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30-story Apartment Tower Lands in Plano's Legacy West Project
Plano's booming Legacy West development is already the largest construction project in North Texas. And now plans for a 30-story apartment tower will give the $2 billion project the tallest high-rise in fast-growing Collin County.
Dallas-based developer Palladium USA International will build the 312-apartment tower next door to Liberty Mutual Insurance's new Plano office campus. The oval-shaped tower will be just east of Toyota Motor's new North American headquarters. Palladium USA is buying more than two acres just south of State Highway 121 for the residential tower.
The builders say they plan an "iconic statement to be made with this development, not only in terms of height, which at the moment is penciling out at almost 360 feet, but also in the quality, which will be at the top of the market," said Tom Huth, president and CEO of Palladium USA. "We are providing a product for a segment of the population that wants a high end luxury urban lifestyle. "We pushed the architects hard on this and they delivered."
The metal and glass tower includes a parking garage and townhouses on the lower levels. The project was designed by Dallas architect Humphreys & Partners. Apartments in the tower will start at around 600 square feet and go up in size to 6,000-square-foot penthouse. A ninth-floor outdoor deck will include a swimming pool and courtyard area with kitchens, spa and seating areas. Inside the tower, developers plan to include a long list of luxury features including a fitness center and spa, a 3,800-square-foot bar and lounge, two conference rooms, a private poker room and a catering kitchen. The developers plan to start the tower next summer and it will take more than 24 months to build.
Palladium USA's high-rise is in a development that is attracting more than 10,000 new office workers for companies including Toyota, Liberty Mutual and FedEx Office. Liberty Mutual broke ground this week on its $325 million, almost 1 million-square-foot Plano office tower complex. "The metrics with what they are doing in Legacy West is unsurpassed," Huth said. "Their expectations are extraordinarily high and they are very demanding – it has to be the best." Huth said professionals coming with Toyota and Boston-based Liberty Mutual will be drawn to the project. "Toyota is used to this type of living in southern California – high density, high-rise living," he said. "The same can be said for Liberty Mutual and FedEx."
The apartment tower site is next door to where construction is set to begin in early 2016 on a condominium tower with 150 homes. Both residential towers are within walking distance of the Legacy West Urban Village, which is under construction with shops, restaurants, apartments and more office space. "We can't believe how fast this is all happening," said developer Fehmi Karahan, who heads the partnership that kicked off the 255-acre Legacy West project less than two years ago "It's incredible what has happened in such a short period of time. "This is a massive development that is happening all at once."
Karahan at the start of 2014 partnered with developers Columbus Realty, KDC and J.C. Penney to put together the Legacy West project on vacant land surrounding the retailer's headquarters. Just months later, Toyota announced it was moving its 5,000-employee headquarters from California. Apartment tower developer Palladium USA has already built two high-rise residential buildings in North Texas – one in Far North Dallas and another in Las Colinas. The company is the American division of Italy-based Palladium Group, which has offices in Milan, Paris, London, Brussels, The Hague, Berlin and Lugano, Switzerland.
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This oligonucleotide microarray-based assay allows for the detection of exonic deletions or duplications of 105 genes currently tested in our laboratory. This is a custom designed array by Agilent technologies that contains ~140,000 probes present in a 4x180K format with probes more densely spaced in the exons of the genes being tested. The array has been designed to detect copy number changes as small as 300-400 bp. Single genes and custom panels of clinically related genes can be analyzed for deletions and duplications and results may be confirmed by qPCR, MLPA or alternative methodologies.
This assay will allow deletion/duplication analysis for disorders known to be caused by deletions or duplications within a single gene as well as for disorders for which the frequency of gene deletions/duplications is currently not well established. The array-CGH test is particularly indicated for disorders resulting from loss of function or haploinsufficiency. In addition, testing for exonic deletions/duplications is useful in autosomal recessive conditions in which only one mutation is identified by sequence analysis. This assay will detect exonic deletions/duplications of the 105 genes on the array that may not be detected by whole genome array CGH.

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Anytime I write about financial products that are also offered through my practice, I run the risk with this column of taking what some may view as unfair advantage of promoting products I also happen to write. While I think my many years of writing a financial column has dispelled this notion, I am sensitive to this criticism and do ...Read More »
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From Will Loftin's perspective as senior vice president and consumer banking executive for Regions Bank, the future looks bright for Mississippi. Loftin is responsible for consumer banking operations in the central and southern parts of Mississippi, representing 80 branches and more than 600 employees. Statewide, Regions has more than 146 branches and over 1,600 employees. In a recent meeting at ...Read More »
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Placerville Hardware has been a local institution for town folk and visitors since 1852. In fact, it's the oldest hardware store in the west.
It all started back in 1850, before the city of Placerville even existed, as a frame-building hotel which occupied the same location as present day Placerville Hardware. In 1852, Franklin Stevens bought the hotel, then razed the building in 1854 and built a stone building which housed a hardware store that helped it survive the catastrophic 1856 fire. Following the fire, the stone building was replaced with the brick building that still stands today. In the first fifty years, the name and owners changed six times, until Placerville Hardware became the official name in 1907.
The Fausel family has owned Placerville Hardware since 1952. Besides hardware, you'll also find several locally made gift items and regional products. The Fausel family has preserved the look of the old hardware store along with its legendary reputation for friendly customer service. When you enter the store you can feel the deep sense of community embedded in the historic building that transports you back in time when local hardware stores were the town hub. Luckily for Placerville, this lifestyle and character remain in old local shops like Placerville Hardware.
The store is open 8am to 6pm daily, except Sunday when it's open from 9am to 5pm.
Placerville Hardware
Placerville Hardware has been a local institution for town folk and visitors since 1852. In fact, it's the oldest hardware store in the west.
Seasons OpenAny time of the year is a good time to visit Placerville Hardware.
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The store is ADA accessible.
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The best place to go for absolutely anything - keep it local.
I was born in Placerville 1957 and grew up in Sly Park. Unfortunately have not lived in the area for many years now, but when ever I do go home to visit, one of my stops is always in Placerville Hardware. My favorite memories are the squeaky wooden floors and the homey feel.
My family has lived here since 1960 when my parents, Ruby and Ernie Schamun, bought Placerville Pastry from Bud and Evelyn Lacey. We also bought one of the "old" houses in town, the Zeisz house. We moved the bakery to the Bell Tower location. Being raised as what I call a "Main Street Brat" I have always believed in "paying it forward" to our Main St. merchants, one of which is Placerville Hardware. Anytime my father or I need anything and I do mean anything you can find it there...not just find it but find a smile. Try shopping our little town....you might just become a "Main Street Brat".
I lived in Placerville, in the 1960's...I remember going into the Placerville Hardware store when I was young and looking at all the things they seem to have, I was amazed even then of how many things they had..nuts,bolts,screws,etc..etc...We moved and I have been back to visit the town many times through this years. I love the town. The Schamuns, were like an extended family to me...Linda (Dee Dee) Schamun like a sister...Anyways, this year I told my younger sister that it was time that she went with me to visit Dee Dee Schamun and family...she agreed. I told her one of our first stops had to be to The News-Stand, which has been in the family for several generations and to the Placerville Hardware Store. She could not understand why I was making so much of the Hardware Store...that is until she went in...she could not believe her eyes as it was filled with tools and hardware and garden supplies, bird feeders, cloths,etc..etc...it was filled with the kind words of the friendly people working there, offering help, kind words from customers, and of course the pure beauty of the wooden floors,rows and rows and rows of items stocked to the top; we spent a couple of hours just talking and looking at all the different things. Of course, we had to bring a few t-shirts,and gifts back home to Maryland, for our family here, YES, we came 3,000 miles to visit the Placerville Hardware Store! Now how many people do that? The entire town is heart-warming and welcoming! (forgot to mention and of course,Linda Schamun we came to see you,FIRST,LOL) Now my sister here in Maryland, she too tells everyone about Placerville Hardware Store! It is a MUST SEE!!!! And WE WILL BE BACK!!!!!
One of the great historical fun places you can visit, just like the Union Hardware Store in Marysville and both were built during the gold ŕush. Both started in 1850's, Placerville in 1850 and Maryville in 1852. They are still thriving businesses today!


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Wednesday, February 20, 2013
My test today was completely negative, so the trigger (which still may be in my body a tiny bit, hence the lingering symptoms) is diminished enough that the pregnancy tests aren't picking it up anymore. So, no more guessing! It'll be back to black and white as far as testing goes for the next few days of this cycle. A positive anytime after this point will be for real.
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*fingers crossed*
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We're keeping our fingers crossed too!!
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There's a secret ingredient in FORIA, a lubricant designed especially for women. And if you really like marijuana, you'll be searching for the preorder button as soon as you read the next few words because this new lubricant contains cannabis and it's supposed to get you high. Like real high. Through your vagina. Fun!
The lubricant was revealed earlier this week by creator Matthew Gerson and a small bottle will run about $88. And, according to Gerson, it's worth it. The lube contains medical marijuana that is blended with MCT or coconut oil (Great for staving off yeast infections!) to create a viscous, slippery, toy-safe, and vagina-safe product.
According to Nerve, the effects of the lubricant will vary for each person (the substance hasn't been standardized) so how individuals respond to the oil will likely have something to do with how they respond to marijuana, but Gerson points out that one of the main effects of the lube will be a de-stressing feeling. That sounds awesome! Who doesn't want to de-stress?
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Softswitch has been the most successful software application for the telecom industries around the world. It offers the most converged services for fixed, mobile and Internet Protocol providers, which generates a large amount of revenue. This platform offers a wide range of applications such as Business Trunking, Residential VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) and Mobile and IP centrex services.
All of the applications are delivered in a single carrier grade platform, which is much more flexible, scalable and with rich amount of features as well.
The broadband connection is supported by the Class 5 Soft switch operator. Thus, applications and calls can be easily carried through only one access point broadband connection. Due to this platform, it is now possible to operate any managed services from one central location. With the help of such converged designed Softswitch, the FMC service is easily deployed within no time.
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text: Mr. Tolstoy makes it abundantly clear that he is arguing for a largely ceremonial monarchy according to the liberal worldview, which I do not share and which I do not think has been good for monarchy or ultimately good for anyone else. Frankly, I think this worldview, which I have previously referred to as the 'republican/revolutionary mentality' has ruined many outstanding monarchies among the precious few that remain in the world. Many of these countries are, I think, in a terrible state but I would certainly not blame this on their being monarchies but rather on the fact that they have become too nominal about being monarchies and have adopted the republican mentality or the liberal worldview if you like which is at odds with the fundamental concept of monarchy itself.


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Dinde de Bresse turkey celebrates 40 years of AOC status07-12-2016
Bresse poultry – chicken, poulard and capon – is the only poultry in the world to have benefited from the recognition of AOC status (appellation d'origine controlée) since 1957. Similarly, Bresse turkey was awarded its own PDO* in 1976. This year, it will once again star as one of the festive season's favourite dishes.
In France, turkey is enjoyed all year round, but traditionally is particularly popular as a festive Christmas dish. In France, it is usually prepared with chestnut stuffing and green beans, and depending on the region, served with sautéed or dauphine potatoes or even gratin dauphinois. Dinde de Bresse, which is raised outdoors and then carefully fattened up, is in fact very succulent.
AOC dinde de Bresse, tender turkey with a unique taste
There is only one place in the world and one method of breeding where turkey benefit from PDO status, and that's Bresse in France. The least well-known of the four types of AOC poultry from Bresse (chicken, capon, poulard and turkey) are free to roam in fields located between Mâcon, Chalon-sur-Saône and Bourg-en-Bresse where they are looked after for a period of eight months before gracing French dinner plates. While capon and poulard enjoy an excellent reputation, Bresse turkey « la perle noire de Bresse », or the black pearl of Bresse, as Richard Labalme likes to call it, has the advantage of size.
« It's a very athletic bird that runs free in the fields for seven months and then kept inside for a month to produce the finest quality meat », explains the president of the Syndicat des producteurs de dinde de Bresse, the local trade body supporting producers of Bresse turkey.
The turkeys are kept indoors in chicken coops and able to eat, drink and sleep to their heart's content and in so doing fully mature and produce a uniquely flavoured meat. « It is a direct result of this final stage that the turkey acquires its tender, unctuous and flavoursome quality so appreciated by consumers ». This tiny niche provides a livelihood for 21 producers in the Bresse region who every year sell some 20,000 PDO turkeys. While 40% are sold directly from the farm, Bresse poultry also travel well. Promoted by the greatest French chefs, of which Christophe Blanc is its most ardent supporter, it has also graced Asia's finest tables. Since 1986, it has been served on flights with Singapore Airlines. It is also highly appreciated in Japan where a number of Tokyo's 3-star restaurants feature it regularly on the menu. Sales are essentially concentrated in Switzerland and in certain Arab countries, notably Dubai.
Turkey has the starring role at the « Glorieuses de Bresse » contest
Every year, a few days before the Christmas and New Year celebrations, Bresse breeders come head to head in "Les Glorieuses de Bresse", a traditional « beauty contest » to find the finest Bresse birds according to four main categories of capon, poulard, chicken and turkey. The poultry are plucked and specially prepared for the occasion.
The contest involves tightly wrapping the bird in a bespoke piece of fine cloth ensuring the meat is slightly compressed in the fat, while enhancing the shape, colour of the skin and preserving the meat. It's a tradition handed down from generation to generation. In total, four competitions are organised, each one a popular source of entertainment attracting hundreds of spectators. The winning bird is crowned queen of queens !
Pour plus d'informations sur la volaille de Bresse, consultez le site officiel du Comité Interprofessionnel de la Volaille de Bresse: CIVB


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In Love with the Sheikh
Desperate to discover her past, Lilly Duprés outbids Sheikh Kalim Raschid for an antique brooch. Her triumph is short lived. She can't honor that bid. Accepting an offer to solve her financial embarrassment, Lilly discovers Kalim has every material thing yet spurns what she most desires. Love. Family. To belong.
After a lifetime spent watching his father hurt his mother, Kalim has vowed he would never imitate his father. But Lilly breaches his defenses leaving him vulnerable. Faced with something he never wanted, Kalim must choose his future, and Lilly must accept her past, until life and love can come full-circle.
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Kalim Raschid liked what he saw. In fact, he blamed her for his uncharacteristic capitulation. How could a man focus on winning when a beautiful woman was his contender?
Impossible. He couldn't. And hadn't.
He should have been annoyed at losing, should have tried harder, but in the end the powerful urge to meet her, know her, proved far stronger. She could have the brooch, if it meant his success.
Witnessing the barely repressed glint in her blue-violet eyes and the firm set to her jaw each time the auctioneer turned the bid towards her, Kalim had been impressed by such dogged determination and decided quickly he wanted her to have the brooch.
Easy decision.
Lust had won out.
Now, however, she seemed overwhelmed by her victory, with pupils dilating and her already porcelain complexion bleaching whiter. He couldn't hold back the hint of a satisfied smile however as his gaze slid over her. To his connoisseur's eye, her flawless skin was a perfect match for the cascade of blonde hair that fell in a ripple of waves down her slender back. He imagined it caressing his bare skin.
He watched her walk behind the auctioneer, the gentle sashay of her hips and the curve of her calves encased in rich black leather boots elicited a tightening in his groin. That she was beautiful, graceful, elegant, and very sexy, soothed his conscience at losing, and fuelled his desire.
Kalim imagined lifting her foot, resting it on his thigh and the bite of her heel as it dug into his flesh. He imagined too, sliding the zip of her boot down very slowly. His jaw tightened and he swallowed back a groan.


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For the first time in Apple's history it has a dedicated M&A banker working for it, Peter Burrows at BusinessWeek reports.
He's also a former Goldman Sachs banker. His name Adrian Perica.
And of course, he's a former spy.
OK, fine.
He's a former "intelligence officer," tasked with "gathering intelligence."
(If that's not a spy, what is?)
At Apple, Adrian's job will be to organize the company's historically disorganized acquisition process. Burrows says chaos cost Apple its Admob deal, but that Adrian is the reason Apple's recent acquisition of music startup Lala went so smooth.
We're betting Adrian is up to the task.
The Goldman pedigree is nice, and so are the degrees from MIT and West Point. (A physics major, Adrian once co-authored a paper on measuring optical nonlinearities.) But really, how hard can it be to spend $34 billion in cash?
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White Iris Pot Stand- Tall
Give your plant some height with this White Iris Pot Stand-Tall.
The Iris Pot Stands have been made specifically to fit the Sawyer pots we also stock (they also fit the self watering pots).
They look beautiful in a cluster at varying heights, showing off your green friends.
* Medium: Total height of 60cm. Fits a Small Sawyer Pot or Small Self Watering Pot by Mr Kitly x Decor
* Each pot stand has clear leg stabilizers included
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Cullercoats Under-15s produced a sensational second half comeback from 3-1 down to remain top of the Pinpoint Recruitment League after a feisty battle with local rivals Tynemouth.
The visitors got off to a great start when Marcus Holmes cut inside from the right on five minutes and his cross was turned in for the opening goal by Alex Mutch.
Tynemouth dominated the rest of the first period and only Aidan Mcdonald in the Cullercoats goal stood in the way of a Tynemouth comeback with a number of fine saves.
But the home side's pressure eventually paid off when Callum Young struck a fine equaliser on 25 minutes.
It was all Tynemouth now as Andrew Tallon fired them ahead following a corner before Kieron Anderson danced his way through the Cullercoats defence to make it 3-1 at the break.
Both teams came out for the second half in determined mood and this resulted in several hefty challenges before Ben Morris pulled a goal back with a fine strike for Cullercoats.
With just 15 minutes left on the clock Cullercoats were looking the stronger team physically and Aaron Dixon forced home the equaliser after a great bursting forward run.
A similar run forward from David Barber just two minutes later resulted in another Dixon goal when he smashed in a shot off the underside of the bar as Cullercoats took the lead.
With the Tynemouth defence looking weary, Mutch took advantage with two late goals to make sure the points went to Cullercoats.
The two games between the sides this season have resulted in a total of 21 goals and proved to be an excellent advert for junior football.


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Pattern: Heirloom Stitches, exclusively distributed by: deep south fibers "Ragman"
This was a really fun pattern to knit up, very easy and a very classic design.
Made with size 10 1/2 knitting needles and 10 1/2 double tipped needles, Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash, 100% superwash merino wool
This is a size 10, 6-1 inch Buttons
Actually this is the truer color, lighting in the winter is never the best
Then I made this 18-24 month same pattern for a future baby. Planning ahead. It's just such a great pattern and baby sweaters knit up so quickly. The yarn is the same Cascade Yarns 128 superwash chunky.
(picot stitch)
I think I'm going to make a sweater for myself next, if I don't get sidetracked with other projects. I can dream!!!
I've been trying to be patient, really I have........................
(he would be happy I mentioned that detail, hahaha)
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Skala Villa Yellow (Ref:2826)
- Sleeps 8
- 3 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- WiFi
- Private Pool
Skala Villa Yellow is located in Skala on the Greek island of Kefalonia. This detached vacation rental property is air-conditioned and sleeps up to 8 people (6 adults and 2 children) with 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms along with private swimming pool and sea views. The villa is walking distance to the beach and restaurants.
Lounge, Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, Private Pool and Garden
Living Room
The Air Conditioned living room has sofas, WiFi Internet, Satellite TV, DVD player and dining area. There are patio doors to the pool terrace along with sea views.
The air-conditioned kitchen features: full oven, cooking hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, filter coffee machine, toaster and kettle. There is also a Barbecue.
Skala Villa Yellow has 3 air conditioned bedrooms:
Bedroom 1 is air conditioned with a double bed. En suite bathroom.
Bedroom 2 is air conditioned with 2 single beds.
Bedroom 3 is air conditioned with a double bed. En suite bathroom.
If additional beds are required there is 2 sofa beds. Skala Villa Yellow can sleep up to 8 people. (6 adults and 2 children)
Skala Villa Yellow has 4 Bathrooms:
Bathroom 1 is an en suite bathroom with shower. W/C.
Bathroom 2 is a family bathroom, bath with shower. W/C.
Bathroom 3 is an en suite bathroom, bath with shower. W/C.
Bathroom 4 is a family bathroom with shower. W/C.
Maid service, bath towels and hand towels are included.
Swimming Pool
Private Pool Size: 10m x 3m
Depths: Shallow=0.5m; Deep End=1.5m
Aspect:Pool Access: Roman Steps
Additional Pool Features: Poolside Dining Area, Sun Beds and Sea Views
- 24/7 Guest Concierge
- Villa with Private Pool
- Detached Villa
- Private Tended Gardens
- Private Off Road Parking
- Sea Views
- WiFi Internet
- DVD Player
- Safe
- Cleaning Included
- Towels and Linen Provided
- Cot and Highchair on request
- Dishwasher
- Washing Machine
- A/C - Air-Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Ironing Facilities
- Meal delivery service
- Poolside Dining Area
- Pool Sun Beds
- Garden BBQ
- Sea Views from Pool
- Valuables Safe Box
Property Location
Skala Villa Yellow Reviews
Very nice place in good location. Very clean and quiet! We loved all the amenities that are provided. Would highly recommend!
Great Villa in a good Location. Well maintained villa and very spacious. Tastefully furnished and well equipped. Very clean Villa and we enjoyed our stay.
We had such an amazing holiday. The villa was stunning and really clean. I would highly recommend this villa for a perfect holiday.
We had am amazing holiday...... we will be back.
Great villa with every thing you need to have a relaxing holiday. Eleni came regularly to clean and change the beds. The pool was lovely and kept very clean. Would highly recommend to friends and family There were 7 of us staying and we had plenty of room as 4 bathrooms in villa and one floor for the kitchen and dining room. Would definitely rent again.


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SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) - Supporting every child in our school
SENDCo - Mrs Deborah Jackson - firstname.lastname@example.com
We are an inclusive school who aim to support all children from our community regardless of any specific education need or disability. Through a range of support from within our own staff team and using a wide range of experts from external agencies, we aim to ensure that all children achieve their maximum potential. We recognise that every child will learn in a different way and have their own preferred learning styles which we will cater for in our flexible and engaging curriculum. However, for some children we do need to plan in more detail specific provision to allow them to access and succeed in their learning.
We believe in high quality teaching in every class (Wave 1), the use of school based experts to deliver tightly focused and effective interventions to support learning (Wave 2) and the use of external support where required (Wave 3). Please see our provision map below which will be updated as we monitor and review our provision:
What are Special Education Needs or Disabilities?
Some children have needs or disabilities that affect their ability to learn.
For example:
· Behavioural / social (e.g. Autistic Spectrum Disorder - ASD)
· reading and writing (e.g. dyslexia)
· maths (e.g. dyscalculia)
· movement and coordination (e.g. dyspraxia)
· understanding things (e.g. speech and language)
· concentrating (eg Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - ADHD)
· physical needs or impairments
How are these children supported in our school?
Just over one in five pupils – 1.7 million school-age children in England – are identified as having special educational needs. Pupils with special educational needs are categorised, using the 2014 Special Educational Needs Code of Practice, according to the degree of support they require.
SEN Support
When pupils are regarded as requiring SEN Support, this usually means they have additional learning needs and that they should receive additional support from within the school.
Some pupils will need staff working with them who receive advice or support from outside specialists.
EHCP (Education Heath Care Plan)
Those in need of the most intensive support are given an Education Heath Care Plan.
Since 2003, the proportion of pupils with a statement of special educational needs (now known as EHCP) has slightly decreased from 3% to 2.7%, while the proportion identified as needing less intensive additional support at SEN support has increased from 14.0% in 2003 to 18.2% in 2010.
Individual Support Arrangements (ISP)
An ISP is drawn up by the class teacher to help the parent and the school identify the child's needs and to target areas of particular difficulty. It should show the steps that are to be taken to support the child's learning and set a date for reviewing progress.
The ISP should give details of:
· learning targets for the child to reach in a given time
· who will support the child and how that support will be organised
· what materials and methods should be used
· how success in the target will be measured
· what contribution a parent can make
The plan should be discussed with the child and a copy of it should be given to the parent. The parent will be invited to give their views at the meeting held to review the progress made under the current plan and set targets for the next ISP. The ISP should reflect the advice given by the specialists who have been consulted.
Local Offer
Since the Children and Families Bill became enacted in 2014 schools are required to publish and keep under review information about services they expect to be available for children and young people with special educational needs aged 0-25.
The intention of the local offer is to improve choice and transparency for families. It will also be an important resource for professionals in understanding the range of services and provision in the local area. A further key role for the local offer will be to inform the joint commissioning for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities by setting out in a single place what is available locally. The local authority must work together with children and young people, parent carers and with local services, including the voluntary and community sector, to develop their offer and keep it under review. This is co-production.
For more information, follow the following link:
ELSA - Emotional Literacy Support Assistant
Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSAs) are trained to plan and deliver programmes of support to children in their school who are experiencing temporary or longer term additional emotional needs. The majority of ELSA work is expected to be delivered on an individual basis, but sometimes small group work will be appropriate, especially in the areas of social and friendship skills.
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26 Re: Review your UPROAR experience... on Fri 24 Sep 2010, 20:13
City: Sacramento, CA
Venue: Sleep Train Amphitheater
Date: Sept 22nd
be prepared for a long story hahaha
Driving to the venue took a long time and i thought we were going the wrong way because we were out in the middle of nowhere for a while. we finally saw a large building in the distance and figured it must be the venue... it was. why an amphitheater is out in the middle of nowhere like that, i don't know but it was. when we got there, we thought parking and getting in would take an extremely long time, but we were parked and inside in about 5 minutes. the security there wasn't strict at all. they just patted you down super quick and sent you in. i totally could've worn my tripp pants (>.<)
After we were in, we walked around a little to check stuff out and then we just chilled on a grass hill by the Rockstar stage. there was a guy doing a mic check for it and he was yelling "check one two HEY YEEEAAAHHH!!!!" in some sort of half way there metal growls. it was hilarious! soon, it was about time for Hellyeah to perform so we made our way over to the Jagermeister stage to see them. i wanted to see them, but the friends i was with didn't know who they were so they didn't really care if they saw them or not. about two or three songs later, i saw them kinda getting into the music and they said they wanted to stay for a few more songs because they liked it. that made me happy.
when Hellyeah was just about done with their set, we made our way over to the Rockstar stage to see Halestorm. on the way, we stopped and got shirts. i barely had enough money to get one. i gave the lady 2 dollars in coins. it was like 6 quarters and 5 dimes and she looked at me like "you've got to be kidding me". i wanted my friggin' shirt so i didn't care haha. right when we got to the Rockstar stage and found our seats, the girl from Halestorm started singing and she was AMAZING!!! after she did her solo, the rest of the band came on and they were pretty good and i think i'll check them out further.
after Halestorm was Stone Sour. i knew a few songs they played and i sang/screamed along. we were into it, but not standing or going super crazy. we (especially me) had to save our energy and i don't think my friends really knew who they were (which i thought was crazy). at one point, Corey asked the crowd who had the album Come Whatever May. i was the only person in my immediate area who yelled. i thought a lot of people would, but no. i kinda felt like a dumbass, but whatever. i wanted Stone Sour to know i had the album and i loved it. they were pretty badass and i'm totally getting their new album Audio Secrecy.
Avenged Sevenfold was next. i had my sister's camera and i took video of their intro and of "Nightmare". at this point, we were all standing. two of my friends were mainly there for them, while me and another friend were there for Disturbed. during Avenged Sevenfold's performance, i started getting really into it. i was screaming the songs i knew and during "Unholy Confessions" i metal growled the parts that were metal growled. they had a banner up for Jimmy (The Rev.) and they played "So Far Away". during that song, the whole crowd had up their sell phones, lighters, whatever light they had in honor of Jimmy. it was definately one of the best moments of the entire night.
finally the moment i had been waiting for had arrived... DISTURBED!!! the instant the lights went out, i stood up and started filming. i got "Remnants" and "Asylum" and it looks really good considering the fact that i'm short and there were taller people in front of me haha. i got David running onto the stage. i also got all of the video intro and Dan playing too. Those were things i really wanted to get so i was damn happy. i will admit, filming it was a bitch, but it looks awesome haha. anyways, i gave Disturbed everything i had. i screamed every song and got super into it. there was a song where i had no idea what it was. i don't know if it was because it was excited or what, but i could not figure out what it was until David started singing. i found this to be odd because i can recognize every song by them and on this one, i totally drew a blank. i tried jumping during "Fear", but i kept running into the seats. i was scared i'd somehow fall over them and get hurt so i stopped haha. during "Land of Confusion", David said "there's too many men and not enough pussy". i saw that coming and screamed it but busted up laughing right after. i looked over at my friend and the look on his face was like "wtf?!". it was awesome. i filmed the solo for "Stricken" because it's one of my favorite guitar solos and Dan is my favorite guitarist. it was going to be a perfect vid and then this kid knocked into me right when Dan was about to finish and i hit the shutter button a few seconds before it ended :'( i saw the most epic sight during "Ten Thousand Fists". everytime David said "ten thousand fists in the air" the whole crowd would raise their fists. that was frickin' AWESOME!!! Disturbed had a badass set. they played "Prayer", "Liberate", and "Stupify" which are some of my favorite songs. songs i wished they played are "The Animal", "The Night", "The Infection", and "Serpentine", but i understand they had a small time frame and they did an amazing job with the time they had. it was the best hour of my life by far.
when we were heading back to the car, i saw people selling Disturbed shirts for $10 and that upset me because i had no more money :( getting out of the parking lot was sort of a hassle, but we got out quicker than i expected and passed Hellyeah's tour bus right when we got out. we stopped at a gas station to get gas and snacks and we saw their tour bus again. the only downer about the whole thing was i got contact high from all the people smoking weed there. i don't do stuff like that so it was my first time being high. i didn't like the feeling much and what's worse was that i felt it the entire next day. the night was still awesome though. it was my first time ever seeing Stone Sour, Avenged Sevenfold and Disturbed. it was the best night of my life with Disturbed being the highlight of that night, and i will forever remember the night i was struck by the sight of Ten Thousand Fists in the air.


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Update: Building corner of Peel and Wellington - Griffintown7:59 PM
The gritty building on the corner of Peel and Wellington in Griffintown is already gutted, with only its facade remaining. A 20-storey building will be built there. They're not wasting any time. Already mentioned here September 2011.
Also, as seen in the picture below, facing the gutted building, the District Griffin sales office has moved from its Peel location (link) to Wellington st.


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For eight long years the TV show The West Wing was my survival mechanism - the fantasy Presidency I was vicariously living through because I could hardly stand to look at the real one.
But recently I've been re-watching old West Wings on DVD and it keeps hitting me: I'd take Barack Obama over Jed Bartlett any day. Bartlett's crotchety and moody; Obama's calm and reflective. Bartlett is theoretically liberal, but prone to symbolic gestures rather than taking on massive policy re-thinks (he toys with ending the war on drugs but doesn't, plays victim time and again to Republican tax cut proposals and in the eopisode I just watched actually allows a 25% cut to his foreign aid budget); Obama is theoretically a pragmatist but is pushing progressive policies pretty effectively so far on the grounds of that very pragmatism.
Plus - the kids are cuter, there's a dog, and even Stockard Channing (before whom I bow) is at least equalled by the amazingness that is Michelle Obama. So if you gave me the choice of my fantasy President and my real one... I'd take the reality. How weird is that?


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Jessica Fjeld is a Clinical Instructor at Harvard Law School's Cyberlaw Clinic. She works in diverse areas including intellectual property, media and entertainment (particularly public media), freedom of expression, and law and policy relating to government and nonprofit entities. Before joining the Clinic, Jessica worked in Business & Legal Affairs for WGBH Educational Foundation, and as an associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP focused in corporate transactions. She received a JD from Columbia Law School, where she was a James Kent Scholar and Managing Editor of the Journal of Law and the Arts; an MFA in Poetry from the University of Massachusetts; and a BA from Columbia University.


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Stacked Stone Fireplace
Centre of your Home
Fireplaces are a natural gathering place, and are often not just the focal point of a room, but often the focal point of the entire home, providing a respite of warmth, conversation, and meditation from the outside world.
Experts agree that renovating a tired, worn out, and outdated fireplace has the same return on investment as updating a kitchen or bathroom, but with a much smaller price tag. Natural stone veneer panels are an excellent choice for such a renovation, offering a cost effective, easy to install application.
The World's Finest Corner Detail
Corners are one of the single most important details to choosing any stacked stone veneer for a fireplace. So we poured over every detail and concept for making the perfect corner. After carefully manufacturing and testing one iteration after another, we eventually concluded that – for a thin natural stacked stone veneer to "turn a corner" properly – it had to be crafted using "fingers" that seamlessly interlock…as if they were made that way in nature. Don't settle for less than the best when it comes to this detail.
Colour and Design Matter
Whether you're envisioning a rustic, colonial, contemporary, modern, or old world space, colour and design add up to making your project look just right. Natural Stone Colours vary naturally, which is what makes it an authentic material to incorporate into projects. Our colours can be easily adapted into all colour schemes and the clean lines of the product are equally well suited to all different types of design.
Build it Right
Whether you're renovating an old brick fireplace
Whether you're renovating an old brick fireplace, or building one anew, our world-class customer service team will walk you through the right process for you. During a fireplace renovation, you tend to encounter more obstacles than if you are building new. For example, is your existing fireplace built from brick? Is it flat drywall? There are different ways to handle each of these conditions.
Hearth or No Hearth
One of the most common questions about fireplaces is whether or not to have a hearth. Many modern gas fireplaces that use Norstone do not have hearths, but many rustic fireplaces that we work on do. Be sure to peruse our galleries for projects that look like yours to get a better idea of whether or not this is right for you.
Stone Veneer Fireplaces The Easy Way
Fireplace stone veneer allows you to achieve the look of a traditional stack stone fireplace without the thickness and weight of traditional full bed masonry veneer. Whether you just need a stacked stone fireplace surround or want the look to go floor to ceiling, our panel system is a cost and labor effective solution for fireplace stacked stone.
A Timeless Look. An Investment in your Home.
Stacked stone fireplaces when done well offer a timeless look and are proven to hold value making it an ideal home improvement project. Norstone Rock Panels are the choice of many top designers and installers as a premium stone for fireplace renovations and new builds.
Hassle free installation
Designed to impress, engineered for simplicity
Due to our exclusive corner design, unique interlocking panel format and rigorous calibration process, Norstone's advanced stone veneer system is engineered to enable a hassle free installation that is quick, easy and simple.
The world's only interlocking finger joint corner system
Uniquely hand made to fit every corner, the inter-woven fingers deliver the most seamless look possible to create a very distinctive and natural corner.
Norstone finger joint corners are perfect for covering most columns which can be achieved rapidly without using unsightly butt joins, half overlay or time-consuming mitre cuts so commonly used by others.
Interlocking Panels
Seamless and joint free stone veneer
Our carefully calibrated interlocking stone panels align accurately to allow for rapid installation and minimise vertical seams, creating a seamless look.
These carefully calibrated panels are simple and easy to install, therefore significantly reducing on-site labour costs.
Norstone quality counts when you expect the product to not cause unsightly gaps and lines in your installation.
Our precise calibration is the process of ensuring that our panels and corners are cut and manufactured to fit seamlessly and accurately every single time on site.
Norstone prides itself on producing carefully calibrated stone panel products that will avoid frustration and save time during installation.


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Forestry Studies | Metsanduslikud Uurimused (founded 1939) is a peer-reviewed journal managed by the Institute of Forestry and Rural Engineering, Estonian University of Life Sciences. The journal publishes research papers on all aspects of forestry (silviculture, dendrology, tree physiology and genetics, forest products, forest operations and techniques, forest economics and policy, etc.), also on close subjects (environmental protection, ecology, botany, zoology, entomology, pathology, soil science, etc.).
Forestry Studies | Metsanduslikud Uurimused publishes original research articles, reviews and notes. Papers are published in English or Estonian with English summary. Authors whose mother tongue is not English are strongly urged to have their manuscripts reviewed linguistically before submission. Submission of an article is understood to imply that the article is original and is not being considered for publication elsewhere. Manuscripts generally should not exceed 25 doubled-spaced one-sided printed pages, including tables, illustrations, references and abstract. Reviews must not exceed 20 pages and notes 4 pages. The authors should aim to submit their work as concisely as possible and longer papers will be accepted under exceptional circumstances. Suitable manuscripts are considered by at least two independent referees before acceptance.


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NCSC International is always looking to expand its pool of qualified consultants. The first step: register as a new member.
JSSP provided assistance to the justice sector in Afghanistan under four primary project components:
The curriculum included individual roles and responsibilities under the Criminal Code and the Interim Code of Criminal Procedures; criminal law including drug laws; technical skills training in criminal investigation and evidence collection and processing techniques. The training included both theory and practical exercises and mock investigations and trials.


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Earlier this year, Hudson Square Research analyst Daniel Ernst issued estimates for Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto IV, pegging 2008 sales for the title at 13 million copies. Not a bad take. Analyst analyzers populating the post's comments called that figure into question, with insight ranging from "Durrrr" and "dude is captain obvious" to "unbelievable" and "unrealistic."
Today, Ernst upped his estimate to 15 million on word from Take-Two that the publisher had already sold through 8.5 million copies of GTA IV, with 11 million shipped to retailers. Ernst noted that "We expect GTA IV sales to re-accelerate in the latter part of year in conjunction with the seasonal holiday period."
As for Final Fantasy XIII shipping 7 million in 2008?
Ernst said that "Initially we had hoped it would make it in for the end of the year" but that FFXIII "definitely appears off the table" according to Square Enix guidance. Frankly, we'll be thrilled (and maybe even a bit flabbergasted) if it hits North America before 2010.
The Hudson Square Research analyst updated us on a handful of other key figures, noting that Gran Turismo 5 is also expected to be a "no show" this year and that next week's release of Metal Gear Solid 4 "won't be enough to materially accelerate the PS3 this year."
"For the PS3, that's definitely a set back," Ernst told us about titles that the firm expects to hit next year, "And I think is why their 10M unit guidance for the [fiscal year] was lower than most had expected."


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I don't always do the greatest job of keeping track of my apple acquisitions. So it was this morning, when I found my last Celestia apple in a bag in my fruit bin.
It was past its prime but still quite good, with strong rich flavors that had matured in storage.
This apple was picked in early October and has enjoyed only conventional storage in my refrigerator. It's one of those apples that tends towards rubbery rather than mealy, and the texture was still in the enjoyable range.
Celestia's flavors had also bloomed into something richer and headier than the fine tastes of October. Also present was the almond note that sometimes crops up in apples that have been sitting in storage for too long.
I had no inkling of Celestia as a keeper, but the next time I find this apple I will save some out deliberately and try to calibrate its flavor trajectory over time.
My guess is that December and January might be the best time to enjoy this variety.
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Celestial surprise
Posted by Adam at March 14, 2017
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Happy Halloween from Eleanor Apartments! Last week, we broke down the best ways to enjoy Fall in Roosevelt. This week, we're taking it one spooky step further to break down the best ways to enjoy Halloween if you're in Roosevelt, Ravenna, or Greenlake. Between the trick-or-treating, the local events, and the overall neighborhood vibe, there's no doubt that Roosevelt delivers the quintessential Halloween experience – you've just got to know where to look and where to go! But, lucky for you Eleanor Apartments has the inside scoop – here goes:
Trick-Or-Treating In Roosevelt, Seattle
Ravenna and Roosevelt are among the top 5 neighborhoods in Seattle for Trick-Or-Treating, and it's easy to see why. With the perfect balance of shops and businesses, along with residential homes, sprawling streets, and enough colors in the Fall Leaves to rival a rainbow, Roosevelt provides Trick-or-Treaters of all ages with an idyllic experience of Halloween.
The Houses
If you or the youngster trick-or-treaters that you're chaperoning are after a more traditional, house-to-house trick-or-treating experience, you should know that the neighborhoods around Ravenna and Green Lake are indeed the best spots in NE Seattle. The Streets are wide and well-lit; the houses are big and full of candy. If you're not sure where to start, just head to the parks. Many groups use both Green Lake and Ravenna Park as meet-up spots before venturing out into the adjacent neighborhoods. When it comes to trick-or-treating, up here, you can't lose.
University Village
If you've got toddlers to look after, you're probably looking for a more mellow, contained venue for trick-or-treating this year. If that is indeed what you're after, there's no better place near Roosevelt than University Village. On Halloween Day, from 4-6pm, participating merchants will be handing out candy for young trick-or-treaters. Don't worry parents – there will even be some treats for you as well. Don't Miss it!
Woodland Park Zoo's Pumpkin Bash
If trick-or-treating within a shopping center isn't quite your thing, there are still more options for safe, yet fun Trick-or-Treating. Case in point: Woodland Park Zoo's Pumpkin Bash! Head on over to the Woodland Park Zoo, just across Green Lake from Eleanor, on Oct 29-30th from 9:30am-3pm. Delight in the weird yet wonderful sight of hippos, bears, elephants, monkeys, and others smashing and stomping pumpkins. Plus, you can enjoy some good old fashioned trick-or-treating, along with other special activities throughout the entire zoo! But wait – there's more! Zoomazium, the zoo's indoor play space, will be transformed into Boomazium, a Halloween-themed indoor play area with storytelling, puppet shows, face painting, games and more! The Pumpkin Bash will definitely give the most bang for your buck this Halloween!
Events for the Older Halloweeners
Hey, we get it! Traversing neighborhoods for the prospect of free candy might not appeal to older Halloween enthusiasts. That's fine – if you've outgrown trick-or-treating and you live in Seattle, you're lucky because there's still a ton to do. Here're a few spooktacular events near Eleanor, just to give you an idea –
Thriller Dance Workshop at Community Fitness
Need to brush up on Thriller before you hit the dance floor this Halloween weekend? Well, you're in luck! Head on down to Community Fitness on the corner of Roosevelt and 62nd on Saturday 10/29 from 4:30-6:30 for a full-on dance workshop centered entirely around Michael Jackson's iconic dance routine, courtesy of Chris Daigre. Chris is the owner of Chris Daigre Dance & fitness in Seattle and this is his sixth year of doing a Thriller Class at Community Fitness. Individuals of all level of skill and ability are encouraged to participate. Talk about a great way to get some exercise and have a little fun this Halloween weekend.
The Boogie Nights 5k and Dance Party
Speaking of exercise, if you're interested in breaking a sweat, dancing, having a great time, and helping to benefit a noble cause, the Boogie Nights 5k & Dance Party at the Green Lake Community Center is definitely for you. Head to the Community Center on Sat, 10/29 for a costumed 5k around Green Lake. There's a costume contest, a dance, and Fremont Brewing Beers on Tap all night. Make sure you bring a few items for the University District Food Bank – who also benefit from the event's ticket sales.
The 6th Annual Halloween Party/Double Feature at Naked City Brewing
Do you like Scary Movies? What about Beer? Where do you stand on costume contests? Live Music? If you answered yes to any or all of the above, then the Halloween Party/Double Feature at Naked City was made for you! Every year, Naked City Brewing Up in Green Lake goes all out to throw the most uniquely entertaining Halloween Parties, and this year is no different. This year includes a free double-feature of horror films with DJ's performing unique soundtracks live! The first is House at 6pm, then a Girl Walks Home Alone At Night at 8pm. You could also win a prize in their costume contest! No entry required, just show up and hang out in your Halloween Costume and if the staff digs you, that's it! Talk about an awesome time!
It's our aim at Eleanor to get folks excited about life in Roosevelt, Seattle. Believe it or not, there's no better way to get a feel for a neighborhood than to spend a Holiday there. Roosevelt transforms into a Halloween paradise each October, but you should really see it during the other months out of the year. Between the convenient commutes, the shopping, the parks, and the overall feel of the neighborhood – not to mention all the fantastic new places in which to live – in Roosevelt, you can't lose.
If you're interested in coming home to this fantastic corner of Emerald City, check out Eleanor Apartments!


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In this edition: 1) A scary walk in the woods in Presque Isle. 2) Show off and exercise your pet and support others in Houlton. 3) An XC 5k in PI. Plus lots more!
Friday, October 6 & Saturday, October 7
PRESQUE ISLE: Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce Haunted Woods Walk. 6:00-9:00 p.m. each night at Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Fairfield Rd. We are amping up the scares this year! DJ show, food, fun! Not for the faint of heart; strongly recommended for no one under the age of 13. Cost: $5/person. Contact CACC (207-764-6561) or visit www.centralaroostookchamber.com FMI
Saturday, October 7
HOULTON: Hollywood Pet Salon Strut Your Mutt. People and pet walkathon to aid Ark Animal Sanctuary. Route: Hollywood Pet Salon, 70 Main St., to Ark Animal Sanctuary, 102 Old Houlton Rd. Registration 9:00 a.m. Walk start: 10:00 a.m. Contact Ark Animal Sanctuary (207-532-7387) FMI
MARS HILL: Aroostook Birders Goose Lunch. 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Mars Hill Pond, Bridge St. Canada Geese migrate through the County each fall, stopping for short stays; a favorite stopover is Mars Hill Pond. We will also look for the occasional rare visitor traveling with them. Light refreshments, drinks available. Contact Aroostook Birders email@example.com FMI
Sunday, October 8
PRESQUE ISLE: UMPI Alumni and All-Comers XC 5k. Race start: 11:00 a.m. at UMPI's Park Family Field (soccer field complex). Contact Chris Smith (207-768-4972) or email@example.com FMI
Monday, October 9
FORT KENT: Fort Kent Outdoor Center Roller Ski/Biathlon Pursuit Race. 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at FKOC, 33 Paradis Cir. Prince Edward Island Biathlon team is at biathlon camp, with very young athletes who have never been on roller skis and experienced athletes. Looking for participants in informal races on Saturday and Sunday for experience. Contact Carl Theriault (207-631-9589) or firstname.lastname@example.com FMI
Friday, October 13
PRESQUE ISLE: Hope and Justice Project Walk It Up, Presque Isle! Light walk to bring awareness to domestic abuse and sexual violence. Registration and Story Time: 11:00 a.m. at Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library, 39 2nd St. Walk start: 12:00 p.m. Free t-shirt and lunch to those who pre-register. Visit www.hopeandjusticeproject.org FMI
Saturday, October 14
DEBOULLIE: Caribou Rec. Adult Take It Outside Series Deboullie Day Hike. Deboullie Public Reserved Land offers rugged terrain, numerous ponds, spectacular views. Let us be your guide to what Deboullie has to offer. Preregistration required; program restricted to those in excellent shape. Cost: $20; bring bag lunch. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or firstname.lastname@example.com FMI
HOULTON: Bridge To Hope Cancer Awareness Walk. Registration: 9:00 a.m. at Houlton Rec. Center, 128 Main St. Walk start: 10:00 a.m. Door prizes, annual quilt raffle after walk. Visit www.facebook.com/Bridge-To-Hope-Breast-Cancer-Awareness-117726751615032 FMI
LIMESTONE: 16th Annual Robert A. Frost Memorial Library Linda M. Page Memorial Walk-A-Thon. Registration: 9:00 a.m. at FML, 42 Main St. Walkers under 12 must be accompanied by adult. Refreshments provided. Door prizes; special prize to highest dollar amount collected. First 30 registrants to raise $25 receive t-shirt. Contact FML (207-325-4706) or email@example.com FMI
PRESQUE ISLE: White Cane Walk. 10:00 a.m. at Riverside Parking Lot, Main St. Walk on Main Street to educate drivers that people using white canes/seeing eye dogs need to be given extra attention as they cannot see traffic. Contact Bruce Archer (207-764-3360) or email@example.com FMI
LIMESTONE: Friends of ANWR Wildlife Refuge Week. Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge, 97 Refuge Rd. 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.: guided nuclear weapons storage area van tours with retired military policeman. 12:00 p.m.: Red Cross Pillowcase Project for kids teaches go kit, emergency preparedness, coping skills; workbook, pillowcase provided. Contact Friends of ANWR (207-328-4634) or email@example.com FMI
CARIBOU: Unite Against Bullying Walk, Run, or Roll. 2 miles. Raise awareness to Unite Against Bullying! Registration: 1:00 p.m. at Caribou Rec. Center, 55 Bennett Dr. Walk start: 2:00 p.m. Contact Kim Parent (207-540-3659) or visit www.uniteagainstbullyingme.org FMI
WOODLAND: Woodland School Haunted Woods Walk. 6:00-8:30 p.m. at Woodland Consolidated School, 844 Woodland Center Rd. Guaranteed to be a haunting good time! Cost: $3/person; last ticket sold at 8:30 p.m. Contact Woodland School (207-496-2981) FMI
Sunday, October 15
HAYNESVILLE: Anah Shrine Go-karts Turkey Shoot. Help us help kids; come join the fun and get ready for hunting season! 11:00 a.m. at Haynesville Bridge, 3158 Military Rd. Food, beverages available. Pistol shoots, card shoots, rifle shoots, ladies' shoots, kids' shoots, more! Cost: $5; cash prizes. Contact Craig Clifford (207-448-2429 or 207-538-0428) FMI
FORT KENT: Fort Kent Outdoor Center Fall Rollerski/Biathlon Session. Ages 13 and up: 1:30–3:00 p.m.; ages 8-12: 3:00-4:00 p.m. at FKOC, 33 Paradis Cir. Bring bike helmet, light gloves, skate ski boots if you have them, dress in shorts and sweat pants. Rollerskis, poles, all shooting equipment provided. Cost: $20 donation to pay for ammunition. Contact Carl Theriault (207-631-9589) or firstname.lastname@example.com FMI
Monday, October 16
FORT KENT: Aroostook County Tourism Workshop. 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Fort Kent Community High School, 84 Pleasant St. Participate in an important assessment of our region's tourism destination strengths and level of community engagement. Visit www.eventbrite.com/e/aroostook-county-maines-growing-tourism-destination-tickets-37500206126 FMI
PRESQUE ISLE: Aroostook County Tourism Workshop. 2:00-5:00 p.m. at Northern Maine Community College, 33 Edgemont Dr. Participate in an important assessment of our region's tourism destination strengths and level of community engagement. Visit www.eventbrite.com/e/aroostook-county-maines-growing-tourism-destination-tickets-37487035733 FMI
Friday, October 20 & Saturday, October 21
PRESQUE ISLE: Presque Isle Historical Society Haunted Lantern History Tour. A "slightly scary, kinda creepy" nighttime downtown tour through the old jail (only opened for this tour), 13 sites for the true history of that particular site by lantern light. Tours begin at 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. each night at Historic Fire Station, 11 Church St. Cost: $5. Contact Kim Smith (207-762-1151) or email@example.com FMI
Saturday, October 21
WESTON: 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer's. 10:00 a.m. at First Settler's Lodge, 341 US Route 1. First Settlers Lodge is sponsoring Team Spanky's Kids to help raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Contact First Settlers Lodge (207-448-3000) or email@example.com FMI
SOLDIER POND: 5k Spooktacular Run and Walk. Registration: 12:00 p.m. at Wallagrass Elementary School, 45 Church Ave. Race start: 2:00 p.m. A lovely 5k spooky timed race in the Wallagrass, New Canada, Soldier Pond locale. Cost: $20/person. Visit www.facebook.com/Soldier-Pond-Spooky-Run-1741287819505882 FMI
Sunday, October 22
WOODLAND: Woodchuck Run. Kids' Races start: 12:00 p.m. at Woodland Consolidated School, 844 Woodland Center Rd. 5k start: 12:30 p.m. Fundraiser for Woodland XC Team. Cost: $10/adult, Donation/Youth 18 and under. Contact Woodland School (207-496-2981) FMI
Tuesday, October 24
NORTH MAINE WOODS: Caribou Rec. Adult Take It Outside Series Bradford Camps Trip. For over a century, sportsmen and tourists have traveled to North Maine Woods to embrace nature. Learn about the history of the camps from the owners while being treated to lunch in a wilderness lodge. Cost: $40. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or email@example.com FMI
NEW LIMERICK: Maine Woodland Owners/Vital Pathways Fall Forestry Workshop: Forestry for Maine Birds. 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Houlton Community Golf Course, 32 Country Club Dr. Learn to assess forest habitat, consider management options to benefit forest songbirds. Workshop for foresters, woodland owners, loggers, birders. Cost: Free; includes lunch. Contact Maine Woodland Owners (207-626-0005) or FMI
FORT FAIRFIELD: Aroostook County Astronomy Club International Observe the Moon Night. 5:00-7:0 p.m. at Fort Fairfield Public Library, 339 Main St. All-ages event; fun hands-on activities, green screen to make moon-based videos! Weather permitting, observe the moon up close! Open to the public and no registration is required. Contact FFPL (207-472-3880) or email@example.com FMI
Ongoing Programs:
PRESQUE ISLE: County Strides Running Group. Sundays; 10:00 a.m. at various locations. Open to all abilities; be ready for an easy run of 30-45 minutes, and bring friends! Visit County Strides at www.facebook.com/groups/447181508818122 FMI
EASTON: Francis Malcolm Science Center Walk-in Tours. Weekdays; 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Experience our planetarium's new, full-dome, digital projection system, featuring a 30-minute activity; 15 minutes in the star theater, 15 minutes to visit the facility at large. Cost: $5/visitor; reservations requested. Contact FMSC (207-488-5451) FMI
MADAWASKA: Four Seasons Trail Association Walking Group. Wednesdays and Saturdays; 1:00 p.m. at Four Seasons Lodge, 425 Spring St. Bring lunch. Contact Jacqueline Soucy (207-728-7047) FMI
STOCKHOLM: Sportsmen's, Inc. Meeting. First Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Axle Siding Clubhouse (intersection of Lake Street/Rt. 161). Outdoors men and women promoting the traditions of the outdoors. If you're interested in joining, you're welcome to attend as a guest. Kids are welcome too! Visit www.facebook.com/Sportsmens-Inc-568794129811741 FMI
LIMESTONE: Friends of Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge Meeting. Second Monday of each month; 6:00 p.m. at ANWR headquarters and Visitor's Center, 97 Refuge Rd. Get involved in volunteer projects at ANWR in effort to balance enhancing of habitat with public access privilege to enjoy wildlife in an unmolested environment. Contact Friends of ANWR (207-328-4634) or firstname.lastname@example.com FMI
PRESQUE ISLE: Nordic Heritage Sport Club Meeting. First Tuesday of each month; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Fairfield Rd. The club promotes healthy outdoor recreation, economic vitality in Central Aroostook County by providing first-class facilities and programs to area residents, athletes, visitors. Visit www.nordicheritagecenter.org FMI
PRESQUE ISLE: Presque Isle Fish and Game Club Meeting. Last Tuesday of each month; 5:30 p.m. at PIFG clubhouse, Parsons Road. Established in 1947 to help protect, conserve, maintain and restore our natural resources as well as to protect and promote our outdoor heritage. Meetings include a delicious supper, cash bar, short business meeting. Visit www.pifg.org FMI
MADAWASKA: Four Seasons Trail Association Meeting. First Wednesday of each month; 6:30 p.m. at Four Seasons Lodge, 425 Spring St. Non-profit organization dedicated to promotion of healthier lifestyles for this community; participation open to anyone interested. Visit www.fourseasonstrail.org FMI
FORT FAIRFIELD: Frontier Fish and Game Club. Second and fourth Wednesdays of each month (fourth Wednesdays during summer); 6:00 p.m. at FFFFG clubhouse on Monson Pond, 550 Dorsey Rd. Founded in 1958 to help conserve, protect, maintain, and restore our natural resources and to promote our outdoor heritage. Visit www.heyevent.com/venue/bmyulgbaawlhca FMI


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Mapping Tree Canopy Cover and Aboveground Biomass in Sudano-Sahelian Woodlands Using Landsat 8 and Random Forest
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Centre for Climate Science and Policy Research, Department of Thematic Studies-Environmental Change, Linköping University, Linköping 581 83, Sweden
Centre for Environment and Sustainability GMV, University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg 405 30, Sweden
Section of Forest Remote Sensing, Department of Forest Resource Management, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Umeå 901 83, Sweden
Institut de lEnvironnement et de Recherches Agricoles INERA, Département Productions Forestières, 03 BP 7047 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso
Polytechnic University of Bobo-Dioulasso, Development Rural Institute-Department of Forestery, BP 01 1091 Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
Division of Physical Resource Theory, Department of Energy and Environment, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg 412 96, Sweden
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Academic Editors: Josef Kellndorfer and Prasad S. Thenkabail
Abstract Accurate and timely maps of tree cover attributes are important tools for environmental research and natural resource management. We evaluate the utility of Landsat 8 for mapping tree canopy cover TCC and aboveground biomass AGB in a woodland landscape in Burkina Faso. Field data and WorldView-2 imagery were used to assemble the reference dataset. Spectral, texture, and phenology predictor variables were extracted from Landsat 8 imagery and used as input to Random Forest RF models. RF models based on multi-temporal and single date imagery were compared to determine the influence of phenology predictor variables. The effect of reducing the number of predictor variables on the RF predictions was also investigated. The model error was assessed using 10-fold cross validation. The most accurate models were created using multi-temporal imagery and variable selection, for both TCC five predictor variables and AGB four predictor variables. The coefficient of determination of predicted versus observed values was 0.77 for TCC RMSE = 8.9% and 0.57 for AGB RMSE = 17.6 tons∙ha−1. This mapping approach is based on freely available Landsat 8 data and relatively simple analytical methods, and is therefore applicable in woodland areas where sufficient reference data are available. View Full-Text
Keywords: Landsat 8; woodland; Sudano-Sahel; tree canopy cover; aboveground biomass; multi-temporal imagery; Random Forest; variable selection; phenology Landsat 8; woodland; Sudano-Sahel; tree canopy cover; aboveground biomass; multi-temporal imagery; Random Forest; variable selection; phenology
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Battle between Krishna's Brother Balarama and Jarasandha, from a History of the Lord (Bhagavata Purana) manuscript
ca. 1760–65
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
without mounting: 10 11/16 x 14 13/16 in. (27.2 x 37.6 cm) sheet: 11 13/16 x 15 15/16 in. (30 x 40.5 cm) with mounting: 18 3/16 x 21 7/16 in. (46.2 x 54.5 cm) image: 11 x 15 in. (27.9 x 38.1 cm) framed: 16 x 22 in. (40.64 x 55.88 cm)
The Vera M. and John D. MacDonald, B.A. 1927, Collection, Gift of Mrs. John D. MacDonald
The Bhagavata Purana, "The Ancient Story of God," a chronicle of Vishnu, was a major subject of Indian miniature painting. Books 10 and 11, which describe the career on earth of Vishnu's eighth incarnation, Krishna, were frequently illustrated. This large illustration comes from such a series created in the Punjab Hills state of Basohli during the third quarter of the eighteenth century. It depicts a battle between Balarama, Krishna's older brother, and Jarasandha that took place after Krishna had abducted his future principal wife, Rukmini, on her wedding day. The opposing sides face each other while arrows fly across the intervening space. In the poses of the figures and in the attention to detail the image shows a close relationship to the Mughal style of painting practiced in Guler, another of the Punjab Hills states. The Mughal style ultimately eclipsed the earlier Basohli style.
Mughal period (1526–1857)
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Art for Yale: Collecting for a New Century, exh. cat. (New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Art Gallery, 2007), 170, pl. 153.
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I had always wanted to be a professor
Sophomore year of high school I set my goals upon a PhD and a professorship The idea of spending my life cultivating knowledge, teaching, writing and doing science was intoxicating. I was 100% committed to this goal. Nights, weekends, 20-mile bike rides everyday to work in the rain. I was "in it to win it". I knew I had what it takes, and I was doing all the right things to make it happen.
Then I decided to have a kid...Well not so fast. First we debated having a kid for a long time:
A1: No, it is not.
Q2: Whether we could afford it?
A2: Barely. He has food, but no college fund and all his clothes are secondhand.
Q3: Will it kill my career?
A3: Answer: "No, but it will make it a whole lot harder."
|Having kids is totally irrational.
My crisis of "not enough time"Before you have a kid -- you may not think so -- but you have a sh*t ton of free time. You have no freaking idea, how much time you have. If you do not believe me, let me give you an example. You know how parents are always joking about "going to the bathroom alone"? Well if you don't, the jokes go something like this:
|It is not funny because it is true.
But that is fine. Career and Family can be done. People do it every day. But what I slowly came to realize is they do not do both 100%. You cannot. There are only so many hours in the day to kick ass at work, spend quality time with the family, clean the house, grocery shop and cook.
|You do not have infinite time.
You must delegate responsibilities, including child rearing.
And here was my problem: I realized I had to choose how I would spend my time. Would I spend it with my kid or would I hire someone else to? Because despite what I was told all my life you "can't have it all". You can only be in one place at a time.
My love for science never changed
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a grant is funded, a paper published or an experiment works.
What did change was my love of NON-science things (my kid)What I was not prepared for, when I chose to have a kid and continue in my science career, was how much joy my kid would bring me. Every morning when my son reaches up to me and I hug him good morning my heart sings. Every evening when he gives me a big slobbery goodnight kiss, I am truly happy.
The days I spend on toddler time -- painting, swimming, singing, drawing and reading -- I get a deep satisfaction at intervals I never dreamed possible. Science made me happy, but my kid made me happier. It took me a very long time to admit it though. As a self-defined scientist, feminist and career women. I found this realization blasphemous.
What to do with my realization that I cannot be 100% mom and 100% career woman?
"I CANNOT have it all."
|Varuca learned this lesson when she was 10.
It took me until I was almost 30, and a life/work balance crisis.
"Am I to spend the day with my child or will I hire a stranger?"
For 4 months I put off this decision, and my husband I worked split shifts, juggling child responsibilities with no outside help. We did it. (More on this craziness later.) But it was not sustainable. It was not healthy, so I had to make a choice. So I made the difficult, never in a million years I would have dreamed, decision to quit my academic career and stay at home with my child because it makes me happiest.
I am the leaky pipeline
But I share my story, as one of the many highly trained scientific women who choose to leave academia because I want to contribute to the greater dialogue about why women stay or leave science careers.
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This past Sunday I was fortunate enough to hunt with a vet from Cornell University. Half of the time he spent with his camera instead of a gun. At the end of the hunt I was the only person left without a limit of redheads. As a flock approached, and I fired, he took the following picture... Look closely at the center of the flock.
When my dog made the retrieve we found the bird was carrying jewelry! This was my first ever banded diver. He flew to NY from Manitoba.