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Translatel Ltd took part in the Translating Europe Forum 2015 organized by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Translation. Because the theme was "All about youth", the Forum gathered students, mentors, researchers and young entrepreneurs.This year the aim of Translating Europe was to enable young people to share ideas, projects, experiences and innovative approaches in translation-related fields.
The program included a variety of plenary debates, poster presentations and workshops. The topics for presentations ranged from translation of video games and multilingual app development to localization at Google, but the main theme was the translation skills gap. During the seminars, the participants discussed the reasons why young translators are often not ready for the labor market after completing their Master's degree. Oleksandr Bondarenko, the CEO of Translatel Ltd, also shared his vision of the problem. Because the labor market nowadays demands translators to be business-oriented, manage IT tools, and be communicators apart from mastership of languages and translation knowledge, Oleksandr Bondarenko has presented solutions for translators training enhancement that were developed within the scope of Vox Translatorum project activity.
During the two days of the Forum, the participants were also able to visit information stands. The Forum was moderated by Xosé Castro, who enriched the presentations with original and smart insights. It was a real pleasure to visit such a well-organized event. Our sincere congratulations to the organizing committee and all the delegates!
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Visit Worcester Today, Shop Worcestershire!
A new feature by Discover Worcestershire has been launched and we're pretty excited about it, for those who don't know who Discover Worcestershire is they are a listing directory, showcasing all the amazing and fun things to do in Worcestershire, but if you want to know more about them head over to their website and have a browse yourself! Shop Worcestershire, a tool to support local independents and help them grow! It's very clever what it allows you to do as a company is get affordable support to those who want it. More and more companies are trying to do their own social media, or are learning and training to do it themselves, but even if they do this its always good to get some extra support, extra promotion and extra guidance.
The vision behind Shop Worcestershire is to support people and businesses for those who need and want it. For a really small fee every month Shop Worcestershire will support your business and your digital growth! And when I mean small I mean really small, its £4.99 a month that's it, for 12 months so under £60.00 a year gives you a range of features that will give you promotional and online support to guide, grow and expand your business the right way.
When you sign up to the Shop Worcester business package you get all these amazing features;
- Social media promotion
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There's so many exciting things happening with Shop Worcestershire, what are you waiting for? Join up today and get the guidance and support you and your business needs to grow in this already competitive digital market!
If you're looking for more support at a really affordable price then you should have a look at Shop Worcestershire and get in contact with them today! They will give you that extra support your business needs and at such an affordable price how can you really go wrong?
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It's a Fall Day here on the farm! The wind is keeping it quite chilly and the rain is drizzly. But every now and then the sun pops it's head out to brighten the day! I am super busy getting everything ready for our departure tomorrow afternoon. I have all my posts scheduled for while I'm gone, so you probably won't even miss me! But I'll be back in person on the 11th!
My card for you today doesn't have any challenges attached to it. It's just something I made this weekend for a friend. I have always loved pocket style cards and the one I used here is the very first one I ever made wayyyyyy back when! You can find the tutorial HERE on SCS if you want to try it out yourself. The patterned paper is from a swap awhile ago and it just happened to be an exact match to the Rich Razzleberry cardstock! I am sad that this was my only piece! If anyone knows who makes it, I'd love to know! I used some textured cardstock by Paper Studio for my Aqua and it ended up matching very well too.
I used two stamps from the Nature's Song set by Paper Makeup Stamps. It's a great silhouette set that just doesn't get inked up enough around here. I cut out one of flower from the patterned paper for the top of the insert and then added gems to the inside of it. I like the way it looks!
Card Details
Stamps: Nature's Song (PMS)
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Paper: CS-Rich Razzleberry (SU), Aqua (Paper Studio), White (GP); DP from stash
Accessories & Tools: Petite Scalloped Circles (Nestabilities), adhesive gems,
While I'm gone you will see another Pocket Card I made when I made this one...one of the rare times when I make two cards at the same time! LOL!
Don't forget that the Sneak Week for the October 2009 release by Paper Makeup Stamps starts on Friday, October 2nd! The PMS DT has a great week for you with all kinds of gorgeous projects to share!
Don't forget to check out the Freebie Friday Giveaway on the Paper Makeup Stamps blog! It's a super cute piece of Word Art and you only have until October 1st to Download it! You can find it HERE.
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As we mentioned in our last post about our midyear company retreat, we have welcomed several new members to the Speak team this summer. Many of our clients will (or already have) met the new account managers, Megan Jones in Memphis and Tyler Batts in Nashville, and we have enjoyed getting to know our newest web developer Doris Downs since she joined us during #SpeakHalftime. But for those of you who haven't been acquainted with these new faces, we wanted them to share with you their passions that brought them to us, and the expertise they will use to serve our clients and strengthen our team as a whole. So without further adieu...
Why are you excited to work at Speak?
I am fortunate to join the Speak team where I love who I work with just as much as what I do. The amount of expertise and creativity within this single company is incredible! I am excited to contribute to the success of Speak while continuing to learn from the best in the business.
What's your expertise?
My expertise lies within one of my greatest passions - helping people. That passion and desire to cultivate meaningful relationships fuels my ability to solve problems and market solutions. Speak has all the tools and resources to produce stunning designs and build effective digital platforms to drive results for clients. Like a puzzle, I fit those pieces together to meet needs and exceed expectations.
What kind of prior experience do you bring to the team?
After graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor's degree in mass communication, I devoted 3 years to working for a non-profit organization where I managed volunteers and planned events for children and their families. Through that position, I gained experience partnering and collaborating with a wide variety of individuals, groups, donors, and vendors. As I join the Speak team, I look forward to applying that experience in order to provide exceptional service for our clients of all sizes and industries.
How do you spend your time outside of Speak?
I am very mission driven and I love working with kids. Most recently, I've joined forces with the local chapter of JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) as a volunteer to help "Turn Type 1 into Type None." From office work to large scale events, the entire experience continues to be a fun and rewarding endeavor that positively impacts the lives of others.
I also love to travel. It's not uncommon for me to squeeze in a weekend adventure to see family, friends, or the beach (which I also consider a good friend). Additionally, I've been fortunate to travel abroad several times to destinations that include Africa and Australia. I have a growing wish list of places to visit in the future!
Why are you excited to work at Speak?
If I were able to sit down and map out everything I desire out of my career, Speak would be that place. I'm excited to join a team of professionals who are truly remarkable at what they do, and a culture that sets me up to succeed in my career.
What's your expertise?
As an Account Manager, my expertise is helping clients succeed. It's my goal to not only help clients see their projects through to completion, but to help them articulate their goals, find their voice, and offer recommendations to bring their business profitability and growth.
What kind of prior experience do you bring to the team?
Since graduating with a marketing degree in 2011, I've spent the last four years helping Small Business, Nonprofits, Churches, and Corporations grow their profitability through sales and marketing strategy. I've also had the opportunity to take courses and educate myself in Web Development and Design strategies. My overall passion is being able to develop a relationship with a client, hear what they are wanting to accomplish, and help them get from point A to point B. As an Account Manager I look forward to meeting all of our clients, helping them achieve their goals, and watching their organizations grow.
How do you spend your time outside of Speak?
When I'm not at Speak, I'm most likely spending time with my bride-to-be planning for our October wedding, exploring our new hometown of Nashville, and traveling across the Southeast. Random facts about me include: I'm from Greenville, SC, I played competitive golf for 13 years, I'm a songwriter, I eat tacos at least 4 times a week, I love to workout (so I can eat more tacos), and I'm constantly drinking coffee.
Why are you excited to work at Speak?
Speak Creative is a well run company full of smart, creative people doing excellent work. Additionally, the values of the company align well with my personal values making it a good fit for me. Everyone seems friendly, hard-working and honest. I am excited to be a part of such a great group.
What's your expertise?
Technically, my favorite languages and technologies to work with currently are AngularJS, Javascript, and other front-end languages and platforms. I have worked with a variety of additional languages and platforms, such as C#, SQL, .NET, C++, etc at various times in my career and education. I have a particular interest in User Experience Design and would like to continue developing in that area as well as growing in technical expertise.
What kind of prior experience do you bring to the team?
My prior experience includes working as a Software Engineer for a local talent management software company and working as an Applications Developer Analyst at the University of Florida, doing primarily web development.
How do you spend your time outside of Speak?
Most of my time outside of work is spent with my family (my fiance, two wonderful kids, and two small dogs). I also enjoy reading, professional development tasks, writing, and geeky pursuits such as video games and D&D.
We hope you've enjoyed learning a little more about our latest additions to the Speak team. If you're wondering what's new to our portfolio, please check out our recent work page or get in contact with us, and we would love to tell you all about what we do here and how we can help your business succeed in the digital sphere.


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Welcome to another episode of This is Rammy, this week we've had more dodgy weather with another storm coming in and battering the North West, this time it was storm Gertrude. I was out on Saturday and saw the fishmonger on Ramsbottom Market having a tough time of it in the wind with their signs blowing all over the place.
There's just very little you can do to secure them in such strong winds. As well as the strong wind we've had downpours of hail and thunder and lightning.
You can't say we don't have some dramatic weather up here in Ramsbottom, storm chasers need not look very far.
This week, Gemma Atkinson off of Emmerdale paid a visit to Lolos Vegan and Raw and said "Gorgeous brunch at Lola's Vegan cafe in Ramsbottom"
Organisers of the yearly Ramsbottom Chocolate Festival are highlighting that any traders who wish to have a stall at the festival need to have their forms submitted by February 10th 2016.
The Chocolate Festival is a bit earlier this year to bring it in time for Easter being on the week before, March 19th and 20th. I've spoken to Paul Morris previously about the Chocolate Festival and he explained how it's a busy event to prepare for but hugely rewarding at the same time.
Last year, it was a complete washout, I had friends that I invited over who I don't think expected the amount of rain we actually had. We're kind of used to it living in Rammy, but they certainly weren't. Thankfully they have been back to Ramsbottom since, so it didn't put them off completely.
Keeping this in mind, I've taken a look at the historic weather for when the Chocolate Festival is due, as I did with the cake festival last year and I've found the following in the past five years:
2015 – Min -3c Max 11c – no rain
2014 – Min 5c Max 14 – no rain
2013 – Min -2c Max 6c – no rain
2012 – Min 0c Max 10c – no rain
2011 – Min -1c Max 6c – no rain
Based on passed trends, we'll be a bit cold. I'd rather wrap up for a bit of warmth then cover up for some rain any day of the week, so fingers crossed that the weather is much the same this year.
So, we should be dry, but it's going to be a bit nippy. Speaking of nippy…
The answer to the question I asked earlier, surprisingly is a crayfish. Julia Rawson, a listener of the show tweeted a photo asking what something was that she had found in Nuttall Park, I replied and said that it looked a lot like a crayfish. My only guess is that it must have gotten washed up in the flooding back in December. Strangely, it did look to be fairly happy in it's little grass home.
Sadly, Julia wasn't sure what it was or what to do with it, but if you are walking through Nuttall Park and see something hiding in the bushes, please can you carefully pop it back into the river. It might nip you, but it shouldn't hurt much. The best way to pick it up is from underneath and keeping hold of it's middle.
I have since learned that this is not a native species of crayfish and should not be put back into the river.
Ramsbottom United news, yesterday we were away to Barwell where a hard fought match in which we managed to bring it back to 1-1 at one point was unfortunately in the end lost 2-1. This means that we're still bottom of the Evo-Stik league but we just need two miracles now for us to get out of the bottom four. One thing in our favour is we do have four matches in hand compared to some of the other teams in the league.
The next match for Ramsbottom United is against Salford City away and that is on Tuesday the 2nd of February at Moor Lane. Kick off is at 7:45pm. I think you all know how much of a big match this has become on the Ramsbottom fixtures list. Good luck lads, I'm sure whatever the score you'll give them a damn good game.
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Here are some of the upcoming events on the Ramsbottom calendar, check out the events calendar here for most upcoming Ramsbottom events.
Gypsy Jazz with the Manouchetones
Where: The Doghouse Jazz Bar, Kay Brow Yard, Ramsbottom, Bl0 9AY
When: 6 February 8:00pm to 11:00pm
How much: £8.00
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The Houghton Weavers – In Concert
Where: The Theatre Royal, Smithy Street, Ramsbottom, BL0 9AT
When: 6 February 7:30pm to 10:00pm
How much: £12.50
Contact: email@example.com / 01706825648
Traders urged to taste sweet success at Chocolate Festival
Storm Gertrude batters UK with 100mph winds.
Gemma Atkinson Instagram
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While I'm so in awe of people who can sit and write at any time of the day, that is just not me. If it was me, I would definitely get my books written a lot quicker, but as long as the sun is up, my brain does not work.
Daytime writing is a no no for me. I CAN write, just like every other person can write whenever they want, but it isn't good. I feel so uninspired, end up staring at a blank page for ridiculous amounts of time and what I do write usually ends up getting deleted once I look back at it, with a thought of 'what the hell was I thinking?'
Only at night does the story side of my brain start working. There are many reasons this could be why, for example, maybe it's the fact it's a lot quieter at night, so there's less distractions. (I don't like background noise whilst I'm writing. I can deal with music or the TV on with the volume down low, but people talking and things like that really puts me off.) Another big reason it could be is my anxiety. I've suffered from anxiety for years and at night it really starts to play up. My mind overthinks a lot at night and I also struggle to sleep. I also feel like my body clock is the opposite of what is expected. I always feel sleepy in the daytime and alert at night. I honestly think my body would prefer me to stay up all night and sleep all day instead. Weirdly enough, I only read at night too.
So remember, if you're feeling uninspired, maybe you've just not found the right routine for yourself yet. Try out writing at different parts of the day, in different locations, with music on/off, TV on/off etc. and you may find when you're really best at writing.


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(UPM, Helsinki, 10 April 2013, at 12:00 EET) – UPM sells the real estate and machinery at Aureskoski further processing mill in Parkano, Finland, to Tammiwood Ltd. The parties have agreed not to disclose the sales price. UPM operations at Aureskoski mill ceased in December 2012. UPM produced interior wood panels at the mill.
Tammiwood's major shareholder is Tammiston Puu Ltd., a Finnish company specialised in manufacturing garden products. Four employees working at Aureskoski mill will transfer to Tammiwood as permanent employees.
"The sale of Aureskoski site has a positive effect on the economic life in the area. We think that the new owner has a good opportunity to further develop the site," says Aki Temmes, Director, Business Control, UPM Timber.
"Aureskoski mill complements our production network and enables wider product range. We aim to start production at the mill by the next autumn," estimates Markku Heinonen, Managing Director, Tammiwood Ltd.
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Tammiwood Ltd. is part of Tammisto group spesialised in manufacturing wooden buildings, constructions and fittings. Tammisto group has four production units in Finland; in Eura, Kuhmoinen, Kankaanpää and now also in Parkano. http://www.tammistonpuu.com
UPM Timber manufactures top-class sawn pine and spruce timber and further processed products for the construction and joinery industries. UPM Timber annually produces around 2.1 million cubic metres of timber from wood acquired from certified forests. UPM Timber's production units are located in Finland, Austria, France and Russia. In Finland, UPM operates four sawmills in Lappeenranta (Kaukas), Pietarsaari (Alholma), Korkeakoski and Pori (Seikku). www.upmtimber.com
UPM leads the integration of bio and forest industries into a new, sustainable and innovation-driven future. Our products are made of renewable raw materials and are recyclable. UPM consists of three Business Groups: Energy and pulp, Paper, and Engineered materials. The Group employs around 22,000 people and it has production plants in 17 countries. UPM's annual sales exceed EUR 10 billion. UPM's shares are listed on the Helsinki stock exchange. UPM – The Biofore Company – www.upm.com
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The latest Economic Outlook Survey by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI') puts forth a quarterly median forecast of 6 per cent for gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the first quarter of 2019-20. India's growth numbers for the first quarter are expected to be released by Central Statistics Office (CSO).
Furthermore, the annual median GDP growth forecast for 2019-20 has been pegged at 6.9 per cent, with a minimum and maximum estimate of 6.7 per cent and 7.2 per cent respectively. While the median growth forecast for agriculture and allied activities has been put at 2.2 per cent for 2019-20, the industry and services sector are expected to grow by 6.9 per cent and 8.0 per cent respectively during the current financial year, according to FICCI report.
The survey was conducted in June-July covering economists belonging to the industry, banking and financial services sectors. With regard to inflation, the latest official numbers report moderate price levels. The outlook of participating economists on inflation also remains benign.
The median forecast for wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation rate for 2019-20 has been put at 2.9 per cent, with a minimum and maximum estimate of 2.1 per cent and 5.7 per cent respectively. The consumer price index, on the other hand, has a median forecast of 3.7 per cent for 2019-20, with a minimum and maximum estimate of 3.4 per cent and 4.1 per cent respectively.
Concerns remain on external front with median current account deficit forecast pegged at 2.3 per cent of GDP for 2019-20. Merchandise exports are expected to grow by 3.6 per cent, while imports are expected to grow by 4 per cent during the year. Overall decline in global growth forecasts, escalating trade tensions, uncertainty around BREXIT and foggy outlook on international crude oil prices have emerged as key concerns on the external front, according to the survey.
Slower global growth will impact India's growth prospects as well going forward. In fact, economists unanimously indicated that India's potential growth rate would be in 7 per cent to 7.5 per cent range, which is lower than the 8 per cent plus potential growth rate estimated until a few years back.
However, a majority of participants felt that potential GDP growth would settle at the higher end of the range at 7.5 per cent. The participating economists were sceptical and divided about replicating the previous high growth performance of over 8 per cent and sustaining it at that level. Those who were optimistic believed that a turnaround would be challenging given the current global environment and could take at least three to four years.
On the strategies to achieve India's potential growth rate, the surveyed economists suggested four key areas that needed immediate attention: boosting agriculture sector, strengthening micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), undertaking factor market reforms, and enhancing avenues for infrastructure financing.
The participating economists opined that it was necessary to ensure availability of capital and access to diversified long-term capital sources for carrying out productive investments in the economy. They felt that it was necessary for input and, more importantly, borrowing costs to be lower to drive investments and employment in the country.


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If you've read my blog than you know that 2014 was a rough year for my family. In fact when I got bad news after Christmas that made it seem like 2015 was going to start off rough, I had to pull back and hibernate for a few days.
I would love to tell you that 2015 is off to a great start! But let's go down a little memory lane to visit the last 27 days of January.
- My grandfather had heart surgery and was in the hospital for almost the entire month.
- My workhorse dishwasher from 1997 finally broke. When it broke we had to turn off the hot water in the kitchen and the breaker that controlled the microwave for a week until a new one could be delivered.
- Our brand new vacuum broke around the same time. The company asked me to drive it 40 minutes away to see if it qualified for repair. This is literally one of the cheapest vacuums you can buy. I told them no and had to get ugly on Twitter to get them to send a new one, three weeks later.
- My husband was laid off from his oil and gas job. The lower price of gas costs more than you realize.
- The new dishwasher was installed on a Friday afternoon. Saturday we left for a three day trip to visit my grandfather in the hospital in Dallas. We returned on Monday to a horrible smell and found soaking wet carpet in the dining room from the leaking dishwasher.
- We tried for two days to save the soaking wet carpet but eventually had to rip out all of the carpet in the dining room. Now we have bare concrete in the dining room.
- The dishwasher can't be reconnected until the wood that surrounds it is 100% dry to prevent mold growth. Which means it's been another week with no dishwasher, hot water in the kitchen, or working microwave.
Then my coffee maker broke. End of the rope.
I know… I know.. All this seems like SO MUCH FUN. Sigh. All of this has happened in January!
But it gets better.
Yesterday as I was putting up some stuff in the garage, one of the kids came out to tell me the toilet upstairs was clogged. "Leave it alone" I said, "I'll be right there".
2 minutes later….
"Mom! The toilet is all over the floor".
I ran up there thinking that maybe it would have just slightly spilled over the edge and the two towels I took with me would do the trick.
NO. Oh no.
When I got up there the water was still running from the toilet and there was an inch of horrendous liquid on the floor.
I'm going to spare you the rest of the details. But… I was mad. I was mad at the kids for not listening and just leaving it alone (they had flushed it again) and I was mad at life.
While I was mopping with bleach water I just wondered out loud when God was finally going to show up for us.
Then the guilt of those words hit me like a brick. God has always shown up for us.
13 years ago God showed up for us when this extremely handsome guy knocked on the door to pick me up for our first date.
He showed up again when we were married.
God really showed up when we had problems during our second child's delivery and she was born with a temporarily paralyzed arm. We didn't know it was just temporary at the time but God knew and He showed up.
When our youngest pulled the coffee pot down on herself two years ago, God showed up. She has no scars at all from the burns.
God has showed up for us time and time again, without fail.
Yea, parts of life stinks right now (especially the part I cleaned up yesterday). But those are just meaningless parts. I still have my family and we are all good. We still have a house. It might be plotting against us but we are blessed to have it.
Mr. Byrd actually gets a little time to regroup and rest, which he deserves after a stressful last year. He'll find a job and hopefully it'll be one that gives him more family time.
Hopefully our kids will also walk away from this thankful for the chore of loading the dishwasher versus hand washing all of the dishes.
And most importantly, my coffee maker is still under warranty.
God shows up but it doesn't mean that you won't need a cleaning crew to clean up the mess of life.
I usually don't post on Wednesdays but if you follow my Instagram you might have known I was at the end of my rope today. However you can always just go to Lowe's and buy more rope. Right?
I'm not actually at the end of the rope, I'm far from it. No worries friends, no worries.


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Friday, September 30, 2011
Cheryls.com: Greeting Card With Buttercream Cookie (+ $5 Rewards Card!) just $5 Shipped!
Have any of you ever tried Cheryl's cookies? I ordered the sampler pack a couple of weeks ago and I LOVED the frosted sugar cookies..so melt-in-your-mouth good! If you missed out on that deal, if you're looking to brighten someone's day, or love Cheryl's cookies, head on over here (click "Shop Now" where you'll be redirected to Cheryl's.com and earn 4% cash back… just type "Greeting Card" in the search box) to snag a Cheryl's Greeting Card including a famous Cheryl's Buttercream Frosted Cut-out Cookie plus a $5 Rewards Card for $5 shipped!
I recently realized that I had a $30 credit to 1-800-flowers (a sister site to Cheryls.com) that I had purchased with $20 in FREE Rue-La-La credits back in May! I used the $30 credit, plus the $10 promotional code that was sent with the sampler pack to receive $40 in FREE cookies! To sweeten the deal, they sent me an email with a $10 gift code for purchasing $30 worth of cookies, so I was able to purchase 2 of these adorable card/cookie combos for FREE as well! That's $50 worth of FREE, delicious, melt-in-your-mouth, naughty cookies! So, it DOES pay to sign-up for FREE credits even if you have nothing to use the credit on right away!
Buuuut..if you're thinking.."$5 for a card a cookie, that's not a deal!" Take into account that the cost of a greeting card these days can be over $3, plus shipping! This is actually a pretty sweet deal! Especially considering these greeting cards come with a yummy cookie inside! And what an easy and inexpensive way to bring a smile to someone's face!
Just a reminder – these yummy items (pictured above) are also still available! You'll just have to pay $6.99 for shipping! Not too bad! You can find these here (scroll down).
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1.Applicants should have good character and must abide by Chinese laws and regulations as well as SMU rules and disciplines, respect Chinese social morality and customs.
2.Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens aged between 18 and 30, be in good health, and possess a valid foreign passport.
Note: Residents of Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan who have emigrated to a foreign country and who are now applying to study in China as international students must have held a valid foreign passport for at least four years, and must have actually resided in a foreign country for at least two years in the past four years (as of April 30, 2015). (Nine months of residence in a foreign country may count as a full year. The dates of the entry and exit stamps in the passport will be followed in the determination of actual foreign residence.)
3.Applicants should have a high school diploma with a satisfactory academic performance.
4.Applicants must reach HSK level 3 (level C) or above. Anyone who does not meet the above requirement shall take half a year or one year for language preparatory courses at Sanming University. HSK certificate might be waived to those applicants whose courses during high school are taught in Chinese. However, relevant evidence shall be provided.
Before May 1st each year (our school new year usually begins in early September)
1.Application Form for International Students to Study at Sanming University. Applicants can download the Application Form from the website (http://gjxy.fjsmu.cn/). Please fill out the form as required carefully.
2.A copy of passport;
3.A copy of Senior High School Graduation Certificate;
4.A copy of transcript of all the courses in Senior High School;
5.A copy of HSK certificate;
6.A copy of health certificate;
7.Our university will give priority to your admission if you can provide documents like award certificates, recommendation letters or any file which can prove your comprehensive ability;
Note: materials in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by notarized translation in Chinese or English. All the materials are not refundable, no matter you are admitted or not.
1.Send or fax all the required materials to our admission office via mail or fax.
Our mailing address is: Department of International Exchange and Cooperation, Sanming University, No.25, Jingdong Road, Sanming City, Fujian Province, China
Postal Code: 365004
Fax: +86-598-8397532
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Genet House is one of the highly recommended Marloth Park guest houses and provides accommodation in 3 guest rooms for tourists visiting the Wild Frontier region.
Eighty meters from the Crocodile River, surrounded by all forms of wild life, a little gem of a private guest house is waiting to welcome you to the African bush. Genet House is 28km from the Mozambique border and close to the two Southern entrances to the Kruger National Park (Crocodile Bridge and Malalane Gate).
Perfectly situated in the middle of a wildlife estate, Jap and Bev welcome you to their private home and settle you in to experience South African hospitality at its best. Here you are able to enjoy personal attention amongst wildlife 24 hours a day - during your safari trips to the Kruger Park, as well as when youre relaxing at home at Genet House.
At Genet House each beautifully decorated bedroom provides sophistication and romance, each with its own spacious en-suite bathroom and free standing shower. Crisp, luxurious (percale) linen completes the picture. Travel shampoo, soap, conditioner and body lotion are standard with the room.
Please see the individual room descriptions with photographs below, to assist you with your choice.
We do provide traditional South African dinners (potjies and braais) at an additional charge.
Packed lunches and picnics can be provided by prior arrangement, also Breakfast-on-the-Go (take-away coffee, rusks, a fruit, and yoghurt) is available by prior arrangement for those wishing to go on early morning game drives.
Speak to us about arranging your airport transfers, safari day trips (night drives or sunset drives) into the Kruger Park, as well as all your other sightseeing requirements. While here you can make use of the swimming pool. Laundry services are available on request.
Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.
The Luxury Double Room is furnished with a double bed, fan and heater, hair dryer, en-suite bathroom with toilet, shower and hand basin. Travel shampoo, soap, conditioner and body lotion are standard with the room.
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Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: not allowed in this room type
The Luxury Queen Room is furnished with a queen size bed, canopy mosquito net, hair dryer, air-conditioner and heating, full bathroom, en-suite, with a corner bath, shower, toilet and hand basin. Travel shampoo, soap, conditioner and body lotion are standard with the room.
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: not allowed in this room type
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A place full of trangquility and peace. The owners Jap and Beverly makes you feel at home and love to share there paradise and wild animals with all the guests. Their knowledge of their surroundings, the african bush and the wild animals is shared over dinner, on request, on Kruger Park Safarri drives and whenever a question comes to mind......The food they prepare is typically south african hearty meals.... Or just as you want your food prepared on request.. and is enough for every guest. One leaves there refreshed, insprired, well rested with stunning bedrooms decorated with a personal elegant african touch. Clean and refreshing. Genet House..... See you in June again! What an awsome place! Thank you! Sanet
April 2016
Sanet de Kock (Kempton Park)
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Genet house, We had a fantastic time and seen so many animals it was so relaxing. Our room was beautiful, and had such high ceilings, i felt like a Queen in my chambers. Food was excellent, we had a potjie with home made biltong bread. We sat round an open fire in the evenings and we were lucky enough to hear the lion's roaring in the back ground. Our host's Jap & Bev were amazing and lovely down to earth people. I would highly recommend Genet house to everyone.
March 2016
Suzi & Dion King (Vereeniging)
Response timeGenet House typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.
Child policyUnits sleep 1-2 adults each and are not suitable for children
Closest airport(s)Kruger Mpumalanga Airport - 90km
Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 10h00
Special arrangements can be made for late arrivals or earlier check outs.
Payment methods accepted by the propertyMastercard, Visa, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com
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This is a personal bog that shares my experiences with Multiple Sclerosis. Enjoying that Simple Life
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Gene makes the Sentinel again......
Pastor Gene Pensiero stands at the pulpit at Calvary Chapel Church on Thursday afternoon. (Gary Feinstein/The Sentinel)
Visitors welcome " any time"
by Seth Nidever
For most of the year they never darken a church door. They are the once- or twice-a-year visitors, and they are coming Sunday to a crowded church near you to be part of a ceremony commemorating the centerpiece of the Christian faith. It's hard to pinpoint why they come, but come they do, jamming pews and creating more parking hassles.
Local Christians interviewed for this story said that instead of being irritated by the onslaught, they welcome it.
"No, I'm very happy to see them there, and I'm hoping it will rub off on them," said Betty Kolander, a daily visitor to Masses at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Hanford.
"I think deep within them they realize the significance of (Christmas and Easter) and want to make some connection," said Martha Bentley, a regular since the seventh grade at First Presbyterian Church Hanford. Bentley will be pulling all-day duty Sunday -- a sunrise service, a church breakfast and two services where she'll be belting out worship songs in the choir. Bentley called it "a day that I reflect on the sacrifice Christ made for us."
"As a mother who lost a son, I have a deeper appreciation of God's sacrifice," she said, reflecting on the death of her 20-year-old son, Don, in a traffic accident.
Kathy Wee, another St. Brigid regular, said she's heard of people being irritated by the big crowds, but added that she doesn't feel that way. Wee described the meaning of Easter as "God's resurrection. He gives us life. And that's what people need: life. We need peace, hope. We need to know that there's more."
Not surprisingly, none of the once-a-year attendees could be located for this story to ask why they show up.
Gene Pensiero, pastor of Calvary Chapel Hanford, thinks most of the Easter crowd at his church has to do with family connections. Family members who are active churchgoers will invite their backsliding relatives, perhaps. "The majority would say ... we came because so and so invited us," he said. "They still have a faint recollection of church," he added.
For most Christians, regular attendance at church is seen as an important part of the faith. Bonding with other believers would seem to be a natural and inevitable outcome of sharing a specific set of beliefs.
Pensiero sees the Easter service as an opportunity to woo the wayward back into church life.
"You want it to have a more evangelical feel to it," he said.
Pensiero calls the day "a very unique celebration" because it commemorates an event that Christians claim actually happened approximately 2,000 years ago: The physical resurrection of Jesus Christ after he was crucified and buried.
Anthony Silveira, a deacon at St. Brigid, said that Catholic families just have a natural tendency to join each other at Easter services. "Easter is the big holiday. It is the gift of Christ's life," he said. He called the packed services "a gift for the church. The whole community comes together to worship."
"It's always nice to see new faces. That is what it's about," Wee said.
The reporter can be reached at 583-2432
(March 22, 2008)
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Dr. Duane Priddy, Sr., the founder and CEO of Plastic Failure Labs, a leading provider of plastic consulting and plastic failure analysis, authored a very informative white paper on why CPVC pipes fail. While he outlines several primary causes, from installation practices to manufacturing defects, he makes very clear that CPVC pipe contamination is at the root cause of more than 80{0020d42121ce9ee8372fc2191e9b67512146412db867aa4c51cd1841d7c3dde1} of the reported failures.
Contaminants come in many varieties and affect both the outside and inside of the CPVC pipe. Contact with plasticizes and fire caulk on the outside as well as metal pipe thread cutting oils, sealants and coatings placed on the inside surfaces are all equally problematic. These have been shown to eventually cause failures of varying degrees within the CPVC fire sprinklers pipes.
Dr. Priddy stresses the importance of cleaning metal pipes thoroughly before connecting them to CPVC pipes, not simply through a water flush but a soap and water mixture to properly remove all hydrocarbons.
Installers using CPVC pipe in their installations do well to read what Dr. Priddy has to say.


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Get World Leading Logistics Management Software – Without Breaking the Bank
You don't need to break the bank to acquire world class logistics software. There is agreement among logisticians that in spite of the recession it is time to invest in logistics systems in order to be in a good state to face a difficult future. But it is essential to have world class systems if you want to have a world class supply chain.
CarrierNetOnline (CNO), the multiple award winning logistics planning software from Deltion(http://www.deltion.co.uk) continues to lead in offering rich functionality, in-depth features, 24 x 7 access and ease of use. The most recent developments of CNO include:
• New and more user friendly GUI (graphic user interface)
• Full use of Google Maps and Google Satellite Maps
• Routes and trips can now be created either manually, using drag and drop and maps, OR fully automated with order interface from another system (e.g. order processing, ERP, WMS).
• Live order/vehicle location on screen on Google maps and constantly updating progress screen.
• POD status available via the users web site
Piyush Shah, CEO of Deltion, said: "There is no capital expenditure with the CNO pay-as-you-use Cloud Computing model, and you can be up and running in weeks. Because of the rapid return on investment of CNO, companies will have a world class transport and logistics system which pays for itself in a very short time".
Deltion is a world leader in Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) applications. CarrierNetOnline (CNO) has been recognised internationally as the leading web based application for supply chain, logistics and transport management.
The success of CNO is based on more than 20 years of experience developing solutions for logistics and transport operations. Deltion's management team developed CNO as the first web based SaaS solution in order to provide a world class real-time software service for manufacturers, retailers and logistics and transport companies - in fact any organisation with the need to manage and control both in-house and outsourced and sub-contracted logistics in real time.
Deltion set the goal of providing managers of any logistics operation with a real time Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime solution which would enhance efficiency and service levels while reducing operating costs. The Deltion cost model charges on a transaction basis - pay only for what you do and what you need today, not what you once needed or might need tomorrow. This is revolutionary by any standard and has earned CNO several awards.
For more information contact:
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VIDEO: Why Was the Bataang Nuclear Power Plant Mothballed?August 15, 2014
Bloomberg TV recently explored the reasons behind the mothballing of the Bataang nuclear power plant. According to Mauro Marcelo Jr., the manager of decommissioned plants for Philippines' National Power Corporation, operations were shut down before the plant went critical because of the Chernobyl meltdown. But, the plant is reportedly built up to the highest safety standards, with higher safety measures than even the Fukushima Daiichi plant. He suspects that the unused power plant will either become some sort of tourist attraction or, better, be turned on.
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With a New Outfield Fence, Paint and Other Improvements, IB Little League is Ready to Open Season
Feb 13, 2017 09:25PM
By Paul Spear
With a New Outfield Fence, Paint and Other Improvements, Imperial Beach Little League is Ready to Open Season
The final touches are being done to get the Imperial Beach Little League ready to start the season March 3rd. This weekend a new fence was being finished on the east field. The league spent $3,000 for the new fencing which was not safe and put the players in risk of injury, A group of volunteers put in the fence saving the league way more than the cost of the fence. Also being finished this weekend was the painting of the dugouts which was needed after a harsh winter. During the week and weekend banners and wind protectors were put on the dugouts.
Now all that is left before opening season is getting the teams together and starting practice. With Spring knocking on the door and practices beginning all that will be left is to start play,
The IB Little League will have their Opening Day Ceremonies on Friday Eve March 3rd, which will include a Movie Night, and games will start on Saturday March 4th. No Schedule is set yet, but for those of us that have grown up with a love of baseball, this signals the start of everything good and is looked forward to by millions of boys and now girls around the globe.
Along with speeches and special appearances Opening Ceremonies will include a movie night, raffle for a TV and they will be selling food.
This year we hope to have expanded coverage and will look forward to seeing you at the field.
"Play Ball"
Note: we are looking for parents involved with the league to help us by sending in the scores after the game and maybe writing a paragraph or to on it. If you have time, please let us know!
Paul Spear, Dig imperial Beach
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Court of Fives starts out as a story of rebellion, a father and daughter who do not see eye to eye. That is until unforeseen circumstances take place leaving Jessamy alone in the world. She uses her strength and wit to try and bring her family together again.
I very much enjoyed this book because of the unpredictability, you do not know what will happen on the next page, which makes it extremely intriguing. The story shows what happens in troubling times.
I would recommend this book because it is adventure and excitement. Anyone who enjoys excitement and unpredictability will enjoy this book.
Mackenzie, 15
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This novel follows the lives of four sisters living in New England around the time of the Civil War. Meg, Jo, Amy, and Beth all face their own personal trials in growing up. They struggle to find happiness and independence while facing heartbreak and lost dreams.
This is an all time favorite of mine. Although the book mainly focuses on the lessons that the girls learn, none of the lessons or situations come off as cheesy or unrealistic. The book emphasizes the importance of finding contentment even when things do not turn out as you expect. The girls find comfort in their loving family when things become difficult.
Anyone who appreciates a heartwarming novel, or who is looking for something with classic themes of love and family, would like this novel. Little Women is a great book for all ages. I first read it in sixth grade, but still enjoy rereading it.
Julia, 17
A Girl Called Fearless is about a dystopian society where the majority of child bearing age women have died, so the men control everything that the older women and younger girls do. One teenage girl, called Avie, has been promised in marriage by her own father to a much older man that she hates. Avie decides to run away, and this is the story of her journey.
The first half of the book is incredible, with a dynamic character, Avie, and problems for her to face. The second half was also good, but it had a slightly different tone that was not quite as adventure-filled.
This book would be a great read for fans of the Matched series or The Heir series.
Amanda, 16
This book was about a young girl, Miri, who was invited to her best friend's wedding. Her best friend happens to be a princess, and Miri soon discovers a plot to assassinate her. Miri must use her skills to find the killer, while also making sure it never happens again.
It was an interesting read, but can also be a bit slow at times. The overall plot was interesting and unpredictable.
I would recommend this book to people who like reading about medieval times with modern twists. In my opinion, the book would appeal more toward girls.
Natalie, 14
This book follows the lives of three high school girls on prom night. Bliss has just found out her boyfriend has cheated on her, and wants revenge. She pulls Jolene into the act, and together, they convince Meg to help them. The three unlikely friends work together throughout the night, getting revenge, and ultimately finding themselves.
This book was interesting to read, because it follows three different perspectives, so that you could see what all three characters were thinking. It was interesting, but the main characters could be frustrating to read about at times.
This book would be good for people who enjoy reading about the darker sides of happy events, and for people who enjoy reading about how the people who are your friends, are not always who you think they are.
This book is about Connie, a 13 year old girl, who has a unique ability with mythical creatures. She is now being called to by a dark force, making her cause storms and disasters to happen. The Society does not believe her when she says she isn't responsible, and they remind her membership.
This book was a good book, and really makes you think about how humans are damaging the environment. It puts an interesting spin on the message to save the earth, and brings that message into a story.
This book is good for those who like reading about mythical creatures, or just animals and nature in general. It is a suspenseful book, with many twists and turns, and will have you guessing until the end.
Suggest the Library purchase this book
This book was about the ending of the Pretty Little Liars Series. It follows the lives of the four girls as they are set to go into trial. The girls must find a way to prove their innocence, before it is too late. Along the way, they learn what they truly want, and who they really are.
This book was interesting because it was full of suspense and really make you second-guess everything you thought you knew about these girls. It also provided a cliffhanger ending that really made you want more.
I would recommend this book to those who enjoy a bit of mystery, while also enjoying a modern day take. The book is filled with suspense, and the switching perspectives make it very fun to read.
This book was about five girls who all share a hatred of one common person. They pretend to plan out his murder, but only meant to prank him, not murder him. The night of their prank, their victim dies, exactly the way they planned. They now have to find the killer before it's too late.
The book was an interesting one to read, because it was suspenseful and kept you guessing throughout the entire book. It was good to read from all the switching perspectives throughout the book, showing you how each person thought.
I would recommend this book to others who like to read from different perspectives in a story. I would also recommend this book too people who like a suspenseful story. However, if you don't like switching perspectives, then this book might not be for you.
This book is about Connie, a 14 year old girl, who has a unique power with mythical creatures. The shape-shifter, Kullervo, has an army ready, and is preparing for a war. In the meantime, Connie's brother is becoming a companion, and Col has to learn to handle his conflicted feelings.
I would recommend this book to those who like reading about mythical creatures, or animals and nature in general. This book is a bit of cliffhanger, and keeps you wondering what will happen next, after the book is over.
As his home life spirals downward and hope for a romance sputters out, thirteen-year-old Alan Green tries to convince his friends that their spying game has uncovered a real conspiracy to assassinate the governor.
I thought this book was quite interesting. I like how the code words in the game change into very serious interpretations leading into a possible conclusion.
I would recommend this book to those who love spy type books as well as interpersonal relations. This book is simply well-written.
Melissa, 13
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Fourteen-year-old Amanda and her best friend Lena start high school looking forward to playing on the varsity soccer team, but when Lena makes varsity and Amanda only makes junior varsity, their long friendship rapidly changes.
I really liked this because it showed how friendships could change after decisions are made. I liked it because it was a real-life example.
I recommend this book to all because its a friendship crisis. For those interested in soccer stories this book is definitely for you
Sequel to bestselling photo-illustrated novel Asylum, author Madeline Roux creates a continuation of the original photo-illustrated novel. The book continues where the last book left off as three friends who had met at the Brookline asylum try to move past their trauma, but are still haunted by the past. Dan, Abby, and Jordan must now return to Camford, where Dan realizes darker secrets than he'd imagined.
Sanctum keeps the thrilling writing style of Asylum that makes the novel hard to put down. Readers frequently realize new secrets the characters discover making it difficult to want to stop reading. The story also has just the right suspenseful tone so it can be creepy even when reading in light of daytime.
I would recommend this book, particularly to people who enjoy mystery, horror, suspense, and psychological. It may be too dark for some and should not be read by the easily frightened, but it does also have its more lighthearted moments such as those revolving around the friendships of the main characters. This book is for people looking for a thrilling, suspenseful read.
Hayley, 17
Morrie was Mitch Albom's favorite college professor and the story starts off with Mitch's flashback to his graduation in which he says goodbye to Morrie, promising to keep in touch. Sixteen years after his graduation, Mitch discovers that Morrie has been diagnosed with ALS. From then on, Morrie and Mitch meet every Tuesday to talk about life, love, regrets, and the world.
Tuesdays With Morrie is an absolutely amazing story. It is filled with despair, but also shows a great bond between an old teacher and student. This opens the audience's eyes out to the real struggle of ALS and what individuals truly have to go through.
This book is great for everyone. I highly recommend everyone read it especially if you are one who participated in the "ALS Ice Bucket Challenge;" it displays the symptoms of ALS and what loved ones have to go through.
Analyss, 17
Of Mice and Men is a story about George and Lennie, who has the mind of a child, who aspire to own an acre of land and a shack for themselves. They are California laborers and work as much as they can to achieve their goal. After landing a job in Salinas Valley, their dreams have come closer, but Lennie's small mind causes him to do things that can possibly end their dream.
Of Mice and Men was a very short book, but very intriguing. I absolutely loved this book because it was so captivating and thrilling! I probably finished it in a whole day. It is a nice book to read and it has a very interesting plot.
I highly recommend this story to others. Teenagers will love this book and it will be one of the least boring books they will read in their high school career. Of Mice and Men is just a great read for everyone! Even my dad loves this story.
Tuck Everlasting revolves around a 10-year-old girl named Winnie who stumbles upon a spring that bestows eternal life. The spring is kept secret by the Tuck family, who have been blessed (or cursed) with this everlasting state of undying. When Winnie stays and bonds with the Tucks for a few days, she gains insight into the implications and meanings of such a secret. However, a stranger also knows of the spring and wants to market it to make a fortune.
I liked Tuck Everlasting; the novel was a simple, yet beautiful, read. Thought-provoking themes such as mortality, life and death, and morality are woven into the story and looked at from Winnie's point of view. And above all, these themes make the reader think. For instance, many in our society today look at death with fear, but SHOULD it be seen that way? Or should it be taken as a natural component of the wheel of life, as the Tucks see it?
I recommend this book to children who are old enough and ready to contemplate these themes, as these play a big role in making the book so magical. I would also recommend Tuck Everlasting to adults and anybody who enjoys fantasy.
Giabao, 15
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While it's not unusual for hotel guests to be light-fingered when it comes to toiletries, some are taking it to the next level and stealing mattresses, coffeemakers and artwork from their rooms, a survey has revealed.
Surveying 1,157 four and five-star hotels, hotel and spa reviewer Wellness Heaven found that a surprising number of bulky items go missing every year – and the more luxurious the hotel, the more likely the theft of expensive items.
"This was surprising to me, because it is quite easy for the hotel group to determine which person stole it, because the maid will look after checkout, and it's easy to say this guest stole the TV or the mattress," Tassilo Keilmann, CEO of Wellness Heaven, told CNN Travel.
Some 49 hotels reported mattresses had been taken since 2018, with one establishment positing that thieves take them in the middle of the night, avoiding reception by using lifts that go directly to the underground carpark.
The results showed that mattress thefts are 8.1 times more likely in a five-star than a four-star hotel.
Artwork was also much more likely to be stolen in a five-star establishment, with 37 per cent of top-tier hotels reporting pieces had been taken, compared to just 6.6 per cent of four-stars.
The theft of coffeemakers, TVs and tablet computers was also more probable in the five-star places surveyed, with 12.4 per cent, 12 per cent and 23.2 per cent of hotels respectively reporting these losses.
Four and five-stars alike said the most frequently stolen items were towels, bathrobes and hangers, with guests in the former more likely to steal these than the latter.
Anecdotally, alongside the more standard examples were some extremely unusual thefts.
One hotel reported that a grand piano went missing from the lobby, while another near Salzburg said the wooden benches from its sauna were stolen.
Another guest in an English hotel took the door numbers with him, which was only discovered when the next guest staying there struggled to locate his room.
Keilmann said that many of the most upmarket hotels prefer not to report the thefts.
"In a lot of cases, they don't report it to the police, because they don't want to be connected to crime," he said.


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We are very proud to announce to you all "The Shallows" returns, our GIANT family camping and kids zone area.
Our vision is to evolve yet another step towards being an all ages, all inclusive and family friendly festival. Now you can share lifelong memories with the ones you love so much whilst teaching and sharing a very special energy that only Esotericans get to experience.
To kick off this new space we'll be creating a sectioned off family camping area that can only be accessed by preregistering freely in the form below. The camping space will include a special quieter area away from the hustle and bustle of the more party focused campgrounds. Inside the family camping area with include a powered communal shaded and seated area for all families to relax and meet. We'll also be installing private toilets, water facilities and everything you need to make your stay with the family at esoteric better than ever before
Asides from the family camping area improvements, we've decided to level up the family area with an all new Kids Zone which is adjoined from the family camping area in with the Lifestyle corner of the forest, all making up what we now call The Shallows.
The Kids Zone will feature a massive outdoor UV adventure playground throughout the trees and a large decorated shade sailed area to keep a range of family activities out of the sun in the warm summer days.
Stay tuned for a full weekend program of activities in the Kids Zone that include live performances, arts, crafts, storytelling and more…
Don't forget children 12 and under enter for free and if you are looking at bringing your family to Esoteric then please fill out the form below so that we can reserve a spot in The Shallow Family Area for you and your tribe!
Reserve your family camping spot in The Shallows
Tickets are not included with the Family Camping reservation, tickets are needed to be purchased for ages 13 and up.
Please note that anyone under the age of 18 must be supervised by parents/guardians at all times.


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Its not unusual to see the retail shops in Perth proudly displaying the sign Dongara Crayfish. Crayfish or the Western Rock Lobster (Panulirus cygnus) range all along Western Australia's west coast from Hamelin Bay in the south to North West Cape, and seaward to the Abrolhos Islands. The larvae develop in coastal seagrass meadows and then migrate to deeper ocean and coral reefs. Adult crayfish are caught using wooden (formerly cane) pots placed by fishers on and around the reefs, and are 'pulled' or emptied daily. The location of favoured sites is usually a matter of some secrecy. Dongara crays have a long-held reputation for being especially delicious.
Aboriginal people fished the shores and reefs around Arurine Bay (now Port Denison harbour). The gidgee, a short spear for catching fish in reef pools, was one of their tools..
The first cray fishing license (LFB D1), also for line fishing was issued to Cliff Barrett and his boat 'Monsoon' on 26 March 1959. Boat was 26ft long, motor (4 cylinder Morris petrol) and sail, winch was a converted car differential driven by 3hp Moffat Virtue petrol engine.
Crayfishing has been taking place out of Port Denison and other bays along the Batavia Coast. At these small settlements, fishermen built shacks so they could fish for a few days or weeks at a time.
With the opening of the Midland Railway in 1894, live crays were railed overnight to Perth, often served in the best hotels. A crayfish cannery was established on the Abrolhos in the 1930s, and a factory to process and freeze crayfish for export was established in Dongara in 1959 at Seaspray Beach, and operated until 2010. It bought seasonal workers to the shire every year.
The picture below was taken off Knobby Head one of the shack settlements
Charlie the Cook (Laurits Enderson Egland from Norway) and Sydney Knowler on his fishing boat (D2)with a dhu fish catch. Inscribed: "Charlie and Sidney off Knobby Head Feb 1937 just before the cyclone." (IRME0086)
Crayfishing has always been a multi-cultural industry and provided opportunities for many travellers and migrants, as well as those who just love the sea, to make a new life in the Irwin shire.
Ah Chow, standing in his fishing dinghy at Port Denison. The Second jetty seen in background. Jean Leitch owned the dinghy and each day Ah Chow would return from hiring the dinghy and pay Jean the hire fees. Original records written in Chinese. (IRME2090)
Before the construction of the Port Denison Fishing Boat Harbour, boats were moored inside the reef and were subject to bad weather
Sydney Knowler's fishing boat, Second Jetty in background. Inscribed: "Sidney Knowler's 'Awanui' fishing boat in the hurricane 1937" (IRME0063)
Left to Right: Sweetman, "Ara-nui" Syd Knowler D2, Pegleg, "Radiant", Monsoon D1 (26ft) Carters, "Rosa"(17ft), Coorree D10, Lorna Doone D6 (18ft), R.E.Carr, "Wenevalenda" (16ft).
The industry reached its peak in the 1970s with up to 100 vessels working out of Port Denison. (IREME0324)
With the expansion of the industry, the Denison Marina was opened on June 14 1979.
Dongara fishers work along the coast and some also work the Abrolhos Islands. Most crayfish are exported, but a tradition of local sales still continues. Besides crayfish, many other fish are caught both professionally and recreationally along the Irwin shores.
The traditional Blessing of the Fleet is held in November each year. Fishers decorate their boats and deckhands show off their rope coiling skills.
Trevally, 1980. Fishing boat LFBD 40 Silver, owner John Cole at Blessing of Fleet in 1980 with Dongara Guides. This was the first fishing boat buil;t by John Fitzhardinge at Dongara Marine.
Maintaining clean healthy beaches and a marine environment is critical to the continuity of all fishing in the Irwin shire.


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Three things small business owners will forget to claim this tax season
With the government announcing generous new allowances for small business tax claims, it's more important than ever to comb through the ledger. To help you get the most out of this tax season, ShortPress spoke to Frank Carter – small business owner and managing director of Companion Trading – and tax consultant Philip Smith.
Motor vehicle costs
"Most people with small businesses are usually so busy running around each day, trying to ensure that their business runs as smoothly as possible," says Smith. "A lot of these small business owners forget that the expense of running their car for business purposes can be claimed as a deduction.
"The simple things like petrol, repairs, maintenance, tyres, and insurance are things we all pay for anyway, but these, or a proportion of these, can be claimed against the tax you need to pay. The proportion is based on how much you use your car for business versus private use."
There are four different methods for claiming car expenses – 12 per of original value method, one-third of actual expenses method, cents per kilometre method, and the logbook method. Deciding on which one will work for your business depends on how much you travel and how much you paid for the car being used.
If you educate yourself to improve your business, that's a claimable expense. Not everyone realises that.
Educational costs
"If you educate yourself to improve your business, that's a claimable expense. Not everyone realises that," says Carter.
According to the ATO, to claim a self-education expense, you have to have met one of the following conditions when you incurred the expense:
The education maintained or improved a skill or specific knowledge required for your then-current work activities
The course lead to, or was likely to lead to, increased income from your then-current work activities; or
There was a direct connection between the course and your then-current work activities.
If you can establish at least one of these criteria, the expenses you can claim include tuition fees, textbooks, stationery, public transport and car expenses, and even running fees for a home study.
Home office costs
Small business owners can sometimes feel chained to their computers. Emails, data entry, business-related research – these things take time, and according to Smith, all of it is claimable against tax.
"If this is done in a separate room – not on the home dining table or couch – deductions can be made for electricity, gas, telephone, internet and printing," he says.
"The computer and furniture can be depreciated, stationery – the interest on your home loan, even. As in motor vehicles, one will need to apportion all these expenses against private use."
Other things that can be claimed as home office expenses include laptops, desktop computers, printers, tablets and accessories like laptop bags.
Other things that can be claimed as home office expenses include laptops, desktop computers, printers, tablets and accessories like laptop bags. It is recommended that a diary be kept for at least four weeks of each financial year, noting the amount of time that home office equipment was used for business purposes.
Getting ahead is tough enough without paying more tax than you need to. The federal budget won't always be this relaxed, so don't let this financial year pass you by.
Joel Svensson
Joel Svensson is a Melbourne-based freelance writer specialising in politics and business.


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A YouTube video from FreeMarketAmerica is making the rounds. It's called "If I Wanted America to Fail," and it is a very, very expensive and slick piece of political propaganda. It appalls me that it showed up on one of my FB "friend's" posts as "a powerful video that should be watched." In some ways, though, I agree, it should be watched, but only as a tool for exposing the lengths that corporate America will go to in order to convince the American people to act against their own interests. Below is what I wrote as an answer to the video. Unfortunately, the 500 character limit on YouTube will not allow an adequate response on their website, so I must do it here (and on Facebook):
This is incredibly ridiculous (but incredibly slick multi-million dollar) propaganda that has almost no factual basis unless it is as satirical irony for the grotesque destruction that these false prophets for false profits have perpetrated on the American people and the world. I lived through the days when schools had to close because the smog in LA was too dangerous to breathe. The corporate-created double-speak that calls these predators "job creators" instead of the actual destroyers of the American economy and social infrastructure needs to be seen for what it is.
That so-called "free market" that built the middle class, was, in fact, a highly regulated market with strong unions. When the union-busting policies and the "lower taxes for the rich" mantra were introduced, the middle and working classes had seen decades of increasing prosperity; since Reagan introduced us to Arthur Laffer, Howard Jarvis and Milton Friedman, we have seen our incomes stagnate, our cities crumble, our states go bankrupt, our social safety net destroyed, our media consolidated and corrupted, and our political system derailed all in the name of the "free market" and unfettered greed. If the petroleum and energy companies were held accountable and were required to instead of exempted from actually building in the real costs of their destruction of the environment, our so-called "cheap energy" would at least triple in cost.
The hypocrisy of this video couldn't be more blatant. This is not espousing the cause of mom and pop enterprises or bright young entrepreneurs. This video and its spiel are touting and promoting the interests of giant multi-national corporations who, in the name of ever greater and more unscrupulous greed, continue to wangle giant tax breaks and subsidies, legal loopholes to exempt criminal behavior and protection from prosecution. Simultaneously, they are closing down factories in America; "sheltering" their profits "offshore" to avoid contributing to the general welfare of American society; eliminating health care and reneging on the promised pensions of American workers; attacking public sector workers and their unions while promoting the privatization of even fundamental government responsibilities like education and the military; and shipping jobs overseas where even basic worker and environmental protections are eliminated by totalitarian regimes which we support with our policies and our commerce.
If I have not made it clear already, this kind of "black is white," science-denying, worker-baiting, prevaricating propaganda promoted by ALEC and the US Chamber of Commerce sickens me. These liars could care less if America fails, and they have proven it every step of the way as they have perpetrated the biggest transfer of wealth in the history of the world from the working and middle classes to the idle rich and the predatory and criminal corporate plutocracy. In their movie, they slip in that they are aggrieved that they are not allowed to take their environment-destroying, ill-gotten "energy" and sell it to other countries. Why? To help America? No, to reap unconscionable and unfettered profits. The whole Tar Sands pipeline is designed to allow petroleum products to be shipped out of this country; it is not intended to help our energy solutions.
In one sense, I guess, the video does demonstrate a great entrepreneurial strain in American history; that is, the ability of the rich and powerful to take away rights, freedoms, and protections from everyday Americans, while taking the money that they saved from eliminating your healthcare, reneging on your pensions, demanding ever greater "efficiency" (more work) for ever-dwindling compensation. It further demonstrates this American entrepreneurship by spending some of those billions of dollars extracted from your pocket to market distortions and lies to convince you that TOO MUCH regulation created the Exxon and BP oil spills or the Enron debacle, or that it was too much regulation that brought down the financial markets, brought on the housing crisis, and created a jobless recovery. Yep, they spend your money to sell you the idea that THEY are the REAL AMERICANS who have your real interests and the interests of America at heart.
If I wanted America to fail, I would swallow their lies.
"The Greatest Threat to Democracy is Hypocrisy! Seek Truth! Speak Truth!"
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15 Weeknight Curries To Make Tonight (Starting with Butter Chicken)
If you gravitate toward the bold flavours that only a warm bowl of curry can provide, then you've come to the right place. With Indian classics made for time-pressed home cooks along with zippy Thai-inspired bowls that can be completed in less time than ordering in, these curries, turn up the heat in the kitchen.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Curry
A sticky, savoury sauce of tomato paste, vinegar and garam masala turns up the flavour in this slow cooker chicken thigh and potato curry. Prep in the morning and come home to a dinner that needs little more than a round of naan and a dollop of yogurt.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Curry

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Palak Paneer
If you've never tried this famous Indian curry dish, you're in for a treat. Spinach, tomatoes, spices and the sturdy Indian cheese paneer combine for a mouthwateringly rich weeknight dinner. Serve as a side dish or make it the main event; either way, it's impossible to go wrong.

Get the recipe for Palak Paneer

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Quick Chicken Tikka Masala
This chicken tikka masala really is quick, coming together in roughly 30 minutes. Cook up some basmati rice (which only takes 15 minutes) or serve with prepared naan. Easy enough for a weeknight, this curry's vibrant flavours also make it worthy for entertaining.

Get the recipe for Quick Chicken Tikka Masala

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Chickpea Curry with Rice
Chickpea curry using canned chickpeas is a weeknight saviour when time is tight. This dish has some serious slow-cooked flavour, but comes together quickly.

Get the recipe for The Pioneer Woman's Chickpea Curry with Rice

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Curry Rogan Josh, Fluffy Rice, Carrot Salad, Poppadoms, Flatbread, Beer
Why make just a curry when you can make a regal curry banquet? A curry rogan josh, basmati rice, carrot salad, pickled lemons and poppadoms are spread on the table so diners can build the curry plate of their dreams. For time-crunched cooks, a simple meal of rogan josh and basmati rice is more than enough – save the extras for the weekend.

Get the recipe for Curry Rogan Josh, Fluffy Rice, Carrot Salad, Poppadoms, Flatbread, Beer

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Sweet Potato Curry with Mussels
Tender, meaty mussels capture every bit of delicious curried sauce in this elegant-yet-approachable weeknight meal. If you can't find mussels, substitute shrimp or scallops instead.

Get the recipe for Sweet Potato Curry with Mussels

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Coconut Curry with Almond Butter and Sweet Potato and Apple Noodles
Healthy comfort food curries should always have a place at the weekday table. This version, with sweet potato and apple noodles, plays with sweet and heat for a masterful meal that can be made in a jiffy.

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Traditional Vegetable Curry
A fiery bowl of traditional vegetable curry with its own unique blend of spices can be cooked – mostly hands-off – and on the table in about an hour. Set the table, pour a glass of wine and steam up some rice – weeknight dining doesn't get any better than that.

Get the recipe for Bal Arneson's Traditional Vegetable Curry

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Slow Cooked Curried Chicken with Cauliflower
A complete meal all in one, this hearty-meets-healthy, family-friendly weeknight dinner combines chicken, chickpeas, cauliflower, red lentils and a whack of warming curry paste. Leftovers pack up well for lunches the next day, too, so you may want to double the recipe.

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Butter Chicken with Naan Bread
Butter chicken is a classic dish we return to again and again. It's never too spicy, always tender and feels ultra gourmet. This version, served with chewy, warm naan bread, is sure to please even the most discerning butter chicken connoisseur. (We know they're out there).

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Curry Chicken Pot Pie
 Chicken pot pie gets rid of its simple persona for a bold, bright curry twist. Not exactly what we think of when it comes to curry, this is seriously delicious and extremely easy nonetheless. It's something a little different to dish up this week.

Get the recipe for Alton Brown's Curry Chicken Pot Pie

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Lentil & Vegetable Curry Bowl
Nutritious lentils create an earthy protein base in this vegetarian curry. The vegetable add-ins are adaptable to what you have kicking around in your fridge, which means you don't need to stop at the grocery store on the way home from work.

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Red Beef Curry
A beef curry that doesn't take hours to stew is made possible with this spicy Thai recipe. Prepared red curry paste, coconut milk and lemongrass form the sauce, while beef tenderloin and fresh herbs give this dinner oomph. A mound of steaming jasmine rice is all that's needed to round out the meal.

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Red Lentil Dhal
Red lentils stew down with spices in under a half-hour, creating a dhal that's sure to be a regular on busy weeknights. Freshen up the plate with herbs, cucumber, lemon juice and a dollop of yogurt.

Get the recipe for Michael Smith's Red Lentil Dhal

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Timeless Thai Curry
For Thai takeout fans, this timeless bowl, with coconut milk, lemongrass, chicken and a touch of fresh mango to sweeten things up, will be your new weeknight go-to. Make this curry vegetarian by using firm tofu or tempeh, and change up the vegetables with your personal Thai curry must-haves.

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Allison Day is a cookbook author, nutritionist (RHN) and the creator of the award-winning food blog Yummy Beet.


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Take care of yourself. Check on your people. It's bonkers out there.
Take care of yourself. Check on your people. It's bonkers out there.
I am retired and used to staying at home. But now that I can't go out its driving me crazy.
Meh, gyms are still open here so the only real difference for me is that my commute went from 1 hour to 5 seconds, I'm working with a better monitor setup and a better chair and I'm saving €250 per month on gas. The wife is a people person so she's far more affected.
gyms still open?! that's one of the first things they closed round here. I've been doing body exercises in the morning. It's surprisingly effective for only taking 20 min~ or less to complete.
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Ive been going thru my sheds, neglected wardrobes, deskdrawers etc and had more crap than i thought. But some were old toys, pc parts and stuff. I kid you not the last 2 weeks ive sold items on ebay for 4000 usd and counting. I expect another 3k, if all the remaining auctions sell. "One mans trash is another mans treasure". Im amazed.
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I already was working from home, so nothing's changed for me, other than not being able to go out as regularly and not having access to the gym.
I had to buy some adjustable weights, and I think I'm extremely lucky I got them when I did because they've been out of stock since then (immediately being bought up upon re-stocking). Apparently, they're being e-mailed constantly about re-stocking, and so they just put the information at the top of their site, as well as hold raffles for the weights so that the F5-warriors (such as myself) don't immediately buy them all up. I'm still trying to get myself a stand for the weights, since constantly having to crouch down to get them out of the cradle is incredibly tedious.
Yes, I understand this is a first-world problem, and that people are in much worse situations—I'm just simply stating what my situation is.
Do not send me a PM if what you want to talk about isn't absolutely private.
Ask your questions on the forum where others can also benefit from the information.
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I haven't left my place in ~6-8 months. At least not the property. No joke I'm not remotely a people person but I can act the part when needed. For exercise I have a treadmill in another room and a chin up bar. Really don't need anything else.
The bummer for me is no sporting events now nor in the foreseeable future. I do miss boxing. I'm gonna have to start dining on old cards soon. For now, horizon modded Fallout 4 and the web are keeping me occupied.


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Merthyr Road: An Evening In Cathays Park
Posted by Stuart Herbert on August 2nd, 2010 in A470 Trunk Road, Cardiff, Modern, Photos, Shoot.
One of the great pleasures of visiting Cardiff is taking a stroll through Alexandra Gardens, part of Cathays Park.
Standing at the heart of Cardiff's historic civic centre, Alexandra Gardens is overlooked by law courts, university buildings, police station, national museum, local and welsh government offices, and the falcons that nest in the clock tower. It is a legacy of the wealth extracted from the valleys to the north and brought down to the docks by canal and competing railways.
It's also one of the cheapest and most convenient places to park your car in Cardiff, if you happen to be a local who knows such things. And that's why I found myself wandering through the park back in March 2010, trying out my new Nikon 35mm lens for the first time on my way to meet some fellow bloggers and the Guardian Cardiff correspondent at a pub in the centre of the city.
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Late March is a great time to photograph Cathays Park, as the low sun has just enough colour in it to bring the portland stone to life.
I'm afraid I can't translate the inscription that runs around the top of the cenotaph. If you can, please leave a translation in the comments.
The park is very popular with students from the University of Wales, Cardiff, which occupies many of the buildings that surround the park both to the east and the west.
This is the Welsh National War Memorial, unveiled in 1928, as a remembrance to soldiers, sailors and airmen who died in the Great War of 1914-1918. The statue on top represents Victory.
Looking south (with the Cenotaph behind me) across Alexandra Gardens towards the back of City Hall. Just out of picture, to the right, is the famous clock tower, currently home to nesting peregrine falcons.
In 2005, a 41-point walk around the centre of Cardiff was created to celebrate 100 years of Cardiff officially being a city. Point 25 can be found beside the Welsh National War Memorial.
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathays_Park
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welsh_National_War_Memorial
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiff_Centenary_Walk
Copyright (c) Stuart Herbert. blog | twitter: (photography) (all) | facebook: (Merthyr Road project) (all).
If you're reading this in the RSS feed, my original blog post also includes a Google map showing where this photo was taken. Unfortunately I haven't managed to get the map to appear yet in the RSS feed, so for now you'll have to click through to my blog if you want to see the map. Sorry.


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English Language and Literature
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|Mr Lee Weng Kin
Ms Mary Christina Stanislaws
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Towards a Community of Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, Enthusiastic Readers and Creative Writers.
To nurture in students love and respect for the language;
To instil in them pride in being confident and competent users of the language.
Subjects Offered
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English Language
The English Language Department endeavours towards enabling all our students to excel in the English Language. We have a rigorous curriculum to develop students in the six areas of language learning namely (1) Listening & Viewing; (2) Reading & Viewing; (3) Speaking & Representing; (4) Writing & Representing; (5) Grammar and (6) Vocabulary.
Reading Programme
Our EL curriculum makes time to excite our students about reading and to instil a love of reading in our students. Our Reading Programme exposes students to a selection of good reads as well as current affairs. We also encourage our students to share their thoughts about books they read through class discussions and through regular book sharing on their favourite novels during Mass Reading.
Speaking Programme
Developing our students' oral competencies is an important part of our curriculum. Our Speaking Programme encourages students to be confident speakers and effective communicators. Students are given regular opportunities in class to share experiences, to voice their ideas and opinions in front of their classmates and to learn from each other through oral presentations.
Project Work
Our students are involved in project work where they integrate the various skills of language learning and leverage the use of ICT to complete an assigned task that mimics real-life situation. Through project work, we aim to provide our students opportunities for independent learning, teach them how to be good team players and to develop their communication and presentation skills.
English Literature
Through the Literature Programme, we want our students to become aware of new ways of perceiving the world around us. Reading Literature allows our students to experience situations vicariously, to develop empathy for the character, and to think about what they would do in the character's place. It also helps them to gain compassion for a wide range of people across cultures and time periods.
Our Literature Programme exposes students to the three genres of poetry, novels and drama. We engage our students in a series of stimulating activities such as poetry-writing, scripting, dramatization and comics-drawing that allows them to exercise their creative energy. Our students are also given opportunities to watch world-class drama performances as part of their learning journey and participate in Poetry Slams.
Special Programmes / Enrichment Offered
Students are engaged in a series of stimulating activities such as poetry-writing, scripting, dramatisation, choral reading, and drawing of comics that allow them to exercise their creative energy.
The department's enrichment programmes focus on building students' oral competencies.
Secondary 1 - Drama Course
Secondary 2 - Oral and Phonology Course
Secondary 3 - Debating Skills Workshop
Our students have consistently achieved results better than the national average figures for English Language and the school has achieved value-added results for English Language since 2002.


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For those who prefer their cars loud, fast and German, Mercedes-Benz's AMG division has you covered.
The sultans of speed at the Affalterbach-headquartered company breathe magic into the Mercedes range, turning everything from small hatchbacks to full-size sport utility vehicles (SUVs) into fire-spitting speedsters.
The new Mercedes-AMG A35 4Matic is the latest addition to their lineup of trackday terrors, an entry-level car into which people can experience the AMG magic without having to shell out the equivalent of a house mortgage.
Based on the Mercedes-Benz A-Class platform, the new Mercedes A35 AMG is powered by a new 2 litre four-cylinder turbo powerplant pumping out 306hp through Mercedes' all-wheel drive system.
The engine in the new Mercedes A35 AMG 4MATIC is an entirely new development, based on the M 260 four-cylinder engine in the new A-Class, and boosted by a twin-scroll turbocharger.
Together with two separate exhaust ducts in the exhaust manifold, exhaust gases can be channelled separately on the turbine wheel.
The new drive system boasts high tractive power, with 400Nm maximum torque from 3000rpm.
The crankcase is made of high-strength, lightweight die-cast aluminium, which reduces vehicle weight and improves driving dynamics.
Acceleration to 100km/h is taken care of in 4.7 seconds, and the hot hatch will propel itself to an electronically-limited top speed of 250km/h (not that we can achieve even half that on the PIE).
Body shell, suspension, transmission, drive programs,fine-tuning – every detail has been designed for maximum driving dynamics without compromising on everyday comfort, Mercedes Benz said in a press release.
"With the introduction of the A45 in 2013, we presented a real benchmark in the compact segment. The demand for our compact models has developed very dynamically in recent years. This success has encouraged us to further expand our portfolio and place it on a broader footing," said Tobias Moers, chief executive of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.
"With the new A35, we are fulfilling our brand promise of driving performance in every detail and offering thrilling lateral dynamics at the level of today's A45," he added.