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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world: indeed it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Atwood.
The place where villagers used to do their laundry – now a perfect little plunge pool for local children on hot summer days….. My recent visit to Saorge got me thinking about what sustainability really means. Only a one hour forty minute flight from the madness of London Gatwick Aiport, and then a drive or train ride up into the mountains from Nice, it feels like a very different world.
It's a little like leaving a room where the tv is on full blast, the washing machine and dryer are buzzing away, phones are ringing, and then all of a sudden it's all turned off! Instead, natural sounds…the river, birds, trees and so on……..
Cars are parked at both ends of the Village – allowing for quiet, fume free living in the Village.
In 1946, the year I was born, there were approximately 2 billion people on the planet. Today there are approx 7 1/2 billion…with estimated figures for 2050 of between 8.3 and 10.9 billion!
Given that a large percentage of the human population has moved to urban centres, is it any wonder that it all feels so crowded and out of control. Then there are the cars, buses, trains, planes and so on……
Anyway, we can talk about the statistics until we are blue in the face, the question is – what can we do as individuals and communities to make real change.
Hanging out the laundry in Saorge….For many hanging out the laundry is something that was done in the dark ages…and in fact there are places where it is banned! I suppose it spoils the view……
I realise we need appropriate weather, but why not do this when the sun is shining and the wind is blowing. There's nothing quite so lovely as sleeping on air dried sheets.
Abandoned olive terraces grow throughout the valley. Here are two examples of how this community works together for the good of all.
Each year, some of the locals pick and press olives from abandoned olive terraces. After keeping the pulp to make tapenade and other products, they distribute the oil free to many of the older residents.
Each day the children from the primary school walk to the old people's home and join them for lunch and the singing of songs. A simple formula that can benefit and change lives.
The yellow building standing on its own is the Primary School…..
We need to wake up – There are 65 million displaced persons roaming our planet today.
Of course there are many complex reasons why this is happening, one of which is climate change. Some parts of the world are devoid of water and no longer able to grow life sustaining crops.
Looking down onto the Le Monistaire – a place that hosts writers and other creatives – a place that has been self sustainable for several centuries. . Saorge, like all French communities has The Mairie – which is responsible for all civic amenities. This includes sewage treatment, water supply and the general upkeep of the Village.
The water comes from a source high in the mountains above Saorge and after treatment is piped into individual properties. The Mairie charges each household a fixed amount per annum for these services.
Having grown up in the English countryside during a time when we knew how to conserve water, grow our own fruit and vegetables, hang the laundry out, not build on flood plains, take natural exercise in the normal course of a day – it seems to me that we have forgotten so much.
Creative thinking needs to come into play…
I will be giving a workshop in London next Wednesday for SOFAP – Fulham/Hammersmith Art Society, where we will explore the shapes and rhythms of Saorge and the surrounding landscape. I will share these images at a later date.
Meanwhile, I leave you with colour and magical hummingbirds – a glimpse into the 'unseen world' – watercolour/gouache
A Bientôt.


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Summer 2008: Undergraduate Research Assistant (Summer Institute)
University of Guelph
Hi, I'm a fourth-year english student and assistant coordinator of the 2008 Summer Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation.
I suppose my connection to this project comes from seeing improvisation as grassroots community forming together to create anti-oppressive spaces for art, activism, and dissent. I've worked in a variety of community kitchens and food banks throughout Kitchener, Waterloo, and Guelph, and have coordinated classes for the Guelph Free School as well as facilitating Feminism is For Everybody, a group centered on discussion and direct action for gender equality-based social change. I've travelled to Maine and worked with political art group The Beehive Collective and played a major role in organizing the Guelph Community Health Convergence, a weekend long forum about community-based support networks for mental, physical, and sexual health in Ontario. I was one of the writers and performers in the political drama Haiti Held Hostage, which performed at the University of Windsor Media and Propaganda Conference alongside the likes of the stupendous Amy Goodman of Democracy Now and Noam Chomsky. I maintain several guerrilla gardens in Guelph with the Burdock Collective, a radical environmental justice group centered in Guelph, and have been lucky enough to participate in many amazing anti-poverty and Six Nations Solidarity actions and protests. Oh yeah, I also volunteer with Out on the Shelf as an ally.
In my spare time I like biking, blogging, falafel, hitchhiking,
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I found this commentary on the holiday shopping season quite entertaining.
Then I noticed a link to this classic Eric Idle song (warning - explicit lyrics!):
Mwahahahaha! I hope my Dad reads this post. Bah-freaking-humbug!
This is not a blog, nor is it a journal. It appears that you have stumbled upon a paradoxical anomoly.
If you choose to leave, turn to page 26.
If you choose to continue, turn to page 111.
Totally agree with the commentary. That's why Todd and I have no Christmas gift for you this year. But we'll offer a beer if you stop in. ;-)
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A government or state agency, often an appointed commission, is a permanent or semi-permanent organization in the machinery of government that is responsible for the oversight and administration of specific functions, such as an intelligence agency. There is a notable variety of agency types. Although usage differs, a government agency is normally distinct both from a department or ministry, and other types of public body established by government. The functions of an agency are normally executive in character, since different types of organizations (such as commissions) are most often constituted in an advisory role—this distinction is often blurred in practice however.
A government agency may be established by either a national government or a state government within a federal system. The term is not normally used for an organization created by the powers of a local government body. Agencies can be established by legislation or by executive powers. The autonomy, independence and accountability of government agencies also vary widely.
E-government (short for electronic government, also known as e-gov, Internet government, digital government, online government, connected government) consists of the digital interactions between a citizen and their government (C2G), between governments and government agencies (G2G), between government and citizens (G2C), between government and employees (G2E), and between government and businesses/commerce (G2B). Essentially, e-government delivery models can be briefly summed up as (Jeong, 2007):
This digital interaction consists of e-citizen at all levels of government (city, state/province, national, and international), governance, information and communication technology (ICT), and business process re-engineering (BPR).
E-gov strategies (or digital government) is defined as "The employment of the Internet and the world-wide-web for delivering government information and services to the citizens." (United Nations, 2006; AOEMA, 2005).


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Joe Joyce set himself up for a potential showdown with Dereck Chisora after his devastating win over Rodolf Jozic in the main event of the Hayemaker Ringstar Fight Night — live on free-to-air entertainment channel Dave.
In only his second professional fight, the Olympic silver medalist claimed his second victim with a first round stoppage at York Hall. Now his promoter David Haye wants to see him take on former world title challenger Chisora in a blockbuster Battle of Britain bout on the undercard of his May 5 rematch with Tony Bellew.
The 'Juggernaut', described by many as 'the future' of the sport, started supremely against big-hitting Jozic with a powerful flurry of body shots. And then deep into the opening exchanges, Joyce's right hook sent Jozic spiralling to the canvas to bring an early end to the proceedings. "I made sure I got a good warm-up and was straight in and ready to go," reflected Joyce. Haye, also satisfied with Joyce's performance, added: "I was very happy. He landed beautifully."
Fellow Ringstar stablemate Willy Hutchinson produced a hearty performance to put Eric Mokonzo away on points and extend his perfect start to life as a professional fighter to 3-0. The Scottish teenager, 19, flew out of the blocks with a series of ferocious punches. The onslaught continued into the second with Hutchinson underlining his exciting potential, landing a barrage of heavy blows. Yet Mokonzo stood firm and traded back in the third when he shook the teen with a fierce jab to force a bloodied nose. Hutchinson, backed by a lively Scottish contingent, recovered well and forced the referee to dock his opponent a point for holding on in the fourth. Patience proved a virtue for Hutchinson as he made a breakthrough to knock down the local Bethnal Green fighter in the fifth. And 'Braveheart' Hutchinson eventually ended Mokonzo's resilience to score a deserved, unanimous decision from the judges after six action-packed rounds.
Elsewhere on the Hayemaker Ringstar card, Islington welterweight Freddy 'Pretty Boy' Kiwitt pushed Mitcham's Jumanne Camero to the limit in a cracking contest, claiming a 78-76 win on points.
London lightweight Mo Gharib, 25, opened the evening with an impressive 40-36 points victory over Devon's Jamie Speight to extend his unbeaten start in the professional ranks to two wins from two.
Hayes welterweight Jack Newham, meanwhile, was another young fighter to display his promise. The 21-year-old was put to the test but overcame Jan Korec, 40-36 on points. His record now stands at 3-0.
Fellow welterweight prospect Sam Gilley delighted the East End crowd as the local Walthamstow boy defeated Daniel Bazo. The 23-year-old delivered a fearsome right hook to send Bazo to the canvas early on in the second.He then floored Bazo once more before the Czech fighter's corner retired him ahead of the third round.'Magic Man' Gilley's record remains unblemished at 4-0. Anesu Twala also protected his flawless record, moving to 4-0 following his 40-37 super lightweight points victory over Cardiff's Rhys Saunders. The Zimbabwean-born Lewisham fighter, 26, lived up to his 'Bad News' nickname in a dominating display. Dean Richardson dispatched Czech veteran Jan Balog to stretch his perfect record to 6-0. The Middlesex welterweight looked a class apart and claimed a convincing 40-36 landslide with the judges. And Luton's Linus Udofia saw off late stand-in opponent William Warburton in a 40-36 points win to improve his record to 7-0.


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Aww…..Rob's Father's Day message is so sweet. We are 2 days past my due date—we could still have a full moon baby (June 18th) or a Summer Solstice baby (June 21st). Either of those would be fun! A baby on Friday the 13th of June (my due date) would have been neat for a couple of reasons. Rob and I moved into our first apartment on Friday the 13th of April, 2001. We then got married on Friday the 13th of July, 2001:
Having a Friday the 13th baby would have been neat, but the baby has other plans. That said, I need to take a break from the baby blog for a few days. On Friday, my laptop battery decided to die, so I don't have a terribly convenient way to log on and post updates. We have a desktop computer I could use, but ugh….I can't use it while reclining in bed or on the couch. I'm expecting to get my laptop back sometime this week, so until then I'm over and out. Peace!


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As for me, the school was never a disturbing element in my life. I was happy waking up in the morning and getting ready for school, so my parents have informed me. However, things are different now, as I have palpitations with each new session. No, I am no longer a student but worse, a mother of a school-going toddler.
He too is fine with the idea of school (probably has my genes) but then the chaos of reshuffling the timetable after a gap of holidays takes up the best of me. As it is that little 'P' is too young to look after the books and manage time so mamma has to adjust herself through his eyes.
I am often wondering how my mother ever managed it with two children with her own job. One thing is for sure marriage and offspring(s) made me realize the worth of my mom especially when things were more stringent at the home front unlike now.
Still learning the nitty gritty of a mom, I hope I adjust as quickly to the new school session of my kid as I did with mine.


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Ingredients for filling:
- 6 peeled peaches, sliced thinly
- 1 cup blueberries
- Juice from ½ small lemon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 ½ tablespoons arrowroot
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 ½ tablespoon fruit sweetened apricot spread
- 1 ½ tablespoon clover honey
- 1 whole wheat pastry pie crust* see below
Ingredients for topping:
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 3 tablespoons date sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Ingredients for Whole Wheat Pastry Goat Butter Pie Crust:
- 7 tablespoons very cold goat butter
- 1 ¼ cups whole wheat pastry flour
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water
Instructions for filling:
Toss the fruit with lemon juice, pinch of salt, arrowroot, spices, apricot spread and honey.
Carefully place the fruit in the unbaked pie shell.
Prepare the topping: Mix the oats, flour, almonds, maple sugar, and salt together in a bowl. Add the oil and, with fingers or a pastry blender, mix until crumbly. Sprinkle the topping all over the pie, carefully pressing down just a bit to secure.
Bake for 1 to 1 ¼ hour. You may want to place a cookie sheet on a lower rack under the pie to catch any juice that may drip down onto the oven.
Serves 8 (one 9-inch pie shell)
Cut the butter into tablespoons and then each tablespoon into quarters.
Put cut butter in the freezer while mixing flour and salt.
Mix the whole wheat pastry flour with the salt in a medium bowl or a food processor.
Add the cold butter pieces and cut in using a pastry blender or by pulsing in the food processor.
Add ice water, ½ tablespoon at a time until dough forms into a ball.
Gather up and pat into a disk. If possible, refrigerate dough for 30 minutes before rolling out.
When ready to use, roll dough out between 2 sheets of wax paper. Place dough in pie plate fitting loosely and then pressing into place.


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Karen Community Based Organizations Release Position Paper on Refugees' Return
11 September 2012 Today a grouping of Karen Community Based Organizations (KCBOs) released their collective position in response to recent news about the repatriation of refugees. The position paper outlines the pre‐conditions and processes necessary for a successful and [Read More]
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2o June 2012 Karen | English (pdf) Karen Women Organization (KWO) welcomes another World Refugee Day. For this year the KWO theme is "Even I Am a Refugee, Listen to My Voice". This theme was chosen by refugee women participants in a KWO training on [Read More]


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The School of Psychology at NUI Galway is seeking more than 1,000 people from across Ireland who experience symptoms of obessive compulsive disorder (OCD) to participate in an online survey.
Children - the forgotten mourners
When a loved one dies children are sometimes unintentionally left out of the grieving process. Families, too shocked and devastated by the passing of a family member, may not even be aware of how much a child is suffering.
Villagers to play Choice Music Prize Galway show
THE METEOR Choice Music Prize celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, and to mark that prestigious milestone, special concerts featuring past winners take place around Ireland, including the Róisín Dubh on Monday November 24 at 8pm.
Jape headline Live n Loud at the Clubhouse anti-Valentine's ball tomorrow
Are you sick and tired of the same old Valentine cliché each year? Feeling that you must run out and take part in the Valentine's circus? Tomorrow night Saturday February 11 Live n Loud at the Clubhouse Presents... has decided to bring you something completely different, an Anti-Valentine's Ball with five of the best emerging bands coming out of Ireland right now. Redneck Manifesto front-man Richie Egan brings his band Jape to Castlebar for the first time ever along with The Ambience Affair, Mia Sparrow, Windings and Bouts.
Jape bring Irish tour to Mayo
Fresh from delighting international audiences with their energetic live show, Jape are set to embark on a nationwide Irish tour in January and February 2012, following the success of 2011's critically acclaimed album Ocean of Frequency. They will be in the Clubhouse, Castlebar, on Saturday February 11 as part of the Finbar Hoban presents series.
Jape returns to Galway next month
THE BRILLIANT Jape, one of the most creative and imaginative singer-songwriters in Ireland, makes a welcome return to Galway next month.
Jape to celebrate Róisín Dubh's seventh birthday
IT HAS been seven years since Gugai, Kevin Healy, et al, took over the Róisín Dubh and in that time it has become one of the finest music and comedy venues in the country.
Jape returns to the Róisín Dubh
At this year's Electric Picnic, Jape - the solo alter ego of Redneck Manifesto bassist Richie Egan - played 'Put 'Em Under Pressure', the Irish soccer team's anthem for Italia 90. It brought the house down!
Make the right choice and go see Jape
JAPE, THE solo alter ego of The Redneck Manifesto bassist Richie Egan, makes a welcome return to the Róisín Dubh on Friday May 29 at 8pm as part of the venue's Once Upon A Time In The West festival.
Stress disorder saves sufferer's blushes
A man who failed to give a breath specimen to gardaí had the case against him dismissed when it emerged that he told officers that he had obsessive compulsive disorder.


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- ponggolseafoodAsked on November 01, 2011 at 11:44 PM
Hi, my form url is http://form.jotform.com/form/13042740182
I am putting up an order menu that people can order and i am using the the purchase order tool.
For example i have soup which comes in different serving sizes small ($7), medium($15) and large($25).
I had to create seperate products which doesn't appear nice with many repetion so i changed the price of the product to $1
and typed 7,15 and 25 respectively in the quantity selection (instead of 1,2,3,4) so that when they select 7,15 or 25 it will reflect the correct price in the total.
now the problem is that the price 1.00 appears beside and Im afraid it might be confusing for the customer. is it possible to remove it?Page URL:
- paoloumaliAnswered on November 02, 2011 at 12:39 AM
It is possible to remove it from customer's view by adding some CSS code in your form.
Below is something that will hide it:
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Simply inject the above CSS code in your form. Here is a guide about how to inject CSS in JotForm.
I hope that helps.


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Kammieland Trail is a 1.2 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Haleiwa, Hawaii that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, birding, and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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This is the same as the Ehukai pillbox trail. Do not go when it has been raining. There are several areas of mostly incline with tons of super slippery mud. It's a blast. Lots of people go barefoot.
While this trail is marked as easy I hope this little warning is heeded by anyone who isn't confident in their skills, I am overweight and out of shape and this was a big challenge for me. There are portions of all steps leading upwards. There was a rope near some more of the rough areas but the rope wasn't that sturdy. The payoff was amazing. I cannot stress enough how worth it the view and experience as a whole was. Though I wish I had known how challenging it would be from the beginning. I wouldn't have made it down without my friends. And of course this is just my personal (overweight and out of shape) experience!
There were people of all ages, shapes, and sizes on our way up!
As Yoonie said, this is the same trail as the Ehukai Pillbox Trail above Ehukai Beach/Pupukea.
Nice short little hike with some nice views of sunset Beach. Be sure to explore around the rocks near the pillbox. come early for the hike and spend the rest of the day at the beach.
The forest is really amazing to walk through, straight out of Princess Bride. We unfortunately hiked right up into a rain cloud and trail down was incredibly muddy and slippery. The views when we had them were really cool but the forest was the best part.
Cool view. Slippery mud.
We enjoyed this hike. We went on a Monday afternoon after a few days of rain and wind. We were able to find a parking spot at the park by the elementary (bathrooms at the park we're not clean). The trail was wet and muddy from the beginning and continued to be until after the picnic table when you enter the final stretch. This final approach was dry from all the island pine needles covering the ground and path. There was only one major fork in the trail and we took the left fork that was marked with ropes. The pillbox was awesome with a great view and awesome graffiti. The path continues on to become another trail, so we returned on the same route and the descent was even more tricky then the ascent. We came out with muddy hands and shoes and legs. Definitely glad we had hiking boots on and water with us.
I love it for it's quick workout, straight up, killer views, and I can take my dogs and not take all day.
This is just another name for Ehukai Pillbox hike or Sunset Pillbox hike.
The Kammieland Trail head begins right at the edge of the parking lot at Sunset Beach Elementary. It's basically a hole chopped in the neighboring trees and shrubbery. This hole is a magical portal. Six steps inside and the rest of the world disappears. If you're looking for a short, shady day hike and you're already in the Sharks Cove, Pupukea, Sunset Beach area then go ahead and take half an hour to climb this hill; it really is a beautiful view. It's not a trail I'd make a special trip for though. The drive out there is simply too long and the trail too short to justify it.
Read Full Review: https://astephengetty.wordpress.com/trail-blog/kammieland-trail/
Slippery, fun for the kiddos
Super slippery and a little rough today. Will have to go again when it isn't sprinkling. Kids enjoyed it, beautiful views.
Very nice short hike with beautiful views once at the top. I recommend wearing hiking shoes as it gets slippery after a rain shower. Definitely go to the 2nd pillbox as the view is amazing. Just follow the very small trail on the right side of the 1st pillbox when facing the ocean. It looks like you are heading down to nowhere but you will find it and the view is worth it!
Pretty easy hike. Did it with our 8 year old son. Wear good shoes, there might be some pretty good mud on the hill straight up. There are a few ropes to help but some have been broken. Pillbox was nice and so were the views. It was a pretty nice afternoon hike
Also known as the Ehukai Pillbox Hike. This trail is a relatively easy hike up the side of the mountain to visit 2 pillboxes leftover from the war. The views are great! Here is the review:
Park at Sunset Beach Elementary School near the playground. Don't go into the school parking lot, through the gate. On the left side of the gate, you will see a little path going into the trees. It's pretty easy to see right off the bat. Go ahead and follow the path and begin your ascent!
The Good:
- Shade, almost the entire way except for when you are at the pillboxes.
- Ropes are available during some of the steeper areas that could be muddy during the rain.
- Strawberry guava trees all over the place. Great eating when in season.
- Short hike. Round trip distance to the furthest pillbox and back was only about 1.8 miles.
- Restrooms near the parking area.
- Lots of parking. Make sure you do not park in the school parking lot.
- Geocaching available.
- Lots of other trails intersect with this one. Explore!
The Not So Good:
- Some sections are steep and will be difficult during times of rain.
- The second pillbox is technically on private property. Though the fence is down and the trail runs on, enter at your own risk.
Bottom Line: great family friendly hike for those on the North Shore who want to go explore.
Yelp!: http://www.yelp.com/biz/ehukai-pillbox-hike-haleiwa


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Arthur Curry learns that he is the heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, and must step forward to lead his people and to be a hero to the world.
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text: So I was saving up all my silver tickets and gold for the event tomorrow ... I got a warning before I started my next wave fight that I had 25 Silver tickets and was Max . So I went to go use one like I normaly do but the game crashes . I come back and ALL 25 silvers are gone ... Im not even sure I got all the birds . This is really really crappy . I also dont understand why there is no Are you sure Pop up with a item like that . Now Im screwed for this event as it starts tomorrow .. I do have a few Goldens but didnt want to use them unless I got first 2 birds to better chance for matilda . Has anyone else run into this problem ?


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The Waynesboro Family YMCA Kids' Triathlon, scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 7, is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 14. The race will take place on a closed course utilizing the Waynesboro Family indoor pool, and the Greenway of Constitution Park. Awards will be given to the overall male and female finishers and the top three male and female finishers from the 7 to 8, 9 to 10, 11 to 12, and 13 to 14 age groups. All event finishers will receive a finisher's medal.
Participants ages 7 to 10 will swim 100 yards, bike 2.0 miles, and run a 1/2 mile.
Participants aged 11 to 14 will swim 150 yards, bike 2.0 miles, and run 1 mile.
The registration fee for the event is $60. This event is for Members and Program Members.
For information regarding the race or the Kids Triathlon please contact Melvin Garrison at 540-943-9622 ex 203 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Saturday, October 6th, 2018
9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Packet Pick-up
Sunday, October 7th, 2018
12:30-2 pm: Athlete check-in and body marking (YMCA Tent)
2-4 pm: Transition area opens
3:50 pm: Pre-race Meeting at the Pavilion
4:15 pm: Race Starts
6:30 pm: Awards


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What do the two pickup trucks, two coupes, sedan, and SUV in the picture above have in common? They're the top 6 most searched used cars on CarGurus so far this year. Can you guess those 6 models? Continue reading >>>
Month: October 2017
Mazda's Kai Concept Could Preview Upcoming Mazda3
Mazda used its home market's auto show to wow the automotive world with a concept that's likely to become the best-looking hatchback on the market today.
The Kai concept, which debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show last week, is a preview of what to expect from the upcoming Mazda3. That long hood and sculpted body are unlike any other hatch available and invoke the spirit of Grand Tourers from the past.
Why, however, would Mazda give this concept such graceful rear-wheel-drive proportions when it's on a front-wheel-drive platform? There are other indications that the concept isn't quite ready for prime time, but they're minor enough to be modified for an upcoming production version. Will it happen? Continue reading >>>
Newest BMW Crossover: The Sedan of SUVs?
She said she didn't want an SUV, but who doesn't want an SUV?
Sport utility vehicles, crossovers, sport activity vehicles, and other variants of the high-riding 5-door vehicle class have all but closed the coffin lid on sedans.
Why buy a 4-door low-riding sedan with a traditional trunk if you can get a roomier cabin with a view that can also haul your Costco treasures with less fuss?
I thought everyone, and I mean everyone, was eschewing sedans for sport utes and crossovers. Everyone, apparently, except for a friend who said she was interested in purchasing our 2013 Subaru Legacy after I mentioned it was for sale. Well, either that or she wants to wait for a new car she just heard is coming down the pipe: a brand new just-announced BMW X2. Continue reading >>>
New Cars Losing Ground on Reliability
New technology that makes cars easier to drive, more fuel efficient, and better connected could also be the reasons why new cars are less reliable than they've been in the past.
It wasn't that long ago when a car buyer could take home a sedan with a 5-speed manual transmission, a CD player, a steering wheel, a basic 4-cylinder motor, and air conditioning. Cars like that could be driven for decades with minimal problems. Heck, Toyota and Honda built their businesses on those cars and still benefit from that reputation for reliability.
Things are changing, though. As cars become more advanced, their reliability is decreasing. Continue reading >>>
This Exotic Carmaker May Finally Build an SUV
Choose the one that doesn't belong:Lamborghini Porsche Jaguar Rolls-Royce Bentley Ferrari Aston Martin Maserati
Those are some of the most prestigious automakers in the world. All produce cars worthy of royalty, and all are aspirational brands that only some of the wealthiest people in the world will ever buy. Everyone, however, can appreciate them.
But there's one that doesn't fit with the rest—one that has held onto its exotic roots and never strayed from its 2-door sports car recipe for success.
Until now. Continue reading >>>
Can Hydrogen Surpass Electricity As the Fuel of the Future?
Electric cars are quickly becoming the mainstream choice for alternative fuels. As has been well-discussed here over the last few months, cities, countries, and automakers are committing to the elimination of gas-powered cars and the adoption of electric ones.
Toyota was among the first to introduce electricity to the masses with the hybrid Prius, but now it seems to believe the fuel of the future is hydrogen.
Could electric cars be just a stop-gap on the way to a true fuel revolution? Continue reading >>>
Will Ram Change Everything, Again?
In 1994, the Dodge Ram changed everything.
Advertising for the new generation of early '90s pickups took America by the storm, as the newest Dodge and its sleek, curvy looks captured the most macho of hearts.
People compared the front end to a semi truck, and the look transformed Ram pickups forever while elevating their perceived toughness.
While Ram trucks remain the third-best-selling truck brand in America, behind Ford and Chevy, the trucks have continually improved over the decades and have a devoted following of fans.
Now, thanks to a gust of wind and a well-timed photograph, we know how the next-generation Ram will look. Does it pay homage to the 1994 version that changed it all? Continue reading >>>
BMW May Move MINI Production to China
A British legend was born in 1959. No, we're not referring to the great Tracey Ullman, but another icon that has become deeply rooted in British culture and is known around the world:
The MINI.
The economy car, originally produced by the British Motor Corporation, was voted the second most influential vehicle of the 20th century, just behind the Ford Model T and ahead of the Volkswagen Beetle. Production began in 1959 and continues to this day, though ownership has changed hands a number of times.
The famous British brand has been under BMW ownership since 2001, and now the German automaker plans to further dilute MINI's English roots. Continue reading >>>
You Can Now Subscribe to Porsche, But Should You?
If you can't afford a Porsche, you probably can't afford Porsche's new subscription program, either.
The idea behind Porsche Passport, which launches in Atlanta next month, is to provide subscribers with any model of Porsche they wish at any time they wish. It's a compelling idea, but the privilege won't come cheap.
Car subscription models are popping up in select markets around the country. One in San Francisco, for example, is offering cars for $99 per month and between 50 cents and $1 per mile. While those rates include gas, insurance, roadside assistance, and unlimited swaps, it won't take many miles before the monthly costs exceed the price of simply buying or leasing a vehicle.
Will people pay even more for unlimited access to the Porsche fleet? Continue reading >>>
Tesla Model 3 Delays Could Lead Buyers to Other Automakers
Freezing air has descended upon my city. Those leisurely mornings of heading out to the car in shorts and a T-shirt have been replaced by scraping windshields free of frost.
I love my electric Nissan Leaf, because I can start and warm it up using an app on my phone while I stay toasty warm inside the house. My Subaru Legacy actually requires me to go outside and start the motor with a key.
This week I needed the Legacy, because my errands required more range than the Leaf could provide. That meant I had to brave the cold, trek outside, and start the Subaru so it would be warm for my family.
When I got back inside, my wife, who was getting ready in the upstairs bathroom, asked why the car was so loud.
"Because it has a gas motor," I said.
Needless to say, we have become accustomed to driving electric.
We've been hoping the next electric car might be a Tesla Model 3, but with production problems pushing back availability of the car, we, like thousands of other drivers, may have to look elsewhere. Continue reading >>>


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Plantation is a GREAT source for lighting, furniture, and loads of other luxe decorative touches (fur pillows and throws, hide rugs, etc). Materials wise, there's lots of nice metal work, carved wood, glass, and beautiful inlay details on their decorative boxes. Lots of nicely crafted stuff here.
Top row, L - R: Barcelona Chandelier (wooden beads, cerused white oak, oil rubbed bronze); Victor Iron Side Table (iron base with gold leaf finish, glass top with gold leaf edge); Hues Clear Bottle Vases #1 (hand blown glass, other colors available).
Bottom Row, L - R: Redmond Brass Pendant (antique brass finish); Bongo Wood Table (teak and sheesham); Dominic Sconce - Antique Brass (antique brass, mirrored glass).
All images from www.store.plantationdesign.com.


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BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL [Photo Gallery]
8 Hot Models to Rock Your World!
Ebony Adonises
Every once in a while a person takes a photo that captures a moment in time that will never be again. No two people are exactly alike. So, here is to the beautiful Black Men that grace our earth.
Someone was in the right place at the right time.
Please let me know if you would like to see more Photo Galleries like this one and what models you would like to see.
Thank U, Brewster, author of Tales From Hell, Vol.1


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Who are GAP students?
GAP students are non-degree students preparing for successful undergraduate transfer admission to UVM.
As a GAP student, am I considered a UVM student?
Yes. GAP students are enrolled as non-degree students in UVM's coursework.
Am I eligible to enroll in day and evening classes?
Yes. GAP students can enroll in UVM day and evening courses, with approval from their advisor.
Is GAP for Vermont residents only?
GAP is available for Vermont resident students and Veterans. Veterans do not have to have Vermont residency.
Can I request housing if I am in the GAP program?
No. On-campus housing is not available.
Can I be admitted to UVM if I don't achieve a 3.0?
If you do not maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 as a GAP student, your UVM application will go through the regular transfer admission review process, and admission is not guaranteed.
Can I take courses at other colleges while enrolled in GAP?
Yes, but the courses on your GAP contract must be taken at UVM.
Can I take a course that is not part of my GAP contract?
Courses that are not listed on the GAP contract need to be approved by a GAP advisor.
I enrolled in UVM courses several years ago. Can these credits be counted toward my GAP contract?
No. You must inform your advisor of any coursework completed at UVM prior to establishing a GAP contract.
Must I select a major to enroll in GAP?
Each GAP contract is established for a specific major, even if you select an "undecided" major. You cannot change your major during your GAP contract. However, upon admission to UVM, you can change your major in consultation with your Academic Advisor.
If I do not meet the requirements of my contract, am I eligible to re-enroll in GAP?
No. Students are eligible for enrollment in GAP only one time.
How often do I need to meet with my GAP advisor?
You are encouraged to meet with your program advisor often and are required to meet every semester, prior to registration.
Is financial aid available to GAP students?
- Available financial aid: Limited Federal Stafford Loan funding may be available. In addition, parents of dependent students may be eligible to borrow through the Federal Parent PLUS Loan. Please contact UVM Student Financial Services for details.
- Restrictions/requirements: Aid eligibility is limited to a single, continuous 12-month period. A student must be enrolled in at least 6 credits per semester to receive aid. Students who have previously received financial aid for non-degree coursework may not be eligible.
- Get started: Complete the FAFSA online.
Are veterans able to use their GI Bill benefits as GAP students?
GAP students are considered non-degree students. This may affect eligibility to use the GI Bill and other benefits awarded to veterans. Please consult the VA for details on the types of academic programs eligible for funding. For more information about UVM Support for Student Veterans, please visit http://www.uvm.edu/~veterans/.
Are UVM campus resources available to GAP students?
You will have access to a number of resources available to UVM students, including the library, athletic facilities, tutoring services, academic support, disability services at ACCESS, and other campus resources when you show your CATcard (the UVM ID). You can get your card free of charge after you register for classes.


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This school year in storytime I decided to use the alphabet to give me inspiration for themes. So this week, H is for Houses!
1) These Are My Glasses - Laurie Berkner
My current opening song that we sing acappella every week. I start by asking them to show me their glasses and their book so that they remember the signs. We sing it through twice, then I'll ask them to quietly put their "books" in their lap.
These are my glasses (make the letter o with each hand)
And this is my book (hands together)
I put on my glasses (put "glasses" over eyes)
And open up the book (open book hands)
Now I read read read (hold book up in front of face like reading)
And I look look look (put glasses over eyes and look around room)
I put down my glasses and… (lower glasses)
WHOOP! Close up the book. (clap as if closing a book quickly)
2) Mystery Box
This week I built a tiny Lego house to put in my box.
3) The Three Little Pigs - James Marshall
4) Song – Shake Your Sillies Out - the Wiggles
5a) Building a House - Byron Barton (18-36 mo)
5b) Little Orange House story (3-5 yrs)
This is on Scholastic's site. I practiced first and could totally see where it was going. When I asked the kids if they wanted to see inside the house, they were SO into it. I opened it up and watched their faces light up as they realized what I'd made. :) Even the parents liked it!
6) Shape house
Found this at Read Sarah Read, originally from Finger Tales by Joan Phelps. Since we'd just built a house in #5, I asked if they could help me build a house too! I handed out the pieces and asked them to bring them up when I said their shape. I added the colors of the pieces when I read it to help the kids know which pieces were which.
But let's build one with shapes alone!
Start with a square, but we won't stop.
Add a triangle up on the top.
Then a rectangle for the door.
Now square windows 1, 2, 3, 4!
A little circle just for fun.
Now our shape house is all done!
7) Purple Little Bird - Greg Foley
8a) Bird Houses Flannel
I found this at Erin's Falling Flannelboards. I made four houses of different colors with different shaped doors, just like she did. The kids did a great job of telling me with words which house the bird belonged in, and I made sure we mentioned both the color and the door shape.
8b) Little Mouse
It was so easy to include the Little Mouse game with the bird houses flannel. I simply put the mouse behind one of the houses before I hung them up. "Little Mouse, Little Mouse, are you in the red/green/orange/blue house??"
9) Do Lions Live on Lily Pads? - Melanie Walsh
10) H is for House coloring page (18-36 mo.) or H is for House craft (3-5 yrs)
Got this idea from Crystal. If you stick a triangle on top of the letter H, it really does look like a house! I traced an H on three different colors (so the kids could choose the color of their house), then actually had them practice cutting the straight lines. The other pieces I pre-cut for them, and put out crayons for them to decorate their house.
|My 3.5-year-old daughter's version
Other house ideas:
Bunny Bungalow - Cynthia Rylant
A New House for Mouse - Petr Horacek
The House that Jack Built - Diana Mayo


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After having 3 children, the youngest being 13, this 42 year old woman had a lot of extra skin and fat in her abdomen region and was having the hardest time getting rid of it. She decided to visit Dr. Colville for an abdominoplasty and her life has been changed ever since. She absolutely loves the results and says she "couldn't be happier with her new tummy!"


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Never mind that they are mired in the worst recession since World War II or that the state could generate $576 million annually if lawmakers legalized and regulated video poker machines or that banning sweepstakes cafes will see 600 businesses in the state go out of business, those wise men of the North Carolina Senate have voted by 47-1 to approve legislation to shut down hundreds of these new sweepstake centres. There's nothing like progressive thinking. Read more.
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The Shemhamphorasch (alternatively Shem ha-Mephorash or Schemhamphoras, originally Shem HaMephorash (שם המפורש)) is an originally Tannaitic term[1] describing a hidden name of God in Kabbalah (including Christian and Hermetic variants), and in some more mainstream Jewish discourses. It is composed of either 4, 12, 22, 42, or 72 letters (or triads of letters), the last version being the most common.
Maimonides thought the Shem ha-Mephorash was used only for the four letter Tetragrammaton.[1]
A 12-letter variant appears in the Talmud, though it was unknown in later Kabbalah and completely absent from Jewish magic.[5]
A 22-letter variant is first written down in Sefer Raziel HaMalakh,[5][7] without interpretation, as אנקתם פסתמ פספסים דיונסים (likely transliterated as Anaktam Pastam Paspasim Dionsim). Its origins are unknown, with no connection to Hebrew or Aramaic being found, and no agreement on any particular Greek or Zoroastrian origin. There are Geonic precedents for the name, indicating that the name is older than Sefer Raziel.[5]
A 42-letter variant was described by Hai Gaon as אדגיתץ קרעשטן נגדיכש בטרצתג חקדטנע יגלפזק שקוצית. He wrote "Although the consonants of this name are well known, its proper vocalization is not rendered by tradition. Some pronounce its first part Adgitaẓ, and others Adigtaẓ, and the last part is sometimes read Shakvaẓit, and sometimes Shekuẓit, but there is no definite proof." This variation in pronunciation was understood by Joshua Trachtenberg to indicate that this version is quite ancient, the vowels in Hebrew being easily lost over time. It is, by some means, derived from the first 42 letters of the Hebrew Bible.[5] Like the 22-letter name, it is found in Sefer Raziel.


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The following post is written by our friend Liz who lives in Chatanooga, TN with her husband and two daughters under 2 1/2. Liz works part time from home at a public relations firm, is a great cook and enjoys running! Ann and Liz met five years ago through their husbands and were a part of a book club where they read crazy and amazing books they wouldn't otherwise read. Liz is constantly striving to be a better wife, mom, daughter and friend which Ann very much appreciates.
Dear Jen and Ann,
Dear Jen and Ann,
"Now is not the season to be OCD about your house. Tired mama, put down the vacuum and engage with that little girl who's been begging you to read her some books all afternoon. And just accept the reality that Cheerios are going to be found in every nook and cranny of your couch, bed, chairs and car. We're aiming for happy households, not perfect homes."
Sometimes when I read "mommy blog" posts that start off like this I just want to scream, "I AM paying attention to my children! I AM reading them stories, engaging with their hearts, playing games, telling stories, singing songs. I AM, I AM, I AM!" I know the heart and intention behind such blog posts is good, but honestly they often make me feel a bit criminal for wanting to bring some order and cleanliness to my household and for wanting to encourage some independent play in my 2-year-old who more often than not would prefer to be suction-cupped to my side.
|Living Room
I suppose there could be some moms among us who need to hear this message and who really might not be paying enough attention to their children. However, I'm inclined to believe that the majority of us who are raising our children in an era of over-parenting are doing just fine when it comes to engaging with our little ones. My fear is that we read these posts, then turn away and think "Oh, well, I guess I'm supposed to give into my toddler's constant demands that I pay him/her attention since the goal isn't a perfect house, but a happy one." It's almost like we're taking this as a carte blanche to ignore our other responsibilities, which in a way is easier than trying to teach patience and independence to our young ones.
|Dining Room
Maybe this is just me, as I know I have a sensitive conscience and always feel these posts are directed right at me, when maybe they are not. I'm not sure. Any moms out there who can relate?
So funny because Jen and I talk about this a lot. I have a couple thoughts that are in line with what you are saying. Love the pictures by the way!
Recently, we went to the children's museum in Flint. My girls love that place! They have these different areas for pretend play. Their two favorite sections are the theater dress up area because as you know my girls love to dance! Their second favorite is the little town where you can go to the grocery store or post office, and cook your food in your own little kitchen. My Mom and I were watching the girls play and commented how we didn't have an elaborate, fun place like that when we were kids. My mom is an early childhood educator and she reminded me that up until 100 years ago kids worked. They worked in factories and on farms and there was very little time for play. I'm very grateful that my girls won't have to work so young, but I do believe that they should share the responsibilities with the family in caring for our home. There are many circumstances that are contributing to children leaving our parents' home later and later in life, but I believe our children not really knowing how to work adds to that trend.
|Catina and June playing at the Flint Children's Museum
When Catina was two I started handing her a dust rag to help me dust the house. Now I did not expect her to clean well, but she found it fun to imitate me and we would make up songs as we went. Since then, Catina has seen the musical "Annie" and we sometimes pretend we are scrubbing the orphanage from its grime. Now when I ask Catina if she'd like to help me dust she jumps at the opportunity and does a great job. She even lifts up objects to clean underneath them!
I don't believe Catina needs to clean all day or have a ton of responsibilities, but we as a family we do need to share in the chores around the house to keep what God gave us in good shape. Plus, if you help mommy clean then mommy has more time for reading and playing!
I'm with you Liz, I'd love to hear more thoughts from moms on the balance of playing and keeping house.


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Welcome to the Team ARS Drift car dealership!
After your purchase you will see these instructions again. Click on car titles to view more information!
What you need to do now is:
What you need to do now is:
- Add ptk14 on PSN. (That is me)
- Send me a message on PSN about which car you purchased. And don't lie because I will know which cars are purchased :)
- I will send you the car A.S.A.P. and wish you good luck!


text: Bill Posted February 11, 2001 I come to you guys, because you will only look at the facts posted. Unlike the dad (me) who has other information cluttering up my ability to figure this out. My sons stats: age 14, 5'8", 120, fairly co-ordinated, not very strong or aggresive. He has been riding for about a year on a 86 TTR225. He has ridden mostly MX, on a very easy practice track. He brought a friend (XR200) to the track one time who has ridden only trails, but has ridden for several years. They raced for four laps and he pulled away from my son the whole race. My son blamed it on the bike, so he tried again, this time riding a 98 CR80R. The CR80 belongs to my other son and the 14 yr old has experience on this bike (edited to include this info)The results were the same, his friend pulled away for all four laps. My sons buddy tried the "double" (small)and cleared it the first time on his XR. My son has yet to try it. Well he wants a new bike and I would have to agree. That for him to advance and get into more challenging terrain, he needs more bike. His first choice would be a 125 2-stroke MX'er. My first choice, would be a KDX200. I have also considered a MX 250 2-stroke. Why you ask, for the simple reason that it is not as pipey (we do ride trails). Plus 125 MX bikes have usually been rode very hard (read: revved hard) He vision is to race MX. I think he has to conquer bike control and trails prior to this endeavor. What we ride. We do ride MX and will join a local riding area that has 12,000 acres of riding land. I have had him reveiw this and we agree that it is accurate. Please give us your honest opinions. Thanks Bill ------------------ 86TT225, 99WR, WR timing, throttle stop trimmed, air box lid removed, White Bros head pipe, silencer and air filter. Odometer and headlight removed. Moose hand and mud guards. YZ stock tank and IMS seat. Renthal Jimmy Button "highs" and Renthal Soft half waffle grips. AMA, SETRA. [This message has been edited by Bill (edited 02-10-2001).] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Italian non-governmental agencies will not be withdrawing volunteers from Iraq in the wake of the kidnapping of two Italian women in Baghdad, along with two of their Iraqi colleagues on 7 September. The determination to remain in Iraq was confirmed by the president of the Italian association of NGOs, Sergio Marelli, in answer to speculation that there would be a departure of Italian volunteers from Iraq in the next few days.
It is estimated that there are at least 20 Italians in Iraq working with nine Italian-run NGOs based in Baghdad, Basra and Kirkuk. They provide healthcare services, educational support and the distribution of emergency supplies.
The two Italians taken hostage, Simona Pari and Simona Torretta, work for the Rome-based NGO, "Un Ponte per" which was founded in Italy in 1991 to oppose the embargo imposed on Iraq after the first Gulf war. It then extended its operations to Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, into Turkish Kurdistan and in 1999 it also worked to distribute medical supplies to refugees from Kosovo. "Un Ponte per" has about 500 volunteers and has offices in five Italian cities: Rome, Milan, Naples, Trento and Udine. On 10 September it is organising demonstrations and sit-ins throughout Italy in support of the hostages.


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Next Wednesday, June 1st, I will perform at club King Kong at Södra bar in Stockholm, Sweden. If you're not in Stockholm you'll still be able to se the concert via live broadcast in this blog, my facebook page and my Bambuser channel.
The show starts at 10.30pm (GMT+1, use this converter to adjust to your time zone).


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Onizuka Space Science Day 2018
Reservations for Onizuka Space Science Day 2018 have reached capacity.
Walk-ins are welcome on the morning of Saturday, March 10, but there is no guarantee of participation in the breakout sessions or receiving a lunch ticket.
If you are interested in participating as a walk-in and would like to receive more information, please submit this form to let us know:
Walk-In Participation Form
Please wear appropriate attire.
Saturday, March 10, 2018
8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
(Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m.)
Serious-minded science students in Grades 5 through 12 are invited to attend Onizuka Space Science Day 2018 at El Camino College! Students are also invited to enter the Onizuka Space Science Day Arts Contest.
The Ellison S. Onizuka Memorial Committee, El Camino College, and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. sponsor this free, hands-on conference. This year marks the 32nd anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger accident that took the lives of the seven crew members, including Ellison Onizuka.
This Year's Astronaut
This year's featured NASA Astronaut is Robert Shane Kimbrough. Kimbrough is a veteran of two spaceflights, the first being a Space Shuttle flight and the second being a 6-month mission to the International Space Station. He has a total of 6 spacewalks and has logged a total of 189 days in space.
Event Features
- Astronaut presentation
- Classroom presentations & demonstrations led by ECC professors, students, and guests from JPL and other institutions
- Hands-on science activities & experiments
- Free lunch for the first 900 students
- Egg Drop Competition!
Arts Contest
The deadline to receive artwork is Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 10:00 p.m.
South Bay students in Grades 5 through 12 are invited to enter El Camino College's Onizuka Space Science Day Arts Contest. The contest winner will receive an invitation to bring three guests to meet and attend the Space Science Day Dinner with Astronaut Kimbrough on Friday, March 9.
Students are asked to create original artwork inspired by the theme: "Space through My Eyes"
Accepted forms of artwork: drawing, painting, printmaking, computer-generated image, photograph, or photographic collage. Art must be original – reproductions of other artwork are not accepted.
Submission Requirements:
- Only new pieces of artwork inspired by the theme may be submitted
- Each entry must be the original work of one student only
- Student should give the artwork a unique title
- Include with the entry: the student's name, age, home address, phone number, parent's email, grade in school, teacher's name, and school they are currently attending
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Release your inhibitions. Don't regret ANYTHING. Say 'Sorry' when it's really necessary. Live life NOW. Believe in falling in love again. Have faith in yourself. Think positive. Shower daily. Think before you speak. Leave the past behind. Give second chances but don't lower your guard down. Try things you've never done before. Say please and thank you. Don't forget what your mother taught you: your MANNERS. Respect the elderly; they know stories that can make you cry more than what Hollywood tries so hard to portray. Open your mind to adventure. Surround yourself with beautiful things that are only felt with your heart. Have a courage to face your fears. Cry because you're happy. Smile to make you feel less horrible. Don't get disappointed when you get rejected, it just means that you are reserved for the right person. Aim for your dreams. Never give up unless you've tried your bestest. Have faith in God or get in touch with your spiritual being. Laugh as if you're building ABS. Relax because it makes you feel younger. Appreciate the smallest details because they are so much beautiful than the obvious ones. Embrace single-hood! Cherish this moment because you're alive. Treat each day like it's your last. Drink LOTS of water; your body needs it. Learn to say "NO." Learn to love yourself first before you can love someone again. Look up when you're down because that's where you're going. Don't expect but don't lose hope at the same time. Keep walking and never look back. Stay strong to your words. Make promises that you know you can do. Never assume because you'll only make an ASS– of- U and ME. Close your eyes when you're about to cry and imagine stars– that way you can cry feeling as if you're way up in the sky and your problems are down below. You'll feel better, I promise.
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Accrediting your library program: what is it worth?
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This paper considers the role of accreditation in education for librarianship and information studies. It outlines the elements of core knowledge required in library education and the types of programs generally available. The accreditation programs of three international library associations: the American Library Association (ALA), the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) and the Australian Library and Information Association(ALIA) are discussed. A case is presented for these associations to support the role of academic scholarship in librarianship. The paper concludes with a discussion of a number of the political issues involved in the accreditation process.
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This past weekend, I did something I swore I would never do again – I visited Texas.
I will caveat this with the standard "I know my experience isn't indicative of anyone else's, maybe things have changed and I should give Texas another chance, etc." That being said, the six months I spent living in San Antonio back in 2005-2006 were among the worst of my life. It just wasn't a friendly place for someone of half-Italian, half-Asian/Pacific Islander descent, because many people saw my darker skin and became very vocal about how they didn't like "immigrants" (never mind that I'm American) and being from Seattle, it was the first time I'd had to deal with this. Once I'd finished up my military training at Randolph AFB, I left and swore I would never, ever set foot in this state again. I had even told Chuck that if the Navy ever tried to station him there, he would be going as a geo-bachelor.
So what brought me back? A conference – but trust me, I didn't go willingly. If it wasn't for the fact that I need a post-graduation job, and that the conference was held in progressive (and weird) Austin, I would have declined the offer.
The conference was fine, though I'm not sure it was the right place for me. Although it was advertised as being for all female MBAs, it was actually for a certain subset within that group: specifically, female MBAs between the ages of, say, 22 to 26 with little-to-no real world experience. Don't get me wrong, there were plenty of lovely people there and it made my feminist heart glad to see so many messages of empowerment and cooperation. Yet I felt completely out of place; whenever I tried to share my experiences to the other ladies, I would get blank stares usually followed by a comment about how they personally never had to deal with that, and that their male bosses were always respectful so everyone else must be exaggerating.
Throughout the weekend, we were asked to use a word to describe ourselves. This is where the difference between my background and theirs became most apparent – I consider myself courageous because of what I'd accomplished: I flew for the Navy and helped save lives while putting my own in danger. I consider myself resilient because I overcame MST and the subsequent shaming from my military commanders. I consider myself to be inspirational because I've been told that I am, by other assault survivors and by other women from lower-income households who hope to also rise out of near-poverty. To be lumped into the same category as someone who says she's courageous because "the boys were mean and made me get them coffee" at her undergrad internship… okay, look. I get that courage is relative and that everyone's experience is personal; I really do understand that. But at the same time, maybe you should wait until you've actually encountered a hardship before you start bragging about how brave you are. 23-year-old me would have gotten shut down (and rightfully so) if I'd brought my petty complaints to one of my female senior officers, or a mother with children, or a woman who'd been in the corporate world for a while and dealt with workplace discrimination.
Moving on. The nice thing was that after the conference I did get a chance to walk around Austin, which is a cute little city that reminds me of the West Coast despite being in the heart of Texas. Yes, it was weird, but still a good place to spend a weekend.
We visited the famous Baylor Wall, where you can unleash your inner graffiti artist. This was actually really cool – there was a group that had cleared off a section of the wall to promote awareness of LGBT suicides. Anyone was invited to paint, so we participated by adding our own messages.
It was really inspiring to see so many people come out in support of such an important cause, especially after what happened in Orlando. To see this taking place in an area of the country that traditionally isn't supportive of alternative lifestyles gives me hope.
Anyway, besides the Baylor Wall, Austin is known for many things – hosting music festivals, its fantastic nightlife, and a bridge full of bats.
Thing is, these bats apparently have a sense of humor. When we tried to see them, we ended up waiting until well after the sun had set, and they never showed up! I pictured them having a good laugh at our expense: "Hey guys! Let's leave the bridge early before the stupid tourists get here! They'll be waiting all night for nothing! Hahaha!" Our bat-excursion was unsuccessful, so we gave up and went to 6th Street for a beer.
So, the verdict? Austin is indeed a little weird, but endearingly so. It's a little like DC in that there's not much to do during the day that doesn't involve eating or drinking, but what it lacks in daytime activities it makes up for with the bar scene. I still would never want to live in Texas ever again, but this town is definitely a nice place to visit. I'm glad I came here, although next time I need to either skip the conference or develop more patience for dealing with the young and naïve.