care programs.
Republicans have tried to protect Medicare throughout this debate. Our amendments to do so were rejected in committee. We proposed an amendment to prevent cuts to skilled nursing facilities, long-term care hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation, hospice care and home health care. They rejected it. We offered an amendment to strike cuts that wouldn't improve Medicare. They rejected it. We offered an amendment to eliminate an unaccountable commission that would have the power to decide payments to Medicare providers. They rejected it. This isn't reform, and America's seniors know it.
Americans are demanding that their voices are heard in this debate. They want their questions answered, particularly when it comes to Medicare. They don't want the status quo. But they don't want what Democrats are pushing either: a trillion-dollar experiment that cuts Medicare, raises taxes, limits choices, and makes health care more expensive. Americans have questions. They are not getting the answers they deserve.
I yield the floor.
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Illinois is recognized.
Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, will the minority leader yield for a question?
Mr. McCONNELL. I say to my friend from Illinois, I have an appointment in my office. I am happy to yield the floor.
Source: http://thomas.loc.gov

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Will Carla be the new primetime queen on GMA?
While Marian Rivera is readying herself for her much-awaited version of "Darna," which will be titled "Narda," new star Carla Abellana has started to dominate the network's primetime via "Rosalinda," opposite new heartthrob, Geoff Eigenmann.
Will experience be an edge for Marian? But Carla, even if she's a neophyte, has acting blood in her veins being the daughter of former stars, Rey 'Pj" Abellana and Rhea Reyes. And she's under the tutelage of one of the country's finest directors, Maryo J. delos Reyes, who sees to it that everything's perfect.
Insecurity will surely be an issue here, and perhaps to quash such suspicion, Marian showed her gesture of friendship by sending Carla a bouquet of red roses during the press launch.
But in truth, is Marian afraid that she will be replaced soon?
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Discussion in 'Israel and Palestine' started by toomuchtime_, Nov 22, 2012.
Shin Bet, police arrest suspects in Tel Aviv b... JPost - Defense
Death Sentence please !
The death penalty is technically possible in Israel, but it is never applied.
You're right. The death sentence is only applicable for treason
It was, actually. Once
Actually, no. Vaa'nunu was locked up for treason but never sent to death sentence.
Death sentence in Israel is only for those blamed for committing war crimes against Jews in times of Nazi Gernamy.
It was suggested, in 2008, to sent those who are found guilty of murdering children, to death sentence, after the horrible case of Rose Pizem's muder.
Far as I know, it was rejected.
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Post #61
When System of a Down announced they would take a hiatus after headlining Ozzfest in '06 it left many of their fans wondering what the band members would do. Would they simply take time off and enjoy an extended vacation having become successful rock-stars? Quietly take their time to work on another album without pressure from a record company's deadline? Or maybe pursue other projects? In this case it would turn out to be the pursuit of solo-projects.
Serj Tankian was the first to release a solo-album (see my review in an earlier post). Daron Malakian would form a new band and call it Scars On Broadway, bringing Jon Dolmayan from System Of A Down with him on drums. Like Serj's "Elect The Dead", "Scars On Broadway" retains many elements of System's sound, though neither project sounds exactly like their previous band.
Some may say that "Scars" sounds like it's missing something (the presence of Serj's vocals), however in many ways this new band offers the chance to hear a different side of Daron Malakian's musical influence. Most of the album carries a vibe that is more hard-rock and less metal. His lyrics still pull no punches, taking shots at many political and social issues. Though part of me also feels like this album could benefit from some of the vocal tag-teams between Daron & Serj that are employed on the System Of A Down albums, I still find the music from Scars On Broadway is worth checking out. It should satisfy many System fans who are waiting for them to make a come-back.
The songs I would recommend:
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Florida Sinkholes
Sinkhole:36-026 (Marion County, 1981)
Sinkhole Reference Number: 36-026
Verified Sinkhole:
Date: Aug. 19, 1981
USGS Quadrangle Name: Anthony
Size Dimensions: Unknown
Shape of Sinkhole: Unknown
Length: 25 ft
Width: 25 ft
Depth: 8 ft
Slope of Sides: -
Water Visible: Yes
Water Below Land Surface: 8
Limestone Visible: Unknown
Cave Visible: Unknown
Subsidence Rate: Unknown
Triggering Mechanisms: Excessive Rainfall
Pre-collapse indicators: 0
Property Damage: Unknown
Sinkhole Repaired: Unknown
Repair Planned: Unknown
Landuse Codes: Suburban (Low Density Residential)
Soil Type: Sand
Comments: HILLY TERRAIN, NO NEARBY WATER. END. . . . . .
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One day, I told myself that I want to travel to South Korea to witness the way of living in that country, to taste their authentic Korean cuisines, to be amaze with their beautiful tourist spots and if lucky, meet and greet my favorite Korean Oppas (term used by girls when speaking to guys – older brothers and cousins/ term of endearment used by females for their boyfriends who are older than them) – Nam Joo Hyuk, Jung Il Woo, Gong Yoo and Lee Dong Wook oppa. <3
The initial plan was travel with my college best friend Balky last November 2016. However, I had a hard time getting a visa. Because of the following reasons:
- If you are a resident of UAE and will be applying your SoKor Tourist visa here, then you need to have a residence visa with a validity of more than six (6) months. Mine is valid till January 2017 so I only had 3 months valid RV;
- So plan B is to apply in Manila. I prepare all documents (stamped original bank statements & Bank certificate), certificate of employment, OEC (Overseas Employment certificate, etc. HOWEVER, when I went to submit my documents in South Korean embassy in Manila, they asked for my LOCAL bank statement which I don't have since I had my bank accounts closed when I decided to work and reside in UAE.
- I only have 3 days left prior to our flight so it is quite impossible to rush the visa and they don' expedite visa also. Therefore, we're left with no choice but for Balky to go on his own and for me to reschedule my flight this February 2017.
Come January 2017, I made sure that I prepare everything. I renewed my residence visa as early as possible and I requested for the recent 3 months stamped bank statements, No-Objection letter from my employer and completed my application form. I also submit my ticket itinerary and hotel confirmation. I locate their embassy here in Dubai and allocate half day to submit my application. They checked my documents and gave me a piece of paper with schedule date as to when I can claim my passport and visa. I am so excited that until now I still can't figure out where to go first in my travel itinerary. 😀 So if you are planning to apply for Korean visa and you are residing here in UAE, please feel free to check the procedures and tips below. 🙂
Procedure in applying for Korean Tourist Visa:
- Make sure you have completed the following requirements:
- completed and signed application form. (if applicant is under 16 years old, then parent or guardian should sign the form); Do not staple your form. I will post another entry on how to complete this form.
- One passport sized photograph which was taken within the past 6 months. Printed photographs are not allowed;
- Signed & stamped No Objection/employment letter from your company which indicates your complete name (name that appears in your passport), nationality, Passport number, position, salary, purpose of your visit, hiring date, etc. OR if you are self-employed, then you need to submit copy of your trade license.
- Recent original stamped bank statements within the last 3 months. It is important that your wage/salary is shown to be credited to your account regularly;
- Copy of your hotel reservation, Round trip ticket or itinerary in South Korea;
- Original passport which should be valid for more than six (6) months and has two more blank pages left. Copy of your passport. and
- copy of you UAE residence visa (in A4 size) which should be valid for more than 6 months if you are not a UAE national.
- Submit your complete documents to their embassy in Dubai located in Villa #39, Street 24b, Area 342, Jumeirah 2. Personal appearance is a MUST. Note that visa application submission is from 9:00 am till 12:00 pm Sunday thru Thursday.
- Once you are in the Visa consular office, secure a ticket number and wait for your number to be called. There's four windows – two for Korean nationals and two for Foreign nationals.
- Approach the window when your number is flashed on the TV screen, hand over your documents including original passport. Consular officers will check and might ask you some questions to verify some things. They might also ask you to call your bank and request you to provide them authorization so that they can verify your bank account details from the bank agents.
- Once done, you will then have to pay the visa fee of AED 160.00. Single entry tourist visa fee is free for Filipinos. You cannot apply for multiple entry if it is a tourist visa and it is your first time to travel to SoKor.
- After payment, they will provide you with receipt (white paper) indicating the amount that you paid, the visa you applied and the scheduled date when you can collect your passport and visa. Visa collection is from 3:00 pm till 4:00 pm.
You may also visit their website at Consulate General of ROK in Dubai


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A Blu-ray Disc box of both seasons of the Kimi ni Todoke anime will ship on September 21 with a new anime short as a bonus extra. Production I.G, the studio that adapted Karuho Shiina's Kimi ni Todoke manga into anime, is producing a new "Mini-Todo Gekijō: Romeo to Juliet 3D" (Mini-Todo Theater: Romeo & Juliet 3D) anime exclusively for the limited first-pressing BD-Box of the entire anime series. The complete series box, which will cost 42,000 yen (US$527), will also have an audio bonus extra called "Mini-Todo Gekijō: Romeo to Juliet, Sore Kara…" (Mini-Todo Theater: Romeo & Juliet, and Then…)
Each of the two seasons will also be available in separate BD-Boxes on September 21 for 26,250 and 15,750 yen (US$329 and US$197), respectively. However, these standalone season boxes will not have the new "Romeo & Juliet" extras that the first pressing of the complete Kimi ni Todoke 1st & 2nd Season BD-Box will have. Shiina and anime character designer Yuka Shibata are illustrating the jacket covers for the complete series box.
Shiina's manga has 16 million copies in print. The first anime season premiered in the fall of 2009, and the second series premiered this past January. Earlier "Mini-Todo Gekijō" shorts were included with the later DVD volumes of the second season's DVDs.
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The Meaning of Life is to Find Your Gift - Pablo Picasso
Have you ever heard the saying: "Everyone has a unique gift"? Have you ever wondered if this saying is true? Have you found your unique gift yet?
I don't know you, but I am not even certain what is a gift? Is it a talent or something that I have? Is it something spiritual? I am not sure.
Perhaps, my problem is that I don't know that I have a "gift". Or, I have not realized yet what is my unique gift. I am thinking that a resolution for me this year should be to find my unique gift.
Whatever is that special gift or talent, I need to make certain that I am sharing it with my loved ones.
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Delta Air Lines shares down 2 percent at $48.70 in pre-market trade after its flights get delayed following systems outage.
Goldman Sachs' Lloyd Blankfein on President Trump's immigration order says will work to minimize disruption to extent that company can within the law. That's according to Reuters citing an internal memo.
Personal income rose 0.3% in Dec, vs 0.4% expectedU.S. personal income was forecast to rise 0.4 percent in December, after a flat reading a month earlier.
President Trump tweets again. Says there are a lot of bad "dudes out there"If the ban were announced with a one week notice, the "bad" would rush into our country during that week. A lot of bad "dudes" out there!1:31 PM - 30 Jan 2017
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Germany's Merkel says, on Trump travel ban, fight against terrorism will not be won with measures against individuals. Merkel says the fight against terrorism doesn't justify putting muslims under general suspicion.Merkel also added that her government is examining situation and will support those affected by the U.S. travel ban.
And looks like President Trump has decided on his SCOTUS nomination:I have made my decision on who I will nominate for The United States Supreme Court. It will be announced live on Tuesday at 8:00 P.M. (W.H.)1:43 PM - 30 Jan 2017
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Mark Cuban takes issue with Trump's management style, says 'everything seems rushed'Mark Cuban, billionaire entrepreneur and outspoken critic of President Donald Trump, appeared on CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Monday.
Okay, here's a slightly different take on the petition calling on the U.K. government to oppose a state visit by Donald Trump.The CEO of cloud-based software provider, Jacyn Heavens, says it is not up to the people of Britain to decide on U.S. immigration rules.While I disagree with Donald Trump's policies on immigration, I don't believe we should block his planned state visit. His approach may be wrong but ultimately that's up to him and the rest of the US to decide.And Heavens warns on the risks of alienating the new administration.
With Theresa May having made great strides at the White House last week to lay the foundations of a future trade deal, let's not throw it all away by not returning the invitation.
A negative open looks more than likely for U.S. stocks.Markets go live stateside in about 26 minutes.
Futures point to a lower open on Wall Street as investors eye economic dataCNBCU.S. stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Monday amid a batch of earnings and economic data.
Fitbit has announced it will cut 8 percent of its global workforce:BREAKING: Fitbit to cut 110 jobs in reorganization & sees Q4 revenue below previous estimates; $FIT down nearly 20% cnbc.com/quotes/?symbol…2:15 PM - 30 Jan 2017
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Trump says had a good day on homeland security on Sunday. He says $600 million off cost of F-35 joint strike fighter.BREAKING: Trump says $600M cut off of F-35 joint strike fighter cost; appreciates Lockheed Martin for being responsive on cost cuts2:23 PM - 30 Jan 2017
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U.S. stocks are now open for trading with the major markets opening in negative territory following the negative sentiment over Trump's travel ban:
US stocks open lower as worries over Trump's policies set inCNBCU.S. equities began Monday trading lower as a new measure taken by the Trump administration on immigration gave investors pause.
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Fitbit shares down more than 12 percent after company announced Q4 preliminary results, workforce reductions:
Dow drops 100 points, falls below 20,000 after it breaking the elusive 20,000 mark last week for the first time ever.
U.S. stocks extend fall. Nasdaq down more than 1 percent:
Gold prices remained steady as political uncertainty created by U.S. President Donald Trump's move to ban people from seven Muslim-majority countries, and by elections in Europe, supported prices.Traders reported subdued activity because of the Lunar New Year holiday in many Asian countries and some nervousness before the Federal Reserve's two-day meeting on monetary policy starting on Tuesday.
Oil prices remain steady, but news of another increase in U.S. drilling activity spread concern over rising output just as many of the world's oil producers are trying to comply with a deal to pump less in an attempt to prop up prices.The number of active U.S. oil rigs rose to the highest since November 2015 last week, according to Baker Hughes data, showing drillers are taking advantage of oil prices above $50 a barrel.
Trump expected to sign executive order requiring that for every new regulation, two regulations have to be revoked. Reuters reported citing senior administration official. Order says agencies will propose what rules they want to eliminate and White house will review those decisions.The order will set a budget for new regulations, in fiscal year 2017 the budget for new regulations will be $0. The official also said that each year the administration will set a budget for new regulations.
UK Prime Minister May "very happy" to extend invitation to U.S. President Trump to make state visit.
We look forward to hosting the President later this year.
Dow dips below 20,000 as anxiety sets in over Trump's policies
US President Donald Trump says his new executive order will be largest ever cut by far in terms of regulation.
Since the collapse of Lehman Bros. the top 50 central banks have cut interest rates over 700 times, averaging out as one interest rate cut every three trading days. Central banks have also purchased over $23 trillion in asset purchases, approximately half of the outstanding global government bond market. Such massive monetary policy stimulus could not go on forever and 2016 is likely to mark the peak of loose central bank policy, says J.P. Morgan's Alex Dryden:
Alex also previews the top central bank events this week:
The discussion around tighter monetary policy conditions is likely to kick-off with the US Federal Reserve meeting on 1 February 2017. Although another rate hike from the Fed is unlikely in its meeting next week, we will be looking for clues over the timetable for rate hikes this year.Pressure is also building on the Bank of England (BoE), who will meet on the 2 February 2017, to raise interest rates. Markets are currently pricing in nearly a 50% chance that the BoE will raise interest rates by 25bps by the end of 2017.The Bank of Japan are likely to leave monetary policy unchanged in this week's meeting however, we will be on the lookout for hints of changes later on in 2017. Japanese monetary policy remains some of the loosest amongst the major global central banks.
Europe's Stoxx 600 hits day's low, now down 1.1 percent on track for biggest one-day loss since early November:
President Trump has signed an executive order than will cut regulations:BREAKING: Trump signs executive order on regulations, which he says will "knock out two" regulations for every new one. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/C3bbo3dWIAAwZLs.jpg3:26 PM - 30 Jan 2017
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Dollar hits fresh session-low vs yen, falls to 113.93:
Meanwhile, stocks are sinking, on track for worst day in months after global chaos from Trump's immigration ban:
Looks like it will be NYSE for Snap:BREAKING: Snap Inc. to choose NYSE for its IPO - source cnbc.comRetweeted by cnbcKaren3:40 PM - 30 Jan 2017
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Thirty minutes to European markets close and stocks continue to trade sharply lower following the negative sentiment on the back of Trump's travel plan:
Britain's cities are overwhelmingly dependent on their European counterparts for trade, according to new research, underscoring the risk to jobs and growth in the U.K. post-Brexit.An annual report from the Centre for Cities think tank found that the European Union (EU) is, by some distance, the biggest export market for almost every British city. The report also showed the U.K. would need to drastically increase trade to other international markets in order to offset a downturn in exports to the EU.
Ford says it does not support Trump administration ban "policy or any other that goes against our values as a company". That's according to Reuters.
UK Foreign Secretary Johnson says Trump executive order on immigration is a highly controversial policy. That's according to Reuters news.
European markets are now closed for trading with the Stoxx Europe 600 closing more than 1 percent lower, on track for biggest one-day loss since November:
Major European indexes have also closed sharply lower following the negative sentiment globally on the back of Trump's immigration ban:
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Sleepless in Bangkok
By Ernest Z. Bower
Thailand is the ASEAN country keeping U.S. policymakers up at night. Thailand is fundamentally important to the United States. It is our oldest treaty ally in Asia and it is a core member of ASEAN. If Thailand is weak, ASEAN is inherently weak. If ASEAN is weak, the foundation for emerging regional architecture for both economic integration and security in the Asia Pacific will be undermined.
For the last seven years, we have seen Thailand focused nearly wholly on its own existential battle for control of what will be the new political structure after the reign of the revered monarch King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Thailand has not pulled its weight in regional or global affairs during this period. What observers are looking at now is either the eye or the leading edge of the other side of a political hurricane that will define Thailand's future political landscape.
This is a real problem for the United States because we struggle to proactively engage a Thailand whose current bent is to focus internally. U.S. senior officials visiting the region have, of late, gone to visit Thailand's neighbors instead of stopping in to see their ally. The reason is that with the political divisiveness so open and raw, it feels difficult to know where to put your foot when you visit Thailand. Any meeting officials take, color worn or head nod can be interpreted by one side or another as a political endorsement, no matter how unintended. Yet this flyover effect is taking a toll, and those that will compete for real power in the new Thailand are not being sufficiently well engaged by the United States.
To address this situation, the United States should gather every credible Thai expert it can find and delve deeply into the current situation, how Thailand got to this point, review Thailand's feelings toward the United States starting after World War II and see how that evolved through the Asian financial crisis, the 2006 coup, up to today. Then they should run through scenarios for possible outcomes for the other side of this hurricane that is coming to Thailand, and develop responses to various scenarios.
From this exercise, a foundation could emerge that will provide the United States a basis for a more nuanced strategy worthy of Thailand's importance and one that could provide a policy rationale for much more proactive engagement of various institutions, people and parties in Thailand. High on that list is the active military, retired military officers, and business leaders who are funding various parties and initiatives to position themselves, the current government and opposition parties and most importantly, Thai civil society organizations — the Thai people themselves.
Thailand may take a turn for a less democratic model, but one look around Southeast Asia will reveal how such models will fare — not well is the answer. Thailand's unique problem is that once an election is decided, unless there is close alignment with the Royal Palace, there remains more than one effective power base in the country. Thailand is likely to remain divided until a real political reckoning takes place, and that is not likely to happen in February elections.
Mr. Ernest Z. Bower is a senior adviser and holds the Sumitro Chair for Southeast Asia Studies at CSIS. Follow him on twitter @BowerCSIS.
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He then spent some time in 2013 working on other Google projects, including robotics, before leaving the company in 2014. The handset will be available only in the USA when it launches; Essential didn't say when it will ship or provide pricing for the home product.
The Essential Phone has a 5.71-inch display with curved corners, that looks like the one included in the Galaxy S8 and the LG G6. That's about as much as you could possibly ask for from the front of the device.
Meanwhile, the front-facing camera comes with an 8-megapixel sensor and an f/2.20 fix hyperfocal lens.
"Essential Home will help with daily tasks, but it will also let you create new experiences in the home with the devices you have". We are looking forward to more clarifications on this: does this mean unlocked bootloaders and other goodies for devs and enthusiasts? The specs sound nice, but we'd be remiss to recommend this phone without giving it a proper trial in our everyday lives. But this new smartphone is using the dual camera just like Huawei's P9 and P10. In the future, the pins could be used to hook up even more ambitious accessories.
The other add-on from Essential is a small, 360-degree camera (available with the phone for $50, for a limited time; it's normally $199 sold separately) that attaches to the phone for easy shooting and sharing.
"I know many people in the media are going to speculate on why I started Essential, so I wanted to take a moment to share the real reason with you", Rubin said in his tweet, which he also posted on his company's blog. The only problems is we know nearly nothing about it.
Oh, wait! But there's more.
With the reveal of the Essential Phone, Android cofounder Andy Rubin announced the Essential Home. The screen can be used to display timers, reminders, and even directions to upcoming meetings. Essential's device features a round display and an assistant that can do things like answer questions, set timers, and integrate with services to perform actions like playing music and controlling your smart home products. It runs on an operating system called Ambient OS, which will automatically link a new smart home device with Essential Home for simpler set-up. Note that you can find the full manifesto at the source link below, and note that some of the points are a bit murky. The company is stressing that the Essential Home is focused on privacy.
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Hi all -- I've just started up an e46 specific mailing list on my server. http://www.theFixx.org/E46/List
I've talked to Alan about this, and he has no objections: The audiance for this board and an E46 specific mailing list will likely have a somewhat different membership. Indeed, many will likely hang out in both forums.
There are a few rules that are going to apply to the mailing list - you can read them at the web site.
If you are interested, please do sign up (there's only one member at the moment: me!). Do be patient at fist - it'll
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27 April 2012
Global Booters Take On Pasargad
MANILA, Philippines — Global looks to extend its winning run to eight games against a dangerous Pasargad side Saturday in the United Football League at the University of Makati field.
Hoping to sustain its brilliance even with an undermanned side, Global can go five points clear with a victory in the 2 p.m. match that will be followed by the Stallion-Air Force Phoenix tussle. Both matches will be shown live on AKTV on IBC13.
Pasargad is fresh from posting the biggest upset of the season - a 4-3 shocking of Loyola Meralco – giving the newly-promoted side a confidence boost ahead of the clash against the pacesetter.
"The win against Loyola will hopefully give us the momentum in our remaining matches," said Pasargad coach Joey Villarino.
Pasargad boasts of plenty of attacking options in Shayan Jafaredestjerdi – the hattrick hero against the Sparks - Milan Mehgandom and Mohamed Ohadi, who scored on a bicycle kick in his debut last Wednesday.
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Gatchaman Live action film trailer
Gatchaman Live action film trailer is out and we have our first look at the G-suits.
Hitting theaters in Japan on August 24th.
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Are they all members of Arashi?
Showapop on 12 April, 2013 - 00:01
I don't think so...
Here's the cast of GatchaMan:
- Tori Matsuzaka (Samurai Sentai Shinkenger) is Ken
- Go Ayano (Kamen Rider 555) is Jo
- Ayame Gouriki (Mirai Nikki) is Jun
- Tatsuomi Hamada (UltraMan Zero) is Jinpei
- Ryohei Suzuki (Hana Kimi) is Ryu
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Question from john on 1/17/2008:
Jesus suffers for each of his children (us) who fails to serve him and lives a sinful life essentially forsaking the gift he gave (eternal life). this must be true of those he has lost; ie those in hell.
so why does hell exist if it is just a continual source of suffering for Christ? and how can Christ suffer this vicarious suffering if he is in paradise??
it seems strange to me that there will eternally exist a place in which Jesus will have to watch the lost chilren, he LOVES, suffer!
is it Christs lot in eternity to suffer forever! its not fair i tell u!!!
Answer by Richard Geraghty on 1/24/2008:
Dear John,
We have to recall that God is absolutely perfect and, therefore, happy in himself. If he had not created the world, he would not be any less happy. If he has created the world, he is not any more happy. Now when God became man, he did not do this to make himself happy. He did it only to make man happy. Now as a human being on this earth, Christ felt sadder or happier at the fate of his creatures. But as God he was always happy no matter what his creatures did. We forget that because as human beings we cannot appreciate that kind of supreme and infinite happiness. When the saved finally see God face to face, they will share in this complete state of happiness. Some rebel at this picture of the saved being indifferent to those they might have loved on earth but are damned. They do not understand how the just will rejoice with God over the triumph of injustice. That is because they take the human viewpoint and neglect the divine viewpoint. Thus we judge God to be inadequate in some way because he does not feel or think like us. We forget that we are not capable of the love that God has for each of his creatures. There is no comparison between his love for our partners, children, relatives or friends and our love for them.
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In an article for the TES, Sophie Hederer, deputy head of English at a school in Nottingham shares her tips for helping GCSE students to develop the exam technique of writing quickly and accurately under time pressure.
I'm well acquainted with the despairing looks from Year 11 as they realise, too late, that they've run out of time in an exam. The new English language GCSE requires students to use all kinds of different skills in a short amount of time, and learning to work within the time restrictions is an important exam technique that is crucial to success.
To help my students get up to speed (literally), I've tried getting them to change the order of answering questions, write shorter plans and develop a more concise writing style. All of these methods help, but are not quite enough to propel them through the exam at breakneck speed.
My latest approach is to combine the above with my barking motivational instructions in the style of a personal trainer: "Come on, one more! You can do this!" This seems to be doing the trick.
Here are a few steps for helping students to write at speed:
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Make sure that the subject knowledge is there to avoid students wasting time worrying about what a question is asking them to do. Spend a few lessons going over terminology, teaching mnemonics and practising how to find effective quotations in source material.
2. Look at question types
Spend one lesson focusing on each question on the exam paper. Get students to answer a model question of this type, giving them an example answer and sentence starters to support them. Don't time them; just give them the chance to see what they are capable of with plenty of thinking time and the chance to develop their answer.
3. Responses with timings and support
In the next lesson, repeat the above activity with the same support, but under timed conditions. Most students will manage to write a sufficient amount when they are given one question in isolation, showing them that they can do it. If they struggle, ask them to go back to step two for a few lessons.
For more of Sophie Hederer's great tips see Exam technique: Seven steps to help students write under timed conditions
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Pasadena, CA 91101
The League of Women Voters Pasadena presents its 6th annual program. Co-sponsored by NUUC's Green Council and Citizens Climate Lobby.
Speakers include:
• La Ronda Bowen, CARB Ombudsman, will present "Meeting California's SB32 Emission Goals in an Age of Federal Policy Uncertainty."
• Nate Lewis, Caltech chemistry professor, will give an "Overview of Global Low-Carbon Energy Technology" and discuss the Caltech/Berkeley "Fuel from Sunlight" R&D.
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The tech experts usually talk of what proportion cash an IPO-bound tech company can lose in the name of marketing, sales and promoting, but the case for an enterprise software company Atlassian is quite different. The software company has matured into a profitable company valued at $3.3 billion. And that's not it, now it's even helping its 800 cash out live $150 million worth of their equity.
Its 35,000+ customers (most of whom are IT people) in 130 countries, which include most of the Fortune 100 buy Atlassian's software on a self-service model. Atlassian President Jay Simons explained how the process is simple and straightforward, the client heads to the website, register for the cloud service or download the software and after all this they go.
It is an Australian company headquartered in Sydney. It makes project management software and chat tools and has been cash flow positive for 10 years.
According to their official report, the company has around 350 partners worldwide and 1,500 apps in its Atlassian Marketplace that has generated more than $20 million for its app developers. The company is also a generous one as it has donated 125th of its equity, around $3 million to date to an African education charity called 'Room to Read.'
The company also has offices in USA located in San Francisco and Austin. The bright success has made its two young co-founders two of the richest persons in Australia.


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Based in CH2M HILL's Los Angeles office, Ludwin is transitioning into his new role formerly held by Martin Nicholson of Redding, Calif., who has been promoted to Water Business Group business development director for North America.
Ludwin's 29 years of experience in engineering management, design, construction, and operations in the state of California includes 11 years of executive management experience at a large regional sanitation district, as well as senior leadership roles at other private engineering firms and public utilities.
Before joining CH2M HILL in 2006, Ludwin was director of engineering for the Orange County Sanitation District, where he led a department responsible for a $2.5 billion capital improvements program and managed development of a 20-year strategic plan.
Ludwin holds a B.S. in civil engineering and an M.S. in environmental engineering from the University of Illinois. He also has completed executive training and certification programs at Harvard University and Stanford University.
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Headquartered in Denver, Colo., employee-owned CH2M HILL is a global leader in engineering, construction and operations for public and private clients. With $4.5 billion in revenue, CH2M HILL is an industry-leading program management, construction management for fee and design firm, as ranked by Engineering News-Record (2006). The firm's work is concentrated in the areas of transportation, water, energy, environment, communications, construction and industrial facilities. The firm has long been recognized as a most-admired company and leading employer by business media and professional associations worldwide. CH2M HILL has more than 19,000 employees in regional offices around the world.
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Shaykh Abdul Kerim al-Kibrisi Sohbet – Mawlid 2009
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A Growing Muslim Presence in Harlem
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I live in Harlem and Harlem, New York has a very unique cascade of Islamic influence that is unmistakably "Harlem". For example, recently I asked a fellow Naks-i'bendi visiting me in Harlem if Harlem was what he expected it to be like? He told me "no", explaining that he did not expect to receive so many "salaams", the Islamic greeting, as he does just walking around. In fact, you will find that walking around most areas of Harlem is quite pleasant for Muslims. You receive greetings of "Peace" at nearly every block. Whether it is African-American Muslims, indigenous to Harlem or West African immigrants from Senegal to Mali. The overall presence of Muslims within the community is good and growing stronger.
I moved to Harlem in 2002 but having been a frequent visitor since 1997 and I have seen with my own eyes how much the Islamic community has grown since that time. One reason has been due to the, Mouride Sufi Association and Senegalese-American presence which make up the majority of Mourides in Harlem.
Islam and Sufism in West Africa
November 15, 2007 § 24 Comments
The world of Islam in West Africa has such a rich and interconnected relationship with the people and their culture that it is hard to imagine that there was ever a time Islam was not present. In fact it is hard to imagine Islam without also thinking of the distinctive characteristics of West African Islam. One of the reasons that Islam is so close to the hearts of West African people is because of Sufism. Sufism is a branch of Islamic Knowledge which concentrates on direct experience and the spiritual development of a Muslim. It is this area of knowledge that provides the social framework for Muslim communities in West Africa. This social framework can be seen in the Muslim communities from Senegal to Nigeria. According to Khadim Mbacke, author of Sufism and Religious Brotherhoods in Senegal, Sufi brotherhoods first appeared in West Africa during the 15th Century (although there are much earlier accounts). He explains that there was a natural and necessary acceptance of the Islamic Science called Sufism, which was essential to maintaining a straight path of religious purity.
Mbacke also says that Sufi associations provided a support system for Muslims to seek guidance and religious teaching. The two components which make up this essential support for the straight path are the shaykhs ("masters") and the murids ("disciples"). The role of the shaykh is like that of a teacher however playing a much more extensive role in the a disciples life. Shaykhs advise the murids on all matters of life and have very specific obligations that they are to uphold to lead their murids in religious and private affairs. The murid likewise has responsibilities to his shaykh which includes a code of conduct. That code of conduct is typically patterned after those Believers who were closest to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (alayhi salatu wa sallim), in the way of the traditions that have been passed down from that time.
The largest groups of Sufi associations in West Africa are the Qadiri, the Tijani, the Mouride and Sammaniyya a branch of the Halveti Order. These orders were traditionally the leading resistance to social corruption, colonial rule and tyranny, such as the case with the Sanusi Sufi Order founded by Muhammad ibn Ali al-Sanusi and the Sammaniya, who led a revolt against Egyptian and British colonial rule in the Sudan.
Taking the Oath: An Islamic Tradition
November 7, 2007 § 5 Comments
Taking bayat means taking an oath. It is a sunnat, however a forgotten sunnat of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (may Peace and Blessings be upon him). When the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) and the Believers, his Companions went to Hajj, for the first time after the hijri/migration to Medina, they stopped before entering Mecca. The Prophet (s.a.w.s.) sent Uthman ibn Affan (r.a.) as an emissary to the mushriks, those disbelievers of the Quraysh to draw up a treaty, the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah, for them to know that they are entering Mecca for pilgrimage only and are not coming to make war. And also to prevent the Quraysh from attacking them while they are defenseless and in worship on Hajj.
But when Uthman ibn Affan (r.a.) came to Mecca then words started spreading everywhere that the disbelievers have killed Uthman (r.a.). That is when Allah sent down the ayat/verse ordering those believers to give an oath, take bayat, swearing to Allah that they will not separate from the Prophet (s.a.w.s.) and his sunnat, his tradition, no matter what happens,
"Lo! those who swear allegiance unto thee (Muhammad), swear allegiance only unto Allah. The Hand of Allah is above their hands. So whosoever breaketh his oath, breaketh it only to his soul's hurt; while whosoever keepeth his covenant with Allah, on him will He bestow immense reward." (048.010)
The Companions swore that they would not leave him and if it's necessary they would all die for Allah and his sake. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) held out his hand and everyone placed their hands on his. Allah is saying that His hand is upon theirs, which means, "Allah's protection is on all of you as long as you are with that Prophet". This was their oath, their bayat to the Prophet (s.a.w.s.). They swore that they are never going to betray the Prophet (s.a.w.s.) and they swore that no matter what happened, they would continue this oath, this bayat until they die. This was al-bayatul-shajarah, The Pledge of the Tree, in which Allah was well pleased with those Believers saying,
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October 28, 2007 § 7 Comments
There are a few things in my life that consistently offer a feeling of freshness and renewal. One is wudu', the ritual ablution Muslims perform before prayer, its impact on the soul is a significant one. After performing the wudu' one has a strong sense of cleanliness and purity that can be felt for long periods of time. This is real, and most Muslims would agree that this practice, wudu', does exactly that, creates a sense of purity for the Believer. I have written about the practice of wudu' in an earlier article called, The Beauty of Wudu'.
The second item in my life that consistently offers a feeling of renewal and freshness is the salah/namaz, the Islamic ritual prayer. This is particularly true with Fajr (the Morning Prayer). After the Morning Prayer one receives a strong sense of renewal and freshness. The crispness of the morning air is uplifting. The dim lighting that is proper protocol for this prayer is soothing for the sleepy Muslim struggling to make it through the prayer and the combination of the air, dim lighting and subtle activity in the form of postures slowly wakes the body to a state where it is functioning at its optimum capacity. And while all of this is occurring the recitation of the Qur'an is a reminder to us, a reminder of our purpose a renewal of our faith; our intention; our beginning and our end.
The third is item of renewal not only offers a sense of renewal and freshness but also brings a great satisfaction to the heart and emotions. That is the act of loud dhikr (remembrance), this practice is most commonly known in today's society to be practiced by sufis. But loud dhikr (prounounced zee-kur) is a practice taught to the Companions of the Prophet (may Peace and Blessings be upon him) by the Prophet, Sayyidina Maulana Muhammad (may Peace and Blessings be upon him) himself. Loud dhikr was performed in the Prophet's mosque by him and his Companions and the tradition is upheld today by those called sufis, but the practice itself is not sufi its sunnat, the tradition of the Holy Prophet (may Peace and Blessings be upon him).
Proper Greetings in Islam
September 25, 2007 § 47 Comments
I have on occasion come across Muslims who are sincere but ignorant of some of the finer points of Islamic lifestyle according to the traditions of the Holy Prophet (may Peace and Blessings be upon him). This however, is easy to do in this day and age where there are so many forgotten traditions of the Holy Prophet which if we saw today we may think they are some strange bidat! One of these forgotten traditions is one of the most basic and fundamental elements of our dear religion, the Islamic greeting. The Islamic greeting, as-salaamu 'alaikum; God's Peace be upon you, is an element of good Islamic manners. In the proper conduct of greetings one may find keys to good social behavior and the proprieties of friendship and exchanges in Islamic framings. God says in the Qur'an (BismillaharRahmanirRahim),
"When you are greeted with a greeting, greet with better than it or return it. Allah takes count of all things". (004:086)
So clearly it is preferred to return a greeting by adding to it. But there have been so many times where I have greeted a Muslim and received no greeting at all! And perhaps times where a Muslim has greeted me and received only an equal greeting in return, or worse. These days we greet people we know, and only people we know. When we receive a greeting from someone we don't know we are silent looking oddly as if someone has violated an unwritten code of ethics. But this unwritten code of ethics is un-Islamic by nature and egoistic at best.


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Advanced Training Methods
In fitness training, advanced training methods are in general the "modern-day" methods being applied; others authors have named these techniques scientific methods because the results of these type of training are noticeable and a clear progress of changes in the individual are definitely perceived.
Supersets, Forced reps, Pyramid system and Periodization technique are part of the major advanced training methods. A superset mainly implicates a harder training method that do not allow for relaxation in between the sets. Forced reps similarly include executing repetitive exercises when the individual has gotten concentric and exhausted through the help of the trainer or spotter. Pyramid system also encompasses developing the muscles through the addition of more weights in a varied manner incorporating both the volume and intensity while the other method which is the periodization employs a more planed training with the time available for training being apportioned evenly to ensure better development of strength and muscles and also controlling if not eradicating over training.
Important to note that before any of the above methods are used in training a proper understanding of each is paramount for effective and avoiding simple injuries that may also result due to over training. A proper audit of ones health is equally important to ascertain that the trainer is not suffering from any medical complication that may be increased by the trainings that at time may be intense. Its only when all these are met that one can apply the above training methods and have remarkable results to boost of from the training, since ignoring the medical concern would basically be suicidal.
Supersets are centered on two exercises in a row with no rest or easing among the two sets different than other conventional methods like straight sets. A main disadvantage for this method is the lack of rest between the sets which affects developing power or strength. Subsequently, this decreases the amount of load one can handle with individuals' power decreasing with each added superset (Venuto, 2008). Between all the many benefits of supersets, saving significant time is one of them because no much time is spent in relaxation between the sets. Also, supersets help increase intensity of training which helps develop muscles faster. (Venuto, 2008) explains that supersets help decrease injuries while working out for the reason that the sets are nonstop; there's no need of having to add weights because the muscles become overloaded and consequently create greater intensity. Furthermore it is significant to give details of the three main types of supersets which consist of: same muscle group supersets which combine diverse workout for a certain muscle, the Antagonistic muscle groups, which is the second type, consist of an aggressive outcome as a result from combining the two muscles allowing one to relax while the other one is exercising, and the third category is the staggered sets which combines unconnected muscles with major and minor muscles therefore working out uninterruptedly. (Venuto, 2008)
Another advance training method is the Forced reps which are repetitions performed after a muscle failure and the trainee feels exhausted and cannot hold up the weight any more or perform any other repetition effectively. At this juncture the trainers always assist by helping in spotting the trainee. The major advantage of this method is that with good exercises forced reps can actually be performed without necessarily having a spotter or training partner for instance with one arm having strong bicep curls the remaining arm can as well be used in helping the arm that is being trained.(Hatfield,1993) Fahey suggests in the text the used of paused reps which require pausing in the middle of sets in the unloaded part of the motion to allow for more overall reps.
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
End of Season Projects
So the season isn't over yet, we're still working hard, but here's one of the most recent projects we've completed that we're super happy with. It's an intensive green roof for a residence in Brooklyn, with soil varying from 2" to 8". It's planted with mostly native grasses and wildflowers using Switchgass, Little Bluestem, Butterfly Weed, New York Ironweed, and the rare New England Blazing Star, all from our favorite Glover Perennials out in Long Island. There's also a vegetable bed, lavender, and lots of Sempervivum.
Here are some pictures of the installation and one of the happy clients enjoying the roof after words!
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LEGO DUPLO Train Station
Aias plays with LEGO DUPLO trains every single day without exception. Right now we are collecting the retired Thomas & Friends line. At any rate, here's a train station we made with him:
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Sunday, May 22, 2011
Substitute Accompanist
Today I had another first at church: first time accompanying the adult choir. Michael, the senior choir's director, teaches at the high school with Susan and asked her a couple days ago whether she thought I'd be willing to do that (their usual accompanist was going to be unavailable today). So she brought home the music, I practiced it a few times, and I met the choir about 45 minutes before church this morning to run through it with them. I watched his conducting very carefully; and at one point, he chastised the choir for not slowing down at a particular measure marked ritardando: "The conductor and the accompanist are ritard-ing, but the choir is not." So I must have been doing something right! It seemed to go well when they sang it during the church service, too. It reminded me of my teen days as a church organist and an accompanist for high school choir. Ah, memories.
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The C&C Team had yet another amazing time at the San Diego Style Wedding Magazine Release Party. As we walked to the check in table at the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe we were delighted to see the carnival themed circus tents across the lawn, balloons, and the faint smell of delicious deep-fried treats.
The carnival theme was executed in every part of the decor and presentation. After checking in, we received a small bag filled with party tickets that were used at the various booths for food, entertainment, and drinks.
As we wandered around the lawns of Rancho Santa Fe we became enamored with the amazing talents of the florists and decorators who put the unique, finishing touches on the carnival themed party. Tailored Florals utilized clown shoes to display their beautiful yellow daisies, Jolie Fleur had beautiful red arrangements displayed in red pails, and Whimsy Florals utilized empty gum ball machines and popcorn boxes to showcase their unique flowers.
Aside from the amazing flowers, there were also painted, free-standing props of elephants, a circus ringleader, and hilarious carnival cutouts featuring side-show attractions like the Fat Lady, clowns, and the Muscle Man.
Now for the food portion! We enjoyed delicious cupcakes from Sweet Cheeks Baking Company. Our favorite featured a fun fetti cupcake topped with a chocolate covered marshmallow puff with sprinkles. It was delicious! The gigantic animal cookies were also amazing! Sensational Treats whipped up delicious blue cotton candy, deep-fried Oreos, and mini doughnuts. The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe served spicy Kung Pow Chicken with Jasmine Rice in tiny red take out boxes complete with a set of chopsticks. Tailored Sweets had an amazing display of sweets we could not help but marvel over. We were obsessed with the hamburger cupcakes, ice cream cone cake pops, cherry cola, cake truffles, lollipops, and cotton candy.
We used our entertainment tickets to receive an enticing physic reading. Our favorite entertainer from the previous release party Dave,the artist behind our hilarious cartoon caricature, was at it again creating caricatures of our fellow party guests. Our favorite entertainment booth was The Foto Box. The amazing husband and wife team, Michael and Denise Gunter, had silly props and glasses guests could utilize in their self designed photo booth. We couldn't help but pick the glasses that reminded us of Elton John and Elvis Presley.
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Hillary has been a bad, bad girl—and the news networks are complicit in her deceitful and quite possibly unlawful actions. A shocking report by the New York Post may have finally rung the death knell for the beleaguered television nightly news programs.
Hillary Clinton sent a classified email from her private server AFTER she left her secretary of state post, but the networks hid it, according to the New York Post report.
A heavily redacted email was submitted by the State Department to ABC, CBS, and NBC—and the news networks chose NOT to tell the American public the classified email was in Hillary's possession after she was once again a private citizen.
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Joseph 'Joe' Mercer, OBE was an English football player and manager.
Best Known For Movie: Harty Welcomes
Height: 5ft 9in (1.75 m)
Born: Joseph.Mercer. , August 9, 1909, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, England, UK
Filmography: Harty Welcomes (1974), Grandstand (1970-1974), This Is Your Life (1970-1971), The Match (1969), Manchester United: The Official History 1878-2002 (2002), The Story of Football (2002).
Astrological Sign: Leo
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Wednesday, Mexico followed up July's bust of an oil drilling rights auction with exponentially higher results for the second.
The Mexican government is working to turn around its declining oil production rate that has been trending downward for more than a decade. The country recently ended a 75-year state monopoly on the commodity to entice foreign investment to help revitalize its oil industry. But the first auction held in July did not meet their expectations because of strict regulations attached to the first blocks that were up for bids. As a result, only two of the 14 blocks up for bid were awarded contracts. The country's National Hydrocarbons Commission quickly made adjustments to the regulations after the failure of the first auction.
The second auction held on Wednesday included five blocks in the Gulf of Mexico up for bid and contracts were awarded for three.
Related: Mexico changes energy reform policy; US drillers cleared to bid
Italy-based Eni International won the most attractive block, paying more than double Mexico's minimum asking price to outbid competitors. The second block auctioned off went to Pan American Energy LLC, a subsidiary of BP. The winner of the third block went to a partnership formed by Houston-based Fieldwood Energy LLC and Mexico-based Petrobal.
Insider's project production could begin as early as 2020 for the blocks awarded.
A third auction is set to take place in mid-2016 for deepwater areas in the Gulf of Mexico. This auction is expected to draw the most attention because of large oil and gas reserves previously found in nearby US waters.