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Guest column: EPA budget cuts will hurt lakes
LEA Assistant Director
Simply put, the lakes of Maine have benefitted from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Through the agency, funds have been awarded to fix local roads and properties that were negatively impacting our lakes, streams and rivers. These moneys have been spent by public works departments and local contractors to upgrade culverts, armor ditches, install detention basins and restore protective buffers near waterways. These funds do not just protect our lakes; they improve our public infrastructure. And because all funds received have to be matched, dollar for dollar, by local sources, they are spent very wisely.
Some have argued that the massive budget cuts proposed for the EPA will have little effect because state environmental protections are already strong and fully in place. Unfortunately, this argument is critically flawed.
In Maine, like many other states, a substantial portion of funding for the State Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) comes from the EPA. This is particularly true when it comes to lake and watershed protection. Maine receives millions of dollars from the EPA to staff and operate the non-point source pollution prevention program, which funds virtually all watershed work in the state.
The state's lake monitoring and assessment program is also primarily funded by the EPA. The folks in this program are responsible for conducting research on lake systems, overseeing lake monitoring, and serving as a repository for water quality data for the entire state of Maine. These programs are already underfunded, so the proposed 31% cuts to the EPA would hobble lake protection and monitoring efforts across the state.
But, lake and watershed programs are not the only items on the chopping block. Under what are called "performance partnership grants," the EPA funds the state's Underground Storage Tank Program, Wastewater Treatment Program, Air Quality Program, Healthy Beaches Program, Lead Abatement Program and Asbestos Abatement Program. The EPA also funds the National Estuarine Program, which helps to keep the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve and the Casco Bay Estuary Partnership running. Both of these organizations have done tremendous work in the state to help protect, preserve and monitor marine and freshwater systems.
In our area, there have been many EPA-funded watershed projects that have resulted in containment of a huge amount of phosphorus (the nutrient that controls algae growth in lakes) and the prevention of tons and tons of sediment from reaching our lakes. In virtually every one of these projects, the town, soil and water conservation district, local lake association, local camps and businesses and hundreds of landowners were involved. These projects work because everyone contributes and everyone is involved from the beginning of the project to the very end. In the last few years, EPA funds have been used on projects on Bear Pond, Hancock Pond, Highland Lake, Keoka Lake, Long Lake, McWain Pond, Moose Pond, Sand Pond and Woods Pond.
In addition to the dramatic cut in EPA funding, the current budget proposal calls for the repeal of the Clean Waters Rule, also known as WOTUS (Waters of the United States). This rule specifies that headwater streams and wetlands qualify for protection under the Clean Water Act. It was put in place as a response to concerns over a lack of clarity in the regulations by developers, environmentalists and legislators. While many folks had interpreted or assumed that the Clean Water Act protected these waters since its inception, this rule makes it clear. And it is not only a matter of clarity: WOTUS is based on the overwhelming scientific evidence that protection of feeder streams and wetlands protects downstream water quality. This is particularly important for lakes, which are often the receiving waters. Without this rule in place, protections for these critical areas will be severely weakened.
We need to keep a strong support system in place for our lakes and right now the ball is in the Senate's court. The Senate will be voting on this proposed budget at the end of the first full week of December, and members on both sides of the aisle will get to weigh in on these program cuts. Please help our lakes by letting our senators know you oppose EPA budget cuts and the repeal of WOTUS. Senator Susan Collins can be reached at 784-6969 and Senator Angus King can be reached at 622-8292. Out-of-state residents can also register their concerns with their home state representatives.


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I was helping a friend with clearing her laptop of some adware and viruses and I run two programs
ADWCleaner and
Junkware Removal Tool.
But after that she complained that she couldn't change the Windows 8 color scheme anymore. So I logged in to Teamviewer again and tried what she couldn't accomplish. If she clicks another color scheme it changes back to the default one. Very strange behaviour. I googled this problem but I just couldn't find a solution or someone with the same problem.
Below I added an image where the problem occurs. As you can see the color scheme is set on default now. When I click another it simply changes back to default.

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Sea god; one of the Olympians.
Neptune / Moon / Water / Earth / Air / December / Pisces
(European: Greek)
Poseidon is also called Poseiadaon, Poteidon, Poteidan, and Potidan. His name may be translated as Lord of Earth;, the lord of the Earth-goddesses, or even the who gives to drink from the wooded mountain, which may refer to a ship upon the ocean. His titles include Earth Shaker, God of Fishes, Encircler of Earth, and Mare-Tamer. He was also known as Poseidon Asphalios and Poseidon Hippios, Lord of Horses.
Poseidon rules oceans, lakes, rivers, springs, subterranean water, earthquakes, floods, horses, seafaring, mariners, islands, real estate, coastal erosion, the surface of the earth, and the physical universe. The trident is Poseidonís symbol, and his tool of power. The bull, horse, and ram are sacred to him, as are the dolphin, porpoise, seal, fish, and all marine life. Horses are his most sacred animal. Bulls and horses were offered in ancient times as sacrifices to Poseidon. He was also honored with regattas of ships. Ash trees and pine trees are sacred to Poseidon.
The Greek month of Poseideon, which began with the new Moon, was sacred to Poseidon. On our calendar, Poseideon corresponds roughly to December. December 23 was when the Poseidea of Poseidon was celebrated. November 7, December 1, and January 5 are the other feast days of Poseidon.
Invoke Poseidon for sea power, sea spells, seafaring, fertility, orgasms, sex magic, transformation, rebirth, resurrection, energy, oracles, divination, psychic work, agriculture, vengeance, imprisonment, constructive violence, independent action, unshakable power, material creation, shape shifting, fishing (especially tuna fishing), bronze working, taming horses, saving ships, changing sides, protecting oceans and all other bodies of water, calling storms at sea, learning not to be a sore loser, and learning to overcome sibling rivalry. Invoke him as Poseidon Asphalios for protection from earthquakes.
Suitable offerings to Poseidon include fragrant oils, wheat, flour, wine, cheese, honey, sheepskins, and gold. In ancient times he was also offered sacrifices of cattle, rams, and humans.


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When eating to lose weight, try to eat more slowly and chew your food more thoroughly. This will give your stomach time to signal your brain that you have had enough. It can also help you feel more full on less food, since you've chewed so much more than usual.
A vital step in weight loss success is understanding portion sizes. Get in the habit of reading the nutrition label before you eat or drink anything. Although the carbs and calories may look fine at first glance, you will often be surprised to find that there are two, three or more servings in that one bag or bottle.
To help keep you on a diet to lose weight without feeling deprived, find low-calorie replacements for your favorite treats. For example, diet hot chocolate can feel like an indulgence, but at just 25 calories a packet it's actually right on your diet. While you should also watch the artificial sweeteners in such treats, they can be a good alternative.
In order to lose weight, eliminate foods with high fructose corn syrup and trans fats. Taking just items with these two ingredients out of your diet will eliminate many unhealthy foods. This will cause you to be more selective in the foods you eat, thus, causing you to eat healthier foods and take the weight off.
Eating soup can help you lose weight, especially if you place it in the refrigerator to cool before eating. Most of the fat from the soup will move to the top of the bowl, allowing you to scoop it out, throw it away and save yourself some calories before you enjoy your meal.
Taking a few minutes each day to exercise and build muscle will significantly help you while you are trying to lose weight. Building muscle raises your metabolism, meaning that you will burn more calories than you would have otherwise. Engage in activities like push-ups and squats on a daily basis to maximize your results.
A key trick to eating less and losing weight is to put your fork down after each bite you take. Doing this will allow you to eat more slowly, and it will give your stomach time to send the signals to your brain about when you have had enough to eat.
A great tip to follow when losing weight is to make sure you get adequate rest. If you do not get enough rest, certain hormones that affect hunger are altered. This can cause your appetite to increase. Studies have linked sleep deprivation and obesity. Therefore, aim to get around seven to eight hours of sleep per night.
Red pepper flakes are wonderful to use when trying to lose weight. If you eat them early on in the day, it will actually help you to lower the amount of food you eat. You can put some on eggs for breakfast, or use them anyway you would like to.
Do little things everyday and losing weight won't be so hard. Even something as little as taking a walk after dinner can help burn calories. The most important thing to remember is to start doing it and stop talking about doing it. Putting como emagrecer rapido fazendo regime in front of the other is a good start.
Skipping meals is a dangerous habit that will easily thwart your weight loss goals. Skipping a meal might seem like an easy way to cut down on calorie intake, but your body will subconsciously make up for the missed calories and you'll end up eating far too much during your next meal.
Interested in losing a couple of inches around your waist? Then try losing a couple of inches around your dinner plate! People who eat the same amount of food on a smaller plate - so the plate appears full, versus on a larger plate, so the plate has a lot of extra room - report feeling more full.
Don't keep foods on hand that go against your diet plan. Clean out http://cavesyrup5elmer.shotblogs.com/take-a-healthy-technique-to-your-weight-loss-3898328 and cupboards when you start your diet, and give away anything you know you shouldn't eat. Stock up on good-tasting healthy foods instead. You won't find yourself tempted nearly as much if your forbidden foods aren't easily accessible.
If you don't know what your body mass index is, then you should go online and use a calculator to find out, or many gyms also offer the service. Once you know this number you can set a goal of lowering your BMI instead of just your weight. It is a better indicator of overall health than just a number on the scale.
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Omelets are great for breakfast. For extra protein, include veggies in your omelet. The additional fiber will help you become full fast and you will not eat nearly as much. You will also stay full for longer so you will not be snacking between meals.
Now that you've read this article, you know everything you need to start slimming down. It can be overwhelming to know where to begin, but a little guidance can really make it a lot easier.


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Today I ticked off another one of my bucket list items - I visited Krakatoa, the volcano that in 1883 famously blew its lid and gave Europe stunning sunsets for half a decade.
I don't know how long I've wanted to visit the island but with my time in Indonesia counting down to single digits I knew I had to take this opportunity, and with Rae and Oscar back in the UK I have a lot of free time.
It was easy to make the arrangements - I found a tour company that did a one day trip, I picked my dates and told a local travel agent what I wanted. A day later I had my flights, hotel and tour voucher in my shaking hands.
I flew Jakarta on Friday (the 13th - I'm not triskaidekaphobic but I am starting to get nervous about using Indonesian airlines), stayed at the airport hotel and at 6am the next morning my driver picked me up for the 3 hour drive. That's 2 hours on toll roads and highways to Cilegon, followed by an hour on a road that tarmac seems to have forgotten about (but potholes and dust remember it quite well) to Carita.
I felt a bit let down by this information but once we started up the side of the volcano I was relieved - walking on soft, loose ash isn't easy at the best of times but in +30C and the heat of the volcano itself the 600m hike to the view point was punishing enough.
It took us forty minutes to get to the edge of the safe zone and we passed pyroclastic bombs, lava fields and a small valley that was covered in a crust of sulphur. At the "top" the view was amazing and while the other tour groups were all taking the opportunity to snap the volcano's peak I turned around and enjoyed the view of his mother which was only a kilometre away.
Forty minutes up and ten minutes down - we were back on the beach and in the boat in no time, circumnavigated Anak Krakatoa, and a spot of snorkeling on a reef off Krakatoa itself so I took the chance to swim ashore and properly visit one of the most famous volcanoes in the world.
I'm now sat in a dust covered Toyota Kinjang, belting down the highway to Jakarta and looking forward to a shower. All in all it was a cracking tour.


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Elizabeth Dorman, site leader for the Michigan Department of Agriculture Emerald Ash Borer project, is confident the pest that has destroyed millions of downstate ash trees can be eradicated in the Petoskey area, where it was discovered in September in 15 trees in the Hillcrest Apartments development off Division Road.
"I actually think the Petoskey site is the best situation you could possibly have to do this type of eradication effort, because we know the source and we know when it came in," Dorman said Wednesday.
Dorman said agriculture officials had identified the source of trees containing the pest as nursery stock imported from downstate.
"It's not like a firewood situation where we have no idea when and where it came about," she said.
Dorman said it appears the pest hasn't spread very far from the 15 trees found infested in September.
Dorman said she has found the homeowners in the area to be cooperative and well-educated on the ash borers.


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Twenty-first Star Chapter NSDAR December Meeting 2016
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The Twenty-first Star Chapter of the NSDAR holds their luncheon, served at noon with a meeting and program to follow. The Maine South Vocal Jazz Ensemble presents a program entitled "Christmas in Song." Contact Second Vice Regent, Dorothy Wilson at 847-328-6946 for further details.


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A bill has been filed to ban so-called bump stocks in Nebraska, the device used in the deadly Las Vegas shooting.
Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks of Lincoln says a 60-year member of the NRA contacted her office last year to say bump stocks should be banned and her staff drafted a bill, but it took a back seat to other priorities.
"And, then, Las Vegas happened, and we had this bill and I was mad at myself for not having brought it; to bring it up and have the discussion about it," Pansing Brooks tells Nebraska Radio Network.
Legislative Bill 780 would ban bump stocks and gun silencers. The Las Vegas shooter used a bump stock to turn a semi-automatic rifle into a near-automatic gun, leading to a much greater loss of life. Fifty-eight people died and 527 suffered injuries October 1st as the shooter opened fire on an outdoor music festival from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel before turning a gun on himself.
The bill makes the manufacturing, sale, purchase, or possession of bump stocks and silencers a felony with the possibility of a two-year prison sentence.
"People are saying, 'Oh, this is a red state, she's out of touch,' and in actually I think that this is exactly the discussion we need to be having as a state and as a country: how do we want our state to be the safest it can be?"
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So that went well. The Dear Abby format I introduced in my last column generated more readers' questions to my inbox.
In the words of my writer mentor, "always write about what people want to read about."
I'm going to do that, but I'm also going to get another opinion on these questions – that of a guy. It's the whole she-said, he-said concept.
With that said, please read on for the answers to a few questions sent to me …
Question: What is considered an appropriate age span between men and women? Why is it OK, or even applauded, for a man to be much older than a woman, but if the situation is reversed, it's weird and the woman is called a "cougar." So unfair.
Old-ish but still legit
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Dear Old-ish,
It is unfair. A double-standard to be sure. To answer your question, there is no appropriate age span – unless you're feeling like you should stick to the old formula of half your age plus seven.
Ultimately, if you're happy and your partner's happy, then who cares? I don't know why society deems it OK to label an older woman dating a younger man in a negative connotation. Yet a guy is labelled a stud if he can pick up a much younger woman.
What it comes down to is if the two of you have common interests and goals in life, then it can be a fantastic match.
Here's another thought … it's well-known that men typically die sooner than women, so it makes sense for an older woman and younger man to pair up, as their life span together would be about equal, if they actually make it till death do they part.
Don't worry about the naysayers. People's negativity in instances like this is often just due to ignorance and even jealousy. Go with your own flow – not society's.
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Hi Old-ish and Legit,
If you guys love each other and can stand each other even when one of you is being unreasonable (probably him), then I say just do it. Especially if one of you likes to cook and the other likes to eat. If you ask me, that's match made in heaven kinda stuff.
Question: My boyfriend and I have been together for 16 months. We've exchanged I love you's and have meshed our two lives together in every possible way – except for moving in together. He says he's not ready and we should just take it slowly. How much slower can we take it? I know couples who moved in together after three months. Help!
Tired of Sleepovers
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Dear Tired,
That's a tough spot to be in – I know this personally. Have you guys had that heartfelt talk where you try to figure out what's blocking him from wanting to make the move?
If he's anything like me, he's likely worried that moving in together will cost him his independence. It's tough to go from all your own stuff in your own place, to all your own stuff and someone else's stuff – some of which you don't like – sharing space. Plus, you're also seeing little quirks and habits you never knew existed in your partner.
Moving in together is more than just sharing dishes and deciding whose couch goes upstairs. It's sharing bank accounts and bills and personal space. It's knowing that if he has friends over, they're in your space too and vice versa.
It really boils down to respect and an understanding that you'll each need some time alone once in a while. In the beginning, it's a lot like playing house. You'll have fun grocery shopping and divvying up the housework, but that stage will end, and you'll move into the "real life" stage.
Real life stage can be tricky for many couples who've established their own independence. In my opinion, your boyfriend knows himself well enough to know that right now this isn't right for him. But it doesn't mean it won't be one day.
Maybe set a timeline for yourself, and re-visit the idea at certain points. You'll both know whether its something you should continue to pursue or not. Good luck.
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Hey, Tired of Sleepovers,
What's the rush? Are you guys wanting to start a family or are you past that? If you love each other and being around each other, then just roll with it for a bit. At least he's being honest about not being ready. Not all dudes are like that … neither are all ladies.
Check back in a few more months, but in the meantime, don't bring it up again. Sometimes, us guys can be stubborn and just say no because it's not our idea. We can't help it.
Feel free to email with your questions. Thanks for reading.


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US Lauds Syrian Pilot's Defection
(WASHINGTON) -- The Pentagon on Thursday praised the bravery of a Syrian Air Force pilot, who defected to Jordan in a Russian-made fighter jet.
At a press briefing, spokesman George Little told reporters, "We have long called for members of the Syrian armed forces and members of the Syrian regime to defect and abandon their positions rather than be complicit in the regime's atrocities."
Little was unable to say if the U.S. would be allowed to interview the pilot, identified as Col.l Hassan Merhi al-Hamadah by the Syrian Ministry of Defense.
The pilot isn't the first to desert the Syrian government and military, Little said, who predicted that others would follow suit as they reject the violent policies of President Bashar al-Assad.
Al-Hamadah won't have to worry about retribution from his country as Jordan quickly announced that it was granting him asylum.
While the pilot's motivation for defecting was not known, it's believed he may have been responding to a report that the air force was getting ready to use fighter jets against Syrians.
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Enrolling your child in sessions with an English tutor is the first step toward better grades and improved comprehension. These educators help create a foundation of learning on which your child will build for the rest of their life. Below, FasTracKids in East Village, NY, shares three signs parents of their tutoring students frequently notice as their kids gain skills and progress through the tutoring process.
Judge Your Student's Success With an English Teacher by Looking for These 3 Signs
1. Improved Grades
Within the first two to three months of working with an English tutor, your child's grades should be improving. With the right tutoring methods, your kid should have improved comprehension as well as test-taking skills, both of which will be clear in their latest grades.
2. Achieving Goals
English tutors don't just help students earn better grades. Within the first few sessions, these educators will also discuss the importance of working toward goals. They'll help your child choose achievements to work toward that will stretch their abilities but are within the realm of learning that they are capable of. Ask your kids about their English goals and watch as they meet them over time with the help of a tutor.
3. Excitement
As your child learns you'll likely notice their growing excitement. This part of the tutoring process is thrilling as kids discover the depth of their knowledge and skills. They may talk about how their English tutoring session went and how they're having fun with their homework now that they know how to do it. This improved mood is a sign of great success and will contribute to even better grades.
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Most people nowadays grew up with some sort of association to comic books. I know superheroes were a big part of my growing up and I was a big fan of both DC and Marvel titles, the two big juggernauts in the comic industry. But in the 1990's, when Marvel was the number one publisher of comic books and was at the height of its popularity, a group of artists joined together to form their own revolutionary comic book company and it changed the industry forever.
The Image Revolution is the story of Todd McFarlane (Spawn), Rob Liefeld (Deadpool), Jim Lee (X-Men), Marc Silvestri (Wolverine), Erik Larsen (Savage Dragon), Whilce Portacio (X-Factor) and Jim Valentino (Guardians Of The Galaxy), all top tier artists who were dissatisfied with the way they were being treated at Marvel. With artists not getting the credit or the compensation they deserved, these seven men set out to do things their way and created Image Comics. Going up against the two comic juggernauts was not a small task but Image Comics started a revolution that made their creators into rock stars and changed the way the comic industry was run. But it was not all wine and roses as their skyrocketed success almost immediately began to tear apart friendships and threw all of their lives into turmoil.
The Image Revolution is a fascinating look into a huge industry and is a great documentary even if you are not a fan of comic books. But if you are a fan, particularly of Image or Marvel, there is so much to love here. It is a true underdog story and a story of artists standing up for the recognition they deserve. And these guys went on to become the absolute best in the industry whether they stayed with Image or not. Although this is the story of Image Comics, a large part of that is the history of Marvel, of which there is much of that covered here as well. And the stories of these guys as individuals are as interesting as the company itself. These guys are all fascinating in their own rights and really put it all out there with their interviews revealing pretty intimate details about their lives from dealing with the success to balancing the art vs. commerce problems than come with it. There is lots of archival footage to see here and in depth and intimate interviews with all involved. It is an incredible story of success, failure and perseverance. Highly recommended.


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Perry Ellis 360 Green By Perry Ellis is a modern men's fragrance that is fresh and invigorating.
Fragrance Notes: Sea mist, grapefruit, green apple, sage, armoise, cypress oil, cardamom, nutmeg, tree moss, Haitian vetiver, tonka bean and dark amber.
Recommended Use: Daytime
Year Released: 2013
Recommended Use: Daytime
Year Released: 2013
About The Brand: Perry Ellis was a popular fashion designer in the 1970s and 1980s before his death in 1986. Born and educated in Virginia, Ellis initially entered the fashion world through the retail side. Earning a master's degree in retailing from New York University, he returned to Virginia to work as a buyer and merchandiser, and eventually co-founded his own retail store. A move back to New York to join a sportswear company eventually led to an opportunity to design a womenswear collection. Although Ellis could not sketch, his experience with clothing and the fashion industry enabled him to create one of the most successful sportswear lines of the 1970s, culminating with the introduction of his own brand in 1978. The Perry Ellis line expanded over time to include menswear, accessories, shoes and perfume. The first Perry Ellis fragrances, Perry Ellis for Women and Perry Ellis for Men, debuted in 1985. After the death of Ellis, a series of notable designers including Isaac Mizrahi, Marc Jacobs and Tom Ford have worked for the company.


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Lulu Publishing has decided to upgrade their author page. I played around with it and it's pretty cool...
Since I shouldn't resist an opportunity to promote my book, here's my new author page...
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Very nice! I looked and liked - and will buy when I am at home. I have enjoyed the poetry you have shared here, so far, and look forward to reading more.
Thank you!
I have one question... will you sign it?
I have one question... will you sign it?
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Doctor Who (1963)
2 deliberate mistakes in season 16
Starring: Colin Baker, Jon Pertwee, Patrick Troughton, Peter Davison, Sylvester McCoy, Tom Baker, William Hartnell
Deliberate mistake: Tom Baker has some wounds on his lip (caused by actor Paul Seed's dog) which appear in episode one and four in the TARDIS scenes and disappear for the rest of the episode.
Deliberate mistake: The shot of rocks falling in episode four is used twice - once when Unstoffe is shot, once after the captain fires the cannon.
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12 Dec 2012 / by Pilot Michael / in Wingster
Letter From Chief Pilot at Campi Ya Kanzi
Please find below my description of the job, and further below – the original description that I received when I was looking at the position 2 years ago. I am the current Chief Pilot, Lead Pilot, and liaison for Luca Safari Ltd. and will be in charge of your training and conversion, should you accept this position. Please take the opportunity to ask me any and ALL of the questions you have regarding this job, I will answer honestly and with consideration given to the big decision that moving to East Africa for a flying job is. Prior to Kenya, I lived and worked (both flying and as an A+P) for various operators in Alaska for 7 years, I learned to fly in Oregon when I was a teenager, and grew up in California. I had not visited Africa before deciding to move here for this job in early 2011. I felt supported through the license (not to mention lifestyle!) conversion and transition to flying here, my initial doubts about such a commitment were quickly replaced by the exciting life I now lead.
We are looking for a pilot with the skills to handle basic high altitude bush flying and tourist interactions and the willingness to base themselves in a remote part of Kenya for minimum of two years. The flying is primarily tourist based with interesting charters all over the country and game surveys/flight support for the wildlife conservancy that the lodge is located on. The pilot should have ample flight time in Cessna 206/207 or equivalent and a fairly high total time (over 2000 hours min) The aircraft is a nicely equipped C 206, and the flying amounts to around 400+ hrs per year (400 is what I accumulated in 2011, which was a slow year).
The accommodations at camp are very nice, with running water and internet. The scheduled flights primarily originate from or go to Nairobi, the largest city in Kenya. This position allows for plenty of free time to travel and explore E. Africa and is an easy job, the weather is nice, and the staff/boss very friendly and accommodating. I could go on and on about how much I love Kenya! I have decided not to renew my contract with Luca next year because I am ready for a career shift (I have spent the better part of the last 10 years in a 206/7), have a fiancée in Nairobi, and I am keen to explore some other options here in E. Africa. I am happily finishing out my contract with Luca and look forward to continue flying for him as back up and visit the camp for years to come.
The biggest benefit of this job is that it fully supports you in acquiring both a work permit and a Kenyan Pilot License, which are nearly impossible and completely cost prohibitive (minimum $3000 just to get your foot in the door – total estimated cost closer to 10k) to acquire on your own in Kenya. This country has a notorious reputation for being one of the most difficult countries to obtain a visa and pilots license in and once you have them you will be set for the future of flying around E.Africa. This is HUGE and I cannot emphasize enough how rare this company is to support the entire conversion while providing full accommodation.
I will restate that beyond the requisite qualification and safety the biggest consideration that we have in the hiring process is finding a candidate who is ready to make a 2 year commitment and is genuinely interested in the type of flying that we do. The license conversion and work permit are such a costly (and labor intensive) process that we want to be certain that you are the right fit for this company and also – that Luca Safari is the right fit for you.
Happy to answer any questions that you might have, thank you for your interest!
Sarah Snell
Chief Pilot, Luca Safari
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How to Handle Vaginal Itching - Vaginal itching can be a symptom of infection or disease dangerous.
Itching perceived in the female organs is a common condition in children and adults, and tend to be harmless. But if this situation continues up to more than a few days or accompanied by other symptoms, then you should immediately consult a physician.
Cause Vaginal Itching
Vaginal itching can occur because of one or a combination of several causes. Required examinations by doctors to detect conditions that cause itching. Here are some common causes that may occur.
The use of chemicals: itching can be caused by irritation of the vagina due to the chemicals contained in condoms, creams, soaps, tissues or pads are used.
Fungal infections / vaginal candidiasis: excessive mold growing in the vagina and vulva. These infections are more at risk occurs when a woman is pregnant, the use of antibiotics, sexually active, and when the immune system is being weakened. In addition to itching, fungus will cause vaginal discharge is white and viscous.
Bacterial vaginosis: the presence of healthy bacteria in the vagina is normal. But the bad bacteria can cause infections and itching. In addition to itching, bacterial vaginosis generally accompanied by symptoms such as stinging, as well as discharge and odor from the vagina.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs): herpes, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, and gonorrhoea.
Menopause: the decline in estrogen production at the end of the female reproductive can cause vaginal wall thins and dries out, causing irritation and itching. In addition to the elderly, this condition can occur in women who are breastfeeding.
Lichen sclerosis: white patches on the skin around the genitals. This rare condition commonly experienced by postmenopausal women. Other skin diseases such as eczema can also cause itching.
Pinworm infection: more often experienced by girls.
Pre-cancerous: itchy skin can also be a symptom of pubic who have precancerous.
Stress: although rare, but an emotionally unstable conditions can lead to decreased immune system so as to make the body more at risk of experiencing itching and irritation.
Irritation of the vagina can usually get better by itself. If not, you should immediately see a doctor to get proper treatment.
Immediately to the doctor, especially if accompanied by vaginal itching following symptoms:
- Abnormal discharge from the vagina.
- Ulcers or sores such as canker sores on the vulva.
- Difficult urination or stinging during defecation.
- Abnormal symptoms other remains up more than 1 week.
- Itching accompanied by bleeding and swelling.
The doctor will examine the physical and encourage medical tests, such as Pap smears, blood test, and urine tests to detect the likelihood of certain diseases. Vaginal itch to be handled differently, depending on the type of cause. Among others:
- Sexually transmitted infections treated with antibiotics.
- Vaginal yeast treated with antifungal drugs are consumed by mouth or cream that is applied to the vagina.
- Itching caused by menopause treated with estrogen cream or tablet. Cream or lotion estrogen is sometimes used to treat itching and inflammation.
- Antihistamine drugs used to treat itching due to allergies.
Then, how to itch not come back and bother you?
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Look out world. Dr Manhattan's infamous blue schlong could be heading to HBO… and the mind boggles what the seemingly sex-obsessed cable channel would make of that. Seriously, though, after rumours began circulating late yesterday, HBO confirmed that it is indeed in early discussions with Watchmen movie director Zack Snyder about a possible Watchmen TV series (insert Alan Moore grumbling here).
Collider broke the story, reporting that meetings had taken place between the Game Of Thrones and Westworld cable channel and director Zack Snyder about developing a Watchmen series. Whether it would be a prequel, a remake or a sequel is unclear. God forbid it has anything to do with those misjudged Before Watchmen comics DC released a couple of years back.
HBO then issued a statement: "Preliminary discussions regarding Watchmen have occurred but we have no additional information and no deals are in place."
So, it's a long way off happening then. Watchmen could make a decent series; on the other hand, if Before Watchmen proved how brilliantly self-contained the original graphic novel is – there isn't really any need to add to it. Then again, with Gotham showing how a wonderfully stylised gothic comic book aesthetic can be created on the small screen, it is exciting to think about what a TV Watchmen could look like.
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I can't wait for the next series to start.
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Intestinal Permeability in Preterm Infants (IPPI)
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01756040
Recruitment Status : Active, not recruiting
First Posted : December 24, 2012
Last Update Posted : April 17, 2018
University of Maryland
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Rose Viscardi, University of Maryland
|Tracking Information
|First Submitted Date ICMJE
|December 19, 2012
|First Posted Date ICMJE
|December 24, 2012
|Last Update Posted Date
|April 17, 2018
|Actual Study Start Date ICMJE
|February 2013
|Estimated Primary Completion Date
|December 2020 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Current Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|intestinal permeability [ Time Frame: 18 months ]
To develop a 'natural history' metabolic and microbiota profile, as well as examine if an 'index' of clinical indicators that monitor increased levels of intestinal permeability [serum zonulin; urine LA/Rh, fecal alpha1-antitrypsin, and possibly toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) will identify very low birth weight(VLBW)neonates at high risk of NEC
|Original Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|intestinal permeability [ Time Frame: 18 months ]
To develop a 'natural history' metabolic and microbiota profile, as well as examine if an 'index' of clinical indicators that monitor increased levels of intestinal permeability [serum zonulin; urine LA/Rh, fecal alpha1-antitrypsin, and possibly TLR4 SNPs will identify VLBW neonates at high risk of NEC
|Change History
|Complete list of historical versions of study NCT01756040 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site
|Current Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
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|Original Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
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|Current Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
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|Brief Title ICMJE
|Intestinal Permeability in Preterm Infants
|Official Title ICMJE
|Gut Permeability in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
|Brief Summary
|Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a life-threatening, gastrointestinal emergency characterized by increased intestinal permeability, affects approximately 7 to 10% of infants <1500 g birthweight, and typically occurs within 7 to 14 days of birth. Mortality is as high as 30-50%. Prematurity is the greatest risk factor for the development of NEC due to the physiological immaturity of the gastrointestinal tract and altered or abnormal gut microbiota. Several studies have demonstrated that the initiation of an intense systemic and local inflammatory cascade leads to intestinal necrosis. The human intestine is lined by a single layer of cells exquisitely responsive to multiple stimuli and is populated by a complex climax community of microbial partners. Under normal circumstances, these intestinal cells form a tight but selective barrier to "friends and foes": microbes and most environmental substances are held at bay, but nutrients are absorbed efficiently. Epithelial barrier integrity is itself dynamic and matures over time starting soon after birth, though the mechanisms regulating dynamic permeability are poorly understood. Low birth weight, prematurity, and early postnatal age are associated with a leaky gut. Although intestinal permeability is higher at birth in preterm than term infants, there is usually rapid maturation of the intestinal barrier over the first few days of life in both populations. The investigators hypothesize that increased levels of measures of intestinal permeability (serum zonulin, urine lactulose/rhamnose (LA/Rh), and fecal alpha1- antitrypsin will identify infants at high risk for NEC. The purpose of the study is to determine whether measurement of intestinal permeability in serum will correlate with other markers of intestinal barrier leakiness measured in urine (LA/Rh) and stool (alpha-1 antitrypsin. If there is good correlation, then zonulin or serum rhamnose may be a useful measure to identify preterm babies at risk for NEC.
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|Study Phase
|Phase 1
|Study Design ICMJE
|Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Screening
|Condition ICMJE
|Intervention ICMJE
|Drug: Lactulose -rhamnose solution
Measurement of intestinal permeability by use of mon- digestible sugars known not to cross the intestinal barrier in normal healthy intestinal tissue
Other Name: dual sugar solution
|Study Arms
|Lactulose - rhamnose solution
Preterm Infants age 24-32 weeks gestation
Intervention: Drug: Lactulose -rhamnose solution
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|Recruitment Information
|Recruitment Status ICMJE
|Active, not recruiting
|Estimated Enrollment ICMJE
|Original Estimated Enrollment ICMJE
|Same as current
|Estimated Study Completion Date
|December 2020
|Estimated Primary Completion Date
|December 2020 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Eligibility Criteria ICMJE
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion criteria:
|up to 4 Days (Child)
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers
|Contacts ICMJE
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|Listed Location Countries ICMJE
|United States
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|Other Study ID Numbers ICMJE
R34AT006945-01 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
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|U.S. FDA-regulated Product
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|Responsible Party
|Rose Viscardi, University of Maryland
|Study Sponsor ICMJE
|University of Maryland
|Collaborators ICMJE
|National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
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|PRS Account
|University of Maryland
|Verification Date
|April 2018
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The first screening for this year's Sarasota Film Festival was followed by a panel by its director and one of its stars. Oren Moverman and Ben Vereen said the film intentionally looked at the lives of the actively ignored as it explored the challenges of homelessness.
"It's not just being invisible," Moverman said of the lives of the homeless in New York City. "It is more like there is a forcefield to avoid. People didn't even look."
Time Out Of Mind follows the life of George, a man who has been homeless for a decade but only now is coming to grips with his station in life. Estranged from his only family, he eventually turns to a homeless shelter. There he meets Dixon, played by Vereen, and the two set out together weathering the difficult streets.
Moverman revealed in the panel afterword that the movie was shot almost entirely with fixed cameras hidden in the city. That was partly to evade immense attention suddenly being turned toward Gere, but amazingly, Gere was able to go unnoticed by most New Yorkers.
Vereen was surprised how much the actors could get away with. The character of Dixon is more boisterous and rowdy than George, and Vereen would frequently shout and howl out in laughter during the filming. "Pretty much everybody knows my laugh," Vereen said, "but everyone still ignores me. They feel like you are a leperm and are afraid to touch you. It's an embarrassment to the eye of psychology."
Hiding cameras and filming from odd perspectives out bathroom windows and tents already helped communicate the way these men's lives were playing out even as the rest of the world continued unaffected by the presence of the transients.


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Here is my mRNA Job Advertisement poster I created.
Application of Knowledge:
My mRNA Job Advertisement really had me trying to apply my knowledge of mRNA and it's role in a cell, in a creative way. I had to translate my pages of notes into a few words in the form of a poster. It was quite a challenge for me because I usually like to hand write my projects, but at the end I was pretty proud of my poster.
Structure and Function:
This poster displays my knowledge of the structure and function of the mRNA inside a cell. Only was I able to fully develop a strong understanding of the structure and function of mRNA, could I make an effective and educational poster.


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Savour the flavours of summer throughout August and find some inspiration for cooking indoors or outdoors come rain or shine.
Why not try something new this year with some quick and easy recipes that can be rustled up in no time using Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured beef and lamb?
In celebration of Love NI Meat month as part of the 2016 NI Year of Food & Drink, the Livestock & Meat Commission (LMC) for Northern Ireland has some tasty and nutritious beef and lamb recipes to try out at home.
For further information and to download more quick and easy beef and lamb recipes simply log onto www.beefandlambni.com or www.food4life.org.uk.
Steak burger with onion marmalade
Nothing beats the taste of a juicy and succulent homemade burger. Made with Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured lean minced steak and topped with tangy onion marmalade and creamy blue cheese.
Serves 4
Prep Time 10 mins
Cooking Time 15 mins
Oven temperature 170ºC/325ºf/Gas3
Dressing ingredients:
l 4 burger buns, cut in half and lightly toasted
l 1 handful of rocket leaves
l 1 beef tomato, cut into 4 slices
l 4 spoonfuls of store bought onion marmalade
l 60g blue cheese
l A little olive oil for frying
Burger ingredients:
l 500g Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured lean minced steak
l ½ small onion finely chopped
l 1 clove garlic, crushed
l 1 tsp of yellow mustard
l 1 handful of fresh parsley, chopped
l 1 egg, lightly beaten
l Combine all of the burger ingredients together and form into 4 patties.
l Fry over a medium heat in a little oil, for 5 – 10 minutes on each side until golden brown and thoroughly cooked. Set aside to rest and keep warm.
l Place the cooked burgers onto a baking tray and top with 1 slice of beef tomato, a spoonful of onion marmalade and a slice of blue cheese, then pop the tray into a hot oven for 5 minutes until the cheese begins to melt.
l Meanwhile arrange some rocket leaves on the top of each toasted bun, remove the burgers from the oven and place on each of the buns. Serve with salad.
Mini Lamb burgers with tomato relish and mint yoghurt
Try these delicious mini lamb burgers paired with a mild and minty sauce using Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured lean minced lamb.
Serves 6
Prep Time 25 mins
Cooking Time 15 mins
Dressing ingredients:
l 3 small crusty rolls, cut in half and lightly toasted
l Rocket leaves
l 6 teaspoons of good quality tomato chutney
l 6 teaspoons natural yoghurt
l 2 teaspoons mint sauce
Burger ingredients
l 500g Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured lean minced lamb
l ½ small onion finely chopped
l 1 clove garlic, crushed
l 1 small pinch of chilli flakes
l 1 level teaspoon of cinnamon
l 1 teaspoon tomato puree
l A small handful of fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
l A small handful of fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
l 1 egg, lightly beaten
l Combine all of the ingredients together and form into six meatballs, flatten out slightly to make burgers. Fry over a medium heat in a little oil, for 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and thoroughly cooked. Set aside to rest and keep warm. Meanwhile mix the yogurt and mint sauce together.
l To serve, lay some rocket leaves on top of each half toasted roll, set a warm burger on top, and add a spoonful of tomato chutney and a little yogurt and mint sauce.
Sticky apricot lamb kebabs with passion fruit, rocket and pomegranate
Fresh lamb loves nothing more than the tangy taste of apricots - and this recipe is packed full of fruity flavours. With their deliciously sticky glaze these tender skewers of happiness will go down a treat whether they're grilled or barbequed.
Serves 4
Prep Time 15 mins
Cooking Time 10 mins
Oven temperature Heat a grill or barbecue
l 2 Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured large lamb leg steaks
l 12 wooden skewers (pre-soaked in cold water)
l A little olive oil
l For the apricot glaze
l 120g apricot jam
l 50ml water
l 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
l 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
l 1 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger
l 1 teaspoon of tomato puree
l 1 clove garlic (optional)
For the salad
l 2 passion fruit
l 1 small bag of wild rocket
l 100g pomegranate seeds
l 1 red onion, finely sliced
l 1 teaspoon of honey
l Cut each lamb steak into 6 long slices and rub with a little olive oil. Thread onto the wooden skewers.
l Place the apricot jam, water, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, ginger, tomato puree and garlic in a small saucepan and bring to the boil, reduce the temperature and simmer for a few minutes until the glaze has thickened.
l Barbecue or grill the lamb kebabs for 2 minutes on either side, then brush with the glaze and return to the grill or barbecue for a minute on each side until the lamb is cooked and the glaze has caramelised. Cut the passion fruit in half and remove the seeds with a spoon, place into a bowl and mix with the remaining salad ingredients. Serve with the sticky apricot kebabs.
Warm beef salad with cherry tomato dressing, asparagus and parmesan
Who says salad has to be boring? Beef yours up with this deliciously zingy BBQ/grill recipe. Imagine simply delicious Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured fillet steaks sizzling over the coals, along with a fresh and zesty salad dressing, and tuck in to a taste sensation.
Serves 4
Prep Time 10 mins
Cooking Time 15 mins
l 4 Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured fillet steaks
l 1 tsp of olive oil
l 100g asparagus tips, blanched
l 12 vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, halved
l 50g Parmesan shavings
l 1 small bag of baby salad leaves
l 10 vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, finely chopped
l 4 tablespoons of quality extra virgin olive oil
l 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
l 1 crushed clove of garlic
l 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
l A screw top jar is perfect for making and storing dressings in, simply put all of the cherry tomato dressing ingredients into the jar, screw the top on and shake. Store in the fridge, it will last for 3-4 days.
l Rub the steaks with olive oil, and cook on a hot barbecue for about 4 minutes on each side for medium, remove to a plate, cover with foil and rest.
l Grill the asparagus until tender. Place the salad leaves in a large bowl and mix in the tomatoes and asparagus. When the steaks have rested slice each of them into six pieces and add to the salad along with the juices. Stir in the cherry tomato dressing. Divide the salad onto four plates and garnish with Parmesan shavings.


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Surprise, surprise, I've known this book for a very long while. I read in back in 2008, when me and my family went to England on holiday and my sister bought the beautiful Penguin edition and soon after, I read it and adored it ever since, and last year, the film came out, which I was very excited about... but then I forgot about it and so, I've only seen it this weekend and here are my thoughts on both the book and the film.
How I Live Now is a post-apocalyptic, distopian (ish) YA novel, published all the way back in 2004 by Penguin (which is also the edition that I have) and it's by the British-American author Meg Rosoff, who's also written other books like Just in Case (which I also quite enjoyed), What I Was and Picture Me Gone. She writes mostly YA lit, but with being someone who's read quite a bit of that, I can definitely say that her books are original, they are really well written and really enjoyable and just one of the better YA books available at the moment.
The story follows a young, 15-year-old girl called Elizabeth, who presents herself by the name Daisy. She lives in a sort-of modern day world, but with terrorist attacks raging on all over the world. For her own safety, she's sent away from New York to her aunt and cousins in the countryside of England. They're a peculiar family; their mother is constantly away, because she is a peace fighter/negotiator/something like that and the children are left to run the household by themselves. They have to cook for themselves, keep themselves entertained and take care of the house.
As they live in constant fear of what's going to happen, Daisy grows attached to the whole family, especially Edmond, who is a year younger than her and happens to be her cousin. You'll soon realise why that's wrong, because I'll get to it in a second. When the war breaks out, her aunt is killed and then, they are separated; Daisy is sent to a foster family with her cousin Piper and the boys are sent on their way. This is the story of how they escaped almost certain death and found each other again.
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The book is a very easy one to follow; it's not long, the language isn't complicated and even though it talks about pretty darn serious things and describes absolutely fucking terrifying scenes, it was so easy to understand and paint that particular scene in your head and I loved it. You might find it annoying that in the first half of the book, the dialogues aren't in any quotation marks; at first it was slightly annoying, but you get used to it. It's a very quick read, but it still gives you loads to think about and I think that it's a definite must read for everyone, really.
Just one teeny question... did he have to be her cousin? Like, couldn't have it been a third one, because then, you're practically not related anymore. It's a bit... off-putting, but you still ship them.
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I liked how the film was shot; there were plenty of hipstery, out-of-focus shots and it really captured the mood of the world at war; there were loads of happy moments (like the one in the barn), but then they quickly turned scary and completely serious (like the soldiers attacking them). (Katherine's notes: Somehow, I'm starting to pay attention to the way the films are filmed and edited and stuff (like, the production side of films) and I think it makes reviews a lot better. What do you think? Let me know!)
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At the end, we all know that when the love of her life comes home, he doesn't speak. He has loads of burns and scars and nobody knows, what exactly happened to him. I am really glad that they kept that in the film, because it would be very easy to replace it and just change it with a scene where they jump into each other's arms and make out whilst standing in front of a sunset. It would be very easy to do that and they didn't and I'm really happy because of that. Also, they kept in the gardening bit and the "how I live now" bit. Halle-freaking-lujah!
Perhaps two things that I disliked about the film... dropping the f-bomb or the shit bomb in every sentence will not make you appeal to the younger audience and I immediately noticed that... they missed out a character, Edmond's twin brother Osbert, but he didn't have such a big role in the book or in the development of the plot, so it doesn't really matter, but I immediately noticed that and had a bit of a seizure, but it's fine.
And the soundtrack was amazing. Period.
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So, both the book and the film get a 4/5, because they are both definitely good and deserve a bit more attention than they already have. The film started off very bleak, but the last half made up for it.
I hope you've enjoyed this little blog post! I have a lot more coming up, since I'M FREE OF EXAMS, FINALLY! It's the end of my freshman year of high school and I couldn't be happier, so from now on, expect more regular blog updates and possibly, better quality. I shall see you soon!


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The Internet, as a new medium has great practical and potential impact on society.
One potential impact is the improvement that online space has made in public and private
discourse, providing the marketplace of ideas vital to a democracy. Chinese online space is acting as a public sphere that allows ordinary citizens to discuss public affairs. When the public opinion is strong enough, it can influence public policies to ensure that they reflect and match real public interests. This is a big step in the progress of democracy in
. China
Before internet can be widely accessible to the public in early 1996., the predominant role of all media was as an organ of the party, with their political orientation and fundamental policies depending largely or totally on those of the Party . Media didn't need to care too much about market or readership because they were financially supported by government subsidy. They functioned as tool for the Party and government to create and disseminate political propaganda, rather than acting as a public sphere for citizens to discuss public and political issues.
The era when people blindly believe what the government tells them is over. Likewise, the era when the people are too afraid to speak out is also over.


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That's a fantastic photo. We watched a bit of this competition yesterday. The highlights, I suppose. Congratulations to the winners. We were pulling for Japan, but I love good, clean competition where both athletes strive to the utmost.
Immediately afterwards, we watched a short piece on a local high school girl who competes in sumo. My wife translated the gist of it for me. The girl discovered wrestling in elementary school but found the weight classes constraining. She wanted to test herself. This led her to sumo, where she could fight seemingly lopsided contests against heavier, stronger opponents. She began cross-training in wrestling and judo to learn quickness from the former and throwing techniques from the latter. And so she found a practical application for her theory that a smaller, faster fighter with superior skill could defeat a larger one. If the smaller fighter is this girl, then theory vindicated. She's had great deal of success in the sumo ring where she soon began toppling big girls by ducking under their attacks, seizing their thighs and using her smaller yet still strong body to lift them, unbalance them and send them flying with video-blurring speed.
Another aspect we enjoyed about this story is the unconditional support given her by her own mother. Her mother is her biggest fan, cheering happily as her daughter wreaks havoc among her fighting peers. Very heart-warming story. This girl reminds me of a number of young people I've had the good fortune to come across during my time here in Japan. Kids who come up with definite ideas and goals for themselves at a young age, sometimes well in advance of their years. These kids knock me off my feet and make me look back on my own childhood and wonder what happened? I had ideas and convictions, too, but the difference is these kids put theirs into practice, while mine remained locked in my mind and unexpressed and unrealized.
I'd certainly do a few things differently if I could project my consciousness back along the timestream with the things I've learned since, but I don't feel regret or shame. Those feelings are for losers. But what I really want to do is communicate to the next generation the need to try. Propose, dispose, do. Strap yourself to a giant arrow of dreams and fire it at the most difficult to attain goal. If you miss, or fall short, you will still have time to recover. Failure is nothing to fear. You can end up with some pretty interesting stories if you take chances and allow yourself to fail once in a while.
And, hey, you might end up like our favorite sumo girl or some of my young students. You know-- a success.


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Month: April 2018
Concerts You Attend & Bands You Know Nothing of
April 26, 2018
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April 25, 2018
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April 19, 2018
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Cleaning an Art Drawer – Organizing Art Supplies- Making Art from old Pens by Inkeater
April 18, 2018
Sometimes I have to trick myself into Organizing Art Supplies, HAHA! So I make abstract art! Check out this post and how we get rid of those markers in a fun way, that makes it feel like you aren't really cleaning!
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April 13, 2018
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April 12, 2018
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April 11, 2018
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The Record That Got Away… – Record Store Day 2018 – Vinyl and Music News by Inkeater
April 5, 2018
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How Many Pens are There?! – Organizing Art Supplies – Artist Vlog
April 4, 2018
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How often we forget…the little joys that are God's great blessings in disguise.
A sweet smile that says "I know you! You're my mama." A smile slice of heaven.
The gift of transportation. I can go anywhere I want. Whenever I want without waiting. If it's hot, I can cool down. If it's cold, I can warm up. I don't have to walk further than 20 feet from my front door to get in it.
A comfy chair. Not a wooden stool. Or a dirt floor. But a large chair that I can curl up in. With a blanket, if I so desire.
The joy of reading. I can read! I am blessed with the gift of literacy. Whole worlds are ready for me to discover, simply because I live in a time when women are taught to read.
A husband who practices loving me in so many little ways, like loving our daughter. A man who isn't harsh, or cruel, or uncaring.
And quotes that like this, that continually ground me and bring me back to truth:
I am grateful.
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Rallies to welcome refugees and call for asylum seekers in offshore detention to be allowed to stay in Australia will go ahead in every capital city and in many regional centres.
The Welcome Refugee Rallies today will call for 267 asylum seekers on Manus Island and Nauru to be allowed to live in Australia.
Refugee Action Coalition's Ian Rintoul says tens of thousands of people are expected at the rallies around the country.
"Action by the staff at Lady Cilento hospital refusing to release baby Asha to be returned to Nauru has taken the campaign to a new level," he said.
"Churches across the country have committed themselves to provide sanctuary to asylum seekers at risk of being sent to Nauru or Manus."
The Sydney rally starts at 1pm in Belmore Park and will hear from an interfaith collection of speakers and refugee advocates.


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Protecting Gloss Finishes while Shipping12/20
I build a specialized type of furniture that allows me to ship it broken down; to be assembled by the customer. Most of my furniture is done in a rubbed-out ultra high gloss. I use Target Coatings waterborne gloss lacquer and do the final rub-out with Menzerna polishes. I am able to get a mirror finish with my process. After the final polish, I place each individual piece in a foam sleeve/pouch, then place it in the box. There are many layers of protection between the individual pieces within the box.
What happens is that when the furniture arrives to the customer, the gloss finish has been slightly abraded. If my original rubbed-out finish is a gloss of 99, and a semi-gloss is 88, the finish after shipping is maybe a 94. Obviously, the foam sleeves are slightly abrasive. My satin and semi-gloss finishes are not affected. I haven't had any complaints yet, and the only way I know this is happening is when I ship to myself at a trade show and unpack my pieces. Sooner or later someone is going to complain, so I want to nip this is the bud now.
My question is: does anybody know of a good film wrap or a softer non-abrasive sleeve that could be used as an interface between the finish and the foam protective layer? I have noticed that a very high-end speaker company from Denmark, which does gloss finishes on their products, wrap them in a soft material made from recycled something or other, but that material/product doesn't seem to be available in the USA. I have searched the internet high and low for a solution, but have found none so far. Uline has been no help.
Any ideas or help will be greatly appreciated.
have you tried polythene foam? You may also use soft cotton material like bath Towels....
You can wrap the piece of furniture in a blanket pad. It will provide extra protection to the furniture. For more information about furniture packaging, you can use this link
I ship rubbed out high gloss finishes and always cover in white 100% cotton tea-shirt material, then over the top of this with foam. I have had no problems so far and always make sure I get feedback to ensure the finish is good. Seems a shame that a lot of work is put into the finish for it to be marked by the material that is supposed to protest it.


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Founded in 1924 by Sir Frederick Gordon Guggisberg, Dr. James Emman Kwegyir Aggrey and Rev. Alexander (Alec) Garden Fraser.
It was formally opened in 1927 by Sir Frederick, then Governor of the British Gold Coast colony. And its reputation is only enriched by the famous and successful people who come out of this prestigious institution.
We've put together a list of the most successful "Achimotans" ranging from Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah to the grandfather of Hiplife Reggie Rockstone.
1. Kwame Nkrumah
First President of Ghana, founding member and 3rd Chairman of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), now African Union (AU).
2. John Evans Atta Mills
Former President, Republic of Ghana, 2009–12.
3. Jerry John Rawlings
Former Head of State, Ghana, 1979, 1981–93; and former President, Republic of Ghana, 1993-2001.
4. Edward Akufo-Addo
Former President, Second Republic of Ghana, 1969–72.
5. Yaw Osafo-Maafo
Former parliamentarian and former Finance Minister adjudged Africa's Best Finance Minister in 2001 by the Banker Magazine of the Financial Times.
6. Samuel Phillip Gyimah
British MP, Parliamentary Private Secretary to David Cameron.
7. Alan John Kyerematen
Former Ghanaian Ambassador to the U.S.A and later Minister of Trade, Industry, Private Sector Development (PSD) and the Presidential Special Initiatives (PSI), under President Kufuor led NPP government.
8. Theodore S. Clerk
First African architect of the Gold Coast and Developer of the Port City of Tema.
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The Godafther of hiplife music.
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Designer of the Ghana flag.
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First Senior Prefect of Achimota School, Minister of Education and Foreign Affairs in the Second Republic.
19. Kwame Addo-Kufuor
Renowned doctor and politician.
20. Susanna Al-Hassan
Ghana's first female Minister of State.
21. Patrick Awuah Jr
President and Founder of Ashesi University.
22. Samia Nkrumah
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Here is what you need to know about the simplest, income-generating referral or co-broker program in South Florida.
Our sales consultants choose individually whether to cooperate with real estate agents or brokers. Some choose to participate with real estate agents on an equal 50/50 split basis, which would equal ~2% commission paid on any community owned or listed home purchased by a buyer that was first* referred by that agent or broker. Others choose to offer a set referral fee. Sales Consultants request that a buyer referral include complete information including first and last name, contact phone number(s) and email address, if applicable.
How to indicate that you are a Realtor that would like to send customers to Rexmere Village and/or Paradise Village.
It's easy. You can either register online, or, even better, visit one of our two communities to tour brand new, beautifully furnished model homes. You and your clients will be astonished by the homes and level of luxury available for the price, and the extensive resort-like amenities provided by our communities.
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Make a List. Once you register, and ideally, see the communities, take a few minutes to make a list of possible prospects. Here are a few suggestions:
1. Customers searching for homes or condominiums under $200,000;
2. Customers with proven income and good credit. We can overlook recent foreclosures or bankruptcies during the required community approval process, and we move fast. Many lenders, both traditional and private, have many years of experience in financing our homes. We are happy to provide a list of banks and loan originators that regularly extend loans on properties in our communities.
3. Customers short on down payment or those seeking rentals. Because our home prices are so low, most customers find they can move for less than the cost of renting houses or many area apartments. Then, without the large initial outlay, customers can benefit from the advantages of home ownership such as equity building, better kept homes, space, privacy and pets.
4. Customers seeking affordable living yet with excellent public schools. Rexmere Village & Paradise Village are located in an A-Rated Broward School district.
5. Customers that like the idea of living in a brand new 3BD home with a builder warranty for under $100K!
You may well have other ideas of possible customers. Just review your list of current and past customers or those with leases about to expire. You can submit your customer names and information right here online. Or, if you prefer, contact us by phone.
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Our family-owned businesses have been in Broward County for 30 years and we are active community members.
A final note – after you see the communities, you will understand why, even during the sluggish economy of 2008-2010, we sold more than 100 homes. In subsequent years we had double digit sales growth. We currently have a waiting list for our premium, lake-front resort lots. Business is booming because our communities offer affordable living at its finest!
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Here are a few nuances of a home with a Zen Style Interior Design you should look at:Set the energy of your living space free by making it hurdle-free. Make sure there is no unnecessary obstacle in your rooms so that when you have a good look around your room, it feels unrestricted in every sense. Any feature of the room, be it the door or the window, should not seem too distinctive from the rest of your room. You should, at most of the times, be laying your eyes on empty spaces. Prefer bare polished wood or slate floors over finely designed doors, drapes or wall art. Do not use any provocative or attention-seeking wallpaper or ceiling medallions. Zen is not something you can impersonate and so you have to develop a habit of losing all the unnecessary stuff that you don't need or hardly need.
Rely on daylight and even if you are going for artificial light, get the ones which can be dimmed to create an illusion of sunlight and hence make an ambiance, not illumination. Light colored ceilings, soft neutral walls, natural hues all around make up for the perfect ambiance you need for your mind to be in the most peaceful state. Don't hesitate on a few strokes of bright color, which may serve as energy points.
You do not always have to lose almost all your stuff. Zen philosophy is to make everything hassle-free. There is a possibility you would not be comfortable with getting rid of a few things, like your beloved sound system or television. In such a case, you can always go for hiding stuff rather artistically so that it gives away a demeanor of everything uncluttered, which to some extent would be true. Your furniture and cabinets should be of minimalist nature and should disappear into the underlying walls.
Use all the space justifiably. Recognize the multi-utility of everything even if it requires you to think out-of-the-box. Go out of your way to adjust with minimum resources and only then would you truly embrace the Zen philosophy. Building your home with a Zen Style Interior Design clutter-free is one of the biggest challenges and to even start to give up on your personal stuff requires a whole lot of patience and even more willpower.
Having a Zen house is something a lot of people wish to do. However, somewhere or the other, you gravitate towards materialism and blow your cover. In order for you to get along with Zen philosophy, you should truly embrace who you are and who you want to be. Live in a Zen house and experience the environment of tranquility.


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Pune: A 14-year-old girl allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself at her homee, apparently after being scolded by her mother for not doing household work, police said.
The class 8 student, hanged herself from a ceiling fan at her residence in Kalewadi area Friday evening when no family member was at home, they said.
Her father works as a driver, while the mother is employed with the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, they said, adding the family originally hails from Chennai.
The incident came to light at around 6 pm Saturday when a neighbour spotted her body through a window, the police said.
Assistant police inspector Abhijeet Jadhav of the Wakad police station said, "The girl's mother, in her statement, has said the family was planning to go to their native place in Chennai. Before going there, she wanted her daughter to help her in doing some household work."
However, when the woman found her daughter had not done any of the assigned tasks, she scolded her, he said.
"We suspect the girl was upset by the scolding she got from her mother and she took the decision of ending her life in a fit of anger.
"We are still investigating if there was any other reason behind the suicide," Mr Jadhav said.
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