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When 2010 rolls in it will mark the end of a decade that truly welcomed internet technology. Think back to the turn of the millennium and the software tools that you primarily utilized online: things sure have changed. Whether it be the advent of 'the cloud,' the rise of mobile devices, or a change in philosophy to 'simpler is better,' this decade has truly changed the way that people interact with the internet.
I'd like to take a walk down memory lane and look at internet software at the start of the millennium, and then survey where we are now in three distinct yet intertwined arenas.
Email was one of the original hallmarks of the internet – a simple yet efficient way to demonstrate the power of the web by digitizing the long-standing concept of mail service.
During the last decade, free email services like gmail and yahoo mail have perpetually dominated the arena – providing large amounts of data storage for free to the masses and proving that 'online only' applications can be a viable alternative to local email software like MS outlook.
As we head into a new decade, email seems yet again ready to morph, as inboxes are perpetually fill with spam and people clamor for new modes of communication. Google Wave claims to have an answer, but can it really replace email?
Online Media
The last decade has been a Topsy-Turvy roller coaster for online media – from the tiny startups that became media moguls to the media conglomerates that desperately sought out new models of business. The year 2000 marked the height of Napster- a new breed of P2P network that allowed people to download pirated MP3 music files. Since then, illegal networks like Napster have both flourished and fallen, eventually paving the way for legitimate music hubs like itunes.
Online video also has gone on quite a ride, highlighted by the creation of YouTube in 2005. The viral video boom has not only changed the way that people consume and publish video, but also has disoriented the TV and film industries.
As the decade comes to a close, we are still seeing industry experimenting with new models of business that can adapt to online video culture. Although some methods of providing free, high quality, syndicated content online (ala Hulu) have garnered popular approval, a stable revenue source still remains elusive.
Business Software
The way that businesses, both small and large, interact with one another and an online consumer base has drastically changed due to various facets of evolving business software technology.
Sales departments can now more efficiently give online presentations through Webinar technology like Dim Dim. Salesforce has pushed the boundaries of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, allowing companies to improve their communication with customers and sales prospects. Hiring managers and recruiters can now efficiently track and manage job applicants online through solutions like Newton Software. Paypal has revolutionized online payments, allowing web stores and companies with Software as a Service (SaaS) business models to easily install a revenue stream.
All in all, this past decade of software has enabled tech savvy businesses to perform their functions more efficiently, honing in on niche models that add value for both consumers and other businesses.


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The Portrait
by K. Bruce Justice
I dreamed of you. I dream, when I gently pull the ribbon from your hair and it falls cascading in auburn waves caressing your naked shoulders, your skin that is silk-satin to my touch. I touch your throat trailing my fingers gently upward, lifting your chin to catch the morning light — light so soft it could be a cloud and I can not tell where you begin and Heaven ends.
Memory is what I have, you see, what fills the time between then — when you were each moment and thought — and now my hands are no longer young, no longer agile enough to make eternal what God would not.
Was it thirty years ago... years filled with almost's? Almost the glimpse of you in a crowd, almost the fragrant scent of your body as I search frantically, hoping time has played a trick on me, contemptuous of my pride with its unfaithful years. Time smelling like stale dust in an abandoned house, no longer a home where there was laughter and joy.
I grasp to kill it, this phantom that poisons my soul, as real as a snake striking in venom pumping ecstasy filling me with its putrefying, suffocating finality. I too should have died that night. Yes, I should have died but no, no — that would have been a favor, an undeserved kindness. No, I had mocked the Creator believing I could capture perfection with these eyes and now, in this self-inflicted Purgatory, He tasks me. He must have penance and atonement for such arrogance. Yes, finish this portrait.
You will sit in the swing and I in this chair, this keeper of my useless legs. Was it really so long ago? The mirrors I encounter tell me with unkindness yes, but you say no, and that my love is truth. Yes! It is that spring as we sit in the swing late into the night with the smell of the new cut grass drifting in the cool breeze. There are tulips red and yellow; and crocuses, all-so-fragile blooms in hazy splotches that quickly wither in summer's heat. You wear the pale blue dress, yes, the one with the tiny purple violets and lace that I like so much, and the ribbon.
Remember, yes, I remember lying on the beach with the gentle lapping of waves on the shore and the moon, the Man in the Moon, peeking through clouds, wanting to be close to you, coveting the warmth of your body and whisper of your voice. I can imagine what I like, yes, since only you will believe me. Believe me.
What's that? You're sad? Need not be; not for me, dearest. I find I have enough to do before you must leave. I am deception. I am enraged at the interruption as I maniacally clean the brushes, store the easel, cover the canvas with my jacket, and place it away to protect it from August's humidity.
I sit patiently and answer their questions and encourage their make-believe by "feeling well" or "having a good day" or even smile — whatever will meet their need to put a check mark in the box and move on with their routine, their occupation of time. You are right, I suppose; I should not make sport of their insanity, but I did not ask them to intrude, did not invite them to interfere.
It is good that I am painting again, one condescendingly remarks, patting my shoulder as if I were a horse with a broken leg. Yet, we will need to finish soon.
Then I will stand again in autumn as the falling leaves swirl in a kaleidoscope and I will catch a glimpse of auburn, like the auburn in your hair when I gently pull the ribbon and smell the fragrance of you near before the trees are stripped bare and the grass turns to brown, long after all the flowers have wilted and are only memories.
We will place the portrait a last time on its easel and I'll dip the brush into the colors and complete the last strokes of our embrace. Yes! We will again be inseparable, as the pallid Man in the Moon watches jealously between the clouds to see you smile and the air will be still as the angels' kisses fall and glisten against your cheek. Now, now take my hand my love, my death... in this winter air... beneath the diamonds of the sky.
Copyright © 2007 by K. Bruce Justice

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J. Gregory Neily, DO – Board Certified Dermatologist, Mohs Micrographic Surgeon
Looking in the mirror, many of us begin to see brown spots appearing on our faces. We generally shrug them off as "sun damage" without really understanding what that means. While most sun damage is merely a cosmetic nuisance but some types of sun damage can become more serious.
Actinic keratoses, commonly called "sun spots" are actually precancerous lesions, which effect approximately 58 million Americans. They tend to be more felt than seen, feeling like rough textured dry scaly patches on the skin. If left untreated, some will develop into a form of skin cancer known as Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Traditionally, your Dermatologist may treat Actinic Keratosis (or AK) individually. Most commonly removed with Cryosurgery, using liquid nitrogen to freeze off the lesion. A shave or surgical removal may be performed, depending on the site. But when the Actinic Keratoses are widespread, it is typically treated using a topical chemotherapy prescription for lesions both seen and unseen. In some cases, this is not easily tolerated and tends to have a longer downtime. Today there is another option for patients who are diagnosed with multiple Actinic Keratoses on the face and scalp. Photodynamic Light Therapy (PDT) sometimes referred to as "Blue Light Therapy" is a great alternative to the at-home topical chemotherapy creams.
What Is Photodynamic Light Therapy and
How Does It Work?
Photodynamic Light Therapy or PDT is a simple two-step treatment that is performed in your dermatologist office. First, a topical solution called Levulan® is applied to the precancerous areas. There is a waiting period, while the medication is absorbed in the AK's cells,
making them extremely light sensitive. Next, the area is exposed to the blue light source, called the BLU-U Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator. The pre-
cancerous cells will react to the light and are destroyed. The exposure time varies but an average is about 17 minutes. Most cases only require one treatment but with severe sun damage, you may require a follow up session in about 4 weeks.
What Are The Advantages?
The greatest benefit of this treatment is the ability to treat a wide area at once, rather than continually treating each lesion as they appear. At the same time you are preventing new lesions from forming by removing sun damage that could eventually turn into Actinic Keratosis. It has less downtime than topical chemotherapy creams and is well tolerated. Another great advantage is that it improves the overall look of your skin. The skin's appearance is smoother and more even toned.
What To Know Before You Choose
Blue Light Therapy
Patients receiving this treatment will be sensitive to sunlight for 48 hours afterwards. For that reason, you should avoid outdoor activities for 2 days. Many people schedule the treatment on a Friday so they can stay indoors over the weekend to avoid any exposure. Some may continue to be very sun sensitive for up to a month afterwards, so it is recommended to avoid long term sun exposure during that time. While discomfort is typically minimal, some common side effects are stinging and burning, itching, redness and swelling. As the skin heals, you may see some scaling and crusting for the duration of the treatment.
The Bottom Line
PDT is covered by most insurance and can be a very efficient way to treat widespread sun damage on your face and scalp. Dr. Neily has successfully treated many patients using BLU-U Photodynamic Therapy. If you would like to learn more about this treatment and to see if you are a candidate, please call our office at 941-493-7400 and schedule your appointment.
Visit Dr. Neily's website at drneily.com and join their community by following them on Facebook at facebook.com/coastdermatologyfl for the latest news in skin cancer prevention, tips and technology.
J. Gregory Neily, DO
Dr. Neily is a Board Certified Dermatologist and Mohs Micrographic Surgeon and has been a practicing physician for nearly 30 years. After graduating from Florida State University he received his medical degree in from Southeastern University of Health Sciences in Miami, Florida with his dermatology residency training at Western University of Health Sciences in Los Angeles, California.
In 2002, he opened Coast Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center in Venice, Florida to offer Southwest Florida residents the highest level of professional care in an environment that is welcoming and respectful of each patient he treats. He is joined by providers, Amy Murphy, P.A.C.-MMS and Ryan Beadle, P.A.C. Coast Dermatology specializes in diseases of the skin, skin cancer and Mohs Micrographic Surgery as well as cosmetic dermatology.
Coast Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center
21550 Angela Lane, Venice, FL 34293


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Thursday, June 29 2017. 6:00 to 7:30PM
Glad Day Bookshop 499 Church St., Toronto
What does Reconciliation mean to you? How do we incorporate Reconciliation in research? How do we work together to acknowledge colonization, resulting negative health outcomes including higher rates of HIV? What are some key supports our communities need to address HIV in Indigenous communities?
As part of honouring National Aboriginal Month, we will discuss what Reconciliation means in the context of HIV prevention, treatment and care, and research. Prior to our gathering, we encourage participants to read the article "Approaching reconciliation: Tips from the field" by Dr. Janet Smylie, available for free at http://journal.cpha.ca/index.php/cjph/
article/view/5262. We will only be using the article to provide context of Reconciliation and guide conversations; we will not be reading the article during the discussion.
Teddy Syrette will be our facilitator for the evening. Teddy is a two-spirit genderqueer activist hailing from Batchewana First Nation, Sault Ste. Marie.
The OHTN Research Lounge is a community event that seeks to engage community members, community workers, students and researchers in ongoing open dialogue around current research and issues in HIV treatment, care, policy and research (methods and results). The conversation starts with one great article that we all read together! We strongly encourage everyone to read the selected article before we meet. All voices count!
Light snacks will be provided. If you have any questions about the event, or need assistance accessing the article, please email Eugene Nam.
The views, ideas, and opinions expressed during the discussion are not those of the Ontario HIV Treatment Network or Universities Without Walls.


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Our Mission Week celebrations continued today with our much anticipated ExtravaCANza event. Great fun was had while watching eager students throw plates of cream towards brave teachers at the 'Cream a Teacher' stall. The sausage sizzle and spider stall were a hit for lunch, with the lolly necklace stall a great option for dessert. Many students won a prize at the 'Shoot for a Hoop' stall. Thanks to all of our CAN students and teachers for their commitment to this fundraising activity and to our wonderful maintenance team. All proceeds go to the Term 3 fundraiser, the Weemala Indigenous Unit at ACU.
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If you are a Google fan in the US, and are planning to purchase the Pixel, you'll be glad to know that the device is currently available at discounted rates in the country. Specifically, an eBay retailer (never-msrp) is offering the unlocked variant for $574.99.
That translates into a discount of around $75 if you compare with what the Mountain View, California-based company is officially asking for the handset: $649. The eBay listing reveals you have the option to choose from black and silver colors - blue is out of stock at the moment.
No word on when the deal ends - the listing just says "limited quantity available." For more information, head to the Source link below.
Most, if not all, Galaxy phones slow down and fast charging technologies fail within a few months.
Oh this is for the regular Pixel, carry on.
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We take great pleasure in offering samples or complete albums of some of Michael Laucke's CDs.
You will find a selection from six of Michael's 21 commercial album releases. Some of these are prize-winning albums, in various genres such as Nouveau Flamenco, World Music, Easy Listening, Classical Guitar and New Age. The selections include several tracks from his latest CD 'Flamenco Road'. The title track was number one on video charts across Canada for 5 consecutive weeks.


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Aluminum tread plates are widely used as antiskid plates in ship and auto building in the construction and transportation industries. The advantages of using aluminum tread plates instead of steel plates for antiskid is obvious, they are better for antirust and lighter; can be used for many years and retains high value after being replaced.
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Your Fear To Do List
When you are afraid take action because there is an outcome you are afraid of - not taking action, PRODUCES THE OUTCOME, THAT YOU ARE AFRAID OF.
> Not launching the course because you're afraid no one will buy; means that no one will buy.
> Not promoting the offer you know you need to, because you're afraid no one will buy and you'll end up running out of money; MEANS THAT NO ONE WILL BUY AND YOU WILL RUN OUT OF MONEY.
> Not creating a financial plan for yourself because you're afraid that you won't have money or don't have enough; means that you won't have enough.
> Not saying I love you because you're be vulnerable and could end up alone; means that you'll be vulnerable and probably end up alone.
> Not quitting the job because you're afraid of what other people might think and then you'll end up outcasted and alone; means that you're probably already outcasted and alone not living your true purpose.
> Not sharing the message you know you need to share because you're afraid that others will shame you and outcast you and therefore you might end up alone; means that you will end up alone without connecting, without impacting.
We dig our own graves, with a shovel called fear.
And then we die a little more each day - getting a little more stuck - a little more blind to what exists on the other side of our fear.
The life we want. The results we want. The impact we want. The love we want.
Fear is a compass..
to everything that we need to do
to live on purpose.
and it's time to move TOWARD IT
instead of living each day in ignorance; anxiety; and lies.
Do what you know you need to do.
Write down the three things you're most afraid of right now.
And do one thing that moves you towards them.


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Title: Clean Slate
Author: Aleksandr Voinov and Barbara Sheridan
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Genre: M/M/M Contemporary, action/adventure romance
Length: Novella
Rating: 3.75 stars out of 5
A guest review by Jenre
Summary Review
A non-stop action piece with interesting characters which, although not without fault, would be attractive for fans of ménage and action/adventure books.
The assassination Chris Gibson and John Soong are sent to carry out doesn't go quite as planned. They arrive at the location to find their target, Russian mob affiliate Andrei Voronin, has already been shot and is barely clinging to life. Making a judgment call, John contacts his superiors, who agree that Voronin may be more valuable to them alive than dead.
The new plan is for John and Chris to pose as Andrei's lovers until the amnesiac recovers his memory. Their task takes an unexpected turn when the agents bond with Andrei, clash with one another, and have to outwit the Russian mob who discover that Andrei is still alive.
John and Chris work as assassins for a mysterious agency called GORGON, which is one of those institutions which works outside of the law. They are currently in Monaco, where their latest assignment is to neutralise a Russian, Andrei. Things go terribly wrong though when their target is shot in the head and badly injured before they can get to him themselves. Instead of finishing Andrei off, the men decide to try and save him and then see whether he will switch sides and work for them. When Andrei comes round he discovers that he has amnesia and spends the rest of the book struggling both with rediscovering his own identity and with his growing feelings for John and Chris.
I have to admit I've had a bit of mixed response to this book. On one hand, I appreciated that it was well written and contained some interesting ideas and characters, but on the other hand I was a little disappointed by the second half of the book.
Let's start with the positives. One thing I particularly liked about the way that the story was written was that each other the three men had an individual voice, especially between Andrei and the two assassins. The initial set up is interesting: John and Chris are opposites, in that John favours long term relationships and Chris is a bit of a man-whore, and that Chris is an American and John is British. As the book begins, John has recently split up from his long term partner, paving the way for Chris to make moves on John. This causes no end of antagonism at first, as John is not willing to be another one of Chris' conquests. Things are further complicated when John is able to bond better with Andrei than Chris is. This meant that the first section of the book was a good mix of character dynamics, relationship problems and plausible drama. The first section is also very static, all taking place in the same house, which lent a claustrophobic feel to the book which worked well. I read through this section quickly, eager to find out how the differences in character and temperament would play out between the men.
Another aspect of the first part of the book which worked well was the way Andrei's amnesia is handled. In fact, I found the parts where we see things from his point of view: the disorientation; the frustration; and the sense of never really knowing about yourself, were some of the better written parts of the book. I sympathised with Andrei, especially because I knew that Chris was taking advantage of him and playing on Andrei's lack of knowledge about himself. Despite the fact that we are never quite sure whether Andrei is the enemy or not, I found him to be the most interesting character out of the three men. John was another character I liked a great deal. His quiet manner and gentle treatment of Andrei endeared him to me, and I liked the tenderness that grew between them.
The point at which I started having a few problems with the book came when the men moved from the safety of the house into the city of Monaco. There was a shift at that point from what had been quite an unusual ménage relationship drama into an all-action plot. After the static quietness of the first half of the book this came as rather a jolt and the two halves didn't sit well with me. As the second half of the book progressed, the story became more and more unrealistic with bad guys popping up all over the place and gun fights which could never have happened in real life. In some ways it was just like an action film where the hero miraculously manages to escape unscathed or only partly injured in a gun fight which should have left him dead. Although the action sequences were well paced, I felt that it was slightly over the top, and overblown. The relationship between the men takes on more of an urgency at this point too and goes from a slow seduction to what seemed a too quick resolution and declaration of love. One minute the men feared or disliked each other and the next we are told that actually they loved each other all along. It didn't work for me, and I felt that all the gentleness of the first half and the gradual build up of feelings had been lost because of the need to force a HEA.
Another part which didn't work so well for me was in the big reveal at the end. Obviously, I can't be too specific about this because I don't want to give away spoilers. Even after going back and re-reading some of the scenes again, the big reveal didn't seem logical, not written as it was in the 3rd person where we get to read the thoughts of the characters. Perhaps if the story had been written with a closed 3rd person narrative or even as a objective 3rd person, where we get none of the characters' thoughts, it would have worked better. As it is I felt as though the characters had deliberately misled me, lied to me by omission, which only would have worked if I hadn't been given such a detailed insight into their thoughts throughout the story.
Despite my mixed reaction to Clean Slate, it was still on the whole a good read. I liked the first half a great deal, liked the characters and thought the initial situation interesting and unusual. This book would probably appeal to those looking for a quick, easy read with a mix of high action and quieter romantic moments.


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April 24, 2015
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Going from yet another startup to an internationally renowned business is a rocky road. While the entrepreneurs are often considered optimists (as who else pours their heart, soul, and cash into something that has 50% chances to sink in the next 5 years); optimism and endless energy are not the only ingredients of success. You need a clear road map that will not only show you the right path, but also warn about the possible hazards on your road to riches.
Here are 5 common mistakes startups face on the initial stages you can avoid if you follow the hard-earned wisdom of other entrepreneurs.
1. Choosing the wrong niche
Yes, you don't want to be smashed by competitors in the early days, however, choosing an obscure niche will not let you succeed either. You are not avoiding competition; you are backing out of it and painting yourself into a corner.
To avoid that ask yourself a simple question – does your marketplace solves a real problem? Hint: the answer should be yes. Another trick, if you unconsciously feel afraid of grand ideas start thinking about it without involving yourself. What would be great a company for someone else to launch?
2. Choosing a bad brand name
Naming your startup is a lot like laying the cornerstone of the building. Once it's done, it's nearly impossible to be switched without destroying the whole superstructure above.
Your name should be short, sweet, and look good as a url, meaning no hyphens or two words bluntly stuck together in a new odd combination. Also, check in advance if you can secure the same usernames on all main social media channels via Knowem.
If you plan to target international markets, make sure your name sounds coherent in different languages and doesn't mean anything offensive. "When we first launched Tripping.com in Germany, we initially called our users 'Trippers,' which unfortunately translates to 'gonorrhea' in German!" – says Jen O'Neal, founder of Tripping.com.
3. Hoping for overnight online success
Getting online exposure these days is pretty hard, especially when you are a new company with zero connections and influence. While it may look extremely tempting to outsource your online marketing campaign to shady companies promising first-page rankings for cheap, don't.
"When we just started we did some basic PR and guerrilla marketing. It was really hard to get online visibility with other video converters aggressive strategies. However, when a new Google update rolled out in the late October, their rankings fell drastically. While our daily views doubled overnight and continue to grow exponentially up to now," says Tati Adams, Marketing Manager of 2conv.com, a free YouTube to mp3 converter now attracting over 8 million people daily.
Crafting a winning PR campaign, working with online influencers, pitching journalists, and investing in creative content marketing campaigns will eat up a significant piece of your budget, yet at the same time, they bring long lasting results. One successful guest post on a niche blog can drive you new users and sales for months after it's been posted.
4. Choosing the wrong investor
Once your company gains some traction, you may realize your initial funds are dwindling. The obvious decision: start looking for investors. Yet, don't forget one simple rule: All money is not equal.
While a certain angel investor may seem like a perfect candidate, because he already invested in a similar company, it's not necessarily true. "Our prospect already invested in a cookie company that was a co-packer of ours, so we believed he'd be a good strategic investor. However, he was concerned about the day-to-day operations and not willing to let us, the co-founders, make mistakes. We mistook common interests for common vision." – says Freya Estreller, co-founder of CoolHaus – a successful gourmet frozen treat maker.
5. Hiring bad programmers
Business folks like you and me are amazing in generating ideas, creating business plans, researching markets and more; but we typically lack knowledge about all-things-coding. We can't tell what makes a good programmer really good. We often don't even give a shot to the best ones as those often don't want a job of implementing the vision of some business folk.
Yet, talented programs are the backbone of your start up. "No matter how compelling your PR campaign is, if the user can not use your final product or service, because it doesn't function as it should, you will be one of those one-day startups that commit suicide soon after they are launched. This is a simple rule that often gets overlooked," – adds Tati Adams from 2conv.com.
How to find a good programmer? Stop looking on their resume accolades like Microsoft Certified Developer and learn to ask the right questions instead like describe your experience with different programming languages. Stop following your checklist and interviewing only those candidates who have 2 years of C++ and one year of Java, pay more attention to folks who know worked mostly in an older language, but recently added a new language to his certifications. That means two important things – willing to learn and years of experience provided a profound foundation in different programming areas.
Another great strategy, ask a friend working in the industry to be your expert at the last round of interview or hire an independent consultant working in the IT field to screen your final candidates.
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It's almost Opening Day for the New York Yankees and fans are getting excited.
Thousands are expected to be at the new stadium tomorrow for the first game of the season. Grounds crews are busy painting logos and prepping the field in anticipation of the 1 p.m. game against the Detroit Tigers.
Yankees legend and five-time All-Star Mike Mussina will throw the first pitch. Late owner George Steinbrenner's granddaughter will sing the national anthem.


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Greece Expels Voula Papachristou From Olympics Over Racist Tweets
By DEMETRIS NELLAS ATHENS, Greece — Triple jumper Voula Papachristou was kicked off Greece's Olympic team Wednesday for her comments on Twitter mocking African immigrants and expressing support for a far-right political party. The Hellenic Olympic Committee said Papachristou is "placed outside the Olympic team for statements contrary to the values and ideas of the … Continue reading
Was It Worth It? Debt-Ridden Greeks Question the Cost of the 2004 Olympics
Eight years after the Athens summer games, Greece is in economic turmoil and the value of all those expensive new facilities is in question. By JOSH SANBURN The Helliniko Olympic Complex in Athens was supposed to be thriving long after the 2004 Summer Olympics had ended. Built on part of the site of the city's old … Continue reading
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BY ROWENNA DAVIS Like most good teenagers, I had a lot of dramatic political revelations. This was one of them: we all have multiple identities. I might be a Londoner, a Brit, English and European. But the identity that matters most is our humanity. If everyone could realise that we'd all be ok. No more wars, … Continue reading
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ATHENS – As London prepares to host the 2012 Olympic Games, Athens' experience eight years ago could offer some sobering lessons. Many of the facilities now lie overgrown and empty. Many Greeks – and even the head of the International Olympic Committee – say hosting the 2004 Olympics contributed to the country's debt crisis. The … Continue reading
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ATHENS, Greece — Ancient Greeks invented the Olympics and the nation's athletes have remained loyal participants throughout the years, but contemporary Greeks are struggling to make the Summer Games in London. With less than three weeks before the May 10 flame-lighting ceremony at Ancient Olympia, which starts the official countdown to the late-July opening of the Games, … Continue reading


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Year 4 (age 8-9)
"P4C makes me a good learner because it gets your brain thinking about big ideas."
"P4C helps people do the right thing."
"When you do P4C you get to say what you really think about things."
"It helps you get better at participating. People have powerful ideas and they are all in your mind. You can't just sit there, you have to say something - you really, really want to!"
Year 6 (age 10-11)
"It helps you so you know other children's viewpoints. If they have a different viewpoint, for example about religion, it's good to know so you don't offend them."
"It could link to jobs. In some jobs you have to understand and respect people's viewpoints."
"It could help you in life decisions, it could help you understand the consequences."


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For Month of Love we decided to a surprise challenge for Leap Day: Seasons.
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A Chamber quintet accompanied by soprano vocalist Catharine Rogers join 23Arts on behalf of Baroque Brass for an afternoon of Bach, Quantz, and more.
The New Baroque Soloists will be led by Ben Woodward, Artistic Director of the Fulham Opera.
The New Baroque Soloists offer audiences an exciting new presentation of baroque chamber music, rich in the voices of woodwinds, brass and stringed instruments. The group offers a varied repertoire, including popular works by well known composers as well as premieres from the group's proprietary repertoire, compiled through twenty years of research and performance.
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How the admissions process works
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Application forms can be collected from reception or can be downloaded directly from our website. There are address details to which you can email this to or you can simply drop the application in our reception.
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Back at Camp Again!
We are exciting to announce that Camp Kateri Tekakwitha has been super accommodating so that our family can return this year. Michael's role has been limited to music and worship leader so that he can dedicate the rest of the time to recording a new album! We are so exited for both!


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|ADAMS, Maurice Bingham
|Architect, born in Brighton, grew up in Keymer and was educated in Lewes. After working for local building firms for a year, he was articled to H N Goulty in 1867, then became assistant to William Emerson. In 1870-72 he was clerk of works and architect to Philip Causton Lockwood, Brighton Borough Surveyor. Own practice from 1873. Moved to Bedford Park, Chiswick, London by 1878 and was associated with development of that estate. Editor of Building News from 1872 to 1923. FRIBA 1886.
|• No work identified so far
|Albery & Lawrence
Architects at 53 Church Road (1918-21).
|• No work identified so far
|ALLDRIDGE, Joseph William
|Architect. Born at 6 Terminus Place, grew up at 68 Prince's Road, Brighton. Named in connection with developments on the Sweet Hill plotland estate. As much of this site was developed without planning permission, using prefabricated housing, huts and sheds, it was relatively unusual for anyone to be identified. Also identified as William T Alldridge.
|• Windyridge, London Road, Patcham (1922)
• Highmead, London Road, Patcham (1923)
• at least 11 properties on the Sweet Hill Estate (1922-23)
|ALLEN, John Gordon
|Architect. Son of a building surveyor and land agent. Very influential in suburban and bungalow development in the inter-war years (including in Australia and New Zealand). ARIBA 1910. Author of The Cheap Cottage and Small House: A manual of economic building (London: B T Batsford, 1919) and The Smaller House of To-day (London: B T Batsford, 1926). Winner of the 1927 Daily Mail Ideal Home Competition for Architects for a bungalow design.
|• 14, 16, 22, 24, 26, 34, 40, 42 Carden Avenue (1922-26)
• 14 Colebrook Road (1923)
• 4 Hillbrow Road (1924)
• 20, 25 Winfield Avenue (1926)
|ALLWORK, Charles
|Builder and carpenter. Little is known about him; Allwork was a common name in Willingdon at that time.
|• St Margaret's Church, The Green, Rottingdean (alterations, repairs, 1818)
• St Wulfran's Church, Greenways, Ovingdean (repairs, possibly south porch, 1826)
|ANDREWS, Anthony Edward
|Architect and surveyor.
|• No work identified so far
|ANDREWS, William Frederick
|Architect. Partner in Andrews & Duke.
|Andrews & Duke
|Architectural partnership of William Frederick Andrews and Duke at Bostel House, 37 West Street and Hanover Square, London.
|ANSCOMBE, Allen
|Architect and surveyor at 30 St George's Road (1839-1848), 36 College Place (1851-58).
|• Pool Lane, Pool Valley (improvements, 1840)
|ANSCOMBE, Edward
|Architect and surveyor at 19 North Gardens (1832-1843).
|• No work identified so far
|Architect and surveyor at 21 Rose Hill Terrace (1912-21).
|• No work identified so far
|ANSCOMBE, Parker
|Architect at 105 Gloucester Road, Brighton. Then in partnership with Long.
|• Oxford Street Chapel, Oxford Street
|ANTHONY, Albert Edward
|Architect. Lived at Dudley Road, Hastings (1901). Own practice by 1909 at Royal Insurance Chambers, 162 North Street (1909-15).
|• No work identified so far
|Anthony & Dixon
|Architects at 35 East Street (1899-1905), partnership of A E Anthony and B H Dixon.
|• St Joseph's Home for the Aged, 182 Old Shoreham Road
• two houses, Princes Road (1896)
• two houses, Hollingbury Terrace (1903)
|ARMSTRONG, John
(1937- )
|Painter, taught at University of Brighton, specialising in religious works.
|• Chapel Royal, North Street* (painted sign)
• St Peter's Church, St Peter's Place* (altarpiece)
|ARUNDALE, Francis
|Architect at 15 Devonshie Place (1848), 19 Charlotte Street (1851).
|• No work identified so far
|ASHDOWN, George Washington
|Dairyman [took over Peter's Dairy c1868] and provision merchant; his dairy became Southern Counties Dairy by 1905 and he was listed as managing director of a dairy company (1901). Admitted to the Royal York masonic lodge in 1881. Began property development in the late 1890s and by 1910 he was listed as an estate agent, landowner and housing developer in Preston and the north of Brighton. Born in Ditchling, son of a miller (Oldland Mill, Keymer). Left £9,647 12s 10d.
|• 28 North Gardens [dairy/residence 1868-73]
• 52 Gloucester Road [shop/residence 1874-1901]
• Brynhyfryd/Gordon House, 10 Tivoli Crescent [residence 1904-1909]
• 12 Matlock Road [office/residence 1911]
• South Lodge, 1 Tivoli Crescent [residence 1919-1926]
• Brocker House (1927)/Oakdene (1928-29)/End House (1930)/The Beacon, Tivoli Crescent North [residence -1934]
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• Woodside Avenue [one house 1897]
|ATKINSON, Robert
|Architect. Eestablished his reputation designing cinemas, his most accomplished work being the Regent Cinema, Brighton (1921), the first luxury cinema in the country, which fellow architect Sir Howard Richardson—who succeeded Atkinson as principal of the Architectural Association—described as Atkinson's 'no 1 Symphony'. It was regarded as one of the most remarkable British buildings of the 1920s.
|• Regent Cinema, Queen's Road (1921)
• The Dome and Corn Exchange, Church Street* (remodelling, 1935)
• Pavilion Theatre, New Road* (remodelling, 1935)
|ATTREE, Albert Edward
|Builder. Trained as a carpenter. Listed at Overhill Way in 1941, at 53 Barrhill Avenue 1948-1954 and at 82 Eldred Avenue (1956).
|• 7 Seaview Road (1925)
|AUSTIN, John
|• Adulam Chapel, Windsor Street (1840, demolished)
|AVERY-FOWLER, James Aylwin
|Architect, in practice at 4 Shelley Terrace, Lewes. Lived in Seaford from the 1930s until his death.
|• bungalow, Crescent Drive (1921)
• 126 Warren Road (1921)
• 17 Channel View Road (1921)
• Warren Farm bungalow, Warren Road (alterations, 1928)
|AXTELL, Charles Frederick
|Architect,mainly of domestic housing in the first third of the 20th century. Son of a lodging house keeper in New Steine. Surveyor's assistant (1901). In practice at 11 Prince Albert Street (1905), then 38 Ship Street (by 1909, until at least 1938), living at the same address; also at 10 New Steine (1912-21). Later known as Frederick Charles Axtell. In retirement he lived at 1 The Twitten, Southwick.
|• two houses, Lowther Road (1899)
• house (1899), house and shop (1902), Preston Drove
• four houses, St Luke's Road (1900)
• three houses Sandgate Road (1901)
• eight houses, Ditchling Road (1905)
• seven houses, Hollingbury Park Avenue (1905)
• three houses, Coombe Road (1906)
• 'Glen View' 1 Cornwall Gardens (1906-08)
• 4 and 5 Crown Street (rebuilding, 1907)
• 10-11 Leicester Street (1907)
• 10 houses, Osborne Road (1907)
• two houses, East Drive (1909)
• house, Dyke Road (1912)
• St Augustine's Church, Stanford Avenue (chancel, 1913)
• 'The Glen' 32 Withdean Road (1913?)
• two houses, Arundel Road (1922)
• house, Bonchurch Road (1923)
• two bungalows, Chatsworth Road (1923)
• three houses, Stanford Avenue (1923)
• School House, 60 Ladies Mile Road (1923)
• 'Guisboro', London Road (1923)
• Sweet Hill Barn, Sweet Hill Estate (conversion to residence, 1923)
• 'bungalow near Valley Road', Sweet Hill Estate (1925)
• two houses, Reigate Road (1925)
• Newick House Hotel, South Coast Road (1927)
• 10 Hillbrow Road (1929)
• seven houses, Stanmer Park Road (west side, 1930)
• 72 Warmdene Road (1932)
|AYRTON, Ormrod Maxwell
|Born in Scotland. Assistant to Edwin Lutyens while studying at the Royal College of Art. Own practice from 1899. Partnership with John Simpson from 1910 to 1928. FRIBA 1920.
|• Roedean School, Roedean Way
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This blog is about various boat and environment related topics that I care to comment on. First and foremost, this blog is about skin on frame boats, their construction and use, as well as paddle and other stuff related to skin boat use.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Sticks and Boat Hooks
I'm about to make more boat sticks, having given the last two away. Boat sticks come in a lot of forms depending on what you want to do with them. The one shown above is a retrieval stick that I had carved about 15 years ago when I went on a camping trip on Lake Michigan. You can put hatches on the deck of a skin on frame kayak, but I don't bother. I prefer to jam stuff into the boat from the cockpit. Only thing is that to get stuff back out of the kayak, you either have to turn it on end or you have to make yourself a retrieval hook. And if you're smart, you packed stuff in bags that have some kind of loop on them for the retrieval hook to latch on to.
And then there is a third kind of boat stick, a plain one with no hook on it. I use them to get into and out of my kayak. Usually people just use their paddle to steady the boat but that is hard on the paddle. Sometimes when you aren't paying attention, your paddle breaks when you put too much weight on it. So a stick is good. six foot is a good length. Exact diameter depends on the wood. Whatever it is, it should be strong enough for you to lean on it without breaking it. I'll post pictures as soon as I make another one.
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Ministry of Tourism and Sports is drafting the National Tourism Development Plan II phase 2017 - 2021 that will become the country's master plan for tourism development once approved by the Thai Cabinet.
"The plan is based on the recent discussions with the private and tourism related sectors" said Chanchai Tanatkatrakul, the leader of the Permanent Secretary's Advisory Committee of Project Planning to the Thai Travel Agents Association.
The first plan has covered the years 2012 to 2016. In the 1st plan "There are internal and external factors that we have to consider, particularly are the competition and the tourism trends, tourist behavioral changes, aging society, technology, new innovation including collaboration in ASEAN countries, regional and global," Chanchai Tanatkatrakul said.
The next five-year plan should focus on developing the country's prosperity and sustainability, creating quality leisure destinations, generating revenue for local economies and developing tourist attractions, products and services linked to the Thainess concept. "Safety and security are also the key elements that will be included in the 2nd plan," he added.
The objective is to increase tourist spending per person, to improve human resources', to develop laws and regulations for the benefits of the tourism industry and create a new infrastructure in transportation, tourism information and technology.
The draft plan once completed will be presented to the Deputy Prime Minister, Thanasak Patimaprakorn, who heads the National Policy Committee for Tourism, and then the Cabinet for approval on the 1st October 2016.
ATTA secretary, Adith Chairattananon, suggested that private sector leaders in tourism should be more involved in the drafting process. "Collaboration on draft plan is needed from both public and private sectors… the private sector will be able to present a clearer perspective reflecting the business interests of tourism."
He added: "The draft plan should offer a clear definition of "quality tourism" and "sustainability"…we need a clear meaning for the words before we set out an efficient guideline for related authorities to work on the target. In addition, risk and crisis management should be added to the plan. We should also consider Thailand's carrying capacity to welcome tourists…how many tourists can we handle and how do we balance it so we can preserve the country's resources and culture."
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It was half past six,high time for the New Year's Dinner.All the family gathered round the table,except for my mother who was still busy cooking.She had promised earlier there would be twenty dishes for the Dinner this year.At last she came out from the kitchen,glowing with delight."Let's begin!"said father,taking up his chopsticks.How delicious the dishes were!Everyone praised and thanked mother.
After dinner,we were seated beforethe TV set.Jiang Kuan,the well known actor of comic dialogue,presided over tonight's TV promgramme,which was so exciting that each performance won warm applause from the audience.I especially appreciated the Chinese folk songs performed by overseas guests.
The wall clock struck twelve.Immediately the deafening sound of firecrackers,with which people were greeting the arrival of the New Year,was heard everywhere.We wished each other a Happy New Year.


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We recognise that all our clients are different. For this reason we've made sure that our 3CX support services are flexible and can be tailored to meet your exact requirements.
Mix and match
We offer a hierarchy of three basic 3CX support packages – 24×7 monitoring and management, remote support, and onsite support. 24×7 monitoring is our most basic package and included under remote support and onsite support.
However, some clients have remote support but not 24×7 monitoring (they do their own), so we're happy to tailor what we do to suit your requirements.
We also try to cater for businesses with an in-house tech team, and for consultants and resellers, by offering options for part-outsourcing support, and for white-labelling where required.
Examples of 3CX tailored support
As well as adapting how we provide support to you, we're also able to change what we support and when. Here are some examples of ways we've accommodated specific requests.
- Out-of-hours support (weekends, public holidays, and round the clock)
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We also provide ad-hoc or "pay as you go" support to organisations on existing 3CX phone systems or those who are largely self-sufficient. Generally, though, a recurring support agreement has several benefits:
- More cost-effective over the long term, and the costs are predictable
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Remembering Sheena Campbell - 25 years on
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the murder of student Sheena Campbell by a loyalist death squad as she sat and drank with her friends in York Hotel (Madisons), just because of her association with Sinn Féin and the Irish republican struggle.
So foreign was the idea to these cowards that a well educated woman may be politically active and motivated by the republican movement. It's clear that they were extremely intimidated by her high intelligence and also by the potential that she showed in both politics and law practice. The fact is, she was murdered because she was a woman; a woman who was a member of Sinn Féin. A very valued member at that. Sheena contributed a lot to the party, including the improvement of Sinn Féin's approach to elections through her electoral strategy. As campaign manager in the by-election in Dungannon, she implemented this electoral strategy and helped elect Francie Molloy, further proving its effectiveness. There is no doubt about it that Sheena would be one of the leaders of this Party if she were still living.
I'm 24 years old, so I wasn't born when Sheena was alive. However, she still inspires me to no end and she will always be a person that I admire. As a young Irish republican who is also from Upper Bann, I strive to be at least half the person that she was. Her passion for achieving equality on this island through republican politics is something I strongly identify with and it is part of the reason as to why I am involved in politics today. Sheena loved her community and remained active in community politics, even when she was busy with work with Sinn Féin, serving on the committee's of numerous community groups, making sure her community was well represented. Her passion for looking after the people around her is an extremely admirable trait – she was beyond doubt, a brilliant person and activist. I am sad that she isn't here to see how successful our Party has become and how it continues to grow all across the island of Ireland.
Despite being subject to harassment by the RUC and the British Army on numerous occasions, Sheena refused to shy away from her political views and aspirations; she would not be coaxed into silence. She was the epitome of what a strong woman is. I hope Sheena would be proud of all the amazing women in this party who continue to fight for equality on this island. I hope she would be proud that, like herself, we are extremely proud of who we are and where we come from – we are proud Irish republicans.
As a member of Sinn Féin Republican Youth, I feel it is my duty along with my comrades, to keep Sheena's vision for Ireland alive through our activism. Sheena's legacy runs on through our committee in Upper Bann and through the cumann at Queen's University Belfast.
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When Berkley goes over to Gram's house he will sit on the ottoman in front of the windows for hours just watching the world go by. In those quite moments with him I sometimes find myself taking a seat on the ground next to him and thanking him for reminding me that sometimes the best moments in life are the quiet ones you share with someone you love!
January 15, 2010
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At a recent event, where I was delivering messages from spirit to an audience of several hundred people eagerly looking at me and hoping to hear from a friend or loved one in the afterlife, I had the impression of two peas in a pod. This mental image suddenly changed into two fetuses
and then one melted away, leaving one embryo in the womb. I concentrated a moment, whispered a quick blessing for the departed child, then said, "I feel the presence of a child who died in utero. He was one of a twin, and I feel his surviving brother is here in the audience. Can anyone take this?" A deep silence filled the air. Then a hesitant hand went up from a man sitting in the tenth row. "There are three sets of twins in my family," he said quietly. "I was supposed to be part of the fourth, but my brother didnt make it." "Thank you," I said, both to the man and to the spirit coming forward. I gave the man some personal details about his life, which he understood, then finished with, "Your brother is telling me that he walks with you all the time. And when its time for you to go home and that wont be for quite awhile hell meet you on the other side." I took a deep breath to clear myself, then asked spirit to come through again. Suddenly, I felt a weight of sorrow on my shoulders, and a sharp chest pain. I looked at the people and spoke to the impressions I was now getting. "A man is talking to me about a gunshot wound," I said. "Hes telling me his wife is in the audience. He left behind a child no, Im sorry, Im being corrected. The child hasnt been born yet. Its going to be a boy." I described the man, and a woman raised her hand. "Thats my husband," she said, fighting back tears. "He was killed in a holdup last month." Then she confirmed that an amniocentesis had revealed the child was male. "Hes telling me that hell be there at the birth of your child," I said. "And hell continue to watch over the two of you from the spirit world." Thank you, the woman mouthed as she wiped her eyes. I took another breath to centre myself, then felt the next spirit presence. It had perhaps the most satisfying message I delivered that day. It was the words of a boy who had passed when he was eight years old. Being a parent, I have no idea of what it would be like to lose a child, and those kinds of messages always leave me with an ache in my heart. I described the boy to the audience, and the sensation I was feeling of how he had died. "He wants his parents to know that hes alright now," I said. "Hes sitting on the floor playing with a little red fire engine. He says thats his favourite toy." The parents acknowledged my words with nods and gentle smiles. Afterward, they approached me to say that one day, a fireman had given the boy a special ride in an engine, and his favourite toy was indeed a shiny red fire truck. "In fact," the father said, "its sitting on top of his dresser in his room." What made my day was when the father said that before this afternoon, he hadnt believed in the afterlife. "Thank you," he said. And as the couple walked away, I thanked spirit for allowing me to deliver those healing words.
Carolyn Molnar is a Toronto based Psychic Medium and Spiritual Teacher. She has over 30 years experience.She provides readings and also teaches others how to tap into their intuitive abilities.She has been featured on radio, television and in print. Carolyn believes intuition is accessible to everyone.
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Several factors influence student's learning. These may be enumerated as individual experiences, talents, and prior learning, as well as language, culture, gender, health, family, and community. It is essential to understand and analyze these factors to make successful students from the perspective of the teacher. Individual experiences Individual experiences of students influence student learning as it is only through the use of meaningful information, personal experiences and the student's thoughts and beliefs that they can develop their knowledge and enhance their learning strategies and cognitive skills.
Their experiences and responsibilities make them goal oriented and they contribute to their individual learning. Through their experiences, they will be able to access their preference of learning and its pace. However, as these preferences may not always help them, the educators must help them with their experiences and preferences and modify whenever required. Experiences also create individualism and differences among the students. Thus, the educators must be sensitive to their differences and allow them to adapt in their own ways, building their individual approaches and strategies.
As the student learns to relate new information with his or her experience, his knowledge broadens and deepens. As we will learn later on, individual experiences, both academic and personal, builds our prior knowledge, which is very important for the students and effects student learning. (Edelman, 2005) Talents Some individuals are born with and some develop their individual talents and capabilities. The talent of an individual determines the nature of the relation among his new experiences and new information gathered.
Thus, his talent can reorganize, modify and even add to his existing knowledge. However, there is some distinction among talent and giftedness. While giftedness requires one to possess and use his spontaneously expressed and completely untrained natural abilities or gifts or aptitudes so that he can be among the best in his age group, on the other hand talent requires the capability to systematically develop knowledge and skills or abilities in one field so that the child can be above others in his age group. Thus, talent influences the learning abilities of a child greatly.
As talents are nothing but natural anilities of a child, faster and easier learning processes help to develop greater natural abilities or talents in a student. Talent affects the intelligence of a student, which determines his ability to reason things. A student's talent also motivates him to perform better than the others helping in his learning process. (Kar, 2006) Prior learning A student's prior learning affects his capabilities, approaches and strategies thus, influencing his learning abilities. As said earlier new knowledge needs to be integrated with the student's prior knowledge to increase his learning abilities.
Nevertheless, if the student does not have any prior knowledge then this integration will not take place isolating the new knowledge, which the student will not be able to utilize in his new tasks. In addition, those students who have some idea about a certain topic learn faster than others do. They can readily link their prior knowledge to the new one infusing them to increase their knowledge database. Prior knowledge also generates curiosity and interest in the student to learn more thus, helping him in his learning. Students also learn faster and can remember things better if they can link new information to an appropriate prior knowledge.
This mainly helps during examinations. The students also listen to their educators and pay better attention increasing their learning. Prior learning definitely influences student learning since it builds up self-esteem in the student and they find themselves in familiar grounds when attending a lecture. In addition, the process of learning begins with prior knowledge and proceeds with newly presented information. In addition, if the students do not have any understanding or knowledge about what they are learning they may become frustrated feeling inadequate and unsuccessful.
(Edelman, 2005) Language A student's language greatly affects his learning abilities. As most of the students are proficient in their native languages, they are more comfortable when taught in the same language. They understand more and thus, are able to learn more. Nevertheless, they also need to learn the universally dominant language, English, even if it may be difficult for some students to learn. All the educators may not be proficient in the student's native language and thus, if he is not able to understand the language used in the lectures he will be left behind in his studies.
Thus, there should be a common language of interaction between the students and educators and among the students themselves so that they can communicate with each other. Thus, the more the student is academically sophisticated in his language skills the easier it will become for him to increase his abilities and knowledge. (Fletcher, 2005) Culture Culture includes religion, ethnicity, socio-economic background and even at times gender. Thus, it is evident that culture definitely affects student learning.
Their individual experiences in their early years and values of their cultures affect their process of learning. As students remember and learn things faster when they can relate new information to prior knowledge, if they can link their classroom instructions to their experience and culture they will be able to familiarize with the topic faster. In addition, students having same cultural backgrounds have similar styles of learning and can thus, help each other to learn and perform better. This is also important as sharing information increases ones knowledge database.
A child's roots and cultural values and experiences affect his academics and learning process as it makes them independent in their thinking and open to learning new things. It also affects their accuracy, objectivity, analytical thinking and independence. Their values and cultures transform into their learning experiences increasing their knowledge, aptitude and thinking and improve their learning abilities making them better competitors. A student's personal and cultural experiences also influence his language, which plays an important role in his learning abilities.
(Kar, 2006) Gender Gender is also one of the factors that mildly influence a student's learning process. Sometimes not only the gender of the students affect their learning process but also the gender of the teacher. This is because most of the times, female educators consider male students inattentive and disruptive and female students are a little hesitant to approach male educators. Also sometimes, the educators prefer only male or female students in their class depriving the other sex valuable instructions.
It has also been seen that since female students outscore the male ones, the educators prefer to teach the female students. However, this can have negative affects on the learning process of the male students who deserve equal opportunities. Nevertheless, it has also been seen that most of the boys attend their educational institutions less than the girls attend and thus, sometimes fall behind the girls in their academics. On the other hand, in some communities the girl students are not allowed to attend schools and colleges due to their culture.
This affects the learning process of the girl students who, even if they are interested in learning, are not allowed to do so. Sometimes the gender of the educator affects communication between the student and teacher as some students pay more attention and give better performance if taught by a teacher of the same gender. However, the gender of the educator does not matter as long as the educator is able to support and recognize the talent in the students and the students are able to learn from them effectively. (Edelman, 2005)


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Thanks to all our backers for making the Vertex Ultralight backpacking stove a reality!
If you missed the funding period, visit vertexoutdoors.com to pre-order. Pre-orders will be shipped after all Kickstarter backers have received their rewards.
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Ultralight. Reliable. Compact.
Backpacking is much more enjoyable when you're not weighed down by your gear. You can go farther, see more things, and feel better at the end of the day. Imagine losing yourself in nature, leaving all the non-essentials behind, and finally getting away from it all....this is how outdoor adventure was meant to be.
This is what motivated me to design the Vertex Ultralight stove: when carrying only the essentials, gear must be of the highest quality, easy to setup and use, and as lightweight as possible without compromising durability.
Simple = Dependable
After a long day on the trail, replenishing your energy is essential. You don't want to worry if your stove has a broken valve or is out of gas. It just needs to work. By eliminating the parts that fail in the field, the Vertex Ultralight stove provides peace of mind and a more pleasurable, hassle-free experience.
The Vertex Ultralight backpacking stove is as simple and lightweight as it gets.
I designed the Vertex Ultralight stove with a minimalist approach and focus on quality materials. The stove only weighs 1.8 ounces (50 grams)....so light that it's not even noticeable in your pack. The patent-pending, curved design creates incredible strength with very little mass. The stove has no moving parts, assembles in seconds, and packs smaller than your trail map, so it can be tucked into even the thinnest pockets in your pack. It serves the essential functions of fuel support, windscreen, and pot-stand in a simple and elegant design.
Why Fuel Tablets?
The Vertex Ultralight stove is designed to burn solid fuel tablets (Esbit® is a popular brand). Outdoorsmen, soldiers, and survivalists around the world have appreciated the benefits of fuel tablets for years:
- You always know exactly how much fuel you have left. Count the tablets.
- They leave no trace. Anyone who truly appreciates nature wants to give the same experience to the next person down the trail. With fuel tablets, you carry them in, they burn up completely, and leave no ash behind or empty fuel canisters that you need to carry out. Take nothing, leave nothing.
- They burn at very cold temperatures and high altitude where many gas fuels don't work well. Iso-propane fuel has to vaporize to exit the fuel canister and burn. When it get's below about 11°F, only a portion of the isobutane-propane mixture (the propane part) will vaporize, making it hard to use up all of the fuel in the canister.
- They double as fire starters. These tablets burn for about 12 minutes each, which makes them work great as fire starters in a pinch. One of the best ways to simplify your pack is to carry items that can be used for more than one purpose.
The Vertex Ultralight stove is also designed to support a popular alcohol burner (the Trangia® Spirit Burner) used by many minimalist backpackers. The great thing about denatured alcohol is that you can buy it at virtually any hardware store around the world. Alcohol doesn't have quite the energy density of solid fuel tablets, but makes up for it in availability. To be clear, I don't make the alcohol burner so it's not one of the rewards, but it is a definite plus that this stove easily accommodates one. These burners are easily purchased at your local outfitter or online gear retailer.
Material: Tempered 301 Brushed Stainless Steel
Assembled Dimensions: 4.84 in. X 2.87 in. X 3.0 in.
Weight: 1.8 ounces (50 grams)
Note: Your cooking pot should be at least 3.5 inch diameter to sit properly on top of the stove.
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When you back this project, you're backing me.
I recently formed Vertex Outdoors as a single member LLC in Austin, TX. I went to the University of Texas at Austin, got my degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2002, and have lived here since. I love the greenbelts and open spaces in this city that make it so easy to enjoy time outdoors.
I've been designing products in sheet metal for over 10 years now, so this project is right in my wheelhouse. I'm just glad to be able to combine my passion for backpacking with something I'm trained to do.
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I have a good relationship with a production supplier in Asia where a large portion of the world's commercial sheet metal raw material is produced. I have completed several rounds of prototypes with -and this is very important- the supplier I intend to use for final production, so they are already familiar with the product and requirements. I already have quotations in-hand and have determined the costs associated with the project, so I know that commitments can be fulfilled when the project is funded.
Remaining work includes:
- Purchasing the necessary custom production tooling - purchase after project is funded, completed mid Feb 2014
- Buying raw material to run a qualification run of the tooling - mid Feb '14
- Fine tuning production programming and inspection procedures - mid March '14
- Launch full production - late March '14
Risks and challenges
I have been a mechanical engineer in product design for over a decade and have personal experience working with suppliers to complete projects. I'm already working with the production supplier and have made several rounds of prototypes. Now, I need to raise the funding to proceed with production tooling, ordering the raw material, and preparing for high volume manufacturing.
Suppliers always have minor hiccups when they ramp up a product, and I see the biggest risk for this project being the establishment of consistent processes for higher production volumes. My mitigation plan is that I will be personally inspecting every stove for the campaign and can flag any issues to the supplier immediately since I have already built a relationship with them.
Kickstarter backers always come first! Without you this project would never happen, and if I get interest from a retailer I will not fulfill their orders until all Kickstarter backers have received their rewards as promised.
I've seen other projects offer many different categories of rewards and believe this often creates unnecessary confusion and delay. I am intentionally keeping the reward categories simple and straightforward for this project.Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
Funding period
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