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Network-on-Chip (NoC) proposes networks to replace buses as a scalable global communication interconnect for future SoC designs. However, a bus is very efficient in broadcasting. As the system size scales up to explore the chip capacity, broadcasting in NoCs must be efficiently supported. This paper presents a novel multicast scheme in wormhole-switched NoCs. By this scheme, a multicast procedure consists of establishment, communication and release phase. A multicast group can request to reserve virtual channels during establishment and has priority on arbitration of link bandwidth. This multicasting method has been effectively implemented in a mesh network with dead-lock freedom. Our experiments show that the multicast technique improves throughput, and does not exhibit significant impact on unicast performance in a network with mixed unicast and multicast traffic if the network is not saturated.
Due to the interplay between increasing chip capacity and complex applications, System-on-Chip (SoC) development is confronted by severe challenges, such as managing deep submicron effects, scaling communication architectures and bridging the productivity gap. Network-on-Chip (NoC) has been a rapidly developed concept in recent years to tackle the crisis with focus on network-based communication. NoC problems spread in the whole SoC spectrum ranging from specification, design, implementation to validation, from design methodology to tool support. In the thesis, we formulate and address problems in three key NoC areas, namely, on-chip network architectures, NoC network performance analysis, and NoC communication refinement.
Quality and cost are major constraints for micro-electronic products, particularly, in high-volume application domains. We have developed a number of techniques to facilitate the design of systems with low area, high and predictable performance. From flit admission and ejection perspective, we investigate the area optimization for a classical wormhole architecture. The proposals are simple but effective. Not only offering unicast services, on-chip networks should also provide effective support for multicast. We suggest a connection-oriented multicasting protocol which can dynamically establish multicast groups with quality-of-service awareness. Based on the concept of a logical network, we develop theorems to guide the construction of contention-free virtual circuits, and employ a back-tracking algorithm to systematically search for feasible solutions.
Network performance analysis plays a central role in the design of NoC communication architectures. Within a layered NoC simulation framework, we develop and integrate traffic generation methods in order to simulate network performance and evaluate network architectures. Using these methods, traffic patterns may be adjusted with locality parameters and be configured per pair of tasks. We propose also an algorithm-based analysis method to estimate whether a wormhole-switched network can satisfy the timing constraints of real-time messages. This method is built on traffic assumptions and based on a contention tree model that captures direct and indirect network contentions and concurrent link usage.
In addition to NoC platform design, application design targeting such a platform is an open issue. Following the trends in SoC design, we use an abstract and formal specification as a starting point in our design flow. Based on the synchronous model of computation, we propose a top-down communication refinement approach. This approach decouples the tight global synchronization into process local synchronization, and utilizes synchronizers to achieve process synchronization consistency during refinement. Meanwhile, protocol refinement can be incorporated to satisfy design constraints such as reliability and throughput.
The thesis summarizes the major research results on the three topics.


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Thank you to all who attended and participated in my Summer Youth Resource Expo this past Sunday.
Hundreds of young people and their parents were able to speak to over 40 participating organizations, receiving information on summer programs and internships in the areas of education, music, dance, culture, arts, sports, business, and more.
We enjoyed performances by Brooklyn United Marching Band, Tropicalfete Inc., and Lotus Creations Academy of the Performing Arts. Attendees won amazing raffle prizes, like free dance lessons, free camp sessions, game systems, technology gift packs, swag bags, and even a free camping trip!
I am so excited to bring you an even bigger and better Summer Youth Resource Expo in 2018. Let's continue working together to build a brighter future for our youth!
See below for live video from the event and website links and other information about the featured organizations.
Council Member Laurie A. Cumbo
|Summer Camps
|Music/ Dance/ Cultural/ Arts
|Internships/ Jobs/ Volunteer opportunities
|Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership
|Medgar Evers College Oasis Beacon
Contact firstname.lastname@example.com for more info
|Brooklyn Bridge Basketball
|Tropicalfete, Inc.
|T.E.A.L. (Tell Every Amazing Lady)
You can contact Julian M. Hill, Executive Director, for more information at (646) 600-8699
|Brooklyn Children's Museum
|Brooklyn Pitbulls
|Soul Tigers Marching Band, Inc.
Click here for information on summer camp and after-school program
|Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
|Christian In Business
|LIU Children's Academy
|The Magnus Mukoro Sports Foundation
|Unity Youth Leadership and Cultural Arts Inc.
|DYCD Youth Connect Program/ SYEP
|Digital Girl, Inc.
|Camp Bed-Stuy
Phone: 718-219-1405
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
|Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls
You can contact Christina Rodriguez, Program Coordinator, at email@example.com
|Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corp.
|Bella Abzug Leadership Institute (BALI)
Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
Flyer: Bella abzug flyer
|NIA Community Services Network
You can contact email@example.com for more information.
Use discount code CAMPFAIR for 20% off all youth and adult workshops until 3/31/17
|Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow
You can contact Emily Hills, OBT Outreach at 917-342-5279 or firstname.lastname@example.com
|YWCA Brooklyn
|Trail Blazer Camps
|Quest Youth Organization, Inc.
|Octavia Project
Or click here for info on 1-day workshop on science fiction and architecture on Sat., April 1
|University Settlement
|Lotus Creations Academy of Performing Arts
|Bonjour NY ABC, LLC
|NYC Parks- Brooklyn Recreation
|Mark Morris Dance Group
|Human Resources Administration (HRA)
|NYC Parks- Partnerships for Parks
|I WILL GRADUATE/ Entertainers 4 Education Alliance
|Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy
You can also contact email@example.com for more information
|NY Writers Coalition
|BAX | Brooklyn Arts Exchange
|City Growers
Click here to register for summer camp or email email@example.com
For Job opportunities (Summer Camp Directors, Counselors & Assistant Counselors) email email@example.com
For paid High School internships email email@example.com
|Lives Not Forgotten
|Brooklyn United Marching Band
Click here for info on summer music program
Driver Shot In Groin On Fulton Street During Apparent Road Rage Incident
7 Summer Internships and Volunteer Programs for Prospect Heights Teens
Naked Woman Found Dead in Garment District Office, Police Say
Maurice Scott raped and robbed woman in Staten Island office building, cops say
Serial rapist gets life sentence
California woman's corpse found at bottom of laundry chute at Las Vegas hotel, police investigating 'suspicious death'
Charlotte, N.C., passes law allowing transgender people to use public bathrooms based on gender identity
Lena Dunham stands by Kesha amid court battle with producer Dr. Luke, slams legal system and Sony
Lawyer's limp defense: I didn't try to rape date, I can't even get it up
Killer spewed 'angry slurs' before gunning down my gay friend: witness
Kasich is happy women 'left their kitchens' to support him
City's Dual Language Programs Struggle to Find Teachers, Experts Say
App creates 'new age' communication between parents and teachers
With unusual bluntness, de Blasio criticizes Success over pre-K
Swedish 16-year-old girl, lured to Iraq by ISIS fighters, rescued by Kurdish troops
'My daughter is not dead': Mother of Abigail Kopf — youngest victim of Kalamazoo attack — says teen is fighting for her life
No money has been spent on Cuomo's $2B bond act to boost schools
EXCLUSIVE: Pro-charter school group slams de Blasio's school violence record in TV ad
CUNY feels the effects of a worsening relationship with Cuomo
State spends Syracuse's upstate-stimulus funds on SUNY Poly project
SEE IT: Teen attacks delivery man at East Harlem's Wagner Houses in fight on video (WARNING – GRAPHIC LANGUAGE)
Brooklyn's Chinese-Americans: Sleeping Giant Comes To Political Crossroads
Cop hurt in Brooklyn shootout released from hospital
NYPD May Never Know Who Shot Officer in Bed-Stuy Shootout, Sources Say
Dirty cop and drug dealer launch cigar line named after Brooklyn precinct
Two Proposed Bridges For Brooklyn-Queens Streetcar Could Be Built In Flood Zone
Assemblywoman Barbara Clark of Queens dies at 76
City councilman wants to suspend parking meters on all legal holidays
Report: NYC Unemployment Falls Below the National Average for First Time Since 2011
Silver Spurs waiter slashed, suspect in custody, cops say
The man behind de Blasio's labor peace
During town hall meeting, Sharpton voices concern over closing Rikers
City accuses state of 'political media hit' in latest homelessness fight
City And State Fight Over Homeless Again, This Time in Writing
Council to introduce package of gas safety legislation
De Blasio Wants Albany to Let New York City Govern Itself
Families of FDNY firefighters killed or injured in Black Sunday blaze in the Bronx awarded $183 million
EXCLUSIVE: FDNY to spend $5M to reduce EMS response times
MTA needs to throw in $66M more to get Second Ave. subway completed on time
MTA agrees to dedicate unit to keeping chronic subway criminals out
Landlords will launch ads to attack Mayor de Blasio for his housing agenda
Wait, what? City ambulances don't have navigation systems
Gov. Cuomo touring NY in special RV to push for $15 minimum wage
Health Department took up to six years to fine nursing homes for violations
Obama releases new plan to close Guantanamo Bay
First Kalamazoo victim put herself between gunman and children before she was shot three times
Ted Cruz says he would deport all 12 million illegal immigrants
Apple supporters to rally against FBI order to unlock terrorist's iPhone as Bill Gates, victims' families defend mandate
US, Russia agree on ceasefire for Syria
Mets to Host First LGBT Night at Citi Field This Summer
Woman Raped Inside Staten Island Office Building, Police Say
Judge rejects sex trafficker's request to remove guilty plea
Congressional candidate Teachout thanks WFP for backing her this time
Woman stabbed, slashed in vicious attack by two men in the Bronx
Dr. Luke never raped Kesha, pop singer free to work with other producers, music mogul's lawyer says
Miami woman clings to life after brutally beaten by her Craigslist roommate — WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES
Cuomo's Women's Equality Party doesn't endorse Silver-linked Dem
Man burned pregnant girlfriend alive because he didn't want to be a dad
Miss New Jersey dies a week after car crash
Mom shields baby as taxi slams into pole outside Met Museum
Woman reportedly stabbed multiple times in Brooklyn apartment
Woman randomly stabbed and slashed in the Bronx
21-year-old woman stabbed to death in Long Island home
Monster who raped and killed this grandmother will be set free
College staffers hacked girls' laptops to steal nude photos: suit
Senators call to end loophole letting domestic abusers buy guns
'Reckless' Teen Who Killed 4-Year-Old Girl Gets Up to 9 Years in Prison
Principal at Woodside Muslim School Urges Students To Be Civically Engaged
Everything you need to know about the new SAT
Los Angeles student sues convicted perv teacher after months of sexual abuse
Kalamazoo teen believed dead after shooting rampage — until she squeezed her mother's hand
'No pajamas, no party': Heartless principal bans kids from fun
Cuomo's Silence Means CUNY Budget Battle Continues
Murdered John Jay criminal justice student Imette St. Guillen's legacy lives on through scholarship
Basketball player dead after possible frat hazing incident
In New York, Thousands Protest Officer Liang's Conviction
Rally for Peter Liang, convicted NYPD officer, disrupted by activists
Op-Ed: Political Expediance And The Liang Trial
EXCLUSIVE: Ex-cops booted over Akai Gurley shooting blame the victim in response to lawsuit
Akai Gurley's girlfriend sues city, Peter Liang
The day Andy Warhol, pop art icon, died at 58 of a heart attack in 1987
2 NYPD Officers Shot in Bed-Stuy After Gunman Rams Police Car, NYPD Says
Gunman who allegedly shot two 2 NYPD cops lost control after divorce, says ex-wife
Man Assaults Cabbie Over Change From Fare to Crown Heights, Police Say
Brooklyn-Queens Connector: Lessons to be learned from New Jersey light rail
Noma's Claus Meyer opening culinary school in Brooklyn
Brooklyn cop slashed in face while trying to break up fight in Brownsville
EXCLUSIVE: Downtown Brooklyn slow in adding buildings for businesses since 2004 rezone
Bill de Blasio aims for a Cuomo-proof agenda
Former Mayor David Dinkins Hospitalized for Pneumonia
EXCLUSIVE: NYC pol leads national group of city councilmembers in pushing CDC to study gun violence
EXCLUSIVE: NY lawmakers want teachers trained to spot students with mental health issues
EXCLUSIVE: Retail union backs Mayor de Blasio's affordable housing plan
NYC job growth skews toward low-wage industries, City Comptroller Scott Stringer says in report
Most crowded NYC neighborhoods include Jackson Heights and Sunset Park, report says
Slashing attacks continue in the Bronx over the weekend, police say
Video shows suspect who slashed man in head on Bronx food truck line
EXCLUSIVE: TV ad attacks Uber over lack of vehicles for disabled riders
EXCLUSIVE: Teacher claims NYC is being anti-Irish by scheduling school event on St. Patrick's Day
NYC risks losing $2M in tax money over errors in classifying buildings, audit shows
EXCLUSIVE: NYC spent almost $1M on unused design for new Bronx police station, goes with 'bunker' instead
Bratton's more concerned about public image vs. public safety
1993 World Trade Center bombing survivor finally gets her payout
Tickets for 'quality of life' crimes continue to plummet
The bad old days of NYC are back
Cuomo demands probe into alleged 'gang rape' at Bellevue Men's Shelter
Police bust alleged Manhattan attacker amid spate of slashings
New law leaves test opt-out consequences up to the state
New records gained under legislative FOIL would likely be minimal
AIDS groups begin to turn on 'disingenuous' Cuomo
Assembly Housing Committee Holds Hearing on Co-ops
DMV's new facial recognition software threatens fake IDs
Supreme Court resumes work for first time after death of Justice Antonin Scalia
FBI director James Comey argues investigators owe it to San Bernardino victims to access attacker's locked Apple iPhone
Judge will decide if gun company can be sued for Sandy Hook massacre
New bill could give illegal aliens voting rights in New York City
Uber driver in Michigan rampage to face multiple charges, but motive is mystery
Estonia Wants More NATO Troops—But Only if They Aren't Black
Vote Week for District 35 is March 29 – April 3, 2016! Enclosed below are the projects that will be on the ballot.
Volunteers are needed! Register now.
You can cast your ballot in our district office, 1 Hanson Place Suite 201 Brooklyn, NY 11243
(entrance on Ashland Place)
Additional Locations TBA
|President Street Bump-Outs
|On President Street, create bump-outs to extend curbs into the street. This is a high-volume subway station with inadequate space for pedestrians. Project would decrease likelihood of injury/death.
|President St. and Nostrand Ave. (2/5 Stop)
|Bus Pads on Fulton Street
|Bus pads replace the surface where buses stop and replace the pavement that gets warped with a solid concrete pad. The warped streets cause danger for bikes, the old and the young who walk there.
|Fulton St. near to Clermont Avenue
|Bump out at Washington Avenue and Dean Street
|Create a bump-out at the Dean Street and Washington Avenue intersection. This is in response to increased vehicular traffic on Dean Street. It will help reduce the risk of pedestrian injuries.
|Washington Avenue at Dean Street
|Basketball court renovation at Lafayette Gardens
|Renovation of basketball court.
|Lafayette Gardens Housing development
|Basketball court renovation at Whitman Houses
|Renovation of basketball court
|Whitman Housing Development
|Basketball court renovation at Atlantic Terminal
|Basketball court renovation
|Atlantic Terminal Housing Development
|Grounds Renovation
|Project will be designed to budget in collaboration with the Resident Association leadership. Priorities to be considered will include lighting, trees, bushes, irrigation system and metal benches
|Atlantic Terminal Housing Development
|Safety upgrades in Farragut Housing Development
|Design it to budget. Install Cameras in staircases and elevators.
|Farragut Housing Development
|Renovation to Willoughby Senior Center Entrance
|Grounds Renovation for the outside. The entry way to the Willoughby Senior Center needs new walls, new paint and new floors.
|Whitman Housing Development
|Grounds Renovation
|Project will be designed to budget in collaboration with the Resident Association leadership. Priorities to be considered will include lighting, trees, bushes, irrigation system and metal benches
|Lafayette Gardens Housing Development garden
|Grounds Renovation
|Project will be designed to budget in collaboration with the Resident Association leadership. Priorities to be considered will include lighting, trees, bushes, irrigation system and metal benches
|Ingersoll Housing Development Garden
|Renovation of Farragut community center Entrance
|Renovate the entry way to the Farragut community Center needs new walls, new paint and new floors.
|Farragut Housing Development
|HVAC system for the Willoughby Senior Center
|HVAC system for the Willoughby Senior Center
|Whitman Housing Development
|Security cameras in Precincts 88 and 77
|Install Argus security cameras at intersections where NYPD precincts have identified a need. Each Argus unit is a set of 2 cameras. Three units will be allocated to each of the 2 precincts.
|NYPD to choose place
|Security cameras in precincts 71 and 78
|Install Argus security cameras at intersections where NYPD precincts have identified a need. Each Argus unit is a set of 2 cameras. Three units will be allocated to each of the 2 precincts.
|NYPD to choose place
|New Technology for High-Need Schools: PS 375 & 532
|Creating a new computer lab at PS 375 and upgrading ancient AV technology in the auditorium at PS 532 will enable students at these two Title I schools to thrive in the 21st century.
|46 McKeever Pl & 1025 Eastern Pkwy, Crown Hts
|Renovate Decrepit Bathrooms at PS 9 & PS 316
|Better hygiene for 1250 children! Update 6 badly deteriorated bathrooms, including replacing broken toilets & installing hand dryers. PS 316 has Title I status & PS 9 is over 50% low-income.
|80 Underhill Pros Hts; 750 Classon Crown Hts
|Learning Walls for PS 20
|Install pin-able writable walls in 20 classrooms for students, teachers to actively co-create learning. 5 temporary walls already increasing learning, initiation, critical thinking and cooperation.
|PS 20 The Clinton Hill School 225 Adelphi St.
|Real-Time Information Signs: B65 & B44 Passengers
|$120 -160,000
|Install real-time bus signs on two of the busiest lines in Brooklyn:B65: Flatbush & Dean; Flatbush & Bergen; Bergen & New York; Dean & Nostrand
B44: New York & Eastern Pkwy; Nostrand & Eastern Pkwy
Community Board Changes Street Naming Protocol After Accusations of Racism
Bed-Stuy Resident Teams With Businesses To Bring Water to Flint, Michigan
No Injuries Reported In Morning Apartment Fire At Lafayette And Carlton Avenues
Adams, Crew Tag Team On MEC Education Outreach Initiative
Anti-Gay Attackers Call Victim 'Worthless Trash' on Roosevelt Avenue: NYPD
Cops Are Searching For A Subway Groper Who Assaulted A Woman On The 5 Train
Teen mom and infant daughter missing since Valentine's Day: NYPD
Pennsylvania purse robbers arrested after grandma victim, 81, rams their getaway car
Canadian ex-husband creates revenge website dedicated to destroying his Arizona ex-wife's life
EXCLUSIVE: Two women share shocking accounts of forced labor and sexual abuse by prominent Christian leader Bill Gothard
Cops use iPhone app to find man, 55, who robbed woman in subway station
Woman fights off homeless man trying to push her onto Brooklyn subway tracks
Queens subway rider exposes himself to woman who took his photo
Brooklyn mom goes on trial over gun her son has admitted was his
U.S. runners say fear of the Zika virus won't keep them from competing in Rio's Summer Olympics
Cops bust sex offender for grinding up against woman on No. 2 train on Upper West Side
Spitzer's accuser demanded cash and a flight upgrade before fleeing
CIA trying to recruit transgender candidates
Violence in Schools Surged 23 Percent Last Year, Pro-Charter Group Says
Stop Charter Schools from Coming to Bed-Stuy, Parent Group Insists
City to Target Teen Dating Violence With Workshops for Foster Care Youth
Foster dad sentenced to 100 years for raping girl, 13, but claims that she wanted him to impregnate her with syringe
Delaware parents angry after school accidentally sends out 'Hurt Feelings Report' they say mocks bullying
City files suit against Kathy's Day Care in Queens for stealing $280,000
Mom punished kid by waterboarding him, roping his genitals
City partners with CUNY to help international entrepreneurs grow businesses in NYC
UMass Amherst shelter in place alert lifted after report of 'hostile armed person' at Pierpont Hall
South Street Seaport Museum To Display First Exhibit Since Hurricane Sandy
Coney Island boardwalk to get new concert venue this summer
'To Kill a Mockingbird' author Harper Lee dead at 89
Director of educational programs at NYC zoos dead at age 55
Tower Watch Update: Brooklyn's Tallest Office Tower May Come To 590 Atlantic Avenue
Supertall Brooklyn building proposal finds fury among area's residents
Judge approves $9.5M payout in FDNY discrimination suit
Peter Liang Deserves Light Sentence Due to Bad NYPD Training: Councilwoman
Council's full-time model comes with its own risks
Mayor de Blasio 'looks forward' to signing bill to grant City Council 32% raise
Former Playboy Playmate donates $65G to State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's re-election campaign
Why convicted politicians are still collecting pensions
Port Authority delays vote on $4B LaGuardia renovation
Two more slashing attacks take place just 18 hours apart, NYPD says
LinkNYC, free Wi-Fi for city, is launched
De Blasio's energy goals earn praise, but challenges remain
Bratton sees anti-Schumer 'payback' in White House comments
Port Authority to solicit design ideas for a 'modular' bus terminal
As housing debate heats up, dissenting organization struggles with support
NYC Dept. of Transportation to unveil new Vision Zero ad campaign in Spanish and Chinese
NYC forensic scientist claims she was fired for trying to reveal controversial DNA testing, files lawsuit
Clergy leaders sign letter opposing Mayor de Blasio's affordable housing plan
JFK customs seizes 1,400 hazardous hoverboards
DA, Bratton say Apple's privacy stance thwarts investigations
NYC sues fancy Westchester town for poaching NYPD rookie
Calif. workplace safety board says no condoms needed in porn films
King: Cincinnati cops reveal double standards faced by black men and white men (WARNING: GRAPHIC VIDEO)
Republicans, let's win this one for Nino
Antonin Scalia memorial ceremony at Supreme Court draws thousands, son leads prayer service
U.S. warplanes bomb ISIS training camp in Libya in series of strikes
Twitter crackdown is crippling ISIS
CRIME BLOTTER: Man Arrested for Assault at Crown Heights Synagogue
Women Posing as Cabbies Rob Drunk Man They Picked Up at Bar: NYPD
Smorgasburg to Return to Prospect Park in April
Treyger Calls For Hate Crime Charges In Crown Heights Stabbing
Nets guard Wayne Ellington Jr. says it's 'bittersweet' after father's murderer gets 30-60 years in prison
Brooklyn Nets hire Spurs exec Sean Marks to be GM
Serial robber targeting women across Manhattan: NYPD
Subway rider 'fears for her safety' after man pulls out box cutter
Former Rentboy.com employees dodge charges for promoting prostitution
Harvard student says school 'refused to act' when she reported sexual abuse
Greenwich Village waiter is third slashing victim in 48 hours
Cuomo pushes for 12-week paid family leave legislation at Harlem rally
EXCLUSIVE: Man beat up, robbed in Queens in anti-gay attack
Hillary suggests Christine Quinn faced sexism during mayoral run
Two LAPD officers charged with sexual assault while on duty
Prostitute found dead in Britain hid her secret life as sex worker from her family
Angelina Jolie says she never wanted to be a mom — until she saw real suffering in Cambodia
Convict admits killing mom in violent attack just days after completing 30-year sentence for murder
Woman charged for Oregon building occupation sues federal employees for 'works of the devil,' wants $666 billion
Pope suggests contraception OK in Zika crisis
Teenage girls allegedly took selfies while brutally murdering woman
Frustrated ER patient triggers sprinkler, floods hospital: cops
Woman kidnapped, raped as bystanders watched: cops
'I just remember asking her why': Woman whose baby was cut from womb testifies
'They told me to rape my children': Survivors of Kenya violence speak out
Man Sexually Assaults Teen Boy in Bronx Park, Police Say
Lefferts Gardens Charter School to Fight Closure With Appeal and Petition
EXCLUSIVE: Psychic exposed NYPD sergeant as an alleged child porn pervert
NYC teachers urge de Blasio to make school disciplinary procedures fair to minorities
Charter school group pushes for more Spanish-speaking applicants
EXCLUSIVE: Queens state senator wants to simplify Miranda warning read to juveniles
Students in Brooklyn College demand 'Zionists off campus'
Harvard Law students occupy school building
Texas A&M apologizes after students shout racial slurs at visiting high schoolers
St. John's University students complain of lack of online support for Black History Month
Goodbye to 'First Generation' NYCHA
Slave Theater: Symptom of a Bigger Problem
This Super-Futuristic Skyscraper for Brooklyn Will Probably Never Get Built
Study details impacts of East New York rezoning
Council's full-time model comes with its own risks
Audit Faults New York City for Not Using Vacant Lots for Affordable Housing
Bratton, Schumer, de Blasio: Restore $90M anti-terrorism funding
White House spokesman astonishes reporters with attack on Schumer
Latest research could be a blow to city's sodium case
NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton says crime is down on city streets, despite growing slashing attacks
Rikers Island guard admits to lying about inmate's hot cell death
Uber drivers and Taxi Workers Alliance rally for fair wages: 'We reject the Uber model'
Demonstrators deliver anti-gun violence message at Harlem, Brooklyn gatherings
First Lady Chirlane McCray says she thinks closing Rikers Island is a 'great idea' — a day after Mayor de Blasio said he'd rather fix the jail
Cuomo blasts de Blasio's over Rikers shut down dismissal
Lawyer killed by cops after attacking family had deep financial troubles
Los Angeles hospital pays ransom to hackers who took over its computer system
California wants porn stars to wrap it up on the set
Scalia could have been poisoned: forensics pathologist
This is what happens if there's only 8 Supreme Court justices
Gun range tells Muslim Army vet to leave
Calls to VA suicide hotline went to voicemail: report
DC family slaughter suspect facing 20 charges for 'especially heinous' crime
28 killed, 61 injured in car bomb explosion in Turkey
ISIS could have stolen enough radioactive material from Iraq for a dirty bomb

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Electronic Arts are keen to acquire fan ideas and feedback for the next installment into the Command & Conquer franchise, which is being developed by Victory Games.
Posting on Twiter, the publisher said: "Tell us your idea on how to improve future cnc games. Maybe it will be your idea, which changes everything! http://fb.me/wUjrC7XD"
The last Command & Conquer title didn't go down as EA had hoped, as it was supposed to be the send-off for Kane as a character. The next title will be exclusive for the PC, and there will be a formal announcement later on this year.
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"It's the open way or the highway," IBM's VP blockchain and Hyperledger lead Jerry Cuomo tells ComputerworldUK – as the firm this month released over 40,000 lines of open-source blockchain code. See also: what is Blockchain?
Blockchain is a way to conduct transactions that's gained significant traction from the popularity of the Bitcoin cryptocurrency. Financial firms have shown a particular interest, but it could theoretically be used for any business process where transactions are made.
A fully worked-out system could drastically reduce overheads for anywhere that requires a common, trusted system of record.
Blockchain would do so in a distributed, peer-to-peer way, so that transactions are dispersed to various nodes in the 'chain' rather than locked into one system.
That could have "profound" implications for industry, Cuomo says, so it's no wonder that many of businesses' heavy-hitters, including IBM, have signed up to the Linux Foundation's Hyperledger Project. Also among its ranks are Cisco, Fujitsu, Red Hat and Intel.
Hyperledger intends to advance the blockchain concept in a unified and open way – forming a basis for consensus on how the technology works so it can be trusted between a large network of businesses.
"About a year ago we got very excited about the possibility of applying blockchain to a broad set of business problems, from supply chain to security settlement," Cuomo explains.
Intrigued by the possibilities, IBM decided to "put code to paper" and build from the ground up. "It gave us confidence in what we were doing," Cuomo says. "We congregated around the Linux Foundation, and together created the Hyperledger Project. We offered this code. Now it's opened and governed, we're a premier sponsor, and there are many other fine vendors in there as well."
"I think it's the open way or the highway," Cuomo says. "Especially with the type of technology we're talking about – it's a peer-to-peer network that involves cryptography, possibly working within regulated industries, and I can't imagine a path forward that isn't an open path."
Cuomo is confident blockchain is already snowballing. Many of IBM's clients are approaching it not for proof of concepts, but to instigate first projects. "They're attempting it," he says. "This is where the snowball is really happening – we'll be surprised by the number of production activities in 2016."
This will be led by the idea of a 'shadow chain', in other words, a way to incrementally introduce blockchain into an existing business platform. "I think that's our ramp into blockchain for some of these clients," Cuomo says.
Indeed, IBM now offers 'blockchain-as-a-service' on its open standards cloud applications platform Bluemix, for creating, deploying, running and monitoring blockchain applications on the IBM cloud.
In addition to secure transactions between businesses, Cuomo imagines a self-parking vehicle as part of the internet of things, which would only be insured against the driver when actually behind the wheel – otherwise the manufacturer or even the software vendor could be liable.
"I think the changes to industry are pretty profound," he says. "New cost structures for things. The example I gave with micro-insurance, reducing cost and time overheads by working peer-to-peer, allows a new type of business interaction to occur, one that wasn't possible before.
"Wouldn't it be nice not to have to pay for insurance when your car is in the garage? But how do we agree between multiple parties that 'yes, this is your car, yes, it's on that road?'
Blockchain could provide a ledger that an insurer, a manufacturer, and the driver could all agree on as a trusted record.
"It's really bringing those parties together in real time to make that entry that everyone agrees on in one common system of record that everyone shares.
"That's where this becomes life-changing."
And last but not least – being able to conduct business out in the open will ensure blockchain-based systems are more secure and can't be tampered with.
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My Summary
About Me
My name is Agnes I've been living in Chiswick for 12years.
I'm child loving, responsible, well organised, loyal, reliable, safety conscious and have a can do, hard working attitude. I'm pro active and very sporty – I love to take exercise and always have tons of energy! I'm a happy person who enjoys encouraging and nurturing kids development, and I use my creativity and initiative to provide fun and educational activities for children according to their age. I'm able and would love to make a long term commitment and dedicate myself entirely to my work.
I'm interested in Nordic languages and culture,travelling,literature,fitness,cycling, contemporary dance, yoga and cooking. I have a huge passion for interior design,photography,books, visual art and jazz music
My Experience
I currently work in Chiswick as a shared nanny looking after four children :three girls and a boy ( a 5year old 3 and a 2 year old). I have
been with my family since March 2011.
At the moment I work 4 days a week Mon-Thurs.I've been doing a
nanny share for 9 years, and am very experienced and have looked after children from 6 months to 6 years. I have solid, excellent, reliable references to back this up.
My main duties include:
• Getting children ready for nursery/ school
• School drop off and pick up and engage with school life ( homework etc.)
• Preparing healthy meals and snacks; encouraging good table manners and conversation
• Taking children to various classes ( arts, sports, music, ballet etc.)
• Organizing playgroups/ play dates
• Taking kids to soft plays, swimming pool, local playgrounds, parks and different kind of activities and entertainment
• Keeping daily diary in order to maintain the daily routine
• Taking sole responsibility for children's safety and well being while parent's absence
( reading with them, drawing, playing games, cooking and music time, kids yoga etc.)
• Tidy up children's rooms , play rooms and kitchen
• Bathing and getting children ready for bed
My Qualifications
I have First Aid knowledge-up to date First Aid peadiatric course
Diploma in Psychology
Full driving license
IELTS-English as a foreign language 7.0points
First Certificate in English
Institut Francais du Royaume-Uni -French as a foreign language certificate
I'm currently no CRB checked but I'm looking into this and am very willing to do it if you require that of me.
My Availability
I'm looking for a full time job from September 2019 Monday to Friday or Monday to Thursday depends on hours.
Thank you!
Kind regards
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My Fees
to be discussed
My Documents
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Agnes has fantastic energy levels: never jaded, always smiling, she always finds time to cook superb healthy meals while curating endless picnics, initiating playdates and imaginative days out across London. She never stops!
She can look after several children at once even in a busy park, she is always on the ball and nothing goes unnoticed.
Children and parents love her. And she loves children, and will provide lots of hugs and attention.
She is very experienced, professional and together.
Organised, efficient, highly attentive, focussed, decicated and never stressed, I would not hesitate commending her as a carer or sitter.
Caring, warm and kind, your children will grow in confidence with her as evidenced by kids she has looked after, and commented on by teachers and parents alike.
Punctual and flexible, she is an excellent nanny and childcarer, known and regarded as one of the best in the West of London.
That reminds me, I must organise a playdate for my daughter and the lovely children in her care soon!
We had the good fortune of meeting Agnes through some friends with a view to doing a nanny share with them. She looked after our two year old son for a couple of days a week for nine months and we couldn't have been happier. Our son completely adores her and was always very excited in the morning on the days that he was due to be with her!
Agnes has an amazing enthusiasm and energy and his days with her were always full and exciting. She arranged music classes, play dates, picnics and special outings - giving our busy toddler all the stimulation and exercise he needed. I was always very impressed with how her energy was still present at the end of the day! Alongside this, she still found the time to cook healthy homemade meals for the children. Agnes is incredibly kind, loving and encouraging - always plenty of hugs for the children!! And on days when one of the children was under the weather, she was always able to read the children's needs brilliantly and adapt things as needed.
Agnes is very experienced, professional and organised and I was always able to relax completely when our son was in her care, knowing that he was in safe hands. Equally, nothing was ever too much trouble for her and she was always able to be flexible and to help out whenever we needed extra support or last minute babysitting etc.
I cannot recommend Agnes more highly. She is a fantastic nanny. We feel very lucky to have met her and although she is no longer our nanny, she is still very much part of our lives and I wouldn't hesitate to ask for her help looking after our son.
Agnes worked for us on Fridays for a year and was always happy, full of energy and willing to go the extra mile. She was particularly proactive in organising playdates and meeting up with our neighbours and friends and their children, so that our children always had an active and social day. We hadn't had a nanny before and she made the process very easy - both for children and parents! Thank you Agnes.
Agnes was recommended to us by a friend and has babysitted for us many times. The first time she met our 4 year old daughter and 2 year old son she befriended them within two minutes flat and was an instant hit with both of the children.
She is kind, caring, trustworthy, clearly very experienced in looking after young children and we felt very comfortable with the children being in her care at all times.
Most highly recommended.
My 4 year old son who did not speak English well when he met Agnes for the first time, she knew making a comfortable atmosphere for him very quickly. My son liked her and always happy to know she was coming. We have moved in south hampstead, but we are happy she has accepted to continue to take care of our son. Great babysitter.
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Looking for a stunning Wedding Disco at the Lismoyne Hotel?
If you are currently planning your wedding reception at the Lismoyne Hotel, then why not add our stunning wedding disco to your event and add that extra wow factor to this already impressive venue. At NGB Discos we deliver high levels of service, we listen to our wedding disco customers, and we deliver on our promise. If every wedding disco you've been to in the past, has failed to impress, make sure you speak to us before booking your next disco. Discos are our passion and we won't let you down.
You can book one of our discos knowing ……
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- We accept playlists so that you can dance the night away to the songs you want to hear
- Our digital DJ system means we have over 50,000 tracks on the night so we will have something to please all tastes .
- We will work with you to make sure you get the disco you want
- Our stunning wedding facade makes our discos stand out for all the right reasons and will add that extra wow factor to this stunning wedding venue.
Along side our stunning wedding discos we also provide a range of superb quality products, aimed specifically at the Wedding Disco market including light up love letters, photo booths, custom name projectors and more. Our wedding products are backed up by excellent DJ's and personal customer service. Since 2007, we have built up a wealth of knowledge and an enviable reputation in the wedding disco industry.
Disco packages for this venue start from £450
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Set in the heart of Fleet, Hampshire The Lismoyne Hotel offers the most romantic and intimate venue for your Wedding Day. The hotel benefits from close proximity to the local facilities in the town but is set in its own luscious, elegant gardens that adorn its very own three acres of grounds.
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Free STD Testing in Portland, OR
There Are 56 Public Clinics & 9 Private STD Clinics Near You
If you're looking for cheap std testing clinics in the Portland area to get a HIV, Herpes, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis or Hepatitis screening for yourself or your partner, you can get tested today by selecting an option below to find an affordable std test clinic near you. Same day std testing locations also available with results in 1-2 days. Learn more here.
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What are the STI test options in Portland,OR?
In 2016, there were 1,620 cases of HIV in Multnomah County. There were also 547.8 cases of Chlamydia per 100,000 people in the county, as well as 123.1 cases of Gonorrhea per 100,000 people.
Additionally, there were 28.7 cases of Syphilis per 100,000 people reported in 2016. Of course, many more people are probably infected, but have not been diagnosed.
Getting tested, according to the Multnomah County Health Department is one of the best things you can do.
STD testing centers aren't hard to locate. You can find Planned Parenthood locations on 50th Avenue, Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, and M L King Boulevard. Some private testing centers are available as well, including on 13th Avenue, Parrway Drive, and more. It is also possible to find free STD testing at some of the local clinics. There could be a fee though, if you need medication or a consultation with a doctor.
Parking at most clinics is easy, and many are nearby public transportation routes. Stop worrying about your health; let us help you find the right testing center for you
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STD Statistics In Multnomah County, OR
STD Cases
STD Rate
STD Breakdown
Statistics reported is based on publicly available data sources such as CDC for Multnomah County, OR. Data is normalized to accurately report Multnomah County STD Breakdown.
Additional STD Test Statistics in Portland, OR
The past twenty years has seen a dramatic rise STD cases collectively. The Center for Disease Control collects demographic information for the purpose of analysis which is helpful in identifying who is the most at risk for contracting these diseases. Confidentiality of the client is always protected so there is no need for concern about confidentiality for STD testing. The following statistics show the reported STD infections in Portland, Oregon.
- Chlamydia – 372.8
- Gonorrhea – 52.4
- Syphilis – 20.7
- Hepatitis B and C – .50 (Suspected to be half of the actual number including non reported cases).
Testing is provided for pregnant women as a part of standard pregnancy screenings and maternal health care regimens. Other testing is provided by private physicians, medical clinics, hospitals and STD testing centers. Statistics are collected and sent to the CDC for addition to the facts database, analysis and distribution. The numbers above are only representative of the positive cases which have been reported. The incidence of Chlamydia is much higher than all other STDs combined. It is followed by Gonorrhea, Syphilis and HIV/AIDS. The steady rise in cases testing positive is the impetus behind the city of Portland, Oregon officials' drive to provide education and resources for the most at risk populations for contracting STDs.
Low Cost or Free STD Testing Clinics Near
Prism Health
Prism Health makes sure that all members of the LGBTQ community have access to high-quality health care. You do not have to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer to receive care, but their services do focus on individuals that might not feel comfortable going elsewhere.
Testing is done onsite and results are back in a few days.
STI and HIV testing is free and all that is needed from you is to just walk in. Since testing times and dates are limited, it is advised that you get there early.
There is a pharmacy but it is mail order only. You can also talk to someone over the phone if you have questions about your results. You can always return for other tests but you will not be provided treatment at this facility.
Prism Health is a safe and non-judgmental space where all members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community can obtain the compassionate and effective health care they need and deserve.
2236 SE Belmont Portland OR 97214
Affordable or Free HIV Testing Clinics Near
Cascade AIDS Project
CAP (Cascade AIDS Project) was started to support and empower people that are living with or have been affected by HIV. They work to reduce the stigma that often surrounds the virus. They are also able to provide healthcare to those with HIV or AIDS.
A technician will be with you when you come in. They will also perform the test. Your results should be back in minutes.
Testing is always free. All you have to do is be older than 13 and come in when the clinic is open. No need to call first. While, this is convenient it can also lead to long waits. Late afternoons are often the busiest. They do stop accepting patients about 15 minutes before closing, if the waiting area is already full.
The services provided here only include testing and counseling. They also have community events that are designed to raise awareness about HIV. They also work with other clinics in the county and will refer you to one that has treatment as an option.
CAP is a "free" HIV testing and counseling clinic that also reaches out to the community. Many of their clients are also volunteers. It is their way of giving back and supporting the clinic.
They are also part of a larger network of STI clinics. You can find a complete list of these clinics on the home page.
520 NW Davis St 215, Portland, OR 97209
Planned Parenthood STD Test Locations Near
Planned Parenthood Portland
Planned Parenthood is a worldwide organization that is recognized for its work promoting sexual health and wellness. This is true for the center on 5th st. They have a full medical staff that is ready to help you and you even have your choice how you take some STD tests.
If you choose rapid testing, you will learn your HIV status in minutes. Other tests will take a few days before you know.
Unless you only need the "morning after pill" or free condoms, you will need to have an appointment. This can be done online. If you cannot afford the cost of testing you will need to call and let them know.
If you are diagnosed as being HIV positive you can receive counseling. There are also support groups but you will need to go elsewhere for continual treatment. Sexually transmitted diseases that only require antibiotics can be treated here.
Planned Parenthood wants everyone to feel comfortable about their sexuality and protect their health. They offer a wide range of services that are designed to educate and support you.
Physicians are available and you can reach a counselor anytime via their messaging board. All contact is kept confidential.
3231 SE 50th Portland, OR 97206
City or County Department Sexual Health Clinics Near Portland,OR
Multnomah County STD Clinic
The county STD clinic believes that everyone that is sexually active should be able to get tested in a comfortable setting, where they won't feel judged. There are physicians on staff, along with qualified testers. You can also expect results back within a few days.
You can just walk-in, there is no need for an appointment. You might want to show up a little before closing to make sure you get that day. Testing can free if you provide proof of income. For more information you can call the clinic directly.
Along with the chance to get vaccines for Hep A and B, along with PrEP, if you are negative for these viruses. You can also get prescriptions for some of the other STDs. HIV/AIDS treatment is also available, you only need to ask.
The county's STD clinic provides an evaluation and treatment of some sexually transmitted diseases. Their staff is nonjudgmental and testing is confidential. No one will be turned away due to their inability to pay.
They can also arrange for an interpreter and they even have ones if you are hearing impaired.
619 NW 6th Avenue 2nd Floor Portland, OR 97209
Closed for lunch during the week from 12:45 pm - 1: 45 pm.
Urgent Care Clinics that May Offer STI Testing Services Near
AFC Urgent Care
AFC Urgent Care has been providing necessary healthcare for 30 years. They have developed services that ensure you have the best medical care that is also affordable. Their staff is lead by physicians and it won't take long for you to get results from your test back.
If you are only coming in for STI testing it is best to make an appointment first. You can do so by calling the clinic's number. Some testing is free, along with treatment. Though you will need to ask if this applies to you.
You can pick up prescriptions but that is about it when it comes to treatment. A physician might be available to talk to you but it will depend on their patient schedule.
AFC Urgent Care knows that STD testing is an essential part of making sure your are healthy. The staff is dedicated to providing professional and discreet services. They are also glad to answer any questions you might have regarding testing or treatment.
25 NW 23rd Place Portland, OR 97210
Columbia Clinic Urgent Care
The Columbia clinic is here to help. They have a qualified staff that includes, along with clinicians, physicians as well. They believe that everyone is entitled to affordable healthcare and this includes testing for sexually transmittable infections.
It is easy to call for or make an appointment online. You need to do this before you show up. They also have "special dates" when testing is free. You can find out more on their website or by stopping in the clinic.
If a prescription for antibiotics is needed, you can get it filled here. A doctor will advise you on your medication, but that is all they can do. Additional treatment, if needed, will need to have your patient file transferred to another health center.
Whether you need to be tested or check to make sure you medications are working, the staff at Columbia Health Care is here for you. They have 4 other locations around the city, so if this one isn't convient there may be one closer to you.
The staff at each one will treat you like family and give you the testing and care you need.
8122 Tibbets St Portland, OR 97206
STD Testing and Sexual Health Education in Portland, OR
The local government is taking steps to better educate its population about the dangers of unprotected sex, and how to prevent becoming infected. Sexual health education has become a regular part of school curriculum in an attempt to reach students with information before they make the decision to become sexually active. Facts about the consequences of STDs and tips about prevention are being given freely. Community seminars are also offered to better inform the public with free admission. Increasing public awareness is one of the best tools that is being used in the fight to curb the rising rates of STD infections in this area.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Demographics in Portland, OR
Statistics clearly show that Chlamydia is the most widespread STD affecting the Portland, Oregon area. The highest rates occur in women in the 20-24 age bracket. This is believed to be a result of the beginning of sexual activity. White females havce the highest incidences of infection with black females following in second place. Gonorrhea is the next with the highest rates occurring in black males, followed by Black women, Hispanic males, Hispanic females, White males and White females. Syphilis has the highest rates of incidence in black men followed by White men, Hispanic men, Black women, White women and Hispanic women.
This information is helpful in determining the groups at the highest chances for infection. The data also shows that both males and females in the 20-24 age group appear to be extremely at risk for contracting STDs. Age, ethnicity and gender each play a role in assigning risk factors for specific types of STDs. In addition to this demographic data, poverty is also believed to be a determining factors. Areas with higher poverty rates report more cases of positive STD result reports. It is believed that the relevant factor that correlates poverty to risk is a lack of education with limited access to information and other resources such as testing and prevention aids.
STI Testing Resources in Portland, OR
Although there are resources available for people from all walks of life, there is a lack of knowledge about where to receive the services. This is why public officials are sponsoring the push to get information into the hands of the public. There are STD testing clinics available which offer private STD testing and free STD testing services based on income. A drawback to free centers is that there is a limited amount of funds for these services and when the funding is exhausted, some people will be faced with having to pay for the testing, or worse yet, waiting until funding is again available.
Better Sexual Health in Portland, OR
The city of Portland OR is known for providing residents and visitors with friendly and helpful services. Your trip to an STD testing clinic will be no exception. You can get confidential STD testing that is easy to order and just takes a few minutes of your time to visit a convenient and professional lab. While the statistics are sobering, you can get the results that you need in order to maintain the best possible sexual health in a setting that ensures your privacy while providing fast and courteous assistance through the brief process. You'll be glad that you did.
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Monash College recognised for innovation at national awards
Monash College's ambitious Pop-up Learning Village project was recognised at the 2016 Australian HR Institute (AHRI) awards. The project was awarded highly commended in the innovation and creativity category.
Monash College was up against top competition with Qantas taking out first place, and Bayer and the ATO amongst the finalists.
Combatting challenges that come from growth
Three years of unprecedented growth saw us exhausting our existing classroom capacity. This environment, combined with a strategic drive to better-prepare students for university, provided the perfect catalyst for change.
Our Pop-up Learning Village project embraced the speed of prefabricated classroom deployment and inventive design to create inspiring teaching and learning spaces.
Innovation didn't stop at the new building. The project team used the challenging growth environment as an opportunity to align people, place and technology in order to embed Technology Enhanced Learning in our Diploma programs.
The project incorporated a comprehensive change, employee engagement and eLearning strategies to drive student success. The team engaged our academic leaders to change pedagogy and build teacher capability through professional development, fostering a culture of innovation.
From concept to ribbon-cutting, our Pop-up Learning Village was delivered in a remarkable 10 months.
The project facilitated significant and sustainable shift to deliver teacher excellence at Monash College, which continues to be a focus.
About the awards
AHRI is the national association representing human resource and people management professionals. Their awards recognise and celebrate HR excellence.
The AHRI Award for Innovation and Creativity profiles outstanding initiatives or programs which support a creative an innovative culture.


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- To work alongside the nursery team and adhere to policies and procedures of the setting
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- To observe key children and input in individual learning journals. Creating reports for parent evenings
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Thurs – Sunday, May 14-17, 2009
At this time of year people are allowed to drive into Denali National Park up to 30 miles. Once the season officially starts no one will be able to drive into the park in their own vehicle past 2 miles. Road and park management limits road travel to the big green school buses the park provides (at $70 per person) and a few special resort vehicles given permits. We drove in 4 days in a row up to the Teklanika River campground where the road was blocked. We saw all of the "Big Five" – bear, moose, caribou, dall sheep, and wolf. We also saw lots of snowshoe hares and Willow Ptarmigan - the state bird. Both of these turn completely white for winter and then turn brown again for summer. They were both in mid-change. The bunnies had white feet and white around the edges of their ears but the rest of them was in the standard nature camouflage grey tones. The Ptarmigan had varying degrees of change but basically they had brown heads and necks but white bodies.
Monday, May 18, 2009
We went back to the Talkeetna area, shopping, taking more photos of the mountain . We went up to the ritzy Talkeetna Lodge for a great view of all three mountains, McKinley, Foraker, and Hunter. We went to the gift shop where I bought a book by a Talkeetna local guy. I love stories of locals, how they chose to come to Alaska, their journey to get here and settle in. We had lunch at the restaurant and then headed south to Wasilla.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Aside from doing your typical shopping stuff and some nature things definitely on the agenda, there are only a few special things I've really wanted to do on this trip: see local art, go to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see big game close up, and do something Iditarod. We could have visited the kennel of a famous musher in Denali but I chose rather to either go to Iditarod Headquarters or to a different musher's kennel nearby. I chose Iditarod HQ. It was a simple thing but fun. They have a small dog team there and give rides around a loop trail. I was happy to see the dogs. They are all so sweet and love attention. But, boy do they stink! Dog smell multiplied by a factor of probably never having a bath in their lives. I saw a boy helping out and he looked like the brother of a current musher. I inquired. Yes, he's a Redington. His father, Raymie, drives the team at HQ. His grandfather is known as "the Father of the Iditarod" because he founded the race back in around 1973. I got to talking to Raymie and his wife, Barb. Once they found out I actually follow the race and know some names, they really talked race talk with me. It was fun. I'm sure The Fisherman was kind of bored but he took it well. When they found out he's a fishing guide down on the Kenai Peninsula, they started asking fishing questions because they don't fish down there very often. I imagine it was fun for The Fisherman, to give advice to a longtime Alaskan about fishing.
Wed – Thurs, May 20-21, 2009
After the Iditarod HQ we headed down to Anchorage and made it just in time for an afternoon movie. We saw Star Trek. We both really liked it. I didn't watch the original series very much as a kid but I remembered enough of it to really enjoy how the movie created a history for the characters and their relationships. We hung around Anchorage for a couple days, shopping, looking at some galleries, and doing more movies. Oh, when we were in Talkeetna, we visited a quilter's shop and got some great ideas. When in Wasilla, we bought some fabric at Sylvia's Quilt Depot for a project. Then when in Anchorage we stopped at The Quilted Raven. We bought fabric for another project that The Fisherman wants to make himself. Hopefully we'll be able to make some nice wall quilts this winter.
Friday, May 22, 2009
We had one of our first cloudy days as we headed out of Anchorage, down the Turnagain Arm of the Cook Inlet and towards the game park. It was just too cold, windy and rainy to stop. We decided to make a special trip back to visit it, along with the Anchorage Zoo. We made it to Gwin's Lodge to visit friends. It was a tough visit, given the sadness that encompassed the place. The owner, Bob, passed away a few months ago and the place is in a bit of turmoil trying to get up and running for the season. We visited with friends, Rob, Charlotte, George, Shirley, and a guy we call Fly Bob. He acquired his nickname because the owner of Gwin's was also named Bob. Fly Bob ties flies. When I first met him in the summer of 2006, he had spent the whole previous winter tying about 8000 flies which he sold to Gwin's. So to distinguish him from "Gwin's Bob", he became Fly Bob. He had several boxes of flies he'd tied this winter. The Fisherman picked up the ones he'd ordered from him and we spent the evening on his little porch catching up. An old friend, Mike, stopped by. He's now working in Anchorage. He was just stopping by to get his gun from Fly Bob so he could head further down the road and go camping and fishing for Memorial Day Weekend. Mike stayed just long enough to be the one to spot the bear approaching in the woods! Excitement ensued. A loud shout sent the bear running but then there were other people on the property to warn, possible photos to be had, etc. The bear ran up the hill and around the back of the Gwin's property. Then he ran out across the 2 lane highway and stayed at the side of the road for awhile. That created what is called a "bear jam" on the highway. About 20 cars of holiday traffic all stopped, watching the bear, taking pictures, and marveling at the wildness of Alaska.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
In Soldotna, we checked in with Talon Air and visited with Alan and Shelley, Tiffany and Tommy for awhile. It was fun seeing them again. They're looking forward to another good summer. We dropped off our freezer at the Guide Shack. And we dropped off 3 big boxes of frames which we still have to put photos and mats into for the photos they got from us last year. It was GREAT getting so much stuff out of the van. We were REALLY cramped in there this year.
We also picked up our truck. The Fisherman bought us a used diesel 4WD truck last September. We need 4WD to get into our property better. The truck started right up and we drove out to the property in both vehicles. The Fisherman checked the road to see if it was good enough to drive on. It's a curvy and hilly road from the northern edge of our land in to the cabin. The low spots are places of concern. The dirt is as fine as flour and if there's not a lot of rocks and gravel mixed in with it, it's sink city. There can be a nice crust on top but if you just wiggle your feet up and down in the same place for about 20 seconds, you can see it turn squishy right underneath the surface.
So we did our best to discern if it was passable and decided it was. We transferred a twin mattress set into the truck bed. (Yes, we drove up with a twin mattress and box spring crammed in alongside our sleeping bed in the van. It was good to get that out of there, too!) We headed up the road and did really well. We got to the soft low spot and the right tires grabbed onto some soft stuff. We were pulled further into the squishy ground...and got absolutely, positively, unquestionably...stuck! We buried the right side of the truck up to the floorboard in muck! No way out.
Now, we have a twin mattress set in the back and we're only halfway to the cabin. My strong husband CARRIED the mattress up the steep hill to the cabin, came back and got the box spring and then carried IT up the hill into the cabin. We must have taken 4 trips to get everything out of the truck bed and up to the cabin. But we did it. Meanwhile, the mosquitos were having a feast out of my hands, the only thing showing besides my face. My face they managed to only assault with annoyance but no bites.
The cabin fared well through another winter. We have such an amazing view. It's so fun being inside the cabin, looking out the window and seeing the white birch trunks, spring green leaves, and snow covered mountains in the distance! When we get discouraged with hassles like the road, we look at our view and get re-strengthened to keep plodding along with all that is required to make this place liveable.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
We headed down south to Ninilchik and the Deep Creek Beach where we hoped to find lots of bald eagles like last year. There weren't as many when we got there in mid-afternoon. We took photos for a little while and then decided to head down to Homer to see if we could find some more. We didn't. But we went to Pioneer Ave to some galleries and then spent some time on the Homer Spit looking at shops. The Spit is the second longest natural jetty in the world. It's over 4 miles long. There is a marina there and lots of shops, small restaurants, and charter businesses. The Fisherman told me that Homer is where The Deadliest Catch's Time Bandit is harbored when it's not out in the Bering Sea in search of crab.
After Homer, we drove back up to Deep Creek Beach and found LOTS more eagles. We took pictures and just enjoyed being around them. I looked up at the cliffs and counted up towards 100 bald eagles! We watched the sun set behind Mt. Redoubt, a currently active volcano. The steam plume rose above the over 10,000 foot peak just across the water about 50 miles from us. Very impressive. This was about 11pm. We didn't stay till the sun fully set. Sunsets in Alaska are interesting. Not only are they VERY late, they don't go straight down. They go sideways. Very neat for photographers because it means that sunset lasts a couple hours. Cool!
Time to dash again. We're headed for Mexican food tonight and then to Seward tomorrow.


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Chadema cadre disappears with Sh. 6mil from polling centre
Sunday October 25 2015
Usa River. Voters were up in arms over the presence of a private vehicle parked at Chemchem polling station, prompting some of them to search it in case it carried unauthorised ballot boxes only to find Sh6.2 million kept in it.
A Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema) cadre whose name could not be immediately established, however, melted away with the cash, as other voters believed the money was meant for bribing political party agents in an attempt to solicit them to entertain rigging.
But assistant returning officer with Imbaseny Ward in Arumeru East Jefferson Mwangura said National Electoral Commission (NEC) in the constituency had hired the privately owned Toyota Land Cruiser for its activities.
He explained that the Sh6,160,000 found in the vehicle belonging to a private firm known as Enong'oto was meant for paying assistant returning officers, clerks and other NEC officials in Arumeru East constituency.
"It's surprising to see the Chadema cadre disappear with the cash, he was supposed to wait for police officers to arrive in case he thinks it is illegal," he lamented.
Outgoing lawmaker for the constituency Joshua Nassari also condemned the incident, saying it was against the law and that NEC officials were supposed to be paid before or after voting.
"I commend whoever has snatched and disappeared with the cash, what was it doing at the polling station at that point in time," he queried, stressing that he would also think it was intended for bribing either the NEC officials or voters.
Arumeru East returning officer Damari Mchome, who doubles as Arumeru District Council acting director, admitted that she was aware of the presence of the disputed vehicle and the money at the polling station.
"The money did not belong to political party agents, but rather to 28 assistant returning officers," said Mchome, adding that the geography of the constituency compelled the electoral body to pay the officials at their workplaces.
She said the vehicle was one of 25 others NEC in the constituency had hired to facilitate its activities, admitting that ignorance on the procedure of hiring the vehicle among voters was a recipe for trouble.


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The aim of the project was to carry out an experimental testing programme on full-scale composite beam structures that can be used in large-scale merchant vessels. The main objective was to determine the ultimate strength of the composite beam structures and to monitor the continuous degradation/failure characteristics of them. The composite beams should be manufactured in accordance with the fabrication technology used by a world-leading Swedish company who builds composites vessels. Two types of reinforcements should be compared, carbon fibre and glass fibre. For each type of reinforcement material, six beams should be tested. The results from the experimental testing programme will contribute to the understanding of how the ultimate strength and failure characteristics of real-case composite beam structures vary as a result of uncertainties that are related to material properties, fabrication process, experimental testing and selection of measurement methodology.
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A new bar opens, opposite Flippers Holiday Village in Kyrenia (see map below), on Friday.
Everyone is invited to come and enjoy free entertainment with Aaron Kane and "The Man in Black", Jamie Vincent. They will also offer a free buffet and a prize draw to raise money for the charity Tulips (Help Those with Cancer Association).
Aysh Esma, which previously had Funky Bar in Karsiyaka, is now opening this bar Lapta with working partner Dan and they hope that the bar will be a success.
For more information call Aysh on: 05338497332 or write to: email@example.com.
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Nearly 160,000 hectares of land in Isfahan Province is equipped with modern irrigation system as a result of which less than 15% percent of the provincial water resources are used for agriculture, said Seyed Mousa Rahnamaee, head of the agricultural trade system.
Isfahan Province with 568 hectares of cultivable lands produces 6% of the domestic agricultural produce, Mehr News Agency reported. Rahnamaee also called for equitable distribution of water and "giving back farmers' water rights."
Besides Isfahan Province, 4500 hectares of agricultural lands in Ahar county, East Azarbaijan Province, has been equipped with pressurized and drip irrigation systems.


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I tried to be a vegetarian but it just didn't work out.
I bought a voucher for Commensal after reading that it was a buffet that serves vegetarian food. The menu sounded interesting so I thought it would be a nice change for once to be a herbivore. The one thing that was unique about this place was they charge you based on the weight of the food. Perfect for calorie counters. (not that I'm one of them lol think my blog says it all)
Here was my plate of food. There was Seitan bourguignon, Millet pie, steamed broccoli, beet and apple salad, bean salad, pickled cabbage, squash and one other thing I'm not quite sure of. Out of the whole pile of food the only things that were interesting were the beet and apple salad and the bourguignon. The salad was delicious. The sweet apples were a great sidekick to the red beets. The bourguignon had chunks of seitan which almost tasted like meat to me. If you don't know what seitan is it's made from the gluten of wheat. To vegetarians, this is their meat. For more info on seitan click here.
My friend seemed to have only focused on the salad station. The other stations didn't really appealed to her. Let's just say she wasn't as thrilled with her food either. (Sorry Kristy I will make it up to you)
For dessert she had the brownie which was extremely dry. I just sampled a tiny bit and even from that I was able to taste how unappetizing it was. However, my soya cake was absolutely delicious. Finally a dessert I can eat without feeling guilty. Then again not like I ever did feel that way hehe. I love my sweets.
After all the food we got we still had a few bucks to spend on but we didn't want anymore food. Not that we were full it's just nothing appealed to us. Instead we both got a bottled sparkling water that was flavored with pomegranate and elderflower. I have no clue what elderflower was but the drink was refreshing.
If you do want to give this place a try there are two deals available. On Mondays students receive 50% off. Also there's a similar deal for seniors except it's only applicable on Tuesdays.


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First Time Riding a Horse? 10 Tips to Look Like an Expert in the Saddle
by Alberto G. Güitrón Are you thinking of going horseback riding for the first time? Don't be ashamed if you're a bit nervous about it, it's only natural to feel that way when you're about to ride a living animal! That said, you can't let these emotions transform it into a scary or stressful experience. Just … [Read more…]