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Welcome to Covenant Presbyterian Church, a place where God's people gather to worship the Lord, grow in commitment, join for fellowship and go out in service. Whether you come from Springboro or any of the surrounding communities, you will be warmly welcomed as you walk through our doors to worship with people who sing traditional hymns and contemporary praise songs. You will hear the Word faithfully read and preached, and share a time of prayer when needs, joys, and concerns are lifted to the Lord. Children have their special time with our pastor before they move to Children's Church. A nursery is available for the younger children. Stay and enjoy food and fellowship after the service.
Covenant Presbyterian Church is a place where you can experience the joy of small group gatherings that meet on a regular basis for study, prayer, fellowship, and service. Our youth groups help our teens and younger children experience and grow in God's love. Musical talents can glorify God by singing with our choir or joining our praise band. Come and experience our annual Christmas Cantata, our Fall Family Festival, and our summer Vacation Bible School, when over 100 children, teens and adults experience God's presence in a powerful way.
Covenant is a great place for your family to experience and celebrate God's gift of life and forgiveness. We hope you'll come and visit us.


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On the morning after Gov. Scott Walker rolled to victory in the recall election, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) made it clear the battle over public employee pay and benefits is far from over.
Appearing on Charlie Sykes' talk show on WTMJ-AM (620), Johnson cited Walker's move to curb collective bargaining and make public employees pay more for pensions and health care. He said the measure, known as Act 10, only had a slight impact on the disparities between public and private sector workers in Wisconsin.
And Johnson cited a new study to prove his point.
Johnson said that even after the changes, "the pension benefits for public sector employees is still four and a half times richer than the private sector, and the health benefits are two times richer than the private sector."
He continued: "Before Act 10, the total cost of public sector employees' employment was 29 percent higher than that in the private sector. After the act, it's still 22 percent higher."
Johnson added this footnote:
"I do want to point out … about those statistics that I just spouted in case people want to punch holes in them. That was just a study by Heritage and AEI working together and that does factor in equal educational experience and equal types of job classifications. So this isn't just because public sector employees are higher educated or have more important jobs. This equalizes that and it's still 22 percent higher cost."
That comparison caught our attention, since no one had highlighted it during the recall itself.
We started with the report, since Johnson cited it directly as his source.
The report was completed by Andrew Biggs of the American Enterprise Institute and Jason Richwine of the Heritage Foundation. The researchers at the conservative think tanks have done numerous studies on public-private pay -- both at the state and federal level -- that show public employees come out ahead in compensation.
The paper focused on Wisconsin was issued May 30, 2012, less than a week before the June 5, 2012 recall election.
When we asked several experts on public employment compensation for their take on the paper, we ran into a familiar debate between competing political agendas.
Indeed, the foes know each other so well, it's a little like the "Spy vs Spy" comic in Mad magazine. Each time either side issues a report, researchers from the other side try to punch holes in it.
Here's how the debate plays out on this one.
The report used a bad comparison: Keith Brainard, research director for the National Association of State Retirement Administrators, noted the report compares state workers' compensation to pay and benefits at private sector firms with far fewer workers. He said a state is more properly compared to the state's largest firms. Such companies, he noted, generally pay better.
The comparison is fine: Biggs, one of the authors of the paper, said the size of the companies didn't skew the results. "We could choose the largest establishment size" -- firms with more than 500 workers "and, so long as you value the pensions right, public employees would still have a large advantage."
The report used a bad assumption: Brainard and Jeffrey Keefe, a professor at the Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations, argue private sector benefits are understated in the report. Specifically, they say the report uses today's low interest rates to calculate the value of private sector workers' 401(k), which magnifies the public-private gap.
They argue that the rate of return, 3.67 percent, is based on low-risk U.S. Treasury securities and is less than half of what such funds have historically earned over the long-term through investments in stocks, bonds and so forth. Said Brainard: "The net result is to produce a substantial difference between the current private sector annuity values."
The report's assumptions are valid: Biggs and Richwine said they are trying to treat public and private pensions equally. Using something other than Treasury securities would produce a retirement benefit with far greater risk than found in the public employee retirement system.
Said Biggs: "Our approach is consistent with economic theory, with how liabilities are priced in private financial markets, and with the findings of non-partisan government agencies like the Confirmation Budget Office, the Federal Reserve, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis (which constructs the National Income and Product Accounts, which are the official 'books' of the US economy)."
Keefe said it was impossible to replicate the research using the formula contained in the Biggs-Richwine report.
Keefe did his own earlier analysis of Wisconsin public-private pay using data from the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. That report, issued in February 2011 as Act 10 was unveiled, found Wisconsin public employees earn 4.8 percent less in total compensation per hour than comparable full-time employees in Wisconsin's private sector.
That's compared to the Biggs-Richwine study which put the pre-Act 10 gap at 29 percent.
Why did Johnson chose to highlight the study he did?
In an emailed statement, Johnson said the study "is a product of two highly respected institutions. That said, I don't endorse the findings of any specific study, or validate their findings."
He added: "No one wants to underpay government workers, but with mounting deficits and debt, we can't afford to overpay them either. We need to make sure that government sector salaries are benchmarked against those of the private sector. I welcome studies like this one, which help us understand how to set those benchmarks."
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Johnson argued the changes included in Act 10 were modest -- public employees still receive 22 percent higher wages and benefits than private sector workers. Johnson cited the work of two researchers for conservative think tanks, but later told us he "doesn't endorse" the findings of that study, or "any specific study."
That underlines what we found: There are different ways to measure the same thing. Indeed, an academic came up with a far different pre-Act 10 starting point when he did his own study in 2011.
There certainly appears to be an element of truth in the study, but it's not as definitive as Johnson presented it on the radio. And credible independent researchers have raised valid questions about the conclusion.
We rate Johnson's statement Mostly False.

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Created in 1995, the Regional Natural Park of French Vexin covers 71,000 hectares and brings 99 municipalities of the departments of Val d'Oise and Yvelines. It looks like a vast limestone plateau surrounded by rivers: the Seine to the south, the Oise to the east, the Epte to the west, and the Troesne Esches north. This plateau, traversed ample undulations, is surmounted by a double row of wooded hills (Arthies, Rhone-Marines), constituting the highest point of the Ile-de-France. The nature of the soil and their origin, the villages have retained an agricultural vocation. Ideal place for walks and relaxation, the French Vexin offers many tourist, cultural and sports activities.
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Dead Island Undead Shuffle Their Way to PlayStation Home, Packing "Exploding Meat" and Exclusives
Just when you thought it was safe to start talking about zombies in public again without the recourse of having some undead flesh eater nipping at your ankles, Deep Silver announces even more zombie fun for PlayStation Home users. That's right, if getting to maim, destroy, and beat the living heck out of a bunch of crazy, zombified island goers wasn't enough for you when the game is released in September, PlayStation Home members can log in prior to release for a little practice. (Of course this means players 17 and up..this is a mature title after all..sorry kids..) By means of what Sony and Deep Silver are calling a "PlayStation Home Total Game Integration Campaign," zombies will descend on PlayStation Home's Central Plaza and turn it into their own personal Banoi: Blood ravaging zombies included.
As part of your PlayStation Home Personal Zombie Experience, Deep Silver is providing players with a co-op mode where you and three of your closest non-zombie friends can take on a rampaging horde of the undead in 10 different mini-games. (If you and your friends manage to survive all 10 mini-games, everyone will be rewarded an exclusive in-game weapon known only as, "Exploding Meat" (See, I even worked the headline into the story, that's called skill people..)
And if all of that zombie coated excitement wasn't enough, but wait there's more! For those who may be a little faint of heart and not really a fan in redecorating Central Plaza in zombie pieces, one can have their photo taken with a zombie or even take a zombie survival survey to find out if they have what it takes to not become zombie lunch or even earn free PlayStation Home rewards. All-in-all this experience should prepare everyone for the inevitable, er..highly unlikely situation that zombies over run the planet. Until release time in September, be on the lookout for Banoi to come to Central Plaza on PlayStation Home and gear up for some free zombie stuff.


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Education Abroad Fair 2009 - Kiev Oblast, Kiev
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The Education Abroad Fair is a very informative expo that is held to attract everyone in the educational industry, including parents, scholars and students. At the fair, those in attendance will be able to be educated on a variety of institutions located abroad, explore educational programs and learn more about scholarships and grants for being educated abroad. Exhibits will cover a wide range of topics such as university programs, vocational programs, language courses, travel, higher education and business education. International educational institutes will have representatives present at the fair to answer any questions.
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How Does FAFSA Eligibility Get Determined?
Use the following simple criteria to help figure out if you qualify to receive aid for college…
Despite the almost universal need for financial help when it comes to college tuition, many families are hesitant to even apply for aid in the first place.
Why? Because they simply don't know if they're eligible to receive funds.
So in an effort to clear up confusion, let's take a brief look at how exactly the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) determines who is and who isn't eligible.
The following are some of the most basic and common criteria you'll encounter in order to qualify for financial aid on the FAFSA:
- Demonstration of a financial need. Where you keep your money can go a long way towards determining how much financial aid you're eligible for. Having money in "non-includable" accounts such as IRA's, 401(k)'s, annuities and cash value life insurance can help keep many families' "Expected Family Contribution" as low as possible. Check out some of the related articles listed below to learn how – even with a very nice income and considerable assets – you can still demonstrate a measurable need for college aid.
- Completion of high school. This is of course an obvious one. In order to qualify for aid to go to college, you must have first completed high school or a high school equivalency. One step at a time…
- U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizenship. Eligible non-citizens include those with asylum in the U.S. or with permanent residency status. International exchange students typically do not qualify for government aid. Children who are legal citizens but whose parents are illegal immigrants may also qualify for financial aid. In these cases, it's best to consult and work with a financial aid officer since it can be a bit tricky.
- Grade Level, Degree Pursued, First Bachelor's Degree. Most federal financial aid is reserved for students pursuing their first degree. If you're going back for a second undergraduate degree you still may end up qualifying for funds, but what you receive will be FAR less than what you were eligible for your first time around. However this does NOT apply to graduate students. Eligibility for graduate school is handled differently.
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- Registration with the selective service. If you're a male and you're over 18, this is a simple one. Either you register for the draft, or you're not eligible for financial aid. It's simple to do and the draft hasn't been in effect for decades, so this really shouldn't be too much of an obstacle.
- Enrollment status. In order to qualify for Federal financial aid you must be enrolled as at least a student for half of your time. Each school ultimately makes the determination on what "half time" is, but typically you're looking at 6 credit hours or more.
- Highest level of education for parents. The parents' highest level of education completed is the key in determining eligibility for "First in the Family to College" type scholarships. The name is pretty self explanatory. If your child is the first in the family to attend college, they'll end up eligible for even more Government aid. This is a nice program and incentive for those families who are newcomers to higher education.
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No matter how much money you earn, what type of degree you're pursuing or how much time your child plans on devoting to college, it's within your best interest to at least fill out a FAFSA form and see what you qualify for. Also make sure to check out our 5 tips on how to fill out the FAFSA form.
The form is free to submit, so really there's no reason NOT to do it. With the right information and the right approach, you could significantly bring down the out of pocket costs you'll be responsible for when sending your child to college.
As always, do your homework and research thoroughly. You can start right here. I've included links below to several reports that can help teach you how to maximize your college aid potential.
Make sure to also have a look at the U.S. Department of Education student loans web site for more information.
Good luck and good learning.
To your successful college search,
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SO WE HAVE OUR FIRST "CROREPATI" ... He wins the 1 cr prize in a most distinguished manner .. Taj Mohammed Rangrez .. brilliant !!
Kaun Banega Mahacrorepati gets his first Corepati person from Udaipur, his name is Taj Mohammed Rangrez, He is a History teacher . He is the first person to win one crore in the seventh edition of KBC. The Show will be aired on 15th September.
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Everyone loves metadata … as long as we don't have to add metadata to our own photographs or someone else's photographs ourselves. Very few people actually like to add metadata to their own photographs and prefer to create more photographs instead.
In a few weeks, there will be a webinar to discuss alternatives to keywording your own photography (or someone else's).
We will compare human-generated keywording services and machine-generated image recognition available today.
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I'm a 37-year old normal weight woman. On my last blood tests, my A1c was 6.1 and my fasting glucose was 118 mg/dl [6.6 mmol/L] so my endocrinologist showed me how to test my blood sugar and said he would decide whether I needed an OGTT based on the results.
I'm finding that if I eat a significant source of carbohydrates, i.e., bread, or any type of grain or pasta, my blood sugar stays between about 180 mg/dl [10.0 mmol/L] to 240 mg/dl [13.3 mmol/L] for two to three hours. If my carbohydrates come from vegetables and dairy, then it's in the 125 mg/dl [6.9 mmol/L] to 150 mg/dl [8.3 mmol/L] range after eating. So, it would seem that cutting grains out of my diet would be the way to address the problem. Do you think I would learn anything else from doing the OGTT? Do you see anything wrong with cutting out carbohydrates this way?
I also have Grave's disease. Could that be causing the blood sugar problems?
At present, your single fasting glucose puts you in the range of impaired fasting glucose. You do not meet the criteria for type 2 diabetes. However, sampling was only on a single day. With day-to-day variability, this may be higher or lower. What the OGTT does is allow the diagnosis to made with a single test. The test is performed with a fasting glucose, followed by an oral glucose load of 75 grams after not eating anything since the night before, and a follow-up two hour post-load glucose. If the glucose at two hours is greater than 200 mg/dl [11.1 mmol/L], you have diabetes. If the value is between 140 mg/dl [7.8 mmol/L] to 200 mg/dl [11.1 mmol/L], you have impaired glucose tolerance with a high risk to advance to type 2 diabetes.
It is unlikely that removing grains from your diet is the answer. The more important issue is an appropriate amount of grains. If a very little grain-associated carbohydrate intake causes your blood sugars to shoot up, you might truly have diabetes and would be better off being treated. Home glucose monitoring tests results do not fulfill the diagnostic criteria for diabetes, but they will help your doctor see the fasting and meal-associated glucose results and provide more information as to whether it is likely to pursue the other tests, such as OGTT or additional fasting glucose measurements. The hemoglobin A1c is not sensitive enough to diagnose diabetes.
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Autism Speaks would like to help you with your employment search by giving you tools and tips while you look for a job.
As an adult on the autism spectrum, you have strengths and abilities that employers are just beginning to understand. We have written this Employment Tool Kit to help you research, find and keep employment in the current, competitive labor market. Stories, tips and resources were developed from a collaboration of people, including adults with autism, dedicated to increasing the employment participation of adults on the spectrum.
Although this Employment Tool Kit is geared towards you, we know that families, transition coordinators, vocational rehabilitation staff, business leaders and anyone who is helping someone with autism find and keep employment will also find this resource helpful.
Click here to download the Employment Tool Kit!
The Employment Tool Kit is divided into the following sections:
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Soft Skills: Understanding the Social Elements of Your Job
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Savini SV-34 wheels are true sleek-looking forged rims. Thanks to the rapid growth of knowledge, there are quite a number of entities out there who can give a good account of themselves in as far as wheels are concerned, specifically forging rims. Many entities will laud them for being the first among the forging and construction of wheels. A good number of these organizations are successful at presenting a successful sales pitch, whether what is given in the sales pitch can match the utility yielded by the product is another thing altogether. Savini SV-34 rims are one of the few rims for sale that have delivered far beyond what they promised.
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- Secondly, the model comes in chrome finishing, which is the standard finish of the Savini SV-34 wheel. However, for individuals who want to give the SV-34 rim a signature touch, the manufacturer can color the finish to match the body works of the car or create whatever idea the client might have in mind.
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Johnny Depp Biography
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Born: 9 June 1963 in Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
Raised in Florida, by the age of 15 Johnny Depp had dropped out of school in the hopes of becoming a rock musician. He was a member of several garage bands, including The Kids. The rebellious teenager didn't find success as a musician, but he accidentally got pulled into acting when visiting California. His first ever movie role was in Wes Craven's horror film A Nightmare on Elm Street in 1984, followed by roles in Private Resort (1985) and Oliver Stone's Platoon (1986). A ladies man from an early age, Johnny Depp got married back in 1983 (at the age of 20) to Lori Anne Allison. The marriage was quickly over (they divorced in 1986) and Johnny had a string of relationships with actresses and models such as Sherilyn Fenn, Jennifer Grey and Kate Moss.
Johnny's acting career got a jump (no pun intended) when in 1987 he got the role of Officer Tom Hanson in the TV-Series "21 Jump Street". This elevated him to a hearth throb status, and made sure his photos were to be found from the bedroom walls of countless teenage girls. But this was not what Johnny Depp wanted. He wanted to be taken seriously as a leading cinematic actor. This dream came true in the form of his leading roles in Cry-Baby (1989) directed by John Waters, and Edward Scissorhands (1990) directed by Tim Burton. It was Edward Scissorhands specifically that really brought Johnny Depp to fame; it was a role that made both the critics and audiences fall in love with him, despite the heavy makeup he was under. This has become one of Depp's trademarks later in his career; he has never been afraid of wearing a large amount of makeup, strange wigs or false teeth in order to get into the character. This has given him a chance to build reputation as a good actor, rather than just a pretty face.
Johnny has also always favoured smaller productions and independent productions. Throughout the 90's Johnny Depp appeared in movies that were usually interesting, often off-beat, sometimes plain strange. The few movies he appeared in that weren't very good were usually the more mainstream ones, such as the thrillers Nick of Time and The Astronaut's Wife. His roles as cross-dressers, alcoholics, drug addicts and ladies men might have often been reflections of his own rebellious personality.
In 1999 Johnny Depp had a daughter (Lily) with his girlfriend Vanessa Paradis. In 2002 they had a son, Jack. At the same time, Johnny Depp seemed to drift to more mainstream roles, this time with better results. In 2001, he starred as the drug dealer George Jung in the movie Blow, and as Inspector Fred Abberline in the Jack the Ripper movie From Hell. It was 2003 that marked the biggest change in Depp's career since Edward Scissorhands. His role as the constantly drunk, but always likable and eccentric, Captain Jack Sparrow in the movie Pirates of the Caribbean brought him an enormous amount of new teenage fans, and an Oscar nomination. The movies surprise success guaranteed Johnny Depp the chance for enormous pay checks and a variety of new roles. The following year Depp received his second Oscar nomination, this time for the role of Sir James Matthew Barrie for the movie Finding Neverland.
2005 saw Depp reunite with director Tim Burton again, for the movies Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Corpse Bride. The success of these movies has kept the fan base satisfied, whilst they are waiting for the release of the two Pirates of the Caribbean sequels which were shot back to back. The first, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Dead Man's Chest, is to be released in July 2006, and the second in 2007.
While he is not working, Depp is enjoying his life with his girlfriend and two children, living mostly in Paris. At the moment Depp is at the peak of his career, but when it comes to Depp, there is no knowing what he will do next.
To find out some interesting (?) Trivial Facts about Johnny Depp, click here to go to the Johnny Depp Trivia page.
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MMA is widely regarded as the toughest professional sport on the planet, testing fighters to their physical and mental limits. Of course, you need to train hard and practice your skills to be the best, but like any finely-tuned machine, the fuel which you put inside yourself makes a huge difference. Here are some useful tips to ensure you get a taste of victory.
Whenever you hear healthy eating or dieting discussed, supposedly "super" foods are often suggested to help to get you in tip-top shape. In fact, these foods can have a significantly positive affect on you, and they all have a specific healthy benefit. Our favorites are:
Green tea — rich in powerful antioxidants and has been proven to kill cancer cells. It also boosts your levels of good cholesterol and decreases the bad ones in the process. This one's great for fighters, as it helps to keep the heart in good shape.
Apples — also loaded with antioxidants, but these ones help to repair damaged muscles and cells, making them perfect for fighters, especially when they've picked up an injury.
Blueberries – these are awesome, and not just in pancakes or muffins. Filled with Vitamin C and D, iron and zinc, these little beauties are great at giving your immune system a boost and prevent infection. The last thing you want to do is get sick before a bout.
Fish – our water-dwelling friends cut the risk of cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's and diabetes to name a few. Fish that are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, like mackerel, tuna and trout, reduce blood clotting and inflammation. Perfect for stripping fat from the body.
This is the most important ingredient within a fighter's diet, as it is necessary for growing muscle and allowing you to train intensely. Foods like chicken, tuna, anchovies, and almonds are rich in protein and should be incorporated into your daily diet plan.
Like any diet, if you stick to the same things over and over again, it can tend to get a little bland and boring. So make sure you keep it fresh and creative to ensure you enjoy your meals.
Your average MMA fighter will consume around four liters of water per day. This will keep them hydrated, which is essential for training. Muscles are controlled by the nerves in our bodies, and when an MMA fighter engages in weight training, the body is deprived of electrolytes. The most common way to get these back into your body is by drinking water, plain and simple.
The last thing you need in a fight is to be feeling dehydrated. The amount of sweat that you will be producing during training means that you need to restock your body of much-needed water.
Your diet is an essential part of your training regimen, so make sure you don't let your standards slip, even when some chocolate cake or the occasional hamburger stuffed-crust pizza becomes really tempting. For those of you who train and compete in MMA — which foods do you swear by during your training camps?
This article was provided by Fightshop.com, the home of specialist boxing, MMA and Muay Thai equipment.


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Malaysia's national oil company Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) announced Tuesday that its first floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility, PFLNG SATU has set sail to the Kanowit gas field, offshore Sarawak, making its historic 2,120 nautical mile journey to Malaysia May 14. At 1,198 foot- (365 meter-) long and with a dry weight of 132,000 tons, PFLNG SATU was towed from the Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd (DSME) shipyard in Okpo, South Korea for the offshore phase of the project. The PFLNG SATU will proceed with the installation, hook-up and commissioning of the floating facility once moored at the Kanowit gas field, 112 miles (180 kilometers) offshore Sarawak.
PETRONAS' Advisor of Global LNG Project – Project Delivery and Technology, Abdullah Karim said the sail away of the floating LNG facility marked a significant milestone in PETRONAS' bold decision to deliver a game changer in the global LNG business as it paves the way for opportunities to monetise the greater availability of stranded gas reserves. "The sail away of PFLNG SATU is an achievement everyone in PETRONAS, DSME and Technip can be proud of. Congratulations and I look forward to the next phase of the project at the Kanowit gas field for the successful startup of PFLNG SATU," added Abdullah Karim. Construction began with the official steel cutting in June 2013 followed by the launching of the hull on April 2014. In the fourth quarter of 2015, PETRONAS announced that PFLNG SATU had achieved a 95 percent overall progress in its construction with the successful installation of 22 modular systems within and on the topside of the floating facility.
PETRONAS' President and CEO of Pacific NorthWest LNG, Adnan Zainal Abidin said that a total of 18 million man-hours has been clocked to achieve the technological and engineering aspirations of a floating LNG facility. "Our gratitude to the hard work and dedication of the PETRONAS project team and our partners for achieving this milestone. We wish the team success in the offshore phase of the project," said Adnan. Designed for water-depths between 230 feet (70 meters) to 656 feet (200 meters) deep and a processing capacity of 1.2 million tons per annum (mtpa) with 145 crew onboard, PFLNG SATU will support PETRONAS' global LNG portfolio and enhance its reputation as a preferred and reliable LNG supplier.
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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has accelerated to its best ever half-year sales performance, as demand for luxury vehicles and SUVs in emerging markets continues to grow.
The UK-based car maker, owned by India's Tata Group, sold 240,372 vehicles worldwide in the first six months of this year - up 14pc on the same period last year and the company's best ever half-year total.
It added that it had delivered more vehicles in the first six months of 2014 than in the whole of 2010.
Sales of Jaguar, the quintessential British car marque, rose 16pc to 43,587 in the period January to June, while Land Rover sales were up 14pc to 196,785.
On a monthly basis, JLR total sales came in just under 40,000, a 17pc rise on the same month the previous year.
The Range Rover Evoque remained the top-selling model, as it "continues to show solid growth", JLR said. For Jaguar, the F-Type was the key driver of growth
JLR also noted that Range Rover Sport sales were up "remarkably" since last year.
JLR group sales operations director Andy Goss said the sales were "very encouraging".
The demand for the company's new models and the growing popularity of Jaguar and Land Rover in emerging markets, particularly in China, pushed JLR to record sales.
China is now the company's largest market, accounting for 23pc of total sales last year. Later this year, JLR will complete its factory in China as it tries to get even closer to the growing customer base in the country.
The strong run of sales continues from record annual sales in 2013, when the Midlands-based car maker, with more than 425,000 vehicles sold last year, up almost a fifth on the previous 12 months.
The surging demand led JLR to report record profits for the year of £2.5bn.
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Critical Editorial Analysis: Is Overpopulation a Problem?
Lesson 8 of 10
Objective: Students will be able to critically consider the claims and evidence provided in an editorial and write a paragraph explaining why they agree or disagree with the central argument of the editorial.
Big Idea: Editorials are only as effective as the evidence provided to support their claims. Sometimes editorials that seem to be on opposite sides of an issue are actually in fundamental agreement.
This is a text-based lesson that asks students to critically evaluate two editorials that don't necessarily take opposite views, but rather approach the same issue from different perspectives:
The first editorial (from the LA Times), "Why we need to address population growth's effects on global warming", argues that addressing climate change requires addressing the issue of overpopulation.
The second editorial (from the NY Times), "Overpopulation is not the problem", argues that overpopulation is not a problem, rather, resource consumption habits in the developed world are the more significant environmental problem.
Again, although a simple glance at the titles of these editorials might lead one to believe that they are arguing opposite points (i.e., population is or is not a problem), they actually argue similar points, albeit from different perspectives. Rather than simply having the class read one editorial, I chose these two editorials because I thought that students would probably also assume that the authors are arguing opposing viewpoints. It's only later in the lesson when groups of students have organized the arguments and supporting evidence from the editorials and presented that information to the whole class that it becomes clear to students that these are actually very similar arguments.
My intention here is very deliberate that students develop the critical thinking skills necessary to understand those cases when there is actually significant common ground between seemingly opposing viewpoints. To summarize the "common ground" between these editorials, it could be said that:
- Human populations require resources
- Resource extraction affects the environment
- Some populations use more resources than others, and therefore have more environmental impact
- As populations grow, their environmental impact increases
Hopefully students then come to the two options available to us as a global society that wants to avoid environmental collapse: either we have a small population that uses a lot of resources, or we have a larger population where the most resource-using segments of that global population reduce their consumption habits to be more in line with the rest of the global population. These "two options" for a sustainable global human population are themes that intersect multiple points of populations unit, but most directly connect to the ecological footprint and environmental impact of populations lessons.
Connection to Standards:
In this lesson, students will determine the central idea of a text, develop claims and present evidence, utilize content vocabulary and general academic vocabulary as necessary to communicate the complexity of a topic, make a poster that clearly presents information, and write a concluding statement with supporting evidence.
Warm Up
I begin the class by asking students what an editorial is. Students responses vary, but ultimately I hope they arrive at an editorial being an expression of the writer's opinion, not mere reporting of facts. I then ask students if facts have any place in an opinion piece like an editorial. Hopefully students arrive at the explanation that facts can be used to support the argument presented in the editorial.
I then explain that in this lesson they will be reading an editorial and that they should not only pay attention to the main idea or central argument of the editorial, but also pay attention to the facts and evidence the author provides as support for their claims. As I discuss in the next section, students will use a graphic organizer to take notes as they read and then more explicitly list the claims and evidence supplied by the authors of the editorials.
Since there are two articles (LA Times and NY Times), I arrange them before class in an alternating stack. Then, as I pass them out, every other student gets a different article such that, at a table of four, two will be reading one editorial, and another two will be reading the different editorial.
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Independent Reading Time
Once I have distributed the editorials, I distribute the reading guide worksheet and quickly go over the instructions:
- Underline all class vocabulary as they read
- Highlight all unfamiliar vocabulary as they read
- Record lists of vocabulary in both categories and define 5 of the unfamiliar words (I have a class set of dictionaries available to students, but many choose to use their smartphones to define their unfamiliar terms)
- Summarize the main idea or central argument of the editorial
- List at least 3 claims made in the editorial and write the evidence the author provided to support each claim.
I then accept questions if anyone is unclear on the directions. Once all questions are addressed, students are given 30 minutes of silent time to work on their reading and worksheet.
As students are reading, I monitor the room, checking on progress and addressing particular concerns if students have questions during the independent reading time. Although the vocabulary section is fairly straightforward, the claims and evidence can be difficult for some students, so it's often necessary to engage an individual student quietly and ask questions such as, "What is the author saying?", "Do they back that up with any other information?".
Sometimes it is necessary to have students point to the claim in the text, then coach them that the evidence is likely located in the same paragraph, then ask them to reread the paragraph and try to identify the evidence. This strategy isn't necessary for all students, but it is a way of closing the gap for those students that struggle with text.
Please note: Some of the reading strategies that I have already developed with the class are discussed in more detail in the Of Moths and Sloths lesson from the previous unit.
Even with 30 minutes, some students will not be able to complete the reading and the worksheet. However, the share out and group work sections of the lessons that follow this independent reading time provide good opportunities for more advanced students to model their work so that struggling students can improve their work either as homework or with my assistance in after school tutoring.
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Share out
During this section of the lesson, I ask students to share out the main ideas of each editorial as well as examples of content-specific vocabulary and unfamiliar academic vocabulary from both editorials. This image shows the end result of this section on the whiteboard in front of the class.
I begin by writing the titles of both editorials side by side on the board and divide these titles by a vertical line. I then start with one editorial and ask students what they thought the main idea, or central argument of the editorial was. Rather than let just one student provide the "main argument" of the editorial, I make sure to ask for more multiple students to offer their take on the editorial to get a sense of the different interpretations of the main idea. I then cobble together my own paraphrasing of the central argument in one sentence based on the responses from the multiple students. I then check if students agree with my condensed central argument. If not, I ask students what needs to be added or removed to the statement and those changes are made. Once students are satisfied, we repeat this process for the other editorial.
After we have done this, I make a horizontal line under the central argument of the first editorial and ask students to offer some of the content and unfamiliar vocabulary from the article. At this point, I'm just making a list. I then repeat this for the second editorial.
Then, I focus on one editorial and go through the list of vocab, asking students to share the definitions they found. If necessary, I amend the definition or give an explanation of how it's used in context if the connection to its use in the text isn't clear.
This can be a time-consuming process, but it is also time well spent, especially with ELL students, as it helps students fill in the gaps of their academic vocabulary and exposes them to terms used in writing aimed at a general, educated audience.
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Once the share out is completed, I ask all students to get up out of their seats and I divide the class according to the article that they read, with the NY Times editorial on one side of the room and the LA Times editorial on the other. I then walk amongst these larger groups and make groups of 3 or 4 students that read the same article. This is an opportunity to get students that are used to working with just their core group to work with different classmates.
I then have a volunteer from each group come get their supplies for this activity: a sheet of poster paper (the giant "post its" work best) and a box of markers.
I then distribute the group instructions and check that students understand what needs to go on their poster:
- The title of the editorial they read
- 5 important "words to know" to understand the editorial (with definitions)
- The "Central Argument" of the editorial (it's ok if they just copy down the central argument we wrote on the board during the share out section)
- at least 4 claims and evidence from the article (they should get these from the reading guide worksheet they've already filled out)
- A final "Our Opinion" statement stating whether or not the group members agree with the central argument of the editorial
After I have gone over the instructions, students begin work on their posters. After giving each group a few minutes to get started, I begin walking around to help students with their work as needed.
When there are about 5 minutes left (after 15 minutes), I give a warning that they'll need to wrap up the posters.
After the full 20 minutes have elapsed, I have students hang their posters around the room and have students take their individual worksheets to jot down notes as they do a "gallery walk" and view other groups' posters.
After the gallery walk (5-10) minutes. I have each group elect a spokesperson to read their group's opinion on the central argument, and provide at least one reason to support their opinion. Although this can seem overly regimented and perhaps repetitive considering there are multiple groups presenting opinions on only two editorials, the idea here is for students to practice not only offering an opinion, but to also offer text-based support for their opinion. It's a skill that some students might already have, but especially with my ELL students, it's valuable to go through this procedure.
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Finally, after all posters have been presented and I feel like most students have a good understanding of the arguments and supporting evidence from each article, I direct students' attention to the final part of the Overpopulation Editorial Individual Instructions sheet where they are required to write a paragraph.
The paragraph is highly scaffolded and the students may hew close to the arguments their group came up with, but again, because many of my students have trouble writing a focused paragraph in English, the scaffolding is necessary for many of them. Ultimately, this final exercise is really just an opportunity for students to practice writing concluding statements supported by specific pieces of evidence.
If students can not complete this in class, then it is assigned as homework and, again, I offer additional support in tutoring if necessary.


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East Nashville Easter in Aspen
On Friday, the Yonder Mountain String Band kicked off its spring tour with a two-night stand at Aspen, COs Wheeler Opera House. Local bluegrass heroes the Wayword Sons opened both nights and joined Yonder Mountain String Band onstage. On Friday, dobroist Anders Beck and mandolin player Robin Davis performed on Death Trip, Hill Country Girl and Traffic Jam. A day later, Beck and Davis returned alongside bassist Benny 'Burle' Galloway and keyboardist Greg Andrulis, augmenting Yonder Mountain for much of its set. Throughout the weekend, the Yonder Mountain String Band also debuted the material from its forthcoming self-titled album, including Night Out, Midwest Radio Gospel and, appropriately enough, East Nashville Easter.


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Mussels, Crayfish, & Moss Animals
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Order: Unionoida
Family: Unionidae
Genus: Elliptio
Species: Complanata
Found in the wet soil of Manchaug Pond is the Eastern Elliptio (Elliptio complanata complex), one of the most common freshwater mussel species in New England. These clams or mollusks can grow up to five inches in length and live for many years. The outside of its shell is tan in juveniles to dark brown or black in adults. The inside of the shell, called the nacre, is colored white, pink, or purple. It's iridescent surface, commonly called "mother-of-pearl, made it attractive and commonly used to make "pearl" buttons before the invention of plastic ones in the 1940's. It doesn't seem to have a preference for fast or slow flowing water or any particular substrate (soil). Freshwater mussels are filter feeders doing the important job of filtering nutrients and sediments from the water. When present in high numbers, the mussels help keep the water clear and of high quality with their presence considered an indicator of a healthy lake.
Dead, empty shells are often found along the shore or on docks as the Elliptio is a common food of muskrats and raccoons, but the biggest danger to these bivalved filter feeders is from chemical pollution and silt that can enter lakes and streams from the watershed which clogs the mussel's gills. Also a factor, is the timing and speed of our drawdown of the water level in the fall which must allow the adult mussel to migrate, moving through the mud by burrowing with its muscular foot.
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Crustacea
Class: Malacostraca
Order: Decapoda
Moss Animals or Bryozoans
Looking like small lobsters, these freshwater crustaceans are found near the shore living under submerged stones or walking along in shallow water.
Kingdom: Animalia
Class: Phylactolaemata
Order: Plumatellida
Family: Lophopodidae
Stem group: Pectinatella
Species: Magnifica
Strange as it may seem, moss animals or bryozoans (Pectinatella magnifica) are aquatic organisms found in Manchaug Pond. They live in colonies forming a firm, gelatinous mass, typically less than a foot across, attaching themselves to submerged logs, twigs, stones and docks. Pectinatella magnifica, the magnificent bryozoan, is one of 19 species of freshwater bryozoans native to North America and found in calm and shady lakes and reservoirs. They are filter feeders.


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It pays to make that New Year's resolution. Just committing yourself gives you more of a chance to achieve your goal "than someone who hasn't made a formal resolution," according to a New York Times news analysis.
The Time article, "Be It Resolved," focuses mainly on losing weight. But is also true for other goals such as saving money or paying off debt.
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This is the final weekend to take advantage of the book sale at the Pella Public Library. New books for children and adults have been re-stocked daily, and guests may select as many books as they'd like for a donation of their choice. The sale is hosted by the Friends of the Pella Public Library and is set up in the meeting room of the library. Sunday is the final day of the book sale, which is open during regular hours at the Pella Public Library.
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Canned sausage is a tasty addition to weeknight pasta sauces and casseroles, and a great addition to slow-cooker meals towards the end of cooking.
The broth from the jars is a tasty addition to a collection of stocks for soup in tubs in the freezer.
Canning sausage is a great space-saver in the freezer where you are suddenly hit with an abundance of sausage to preserve, and little freezer space to do it with.
The recipe
Jar size choices: Either half-litre (US pint) OR litre (US quart)
Processing method: Pressure canning only
Yield: varies
Headspace: 3 cm (1 inch)
Processing pressure: 10 lbs (69 kPa) weighted gauge, 11 lbs (76 kpa) dial gauge (adjust pressure for your altitude when over 300 metres / 1000 feet.)
Processing time: Half-litres (pints) 75 minutes; litres (quarts) 90 minutes.
The half-litre (US pint) jars shown in the photo each accommodated about 350 g (3/4 lb) of sausage pieces. After the canning process, a jar of that size will yield about 250 g (8 oz) of sausage pieces.
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Yield: varies
- Sausage
- Water
- Cut link sausage into 3 to 10 cm (1 to 4 inch) pieces. OR
- If it's loose sausage meat you have, shape into 10 cm (4 inch) or smaller patties or balls.
- Brown lightly in frying pan.
- Drain off excess fat (it might go rancid in storage.)
- Pack hot into ½ litre (US pint) jars or 1 litre (US quart) jars.
- Leave 3 cm (1 inch) headspace.
- Fill with boiling water, boiling stock or boiling tomato juice, leaving 3 cm (1 inch) headspace.
- Debubble, adjust headspace.
- Wipe jar rims.
- Put lids on.
- Processing pressure: 10 lbs (69 kPa) weighted gauge, 11 lbs (76 kpa) dial gauge (adjust pressure for your altitude when over 300 metres / 1000 feet.)
- Processing time: ½ litre (US pint) jars for 75 minutes OR 1 litre (US quart) jars for 90 minutes.
The canning recommendation directions have the expectation that the sausage pieces or patties will be going hot into the jar. A delay of a few minutes would be fine while they are being drained of grease; just not stone cold.
To be clear, if you are canning "link sausage", it is fine to leave the "casing" on.
No matter what you read on the Internet, do not do a raw pack. The meat would clump together and cause heat penetration issues. And, do not do a dry pack. It is highly risky; the heat penetration and movements in the jar with just air would be very different from what was tested with a liquid to ensure your safety. You must brown the meat to prevent clumping, and you must have a canning liquid in the jar.
Guidelines below are for weighted-gauge pressure canner. See also if applicable: Dial-gauge pressures.
|Jar Size
|0 to 300 m (0 - 1000 feet) pressure
|Above 300 m (1000 ft) pressure
|1/2 litre (1 US pint)
|75 mins
|10 lbs
|15 lb
|1 litre (1 US quart)
|90 mins
|10 lbs
|15 lb
Reference information
How to pressure can.
When pressure canning, you must adjust the pressure for your altitude.
More information about Salt-Free Canning in general.
Usage Notes
When you go to use canned sausage, drain it. It will be soft and pale, though some of the browning you did will remain.
If you wish to crisp it back up, just turn it into a hot frying pan (lightly sprayed or with a bit of oil) for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. It will look like the sausage pieces in the picture below.
Recipes for cooking with home canned sausage
Will vary based on sausage meat used.
Ground or Chopped Meat: Bear, Beef, Lamb, Pork, Sausage, Veal, Venison. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Complete guide to home canning. Agriculture information bulletin No. 539. 2015. Page 5-6.
Pork Sausage. In: Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving. Daleville, Indiana: Hearthmark LLC. Edition 36. 2013. Page 60.
Pork Sausage. In: Bernardin Guide to Home Preserving. Toronto, Canada: Bernardin Ltd. 2013. Page 100.


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Briefing on TAC and SAMA v. Rath and Government of South Africa in the Cape High Court on 26 April 2007
Patrick Holford
1 March 2007
Patrick Holford is currently touring South Africa promoting his philosophy on nutrition. Mr Holford has made some dangerous and unproven statements. We respond here to a few of these.
Tenofovir Campaign details and memo
By Nathan Geffen
Published in the Cape Times on 20 February 2007
HIV/AIDS denialism dealt an irreversible blow! Now, how do we prevent HIV infections, save lives and build a decent health system all?
On 26 September 2006 a meeting was held at UCT, Cape Town relating to the fraudulent claims that are being made about medicines. The key speakers at the meeting were Fatima Hassan (AIDS Law Project), Leon Grobler (Advertising Standards Authority) Professor Peter Folb (former head of the Medicines Control Council).
A group of scientists, activists, regulators, lawyers, doctors and academics met at the University of Cape Town's Centre for African Studies Gallery on 26 September 2006.
By Gordon Tlama Mthembu, TAC Ekhurleleni District Co-ordinator
A health system in crisis and without leadership: A TAC briefing sheet
23 August 2006
Massive youth march for HIV prevention in the Eastern Cape today


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Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth Board of Directors has selected 13 mentoring and tutoring organizations to receive a 2017 grant award.
Each of these organizations has a program that provides one-to-one tutoring or mentoring to youth in the city of Chicago. In order to qualify for the award, each organization submitted a proposal that included a description of their program, programmatic goals and objectives, and financial information. Before selecting the awardees, members of the board conducted on-site visits to the organizations during the programs' mentoring sessions.
The following organizations will receive a 2017 grant award:
America Needs You (first generation college students)
Chicago Lawndale AMACHI (youth with incarcerated parents)
Chicago Youth Opportunities Initiative (teenagers living in a residential facility)
Children's Home + Aid (foster care children living at the Rice Center)
Cluster Tutoring (students in grades K-12 from Austin)
Heartland Human Care Services (refugee and other immigrant youth)
Inspired Youth (students in grades K-12 from Uptown)
Kelly Hall YMCA (students in grades K-12 from West Humboldt Park)
Launch U (college counseling for high school seniors)
Lawndale Christian Legal Center (court-involved youth)
LivingWorks (middle school students from Rogers Park)
Minds Matter (college readiness for high schoolers)
Strive Tutoring (students in grades K-12 from Hyde Park)


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The Race for the Fightin' Fourth – Part 2
February 8, 2009 by Gary Coats
Filed under SC Politics
This is the second segment in a series of interviews for known candidates that are entering the 4th District Congressional Race. No portion of this article or the following articles in this series represents an endorsement made by Gary Coats or The Conservativist.
Thursday night we had the privilege to meet with Andrew Smart at a Zaxby's in Duncan. It was a great hour long meeting to discuss the issues and his eventual plans on entering the race against Bob Inglis in 2010. This interview is not an official announcement, it is scheduled in the weeks to come.
Andrew Smart is the owner of Duke's Sandwich Company and Duke' Sandwich Productions. Andrew (30), graduated from Wingate College with a degree in History and played football at Clemson and Wingate. His wife, Julie, is currently working on her Ph.D at Clemson and they are both members of Taylors First Baptist Church.
Andrew said he is considering a run for this office for multiple reasons. He believes that there needs to be a new voice promoting conservativism and it is time for a new generation to lead our nation.
"More people our age should be involved and concerned with our nation."
We asked Andrew about what he thought the Republican Party needed to do to get back on track. He said first and foremost, Republicans must define what they are going to be. He believe the party sold out to the people and that he was going to stand and lead on his conservative principles.
"Leadership always stands on principle"
When asked what the biggest issues in the primary would be, he stated that there were 4 big issues that came to mind.
The first and foremost would be the economy and economics. He believes that the government needs to take more time and analyze the true problems and address them with a solid plan and not one thrown together for a Sunday morning interview.
"Our economy cannot be fixed over night. You cannot just throw money at problems and think that it is going to solve it."
He believes that healthcare is the next issue and believes that it may be the next bubble to burst.
"One brush stroke (legislation) will not fix our problems."
We as American's should take more interest in preventative medicine. And then he said the magic words, Personal Responsibility and Accontability. At the time of our interview, he was working on a plan for the healthcare industry.
Education is the next issue that needs to be addressed. In his personal opinion, education is a national security matter. Many firms that he has been in discussions with have told them that American's are not graduating. He is looking at methods to improve education, including school choice. On a side note, Andrew is a member of a charter school board.
Last but not least was the fight for our conservative values. He said the people must continue to fight to preserve there values. He believes that legislation will not be the cause of our loss of values, but activist judges.
We asked his opinion on the role of government in the markets. He stated the one role government should be doing is preventing the monopolization of markets. From his personal experience, he states that the government gets in the way of business. The USDA houses an office in one of his businesses. Mandates are passed down to them regularly and he is not looking forward to the new regulations from the recent peanut butter crisis.
Smart proved to us that he could give Inglis a challenge into the final weeks into the primary. His posture and personality shows a lot of confidence, a strong work ethic, charisma and passion. All of these will be needed to win voters in a long campaign. A historian by education, businessman by trade, Smart will be able to craft solutions to American's problems and have the knowledge to avoid mistakes of past. We look forward to see how his campaign develops.


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For people who don't mind the cold, winter can be a great time to travel to Italy. Most of Italy sees fewer tourists in winter, meaning less crowded museums and shorter or non-existent lines. During the winter, opera, symphony, and theater seasons are in full swing. For winter sports enthusiasts, Italy's mountains offer lots of opportunities.
If you do make a visit during the winter months, take a sweater, a heavy rain or snow jacket, sturdy shoes (or boots) that can be worn in rain or snow, gloves, a scarf, winter hat and a good umbrella (there's a fair amount of rain in some of the southern areas).
Why Travel to Italy in Winter?
Here are just a few of the reasons it's worth making the trip during what is traditionally the tourist off-season in Italy. First, it will be much less crowded at some of the popular and historic spots than it is during the summer months.
Other than the Christmas and New Year's holidays, you'll find bargain prices on airfares to almost all Italian airports.
And Italy has many places for winter sports and skiing, including the Piedmont venues used in the 2006 Winter Olympics, the Alps and Dolomites, and Mt. Etna in Sicily.
Winter Weather and Climate in Italy
Winter weather in Italy ranges from relatively mild along the coasts of Sardinia, Sicily, and the southern mainland to very cold and snowy inland, especially in the northern mountains. Even popular tourist destinations like Venice, Florence, and the hill towns of Tuscany and Umbria can get a dusting of snow in winter.
For most of Italy, the highest rainfall occurs during November and December, so winter may not be as rainy as fall. Although you'll probably encounter some rain or snow, you may also be rewarded with crisp, clear days.
Winter Festivals and Holidays in Italy
The highlights of winter in Italy are, of course, the Christmas season, New Years, and Carnevale season.
Italian National holidays during winter include Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Epiphany on January 6 (when La Befana brings gifts to the kids). On these days, most shops, tourist sites, and services will be closed. Carnevale, the Italian Mardi Gras, is celebrated throughout Italy (starting ten days to two weeks before the actual date, 40 days before Easter). The most popular Carnevale celebration is in Venice.
Many saints' days are celebrated during winter. Read about the top festivals that take place in Italy during December, January, February, and March.
Visiting Italy's Cities in Winter
Early winter sunsets mean more time to enjoy cities after dark. Many cities light their historic monuments at night so strolling through a city after dark can be beautiful and romantic. Winter is a good time for cultural events and performances in Italy's elegant historic theaters.
Rome and Naples have the mildest winter climates of Italy's major cities. Naples is one of the top cities for Christmas nativities and many people visit Rome for the popular midnight mass on Christmas Eve in Vatican City. While you'll find smaller crowds and lower hotel prices during most of the winter, Christmas and New Year's may be considered the high season in many cities.
Carnevale in Venice is also a huge tourist draw.
Italy Tourist Attractions in Winter
Many museums and attractions have earlier closing times during winter. Outside the cities, museums and other sites are often only open on weekends or may be closed for part of the winter. Hotels, bed-and-breakfasts, and some restaurants may close for all or part of winter in seaside resort towns and popular summer countryside destinations. But a lot of hotels that are open will offer winter discounts (except in ski resorts).


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Focal Point - The Focal Point is a specific part or area of a work that gains visual prominance. The focal point is usually used as an attempt to attract the viewer's attention, to create an area that the viewer's eye returns to again and again. Focal points can be created many ways but most commonly the focal point is created through contrasting the focal point with the other visual elements using changes in direction, size, shape, hue, brightness, or texture.
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Primary figure
Area of event
Emphasis on the face created through areas of higher brightness.
Rembrandt. Self-Portrait. 1665.
Emphasis on the building and subsequently the archway through brightness (dark area) and shape (geometric building with geometric pattern).
Christian Ferrer. Wikimedia Commons. CC-BY-SA-3.0
Emphasis on the center through texture, scale, and brightness.
Arnalso Pomodoro. Sphere.
Master Concepts List - grouped by category/course


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