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Thankfulness is something that's enjoined upon believers.
"By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name." (Hebrews 13:15, KJV)
Do you ever look around you, and feel thankful for what you've had? I routinely do. I'm sitting here with a laptop computer on my lap – something I wanted very much back in the 1990's – and two cats with me, one on my lap, the other next to me.
I'm sitting on furniture I own, that I bought from a store, and not a thrift store or that someone gave me. That's a big thing for me to say that.
I have a house I'm living in. It's rented, but hey… I never thought I'd ever be able to move out of an apartment!
"Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." (1 Thessalonians 5:17–18, KJV)
I own a used car. It's pretty nice. I'm very thankful for that. I've never owned a new car, but I'm very thankful for the car I have!
I was able to be a temporary pastor for several months, and for that I'm thankful. I'm thankful that so many people make it a part of their lives to check into my blog and read my rantings!
"But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." (1 Corinthians 15:57, KJV)
And that's the biggest one. I try to thank God for every wonderful thing He's done for me. There are things God has done for me I don't even know about!
And most certainly, God has seen to forgive my sins, and to redeem me by the death of Jesus Christ.
We should all be thankful. The Bible requires it. But even if it didn't… we still should.


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Europe or bust02 June 2010
Day 1: Journey to Chicago - Wednesday, June 2nd
It's 2:25 a.m. We're heading to the airport around 10 a.m.
Holly and I are just finishing packing 22 lbs of our lives into what once seemed like spacious packs. Turns out 48 liters is a hell of a lot smaller than we anticipated.
We've packed and repacked a few dozen times, eliminating anything and everything we think we should sacrifice for seven straight weeks. It was either the jacket or the hairdryer, and we're not walking around Europe like clowns (thanks to the current 80 degrees, and rising, weather in Europe). We'd rather freeze, which led us to keep the hairdryer. Duh.
With plenty left to check off on our to-do lists, we'll be up in a few hours to tie up loose ends. Wish us luck. No, don't wish us luck because it shouldn't take luck to fly an airplane. We hate flying.
Feel free to provide any suggestions of things to do while in an airport for three freaking hours. We've already researched 500 things to do with floss. You'd be surprised what you can accomplish with a little, minty string.
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- 4 years ago
- Wedding: October 2014
…….an absolute success!
When I bought my dress, I could hardly fit into it. The consultant had to ask the owner if she could try to zip me up all the way (in case it ripped, so she wouldn't get in trouble). It was a little disheartening to be honest…. when it did zip, my boobs were pouring out from the sides and I had some major back cleavage going on. This experience really woke me up. I purchased that same size and after signing a waiver at the store (that didn't feel good haha) I swore by my first fitting it'd be big.
I went in 2 days ago to try it on, I was so anxious I didn't sleep the night before, I was shaking when I saw it!
It is now big on me, they have to take it in on the waist quiet a bit, and they have to add cups because my precious assets can no longer fill up the dress.
I was in tears. It may only be 16 pounds but I feel like a million dollars. I unfortunately got hurt at work and haven't been able to work out since February of last year, I did all of this by changing my eating habits and boy did it pay off!!!
The bottom picture is before, the top picture was 2 days ago. I was goofing around on the top one so don't mind the ridiculous pose haha.


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Domestication of vertebrates is based on the understanding of the needs of animals in their natural environment. Thus the success of this domestication throughout human history is largely dependant of the knowledge of the animal feeding behaviour. The aim of this volume is to provide advanced students and researchers with a review of current knowledge of feeding in domestic mammals and birds. The book also presents chapters on feeding behaviour in particular species; the scope is wide, covering not only ruminants, poultry and pigs, but also more specifically horses, rabbits and ostrich. Contributors include leading research workers from Europe, USA, Australia and South Africa.
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<<< << -- 3 -- Kelly Ferjutz WHY CANTON?
The cycle is once again nearing fruition. The third symposium will be held in Canton from 11-13 May this year. As always, it will be a mixture of music and lecture demonstrations about the music and operas of Wagner, and occasionally other musicians closely allied to him, such as Franz Liszt. Speakers this year include Jeffrey Buller, who was, for several years, the English-speaking lecturer at Bayreuth. He will give three talks: Wagner and the Wanderer, Bayreuth as a Symbol and Siegfried Wagner and the Epigoni.
Jeffrey Buller
Laurie Lashbrook does double duty; following Saturday's presentation talk about Wagner/Liszt relationships, she'll present a recital on Sunday of Lieder by Wagner, Liszt and Schubert. Considering that all three composers used some of the same poems, Ms Lashbrook will contrast and compare the variations in them.
Laurie Lashbrook
Architectural theorist Harry Mallgrave will speak about The Gottfried Semper and Wagner relationship and during Sunday's brunch will present Drawings and Sketchings of the Semper Opera House and Wagner's Festspielhaus. On Saturday evening, Jerry Wong will perform a recital featuring Piano Transcriptions of Wagner Operas by Liszt.
Harry Mallgrave (left) and Jerry Wong
On Friday evening, the Canton Symphony, with music director Gerhardt Zimmermann will present Wagner, Liszt and a bit of Schubert. Beginning with the little-known Kinder-Katechismus, with Gabriella Haigh, soprano and the Summit Choral Society Children's Choir, mezzo-soprano Jane Dutton will perform the Wesendonck Lieder WWV91 as arranged by Tarkmann. In addition to the Siegfried Idyll, there will also be Liszt's arrangement of Schubert's Wanderer Fantasy for Piano and Orchestra, D760, Op 15, and the Liszt Malédiction for Piano and Strings. Christina Dahl is the piano soloist for the latter two works.
Ms Schneider says she is always asked 'why Canton? Why on earth would you have an International Wagner Symposium in Canton, Ohio, of all places?' To which she blithely responds, 'And why not in Canton, Ohio?'
Indeed. Faith has been known to move mountains, after all. Only in this case, Faith's other names could well be Schneider and Albacete. The former is quick to point out, however, that they had many, many good helpers!
More details of past and present symposia plus other helpful links, plus information about transportation and accomodations are presented at the web-site.


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**Disclaimer: I am not the author of Harry Potter and own no rights to characters or universe. The plot however, is mine alone.**
Author's Note: All right folks, the final installment to this story…
Severus – 25 November 2001-Sunday
Severus held Hermione beneath his arm in their bed while they ate their breakfast. With any luck, the blasted mediwitch would declare them fit to leave today. Severus had spent enough time in that hospital to last him a lifetime – even if he had slept through most of it.
Even the hospital food couldn't truly bother him today though. For the second time in his life, he'd faced certain death and somehow lived to see another day. And both times it was the amazing little witch that shared the bed with him who had been the one to make it possible. She'd saved him from bleeding out from Nagini's bite. Then she'd restored him from the resulting coma. She'd protected him from assassination in the days to follow the final battle and again when she'd been Impuriused to deliver the blow herself. She'd saved him when he'd inadvertently poisoned himself in his lab. And now she'd saved him from an incurable curse.
He'd never really believed in God or fate, but if he had somehow earned her love through his years as a recluse and spy… Well, every second was worth it.
"What are you thinking about so hard?" said witch questioned lightly.
He smiled down at her. "You. My… What is the muggle term? Knight in some kind of armor?"
"Shining armor, love," she laughed.
"That," he smiled, leaning down to brush his lips against her hair.
A knock on the door drew his attention. "Enter," he called.
The door was opened slowly and Harry Potter's disheveled head poked in. His eyes widened when he saw them together in the broad bed. "Um," he managed, clearing his throat quietly. "Just a moment."
He ducked back out, closing the door behind him.
"I wonder what that was about," Hermione said with a frown in her voice.
Severus tightened his arm around her, biting off the few choice words that he had to say about Harry bloody Potter acting like a bloody idiot just because they were sharing a hospital bed. He assumed that it would only make her feel worse if he voiced those thoughts. Instead, he settled for stroking her arm gently.
After about a minute, a voice rang out in the hallway and Hermione jumped.
"SNAPE!? You've got to be fucking yanking me!"
"Keep your bloody voice down, Ron!" Potter's voice came back, only slightly quieter.
Severus glared murder at the door.
Surprisingly, Hermione laughed. "He was always going to take that badly," she explained when he looked at her.
"One would think he could simply be happy to know that his friend is alive and happy," Severus growled softly.
She leaned into him a little more firmly, "He will be. Eventually," she assured him.
Raised voices could be heard outside for a little longer but not quite loud enough for Severus to make out the words.
A few seconds after it quieted, the door opened and Potter – Harry, he corrected himself sternly – stepped in alone. "Ron's going to go home and think for a while," Harry explained with a small smile for Hermione, though he glanced at Severus, sharing it between them, which was surprising. Evidently Severus wasn't the only one intent on playing nice for Hermione's sake.
Harry approached the bed a bit uncertainly, but when Severus said nothing and refrained from glaring, Harry seemed to relax a bit. "I brought a get-well gift," he admitted, drawing a haphazardly wrapped package from a wide pocket in his robe. It looked like it was probably a book. "For both of you," he clarified as Hermione accepted it.
"Thanks, Harry," she smiled, "but you really didn't need to."
"I wanted to," he shrugged, watching Hermione's hands as she unwrapped it.
Severus wasn't paying much attention to the gift until he felt Hermione go still at his side. He leaned forward a bit to look over her shoulder and saw that she was holding a leather-bound book, worn with age. Gold lettering still twinkled on the cover, reading Amorus Vita. He smiled slightly.
"Harry," Hermione breathed. "Where did you find this?"
Harry shrugged in a self-deprecating way that got under Severus' skin. Or maybe, he was willing to allow, the boy was just uncomfortable.
"I had to call in a favor," he admitted.
"From whom?" Hermione asked.
"Kingsley," Harry confessed with a small smile.
"Get over here so I can hug you!" Hermione demanded in that bossy way that Severus loved so much.
Harry obeyed, but he eyed Severus a little uncertainly over her shoulder as he wrapped his arms around her.
"Thank you, Harry," Severus offered, watching the boy's eyes widen at the sound of his given name. "It was a very thoughtful gift." He hadn't thought the boy had it in him, but he figured that part could be left unsaid.
"You're welcome, sir," Harry responded as he disentangled himself from Hermione.
"You may call me Severus," he allowed, withholding his wince.
Harry nodded, still a bit wide-eyed.
"I'd invite you to join us for breakfast," Hermione said, diffusing the building tension with the ease in her voice, "but I really don't think you want any of this," she smirked.
"Thanks," Harry smiled, "but I really do have to go. Robards has me working today. Do you know when you're getting out?"
"Today, if there is any justice in the world," Severus grouched.
Hermione smiled fondly at him before turning back to Harry. "Well, at least tell me how Ginny's doing," she demanded. "I feel so bad I haven't asked you that in weeks."
"You've had a lot on your mind," Harry said, immediately dismissing her guilt. "She's been great. Not even showing yet – though she claims that she is – and she's already eating twice as much as me."
"Harry James Potter!" Hermione chastised.
Harry laughed and dodged the crust of bread that she threw at him. "Easy now, 'Mione!" he complained through his laugh, "I'm already dealing with as much estrogen as any man can handle without losing his sanity."
Hermione drew her wand and Harry wisely ran for the door. "Owl me and I'll stop by for tea when you're up for it!" he called quickly on his way out.
Hermione laughed after her retreating friend and Severus realized that it might not be so hard to get along with Harry Potter after all. Seeing him interacting with Hermione and their easy banter… He clearly made Hermione happy, and that was all that really mattered to Severus anymore.
The door opened again a moment later and another head poked in, this one blond.
"Is it safe?" Draco asked warily. "Potter looked like he was running for his life."
"Harry," Hermione admonished, but there was no heat to it.
Severus still hadn't gotten the whole story as to how these two had become something that very much resembled friends while he'd been sleeping.
Draco rolled his eyes as he let himself in. Severus would have called him down for it if he'd thought it bothered Hermione, but she seemed happy to see his godson.
"Draco, I was getting worried about you. I can't believe I didn't think to ask you yesterday, but did you get into any trouble for Mentarion?" she asked with concern.
"Mentarion is the dark wizard who was using the goblet?" Severus checked.
Hermione nodded quickly, waiting for Draco's answer.
"No, I didn't get into trouble," Draco assured her, "and neither did you, by the way. You can thank your friend Kingsley for that. He convinced the healers that it was a preexisting condition."
Hermione sighed heavily in relief. "God bless that man."
"Exactly what was a preexisting condition, Draco?" Sever questioned curiously.
Draco grimaced and looked at his shoes. Hermione tensed.
"I think it's time the two of you explained to me what happened," he said quietly.
Draco looked up at Hermione, clearly waiting to follow her lead.
Hermione swallowed hard. "You need to understand, Severus," she said quietly, turning to look into his eyes, "when we found him, you had only hours left. We thought that your only chance was to find a cure in his mind…"
"So you used Legilimency," Severus surmised, wondering if she'd destroyed the man's mind.
"Yes," she said quietly, "but his Occluding shields were too strong. I couldn't get in."
Severus frowned curiously, waiting for her to continue.
"I had to weaken his shields," she continued quietly, her eyes falling to where her fingers pulled at a loose string at the hem of the blanket. "There is only one way that I know to do that in the time we had."
It was only with an effort that Severus prevented his jaw from falling, but he was sure that his eyes widened when he understood. Voldemort had subjected him to that particular treatment rather frequently.
Her eyes rose hesitantly to him, searching his face for his reaction.
"If she hadn't done it, I would have," Draco admitted quietly.
Severus looked at his godson in surprise. After all that Draco had endured during his brief stint as a Death Eater, he'd developed a particularly strong aversion to dark magic.
"You were dying, Severus," Draco said quietly in his own defense.
Severus sighed heavily, wondering exactly how much his life had cost the two that he loved most in the world. "If either of you had been cursed, I'd almost certainly have done the same thing," he admitted, "though I doubt that that wizard would be alive today."
Hermione grimaced guiltily and he raised an eyebrow curiously.
"I almost killed him," she admitted. "Draco stopped me."
Severus pulled her into an embrace. "Thank you, Draco," he said quietly over his shoulder.
Draco nodded just slightly. "I had to."
"Maybe you two should tell me the whole story," Severus suggested.
Draco began the story with Severus' reaction to drinking from the goblet and Hermione pitched in with everything she'd done to try to save him during that first week. Severus wasn't a healer, but it sounded amazingly thorough to him. So thorough, in fact, that he doubted she'd had much time to sleep that week.
As she went on to explain how she'd switched her focus to searching for Mentarion, Draco pitched in from time to time to offer details but it seemed clear to Severus has it had been her investigation, whatever it looked like in the official record. That didn't really surprise him either. Despite the confident persona that Lucius had molded into Draco, Severus knew that his godson tended to follow by nature. He also knew how stubborn and bossy Hermione could be.
"You saved him?" Severus asked Hermione quietly after Draco had explained the trap they'd encountered and what had come of that.
"I didn't know if a shield would save me or not. We'd clearly tripped a malign ward, and those are tricky to defend against at best. I was too far away to have a hope of avoiding it, but Draco was right at the door. I knew that I could save him," she explained quietly, offering Draco a small smile.
"A shield probably wouldn't have worked," Severus confirmed, then looked to Draco, "So you brought her here?"
Draco nodded. "She was out for three days, but not in any real danger. When she woke, she has us both back at the Ministry in about five minutes," he smiled fondly at Hermione.
They continued to tell the tale of how they'd tracked Mentarion across Europe and he could hear the frustration in her voice when she explained how she'd been fooled by memory charms and they'd wasted days going in the wrong direction.
Severus stroked her arm softly, hoping to provide some small comfort to her, as she continued.
"I finally realized where Mentarion was when it was almost too late," she almost whispered.
"How did you figure that out?" Draco asked curiously, having claimed a chair by the bed a while ago.
"I found a report of a recent incident in that town," Hermione admitted. "Twelve dead muggles. The Ministry had covered it up quite well. The muggle news had reported it as a tragic fire, but the Ministry suspected Fiendfyre was responsible. When I saw that, it all just clicked into place for me. All those arithmantic formulas I'd run. They suddenly made sense when I shifted the source point."
Severus kissed the top of her head lightly, enjoying the reminder of just how brilliant she truly was.
"But how'd you find him once we got into the town?" Draco pressed. "You seemed to know exactly where to go."
"A locator spell," she admitted. "One of my own design. It's not easy to use because you have to know a great deal about your target to get a fix, but after examining so many memories of Mentarion, I probably knew him better than anyone. It was enough to lead me. Next time, however, I won't make the mistake of deactivating it before the target is actually in sight," she shook her head disdainfully, "I should have known that he was behind us."
Severus lifted a curious eyebrow.
"He attacked from behind before we knew he was there," Hermione explained. "If Draco hadn't knocked me down… Well, my shield has failed against that vile spell before."
"So that was what that spell was?" Draco inquired. "Accendis Caro?"
She nodded.
"So you repaid your life debt," Severus reasoned.
Draco nodded, "I suppose I did. Not that I'll ever stop owing her after how many times she's saved your life."
Severus smiled and looked at Hermione, "Yes, she does have a bit of a habit for that."
Hermione laughed quietly, "Please don't ever make me do it again. It's terribly stressful."
Hermione – 25 December 2001-Tuesday
Hermione sent the dishes to the kitchen where they began washing themselves after her private Christmas breakfast with Severus in her rooms at Hogwarts. For weeks after getting back from the hospital, they'd argued about which of their rooms they'd share from now on, as they never spent a night apart. The argument had finally been settled by the castle when they'd woken one morning to find that her rooms had expanded to accommodate two. Severus had insisted that they spend the next night in his quarters to see if the same would happen. It hadn't. He'd finally relented, though of course he retained his own rooms. It wouldn't be proper for two unmarried professors to share rooms in a school on a permanent basis.
They hadn't had to worry about announcing their relationship as it turned out. The Daily Prophet had done a three page exposé about their experience and the Amorus Vita, much to Severus' annoyance and her amusement. Her students didn't seem to know what to think about the development, but Miss Prince, her seventh year Slytherin had become considerably warmer toward her since the article ran. She was a distant cousin of Severus and a huge fan of his, it turned out.
Severus returned from the dungeons, passing through her wards without pause. That had been an interesting discovery that she would certainly add to the book she intended to write about the Amorus Vita. However their souls has mated or meshed or whatever it was, it was now impossible for either of them to erect wards that would admit one of them and not both.
Severus bent to kiss her lightly before sitting in the chair closest to her and placing a small rectangular box on the table in front of her.
She smiled when she saw the gift.
"I was going to save this for last," he admitted, "but I've found that I can't wait. Please open it."
She studied him warily, then opened the box. Nestled into the middle of the box was a smaller box. A polished wooden box that could only be…
She lifted it out warily, her hands trembling as she tipped open the lid. Her breath caught and her eyes widened when she saw the dainty platinum ring adorned with a single, modestly sized diamond. It was a long moment before she could tear her gaze away and she did so to find that Severus had moved and was now kneeling on one knee in front of her.
"This is how it's done, correct?" he asked nervously.
She nodded mutely.
He took one of her hands between his while she held the box with the other. "I tried to think of something impressive to say about my love for you," he admitted, "but I think I covered everything when I believed I was about to die."
She smiled but couldn't quite reach a laugh. She was still too stunned.
"Hermione, will you be my wife?" he asked with utmost sincerity.
The laugh finally came, bubbling up her throat breathlessly. "Of course, Severus!" she gushed.
He smiled triumphantly and took the box from her hand, removing the ring. "It's a bit modest," he admitted softly as he slid it onto her proffered finger. "It was my mother's, but if you don't like it, we could always transfigure it-"
"Severus, it's absolutely perfect!" she snapped before he could make any more suggestions about ruining her ring.
Smiling brilliantly, Severus rose to his feet, gathering her in his arms and pulling her up with him.
She wrapped her hands around his waist and snuggled into his chest. After a long moment, a thought struck her and she stiffened.
Severus drew away from her to study her face with concern, "What is it, my love?"
Hermione could literally feel the blood draining from her face. She swallowed hard and her voice came out an octave higher than it should, "I've just realized… I've got to tell my parents."
Well, that'll do it. My first complete fanfic (that wasn't complete before I started posting, anyway). Please let me know what you thought, and if you were satisfied with the ending. Honestly, I find it very easy to write the first half of a book. The second half is the part that gives me trouble.
As I mentioned before, there will be a sequel to this one, which I expect to be more romance and less bite-your-nails-to-the-quick, cry-in-your-pillow suspense and angst, but hey, it's still in the early stages of plotting. You never know. I'm currently working on an unrelated SSHG, so that'll likely come first. I've titled it "When a Phoenix Cries" if anyone's interested. I'll probably start posting it in 2-4 weeks depending on how my plot bunnies behave.
Once again, thank you all for the support and interest you've expressed throughout this story. I have to go soak my aching hands in some Aspercreme now.
Edited: 10 September 2013
[No, I've not started posting the sequel to this yet, and I'm unsure as to when I'll get to that. I have plotted several chapters and do still plan to get it written eventually.]


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Like many countries, India was once an English colony. However, once it gained its independence in 1947, India stabilized and has remained a democratic country since Mohandas Gandhi first advocated for its independence. Learn more about the incredible history of India, including its independence movement.
While Hindi is the primary language for 41% of the people, there are 14 other official languages (including English, the language of business). Our staff will help you learn Hindi while on the program, but why not try your hand at one of the 14 other languages? It will help you connect even more to the program and the people.
About one third the size of the USA and the seventh biggest country in the world, India is a power house in emerging markets. Today, India is a leading economy known for rich cultural diversity. India is developing into an open-market economy and the educated English-speaking population has become a major exporter of information technology services, business outsourcing services, and software workers.
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Cultural Do's and Don'ts
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- Learn some basic Hindi phrases
- Address people as "Alex Ji" or "Bela Maam"
- Greet those you meet with hands clasped together and a welcome of "Namaste"
- Tipping is not necessary, but talk to the staff
- Go anywhere without the consent of the staff
- Be too affectionate in public (it's frowned upon)
For Cricket Fanatics! Indians are quite passionate about their cricket and for those of you who want to visit the stadium, please do! The Indian National Team is known for its veracity and competitive spirit! HPCA Cricket Stadium in Dharamsala, in The Himalaya, is the place to be. Just pick your team wisely, because you don't want to support the wrong team. Our in-country staff will let you know which the "right" team to support is!
Culture Shock
Picture this: You're living in a country far from home. You can't understand the language, and you're trying to order food, but everything seems to be moving so slowly! Why can't it just be like in your home country: fast and efficient?
Sometimes, these and other frustrations can build up, and you may even become angry or annoyed at with this new and unfamiliar place, its cultural norms, and its people. If this happens to you, you might be experiencing culture shock.
Culture shock can be a normal part of traveling to a new country, but it might surprise you that you can also encounter reverse culture shock when you return home. While everyone experiences some degree of culture shock, the impact that it has on your experience depends on how well prepared you are to handle its different phases. Here are some tips and tricks to get you assimilated (and re-assimilated once you're back home) so you can enjoy every moment of your journey.
"I - I hardly know, Sir, just at the present," Alice replied rather shyly, "at least I know who I was when I got up this morning, but I think I must have been changed several times since then."
- Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
- Have a sense humor.
Try to see something of value in every new experience you have. While it can be challenging in the moment, try to keep it all in perspective. The ability to laugh and go with the flow are two key tools to coping with initial culture shock.
- Expect differences.
In any new culture, there will be some differences. If you're prepared for there to be challenges and differences before you arrive in-country, it can make a world of difference in how you adjust.
- ...but look for what's the same.
You will likely encounter differences in cultures, but you might not immediately realize the similarities. Take a moment to appreciate those attributes that make us more alike than different.
- Keep learning.
Immersing yourself in a new culture is a constant education. So continue making an effort to learn and understand what you're experiencing.
Language Skills
Living and working within your new community is a great way to learn the local language. Whether you're an advanced speaker or just learning a few key phrases, you'll enjoy CCS-organized language lessons during your time in-country to help you through your journey. Here are a few important phrases to learn before you depart for your volunteer program. Even if your pronunciation isn't perfect (yet), give it a try! Your attempts to connect with new friends in the local language will always be appreciated.
Here are a few key phrases to get you started:
|Hindi Phrases मेरा नाम है
|Hello/Blessings to You –
|Please –
|How are you? –
|Aap kese hai?
|Do you Speak English? –
|Aap kya angrezi bolte hai?
|Thank you –
As with learning any new language, reading phrases is helpful. But listening is one of the best ways to grasp sounds and vocabulary. Click below to begin your first Hindi language lesson.
Ready for the next level? Practice your Hindi with this online site:
Rosetta Stone »
A Door Into Hindi »
Recommended Reading and Films
We believe that travel and firsthand encounters are the BEST education. But there are also plenty of resources to help you learn more about the history, travel opportunities, culture, stories, and language of India so you can begin to immerse yourself even before you arrive. Here are just a few of our favorites to get you started:
Article: Trekking in the Indian Himalayas »
CCS Blog: Dharamsala »
YouTube: Dharamsala »
Activities & Excursions
Between volunteering, cultural activities, navigating a new language, and immersing yourself in a brand-new culture, you'll still have plenty of time to explore the local area and even the country during evenings and weekends with the CCS in-country staff. Our activities & excursions are an important part of your experience for exploration and self-reflection, and our in-country staff will always be there to guide you through getting to know the culture and country.
Here are a few of our favorite activities that might be included on your schedule.
Explore the great Himalayan Mountains in the north – often within beautiful national parks and wildlife centers. There are a multitude of things to see in Dharamsala! The in-country staff will give you a schedule for the week, so you know all the amazing and great things you get to do while you are there!
Experience the local cricket stadium and explore Upper Dharamsala, home to the exiled Tibetan Government. Living and working in Dharamsala provides volunteers the social issues surrounding the exile of the Tibetan government.
Get to know your community even better – from the famed temples to exploring ruins to checking out local markets. End your trip by purchasing a fantastic silk scarf!
What else would you like to do in your time outside of the volunteer work? Maybe you are interested in practicing yoga with the backdrop of the Himalayas? Or maybe you would like to visit a local tea garden? Either way, CCS will make sure you get to do it all and make this experience unforgettable!
Training Sessions
If you're ready to start learning more, review your online Training Session below (this is required – so make sure you allocate enough time to review your training). About 2 weeks before your program begins, you'll also want to plan on joining your Final Pre-Departure call with your group. We can't wait for you to join us, meet your fellow volunteers, and explore all that CCS has to offer.
Training Call:
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In the next few days, hubby will be posting a guest post (or 2) about his perspective on baby G's birth, but until then I'd like to write a little about baby G's early life, before the details grow too fuzzy to remember.
The first few days of my daughter's life passed in a blur, as I'm sure they do for many new parents. On day 2, it was discovered that baby G had a severe case of jaundice (why noone noticed earlier, I don't know). For the 2 days prior, I had noticed that she was very sleepy – more than she should be, though the midwives insisted it was normal – and difficult to wake enough to eat properly.
I knew these were signs of jaundice, but time and time again I was told that she was acting like all newborns and everything was fine. When a new midwife finally saw her on day 2, she was shocked by how yellow she was and performed a TCB test – a series of lights pulsed on the forehead which judges the amount of bilirubin in the blood. It isn't as effective as a blood test, but gives a good estimate. This test came back with readings much, much higher than they should for a baby 48 hours old, so we were sent around to the special care nursery. At this stage, I thought this was for a closer look and a blood test. I insisted upon taking baby G around myself, and so soon after a caesarian, the trip was slow at best.
When we arrived, there was a lot of fuss and bustle. A blood test was taken; baby G stripped down to just her nappy; a cannula inserted in her arm to administer extra fluids and any medications necessary; and a nasogastric tube inserted for feeding as I was told that for a little while, all of her feeds would need to be given via tube since she would not be allowed to come out from under her lights for any longer than it would take to change a nappy. She was placed on a bilibed, with several banks of lights all around her. I stood back, watching all of this activity and feeling utterly helpless. I was shown to the pumping room and instructed that even though my milk had not come in yet, I should pump every three hours for fifteen minutes on each side, to encourage my milk to come in and to give baby G as much breastmilk/colostrum as possible.
The whole process was very overwhelming, and completely daunting, and for a brand new mum, incredibly scary. I was sure that somehow, this was all my fault. I was desperately trying to pump enough milk to feed my baby the amount that the doctors said she needed to flush out the jaundice, which turned out to be so high that had it been a couple of points higher, she would have needed a full exchange blood transfusion. As it was, baby G was under very careful watch, and her bloods were being tested several times a day to ensure her levels did not creep too much higher. No matter how much or often I pumped, it was never enough. Every feed had to be topped up with formula, and it devastated me to see that I couldn't provide my baby with the one thing she needed – my breast milk.
With each day, I had hope that baby G could come out from under the lights, or at least be able to come out long enough to breast feed, and a few days later I got my wish and was allowed to feed her myself – as long as I met the strict three hourly schedule, and allowed a formula top up through the nasogastric tube to ensure she was eating enough.
Five days after baby G's birth, I was discharged from hospital. I had been ready to leave on day 3, physically, however since I lived so far away from the hospital and baby G was being kept, I remained admitted for as long as was allowed. Five days was the maximum, and my little princess was not seeming anywhere near her release, so alas, I was discharged without my baby.
On day six, baby G was finally out from under her lights, but her bilirubin levels had rebounded. No one was sure if we would be allowed to go home yet. On the morning of day 7, even though her levels seemed to be continuing to creep up, we were sent home, with baby G's care transferred to that of our local country hospital. Though my local hospital didn't have special care, baby G was well enough that their facilities would be able to care for her now, if her condition worsened at all.
Bringing baby G home was surreal, and the days after we arrived home are absolutely a blur in my mind now. Just a big jumble of feeding and changing nappies and all three of us cuddling together. Of middle of the night sitting up in bed, baby attached, me trying desperately to stay awake while I fed her. It seemed as though it would never end. It was the hardest thing I have ever done, and the most amazing. I loved every single magical second in the middle of the night when it was just baby G and I, in the dark silence.
A couple of days later, we headed to our local hospital for baby G's checkup. Her bloodwork was done, and her bilirubin levels had increased again. Had we been at the city hospital, I believe she would have been put back into phototherapy for a further 24 hours, however the paediatrician at home was happy to wait another two days and test again before making a decision. Luckily for us, two days later her levels had evened out, and we were completely discharged from the hospital system.
Baby G's first two weeks of life were amazing and scary and harrowing and wonderful and unforgettable (yet completely blurry!) all at once. And while in some ways I'm glad that the hardest newborn days are past, in many other ways I just can't wait to do it all again!


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Is MSG Really That Bad?
When you hear the words monosodium glutamate or MSG many people think of Chinese or Japanese food but the truth is American food has been using it for decades they are just better at disguising it.
What is MSG or monosodium glutamate?
According to World Book encyclopedia monosodium glutamate comes from glutamic acid, which comes from wheat. But I've since read that it can also come from seaweed as well as tomatoes or beets. This white granular substance has little flavor of its own but brings out the flavor of other foods. It is not a new additive and has been around for many years. Your grandmother probably put it in her meatloaf and you didn't even know it. She probably didn't either because it wasn't labeled as such. Back then we didn't have a long list of ingredients and it simply said flavor enhancer on the label.
Some articles have said that food companies will hide this ingredient calling it hydrolyzed food protein, HVP, yeast extract or glutamate. If you have a wheat allergy or sensitive to wheat products you should probably avoid anything with these ingredients in them just in case.
Ac'cent flavor enhancer, a product used in many American homes is glutamate, basically the same thing. You may have a bottle sitting on your shelf right now.
Is MSG or monosodium glutamate harmful?
According to the Mayo clinic there have been no definitive tests showing it to be harmful to everyone however if you are allergic to wheat you should stay away from this additive. If you have had a reaction after eating foods with MSG in it you should stay away from it.
Most people are fine eating it. Like many things you hear about in the news these days a few people have a problem like those with Celiac and the rest of the population becomes overly cautious. Few people have a problem with gluten or other wheat products and few people have issues with MSG.
If you want to discontinue use to be on the safe side that is fine but don't worry too much if you eat out and find out later the restaurant used it on your beef unless, like I said, you have an allergy to wheat.
Chinese and Japanese restaurants aren't the only ones using it. It's an inexpensive flavor enhancer and many use it to make the food taste better, not to harm lives. That would be bad for business.
You've been eating it your whole life
Food companies have been using it in foods since Kidunae Ikeda invented it in the early 1900's. American soldiers stationed in Japan developed a taste for it and brought it home after World War II.
Monosodium glutamate enhanced the flavor of canned foods as well as boxed and frozen entrees. After freezing those TV dinners, so popular in the 50's, would have lost much of their flavor if not for MSG.
Low fat and fat free foods need something extra to give it taste so they add MSG.
Reported side effects
Most people can eat foods flavored with MSG without any problems but some have reported the following symptoms.
· Headache
· Flushing
· Sweating
· Facial pressure or tightness
· Numbness, tingling or burning in face, neck and other areas
· Rapid, fluttering heartbeats (heart palpitations)
· Chest pain
· Nausea
· Weakness
When you look at these symptoms they could just as easily be the cause of something else such as food poisoning, an overheated room, heart burn, indigestion, a stomach bug, or other common illness. To be on the safe side if you have concerns after eating foods with MSG you should see a doctor.
Better safe than sorry.
Oddly enough this is called Chinese Restaurant Syndrome even more strange is that the first person to ever report any issues was a Chinese American doctor. He wrote a book on the matter.
Nothing like a good disorder to help sell books.
And of course suddenly previously healthy people across the nation were also reporting this same mysterious malady.
In conclusion
I personally love Chinese and Japanese food and using MSG isn't going to keep me from eating at these restaurants. I'm more inclined to check the restrooms for cleanliness at any restaurant than I am to worry about what seasoning they use. If they are clean, the food and service is good, I'll be back.
It has been speculated that the use of peanuts, shellfish and other known allergens could be responsible for the symptoms.
Not to sound harsh but some are hypochondriacs and create ailments in their head. The mind is a powerful organ that controls every part of our body.
I am a health food advocate and eat healthy everyday. If someone shows me clear evidence on the contrary I'll discontinue eating MSG. I don't buy it or use it on foods at home but when I eat out I'm certain I've had it many times.
If MSG is really that bad why aren't all Japanese citizens walking around with headaches?
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Hi Pam. Thank for the article.
You look good :)
Hi, I came across this article because someone suggested that my bad reactions to the local chinese food was an allergy to MSG. I was told a long time ago that the "no MSG" movement was just some health scare, and so I had always operated under this assumption. However, since coming to a new town, I have always had "food poisoning" from the Chinese, regardless of the restaurant.
I'm not saying other people shouldn't eat it, i'm just saying I'm about 80% sure it's the cause of my problems. I mean, i can eat the chinese back in my hometown and other places i've visited. But here in collegetown, USA, i'm most likely not getting a wide variety of Chinese food suppliers, and it seems reasonable to assume that the supplier out here uses MSG. Everyone doesn't report the symptoms i've had, it's just me. And it can't be hypochondria because i've eaten and loved chinese all my life: i had no reason to expect or fear illness.
So yeah, i'm just saying, i though MSG was harmless, but as far as i can tell, every symptom i've experienced is in your list there, minus the tightness in the face and one or two others. This sounds like i've got an allergy to it.
Take care, and maybe don't make such broad generalizations! I love chinese just like you, i take care of myself, and i hate the fact that i have to stay away from this stuff. I can eat wheat bread and other wheat-containing products, but the local chinese does me in. :-(
As a person that has researched food, additives and diet for years, I know from personal experience that foods with MSG (or listed as one of the other names) DOES make a difference to my health. High fructose corn syrup does too, even though you will have some people claim it is no different from sugar on your table. Having taken small steps to gluten free, low carb eating and using only fresh herbs and spices; nothing with salt added (it occurs naturally in so many foods as well as meat), I am finding that I don't crave the "bad" foods like I used to and actually become sick when I endulge in eating a food that has been processed or cooked with lots of sugar, salt or MSG. You CAN find foods that don't have it. I have suffered with leg swelling and leg pain that cardiologists, vein doctors and physicians could find no explanation for. By cutting out salt, HFC syrup and MSG from my diet, and eating natural foods and foods that have a short, specific list of ingredients, my swelling and pain have almost been eliminated. This after 10 or more years of severe pain that made walking impossible. I never ate too much of anything and am not a snacker. I do notice that whenever I eat out, unless I order a salad, I get swelling. All restaurants obviously use MSG in other forms. Otherwise, my body wouldn't react the way it does. Research does show that MSG is like a drug to our brain...Google MSG and its dangers and see testaments that repeatedly pronounce MSG as an antecedent to overeating and a producer of a drug like feeling that makes our bodies crave the foods that are worse for us. Personally, educating oneself and cutting out foods that are processed or have long shelf lives has improved my life immensely.
A great informative piece of article which will definitely go a long way in disciplining us the way we eat.
I think there are people who have bad reactions to glutamates in general, such as MSG, and then there are reactions caused by using isolated MSG. Which is why I think naturally occuring MSG (like seaweed) is okay, but adding MSG as a flavor enhancer isn't. Just because it's a naturally occurring substance doesn't make it safe to have without the compounds it naturally occurs with. Glutamate is an amino acid and it stands to reason that out of balance with other amino acids it might cause physical reactions.
I agree with KimmiS about the hypochondriac comment. Many people, especially women, get labeled as hypochondriacs because the medical practitioner has not been able to identify the problem. Remember when PMS was "all in your head?" or breast cancer was rare because only men were included in studies? Even now women are much more likely to get labeled with anxiety disorder or called hypochondriacs than men are. People who suffer with chronic pain or other invisible illnesses are often called hypochondriacs. It has a very negative connotation and should be used very carefully. I believe the instances of clinical hypochondria are very rare. My mother actually wondered if I was a hypochondriac. Come to find out, I just had a rare genetic disease called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, not diagnosed until I was 47.
This is a good hub, but use of inflammatory language can detract from the good information of a hub - unless it's an editorial piece.
A problems with MSG is actually not a food allergy but a food sensitivity, just as Celiac - Sprue is not an allergic reaction to gluten, but a sensitivity to it.
Pamela, ribonucleotides are different than MSG (and other glutamates). They are synergistic meaning that they enhance the MSG so manufacturers can use less and get the same effect if they mix it with ribonucleotides. Some people have severe allergies to these ingredients.
Wikipedia on ribo's
A story on ribo rash
Her photo's and the stories of her and her readers don't seem like hypochondriacs to me! I believe you that some people overreact about illness, but consider that some people are just more in tune with their bodies and can feel when they eat things that their bodies disagree with. Also some people may react strongly to these types of chemicals, even though you don't.
Thanks for the informative hub and the explanation on MSG. We have been exposed to this over the years and it is in lots of food products. I do experience headaches and nausea after eating food containing MSG and avoid any foods that have it as an ingredient. Thanks for sharing this interesting subject. Voted up.
Sometimes when things are labelled as 'no MSG added" or "low sodium/salt", what they are actually using now are chemicals called ribonucleotides. If you research, you can learn more about 'ribo-rash'. These compounds greatly enhance the effect of natural and added MSG (cost effective to use), so you will often find them in the same foods. Some people have severe reaction to these chemicals. They also don't show up in a routine doctors exam, when they check you for food allergies.
I have no problem with naturally occuring msg. But I do feel it's overused as a flavor enhancer. And there are reported connections for people with migraines.
I think we play too much with our food supply. Natural foods, natural flavorings is my motto! (Although, I must admit, when I can use canned beans or frozen veggies I often do.)
I always laugh when a friend of mine eats at a Chinese restaurant and then the next day complains they must have used MSG in the food, because her hands and feet are so swollen. I always say to her no it wasn't the MSG that caused this it was all the salt in the food.
Most of the Chinese restaurants that I go to say they do not use MSG in their food. Not sure if this is true or not.
Interesting article.
Great, informative hub. Although I respect those who choose to eat food with MSG, I shun it because I can't see why an additive is needed.
AEvans, you can enjoy Chinese food without MSG. Many are substituing msg with oyster sauce that does not contain it. I have a Chinese friend who owns his own restaurant and he does not cook his food with MSG at all. So don't give up on oriental food, MSG is easy to replace. Great hub Pam, enjoyed it very much.
Great article! However I do not eat anything that contains MSG it has been known to cause cancer and other health issues. However all of the warnings will not eliminate anyone from eating the foods that contain it. Next time you have Chinese food please enjoy it for me too. I just can't eat it anymore. ! Thumbs up and shared! :)
I think the most conserting thing to people is that we like to know what we are eating and that it is safe. Both of my parents had severe reactions to msg. Neither had celiac disease nor wheat intolerance. I do have a reaction sometimes, but not others (frankly I experience much worse problems from barley malt.) I feel it's important to label thing consistantly and allow the consumer to choose for themselves - even if they hypochondriacs.
If your food is flavored with good quality ingrediants, the chemical is not funtional nor necessary, where as salt is often an actual funtional ingredient and so can not be left out many times.
Very interesting outlook on MSG, I loved the facts especially the T.V. dinners. It also has many other names as well on the food labels, hydrolyzed...on so on. I think it is alright in moderation as everything we do in life. I think I would be lost with out it when I need my Chinese gut bomb fix, however I do notice the after effects of it, I go to a buffet and get carried away, that is def. on me!
Maybe one of the main things about it is that it's rather addictive as an enhancer, even though it doesn't taste of very much, and drives us to eat more of those things that have been given the MSG treatment. Hypothetically, the only real reason to add MSG to foods is that it increases revenue... clever.
As to the health aspect of it, it's a bunch of chemicals that have no real place in human food. Given the choice, best to do without imho.


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Thanks so much Tiffany, Leah, & Jordy!! What an amazing article:) So many different styles of music represented by a hand full of extremely talented local women. I really love the angle you took for the article and truly appreciate you including me in it!!!


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I wanted to get my own research in before I posted on this topic because honestly I'd never heard of it, and thanks to Christian in the comments for bringing it to my attention. So lets jump into exactly what the Firefight in Dulce, NM was, or at least what people say it was.
In 1979 in Dulce, NM it is said that there was a firefight between 69 members of the secret service, FBI, Black Berets and the like, and large alien humanoids. 66 of the U.S. agents died in the fight and there were 3 survivors. One of those survivors, Phil Schneider, came forward to tell his story to the public and was found dead 7 months later. His body was found in his apartment with piano wire wrapped around his neck and visible signs of being tortured before being killed....
At the lecture, Phil talked about all sorts of things related to secret government projects and conspiracies along with the information pertaining to the Firefight in Dulce, NM. In his story he says that they surprised a group of 70 "large greys" and in the end all of them were killed and there were only 3 survivors from the government, Phil being one of them. He does say that he was shot in the chest by an alien weapon that had subsequently given him cancer and possibly only a few months to live, which is probably why he felt he could come forward with his story. I have pasted the section of his lecture regarding The Firefight in Dulce, MN below, but there are other interesting things in the source link that make for a very interesting read.
If this is related to Super 8 in anyway, my theory is that The Firefight in Dulce, NM happened, but not all the alien humanoids were killed as Phil suspected. At least one survived and the government realized that they needed to move it to a more secure location, Wright Air Force Base, but obviously someone didn't want the train to make it there. Could it be that one of the other 2 survivors of the Firefight is the driver of the truck we see in the trailer trying to run the train off the tracks, thus killing the creature that killed the 66 men (and possibly women) during the firefight? Seems like a possible theory, but I'd love to hear yours..
The Fire Fight at Dulce Base
"Back in 1954, under the Eisenhower administration, the Federal government decided to circumvent the Constitution of the United States and form a treaty with alien entities. It was called the 1954 Greada treaty, which basically made the agreement that the aliens involved could take a few cows and test their implanting techniques on a few human beings, but that they had to give details about the people involved. Slowly, the aliens altered the bargain until they decided they wouldn't abide by it at all. Back in 1979, this was the reality and the fire fight at Dulce occurred quite by accident. I was involved in building an addition to the deep underground military base at Dulce, which is probably the deepest base. It goes down seven levels and over 2.5 miles deep.
At that particular time, we had drilled four distinct holes in the desert and we were going to link them together and blow out large sections at a time. My job was to go down the holes and check the rock samples, then recommend the explosive to deal with a particular rock. As I was headed down there , we found ourselves amidst a large cavern that was full of outer-space aliens, otherwise known as large Greys. I shot two of them. At that time, there were 30 people down there.
About 40 more came down after this got started and all of them got killed. We had surprised a whole underground base of existing aliens. Later, we found out that they had been living on our planet for a long time, perhaps a million years. This could explain a lot of what is behind the theory of ancient astronauts."
"Anyway I got shot in the chest with one of their weapons, which was a box on their body, that blew a hole in me and gave me a nasty dose of cobalt radiation. I have had cancer because of that."
"I didn't get really interested in UFO technology until I started work at Area 51, north of Las Vegas. After about two years recuperating after the 1979 incident, I went back to work for Morrison and Knudson, EG&G and other companies. At Area 51, they were testing all kinds of spacecraft. How many people here are familiar with Bob Lazar's story? He was a physicist working at Area 51 trying to decipher the propulsion factor in some of these craft".
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Siren Call
Very good female fronted rock band, they have that cool alternative rock grunge vibe with some cool melodic tracks to match. Vocally fantastic, Lyrically great and the music is superb.
Siren Call (Vienna, Austria, Europe) is a trio consisting of Yvonne Lace (Bulgaria – vocals, bass), Jason de Cordoba (USA – guitar, backing vocals), and Gabor Szabo (Hungary – drums). The music is originally composed alternative rock/grunge with a melodic pop feel to it.
In the Fall 2013 Siren Call reached Second place with their song "Just a Man" in the Intel Superstars 2013 (Rock Category) Contest superstars2013.com/stream out of over 500 US Bands.
Listen to Just a Man: snd.sc/14VFJkQ
Summer 2013 continued to expand their fan base, with a tour of the US West Coast in August (Malibu CA, Portland OR, Olympia Wa, Seattle WA, Oakland CA, Hollywood CA) with their second performance at the Legendary Whisky a go-go.
Spring 2013 expanded their fan base with concerts in Central/Eastern Europe (Austria, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia and Bulgaria). Including a May 22nd interview and performance of two songs for the late night show "Denis and Friends".
Here is the episode: bit.ly/16SlAvM
Comfort Zone live on tv: youtu.be/PS7368FfnD4
Harness live on tv: youtu.be/eYyf3yrO_UI
May 22nd was also the release date of their first single "Comfort Zone": bit.ly/10oNThr
"Comfort Zone is now available on iTunes: bit.ly/16dI3nw
In November 2012 they performed in California at legendary world-famous rock clubs Whisky A Go Go and The Roxy, as well as participating in a prestigious singer-songwriter event in Malibu.
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The storm of controversy that has made the licensing of Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant the most-drawn out such proceeding in US history shows no signs of clearing.
Ever since 1977, when it was discovered that the still inoperative coastal plant is located within three miles of a major earthquake fault, Diablo and its owner, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), have never been far out of the local, and often national, limelight.
At issue in this phase of the licensing proceedings is whether an independent audit of the $2.3 billion, twin-domed plant will be conducted to probe design errors that came to light in late September - just days after the end of a two-week-long protest at the plant which resulted in nearly 1,900 arrests.
PG&E officials have contended that the errors, which involve earthquake safety design factors, are minor, and that ''even if they hadn't been discovered , they wouldn't have caused any dangers,'' says one spokesman.
But Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr., lawyers representing citizens opposed to the plant, and many newspapers (including those that have supported a license for Diablo), have called on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to require an independent investigation - conducted by a non-PG&E consultant and overseen by a committee representing all the factions involved - before allowing PG&E to begin experimental operations under the low-power license it was granted several weeks ago.
On Nov. 3, however, after a meeting with PG&E officials, NRC staff members indicated that while they would recommend that the commission order PG&E to broaden its current audit of the plant's seismic design errors, they would not recommend an independent investigation of the type requested by Governor Brown and others. The NRC is expected to act on these recommendations at a Nov. 9 meeting.
''This is a whitewash. We're just outraged,'' fumes Joel Reynolds, an attorney with the Center for Law in the Public Interest, in response to the NRC staff's Nov. 3 recommendations.
''This is a serious mistake when you consider that a quality assurance program is the building block for safety in the design and construction of a plant,'' says Mr. Reynolds, whose organization is representing San Luis Obispo residents opposed to the plant. ''What we've seen in the past two months is that PG&E's program has broken down - they just haven't caught the errors.''
PG&E contends that any new power plant needs a ''shakedown period'' during which such errors often come to light. But critics charge that after a nearly 14 -year, exhaustive construction and licensing battle - and with NRC hearings on a full-power license for Diablo coming up early next year - the discovery of design flaws now raises serious questions about whether other errors exist.
Regardless of what the NRC decides with respect to an independent audit, opponents are continuing efforts to keep the plant from coming on line through a series of appeals within both the NRC and the federal court system.


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I finally got around to fixing up the floor in my new laundry room. That's not quite accurate, I fixed up 20 square feet of the floor in my laundry room - with Behr's porch floor paint!
I used the same stuff Suzan at Simply Vintageous used for her closet floor (see HERE), except I couldn't buy a small can of the glossy version so I bought the low sheen one. I do really like it in the low sheen, the imperfections are mostly hidden unless you hover over the floor and stare at it and who does that?! I mean who other than the person who did the painting because that person ALWAYS notices the little silly things... am I right?
I also couldn't decide whether to prime first or just paint, but I opted to sand the floor and then just paint it. I like the well worn look of a country cottage, so if the paint chips or wears down here and there I know I'll love it even more. I also decided to skip any decorative treatments - and I considered so many that I couldn't pick one I loved best. In the end, I am happy with the less is more look. I think I have enough colours, patterns and textures that this space looks pretty without the extra design even though Suzan's floor blew me away when I saw it (and still does). Here are all the photos:
|Here is the sanded and cleaned floor - ready to paint!
One coat down - nobody told me I had to wait 24 hours between coats!!!!! Ugh, why didn't I read the paint can first?!
Two days and two coats later, nope, this sucker needs another coat. And the baseboards look shabby in a bad way too...
|Three coats and all the baseboards done too.
And my lighter, MUCH brighter laundry space:
This floor almost glows now. It is unreal how much light it reflects! So my laundry saga is coming to a close. I still hate the ugly orange fake wood laminate floor in the mudroom section of the laundry so stay tuned for that to change someday, but for now, I'm happy.
If you want to see how the laundry came together from a bare room with only hookups to the way it looks now, click HERE
Here's a sneak peek at what this space looked like only 2 years ago when I was still figuring out the layout I wanted. The closet organizer was in the section where my laundry tub is now located - what a difference!!
Have a happy and creative weekend!


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Android continues to dominate market
Recent figures show that Android, not only still has a comfortable lead on the mobile phone market, but it has increased the distance between it and its closest rivals.
Gartner statistics show that the operating system now has a 79 per cent share of the market, which puts it further ahead of its nearest rivals.
Apple's share reduced from 18.8 per cent to 14.2 per cent in the second quarter of 2013, while Google-powered devices accounted for 64.2 per cent of sales in the same period.
However, Android isn't the only company that has enjoyed a successful last quarter, Microsoft is improving its stake on the market as Windows Phone 8 is becoming increasingly popular.
Last year, the operating system fell behind BlackBerry, but has managed to inch its way into the competition as the Canadian manufacturer was only able to generate 2.7 per cent of the market.
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Winter 2010
To Become an Occupying Power Is a Strategic Defeat
Zbigniew Brzezinski is one of America's most prominent elder statesmen. He was national security adviser to US President Jimmy Carter when the Soviets invaded Afghanistan. His comments here are adapted from an interview with NPQ.
Washington—The growing risk that we face in Afghanistan and Pakistan is that the Taliban—still supported only by a minority—is beginning to be viewed as a resistance movement against a foreign and especially "infidel" occupation, largely American. The Soviets came to be viewed that way within a year of their invasion. When we moved into Afghanistan almost eight years ago—and with a very small force—we were actually welcomed. If we are not careful, we could come to be viewed by the Afghans like the Russians, and that would be a strategic defeat.
That is why we need to take advantage of the complex but traditional Afghan political realities as the point of departure for various local accommodations that respond to the ethnic and tribal diversity of the country—bearing in mind that not every "Taliban" formation has some sort of a binding commitment to al-Qaeda. Moreover, we have to take more into account Pakistani geopolitical interest in strategic depth if we want a 100 percent effort from the Pakistani military in cutting the cross-border Pashtun support for the insurgency and its safe-havens for al-Qaeda.
During the last two years, I have been on record as skeptical about further troop deployments. Moreover, in the top-level policy discussions that preceded the United States decision to intervene in Afghanistan in late October, 2001, and in some of which I was invited to participate, I took the position that, while we must intervene to overthrow the Taliban regime (since it gave safe haven to al-Qaeda), after its overthrow we should not remain in Afghanistan militarily engaged in some "nation-building" exercise.
Since al-Qaeda can always relocate somewhere else, are we going to wage prolonged wars in whatever countries it hides?
But we also have to face the fact that an Afghan policy of greater emphasis on progressive political accommodation and then stabilization—and less on counterinsurgency by a religiously and culturally alien US and NATO military—for some time yet will still require both military and economic assistance from the international community, and especially from the US.
Further, we should get off "the corruption" slogan which we usually employ as a justification for abandoning someone who has become dependent on our support. It comes in particularly poor grace from a country whose political and financial system has not been immune to quite widespread corruption.
On the larger issue of the US role in Afghanistan, the US should accept the timely proposal by German, British and French leaders for an international conference designed to shape a strategy for shifting security responsibilities from NATO to the Afghan government. Two long-term benefits could ensue: The growing risk of the war becoming a war by foreigners against Afghans might be reduced; and our European allies might be less likely to pull out entirely, which would leave the US alone in the lurch.


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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai's government-backed port operator DP World says it has sold off stakes in port businesses in Belgium and Yemen.
The company said Thursday it sold its 60 percent stake in Belgium's DP World Breakbulk NV and AProjects NV to a buyer named Orienta NV. It says the businesses are worth $61 million.
Separately, DP World says it will no longer manage Yemen's Aden port after reaching a deal with Yemeni officials to divest its 50 percent stake in that business. Financial terms were not disclosed.
DP World is the world's third-largest seaport operator, with operations on six continents. The profit-making company is part of Dubai's troubled Dubai World conglomerate, but it was excluded from its parent's multibillion-dollar debt restructuring.


text: Viewing an episode of your favorite show may become a matter of speed, fast or slow. Trying to watch that season finale of Game of Thrones or that premiere of Orange is the New Black could become an experience based on how much you're willing to pay. The way we watch our shows online — or anything online, for that matter — could face some significant changes under the Federal Communications Commission's new proposal. In May, the FCC voted 3-2 to proceed with Chairman Tom Wheeler's proposed "Open Internet," which would essentially allow for Internet Service Providers to prioritize certain sites like Netflix and YouTube, and charge users premium fees for accessing them at a faster pace. The move could mean powerful telecom companies such as AT&T, Verizon and Comcast creating a two-tiered Internet, with potential fast and slow lanes to separate users. Although Wheeler has stated on the FCC website that the concept of fast lanes to describe his proposal "misses the point," some critics say a slower speed for some users would be inevitable if a premium option were to take effect. Some believe the proposal violates the principle of "net neutrality," a term that essentially describes an open Internet where information is free from interference, censorship, and discrimination. Stephanie Chen, energy and telecommunications policy director at Greenlining Institute in Berkeley, said the new rules raise a "pernicious concern," noting that small companies could have difficulty competing with larger corporations in the game. It's unlikely that big ISPs would prioritize small companies, thus giving users less incentive to visit smaller sites with slower speeds. "What you have is a lot of companies, startups, saying 'Hey, Netflix would've never become Netflix if it wasn't for an open Internet,'" Chen said. The FCC's proposed changes have raised implications of a digital divide for some net neutrality advocates. According to Tracy Rosenberg, Executive Director of Media Alliance in Oakland, the new rules could disproportionately impact lower-income and less-English-speaking communities that might not be able to pay for faster, premium service. "Paid-for content is content that someone is paying to speed up so that we essentially have a commercialization of the Internet," Rosenberg said. "If you prioritize content by money you're shutting off, to the side, the non-commercial." Non-commercial information found online plays an important role for the professional and personal lives of some groups. For the Center of Media Justice based in Oakland, a big audience of theirs are media makers and cultural organizers that depend on the Web to share their work. According to CMJ national organizer Steven Renderos, many independent artists use the Internet as a distribution network that allows them to share their art online, without it costing anything. He believes the new proposal is "designed to block out certain voices" — the voices of marginalized communities, i.e. people of color, the queer and transgendered community, and artists. "The Internet has really been a space where the voice of opposition can really exist, can really thrive," Renderos said, an environment that "is vital to a 21st century democracy." To engage community members in the issue, CMJ is holding an #InternetHaiku campaign, where they are inviting participants to structure comments to the FCC in Haiku form and post them on Twitter — a way to "inject a little bit of culture in the political process," according to Renderos. On July 8th, CMJ will compile all of the Internet Haikus that people have posted and file them with the FCC on July 15, when the proposal's public comment period ends. Rosenberg similarly advised the public to place "grassroots pressure" on the FCC, through methods such as phone calls, emails, and comments on their site. "It's about creating a big fuss," said Rosenberg. "We're going to have to start thinking like Internet guerillas to make the Internet work for us no matter what the government is failing to regulate." Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Your email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website


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The trial of a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Raymond Dokpesi resumed Thursday with two prosecution witnesses telling a Federal High Court in Abuja that Dokpesi bought household items with funds allegedly paid to him by former National Security Adviser (NSA), Mohammed Dasuki.
The witnesses – Peter Imoekor and Fabian Ozoemina – informed the court that they supplied generators, a transformer and security doors valued at millions of naira, to Dokpesi's houses in Lagos and Agenebode, Edo State, and his offices at different times after N2.1bn was allegedly paid to him by the Office of the National Security Adviser between January and March 2015.
Dokpesi and his firm, Daar Investment and Holding Limited are standing trial on a six-count charge in relation to the N2.1bn they allegedly received unlawfully from the Office of the National Security Adviser between January and March 2015.
They are accused of engaging in money laundering and procurement.
Dokpesi and Daar Investments were said to have received the sum of N2.12bn from ONSA then headed by Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), as payment for a "purported contract on presidential media initiative".
The two witnesses, who testified as the prosecution's 7th and 8th witnesses, were led in evidence by prosecuting lawyer, Oluwaleke Atolagbe.
Imoekor, who is the Administrative Manager of Mikano International Ltd, Abuja branch, was the first to mount the witness box. He said that he was invited by the EFCC in February 2016 "to clarify" some transactions which Mikano had with Dokpesi and Daar Communications Plc.
He explained how between February and August 2015 Mikano supplied four units of 140KVA, two units of 200KVA and a 500KVA electric transformer to Dokpesi's house in Agenebode (Dokpesi's hometown) and Daar's offices in Sokoto and Gusau, Zamfara State.
He said "The transaction was in respect of four units of 140KVA Basic (open type). Each costs N3.5m and they all totalled N14m
"Daar made payment for all. The payment was made in two tranches of N7m each through First Bank drafts.
"On March 19, 2015, they came to exchange three of the 'Basic' generators with soundproof type and paid the difference of N6, 350,000 through UBA Plc.
"Then on March 30, 2015, delivery was made. We delivered them to Sokoto and Gusau, capital of Zamfara State.
"In the same March, they made a request for the purchase of two units of 200KVA basic generator and payment of N11,657,240 was made through transfer and delivery was made to his (Dokpesi's) house in Otuake Quarters, Agenebode in Edo State.
"In August 2015 payment for 500KVA electric transformer was made. The amount paid was in cash. It was N3,073,200. This time the receipt was issued in his name, that is, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi's name.
"Then a memo was issued to the head office of Mikano International Limited for delivery in Agenebode Edo State. It was subsequently delivered," the witness said.
He confirmed that the instructions for the transactions were from Dokpesi and that they were mostly carried out by the officials of Daar Communications.
While being cross-examination by Dokpesi's lawyer, Kanu Agabi (SAN), Imoekor said did not know the sources of the money paid by Dokpesi and his company for the supply of the products.
He also said he did not know about the income and expenditure of Daar and that there is nothing about the transactions which he considered abnormal until he was invited by the EFCC.
Ozoemina said the EFCC invited him sometimes in January 2016 and asked him what the money paid to my company was for and he said it was for a security door.
The witness was later handed a document – a bank statement – and was asked to read from it.
He said, "The narration reads: inward clearing cheque in favour of Gilgal Concept Ltd, on January 27, 2015 – N5m. Inward clearing cheque in favour of Gilgal Concept Ltd on the same day, January 27, 2015 – N1,066,558."
Ozoemina confirmed that the sums of money were paid into the account of Gilgal, his company.
He said the total sum of N6,066,558 was for the installation of security doors at Dokpesi's house in Agenebode.
The witness further said "We got a total of N6,066,558 for the supply and installation of steel security doors. We installed the security doors. They were installed at chairman's project at Agenebode. It was installed towards the end of 2014 and early 2015."
He confirmed that Dokpesi, whom he had known for close to 20 years gave the instructions for the transactions.
While being cross-examined by Agabi, he denied knowing the sources of the money paid by Dokpesi.
On whether he would describe Dokpesi, with whom he said he had related for the past 20 years as a good man, Ozoemina said the 1st defendant is.
The trial judge, Justice John Tsoho subsequently adjourned further proceedings to November 17.


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Hi there. I had a similar situation about 3 weeks ago. My son got a cold and right after that I got my regular flu shot(not H1n1). I also found out I had a UTI(no symptoms except some lower back ache and some spotting once later that night but stopped I think because I was put on antibiotics) Anyway a day or two after I started running a fever of 99.4 and my reg temp is around 96.6/96.7. It also fluctuated mainly in the 98's to 99.8. I had it for a week and then I got the head cold and laryngitis. I am STILL having symptoms of the head cold. No fever or throat problems just mucus in my throat and stuffy/runny nose. I get the mucus up and spit out what I can(sorry I know its gross! lol) but it doesn't seem to want to go away. Dont they say when any and not just all of the mucus is green it means infection? Cuz mine is only sometimes but its still a lot and its getting on my nerves! lol I think you should let your rheumy know(I keep in contact with mine through email)and make an appt with your PCP just to be on the safe side. I was wondering if I should contact mine about this mess? Bleh. Hope you feel better.
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JACKSON — It was an Old Hollywood night on Saturday night at the Northwest High School prom.
The prom was held at Jackson Community College's Potter Center and attracted 349 students, said Randi Watts, a teacher and prom chair.
The prom featured two caricature artists, a photo booth and lots of decorations dedicated to the "Old Hollywood" theme.
"It was the one theme that stuck out for us," said Kelsey Ryan, 17, a junior who helped plan the prom. "We wanted this year to be more formal."


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Stunning high resolution prints can be achieved with this print method.
Digital transfers may not be ideal for single colour designs, where a vinyl transfer may be ideal.
Photographic artwork is reproduced perfectly with this print method.
As transfers are printed using process CMYK, precise colour matching is not possible.
Transfers are printed onto a white backing before being cut, enabling excellent colour vibrancy.
Due to the print & cut process, transfers cannot be cut exactly to the edge of rough or "grungy" outlines, or designs that fade out into transparency.
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Some artwork may not be suitable for this print method, as it is heavily dependent upon the quality of the original artwork.
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