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Nepal: An introduction
Nepal: An introduction
For many backpackers, Nepal is their Shangri-La. Where else can you have so many life-changing experiences on a budget of dollars per day?
Nepal is synonymous with the Himalayas, and the capital Kathmandu lies in a valley before the great mountains. As the peak of Everest is beyond the reach of the average human (it takes two weeks just to reach base camp), the most popular trek is the Annapurna Circuit (up to 18 days, departing from Pokhara) which offers spectacular scenery and experiences like drinking yak's milk tea with a Sherpa. If you're exercise-averse, try one of the mountain sightseeing flights from Kathmandu.
Of course, there's more to Nepal than mountains. Rhino sightings are practically guaranteed during elephant-back or walking safaris at Chitwan National Park, and if you're lucky you may spot a tiger. Nirvana can be found at the spectacular Tibetan stupas around Kathmandu or perhaps in the holy city of Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha.
Nepal may look small on the map, but once you see the condition of the roads you'll understand why time is a blessing. A week is just enough for a whirlwind tour of the three main sights -- Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara without any extensive trekking. Domestic flights rarely cost more than US$100 and can save a lot of time (ex-Pokhara to Kathmandu, for instance, is more than eight hours by road, or a 30-minute flight).
In terms of bang for your buck, Nepal is hard to beat. By sleeping in simple guesthouses and eating dahl bhat (rice and veg curry) you can get by on $15 per day and the country's most spectacular experiences -- like waking up to a view of Mount Everest -- are free.
Just remember that Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world, so don't kick up too much fuss when you're charged 20 rupees ($0.25) for a plate of momos (Tibetan dumplings) when a local pays 10.
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I only had 9 days in Nepal, but it was enough to spend some leisurely days exploring Pokhara and the Kathmandu Valley. Between all the cool temples, mix of Nepali and Indian and Tibetan culture, affordable digs, dahl baht, tangy yak cheese, and ice cold big bottles of Tuborg, it was easily one of the best short trips I've ever made. I lived like a king on around $15 per day.
One particularly good highlight was the trip up to Nagarkot on the rim of Kathmandu Valley and waking up before dawn to watch sunrise over Everest. The UNESCO World Heritage city of Bhaktapur also stands out in my memory as particularly charming.
It's a long way to go from North America, but it was only a 3 to 4 hour flight from Bangkok, if you are in the area anyway...
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just wondering, for someone who wants to do a base everest climb, is it better to book when you are there or plan in advance? also, how safe is it for solo female travellers?
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A friend of mine recently did Base Camp with her son and has written quite a bit about the experience.
More here: Everest Base camp FAQ
Hope that helps.
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There are endless agencies in Kathmandu offering treks to EBC. I did a 24 day walk there in 2011 which I did with a guide only. Get a porter, a guide is worthwhile if you do the Chola Pass into the Gokyo Valley which is more spectacular than the Khumbu Valley IMHO.
#5 Kurtz has been a member since 15/10/2012. Posts: 20
Hi all after some general advice on the Annapurna Sanctuary trek which we are aiming to do mid March.
Have been quoted for a guide and porter and all accommodation but seems real pricey - do we really need one. We are used to UK mountain walking and would prefer to the trek on our own. Are the trails and maps easy enough to follow?
Any advice would be gratefully appreciated!
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Whilst I haven't done that particular walk, I'd be inclined to at least take a porter. The effects of altitude are debilitating to many and there's nothing worse than having a pack on when you can hardly breath. The trails will be full of people and unless you're doing a high pass, which I don't think is the case on that trek, you can do without a guide.
Not to take anything way from this website, but the following link is the definitive place to find trekking info for Nepal
#7 Kurtz has been a member since 15/10/2012. Posts: 20
I'm planning to go to Kathmandu and Pokhara this mid January, has anyone been there at that month? I know its going to be cold, but will it still be safe and "comfortable cold"? And how's the visibility? Will I still be able to see the mountain peaks? Will the temples be open?
Also, which is better, get a packaged tour beforehand, or will I find good travel agencies offering cheap tours within Kathmandu and just shop around when I get there?
Please share your experiences and advice.
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I spent about a month in Nepal about 2 years ago. My husband and I did the Jiri walk-in/Gokyo lakes trek in everest region and also spent some time in Chitwan and pokhara. It was beautiful! We didn't hire a guide or porter, but I felt the going was pretty tough carrying my own bags especially once we hit altitude. Tough but manageable. I think going trekking, arranging things on your own upon arrival (if u have the time) is probably best. Doing a bit of research beforehand on where you wanna go and if you want a guide would be useful for negotiating a price. I can't say I would recommend going with a group.....from what i saw they were herded around like cattle and following the itinerary could be rough if you experienced any altitude sickness and needed an extra rest day. We went in high season and didn't feel it was too difficult to organize transportation, permits and the Chitwan tour on our own. If you want any more info/have more questions I'm happy to answer...even if my info is a bit dated. I could go on and on about how much I loved Nepal!
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namaste! InNepal, when someone joins both their palms while bowing his/her head,and says 'namaste'(I salute the God in you) to you...return the samegesture because its courtious to greet someone in the same manner thatthey use to greet you. Yes! That's how it is done in Nepal :-)
Iam planning to take a trip to nepal soon. from what i've come to hearabout this small landlocked country, i just have to. I am basing mydecision on a friend's suggestion who was so overwhelmed by this countrythat he had come up with a mag on Nepal. Wish me luck! :D
#10 born2travel has been a member since 21/3/2014. Posts: 1
Hello somtam2000
It's a great introduction for country like Nepal. And thank u all for loving it and visiting and re-visiting the landlocked country. Glad i got to read this article.
And born2travel,
Good luck for the trip. Go as many destinations as possible in Nepal. Explore the untouched natural and cultural beauty. Cheers!
#11 RamCB has been a member since 9/5/2014. Posts: 1
On a year long trip. Based on the flow of it, I wound up not including nepal despite it being somewhere of interest. I am hearing that this is a perfect time to go so I am wondering if I should push back Indonesia by a few weeks and squeeze in a short trip to Nepal. What is possible to do in 2-2.5 weeks?? I tend to like slower travel and more authentic experiences. Obviously I wouldn't be able to do that slow a trip but ideally I would like to not be moving every single day. Is it worth trying to fit it in, or should I just save it for a future trip? I probably won't be able to get back for a few years.
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Home › Forums › Commerce › Gear Deals › RAB Infinitys on Campsaver – Additional 20% off
RAB Infinity Down Jackets are on sale at Campsaver – and they just sent an Additional 20% off coupon. I have one in the shopping cart showing $143.
can you please post the coupon.
No way- that has to be a mistake.
The Microlight with a 20% discount would come out to $143 give or take, not the Infinity. If they made a mistake in your cart, you better snatch it up while the getting is good.
Mens' are on sale for around $245, plus you can get an additional 20 percent off.
Women's are the same, except for a large, purple, which is on sale for around $180, which, with the additional 20 percent, gives the deal Raquel mentions.
I picked up a men's large/blue last Spring for about $140 on super clearance, heckuva deal! But I'd be surprised to see it at that price again just before winter.
I happened to need a large women's, and they had a discontinued color for $180- with the 20% coupon it came to a grand total of $143. I decided to go for it while the getting was good. I kind of feel like it is my lucky day! And I wouldn't have know what an awesome jacket it is if it wasn't for BPL. :)
Maybe some of the smaller men on here could get away with a women's large?
The Code I used was 35KX-OUT – it was in my e-mail
Actually, the women's color that is on sale is Fjord, which is a blue color.
What is the actual difference? between women and mens jacket.
This article will totally answer your questions about the Infinity:
That Women's large is sold out, I normally wear mens M for jackets or S for baselyers. I tried to get one of the women's large on clearance and it says its out of stock. Shucks!
I wonder if I got the only one at that price. Well, at least this sale makes the Infinity in the same price bracket as the Golite Bitteroot for people to consider it.
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Drafted: | Height: 6-4 |
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Needing to add a few bodies to a depleted list of defensive prospects, the Buffalo Sabres looked west to Portland of the WHL, tabbing smooth-skating Michael Funk as their second round pick in the 2004 draft. After spending the previous season playing AAA Bantam for his hometown organization in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Funk arrived on the WHL scene in 2002-03 as a tall, lanky 16-year-old. With a full cast of defenseman returning to the Winter Hawks, Funk made enough waves in training camp to earn a spot on the team's opening night roster. Displaying great instincts and overall hockey sense en route to 16 point campaign, Funk was named Portland's Rookie of the Year following the season. His play would also earn him a spot at Team Canada's National Under-18 Development and Selection Camp the following August, where he made the cut and participated in the tourney held in Minsk, Belarus.
Looking to further make a name for himself in a league full of capable defensemen, Funk and his long stick returned to Portland for the 2003-04 season with raised expectations. Being paired with stud NHL prospect Braydon Coburn for much of the season, Funk upped his offensive production and won a place on Team Orr for the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game held in London, Ontario in January, 2004. Throughout the season, Funk manned the left point on the 'Hawks power play, and was a key component on the penalty killing unit.
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2006-07: Funk appeared in 61 games for Rochester (AHL). Nov. 18 marked his NHL debut as Buffalo faced Ottawa. He had an assist vs. Tampa Bay on Nov. 20 and another against Toronto on the 22. He returned to Rochester on Nov. 23 and went on a four game point streak from Dec. 23 to 30.
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BARBERVILLE, Fla. — Darrell Lanigan ended the 42nd UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment on a high note, capturing Saturday night's 50-lap WoO LMS A-Main for his first victory in World of Outlaws Late Model Series action at Volusia Speedway Park.
The defending WoO LMS champion outdueled Tim McCreadie to assume command for good on lap 17, but he was challenged repeatedly during the race's second half by both McCreadie and Josh Richards before pulling away following a final caution flag on lap 41.
Richards never seriously threatened Lanigan over the last nine circuits, crossing the finish line 0.990 of a second behind the victor. The runner-up finish sent Richards home with the WoO LMS point lead after a season-opening burst of eight events and he also was named the late model champion of the 2013 UNOH DIRTcar Nationals by Summit, earning himself a unique bronze gator-shaped trophy.
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For DOS stuff a 286 is, for most things, quite enough.
Nah, DOS stuff worth revisiting is mostly about games (why would you torture yourself with some DOS applications from the day?). Only, those from 286 era are usually not worth anything (PC was bad platform for games at that point; why did people even bother...) - while the later gems really could do with 386 or 486 (or even Pentium, some of them)
Of course, it's usually better to just run them all under DOSbox anyway...


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Broadway baby Kristin Chenoweth is bringing a little of the Great White Way to "Dancing With the Stars" next week. The Emmy and Tony Award winning singer and actress is helping "DWTS" celebrate a night full of show tunes.
K-Chen will perform a medley of "Maybe This Time" from "Cabaret" and "I Could Have Danced All Night" from "My Fair Lady" on Monday, Oct. 24. The pint-sized songbird will then be back on Tuesday, Oct. 25 for the "DWTS" results show to perform "Lessons Learned" from her debut country album titled "Some Lessons Learned."
It's just a warm-up to seeing Chenoweth back on ABC full time since "Pushing Daisies, "as her new dramedy "GBC" comes to ABC, tentatively schedule for early 2012. Are you excited, "DWTS" fans?


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Album of the day: Bedemon – Symphony of Shadows
Posted on Friday, August 24th, 2012
Lovingly pinched from Doommantia: Finland metal label Svart Records has announced the world-premiere release of the ten-years-in-the-making Bedemon release Symphony of Shadows. The nine-track album clocking in at just under 60 minutes will be released as both a single CD and 2-LP vinyl set, both chock-full of photos, liner notes, descriptions as to how the album came to be after the tragic death of founder Randy Palmer back in Aug. 2002 and so on.
The songs are mostly Randy's compositions, with Geof contributing two songs, Mike contributing one and another track, 'Son of Darkness', loosely based on the classic 'Child of Darkness' was equally co-written by Randy, Geof and Mike during the recording sessions back in April of 2002. (From Bedemon.com)
There has been some discussion recently on the Doommantia Forum on how good are these obscure acts from the 70's and do they deserve all the praise they are currently getting from doomsters. It is true that in the case of Bedemon their 70's recordings were thin sounding and lacked anything truly remarkable to stand up against Black Sabbath, Purple, Zeppelin and other 70's heavy rock monsters. Now almost 10 years in the making there is a new release and any doubts that might have existed about the song-writing qualities of Randy Palmer should be put it rest.
It is easy to get emotional when you think of Randy Palmer's tragic death especially if you think he finally put together the album he always wanted but is no longer around to see it happen. The story of the band is a well-known one now. The band was the idea of Randy Palmer, who was closely aligned with the members of Pentagram which is really the only reason the 70's material is so sought after by collectors. Palmer played for several years with Pentagram, and Pentagram's Bobby Liebling and Geof O'Keefe in-turn spent time in Bedemon. Even though the band recorded a bunch of rough and raw demos, there was nothing officially released until the 2005 demo compilation, Child of Darkness.
After Palmer's death, O'Keefe, drummer Mike Matthews and new vocalist Craig Junghandel decided to complete the album and I for one am glad they did because this exceeds all possible expectations. To be honest I didn't have high hopes for this, I thought it was too little, too late but with the sad demise of Randy Palmer it is fitting that the album got a serious release regardless of the quality or strength of the material.
The big bonus here is the quality of these songs go way beyond what I was expecting. 'Symphony of Shadows' sounds like a collection of songs that have been kept in a 70's time-capsule but have gained strength over the decades. The truth is though these songs were written by Palmer in the last 10 years and not the 70's at all but they still capture the essence of what was 70's Bedemon. When listening to this, you can't help but think of early Pentagram as the sound, style and general atmosphere is very close to the original Pentagram material with one exception, this seems far doomier and has a Wino / Saint Vitus kind of edge to some of it.
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Album of the day: Black Shape Of Nexus – Negative Black
Posted on Tuesday, June 12th, 2012
Lovingly pinched from Doommantia: Black Shape Of Nexus or B.Son as they are also known continue to surprise with each new release; forever changing and moving in different directions, this album is their darkest, most sonically testing release to date and it is long, 80 minutes long in fact. Musically […]
Album of the day: Ufomammut – Oro Opus Primum
Posted on Friday, March 30th, 2012
Lovingly pinched from Doommantia: It seems like I am reviewing all the albums of the year all at once in the past week or so and here comes another; the new effort from Italian space-rock doomsters Ufomammut. Formed in Northern Italy in 1999, this is one band that has been […]
Album of the day: Saint Vitus – Lillie F-65
Posted on Tuesday, March 27th, 2012
Lovingly pinched from Doommantia: One of the most anticipated doom metal albums is about to be released in a few weeks. Of course I am talking about Lillie: F-65 by doom legends Saint Vitus. A lot was riding on this album for me personally. I am a huge fan of […]
Album of the day: Wizard's Beard – Four Tired Undertakers
Posted on Friday, February 3rd, 2012
Lovingly pinched from Doommantia: When I first heard the Pure Filth release by UK's Wizard's Beard I knew this band was going to be something out of the ordinary, a band to take over the UK sludge-metal throne from other past greats such as Iron Monkey and thankfully they haven't […]
Album of the day: Behold! The Monolith – Defender, Redeemist
Posted on Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
Lovingly pinched from Doommantia: Set to be released in a couple of weeks from now is the new album from Behold! The Monolith titled Defender, Redeemist. It will be the band's third release and its best thus far and certainly their most aggressive. Combining elements of stoner, sludge, doom and […]
Album of the day: Electric Moon – The Doomsday Machine
Posted on Friday, January 6th, 2012
Lovingly pinched from Doommantia: Sula Bassana's Electric Moon is back with a yet another release, I say another because I have lost count with the amount of albums available from this band but I believe this is number four, not counting all the CDR live recordings that are also available. […]
Album of the day: Iron Man – Generation Void (Re-release)
Posted on Monday, November 21st, 2011
Lovingly pinched from Doommantia: Generation Void was/is Iron Man's third album that was originally was released in 1999 on Brainticket Records. Shadow Kingdom have already re-released the first two albums by this classic doom band from Maryland and now have finally done the same with Generation Void. Along with the […]
Album of the day: Elder – Dead Roots Stirring
Posted on Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
Lovingly pinched from Doommantia: I must confess I am lost for words to describe this masterpiece from Elder. Some bands match expectations with new releases, some disappoint but Elder have exceeded all possible expectations with Dead Roots Stirring. I can't honestly say this is 'album of the year' as it […]
Album of the day: Devil – Time to Repent …
Posted on Thursday, September 1st, 2011
Lovingly pinched from Doommantia: If anything, Devil is the underdog's favourite – has been for some time in the online community. See, back when I was a casual observer (read "just newly getting into doom and whatnot") I witnessed the online music community bolstering Devil's six-track demo as sort of […]


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What strategies do you employ in a content heavy application to paginate through items/results. Do you just dynacally generate Pages or Containers with ids and toggle opacity?
I kind of like how PixelMags(BlackBerry World co demoing "anytime" magazine reader") constructed their ui.
I thought this would trigger more discussion.
This would depend entirely on the application.
Where is the data coming from?
How likely are you to revisit previous pages?
How much memory is the whole set of pages going to take?
How long does it take to generate pages?
How much needs to be cached?
If memory and speed were not an issue, what would the app look like?
Maybe you have a simple navigation pane, and you create a page and push it, then drop the page when done.
Maybe you have something like double-buffering. You have two pages, one on, one off. Create new page. Swap.
Toggling opacity is an interesting idea. One of the samples did this. Check out the traffic light exercise.


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Endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of your heart (endocardium).
Endocarditis generally occurs when bacteria or other germs from another part of your body, such as your mouth, spread through your bloodstream and attach to damaged areas in your heart. Left untreated, endocarditis can damage or destroy your heart valves and can lead to life-threatening complications. Treatments for endocarditis include antibiotics and, in certain cases, surgery.
Endocarditis is uncommon in people with healthy hearts. People at greatest risk of endocarditis have damaged heart valves, artificial heart valves or other heart defects.
Endocarditis may develop slowly or suddenly — depending on what's causing the infection and whether you have any underlying heart problems. Endocarditis signs and symptoms vary, but may include:
If you develop signs or symptoms of endocarditis, see your doctor right away — especially if you have risk factors for this serious infection, such as a heart defect or a previous case of endocarditis.
Although less serious conditions can cause similar signs and symptoms, you won't know for sure until you're evaluated.
Endocarditis occurs when germs enter your bloodstream, travel to your heart, and attach to abnormal heart valves or damaged heart tissue. Bacteria cause most cases, but fungi or other microorganisms also may be responsible.
Sometimes the culprit is one of many common bacteria that live in your mouth, throat or other parts of your body. The offending organism may enter your bloodstream through:
Usually, your immune system destroys bacteria that make it into your bloodstream. Even if bacteria reach your heart, they may pass through without causing an infection.
Most people who develop endocarditis have a diseased or damaged heart valve — an ideal spot for bacteria to settle. This damaged tissue in the endocardium provides bacteria with the roughened surface they need to attach and multiply. Endocarditis does occasionally occur on previously normal heart valves.
If your heart is healthy, you're unlikely to develop endocarditis. The germs that cause infection tend to stick to and multiply in damaged or surgically implanted heart valves.
Those at highest risk of endocarditis are those who have:
If you have a known heart defect or heart valve problem, ask your doctor about your risk of developing endocarditis. Even if your heart condition has been repaired or hasn't caused symptoms, you may be at risk.
Endocarditis can cause several major complications:
You're likely to start by seeing your family doctor or an emergency room physician. Or, when you call to set up an appointment, you may be referred to a doctor trained in diagnosing and treating heart conditions (cardiologist).
Here's some information to help you prepare for your appointment.
For endocarditis, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions, including:
Your doctor may suspect endocarditis based on your medical history and physical signs and symptoms, such as fever. Using a stethoscope to listen to your heart, your doctor may hear a new heart murmur or a change in a previous heart murmur — possible signs of endocarditis.
The infection can mimic other illnesses in its early stages. Various tests may be necessary to help make the diagnosis:
Transesophageal echocardiogram. An echocardiogram uses sound waves to produce images of your heart at work. This type of echocardiogram allows your doctor to get a closer look at your heart valves.
It's often used to check for signs of infection. During this test, an ultrasound device is passed through your mouth and into your esophagus — the tube that connects your mouth and stomach.
The first line of treatment for endocarditis is antibiotics. Sometimes, if your heart valve is damaged by your infection, surgery is necessary.
If you have endocarditis, you may need high doses of intravenous (IV) antibiotics in the hospital. Blood tests may help identify the type of microorganism that's infecting your heart. This information will help your doctor choose the best antibiotic or combination of antibiotics to fight the infection.
You will usually need to take antibiotics for two to six weeks or longer to clear up the infection. Once your fever and the worst of your signs and symptoms have passed, you may be able to leave the hospital and continue IV antibiotic therapy with visits to your doctor's office or at home with home-based care. You'll need to see your doctor regularly to make sure your treatment is working.
Report to your doctor any signs or symptoms that your infection is getting worse, such as:
Diarrhea, a rash, itching or joint pain may indicate a reaction to an antibiotic — another reason to call your doctor.
See your doctor immediately if you experience shortness of breath or swelling in your legs, ankles or feet. These signs and symptoms may indicate heart failure.
If the infection damages your heart valves, you may have symptoms and complications for years after treatment. Sometimes surgery is needed to treat persistent infections or to replace a damaged valve. Surgery is also sometimes needed to treat endocarditis that's caused by a fungal infection.
Depending on your condition, your doctor may recommend either repairing your damaged valve or replacing it with an artificial valve made of animal tissue or man-made materials.
If you're at risk of endocarditis, let all of your health care providers know. You may want to request an endocarditis wallet card from the American Heart Association. Check with your local chapter or print the card from the association's website.
To help prevent endocarditis, make sure to practice good hygiene:
Certain dental and medical procedures may allow bacteria to enter your bloodstream. Antibiotics taken before these procedures can help destroy or control the harmful bacteria that may lead to endocarditis.
Because people with the following heart conditions are at risk of more-serious outcomes from endocarditis, they may need to take preventive antibiotics before certain medical or dental procedures to prevent endocarditis:
Antibiotics are recommended before only the following procedures:
Antibiotics are no longer recommended before all dental procedures or for procedures of the urinary tract or gastrointestinal system.
If you've had to take preventive antibiotics in the past before your dental exams, you may be concerned about these changes. In the past, you were likely told to get antibiotics because of a concern that common dental procedures increased your risk of endocarditis. But as doctors have learned more about endocarditis prevention, they've realized that endocarditis is much more likely to occur from exposure to random germs than from a standard dental exam or surgery.
This doesn't mean it's not important to take good care of your teeth through brushing and flossing. There is some concern that infections in your mouth from poor oral hygiene might increase the risk of germs entering your bloodstream. In addition to brushing and flossing, regular dental exams are an important part of maintaining good oral health.
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masc. proper name, biblical name of Aramean general cured of leprosy by Elisha, from Hebrew Na'aman, literally "pleasantness," from stem of na'em "was pleasant or lovely." Cf. Naomi.
The servants of the palace then took up the joyous cries; naaman had passed through the gates.
So naaman went in and told the king what the maid from the land of Israel had said.
Ratu Joseva, Thakombau's son, like naaman, still maintained a household of retainers.
So naaman came with his horses and chariots and stood at the door of Elisha's house.
"Thou speaketh with the wisdom of years, my good Masrekah," answered naaman.
But some of my readers have forgotten who naaman was, long ago.
A house, known as the house of naaman the Leper, is now very appropriately used for a leper's home.
The position of naaman was wholly different from that of any Israelite.
And so naaman said, with alacrity, "Be content: take two talents."
So when the caravan reached the palace, Jehoram was waiting to receive naaman.
pleasantness, a Syrian, the commander of the armies of Benhadad II. in the time of Joram, king of Israel. He was afflicted with leprosy; and when the little Hebrew slave-girl that waited on his wife told her of a prophet in Samaria who could cure her master, he obtained a letter from Benhadad and proceeded with it to Joram. The king of Israel suspected in this some evil design against him, and rent his clothes. Elisha the prophet hearing of this, sent for Naaman, and the strange interview which took place is recorded in 2 Kings 5. The narrative contains all that is known of the Syrian commander. He was cured of his leprosy by dipping himself seven times in the Jordan, according to the word of Elisha. His cure is alluded to by our Lord (Luke 4:27).


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11/11/2011 10:44pm, #1--
National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act Scheduled for House Floor on Tuesday
H.R. 822—the "National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011" is scheduled for a vote on the U.S. House floor this Tuesday, November 15.
A link to the call to action article is below:
The civil right of self protection is not one that should stop when we cross the border of our state and go into another.
A link to an op-ed is below:
http://townhall.com/columnists/chris...dom/page/full/Last edited by BadUglyMagic; 11/11/2011 10:49pm at .
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While Im not against it, I don't see State politicians voting for it.
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--Would be more convenient for concealed carry during travel. The process for a one-year LEO carry (for retired) is a major pain in the butt. This would be a whole lot easier.
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--Watched the Judiciary Committee discussion on CSPAN last night.
The conversation seemed reasonable as far as which states would be excluded, etc. until Louise Slaughter questioned interpretation of the Second Amendment. She then said that states where concealed carry was allowed, law enforcement deaths had increased. Gabrielle Giffords was also mentioned, though the perpetrator didn't have a permit to carry. Then the discussion moved to gay marriage.
In short, I don't expect it to pass.
11/15/2011 9:14pm, #5--
Fucking politicians!! They are just useless!
Combatives training log.
Gezere: paraphrase from Bas Rutten, Never escalate the level of violence in fight you are losing. :D
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11/16/2011 9:44pm, #6--
I'm pro-2A but I'm against this. It should be the states right to decide on what threshhold they want to issue carry permits or anything else like that. Yes, I do think they should all be moving to standards that don't effectively make carry permits unobtainable for most people, but it shouldn't be through means like this. Honestly, its kinda crazy to think that its right for the resident of a state not to be able to carry, but some visitor can. State law should apply same to everyone.
On a side note, now that I've moved to California, when I'm considered a CA resident my FL permit may be no good even if this law does pass. I'm conflicted about this law but my ideologies tell me this law should not pass.
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--It passed the House today. I just received my update from the NRA.
11/17/2011 3:02am, #8
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We had something like this going on locally. We had a county that would not allow you to cary in certain areas, but the county next to it would. It was causing some confusion among local residents. So it was appealed to the Florida courts and turned out that one of the counties was being more restrictive in the right to cary than the state law allowed. So their county law was overturned.
It was interesting because in the past, the county was allowed to be more restrictive on laws because they were not less restrictive and thus didn't allow the person to do something that was in violation of the law. This instance was different because while the county restricted further than the law, it was in violation of a person's civil rights (in the eyes of the courts).
That's a very good example!!Combatives training log.
Gezere: paraphrase from Bas Rutten, Never escalate the level of violence in fight you are losing. :D
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Pavel Tsatsouline: kettlebell workouts give you cardio without the dishonour of aerobics.
11/17/2011 12:11pm, #10--
I remember that about FL (BTW, diesel tke, we never got to meet up before I moved out of north central fla!)
Counties don't have their own power beyond whats given by the state constitution. A bit different. States each have powers given to them by the US constitution. Counties don't. A state constitution may do so at any time, but it can also pull that power any time. I don't think it should be the same for the federal constitution.


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The University of Memphis School of Public Health will host Dr. John Dreyzehner, Tennessee Commissioner of Health, for "Public Health is Everybody's Business" Tuesday, Jan. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the FedEx Institute of Technology fishbowl room 203, 365 Innovation Drive. Visit memphis.edu/sph for details.
The Memphis Chapter International Association of Administrative Professionals will meet Monday, Jan. 14, at 6 p.m. at Memphis Marriott East, 5795 Poplar Ave. Pamela D. Pitts, financial adviser with Waddell & Reed Inc., will discuss financial planning and investments. Cost is $22. R.S.V.P. to Sharon Gardner at email@example.com or 752-6213.


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Tickets to the New York premiere of Asylum of the Daleks sold out in just twenty minutes – and crashed the Movie Tickets website after fans were directed to it by BBC America.
The tickets cost just eleven cents (as the site wouldn't let them advertise for free), plus a $1 service charge, and went on sale on Thursday, in preparation for a screening at 6pm on 25th August at the Ziegfeld Theatre. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and executive producer, Caroline Skinner, while more tickets will be available to win via BBC America's Tumblr and Twitter accounts.
The website is reported to have slowed to a crawl, and the customer service number was jammed by people trying to ascertain whether their possibly-aborted transactions would result in tickets. BBC America has apologised to the fans, who will now have to wait to see Asylum until… well, sometime in September!
The Theatre will be packed out as the 800 tickets sold out just twenty minutes after going online. Y'know, there are fruit flies on Hoppledom Six that live for twenty minutes and they don't even mate for life…
…There was going to be a point to that.


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NFL | Carson to speak at a hearing in Washington |
Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:35:27 -0700
Bob Glauber, of Newsday, reports former NFL LB Harry Carson will speak at a hearing held by the House Judiciary subcommittee Tuesday, June 26, about the problems retired players face after football and how the NFL Players Association are helping these players. "I'll talk about the transition from player to former player, talk about the injuries that you sustain and how those injuries never really go away. At some point, you're going to have to deal with whatever you take away from the game," said Carson.
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NFL | Carson lobbies for better treatment of retired players during speech |
Sun, 06 Aug 2006 20:02:04 -0700
Tom Reed, of the Akron Beacon Journal, reports Hall of Fame LB Harry Carson lobbied for better treatment of retired players during his induction speech for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Carson said, "If we made the league what it is, you have to do a better job of taking care of your own." The league and its union recently reached an agreement to improve pensions and benefits by $120 million a year.
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NFL | Carson chooses his son for Hall of Fame induction |
Sat, 08 Jul 2006 10:30:30 -0700
The Akron Beacon Journal reports former NFL LB Harry Carson has chosen his son, Donald Carson, as his presenter for his Hall of Fame induction Aug. 5.
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Eagles | Hall of Fame game sold out |
Tue, 04 Jul 2006 06:24:47 -0700
The Canton Repository reports tickets for the AFC-NFC Hall of Fame Game between the Oakland Raiders and Philadelphia Eagles Aug. 6 at Fawcett Stadium have sold out. Although a sellout for the enshrinement ceremony is anticipated, a limited number of tickets remain available. The Class of 2006 is composed of QB Troy Aikman, LB Harry Carson, head coach John Madden, QB Warren Moon, DE Reggie White and OL Rayfield Wright.
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NFL | Fed up Carson will attend induction ceremony |
Sun, 05 Feb 2006 10:35:10 -0800
The Associated Press reports former New York Giants LB Harry Carson will attend his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony, despite his disenchantment with the selection process. Carson said, "Obviously, I will show up. The whole process sort of being sour, but you look at the support I had, for me not to show up would be disrespecting those people who really went to bat for me."
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NFL | H. Carson elected to 2006 Hall of Fame |
Sat, 04 Feb 2006 11:10:29 -0800
The NFL Network reports former New York Giants LB Harry Carson has been elected to the 2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Giants | Carson's mind on his children |
Tue, 31 Jan 2006 18:22:20 -0800
Tom Reed, of the Akron Beacon Journal, reports former New York Giants LB Harry Carson is once again a finalist for the NFL Hall of Fame. Carson was so disenchanted with the selection process two years ago he took the unprecedented step of asking officials to remove his name from consideration. This year Carson is dealing with serious health issues confronting two of his children. His son, Donald, 23, was diagnosed last month with a rare blood disorder. His daughter, Aja, 26, is battling cervical cancer after giving birth to Carson's first grandchild Dec. 20. "My thoughts are someplace else," Carson said. "They are with my family. The thing with the hall has become very insignificant." Carson spent Tuesday, Jan. 31, with Donald and awaited news from Florence, S.C., where Aja was undergoing minor surgery. Carson continues to work through his family ordeal. He is the executive director of the Fritz Pollard Alliance, an organization devoted to promoting the hiring of NFL minority coaches and front-office personnel.
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NFL | HOF finalists announced |
Wed, 11 Jan 2006 09:22:46 -0800
The Associated Press reports former Dallas Cowboys QB Troy Aikman and former NFL DE Reggie White have been chosen for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Other finalists include RB Thurman Thomas, QB Warren Moon, LB Derrick Thomas, LB Harry Carson, DE L.C. Greenwood, DE Claude Humphrey, OL Russ Grimm, OL Bob Kuechenberg, OL Gary Zimmerman, WR Michael Irvin, WR Art Monk, OT Rayfield Wright and coach/broadcaster John Madden. A 39-member panel will vote on the finalists. Candidates must get 80 percent of the vote to be elected with a minimum of three and a maximum of six getting in. Results of the voting will be announced Feb. 4.
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Giants | Carson Among HOF Finalists |
Tue, 11 Jan 2005 12:33:01 -0800
The Associated Press reports former New York Giants LB Harry Carson is among 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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NFL | HOF Candidates for 2005 |
Sat, 20 Nov 2004 09:05:50 -0800
The Associated Press reports 25 candidates were announced for the NFL 2005 Hall of Fame. The nominees include LB Harry Carson (Giants), coach Don Coryell (Chargers); DE Fred Dean (Chargers/49ers); DE Richard Dent (Bears); DE Chris Doleman (Vikings); LB Randy Gradishar (Broncos); DE L.C. Greenwood (Steelers); OG Russ Grimm (Redskins); P Ray Guy (Raiders); DE/LB Charles Haley (Cowboys/49ers); CB Lester Hayes (Raiders); DE Claude Humphrey (Falcons); WR Michael Irvin (Cowboys); OT Joe Jacoby (Redskins); OG Bob Kuechenberg (Dolphins); QB Dan Marino (Dolphins); owner Art Modell (Browns/Ravens); WR Art Monk (Redskins); QB Ken Stabler (Raiders); LB Derrick Thomas (Chiefs); CB Roger Wehrli (Cardinals); owner Ralph Wilson Jr.(Bills); GM/administrator George Young (Giants); QB Steve Young (49ers); and OT Gary Zimmerman (Broncos).
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NFL | Carson Named HOF Finalist |
Wed, 14 Jan 2004 12:58:13 -0800
The Associated Press reports former New York Giants LB Harry Carson has been named a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Oracle® Database Advanced Replication Management API Reference 10g Release 1 (10.1) Part Number B10733-01 |
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This procedure enables the propagation of deferred transactions from other prepared new master sites and existing master sites to the invocation master site. This procedure also enables the propagation of deferred transactions from the invocation master site to the other prepared new master sites and existing master sites.
If you performed a full database export/import or a change-based recovery, then the new master site includes all of the deferred transactions that were in the deferred transactions queue at the master definition site. Because these deferred transactions should not exist at the new master site, this procedure deletes all transactions in the deferred transactions queue and error queue if full database export/import or change-based recovery was used.
For object-level export/import, ensure that all the requests in the DBA_REPCATLOG
data dictionary view for the extended groups have been processed without error before running this procedure.
DBMS_REPCAT.PREPARE_INSTANTIATED_MASTER ( extension_id IN RAW);


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Dynasty (TV series)
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Dynasty was an American primetime soap opera which aired on ABC beginning in January 1981 and ending in May 1989. Starring in the series were John Forsythe, Heather Locklear, Linda Evans, Pamela Sue Martin and Joan Collins. This show was focused on the rich Carrington family from Denver, Colorado.
Between 1985 and 1987 a spin-off show The Colbys was being made.


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Tuesday, May 3, 2011
The Royal Wedding's Page Boys, & Historical Boys in Red
While most discussions of last week's Royal Wedding focus on the bride's dress and the guests' hats, I wanted to add an appreciation for the attire of two of the youngest people in wedding party: the pages. Here's a photo and another, from the British Monarchy flickr stream (and how wonderfully incongruous does that sound?)
The two boys wore uniforms designed in the Royal Household and created by Kashket & Partners, who also fitted Prince William's uniform. Doubtless there was some input from Catherine Middleton as well. While the uniforms were inspired by those of the Irish Guards (Prince William is their Colonel) and carried many of the same insignia, they more closely followed the style of Regency-era uniforms worn by officers in the Foot Guards, including the ivory breeches, white stockings, and buckled shoes. The glittering gold embroidery on the cuffs and collars was created by the Royal School of Needlework, also responsible for the exquisite handwork on the bride's gown. The boy's heavy tasseled sashes (what threats were made, I wonder, to keep those boys from whipping them around?) are still worn by officers in the Irish Guards when in the presence of a Member of the Royal Family.
But there's more history behind the miniature uniforms, too. In the 18th-19th c., the color red was much more associated with English boys than blue. It was considered a properly masculine color, and one with strong military overtones as well as the color for hunting. As soon as a boy was breeched – dressed in male adult-style clothing instead of the unisex white gowns of babies – bright red usually made an appearance in his wardrobe. Later in the 19th c., when color first was used in infant clothing, pink, as the lesser version of red, was the color for boys, while girls were dressed in pale blue. (For more about gender-dressing by color, see this article from Smithsonian.)
The young gentleman in the Portrait of the Vernon Children, above, is shown dressed in red, and if that's not sufficiently martial, he's also carrying a toy rifle and wearing a helmet/hat – and there's no question about the gender roles predetermined for his sister, either. Mr. Willet, lower left, adopts a swaggering male stance in his red suit, standing guard over his siblings. But even for boys of a less martial bent, red was the color of choice. Dreamy Master Charles William Lambton, right, looks more destined to make love, not war, but his red velvet suit still proclaims him as all-male.
I can't say for certain that the Royal Wedding pages were dressed in red in honor of historical color-precedent, but in a wedding with so much other carefully chosen symbolism, it has to be a possibility. Symbolic or not, red and gold was the perfect, glorious foil to the bridal white. Ahh, spectacle!
Above: Portrait of the Vernon Children by George Romney, 1780s
Right: Master Charles William Lambton by Sir Thomas Lawrence, 1825
Lower left: The Willet Children by George Romney, 1789
Labels: embroidery, historic dress, portraits, Susan Holloway Scott, weddings and marriage
7 comments:
- Anonymous said...
Thank you for this article, I don't want to be done with the Royal Wedding yet! I loved how one of those little boys was the son of Wills and Harry's old nanny. All the children following Kate were so sweet.
- May 3, 2011 at 6:40 AM
- Anonymous said...
Of course, the British military uniforms have been predominantly red, as well. The boys had the look of the Yeomen of the Guardl. Pippa looked adorable surrounded by the children.
- May 3, 2011 at 7:23 AM
- Monica Burns said...
I was chatting with Vanessa Kelly the other day about kids in royal wedding pics. I mentioned, jokingly of course, that pics seem to always have the bride/groom surrounded by kiddies in at least one photo, and I wondered if it were some sort of fertility thing.
But I seriously am curious if there's a actual reason why there are kids and not say grown up attendants in the weddings or royals like we do here in the states where we generally only have a flower girl and ring bearer (if then).
Any ideas on what seems a tradition among royals at least? - May 3, 2011 at 9:14 AM
- Monica Burns said...
you know I really hate it when I can't subscribe to a post the first time with blogger, you'd think they'd have FIXed that feature by now! Grrr
- May 3, 2011 at 9:14 AM
- Susan Holloway Scott said...
Anonymous, there's little doubt that the boys in these pictures were dressed with an eye towards British army uniforms of the time. The boy in the top picture is definitely marching to a military drum - at least in his imagination.
And yes, Pippa Middleton must surely be the most glamorous babysitter in history!
Monica, I've read that it's a tradition to have only children as attendants - though I can't say if that's an English tradition or an aristocratic one, historical or modern. (Any of our English readers have the answer?) It IS quite charming - though I bet there were plenty of crossed fingers among the adults that all those children would behave.
And, apparently, having a hot pink wiggly worm in a royal pocket helps, too:
http://www.popeater.com/2011/05/04/eliza-lopes-wiggly-worm-royal-wedding-prince-harry/ - May 4, 2011 at 9:21 PM
- Anonymous said...
I have a boy in red in one of my childhood photos (probably one of my cousins.) He looks exactly like that little boy in the last picture - to the haircut.
- May 5, 2011 at 3:52 PM
- vencanice said...
Thanks for sharing this amazing post with us. I love your work.
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Deb Nikkel's Event Journal
Thursday August 1, 2013 / 8:00pm
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General Admission Special
How was your experience?
We had a fabulous time last evening. The cast was so cohesive, brilliant and fun. Every member had a solo which was great. It was so well done...the musicality was wonderful. I was amazed that there weren't more spectators.


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ever since a young age i have always had a big intrest in films any film of any type even if it is low budget i wanted to see it so this is my point of view of films you have never heard about (well maybe)
i go into town a lot and i normally pick up a few films and if you ever want low budget films you gotta go to a little place i call poundland and guess what everything is a pound.
i love this shop its full of goodies and treats but the movies are terrible but toally fun to watch. There were a couple of movies that have really stayed in my mind
first of one of them is a film called popcorn
this is a fun film to watch but a bit strange in places but a good laugh this is worth the one pound i payed for it
its so badly done and the acting is super chessy the gore is about 5 /10
next up on my list is a movie called lloyd (im not sure if you have seen this movie but nobody i know has seen it)
i remeber seeing this movie about 4 years back and relly liking it and enjoying it
i searched for this movie everywere but i had no luck. Until my daily youtube surfing i found this movie in parts i was so happy. so i watched it again and again and again.
the movie is about a geek who has no luck with making friends or girlfriends his luck finally starts turning around when he makes his best friend who sticks with him all through the rest of the film they go through there up's and downs and relly catch the whole friends thing
i'm not sure if anybody has seen this very stupid halloween flick before but it's good fun
the story is about a small little boy who dresses up as his favorite little devil videogame man. And he meets this werido who does not speak through the whole movie he is real killer but when douggy(the boys name) tell everybody about him guess what nobody belives him
i picked this movie up for one pound and its a good laugh
next this has to be the most badly done film in the history of badly done films
zombie lake
this movie is so god dam bad it wants to be puked over i cant even explain how bad this movie is its so bad i think i would rather die then watch this movie again
so thats it folks have a good time
if you want the links to the lloyd movie send me a message and we can sort it out
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20 Business Books To Get You To The Top
Dear Ash,
With the maze of business books available on the market, can you suggest the top business/leadership books that a young pro should read?
Tom Stroud
by the book
To some, reading is as natural as breathing; to others it is as noxious as toxins. Whatever the case may be, some will force themselves to read while others will voraciously turn pages until they reach the back cover.Anyway you look at it, books — and content for that matter — have to be useful, practical and entertaining. And in no category does this apply more than with business books. While philosophy books can stray from the practical, business books are often measured by how applicable they are in everyday life. After all, textbooks are packed with theories, hence the necessity for practicality in business books.
A book is useful if it offers the reader some benefit, or in economic parlance, utility . It is practical if it goes beyond theory and can be applied to one's life. Finally, it is entertaining if it is humorous, captivating, smart, or thrilling. And yet another element that can be thrown into the mix is timelessness .
business-minded books
It should come as no wonder that the previous year has seen a plethora of books on the dot-com crash, the telecom implosion or the accounting scandals that evaporated trillions of dollars of market capitalization. Many of these books will (or have) become bestsellers, but the classics will be those that stand the test of time and offer wisdom for generations to come.After all, in the words of John A. Byrne, people may still refer to "Taylorism," but few read Frederick Taylor's work largely because his work has become irrelevant. Taylor, for those who do not recognize the name, is considered the "father of scientific management."
Business Week 's Byrne worked with General Electric's former Chairman and CEO Jack Welch on the first book to make the list: Jack: Straight From the Gut . Few books generated as much buzz as this one did before its release, partially due to Warner Books shelling out a whopping $7.1 million advance. Welch ranks as one of the most charismatic and successful executives ever and his book does offer many good stories.
Unfortunately, while this book is highly entertaining and useful, it is not really practical for young professionals. Hence the irony of this book: Those who would get the most utility out of it (by applying it to their work) are in all likelihood too busy and too familiar with Welch to give it a read.
Another book in the same vein is My Years With General Motors by Alfred P. Sloan — the only man that can claim a stake at the top of the corporate throne above Welch. What Welch offers in terms of personal anecdotes and behind-the-scenes tidbits, Sloan does not. Instead, Sloan's insights range from decision-making processes to corporate structuring that led to GM becoming a corporate behemoth.
Get to the top with more books...


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Dartmouth Engineering Students Build Clean Water and Biogas Systems in Africa
October 29, 2007
CONTACT: Catharine Lamm
Students from Dartmouth Humanitarian Engineering Leadership Projects (HELP) Worldwide and Dartmouth Engineers Without Borders (EWB) spent the summer implementing a clean water system in Nyamilu, Kenya, and a biogas system for a health clinic in Bisate, Rwanda.
Nyamilu, a village in southwestern Kenya, suffers from chronic drought and water-borne diseases. Building on a 2005 EWB project of installing a solar-powered water pump in Nyamilu, the 2007 team (Brad Fierstein '06 Th'07, Karl Johnson '06 Th'07, Sandy Beauregard '06 Th'07, Noah Dentzel '10, Nicholas Edwards '10 and Laura Tabor '10) designed and constructed a distribution system for the water source. A 30,000 liter tank supplies clean water to a gravity-fed network of 12 tap stands placed in communal areas including a school, a church, and the town center. The new system serves approximately 2000 people over a radius of more than 2km.
To ensure ongoing success of the project, a committee of Nyamilu community members was set up to oversee the governance of the system, and a local maintenance staff was trained in all aspects of repair and troubleshooting. In addition, a full feasibility study and topographical survey was performed on the adjacent village of Kipingi, for planned implementation of a clean water source in 2008.
At the Health Clinic of Bisate, a remote village along the Congolese border next to Volcanoes National Park, Dartmouth students designed and built an innovative biogas digester system that converts the clinic's human waste into sanitized fertilizer and clean-burning fuel. The gaseous fuel is used in stoves for cooking and also as part of a soap-making business that's a source of extra income for local women.
The Rwanda team (Benjamin Koons '08, J.J. Johnson '06 TH'07, and Andrew Johnston '06 TH'08) worked with members of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund (DFGFI) and the Wyman Worldwide Health Partners Fund (WWHPS) as part of Comprehensive Community Health Initiatives and Programs (CCHIPS) enacted jointly with the Rwandan Ministry of Health. CCHIPS was created to promote the development of essential infrastructure, including year-round access to potable water and proper sanitation practices, at rural health clinics throughout Rwanda.
These projects were financed through private donations and fundraising efforts, including generous donations from Thayer School, The Byrne Foundation, and nearly $8,000 raised by a student-organized benefit concert at Dartmouth's Green Key Block Party.
Dartmouth Humanitarian Engineering Leadership Projects (HELP) Worldwide is a student organization created to support technically oriented humanitarian projects at Dartmouth. The organization's intent is to improve the quality of life for communities all over the world through the implementation of appropriate technologies that are socially conscious, environmentally aware, and fully sustainable. Dartmouth HELP Worldwide maintains a chapter of Engineers Without Borders, part of a national not-for-profit organization that coordinates global humanitarian engineering projects for university and professional chapters.