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River Burn
The River Burn is a chalk stream which flows through a low-lying catchment and discharges into the salt marshes of Holkam National Nature Reserve. The River is classified by the Environment Agency as a Highly Modified Waterbody, a designation which recognises the long history of modifications to the Burn over several centuries. The upper Burn is a winterbourne, which means that some headwater sections dry out naturally as the level of underlying chalk aquifer drops. However, there is debate about the degree to which flows in the sections above Burnham Thorpe are affected by abstraction. Substantial flow joins the Burn at Burnham Thorpe from a system of springs surrounded by sedge beds.
Below this point the remaining 2.5 km of the river has reliable flows, and has not dried out in the last 50 years for which data is available. The majority of the course of the river has been altered by diverting it into straightened sections. Impoundments reduce the potential for fish movement and migration along the river.
For a more detailed description of the river, and for a description of the wildlife problems and suggested solutions please download a Catchment Plan from this page, or please contact us to request a hard copy.


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J.K. Shin, President of Samsung Mobile, weighed in on the state of the division in an interview just prior to the kick off of Computex Taipei and shed some light on some of their plans for the future.
Shin confirmed that they are working with carriers in the US and South Korea with an eye on delivering a 4G LTE powered Tab in 2011. This shouldn't come as a surprise considering Verizon announced just such a Galaxy Tab at CES in January (we even got some hands on time with it), but as the window for that hardware to launch has come and gone it is good to know that something new is in the works. Shin did not specify which version(s) of the Galaxy Tab would receive 4G, but as the original 7″ Tab is now the odd man out with it's relatively thick frame and single-core processor it wouldn't be surprising to see an enhanced version of it with 4G.
Shin acknowledged that while they will not be able to singly overtake Apple in the tablet space in the near term they are dedicated to maintaining their lead in the Android tablet market and are willing to lower prices as needed to build their customer base. This has certainly been the case with the Galaxy Tab which is now available for sub-$200 on many carriers, although here's hoping that Samsung realizes that they should be applying this same principle to their wifi-only models as tablet buyers have proven to be skittish about signing contracts to date.
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Athletic Wall of Fame
The Gow School initiated the Wall of Fame in 2002 to honor outstanding coaches and athletes.
Plaques honoring the winners are displayed in the Gow Center.
2012 - Drew Hendley '91
A natural athlete, Drew Hendley attended The Gow School from 1989-1991. He participated in varsity basketball and varsity soccer, but it was in tennis that he truly excelled. Drew played at the top of the line-up, and in his junior year, he achieved a singles record of 8-0 for the varsity tennis team that finished 7-1 for the season. He went on to Muskingum University, where he played 1st singles and 1st doubles. After graduating, he moved to Florida and coached tennis at Saddlebrook Resort. Drew continues to be an avid golf and tennis player.
2012 - Grant Phillips '80
Grant Phillips participated in varsity soccer and lacrosse at Gow, and his passion for lacrosse continued. In 1992, Grant co-founded the Ontario Minor Field Lacrosse League. The league started out with nine and grew to over 140 teams. In 1997, he founded and coached the Niagara minor travel team to participate in tournaments across the USA. He has coached for Brock University and Wilfrid Laurier University. Grant returns regularly to South Wales to run workshops, observe practices and impart his wisdom to a new generation.
2008 - Timothy Sean Bridgman '91
During his two years at Gow, Sean Bridgman played varsity basketball and soccer, and he raced on the downhill ski team. He was a member of the IAC Championship Soccer team in 1990. Sean earned 1st team All-Star recognition in the IAC for soccer in his junior and senior seasons, and 1st team honors in basketball during his senior year. He led the basketball team in scoring during his senior season. In 1991, he received the 1939 Award for Competitive Spirit in Athletics.
2008 - Adam Jacobson Steinberg '86
An outstanding athlete, Adam Steinberg played varsity soccer, basketball, and lacrosse. In his senior year, he was captain of the varsity basketball team and earned 1st team All-Star selection in the IAC with a 23 point per game average. Adam returned to Gow from 1991 to 1994 as a computer science teacher and coached soccer, cross-country, lacrosse, and basketball. In 1994, Adam helped found the Marshall University Rugby Team while he was in graduate school.
2007 - 1969 Soccer Team
The 1969 Soccer Team was the first team in Gow School history to be undefeated and untied with a record of 10 – 0.
2006 - Robert Garcia
Robert Garcia began his career as Gow's Athletic Director in 1981. He introduced varsity basketball in 1983 and represented the school as a charter member of the Independent Athletic Conference (IAC). Rob was the head varsity basketball coach from 1983 to 1992, and he recorded over 100 wins including the IAC championships in 1987 and 1988. He later served as the Director of Admissions until his retirement in 2013.
2006 - Jon H. Holt '58
As a student, Jon Holt played varsity baseball and soccer for three years. He returned to Gow from 1967-1972 and served as a teacher and coach. During that time, he coached the 1969 soccer team to a 10-0 undefeated season. Jon also brought back Gow's lacrosse program. He was a founding member of the Alumni Association and served on the Board of Trustees from 1994 to 1998. Jon received the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1996.
2005 - Aaron M. Krause '00
Aaron Krause participated on the soccer, tennis, and swim teams at Gow. He won the 100 backstroke at the All-Catholic Swim meet three years in a row and broke the league record in his final season. After graduation, Aaron attended Towson University in Maryland. He won nine individual championships, holds five All-Conference records, was twice elected All-Conference swimmer of the year, and was the first Towson swimmer to qualify for the NCAA championships as well as qualifying for the 2004 Olympic Time Trials.
2004 - Ryan L. McGrath '94
Ryan McGrath was a versatile and dynamic multi-sport athlete during his six years at Gow. In his senior year, he captained both the varsity soccer and ski racing teams to league championships, and he won the individual ski racing title in the Kissing Bridge High School race league. He also played varsity tennis for four years. Ryan is a graduate of Elon University in North Carolina.
2003 - J. W. Frank Haner Jr. '87
A six-year student at Gow, Frank Haner excelled in varsity lacrosse, basketball, and soccer. His senior year, he was captain of all three teams and a member of the IAC All-Star soccer team. He scored 93 goals during his three-year varsity lacrosse career, and he set a school record of 43 goals during his junior year. After high school, Frank played soccer and lacrosse at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia.
2003 - Adam R. Oberkircher '83
During his six years at Gow, Adam Oberkircher received letters in soccer, lacrosse, and skiing. He also co-captained the 1982 IAC Championship varsity soccer team. Adam played soccer for West Virginia Wesleyan College and was a member of the NAIA National Championship soccer team in 1984 and 1985. In 2001, he and his college team were inducted into the West Virginia Wesleyan College Athletic Hall of Fame.
2003 - Brian H. Talma '84
Brian Talma attended The Gow School for three years. He played varsity soccer, lacrosse, and tennis, and he was a ski racer. A graduate of Eckerd College in Florida, he represented Barbados in the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games. Ranked 10th in world competition, Brian joined the Windsurfing Professional Tour in 1989. He is the youngest recipient of the Barbados Service Star.
2002 - Kevin J. Behan '93
Kevin Behan was the first Gow basketball player to pass the 1,000-point mark. His single game record of 51 points never has been broken. In his senior year, he received nominations for both the Nike and McDonald's All-American High School basketball teams. After graduation, Kevin received a full basketball scholarship to the Utah State University Eastern, where he played for two years. He also played one year at Division 2 Missouri Western State University.
2002 - Jamison S. Forer '97
Jamie Forer was a three-sport superstar at Gow. In ninth grade, he became the second basketball player in Gow's history to score over 1,000-points. As a sophomore, Jamie started for both the varsity soccer and lacrosse teams. After high school, Jamie went on to play one year of college soccer at Norwich University in Virginia before he joined the army.
2002 - Garth W. Gittens '80
Garth Gittens was a four-year member of the soccer, lacrosse, and downhill ski race teams. After high school, he played soccer and lacrosse at New England College, served on the Canadian East National Lacrosse team, and coached the Algonquin College Women's Soccer team. Garth was a superstar at Gow, but his down-to-earth humbleness made him a favorite of all his coaches.
2002 - Charles L. Hoffman '37
Charles L. Hoffman was a student at The Gow School from 1931 to 1937. While at Gow, he proved to be an exceptional skier, lacrosse player, and soccer player. A fine all-around athlete, he graduated from Hobart College with a mathematics degree. Charles passed away in 2005.
2002 - David B. Owen '36
David Owen was an outstanding lacrosse player, and he was the first Gow graduate to play lacrosse competitively at the collegiate level. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in 1940 from Hobart College. After David's death in 1997, his wife donated the funds for the school to purchase Owen House, a faculty residence.
2002 - Michael S. Schmidt '96
Michael Schmidt played varsity soccer for four years at The Gow School, and he was a 1st Team League All-Star each year. Under his leadership, the team won three regular season and two playoff championships. In addition, Michael was an avid tennis player. He finished his senior year as the undefeated 1st singles champion. After Gow, Michael played college soccer for Division 2 Regis University in Denver. He continued on to play A-League professional soccer in El Paso, Texas.


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Bertie Wooster's lamentable performance on the banjolele is too much even for the imperturbable Jeeves. In high dudgeon, Wooster and instrument retire to a cottage in the country – only to find that the adjoining house party includes his ex-fiancée Pauline Stoker, 'one of those girls who want you to come and swim a mile before breakfast', and his old enemy Sir Roderick Glossop, a man with 'the crust of a rhinoceros'.
Delightful and hilarious in equal measure, Pelham Grenville Wodehouse's writing also revels in the rhythm of its language and the precision of its plots. In this edition, reissued with a new binding, Paul Cox provides lively, effervescent illustrations, while Hugh Laurie's witty introduction is appropriately steeped in the spirit of Wodehouse.
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Yet another mobile browser
On the Mobile Monday mailing list and various website, Skyfire this week advertised to grow their marketing staff.
Skyfire is the Mountain View startup that's garnered $18m in VC to put yet another browser on cell phones — competing with WebKit (on iPhone, S60 and Windows Mobile) and of course the venerable Opera. Until the job ad, I'd never heard of the mobile browser software company, which is supporting WIndows Mobile and someday Symbian S60.
Skyfire is based on Mozilla's Gecko rendering engine. Its claim to fame is that it (unlike say the iPhone) delivers the full desktop browser experience — complete with Flash, QuickTime, Silverlight, AJAX and other goodies not available on the iPhone and other mobile phones — either because they conflict with platform strategies or because of a lack of horsepower in the mobile device. Providing these also gives full access to YouTube, Hulu and other media sites.
Skyfire not only has lots of features, but is also very fast. Of course, there's a trick — they render the pages on Skyfire's server and then push bits down to the device. The server-side tricks mean that you need to subscribe to a (presumably paid) service to get the benefits, providing a revenue stream in an era of commoditizing web browsers. Its pending patent could even protect this unique business model.
The problem is, server-side rendering seems to address a temporary (and closing) window of opportunity. As Clay Christensen observed, technology improves faster than customer needs, so low-end solutions display high-end soltuions.
If the Pentium II/Pentium 4 transition is any indication, today's 300 MHz smartphone will sport a 2 GHz processor in 3-4 years. By then, some will also be multicore, well suited for rendering web content on one processor and doing the remaining computations on another.


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May 14, 1933-April 11, 2008
Joyce Scott Stretz, 204 Shadywood Drive died Friday night at Pitt Memorial Hospital.
The funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. from Oak Forest Church of Christ, 2705 N. Park Drive. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Hwy. 70 West, Goldsboro. Robert Goff will officiate.
Mrs. Stretz's family will receive family and friends one hour prior to the service.
Surviving is her husband of 56 years, Frank A. Stretz; a son, Frank A. Stretz Jr. and wife, Brenda Joyce, of Aurora, Colo.; daughters, Victoria L. Stretz of Milwaukee, Wis., and Jacqueline Stretz of Port Saint Lucie, Fla.; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Frank Scott of Las Vegas, N.V., James Creager of Puyallup, Wash., and Richard Creager of Bullhead City, Ariz.; and two sisters, Virginia Kilburg and Geraldine Burpee both of Las Vegas, N.V.
Mrs. Stretz was born to Vonda McMillan and Franklin Scott in Lawton, Okla. She was a member of Oak Forest Church of Christ.
Family request that memorials be made to Oak Forest Church of Christ, 2705 N. Park Drive, Goldsboro, N.C. 27534
Arrangements are being handled by Evergreen Memorial Service.
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A leading Buddhist scholar of German origin who fled the Nazi regime in the 1930s to take up residence in the United Kingdom. He is best known for his pioneering work on the voluminous Prajñā-pāramitā Sūtras surviving in Sanskrit.many of which he edited and translated in English, as well as his Sanskrit–English Dictionary based on material from these texts. He also taught at various Buddhist centres in London, such as the Buddhist Society. His sometimes scurrilous but moving autobiography, Memoirs of a Modern Gnostic, has only been partially published.
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text: Youth Football Coaching: Developing Creative Players OverviewCourse details This course will be the first of its kind in focusing on youth football coaches. Delivered through a collaborative partnership between the University of Birmingham and The Football Association (FA) it will help you become a confident developer of creative players and teams. This course will help you understand your role as coach, the players you work with and the environment they operate in. It will develop your knowledge and skills giving you the ability to self-select or create the most appropriate pedagogies for young players' needs. How to apply The next start date for this free online course is currently to be confirmed. You can register your interest now at the FutureLearn website. What is a MOOC? A MOOC is a Massive Open Online Course - these are free, open, online courses designed to offer a taste of Higher Education to learners from across the UK and the world. The University of Birmingham is delivering new MOOCs in partnership with FutureLearn, the UK's first MOOCs provider established by the Open University. Delivered by world-class academics from the University of Birmingham, the courses enable learners worldwide to sample high-quality academic content via an interactive web-based platform from a leading global University, increasing access to higher education for a whole new cohort of learners. The courses have been developed by senior academic staff and their content is quality-assured in line with our other programmes. The courses do not offer credits towards admission to the University of Birmingham. Course details Course knowledge requirements This course has been specially created for national and international youth football coaches. Course content This is the first online course about youth sport. It aligns with the growing focus on sport coaches as significant community assets and is delivered by an expert national governing body and course team in the field. The course will bridge unique gaps in policy, practice and research to design useful learning experience for youth coaches. You'll learn in new interesting and interactive ways and explore how digital tools can help ongoing professional development. The course will allow you to examine and evaluate the different types of practice that promote creativity in football. You'll learn the value of creative players and learn how to apply creative-development practices to your coaching. Educators Dr Victoria Goodyear Dr Victoria Goodyear is a pedagogical researcher in physical education and sport pedagogy. She has interests in curriculum innovation and longer-term pedagogical change, teacher professional development and the pedagogical and professional learning uses of digital technologies and social media. Victoria has won national and international awards for her research and her latest book with Routledge focusses on 'Digital Technologies and Learning in Physical Education: Pedagogical Cases'. Dr Mark Griffiths Dr Mark Griffiths is a former physical education teacher who now seeks to enhance and strengthen the practices of teachers and coaches through collaborative research projects in sport pedagogy. He has worked with the FA, UK athletics, Sports Coach UK and the Society of Educational Studies to design and deliver impactful CPD programs. Mark has been invited to speak at international audiences on community approaches to sport and plays a key role in supporting the development of new learning communities in practitioner-focussed fields. How to apply The next start date for this free online course is currently to be confirmed. You can register your interest now at the FutureLearn website. Overview


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Before the birth of the Internet, many businesses would vet potential employees by referring to your CV and carrying out a reference check. While this procedure is still commonplace, with some amendments put in place depending on the role being applied for. Modern-day employers have access to a lot more information, mostly due to the popularity of social networking.
Isn't My Social Network Private?
Of course, there are privacy settings in place that help people control who sees what when they make a post, but life on the Internet is very rarely private. In fact, a recent survey found that over 52% of employers search for a candidate's social network page before making a decision as to whether they should be hired or not. So which social network is searched the most? Well, the following stats should give you an idea of just how thorough some recruiters can be when assessing potential employees:
- LinkedIn: 92%
- Facebook: 66%
- Twitter: 52%
- Google: 21%
As you can imagine, there are a series of red flags that will make you a less attractive applicant. These include posts containing content with profanity, sexual contact as well as bad grammar. As you can see, potential employers can build a better overall profile of you as a person, so it pays to monitor what you post via social networking.
What Should I Post on Social Networks?
Social networks allow people to share their identity as well as their interests, so no-one should ever conform to making their social network pages business-orientated. However, it makes sense to showcase our worth where possible.
So how is this done? If you're looking to gain employment with a certain industry, it can be a good idea to share content that relates to that company. This shows employers that you are looking to live the brand, rather than just fill a position.
If you have a business-related social network page such as LinkedIn, ensure it details all your skills and accomplishments thus far in the business world. This partnered with the right kind of content and blog posts makes you a far more attractive proposition to any potential employer.
You should also ensure that your grammar is the best it can be. Should you need to practice writing posts, why not write them within a document or within a proof reading program before posting your update? This will ensure that your posts are coherent, and you will start ensuring all your future posts follow suit by way of habit.
Overall, engagement is key when making an impression with potential employers, but the right kind of engagement has to be implemented to ensure the right kind of results are yielded. If you're a photographer that uses apps such as Instagram and Pinterest, then ensure you're uploading some professional shots in order to who case your work. Those who write blogs related to the industry should ensure they're shared on social networks such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.


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Fall 2018 Recreation Maps are now available for viewing Click Here for Maps Main Post, Tanana Flats, Yukon, and Donnelly Training Areas
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ATTENTION: Additional restrictions apply on Army land for woodcutting, bear baiting and trapping. For more information regarding these activities and others refer to the Fort Wainwright Recreation Regulation Supplement
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Fort Wainwright lies near the cities of Fairbanks and North Pole in interior Alaska in the Fairbanks North Star Borough and is the fourth largest Army training area in the United States. Fort Wainwright consists of Main Post, Tanana Flats Training Area, Yukon Training Area, Donnelly Training Area, Gerstle River Training Area, Black Rapids Training Area, and Whistler Creek Training Area. Recreational activities are permitted on Fort Wainwright Training lands providing those activities do not conflict with the military mission or training activities. The Fort Wainwright U. S. Army Recreation Tracking System (USARTRAK) has been established to facilitate public recreational access to the Fort Wainwright training lands. USARTRAK is designed to keep you informed of training area closures, and to help you check in to open training areas. Please review important USARTRAK information below.
All recreational users on Fort Wainwright 16 years of age or older must register for the Recreation Access Permit (RAP) and sign in to the USARTRAK system before recreating.
Fort Wainwright is managed for a number of different types of public recreational use. All areas that are determined open for recreational use may be closed temporarily during periods of military use. Recreational areas are areas that are open to all types of recreation, including off-road vehicles (ORVs). Modified recreational use areas are areas that are open to hunting, fishing, trapping, hiking, skiing, and berry picking, but are not open to any type of ORV, except in the winter. Limited recreational use areas are restricted to all types of recreational use year round except hiking, skiing, bird watching, berry-picking, and other low impact recreation activities. Off-limits areas are restricted to public access and use year round.
USARTRAK allows users with a valid Fort Wainwright Recreation Access Permit to check in through this web site or through an automated telephone system (see below).
How to Gain Recreational Access to Fort Wainwright Training Lands:
- Obtain a Recreation Access Permit (RAP) You can obtain a RAP on this web site by selecting Register on the blue menu bar at the top of the home page. When you register you will be obtaining your RAP at the same time. You can also register at any of our 3 kiosks located at the Fort Wainwright Main Gate Visitors Center Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 9:00 pm / Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, the Fort Greely Main Gate Visitors Center Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, closed on weekends or at the Fort Wainwright Environmental Division Office, Building 3023 Monday through Friday 7: 30 to 4:30 pm.
- Check-In through USARTRAK You may Check In through this web site's interactive map pages, or by calling the automated USARTRAK phone system - Fairbanks: 907-353-3181, Fort Wainwright Main Post: 907-353-3181, Delta Junction: 907-873-3181, or Toll Free 877-250-9781. When checking in with USARTRAK, please remember that you must have a valid RAP, and that you will not be allowed to check in to areas which have been closed due to Army training activities.
Having trouble getting a RAP or checking in?
Call the Fort Wainwright Environmental Division Office at 907-361-9686.
We hope that you find this system easy to use. It is designed to make the registration and check-in process as simple as possible for you, the recreational user. Please have a safe and enjoyable visit on Fort Wainwright lands!


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A woman before becoming Muslim changed her last name from her family
name to her husband's. Now that she is Muslim, she is no longer married
to that man. Also, she would like to formally change her name to a Muslim
name to affirm her Islamic identity. She would like to also change her last
name back to her family name, however, she would like to adopt her
mother's maiden name (maternal grand-father's name) instead of her
father's name, since there is some conflict between them, and that she said
he did not have much to do with her upbringing. Is it permissible for her to
take her mother's maiden name?
Praise be to Allaah.
This womans desire to take an Islamic name and to change her family name from that of her former husband is quite correct, but it is not permissible for her to call herself after anyone except her legitimate father no matter what the reasons for wishing to do so. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): "Call them (adopted sons) by the names of their fathers " [al-Ahzaab 33:5].
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "Whoever calls himself by other than his fathers name (or attributes himself to someone other than his father), will be cursed by Allaah, the angels and all the people." (Reported by Ibn Maajah, 2599; see also Saheeh al-Jaami, 6104).
And Allaah is the Source of help.


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Having a friend or a family member officiate your wedding is a growing trend among couples, and one that may be particularly appealing to those who are not affiliated with a church or prefer a secular ceremony. After all, getting a friend ordained to do the job is as easy as a few clicks online.
The upsides are plentiful: It's more intimate and personal than having a stranger officiate, it's much cheaper than hiring somebody, and it's a very special way to ask someone who is important to you to be involved in your big day. But the job also comes with a lot of responsibilities and some tricky rules (not the kind you can break), so before you pick up the phone to ask your bestie to do the honors, read the info below.
1. Figure out who is allowed to officiate in your area.
Each state, county, or even city has its own rules on who is allowed to legally make your union official. Check with your city's Marriage Bureau for the complete guidelines before you begin figuring out who should officiate.
Laws regarding the officiant are truly varied: in Colorado couples can solemnize their own marriage, and in parts of other states (such as Virginia) only pastors of certain churches are allowed to perform the wedding — and someone who got ordained online doesn't count. Remember, just because your friend got his uncle to perform his wedding doesn't mean it's allowed where you tie the knot.
See More: Interfaith Ceremonies: Options and Practices
2. Get your friend ordained.
Once you've figured out that your friend can officiate the wedding, the next step is to get him or her ordained. An easy way to do this is to point your browser to TheMonastery.org, where you can become a minister of the Universal Life Church. Other places that offer ordination include the Church of Spiritual Humanism, First Nation Ministry, American Fellowship Church, and the Church of Latter-Day Dude — a religion that spawned from the movie The Big Lebowski. (Yes this is legit, but once again, double check your regional laws by calling your county clerk).
3. Determine if the officiant needs to be registered.
Once your friend has been ordained, the next step in the process is to make sure all the paperwork and other legal checkboxes, if any, are checked off. Some regions require that the officiant file credentials with the local court and others do not. For example, in California, it is not necessary to register, but in New York City, not only do officiants have to register, they have to appear in person at the City Clerk's office to do so.
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4. Write the ceremony.
Many couples will want to work with their officiant to write the ceremony script, and one of the benefits of having a friend perform the wedding is the ability to highly personalize the ceremony. But don't get too carried away with the reminiscing and forget about the legal requirements. In Seattle, for example, a marriage is not recognized legally unless the couple declares during the ceremony that they take each other to be spouses. Once again, work with your local marriage-governing bureau to determine requirements for your area.
5. Sign and send in the marriage license.
After the ceremony and reception, it is your officiant's responsibility to send the completed marriage license and return it to the state within the required timeline.


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Dylan & Levi
Easy-going but hard to tell apart – twins Dylan and Levi were born with a double dose of heart trouble. Just hours old, they came to Children's Hospital and Medical Center.
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Youth Health Assessment Reveals Top Concerns of Parents, Opportunities for Community Leaders
Parents in the Omaha metropolitan area say the number one health issue affecting community children and teens is obesity—including the areas of nutrition, physical activity and weight. A close second for parents of adolescents is concern around teens' mental and emotional health.
Children's Hospital & Medical Center, Boys Town National Research Hospital and Building Healthy Futures are pleased to share these findings and more from the 2015 Child & Adolescent Health Needs Assessment. The three organizations teamed up to co-sponsor the assessment to determine the health status, behaviors and needs of children and teens in Douglas, Sarpy and Pottawattamie counties. Professional Research Consultants (PRC) of Omaha conducted the research endeavor. A similar assessment was sponsored and conducted in 2012. PRC's process involved a customized local health survey given to 966 area parents/guardians online and via phone, a review of secondary data (e.g. census data, Youth Risk Behavior Survey, other public health data) and an online key informant survey for key community healthcare stakeholders.
"Before we can effectively address the health needs of children in our community, we have to step back and listen to parents' perceptions and challenges," says Dr. Richard Azizkhan, President & CEO, Children's Hospital & Medical Center. "Their feedback is incredibly important in directing our efforts and advocacy into the future."
"The numbers are fascinating, but it's the young lives behind them that are most compelling to us," explains Jeanee Weiss, MS, CEO of Building Healthy Futures. "The survey shines a bright light on real challenges that children face; it shows us where the gaps and cracks are. The sooner we identify those areas, the sooner we can work on improving them."
The 2015 Child & Adolescent Health Needs Assessment identified nine areas of opportunity:
A majority of local families, 82.4 percent, rate their children's overall health as excellent or very good. Respiratory allergies (18.3%) are considered the most prevalent health condition, followed by speech/language problems (14.1%), ADHD (8.3%), and asthma (6.2%). Unfortunately, more than 1 in 4 parents report experiencing difficulties or delays in receiving health care services for a child in the past year.
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by Josh Wigler and Kevin P. Sullivan
"The Hunger Games," awesome though it may be, is far from the only action movie in town this weekend. Today also sees the release of Gareth Evans' "The Raid: Redemption," an Indonesian martial arts flick about an elite squad fighting for their lives inside of a crime-ridden apartment complex.
It's gory, it's terrifying, and it's absolutely impossible to look away from. Action junkies, you owe it to yourselves to seek this one out -- there's a reason it's being put on the same pedestal as "Die Hard" and "Hard Boiled" by some reviewers. Simply put, "The Raid" is legendary. Get in on the ground floor while you can.
If you need further convincing, keep on reading for five reasons to see "The Raid: Redemption" in theaters this weekend.
Iko Uwais
Any action director can fill their movie with the most skilled martial artists and stunt professionals, but to make a truly memorable film, you have to find a star. Evans founds his star in Iko Uwais, who he discovered while making a documentary about Silat, the style of fighting used in the film. Iko was driving trucks for a living when Evans discovered him, but thankfully quit after making their first movie together, "Merantau." As rookie cop Rama, Iko can do a lot more than fight. He has a presence that you root for, in addition to kicking a lot of ass.
The Bad Guys
A powerful hero is nothing without powerful villains to go up against. "The Raid" does not disappoint on that level. Ray Sahetapy is perfect as the repulsive, reclusive crime lord Tama. Yayan Ruhian is absolutely unforgettable as Mad Dog, a true psychopath who only feels alive when death is knocking at his door. Don't forget the hundreds of other bad guys who storm against Rama and his allies all throughout "The Raid." Needless to say, the body count is very high in this one.
Guns Are Like Takeout
Think about it. Guns have always dominated the American action movie scene as the weapon of choice, but what's more interesting to watch: Two dudes firing guns at each other from across the hall or two dudes who have to beat the crap out of each other with their bare hands? Both are totally barbaric, but one makes for a better movie. As Mad Dog in "The Raid" quips, firing a gun is like ordering takeout. It takes all the creativity and challenge out of a fight scene. In a sense, "The Raid" is a master of the kitchen. There is quite a lot of gunplay, but the major fight sequences are all close-quarters and better because of it.
The Hallway Scene
In the ultimate argument of home cooking versus takeout, the extended hallway fight scene is destined to go down in action movie history. Over the course of a few minutes, Iko obliterates a host of armed criminals with nothing but a knife and a nightstick. It almost requires multiple viewings to appreciate half of the scene's tangle of punches, kicks and stabbings. The scene hits so many different movie-going emotions from thrills to shocks and gross-outs.
It Does. Not. Stop.
Five minutes into the movie, Evans slams the gas pedal all the way down and never lets up for the rest of the run-time. "The Raid" is the definition of balls-to-the-wall action. Even when the film takes a breather, something horrible is lurking immediately around the next corner. Really, the adrenaline and anxiety never lets up for a minute. It's set to continue, too, as Evans has at least one, perhaps even two, more movies planned for the "Raid" franchise. As mentioned earlier, get in on the ground floor now -- "Redemption" is just the beginning of what's guaranteed to be one of the most talked-about series of films in the entire action genre.
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Watch how to make this recipe.
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
In a large saucepan heat chicken broth and bouillon cube over medium heat until hot.
In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, celery, chives and garlic, and saute until tender. Season with salt and pepper. Add the flour and stir together until it becomes pasty and lump-free, about 2 minutes. Stir in the hot broth, heavy cream, sherry, chicken and frozen onions and peas. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
With a ladle, fill 6ovenproof ramekins or bowls with the filling. Place on baking sheet.
Sprinkle flour on countertop. Roll out dough an extra inch. Using a biscuit round or mold, cut out dough to cover the tops of your oven-proof bowls, with about 1/2-inch hangover, depending on their size. Crimp the dough over the edge of the ramekin. Brush with the egg wash and make 4 small slits on the top. Sprinkle with kosher salt and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.
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Try to determine your cat's breed (or breeds), as certain health conditions have genetic links. For example, Persians and Abyssinians tend to be at risk for kidney problems, which are manageable if diagnosed early.
Cats are known for their consistent behavior, but seemingly without warning, their habits may change. A ravenous eater may walk away from a once-favored food. A social butterfly could suddenly spurn the charms of its humans.
Snubs do indeed happen. What follows will help explain why, and what you can do to get your furry little friend back to its former self.
Determining the ReasonsBehavioral changes in cats are often due to one of two causes: illness or anxiety. When your cat's behavior morphs suddenly and dramatically, the first thing to do is consult with your veterinarian. "You want to be able to rule out the possibility that there is something medically wrong with the cat," explains L.A.-based cat behaviorist Marva Marrow.
Decreased food intake can be indicative of a number of medical issues, from poor dental health, which can make eating painful, to cancer, especially when there are other symptoms, like diarrhea or lethargy. Less interest in social interaction can also be a sign of sickness. "A cat that's not feeling well may want to stay away from people or other animals it normally loves," says Marrow.
All Stressed OutThink your cat leads a relaxing life of leisure? That might be the case -- most of the time. But boredom and sudden changes are common causes of stress in felines. Anxiety-riddled cats will often withdraw socially, appearing to "snub" both you and its food. "Cats aren't jealous, but they are territorial," says Marrow. "If there's a new family member, or even a visiting family member or boyfriend, the cat could be very sensitive to this new person, especially if the cat is strongly bonded with its owner."
To help your cat relax when experiencing change or visitors, Marrow recommends giving it extra attention. "Make sure the cat has a place that is its own, where it can get away. Create a safe haven -- like a bathroom, or some other type of enclosure -- and then go visit the cat in that haven. You should spend as much time as possible there, but even five minutes, twice a day will make a difference."
Other Reasons for Snubbing FoodJust like people, your cat's taste in food can change over time. Consider alternating between flavors every so often to keep your cat interested. Your cat may also eventually tire of dry foods high in vegetable protein. Cats are carnivores and will always be attracted by meat so try a food that lists meat as its first ingredient. Of course, dishes are also important. Your furry friend should have its own glass, ceramic, or stainless steel bowl (it can develop allergies to plastic) that is regularly washed with the same detergent, since new "flavors" of detergent can turn a cat off. The bowl should be large enough for your cat to lower its face without cramming it into the edge, and it should be placed on a no-slide mat.
Guest Snubs"A lot of cats are not friendly with strangers," says Marrow. "Some cats are very shy." It's not a big deal. They're not circus animals." If a guest is staying for longer periods, or has a deep desire to bond with the pet of the house, Marrow suggests that the visitor make patient, friendly overtures to your cat, offering special food treats or sitting quietly in your feline's safe haven. Over time, the cat may like your guest as much as you do.
Darcy Lockman is a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based freelance writer and frequent contributor to The Daily Cat. Her work has appeared in publications such as the New York Times and Rolling Stone.
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Maria Tse says: Would like some advise.
My cat hisses at my son everytime he visits. He tried many times to holder her and caress her, but there is no trying w/Bella. My son feels somewhat disappointed. Help!!! what to do?
cloie redman says: hey my cat is wild allot but i dont know why i need a little help can you help me find what she is trying top say?
steph says: please help i don't know what to do, my cat is always hissing and grawls at me and everyone that go's near her the only time she lets anyone go near her is when she's in heat. What do i do?
GonzoG says: Maria.
What you do is accept the fact that your cat does not like your son and be happy as long as an uneasy truce exists between them. So long as your son doesn't live under your roof on a continual basis--your cat has a right to feel territorial about him. If Bella hisses and then slinks off to hide, that's fine. Now, if the cat becomes aggressive to your son, or any stranger, you may have other behavioral issues that you may wish to discuss with your vet. Believe it or not, a cat's territorial behavior has been known to respond well to a few weeks on anti-depressants. Your vet can help you best with that.
GonzoG says: Steph, I want you to repeat this mantra; "I will get my cat spayed."
Do that 100 times and call a vet for an appointment. If money is an issue, call several vets for prices and your local SPCA to see if there is assistance available in your area. Believe it or not, there often is.
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One of her students, Susie Zolghardri, had also been reading Carla Sonheim's book and did some cat drawings, using a pillow as the support below the drawings to get more playful shapes, as Carla suggests in her book. Susie traced her cat drawings to teabags and made this adorable quilt!
I had to go back to find out more about tea bags. I have used them to stain fabric, but never used the bags. I really like the look though.
thanks for the mention Judy!! I'll forward this to Susie, she'll be thrilled.
Thank you so much for mentioning my art quilt on your blog. It was so fun to make, the tea bags are very easy to work with. Jane was right, I'm thrilled!


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World of Warcraft's Lead Systems Designer has announced his decision to leave.
Greg "Ghostcrawler" Street, has announced his decision to leave Blizzard Entertainment. World of Warcraft's Lead Systems Designer has bridged the gap between the community and game's developers for six years. In that time he has been stoic in his resolve to provide fair and balanced gameplay for WoW players and will undoubtedly be missed.
I had the pleasure of meeting him at this year's Blizzcon and I can honestly say that he is a very sweet and friendly man, who was more than happy to mingle with fans at all opportunities. I've always admired his ability to absorb the hits of angry players lashing out when their class received what they perceived to be nerfs. When we spoke, albeit briefly at the Wowinsider/Wowhead party, I apologized to him on behalf of the community for all the negativity he's had to endure, to which he smiled kindly and assured me he was fine.
Below is an official post written by Greg on the WoW forums:
"You know that part at the end of raid night when the final boss is dead and you're done handing out loot and everyone kind of goes their separate ways? Yeah, this is one of those times.
"We just came off of a great BlizzCon. We had so many different games to talk about, and we were thrilled at the reception of Warlords of Draenor. It was great to meet or reconnect with so many of you. I love BlizzCon dearly, which makes it so hard to tell you that this will be my last one, or at least my last one up on stage. An opportunity has come my way, and I have made the very tough decision to move on from Blizzard.
"I wanted to thank all of you for being a part of this grand quest. I have said a hundred times that having passionate gamers, including the angry ones, is a far better place to be than having a community that doesn't care. You all care. Like us, you want the game to be the best that it can be. So I ask you to keep on providing your feedback. I promise (and I rarely promise!) that the developers care very much about what you have to say.
"I'll be out there, and I can't imagine it will be that hard to find me.
"P.S. No, you can't have a pony. Or a moose. Or a mantis shrimp. Or a tardigrade. Or a crab. Keep trying though.
"P.P.S. I play a Holy Priest."
On twitter he's since gone on to confirm again that he is leaving Blizzard due to a "great opportunity" and stated that it is simply time to move on. He is leaving on good terms and will continue to play WoW! We at ZAM would like to wish him all the best in his future adventures, wherever they may take him.
Ghostcrawler, we salute you.
Penny for your thoughts,
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I just want to say — for the millionth time — that a job doesn't make you crazy. You are who you are. You had problems well before you took on your current role.
So let's be honest. There are probably some jobs you should avoid if you are depressed, moody, addicted to drugs/alcohol, or otherwise edgy. Here is my list.
- Customer Service
- Public Safety (fire, police)
- Nursing
- Teacher
- Vet Tech
- Cashier
- Receptionist
There are probably a million more.
If you have problems that are exacerbated by stress and conflict, don't leave your house. Don't work with people. Don't work with kittens & puppies and transfer your emotional instability onto those animals. The ideal job for you is an overnight stock clerk at Walmart. You probably have insomnia, anyway. No human contact. Simple tasks. No conflict.
Doesn't matter what job you do. Doesn't matter if you like your boss or you don't like your boss. Doesn't matter if you earn minimum wage or a million dollars. Don't blame the job. Crazy is constant.


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There were a lot of questions regarding the national security for 100% FDI but the government has backed itself saying it does not compromise national security but brings greater investment and more employment.
India's focus on defence manufacturing is paying off high dividends as it unveiled HAL manufactured Tejas light combat Aircraft and Thermobaric ammunition for Arjun tanks. While India signed a 58,000 crore deals with Russia for 36 Rafale fighters, the manufacturer was ready to manufacture the planes in India if ordered a bigger consignment. Brahmos missile, a joint venture between Russia's NPO and India's DRDO, has been in talks of exporting it to the Latin America and South East Asia.
India's defence exports almost doubled during the financial year 2015-2016 and manufactured equipments worth Rs 2,059 crore were exported to 28 countries. Foreign companies manufacturing goods in India have to pass the technology to Indian companies for their native production. Foreign companies need not mention their tie up with Indian counterparts at the time of bidding and 51% Indian equity ownership has been removed.
Indian private companies like Reliance Defence Anil Ambani Group(RDEC), Reliance Industries, Larsen& Toubro and Mahindra have stepped up to manufacture defence armaments.
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How long has it passed since you graduated from elementary school? Do you remember a lot of things from your elementary school days? In this episode of Iyagi, Hyojin and Kyung-hwa talked about elementary school. Listen in, compare elementary school life in Korea with what you experienced in your country, and let us know!


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David and Alexandra answer the question, "Is Trump immune from an obstruction of justice charge?" They also discuss the difference between indictment and impeachment and then discuss how even member of the conservative pundit hall of fame can be wrong about the First Amendment.
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OpenSSO Tab Sweep – Apr 17 2009
A celebration this week and events over the next month in the world of OpenSSO...
- OpenSSO is 1000 members strong! Many more than 1000 people have downloaded OpenSSO (in fact, there are well over 1000 downloads every month), but 1000 people have registered at opensso.dev.java.net to be able to participate in the mailing lists and forums, and to be able to file and track issues. All I can say is... wow!
- If you're going to the RSA Conference next week at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, don't miss The Smoking Monkey and I presenting A Pragmatic Approach to Building Identity Management for the Enterprise. We'll be in the Briefing Center on Wednesday April 22, 2009 at 5:30pm. More details and a qualification code for a FREE Expo pass [PDF].
- If, on the other hand, you're planning to take in the MySQL Conference next week, at the Santa Clara Convention Center, the OpenSSO team's very own Sean Brydon will be moderating a 'birds of a feather' (BoF) session - Using the OpenSSO Project and MySQL to Secure Users and Applications - at 8:30pm on Tuesday April 21st, 2009 in Ballroom C. If you're thinking of coming, but hadn't planned to attend the MySQL Conference, you might be interested to know that a $25 Exhibit Hall Only Pass will get you into all the BoF's. Register Here.
- A little bit further out, registration is still open for the second OpenSSO Community Day, to be held at the Forum am Deutschen Museum in Munich (hosted by the European Identity Conference 2009) on Tuesday May 5th 2009. The first Community Day last month in New York City was a great success, with nine sessions on a variety of identity-related topics. We'll be using the 'unconference' format again in Munich, so come along and join in!
- At the European Identity Conference proper, I'll be participating in the Realigning AuthZ and Access Control with the Business panel, alongside Bavo De Ridder (De Ridder Consulting), John Aisien (Oracle), Kim Cameron (Microsoft), Keith Grayson (SAP) and Finn Frisch (Axiomatics), at 11:30am on Wednesday May 6th, 2009. If you're staying in Munich for the entire week, be sure to catch Sun's Dr. Steffo Weber and Abdi Mohammadi, along with Vittorio Bertocci of Microsoft for Hands-On SOA and Web Security with the Geneva Framework and with OpenSSO.
- Alternatively, later that same week are Sun Microsystems' Northern Europe Open IAM User days. Spanning Thursday and Friday May 7th-8th, 2009, the user days will be held at Sun's Belgian office at Zaventem, just east of Brussels. I'll be speaking on Thursday, when we'll be focusing on OpenSSO and OpenDS, while Friday will be more oriented towards Sun Identity Manager and Sun Role Manager. Register now for what promises to be a fascinating couple of days.
So - there you have it - a packed few weeks in OpenSSO-land, and evidence that the OpenSSO community is as active IRL (in real life) as on IRC (Internet relay chat) 🙂
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I have been inspired, with each and every school visit that I make for work with School Specialty, an education-focused company, to do something to encourage kids to play a more active role in nature and the environment. On a daily basis, I drop by many public and private schools within several counties throughout Maryland. Maryland's schools are surrounded by an array of various habitats. From open fields, to ponds, marsh, lakes and rivers, to brush, wildflowers and shrubs, to wooded lots of pine, oak, maple, magnolia and other forest giants, our school's yards are becoming THE wildest places in Maryland.
So what to do with all of this potential habitat, our pressing environmental issues and hundreds of school buildings filled with eager-to-learn students? That combination creates a rather unique opportunity to radically improve all three.
How, you ask? Well, these links are a great start:
Audubon At Home Schoolyard
US Fish & Wildlife Service's Habitat Guide
No Child Left Inside!
Last Child in the Woods
I propose the following:
The Great Maryland School Yard Species Contest!
Objective: Through experiential learning, the district's elementary school students will receive targeted education about a.) Local and migrating bird species and populations, b.) Local and regional wild animals, and c.) The region's native plants, trees and flowers. Students would then be challenged to plan, create and maintain environments within the confines of school grounds. Throughout the year, students will monitor and count the populations of wild bird, native plant and wild animal species that live, breed, feed and visit the schoolyard. At the end of the year, the school with the most points will win a prize (money, school supplies, a field trip, a party). Points will be awarded for local plants, variety of habitats, species identification and documented improvements to the schoolyard. Extra credit could be rewarded for such things like: art work, short stories, science projects, etc. Contest will be judged by experts from local garden centers, politicians, wildlife sanctuaries, bird organizations, etc. and will be awarded at the end of the calendar year.
In order to succeed, cooperation would be required from parents, teachers, volunteers, local wild bird stores, gardening centers, arboretums, education-focused companies (like School Specialty) and environmental organizations like the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Audubon, Patuxent National Wildlife Center, American Bird Conservancy, Maryland Ornithological Society, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife, local newspapers, press and TV news.
Lesson plans consist of (but not limited to):
-Core science curriculum combined with hands-on, experiential learning.
-Learning to identify and count birds, plants, mammals, amphibians, reptiles and insects.
-Learning about the life and behaviors of birds, plants and animals.
-Learning how to increase the numbers and varieties of those birds, plants and animals in the schoolyard.
Habitat preparation:
-Research, develop and construct schoolyard environments that will attract both a diverse variety and larger quantities of species.
-Develop and implement monitoring programs with assistance and guidance from volunteers, parents and experts.
-Develop and monitor nest box programs in the spring and summer months
-Introduce and maintain native plant species within the schoolyard.
Counting and Monitoring:
-Plan times before, during and after school to count species (variety and number).
-Keep detailed records throughout the year.
-Submit and present success stories, positive impacts and improvements in habitat, species variety and numbers.
-Categorize each school by geographic environment: urban / rural / suburban
Student's BENEFITS:
-Improved test scores in the sciences.
-Experiential, hands on learning.
-Gain a deeper knowledge of the world around them, conservation and making a difference locally.
-Increased physical activity outdoors.
-Increased awareness of and interest in the outdoors, the environment and conservation.
The Educator's BENEFITS:
-Improved test scores.
-Increased interest from the students.
-Higher Standarized Test Scores.
-Opportunity for cross-curriculum in areas of art (drawing/sculpting/painting nature), math (counting and monitoring), reading and writing (stories and creative writing exercises) as well the obvious life and environmental sciences!
School and School System BENEFITS:
-Higher Test Scores and a diversified learning environment.
-Parents will want to send their kids to these great schools.
-Improved natural habitat throughout the contest area for local wildlife, birds and native species means a greener, healthier environment!
Participant BENEFITS:
-Recognition, advertising and increased business for their donations and discounts on the necessary supplies, materials and participation in the program.
Wildlife BENEFITS:
-The birds and other wild animals receive a better place to live, eat and raise their young, while the native plant species increase. The watershed gets less runoff.
WE ALL BENEFIT when the participating schools finish the school year with GREENER SCHOOL YARDS.
Students will research, plan, build & create mini habitats in the schoolyard.
Students will, throughout the academic year, monitor and count:
-Birds (numbers and species)
-Plants (number of native species present and introduced)
-Wild Animal Species (seen and/or habitat created)
-Create and maintain these natural areas on the school grounds.
Garden Centers, Arboretums will donate / offer at a discount:
-Native plants, flowers and trees, soil conditioner, mulch, etc.
-Help, advice and help in the creation and maintainance of these natural areas on the school grounds.
Wild Bird Stores, Nature retailers will donate / offer at a discount:
-Seed, bird houses, bird bathes, etc.
-Help, advice and help in the creation and maintainance of these natural areas on the school grounds.
Organizations (DNR, Audubon, CBF, PTA, parents & volunteers):
-Advice, demonstrations, manpower, online resources
-Help, advice and help in the creation and maintainance of these natural areas on the school grounds.
At the end of the calendar year, the top 5 schools in the participating County/School District receive discounts for their students at local retailers involved with the contest, a full-day field trip to one of premier Maryland's Natural Areas AND a party at the school in the spring! The winning school will also receive those prizes, PLUS a substantial financial reward!
The challenges of course are numerous.
-Developing approved lesson plans.
-Training the teachers.
-Promoting the competition.
-Finding local businesses to become involved in the competition.
-Finding the time during the already busy school year for children to learn this priceless knowledge.
-Finding the time during the already busy school year for teachers to teach these lessons.
-Finding school systems willing to fully participate in the effort.
-Finding volunteers, experts and helpers to assist in the monitoring, awarding and promotion of this year-long project.
But, despite those challenges, the potential rewards are well worth the effort. I welcome any and all help overcoming these obstacles in order to make this competition a reality. I am eager to hear your IDEAS and THOUGHTS on this subject.
Dan Haas


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240 Extending: Computational Thinking - Next Steps with Digital Technologie...
The Digital Technologies | Hangarau Matihiko learning area has been launched, and will need to be embedded in all New Zealand classrooms from the start of 2020.
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December 10th, 2006, 08:26 PM
I haven't had to take my dog to the vet lately but I do have one question I will ask next time, and perhaps someone out there knows the answer. Sometimes my dog seems to have a darkish area arounnd her "private parts" - I notice this when she is playfully upside down and wants a belly rub. I can remove the brownish stain with warm water on a cloth. I was wondering if this is normal - she is a very furry dog and although I try to keep that area clipped shorter and clean, is it just the result of urine staining? She doesn't seem to have any problems urinating and doesn't seem "under the weather" but I am still concerned.


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Growing up near San Jose and eating dim sum with his family, Alex Chu developed a passion for the cuisine. But it wasn't until he worked as a dim sum server that he learned how to prepare and present the steamed buns and delicate dumplings.
"I learned how to cook all the items," Chu says. "I learned how to handle them. I also learned their English names, which I didn't know before because I always ate with my family. And I learned what was popular with everybody else and not just what I liked." That helped the 22-year-old recent USC graduate when he developed the menu for The Dim Sum Truck (Twitter: @dimsumtruck), one of the latest additions to LA's expanding fleet of nouveau food trucks.
If you had access to the VIP area at last week's Street Food Festival, you could have sampled the Dim Sum Truck's har gow and shu mai. For the rest of the world, the truck soft-opens next week and will officially launch on Feb. 27.
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The menu is an array of dim sum standards and a few fusion dishes, all of which sell for under $4. Three shu mai (pork, shrimp and mushroom dumplings) or har gow (shrimp and ginger dumplings) for $2.50; two bao (barbecued pork buns) for $3; sticky rice wrapped in a lotus leaf for $3.50; and a mildly sweet egg custard tart for $1.50. They'll also offer a lunchbox option: two shu mai, two har gow, one bun of your choice, a side salad and one dessert for $8.
Fusion dishes include Chinese chicken salad ($3.50), spicy tofu mullitas ($3) made with chili black bean sauce and Monterey Jack cheese and Peking duck tacos ($3) made with roast duck steeped in a vinegar-based marinade and topped with a hoisin-based sauce and a piece of crispy skin.
All the food for The Dim Sum Truck will be prepared in the morning on the day it's to be sold and then steamed or fried on the truck. "We do have a traditional steam table and the traditional metal steamers," Chu says, "though we're not serving [the food] in the steamers." But for Chu, it's as much about community as it is cuisine.
"I still think back on going to dim sum with my family," Chu says. "It's something that brought them together. But it's not very accessible to people who live on the Westside. I live there now and it's always been one thing that kept me from eating dim sum as often as I'd like to. Most of the dim sum restaurants are in the San Gabriel Valley, but a dim sum truck can reach people out in Venice, Santa Monica, Silver Lake and the valley."