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The Night I Lost My Childhood - Fiction
In the fall of 1970, I was eleven years old and preparing for junior high. It had been a tumultuous summer, beginning with my parents' divorce and my mother and I moving into a small, two bedroom house along a shaded street on the east end of town. I could feel the footsteps of my teenage years marching closer and with each surrendering sunset I yearned for day I could make my own decisions.
Under the spreading oaks of Sycamore Street, nestled between the well-groomed hedges of neighboring houses, sat the battered ranch that was the Anderson place. The yard was a knot of overgrowth, its darkened brick covered with moss and vines. The roof was a checkerboard of missing shingles and its dark windows held torn screens and cobwebs thicker than my shoestrings.
I had learned from Ricky Bradley—the only other kid on the block, that the house had gone neglected for nearly two years, and his father had thought about purchasing the house just so he could have the nuisance razed.
So you can imagined the stir that was caused when newer cars, with out of state tags began pulling into the driveway, and then one day the for sale sign—rusted and weathered—was plucked from the ground, igniting a whirl of rumors that came and went like the sudden activity in the driveway.
The porches buzzed with gossip. The new owner was said to be the reverend who had been seen with the realtor, then it was the clean cut newlyweds who had shown up with their parents. Whoever it was had some serious work to do. Ricky and I were tossing a football in the when a white Dodge Polara lumbered to a stop and then pulled into the driveway of the house that had been the source of the gossip on Sycamore Street.
Porch rockers came to a halt and curtains spread as white and gray heads peeked to get a glimpse of the large man helping his wife and baby out of the car.The first thing I noticed about Carl Hoarsely was that he was enormous. Not obese, but strong. He was built like a football player yet had a bright smile that put me at ease.
Over the course of the next few weeks, all eyes, and ears, were glued to the changes at the Anderson house. The roofers arrived early one morning ,and from then on each morning began with a thundering barrage of hammering. Then came the brick mason. An electrician came calling. Each morning brought with it a steady stream of dusty work vans and dented pick-up trucks. Tom's Plumbing, Taylor Brother's Contractors, Jeff's landscaping.
But most of the work was done by Mr. Hoarsely himself. The front door was propped open with a broken cinder block to allow a procession of grimacing men carrying faded counter-tops, broken chairs, shelves, and at least one piano, to file out of the house. Ricky and I stood in the street, the ball on my hip as we watched with astonishment as the scene culminated with the youngest of the bunch, with forearms bulging, heaved a kitchen sink the size of a bathtub onto the top of the pile as high as our heads.
Pitching a rusted vent into the junk pile, Mr. Hoarsely dabbed his forehead with a bandanna and then looked to us. "Hey fellas. You two want to help us out?"
I looked to Ricky who took a few steps back in retreat.
"What do you mean?"
"Well, I've got a pile of junk in the basement that needs to come out to the curb. I'll give you guys $5 a piece."
Thoughts of my mom's warnings about strangers gathered in my head. But this was a neighbor. Weren't we supposed to be friendly to neighbors? Besides, I could use five bucks. I shrugged. "Sure."
"I've gotta get going," Ricky said, clapping for his ball. Suit yourself, I thought.
I followed Mr. Hoarsely around back where he jiggled and jerked on the sliding glass door until he was able to get it on track and slide it open. We stepped into the basement, the air cool and dank, Mr. Hoarsely waved his hand as thought to clear the webs of musty air.
We began with the big stuff. A roll of carpet, large yard bags full of trash, old chairs, some boxes. The basement was partly finished, and the mounds of trash must have been sitting for the entire time the house had been empty.
"So what's your name kid?"
"You a ball player?"
"I wish."
After several trips, I tossed a rusted mop bucket on the heap out front. The midday sun sat on my shoulders, warming my back as Mr. Hoarsely emerged from the basement with a ten speed bike.
"Don't suppose you want this old thing do you?"
He rolled the old Schwinn to me, the tires were flat and the seat was covered with a film of mildew, but it was nothing I couldn't fix. The bike sat high, the cross bar to my chest. Strands of cobwebs twisted and tangled in the spokes as the wheels turned. I wondered how I would even manage to climb onto it.
"Yeah, sure. If you don't want it that is."
"No, I think you'd get more use out of this than I would."
I spent the rest of the afternoon toying with the bike, turning it upside down onto the seat and handlebars and lubing the chain with oil. I was pumping air into the tires when my mother pulled into the driveway. She stepped out of the car, craning her neck and grimacing at the long run in her stockings.
"Hey Frankie, what you got there?"
"My new bike. Mr. Hoarsely gave it to me. I also got five bucks for helping him clean out the basement," I said, an air of pride in my voice.
She looked down the street in the direction of the junk pile out on the curb, and then her gaze came back to me, stopping at every house along the way.
"That's the new family, right? You were in the basement with him?"
"Yeah, he's real nice."
She furled a brow, the corner of her mouth instinctively curling towards a smile. "Well, I'm not sure you should be in basements with strangers. Why don't you come inside and I'll get dinner ready."
Even before the divorce my father's job put him on the road for weeks at a time, so dinners at my house had always been informal sit downs between the two of us. My mother wasn't the type to cry and feel sorry for herself, besides, she was much too stubborn to give my father the satisfaction. Instead, she'd occasionally invite friends over to join us. Usually I'd become lost in adult talk and escape to the living room to watch the games. But that night something was on her mind. She smoked a cigarette, clearing her throat as I worked at a slab of pork chop on my plate.
"Frankie, I don't think it's a good idea for you to be going down to the Anderson place, not until we are formally introduced."
I nodded, but only to appease her. I wasn't a baby anymore and knowing that she had to work the next day I had already promised Mr. Hamersley—Carl he had told me to call him, that I would assist him with yanking out the leaky toilet in the half bath. I wasn't missing out on another $5. I was well on my way to becoming a rich man by the time school started.
She exhaled a plume of blue smoke and I heard her say, almost in a whisper, "Some of these old crows around here are going to flip." I had no idea what she meant.
The next morning I was up and eating a bowl of Wheaties when my mother, freshly lathered in her familiar flowery fragrance, readied herself for her shift at Tisdales, the woman's fashion store at the plaza. Her part-time work was now full-time after the divorce, but she trusted me to be alone at the house.
Before she left—as though privy to my ploy, she suggested we get ourselves acquainted to our new neighbor. I begrudgingly agreed and to my utter embarrassment, my mother--complete in her herringbone dress and dangling earrings--walked me down to Mr. Carl's, as I had taken to calling him, toting the ominous fruitcake we had found while unpacking back in May. I trudged along at her side, the bike clicking beside me as I pushed it down the street towards the noise and dust escaping the opened front door.
I leaned the bike against the cedar tree out front and my mother and I stepped inside, knocking on the doorway as two younger men were uprooting a scraggly carpet from the hardwood floors. They stopped cold as we entered, still holding the frayed layer of beige and glistening in sweat. I looked to my mother, who offered a smile and said hello. They waved silently; their faces were two of complete befuddlement.
I was mortified. Showing up to the job site with a girl, my mother no less, was enough to line my forehead with a film of perspiration. Finally, the taller of the two nodded to me just as heavy steps lumbered down the hallway. Carl appeared, greeting me with a boisterous hello, his demeanor changing as he saw my mother and her fruitcake at my side.
"Oh, uh. Hello."
"Hi," my mother said, thrusting the hideous gift towards Mr. Carl's midsection. "I'm Stephanie Connelly, Frankie's mom."
The two workers looked at each other, something between a smirk and a scowl playing on their faces. Mr. Carl took the offering; his large hands engulfing the rock hard door stop as he smiled graciously. "It's a pleasure. I'm Carl Hoarsely, and thank you for this, uh.." He lifted it closer.
"Fruitcake," my mother interjected. "Just something I put together to welcome you to the neighborhood. I also wanted to ask you about this bike. Frankie says you gave it to him?"
"Yes, uh, we found that old thing in the basement while we were cleaning up, didn't we Frankie?"
"Yep, I told her that you said I could keep it, but.."
"Well, I just wanted to make sure. He's not getting in the way is he?"
"Not at all ma'am, he's a big help. If it's okay with you that is?"
"Yes, of course, he needs to be productive. Well I've got to get to work. It was nice to meet you Mr. Hoarsely."
"Carl. And thanks again for the cake," He said, sizing up his next door stop.
I walked out with my mom, unable to hold in the "See!" escaping from my mouth. My mother turned to me, her eyes as gold as the waking sun.
"You be sure to stay out of the way Frankie, okay? I'll see you this afternoon." She bent down to give me a kiss on the forehead, and to magnify my embarrassment, Ricky's dad drove past the Anderson house. I watched his head turn in an effort to keep his stare fixed on us outside the doorstep. I was too concerned with the guys inside seeing my mother kiss me to think anything of it. I didn't know much of anything then.
It took Mr. Carl maybe a month to get the house in a livable state. I helped out on the weekends, cutting grass and moving furniture, making a killing in the process. By then, Mrs. Carl and the baby were all moved in and had even come over for my mother's lasagna on the last Saturday before school started.
I wore a blue striped oxford shirt and a stiff pair of jeans that morning. My hair matted and greased so that my pesky cowlick would behave until at least lunchtime. I was all nerves and excitement on that warm September morning, arriving late at the bus stop for the first day of school.
Jogging up the street, I yelled to Ricky as the large yellow box lumbered down our street, turned around and arrived to pick us up. I hadn't seen him around for the last couple of weeks; he'd gone off to church camp and then went on a Labor Day vacation to end the summer. .
As we boarded, I started to sit when Ricky slung his bag down in my place. Taking the seat behind him, I leaned over the giant seat to ask about his vacation.
He tossed a distant shrug in my direction. I chalked it up to him not being a morning person. At the next stop, as the bus plodded forward, he lifted his head over the seat, his face brazen and his voice low.
"Sorry Frankie, but my dad doesn't want me hanging around with nigger lovers."
My first thought was that I had mistaken what he'd said. Living in Virginia, I'd heard the word before, from the redneck kids who liked to swear at the park, or even from the adults fishing the river with missing teeth that whistled when they spoke.. But as I registered his words—the ease in which my friend had looked me in the eye and said it—a gripping fear enveloped me.
The bus jerked forward, chugging along on the route to the school, each stop blurring with the next in my disjointed state. I stared at the back of the seat in front of my face as the bus filled with kids. Fresh faced kids, sunburned kids smiling and chattering with first day jitters. I looked up as a rail thin boy took the seat next to Ricky, and they struck up a conversation about baseball. It was a conversation I had had with Ricky Bradley a hundred times over the summer, but everything had changed.
My first week of junior high floated past in a daze. I forged excuses and my mother drove me to school. I made a few friends and found my way around campus. Sixth grade wasn't all that bad. In the evenings Ricky stayed hidden indoors, doing his homework I was told. I wobbled down street on my new bike, my feet dangling as I stretched to pedal the giant bike. I still helped Mr. Carl when I could, not that he needed me.
The new roof and gutters transformed the house, along with the pruned trees and trimmed grass. By October, the colorful mums burst from the mulch beds, and Mr. Carl had even but in a brick path from the drive way. The days were crisp and cool as fall swept through the trees, its winds littering the street with a carpet of red and yellow leaves.
On a Friday night, after spending the evening helping Mr. Carl in the basement, I gorged on mom's homemade macaroni and cheese and fell into bed a little after 9, listening to the Cardinals' game on the radio as she did the dishes in the kitchen.
I'm not sure what woke me later that night. It may have been the sound of the truck growling in the street, the crashing glass, or the ear piercing scream. I jerked upright in bed, my eyes adjusting to the dark, focusing on the orange glow pulsing on my wall. Shaking my head, I shuffled to the window and my heart thumped into gear.
The blaze jerked and flapped in the night, perilously close to the Cedar tree in Mr. Carl's yard. I heard my mother's steps and met her in the hallway.
"Mr. Carl's house is on fire!"
We dashed out to our porch, the brisk night air pressing cool on my face. A few of the neighbors were standing in their front yards, still in their robes with hands stuck to their faces, whispering amongst each other. My mother jerked away from my hand, bounding for the fire, which I could see was not coming from the house but was on the lawn.
I crept towards the house, the street cold and harsh on my bare feet. I stopped at the curb, raising my head to the burning cross snapping and crackling as the flames whipped angrily into the sky. Mrs. Hoarsely stood on the porch, incoherent and hysterical with her baby in her arms. My mother embraced her, telling her it would be okay, asking if they had called the fire department.
Mr. Hoarsely emerged from the dark, dragging a hose towards the glowing crucifix erected in the mulch bed, his bare chest shined under the warmth of the flames, as he battled the fire with a small stream of water. His face was gripped with anger, and I stood paralyzed by the scene, confused but at the same time knowing something evil had transpired.
When the fire truck arrived, the cross was smoldering in the grass. Mr. Hoarsely continued to spray it with the hose in the dark, where it sizzled and smoked under the streetlight. The police arrived and spoke to Mr. Hoarsely in hushed voices, more officers arrived and asked him to remain calm as his booming voice bellowed over the hum of the trucks and commotion. The charred cross was loaded into a pick-up truck and hauled away and my mother and I drifted home where I laid in bed with thoughts and questions that would stand unanswered for years to come.
I stepped out onto porch the next morning finding the neighborhood still and quiet. The vivid sky was a wash of blue, as though attempting to rinse the morning of the night. Rolled newspapers rested in the driveways, the lawns glittering with grass splashed with moisture. The colorful trees were steeped in brilliant morning sun.
The cross had been removed by the fire department, but not before stamping the grass with its embers. I was staring at the t in the yard when Mr. Carl stepped out front, his face devoid of its usual smile.
"Hey there Frankie."
Hey Mr. Carl. I was just coming down…"
A large box truck rumbled between the cars parked on the street, its brakes screeching as it maneuvered into the driveway. I looked up to Mr. Carl, the dark rings under his eyes swollen and tired. He put a mammoth hand on my shoulder. "Sheila says she can't stay here."
I searched for words but nothing came. It was too much. I couldn't sort through the heaviness in my head. My mother had mentioned something about us moving as well during breakfast. I looked at my feet, my mind unable to come up with any reasoning for what was happening.
"Can't the police do something?"
He sighed as though he wouldn't know where to begin explaining such things to me. "Look here Frankie. You've got a good heart. Don't let this world ever change that okay? Things won't always be this way." The two young men emerged from the truck, glaring at the houses as though ready for confrontation. "You should probably run home as not to cause your mother any trouble. "
I nodded slowly, part of me knowing that I couldn't have understood the reasons adults did the things they did. For the first time in my life I didn't want to grow up.
We bid the Hamersley's farewell that week and just before my mother and I moved (she had no desire to be around people who could do such things), the Anderson house went back up on the market, this time in much better condition than before.
I attended a different school and eventually life went on. I grew up, went off to college and got a job. Later I got married and started a family. I tried to teach my children to love their neighbors and the world they live in. And as I've watched them grow into adulthood, I hope they do the same for their children.
Often times when I work around the house I smile as I think back to that fall of 1970. When Carl Hamersley taught me how to hold a hammer and drive a nail, how to read a tape measure, how to laugh and enjoy a day's work. Other times I shake my head and take a sudden breath when I remember the night I learned of the evil that men can do to one another.
This may be fiction but holds sad truths that still remain in some hearts.
Loved the story ... please write more!
Wonderful story. The boy did not see color, he saw a person. That person treated him well and so he liked him. Too bad many other people do not know that is how things should be. Beautifully written.


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Bula Vinaka and a Very Good Morning to you all.
I'm delighted to be with you this morning to open the new Classroom Block here at the Namosi Secondary School and to launch the electricity grid extension to the school and the Tikina of Namosi.
Thank you for the warm welcome extended to me and my delegation and it's wonderful to see so many bright young faces in front of me – the future of our nation.
I know that most eligible voters here in Namosi have already cast your votes for the general election next week through the pre-polling arrangements of the Electoral Office.
So this isn't a political speech so much as a call for national unity in the election lead-up and beyond so that we can maintain stability and keep Fiji prosperous and strong.
There are certain politicians trying to stir up division in the country for their own political purposes. There have even been threats to the safety of our fellow citizens if certain politicians don't get the result they want. But I urge ordinary Fijians to reject that division and hatred.
I urge them to look to the future and not the past and decide for themselves what is best for them and their families. Because what's important above all else is that this election lays the foundation for a better Fiji for all our young people, no matter who they are or where they come from. And that we embrace the politics of hope that the future offers and not the politics of fear and division that has held our nation back.
I keep saying that there has never been a better time to be a Fijian young person. I want you to think about the importance of caring for each other, of loving each other, and especially of taking care of other children who may not be as strong as you are.
One of the most important things I keep saying is that in the new Fiji, we must make sure that no-one is left behind. It is up to the strong to protect the weak and the vulnerable – young and old – and that's what I'd like you all to do.
I also want to say that in the new Fiji, no-one is better than anyone else. It doesn't matter who you are, what family you come from or whether you have more money or things than someone else. We are all equal and we need to work together and take everyone with us on our journey as a nation.
Nothing is more important than for us to be united, for everyone to work together, to join hands, to build the nation that we all love so much. We are all on the same team – Team Fiji – and everyone has their position on the team and part to play.
As a team, we must all turn our backs on anyone who tries to divide us, to tell us that we can never be truly united because we might be different from someone else. It doesn't matter what your background is, what your religion is or what your parents do. We are all important members of Team Fiji. Everyone belongs.
Boys and Girls, you have been given a fantastic opportunity to get on in life – the best opportunity that any Fijian child has ever been given in the history of our nation. For the first time, my Government has been able to provide you with free schooling and I want you to seize that opportunity with both hands.
Namosi Secondary School is already doing well. I'm told that in the past two years, 2012 and 2013, the school has achieved a pass rate of well over a 50% for the first time in the Form 6 and Form 7 Examinations. Which means that your school is no longer classified as an underperforming school.
I am very proud of your achievement and want to congratulate both the student body and your teachers for all your hard work.
To ensure that all the children of Namosi have access to education, my Government is currently considering your submission for a new secondary school for the Tikina of Veivatuloa and will treat this as a matter of priority should the nation put its trust in us to continue in Government after the election.
Now that you have electricity in your homes and can study by electric light at night, I'm sure that your pass rates will continue to improve. Because we have now given you what you so desperately need – the electric power that so many people in Fiji take for granted but has now come to you in this part of Namosi for the first time.
It's all about making sure that people in isolated parts of Fiji get the same level of services as those in the towns and cities. And it has been the defining characteristic of my Government's term in office – providing ordinary Fijians with the things they need to empower themselves and improve their lives like free education, electricity, water, better health facilities, better roads and telecommunications.
I want you all to work as hard as you can on your studies here, and take advantage of the chance we are giving you to go further with our scholarships and tertiary loans – to become a doctor or a nurse, a farmer, carpenter, plumber, electrician or engineer. Or any number of other jobs that any country needs and that can provide a better living for you and your family.
As we enter this decisive period in the history of our nation, let us remember our sons, fathers and brothers, the 45 men of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces currently being detained by the militias in Syria.
We hope that our loves ones will soon be released and in the meantime, I urge every Fijian to continue to remember them, their families and their loved ones, in your prayers.
To finish, I want to urge pupils and parents alike to look to the future, not to the past, and to imagine where we can be as a nation if we all put our differences aside and work together. Because I think we will be champions. Team Fiji will be unbeatable.
I now have great pleasure in declaring your new classroom block open and inaugurate the extension of the Electricity Grid to the Tikina of Namosi and to the Namosi Secondary School.
Vinaka vakalevu. Thank you.

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We Invite you to Join us at our 5th Annual Mad Hatter JULY 4 CELEBRATION
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Historic Downtown Vallejo
Saturday, December 2, 2017
Wonderland Festival Activities -- including dancing horses, craft & food vendors & children's rides -- begins at 2 p.m. in Unity Plaza @ JFK Library
Mad Hatter Parade starts at 4:30 p.m. (Georgia St and Sonoma Blvd)
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The seven grand homes this year date back to the early 1900s from elegant Queen Anne/Eastlake design (pictured) to Craftsman, French and Greek Revivals and Dutch Colonial (a nostalgic nod to the New Amsterdam of Peter Stuvyesant). This year's Tour highlights famed architect William A. Jones with several of his designs on the tour as well ;as his personal First Bay Tradition shingled designed home occupied by his granddaughter.
From the festive Reception to the After-party at one of the Officers mansions on Mare Island, currently Vino Godfather Winery, it is a wonderful way to celebrate a Victorian holiday. The 3-5pm Reception for the Tour will be hosted at the historic building that was once Vallejo's City Hall built in 1927 and designed by architect Charles Perry. It is now the Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum. The Museum's exhibits of the history of Vallejo will be open during the reception.
Tickets also available at:
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One of the Homes on the 2017 Grand Homes Tour.
Fine Art & Architecture Come Together in Vallejo Neighborhoods
"This Daniel Webster Harrier House, built in 1870 by the founder and president of
the Vallejo Bank, embodies the distinctive characteristics of Itallanate architecture and became a prototype for the elaborately ornamented examples of the style that came to dominate San Francisco in the late 1870s and 1880s.
Designed by Robert Hugh Daley, who designed the First Presbyterian Church of Napa,
as well as the Adamson house in St. Helena,
the house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places."
July 4 Celebration at the Vallejo Waterfront with Artisan Craft Beer Garden, Maritime Dog Parade, Children's Rides, Cultural Performances & the Kiteman of Martinez – Tuesday, July 4
8th Annual Mad Hatter Holiday Festival – Sat. Dec. 2
8th Annual Grand Victorian Homes Tour of Vallejo – Sun. Dec. 10
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Besides the 6th Annual Mad Hatter Holiday Festival, Parade & Tree Lighting (Dec. 5) and the 6th Annual Grand Homes Tour of Vallejo (Dec. 13) & our Mad Hatter Parade @ the Solano County Fair (Jul. 31), we have produced:
July 4th Festival
One of the Most amazing Community Celebrations of the 4th of July in Northern California
Wine & Wisdom
Vallejo Waterfront, Aug. 22, 2015
Super Bowl 50 Village/Fright Night
Oct. 30 & 31, 2015
We were proud to invite attendees to join us for the first Super Fright Night,
last October 30-31, 2015. Designed to entertain and amuse children of all ages,
the event is a creative blend of Mad Hatter artistry and SteamPunk madness --
with an innovative selection of family-oriented Sports and Halloween traditions.
As a special attraction for 2015, the Super Fright Night event was host to the unique
Super Bowl 50 Tour, with all of its exciting displays, activities and related events.
Thank you to All those that Attended & Participated in Our events in 2015.
We would like to thank and acknowledge our Partners
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Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum
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Thank you to all those who have attended & participated
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Founded by Frank Malifrando and Michael Bauman, Hyperion Community Partners, LLC (HCP) works with cities and other civic groups in producing promotional and fundraising events -- enlisting the talents and energies of local communities, organizations and volunteers.
The most notable example of this is The Mad Hatter Holiday Festival and Grand Homes Tour in Vallejo, California. First presented in December 2010, the Festival, a tradition for both residents and visitors to Vallejo, and Homes Tour are now both annual holiday celebrations -- created by collaborations between HCP and the citizens in one of California's leading mid-sized cities.
In addition to the Annual Festivals and Tours, HCP has produced several Wine and Beer Tastings, the July 4th Waterfront Festivals, Celebrating Diversity Street Closings and Block Parties.
HCP will continue to expand its current events and projects -- as well as work to help create new and exciting projects all over the San Francisco Bay Area.


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As a sailing destination, there are few places in the world that match the beauty of British Columbia's majestic mountains, quiet coves, friendly ports, pristine Provincial Marine Parks and the abundance of coastal sealife.
Since 2004, our Gulf Islands Cruising & Learn adventures have prepared our students with sailing knowledge, seamanship and boat-handling skills required to become competent, confident and responsible Skippers and Crew.
Gulf Islands Cruising
Each day following a healthy breakfast prepared by the crew, your instructor leads you through:
- the morning Gulf Islands sailing lesson focused on seamanship and the Skippers duties
- Prepare and file our Sail Plan- "Safety is First"
- 2-3 hour late morning sail led by Student Skipper and Student Navigator
- lunch afloat often hove-to for a BBQ in a quiet cove- review of seamanship lessons learned that morning
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- late afternoon anchoring, mooring or docking lesson - review of Skippers lessons learned
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- June 9-15 (Vancouver - Sidney)
- June 16-22 (Sidney - Vancouver)
- June 23-29 (Sidney - Vancouver)
- September 15-21 (Vancouver - Pender Harbor)
- Sept 22 - 28 (Pender Harbor - Vancouver)
- October 20-26 (Vancouver - Saltspring Island)
VSC Cruise & Learn includes:
5, 7 or 14 days of VSC certified professional Gulf Islands sailing instruction on Beneteau 36.7 sloops equipped for coastal and offshore cruising.
Enrolment in up to 3 NauticEd Courses for 7-day or 2 courses for 5-day Cruise & Learn - includes VSC Instructor support and navigation drop-in clinics.
Choose from: VSC101 Qualified Keelboat Crew(Beginner - 2 days ), VSC203 Day Skipper Certification (Intermediate 3-5 days), VSC204 Bareboat Charter Master (Intermediate 3-5 days), VSC205 Coastal Navigation (Intermediate 2 days)), VSC506 Spinnaker Fundamental (Intermediate 2), VSC322 Advanced Coastal Skipper (Advanced 7 days ) VHF Radio Operator Certificate (Maritime) and exam, Canadian Pleasure Craft Operators Course (PCOC) and exam.
self-paced NauticEd pre-course theory and Gulf Islands sailing knowledge for each course
NauticEd cloud-based LOG Book and Sailing Resume
Mediterranean Anchoring and Mooring Endorsement
All aboard meals are supplied by the VSC Bosun and prepared by the student crew, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are included
Fresh linens/ sleeping bags, towels and facecloths
Use of CCG Type 5 inflatable Personal Flotation Device ( life jackets), tether and harness
Personal preparation for what to wear, bring with you and study by your Cruise & Learn Instructor here at our Vancouver sailing school.
Use of 2 Kayaks and 8HP RIB Dinghy
Fuel and moorage fees are included
Your Instructor:
Carl Richardson, Chief Instructor, Vancouver Sailing Club
Instructor Credentials- RYA Yachtmaster Cruising Instructor, RYA Professional Practices & Responsibilities, NauticEd Captain Rank Instructor and SPC Examiner, CCG ROCM VHF Radio Instructor & Examiner, ASA206 Advanced Coastal Cruising and ASA214 Cruising Catamaran Instructor.
Professional Sailing Certifications- RYA Yachtmaster Offshore (MCA), NauticEd Captain Rank Level 5, ASA Advanced Coastal Cruising, Marine CPR AED First Aid, Industry Canada SVOP, IC Marine Emergencies ME3, ISAF (WorldSAILING) Safety at Sea.
"Sailing is all about the joy of harnessing the power of the wind, making friends in new places and discovering the world by-the-sea. With over 42,000 NM logged under sail and a full- time professional sailing Instructor for the past 14 years, I have had the privilege to assess, instruct, examine and certify more than 1650 students on cruising keelboats 24-52 feet and cruising catamarans 38-48 feet. My lesson plans use proven teaching methods that assist my students in acquiring sailing knowledge, seamanship, operational vigilance and practical boat-handling skills for all conditions. My favourite C&L destinations are BC's West Coast , the Inside Passage including Howe Sound, Gulf Islands, Desolation Sound and the Discovery Islands. I also enjoy Instructing Cruise & Learn adventures in Greece, British Virgin Islands (BVI), the Grenadines, Antigua and the Turks & Caicos Islands- 67 weeks in the past 12 years. My international cruising and racing plans for 2018 will take me to Shanghai China, the BVI, St Lucia and the Grenadines, Nova Scotia, Chicago, Texas and Toronto.
Enrolment Fees
$1875 per person for 7 days, $1375 pp for 5 days, $875 pp for 3 days- Military, Group and Private rates are available on request
"Sleek as ClaraALLEGRO is, it is not the boat; not the gorgeous waters; or that adventure that comes in hand, but that comfortable and confident attitude that comes with the skills you impart. Damn, that was fun. You will certainly see me again for the Advanced Coastal Cruising"
- Marc Hess, Fredericksburg, Texas, NauticEd Certified Bareboat Chartering Master
"One year ago I had to start from ZERO. A few weeks ago I sailed a 36 ft sailboat from Nanaimo to Vancouver in 20 knots of wind with "my" crew and me at the helm in a completely comfortable and safe way. An unforgettable feeling and I owe it all to Carl Richardson (VSC Instructor)."
-Wim Arits, VSC204 Bareboat Cruising Master and VSC504 Competent Keelboat Racing Crew Certified
In addition to our Gulf Islands sailing schedule of 5+ hours per day you are encouraged to take our RIB dinghy and to shore for seaside hiking, and snorkelling. We also have 2 kayaks for your use.
Our meals are designed to be healthy, delicious and light. Safe cooking aboard is taught in our galley complete with gas stove & oven, refrigerator-freezer and deck mounted barbecue:
Breakfast is continental with fresh fruit juices, cereals, muffins, tea and coffee
Lunch includes soup or salad and sandwiches with variety of teas, soft drinks or milk
For dinners we alternate between local PUBS/ Cafes or students assisting aboard in preparing barbecued fresh turkey, salmon, chicken, lamb or beef served with baby vegetables, pasta and salads. Desert is a locally sourced sweet surprise.
Sleeping and Living Aboard
Each of the three private cabins include:
- hatch & fan ventilation
- forced air heat for spring and fall sessions.
- two (2) salon couches can also be used as berths
- fresh laundered color- coded sleeping bags, towels and face cloths
- non-allergenic soaps and body lotions are included
- FILTERED hot & cold pressurized water for sinks and shower to keep the crew comfortable
It is requested that your personal gear is stowed in one duffle or soft walled bag. Bring enough clothing for 4 days only as we will be stopping at full service marinas equipped with washing machines. We recommend that you bring your own personal care products in an easily stored kit. For recommendations on clothing to bring please see our RESOURCES link.
"Carl was a fantastic (VSC) instructor for the entirety of my 7 days sailing with him. He made sure to allow me to put my skills to practice with minimal intervention, unless it was required. His instructional methods are very well developed and leaves a student with a great dealof confidence. He is very approachable, and entirely professional. I would recommend Carl for anyone who is interested in learning to sail, or those who simply want to improve their skills with an experienced sailor."
- LCdr. Derek Walter. Winnepeg, Manitoba, NauticED Certified Bareboat Charter Master
Learning to Sail at the Vancouver Sailing Club is rewarding:
- CONFIDENT, RESPONSIBLE and PREPARED - our focus is developing your sailing knowledge, seamanship and boat-handling skills for personal competence and safety in the context of having F U N and A D V E N T U R E.
- Progress at your own pace - each course includes a NauticEd eLearning pre-course study that can be completed anytime and anywhere where you have Internet access or an iPad or Android device- the on-the-water practical instruction and certification is provided by Vancouver Sailing Club's flexible year-round sailing schedule from our downtown Vancouver docks, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and new international cruising grounds.
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Alachua County sheriff's deputies have responded to the scene of a fatal shooting at Northwest 69th Drive off Millhopper Road.
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The Sheriff's Office was alerted at 4:33 p.m. by a 911 call that reported a man was being attacked by another man at the 5400 block of Northwest 69th Drive off Millhopper Road and that one of those men had been shot.
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A male witness was questioned and released by police while another man, who was considered by police to be a person of interest, was handcuffed and placed into a deputy's vehicle so that he could be taken back to the Sheriff's Office for further questioning.
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John Mark McMillan Carbon Ribs From "The Medicine" I can't even begin to figure out what James is doing this entire song, but it's awesome. For the acoustic, here are the chords with the basic tab notes below. Intro x2 E - B - A - B Verse 1 (E) A Thousand pairs of fiery eyes B Burn like a serpent down the hwy 5 A B E As the long amber tail to Los Angeles unwinds (E) I've got this resurrection down inside my skin B A But for all my revelating I just cant make sense B E Of this gravity we're in Chorus C#m Cause I'm a dead man now with a ghost who lives B Within the confines of these carbon ribs A B C#m And one day when I'm free I will sit B E B The cripple at Your table A B E The cripple by Your side Intro/main riff Verse 2 (E) A thousand miles of pain I'm sure B Led you to the threshold of my hearts screen door A B E To tell me what it is I'm dying for (E) Gravity comes like a cold cold rain B To lead me to the rope again A B E But someone is standing in my place Chorus x2 Bridge C#m B And I sit beside You A B And I sit beside You C#m B And I sit beside You A B And I sit beside You Outro (this isn't on the album but is sometimes played live; the chorus of the hymn "Nothing but the Blood") E Oh precious is the flow B A That makes me white as snow E C#m No other fount I know E A B E Nothing but the blood of Jesuse|------------------------7--------------------------------------------|B|--7-9-over-and-over---9----------------------------------------------|G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|D|-------------------------------4h6-----------------------------------|A|---------------------------------------------------------------------|E|---------------------------------------------------------------------|To play it in the Capo 4 C position might work better since it makes the lead "ditty" easier to play. The 4h6 would be 0h2 and the 7-9 would be 3-5. Just transpose it above by clicking the "down 4 half steps". Chad Miller http://freetoliveforyou.blogspot.com/


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Keywords: bandeira | bandeiras | flâmula | flâmulas | galhardete | galhardetes | estandarte | estandartes | pavilhão | pavilhões |
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While "bandeira" is written identically by some 200
million users of the Portuguese language, within a 100 km radius of my
present location I could hear it pronounced in some five clearly distinct
ways (in IPA: [βɑ̃ˈδɑi̯ɾɑ],
[bãˈdei̯ɾa], [bɑ̃ˈdeɾɑ],
[βɑ̃ˈδei̯ɾɑ], and
[βɑ̃ˈδei̯ʀɑ]). And of course this
happens with most languages.
António Martins, 20 Aug 2007
Typically a trapezoidal or triangular flaglet for souvenir
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António Martins, 16 Mar 2016
"Estandarte" is an ambiguous word and has
misleading usage outside vexillological terminology; all relevant
semantics fully covered by
António Martins, 11 Aug 2007
"Estandarte" is widely used as a (pretentious,
literary or "poetic") synonym for flag.
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QUINCY -- Grace Frese remembers a time when her brother Gavin lost his patience on the golf course.
They were playing at Westview Golf Course about a year ago when Gavin, a junior on the Quincy Notre Dame boys golf team, made a harsh critique of his sister's shots.
"We were playing and he was getting really mad at me," said Grace, a senior on the QND girls golf team. "I told him I wasn't playing with him anymore."
Grace jumped a few holes ahead of her brother, and she finished her round before him. Instead of waiting for Gavin, Grace got in her car and drove home.
"She left me at the golf course," Gavin said with a laugh. "It was fine. I'd just stay and keep practicing."
After about an hour and a half later, Grace returned to pick up her brother.
"He ended up calling me asking for a ride," Grace said.
That one instance of sibling unrest in rare. The rest, about four times per week, they've spent working with each other to improve their golf games.
They like to think that's what has each of them playing in their respective state tournaments this weekend. Gavin will be playing with the Raiders at the Class 2A state tournament at the Weibring Golf Club at Illinois State University in Normal. Grace will be playing as an individual in the Class 1A state meet at Red Tail Run Golf Course in Decatur.
Gavin and Grace are still relatively new to golf. Grace started playing the summer before her sophomore year at QND, while Gavin picked it up the previous summer. They decided golf after realizing the sports they originally played -- Gavin was a football player, and Grace was a volleyball player -- weren't leading them much success.
Both remember the first time they played a round of golf.
Gavin played with current QND teammates Alex McCulla, David Hutson and Jack Leffers at Westview. Gavin believes he shot around a 59 on nine holes.
"They made me better," he said. "I felt I was in over my head. Sometimes I still do with the way Alex plays, but it gives me something to shoot for."
Grace's first time golfing was with her brother.
"We were out on the third nine at Westview," she said. "It was awful. I couldn't keep up with Gavin."
That gap has closed, mostly because they've helped each other.
A popular game Grace and Gavin play is a competition on the putting green at Westview. They go around to all the holes on the green, and play a "round of 18." The one that completes all 18 holes in the fewer putts has to buy the other lunch or a soda.
"At first it was Gavin winning a lot," Grace said. "Then I started to come back. I'd say it's pretty even now."
That's the same way when they play an actual round of golf.
But as competitive as they are, they'll be rooting for each other this weekend despite playing about 50 miles apart.
"I'll be checking to see how she's doing," Gavin said. "She's playing at a course I've played at so that's good. We'll check in to see how each other is doing."
It makes for a special weekend that they'll both be on a golf course.
"It's really cool that we'll both be there," Gavin said. "She worked a lot for it. I worked a lot for it, too. It's nice to see that she did good, and I did good enough to get there and we can go share something together."
They haven't decided if they'll make a competition between each other for the lowest score.
"I'm sure there will be," Grace said with a smirk. "At least for bragging rights."


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Lindsay believes in this ministry so strongly that, out of love for Christ, she is investing her retirement years to serve "the world at our doorstep" as a Local Area Director. While in Richmond, Virginia, Lindsay was excited to see how a team of volunteers made a difference in the lives of visiting scholars. Now she has an open door to serve in a small, yet vibrant college town with two universities. Reaching out to students who have come to our shores is the most effective strategy for missions. Many meet Christ, are trained, and go on to serve Christ effectively in their own cultures. Some have planted churches. Some have translated the scriptures into their native language. Others are leading Bible studies, bearing spiritual fruit.
As the Local Area Director in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, Lindsay is developing a team of people who can serve the local international student population. Guided by our ministry vision, she is recruiting and training volunteers to serve with her at Henderson State University and Ouachita Baptist University to connect international students with interested Americans. Please join her in this partnership as we reach the world that has come to us.
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|My tipu trees have numerous small holes in the trunk and large branches. They look like either made by bugs or a woodpecker. Is this normal or do I have infected trees? They look healthy.
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|Rogbell. I've no idea what a tipi tree is but having holes doesn't sound normal. Are the holes in groups or scattered? If you can post a picture, and also let us know roughly where you are (because pests and birds often vary by location - country would help, state/province/prefecture would help even more) we can try to narrow down the possibilities.
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Feelings are tricky. I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings – ever. That said, I have hurt
people's feelings – most likely more than I know. By the same token, I don't want to have my feelings hurt either. BUT . . . the thing is, you can never know what's going to hurt someone's feelings (besides the obvious stuff – "Why, yes, you do look heavy in those pants.") And, other people can't know what's going to hurt my feelings without me walking around with a dry-erase flow-chart explaining how it all works. A mind is a terrible thing – at least in my world it is.
My "not-hurting-others" skills have grown exponentially since I was younger. I try hard to "tread lightly" and think before speaking. Sometimes I succeed and sometimes I don't. I will say my ratio of success::failure has gone up with each birthday. Room for improvement remains and I plan to keep trying.
As far as me getting my feelings hurt? I dunno. I'm fairly tough. Or maybe I'm not. I do not want to live the life of the matriarch running around making everyone feel guilty. So, I say nothing. And, I wonder if that's fair. I think I should either state my expectations or just get over it. Yet, I still hope that those closest to me would "know" my expectations and try to throw me a bone when at all possible.
It's a tricky proposition. I want people to know what I expect and act accordingly but I do not feel like I should have to explain what I expect. If they know me, they should know what's important to me. Or not.
It's weird with the kids being older and with all the changes in our lives (my dad's death, buying a new house and all the rest) I feel unsettled. In just a week, I'm going to feel out of place though I'll be in a place I want to be and that I know is best for our family. And still, I'm sitting here amidst half-packed boxes with my feelings slightly hurt. Not by just one person and not in any big or rational way. I think it's a matter of big things happening while all the regular little things are happening too. I don't know what I expect or want. I am thinking it's like any big changes only now we're facing "old" people changes rather than things like having a baby – you just think it will be different. Different – and not so lonely.
I keep reminding myself that any perceived slights on my side of things are not personal or conspiratorial. As my dear friend Julie says, "I'm not much but, I'm all I think about." It's hard to remember in my own little world that we are living a "new normal" and that this fact does not hold true for other people.
No real point to this post other than to remind myself that life is good and no one is out to "get me" or intentionally hurt me. Even if there is a short period of time where I feel that (in my best 8th grade voice) "No one cares!" People do care. I/We are loved and blessed by so many friends. Sometimes, you just need to type it out to make it real – you know, because if it's on the internet, it's true!


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To order the cake, you must contact Hofstra Dining Services at least 72 business hours in advance. Their phone number is (516) 463-5395. The birthday honoree must pick up the cake in Room 124 of the Mack Student Center. Provide Dining Services with the contact information for the recipient, and they will get notified of the surprise awaiting them. Also, don't forget to set a date and time for your student to pick up their yummy treat! Prices vary depending on size and design of the cake. Contact Dining Services for information about pricing and payment. Payment must be made prior to pick up. We hope your students enjoy this sweet sentiment from their loving family!
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What you say can change someone's perspective on life. What matters even more is how you say it.
A professor of mine, who actually falls in my college which is the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources here at MU, had some advice to share with our class today. As we were adjourned for class he had a few words of "wisdom" from which I was taken aback. He said, "Don't eat red meat! It's bad for you!"
Now, little miss beef girl over here thought it was pretty hard to sit still in her seat. Good thing we had the opportunity to leave. What I do regret is not correcting him.
In Monday's lecture, we had guest speakers which were a select group of students who presented about the effectiveness of social media. They reminded us about the power it has and how it is to remove things that may have an impact on your career life in the future. I feel like this is drilled into our heads as students very frequently. However, they have a very valid point.
In agriculture, we are outnumbered by the amount of bad advertising through social media. It is very overwhelming how many different activists express their opinion. These strong opinions range from animal rights to GMO's, and from CO2 to runoff. It is hard for people in ag to monitor and correct these different opinionated posts. So as an "agvocate" myself I strongly regret not taking the final step, especially in person, to discuss and correct his misconceptions about red meat.
Remind you, this professor is old. I would guess around the age of 85. Despite his age, he is one fiery old man who loves to express his opinion. His class is composed of multiple presentations from every student in the class and they have to choose a controversial topic and make their case to him. Sadly, I didn't hear any presentations about beef today but somehow he felt compelled to tell us that red meat was bad.
SO! for any of you readers, or journalism professors by golly… here are the FACTS about red meat and why it is important to a balanced diet.
Let's just say my professor will be hearing from me very soon, perhaps receiving an email filled with beef nutritional facts will help him keep his opinionated mouth closed, especially at a university setting. The proper research has been done about beef and red meat for health in general and I find it hard personally not to take these facts into consideration.
Beef is a great source of zinc, iron and protein as well as a lean choice! Here are some more facts about the nutrients one can get from incorporating beef into your daily diet.
Well, till next time. Meanwhile, I expect all of you to eat a big juicy steak.


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In my search for business related articles I have stumbled across this article from Left Hand Right Minded. This article talks about how money managers that used to work at Citadel under Ken Griffin are actually working hard to beat him. They now work as his rivals. Among the money managers that have started their own firm with the intention of outdoing their former boss is an Indian judo instructor, a plasma physicist from Russia and a Los Angeles born resident who has lived in New York as an investment banker. They each have degrees from some of the most well respected Universities. They also use their influence and ambitions that were inspired by Ken in order to build their own brand.
Recently, Magnetar, which is a spawn of Citadel has sold a minority stake to Blackstone, which is a large asset manager based in New York. This was done with the purpose of reaching more talent and actually earning more in revenue. This shows a new route that Chicago firms have developed with the purpose of expanding their enterprise. The other successors to Citadel are going to have to follow suit if they want to have a chance.
Ken Griffin has set some high standards with his Citadel company which has $26 billion under their management. they handle 70% of the money that is in the industry with Magnetar being in second place with $14 billion under its management. Many other people that worked at Citadel have broke off to start their own firms incorporating what they have learn from the time they have spent under Ken Griffin's management. This is perhaps one of the signs of a good business owner. He inspires others to do what he is doing. More people will follow in his footsteps and may possibly even make new innovations in their endeavors.


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- Updating the Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults Results of a US Consensus Panel of Experts.
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- Inter-rater reliability of STOPP (Screening Tool of Older Persons' Prescriptions) and START (Screening Tool to Alert doctors to Right Treatment) criteria amongst physicians in six European countries.
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has the cruise industry's hot spots — Cuba and China — in its sights.
The Miami-based cruise operator revealed during an earnings call with analysts Tuesday that executives expect to decide "in short order" whether to devote a ship to the China market, as its competitors have done.
And the company, which owns the Norwegian Cruise Line brand, as well as Oceania Cruises and luxury Regent Seven Seas Cruises, has applied for approvals from the U.S. and Cuban governments to operate sailings to Cuba.
"In terms of how quickly we can deploy a vessel, suddenly, the availability of vessels comes into play given how far in advance we're booked," said president and CEO Frank Del Rio. "It's going to be a nice problem to have to find a vessel you move from an existing deployment to Cuba."
He said the first vessel to sail in Cuba would likely come from the high-end Oceania fleet, whose ships are smaller than those sailed by Norwegian Cruise Line.
"It's still very much a project that's in progress," Del Rio said.
He told analysts that the company is working to drive higher yields — the amount passengers pay per day — by creating more diverse itineraries. On Monday, Norwegian announced that it would send the Norwegian Star to Asia, Australia and New Zealand in late 2016 and early 2017.
"As a contemporary product, we fully understand that the Norwegian brand is positioned differently in a marketplace, and as such, is not expected to reach the same level of diversification that Oceania or Regent enjoys," Del Rio said. "What we do know is that the Norwegian customer wants to see the world as much as an Oceania or Regent customer does, and we continue to evaluate other opportunities to offer our guests a broader portfolio of destinations."
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings acquired Prestige Cruise Holdings, the parent of Oceania and Regent, late last year. In its report Tuesday, the company compared quarterly earnings this year for the combined company to second-quarter earnings for Norwegian Cruise Line alone in 2014. A spokesman said raw numbers that included the performance of Oceania and Regent in 2014 were not available.
For the quarter that ended June 30, the company reported net income of $158.5 million, up from nearly $112 million the year before. Revenues increased from about $766 million to more than $1.08 billion.
While adjusted net income of 75 cents per share beat analyst expectations, revenues came in slightly under what Wall Street had forecast. Shares of the company closed at $59.43, down more than 4 percent compared to the previous day's close.


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MONTEREY, CA --The Monterey Bay Aquarium hopes its newest exhibit urges visitors to take action against global warming.
The aquarium has an exhibit called "Pink Flamingos: Stories of Hope in a Changing Sea" and it opened on Monday.
It marks the first full-blown discussion of global warming at the aquarium.
Kiosks outside the exhibits feature keyboards so patrons can write letters asking their senators to pass a global warming law.


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Our immersion tours
If you have a burning desire to connect and contribute to the lives of others this tour is for you. We welcome everyone who is curious and willing to learn
Our immersion tours
If you have a burning desire to connect and contribute to the lives of others this tour is for you. We welcome everyone who is curious and willing to learn
When you travel with us you become fully immersed in an authentic Nepali experience that highlights the culture, tradition and history of this beautiful country. You will encounter World Heritage sites, the bustling centre of Kathmandu, the ancient city of Bhaktapur, remote rural village life as well as the majesty of the soaring Himalayas!
Our cultural tours allow you to see both the natural beauty of Nepal while connecting you with the grassroots organisations that are developing this country and empowering the people of Nepal. You gain both knowledge and firsthand experience of what it is like to create real and lasting change in a developing country.
On our tour you will experience the many colours, sounds and tastes of authentic Katmandu and surrounds. Explore its historic World Heritage temples and sites, such as ancient Bhaktapur city, sacred Buddhist (Boudhanath) and Hindu (Pashupatinath) temples. You will visit remote Sudal village and appreciate the practice of ancient crafts such as silversmithing, Buddhist Thanka painting and pottery.
You will learn about global third world problems from inspirational local leaders. Hear their stories in combating human trafficking and pollution, and fighting for better health and education. You will be given a chance to directly participate by sharing your own skills and knowledge within a current Seven Women's Centre project and learn from these women local Nepalese cooking, craft and language.
Tour cost
$2,995 - Excluding international flights
$3,995 - Including international flights
For your first two days in bustling Katmandu you will explore ancient temples and sites, local food markets, and enjoy a half-day cooking class at the Seven Women centre.
You will then fly and stay in beautiful lakeside Pokhara before commencing the first section of the spectacular Annapurna Circuit from Nayapul to Gorepani. Be awe-struck with breathtaking mountain scenery you as you ascend and descend on this 5-day trek.
The Kathmandu and Pokhara accommodation is superior, and whilst trekking, you will stay in comfortable local tea houses with modern amenties. Accommodation is twin-share, with single supplement available. We can also organise porters for you.
Tour cost
$2,995 - Excluding international flights
$3,995 - Including international flights
*Groups of six or more can select their own dates for tours
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|31st August 2019
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|10-Day Nepal immersion
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You will leave our Hands on Development tour with a holistic understanding of Nepal, a respect for its people and a new outlook on life.
Gain new understanding, challenge your perspective, form lasting friendships with like-minded individuals, experience a sense of joy, contribution, connection and growth.
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Other tours we run:
University study tours
Other tours we run:
University study tours
Challenging global perspectives and creating global citizens.
Hands on Development tours for university students to Nepal.
At Hands on Development, we provide university students with unique educational tours to Nepal. Our tours are designed to equip students with necessary key employability skills to function in an increasingly global world and prepare them for their careers. Students will learn from aspiring leaders in Nepal, apply their knowledge to real challenges and enhance their cultural intelligence.
Over the course of ten days, students will be introduced to Nepalese culture and socioeconomic worlds, and explore the issue of sustainable development in Nepal. They will dive deep into different communities in Nepal where they will be challenged by various issues, such as inequality, education and lifelong learning, health care, sustainable consumption and production.
As they gain a first hand experience of the real challenges faced by developing countries, students will undertake a learning experience that will benefit their future careers, develop their ability to make positive changes and shape them to be well-rounded global citizens.
These tours have been tailored to suit university students from all disciplines and serve as accredited coursework in their area of studies.
Tours are specifically created to focus on the core learning requirements as determined by faculty and university requirements.
Educational resources and support
Students will be provided with various resources including academic journals and media articles.
These readings will support group discussion and briefings around daily activities and provide students a deeper understanding of Nepalese contexts including the challenges local communities face and their solutions.
Our tours are customised based on university requirements. Contact us for more details.
School immersions
School immersions
Take your school group on a unique learning experience in Nepal with Hands on Development tours
At Hands on Development we believe that young people are the key to solving some of the world's greatest challenges. That's why we offer our life changing education tours in Nepal to school groups.
Designed to cater for schools looking to expand and enrich the learning experiences of their students, our tours create a life defining educational experience for young students looking to deepen their understanding of travel, different cultures and countries.
Students will meet, learn and bond with local communities and develop an understanding of the difference of living in developing countries. They will learn about how global challenges such as climate change, poverty and community empowerment are affecting this beautiful country and how communities are responding to them.
Tailored to suit any specific learning outcomes and needs, our experience promotes a powerful overseas learning environment for young people in a safe and controlled manner.
We customise tours based on the school requirements. Contact us for more details.
Corporate programs
Corporate programs
Professional development with a difference.
Professional and corporate travel experience to Nepal with Hands on Development
Hands on Development offers a unique professional development experience where you can undertake a life-changing professional and personal experience for your organisation.
Designed to cater for corporate organisations and professionals, our tours create educational and professional experiences for work groups looking to connect their working experience and skills with communities in Nepal, while strengthening their bond as a team.
Our professional and corporate tours are designed to promote a deeper understanding of the Nepalese context include challenges faced by local communities and awareness of global development issues and their solutions.
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Tailored to suit any specific professional context and need, our experience promises to be like no other, promoting professional learning, team bonding and deep personal and professional leadership opportunities.
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Title of the course: Introduction to Combinatorial Design Theory
Instructor: Assoc. Prof. Sibel Özkan
Institution: Gebze Teknik Ü.
Dates: 21-27 August 2017
Prerequisites: -
Level: Graduate, advanced undergraduate, beginning undergraduate
Abstract: Combinatorial Design Theory gets its origins from statistics and recreational mathematics and
now it is an important branch of combinatorial mathematics with applications to many different areas.
In this course, Balanced incomplete block designs(BIBD's), Steiner Triple Systems, Latin Squares,
Orthogonal Latin Squares, Transversal Designs, and Affine and Projective Planes will be covered.
Language: EN, TR