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On the first day of U.S. Foreign Policy this semester, a certain former Iranian diplomat addressed the class.
"Are there any upperclassmen in here?" he asked.
My hand shot up in the air. I expected it to be accompanied by at least a handful of others. Although as all heads turned towards me, I realized my worst fear had come into fruition: I was the only junior in a first-year International Affairs (IA) class.
"What's your major?" he asked me next.
"International Affairs," I responded sheepishly.
"Wow," he said. "You must have really been avoiding me."
I nodded. I had been caught. There was no sense in lying or making excuses. The truth is, I had been avoiding the class; I had pushed it aside for far too many semesters and now was facing the consequences. The question is, was it worth it? We need to backtrack a bit to find out.
I came to Lewis & Clark a starry-eyed first-year already set on being an IA major, with dreams of working as an international journalist or a foreign consultant for the U.N. Little did I know that I had committed four years of my life to being in a world where intellectual capital is measured by how many times you can mention the secession of East Timor, the violations of sovereignty in Crimea or something about the South China Sea. Buzz words include: "hegemon," "neocolonialism," "vital national interest" — the list goes on.
This is not necessarily a bad thing, although it is definitely an adjustment for those who do not spend every waking moment glued to magazines like The Economist or Foreign Affairs. This being said, taking IA 100 my first semester at LC, I made this adjustment and quickly found myself enthralled in the world of endless debates over foreign aid and interventions, diplomacy and sanctions and balance of power systems.
When registration for spring semester came around, I watched as all my fellow first-year IA majors signed up for the next class in the prescripted track: U.S. Foreign Policy. Although taught from a U.S.-centric lense, the department has dubbed this class essential and typically advises taking it immediately after IA 100.
At the time, I had could not muster up an ounce of enthusiasm about foreign policy and instead signed up for a class that aligned more with my interests; yes, you guessed it: Human Rights. I mean, what first-year IA major doesn't have any affinity for human rights? I figured there was no harm in pushing off U.S. Foreign Policy for one semester, or at least I thought.
When the fall of sophomore year rolled around, I was all set for foreign policy, books and all. However, my entire class schedule was put into complete disarray when I was presented with an opportunity to join the IA Symposium Steering Committee and realized it was the only year I could partake. The one problem? The meeting times were the exact same time as foreign policy all year. Since I was already committed to going abroad fall of my junior year, the next semester I could take the class was the following spring — and that brings us up to date. I am about to embark on my senior year as an IA major (as a scary email from the registrar just informed me) and am taking a first-year IA course. But you know what? I do not regret a thing.
Firstly, I think there is value in not following the prescripted IA track. With few required IA classes and a wide range of interdisciplinary options, the major leaves ample room to "choose your own adventure," to mix and match classes that best fit your interests. Taking human rights instead of foreign policy my first year allowed me to surround myself with upperclassmen; it gave me mentors and role models early on within the IA department.
Helping form the 2018 IA Symposium forced me to think conceptually about the foremost debates around the world today. It also helped me feel rooted within the department and apart of the IA community, which can often feel fragmented. I felt like something tangible was actually coming out of my studies and it reinvigorated me in my classes, a worthy tradeoff for postponing foreign policy.
Secondly, while foreign policy may be a thorn in many IA majors' sides, I think it presents a valuable opportunity to put yourself in the shoes of the U.S. government. Whether these are shoes you eventually want to fill yourself or not, it is an important perspective to understand if you want to have any IA-related career.
I hate to admit it, but I am actually interested in U.S. foreign policy now. Three years at LC have turned me from a tree-hugging human rights-lover to a cold, hard cynic and, dare I say it, a realist. I now thrive on foreign policy podcasts and news briefings. While I do spend much of class scoffing and rolling my eyes, I must admit that foreign policy is challenging me to define, and defend, my opinions on critical world events. It turns out my fear of being the only upperclassman in a first-year IA class was not something to be feared after all.
This all being said, when that former Iranian diplomat refers to me in class as the "IA major who has been avoiding him for years," I will continue to just nod in acceptance and when he mentions the U.S.'s 11 aircraft carriers for the hundredth time, I will continue to roll my eyes. I mean I would not want him to think I am enjoying the class or anything.


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The Masonic Homes of California evolved from a 19th century widows and orphans home into an innovative apparatus of care and relief.
For new CEO Terry Quigley, there's a solid foundation—and amazing potential—at the Masonic Homes of California.
At the Masonic Homes' on-campus lodges, membership is growing outward.
The Masonic Homes of California are more than just retirement communities. Take a tour around the wide world of Masonic assistance.
Through Masonic Outreach Services, California Masons are able to deliver care and support to members throughout the state—and beyond.
Thanks to a novel partnership with Dig Deep Farms, the agricultural heritage of the Masonic Homes is being brought back to life.
This June, the Masonic Homes of California celebrates its sesquicentennial—and reflects on its next chapter of life.
When a once-in-a-lifetime storm dumped 100 inches of snow on the San Bernardino Mountains, local Masonic lodges stepped up to deliver crucial relief.
For seniors at the Masonic Homes of California, moving in is an opportunity to focus on what matters most.
When fire threatened their community, members of Kern River Valley No. 827 turned to their greatest asset to provide Masonic relief.
The Siminoff Temple at the Masonic Homes of California has a history going back over a century.
The Masonic Center for Youth and Families provides therapy, counseling, and emotional support for all ages, from teens to seniors.
A psychologist from the Masonic Center for Youth and Families is an expert on near-death experiences—and what they tell us about grief.
Thanks to lodge volunteers, Masonic Outreach Services can be everywhere to provide support to those in need.
How Beach Cities No. 753 made lodge outreach central to its entire mission.
With the brand-new Pavilion, the Masonic Homes opens specialized care to all.
At the Masonic Homes of California, a veterans memorial builds a bridge to the not-so-distant past.
During the pandemic, MYCAF provided seniors at the Masonic Homes with vital connections.
A Southern California Mason honors his mother-in-law through the Masonic Homes.
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Robotic pets. Smart toilets. VR goggles. The Masonic Homes have become a nerve center of hi-tech gadgetry.
With the coronavirus wreaking havoc across the state, the Masonic Homes of California sprung into action to ensure the health of its residents and staff members.
When the COVID-19 crisis erupted, the Masons of California found new ways to pull together and live up to their obligation to provide relief.
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The Masonic Outreach Service turns its sights on an underserved part of the state: the Central Valley.
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Befitting an occasion as significant as its centennial anniversary, DeMolay International's Northern California Jurisdiction marked the day by dedicating a commemorative bench and time capsule at the Masonic Homes —and then dumping buckets of water on one another.
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It's the beginning of another frightening day. Everywhere I turn I hear stories of the fires of hatred and fear that are being ingeniously fanned by people who hope for big gains through this practice. News is exaggerated beyond the grain of truth at its center, enemies are created and accused. And the weapons drawn in the heat of all the emotion thus generated are more sophisticated, bigger and more destructive than ever before.
We could die just going to a movie. But in this country that's not the most frightening thing. The most frightening thing is the retaliative legislation and the hate-propelled violence aimed at innocent citizens, not by extremists but by ordinary folk who have fallen prey to the fear-merchants. Where has our common sense gone? Where is our basic decency?
Into the midst of my churning anxiety falls this old story of shepherds watching their flocks by night. I let myself imagine them. They're grouped around a small fire and beyond them in the darkness is the restive shift and mutter of hundreds of unseen animals. Over their head arches a deep black canopy filled with billions of pricks of light. They haven't washed for days, so they're dirty and smelly. They're relaxing now, bunched against the cold. Maybe they're telling stories. Always they are deeply attentive to what is happening in and near the flock.
And suddenly the sky is ripped open with light. An angel – an archangel! – stands before them. This improbable being tells them about the birth of a very special child. Then a whole company of angels appears, praising God. Afterwards, the shepherds say, "Let's go and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us." Of course they do. Who wouldn't, after having been privileged to see the glorious celebration of heaven?
Within each of us there is a shepherd. It is that quiet, unassuming part of us that is still sitting out under the stars. Maybe it manifests when we are unwashed and rumpled, sitting on the sofa with our first cup of coffee. Maybe it comes forth when we are jogging and we smell snow in the air and smile. Maybe it appears when we sit down to pray before going to bed. Listening to the movements of the hidden flock, listening to the fire and the stories, overshadowed by the glorious, mysterious arc of heaven, smelly, lowly – that is the part of us privileged to see the angels and to hear their praise. Find that place in you, the place open to wonder. Listen, now, listen with the heart of a shepherd.
Christ's birth into the world is still a game-changer. In the midst of hatred and fear, God comes. Now, this very night, God will be with us. God's love for us and God's commitment to us will be manifest. Have hope, then. Be of good cheer. No matter how scary things get, Immanuel is right here with us. We carry the Christ in our hearts, and so each small thing we do for love and for wholeness will be amplified a thousand times. Listen. Listen to the joy of the angels.
Laurie Gudim is a writer and religious iconographer who lives in Fort Collins, CO. You can view some of her work at Everyday Mysteries.
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The Mk3 Suzuki Swift Sport that debuted in September 2017 has been spied in India for the first time. A white unit has been snapped in Delhi soon after being unloaded from a cargo aircraft at the IGI airport.
This is the first sighting of the Mk3 Suzuki Swift Sport in India, but regular readers would already be familiar with this model, as we've covered it extensively in the past. With a lot of rumours about its Indian launch being ignited by the media on the web, we'll get straight to the point.
Maruti Suzuki is unlikely to launch the Swift Sport in India anytime soon. We reckon this pocket rocket is in India probably for some development or other internal purpose. The company likely has only one global icon on its radar right now - the Mk4 Jimny (Mk2 Gypsy). A 5-door version is being developed with India in mind, and Suzuki's Gujarat plant is going to be the global production hub for it. Export manufacturing is scheduled to commence next month. The Indian launch will take place in the second half of the year.
Maruti Suzuki wants to release the next-gen Celerio and its first-ever series production EV also this fiscal. Any other major launches will likely follow next fiscal. As for the Swift Sport specifically, it's one thing to have a huge fanbase and the other to have a pool of potential customers big enough to make launch sensible.
The Mk3 Suzuki Swift Sport was introduced with the K14B 1.4-litre Boosterjet turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, which is not manufactured in India. This engine puts out 140 PS and 230 Nm of torque. It can be specified with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission.
>>> Also Read: Maruti Swift vs Baleno: Which is the better option for you?
In February this year, the Mk3 Suzuki Swift Sport was upgraded to the 48V mild-hybrid system-equipped K14D 1.4-litre Boosterjet engine. The engine alone produces 129 PS and 235 Nm of torque. The 48V electric motor generates 13.6 PS and 53 Nm of torque, and it gets its juice from a 48V Lithium-ion battery placed under the front passenger seat. The engine comprises a converter as well, to transform the voltage from 48V to 12V. A 6-speed manual transmission is the standard fitment with this engine currently.
Suzuki now sells the Swift Sport with a Hybrid suffix in the markets where it offers it with the K14D mill. In Italy, the Swift Sport Hybrid is priced from EUR 23,850.
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Preparing all students for responsible citizenship, gainful employment, and post-secondary admission.
Preparing all students for responsible citizenship, gainful employment, and post-secondary admission.
"Deb was hired as a teacher in our Alternative Learning Experiences (ALE) program, where she gets to work with students who are working from home online and with students working on alternative classes at school. She has been a positive addition to our Chinook team!"
"Jane is always looking out for students' social emotional needs as well as their pathway to graduation and beyond. She has a huge heart. and keeps the students' best interest in mind when making decisions and finding ways to support them beyond the school day. "
"Lorie has been creative with new ideas and flexible, making this year a positive experience for students. Lorie's high energy and compassion for making sure students get the extra support they need outside of class has been valuable for staff and students."
"Kevin encourages coaches and athletes to be the best they can be both on and off the field/court/track/green. He collaborates with teachers to uphold high expectations for academics for all athletes. His Leadership students work together to create a positive school environment."
"Ken works with students all year on making decisions that lead toward graduation. He is very organized and thoughtful in his planning, which makes the events run smoothly. He has worked to make sure we are able to have an in-person graduation this year, even with all of the new protocols in place."
"The secondary P.E. team has really come together as a collaborative unit to make physical education happen during hybrid learning. With the loss of one of our gyms (it was turned into a cafeteria) they have had to really get creative on how to share the remaining spaces."
"Michael is a new teacher to Kalama High School this year. He teaches HS/MS Drama, English, and History. He jumped in right away writing grants for the Drama program to help with purchasing new equipment needed for productions."
"Tammy's dedication to working with the students she serves is making a positive impact every day. Her team is able to work directly in-person on individual goals with students to ensure they are not falling behind."
"As the CTE Director, Cory is working with the staff and community business leaders to bring new CTE courses to Kalama HS and MS. Cory's hands-on projects in his manufacturing class are truly motivating to our students!"
"It is easily forgotten that there is a whole group of individuals who work tirelessly to make sure that our schools are safe and ready for use every single day. It's important to recognize their efforts that so often go unnoticed."
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Only in the USA, the American Rabbit Breed Association (ARBA) has listed at least 50+ domestic rabbit breeds. The number is a lot higher considering the whole world. There are 350+ pet rabbit breeds are available in the world.
No doubt, all the rabbits are adorable and cute. But all of the rabbit breeds are not perfect as a pet, especially for the first-time owner. A few of them can adopt with the family and kids easily.
As a new rabbit parent, you should go for the easy-to-adopt bunny. You know, bunny needs extra care and the vet bill is high. So, you should know the ins and outs of the particular rabbit breed before adopting or buying.
What Should You Consider Before Adopting a Rabbit for the First Time?
I was very excited when I adopted my first bunny. adopting a new bunny or pet is really an adventure. But as a beginner, you should consider some crucial points. Otherwise, you will be in great trouble.
Expense is the first concern. Sad but true, most of us don't know the maintenance cost of the bunny. people think bunny doesn't need extra care or vet consultation.
But it is completely wrong indeed. yes, you don't need to take care of the dog but rabbits demand special care.
So, you should consider the expense before adopting a bunny. as a beginner, I don't recommend you to adopt a designated or special breed like the Lionhead rabbit.
You should adopt a regular breed. Believe me, all the bunnies are beautiful.
Bunny needs spacious space. I always recommend using a wooden hutch. Keeping a bunny in a tiny wire cage is nothing but torture.
If you can not afford a wooden hutch or spacious wire cage, please don't go for adopting a bunny.
Hay is the main food for the bunny. You should provide hay more than 80% of their total meal. 10% of their meal should be pellet food and the rest is water.
These are the very basic for adopting a bunny. Let's talk about beginner-friendly rabbit breeds. You can adopt any breed from the list. I hope you will not regret adopting a bunny from my list.
Beginner Friendly Rabbit Breed
Harlequins is one of the most children friendly and extrovert bunny breed in the world. They are adorable and love to get curdle from their parents.
Harlequins is originated in France. In 1887, this Harlequins breed was first exhibited in Paris. Then the breed was spread out in the USA.
You will find two types of Harlequins rabbit: Magpie and Japanese.
Magpie Harlequins comes in Black and a combination of white, blue, and chocolate.
Japanese Harlequins are most attractive. They come with a combination of fawn or orange and black, blue and chocolate.
Adult Harlequins are attractive in looking and their maximum weight is 9.5 pounds.
- Common Name: Harlequins
- Scientific Name: Oryctolagus cuniculus
- Size: Medium
- Weight: 6 pounds to 9.5 pounds
- Life Span: 4 to 8 years
- Appearance: Medium-sized body structure with a big head. Split body color. Unique color appearance.
- Temperament: Children friendly. Very calm, cute, and adorable. Love the company of Children and adult.
- Grooming: No extra hassle in grooming. Need extra open space for running and playing.
Mini Rex
Mini Rex is one of the most popular rabbit breeds for the first time rabbit owner. Rex is very Children and family-friendly. If you are looking for a compact and nice-looking adorable pet for your bunny, you could consider the Mini Rex.
Originated in France, in 1900, Mini Rex has become one of the most popular small rabbit breeds all over the world.
Mini Rex comes in a wide variety of colors. American Rabbit Breeders Association has already listed 20 different colors of Rex breed. So, they are amazing.
Mini Rex is very friendly. You will not face any hassle with the Rex. The food habit is normal. Like all other rabbits, Hay is the main food for the Rex. Their immune system is incredible. So, your vet cost will be reasonable.
- Common Name: Mini Rex
- Scientific Name: Oryctolagus cuniculus
- Size: Compact
- Weight: 3.5- 4.5 Pounds
- Life Span: 7-10 years
- Appearance: Combination of black, blue, blue-eyed white, broken group, opal, otter, red, chocolate, Himalayan, lilac, lynx.
- Temperament: Very friendly, calm, and active
- Grooming: Less expensive to handling
Polish rabbits are not the police! Just kidding! Although it is originated in England, it is known as a Polish rabbit. Polish rabbits are compact. This is a dwarf breed.
Polish is the cross of Dutch and Himalayan breed. ARBA (American Rabbit Breed Association) has identified six verities of the Polish rabbit so far. They are
- Ruby-Eyed White (REW)
- Blue-Eyed White (BEW)
- Broken pattern
- Black
- Blue
- Chocolate
Polish rabbits are easy to maintain and a better choice for the first time bunny owner. This is a child friendly and cuddles bunny. You will not need special habitat or accommodation for the Polish rabbits.
- Common Name: Polish Rabbit
- Scientific Name: Oryctolagus cuniculus
- Size: Dwarf rabbit
- Weight: 2.5-3.5 Pounds
- Life Span: 5-6 years
- Appearance: compact and comes with six different color
- Temperament: Calm, friendly, and attraction lover
- Grooming: No need for an extra level of maintenance. Regular feed like hay, pellets, and water is enough for the Polish rabbit.
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Mini Lop
Although Mini Lop is not a genuine dwarf, it is one of the most popular small rabbit breeds in the world. Mini Lop comes with verities of color and a very cute appearance. Their lop ears and adorable heads attract the rabbit lover.
Originated in Germany, in 1980, the American Rabbit Society accept the breed finally. Mini lop is the result of a cross between German Lop and Chinchilla Rabbit.
Mini Lop is one of the best rabbit breeds for the first time bunny owner. If you are especially looking for a family and children friendly bunny, you could consider the Mini Lop.
Mini Lop is very adorable, cute, and affectionate. Their personality is great. Your kids will learn patience from the Mini Lop.
Not only the children, but Mini Lop is also an awesome rabbit breed for the seniors. If you are a lonely person and looking for a true companion, you could adopt Mini Lop.
The care Mini lop is not very expensive like the dog and cat. Like all the other rabbit breeds, Hay is the main food for the mini lop. Apart from the Hay, you need to provide the pellet and water to your Mini lop.
They need open space for running and playing. So, you could consider a large rabbit hutch as their dwelling.
- Common Name: Mini Lop
- Scientific Name: Oryctolagus cuniculus
- Size: Dwarf rabbit
- Weight: 4.5-6 Pounds
- Life Span: 5-10 years
- Appearance: Dwarf breed. Lop ear and fluffy body structure
- Temperament: Friendly, Active, and adorable
- Grooming: Need regular care. Not very expensive to maintain. Good fit for the first time bunny owner.
Holland Lop
Holland Lop is a pure dwarf breed. That means a full-grown Holland lop will be 4 pounds in weight. Holland Lop is children and family-friendly rabbit breeds. They are cute and fluffy.
Holland Lop is one of the most affectionate, adorable, and popular rabbit breeds for the first time bunny owner all over the world.
Originated in the Netherlands, the ARBA recognized the Holland lop in 1976. Since then, the popularity of Holland lop has been increasing.
A full-grown Holland lop is short in appearance. You will find the different colors of Holland Lop.
The maintenance of Holland lop is not very expensive and complex. Even your kids can take care of the bunny.
If you have not enough open space in your house, you could use an indoor rabbit cage. But you have to allow at least 4 hours of free-roaming of the Holland lop.
- Common Name: Holland Lop
- Scientific Name: Oryctolagus cuniculus
- Size: Dwarf rabbit
- Weight: 2-4 Pounds
- Life Span: 7-14 years
- Appearance: Genuine Dwarf breed. Lop ear and fluffy Head.
- Temperament: Friendly, Curious, and calm
- Grooming: Need regular care. Perfect for the beginner rabbit parents.
Himalayan is one of the known oldest rabbit breeds in the world. It is one of the calmest rabbit breeds in the world. Since they are very calm, Himalayan is perfect for the beginner rabbit owner.
The origin of the Himalayan breeds in the Himalayan mountain. The American Rabbit Breed Association recognized the Himalayan breed in 1900. Since then, Himalayan has become one of the most popular rabbit breeds in the USA.
White is the dominant color for the Himalayan rabbit breed. But the other color like black, blue, lilac and chocolate are present. So, Himalayan is a combination of white and other colors.
Himalayan is one of the easy to maintain rabbit breed. That is why as a beginner rabbit owner, you could consider this breed. You will need less maintenance than the designated rabbit breeds.
Himalayan is very calm. You can easily litter train the bunny. overall the maintenance is very easy.
- Common Name: Himalayan
- Scientific Name: Oryctolagus cuniculus L.
- Size: Small in appearance
- Weight: 2.5 – 5 Pounds
- Life Span: 5-8 Years
- Appearance: Small in appearance. Fluffy and adorable.
- Temperament: Calm, Friendly, and Patient
- Grooming: Need regular care. The maintenance is not very expensive.
American Chinchilla
American Chinchilla is a commercial rabbit breed. This American Chinchilla is large in shape and famous for its meat and coat.
But as a domestic breed, you could consider the American Chinchilla. They are easy to maintain. You don't need to take special care as the dog and cat.
Most importantly, American Chinchilla can endure the extreme temperature. That is why it is perfect for the indoor and outdoor.
Different color of American Chinchilla breeds is available. But the ARBA considers only the dark blue shed as the American Chinchilla.
- Common Name: American Chinchilla Rabbit
- Scientific Name: Oryctolagus cuniculus
- Size: Large
- Weight: 9-12 Pounds
- Life Span: 5-8 Years
- Appearance: Large and attractive in looking.
- Temperament: Calm, Friendly, and adorable
- Grooming: Need less care and maintenance than other breeds
English Lop
English Lop is another outstanding domestic rabbit breed for the first-time bunny owner. English Lop is popular for its long, fluffy ear and large body.
They are wonderful indeed. You will be surprised by their behavior and personalities. English lop is great for making your kids responsible.
The origin of English Lop is uncertain. Although many of the researchers claim that the English lops are based in Africa, there is no strong evidence behind the findings.
Anyway, you don't need special care like the other designated rabbit breeds. English Lops can take care of themselves.
- Common Name: English Lop
- Scientific Name: Oryctolagus cuniculus
- Size: Medium in Size
- Weight: 9-10 Pounds
- Life Span: 5-7 Years
- Temperament: Active, Curious, Friendly, and adorable
- Grooming: Need less care and maintenance than other breeds
Lionhead rabbit is one of the most popular rabbit breeds in the world. They are compact and comes with a distinctive woolly mane. With proper care and handle Lionhead rabbit could be the great companion of your kids.
Before adopting a Lionhead rabbit, you should consider some points. Handling a Lionhead rabbit is a bit expensive. As a first-time rabbit owner, Lionhead is not the perfect choice. Since Lionhead is very popular all over the USA and other countries, I just want to clear the fact of the Lionhead bunny.
Lionhead is an active rabbit breed. They need at least 4 hours of playing time in an open area. It could be your home or in the grassy field. For the open space, you could use the playpen.
You can litter train the Lionhead bunny by following the expert advice.
- Common Name: Lionhead rabbit
- Scientific Name: Oryctolagus cuniculus
- Size: 7 to 10 inches
- Weight: 2.5 to 3.75 Pounds
- Life Span: 7-9 years
- Appearance: Compact in appearance
- Temperament: Very active and need time to adjust to the environment
- Grooming: since the Lionhead rabbit comes with fur, you need extra maintenance of the bunny as well as your Home. Expensive to maintenance.
Final Thoughts
All the bunny in the world is beautiful and adorable. But keeping a rabbit inside the house is not an easy task. So, you should go for the particular domestic rabbit breed.
I believe this guide will help you a lot to take the decision. Thanks for reading and don't forget to share!


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First Bell 429 with Mecaer Interior Sale in Russia26-May-15 - Bell Helicopter announces it has sold the first Bell 429 in Russia outfitted with the Bell 429 MAGnificent luxury cabin interior created by Italy-based Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG).
UTair in HeliRussia 201526-May-15 - From May 21 to 23 UTair Group companies took part in the eighth International Helicopter Industry Exhibition HeliRussia 2015.
Mi-26T2 Serial Production Launched22-May-15 - Russian Helicopters has launched series production on the heavy Mi-26T2 helicopter at Rostvertol.
First Bell 429 Sold in Siberia22-May-15 - Bell Helicopter announces the signed purchase agreement for a Bell 429 at HeliRussia that will operate in extreme cold weather conditions in Siberia.
Russian Helicopters Ansat First Contracts22-May-15 - First customers for five of the new light Kazan Helicopters Ansat will be Tatarstan-based Tulpar Helicopters and Vietnam based Vector Aviation Company.
Mi-171A2 Flying Laboratory Conclude Flight Tests21-May-15 - The Mi-171A2 flying laboratory, a converted standard Mi-8, has concluded the second phase of preliminary flight tests.
Ka-226T Receives IAC AR Certification21-May-15 - Russian Helicopters announces that it has received Additional Type Certification from the Interstate Aviation Committee s Aviation Register (IAC AR) for the light multirole Ka-226T helicopter.
Airbus Helicopters Vostok 20 years in Russia21-May-15 - Airbus Helicopters Vostok is celebrating their 20 years in Russia taking part in the HeliRussia 2015 show in Moscow
Ansat and Ka-226T Enters Russian Commercial Market21-May-15 - The new light commercial Ansat and Ka-226T helicopters, developed by Russian Helicopters are now available on the Russian commercial aircraft market.
Bell 505 at HeliRussia 201521-May-15 - Bell Helicopter will showcase for the very first time the Bell 505 at this year's HeliRussia exhibition, May 21-23 in Moscow, Russia.
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Coalitions that care: New case studies on breakthrough early childhood policy achievements
Both Israel and the Netherlands celebrated legislative breakthroughs in 2018.
The Bernard van Leer Foundation and RAND Europe have released two new case studies on effective collective action campaigns that contributed to better care for babies, toddlers and caregivers at national scale.
Prior to 2018, Israel had no formal legislation or government agency responsible for early childhood care and education needs. However, the new Supervision Law, passed by the Israeli Knesset in July 2018, set out to improve the supervision of daycare services for children under 3 years by creating regularised standards relating to staff training and the physical environment in daycares.
Through the new WIEG law, the Netherlands secured paid birth leave for partners of mothers. From January 2019, the new policy provides those within formal employment with five days of fully paid partner leave. This will be extended to five weeks of nontransferable partner leave paid at 70 per cent of normal pay from July 2020 onwards.
In both cases, strong alliances were forged to support policy change. These case studies map the impact and value of such coalitions and draw out the key characteristics which contributed to success.
Israel case study on the Coalition for Education from Birth documents how ANU and the Bernard van Leer Foundation, together with 250 members, campaigned for several policy changes to improve the care, safety and education for children under 3 years old.
See here for the case study summary
See here for the case study full version
The Netherlands case study on paid birth leave details how the partnership between Bernard van Leer Foundation, Rutgers and WOMEN Inc. aligned perspectives on children's needs, men's needs and women's needs to focus on a single issue.
See here for the case study summary
"The case studies tell the story of two projects, supported by the Bernard van Leer Foundation, that successfully contributed to national legislative changes. They capture the process of building and maintaining broad-based partnerships that united diverse voices for a common cause – offering lessons for other organisations seeking to forge similar links in pursuit of legislative reform. The cases also offer insights for organisations funding and supporting such partnerships. Outlining the facilitators and possible barriers to achieving the desired changes, the case studies have the potential to inform current and future work to improve early child development policy and practice." Miriam Broeks and Ben Baruch, Researchers, RAND Europe.
These case studies also form part of the Scaling Partnerships series, which provides detailed insights on the steps taken to achieve effective early childhood development policies and practices. Further case study publications in this series will be released later this year.


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- Franklin D. Roosevelt quoting Oliver Wendell Holmes
We must free ourselves of the hope
that the sea will ever rest.
We must learn to sail in high winds.
- Aristotle Onassis
A ship in port is safe,
but that's not what ships are built for.
Sail out to sea and do new things.
- Grace Hopper
Life is a dangerous - ultimately fatal - endeavor,
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Greatness is not in where we stand,
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We must sail sometimes with the wind
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- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
We are tied to the ocean.
And when we go back to the sea,
whether it is to sail or to watch -
we are going back from whence we came.
- John F. Kennedy
If you want to be happy,
put your effort into controlling the sail, not the wind.
- Anonymous
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Taking inspiration from the powerful vision of my future,
I boldly set sail with courage and intent.
I hold my course with focused attention and relentless commitment,
as I weather the storms of life.
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We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.
- Bertha Calloway (attributed)
Hoist the sails of CHOICE
to harness the winds of JOY.
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The winds of grace are always blowing;
all we need to do is raise our sails.
- Anonymous
Scuttle the Assumptions, dash the Expectations,
and hoist the sails of CHOICE to harness the winds of JOY.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie
No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars,
or sailed to an uncharted land,
or opened a new doorway for the human spirit.
- Helen Keller
Flying might not be all plain sailing,
but the fun of it is worth the price.
- Amelia Earhart
When we contemplate the whole globe as one great dewdrop,
striped and dotted with continents and islands,
flying through space with other stars
all singing and shining together as one,
the whole universe appears as an infinite storm of beauty.
- John Muir
Take time to contemplate -
away from the opinions and influence of others -
what you really want
and what you believe to be important in your life.
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Take some time in a quiet place to contemplate
the balance between being of service -
both to this generation and to generations yet unborn -
and renewing your vitality with play and celebration.
Without play, one becomes old and dry.
Without service, life becomes meaningless.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie
Our opportunity is to visualize a kinder world.
To sing glad songs of tomorrow -
imagining a world of love -
of the whole world filled with love.
To offer our hand... often.
To breathe deeply and honor ourselves.
To pause and contemplate... just because.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie
A working definition of Honor is,
"respect or esteem that has been earned."
Contemplate that for a moment.
It would be very special to earn the respect and esteem
of our family, our friends, our co-workers, our community, wouldn't it?
If anything, it is of even more moment to honor yourself.
Those who are successful and happy earn their own
self-respect and self-esteem.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie
Take time to play!
Ask for what you want.
Live loudly.
Be avid.
Learn a new thing.
Be Yourself!
- Mary Anne Radmacher
Don't Take Anything Personally.
Nothing others do is because of you.
- Miguel Angel Ruiz (don Miguel Ruiz)
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take,
but by the moments that take our breath away.
- Anonymous
Standing in the inspiring vision of my future,
I boldly take every step - large and small -
with courage and intent.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie
Every tomorrow has two handles.
We can take hold of it with the handle of anxiety
or the handle of faith.
- Henry Ward Beecher
If you don't know where you're going,
any road will take you there.
- Lewis Carroll
(Alice in Wonderland)
Choose Inner Peace.
Nothing is worth losing your inner peace.
Take action as circumstances require,
but never surrender your inner peace.
Stop. Breathe deeply.
Close your eyes and breathe deeply again.
Then, and only then, take action -
from a peaceful heart.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie
Life is all in the perspective we take on it.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie
Logic will get you from A to B.
Imagination will take you everywhere.
- Albert Einstein
Take your life in your own hands, and what happens?
A terrible thing: no one to blame.
- Erica Jong
"Sometimes," said Pooh, "the smallest things take up the most room in your heart."
- A. A. Milne (Winnie-The-Pooh)
Persevere in moving toward highly worthwhile but difficult goals.
In smaller issues, take an easier course.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie
Angels can fly because they can take themselves lightly.
- Gilbert (G. K.) Chesterton
People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness.
Just because they're not on your road
doesn't mean they've gotten lost.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Live your life, do your work, then take your hat.
- Henry David Thoreau
Relax. Take a day off.
Go for a long silent walk in the woods.
The world will still be there tomorrow -
as good and as bad as ever.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie
If we want to direct our lives,
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It's not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives,
but what we do consistently.
- Anthony Robbins
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I boldly take every step -
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A man too busy to take care of his health is like
a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools.
- Spanish Proverb
No matter what happens, someone will find a way
to take it too seriously.
- Dave Barry
Okay, here's your first lesson: how to take a FALL!
- the movie Karate Kid
To travel is to take a journey into yourself.
- Danny Kaye
Believe in yourself,
in your vision for your future
and in your ability to take a small step
each day toward achieving your vision.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie
Could a greater miracle take place
than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?
- Henry David Thoreau
The Four Agreements
1.Be impeccable with your word.
2.Don't take anything personally.
3.Don't make assumptions.
4.Always do your best.
- don Miguel Ruiz
Take time to sharpen the saw.
- Steven Covey
We should take care not to make the intellect our god;
it has, of course, powerful muscles, but no personality.
- Albert Einstein
Obstacles are those frightful things
you see when you take your eyes off your goals.
- Henry Ford
Take risks: if you win, you will be happy;
if you lose, you will be wise.
- Anonymous
To lead a great life:
Dream, Take Action, Repeat.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie
When you are impeccable, you take
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- don Miguel Ruiz
Take a chance! All life is a chance.
The man who goes farthest is generally
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- Dale Carnegie
The biggest adventure you can take is
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- Oprah Winfrey
Never take counsel of your fears.
- Andrew Jackson
Repressed anger still is anger, it just isn't expressed.
If you truly have no anger, you are blessed and joyful.
If you have repressed anger, know that you have anger,
you just haven't expressed that anger.
Go ahead, express your anger briefly,
pound pillows, scream, curse.
Then take a deep breath, and get over it.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie
If a man empties his purse into his head,
no man can take it away from him.
An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.
- Benjamin Franklin
Take Action - Now.
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Take the initiative - don't wait for life to come to you.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie
Take a deep breath and do the difficult thing first.
- Mary Anne Radmacher
Become more and more innocent,
less knowledgeable and more childlike.
Take life as fun -
because that's precisely what it is!
- Osho
As soon as man does not take his existence for granted,
but beholds it as something
unfathomably mysterious, thought begins.
- Albert Schweitzer
It is important to expect nothing,
to take every experience,
including the negative ones,
as merely steps on the path,
and to proceed.
- Ram Dass
Don't take rejection personally.
Don't let someone else's bad day spoil your day.
As long as you never reject yourself, you'll be fine.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie
People are not disturbed by things,
but by the view they take of them.
- Epictetus
A man is not old until his regrets take the place of his dreams.
- Yiddish Proverb
The chief danger in life is that you may take too many precautions.
- Alfred Adler
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Hunter, V. (2005) 'Embodying the Site: The here and Now in Site-Specific Dance Performance'. New Theatre Quarterly, 24 (4). ISSN 0266-464XFull text not available from this repository.
In this article, Victoria Hunter explores the concept of the 'here and now' in the creation of site-specific dance performance, in response to Doreen Massey's questioning of the fixity of the concept of the 'here and now' during the recent RESCEN seminar on 'Making Space', in which she challenged the concept of a singular fixed 'present', suggesting instead that we exist in a constant production of 'here and nows' akin to 'being in the moment'. Here the concept is applied to an analysis of the author's recent performance work created as part of a PhD investigation into the relationship between the site and the creative process in site-specific dance performance. In this context the notion of the 'here and now' is discussed in relation to the concept of dance embodiment informed by the site and the genius loci, or 'spirit of place'.
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Canning Basin Coal Project (Stratum Metals)
The Canning Basin Coal Project (Stratum Metals) is a notional coal project in north-west western Australia which has been touted by Stratum Metals. (Cullen Resources, another small exploration company, also has coal exploration interests in the Canning basin which it also refers to as the 'Canning Basin Coal Project'. See here for details Canning Basin Coal Project (Cullen Resources).)
Coal interests
On its website Stratum states that the Canning Basin Coal Project comprises two granted Tenements February 2012 and 3 tenement applications in an emerging coal province in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The tenements cover prospective rocks in the Lightjack Formation which is known to host coal deposits currently being evaluated by Rey Resources Limited."[1]
In a March 2012 investor presentation Stratum touted the Canning Basin as being "9 days closer to India by ship than the Galilee Basin".[2]
In the presentation Stratum lists its exploration titles as E0402125, E0402124, E0402160, E0401993 and E0402161. The company stated that its "coal interests are held in an 80/20 joint venture with State Resources. Stratum plan to spend $250,000 on exploration in fulfilment of its obligations to obtain a 60% interest in this tenement and, subject to positive results, an additional $750,000 on exploration in the second year to obtain an 80% interest. The Heritage Protection Agreement was finalised between Stratum, State Resources and the Kimberley Land Council on behalf of the Nyikina Mangala group. With the Heritage Protection Agreement finalised, Stratum is able to progress with exploration of prospective thermal coal projects. An extensive desktop study is underway."[3]
In their quarterly report released at the end of October 2012, Stratum stated that:
- "Work during the quarter was limited to acquisition of additional tenure within the project area, with subsidiary company Stratum Coal Pty Ltd applying for tenement E04/2231 ... Prior to granting the application will be open for public objection and negotiation of an access and heritage protection agreement is likely to be required. Successful granting of the tenement Stratum will gain an additional ~25 km of prospective strike to target exploration for near surface thermal coal."[4]
In mid-October 2012 Stratum announced that it had "applied for a further tenement E04/2235".[5][4]
Articles and resources
- ↑ "Executive Summary", Stratum Metal website, accessed September 2012.
- ↑ Stratum Metals, "Investor Presentation", March 8, 2012.
- ↑ Stratum Metals, "Investor Presentation", March 8, 2012, page 15.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Stratum Metals, "Quarterly Activities Report", Stratum Metals, October 31, 2012, page 7.
- ↑ Stratum Metals, "Canning Basin Coal Project Tenement Holding Expanded", Media Release, October 17, 2012.


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Today the German Head of Delegation, Christoph Pellander, and ARD-Entertainment-Coordinator. Thomas Schreiber, held a press conference to reveal more details about the German national final taking place next month. Everything that went down in the press conference can be found below.
"Unser Lied für Israel" to take place on February 22nd in Berlin
In the press conference it was revealed, that this year's national final in Germany will not take place on a Thursday, but on a Friday. February 22nd is the day, when Germany will pick their representative. The show will take place in Berlin and starts at 20:15 and lasts for two hours. Aly Ryan, BB Thomaz, Linus Bruhn, Gregor Hägele, Lilly Among Clouds and Makeda and a new announced act will compete to win the right to represent Germany in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv!
New act? Correct! The duo Sisters (Carlotta Truman & Laurita) will join the line-up for the German national final. It was previously announced that up to two complete acts might join the line-up after the panels rated all the acts and songs. Complete acts mean, that artists apply for the national selection with a certain song and already have an idea for the performance.
The line-up (not in running order):
- Aly Ryan – Wear your love (Lyrics & music: Aly Ryan, Michelle Leonard, Thomas Stengaard, Tamara Olorga)
- BB Thomaz – Demons (Lyrics & music: BB Thomaz, Andrew Tyler, Ricardo Bettiol, Tim Schou)
- Linus Bruhn – Our city (Music: Linus Bruhn, Dave Roth, Pat Benzner, Serhat Sakin, Simon Reichardt. Lyrics: Linus Bruhn, Dave Roth, Pat Benzner, Serhat Sakin, Gianna Roth)
- Gregor Hägele – Let me go (Music & lyrics : Gregor Hägele, Jonas Shandel, David Jürgens, Tamara Olorga)
- Sisters – Sister (Music & lyrics: Laurell Barker, Marine Kaltenbacher, Tom Oehler, Thomas Stengaard)
- Lilly Among Clouds – Surprise (Lyrics: Elisabeth Brüchner, Music: Elisabeth Brüchner, Udo Rinklin)
- Makeda – The day I loved you most (Music & lyrics: Makeda, Tim Uhlenbrock, Kelvin Jones, Kristine Bogan)
The song "Sister" was send to the NDR without an act. After the song received great feedback from the panels, the producers started looking for the artists. Laurita took part in the national selection process last year, but couldn't make it to the live show.
The songs will be released on the day of the show! Interval acts for the show will be announced next week.
Find out more about the acts in our guide HERE.
Barbara Schöneberger returns as host
Barbara Schöneberger returns to host the German national final. Last year she already agreed to another job, before the date for the national final was announced. Linda Zervakis (50% of last year's host duo) will join her to guide through the show on February 22nd.
The winner will be selected like last year. 1/3 televoting, expert jury and Eurovision jury. Everyone will make their ranking based on the live performances that evening. 965 artists applied to represent Germany and now we have the final line-up.
Tickets for the show go on sale on January 10 for 39 € and are available here: tvtickets.de
This year Germany was represented by Michael Schulte and his song "You Let Me Walk Alone"! He achieved an amazing 4th place in Lisbon. Let's see, who will follow him!


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David takes such great pictures that I thought it would be fun to do more with them. As such, I present this one of Keith Williams and Stanley Morgan, Jr. at last week's game vs. Illinois.
Put your suggested caption (or meme if you are feeling ambitious) in the comments.
Rec the captions you like best. The caption with the most votes (recs) will get used in my Thursday "Numbers, Statistics, & Lies" post. (I reserve the right to do a little obfuscating if the winning entry is not family friendly).
I will probably count up the votes Wednesday evening sometime.
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An expanded manufacturing facility with additional personnel is allowing Seltzer Nutritional Technologies (Carlsbad, Calif.) to reduce turnaround time on many blends to as little as two weeks. Seltzer provides custom blending, custom milling, product development, batch-size packaging, kosher certified blends, formulation assistance and unparalleled customer service. Focusing in beverage, cereal, bar and food fortification, Seltzer has 23 years of experience in nutritional ingredients. Seltzer Nutritional Technologies, Customer Service, 800-735-8137, email@example.com


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Wesley Willis (May 31, 1963 - August 21, 2003) was a schizophrenic rock musician from Chicago. Known for his very simple music, mainly involving a Casio keyboard, musical loops programmed into the keyboard, and sometimes sound effects, Wesley Willis quickly gained enormous cult following in the 1990s after releasing several hundred songs of simple but unique music, with emphasis on his humorous, bizarre, and frequently obscene lyrics.
Wesley Willis had a very big love for the genre of Rock 'N Roll, and was soon given the title, "The Daddy of Rock 'N Roll." The content of his songs varied, but usually were categorized. He wrote songs about crime, fast food, cultural trends, bus routes, violent confrontations with superheroes, commands for his "demons" to engage in bestiality, and praise for his favorite actors, friends, politicians, and hip-hop and rock artists. A good amount of his songs revolved around certain concerts he had attended.
Wesley Willis for the most part was a solo performer, but in the 1990's, he performed with his punk rock band, The Wesley Willis Fiasco. They only produced on studio album LP, entitled "Spookydisharmoniousconflicthellride," but the band also produced one live EP, and several other EP's. The band covered "Girls on Film," by Duran Duran, "Amie" by Pure Prairie League, and "Jailbreak" by Thin Lizzy. The band was short-lived due to Wesley's schizophrenia, which rose to many inner conflicts within the band.
Wesley Willis continued to perform solo after the band broke up, touring as far away as London, and in the United States. However, Wesley Willis would die in August, 2003 due to complications of leukemia. He was buried in his hometown of Chicago.
Perhaps the most famous thing in the music of Wesley Willis, was the unique way he ended his music. He would most of the time end by speaking the phrase, "Rock over London, rock on Chicago.", in which he would immediately follow with a slogan of a product or company, such as "Wheaties; Breakfast of Champions."
Wesley has been a source of quite a few YTMND pages, and is often a favorite source to user, SamuraiMaster. When in a YTMND, most users will add his music to a page, but some will take clips from interviews, or spoken dialogue.


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For too long, Christian healing and the medical world have often been at odds with each other, despite sharing a common goal – the prevention of ill health and suffering. In this session, Dr Pete Carter and Dave Foggon examine some of the unhelpful mindsets and belief systems that have created this unnecessary divide over the years, and explore what churches and medical professionals can do to build unity and mutual respect – in order for heaven to truly land in the world of healthcare.
In this new conversational series, medical doctor Pete Carter is joined by guests from the world of healthcare and Christian healing, as they explore some of the core values and beliefs needed to see the world of healthcare filled with the resources of heaven.


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Take a Look at Yourself… Is It Time For A Change?
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Getting Strong Now (Hear the Rocky theme playing?)
Let Rocky Show Us the Way
Well, we don't have to beat up slabs of beef but staying upbeat is important for job seekers.
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You Can't Always Get What You Want…..
But if you try sometimes, you get what you need…The Rolling Stones rarely got it wrong (Keith Richards?) and there is a great message in this song for all of us today.
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Men's Ice Hockey makes dramatic win in overtime
Team takes second consecutive Northeast Collegiate Hockey Association Championship
This past weekend, the MIT Men's Ice Hockey team captured its second consecutive Northeast Collegiate Hockey Association (NECHA) Championship in the American Conference Finals, capping off a storybook season with a heart-pounding overtime win. The Engineers successfully defended their 2010-2011 NECHA Cup victory, the first since MIT last won it in 2001.
This season, MIT finished with an overall record of 11-7 and earned themselves a second place seed out of eight teams in their conference. Dustin P. Kendrick G and co-captain Vladimir Sobes G, both in their fifth and final years with the team, finished second in NECHA in points and assists respectively. Co-captain Ernest I. Park '12 also finished fourth in assists in NECHA as part of the American Conference's strongest offense.
This regular season performance earned MIT a spot in the semifinals Friday night against Bates College, a long time rival and runner-up to MIT in 2011. The Engineers started the game off slow, giving up early goals to go down 2-0 after the first period. Showing tremendous character, the team rallied from the early deficit to tie the game at 2-2, with goals coming from Sean E. Burke '13 and Gabriel V. Blanchet '13. Goalie Jenna R. Klein '15 supported from in net to keep Bates scoreless through the second.
The Engineers continued their onslaught in the third period, scoring two quick goals from Blanchet and Daniel J. Rankin '13 to take the lead. Despite having a short bench, the Engineers staved off a heavy onslaught by Bates late in the third, surrendering a single goal with 30 seconds left and carrying the team to a hard-fought 4-3 victory.
This comeback win landed MIT in the finals against Westfield State University on Sunday afternoon. The atmosphere at Conway Arena in Nashua, NH was electric as dozens of dedicated MIT fans came to support their team opposite a large showing by the Westfield crowd.
Determined to get ahead early, the Engineers came out in full force from the start, taking a commanding 3-0 lead off of early goals by Blanchet, Michael Stephen Georgas G, and Blanchet again. Westfield, however, would not be kept down for long and scored a late first period goal as well as two in the second period to tie the game at three apiece. In net, Klein put on an outstanding performance while the Westfield State Owls kept the Engineers on their heels. Shutting the door in the third period, and narrowly missing several scoring chances, MIT took Westfield into overtime tied 3-3.
In one of the most high-pressure situations in all of sports — a sudden-death overtime to decide the league championship — MIT came through in dramatic fashion. Just two minutes in, Ernest Park picked up a rebound in front and shoveled the puck into the net. The Engineers stormed the ice as Ethan E. Peterson '13 paraded Park in front of MIT's fans.
Despite going through a tumultuous rebuilding period, the Men's Ice Hockey club has established itself as a dominant force in NECHA and in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA), a nationwide sister league to the NCAA. Under the helm of second-year coach Dave Hunter, the team has pulled off successful fundraisers with the Boston Bruins, received coaching advice from NHL Hall of Famer Ron Francis, and continues to draw large crowds to its home games. The team welcomes the alumni and fans' continued support as they build upon this success.
This NECHA Cup victory is dedicated to the player that inspires us all to persevere in hockey and in life — Michael J. Rosensweig '11, who continues to make great strides in a long recovery from leukemia. Having his presence in the crowd on Sunday is our greatest reason to celebrate.


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desert mouse
His home had always been the dust swirling out on the wilderness or hawk talons glinting in the sky. The first thing he could remember was the blinding sun in his eyes and the burns on his bare feet.
But he was never really alone because at night when he sat up on the canyon, picking apart a dead animal like a buzzard, there were lights and sounds far away in a place he called the Distance. In the day, wavy halos of the desert reached up into the sky and the lights faded into the brown land. The only thing he could see then was the wreath of gray smoke hovering over the Distance choking up the desert's blue heavens.
For some time he'd stared at the glimmering lights far off and tried to imagine catching them and bringing them back like a lot of fireflies all at once. And after a while he left for the place. He didn't take anything with him except the dry earth on his skin and gnats in his hair. And his lizard he had named Leaf.
It took him only two moons and one sun. The closer he got the more confused he was. There were tall structures with lights inside them, but they weren't like sunlight. It was whiter, like the kind he saw when he pinched his eyes shut tight and then opened them quickly. He put Leaf on his shoulder and walked between two structures and over a green, paved ground. All these two- wheeled things raced past and shouted at him. There was something riding them, with two hands and two feet, and a body and a head like him. People, just like him.
Days started to pass by quickly. He began to forget to gaze at the sunset and count the stars because he was too busy staring at the people. They all looked the same, but different, like how one nose would be pointed but another round and sprinkled with freckles, or how some eyes would be wide and green like a cactus or brown like sand.
At first he didn't know the names of things, at least the way the people knew them by, but in time he did learn. He listened to them and watched them move their hands in gestures. He saw them laugh; how their cheeks would dimple in joy or their eyebrows would furrow in anger. He remembered the way things sounded and the way things worked, like how a shoe squeaked against tile, or how a door opened when you pulled it, or how those two-wheeled things were called bicycles.
Sometimes they would notice him; they would wrinkle their nose and scowl, straightening their crisp white shirts. "Hey kid, don't you have a Mother to keep you clean?" Then he would slink away between buildings and behind picket fences, lurking. He was lonely and he missed his desert.
Nobody talked about the gray smog above them, but they did seem to focus on making everything green down below; green bikes and trash cans and roofs and grass and bins that they would throw their green bottles in. Sometimes he would hear someone say "Restoration" and he thought that was how they were going to cast away their smoky cloud.
When hunger struck, he started taking things. In the canyon, everything belonged to him. Here, nothing did and people would yell and shake their fists in fury. Never before had he known the warm, sugary taste of a cinnamon roll, or the cool, sweet sensation of lemonade. After that he swore off plant roots and dead coyotes and cactus juice for as long as he lived.
Usually he was not picky about where he slept, but he had taken to peeling back wooden planks and crawling under houses to sleep, a certain one in particular near a bakery. And one day not too special morning light flooded his shadowy space and a hand reached under and yanked him out.
"What are you doing under my house, little boy? Why do you keep coming here? I've seen you sneak under here everyday for a week now."
He could not understand her but like a dog the tone of her voice alerted him to the fact that she was angry. He shook his head, shaggy hair spilling out infestations of centipedes and daddy long legs.
"Oh my god, look at your eyes. I've never seen anything like that. How'd that happen? One black, one blue! Who are you, you little mouse? "She was taller than him but just as skinny with short dirty blond hair and big brown doe eyes. Her nose was like a button. And she had three rings on each finger.
He reached out gingerly, gauging her reaction and touched her rings, her alabaster skin. His own skin was cracked and dry and caked with dirt but hers was smooth and white like sun- bleached stone. It was soft like he thought it would be.
"Why are you touching me? What's the matter, can't you speak?" But she didn't pull away her hand. "You're not from around here are you?"
Again, he didn't answer. He only stared at her and touched her skin.
She refocused her gaze over him again, "Don't you got a Mama?"
He cocked his head to the side at the familiar term he had heard before.
"A Mama takes cares of you. You belong with her. She makes you feel good." She hugged him and a wave of relief rattled him, a sensation of comfort that he had missed since leaving his home.
Awed, he said nothing.
She drew back and looked at him. "Well you can stay here for the night because I like you I guess and I like your eyes."
So he crawled back under her house and he fell asleep. In the mornings she would go to school on her green bike and he would walk around town, exploring. At nighttime he would come back and wait for her. She might bring him a pastry or orange juice but mostly she would talk to him about music because she was a very good singer. Her name was Sicily.
"What's yours?" No answer.
"Can't you speak?" She'd always ask and sigh when he stared back.
Once he followed her to school and he stood outside the fence, his fingers fixed onto the chain. When she noticed she ran over to him and pecked them away, "What are you doing here?"
A boy next to her took a look at him and screamed, "Weird eyes! You smell! Creep!"
He stood back, frightened like animal trapped in a cage, aware of the malice in his voice. Children piled around the fence line, screaming at him. "Weird eyes! Creep!"
Confused, he started to laugh loudly and the children stopped yelling.
"Go home," Sicily said, and when she pointed he ran away.
Many months passed and Sicily grew tired of his silence. "Why won't you talk?" she demanded angrily one night and hit his juice, spilling it all over him. A tear trickled down his face and he didn't know why.
Another week after that she didn't visit at all, and when she finally did she said, "You do have weird eyes," and then she left again.
Sensing her frustration, he walked to her school and stood outside the enclosure until he was able to find a loose end and rip up the fencing. He wanted to touch her skin and say something but he didn't know what at all. All the children stared at him.
"What are you doing here?" a big boy said, brandishing his fat belly, "You smell."
He looked at the boy. He had never seen such stretched, blubbery skin before. He reached out to touch it, to see if it were as soft as Sicily's. In a long, silent moment, he ran his finger along the exposed flub, all the other children holding their breath in front of the schoolyard bully. His skin was not soft and he was very disappointed.
Suddenly he was knocked to the ground, his eyes flaring colored lights like how he had seen the Distance back at the canyon. He was pinned to the ground, Not-so-very-soft-skin punching his face and arms and stomach. Sometimes he could hear the roar of the children; other times he only heard words in his head, floating around like lost ships at sea.
When he opened his eyes, a skinny girl with thick bangs screamed at him, "You've got no Mama, do you? You're a dirty orphan with weird eyes!"
He tried very hard to remember what a Mama was because he knew he must have one, but when he closed his eyes he only saw the canyon and the hawks and his lizard Leaf who had died under the house.
"No Mama! Creep!" the children chanted, and his conscious stirred, blood spilling from his lips. He blinked for a long time and the crowd was gone and Sicily was there, kneeling down over him, worry etched across her face.
She was sad, cradling his head, "I'm so sorry."
His lungs expanded brokenly, a sound escaping him, "Mamm," he murmured.
Sicily looked at him, "What? Mama? Did you say something? You know, it doesn't matter at all if you don't remember your Mama. Those kids don't know anything."
His ears were ringing and when he opened his mouth to speak again, he could feel teeth jangling like Christmas ornaments. "But Mama," he said and his voice was strange in realization, hearing it escape his thoughts. Her eyes widened and she shook a little, holding her chin with her three little rings on each finger, "Who's your Mama?"
"Mama desert," he said and he knew it was true. And he missed her.
Sicily smiled.
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The United Nations Foundation is a partner of the United Nations, though it is not directly involved in achieving the UN's goals on the ground. It was started after multimillionaire philanthropist Ted Turner donated $1 billion as a show of his support for the UN's objectives. Primarily a funding body, the foundation was established in 1998 –- long after the UN's 1945 inauguration –- to ensure governments adhere to the commitments they have made to the UN and to secure funding for UN projects worldwide. Additionally, the UN foundation works to connect other organizations, individuals, and businesses in partnership with the UN.
The UN Foundation recognizes the role enterprise has to play in development. Accordingly, it has formed 300 partnerships and garnered over $2 billion in direct aid for UN projects. Examples of the Foundation's work include partnerships with Vodafone to assist in capitalizing on the spread of technology as an aid to development efforts, with Expedia to protect and increase education about World Heritage Sites, and with multiple US corporations, such as Orkin, Hewlett-Packard and United Airlines, to support the Nothing but Nets campaign which provides mosquito nets in malaria prone regions.
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Mirasys: An Introduction
What is Mirasys?
Mirasys is an independent Video Management Software (VMS) manufacturer head quartered in Helsinki, Finland with brick and mortar representation across the globe. We provide an aggressive VMS offering for entry, middle and enterprise tier projects. Partnering with accredited server manufacturers regionally; Mirasys offers a robust, stable, easy, cost effective alternative. With a dedicated IP camera driver team Mirasys is rapidly expanding its support for the latest in imaging technology. To date we support over 2000 IP cameras via Native integrations, in addition to the latest ONVIF and PSIA versions. Customer favorite features include: client side 360 De-warping (Live, Playback, and Exported Video), LDAP, Bookmarking, Virtual Matrix, Video Analytics, Failover, etc.
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Kalera, one of the fastest-growing and largest vertical farming companies in the world and a leader in plant science for producing high-quality produce in controlled environments, announced that Kim Lopdrup is appointed as new Chairman of Kalera as the company moves towards a US listing. Kim joined Kalera's Board last year and remains CEO of Red Lobster.
This announcement comes on the heels of the news of Kalera's appointment of Sonny Perdue, former US Secretary of Agriculture, and Maria Sastre to the Board of Directors. Current Chairman, Bjorge Gretland, will continue as a board member in the company. Bjorge became Chairman of the company in 2013 when the company only had a handful of employees. Now, the company has become one of the fastest-growing and largest vertical farming companies in the world with truly pan-US coverage.
"We couldn't be more thrilled to have Kim, a proven titan in the food and restaurant industry, become Chairman of our Board," says Bjorge Gretland, current Kalera Chairman. "His knowledge and expertise span from securing the highest quality, traceable and sustainable seafood for his vast network of restaurants to leading companies through global expansion. These are skills that are invaluable to Kalera at this time. As Kalera moves towards a US listing of its stock, Kim is extremely well suited to take on the Chairman role."
Kim Lopdrup has been the Chief Executive Officer of Red Lobster, the world's largest seafood restaurant company, since 2014. Under his leadership, Red Lobster has greatly improved its food, service and technology. All of Red Lobster's seafood is now traceable, sustainable and responsibly sourced. It has dramatically grown its off-premise sales by adding delivery and Rapid Red Curbside Pick-Up. Red Lobster was recently recognized by Forbes on its 2021 list of America's Best Large Employers and by Newsweek on its 2021 list of America's Best Loyalty Programs. Kim was previously President of Specialty Restaurant Group and New Business for Darden Restaurants, where he was responsible for The Capital Grille, Eddie V's, Seasons 52, Yard House and Bahama Breeze as well as Darden's international division, consumer packaged goods and M&A. He has also previously served as Chief Operating Officer, North America, for Burger King Corporation and as CEO of the International Division for Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins.
"Kalera has a world-class management team and a disruptive technology that allows them to produce the highest-quality produce I have ever tasted in a way that is remarkably clean, sustainable and efficient. It is easy to see why customers get so excited once they try Kalera's products or tour one of Kalera's farms," adds Lopdrup. "I am passionate about great food, food safety, nutrition, sustainability, innovation and international growth. Kalera is positioned to excel in all of these areas. I look forward to working with Daniel Malechuk, Kalera's outstanding CEO, to make the most of these exciting opportunities."
Kim serves on the boards of Wawa, Inc. (since 2006); Red Lobster (since 2014); Bob Evans Restaurants (since 2017) and Kalera (since 2020). He previously served on the boards of Rubio's Restaurants (including during its IPO), 31 Ice Cream (a Japanese public company) and Hiram Walker & Sons, Ltd. (a Canadian company). He also served on the board of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida for 12 years, being named Board Member of the Year in 2011 and receiving National Service to Youth awards in 2010 and 2015. He is currently co-chair of Project Opioid. Orlando Business Journal named Kim a "CEO of the Year" in 2016. He holds a BBA from The College of William & Mary and an MBA with Distinction from Harvard Business School, where he won the Uhlmann Prize for best agribusiness research in 1984.
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With an SSD, you can enjoy more storage space, fewer crashes and faster performance as it works faster and is more responsive than a traditional hard drive. Replacing your MacBook Pro's hard drive disk is easier than you think. You only need to remove some screws or use an external SSD to upgrade the system.
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How to Choose SSDs for MacBook Laptops
When looking for an SSD, you should check the MacBook Pro first to determine whether you have a SATA or PCIe SSD controller. Consider the SSD's storage capacity. Don't compromise on storage capacity as it's an important factor that determines how much use you're going to get from the device. As your files increase, you're going to require more space. Using an external hard drive can slow your computer. Splurging for extra space now is better than regretting it later.
You should also consider the SDD's reliability as well. Renowned companies usually have a good reputation for quality control and reliability of their products. The memory type should be considered as well. SSDs have two kinds of memory – single-level cell and multi-level cell. The former has a lower error rate, while the latter can store more information and is cheaper to make. Some SSDs are equipped with error-correcting features to reduce this difference. Choose which kind of memory fits your needs.
6 Best SSDs for MacBook Pro and Air
You should also consider the SSD's writing and reading speed. Disk drives are rated with a certain speed set that describes how quick it can write and read files. The range of good products is usually between 500MB/s and 550MB/s. Here are the best SSDs for MacBook Pro and Macbook Air.
Western Digital 1TB WD Blue
The Western Digital 1TB Blue was engineered with the most sophisticated technologies and highest quality components to deliver rock–solid reliability with an affordable price tag per gigabyte. With up to 600 terabytes written (TBW) this storage device will serve you well even in RAID configurations or as external storage experiencing heavy workloads every day–for decades.
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The SSD uses the mSATA interface and works at sequential read speeds of up to 550 MB/s. It also features the Intelligent TurboWrite technology from Samsung. The SSD has sequential write speeds of up to 520 MB/s for enhanced performance and quick file transfers. The TurboWrite buffer size is now 78 GB, a great improvement from the previous 12 GB. The Samsung 860 EVO 500GB is also backed by a 5-year warranty.
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The SanDisk SSD PLUS 480GB is ideal for those who have an older MacBook Pro and want to get more storage space and improve its operation. It uses the SATA Revision 3.0 interface and is compatible with MacBook Pros made in 2012 or 2011. If your MacBook Pro was launched earlier, it might still be possible to update your device with this SDD as long it uses SATA 1.0 or 2.0. It offers 480 GB of storage space, so it has a lot of room for your videos, files and photos.
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You can store HD videos and photos without any problem. If your laptop is very slow, you can solve this problem by replacing your old hard drive with this SSD. Your MacBook Pro will be more responsive even when you are multitasking. The Samsung 860 EVO 250GB is also long-lasting. It can last 1.5 million hours. You will be able to use your laptop more efficiently as it is now faster and more reliable.
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Let's face it, life can get hectic at times. Between balancing the job, family, finances, mental and physical health, and everything in between there are a lot of people who get stressed out. Do you know what stress actually is? Stress is only an intelligent or sophisticated way to say fear. If you are feeling stressed about something then you are fearful about something.
Fear will only rob your life of happiness, success, and balance
Here are some powerful steps to eradicate stress from your life and create happiness and success.
First- Examine your life and write down any and all the areas you are stressed.
Second- Resolve the STRESS! How? I'm glad you asked.
3 Easy Steps to eradicate fear:
1. Learn about what it is that is causing you stress. If it is your finances that are stressing you out then learn more about finances. Learn about investing, saving, and credit. You see, when you add knowledge you subtract fear.
2. Ask yourself this important question, "What is the worst thing that could happen?" Most people do not ask themselves this question, which creates the biggest fear of all, fear of the unknown. If you know what is the worst that can happen it takes the sting out of the situation and makes it easier to deal with. The situation now has parameters.
3. Stop Procrastinating! If there is something that you can change, then do it! Stop Procrastinating! Procrastination only compounds your fears and when you are afraid you will become like a deer in headlights, frozen and unable to do anything. Something is better than nothing. Take small steps. Do not get overwhelmed.
Quick and to the point. I didn't feel the need to stretch this blog out. There are so many people that I speak to on a daily basis that wanted me to post on this topic and I know they have a lot going on in their busy day so I made this straight to the point. I hope you are able to relieve your stress and enjoy your life. You deserve it!
You are Stronger Than Failure,
Danny Cole