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Whether you borrowed the cookies your little cousin left out for Santa, drank a swimming pool's worth of peppermint hot chocolate, or ate a
third fifth slice of pie, chances are good you ate your fill during the holidays. And why not? Isn't it practically par for the course during the "most wonderful time of the year"?
But whatever you consumed during the holidays, that's okay, because New Year's resolutions are right around the corner. And while we'd never encourage you to go on a crazy diet, getting healthier — especially after a few days of indulgence — never hurt anyone. And it seems Liam Payne agrees, though he didn't wait until January 1st to undo any damage done at the dinner table.
[We'll give you a moment to compose yourself, too. We good now? Cool.]
Yes, like former bandmate Zayn Malik before him, Liam channeled Drake, the Patron Saint of the Instagram Thirst Trap (bless up) and uploaded a torso selfie to Instagram. A shirtless selfie, if you will, because there is absolutely zero shirt in sight. There are, however, a lot of abs in sight — Count 'em! Six! Six abs! — as well as a lot of chest hair, and the faint traces of a spray tan to accentuate those stomach muscles, and that signature hand tattoo, so we know it's him. Liam typically posts selfies of his face, so this is definitely, um, a change of pace.
The boys of One Direction are currently on a bit of a break (sob!), so the boys have a ton of free time to kill. We just didn't know "getting swoll" was part of that equation. But your boy Liam is newly single, and this photo looks an awful lot like the kind of strangely headless photo that floats around on dating apps, so basically what we're saying is...
Liam Payne, is this your Tinder profile pic?!
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My new album "Back Again" is out and I am so excited! There will also soon be a Croatian version of the vocal song on the album, too.
On to #clearthelist …
If you're new around these parts, #clearthelist is a linkup where we share our monthly goals, and by we, I mean myself, and Lindsay of Lindsay Does Languages.
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So let's get started, sharing our goals and motivating one another to #clearthelist!
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What's Been Going On
As I mentioned, I spent the beginning of the month back in Budapest, so prior to the trip, I spent some time refreshing my Hungarian. Beyond that, I continued to work on Hindi and German.
And now you're caught up!
Last Clear the List Goals
Continue filling the gaps in my Mandarin vocabulary I've noticed since Little Linguist's arrival. // We didn't actually make it to any classes this week, but I did have the chance to work on Chinese on a few occasions.
Read the next Language Reading Challenge book on my list. // In June, we're reading a history of the region, culture, or language that we are studying. I read this.
Keep working through my YouTube Queue. // There's still so much to get through!
Add1Challenge // I continued to learn as a part of Add1 and started my Korean Add1 as well.
This Month's Goals
Continue filling the gaps in my Mandarin vocabulary I've noticed since Little Linguist's arrival. // A permanent item on my monthly list.
Read the next Language Reading Challenge book on my list. // In July, we're reading something about a language we're not learning.
Keep working through my YouTube Queue. // So much more to learn!
Add1Challenge // I'm still wrapping up my Hindi and German Add1's soon and starting my Korean Add1.
Resources I Used This Month
A quick recap of the materials I am using.
What I Am Using to Learn Chinese
- LingQ – my favorite tool
- iTalki Lessons – I have weekly Chinese lessons
- Memrise – I do 18,000 points minimum per day
- Drops – they have a new character tool that is fantastic
What I'm Using to Brush Up/Improve My French:
- LingQ
- Listening to French radio/podcasts
Speak Easysessions as a part of LanguageStudy Club
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What I'm Using for Little Linguist
- Lots of books
- Day-to-day interaction
- Mommy and Me weekly classes
Resources That Aren't Language Specific
The Biggest Lesson I Am Taking Away from This Month
This month, I'm releasing my first solo album since 2012! I've worked on other albums and recordings under other names and as part of different groups, but this will be my first solo album since Behind Your Eyes. Working on this while keeping up my language studies was a challenge, but it taught me to really use those little waiting periods to the max.
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Luke 7:1-10
When Jesus had finished all his words to the people, he entered Capernaum. A centurion there had a slave who was ill and about to die, and he was valuable to him. When he heard about Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to him, asking him to come and save the life of his slave. They approached Jesus and strongly urged him to come, saying, "He deserves to have you do this for him, for he loves our nation and he built the synagogue for us."
And Jesus went with them, but when he was only a short distance from the house, the centurion sent friends to tell him, "Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof. Therefore, I did not consider myself worthy to come to you; but say the word and let my servant be healed. For I too am a person subject to authority, with soldiers subject to me. And I say to one, 'Go,' and he goes; and to another, 'Come here,' and he comes; and to my slave, 'Do this,' and he does it."
When Jesus heard this he was amazed at him and, turning, said to the crowd following him, "I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith." When the messengers returned to the house, they found the slave in good health.
The Daily Path: I find stories of great faith to be inspiring. A source of strength.
One of my favorite parts of the Roman Catholic Mass is when we as community and individuals repeat these great words of faith: "Lord I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I SHALL be healed."


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The first big success for Ford in India was the well priced Figo hatchback. The car is about 3 years old in the Indian car market, launched as it was in the summer of 2010. Originally a Fiesta hatchback, re-engineered to suit buyer tastes in emerging markets such as Brazil and India, the Figo's replacement is already under development at Brazil.
With Ford making it clear that its focus lies upwards of the B-segment hatchback space, a replacement for the entry-level Ka is unlikely. From the Indian perspective, this means that the possibility of Ford entering the sub-Figo small car category is all but ruled out (at least for the next 2-3 years). Re-enter the Ford Figo replacement.
A while ago, CarAndDriverBrasil carried a speculative render depicting the next generation Ford Figo. This car is said to replace the Ka as well as the Ford Rocam (Figo in India). Now, a heavily camouflaged Ford hatchback has been spotted at Cologne, Germany, a city where the American car maker has a development center. These images are courtesy QuatroRodas.
Matching the new set of spyshots and the previously released speculative render, it appears that the car on test is the next generation Figo. The car's rising window line, curvy boot section and non-X'mas tree tail lamps are a few factors that make it resemble the rendered speculative image. Codenamed the B562, production of the next generation Figo could start in Brazil by the end of this year.
An India launch of the next generation Figo could happen sometime in 2014. Digging into the past, a AutoCarPro report stated that the next generation Figo will be the first product to roll out of the new Sanand factory, whose construction has already begun. The Sanand plant will go on stream in 2014, and gauging from this timeline, a 2014 Indian launch for the next generation Figo is likely.
The 2014 next-generation Figo is expected to be a global car model, mirroring the American car maker's One Ford philosophy. With Ford mulling a new entry level hatchback for China (dubbed the Value-B) to take on the Chevrolet Sail, the next-gen Figo (re-engineered to suit Chinese tastes) could also be launched in the Chinese car market.
In China, the Value-B hatchback will sit underneath the Fiesta hatchback, which has been a tepid success for Ford in that part of the world. Meanwhile, a compact sedan based on the next-generation Figo is touted to spawn a compact sedan. The compact sedan based on the Figo will replace the aging previous generation Fiesta sedan (sold as the Classic in India).
The Figo-based compact sedan could take on the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire, the Honda Amaze and the upcoming 2014 Hyundai i10-based compact sedans. Both petrol and diesel engine options are expected to be available on the next-gen Figo hatchback and compact sedan models in the Indian car market. The engine options under consideration could be the 1 liter EcoBoost turbo petrol engine (first seen in India on the EcoSport) and the 1.5 liter turbo diesel engine (first seen in India on the new Fiesta sedan).
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This will be an interesting launch. Have to watch this space...
With the success of the FIGO I am sure if this adds on to the FIGO, there will be lot of takers around. Thanks for this info.
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That looks heavily camouflaged! Thanks for sharing the pics BTW.
The Figo looked the best when it was launched for the first time here. With the recent facelift, it became even uglier and boring, with the funny looking extra-large headlamps.
But, this one looks like a VW to me. Why?
See the ORVMs carefully. Typical VW-like and look exactly similar to the units on Vento and Polo. The rear windshield (upper area) and the integrated spoiler also looks similar to the Polo. Are we receiving a Polo facelift?
Also, in the first pic, the side profile looks more like the Hyundai Verna.
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According to me the first +ve is the removal of Vertial Tail Lamp Cluster. That is one thing i cannot get off my mind while looking at the current Figo.
Also, If they come up with sub 4mtr Figo based sedan, then it would be interesting choice, if it has the handling dynamics of the Figo and looks decent.
Alternative, to Dzire/ Amaze for guys who want Ford Handling but do not like Figo.
Finally, it all depends on the last mile handling by dealers in terms of Sales/Service. If these guys cannot improve Customer satisfaction then Maruti still rules in terms of the way you get treated even if you buy Alto.
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And then we will have Figo "classic" and the new Figo!
I hope the steering of the new Figo doesn't go the Ecosport way.
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Is it a Ford? The headlight have a fluidic shape, the OVRM looks just like current generation Polo's. Even the read three quarter resembles Polo.
I'm not sure this is a Ford, given the new design language they have taken worldwide.
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Ooooooooo.. Figo becomes more aggressive.
But i somehow feel Ford is lacking a unique signature design. New Fiesta, Ecosport front, and now this one they look like inspired by Hyundai but designers started with fluidic lines and gave a front of VW. a cross between the two.
And after seeing the reasonable pricing for EcoSport, This will be priced sensibly too.
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hmm.. in the first picture, the front look very much like the fluidic Verna. in the second picture, the camouflaged car looks like a Punto why is everybody going for that weird look (i10, fluidic Verna, Elantra, EcoSport et al)
interesting, things are gonna be.
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Does indeed look more of a VW Polo refresh to me with bits of the Hyundai fluidic design philosophy thrown in. I've never liked those Christmas tail light arrangement on the current Figo and if this indeed is the new Figo, I am glad the brake lights go where they're supposed to be.
With the One-Ford concept, does it mean that the upcoming Figo will be priced lower than the current one?
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This small hatch back with the 1.0L EcoBoost engine and 125PS. Will be a hoot to drive.
Although, the 1.0L EcoBoost is also available in a lower state of tune of 100BHP. Would not mind even in that lower state of tune.
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The rendering and the scoop are 2 different cars. Evident from the headlight design, ,the front grill design and the shoulder line, which is rising from the front fender on the rendering and a little higher up on the scoop.
From the headlight design, it seems to be more of a Hyundai (inner design if more like the i20/verna/i10/elantra).
Moreover, I feel that 3 years is too short a period for the company to completely change a hatchback. 2015 seems to be more optimistic in terms of seeing a new figo.
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I believe Ford was expected to make One Global model for its entry hatch segment. So this will also be the replacement for the long standing Ford KA in the european market.
Very much in line with the OneFord strategy. Would be interesting to see if Ford manufactures it in India and then exports it to Europe a la Nissan, Hyundai etc.
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Most of the companies have messed up the head lamps making them take most of the bonnet space.
Would be great if Ford can put the Mustang style double barrel kind of lamps to stand out.
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Arizona State Fair 2015
Friday, October 16, 2015 @ 10:00 am - Sunday, November 8, 2015 @ 10:00 pm UTC+0
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Newest attractions feature educational, interactive, unusual and action-packed amusements
Phoenix (Oct. 2015) – The Fair is made for Families! Admission to the Arizona State Fair comes with a diverse and vast offering of free family-friendly entertainment for the young-at-heart and children of all ages. Families can enjoy many of the Fair's newest attractions, as well as animal and cultural exhibits, for FREE with admission. This includes the following highly educational, interactive, and action-packed attractions:
Sweet! – A Tasty Journey, presented by Sears Vacations
From scorpions encased in candy to a hilarious interactive game of beanboozle, fairgoers can learn more about their favorite sweet treats while exploring the social and cultural aspects of the candy industry at the exhibit.
Something Ridiculous
A high-energy juggling and acrobatic act performed by slapstick stuntmen Mark Wilder and VonJon.
Welde's Big Bear Show
Big, beautiful bruins in loving human care promoting awareness for habitat preservation and conservation for all bear species.
Adam the Great (Oct. 16 – 25)
A magic show guaranteed to melt your mind and generate gut-busting laughter.
Godfrey the Magician (Oct. 28 – Nov. 8)
Amazing mind blowing magic mixed with outrageous, crazy comedy.
A 5,000 sq. ft. exhilarating attraction geared towards kids ages 3-15 and featuring a collection of puzzles and brain teasers, giant classic games, construction zone and bubble arena, and a toddler area.
Vintage America
Let's Go Glamping interactive exhibit where Fair guests can experience a real American family camping experience from the 1950's. Featuring a vintage 1959 Airstream trailer, campsite, and cooking shows.
The following new attractions focused on exploring the mind and human potential are an additional $5.00 with paid admission:
Encounters: U.F.O. Experience
The world's first comprehensive exhibition exploring reports of U.F.O.s, alien abductions and encounters with extraterrestrials. This family-friendly exhibition features seven different galleries that focus on areas such as ancient alien encounters, the military's role in modern sightings, and pop culture's fascination with extraterrestrial life. (Children 5 and under free with a paid adult.)
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Getting lost has never been so much fun! Krazy Maze is a timed scavenger hunt inside a human maze. See how fast you can find the letters and collect the punches to spell MAZE.
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A tradition in the state for 131 years, the Arizona State Fair consistently supplies a healthy dose of family entertainment, homespun creations, and attractions for all ages and interests. It was recently named one of the winners of the Best State Fair category in 10 Best Readers' Choice travel award contest sponsored by USA TODAY. As one of the State's signature events, the Fair continues to attract a large number of Arizona residents and visitors each year to its location at 19th Avenue and McDowell Road, including last year's attendance of 1,147,182.
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Canon Thailand companies awarded Green Meetings and
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Canon companies in Thailand, namely Canon Marketing (Thailand) Co.Ltd., Canon Hi-Tech (Thailand) Ltd., Canon Prachinburi (Thailand) Ltd. and Material Automation (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.; recently received the Green Meetings and Green Meetings Plus 2018 certification from Prasert Bunsumpun, president of the Thailand Business Council for Sustainable Development (TBCSD); and Nisakorn Kositrat, Thailand Environment Institute Foundation (TEI)'s board member, at Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao. Canon companies are among the 31 companies awarded the Green Meetings certification for energy and resources conservation this year. Canon has always emphasised the use of environmentally friendly technology while encouraging its employees to adopt energy-saving and eco-friendly office supplies.
About Green Meetings
The Green Meetings campaign is a collaboration between the Thailand Business Council for Sustainable Development (TBCSD) and the Thailand Environment Institute (TEI) to promote guidelines for organisational meetings that enable economy of resources and energy and reduce wastes, while also raising awareness of environmental conservation among office workers and making them proud to be a part of a society that supports sustainable development.


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Bridgeport, CT – January 8, 2018
The WorkPlace is pleased to announce that the highly successful Platform to Employment (P2E) program is now accepting new applications from long-term unemployed workers across Connecticut. The program creates a pathway to employment for the long-term unemployed. Last program year, P2E helped over 200 Connecticut residents find employment. Additionally, many more received career coaching and support services.
"Platform to Employment is the only project of its kind in the nation and in Connecticut it has shown strong results in placing participants in jobs," said Joe Carbone, President and CEO of The WorkPlace. "With this program we enable unemployed individuals to get back on track and dramatically improve participants' likelihood of financial success and long-term stability."
Job loss and long-term unemployment can wipe out retirement savings and cause hopes for a secure financial future to fade. The WorkPlace explored the challenges and life changing impacts of long-term unemployment. We created P2E to help workers find good jobs in their communities and pave the way to a brighter and more secure future.
In the current economic environment it is clear employers are in a position to be very selective in hiring. Those that are currently employed or recently unemployed have a significant advantage competing for employment. In response, P2E focuses on employment not training.
It offers a five week preparatory program which includes workshops on resume writing, interview preparation, self-marketing and other skills. It also provides businesses a risk-free opportunity to use local talent during a 4-week work experience program, financed by P2E. By eliminating employer risk during the hiring process P2E breaks down a significant barrier to employment.
"P2E is an incredible program, which equips the unemployed with the tools to go out and find meaningful employment with realistic salaries to rebuild their lives," said Gerald Jones a recent program graduate. "P2E gives hope to many who are ready to give up and it strengthens our commitment to our state as well as paying the dividends of tax revenue, which just was not there before we got back into the work force."
Those interested in applying for the next P2E program are encourage to visit www.platformtoemployment.com and select the Connecticut application.
About The WorkPlace
The WorkPlace conducts comprehensive planning, and coordinates regional workforce development policy and programs to prepare people for careers while strengthening the workforce for employers. As national leader in the field, The WorkPlace regularly shares ideas and best practices with lawmakers, foundations, think tanks and other workforce development organizations around the country. For more information, visit www.workplace.org


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- Travel in a small group of 6 to 16 passengers
- All touring conducted in air-conditioned vehicles
- Airport transfers included on the first and last day of touring
An intriguing mix of old and new awaits in Israel. Discover the country's ancient history from old cities to ruins, explore the country's rich religious history visiting iconic landmarks and sites, and immerse yourself in the country's vibrant modern culture. Join us for a small group tour through Tel Aviv, Ginosar, and Jerusalem.
Explore the Israeli Mediterranean coast as you travel from Tel Aviv to Haifa and Acre. Each of these coastal cities has their own unique story and flair – from Tel Aviv's cosmopolitan lifestyle, Haifa's picturesque gardens and Acre's ancient history.
Jerusalem, Israel's capital city holds importance significance in history for Jewish, Muslim and Christian people. A unique blend of old and new, the city's architecture combines seamlessly to create this fascinating city full of historical sites and world-class museums.
From panoramic views across the Judaean Desert and out to the Dead Sea to the natural springs of Banias, a main source of the Jordanian River, and where beautiful beaches meet mountainous terrain – Israel's varied landscape is stunning.
Welcome to Tel Aviv. Located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline, the city is Israel's commercial and cultural capital. The cosmopolitan city's cafes, shopping and nightlife combine with beautiful beaches to create a lively atmosphere. The White City of Tel Aviv was declared by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site for its white colored Bauhaus style buildings that line the streets.
After we arrive in Tel Aviv we enjoy a group welcome dinner to meet our fellow travelers.
Our small group tour embarks as we explore Tel Aviv today. We begin at the Diaspora Museum where we gain insight into Israel's people, history and culture. We then enjoy a city tour of Tel Aviv before spending some time on our own for lunch.
This afternoon we step back in time and explore the old city, Old Jaffa. We wander through the streets and discover this ancient port city. Our evening is at leisure.
We depart Tel Aviv after breakfast this morning for our next destination, Ginosar. We follow the coast to reach our first stop Haifa, Israel's third largest city. This picturesque city is located at the foot of Mount Carmel and extends to the coast of the Mediterranean. We enjoy a half day tour of the city, including a visit to the summit of Mount Carmel.
We continue along the coast and visit the UNESCO World Heritage listed Acre. Here we enjoy a visit to the city's Oriental Market, Arab Mosque and Old Port.
Acre has one last treat for us before we continue on to Ginosar – the Acre Crusader City. In this special experience, we explore the halls, passages, tunnels and chambers of the Crusader city that lies beneath the streets of Acre. We learn more about the history of the Crusader era as we meander our way through the city that was built in the 12th century.
We make our way inland and arrive in Nazareth for a city tour before arriving at our hotel in Ginosar in time for dinner.
[Breakfast and Dinner]
We begin our day this morning with a tour of the Kibbutz, learning more of the ins and outs of life here. Our tour takes us to the Yigal Alon Museum where we have the chance to see the Ancient Galilee Boat or "Jesus Boat". Discovered by local fishermen during a drought in 1986, the ancient boat dates back to the 1st century AD.
Wine is on the menu this afternoon as we travel to the Golan Heights Winery. En-route to the winery we stop at Mount Bental for an incredible panoramic view of the land below. At the winery, we enjoy a tour of the grounds before settling in for lunch and a wine tasting.
Before arriving back at our hotel we make one last stop at the natural springs of Banias to see one of the sources of the Jordan River.
[Breakfast and Lunch]
Jerusalem, Israel's capital city holds important significance in history for Jewish, Muslim and Christian people. A unique blend of old and new, the city's architecture combines seamlessly to create this fascinating city full of historical sites and world-class museums.
We begin our journey to Jerusalem after breakfast this morning, stopping along the way at Tiberias, a city located on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee. We visit Capernaum and make a stop at the baptismal site of John the Baptist at Yardenit. Our last stop before arriving in Jerusalem is the Jordan Valley where we visit the excavated Roman ruins of Beit Shen.
Upon arriving in Jerusalem, we check into our hotel before enjoying our evening at leisure.
We explore Jerusalem today as we drive through the New City and visit the Knesset, Israel's Parliament and High Court.
We embark on a tantalizing tasting tour of the Mahane Yehuda market in this delectable special experience. Our taste buds are taken on a journey as we taste our way through the variety of foods on offer.
We pay a visit to Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center, this afternoon. Moving and profound, the museum at the Center tells the stories of the Jewish people affected during the time of the Holocaust. We spend the evening at our own leisure.
[Breakfast and Lunch]
We enjoy a full day of touring today starting at Jerusalem's Old City. We step back in time as we enter the walled city and discover its sights visiting the Roman Cardo, the Herodian Quarter and the Western Wall. We continue to Bethlehem where we gain insight into the birthplace of Jesus visiting Rachel's Tomb, the Church of Nativity, and Mangers Square.
This evening we get to know the locals of Jerusalem as we join a local family for a traditional Shabbat dinner in their home. We share stories over dinner as we learn about the traditional cuisine and their way of life before we depart with new friendships and lasting memories.
[Breakfast and Dinner]
This morning we visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Masada, a fortress perched high above the Judaean Desert. Built as a palace complex in the last century BC, today the ruins are a testament to Israel's ancient kingdom history. After a tour of Masada, we make our way to the Dead Sea. Straddling the border between Israel and Jordan, the Dead Sea is the lowest spot on the Earth's surface. With a mineral content topping out at 33%, the Dead Sea is an incredible natural attraction. We enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to float in the salty waters before returning to Jerusalem to enjoy our afternoon at leisure.
This evening we enjoy a farewell dinner together at a local restaurant.
[Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner]
After breakfast this morning we transfer back to Tel Aviv where our tour concludes. We bid farewell to our new friends and to incredible Israel.
Centrally located in Tel Aviv's Jaffa, with the famous flea market across the street, the Market House Hotel offers a modern oasis in the middle of the Old Town. Stylish, contemporary furniture is featured throughout the boutique hotel which opened in 1864. Each room has a relaxing atmosphere with stylish furniture, air-conditioning, a safe deposit box and Free Wifi. The hotel's modern interior creates a vibrant atmosphere in the restaurant, bar and lounge area.
The Nof Ginosar Kibbutz Hotel offers a tranquil stay with a relaxing atmosphere. Located on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, the hotel features picturesque gardens, an outdoor pool and fitness center. Rooms are full of natural light and are stylishly furnished, featuring air-conditioning, free wifi, a safe deposit box and more.
The Kibbutz Lavi Hotel offers a tranquil stay with a relaxing atmosphere. The hotel boasts an indoor swimming pool and gym and is surrounded by lush, maintained gardens. Rooms are stylishly furnished, and feature free wifi, a coffee maker and a safe deposit box.
Boutique luxury awaits at the centrally located Arthur Hotel Jerusalem. Modern, colonial themed styling can be found throughout the hotel which exudes elegance. Rooms have an inviting colonial charm, with beautiful styling and are equipped with free wifi, air-conditioning and heating, a safe deposit box, and coffee maker.
The official currency in Israel is the Israel New Shekel, although the recommended currency to take on your tour is the US Dollar. When you arrive in Israel you will be able to change your US Dollars into the Israel New Shekel. Ensure you change a small amount into small denominations.
Small change is also useful for paying for toilets while on tour which is customary in many destinations.
To get the most out of your Small Group Touring Co. tour, you will need a good level of fitness. Our Middle East tours require you to be able to walk at least 2-3 hours on uneven ground and climb several flights of stairs. It's not every day that you come face to face with some of the world's oldest sights, some of which are located within the Middle East's desert landscape. We want you to be able to soak up every moment of your tour and create lasting, fond memories of your time in the Middle East. If you are affected by dusty conditions, please ensure that you come prepared and are fit enough to cope with the conditions.
We don't want you to miss out on any aspect of your Small Group Touring Co. tour. To ensure that you don't, we recommend you arrive at your starting destination by 15:00h in order to take part in your welcome dinner.
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of that tender heart of yours, or you'll make us both miserable."
She took his hand between hers, kissed it, and then laid her face on it.
"But, Paul, can one be jealous without knowing it? If I were jealous in that way, you would not despise me for it, would you ? '*
"I don't know," Paul spoke gravely. "I have always shrunk from jealousy ; my mother said no true woman could be jealous." Nuna shivered. "Come, little woman "—Paul smiled at her—" I want a a song."
"Yes, in a minute, darling ; only I must ask one more question." This was the talk she wanted, and she was hungry to go on with it; she could not bear to leave off, just when a few moments more would lay all her haunting ghosts.
"Not half a syllable;" he broke away from her and went up to the piano, which stood now opposite to the window, between the dressing-room door and that leading to the staircase. "I've been working hard all day and I'm too tired to argue, I want nothing but rest. I've no doubt you'll sing me to sleep."
She went at once and sang him one song after another. She had a sweet, rich voice, and it had been carefully trained—trained to that exquisite simplicity which marks out the true musician from the pretender, if, indeed, simplicity is not always the badge of true merit.
While Nuna was singing the servant came in with a note.
Paul took it, but he did not open it; he was listening to Nuna. She was singing the same ballad which had so charmed
him the night he dined at the parsonage, the night which had revealed Nuna to him in a new character. Then there had been an intensity of feeling which had thrilled through him while he listened, but now it seemed to him there was a passionate significance in the mournful words as she breathed them.
"Come here, darling."
He took her in his arms and thanked her fondly for the pleasure she had given him. Nuna was too happy to speak, too happy for anything that might disturb this delight. She had Paul all to herself again, to worship and make an idol of to her heart's content.
It seemed to her as if the evening had flown when she found how late it was.
As soon as she left the room Paul sat down to write letters, and in clearing the table to make room for this he came upon the note he had thrown aside and forgotten.
He opened it, read it, and then flung it into the grate, after noting down the address.
It was merely a commission to paint aportrait, a lady's portrait, Mrs. Downes of Park Lane.
"Downes—never heard of her. There was a Lady Uownes, I remember—never mind, she is some swell or other, no doubt."
He went on with his work; the only comment he made on the note was:
"I hope it is an old woman; they sit the best; the young ones haven't a notion of keeping still."
(To be continued.)
Fraser's Magazine.
[Half the world is said to know nothing of the feelings and thoughts of the other half. We insert this article as an assistance towards removing so peculiar and dangerous a form of ignorance.— Ed. FM.\
On March 24 Mr. Gladstone was asked, in his place in the House of Commons, whether his attention had been called to the report of a meeting at which a resolution, declaring that "a Republican form of government was the only one capable
of developing the great resources of the country, and worthy of the confidence and support of all true democrats, was reported to have been carried by acclamation; whether, if the report was correct, it was his intention to ascertain whether, in the opinion of the law officers of the Crown, such language was of a treasonable or seditious character; and whether, in the event of such being the opinion of the law officers, the Government was prepared to take any steps for dealing bt law with those who held this language."
Mr. Gladstone replied that his knowledge of the subject was confined to the matter of the resolution as quoted by the member asking the question; that, whether the report was correct or not, it was not the intention of Government to take any steps whatever in the matter; that such opinions as those embodied in the resolution were "wrong and foolish," and needed but to be left unnoticed to sink into "that oblivion which was their destined and their proper portion."
As during the portion of the session that had elapsed up to that date Mr. Gladstone had evinced a decided inclination to verbal quibbling, it is, perhaps, not going too "far to suggest that possibly he took advantage of the word "only" in the resolution referred to. To assert that onlv under any one form of government can the resources of this country be fully developed is an assumption of final knowledge in politics not only presumptuous, but wrong and foolish, and it must have been to that view of the case, we take it, that Mr. Gladstone applied those epithets. At any rate, it is scarcely possible to conceive that any one. with even i tithe of his claims to be considered a statesman, would stigmatize as wrong and foolish the abstract proposition that a Republic is the best of known forms of government. That surely is a fairly debatable question, as it is undoubtedly one on the affirmative side of which weighty arguments can be adduced.
That in its theory and possibilities a Republic is a better form of government for the working population of a country than either a monarchical or autocratic one may be taken as an admitted truism; and as a natural consequence there has, m England, always been a considerable degree of instinctive Republican feeling among the working classes, and a certain measure of philosophical Republicanism among scholarly and speculative politicians untrammelled by the exigencies of practitical statesmanship. The latter phase of this feeling was, however, regarded as nothing more than a political dilettanteism, while with the working classes the feeling was known to be merely latent under ordinary circumstances, and blind, passionate, and self-harmful whenever under the prompting of political or social excite
ment it attempted to assert itself. The possibility of a Republican party in English politics having practical power to enforce concessions to their views would have been regarded as an absurdity. These are still pretty much the ideas entertained in upper and middle class circles with regard to Republicanism in this country, and until very recently they were substantially correct. At the present time, however, such views are a dangerous mistake. Republicanism has reached anew, an advanced and advancing stage—has become an important though a little recognized or understood actuality of practical politics. For years past Republicanism has been spreading among the working classes doctrinally to such a degree that now it may be safely said that it is—in some more or less modified form —the political creed of ninety-nine working men in a hundred, having any political feeling or belief at all. The last extension of the franchise made the practical assertion of this creed a possibility, and the tone of recent legislation has given a start to the one thing needful for the realization of that possibility—organization.
The fact of such a meeting having been held as that at w hich the resolution already quoted was passed, need not in itself have been taken as a material evidence of a Republican feeling among the working classes at large. Any petty, notorietyseeking agitator can get up a meeting to pass resolutions upon almost any conceivable subject, and newspapers making an unthinking use of a stock heading will report it as a meeting of the working classes, though more frequently than not it has about as much title to be so described as a gathering of a dozen discontented soldiers would have to be cited as a meeting of the British army. Though, however, the particular meeting referred to was in no way an authorized representation of the general body of the working classes, the resolution carried at it was, as it happened, in full accord with the prevailing opinion of those classes. The few avowedly Republican meetings held in the Metropolis of which notices have got into the papers are not the only or most important ones that have taken place. There have been many such, and a considerable number of Republican associations have been formed, and are increasing in extent. More significant still, similar meetings have been held and societies formed in the large manufacturing towns of the provinces, where such things when they do occur have a graver meaning, and indicate a more deep-rooted conviction, and greater firmness and tenacity of purpose, than they do among the (comparatively) mercurial Londoners. These clubs make only a small fraction of the numerical strength of the working classes, but they embrace a large percentage of the actively political, while the latent sympathies of the bulk are with them. In short, whether right or wrong, foolish or wise, English Republicanism has grown to be a great political fact—a thing that will not only not sink into oblivion by being left unnoticed, but will be increased in extent and embittered in quality by any high-toned affectation of ignoring its existence. It is a thing for statesmen to grapple with, and certainly a thing the causes, character, aims, and alleged justification of which are worth being looked into.
Republicanism as it now exists in England is founded less on pure admiration of its own professed principles than upon hatred and contempt for royalty and its concomitants. It has been selected as a creed rather as the broad antithesis to monarchy than from any immediate reference to or detailed knowledge of its working. "Take away the baubles" is a cry that sums up the political aspirations of the working classes; that would have summed them up at any time for many years past; and in their opinion our royalty is not only a bauble in itself, but the prime cause and support of the great amount of injurious baubleism that characterizes the Government of the country throughout—of an hereditary legislature, a State church, an unfairly privileged aristocracy, and a gross system of sinecurism. They regard the royal office as worse than useless, believing that its formalities impede the work of legislation, that its costliness tends to impoverish the nation, and its very existence to degrade true self-respect by making "loyalty" consist —in language at least—in fulsome adulation. To their thinking the Sovereign is the mere cipher of an unnecessary function, or at the best an ornamental official whose services judged on the most liberal scale would be amply paid by the salary of a master of the ceremonies.
These'views and the feelings arising out of them were entertained by the present generation of working men with respect to royalty when it had to be considered in the person of the Sovereign only; but as demand after demand came to be made upon the public purse on behalf of the royal family, the ill-feeling was more and more intensified, until at last over the question of the dowry to the Princess Louise it broke out in bitter protest and reviling, and assumed the shape of an organized and formidable opposition. For though the formal opposition to it in Parliament appeared a fiasco, the opposition in the country icias formidable. Though neither those who had to combat and overcome this opposition, nor any save those inside the working classes, could be fully aware of the extent and intensity of the feeling of which it was the outcome, it is tolerably evident that they knew the matter to be much more serious than they cared to admit. When, in asking the Parliament to vote the dowry, the Prime Minister spoke of the opponents to it in the country as " rare exceptions," he was rather arrogant than ignorant: he would not have adopted the defensive and explanatory tone he did, had he really believed that the anti-dowry party had been rare exceptions. The attitude of the leading newspapers upon the question was in close keeping with that of the first Minister. They, too, affected to believe that the objectors to the dowry were a singular few; but side by side with rhapsodical leaders setting forth the overflowing and unanimous delight that the nation would feel in granting the dowry, were notices of anti-dowry meetings, and of members of Parliament having been put to the question of the subject by their constituents. These papers must have known from details in the provincial journals that the meetings to protest against the dowry were of a more important character than would fairly be gathered from their brief intimations that-such meetings had been held ; and while they eagerly seized upon the slightest opportunity for making the opposition appear weak or divided, they persistently declined to insert letters explaining or defending its views. This mode of procedure upon the part of the monarchical portion of the press has, however, been chiefly detrimental to the cause of monarchy.
It is these papers that have been mainly instrumental in giving rise to the existing Republican movement. They stung latent feeling into passionate activity, furnished Republican journals and speakers with the best "points" they could possibly have for purposes of agitation; and by the diversity of their justifications of the dowry, made palpable the weakness of the case for the defence. Some of them based their support of the dowry simply on sentimental grounds: the Princess was young, amiable, pretty, and was making a love match; therefore to grumble at her being dowered by the country was unchivalrous. Others pleaded precedent: her sisters had received dowries, then why should she be refused one? The objection in her case would look like a desire to punish her for marrying the man of her heart. Others, again, taking a bolder tone, said that to object to the dowry was nothing more or less than dishonest, since its payment would only be the stipulated fulfilment of the terms of a contract between the country and 'the Crown. This being to many people an astonishing statement, inquiries naturally began to be made as to where the writings of the contract were to be seen. Such inquiries were doubtless considered " too blessed particular," but they had to be answered in some fashion; and so these papers, modifying their tone, said: "Well, the writings were not to be seen at all; the contract was not a written, but an implied one"—though the alleged implication was certainly not self-evident. The straits to which the defending journals were driven by the inherent weakness of their case are perhaps, however, most strikingly exemplified by a statement in the Pall Mall Gazette for December 10, 1870. All the other papers taking the same side on the dowry question were at one with each other and the anti-dowerists in taking it for granted that the 30,000/. wedding portion and 6,000/. a year asked for were regarded as a substantial matter by all parties concerned; that the income was to be granted as an income, on the understanding that it was required for the usual purpose of an income—the support of those drawing it. But according to the Pall Mall Gazette this was not only a mistaken and unworthy view of the case, but the working classes in particular were aware that it was so. Speaking of a res
olution of the Land and Labor League, the Pall Mall observed that the working classes " know that the dowry to a royal Princess on her marriage is neither given nor accepted on account of its money's worth, but rather as a tribute of respect and affection to the family of the Sovereign." To point out that this is sheer nonsense would be a work of supererogation. That any person writing in a highclass journal like the Pall Mall Gazette could have really entertained such a belief is not for a moment to be credited. Many assertions and arguments of this kind were palpably aimed at the working classes, and in some cases, as for instance that just cited, "fathered" upon them; and it should therefore be no matter for wonder that the fact of their finding themselves considered to be so easily gullible by selfevident nonsense should have aroused in them a strong feeling of antagonism.
The simulated ecstasy, slavish tone, and meaningless, unmanly drivelling of the daily papers in reporting the Lome marriage, upon which the Saturday Review commented with such contemptuous scorn at the time, need not be dwelt upon here; but it may be mentioned that these "gushing" articles were especially effective in intensifying the ill-feeling towards royalty. "To-day," said the Times on the morning of the wedding, "a ray of sunshine will gladden every habitation in this island, and force its way even where uninvited. A daughter of the people in the truest sense of the word is to be married to one of ourselves. The mother is ours, and the daughter is ours. We honor and obey the Queen; we crown her and do her homage, we pray for her, and work for her, and fight for her; we accept her as the despenser of blessings and favors, dignity and honors ; we share her joys and are cheered by her consolations." Now, the assumption of the universality of such a tone of feeling as that embodied in the above " loyal" outburst was not justifiable by even the most liberal interpretation of literary licence. The assertions were untrue not only in the letter, but in the spirit. In hundreds of thousands of "habitations in this island" the marriage was regarded as a gloomy, not a sunshiny matter, so far as it concerned the dwellers in the habitations—a thing which saddled the country with a further large payment to the idle rich, though millions of the industrious poor were in a state of semistarvation. By the working-class section of" the people," the Princess was not held to be in any sense their daughter, but rather a daughter of the horse leech, of whom they had chiefly heard in association with a cry of "give, give," and they certainly looked upon her husband more in the light of a vampyre fastened upon them than as one of themselves. Being unused to making fine distinctions, they connect the office-holder with the office; and speaking in this sense they do not honor and do not pray for the Queen; and though they do work for her and hers, they are very decidedly of opinion that it is more the pity that they should have to do so. And however unorthodox the belief may be, their idea is that not she, but a higher, is the "dispenser of blessings."
These were the real feelings of the working classes with regard to the marriage and royalty generally. By means of meetings, protests, and such press organs as would make known their views, they had given expression to those feelings; and that after this they should find themselves represented as going into ecstasies of joy over the event naturally enraged them. To them such misrepresentation seemed a scornful challenge, and the answer to it has been the organization of a Republican movement, which, however much poohpooh'd in its earlier stages, will ultimately make itself felt. Taking the dowry question in the light of a political contest, the technical victory of the monarchical party was one of the kind that are more disastrous than defeat. If, when it became evident that there was a strong feeling in the country against granting the dowry, the demand for it had been withdrawn, that, combined with the fact that the marriage was one in which natural affection had been allowed to over-ride the unnatural Royal Marriage Act, would have made royalty more popular with the working classes than it had been for many years; now it is infinitely more unpopular than it has everbeen before, with the present generation. Those immediately concerned in the dowry business were not well served. Had they been allowed to know the extent of even the public opposition, it is only fair to them to take it for granted that they would themselves have insisted upon the withdrawal of the claim made
upon their behalf; while, could they have known how they were talked about in thousands of workshops and by tens of thousands of firesides, they would have shrunk from touching a penny of the money as though it had been the price of blood. Curses both loud and deep were heaped upon them as callous despoilers of the poor. "The rattle of the royal begging-box," "Out-door relief." "Ablebodied paupers," "Royal leeches," "Royal spongers," were the mildest terms of contempt employed in speaking of the subject. It became a stock workshop joke to speak of setting up the Marquis of Lome as a greengrocer, or teaching him this or that handicraft to enable him to earn an honest living for himself and wife without coming upon the public. Men—decent, steady artisans, and not at all the fearsome kind of creatures whom it pleased "loyal" caricaturists to depict as the only objectors to the dowry—speaking amid applauding circles of shopmates, wished that "the whole tribe of royalty were under the sod," while women, mothers themselves, prayed that its women might be made unfruitful, so that the race of royal paupers might not be increased. All this may seem both very trivial and very coarse, but it is both broadly and literally true; and though the task of telling it is an ungrateful one, we think it is a state of things which should be made known and faced, not slurred over. The spirit that prompts such ill wishes may be an evil one, but, bad or good, it is the one that is broad among the working classes. With them, at any rate, the name and fame of the country's royalty has become a thing of scorn. Nor does the feeling end at that point. In connection with the subject of the dowry the question passed from mouth to mouth, "Why should we, who can scarcely find bread for ourselves, be forced to contribute, in however small a degree, to the sumptuous maintenance of others whom we have never seen, and who are not doing and have never done us or the State any service?" As might have been expected, such questioning, once started, soon went beyond the point out of which it had immediately arisen. "Why," working men went on to ask themselves and each other, "should they be forced to contribute to the support of royalty at all? What use was it? what return did it make to the country for the money it drew from it?


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Although Tiana was not in this week's episode of the hit show Empire, there were still plenty of reasons to watch: Cookie in lingerie, Jamal's new song. Guest stars like Courtney Love and Raven-Symoné are just a few of them. Below I've listed the top 7 highlights from last night's episode.
Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) in lingerie
Lucious invites Cookie to dinner. But what she assumes will be an intimate meal turns out to be a family affair where Lucious announces his engagement to Anika. Furious to discover that Lucious proposed to Anika right before underneath her sable fur coat. A chorus of "Daayyuum!" rang out in my house, as both my girlfriend and I expressed our approval. Cookie storms out of the restaurant, but as she does, she flashes her derriere, slaps it and says, "Anika, now this is an ass." Indeed , it is Cookie. Indeed, it is.
Lucious confesses to killing Bunky
While eating breakfast, Lucious has trouble with his motor skills. Yet before he can worry about that, he sees the cop investigating Bunky's murder lurking outside his house and going through his trash via his security monitors. He seeks advice from Vernon, who demands that Lucious tell him what's really going on. Lucious confesses to shooting Bunky and asks Vernon for help. Vernon solves the problem by paying someone else to take the fall.
Cookie gets a new client
In an effort to trim the fat off the budget in preparation for going public, Anika has decided to let go of a few of Empire's artists. When Cookie hears that Anika plans to get rid of the legendary Elle Dallas, one of Empire's oldest artists, Cookie asks to manage her. Elle proves difficult: She doesn't want an ex-con like Cookie producing her album. She fights with Cookie when she flushes her stash of drugs. But in the end, the two Elle realizes that Cookie has her best interest at heart. Afterall, they are both founding members of Empire looking for a comeback. Cookie is able to get a good performance out of Elle when no one else could.
Hakeem is chuffed because Tiana "double-crossed" him
Hakeem is sulking looking at pictures on the Internet of Tiana and her girlfriend, India, out and about. The headline of the gossip site states that he has been double-crossed. Tiana calls Hakeem but he won't pick up the phone. Aww, looks like poor Hakeem's pride is hurt. Did he forget that, as Tiana put it, he had a sidepiece, too? He gets angry, he gets high, and ultimately, he writes a woman-hating song about how women can't be trusted.
Jamal's new track "Keep Your Money" starts blowing up
Jamal finishes his song and plays it for Cookie. She loves it and is determined to get it on the charts with or without Lucious's help. She has the DJ at Leviticus play the song while a popular football player is in the club. After he confirms that he thinks the song is dope, she convinces him to tweet his opinion to all 5 million of his twitter followers. He does, and by the end of the night there are thousands of retweets. Riding on the wave of publicity, Cookie books Jamal on Sway's satellite radio show where he performs "I Want to Love You." Later, Sway asks Jamal if there was a special lady in his life. Jamal says he is only in love with his music at the moment. This does not make his boyfriend Michael very happy.
Lucious tries an experimental drug.
As his symptoms worsen, Lucious hires a concierge doctor who tells him about an experimental drug that is working well in a Russian trial. Though it's experimental and costly, Lucious wants in. Anika expresses her concern over whether or not the drug is safe, but knowing that there is no approved cure for ALS, Lucious takes it anyway.
A secret from Jamal's past is revealed.
The Lyon family is heading home, just as an unseen woman is attempting to get past security to see them. The director of security stops Lucious on his way out and the security guard at the door steps aside to reveal Olivia (Raven) standing there with a little girl. Olivia says hello to the family and then seeks out Jamal. She tells him that his new song is always playing on the radio and that Lola knows all the words. Little Lola sings a bit of the song at her mother's request before Olivia (which happens to be the same name Raven-Symone's character on the Cosby show. Coincidence? I think not.) tells Jamal that Lola wanted to meet her father.
The preview for next week's episode teases more screen-time for adorable little Lola, a health scare for Lucious and a possible kiss between Lucious and Cookie. I can't wait until next Wednesday! In the meantime, I'll be watching last night's episode again. What do you think was the most important moment of the episode?


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Manvel High show's challenge: Teaching dancers to dribble basketballs
Popular teen characters from the "High School Musical" will come to life in a stage adaptation to be performed Feb. 1-2 at Manvel High School.
"The kids have been begging us to do 'High School Musical: On Stage!' for years," director Leah Short said.
"The themes of the show are really relevant to issues they deal with in their everyday lives," she said. "The story is all about learning to be OK with who you are, even if it isn't what you think the world wants you to be."
Jocks, "brainiacs" and thespians are among the groups represented in the show's fictional East High School in Albuquerque, N.M. The stage presentation is based on the Disney Channel's popular "High School Musical" movie.
"Whether you're a basketball player whose secret passion is baking, or a brainiac who really wants to sing, by the end everyone learns to celebrate what makes them unique, and it helps them accept and appreciate all the other people around them as well," said Short, who also serves as the musical's technical director.
Manvel High's entire fine arts staff is working on the show, including music director Blythe Hopson and assistant music director Kevin Shultz, with Alex Kang and Nathan Pair overseeing two student instrumentalists, keyboardist Andrew Hoang and percussionist Allen Garza-Tucker.
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Where: Manvel High School Auditorium, 19601 HWY 6, Manvel, TX 77578
When: 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, February 1-2; 2:30 p.m. Feb. 2
Admission: Adults, $10, Students, $8, Kids age 6 and under, $5
Information: 281 245-2220, https://bit.ly/2PCCh6I
Teaching dancers to dribble
Staff members Holly Knight and Elaine White supervised 11 students who choreographed the show's big music and dance numbers, which included teaching dancers to dribble basketballs and basketball players to dance in "Get'cha Head in the Game."
The student choreographers include: Mariarina Conteh, Kylee Duke, Phaigan Fleming, Jade Gray, Angelina Llamas, Victoria Obando, Kaliah Mason, Alminny Reaux, Xitlali Rodriguez, Miya Turner and Shelby White.
Featured dancers are Joli Briggs, Aniya Brown, Alahna Hall, Giselle Marcos and Julissa Tornero.
Cast as lead characters are Ethan Marfil (Troy), Liz Moreno (Gabriella), Ariel Olivar (Sharpay), Sean Celaya (Ryan), Kayla Singleon (Taylor), Maserati Srilamsingha (Chad), Camryn Demery (Kelsi), Madison Dupaty (Darbus), Chris Robinson (Bolton), Bruno Onwukwe (Zeke) and Patrick Vogel (Jack Scott).
"We are a very diverse campus; so we always 'color-blind cast' our shows, which is a practice that Disney is very supportive of with this musical," Short said. "I think it is really great that any elementary or junior high student can come to this show and see a version of themselves in the characters on stage."
The musical's featured chorus includes: Romeo Arias, Shavaan Edwards, Jaszlyn Burdette, Ryan Rhodes, Mariah Williams, Julie Brooks, Marc Griffin, Maxine Woods, Jaydon Flores, Paige McConnell, Julie Brooks, Calin Saldivar, Jess Surchey, Abraham Hernandez and Skylar Williams.
Portraying jocks are: Patrick Vogel, Marc Griffin, Jaydon Flores, Gabriel Sanes, Jacob Smith, Nathan Samuel and Abraham Hernandez.
Cast as brainiacs are Hang Nguyen, Kaylee Nunley, Maxine Woods, Abby Bryant, Anaya Carter, Jainne Cabalonga, Stefanie Catalan, Calin Saldivar and Melanie Moreno.
Playing members of the show's drama club are: Romeo Arias, Shavaan Edwards, Jaszlyn Burdette, Ryan Rhodes, Mariah Williams, Julie Brooks, Marc Griffin, Maxine Woods, Judi Cambrelen and Krystal Chenier.
Rounding out the cast as spectators, party kids and rebels are: Skylar Williams, Donna Andrews, Jantera Meun, Erica Hernandez, Chastity Bay, Kim Hochschild, Chloe Boyston, Esperanza Carbajal, Mekaila McCord and Dayna Lutz.
Stage technicians include Shalini Patel, Ashif Uddin, Sandra Martinez, Somalee Hay, Avery Windham, Tyler Vanhowten, Dayzia Ross, Ricardo Medina, Zia Galvan and Maria Reyes.
"We are really lucky to have such enthusiastic, hard-working and dedicated students," Short said. "They are working their hearts out, and their joy is absolutely infectious."
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Yes, you can search discussions.
The search (at the top right of the TechRepublic interface) changes its scope as you move through the site. For example, when you enter the CIO Republic, the menu next to the search field reads "in CIO."
It is the same for the Discussion Center. When you enter the Discussion Center, the scope of the search automatically changes to "in Discussions."
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*happiness may or may not be instantaneous Well, it is official, the first month of the new year is almost drawing to a close. It is easy to look back on 2017 and make one simple decision; do we repeat past ways (some may say mistakes), or do we pave new paths for ourselves? Ultimately … Continue reading New Years' Resolutions cheat-sheet: instant happiness*
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Single and definitely not going to mingle
There is usually more often than not, one question, you are asked when you are single. It is something along the lines of 'why are you single?' or 'are you out there looking?' or my personal favourite, 'there is literally millions of fish in the sea, why aren't you looking?' First of all Cheryl, the … Continue reading Single and definitely not going to mingle
9 reasons why life would be easier if I were born a boy.
Now that may seem dramatic and drastic but it wasn't until recently that I realised just how much emphasis there is on women relative to our beauty regimes, work outs, 'goals', the list is endless really. After speaking with my dad about my usual Thursday night tanning ritual it was brought to my attention just … Continue reading 9 reasons why life would be easier if I were born a boy.
I've been okay most of my life and that is no longer okay with me.
Originally posted on That Awkward Conversation - https://www.thatawkwardconversation.com/new-blog/2017/8/20/ive-been-okay-most-of-my-life-and-that-is-no-longer-okay-with-me Being someone that has mental health issues and an illness can be quite disparaging to say the least. Society teaches us that we are to put up our guards and create this façade of 'okay'. Since when did okay become alright and acceptable? Okay is bland and boring … Continue reading I've been okay most of my life and that is no longer okay with me.
Signs that you are in your quarter-life crisis AND that you are totally kicking its butt
A quarter life crisis is a thing. Google it. Well if it isn't; it is a real thing. Now I'm no doctor but I am assuming it is sort of like menopause? It has a 'sort of' age range to it and isn't distinctly subject to twenty-five year olds. I know people who are in … Continue reading Signs that you are in your quarter-life crisis AND that you are totally kicking its butt
The One Word You Need to Learn to Never Have a Bad Day Again
Disclaimer - Okay I cannot really promise that. You may have a bad day again; actually you probably will have a bad day again. This word isn't really going to stop that… BUT I am sure learning it will help nonetheless. I can't really make too many promises on that one either. Sh*t this may … Continue reading The One Word You Need to Learn to Never Have a Bad Day Again
A Memo To All D*ckheads
Other people's business is not, and never will be, your business. Sorry to break it to you but it isn't. How someone lives their life is not open to discussion nor interpretation from you; unless they ask for it. SOOOOOO often in today's day and age, people are way too judgemental towards people they a) … Continue reading A Memo To All D*ckheads


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Soy Sauce Damages Thyroid, Causes Breast Cancer and Infertility
Soy sauce used to be very healthy and because of that many Americans still believe that soy is good for their health, but unfortunately this is not the case anymore.
A great number of soy products, including the favorite soy sauce are far from healthy. The reason for this is there are no naturally made soy sauce, today they are made of a mix of soy legumes, roasted wheat, brine, salt, and the Aspergillus fungi. Furthermore, soy sauce is packed with isoflavones, including phytoestrogens which impede the secretion of estrogen and other hormones and cause numerous health issues.
Phytic acid or phytates are also highly present in soy sauce which can block mineral absorption such as iron, magnesium, calcium, and particularly zinc in the intestinal tract thus leading to deficiencies and triggering many health issues.
Health Threats of Using Soy Sauce
Harms the thyroid
This happens due to the fact that soy contains goitrogens, which are substances hampering the synthesis of thyroid hormones and interfering with iodine metabolism, hence messing with the function of the thyroid.
Decreased sperm count
According to researches the consumption of soy products reduces sperm count. Excess use of soy sauce elevates the level of sex hormone estrogen, thereby creating imbalance in the male reproductive health.
Contains MSG – Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
This substance is a brain stimulant that can trigger many health issues like chest pain, rapid heartbeat, tingling, and depression. Likewise, it is addictive. This substance is extra added to soy sauce in order to enhance its flavor.
Soy is GMO
Soy is extremely toxic as it shows the highest contamination of pesticides from all the foods we consume. Moreover, it is GMO as 99% of all soy production is genetically modified.
Danger of heart attacks
The consumption of soy products may cause heart attacks. Namely, soybeans contain haemagglutinin, which is a clot-promoting substance that causes red blood cells to clump together.
Danger of breast cancer
Fermented soy products have in their content isoflavones which have proven to act as catalyst for fast proliferation of cancerous cells in breasts. Also there are reports of interference in normal menstrual cycle.
Kidneys damage
Soy products contain oxalates and phytoestrogens which are harmful for the kidneys. High content of phytoestrogens may cause kidney failure, and oxalates on the other hand cause the formation of kidney stones.
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Not to derail the camp thing (since I brought it up), but the College Town visits are pretty significant also. From my recent rec writing for UGA girls, a LOT of those girls have spent time in Athens before Fall semester. Or at beach weekends with sorority members. Younger and older members of the same soccer team, or church group, or camp, or just same high school...whatever the situation. Or a senior in high school went to some fraternity ball with an older guy friend and met sisters there. I absolutely am not making dirty rushing accusations, because this is just friendship that goes back before anything that could be considered dirty rushing. And no, it doesn't happen with every PNM or sorority. But it happens a LOT more than I imagined it did - and I would have been in trouble if I had rushed at UGA in 2011, because my mama would NEVER have let me go off to Athens unchaperoned before my freshman year of college!
Anyway, probably this thread should be entitled "The Power of Networking," and yes, it would be great if helimoms read it, but as you all have pointed out, it is too late to do anything about networking if you are two weeks away from recruitment. I just hope that it gives moms some perspective, and they can prepare their daughters, for just what the playing field looks like. Again, this should NOT discourage anyone from rushing - it just helps explain the field better so daughters don't wonder what they did wrong. At some competitive schools, one time out of ten it is bad rushing game (shy, obnoxious, rude) or reputation, one time out of ten it is grades or non-freshman status, one time out of ten it is not maximizing their options, and seven times out of ten it is that there wasn't anyone in the house who already knew you and fought for you (or not enough people to fight for you). That's all. PNM likely didn't do anything wrong. She just didn't have the power of networking working for her.
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I've been a fan of Fintan O'Toole for many years and his Brexit articles are always very well worth reading. His analysis is generally excellent as is the quality of his prose. I was pleased to discover that at least two of Progressive Pulse team, Richard Murphy and Ivan Horrocks, also hold him in very high regard. In April, Fintan won the 2017 European Press Commentator of the Year prize for his work on Brexit and its aftermath.
He is also as of a few days ago the holder of the prestigious Orwell 2017 Journalism prize for his work on Brexit. (There are links to his articles on the Orwell Prize Page).
A more recent article in the New York Book Review "Britain: The End of a Fantasy" is available here.
Here is a podcast interview which may be of interest; it is about a half hour long available here.
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What is the state of play in Australian loan markets right now and what is the outlook for the foreseeable future for corporate and institutional borrowers and alternative online finance?
While regulatory headwinds stirred up by the Banking Royal Commission and the recent increase in market risk capital requirements for banks by the Basel Committee will no doubt have an effect on the lending landscape, all indications are that demand from alternative lenders will continue to increase.
2018 saw a strong syndicated loan market in Australia, with great support for investment grade credits. The availability of credit at this level was high and spread across industries. Key features were the volume of underwritten loans (from both banks and institutional investors), driven by acquisition finance and stable market conditions (in contrast to the periods of volatility which at times closed down activity in the Australian bond markets).
Demand from institutional investors (such as Metrics Credit Partners and super funds) continued to grow and extended to unrated borrowers. These conditions resulted in important upside for borrowers, including:
- competitive pricing across all sectors, and in particular for infrastructure borrowers, with pricing up to 30 basis points inside the broader market;
- support for longer tenors;
- headroom in financial covenants and debt-sizing criteria; and
- a number of self-arranged transactions.
Thus far, 2019 has seen a variety of Asian banks establishing or (together with certain European Banks) expanding operations in Australia, coupled with the trend of increased participation by institutional investors.
Conditions at the start of 2019 were very strong, particularly for corporate borrowers of good standing. This was illustrated early this year by the Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) refinancing, which was oversubscribed by more than 100%, leading to a request for, and receipt of, better terms and pricing.
However, syndicated lending in the Asia Pacific (excluding Japan) in the first quarter of 2019 dropped by almost 40% – despite the fact that event-driven financings in Australia have been healthy. The trade war between the US and China and concerns about the global outlook appear to have resulted in some borrowers adopting a wait and see approach.
Outlook for corporate and institutional borrowers
Regulatory headwinds stirred up by the Banking Royal Commission will no doubt have an effect on the lending landscape. For example, among Australian banks, tighter lending standards and improved ethical behaviour could perhaps result in lower loan volumes.
In addition, the Basel Committee increased its minimum capital requirements for banks for market risk in January and again in February this year. The result of this is that bank regulators (including APRA) will be expected to require an increase in in total market risk capital requirements relative to the Basel 2.5 framework. While the increase does not commence until January 2022, banks are beginning to take compliance steps. The effect of this on loan markets is not clear at this stage. However, it could have an effect on availability of bank credit, in particular for longer tenors.
Nevertheless, all indications are that demand from alternative lenders will continue to increase for the remainder of this year and the foreseeable future, as funds they have under management or access to increase. Thus, while the make-up of lending syndicates may change, the availability of loan credit is expected to continue. The question is whether there will be any gap as a result of the changing environment for the banks.
Now would be an opportune time for borrowers to consider taking advantage of the liquidity available in the market to refinance debt on improved terms and, prior to any potential downside from the recent decisions by the Basel Committee, potentially expand their universe of financiers beyond traditional bank lenders.
Outlook for alternative online finance
According to the 3rd Asia Pacific Region Alternative Finance Industry Report, Australia is the largest alternative (online) finance market in Asia Pacific (excluding China) with 36 platforms and over US$1.14 billion raised in 2017. The largest share of market volume came from balance sheet business lending, followed by P2P/market place consumer lending. Invoice trading was the next largest segment of the market.
While the amount raised in 2017 is small in the context of the corporate and institutional market, the Report notes that the average growth rate in 2017 was 88%.
Could the online alternative finance market become a viable source of funds beyond SMEs? The next few years should answer that question, and it would certainly be worthwhile keeping an eye on developments in this area.
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Digital Storytelling Forum...
A rising cyber-phenomenon has been the art of Digital Storytelling, and it has gained enough traction in academic circles to warrant its own scholarly forum, created by HASTAC.
Depending on the context in which it is invoked, the term "digital storytelling" can refer to a disparate range of practices, theories, and issues -- from performance works staged in Second Life to questions about the implications of undocumented immigrants sharing their stories via cell phones. In this forum, scholars reclaim digital storytelling's richness of meaning via the work of a diverse group of scholars...
- Digital Storytelling: Community Empowerment (Ana Boa-Ventura, University of Texas - Austin)
- Digital Storytelling: Re-Defining the Role of the Academic Library (Sherry Tuffin, Wayne State University)
- Digital Storytelling: Purpose, Practice, and Potential (Jeff Watson, USC School of Cinematic Arts)
The Scholars ask questions such as:
- What is digital storytelling and how is it different than non-digital storytelling?
- Can mobile and ubiquitous computing change the game when it comes to who gets to tell stories and who doesn't? How does it change storytelling itself?
- How can librarians best archive and present digital stories and storytelling technologies? How are librarians both gatekeepers of stories, as well as storytellers?
- How does an archive also produce a story? What does it mean for a librarian, museum curator, graphic artist, or blogger to be a storyteller?
Most fascinating to me is the idea of digital storytelling as a separate art form. Years back, comic books were suddenly recognised as being a similarly separate type of narrative work, and it's interesting that the same is now true of digital works like "undocumented immigrants sharing their stories via cell phones" and through text messages. This new forum ought to make for some great conversation-fodder reading.


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For today's card, I made another teen boy birthday card using the new Paper Smooches dies and set called Digits. I totally LOVE this set! I also played along on the Paper Smooches SPARK challenge.
Stamps ~ Paper Smooches (Digits)
Dies ~ Paper Smooches (Digits); Spellbinders (Circle & Pinking Edge Circle)
Ink ~ Memento
Embossing Folders ~ Cuttlebug (numbers); Crafter's Companion (Chevron)
Pattern Paper ~ Pebbles Inc
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Treatment depends on the location of the tumor and how extensive it is. If the cancer is localized to the head and neck area, treatment may involve
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- Dentists or oral oncologists – who specialize in taking care of patients with head and neck cancer
- Speech and Swallowing therapist
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If head and neck cancer has spread outside the head and neck area, usually the primary mode of treatment is with medication treatment such as chemotherapy or targeted therapy. Common chemotherapy agents used to treat head and neck cancer include 5-fluorouracil (5FU), cisplatin or carboplatin, docetaxel, paclitaxel. A commonly used targeted or biologic treatment is cetuximab, an antibody that targets EGFR, a protein that is overexpressed in many head and neck cancers. In addition, many clinical trials are currently available, evaluating new types of drugs or combinations of drugs.


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Foster announces enhanced support for research and development
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Invest Northern Ireland is enhancing its support for research and development, specifically targeting small businesses and prototype development.
The Minister made the announcement during a visit to Macrete Ireland in Toomebridge, which has just announced a £637,000 investment in R&D to develop a new version of its award-winning FlexiArch system. The project is being supported by Invest NI, which has offered over £191,000 part funded by the European Regional Development Fund.
Arlene Foster said: "The support being offered under Invest Northern Ireland's 'Boosting Business through R&D' campaign will help to stimulate more research and development in companies of all sizes.
"Recent figures show that Northern Ireland expenditure on R&D in 2010 was the highest ever, with spending by businesses increasing by 6% on the previous year. This shows that businesses recognise very clearly the value of investing in new products and processes to keep ahead of the competition and strengthen their long-term position."
The support is part of Invest NI's Boosting Business campaign and aims to encourage more market-led R&D, in particular among small businesses. It will offer small companies up to 75% grant support for R&D projects up to a maximum of £50,000. Applications for the support will be through a streamlined process making it easier for companies to quickly access the support, and will be sought on a call basis.
Financial support will also be available to encourage businesses of any size to undertake prototype development and market entry projects.
The Minister added: "Macrete Ireland is a good example of a company that has built its success on innovation and is continually looking for new products to add to its range and maintain viability. The enhanced R&D support for businesses announced today will help more companies like Macrete to get the funding they need to develop prototypes and bring new products to market."
Macrete Ireland specialises in the design and supply of reinforced and pre-stressed pre-cast concrete products to the civil, rail, water, stadia, marine and agricultural markets. In collaboration with Queen's University Belfast, Macrete developed their highly successful FlexiArch bridges. The current project involves developing a double radius version of the FlexiArch for railway arches and road or canal bridges.
Iain Hogg, Macrete Ireland's Managing Director, said: "There are significant technical challenges in this project and significant cost in developing the prototype. Invest NI's support is essential in allowing us to proceed and reduce the risk involved. We will be working again with Queen's University to develop the double radius FlexiArch and have already received expressions of interest from potential customers."