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Employer Success Stories - Managing a Diverse Workforce
Most Recent
Construction Union Trains and Tests in Native Language
The construction industry in Canada is a significant economic driver, accounting for 9% of Canada's GDP. Future labour demands are high and immigrants are important.
A Page for Immigrant Diversity from the Gender Diversity Handbook? Lloyds Sets Diversity Rules for Top Job Shortlists
Lloyds Banking Group announced earlier this year that candidate shortlists for high-level bank positions will not be considered if they don't meet new gender criteria. It's not difficult to imagine a similar strategy in place to meet other diversity types, like immigrant and visible minority diversity.
Construction Union Trains and Tests in Native Language
The construction industry in Canada is a significant economic driver, accounting for 9% of Canada's GDP. Future labour demands are high and immigrants are important.
A Page for Immigrant Diversity from the Gender Diversity Handbook? Lloyds Sets Diversity Rules for Top Job Shortlists
Lloyds Banking Group announced earlier this year that candidate shortlists for high-level bank positions will not be considered if they don't meet new gender criteria. It's not difficult to imagine a similar strategy in place to meet other diversity types, like immigrant and visible minority diversity.
Palliser Builds a Workforce alongside its Furniture
With a long history in immigrant employment, Palliser has key lessons for employers seeking to become more immigrant and diversity confident. From renewed hiring practice, to on-the-job training, to leadership from the top.
Enbridge Lays Down the Pipelines for Immigrant Talent to Succeed
Enbridge has long been deliberate about creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace, making it an employer of choice for immigrant talent.
A Window of Opportunity to Boost Employee Morale
Alberta employer of diverse workforce uses corporate chaplaincy program to help employees overcome personal challenges
New Canadians Help Each Other and all Staff to Succeed at RBC
Employee resource group fosters success through networking, peer coaching and mentoring.
Using a Diversity Lens Helps Scotiabank Succeed
Bank uses a variety of opportunities to tap into immigrant talent and therefore grow their business.
Investing in Staff Helps Teshmont Consulting Engage and Retain their Employees
Small engineering firm boosts retention of new immigrants by educating all employees about its various employee-focused programs.
Self-Declaration Form asks Manitoba Hydro Employees to Disclose Immigrant Status
Voluntary form allows the utility company to better understand immigrant workforce.
RBC: Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce that is Representative of the Wider Community
A diverse workforce allows the bank to better serve a diverse client base, thus attracting more business.
Career Bridge Internships a Win-Win for St. Michael's Hospital
Structured program allows hospital to assess skilled immigrants' suitability for permanent jobs.
Reflecting the City: Employment Equity at Work – City of Saskatoon
Building a workforce that is representative of a newly diverse population through community outreach, partnerships and pre-employment coaching.
Syncrude Strengthens its Workforce by Recognizing Foreign Skills and Experience
Syncrude realizes it needs to have the most talented workforce in the field. It is doing this by hiring skilled immigrants that bring a wealth of skills and experience and they are also retaining them by providing an inclusive working environment.
3M Uses Language Game to Build Cultural Competence
A five-minute language exercise helps 3M supervisors better understand the experiences of skilled immigrant employees who speak English as a second language.
Walmart provides a foot in the door
Tailored orientation and mentoring help a skilled immigrant move from a junior to senior role.
Mentoring is a Two-Way Street
In a mentoring relationship, both mentees and mentors learn from each other. One mentor from Canadian Pacific learned about new technologies he will be able to incorporate into his own job, thus building his capacity and boosting his employer's competitive edge.
The ABCs of Safety at BC Hydro
BC Hydro offers English courses to ensure employees are able to communicate effectively with team members, which boosts their ability to work safely.
Leadership Development Program Helps Diverse Employees Reach Top Roles at Pitney Bowes
An accelerated leadership development program and leadership review process ensures skilled immigrants aren't overlooked for senior positions.
KPMG Takes a Holistic Approach to Integrating Skilled Immigrants
The accounting firm integrates immigrant professionals by prioritizing transferable skills during the hiring process, developing customizable onboarding programs and encouraging business development through social support networks.
Mentoring Leads To More Engaged And Inclusive Workforce at St. Mike's Hospital
Other employers can use the hospital's mentoring program guidebook to create their own internal mentoring programs.
Cross-Cultural Training Helps Skilled Immigrants Integrate At Deloitte
Cultural Navigator Tool clarifies cultural differences in the workplace, such as hierarchical nuances, reporting relationships and feedback.
Buddy Program and Communication Training Boost Skilled Immigrant Integration at Gennum
New employees are matched with a staff member from the same culture and are offered various communication courses, along with a professional development plan.
Employee Survey Helps Mount Sinai Target Diversity Initiatives
Leadership support of the survey encouraged more employees to participate and the hospital found internationally educated professionals were less likely than Canadian-trained professionals to be working in jobs that used their credentials.
Cross-Cultural Guide Helps Nurses Treat Diverse Patients
Providence Health Care has created various tools to help nurses communicate with and treat patients from different cultures.
Iris Power Engineering Uncovers the Talents Of Skilled Immigrant Employees
Regular meetings allow employees to discuss their skills and how they can be applied to help the company achieve its goals.
Inclusiveness Leaders and Champions Support Diversity Efforts Throughout Ernst & Young
Leaders throughout the firm have taken on the responsibility of ensuring inclusiveness is top of mind for all employees.
Ernst & Young Makes Diversity a Strategic Imperative
The accounting firm has various diversity initiatives, including internal mentoring programs and networking events, as well as leadership conferences, all supported by the CEO.
Mentoring Builds Leadership Skills and Opens Doors for Immigrants at City Of Toronto
The program provides skilled immigrants with practical advice and the opportunity to build their networks while the City's workforce builds their cross-cultural competence and leadership skills.
Culture Training and Job Placements Helps Cambiran Credit Union Address Labour Shortage
Cambrian partners with Manitoba government and other credit unions to prepare newcomers for jobs in financial services.
Engineering Firm Turns To Skilled Immigrants for Hard-To-Find Skills
Teshmont's investment in skilled new immigrants is helping to secure a strong pool of management candidates for the future.


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Reservation in higher education -A blunder by UPA government!
How could these so called responsible guys agreed on the decision of introducing "Reservation in higher education"? Any sensible person could make out that the very thing would definitely kill the merit and hurt progress! So, why can't sensible souls like Mr. Manmohan singh understand this simple thing!
And, if we talk about Gandhi family for a second, is Mrs. Sonia Gandhi sleeping? Or, she is happy to be horribly politically indianised so much so that she could n't even take into account what Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru or Rajiv Gandhi thought about this reservation thing?
And, then to talk about reservation based on caste system makes things worse and ugly. They talk of social justice! So called worthy politicians, please retrospect! Do not you think that this would take India back by so many years?
And, yes all of them are behind vote banks! What to talk of Congress! Worst is BJP whose actual color has come out! Earlier it was Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and now they want to take advantage of OBC. Guys, you would definitely loose!
And, yes, I do not blame Mr. Arjun Singh. He really got some good unneccessary publicity. However, he is just the puppet who is unaware about basic facts! We could afford to ignore him outrightly.
May God bless India!

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More importantly, it has succeeded in providing near-universal coverage to Americans over age 65 in a very cost-effective manner.
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A quick look at a piece of gear that I forgot I even had, though admittedly - that's the point of its placement. I keep this inside my hiking bag, attached to the pull rope that closes off the inner bag. I keep it there, attached to a length of paracord. I keep it on paracord for a number of reasons - it helps me identify what it is, among the other stuff in my bag. It's always good to have a bit of extra paracord on me as well.
I attached a keyring to the hole in the top of the firesteel to keep a length of an old sawblade attached. True - it's not the best striker, but if I don't have a knife on me it will work wonders I'm sure.
I took my hiking bag on an outing today and found this item right where it should be as I opened the bag. I had almost forgotten that this item was with me, but I suppose that is a part of it's own philosophy of use. It's truly an emergency item. It's there when I'll need it most - I put it right back after the picture was taken.
On the trail, I gathered a handful of dried out plant matter. I set it all on a rock along the shore of the river and placed my firesteel at about a 45 degree angle from the surface of the rock. I scraped the shaft of the firesteel with my knife - a SOG seal pup - and that was all it took. I wasn't surprised to witness the utility of this tool, but it was still cool to see it work so simply.
I'd recommend this type of tool to all outdoor enthusiasts. It displaces the need for a lighter - but it's easier to just use a butane torch by far. This acts very well as an emergency fire starter and should be included in any hiking bag. I'm not sure of the variances between different manufacturers but I doubt very much that you'd go wrong with any commercially available model.
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Back in 2015 for the greatest pleasure of the freestylers, the OBLIVION is as its sidekick, The Caddy, an energetic and playful ski.
Its PNP rocker construction combining double rocker and camber is the perfect mix between energetic pop and smooth reception. Prepared to rush, it has a solid sandwich construction, a resistant sole, resistant edges and a system of independent suspension to minimize the vibration at the maximum.
With the desire to express itself everywhere, it is crazy about going out the park for backcountry sessions thanks to its waist of 90 mm offering very good flotation and manoeuvrability.
A perfect ski for the riders that want to perform tricks on any snow surface.
- Sandwich Twintip construction: We combine a vertical laminated wood core, guarantied durability, to our unbelievable system of independent suspension to minimize all the shocks. Realize exceptional pipe, park or high mountain performances.
- PNP Rocker : Very light rise in tip and the tail with a regular camber under waist The PNP rocker provide the rider with a more flexible cornering and reduced contact of the squares for easy chaining the tricks and rotations. 30% rocker / 70% camber
- Highly transparent UHM base : A high-density, determinedly durable base that allows gorgeous graphic details to shine through. The perfect combination of fashion and function.
- Durable edges : Impact resistant ABS sidewalls. " Tuffwalls" are designed to absorb impacts while remaining responsive.
- ISS – Independent suspension system: Anti-vibration systems in elastomer located at tip and tail and in waist. The elastomer minimizes frequent vibrations in rocker skis. Under the waist, vibrations are lessened with a perfect glide.
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A reference in terms of modern freeski bindings, the JESTER also comes in a PRO model. We should warn you that the JESTER PRO is a binding with plenty under the bonnet. With Din values between 8 and 18, a new toe and heel design making it more compact and rigid, and a wider base for improved power transfer, it is a real weapon for freeriding. Ultra Durable, its metal casing on the toe piece prevents any deformation and can also be used as a snow grate for the soles of iced up boots.
A top of the range binding for the competitions skiers or for those who commit themselves for real.
Proof of this is the choice of all the riders of the team: Sam Smoothy, Sean Petit and Mathieu Bijasson in freeride and Russ Henshaw, Nick Goepper, Ahmet Dadali and Tom Wallish in park!
The toe height is adjustable to ensure the best results with your boots.
PLEASE NOTE: there many different sizes of ski brakes available, when placing your order please provide the ski waist width.
- DIN: 8 to 18
- Triple Pivot Elite Toe : The toe construction with DIN/ISO up to Z 18 allows for impressive retentions when freeriding. The spring in the toe is inserted horizontally and with a sole plate inclined by 5° it provides the highest energy absorption so as to reduce the risk of early release. A large surface optimises the power transfer and allows high energy use. The toe pieces with this technology deliver an unparalleled level of performance in relation to their weight.
- AFD Stainless Steel : All MARKER bindings are equipped with a moveable AFD (anti friction device) leading to a highly precise release almost entirely unhindered by dirt, snow and ice! Adjustment of the AFD to the area of application ensures perfect functionality - from racing,for children's bindings or on ski tours.
- Inter-Pivot Heel Piece : The stunning heel construction delivers superior holding power for free riding, featuring DIN/ISO6-16. The Inter Pivot Heel directs the power forces in the angle of elasticity improving the holding power and reducing pre-releases.
- Magnesium Parts: Magnesium is THE lightest and most robust metal construction material making it perfect for our high-end products. This makes you well equipped for a faster run and the most radical lines!
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La historia HEAD empieza en 1847 con Tyrolia y en 1950 Head Ski Company se funda. Ahora es uno de los lideres mundiales en la fabricacion y distribucion de material de deportivo.
Esta compania austriaca esta organizada en cinco divisiones operativas: los deportes de invierno, deportes de raqueta, Buceo, sportswear y licencias. Los productos HEAD: esquis alpinos, fijaciones de esquis, botas de esqui, snowboard y protecciones, raquetas de tenis y de squash, pelotas de tenis y zapatos de tenis y de deportes.
Los productos Head han alcanzado posiciones de liderazgo en terminos de ventas y de la reputacion y han ganado un alto perfil a traves del uso de los mejores atletas de hoy.
Ahora, Head domina el campeonato del mundo FIS de esqui alpino.


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Mistah Wilson interviews local veteran EMCEE 'iMu' as he explains his love for Hip Hop, Pasadena, & leaks exclusive new single "Signature"
Mistah Wilson: Yo iMu what's tha word, son! Pleasure to have you on tha block for this exclusive
iMu: Pleasures all business to me Haha!! It's all good.
Mistah Wilson: What's been new with you?
iMu: Just stayin' on my hustle, grindin' it out. Will never complain because God is great!! Just recently signed up on that Wilson Block!! You know tha deal!!
Mistah Wilson: Dope. Dope. So where are you from?
iMu: Pasadena CA. Born and raised. Grew up on Mentor Ave. Right around the block from Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles!! (Big Ups Ma!!)
Mistah Wilson: Yo, tell the people how you found out about thawilsonblock…
iMu: I was walkin down Oakland Ave smoking a blunt with "Satire" and just happened to meet you Bing Bing"..haha!! the rest is history being written. It's been a blessing, real talk. It's revitalized my motivation to say the least.
Mistah Wilson: So how long you been rappin?
iMu: Back since Big Boy was hostin' tha fat 5 @ 9 (I'm feelin' fine) B.I.G had just dropped "Big Poppa"..i was on lockdown in 95' all I had was a little am/fm radio..that's all I needed tho..that planted the seed in my mind. , I realized that this is what I was meant to do. No if ands or buts about it.
Mistah Wilson: As crazy as the mainstream looks (& sounds) today, what is your outlook on it?
iMu: Smh..i can't call it playa'..to me, Hip-hop is the crescendo of music, it can evolve into whatever the artist can imagine. Commercial or Underground. It's all up to your imagination.
Mistah Wilson: Do you think an independent underground movement is vital to a local music scene?
iMu: In My understanding. The Underground Movement is extremely vital for the revitalization of Hip-Hop music locally, globally, and universally.
Mistah Wilson: Are you currently independent or are you rocking with management?
iMu: Both. I'm an Independent Artist with a strong management "Team"..cuz that's what it is, without "Ace" & "Lady Luck" wouldn't have the "energy" that I do, it would be something else..
Mistah Wilson: Yo we also seen you perform at WilsonBlock100's PowerHour down at Jake's Billiards in Pasadena, Ca. YOU ROCKED IT!!! How did that night turn out for you?
iMu: thanks man!! I truly appreciate it..to tell you the truth it had been like a year or more since I was on stage so I had this real nervous excitement sensation the whole night..but as much practice as I put in, i just spews out fire after I warm up..haha!!
Mistah Wilson: You also performed a cut we've been airing on WB100 Radio "The Product", when was that track released?
iMu: That same night!! Pasadena will always and forever here my newest, freshest tracks 1st! Via thawilsonblock! I made that promise long ago to Pasadena 626!
Mistah Wilson: What's up with "imagine My universe" can you please explain exactly what that is. Is it an album, is it released, what…
iMu: imagine My universe is the original definition of iMu my alias ..it evolved into "in My understanding" as I got older. To recognize the order, "imagine My universe" is going to be the premier album. The classic. The Origin. Yet to be released.
Mistah Wilson: And we're positive you write your own lyrics, correct?
iMu: Absolutely Correct. 100%. Most Definitely. All Original.
Mistah Wilson: That's what I call a real artist. Do you have anything that is currently out that has BEEN out for quite some time?
iMu: Yeah,. I have a couple singles out I've been pushing the get heard. They been out for a few months. Still haven't gotten any many hits as I would like but the real underground i.M.u heads already known' bout "Heavy Metal Jackets" (my answer to the battle emcees) & "Construction" (my mission statement)..this new one "The Product" is just to let you know. Haha! But here's the real treat..as of this moment, I just released "Signature" via thawilsonblock (yes sir) as promised..Pasadena CA hears it first!!
Mistah Wilson: That's what it is! That is what makes your underground network like ThaWilsonBlock effective. Name some indie underground artists that you've worked with along with who you'd like to work with…
iMu: Gotta give big ups to my old partner "Day One"…one of the sickest lyricist I've worked with. He went M.i.A while back. (Don't ask). If you reading this bro. iSDO!! (he'll know what that means) And I would love to work with Odd Future/Audio Assassins/Atmosphere/
Mistah Wilson: Name some mainstream artists who you'd like to work with.
iMu: E-40/Tech9ne
Mistah Wilson: Work with any hot producers?!?!
iMu: Adam "Ace" Grigsby(Heavy Metal Jackets)..the man's a genius, what else can I say? And recently I've been working with Andre D(The Product)..younger generation, the kids "pouring' talent out his eyeballs". I'm tellin you…
Mistah Wilson: Why do you do music? What do you plan on accomplishing or getting out of it?
iMu: I do music for the love of it, it's something I feel I was put on this earth to do, Entertain. And if I can slip in a positive message in there, so be it.
Mistah Wilson: I can tell you a thing or two about putting all my eggs in one basket. Any back up plans?
iMu: No safety net. This is it!
Mistah Wilson: What has motivated you throughout the years as an EMCEE?
iMu: Being able to entertain and move the crowd has kept and will always keep me rapping and writing till' the day that I die. My love and passion for quality music can't be described in words. Language is far too weak to even begin to explain.
Mistah Wilson: Got a quick message you want to send out to the world?
iMu: The end is coming soon so don't cease or desist, grab your opportunities or cease to exist. –iMu (soundcloud.com/imuniversal)
Mistah Wilson: Again. Thanx for doing this interview with ThaWilsonBlock. Got any shout outs!?
iMu: Yeah , much respect to due to the underground culture. under God's grace we are all one!!!!
iMu just leaked THIS single "Signature" along with this interview. ENJOY THE EXCLUSIVENESS!!


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The McDonald Family
The McDonald family adopted their son, Toby Jr., from Ukraine in the summer of 2010. Toby and Suzanne originally set out to adopt domestically this time, but God had other plans for them. After many heartbreaking months looking for the child that would thrive in their family, and through an an encounter surely orchestrated by God, they became aware of a little boy with Down Syndrome in Bulgaria. The pieces started to fall into place...quickly! Several thousand dollars of their total remaining need is due very soon. Be a part of the miracle that in in store for this amazing family!!
Total remaining need: $20,000
The Kunkle Family
The Kunkle family is heading to Ukraine very, very soon for their adoption appointment. Originally, Dale and Buffey committed to adopt a pretty little girl with dark hair and eyes. The girl was mysteriously transferred to a different region and adopted by another family soon after. In the midst of their heartbreak, they decided to put their full faith in God to choose a child for them and will be traveling to accept a blind referral. Since they no longer have a face or photos to share, fundraising has been difficult. With only two weeks left to raise the remaining funds, this family URGENTLY needs our prayers and financial gifts!!
Total remaining need: $7,000
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Monday, September 23, 2013
My First Experience with Leafleting
I have never leafleted before, and I though it would help me approach strangers easier if I had an
opportunity to do it. I saw a message sent out to local volunteers to join a Mercy for Animals volunteer on one her stops at colleges in Ohio. I offered to help her at BGSU on September 9th. For the first half of the day it was raining, and it was impossible to hold an umbrella, an armful of leaflets and have a hand free to give them to the students. I was feeling really tongue tied and had a hard time spitting out "Info to help animals" or something similar. Most of the time I ended up saying "Here you go!" or "Have you received one of these yet?" I was honesty very uncomfortable. It was worse when people would give you funny/dirty looks, roll their eyes, snicker or pretend like you were handing them "the plague". After a few hours I was getting pretty depressed. I ended up taking an opportunity to leave early when my son needed to be picked up from the sitter.
I ended up realizing that just because I wasn't into this type of activism didn't mean that I wasn't cut out for activism. We did end up handing out 2000 leaflets, which is a record for the number handed out at that particular college. It was the most rewarding seeing students immediately looking through the information we just handed them. I really hope that we made an impact. Even if just one person decided to become Vegan because of our encouragement, that is still approximately 90 animals lives saved in one year.
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After the morning session at Ulu's we came back to LBS Surf House and chilled out for a couple hours. Then it was off to Padang Padang beach for some Bintangs and sunset. The waves were small so it was the warm up for the Padang Padang Warung Crawl. That's going to be wild. We got in a quick game of soccer against some Spaniards and lost. Shit!
One more night in Padang Padang area then it's off to Sumbawa. But not before we end out Bali session with the Padang Padang Warung Crawl. Stayed tuned for that.
|Devin spinning the sun on his finger.
|Lawrence holding the Bali sun.
|Mailei and I with perfect lighting ;/
|Mario being Mario.
|Padang Beach Sand Castle.
|On the way down to the beach at Padang.
|Fruit salad at Wayan's Warung on the beach.
|Lawerence happy with his Mie Goreng (Friend Noodles).
|Mario digging into his banana peanut butter honey jaffle.
|Devin lining up an early Ulu wave.
|Mario made this section!
|Lawrence enjoying his massage from Ketut.
|Pancha one of the only few local bodyboarders on Bali.
|Pancha with the crew. He hangs at the Hendra Photography shop at Uluwatu. Hit him up and say what up.


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Gattac (Part II)
By Mike Derderian
Ecce homo, behold the man… Where? Just look in a mirror and you'll find him gazing at you anxiously. Wrinkles cover his aging face, fingers cloistered onto each other forming a lifeless fist as he wheezes time away like an old man, who earnestly remembers the glories of the old world when man alone was the center of the universe.
Will your soul burn as bright as it did when you were eighteen of age once you reach eighty? I'll try but what about you?
Overdrive for life, is it possible? To me, all the time in the world won't be enough to experience life's beauty to the maximum.
If I was given the choice I would lock myself up in a cellar watching films until the end of eternity but then I would miss out on my script, film, soundtrack and plot, which is living a good and fruitful life with the person I love.
What would you choose, a bright career or spending your life with the half that was lost in Eden's labyrinth as Satan deprived us of it eternal bliss with a single bite? Three years ago I found an apple placed in the middle of the road. It was dark, lonely and I was lost in an asphalt jungle called civilization. What did I do? Well, I kept on walking for the seeds of the first apple still rest in my heart, burning my soul until I find the path to Eden once more.
No matter what people think of a person and how hard life gets, especially when a physical impediment adds to its adversity, that person should always follow his dreams, for who knows he or she might eventually catch their rainbow.
The same applies to the main protagonist in Gattaca, Vincent Freeman, who refused to be dubbed an invalid and to be deprived the opportunity of proving himself a successful human. In the course of his strife, Freeman rekindles the fighter spirit in another person, who called it quits from a long time ago. That person is Jerome Eugene Morrow, who was a first class sportsman—a valid—but unfortunately suffered an accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down.
Gattaca is a touching narrative of how these two men will complement each other's existence while a love story brews on the sideline providing a touch of vulnerability and humanity to a sci-fi thriller set in a not so distant future.
Despite being a philosophical film in the core, Gattaca provides the viewer with the perfect classical topnotch adrenaline rush that was familiar in the 60's films, when mind twisting shocking finales were more than essential to construct a plot.
Starring young aspiring actors like Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Jude Law, Loren Dean, Tony Shalhoub, Xander Berkeley and veteran actor Alan Arkin as detective Hugo, you'll find that Gattaca is more than a close shave and a hair brush film.
By the end of the film, we come to the conclusion that a man's dream is another man's motive and this what the triangular sub-plot helped in developing as it unraveled the X-factor between Vincent, Jerome and Irene Cassini.
Cassinie (played by a very young Thurman) is your typical ice-cold queen, whose warmth of heart will be exposed by Vincent's passion for his dream and, at the same level, for her. Opposites attract and this where the director brilliantly utilized the cheek and tongue dialogue that aroused whenever Hawke and Thurman bumped into each other. The soft love story between the couple, who share more elements than they can imagine, is a twist that will add more intensity and suspense to the film's events.
The climax of the film is stirred up by a horrific murder that takes place in Gattaca, which as a result is now swarming with Hoovers or futuristic cops. Instead of carrying guns, these efficient units carry small vacuum cleaners in search of DNA evidence.
Oddly enough, Law's character, Jerome, parodies many of the obnoxious personas that he brilliantly helped in creating over the years, like the ones in the Talented Mr Ripley, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil and Wilde.
Now, carrying another person's blood, hair, skin and urine in small plastic containers in order to trick Gattaca's identification machines might be a little too extreme and revolting for some, but for those with a dream it is a means to an end and some are even willing to sign a pack with the devil himself.
Despite being void of any sci-fi spectacular effects and sets like the one's found in I, Robot, A.I, Blade Runner, Minority Report and Total Recall, the film nevertheless places us within the chilling and eerie sci-fi feel rather than texture. The artistic sets and 1950's ambience whether in costumes, music and police cars reflects that no matter how deep in the future we live there is always room for the past.
Will he manage to board the shuttle mission to Titan, as Hoovers get closer and closer to exposing him? Did he kill the director of the mission and does he and Irene get married and live happily ever after? You'll know when you watch it.


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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Feet are a part of the anatomy many exercisers ignore while pounding the treadmill or honing a headstand, but fitness experts say they are the very foundation of physical well-being.
A quarter of the body's bones are contained in the feet and ankles. It is where most movement begins and, much like a building's foundation, it determines stability.
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A while back we found a leaning McLean street sign and thought that Hartford might be embracing using literal street signs. Recently we discovered that this experiment is over as the McLean sign is now perfectly upright. Another Sad City good deed or the end of a great experiment?
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
A Good Deed? The End of Literal Street Signs
Posted by Hakaan Loob at 10:30 AM
Labels: Good Deeds, signs, South End, Street Shots
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- AnonymousOctober 5, 2011 at 6:39 PM
Nothing to say but can't stand by and watch my fav local blog go comment-less 3 posts in a row.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 5, 2011 at 10:49 PM
Hakaan: Please start a new contest. I feel like that'd be fun.ReplyDelete
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someone go fry up Fishfry ave sign.ReplyDelete
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During Nephite times there were two main north and south highways—a central and a coastal road; today there are three, with a highway along the edge of the eastern Andes and the Amazon basin added, running from the Ecuadorian border to Puerto Maldonado close to the Bolivian border in the southeast of Peru called El Marginal de la Selva ("the Jungle Border Highway"), which name was later changed to the Peruvian Highway 5N (PE-5N), and loosely called the "Fernando Belaunde Terry Highway," after the man who became president of Peru for the second time in 1980, having served his first presidential term in 1963-1968, when he first promised to build the highway and open up that area to development. He built the highway, but was ousted by a military coup led by General Juan Velasco Alvarado before he could begin the development.
Showing Coriantumr's approach to Zarahemla from the city of Nephi and across the Land of Nephi to the coast and up the coastal passage behind the hills and into the Lurin ValleyThus, Coriantumr had a choice of going up the coastal road, which was mostly desert and not well occupied, or up the central road, through the capital parts of the land where the crops were planted in the high valleys and the cities built. As Mormon wrote: "And now when Coriantumr saw that he was in possession of the city of Zarahemla, and saw that the Nephites had fled before them, and were slain, and were taken, and were cast into prison, and that he had obtained the possession of the strongest hold in all the land, his heart took courage insomuch that he was about to go forth against all the land" (Helaman 1:22).
Heading northeast through the Lurin Valley and once through the Pass, Coriantumr heads northward on the central road toward Cajamarca (Bountiful)However, Coriantumr was not satisfied with just heading for Bountiful and capturing the city, he arrogantly wanted to "march forth with a large army, even towards the city of Bountiful; for it was his determination to go forth and cut his way through with the sword, that he might obtain the north parts of the land" (Helaman 1:23). So being the butcher and hater of the Nephites he was, he needed to head up the central road, through the populated area of the land where he could "cut his way through with the sword," destroying any and all Nephite resistence.
View looking northeast up the Lurin Valley toward the narrow pass where the road split and went on to Cuzco, or turned northward toward CajamarcaTo do that, Coriantumr headed up the Lurin Valley to the Pass that took him northward on the central road to Cajamarca, or Bountiful. As Mormon described it: "And, supposing that their greatest strength was in the center of the land, therefore he did march forth, giving them no time to assemble themselves together save it were in small bodies; and in this manner they did fall upon them and cut them down to the earth" (Helaman 1:24).
Still, despite the speed at which he moved his army, they still had to negotiate the gorges and high mountain passes, that by their restricted size, slowed his army down from time to time, and then battling his way up the capital parts of the land slowed him even further, giving enough timer for the Nephite army to get organized. Mormon goes on to describe what happened: "But behold, this march of Coriantumr through the center of the land gave Moronihah great advantage over them, notwithstanding the greatness of the number of the Nephites who were slain" (Helaman 1:25).
Now Moronihah was Moroni's son, who was presently in charge of the Nephite armies. And like his father, he was smart and understood the Lamanite desirers; however, in that he had not taken into account the defector Coriantumr and his knowledge of the Nephite defenses. Thus, as Mormon wrote: "Moronihah had supposed that the Lamanites durst not come into the center of the land, but that they would attack the cities round about in the borders as they had hitherto done; therefore Moronihah had caused that their strong armies should maintain those parts round about by the borders. But behold, the Lamanites were not frightened according to his desire, but they had come into the center of the land, and had taken the capital city which was the city of Zarahemla, and were marching through the most capital parts of the land, slaying the people with a great slaughter, both men, women, and children, taking possession of many cities and of many strongholds." (Helaman 1:26-27).
Coriantumr marched his army northward, turning toward Cajamarca (Bountiful) onto the central road once through the Pass as the east end of the Lurin ValleyNow, however, since Coriantumr had succeeded in attacking Zarahemla without warning coming up the almost hidden narrow sixty-mile-long passage on the coast, he now had merely to travel up the Lurin Valley to the Pass and turn north along the main road northward that lie along the foothills of the mountains, passing through the north-south lying valleys all the way to Cajamarca, the Nephite city of Bountiful. However, his decision to attack teh central parts of the land placed him around 100 miles closer to Moronihah's army so that once word came to the Nephite commander, that the Lamanites had taken Zarahemla and were on the march northward, Moronihah was quick to act, for the distance between Zarahemla up the capital parts or center of the Nephite land was sufficient to allow the Nephite commander to organize a pincher approach to attack the Lamanites: "when Moronihah had discovered this, he immediately sent forth Lehi with an army round about to head them before they should come to the land Bountiful" (Helaman 1-28).
Moronihah ordered Lehi to march his army to the north of Coriantumr's approach while he marched his army to the south of Coriantumr's approachThe distance from Pachacamac (Zarahemla) to Cajamarca (Bountiful) by the costal road would have been abut 500 miles, and through the valley and up the central road, around 440 miles. Had Coriantumr taken the coastal road, he might have made it to Bountiful, but his arrogance and blood-thirsty nature caused him to take the central road where more battles could be fought and won, placing him both closer to Moronihah's army and also slowed down the progress of his march.
Now both Lehi and Moronihah had been in the east by the borders where the Lamanites had always attacked. Evidently, Lehi and his army were further north, for Moronihah sent him to intercept Coriantumr's northward movement, while he, Moronihah, swung his army in behind that of Coriantumr to cut off any retreat.
"And thus he did; and he did head them before they came to the land Bountiful, and gave unto them battle, insomuch that they began to retreat back towards the land of Zarahemla" (Helaman 1:29).
Moronihah's plan worked. Lehi and his army were able to cut off Coriantumr's northward movement up the center of the land, while Moronihah and his army came up behind, so when the Lamanite army turned back toward Zarahemla, Moronihah blocked his path, and the Nephites had trapped the Lamanite army between two of their own armies.
Lehi marched his army to cut off Coriantumr's approach northward, while Moronihah marched his army to cut off Coriantumr's retreat
As Mormon describes it: "And it came to pass that Moronihah did head them in their retreat, and did give unto them battle, insomuch that it became an exceedingly bloody battle; yea, many were slain, and among the number who were slain Coriantumr was also found. And now, behold, the Lamanites could not retreat either way, neither on the north, nor on the south, nor on the east, nor on the west, for they were surrounded on every hand by the Nephites" (Helaman 1:30-31).
Thus, Coriantumr had plunged the Lamanites into the midst of two Nephite armies, who gained control over Coriantumr and his army and captured those that were not killed. Moronihah also liberated Zarahemla and sent the Lamanites still alive back to their homes (Helaman 1:32-33).
It had been a bold move by Coriantumr, not taking his army northward from the City of Nephi as had been done before, since in order to get to the City of Zarahemla, they would then have had to cross over the mountain ranges and through the passes, cross the Sidon River, and drop down into the valley and land of Zarahemla. Quite often in those approaches, their march was discovered from some distance away by Nephite lookouts from their resort outposts, giving the Nephites plenty of time to put together a defense and bring one of their armies in between the Lamanite march and the City of Zarahemla.
This time, however, Coriantumr, with his knowledge of Zarahemla, how it was defended, and that he could approach it from the coast almost unseen, had a different plan, which allowed him to "march forth at the head of his numerous host, and came upon the inhabitants of the city, and their march was with such exceedingly great speed that there was no time for the Nephites to gather together their armies" (Helaman 1:19). In fact, they were upon the city before anyone even knew about it and they "cut down the watch by the entrance of the city, and did march forth with his whole army into the city" (Helaman 1:20).
How did he effect this surprise? By approaching the City of Zarahemla from the south, along the coastal desert plain rather than from the east like all other attempts had been tried.
This also helps us better understand why several Lamanite kings placed Nephite defectors in charge of their armies, because they understood the strategy they employed from knowing the Nephite nature so well.


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When you like someone
You empathize
You can see the happiness and hurt in their eyes.
When you love someone
You feel
Every glimmer of hope
Burst of joy
Pang of sorrow, it's real.
I don't just mean feel bad
No saying "I feel sad"
I mean a gutwrenching, sick to your stomach
"Can't eat, can't sleep til YOU get YOUR shit right" kinda thing.
It's not a kind of love you can choose
This kind of love chooses you
It doesn't have to involve romance
And usually it happens by chance
You just feel it one day
And it's hard to make it go away
For the people you love, you always want the best
And when things aren't right, it's like a weight on your chest
A tightness you can't believe
Making it so very hard to breathe
Feels like your lungs are in a jail
All you want is to exhale
...but you can't
So internally I scream
Get this shit right!
It's not my battle to fight!
You know when I'm done and "drop the mic"
That everything now, is up to you
How you fix things is between you two
Now when you get it together and your happiness is back on 10
Maybe, just maybe, I can breathe again
Unpublished work © 2010 D. Newman


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Lola (the dog--but don't tell her that because I don't think she realizes she isn't human--my dad keeps trying to call her my sister. Not so much dad, not. so. much!), Reid, and Grandpa. Reid chewing on his hand--he has broken through his top four teeth! That makes a grand total of 6 teeth.
Playing with his keys.
Reid is a carpet inspector. Ha! He will just check out the carpet, feel it, try to pick stuff out of it and then go back to playing with his toys. Saturday we spent the morning with Grandpa and then headed to one of my college friend's wedding. I didn't get any pictures of it. We almost missed it. Matt put the street name without the "West" in front of it and we went on a bit of wild goose chase. Luckily we figured it out like 5 minutes before the wedding and managed to get there! Whew. The kids were both asleep in the car by then, though, so only I witnessed the vow exchange. Don't worry--we all made it to the reception! Then headed back home.
The past couple of Mondays we have been going to story time at the library. Lilly always just kind of looks around during the activity time and stays right by my side. It might help if we got there on time....maybe next week. But, at the end we read books and she LOVES that. I will say, "Are you ready to go?" and she looks up and shakes her head no and says, "No!"
Reid wants to know why I woke him up for this! Ha! He is always SO tired when we leave. Unfortunately, we have about an hour to waste before Matt can take lunch so we either go to the park or the mall. This week it was too cold for the park!
We went to the mall and I got Lilly a cookie. I broke it in half and gave it to her half of it--she shoved the whole thing in her mouth. Her mouth was so full that chocolate was oozing out of it. People were walking by saying, "She is sooo cute!" and I was thinking, "Usually--but she is disgusting right now!!" She did the same thing with the second half of the cookie. Why did I not think about halving it again??
Anyway, we played at the play area for a while and then on our way out hit this ride.


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We did a great 7.4km walk through Kata Tjuta called the Valley of the Winds. It was great walking weather with beautiful blue skies and cool temperatures.
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The walk around Uluru was amazing, but we may have enjoyed this walk more because there was some challenging parts to it.


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Health Strengths and Weaknesses Outlook For the Future Strengths and Weaknesses Health Outlook for the Future
Compare and Contrast Similarities and Differences Who has been most successful in the past? Who is most prepared to be successful in the future? Immense Goodwill International Influence Diversified Fields Movies -animated -live action Parks and Resorts Consumer Products Increasing Media Networks -ABC
-Disney Channel
-ABC Family
-SOAPnet Interactive Media Group Quality Innovation
Resorts and Parks
Decreasing in Attendance
Decreasing per capita guest spending
Decrease in Hotel Spending
Affected by the economy Family Budgets -Adapts to changes in technology
-Always in the process of developing
something new and making improvements
-Create their own trends
-Expanding internationally
-Recently launched new disney channel in Russia
-Increasing international revenues High profitability Ratios Dividends -recently increased dividends
-56 consectuive years of dividend payments to shareholders Diversified fields Television Networks Films Magazines News Media Video Games Innovation Technological Society Subjective Nature of Business Declines in Economy Piracy Copyrights Labor Strikes Declining DVD Sales •Media Based Company – Television Networks, Filmed Entertainment, and Journalism
•Four Goals:
Build competitive advantages in great content
Develop new models and technology for consumer experience
Expand presence of brands and content internationally
Achieve all of this while improving operating and capital efficiency
•Television is in a new Golden Age – technology
•NCAA and CBS contract until 2024 – Division I Men's Championship Tournament
•CNN – #1 destination for online and mobile news
•TVEverywhere (TVE) – HBO GO
•Content Everywhere - Film and publishing content everywhere, digital transition
•Extending International Television Networks
•Widely diverse content & unique skill in managing business in an integrated way
•Upward growth of goodwill
•Continuation of timeless stories that capture peoples imaginations
•Three Goals:
Creating great entertainment that people want to experience
Using new technology to maximize the quality and reach of that entertainment
Growing their businesses in promising international markets to extend the impact of that entertainment.
•Great expectations with the acquisition of Marvel
•Fortifying brand presence through Pixar, Playdom, and Club Penguin
•ESPN coverage of NFL, NBA, and many other major sports
•2012 California Adventure Expansion – Cars Land
•More destinations on Disney Cruise Line with addition of ship Fantasy Net Margin - 11.33%
Percent of income after expenses
Asset Turnover - .58
How many sales dollars were generated for each dollar of assets
Stock Rate - 36.12
How much each stock is sold
Earnings per Share - 2.07
How much company earns from each stock they sell Earnings per share = $2.64
Current stock price = $34.41
Net margin = %46.12
P/E Ratio = $13.05
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2012--- 2013学年第一学期期中九年级
英语测试卷 满分:100分
i. 听句子,从下面每小题的A、B、C三个选项中选择你所听到的句子。(每小题念两遍3分)
( ) 1. A. Do you often make trouble?
B. Do you often get into trouble?
C. Do you often have trouble?
( ) 2. A. What is your favourite hobby?
B. What is your favourite subject?
C. What is your favourite season?
( ) 3. A. I have black hair and black eyes.
B. I have blue hair and black eyes.
C. I have black hair and blue eyes.
ii. 听句子,从下面每小题的A、B、C三个选项中选择与所听到的句子意思相同或相近的句子。(每小题念两遍)(2分)
( ) 4. A. Remember to write to me soon.
B. Remember writing to me soon.
C. Don't forget to write a letter.
( ) 5. A. She is good at all her subjects.
B. She achieves A grades in English.
C. She achieves A grades in some subjects.
iii. 根据你在录音里听到的情景,从下面每小题的A、B、C三个选项中选择最佳答语。(每小题念两遍)(3分)
( ) 6. A. On Tuesday evening. B. On Sunday morning. C. On Monday evening.
( ) 7. A. English. B. PE. C. Art.
( ) 8. A. On foot. B. By bike. C. By bus.
iv. 听短文,回答问题。(短文念两遍)(3分)
( ) 9. How many terms do American schools have in a year?
( ) 10. How old are most students when they finish middle schools?
A. 13 or 14 B. 20 or 21 C.17 or 18
( ) 11. How much money do college students pay for their studies?
A. no B. little C. much
( A. felt B. recorded C. scratched D. injured
( A. was nearly closed B. started to be built
C. was almost completed. D. began to build
( A. suggested B. informed C. greeted D. noticed
( A. in a hurry B. at once C. not slowly D. hurriedly
( A. very nervous B. very interested C. very happy D. very boring
( ) 17. -–Peter, why do you like working as _____ professor?
--Because I want to help _________ young.
A. an, a B. a, a C. a, the D. an; the
( ) 18. ---Jane: "Are these your story-books?"
---Mary: "Yes, Anny gave _____to _____last Wednesday."
A. it...me B. them...me C. them...I D. it…. he
( ) 19. ---What's up, Simon? You don't look very _____.
--The customers always prefer Debbie ____ me. I can't understand it.
A. happily, with B. pleased, for C. happy, to D. happy, at
( ) 20. --- What should I do before ________ a hairdryer?
---Dry your hair ______ with a towel.
A. to use, gentle B. use, gently C. using, gently D. use, gentle
( 灾区) was the most _______ experience in my life. —Yes, I was also ___________when I heard the bad news.
A. frightened, frightening B. frightening, frightened
C. frightening, frighten D. frightened, frighten
( ) 22. ----Do you play football better now?
----____my teammates, I am _____better in playing football this year than I did last year.
A.From the help of, more B.For the help of, much
C.Under the help of, a little D.With the help of, much
( ) 23. ---Can you give me a ?
---Sorry, I don't have any .
A 5- yuan note, change B. 5 yuans note, changes
C 5- yuan note, changes D. 5 yuan's note, change
( ) 24. —Is Mr. Smith in his office now?
—No, he _______ there. I _______him in the library a minute ago.
A. may be, saw B. shouldn't be, saw
C. mustn't be, see D. can't be, saw
( ) 25. --How do you feel when you watch the national flag (国旗)_____up?
--It makes me_______________ very proud.
A. goes, feels B. to go, to feel C. go, feeling D. going, feel
( ) 26. --- Did you have anyone ________ the trees?
--- Yes, I had the trees ________.
A. to water, water B. to water, watered
C. water, water D. water, watered
( ) 27. ---- _________ too much alcohol(酒) is bad for his health.
----I think it is no good ________ him about it.
A Drink, to tell B .Drinking, to tell C. Drinking, telling D. To drink, tells
( ) 28. --- The Great Wall is one of the ______ that is often visited in China.
--- I agree with you.
A. place of interest
C. place of interests B. places of interest D. places of interests
( ) 29. ---- I will tell him the message as soon as he _______ back.
---- It's very kind of you. Thank you _________.
A. will come, on advance B. comes, at advance
C. comes, in advance D. will come, with advance
( ) 30. – Did he catch the train last week?
---The train ____ when he ____ at the station. So he had to wait for another two hours.
A. left; arrived B. has left; arrived C. had left; arrived D. left; had arrived
( ) 31. – Miss Ye knocked a flower pot from her window ______.
---Was any one ______?
A. by accident, hurt
C. for accident, hurting B. accidently, hurted D. to accident, to hurt
On the first day of school, the new teacher had a look at the list. The students' names were written on it. pleased the teacher was! Guess what she found? After name was a number, such as 138, 140, 154 and so on. ―high IQ(智商) students,‖ she thought to herself. ―They'!‖
result, the excited teacher with this class than with her others. She tried some new teaching ways. She thought these ways would interest the students and hold their interest. And ! The class did much better than any of her other classes. She had taught her other classes in the —number of his or her clothing box in the school.
( ) 32. A. How B. How a C. What D. What a
( ) 33. A. student B. student's C. students D. students'
( ) 34. A. Hear of B. Carry on C. Look at D. Do well in
( ) 35. A. pupil B. school C. class D. grade
( ) 36. A. As B. To C. For D. From
( ) 37. A. brighter B. more careful C. harder D. more clearly
( ) 38. A. did B. worked C. caused D. started
( ) 39. A. special B. strange C. unusual D. usual
( ) 40. A. found out B. worked out C. came out D. took out
( ) 41. A. everything B. something C. anything D. nothing
A. 31 Station Street B.15 North Street C. Smith's Book Club D.10 Park Street
( ) 43. If you want to go to Betty and Jack'A.342-1525 B.342-7391 C.342-2691 D.342-7350
( A. he wants to buy a new one B. he will go abroad
C. he wants to buy a new house D. There's something wrong with it
( ) 45. Smith'a day.
A.8 hours B.10 hours C.12 hours D.20 hours
( .
A. read some books B. go to a family party
C. drink some good coffee D. buy a washing machine
A Chinese linguistic(语言学的) magazine picked the ten top hot words last year. And it gave each of them a short description. Some of the words show some popular things, and others show some serious social problems.
Most Chinese people know the word ―buchaqian‖(不差钱). It came from Xiao Shenyang's comedy at the CCTV Spring Festival Party in 2009. ―Woju‖(蜗居) became popular after a popular TV show of the same name was shown.
―Beijiuye‖(被就业) means some students are given jobs which are not true after they graduate.
―Ditan‖(低碳) is a popular word around the world. It has drawn public attention to the bad results of the polluted environment.
―Miaosha‖ (秒杀)came from computer games. Its original meaning was ―killing someone in a second‖. Now it means a fast way of selling things on the Internet.
―Yizu‖(蚁族) means well-educated young people who cannot get well-paid jobs.
―Jiujie‖(纠结) means a feeling of being very frustrated. (沮丧的).
―Luoguan‖(裸官) is used to describe officials who keep their families and save their money in banks in foreign countries.
―Duomaomao‖(躲猫猫) and ―diaoyu‖ (钓鱼)are both about the police. ―Duomaomao‖ is used to describe suspicious or underhanded dealing (可疑的或秘密的交易). ―Diaoyu‖ means that some traffic police set traps to catch drivers.
The ten top hot words were chosen by some famous linguists, according to Hao Mingjian, a worker of Yao Wen Jiao Zi.
( ) 47. You can read this passage in ______.
A. a text book B. a magazine C. a story book D. an advertisement
( ) 48. The ten top hot words were chosen________.
A. on the Internet B. by the police
C. by some linguists D. at the CCTV Spring Festival Party in 2009
( ) 49. ―Ditan‖ is a popular word about________.
A. the environment B. popular games C. education D. the Internet
( ) 50. The word ―miaosha‖ originally came from_________.
A. a famous comedy B. computer games C. a popular show D. online shops
( ) 51. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A. A Linguistic Magazine B. Yao Wen Jiao Zi, a Popular Program
C. Serious Social Problems D. The Ten Top Hot Words last year
In Journey to the West (《西游记》), the Monkey King often turns into a bug (虫子) and watches monsters. Today, scientists are trying to turn the story into reality by making robot bugs.
Robot bugs are small robots that look like bugs. People can use them to take pictures in dangerous areas, follow suspects, or help find survivors (幸存者) in broken buildings. Work on robotic bugs started after World War II. But today they are more advanced.
Harvard University scientists have made a very small robot that looks like a fly. It weighs just 65 milligrams. The robot needs a wire to get power.
Japanese scientists don't need wires for their robots. They have made very small ones that look like moths (蛾). People control the robots by radio.
Scientists are trying to turn real bugs into robots. US scientists have put computer chips (芯片) into moths so people can control them.
But sometimes these robots get into danger. Birds can eat them. Other times they can get caught in spiders' webs (网).
( ) 52. The passage mainly tells us about_______.
A. making robot bugs B. robot bugs
C. what robot bugs look like D. what robot bugs can do
( ) 53. The robot which was made by Harvard University scientists is like ______.
A. a fly B. a dragonfly C. a moth D. a butterfly
( ) 54. These robot bugs have many advantages(优点) except_____.
A. they can be used to take pictures in dangerous areas
B. they can follow suspects
C. they can be eaten by birds
D. they can help find survivors in destroyed buildings
( ) 55. In the future people will be able to control a real moth ______.
A. using a wire B. with a radio C. using a telephone D. with a computer chip
( ) 56. According to the passage which statement is true?
A. US scientists have made a very small robot that looks like a moth.
B. Japanese scientists have made very small robots that look like flies.
C. The robot fly can only fly when it is connected to a power wire.
D. Scientists began to work on the robot bugs after World War I.
A taxi hit a truck. A policeman spoke to the taxi driver and to the truck driver. He also spoke to Tom. Tom was a witness(目击者). This is what they said.
TRUCK DRIVER: I was driving from the airport to Newton. A car crossed the road, so I slowed down. I did not stop. A taxi hit the back of my truck. Nobody was seriously hurt but both cars were damaged(受损害).
TAXI DRIVER: I was driving behind a truck a few kilometers from Newton. The truck stopped suddenly. The driver did not give me a warning. I was driving very slowly. I could not pass the truck because there were two cars coming near from Newton. My taxi hit the truck, and some glass cut my left hand.
TOM: I was watching the traffic about a kilometer from the airport. A truck was going to Newton. It was not going very quickly. There was a taxi about two hundred meters behind the truck. It was going fast. When the truck slowed down, the taxi hit it. The taxi driver was not looking at the truck. He was looking out of the window at something. My friend saw the accident too.
Tom's friend spoke to the policeman and agreed with Tom.
( ) 57. How many people are mentioned(提到) in the story?
A. Three B. Four C. Five D. Six
( ) 58. The truck was hit on the way A. to the airport B. to the police station C. to Newton D. home
( ) 59. From the story, we know didn't tell me truth.
A. the truck driver B. Tom C. the taxi driver D. home
( ) 60. In fact, Tom's friend was also a A. witness B. driver C. policeman D. cleaner
( ) 61. What's the best title(题目) for this passage?
A. A Taxi Driver B. A Traffic Accident C. A story of Tom D. A truck Driver
Have you ever heard someone say that he is feeling lonely at break because his best friend isn't around? Here's our advice to him—and to all kids who feel lonely sometimes.
It's hard when your best friend isn't around—maybe he or she moves to a different school. You may feel lonely at break or lunchtime. You want to have new friends. But how can you make new friends? It seems that everybody else has already had their friends. But remember, they welcome new friends.
Start by looking around your classroom and thinking about who you'd like to play with at break. Look for chances to say hi to them, smile, and be friendly. You should offer to share something or express your appreciation to them. Invite someone to play with you or say ―Do you want to sit here?‖ in the lunchroom. When you're at break, walk over to the kids you want to play with and say, ―Hi, can I join you?‖
If you have trouble The best way to make friends is to be a friend. Be kind, be friendly, share and offer to help. Then you'll have one, or two, or even more new friends.
You might still miss that special best friend. But when you see each other, you can share something you didn't have when you were together. You can introduce him or her to your new friends!
( at break when their best friends aren't around.
A. grateful B. lonely C. guilty D. unlucky
( ) 63. The underlined words ―doing this‖ in paragraph 4 refer to(指的是.
A. missing your best friend B. walking over to other kids
C. sharing your ideas with others D. making new friends
( A. they miss their old friends very much
B. they have no time to make friends
C. teachers know who wants new friends
D. they are not good at making friends
( ) 65. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. The passage is most probably written for students.
B. Most people often feel fresh and happy when their friends leave.
C. Students are often too shy to make friends, so they feel lonely.
D. Teachers shouldn't help students make new friends.
( ) 66. Which is the best title for the passage?
A. The best friend.
B. A new environment.
C. Advice on how to make new friends.
D. Advice on how to start a new life.
B: Really?
B: A furniture shop?
A: Yes. He put an advertisement in the newspaper. It said, ―Send me $500 and I promise to make you 20 cm taller.‖B: No!
A: He sent them back a 20 cm high plastic chair. Then they all came around to his shop and… 've got?
2. 从方框内七个选项中选择五个句子补全对话, 并在答题卡上将相应的字母编号涂黑。 Lily: Hi, Jack. Have you finished your homework today?
Lily: Why?Is it very difficult for you?
Jack: I don't think it is so difficult.
Jack: I don't knoLily: I'm sorry to hear that. _______ 7
Jack: I copied Jane's answers and the teacher told my parents about it.
Lily: That's too bad. ______
77. Would you mind _________ (take) care of my mother while I'm away?
78. There was little change in their (day) lives.
79. It took the students 3 hours (finish) the work.
80. The young men are (interest) in listening to pop music.
81. The mother put a coat on the sleeping boy very (gentle)
82. There _________ (lie) a small temple on the top of the mountain.
83. The boy went to England for (far) study.
84. What he did is to make a good (impress) on her.
85. Don't ask Sam for help because he is . (help)
86. It's foolish of you _________ (believe) what he has said.
88. 假设你是杰克,你的朋友李明通过努力在学习英语上取得了一些进步,但还是遇到不少的困难,他想继续提高英语水平,所以写信向你求助。请您根据以下提示给李明回一封信。(10分) 提示:(1)在课堂上要大胆说,不要怕出错;(2)课下多和老师、同学交流;(3)平时要多读。 要求:词数80词左右。信件开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数
Dear Li Ming
I'm very happy that you have improved your English.
Best wishes!


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Sunday, February 22, 2009
The Killing Joke
I have finally given up any pretence of checking out any books from the library, but graphic novels. I spent part of this weekend reading "Batman: The Killing Joke". This is a famous graphic novel written by Alan Moore. Some parts of the book were very disturbing. The poor librarian who got stabbed. And what did batman do to the joker at the end. I could see the influence of the book on the recent batman films.
Posted by CraigMcNeile at 9:15 AM
Labels: books
Monday, February 16, 2009
boring post with pink floyd
I was talking to my mum on Sunday. I was having problems telling what I had done in the last 2 weeks. Work, eat, drink, and sh*t, doesn't really make a great conversation. I think I am becoming a boring person (or an even more boring person). Does a boring person obsess about listening to Syd Barret play "vegetable man"?
Posted by CraigMcNeile at 3:39 PM
Labels: stuff
Scottish tea scandal
I like living in Scotland, don't get me wrong, but sometimes national pride can take a weird path. While I have been living here, I have always bought Scottish Tea. I am not sure what I was thinking. I have never been to the highlands, so perhaps there are mighty tea groves up there, however ... I just happened to actually read the packet for Scottish tea. It is designed to be drunk with Scottish water, but the tea comes from Kenya. What? I can't remember buying English tea, when I was living in England or the US. I usually just get the supermarket generic brand. Given the amount of tea I drink in a day this makes fiscal sense. I am not sure why I am complaing, I actually buy Scottish tea, because I like the blue colour of the box.
Posted by CraigMcNeile at 3:30 PM
Labels: stuff
Sunday, February 15, 2009
When I was a student at University a long time ago, I worked at the National Nuclear Corporation over the summer. One day I heard am overweight older guy tell a woman about the new Batman comic. "It was vary dark," he said. She didn't sound impressed or interested, and I thought this guy is not going to get a date out of this conversation. I was walking to work on Friday, thinking about the Watchman graphic novel. The power of he story still had me in its grip. I am looking forward to the new film. How did my life end up with me spending 50% of my reading time reading graphical novels? There is good graphics novels section in Hillhead library. I have slowly being sampling the books. This weekend I finished a volume of the Sandman series. The book was a reworking various myths. I also read about the "invisibles". Thus book was all about time travel, drugs, sex and violence. So my kind of topics. A couple of weeks ago I read "the quitter" by Harvey Pekar. Pekar is famous for the "American Splendor" comic and film. The quitter was about his early years and explains how he ended up as a clerk.
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