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When you visit the website, what is the first thing you notice? Is it the graphics, multimedia content or the text? I guess it depends on what you were actually looking for in the site.
If you take a second to look at the site and read through the text, the first thing you will notice is probably the bold heading at the top. Check out our billlentis.com/miami-seo Miami SEO page.
The first heading you view on any given page is formatted in a particular way. It use the h1 tag. Click on the following video to learn more about this tag:
In this article, we shall delve a little deeper into what H1 tags are, their impact and how to use them to maximum effect with golden practices.
H1 tag In HTMLSimply put, H1 tag is a tag used in HTML or Hypertext Mark Up Language used in websites. It is the title tag that usually appears first on the page.
It is formatted differently in order to make the text stand out from the rest of the page tags. After the H1 tag, follows the rest in a sequential order.
H1 Tag And Title Page In SEOThe title page in SEO is important because it is the one that appears in the search engine results pages. It appears as a snipped in the main results. It also appears on the browser tab.
On the other hand, the H1 tag appears in the page source code of a website.
It is important to make that distinction as clear as possible because part of your SEO efforts will be impacted by how you optimize the two.
Importance Of H1 Tag In Your SEODuring indexing, search engine algorithms pour over a website's pages and content in order to derive meaning and then rank the content according to the value it thinks it has to its users.
The H1 tag is vital because it draws the search engine's algorithm to it. From there, it is up to the search engine to derive meaning from it and act accordingly.
For visitors the h1 tag is important because they make it easy for users to navigate the site. They get to see what the content is about from first glance and gauge the content's value.
It is important that while you are engaged in your SEO efforts with the h1 tag, you adhere to a couple of rules that will explored in-depth in the subsequent section. This very small tag is very powerful and its abuse has far-reaching consequences, you need to be wary of.
Golden Rules To Adhere To While Using H1 TagWhile you are designing your page, one of the things that people will notice right away will be the heading. It must look right for people to really pay attention to what comes next.
In this section, we will explore the best practices that are bound to give you value from the H1 tag.
Utilize Keywords In HeadingsIt is recommended that you use long-tail keyword in your headings, according to Reliablesoft. They are neater and easier to rank for. However, you should avoid keyword stuffing as you use keyword or you are running the risk of being penalized later on.
Stay Away From Long HeadingsYou must use short and descriptive headings. These are essential in capturing your visitors attention, according to Imprint.
Have Hierarchical Headings In MindThis is essential for the flow of the content and avoid confusion for both the visitors and search engines. When using header tags, maintain order as much as possible with tags following the sequential order. It makes the content appear presentable and enhance your visibility online as well, according to Rank Watch.
Use H1 On One Page at A TimeMost experts concur that the H1 tag should be used once per page. Neil Patel says that one H1 helps narrow down focus on a specific topic during the indexing stage when crawlers pour over your content. Using many will just diffuse the impact of your SEO efforts.
Shaun Anderson of Hobo Web goes further to illustrate that it is just easier for everyone if you just use H1 tag once. He quotes W3C who recommend the use of one h1 tag per page.
Use H1 Where NecessaryIf there are places where h2s or italics or other formatting styles can used, use them. H1 is only for special instances like headings only.
Do Not Go Overboard With H1 tagThe purpose of the H1 tag in part is to draw attention to the important part of the content. Therefore, it should be used carefully throughout content so as to avoid overwhelming audiences and making the site look clumsily constituted. It should only be used for important headings only.
Amelia Wilson of Search Engine Journal adds that h1 tags make the titles huge and multiple h1s just confuse the audience.
Do Not Have Different Headings Loaded In A Single PageYou must always keep in mind about the design and appeal of the content. If your content jumps out at visitors, overwhelming their sight they will overlook it without thinking twice. H1 and H2s should be used sparingly and depending on the content.
Having a consistent and limited number of headings keeps content looking nice and appealing to visitors.
Make H1 StandYou must strive to ensure that the tag stands from the pack by making the letters in the text bigger than the rest.
Match User IntentGive what your visitors want from the first word of the heading to the last. Otherwise, they will not linger because they have missed out on it.
ConclusionYou must pay very close attention while using H1 tags in SEO. The aforementioned tips should help you in that regard. At the end of the day, you will have to pay close attention to the elements you use in your pages.
So use them correctly. Do not abuse the H1 element.


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What is Perfexion™?
Perfexion™ is the most advanced unit in the GammaKnife® family of stereotactic radiosurgergy devices. Each GammaKnife contains about 200 Co-60 radioactive sources that are used to non-invasively deliver a high dose of radiation to treat brain disorders.
How is treatment delivered?
To ensure accuracy, patients receiving treatments on Gamma Knife® have a frame affixed directly onto their head with four pins. Patient images are then acquired on a MRI or CT scanner and the site of the lesion can be located relative to the frame. Using these images, the treatment plan is developed. The head frame, with the patient, is then fastened to the treatment couch. Treatment is delivered by exposing the sources from their shielded positions in a configuration that was developed during treatment planning. This is an outpatient procedure that is completed in one day.
If you would like to learn more about the Perfexion™ treatment unit, please refer to: https://www.elekta.com/radiosurgery/leksell-gamma-knife-perfexion.html
How is Leksell Gamma Knife® Perfexion™ different?
Leksell Gamma Knife® Perfexion™ is a project that is funded in part by Elekta, the manufacturer of Prefexion™. It consists of a Perfexion™ device with a cone-beam CT (CBCT) imager mounted to the front of the treatment unit. The hardware for the imager was designed and built in-house at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. A patient can now be positioned on the treatment couch and then imaged without moving from one device to another. On line CBCT imaging will reveal any discrepancy in patient positioning, providing guidance to correct any errors and ensure the treatment accuracy without using the invasive head frame.
Fractionated radiation treatment, where a patient receives multiple radiation treatments but at lower doses thus giving healthy irradiated tissue time to heal between treatments, is a common technique that is used for other radiation therapy devices. However this technique has not been fully employed on Perfection™/GammaKnife® units due to the use of the head frame. IGP will open up the possibility of fractionated Perfexion™ procedures for the treatment of brain cancers; adding another weapon in the fight against cancer.
Leksell Gamma Knife® Perfexion™ gets a new arm
(first published by Tracey Lui, M.Sc February 6th, 2012)
The Leksell Gamma Knife® Perfexion™ radiation therapy unit is one step closer to reaching its goal to eliminate the use of the head frame required for treating patients. A new smaller and lighter imaging arm has been installed which has the ability to rotate over 210 degrees. The result is improved image quality for better image guidance. The next step of this project is to commission the unit followed by the imaging of patients.

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SIEPRA INSTITUTETuesday April 2, 2019Somali Institute for Economic Policy Research and Analysis Policy Brief (SIEPRA) Following the recognition of the Federal Government of Somalia by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2013, the Central Bank of Somalia in cooperation with the IMF initiated technical work on the rebuilding the monetary and financial framework of the country. After decades of civil war having eroded confidence in the existing currency and resultant problems of counterfeiting, dollarization and runaway inflation, the Federal Government in the post-conflict landscape, identified the reform of the national currency as a high political priority. By 2018, the process of currency reform in a phased manner was already in advanced stages of planning, with assistance from the IMF and other institutions. This policy brief presents an overview of the economic and political scenario of Somalia for execution of monetary interventions, the feasibility and desirability of introduction of a new currency and concrete implementation strategies available to policymakers. BACKGROUND
Failure of the Official Banking System
In the 1980s, before the collapse of the Somali state, Somalia was already experiencing distressing monetary circumstances marked by bank failures and financial chaos. The Central Bank had begun to lose control of the money supply, becoming a tool for financing the government's huge budget deficit. While the official banking system was losing public confidence, a parallel market was gaining traction with the growth of small informal financers.With the outbreak of the civil war in 1991, there was a complete disappearance of the formal government banks and the destruction of records.The Hawala (Remittance) System
Counterfeit Currency and Runaway Inflation
Further, after years of use, the Somali banknotes in circulation were literally falling apart. The felt need for liquidity was addressed by the illegal printing of currency by warlords, businessmen and regional administrations since 1992. Initially, these groups acted conscientiously, as a kind of Central Bank, issuing money in controlled portions and in some cases, even buying back excess cash. But with the entry of more market players and rival factions, the import of counterfeit currency proliferated. This had a devastating impact on the economy, eroding the market value of the meagre earnings of the ordinary people. The runaway inflation came to a head in 2007 with the import of printing machines which flooded the market with fake currency. Prices began to rise at a dizzying pace, faster than the traders could revise their prices.Dollarization and Mobile MoneyThe depreciating value of the Somali shilling was compounded by its unpredictability and high risk, giving way to a preference for theUS dollar. This created difficulties for the ordinary people who had limited access to dollars.The 1000-shilling note (the only one in circulation) exchanges for 1/23rd of a dollar. Thus, it is used only as fractional currency for the dollar or for lower value transactions and is becoming increasingly obsolete. The dollarization has been facilitated in recent years by mobile money, which allows even small-scale transactions in dollars. The use of mobile money is widespread with over 30% of the population reliant on it, according to a survey conducted by the Gates Foundation and the World Bank.
Present Status of the Somali Shilling
The current Somali shilling lacks the basic characteristics of a currency. Consisting exclusively of the1000-shilling note, the Somali shilling is not divisible.
Moreover, due its low value and purchasing power, it is not easily portable. This has led to a quasi-dollarization of the economy and it is estimated that unless it is collected and changed to a new currency, the Somali shilling could disappear in a few years. A survey conducted by the Somali Institute for Economic Policy Research and Analysis (SIEPRA)in Mogadishu and Baidoa reveals an overwhelming consensus 88% in favour of a replacement of the old currency with a new one, as represented in the following graph.
The Somali shilling also struggles with legitimacy in Hiiraan Province, Aabudwaak, Galgaduud , and the areas controlled by the militants .
Need for Monetary StabilityIt is clear from the above analysis that in Somalia, like in many post-conflict countries, one important early challenge is to overcome inflation and preserve price stability. Price volatility has an impact not only on the purchasing power of the public but is also known to deter business investment and weaken economic growth. This is already observed in Somalia which is plagued by a dependence on imports for basic commodities including food and where there is rampart poverty. A 2017 World Bank report finds that many people in Somali live in poverty, living below 1.90 dollars a day. Thus, the need to restore the currency and payments system, which can provide a medium for transactions and a store of value, cannot be overstated.Role of a Central BankThis task cannot fall upon disparate market players like businessmen or faction leaders, as during the civil war but needs to be entrusted with the Federal Government. Here, it is equally important to keep in mind the importance of fiscal discipline to ensure that currency printing does not degenerate into profligate deficit financing. This goal of monetary stability can be achieved through a strong and independent central bank. The central bank would have to fulfil the vital functions of providing adequate liquidity, managing currency, ensuring availability of trade finance in the short run and restoring the credit system in medium term.The role of theCentral Bank of Somalia (CBS) is recognized by the Constitution of Somalia which, under Article 23,makes it responsible for formulating and implementing financial and monetary policies.Strengthening the Central Bank of SomaliaHaving established the role of the CBS in reconstructing the financial sector of Somalia, it is now worthwhile to adjudge its capacity to discharge such a role. In 2009, when the CBS was reopened at the end of the war, the institution lacked the necessary human and financial resources or an appropriate governance structure. Since then, much improvement can be noted: the CBS Act which clearly outlines the powers and functions of the CBS has been passed, a Governor and Board of Directors have been established and the new leadership has sought to upgrade the institutional capacity of the CBS with technical assistance from the IMF and other international financial institutions. Further measures whose implementation would strengthen the CBS include:
Revitalising Somali BankingThe primary objective of the CBS, as stated in Article 4 of the CBS Act is to achieve and maintain domestic price stability. Theoretically, the CBS can use various monetary policy instruments to contain inflationary pressure, including increasing borrowing fee rates, selling treasury bills, raising reserve mandates for commercial banks, etc. However, these instruments are not applicable to Somalia because there is no money market or bond market in Somalia, and the whole banking system is yet to develop. Therefore, before delving into currency reform, which is a priority for the CBS, it is pertinent to discuss the formalization of the banking and financial sector. The role envisaged for the CBS by the Constitution encompasses licensing and supervision of commercial banks and non-banking financial institutions. The goal for the longer-term should be a transition into a full two-tier banking system, with the CBS at the apex. Bank failures in the pre-conflict era means that this goal would only be achievable through the establishment of new commercial banks.REPLACING OLD CURRENCY
Non-viability of the Old Currency
As discussed earlier, the Somali shilling is not a functional currency since it lacks the basic characteristics of divisibility and portability, which prevent it from being a viable unit of account. Similarly, its price volatility (compounded by counterfeiting) means that it is no longer useful as a medium of exchange or a store of value. The unpopularity of the Somali shilling can be demonstrated through the results of a survey conducted by the SIEPRA Institute in Mogadishu and Baidoa where in 88% of the participants polled in favour of replacing the old currency. Various policy directions are available to the Federal Government, when it comes to replacing the old currency.
Concerns with Adoption of the US Dollar
One oft-suggested option would be to formally adopt a foreign currency (such as the dollar) to fully replace the Somali shilling. This approach, implemented in Timor Leste and Kosovo, obviates the need for the central bank to manage the country's monetary base. It imports the track record of stability of the currency chosen, which can establish currency stability immediately and without the need for domestic monetary policy capabilities. The move is especially practical and cost-effective in countries where a foreign currency is already widely in use. In Somalia, formal adoption of the dollar would serve to officially validate the de facto dollarization of the economy. Dollarization also removes any possibility for financing government expenditure by printing money. This is almost universally considered an advantage because the possibility of central bank lending to the government has historically proven an irresistible temptation with well-known inflationary consequences, as is also witnessed in Somalia's own history. There may be occasions, however, when external or supply shocks (which post-conflict countries are prone to) could be mitigated by monetary adjustments, unavailable as a tool to dollarized economies. It has been observed that the dollar option can be useful as a temporary measure, buying the Government time to focus on effectively rebuilding the capacity and competence of the banking system. But, in the longer run, it faces the drawback of loss of seigniorage revenue from printing its own currency, for the Government. Further, even if envisaged for the short-term, dollarization once formally established is very difficult to reverse.
New Currency Options
Accordingly, it is important to consider other currency possibilities. If the dollar option is not selected, then a new Somali currency would have to be introduced. From a political point of view, this approach is a no-brainer: the authorities view the new currency as an important 'symbol of national sovereignty and unity' of Somalia. Further, it allows the Central Bank to capture the seigniorage profits. But the introduction of a new currency comes with challenges of its own. At the very outset, this approach presents further policy questions in the form of the choice of monetary policy regime to be adopted – fixed (currency board arrangement), managed, or free-floating. The pros and cons of these regimes are discussed in the table below.
The choice of monetary policy regime depends on the unique circumstances of the country in question. The Federal Government and the CBS have been considering various options but at the end of the day, the coherence of the policies and actions to implement monetary policy are more important than the regime itself.
Failure of Prior Currency Intervention Plans
In January 2010, the then Transitional National Government had initiated the printing of Somali shilling banknotes worth 5 trillion with printing assistance from the Government of Sudan, at an estimated cost of 17 million US dollars. However, the delivery of this money was halted after meeting strong opposition from the international community and concerned Somali citizens on the grounds of inadequate planning and lack of requisite preparatory measures for the introduction of a new currency. There was an apprehension that, absent a comprehensive policy framework, the currency would only add to the monetary chaos already afflicting the country. CHALLENGES
Accordingly, before going forward with the introduction of a new currency, it is incumbent on the government to foster the right environment and commit to addressing the various issues that hinder the establishment of an effective financial system.
1. Political ConsensusGiven the current frosty relations between the Federal Government and Federal Member States (FMS) could boycott any new currency, which could, in turn, deepen the political crisis. An agreement would have to be reached with the Federal Member States (FMS) administrations before the introduction of a new currency.
2. SecurityDespite significant progress on security in recent years, the Federal Government does not control the whole country. The Federal Government along with the Federal Member States must secure and take control of the whole country.
Tackling Corruption
As of 2018, Somalia is ranked the 180th (out of 180 countries) in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index.
In this backdrop, the Federal Government and the CBS would have to implement accountability and transparency measures to rebuild public trust in financial institutions, including International Financial Institutions such as, IMF and the World Bank. This trust would help Somalia Federal Government progress towards loan forgiveness program.
3. Fiscal Discipline
Monetary policy is effective when supplemented by a responsible fiscal policy promoting economic stability and growth. Money creation to pay for government deficit expenditure must be checked through an appropriate legal framework and political will. The reliance on foreign aid also needs to be gradually weaned out.
4. FundingOver 50 million US dollars are estimated to be required for the successful introduction of a new currency, in adequate quantities.Considering that the entire Federal Government budget for 2018 equalled 274 million US dollars, the estimated cost of printing would not be bearable by Somalia; by itself .Further investment would also likely be necessary for mitigating the potential inflationary risks of the injection of a new currency to the markets.
Steps in the Currency Printing Process
The Federal Government has announced its plans of printing a new currency for Somalia. This introduction of the new banknotes will mark the first time that the CBS is issuing currency since 1991. It will help the authorities bring an end to the extensive counterfeiting. In the longer run, it is hoped that the new currency will gain widespread acceptance and ultimately, aid the CBS in maintaining monetary stability. Issuing anew currency is an enormous operational undertaking, containing numerous important policy steps. These include:
1.Naming the currency – The very name of a country's currency has immense symbolic value. It is often designated in the local language and may contain political significance. A survey conducted by SEIPRA in 2019 in Mogadishu and Baidoa revealed that about 60% of the participants were not in favour of changing the name of the currency from the 'shilling' to a new name, as can be observed from the following chart.
↓2. Designing the currency – This step involves practical choices of material, sizes, layout, colours, typefaces, etc. Images and icons of national importance are often selected, while keeping in mind the overall aesthetic appeal. Special security features to render counterfeit difficult also need to be included. In 2018, the designs of some of the planned currency notes were released publicly.↓3. Determining currency denominations–This step is critical to ensuring the divisibility and portability of money. It is especially imperative in countries where a depreciation of the old currency has been witnessed. The pre-existing denominations may no longer be useful for day-to-day business transactions. In some cases, a devaluation of the currency may be undertaken in order to simplify the units. In Somalia, the denominations for the new currency have not been announced. The potential denominations options are 1000, 2000, 5000 and 10000 Somali Shillings. SEIPRA survey also determined the choice of denominations of the participants polling in favour of the 500 and 1000 shilling denominations. The results have been represented in the following chart.
The survey seems to indicate a preference among participants for rationalisation of currency denominations to smaller units.↓4. Choosing a printer– The choice of printer is a key decision to be made, considering the scope for abuse in the selection process. The scope for abuse is not only limited to nepotism and corruption leading to reduced cost-effectiveness and quality, but there is also a scope for control of printing plates by criminal elements giving rise to a potential for counterfeiting. Therefore, the selection must be made through a competitive bidding process, involving reputed (preferably international) printers.↓5. Deciding on the quantity of the new currency to introduce – This step involves deliberation as to the quantities of new currency of each denomination to be introduced. The introduction may be undertaken in a phased manner, in which case, quantities for introduction in every phase need to be decided. In making these choices, due consideration must be given to the available budgetary resources, as well as to the inflationary risks of injection of new currency into the market.
6.Deciding a date and mechanism for conversion – The mechanism for conversion of old currency notes may be through direct physical replacement or with the help of bank deposits. An appropriate conversion rate for old-to-new notes would also have to be determined. In Somalia, the conversion mechanism must be decided upon fairly, keeping in mind that a bulk of the counterfeit notes in circulation are in the hands of ordinary people, who have legitimately received the notes in exchange for goods and services. The date of conversion must also be chosen strategically to ensure that counterfeiters do not print old currency notes for replacement.↓7.Announcing and publicizing the conversion plan – This step is of utmost importance since the entire currency replacement programme would be rendered moot in the absence of public awareness and acceptance of the new currency. The Federal Government of Somalia has been up front with information regarding its plans for the new currency, but greater efforts would be required at the final stage of announcement of the conversion plan in order to reach the remotest parts of the country.
Additional Policy MeasuresBesides the printing of the new currency, administrators would also have to prepare for various other aspects of introducing a new currency in replacement of an old one. These include:
Financing Currency Reforms
The CBS intends to introduce the new currency in two phases. The 1st phase involves the exchange of counterfeit Somali shilling notes currently incirculation with fiat Somali shilling banknotes.Beyond this, any injection of new Somalishilling banknotes will only take place during the 2nd phase. The requisite preparatory measures for introduction of the new currency in 1st phase, have been implemented. The latter phase will require significant preparatory work, including strengthening the institutional capacity of the CBS and developing independent monetary policy instruments and reserve management guidelines. The 1st phase has been deemed by the IMF as ready for implementation and has been budgeted at 41 million US dollars, covering all aspects of the issuance and distribution on the new currency. The authorities will need the support of the donor community to raise the needed funds for the project. Somali Institute of Economic Policy Research & Analysis (SIEPRA) is an autonomous research organization based in Mogadishu, Somalia. Contact: [email protected]
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Joint Interests Could Boost Ties between China and US
The United States and China, by increasing their dialogue and engagement, can build a foundation of trust while fostering regional security and prosperity, the top U.S. commander in the region said yesterday.
"While competition between the United States and China is inevitable, conflict is not," Navy Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, told members of the National Committee for U.S. China Relations in New York.
"This means identifying strategic areas where our two countries can cooperate, while recognizing frankly and openly the areas where we will continue to differ, and to manage those," he said. "Our approach is to manage the friction and disruptive competition and increase areas of congruence and cooperation between our two nations."
Locklear encouraged the China experts to envision a future in which "the U.S. and China collaborate to build upon an existing Indo-Asia-Pacific community of peace and prosperity."
Reaching that goal, he said, requires recognizing, understanding and managing areas of divergence that could disrupt the security environment. These range from China's concerns that the U.S. strategic pivot to the Asia-Pacific region is designed to contain China's rise to differences in how the two countries view the maritime global commons and the lack of common ground on behavior in cyberspace.
Locklear emphasized that the rebalance is a whole-of-government strategy, recognizing that "the United States' success in the 21st century will, to a large extent, depend on what happens in this critically important region of the world."
Based on a strategy of collaboration and cooperation, the rebalance acknowledges the reality that the United States' future is "inextricably linked" to Asia's, he said.
And one of the fundamental goals in implementing it is to build a "stable, productive and constructive relationship with China," he added.
Despite many areas of divergence between the two countries, Locklear said, he believes they're outweighed by areas where the United States and China share common interests.
"First, it is my belief that neither of our two nations desire conflict, especially armed conflict," he said.
But both countries must also recognize the major roles they both play in the region, he said.
"The Pacific is big enough for all of us," Locklear told the group, borrowing a quote from both former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Nowhere is this more evident than in the United States' and China's economic relationship — one that Locklear said draws them together and positively affects the entire region.
The admiral noted other promising developments that are solidifying this foundation: China's growing participation in the international community, its commitment to a denuclearized Korean Peninsula and its efforts to address HIV/AIDS and pandemic diseases, among them.
Meanwhile, China is demonstrating "a real appetite to deepen the military-to-military dialogue and build on those areas on which we converge," Locklear said. The goal, he said, is to continually improve the channels of communication and to demonstrate practical cooperation on issues that matter to both sides.
Gen. Fang Fenghu, China's top military officer, identified counterterrorism, antipiracy, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, logistics and military medicine as potential areas of cooperation during a visit to Beijing by Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Looking to the future, Locklear said, it's vital that both China and the United States recognize their responsibilities as regional and global leaders.
"We must move beyond our individual differences to bring consensus to issues that threaten regional stability and future prosperity," he said. That includes partnering with other nations to address regional security challenges such as piracy, terrorism, proliferation and pandemic disease.
Secondly, he said, the two countries must work together and with the international community to ensure access to the shared domains through universally accepted standards. This extends from the maritime domain — and territorial disputes in the South China and East China Seas — to the cyber and space domains, where they can play a role in helping to establish worldwide standards and practices, he said.
Also key, Locklear said, is China's increasing participation in regional military-to-military engagements. He cited progress in the Military Maritime Consultative Meeting and other forums, and China's agreement to take part in the next Rim of the Pacific international maritime exercise.
These engagements help to build trust and mutual understanding and, ultimately, reduce the likelihood of miscommunication and miscalculation that could derail forward progress, Locklear said.
"I believe the best hope for sustained bilateral cooperation will come from strategically identifying those areas where our interests overlap and building, over time, greater understanding and trust between our two armed forces," the admiral said.
Press Release, May 23, 2013


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Thursday, October 29, 2009
Something I adore.
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That bathroom is gorgeous! I like the feet on the bathtub.ReplyDelete
I love that claw-footed tub. Truly stunning!ReplyDelete
Amazing! We've got the claw-foot tub but the bathroom is too small to have more than necessary in it. I've always wanted to have a huge bathroom.ReplyDelete
Such a gorgeous bathroom. AxReplyDelete
The chandelier is so elegant and I love that chair!ReplyDelete
Can you imagine those two girls sprawled out, in that serene, vanity setting..?ReplyDelete
There is a story there.
the bathroom is not for just bathing anymore!...ReplyDelete
That's an amazing room. It will be filed away for future inspiration. The chandelier and the claw foot bath oh yay!ReplyDelete
Chandeliers are my most favorite.ReplyDelete
each time i visit your blog i find something more beautiful than my last visit. love the inspiration!ReplyDelete
very beautiful - I love luxurious bathrooms...having a bath should always be a pleasurable experience - so much nicer than a modern/stark room don't you think?!ReplyDelete
Yes please..furniture in my bathroom.ReplyDelete
me too Kellie! i can't wait to have a big enough bathroom for a chair/cabinet ensemble!ReplyDelete
how amazing that we were at wildfire at the same time! i had my 21st there with my family a few years ago and since then ive really wanted to go back. and we weren't disappointed! AMAZING.
well, i'm sure we'll get a chance to meet again in the future :)
The chandi, plus the painted floors, plus that clawfoot tub make that a truly gorgeous, drool worthy bathroom...love it!!!ReplyDelete
If only my bathroom were large enough for furniture! It makes for such a luxurious space, doesn't it?ReplyDelete
I wish mine were bigger so I could fit in some furniture. I love "overstuffed" furniture in a kitchen too!ReplyDelete
That bathroom is divine..can see myself relaxing in that tub!My bathroom is also way too small, couldn't fit much in it..so I'll just stare at this picture! :-)ReplyDelete
WOw such a fabulous bathroom, love that mirrored dresser!ReplyDelete


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1 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. And it came to pass in the month Chisleu, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the palace,
2 That Hanani, one of my brethren, came, he and certain men of Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews that had escaped, which were left of the captivity, and concerning Jerusalem.
3 And they said unto me, The remnant that are left of the captivity there in the province are in great affliction and reproach: the wall of Jerusalem also is broken down, and the gates thereof are burned with fire.
4 And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven,
5 And said, I beseech thee, O LORD God of heaven, the great and terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy for them that love him and observe his commandments:


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January, 2020 marks the GSC's 15 year anniversary! More info about our celebration coming soon!
GSC Historical Timeline
When the GSC celebrated our 10 year anniversary in 2014, we pulled together a timeline of our accomplishments. Please peruse and take stock of all that's been happening in the GSC and the UT campus on behalf of the LGBTQIA+ and Women's communities.
- Advisory committee forms and proposes the establishment of a center for women and LGBTQ students on campus, with the support of Dean of Students Teresa Graham Brett.
- Spring: "Proposal to establish a center exploring gender and sexuality approved by the university"
- Fall: GSC established in the SSB, combines the student-founded Women's Resource Center and GLBTA Agency; "The Interim Gender and Sexuality Center opens its doors for the first time in a small conference room in the Student Services Building"
- Name changed from Interim Gender and Sexuality Center to Gender and Sexuality Center
- Beginnings of GSC Library
- January 28 — GSC Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at its new location in SSB
- Administrative Assistant position begun
- Advisory Group begun
- Mentorship programs begin
- Conversation about gender neutral bathrooms begins research begins
- Transgender initiative 2005-2009
- 2005 press release "UT one of best campuses for LGBT students"
- 1/5: "Student Government unanimously passes a resolution in support of the continued existence and funding of the Gender and Sexuality Center."
- GSC moved to new space in the SSB
- Women's Resource Center becomes the Women's Resource Agency and a part of the GSC
- Beginning conversation on Same-Sex Housing Policy
- GSC joins Division of Diversity and Community Engagement
- Educational Coordinator position begun
- Peers for Pride program begun
- UT Gender Equity Task Force report
- GSC staff teach Third Wave Feminism Course
- First Lavender Graduation
- Queer Texas Conference with speakers Randi Shade & Mara Keisling
- Student Parent Initiative/Mother's Programming – Introductory meeting 10/9/2009
- Climate Index report & Campus Climate Response Team
- First Texas Equity Conference for establish of Domestic Partner Benefits
- Barbara Jordan Statue Project
- Second Texas Equity Conference
- Panza Monologues
- Women's Programming Alliance Welcome Event
- National Young Women's Day of Action – 5th annual
- GSC moved to the Student Activity Center
- Ana Sisnett Library Dedication Open House
- "Fearless" Exhibit, opening reception 10/13
- Eli Clare Event 11/17
- GSC celebrates National Feminist Week
- Silvia Henriquez Talk
- Program Coordinator position begun
- Gloria Steinem Keynote 9/5
- Kye Allums: The Transition Tour – 10/18
- National Young Women's Day of Action Luncheon 10/30


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Sometimes the smallest things can make the largest impressions
Being a "responsible" adult and a representative of a few different companies (sponsors), I always attempt to be on my best behavior. It's important to be an ambassador for your sponsors, web forum, bass club or even our sport.
I do not want to sound as if I am standing on a soap box and lecturing the masses about their behavior. I would like, however, to share a few memories past and present regarding personal testimony. Everything you do is judged by your fellow man/woman, how you drive, how you act/react to a situation, how you dress, how you speak, even how you eat. People you don't know and will never actually meet are watching and judging you all the time. They are making snap decisions about you and our sport based on how you are perceived at a given moment in time. I know this isn't how it is supposed to be, but the reality is you are "testifying" every second of the day.
I recall a club tournament I was fishing years ago. I was in line for 'top six' but had to finish this tournament strong. It had been a tough day; I only had 4 fish in the boat with 15 minutes left to fish. I switched baits and hooked up with a nice 4 to 5 pounder – long story short – Fish at boat, one last jump, spit, gone. Here is where 'yours truly' had a very bad moment…Ike has never cussed or thrown as big of a fit as I did that day. My co-angler was quiet; at the weigh in he retrieved his gear, thanked me politely and left. Even though I had apologized profusely for my bad temper, he didn't want to fish with me again and was looking for a new partner. When club members asked him why, he said he couldn't fish with anyone that was that intense or hotheaded. We have never fished together again. Some club members never looked at me the same after that.
That can be a tough lesson to learn; just two to three minutes can totally destroy a person's reputation.
Another time, towing my boat to Toledo Bend for a tournament, I was caught in a "speed trap" – 10 over but was slowing. The officer's first words were "you guys (bass fishermen) gotta learn you don't own the roads around here…" I was disgustingly nice, apologetic and still received the citation. Here is the good part of this recollection. As I was even tempered and nice, he penned some comments on his side of the ticket that gets turned in. I called the D.A. and requested a little assistance, then was surprised when they let me off completely because of the comments made by the officer. (all because I was extremely nice)
As you can see, I have begun to mature in my journey as an angler and an adult. I am beginning to take seriously how I act/react.
Recently I was fishing a tournament. Not a good day, my partner couldn't make it. High winds. Cold front, twenty people in "my honey hole" Things were not going my way. After only boating two fish, I decided to move across the lake, a little out of the wind. I stopped at a point, where another boat was nearby. I asked the Father / son team which way they were fishing as I didn't want to cut them off.
Here is where I had a GREAT 10 MINUTES!!!
I threw a top water bait to the windblown point, worked it out to 15 feet and BOOM! 3 pounder exploded on the bait – now in the livewell. While I was putting it in the livewell the boat drifted over to a nice lay down. I picked up a Texas rigged Gila Monster (El Grande Lures). 1 cast – tap tap, swing 14 incher in the boat…still drifting through some stickups and I throw a chart/white spinnerbait. It deflects off of a top and 'Whap'! another weigh fish to finish out my limit. It's at this point that I hear the son ask his father if "that man" is a professional fisherman. His dad replies; probably not son – see his boat isn't wrapped. Get ready now…HERE IS THE COOL PART! The boy says, I don't care, I wanna be like him!
I didn't set out that day to make an impression on anyone, I just wanted to fish a tournament and possibly win or cash a check. Even though I didn't have the weight to place in the tournament, I had a pretty wonderful afternoon that day and consider myself blessed. It's not very often a person is able to influence someone in a positive way.
How we act can and will affect how others perceive us. They judge us based on our appearance and behavior. You have the opportunity each and every time you are going to / coming from or are on the water to make a lasting impression on someone else. You never know sometimes the smallest things make the largest impressions! Be an ambassador to your sport!
Garry A. McCollum
AKA iClass


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As Pope Benedict XVI resigns from his office it seems fitting to reflect on what he taught us. An adequate appreciation of his contribution cannot be put forth in a blog, nor by me in any venue, for that matter. But I do want to offer to Catholic Vote readers a few words from our departing Pope that I think are valuable and truly reflective of the man and pastor. They come from the most recent book length interview with German journalist Peter Seewald: Light of the World (2010).
When I think of Benedict I think of humility. As I said in this space earlier I believe his decision to resign the papacy can be understood as an act of humility. I also have found his humility often reflected in the way he defends the faith. In his first encyclical he took notice of Friedrich Nietzsche, one of the most anti-Christian of philosophers, not to condemn him, but to acknowledge his position and offer a reasoned response to it. Similarly, at the end of his first homily as pope, Benedict sympathetically acknowledged the modern — and all too human — sense that we must keep the doors closed to Christ. After all, if we let him in, he will want to take away the things we love! Benedict articulated this view not to condemn those who think that way, but to reassure them that this is not the way God is. On the contrary, He takes away nothing, but gives us everything, said the Pope.
This humility can also be seen in Light of the World, when Benedict responds to Seewald's question about how the pope prays. Said Benedict:
As far as the pope is concerned, he too is a simple beggar before God — even more than all other people. Naturally I always pray first and foremost to our Lord, with whom I am united simply by old acquaintance, so to speak. But I also invoke the Saints. I am friends with Augustine and Bonaventure, with Thomas Aquinas. Then one says to such saints also: Help me! And the Mother of God is, in any case, always a major point of reference. In this sense I commend myself to the communion of saints. With them, strengthened by them, I then talk with the dear Lord also, begging for the most part, but also in thanksgiving — or quite simply being joyful.
"A simple beggar before God." These are evidently the words of a humble man, one who does not make the mistake of thinking that his great office makes him more holy than any other believer.
It is also interesting that in this very interview Seewald broached the issue of resignation, and Benedict responded in a way that we can now see, in retrospect, left the door open to resignation in the correct circumstances — which are not, Benedict emphatically asserts, just the circumstances in which the pope does not feel like continuing the work. Seewald raised the issue in light of the scandal of the many cases of priestly abuse of minors, which mostly happened before Benedict even became pope, but which certainly burdened him. He responded:
When the danger is great one must not run away. For that reason, now is certainly not the time to resign. Precisely at a time like this one must stand fast and endure the difficult situation. That is my view. One can resign at a peaceful moment or when one simply cannot go on. But one must not run away from danger and say that someone else should do it.
Finally, although Benedict wrote a great deal, his message was in some respects a simple one of the need humbly to submit to God, a reminder that modern man with all his power is still in need of God. In response to another of Seewald's questions the pope said:
The important thing today is to see that God exists, that God matters to us, and that he answers us. And, conversely, that if he is omitted, everything else might be as clever as can be — yet man then loses his dignity and his authentic humanity and, thus, the essential thing breaks down.
There is Benedict's message in a nutshell, which is essentially the message of John Paul II, and will no doubt be carried forward by the new Holy Father.


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HUNDREDS of children with life-limiting conditions and their families have had access to improved palliative care thanks to a national policy adopted seven years ago.
An Evaluation of the Children's Palliative Care Programme launched by the Health Minister Simon Harris today found new initiatives like outreach nurses are "significantly enhancing" the quality of palliative care being delivered to children with life-limiting conditions across Ireland.
About 350 children die before their 18th birthday every year in Ireland. There are an estimated 3, 840 children in Ireland living with a life-limiting condition. They have an incurable illness that often requires special care and at times may need palliative care.
Palliative Care for Children with Life-Limiting Conditions – A National Policy was published by the Department of Health in 2009 to provide a framework for improving palliative care services for children and families that need them.
The Children's Palliative Care Programme (CPCP) delivered some of the priority recommendations of this policy through three key initiatives:
- The appointment of Ireland's first consultant paediatrician with a special interest in palliative medicine.
- Eight outreach nurses were appointed to co-ordinate care for children at home.
- A paediatric palliative care education and training programme for healthcare staff was developed to improve the capacity of staff supporting children with life limiting illnesses.
These initiatives were initially 85 per cent funded by the Irish Hospice Foundation at an overall cost of €2.6 million – under an agreement with the HSE.
The independent evaluation of the CPCP commissioned by the HSE, Department of Health and Children and Irish Hospice Foundation found the new services have:
- Improved quality of life for children and their families.
- Improved co-ordination of services to children with life-limiting conditions so they can be cared for in the home setting as far as possible.
- Led to an improved children's palliative care sector with increased education on children's palliative care.
- Increased awareness of children's palliative care and of the new service in both the public arena and health sector.
Developing Services for the future
Welcoming the launch of the evaluation report, Minister Simon Harris said:
"I am pleased that the outcome of this evaluation has been so positive and that the three elements of the Children's Palliative Care Programme have been welcomed by parents, front line services and stakeholders. Naturally there is always room for improvement and further development, but this report is clear evidence of the progress that has been made and the real difference the introduction of these services has made to children and their families. We also need to look at how best to develop these services for the future and in light of the changing palliative care landscape, and this report will be an invaluable guide in that regard."
Sharon Foley, The Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) CEO said news that your child will most likely die in infancy or childhood can be overwhelming and parents often find themselves isolated and at a loss.
She said it was heartening to read appreciative comments in the report from so many parents on how the new services provided by the Children's Palliative Care Programme have made a difference to the lives of their children and their families.
"However we need to acknowledge that there are some parts of the country where parents are still waiting for these services or areas where the existing services are overstretched. The key objectives of the 2009 policy remain valid and we need to move to the next phase of development in children's palliative care and identify clear development priorities for the coming years," Ms Foley said.
John Hennessy HSE National Director of Primary Care said, "The report demonstrates the significant progress made on the implementation of key recommendations contained in the 2009 National policy."
"The Children's Palliative Care Programme has made an important contribution to ensure that parents are actively involved in decision making about the care for their child. The evidence from the report confirms the success of the Children's Palliative Care Programme to date in improving the communications, co-ordination and the overall quality of care provided to the sickest children we care for."
The evaluation makes twenty recommendations for action going forward and the Department of Health will be engaging with the HSE to agree the priorities and the way forward for the continuing development of Children's Palliative Care services.


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© High Queen Crystal
Listen to the Poem
I listen as it falls, as it washes away the dirt.
I watch as everything is wiped away,
clean, new.
Oh blissful rain won't you wash away me?
Won't you wash away my sorrows and leave only joy behind?
Oh why, oh why can't I be washed away?


text: What Does The New Uber Tipping Policy Mean for Uber Drivers? Coach Carl / June 24, 2017 / No Comments I recently received an email from Uber stating in the subject line of the email "Our Commitment to You". When I received this email, I immediately opened it and read what Uber had to say. Drivers don't get many emails from Uber with concerns about its drivers . So, I knew this had to be a special email from Uber. Footnote:... more → Posted in: Rideshare Drivers Tagged with: uber, uber ceo, uber driver, uber tipping


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Top Ten Tuesday is a feature/weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish. Each week I will post a new top ten list to answer. Everyone is welcome to join in.
Top Ten Most Anticipated Books For The Second Half of 2017
10. Ringer by Lauren Oliver (October 3)
9. The Last Magician by Lisa Maxwell (July 18)
8. Daughter of the Burning City by Amanda Foody (July 25)
7. 27 Hours (The Nightside Saga #1) by Tristina Wright (October 3)
6. Warcross (Warcross #1) by Marie Lu (September 12)
5. Before She Ignites by Jodi Meadows (September 12)
4. Because You Love to Hate Me by Ameriie, Nicola Yoon, Susan Dennard and others (July 11)
3. Tower of Dawn (Throne of Glass #6) by Sarah J. Maas (September 6)
2. The Language of Thorns by Leigh Bardugo (September 26)
1. Renegades by Marissa Meyer (November 7)
It's been awhile since I did a Top Ten Tuesday, because the topics just did not interest me at all. But for now I am back.
For now, let books enrich your life!


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Text by Chiew Lin May
Photos by Tee Thye Lim & Chiew Lin May
Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) is glad they attended the 9th East and Southeast Asian Wild Animal Rescue Network Conference (WARN Conference) from 7th to 11th November 2017 in Cuc Phuong, Vietnam. This year, the WARN Conference was hosted by the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre (Cuc Phuong, Vietnam). A total of 70 participants from 18 organizations attended the conference and shared their experiences related to animal rescue, rehabilitation and release through presentations, practical workshops and site visits to their rescued centres. The theme of this year was "Wildlife Rescuing,Rehabilitation and Release".
The purpose of WARN is to enhance the capabilities of East and South East Asian wildlife rescue centers to rescue and conserve wildlife, provide conservation awareness education for the public and advocate minimum standards for wildlife rescue centers.
One of the highlights of the conference was the post conference tour to
i. Endangered Primate Rescue Center
ii. Save Vietnam's Wildlife (Carnivore and Pangolin Conservation Program)
iii. The Turtle Conservation Centre
iv. FOUR PAWS Bear Sanctuary Ninh Binh
v. Van Long Nature Reserve
The conference was a great opportunity to tackle the ongoing wildlife crisis and develop better rescue, rehabilitation and release animal care. Huge thanks to WARN Members and Endangered Primate Rescue Center for hosting this successful 9th WARN Conference. It was great sharing experience!!
On the 24th and 25th of October 2017, BSBCC joined a conference exhibition on the International Conference on Heart of Borneo (HoB) that was held at the Magellan Sutera Harbour Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. This two-day event organized by the Sabah Forestry Department, themed 'A Decade of HoB Initiative: Accomplishments and the Way Forward, marked the 10th year of HoB's initiatives. The event was officiated by Sabah Chief Minister Y.A.B. Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Haji Aman. Hundreds of participants from various organizations, sectors and higher institutions: locally and international participated in this programme. The objectives of this conference are to share the current achievements of the HoB Initiative throughout a decade of its implementation, to re-assess major activities which are critical to the HoB and the responsibilities of stakeholders by key sectors; and to streamline and coordinate actions towards realising the HoB Initiative.
BSBCC CORNER- Dr. Wong as a keynote speaker at the 13th International School Brunei (ISB) Global Issues Conference
On the 11th March 2017, Dr. Wong Siew Te (CEO and Founder of the BSBCC), was invited as a keynote speaker to deliver his talk at the 13th International School Brunei (ISB) Borneo Global Issues Conference.
In his speech, Dr. Wong stressed the need to seek alternatives, citing examples where, instead of cutting down natural forests, fast growing species like Acasia could be used for consumption.
"We must support sustainable palm oil as much as possible. We must use less resources, recycle as much as possible and value food without wasting it", he added.
Meanwhile another keynote speaker Kenny Peavy (American author, explorer and eco-activist) has delivered his talk on raising awareness on endangered species in Southeast Asia.
Our youths play one of the most important roles in achieving a better life for future generations. It is easier for young people to communicate and voice their fresh ideas, and to use their energy to build a better world. Karan Jerath, a UN Global Young Leader and inventor, has said that "It does not matter how old you are or where you came from, and how much you know, as long as you
allow your ideas to become a reality".
Compassionate Conservation: The holistic approaches of Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre to conserve sun bears
Last week Wai Pak and I attended the Asia for Animal 2011 Conference in Chengdu, China. Representing Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, we are the only participants from Sabah, and one of the few animal welfare, care, and rescue organizations from Malaysia to attend the biggest event and gathering of the year for animal lovers all over Asian countries. The conference was hosted by Jill Robinson and her team at Animal Asia Foundation. During the conference, I am honored to deliver a talk during the "Compassionate Conservation" session and my talk entitled "The holistic approaches of Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre to conserve sun bears in Sabah, Malaysia Borneo." I am grateful to the organizer of the conference to provide the travel expenses for me to share our experiences working with sun bears with the audience.
The abstract of the talk is as following:
The Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) is being developed in Sabah Malaysian Borneo as rescue, rehabilitation, education, and research centre for the sun bear. In Sabah, these bears continue to be threatened by forest degradation and habitat loss, illegal hunting for bear parts and to protect crops, and poaching to obtain young cubs for the pet trade. As a result of these threats, many young sun bears are living in unnatural and solitary captive conditions throughout Sabah, with no access to outdoor areas. The goal of the new BSBCC is to promote Malayan sun bear conservation by (1) creating the capacity to confiscate, rehabilitate and release suitable orphaned and ex-captive bears back into the wild; (2) providing an improved long-term living environment for captive bears welfare that cannot be released; and (3) educating the public and raising awareness about this little known species through visitor and education outreach programs, and (4) conduct research on both captives and wild sun bears. The BSBCC was established as a non-profit organization in Sabah in 2008. It is a joint project among sun bear researcher Siew Te Wong, Land Empowerment Animals People (LEAP), the Sabah Wildlife Department (SWD) and the Sabah Forestry Department (SFD). Funding for the project is acquired through various grants from funding agencies, individual donations, government supports, and special events. Bear Action Teams (BATs) volunteering program provide the opportunity for locals and international volunteer groups to get involve on husbandry and construction of the facilities. We develop BSBCC from a holistic approach involving multiple levels of people that work toward compassionate conservation where animal welfare, education, research and conservation the species all meet on the same ground. This approach is particular important to conserve threaten species like the sun bears so that maximum conservation outputs can be achieved without wasting the already limited conservation resources in this region.
Beside attending the conference and meeting and networking with everyone. We also visited the AAF's Chengdu Moon Bear Rescue Centre. It was truly an eye-opening experience for us to see and to learn the day-to-day operations and husbandry of the centre which currently is home to more than 160 moon bears and few brown bears. We are grateful to the centre for letting Wai Pak stay for few more days after the conference to learn more about the day-to-day husbandry and veterinary care of these rescued moon bears. All of the knowledge is crucial to help BSBCC do a better job on caring and managing our rescued sun bears.
Finally I also visited the Research Base for Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu to see the third species of bears beside the moon and the brown bears - the black and white bear- Giant Panda! They, of course, is the complete opposite of the little known sun bear because giant panda is THE super star, super celebrity, super worship, super popular and by far THE most well known bear species in the world!
After months of preparation, the BSBCC Facebook fundraiser 2011 finally starts NOW and will end at 6 pm Central Standard Time in USA.
Please come and join us for this event that we all have been waiting for.
Please visit:
I am really sorry that I cannot join you all in facebook because Wai Pak (the project manager of BSBCC) and I are now in ChengDu, China, attending the Asia for Animals Conference 2011. I have no access to facebook because it is banned in China (don't ask me why :)). I will be giving an oral presentation entitled "The holistic approaches of Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre to conserve sun bears in Sabah, Malaysia Borneo" on Monday. I hope the presentation will let more animal lovers in Asia know about our works to conserve sun bears and networking with other animal welfare/conservation NGOs in Asia.
Two days ago Wai Pak and I visited the Animal Asia Foundation's Moon Bear Rescue Centre. The rescue centre is home to 162 moon bears rescued from bear farms across China. I pay my highest respects to Jill Robinson and her team working tirelessly to rescue and to stop bear farming practice in China. It was an eye opening experience for us to see the amount of efforts AAF's team put in to help these poor moon bears.
Thank you everyone for making this fundraiser possible. As I write this blog, we have raised over US$1800 on this fundraiser event. Thank you all volunteers who organize this events, the donors and supporters to help us and sun bears. Our work would not be possible without your helps and kind support!
I thank you again!
Write to us at our
Postal Address
PPM 219, Elopura,
90000 Sandakan, Sabah,


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A production miner supervises the crew and machines involved in the physical operation of mining coal.
Just as coal is vital to the future of our country, production miners are vital to the future of our coal mining industry.
The industry requires skilled and competent miners, and such miners are trained at CTC.
A Production Miner's Duties
The production miner is in charge of an underground or opencast production section and is responsible for the safety and health of the employees that are supervised and for the attainment of set production targets.
Coal mining today is highly mechanised and the production miner is responsible for the efficient operation of sophisticated mining machinery.
Minimum Requirements
DMR Route:
- N2 with a minimum of six (6) subjects
- Abet Level 3
- Grade 10
MQA Route:
- Grade 11 with Mathematics and a first language
Basic Training
During the Basic training, all students will complete the core, fundamental and specific modules/unit standards, some of the modules include:
- Elementary mining (Ventilation, dust, etc)
- Support
- Cutting
- Drilling
- Blasting
- Loading
- Belt Conveyors
Production Training (in a Production Section on the mine)
This phase of training takes place in all relevant service departments on the mine where the student is employed, and includes general mining work.
At a later stage all the above branch into:
- Blasting Certificate Qualification
- Continuous Miner Qualification
- Longwall Mining Qualification
- On the successful completion of the above Qualifications, the student will also have obtained the following certificates:
- Gas Testing
- Flameproof for supervisors
- Skills Programme Fall of Ground Competent Person "A" (DMR Route)
For more information and specific modules/unit standards, please feel free to contact CTC's Mining Department at Greenside Colliery, 013-691 9933/4/5.
Surface Excavation Training
Opencast Blasting Qualification:
National certificate: Rock breaking: Surface excavations and quarries.
Duration: 23 Weeks (Full time). This includes all theory, practical training and assessments.
Minimum requirements – Grade 11 with math and a language.
- DMR blasting certificate
- On-site training is also provided for learners with sufficient surface mining experience.
Competent Person A: Surface Excavations
- Blasted
- Unblasted
Course Information:
- 8 day course presented at C.T.C that includes theoretical, practical and assessment.
- Legal requirement for a person / employee declaring a work place safe.
- The completion of this skills programme can increase a learner's opportunity for employment and promotion.
- Requirement for a DMR Blasting Certificate.
Blasting Assistant: Surface Excavations
Course Information:
- 8 day course presented at C.T.C that includes theoretical, practical and assessment
- Legal requirement for all persons assisting with blasting operations on a surface excavation.
- The completion of this skills programme can increase a learner's opportunity for employment.
For more information please contact the Opencast Mining Department on 013 692 3121/2/3.


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Usage of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is continuously increasing due to its excellent soft-tissue contrast and improving diagnostic values. MRI also has the advantage that it operates without ionizing radiation. The main safety concerns are torque, acceleration by the static field, nerve stimulation by the gradient fields, and tissue heating by the radio-frequency (RF) fields. This paper investigates if children and fetuses are at higher risks than adults when the current RF regulations are applied. We analyzed and compared local absorption hotspots, i.e., the peak spatial specific absorption rate averaged over any 10g (psSAR10g) for five adults, three children of ages 5, 11 and 14 years, and 1 pregnant female (36 weeks' gestation) in 10 different Z-positions (head to calves). In the FIRST LEVEL OPERATING MODE (4 W/kg whole-body averaged exposure), the psSAR10g values found for adults were as large as 60 W/kg in the trunk and 104 W/kg in the extremities.
The results suggest that local exposure for children and fetuses is smaller than for adults (15-75%), i.e., no special considerations for children and the unborn child are needed regarding psSAR10g due to RF. However, the local thermal load of the unborn may be significantly increased due to the high exposure average (up to 4 W/kg) of the non-perfused amniotic fluid.
The scientific and technical impact of the study can be summarized as:


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How to Make a Card for your Valentine that is Heart Shaped
By Alan Kennon on Jun 09, 2010 with Comments 0
Valentine's Day is undoubtedly the most romantic holiday and a perfect occasion to show all the people you love that you care for them. However, "I Love You" can be best said if you put in your efforts to make a home made card for that special someone.
- You can make a creative Valentine's card in many different ways. The first thing needed is your card's base. You may go in for red construction paper, white computer paper, or any other suitable material of your choice. The easiest way will be to fold the chosen paper into half and draw onto it what seems like the half of the shape of a heart. Cut the paper along the edges of this heart. After this, unfold the paper to get a card that is heart shaped, and is ready for decoration.
- You may also trace the shape of a heart on the chosen paper alternatively and cut the same with a craft scissors. You may use a pair of scissors that cut the edges in a design to give the card a neat as well as designer look.
- There are many options available on how to decorate your card. A basic method will be to stick on heart shaped stickers on the card. There are many local craft stores where such stickers will be easily available.
- You may even make a differently colored smaller heart and attach it onto the main one using glue. After this, decorating the smaller card will be sufficient. You may even use a fabric that is pink or red colored instead of using the conventional paper for the smaller heart.
- A very sweet piece of decoration for your Valentine's Day card is lace ribbon. Just turn over the card and paste the ribbon on the edges. Once you turn the card to it's original position, it will look very beautiful. The lace will enhance the specialness of the card.
- When you write a message onto the card, you have the option of using any standard pen or pencil. But a much better option will be to make use of permanent markers or craft pens for these will be distinct and beautiful. Make your message sweet and simple in the form of a poem, or even a plain "I Love You".
- Purchase custom envelopes from an online craft store if you plan to mail your Valentine's Day card. Then, go ahead and decorate the envelope to match the card inside.
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Put Your Band in the Air, Interview with Chris Joannou (Cover Story)
By James Struber (Rave (Brisbane))
are big. Actually, make that huge. They have sold millions and millions
of albums all over the world, toured the rest of it and probably made a
packet of money. When bands get big, sometimes egos develop, sometimes
when bands don't get big they develop too. With the success that
silverchair have attained, in such a short space of time, I was
expecting to have to combat an ego the size of their sales figures, so
it was a pleasant surprise to talk to bassist Chris Joannou. No trace
of an ego, no snide comments about other people, just a young guy who
has just bought a car (and sold millions of records).
Australia is plagued by tall poppy syndrome. Some pissed off (and generally unsuccessful person) has to take someone down with them. silverchair have copped their fair share of this, and I ask Chris if this bothers him at all.
"I think that everyone gets that for the entire period of time that they are in there. I don't think it matters who you are, you are going to get bagged by someone. It doesn't really bother me if people say that I'm a dickhead or something like that. I just say, 'Oh well, I'm a dickhead then.'"
Much news was created a short while ago when Chris -- wait for it -- cut off his hair. Yes, that's right, this teenage boy cut off his hair. Does it feel weird to have your entire life under the microscope for all to view?
"It gets a bit over the top sometimes, it was just a haircut, you know? Big deal, everyone gets a hair cut..."
And what about walking past a magazine rack and seeing your own face on one of the covers?
"It's a bit of a buzz. On the other hand, it's like, 'Am I being a wanker, or is it cool?' You just don't know. It's all a part of it."
So how does a song come about for silverchair?
"Well, some of them have come about when, one song [The Door] was a really slow sort of thing and we hated it, but we kept playing it and just sped it up and it sounded better and then it ended up on the record. Daniel had that song for a couple of months, it got the name 'The Poxy Song,' we sped it up and it sounded great."
silverchair spent about a month in Festival studios in Sydney recording new tracks.
"That's where we did Frogstomp, our first album, it just had heaps of toys and heaps of stuff happening all the time."
And how long did you have to record Frogstomp?
"Nine days."
So was it a bit better this time around?
"Because we had a bit more experience with our amps and knew what sort of sounds we wanted, and knew what we were doing, we took the time to actually do it properly."
And do the songs differ from the first album?
"They are a bit more mature. We have taken a fair bit more time in the way the songs have been put together. We had more pre-production time, just running over the songs and making sure they sounded right and that there wasn't a way they would sound better. I think that helped a lot, the fact that we could go in and all we had to worry about was playing it properly and getting the good sounds."
Without trying to make so much of a deal about it (everyone else already has), I ask Chris how old he is.
"Sixteen going on seventeen."
I tried to think of when I was sixteen going on seventeen, the stuff that I was doing, and I tried to imagine what it would be like to be in Chris's place. And at the ripe old age of twenty-four, I felt old. At "sixteen going on seventeen," Chris has experienced a lot of stuff. He has toured around the world and the rest of that stuff, but what does he see himself doing for the rest of his life?
"I don't know. I'm the same as all those other sixteen-year-old kids who don't know what they are going to do with the rest of their lives. If things are happening, silverchair could go for years, something could happen like what happened to Led Zeppelin or something like that or we could just die out in a year or so."
All this is said without a hint of pretention. It's just a young guy, pipe dreaming aloud about what could happen to him and two of his mates, the only difference being that it has pretty much happened already.
What about furthering his education? (Chris has one more year of school to go.)
"University was never in the cards. I think it is there if you want to be a lawyer or something like that, which I don't plan to be because I don't have the brains."
Is it hard being at school still?
"Sometimes it is, if we get a bit behind when we are away, we get a tutor when we get back so we can catch up."
What about after being famous rock 'n' rollers having to come back and be in fear of detention?
"I don't think that it matters, because we have been at the school for the last six years and no one really pays any attention to it. I don't think we have missed any exams, we just have to make up for missed class time."
I ask Chris if he had any other goals in life.
"I would like to be a mechanic. I like working on cars. I don't want the band just to finish and no one know aboutit. It would be good to be remembered."
I don't think there will be any problem with that.
I wasn't sure about how to finish this article. Usually it is with a
funny quote or an off-the-cuff comment from myself or the band. I guess
the sentence just before this one was that, but that just didn't seem
to be enough. It's not like anything I say is going to make or break
silverchair, it's just that I was amazed by Chris's attitude. Let's be
honest about it. Here is a sixteen-year-old guy who is in one of the
biggest bands in the world.
Sure, they weren't ground breaking when they first came out, but there is plenty of time for that. If anyone would be expected to be a rock wanker it should be one of these guys. I have met people in a lot smaller bands who have way bigger heads for absolutely no reason. I think a lot of bands should have a think about where they are, and what they have done, and instead of slagging silverchair off, they should maybe try and learn a bit more from them.


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Saturday, 27 August 2011
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I always feel guilty about how the girls' issues affect our lives, especially when it comes to the boys. It's not fair to anyone. There's a part of me that worries about how the things the boys experience today will affect their relationships in the future. My biggest fear is that they will develop issues as they experience secondary trauma themselves.
So today at lunch, knowing I would be writing this post tonight, I asked my boys how they felt about Reactive Attachment Disorder and sibling relations. I gave them permission to speak openly. Their responses were amazing and so unexpected.
Dinomite's first comment was,
"I miss playing with Princess. Remember when we could play in each other's rooms? I wish we could do that again."
Bulldozer chimed in that he missed playing with Sunshine too. He recalled times when he used to go into Sunshine's room and play LEGO duplos together.
I was shocked. Here I was expecting all of these horribly negative comments. Why was I feeling so much guilt? I probed more asking questions about behaviors and safety. Every time their answers surprised me. Here I was planning to write a post about how hard RAD is on sibling relations. Instead, I've spent the remainder of the day trying to figure out what we've done right and how that happened.
Reactive Attachment Disorder can wreak havoc on sibling relations. In fact, in some instances it results in victimization and abuse. A child with RAD will often target siblings. If the child doesn't abuse a sibling physically or sexually, there is almost always emotional or verbal abuse. A child with RAD most often does best in a home where there are no other children.
Factors that can influence sibling relations
- Age of the child with RAD
- Age of siblings
- Age the child with RAD entered the home
- Gender of the child with RAD
- Gender of siblings
Sunshine is almost two and half years younger than Princess and arrived at about six months old as well.
Princess tends to target females. This doesn't mean that she leaves the boys alone because she doesn't. But she feels safer with her brothers than she does Sunshine.
Sunshine targets males, but her brothers are much bigger than she is. They are very quick to fight back if she tries anything. We do not permit bullying in our home.
And relations between Princess and Sunshine... That's a topic for another day.
We consider ourselves very lucky when it comes to the age and genders of our children and the order that they came to us. But that doesn't account for all that the boys said today. Much of what they said and how they feel has been a result of how we have handled situations regarding RAD in our home. So what have we done?
10 Strategies for Dealing with Reactive Attachment Disorder and Sibling Relations
1. It's okay to not like each otherWe're not one of those families that encourages siblings to like each other. We make sure our boys know it's okay to not like their sisters. They're allowed to express that when they need to, especially when they're trying to work through feelings. As long as they are kind and respectful, they can feel however they'd like.
The same rules apply to our girls. If they don't like their brothers, it's okay. Sometimes family love is best expressed from a distance.
2. There will always be timeOur girls go to bed before the boys do. The boys know that when the girls go to bed, they can unwind, relax and spend time with Mommy and Daddy. We usually just hang out, cuddle, watch movies, and chat but it's our time. No matter how hard the day is or how long it takes the girls to go to sleep, the boys know they will get this time with us.
If there's something special that the boys want to do that the girls can not participate in, we make it happen. It may take place late at night, but that's okay. The boys can sleep in when needed.
3. There is always a safety planNo matter what we're doing, where we're going, or who's involved, there is always a safety plan. Everyone knows about this plan and what will happen if we need to use it. In those situations, the boys know that Mommy and Daddy will divide and conquer. The girls can not ruin their fun. If we know a situation will be too much for the girls, they don't go and the event turns into a date with Mommy or Daddy.
All of our kiddos know that when they choose to make good choices, good things will happen. If they choose to make bad choices, there are bad consequences. That's how life works. We follow through with this every day. If someone makes a bad choice, time stops until they've apologized for the specific behavior, made amends, and followed through with the consequence.
4. Good choices have good consequences
My husband and I are the parents each of our kiddos needs us to be. The way we respond to behaviors with each child varies. We express our love to each of our children in different ways. There is no one size fits all parenting strategy in our house. Most often our boys need the opposite parenting approach than our girls do, and that's okay.
5. Parenting looks different with every child
6. We provide protectionThrough safety plans, routines, and rules in our home, we protect our boys from situations where they will be with their sisters alone. There is an alarm on Princess' door. The boys have a lock on their door. We're in the planning phases of turning our attic into a place for the boys, so their bedroom and bathroom are separate from the girls'.
All sharp objects and prescriptions are locked up. Items that can be used as weapons, in that they will hurt if thrown or kicked have been removed from areas where the family gathers in the home. The boys play with their toys in their room with their door locked.
When we are together and situations occur, we address them immediately. One parent handles the child causing the problem, while the other cares for the others, making sure they are safe, healthy, and happy.
There are times when the boys are not aware that the girls are targeting them. They're not at an age where they understand manipulation, passive aggression, provoking, or any form or mind games. If we notice one of the girls is doing this, we call them out in front of the boys. This way everyone knows what's going on and that we're doing something about it.
7. We call it as we see it
8. EducateIt's so easy to get wrapped up into negative behaviors and bad choices when dealing with a child who has Reactive Attachment Disorder. We make it a point to educate everyone in the house about the "why" behind the behaviors. When the boys understand the "why" they're usually able to work through the situation more effectively and they learn to hate Reactive Attachment Disorder, yet love their sisters.
The boys are inseparable. They share a bedroom. When we go places, they won't go without the other. At home, the boys won't play with toys unless they play together. They are best friends and always watching out for each other. Their close relationship has proven quite beneficial as it provides a system where neither of them are left alone at any time.
9. Use a buddy system
The buddy system works as neither of the girls can target both boys at once. Because of their close relationship the boys are always watching out for one another, ready and willing to protect each other if needed.
We spend a lot of time as a family. My husband and I plan each day so that time spent together with everyone will be successful. We bring everyone together to participate in whatever we have planned, only when the activity or event is something that has a good chance of being successful for everyone.
10. Encourage family time that works
If one of the girls tries to sabotage things, she leaves and everyone else continues to enjoy the fun.
Participating in family events, routines and traditions provides opportunities for the kids to build happy memories together. So far this has worked.
The boys truly do love their sisters. They may not like them or their behaviors at times, but they have a brotherly love for them. I know they would protect them or stick up for them if needed.
Dinomite and Bulldozer have a sincere desire to improve relations with their sisters if at all possible. But they also know the girls just aren't capable of doing that yet, and that's okay. They're being the brothers their sisters need them to be.
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Why is that Black Woman so angry ?
Because she saw you with another girl,
And now you're pretending that wasn't you
Big lies from you say it was just a bird.
Why is that Black Woman so angry ?
Because she didn't dance for a while
And she's been walking too many miles
Just to find food,
For a man who's not in the mood
For loving her
And taking care of her.
Why is that black Woman so angry ?
What ? Don't you watch television ?
Because she has the hardest mission
To raise another fighting generation,
Fighting for recognition
Fighting for non violence
Fighting for Justice.
Take a look at her ?
Do you really think she's angry ?
Look at her eyes
There's a hope that never dies,
There's a screaming silence
To an indifferent audience
Whatever. She won't tell you.
Not because it is a taboo.
She won't tell you in the way you want to be told.
If you don't hold her in a way she wants to be hold.
Why is that black Woman so angry ?
Because they just shot her son in the street
And she was told to deal with it.
Why is that black Woman so angry ?
Because she was just raped in the East of Congo
Then, they simply told her to go,
And she was chased by her village
Too busy with saving their image,
And now you're asking why.
Instead of asking why she's angry
Or even questioning whether she's really angry,
Ask what's wrong with the others.
Being indifferent to her condition,
Counting diamonds on her antievolution
That question matters.
And by the way she's not angry.
You are simply using your standards of anger,
There's a fight between her self worse and her self better,
She's trying to hold an impossible love,
For a world she no longer understands,
No, no, she's not mad.
She's sad.


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|Summer Reading started this week!
|We put together 300 beaded superhero bracelet kits!
|The samples of the beaded bracelets.
|Bulletin Boards at one of the branch libraries.
|We are asking the kids to tell us who is their favorite superhero.
|The children's area desk at one of the branch libraries.
I cut so many cityscapes with my Cricut that I ended up dreaming about cutting items for work!
|Adding a Summer Learning component to Summer Reading.
|All ready for children's and teen registrations!
|The adult display at one of the library branches.
|This year's theme is great for my collection of superhero t-shirts!
|Got Prizes? We do!
|The teen area at one of the branches
|I "stole" this photo from Miss Brindi.
|Upcycling old comic books to make bookmarks at a program.
|Superhero Bingo! This is for an upcoming teen program.


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