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Wednesday, 29 June 2011
35 weeks + 4 - visit with the midwife
This morning was typical in that I exercised from 8am to 12:30. There was also a shower in there (before and after the pool) plus socializing, etc. Sound excessive? Well, I guess it would be if I had other responsibilities. But family on another continent + maternity leave = lots of time to do what I want. This morning it was
road bike for 50 minutes
swim for 62 minutes
raod bike for 50 minutes again
trail run for 50 minutes
(this was a relative rest day since none of it was strenuous. And no, I don't precisely plan out these times ahead of time, I just sort of went with the feeling)
Then I finally had to stop to get to my midwife appointment at 1pm.
Appointment Summary
I actually weighed myself beforehand since they don't weigh you here - not even once have I been weighed at an appointment here and I am officially just over 62 kgs now! I thought it was a fluke the last time I weighed myself, but no I am that heavy. So that's a just over 8kg weight gain and I hope this is where I stop - really, he is big enough and so am I.
Blood pressure: well, I was hoping it would be low since blood pressure is always lower right after exercise (unless you're like gushing out blood from an injury or in rhabdo, etc), but it was 108/56. I was a bit disappointed because I always like my health practitioners to think I'm on the verge of fainting. (as an aside, I have one time in my adult non-pregnant life weighed over 130 lbs and at that time my systolic blood pressure was over 130, so I took it as a sign today that I shouldn't gain any more weight. Ie. the higher my blood pressure the closer I am to weighing too much. OCD? Yes.)
Baby's pulse: 130. Dang. I liked it better when it was low, but he seemed quite bothered by the fact that she was fidgeting with him and he was kicking and moving like crazy so I won't obsess about it. Or will I?
Baby's position: head "very deep down" in pelvis. She said he was completely "locked in" now and that nothing anyone could do would turn him. I asked her what she thought it was like to be doing a headstand in a bony pelvis (albeit in water) 24/7. She laughed as if she had never considered it. Of course he must like it, in a way, but I must admit I think about what it must be like all of the time and it just doesn't sound pleasant. Please come out soon baby, then you can sit upright on me and eat my boob.
Fundus measurement: 28 cm. She said "I would automatically have to refer you to a scan now if you hadn't just had one because you're 2-3 cm below the curve". Well, there you have it: Denmark does not systematically ignore small measurements after all!
Internal exam? Nope. They don't do that anymore. The midwife explained it has apparently no predictive value. Plus, "it is unpleasant". I was like, "I find them very pleasant" and winked at her. Okay, I didn't really. Are internal exams still done in the US before labor begins? I remember getting one at 38 weeks with The Lorax.
These last two days, while nice for me, have been shadowed by the fact that SR is going through a lot. And I feel terrible about it. He said good-bye to Natti for 3 months. Can any of you moms imagine being away from your child for 3 months? I just don't think I could live without The Lorax for 3 months. And for SR, it is no easier. Every time period he lives without Natti, a little part of him dies; the part that should have been experiencing the world with her, but isn''t. And neither The Lorax nor I nor a new baby can substitute for this feeling of loss.
I keep thinking about the fact that SR went to a movie about penguins with Natti and Andreas and that he cried at the end. When even penguins can become a metaphor for how sad your life is, things are really rough.
But on Sunday (already) we are leaving for a week's trip to Sweden. That is SR, The Lorax and I, together with SR's extended family. I am going to soak up this time with SR and The Lorax as never before.
Finally, I owe you all at least one running song, and this time it is "Guess I lied" by The Qualia.
While musically it is a great song for running, I was extremely impressed with it because I thought the lyrics were about an incestuous relationship between a brother and a sister. No, I don't condone that kind of relationship - but I just kept thinking "Can you SING that?? In a song??". Now, despite having been an English and French literature double major in college, I am terrible at interpreting poetry. I tend to read tons of things into poems or songs that aren't there. Or just miss the point entirely. This song was no exception because the band says on their website that it is about a brother and a sister "sharing a joint". Well, that basically ruined the song for me. But I still like running to it.
Fun facts (now, in times of uncertainty, such as now with SR & Natti, I tend to turn to exercise and weight loss to make me feel in control. No secret there. So I thought I'd share with you a little tidbit I read from the June 23rd New England Journal of Medicine)
Top 3 lifestyle factors associated with weight gain in the US:
1. Quitting smoking
2. French Fries
3. Potato Chips
Top 3 lifestyle factors associate with weight loss in the US:
1. Exercise
2. Yogurt
3. Nuts
Ooooh. I can't wait to see SR and The Lorax at the airport tomorrow! It just can't come too soon!
19 comments:
- cherelli said...
"I was a bit disappointed because I always like my health practitioners to think I'm on the verge of fainting" - ha! You totally crack me up, love it. So sorry to hear what SR is going through, that sounds very rough. But, I guess the pending newborn will help distract him! You are an exercise machine I must say - but if you have a nice gym and time to spare I can see how maybe 3.5hrs of movement and socialising could be appealing (hey if we do outdoors running or hiking why not indoors right?)...
- 29 June 2011 at 22:18
- The Chapples said...
Yes, they do internals in the US still. I have mine tomorrow morning, as a matter of fact (35 weeks). Not going to put much into the information I get from that exam except that I want to go to the beach with my family next week and was told if I am dilated >2, I can't go. Hurumph.
My kiddo's fetal HR has never been lower than 150 and I don't get why you'd want yours to be low? What's the diff? Seems like an arbitrary number to me and kind of an odd thing to obsess about.
Sorry to hear SR is going through a hard time and no, I cannot imagine being away from Baker that long!!!
- 30 June 2011 at 00:31
- sea legs girl said...
Cherelli- have to say the idea of biking and running for that long at a gym does not sound too appealing to me! It was all outdoors except the swimming, which would normally have been in the ocean, but it was too windy yesterday. One of the reasons I'm at the gym for only short times is what they call air conditioning doesn't really seem to function so it is extremely hot in there!
The Chapples,
Can't go to the beach if dilated, but women can give birth in water? I'm confused why you can't go to the beach.
As for the heart rate - you are right - it doesn't really matter. But I look at it like a rest heart rate in adults, I guess. If you can function on a very low heart rate, it must mean your heart is strong (you have a high stroke volume). But a high heart rate does not mean a baby is unhealthy. It just depends on when you measure it. It is also just a sign that the baby is reactive.
But if during labor, the baby's heart rate goes down with contractions it can be a sign the baby is not getting enough blood an in distress - so a low heart rate isn't always a good thing! I, of course, don't know all the details of fetal physiology and shouldn't go around acting like I do.
- 30 June 2011 at 07:02
I wouldn`t monitor my weight those last few weeks, especially in a "summer pregnancy". There definitely is some water weight involved which causes some more gain as well as fluctuations. You are going to pee it ous once your baby is there :-). As you have posted a lot on weight gain and have definitely thought about the issue I would like to ask you a question: Do you think the weight part of the pregnancy weight gain that is not water (which is obviously calorie-free) is caused by an increase of calories/decrease of activity or that hormones cause weight gain/fat gain regardless of how you eat? My experience was that I lost weight in the first trimester though I didn`t change calorie intake (I think I didn`t, I don´t count) which was weird for I lost those 5 had tried to lose for months before without trying when pregnant. I gained back the weight between week 16and 20 without increasing my calories and "real" weight gain started at 20 weeks. Again I am clueless if I am wrong about my calorie intake, I definitely decreased exercise volume as my pregnancy progressed but I wonder what happens as a woman doesn`t change a thing...Also, i have found that the increase in calories of 300/day is most definitely an over-estimation as the fat-free mass that is part of the fetus, uterine muscle and placenta require less calories than fatty tissue...Just curious what you think!
- 30 June 2011 at 11:51
- The Chapples said...
I think the "can't go to the beach if dilated" thing is more about liability on the part of my OB practice. I will be over 4 hours from home and I think they just have to warn people at the end of pregnancy not to travel too far lest they go into labor - has nothing to do with me actually being at the beach. The truth is, while I don't really WANT to give birth in another state in a hospital I don't know, it wouldn't be the end of the world. Like I said, I think it's more of a legal kind of thing - I mean, imagine they didn't warn people and someone went off on some trip, had some miserable birth experience elsewhere and then came back and blamed their OB for not warning them not to travel? I mean, seems like common sense to me that there's always a change at this point that labor could start but I can just seem some dumbass trying to blame their doctor somehow if something went wrong. My hunch is that even if I AM dilated, I am going to the beach anyway (rebel!!)...there are two great hospitals near where my parents' house is and I can't imagine I am going to actually go into labor 4 weeks early. I'll pack a hospital bag and bring the carseat just in case though. I don't want to have to buy a carseat down there.
- 30 June 2011 at 12:48
- Sarah said...
Yes, they still do internals in the US. Although unpleasant, I am so glad they did. Despite my suspicions, she thought baby was head down right up until the moment she did the internal. Running is over as they don't want labor to be induced until baby flips on his/her own or by ECV next week. Fingers crossed! They don't attempt to do vaginal breech deliveries in the US anymore no matter what the position. Apparently doctors aren't trained in how to do them in medical school anymore, they just opt for the c-section immediately.
- 30 June 2011 at 14:54
- sea legs girl said...
Anon - weight gain in pregnancy is very complicated and I am no expert. Fluid retention of course is an example of non-calorie dependent weight gain. But overweight women can actually lose weight while pregnant while underweight women tend to gain more. But I think our hunger signals are well-tuned to how much an individual needs to gain. Though, not always, as some women gain WAY too much and some not enough. But I think a combination of a healthy diet (ie really low on sweets and saturated fats) and exercise will land a woman just about where she needs to be. And the point at which women retain water is different for different women. I had pitting edema in my legs from week 20 or so on! But it hasn't really increased at all.
- 30 June 2011 at 15:28
- sea legs girl said...
Yes, The Chapples, I realized as I walked out the door this morning that that was probably what you meant and not the actual swimming part. Yeah, I'm going to Sweden which is a 6 hour drive from our town and I admit it is a chance, but, yeah, I bet they can figure things out in Sweden, too, if I go into labor there. It's really just a question of how much the hospital you deliver in matters, I guess. The reason I didn't go to the US, was I couldn't stand the thought of going into labor on the plane!
- 30 June 2011 at 15:31
- sea legs girl said...
Sarah, interesting they don't want you to run. I always figured running pounded that head into place- but I have NO CLUE what I'm talking about, so don't take it as a recommendation. Also interesting that you had a suspicioun the head was not down. I also think I would know immediately if his head turned up, but I'm not 100% certain of that. They will, by the way, to an exam once I go into labor. Though avoidance of an emergency c-section is a good thing!
Yeah, doctors used to be really good at using forceps to get babies out. It is a cool art that I have witnessed done by an older obstetrician. He was known for being able to get any baby out in any position and keeping them alive - and I really think it was true. There have just been so many law suits in the US involving forceps that they have become a thing of the past. Sad in a way because, if used right, most c-sections could be avoided.
- 30 June 2011 at 15:36
- sea legs girl said...
Ooops- I meant they will do an internal exam once labor starts.
- 30 June 2011 at 15:37
Sarah - that is misinformation about breech birth. There are in fact many Dr's that are still trained in vaginal breech birth and that will deliver a breech baby in a low-risk pregnancy. My first baby was breech and was able to be turned via ECV at 39 weeks, however, if she had not I would have had the option of a qualified OB who would have delivered her. I am currently 27 weeks pregnant and should this baby be breech, I am pleased to have this option again. There are also a number of midwives (both CNM and direct entry) who are qualified and willing to deliver breech babies. It is just a matter of becoming informed!
SLG - I wish you the best in the final weeks of your pregnancy! Can't wait to see the update when your newest son is born.
- Shannon in KS
- 30 June 2011 at 16:28
- SteveQ said...
Now that Doritos is discontinuing my favorite flavors, I'm going to shrink to nothing.
No subject has been left untouched by popular music. "Timothy" by the Bouys became a hit because people didn't listen to the lyrics; it's about cannibalism! My favorite happy dance band, the Housemartins, had songs about the violent overthrow of the British monarchy.. but they were just so darn catchy no one cared.
TV and candy are a large part of my training regimen (I made fudge yesterday to bring to Afton). Then again, I eschew personal relationships, so I have time for TV.
- 30 June 2011 at 17:38
- Jacqueline said...
Wow, that baby will be here before you know it! You're doing great. Hang in there, mama! Glad you are still feeling mostly good.
- 30 June 2011 at 17:44
- sea legs girl said...
Shannon in KS - interesting info! I wasn't sure what the status was in terms of breech delivery in the US (not sure in Denmark either). All the best to you, too in your pregnancy! I will keep my fingers crossed you don't have to go through ECV again (believe it or not I got to attempt it on a woman while I was a medical student and it wasn't fun (or successful) for either of us, but good thing there was someone there with more experience. Anyway, it did NOT look like fun.
- 30 June 2011 at 19:14
- sea legs girl said...
Steve, it only took me an hour to figure out what you meant with that dorito comment - but aren't they corn chips and not potato chips?? They surely can't contribute to weight gain :).
And just to set the record straight, I don't consider chocolate candy. I consider it chocolate. Same goes for fudge. Fudge is chocolate. Candy is like Mike-n-Ikes and Smartees. I happen to live with someone, though, who also considers candy and tv an integral part of his training.
- 30 June 2011 at 19:23
- Kate said...
yes, they still do internals here in the US, though you can almost always decline them. most women just don't know that.
also, most midwives don't do them. Mine doesn't.
My view is that if they are not predictive whatsoever, then what is the goddamn point? And why would I let some do it? Some say not doing them also lessens risk of infection (by not inserting any foreign object, including a gloved finger), but I was less worried about infection than I was motivated by not doing unnecessary, non-predictive "checks" that are, um, not exactly pleasant!
your view of low vs. high BP differs from mine. I guess mine has been close to yours, but I would've considered it on the low side whereas you sounded disappointed that it was not low? But I am not a doctor - I have no idea.
- 6 July 2011 at 01:31
- Kate said...
yes, they still do internals here in the US, though you can almost always decline them. most women just don't know that.
also, most midwives don't do them. Mine doesn't.
My view is that if they are not predictive whatsoever, then what is the goddamn point? And why would I let some do it? Some say not doing them also lessens risk of infection (by not inserting any foreign object, including a gloved finger), but I was less worried about infection than I was motivated by not doing unnecessary, non-predictive "checks" that are, um, not exactly pleasant!
your view of low vs. high BP differs from mine. I guess mine has been close to yours, but I would've considered it on the low side whereas you sounded disappointed that it was not low? But I am not a doctor - I have no idea.
- 6 July 2011 at 01:48
- sea legs girl said...
Hi Kate
1. regarding the internal exams, I have not seen the study my midwife was referring to, so I really can't comment on it - other than to say it is never necessary to do one unless one is monitoring the progress of active labor. Or if one suspects premature labor or cervical incompetence (but those would be suspected much earlier in pregnancy than the 35-40 weeks where internal exams are typically done in the US). I have also heard there is a risk of infection from having an internal exam, but again have never seen the study/studies.
2. Blood pressure is however something I feel I know more about. It is a common misconception among health care workers that a low blood pressure is dangerous. Unless one has heart failure or some sort of systemic shock, the lower the blood pressure, generally the better. As a physician I would not worry about a low blood pressure in an athlete or a thin person unless the person is having symptoms (like diziness). It is generally expected that a lean athlete would have a systolic blood pressure between 85 and 115, I would say. How exactly blood pressure changes in pregnancy is not something I am an expert in, but again, a lower blood pressure is something I would only take as a good sign. And higher blood pressures can be a sign of serious problems.
- 6 July 2011 at 16:53
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The Creation Of The Universe
The Basic Concepts in the Qur'an
Brotherhood and Solidarity
Loyalty and sincere devotion to Allah, brotherhood and solidarity are important attributes of believers. The Qur'an tells that all believers are brothers; they are people sharing the same feelings, who strive for the same end, adhere to the same book and struggle to reach the same goal. Consequently, solidarity becomes a natural feature of a community made up of believers. Allah commends this attachment of believers in the following verse:
Truly, Allah loves those who fight for His cause in battle array, as if they were a solid cemented structure. (As-Saff, 4)
As related in the verse above, striving in unison for the cause of Allah is at this behest.
And hold fast, all together, by the rope which Allah (stretches out for you), and do not be divided among yourselves; and remember with gratitude Allah's favour to you; for you were enemies and He joined your hearts in love, so that by His Grace, you became brethren; and you were on the brink of the pit of Fire, and He saved you from it. Thus Allah makes His Signs clear to you, so that you may be guided. (Al-Imran, 103)
Believers are modest people who have fellow feeling and mercy for each other. Therefore, unity and solidarity among them is naturally maintained. But even in a community of this nature, there can be reasons to be cautious; certain erroneous behaviour may cause harm to this solidarity and create an unfriendly atmosphere among believers.
The basic reason for such undesirable behaviours is surely the soul (an-nafs): It is true that a believer is tolerant and warm. Yet, everybody has a wicked side to his soul and in a moment of moral weakness, a person may well be driven by the negative side of the soul; to put it another way, he may be influenced by jealousy, selfishness or ambition.
That is why the Qur'an stresses the impact of these negative aspects of soul as a serious threat to unity among believers. Considering that the soul, which can manifest signs of Satan in the human being, can mislead believers, they should avoid behaving in a manner that will provoke the wicked side of other believers.In the Quran, Allah commands as follows:
Tell My servants that they should be courteous in their speech. Satan would sow dissensions among them: Satan is the avowed enemy of man. (Isra, 53)
The above verse surely gives an important message: Allah commands believers to address each other in the best manner possible (not in a good manner, but in the best manner). Here an important feature of Satan is revealed: Satan aims to create dissension among believers.
The essential method satan employs to break the unity among believers is to inculcate the feeling of competition in the hearts of believers. In a state of heedlessness, a believer may well succumb to delusions of grandeur and develop an ambition to attain a particular status in society. In such a mood, it is quite possible that he may try to establish supremacy over other believers. Similarly, he may feel envy of his brother for one reason or another. Though the word "envy" may sound like a feeling that may be excused, it actually has a more serious significance: it amounts to an explicit rebellion against Allah. In the Qur'an it is mentioned thus: "Or do they envy mankind for what Allah has given them of his bounty?..." (An-Nisa, 54) As the verse suggests, all favours are bestowed by Allah and being envious of the favours given to others is simply opposing the will of Allah. That is why believers should make a point of avoiding such an attitude. Otherwise, it would not promote conduct which would serve in attaining the will and pleasure of Allah. Besides, as the verse below indicates, it is detrimental to the unity of believers:
And obey Allah and His Messenger; and fall into no disputes, lest you lose heart and your power depart; and be patient and persevering: For Allah is with those who patiently persevere. (Al-Anfal, 46)
It follows that a believer should never let competition or dissension prevail among his brothers. Considering the primitive nature of these feelings, his soul should never be driven by them. Furthermore, he should never arouse envy in others. Being unpretentious and modest eradicates the danger of competition among believers. Another key attribute of a believer stressed in the Qur'an is being self-sacrificing. A believer always gives priority to the needs and wishes of other believers and displays a virtuous spirit. What is more, he takes pleasure in assuming such an attitude. The Qur'an describes this attitude as follows:
But those who before them, had homes (in Medina) and had adopted the Faith,- showed their affection to such as came to them for refuge, and entertained no desire in their hearts for things given to the (latter), but gave them preference over themselves, even though poverty was their own lot. And those saved from the covetousness of their own souls are the ones that achieve prosperity. (Al-Hashr, 9)
Essentially, envy, rivalry and contentiousness are the three basic factors posing a serious threat to the maintenance of brotherhood and solidarity among the believers. Competitiveness, likely to be aroused by ambition, does harm the bond of brotherhood. This is indeed detrimental to the soul and leads to moral regression.
It is, therefore, senseless to waste time in hindering the efforts of other believers through competition and envy, while endless opportunities lie ahead of man to earn the good pleasure of Allah. Indeed, competition never prevails in an environment where the common goal is earning the pleasure of Allah. A believer should never forget that a community of believers is like a body in which each organ functions in close cooperation with the others for its general well-being. In this context, believers should see the success of their brothers as if it were their own success. This is quite an important concept. There are numerous verses in the Qur'an stressing the importance of brotherhood. In one verse, a prayer made by believers is recounted:
And those who came after them say: "Our Lord! Forgive us, and our brethren who came before us into the faith, and do not leave in our hearts, any rancour (or sense of injury) against those who have believed. Our Lord! You are indeed full of Kindness, Most Merciful." (Al-Hashr, 10)
A dispute or controversy among the believers will impair the entire struggle. Such a happening would lessen the unity and power of believers, while strengthening the unbelievers. Indeed, unless believers remain each other's protectors oppression will prevail. The Qur'an makes the following observation:
Unbelievers are each other's protectors. Unless you do this, (protect each other), there will be tumult and oppression on the earth, and great mischief. (Al-Anfal, 73)
There are explicit commands on brotherhood and unity among believers:
Do not be like those who are divided amongst themselves and opposed to one another after receiving clear signs: for them there will be a dreadful penalty. (Al-Imran, 105)
Believers are obliged to be merciful and compassionate towards each other. Modesty is the distinctive attribute of a believer. Arrogance and envy are not characteristic of believers, but unbelievers. Thus believers should avoid being seized by this evil side of their souls and should constantly ask the protection of Allah, repent, and make amends. The end that awaits those who do not curb the evil of the soul is described in the following verse:
O you who believe! if any from among you turn back from the faith, Allah will soon replace them by other people whom He will love as they will love Him, who are humble with the believers, stern towards unbelievers, fighting for Allah's cause and never afraid of the reproaches of such as find fault. That is the grace of Allah, which He will bestow on whom He pleases. Allah encompasses all, and He knows all things. (Al-Maeda, 54)


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Brazil helps Venezuela join regional trade bloc Mercosur, but not without ruffling feathers
With the help of Brazil, South America's largest economy, Venezuela has joined the regional economic alliance Mercosur, once heralded as the continent's answer to the European Union.
But the addition of Venezuela has angered one of the 21-year-old trading bloc's founding members, Paraguay, which considers the move retribution for the June impeachment of its president, Fernando Lugo. In addition to Brazil, the other members of Mercosur are Argentina and Uruguay.
Many are also questioning the impact of adding a country led by Hugo Chavez, a staunch critic of U.S. foreign policy and a frequent and capricious intervener in the free-market economy. The 57-year-old Chavez has had three cancer surgeries but says he's in remission and is running for re-election in October.
Will Venezuela's addition do little more than provide Chavez with a larger stage and potentially damage Mercosur's credibility? Or could it be a masterstroke by Brazil to strengthen its regional influence and potentially rein in the unpredictable Chavez?
"It's already difficult to negotiate with other groups like the European Union because of Argentina. What will happen when Venezuela is at the table?" Sergio Amaral, trade minister to former Brazilian President Fernando Henrique Cardoso, asked in an interview.
Amaral referred to Brazil's neighbor, which in recent years has been the source of numerous trade disputes.
Mercosur, formed in 1991 with the Treaty of Asuncion, named for Paraguay's capital, where it was signed, was meant to be South America's answer to the EU, but it has since struggled for relevancy.
It succeeded in convincing the Brazilian business elite to look to South America at a time when the Brazilians had larger ambitions – important today because the region is now a key importer of Brazilian manufactured goods.
In recent years though, Brazil has been frustrated by Argentina's import restrictions, as well as its alleged manipulation of inflation and official statistics, something that makes evaluating trade difficult.
Perhaps Mercosur's largest challenge is the enormous disparity between members. In 2011, Brazil accounted for 75 percent of the trading bloc's total gross domestic product, while Uruguay and Paraguay each accounted for 1 percent, according to the Buenos Aires economic consultancy Abeceb.
Individual members are also prevented from signing trade agreements on their own. So while non-Mercosur countries such as Chile and Peru have aggressively increased commerce with Asia, Paraguay felt as if it was held hostage by Brazil and Argentina.
The Mercosur summit last month in Mendoza, Argentina, added fuel to the fire.
Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay voted Venezuela into Mercosur as a full-fledged member, a process six years in the making.
They will formalize the decision on July 31 in another meeting, in Rio de Janeiro.
They had suspended Paraguay, the bloc's fourth original member, from participating after its Congress impeached Lugo, a move criticized for a lack of due process and described by some as a "parliamentary coup."
The Organization of American States is scheduled to meet Tuesday in Washington to discuss Paraguay and to release findings from Secretary-General Jose Miguel Insulza, who traveled there last week.
Paraguay's absence in Mendoza allowed Venezuela's entry. That's because all four Mercosur countries' congresses have to approve new members, and Paraguay was the last holdout, objecting because it argued that Chavez's government violated Mercosur's "democratic clause."
While Chavez has won numerous elections monitored by observers and has long held a majority of Venezuelans' support, he has also stacked the courts in his favor, jailed judges, and stripped an elected mayor of Caracas from his office because he was in the opposition.
Some have questioned if there were a double standard in the treatment of Paraguay and Venezuela.
"If you don't accept what happened in Paraguay, how can you accept what has happened in Venezuela?" asked Amaral, the former Brazilian trade minister. "Venezuela does not comply with either Mercosur's democracy clause or free-market conditions."
Others have criticized Brazil for letting economic interests get in the way of taking a stronger role in speaking out against practices in the region that undermine democratic institutions.
"Mercosur is now a club of accomplices," said Teodoro Petkoff, a longtime Chavez critic and editor of the Venezuelan newspaper Tal Caul.
Brazil appears to benefit the most from Venezuela's admission to Mercosur. It sees it as a market for its goods, primarily food and industrial and manufactured products, since it produces little more than oil and imports everything else. In 2011, its exports to Mercosur countries totaled $371 million vs. $4.8 billion in imports, according to Abeceb.
Abeceb's director, Dante Sica, said that Brazil, which put a lot of pressure on the alliance to add Venezuela, comes away the clear winner.
In the coming months, though, Mercosur's rules and bylaws will likely determine whether Venezuela shapes it or vice-versa.
That's where some observers believe that in addition to Brazil's economic gains, there might just be savvy foreign policy.
"It is realpolitik and not ideology," says Julia Sweig, senior fellow and director of Latin America studies at the Council on Foreign Relations.
She argues that Brazil's strategy for some time has been to "pull Venezuela and Chavez into the institutional tent of South America" and "to bring him into the existing institutions of diplomatic and economic integration," which she contends has already "neutralized Chavez's Bolivarian vision."
Abeceb's Sica shares the savvy Brazil view, saying that joining Mercosur "implies that the countries give up some of their sovereignty and foreign policy."
"Chavez will lose a degree of the freedom he once had in international negotiations," he said.


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Station Center Affordable Housing is part of the larger Union City Master Plan and revamping of the transit centers. The site for the project is sandwiched between a freight line and a commuter rail line, and it was previously an underutilized brownfield site. The redevelopment provides the community with easy access to transit and a new mixed-use housing and commercial area. Two 5-story buildings wrap around a central, protected courtyard. Community rooms open up onto the courtyard and connect to an outdoor pool and fitness center. The courtyard doubles as a playground with playful gorilla statues and garden plots for residents. On the exterior is a mural by Mona Caron, who enlisted the help of residents to add a message of "Welcome" in their native languages.
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This is pretty broad, but I'm just looking for a starting point. I have initialized and created an array called checkerboard. I have read in a txt file that has 64 characters that resembles a checkerboard. Eventually I need to make a method that reads in these characters of my txt file and places them in my [8][8] array. I then need to make a loop that determines and prints out how many possible jumps red can make on black. I need to have two classes. I have one named Checkerboard with the main method and another named checkers I haven't yet touched. Again - not looking for anything too specific I just need a bone of how in the world I can begin writing this method. Here is the code I have in my Checker board class so far.
import java.io.File; import java.io.FileWriter; import java.io.IOException; import java.io.PrintWriter; import java.util.Scanner; public class Checkerboard { /** * @param args */ //public String black = "B"; //public String red = "R"; private char [][] checkerboard = new char [8] [8]; public void readFile(Scanner infile) { for(int row = 0; row< checkerboard.length; row++) { String value = infile.nextLine(); for(int col = 0 ; col<value.length();col++) { checkerboard [row] [col] = value.charAt(col); } //System.out.println(); } //CREATE A LOOPING STRUCTURE TO READ DATA FROM THE FILE AND //STORE IT INTO THE 2-D ARRAY FOR TASK #2 infile.close(); } public Checkerboard() { checkerboard = new char [8] [8]; } public static void main(String[] args) throws IOException { // TODO Auto-generated method stub Checkerboard board = new Checkerboard(); File file = new File("test1.txt"); Scanner infile = new Scanner(file); board.readFile(infile); //PrintWriter outfile = new PrintWriter(new FileWriter("test1.txt")); //board.readFile(infile); //board.printBoard(outfile); //PrintWriter outfile = new PrintWriter(new FileWriter("precip.txt")); //board.readFile(infile); //board.printBoard(outfile); } }


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Oh, I've got a tattoo of my Chinese birth sign (Tiger) on my left shoulder blade. Has nothing to do with bikes, and yes, I waited a long, long time to paint my body with something. It was just one of those days in Northern Thailand.
Oh, I've got a tattoo of my Chinese birth sign (Tiger) on my left shoulder blade. Has nothing to do with bikes, and yes, I waited a long, long time to paint my body with something. It was just one of those days in Northern Thailand.
"If you took the time to really get to know me...you'd be wasting your time, because I'm exactly who you think I am"
(Life comes at you pretty fast "Pay it Forward" - Have no regrets when the end happens)
... because there's NO WAY I'd have a tatoo!
Property of a guy named PR, known to many in the on-line community. That's a roundel on the side of the wheel.
Love the roundel...shows real commitment
Sorry Sfdoc. It wasnt me but then again there's lots of us out there.
ThatÔÇÖs one of the silliest things I heard yet ( no offence to the wife ) but then maybe the problem is with the Idea she associates with the term "biker". Most riders I know prefer that term (rider) or motorcyclist if for no other reason than being disassociated with the 'biker" image, which in itself is mostly hogwash. Just because someone dons the duds or the Harley look doesn't really mean much in terms of them being a biker any more than if tattooÔÇÖs and a bad ass attitude define what a biker is. It's just a throw back to the 1%er crowd misnomer. Unfortunately just about every venue has a ÔÇ£lookÔÇØ that is often pushed by the vender of that particular brand, even BMW has a Look.Originally Posted by gened12
I donÔÇÖt put much stock in what ÔÇ£LookÔÇØ folks sport anymore, better to take each one on his/her own merits.
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Here's a shot of my back, but it has nothing with being a biker, motorcyclist, two wheelist, or what ever label people have for other people. It doesnÔÇÖt make me a better rider, it doesnÔÇÖt make me anything other then what I am. I guy that likes Japanese Ukiyo-e, tattoos, and motorcycles.
Very Cool!
It isn't what you ride, it is if you ride
Here's one that I'm sure many of you will appreciate!
Yes it's real. My brother spotted this girl at the American Beer Fest in Boston recently.
"If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's electrical." -somebody's dad
OK, finally got a card reader, here are mine.
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Bikeless! 2004-bmw-k12rs-hannigan-Sold!
And the other arm...
Bob Weis
Bikeless! 2004-bmw-k12rs-hannigan-Sold!
I got one of a skull with an M-16 behind in that says US Army Infantry when I graduated from basic training, upper left arm.
I also got a one of a peace symbol made of a vine with flowers draped on it about a year later, upper right arm. It wasn't in protest, it was more in celebration, sort of, of the music and times of the late 60's - early 70's and smoking dope. Yeah, I was 18 at the time and it was 1987 - I thought I was cool. It still reperesents a pretty significant period in my life, as stupid as I was to think any of that was cool (at least the dope smoking - it destroyed me until I came to my senses).
And I got two more, right below the peace symbol, of a rose that covers a name. Yes, I got a name on my arm. It was her idea. She still has my name on her leg, as far as I know - I left her in Panama, so I have no idea. My first wife suggested covering it up, so I got the rose.
I don't regret any of them; each has a story, and each represent something for me. Life lessons or significant changes.
Dang Dave that is truly a piece of Art you are sporting on your back. How cool is that...wooooooooooooohooooooooooooooooo
That tattoo reminds me of the Russian short story about the tattoo artist that later went on to be come famous; so much so that when he died he was declared a national hero and all his works of art were given the status of national treasures. Great you say? Well not so for one guy on whom he had done a rather intricate tattoo when this person wanted to go overseas to visit his relatives. When he applied for a passport he was told he could not leave the country. When he ask why he told that his tattoos were now national treasures and could not be taken out of the country! Much as he tried they would not let him leave, so finally in an act of desperation he had the tattoo removed by acid. When he went back to re-apply and they told him the same thing he informed them he no longer had the tattoos and took off his shirt to show them, at which point he was arrested for, you guessed it, destroying a national treasure and was thrown in jail for the rest of his life!Originally Posted by goferu
Moral of story, well, just make sure the person doing the tattoo is not TOO good, cause you never know..
Wow! Now that's a tattoo! You must be a tough guy to endure all the needlework.Originally Posted by Dave
Thanks guys, but the real credit goes to Fip, http://www.fiptattoos.com/ . He's a master at what he does AND he's quick with a light hand.


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Falun Gong is an ancient Chinese spiritual discipline in the Buddhist tradition. Pronounced "Fah-loon Gong," it consists of moral teachings, a meditation, and four gentle exercises that are a truly unique and highly effective way to improve your health and energy levels.
WATCH: An Introduction to Falun Gong
At the core of Falun Gong are the values of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance (or in Chinese, Zhen ? Shan ? Ren ?). Falun Dafa teaches that these are the most fundamental qualities of the universe, and takes them to be a guide for daily life and practice.
In the words of Falun Gong's founder, Mr. Li Hongzhi, "assimilation to the highest qualities of the universe—Zhen ? Shan ? Ren ? —is the foundation of practice. Practice is guided by these supreme qualities, and based on the very laws which underlie the development of the cosmos."
Falun Gong is also commonly known as "Falun Dafa."
By 1999, Falun Gong had grown to become the largest and fastest growing practice of the sort in Chinese if not world history. In just seven years since its 1992 introduction to the public, an estimated 100 million people were practicing Falun Gong.
Cultivating Oneself with Falun Gong
In Asia, spiritual practices of this variety are often referred to as ways of "cultivation," or "self-cultivation," and form an integral part of classical Chinese culture. Various Daoist, Buddhist, and Confucian practices fit this rubric.
Through consistent and dedicated practice, the student of Falun Gong comes to achieve a state of selflessness, greater insight and awareness, inner purity, and balance—the deeper workings of what might be called true health. Ultimately he or she approaches a state of spiritual attainment that in the Asian tradition is known as "enlightenment" or "attaining the Dao (Way)."
Unlike monastic paths of cultivation, Falun Gong is practiced in society, with students marrying, raising children, and pursuing a wide variety of careers. As such, while Falun Gong aspires to inner transformation of the self, it nevertheless typically translates outwardly into positive change in the world, insofar as the practitioner becomes a more patient family member, a more conscientious employee, or a more active member of society.
Awards in China and Beyond
Falun Gong has thus been the subject of many citations, awards, and proclamations, conferred by government officials and a variety of organizations. Many who practice Falun Gong have been the recipients of service awards in their communities and at their workplaces.
The practice's founder, Mr. Li Hongzhi, is a five-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee and was nominated by the European Parliament for the Sakharov Prize For Freedom of Thought. He is the recipient of Freedom House's International Religious Freedom Award.
Eschewing the spotlight, Mr. Li guides the practice through his writings and occasional speeches, typically at Falun Gong conferences.
Mr. Li has always insisted that the practice be taught for free and available to all, and as such, all Falun Gong books, video recordings, and the like are available for free viewing online.
Few people today are aware that Falun Gong and its followers received much in the way of official recognition in China during the 1990s, prior to a dramatic and violent change in political winds in 1999 which saw the practice persecuted.
In 1993, Mr. Li was named the "Most Welcomed Qigong Master" in Beijing and bestowed by an official body with the Award for Advancing Frontier Science.
The same year, The People's Public Security News—the official newspaper of China's Ministry of Public Security—praised Mr. Li for his contributions "in promoting the traditional crime-fighting virtues of the Chinese people, in safeguarding social order and security, and in promoting rectitude in society."
By 1999, Chinese officials went so far as to quantify Falun Gong's benefits, such as when one official from China's National Sports Commission, speaking with U.S. News & World Report, declared that Falun Dafa "can save each person 1,000 yuan in annual medical fees. If 100 million people are practicing it, that's 100 billion yuan saved per year in medical fees."
The same official went on to note that, "Premier Zhu Rongji is very happy about that."
Today Falun Gong is practiced in more than 70 countries around the world, with clubs and associations existing in a range of cities, companies, universities, and other settings.
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A carved granite temple step (Sandakada pahana) similar to those found in the ancient city of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka will be sold in Bonhams Indian and Islamic sale in London on April 23rd.
This magnificent work of art featuring a cow and other animals has come to light in the garden of a Devon bungalow. It is estimated to attract bids in excess of £30,000.
The beautiful 1,000 year old pre-Hindu stone step is one of only six examples known to date from this period, making this discovery the seventh. The temple step is a feature unique to Sinhalese architecture in Sri Lanka.
The massively heavy three-quarters of a ton stone measure eight ft by four foot and is six inches thick.
Sam Tuke of Bonhams in Exeter says of the discovery: "I met the client when she was collecting an item from our office. She mentioned in passing that she had a large slab of carved granite that had come from her mothers house in Sussex and that she had known and loved it since she was four years old. She loved running her fingers around the animals carved into the stone."
"I said that it sounded an interesting object and she arranged to drop a photograph into me the next day. When I saw the photographs and she explained the full story, I knew that it could be of great historical interest and importance. The house in Sussex had been bought from a tea planter in the 1950's and the stone had been moved six times. Her brother had seen similar stones in Sri Lanka whilst on holiday. She explained that she could not bear to leave the stone behind after her father died and the house was sold. It has been known affectionately in the family as 'The Pebble' and is currently lying outside the front of their bungalow at the end of a concrete path."
The beautifully carved stone features a curved procession of animals including lions, horses, elephants, birds and Brahim cows. Alice Bailey, Head of Department for the Islamic and Indian Art Department, states "It's a truly wonderful find and one of great importance. Identical temple steps can be seen in situ in early 19th century photographs of the monuments of Sri Lanka and the condition and quality of the carving are superb. It is a museum piece."
Anuradhapura and the city of Polonnaruwa are the vitally important attractions in the Sri Lankan cultural triangle. Anuradhapura, the greatest monastic city of the ancient world dates from the middle of the 5th century B.C. and remained the proud seat of kingdom of Sri Lanka until the 11th century A.D. Today Anuradhapura, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is replete with renovated monuments, restored edifices, preserved ruins and historical sites where the archeological excavations are still being continued.
Anuradhapura was the cradle of the glorious Sinhalese Buddhist civilization. The pride of place in Anuradhapura was taken by the ancient stupas and ancient reservoirs. Towering stupas (dagobas) of stupendous domes, the marvels of ancient civil engineering.
Among the other attractions at Anuradhapura are magnificent rock carvings of richness and grace, colossal stone pillars, Buddhist monasteries and temples and magnificent stone cut swimming pools of sophisticated hydrology.


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A charter plane pilot was abruptly grounded Thursday at a Michigan airport after police discovered he was allegedly too drunk to fly, NBC News reported.
The captain of the plane notified the Cherry Capital Airport tower in Traverse City that there was something wrong with his co-pilot as he prepared to land.
When police arrived, the co-pilot was at the controls and preparing to take off for Bedford, Massachusetts, with a dozen passengers on board.
The co-pilot, who was not named, was fired from Talon Air. Police said he was arrested after registering a blood alcohol content of .30 — four times the legal limit for driving a car.


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This Google Map based application will send you a warning when rain is approaching.
Rain Alarm displays an animation of current precipitation and can warn you against approaching rain or snow. The app checks a perimeter of 75 km around your selected location every 30 minutes. If rain is approaching your location the map will then sound the alarm.
The app is currently available for the USA, Canada, Australia, the UK, Ireland, Norway, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain including the Balearic and the Canary Islands.


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Apple has fired Richard Williamson, the manager in charge of Apple Maps, Adam Satariano at Bloomberg reports.
Eddy Cue, who took over control of Maps earlier this month decided to let Williamson go, says Bloomberg.
Apple doesn't have a replacement immediately ready to go.
Apple's Maps have been panned from day one. They don't have transit directions, they mislabel locations, and are generally buggy.
Cue has been seeking advice from outside companies like TomTom to figure out how to fix its flawed maps, says Satariano.
This is the second Apple executive (that we know about) to lose his job over Apple Maps this month. Scott Forstall, who had been running iOS, was forced out of the company. Part of the reason he was booted was that he refused to sign his name to an apology for Apple's buggy maps.
Williamson has been working on iOS since 2005, according to his LinkedIn profile. It looks like he got a promotion to oversee platform services earlier this year.
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Fin brothers Clark and Bruce talk to people in Mission Bay, Auckland, about protecting tuna stocks and other ocean species from overfishing in the Pacific. The two sharks are part of the Greenpeace campaign urging Sealord and New Zealand's main brands of canned tuna to change to sustainably caught tuna. Currently canned tuna sold in New Zealand is bought from companies using fishing methods which kill endangered sharks, turtles, juvenile tuna and other ocean species.
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Sidonie Spice is sex obsessed, and not afraid to admit it. Kinky, sizzling smut is her forte, and she hopes to make her readers writhe with desire. She's British, but it's not stiff upper *lips* she's interested in… if you get her drift. ;)
Her mind is a never-ending source of sexy goodness, but until she opens her mouth (or her laptop) she's heard it said that she looks like the sweetest, most innocent girl in the world. Needless to say, she takes every opportunity to revise people's first impressions of her. Has she convinced *you* yet?


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Qaqaq Ashoona was born in an outpost camp called Ikirasak, and lived on the land as a hunter well into his teenage years. At this time, he settled in Cape Dorset, but frequently moved back to live out on the land in camps for extended periods. Qaqaq began carving around 1953. No longer able to survive through hunting and trapping exclusively, Qaqaq soon started carving as a means to support his family. Taking his boat to mine his own stone, Qaqaq did much of his carving at his outpost camp, and took great care with detail for each sculpture, using only hand tools to carve.*
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CitronBleu » December 15th, 2016, 9:15 am wrote:What do you think ? What are the presentation's strengths / weaknesses ?
I think the video/sound/time-motion analysis contains valid points, but the observations about how sharp people´s instincts supposedly are and how quickly they should have moved out of the way are not really useful. I believe the average reaction time of a driver who is paying attention to the road is about one second.


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Sjwelch56 necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 395 diseños de 96 diseñadores freelance.
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I am an ER Doc and starting my own consulting firm, specifically for emergency medicine. My team consists of physicians and nurses who understand how to make the ED more efficient, safer and more patient oriented.
I have written a book about the subject called "Quality Matters: Solutions for the Safe and Efficient Emergency Department" and I write a monthly column called "Quality Matters" in a trade paper called Emergency Medicine News.
Within the next 5 years the equivalent of the entire US population will visit an emergency department. We believe care should be timely and more customer oriented and we know how to do it!
Our domain name is also our slogan, http://www.thequalitymatters.com
Typically it is Healthcare Administrators that bring in consultants, NOT the docs and nurses. We have credibility with physicians and nurses by virtue of our credentials. It is the administrators who are business people that we need to attract. Can we subliminally suggest that they will save money by making the ED more efficient and error proof?
I need something more modern than the logo from my column and the revised logo that is on our stationary and invoices. I am uploading the older logos.
I am thinking of something that suggest healthcare, is there an icon that specifically suggests emergency medicine care? And then more modern lettering. It could even say Quality Matters and then in smaller letters Emergency Medicine Consulting or Consultants.
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Impact of Economic Crisis on Small Economies "Brutal" - UN
(HN, June 1, 2010) The ongoing economic crisis has dealt a huge blow on Least Developed Countries (LDCs), according to a new study focused on 49 economies that was released today.
"While overall the LDC group of countries saw improvement in their terms of trade between 2004 and 2008, these were "brutally reversed" in 2009," says the Geneva-based International Trade Centre (ITC).
LDCs have lost 43 per cent of their export earnings with developed nation trade partners and emerging economies such as Brazil and China. The report compares the boom period of 2008 to the bust period of 2009. During 2009, LDC's terms of trade had showed average declines ranging from minus 17 per cent to minus 36 per cent, compared to 2006, said Willem van der Geest, Lead Economist of the ITC.
While trade flows with the emerging economies, such as China, had proved more resilient than with developed economies, the LDCs terms of trade had deteriorated significantly with all partners. While in 2007 and the first half of 2008, LDCs had made some considerable gains, these had been completely eroded during 2009, said Van der Geest.
Overall, the terms of trade had regressed to levels of 2004. The overall picture for the LDCs remained that they were growing and exporting more but were nevertheless lowering their export-earnings. The export-levels which might be reached by LDCs in coming years might not afford these countries to buy the same level of imports, said Van der Geest.
ITC Executive Director Patricia R. Francis said: "This important analysis of the trends in terms of trade for LDCs demonstrates how they are suffering from the fall-out of the global financial crisis. It is particularly disconcerting that South-South trade has not resulted in better terms of trade for the group.
Separately, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) issued a report today in Geneva which examines the social and economic impact of remittances sent by Angolans living in Portugal and South Africa. The report says that for 16 per cent of the households, remittances constitute 100 per cent of monthly income.
About 67 per cent of respondents said remittances are used to meet basic household necessities, buy consumables and pay for utilities. A further 14 per cent say they use a portion of remittances for business purposes; and only 1 per cent of the respondents claim to invest part of the remittance funds in agricultural activities.
The report suggests ways to maximize their development effect in Angola, said the IOM's Jean-Phillipe Chauzy.


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As you will've seen in WLM Response Time Distribution Reporting With RMF I've been thinking about WLM Response Time goals quite a bit recently. And this post continues the train of thought. It's very easy to think of WLM Service Classes as being self contained. For many that's true - and only their own performance numbers need to be considered for us to understand their... [More]
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Never settling for being merely the Castle that gave Newcastle UponTyne its name, Newcastle Castle is one of the most unique cultural venues you could wish to spend time in, right in the Heart of the City.
We're showcasing a screening of 'An American Werewolk In London' on Sunday 28th October with tickets priced at just £9. Steeped in history, the iconic Newcastle Castle is an incredible visitor attraction through the day, and by night transforms into an inspiring cinema space etc.
In this '80s horror classic, two American students are attacked by a werewolf, whilst on a walking holiday in the Yorkshire Moors. Tickets go on sale on Monday 10th September at midday from the link below. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-american-werewolf-in-london-film-screening-tickets-49942103175
Open 7-days per week from 10am until 5pm, you can visit this family-friendly historic attraction, located in Newcastle city centre, to reveal the story of how Newcastle began, the reason the City got its name and to walk in the steps of the people who lived and died in the shadow of Newcastle Castle. Steeped in history this imposing Norman fortress, is a rugged reminder of Northern England's turbulent history.
Please note:
This film screening takes place in the Great Hall of Newcastle Castle Keep which is unfortunately inaccessible to wheelchair users. Doors will open at approximately 6pm, with the film starting at 6.30pm.
The Keep is a Scheduled Ancient Monument without any central heating, so therefore has a tendency to get quite cold. However, what it lacks in warmth, it certainly makes up for in atmosphere! The Great Hall is also only accessible via a steep flight of spiral stairs.
Therefore, we recommend that you wear suitable clothing and footwear.
There are no toilet facilities within the Keep itself, so please use toilets at The Bridge Hotel across the street should you need the toilet.
Reasonably priced refreshments will be available for all your sweets and drink needs. We aren't a licensed venue, so for this event there will be no sale of alcohol. As we're nice people, we don't mind our attendees bringing in their own refreshments or drinks, but please consider that anything you spend with us help us to 'Keep the Castle going'. If you do bring your own refreshments, we simply ask that you are respectful of the venue and other customers and tidy up anything you've brought before leaving.
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So many people turn to tutors to get homework help and for test preparation. We find that conquering exam stress and keeping your focus is one main tactic for test prep, but a tutor can also be a great study aid. But, sometimes it's not practical: going to a tutor is expensive and time consuming. So we found the best online homework help sites so you can use your computer as a virtual tutor and get some of the benefits of visiting a live tutor, without the cost, travel or hassle. Here are some options on how to use the internet for online homework help and find resources that are available to you... for free. 1. Brightstorm Brightstorm is a great site for free videos covering topics in English, Math and Science, plus subscription services in Test Prep. What we love about the site is that you can search using your textbook, which is especially helpful when you are really clueless about a lesson. Also, there are different teachers, because although one teacher explains best for your friend, you might like the teaching style of another teacher. Some other cool things about the site are the Q&A section and Maps. Somebody somewhere probably has had a question similar to yours, and you can look in the Q&As to find the questions and answers. And Maps are grouped video study guides, meaning somebody gathered together all the Brightstorm videos they used to master a subject and created a map for that particular subject. Although the only subjects covered are English, Math and Science, Brightstorm is a wonderful resource for studying and clarifying any questions you might have about these subjects.
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3.Khan Academy Our favorite site of the three. If you haven't tried it yet, you are in for a treat! Khan Academy was started by Salman Khan to help his younger cousin understand some math equations. As of now, he's created thousands of videos and is literally changing the way Amercians learn. Bill Gates, a huge admirer of Khan's, invested in the company and they are seeking ways to better education. In the meantime, go to this site if you need complex issues made simple. Subject covered include Science, History, Civics and Math, Finance and Economy. There are also practice questions and answers. This is the ultimate replacement for a tutor... and may be part of your curriculum one day.
Research Tips: You obviously know that one of the best places to do research is to go to a library and research in books. It's amazing what you can find in books and it's astounding how much librarians know. Seriously. But most of us search online and then confirm what we find in a library. So we want to share some top research tips to make sure you are getting the best results for google searches.
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Heck of a job, Joey
Despite five straight years of losses, program cutbacks -- including a drastic shortening of the popular Shakespeare in the Common program -- the board of directors sought fit to grant president and CEO Josiah Spaulding Jr. a $1.265 million "retention" bonus while praising his selflessness in taking a 25 percent pay cut -- down to a mere $409,000 and $23,135 in benefits.
"Was it justified or not? Boy, I'll tell you it was," said [board chairman John William Poduska Sr. of the bonus. ] "Joe was being courted by everyone under the sun. . . . He stayed and did a heck of a job."And this heck of a job included hiring his wife as web site manager (salary undisclosed) and a PR firm run by a trustee who declined to answer e-mailed questions ($43,109 annually). Nor did the organization reveal whether anyone else was included in the retention bonus program.
A 25 percent pay cut may seem impressive on the surface, but it gets easier when you know there's a big bonus just down the road.
But why are you looking to "retain" someone who has presided over five straight years of budget deficits, programming cuts and drops in performances?
Spaulding may very well have performed yeoman's service in turning the moribund Music Hall into a viable venue. But in recent years he has favored touring road companies to pay (some of) the bills -- opting for the Rockettes over the Nutcracker for example.
Bonuses, particularly in the not-for-profit world, should be rewarded on performance. Retention bonuses for productive CEOs are appropriate too.
But not for someone whose salary and benefits are slightly less than the revised costs for a popular production that was slashed from three weeks to one.
Arts organizations are in a constant battle for cash (and survival). State and federal support is an iffy thing because, for all the value of the arts in quality of life and education, there are bigger priorities. Like public safety, housing and health care.
They depend on the loyalty and generosity of people like you and me -- either to attend their performances or maybe, hopefully, write a check.
Don't hold your breath waiting for one from me folks.
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A suspect who was shot three times during an aggravated robbery in north Beaumont early Monday morning will likely survive his injuries and could point police in the direction of his accomplice.
The suspect, who was shot in the head and hip, made it through surgery Monday, said Doug Kibodeaux, Beaumont Police Department spokesman.
Knowing his identity, which police have not yet released, would significantly "narrow the field" in the search for the second suspect, Kibodeaux said.
The Beaumont Police Department responded to the incident around 3 a.m., according to a news release. A man and woman at home in the 4300 block of Dallas Avenue heard someone at the front door. The man retrieved his gun before opening the door.
A man, who looked to be 25 years old, appeared at the front door and asked for some gasoline. The homeowner stepped outside to speak with the man when a second man in a Halloween-type mask attacked him, the release stated.
The homeowner shot the masked man three times, once in the head. The other man fled on foot.
The wounded suspect was taken to Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth where he was listed in critical condition, according to the release. Charges of aggravated robbery were pending.
Officers found a small caliber handgun and a BB gun at the scene that are believed to have been used by the suspects.
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Functional Statements > Institute of Education Sciences
A. Office of the Director
The Director of the Institute of Education Sciences serves as the principal advisor to the Secretary on education research, statistics, and evaluation activities. The Director:
- Administers, oversees, and coordinates the activities carried out by the Institute, including the activities of the National Education Centers;
- Coordinates and approves budgets and operating plans for each of the National Education Centers;
- Proposes to the National Board for Education Sciences priorities for the Institute;
- Ensures that the methodology applied in conducting research, development, evaluation, and statistical analysis is consistent with standards required by the Education Sciences Reform Act;
- Coordinates education research and related activities carried out by the Institute with such activities carried out by other offices within the Department and other agencies within the Federal Government;
- Advises the Secretary on research, evaluation, and statistics activities relevant to the activities of the Department;
- Establishes necessary procedures for scientific peer review;
- Ensures that participants in research conducted or supported by the Institute are afforded their privacy rights and other relevant protections as research subjects;
- Ensures that the activities conducted or supported by the Institute are objective, secular, neutral, and nonideological and free of partisan influence and racial, cultural, gender, or regional bias;
- Undertakes activities to increase the participation of researchers and institutions that have been historically underutilized in Federal education research activities;
- Works with other Officers of the Department to promote the coordination of research, development, and technical assistance activities;
- Provides for broad and regular public and professional input into the planning and carrying out of Institute activities;
- Coordinates the wide dissemination of information on scientifically valid research; and
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The great white throne
And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.
Suggested Further Reading: Romans 2:1-11
The thoughts of many hearts were revealed by Christ on earth, and that same Christ shall make an open exhibition of men at the last great day. He shall judge them, he shall discern their spirits, he shall find out the joints and the marrow of their being; the thoughts and intents of the heart he shall lay bare. Even you, believer, will pass the test before him; let no man deceive you with the delusion that you will not be judged: the sheep appeared before the great dividing Shepherd as well as the goats; those who used their talents were called to account as well as he who buried his pound, and the disciples themselves were warned that their idle words would bring them into judgment. Nor need you fear a public trial. Innocence courts the light. You are not saved by being allowed to be smuggled into heaven untested and unproved, but you will in the righteousness of Jesus pass the solemn test with joy. It may not be at the same moment as the wicked that the righteous shall be judged (I shall not contend for particulars), but I am clear that they will be judged, and that the blood and righteousness of Jesus are provided for this very cause, that they may find mercy of the Lord in that day. O sinner, it is far otherwise with you, for your ruin is sure when the testing time comes. There will be no witnesses needed to convict you, for the Judge knows all. The Christ whom you despised will judge you; the Saviour whose mercy you trampled on, in the fountain of whose blood you would not wash, the despised and rejected of men it is he who shall judge righteous judgment to you.
For meditation: All will stand before the judgment seat of God and of Christ (Romans 14:10; 2 Corinthians 5:10). What will be the verdict in your case? Will you be cleared for heaven as one who has been justified and acquitted from condemnation by faith in Christ (Romans 5:1; 8:1) or only fit, as an unbelieving sinner, for eternal judgment in hell (Romans 2:5,8-9)?
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creating a new service for all people renting a place in NYC, the website collects all information from all possible resourses and gives comprehensive information for user of the market.
easy to use: only 3 pages, only information the user needs, nothing annoying
new progect for all young people and middle age in New York that dont own the property (either renting for short term or long term)
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need to redesign the site domdot.net/ny in new colours, make it more Apple style...
First page: the main is a search bar and a choice from commercial or residential real estate in New York. The domain name is NYCrentals.com.
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The third page the page describing the property - anything can be done.
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Hello Everybody, I am an international Ph.D. biology student at the University of Miami, FL. My research focus on habitat selection of tropical mammals in heterogeneous landscapes. My field site is located within the world largest continues Amazon rain forest Cocha Cashu Biological Station National Park Manu, in Peru. I am looking for VOLUNTEERS for my next field season from 8 December 1998 to May 1999. We will live trap small mammals (~ 20 rodent & 9 marsupial species) radio racking, estimating and identifying insect and seed resources. Please contact me via email: hbking at fig.cox.miami.edu Cheers Harald Beck-King