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English teaching is matched to the recommended programme of study for each year group. Reading and phonics is taught using the Read, Write, Inc programme. More information can be found on the Class 1 page. Once children have achieved a basic level of fluency and have a secure knowledge of phonics, class English lessons are based on a class book or text to develop comprehension, experience of a wide range of text types and a model for writing. The teaching of English also includes guided reading in small groups every week, daily spelling practice, and direct teaching of cursive handwriting and grammar.
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A world-class setting, teams from around the nation, and one final putt that would determine the outcome. The National Final of the 2017 RBC PGA Scramble presented by The Lincoln Motor Company at Cabot Links had all that was needed for a memorable ending.
On the windy shoreline of Inverness, Nova Scotia, it all came down to Rodney Webber, a member of Cordova Bay Golf Club in Victoria, B.C.. Webber needed to make a four-foot putt to win the championship for his team and he responded with the stroke of his life. The ball found the bottom of the cup and celebration was on as Webber and teammates Phil Kondrak, Eric Smith, Eric Watson and PGA of Canada professional Nate Ollis secured the victory by the slimmest of margins.
They surpassed the team of Jim Reid, Wendy Reid, Teresa Alm, Brad Revell, and PGA professional Chris Barber of the Landings Golf & Teaching Centre in Kingston, Ontario by a mere 0.8, with a 46 under par total.
"I'm no professional golfer, but standing over that putt I definitely felt like one," Webber said. "That was definitely the most pressure-packed putt I've ever had in my life."
Twenty-two teams competed in the National Finals, playing two rounds over Cabot Links and one over Cabot Cliffs. Both courses have been highly regarded by critics from around the world since their openings.
The National Final was the culmination of a season-long competition that began at a local level and also featured regional finals.
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OPM is granting a temporary waiver, through June 30, of interest it ordinarily would charge to certain retirees who paid incorrect amounts to capture service credit in their retirement payments.
OPM since 2008 had been working to correct an error it found in its retirement processing involving required payments to capture service credit. Common situations that require such payments include military service for which the individual seeks federal retirement credit, "non-deduction service" federal employment for which no retirement deductions were withheld (a practice that has been virtually eliminated since the 1980s) and payments to recapture service, involving situations in which an individual took a refund of retirement contributions at a break in service, then returned to the government and needs to make a repayment to have the earlier service count in the annuity calculation.
In each of those cases, interest is charged to the individual. OPM discovered, however, that it had made errors causing some to be overcharged and some to be undercharged. Those in the latter group are being sent notices of their obligation, which ranges from about $100 to more than $1,000 in some cases. Normally, if the payment was underpaid interest would accrue on the pertinent amount but OPM created the grace period due to the length of time it took to diagnose and correct the problem.
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This pillow on the cover of Home is made from French General fabric. When Kaari was here last fall you told us how she created her fabric lines and then let use it to create our projects. Kaari will be back this year with more classes and more fabulous fabric.
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There are many, many database systems available for developers - so it gives developers a lot of latitude to choose one that meets their needs in terms of cost, special features and specialty applications around them.
Yet so many of them are virtually the same internally and because of that, it's rare to see any real innovation in databases - especially at the engine level. That's where Valentina is different. As a developer, you need to look underneath the surface of a pretty interface to make your application more responsive, useful, innovative and even scalable. The database that forms a critical piece of your solution should add value to make it more responsive, useful, innovative and scalable - and modern.
This technical introduction to Valentina examines moving from conception to implementation of a database system that works with an address book application, and how following the Valentina way yields huge gains in performance and scalability. Examples rely on SQL so that they are more portable.
When you start design your database structure, first of all you need to determine what real world entities you need describe in your database. Usually it is a good idea that each entity is mirrored by a separate database table. Write down all such entities and their properties - sometimes a structure suggests itself if you see it diagramed out. This gives you what is known as a logical database structure.
Let's look at a very simple database consisting of two tables Person and Phone - which mirror two real world entities. Here is a first step example:
Person { FirstName, LastName, BirthDate } Phone { Kind, AreaCode, Number }
Second step in design of database structure is to determinate relationships between entities and the kind of relationships they can have. In database terms, these include: ONE to ONE, ONE to MANY or MANY to MANY. It is very easy actually, enough to answer the question: how many entities of object A can be connected to object B?
For our example:
How many Phones can a Person have? The answer is MANY - work, home, mobile, fax and more.
How many Persons can be associated with a Phone? The answer is MANY.
Think about general phone numbers at specific office locations of companies, where everyone is on an exchange. You might want to be able to look up all known contacts at a particular company by phone number. These entities then, Person and Phone, must be linked together in a MANY to MANY relationship. In database notation, this is referred to as M:M.
After you defined all entities (objects), their properties and all relations (links), you have the logical database structure - the logical way to connect all data. But it doesn't stop there, because next we have to develop a physical database structure or implementation.
There are many existing database models - Hierarchical, Network, Relational, Object-Relational and Object-Oriented. A DBMS usually is based on only one model, and if you understand the strengths of the model that you are using, you can maximize performance from the very beginning of development.
Now that we know the logical database structure, we need to transform it to the physical world: this is the process of expressing objects, properties and links of the logical model into database structures.
The Relational model is familiar to anyone who has been involved in database development of almost any sort - MS Access, Filemaker, Oracle, MS SQL, Postgre SQL, mySQL - all tare relational databases.
Valentina supports the Relational model, but also the Extended Network and Object-Relational models. Why? It's all about performance as you scale your solution. If you take what may first appear to be the easiest and simplest route based on pre-conceptions you have from creating a database with a product like FileMaker, you may end up building in some severe limitations into your software.
Let's compare the above simple example with two tables to be expressed in a relational model and by comparison, the unique object-relational model of Valentina. We will show how much easier and natural is work with the modern Object-Relational (OR) model of Valentina.
The relational model suggests using tables which have columns and rows. If we did this the relational way, we could create this database with two tables in SQL:
CREATE TABLE Person( FirstName VarChar(128), LastName VarChar(128), BirthDate Date ) CREATE TABLE Phone( Kind BYTE, AreaCode INTEGER, Number INTEGER )
Next, we link records of the Person table to records of Phone table. The relational model uses an additional table to contain links. So we need to add KEY fields into our tables at this point. A KEY field is a field that has a unique, NOT NULL value in the table scope.
Note: Relational key field links use a "pointer by value" method; in other words such fields will keep the same value as a KEY field of the table to which they point.
So how do you pick a unique key for the Person table? Social security number? But what if you are not in USA? A passport number? This is not such an easy task given that there really isn't a universally common way to track people. Some DBMS offer an auto-increment integer field - it assigns a unique value into this field when you insert new records into the table - usually just adding a "1" to differentiate it from the last record. So lets correct our tables in SQL and add in a primary key:
CREATE TABLE Person( Person_ID INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT, FirstName VARCHAR(128), LastName VARCHAR(128), BirthDate Date ) CREATE TABLE Phone( Phone_ID INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT, Kind BYTE, AreaCode INTEGER, Number INTEGER )
This is a shame. The beauty of our logical structure is beginning to fade - our tables now have some "garbage" fields and values inserted into them in a rather illogical way by having these keys. My web developer friends liken this to old style HTML which muddles up display logic with content versus nice clean content modified by external CSS.
Now lets return to the M:M linking. We still have not solved this task, but only made some initial steps.
Now that we have ID fields in both tables, we can apply a classic Relational Model solution to get a M:M link between two tables: we create a third helper table with two fields:
CREATE TABLE PersonPhone( Person_ptr INTEGER INDEXED, Phone_ptr INTEGER INDEXED )
This table will contain information about links of Person records to Phone records. For example if Person with ID = 1 is linked to Phones with ID 2, 5, 77, this table will have three records:
Now let's solve the same task using the Valentina Object-Relational model. We are still using SQL to generate our database.
Valentina does not require the creation of KEY fields - you can avoid the headache of filling in unique values. Each Valentina Table has a special RecID field, which provides a unique number for a record of this table. Taking this into account we can make our tables as simple as:
CREATE TABLE Person( FirstName VARCHAR(128), LastName VARCHAR(128), BirthDate DATE ) CREATE TABLE Phone( Kind BYTE, AreaCode INTEGER, Number INTEGER )
To establish the all important M:M link between these two tables, Valentina offers a very special feature: the BinaryLink.
CREATE BINARY LINK PersonPhone(Person, Phone) AS MANY TO MANY
And there it is. We created links but we haven't introduced any garbage fields into our tables - and remarkably, it means our physical structure more closely resembles our logical structure.
Okay, in the relational model we have additional tables and in OR-model we also have an additional object in schema - this BinaryLink. Is this some kind of naming game? Not really, and this is where you see the benefits.
Working with a RDBMS, you would have to write SQL query with JOIN by SQL Standard:SELECT * FROM Person JOIN PersonPhone ON Person.id = PersonPhone.person_ptr JOIN Phone ON PersonPhone.phone_ptr = Phone.phone_id
If designed the Valentina way, you would execute the same query with Valentina:SELECT * FROM Person JOIN Phone


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A spacious detached house at the top of a lane with direct access to the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path set above the beautiful beaches of Amroth and Wiseman's Bridge, they are both within a 5 minute down hill walk, as are several popular family pubs, shops and restaurants. Pearl Rock is nestled into the hillside with delightful views across the wooded valley, it has been fully renovated and is comfortably furnished in a modern practical style. The large well-equipped kitchen leads to a sunny lounge with wood burning stove for chillier evenings and sliding doors to a paved patio and large, mature lawned garden with several terraces, which can also be accessed from the patio doors in the dining room and one of the pretty double bedrooms. On the first floor is a wonderful master bedroom and high quality ensuite shower room, a lovely welcoming retreat where you can enjoy views over the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. Enjoy a cool drink on the sunny patio and admire the stunning sunsets across the valley.
Conveniently located it is the perfect holiday base from which to explore the many attractions of Saundersfoot and Tenby.
Committed to the environment, the owners have installed solar panels to heat the hot water and PV panels to generate electricity to create a 'greener holiday home.'
Care needed as garden is terraced with steps and unfenced drops.
The master bedroom does not overlook lawned garden, it is the opposite end of the property which looks down over the Coastal Path.
Ground Floor: Hall, kitchen/lounge, dining room, cloakroom/whb/wc, double room, twin room, bathroom/overhead shower/whb/wc, utility room, hall, shower room/whb/wc, double room, 2 single rooms.
First Floor: TV/play/games area, master double room/ensuite shower room/whb/wc.
Parking: 4 on driveway.
Facilities: 2 gas hobs, 2 electric ovens, 2 dishwashers, microwave, 2 fridges, 2 freezers, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV/freesat, DVD player, video player/recorder, phone/honesty box, WiFi, garden furniture.
Pets: 2 - £15 per pet per week/short break
Pet Notes: 2 small well behaved.
Heating: Oil central heating, solar power PV panels for electricity, wood burning stove - logs provided free of charge.
Fuel Charges: Electricity Gas & Oil: £35 per week Sept to April, free May to August.
This Access Statement has been prepared by the owner for your information; it is the most recent version that we have received. This statement has been prepared as objectively as possible, however with such a wide remit oversights may be made.
Please ensure all crucial requirements for a safe and enjoyable holiday are present so if you have any queries whatsoever, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01437 767600.
The property is approached via an A road then approximately 1 and a half miles of narrow country lanes. The property is accessed by 5 bar double gate with 10 metre downhill drive leading to large flat area outside house with ample parking for 4 cars. The main entrance door is 770 cm wide. The utility entrance door is 770cm wide. Patio doors leading from lounge directly onto large flat paved area. Double patio doors open to a total width of 2 metres. The ground floor facilities are all on same level except the TV/play/games area which is on the first floor. All internal doors are 700cm wide. The kitchen has an extensive worktop, one of the 2 electric fan ovens are on low level. There is a well lit lounge with natural and artificial lighting. The television and other entertainment all have remote controls. The front garden extends to approximately 1/4 acre comprising large, mainly flat, lawned area with unfenced drops down shrub bank and 12 steep steps with handrail at the rear of the garden leading onto lower level terraces. The patio alongside house is approximately 1.87 metres wide accessed by gate at side of the property and 2 steps or alternatively by patio doors in dining room and also one of the double bedrooms via 1 step. The patio has unfenced drop and 4 steep steps with handrail leading to lower terrace. A further 2 low steps lead onto sloping lawned area. There is external lighting to the front of property with porch light automatically activated upon approach. Guide dogs are welcome.
Excellent location and well equipped accommodation. Enjoyed Coastal and inland walking. Pembroke Castle worth a visit. Full of history and Tenby similarly. Tasty fish and chip takeaway in Pirate cafe, Amroth.
Thank you for a lovely family holiday to celebrate my 80th Birthday. We all had a great time and all ages were catered for from 8 to 80! The home was very much as described and well equipped. Coastal Cottages friendly and efficient with any minor glitches soon attended to.
Great location! Wisemans Bridge is great for rockpools, Amroth is lovely & sandy
Ideal location, well appointed for large group; comfortable; instant hot water appreciated after some of Pembrokeshire's colder moments! Enjoyed our stay, Thank you - Merci - Diolch yr Fawr.
60th Birthday party week was as lovely as the 50th! Such an excellent venue
Our 12th year at Pearl Rock, lovely as always. We hope to return next year.
Ideal location, well appointed for large group, comfortable, instant hot water appreciated after some of Pembrokeshire's colder moments! Enjoyed our stay, Thank you - Merci - Diolch yr fawr.
60th Birthday Party week which was as lovely as the 50th! Such an excellent venue.
Out 12th year at Pearl Rock. Lovely always, we hope to return next year.
Once again had a lovely time staying in this house. While the weather isn't as nice as summer, it is still an enchanting place with lots to do. Had a realy nice time relaxing away from work. We will hopefully be back soon.
Many thanks for use of your lovely property. Pembrokeshire is a great choice for a holiday. We would recommend Laugharne for Dylan Thomas boathouse and surf lessons with Outer Reef at Freshwater West. Plus many thanks for the wifi - kept our teenagers very happy.
Excellent accommodation, very good weather to sit in the lovely garden, enjoyable week and good rest!
What a fabulous home to stay in for our lovely weeks break. The weather has been good to us, Our second time in Pembrokeshire and we will be back for a third. Children have loved the spa bath (as have Mum and Dad) Thank you.
We have had a lovely week in your home from home. Everything we could possibly want was there. Weather was lovely - what a beautiful summer it is turning out to be. Pembrokeshire fabulous. Will return. Thank you.
We've had a fabulous week staying in your home! The children have had a great time playing football, cricket and basketball in the garden and enjoyed the games room too! It's been a perfect place to welcome all our friends who we have come to see! The weather for the most part has also been beautiful!! Thank you and see you next time!
Brilliant holiday, super house. Weather kind to us in the afternoons. Spent much of our time on Freshwater West one of the best beaches in the world! 2 hours mackeral fishing..... caught nothing!! had to buy mackerel to BBQ!
Another Lovely holiday in your beautiful accommodation - home from home. Enjoyed the beautiful Pembrokeshire country side and beaches. Thank you so much.
We have all had a wonderful time staying in your lovely well appointed home. After our daytime adventures it has been a real joy to come back here and completely relax. Needless to say we don't want to leave! A truly memorable holiday. Thank you.
Felt like home from home, very comfortable and roomy. Games room great fun and 2 dish washers the icing on the cake. Most of the group walking part of the coast path. Weather beautiful even though a bitng cold wind. Super thank you.
Thank you once again for letting us stay in your wonderful family home, it is like a home from home house, had a great time visiting all our family 'till the next time' Thank you.
A beautiful cottage in a stunning location and certainly the best quipped we have stayed in. The grounds were perfect for playng 'Hide and Seek' Oakwood is great fun family day out for all ages and Colby Woodland Gardens are perfect for a walk. The Welsh weather behaved - Thanks! See you next year Pearl Rock.
We all appreciated the way the house was clean and airy the milk left for us was really welcome, lovely cuppa tea!. Great time etc etc. The house was lovely and well laid out with excellent facilities. Exquisite views, plenty of interesting places to visit nearby. Very lucky with the weather!! Thank you, will probably come again. Glorious weather, glorious location, glorious accommodation. Thank you. A pleasure to stay here Great facilities. Only a short journey to many places of interest. Would recommend Freshwater west for glorious views/walks. Tenby is worth a visit as a typical seaside town.
Excellent holiday made even better by glorious weather all week. Lovely house and garden, interesting area to visit.
A lovely cottage in a great location. Both families had a really relaxing holiday. The games room is a great asset for the children(and adults) Many Thanks.
Truly relaxed at this perfect property. A firm favourite for adults and children alie. Many Thanks
Once again we have returned to Pearl Rock! It is so relaxing here, so clean and well equipped and the views are spectacular . We hope to return here as long as we can. Brilliant!
Once again had a fab retreat all our needs were catered for - fantastic cottage! All our ladies enjoyed their stay and we will be back!!!
Had a wonderful time once again. Cottage is fantastic and the weather was brilliant. We will return!!
Fantastic cottage - loved our stay again. Hope to return soon.
Another great stay at the cottage this time for a very special birthday with family and friends as company. Even the weather stayed dry for the long weekend.
The best and most well equipped cottage we've stayed in. Great location and ideal for families.
Fabulous Cottage, very spacious and clean. Great location.
Just as good as last year and again we missed the Welsh rain!
We really enjoyed staying here. It was one of the best holiday cottages we have been to! It was great for everyone in our group from 6-80 years old! A brilliant cottage, very spacious and clean, excellent for an easter egg hunt!
It is one of the best cottages i have ever had the pleasure of staying at. So well equiped, spacious and clean, and the views are absolutely fabulous. Will definetly return in the near future. Wonderful!!
Lovely weekend and close to Saundersfoot. There were pheasants in the garden and also rabbits. Big cottage with lots of space.
We have all enjoyed our second stay at Pearl Rock and we are back again in the autumn. We had sunshine for all but ond day which got us out and about. Barafundle only had 10 people on it- Brilliant!! Lovely afternoons too with the family on the beaches at Saundersfoot, Tenby and Freshwater East. Our three year old Grandson loved the silent world aquarium at Tenby and watching the bunnies running around in the field behind the house most evenings! Fabulous views on the walk behind the house towards Amroth.
We had a lovely few days here and would have likes to stay longer. This location is brilliant and the cottage has everything we could have wished for- perfect! Thanks very much.
We had a wonderful two weeks here- fantastic cottage,wonderful views and lovely weather! One of the best cottages we have stayed in. Many thanks for a wonderful holiday- we will be back!
Had a lovely holiday, weather beautiful all week, grandchildren had a great time. Lovely accomodation and lovely area. We went on a boat ride to see the seals but instead we came upoon dolphins. They were playing all around the boat, it was a wonderful sight. Very lucky with the weather, a week of sun from dawn till dusk. Great accomodation- kids loved the space and choice of videos when it got too hot outside! Would recommend trip to Folly Farm- great in all weathers. Looking forward to coming back, but i doubt we will have the same weather!
The house is one of the best holiday places we have ever stayed in - we really enjoyed the sun setting over the lawn, and even watching the rainstorms arriving over the valley! The quiz book came in very useful, and we had a wonderful afternoon on the beach at Manorbier. We recommend the very helpful local buses.
House is lovely. We saw rabbits in the garden, and the walk to the beaches was cool!
Great accommodation. Visit to Barafundle beach is well worth the trip. Local walks lovely
Lovely house and garden. Very appreciative of all the room, equipment and furniture. We all had a very relaxing time and will definately recommend the booking friends and hope to be back ourselves. Thank you
Absolutely lovely house. Very comfortable and lovely. The garden and views are beautiful.
Fantastic place, wonderfully decorated and all appliances available and lots of pottery and dishes. Wonderful! Walk around Stackpole Quay and Bosherston was lovely and we had good weather. Hope to come back!
WOW!! What a fab cottage, in a wonderful location, only minutes from several beaches, pubs and restaurants. The views from the property are wonderful. This is one of the nicest properties we have ever stayed in. We will certainly return. Would love to book 2 weeks next time.
Extremely delightful holiday home with plenty to do and occupy all ages.
Beautiful holiday home. I must some again. Tasteful decor, Ideal situation, Fantastic! We shall return.
The breakfast in Amroth is good. We love it here. We have loved the views, the sea, the house, the garden. A week is not long enough. I want another week now!
There are lots of fun places to go and see and do if you have children or dogs. Good fishing. Saundersfoothas lots of nice places to eat.
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I didn't mean to the storyliny,i ment to a few dialogue in this episode - like Sam telling Al,he don't want to leap out from there,because he's home,again. the all little brother-big brother issue and a few more. But in any case,even if i'll ignore those things completely,I can't say this episode is more,then Average.
The concept of "home" is not unique to any one episode in the series but is a prevailing theme throughout. Right from the saga sell ending with "Hoping each time that his next leap will be the leap home" that concept is constantly being driven home.
At the end of "One Strobe Over the Line", Sam knows that Edie will be ok without Al telling him. His reason - she's going home.
Going home...being home is a driving force behind what Sam is doing. In two instances he ends up home - or at least what was home to him at one time in his life. It's only natural that in both of those instances he'd want to remain there. Not only is he home in comfortable surroundings, but the people he's lost in his life are also present. I've always felt that the deaths of Tom and John Beckett were driving forces behind Sam's creation of PQL so being at a point when they are both still alive, it's natural that he wouldn't want to leave - especially since he has no idea where he'll end up next.
The concept of brothers is also one that resonates throughout the series. Aside from seeing it with Sam and Tom it's also apparent in "Jimmy" where you have the brothers Jimmy and Frank Lamotta; in "Disco Inferno" with the brothers Chad and Chris Stone; "Heart of a Champion" with Ronny and Terry; "Nuclear Family" with Eddie and Mac; and "A Single Drop of Rain" with Ralph and Billy. The sibling relationship is also explored in the epsisodes "Kamikazi Kid" and "Runaway" where it's a brother/sister combination.
The concept of family, in general, is explored in a number of episodes. It doesn't mean that these episodes are "stealing" ideas and concepts from other episodes. It's more of a case of an underlying theme to the series that's explored in different ways. In all of the episodes dealing with family, Sam's basically experienced the concept from just about every front possible...grandparent, parent, child, older sibling, younger sibling, uncle.
Even in the relationship between Sam and Al, a familial connection exists. Though not brothers by birth, there's definiately a fraternal vibe between the two of them.
Home and family are two the main concepts explored throughout the series run of "Quantum Leap" and one of the things that makes it appealing - at least to me. I'd venture to say that it's treatment of both concepts - as well as many others - is what led to Scott and Dean winning a combined five (5) "Viewers For Quality Television" awards.
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Frequently when I get to around Bulleen Road on the Eastern Freeway of a night, the bank up of traffic ahead is shocking. I've often wondered if there was a way I could check out the traffic beforehand. As it turns out VicRoads provides a live feed from their cameras which are updated frequently. Below are the links to the cameras that interest me and may be of interest to others in the local area.
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Sunday Confession prompt:
Growing up, we had an awesome old fashioned, claw foot tub. I would crawl in with a Nancy Drew book and lay in there reading for hours until the water turned cold and then I would slide the metal chain between my toes, pull the rubber plug and let out the cold water before plugging it again and turn the faucet back on for more hot water.
As a teen, I would stretch the phone cord from the kitchen, across the living room to the bathroom and talk to my best friend while taking a hot bath for an hour at a time, and she would be at her house in the bathtub too.
Showering wasn't so awesome in college or my first apartment. But then I moved to where I live now where I have a jacuzzi tub. There are some downsides...cleaning it can be a nightmare and it is actually set up about 6 inches from the rest of the floor so I keep a stool next to it to get in, but I'm very, very lucky.
When I first moved in I was in that tub at least 3 times a week. When I couldn't sleep or felt anxious at night, I would go scrub the bathtub. While my entire house in general was cleaner back then, you could have eaten off my bathtub at any given time.
I am a water baby. When given the chance, I will stay in the hot water until it turns freezing cold. I will read in the bathtub. I will drink and post to Facebook and sing obnoxiously from the tub. I have fallen asleep in the bathtub.
I use the shower to wake up in the morning. My ex used to try and tell me that I needed to be clean when I went to bed. If this were for a sexy reason, I could see it. In reality, he was just the kind of person who never washed the sheets when left to his own devices so going to bed clean made sense. I tried a few times and woke up with scuzzy, greasy hair and didn't really open my eyes until noon. People need to mind their own business....don't tell me when to shower.
I use the shower to wake up in the morning. My ex used to try and tell me that I needed to be clean when I went to bed. If this were for a sexy reason, I could see it. In reality, he was just the kind of person who never washed the sheets when left to his own devices so going to bed clean made sense. I tried a few times and woke up with scuzzy, greasy hair and didn't really open my eyes until noon. People need to mind their own business....don't tell me when to shower.
In even my most depressive states, I will not stop showering. When I have a bad day or when I feel there is a life change coming, you can find me in the shower exfoliating...something about scrubbing away the day or whatever is bothering me is so therapeutic. A break up? Cue a hair color change and scrubbing off a few layers of skin to bring out the "new" me.
What do I do in the shower? What don't I do is the more appropriate question.
I've eaten sweets and desserts, ate chocolate and drank wine from the tub.
I sing in the shower sometimes.
I love listening to Pandora radio while I bee-bop around. No...I do not use any bottles as a microphone.
I never bend over and really wash the bottom of my feet, but I do pumice them so it doesn't matter, right?
You can find evidence that I am a product whore in my bathroom. At my worst...6 shampoos and 11 conditioners. I've mostly changed my ways. Mostly. Currently there is one Shampoo and one Conditioner. But...there are 3 body washes in different scents, at least 3 different facial cleansers, 2 scrubs (one for face, one for hands) and of course, I have 2 scrubbers-one for face and one for body. And maybe one of my nephew's bath toys.
I used to believe in sexy showers. My ex ruined that for me. I don't think I feel the need to shower with someone else ever again. Sometimes when I climb in my shower, I feel like it triggers me in some strange way...like PTSD. He turned a sexy, indulge-able fantasy into a nightmare.
I hate shaving my legs.
I hate crying in the shower so I don't unless it is the only place I can get away to.
I think it is funny when the cat comes and peeps at me.
Sometimes I clean the walls of the shower while I'm standing in there. Because...you know, I'm already there.
Every once in awhile, I get this bright idea that I should put something in my hair. Like...rinse with beer or vinegar, or that really stupid time I decided to put a mashed banana mask in. I always end up drinking the beer because who wants to dump cold beer on their head. Vinegar stinks for days. And the bananas....just don't do it. Just. Don't.
Sometimes, I turn off my phone and use my shower as an excuse at to why I didn't call answer my phone.
And that, is what I've been doing in the shower. What have YOU been doing?
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Moon phase on 12 March 2014 Wednesday is Waxing Gibbous, 11 days young Moon is in Leo.Share this page: twitter facebook linkedin
Waxing Gibbous is the lunar phase on . Seen from Earth, illuminated fraction of the Moon surface is 84% and growing larger. The 11 days young Moon is in ♌ Leo.
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Moon is passing about ∠5° of ♌ Leo tropical zodiac sector.
Lunar disc appears visually 8.8% narrower than solar disc. Moon and Sun apparent angular diameters are ∠1768" and ∠1931".
Next Full Moon is the Worm Moon of March 2014 after 4 days on 16 March 2014 at 17:09.
There is medium ocean tide on this date. Sun and Moon gravitational forces are not aligned, but meet at very acute angle, so their combined tidal force is moderate.
The Moon is 11 days young. Earth's natural satellite is moving from the first to the middle part of current synodic month. This is lunation 175 of Meeus index or 1128 from Brown series.
Length of current 175 lunation is 29 days, 10 hours and 45 minutes. It is 45 minutes shorter than next lunation 176 length.
Length of current synodic month is 1 hour and 59 minutes shorter than the mean length of synodic month, but it is still 4 hours and 10 minutes longer, compared to 21st century shortest.
This New Moon true anomaly is ∠25.1°. At beginning of next synodic month true anomaly will be ∠46.9°. The length of upcoming synodic months will keep increasing since the true anomaly gets closer to the value of New Moon at point of apogee (∠180°).
1 day after point of apogee on 11 March 2014 at 19:46 in ♋ Cancer. The lunar orbit is getting closer, while the Moon is moving inward the Earth. It will keep this direction for the next 15 days, until it get to the point of next perigee on 27 March 2014 at 18:30 in ♒ Aquarius.
Moon is 405 444 km (251 931 mi) away from Earth on this date. Moon moves closer next 15 days until perigee, when Earth-Moon distance will reach 365 706 km (227 239 mi).
7 days after its descending node on 4 March 2014 at 17:45 in ♈ Aries, the Moon is following the southern part of its orbit for the next 6 days, until it will cross the ecliptic from South to North in ascending node on 19 March 2014 at 06:30 in ♎ Libra.
20 days after beginning of current draconic month in ♎ Libra, the Moon is moving from the second to the final part of it.
3 days after previous North standstill on 8 March 2014 at 22:54 in ♊ Gemini, when Moon has reached northern declination of ∠19.084°. Next 10 days the lunar orbit moves southward to face South declination of ∠-18.997° in the next southern standstill on 23 March 2014 at 07:28 in ♐ Sagittarius.
After 4 days on 16 March 2014 at 17:09 in ♍ Virgo, the Moon will be in Full Moon geocentric opposition with the Sun and this alignment forms next Sun-Earth-Moon syzygy.


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Like I said in yesterday's show, for the next few weeks, I'm going to be running some of the best Renegade Health Shows…
I'm hoping to be able to give some commentary afterwords, so you can get an idea of where I am now on these issues.
Today, I have two episodes on my personal incident with raw chocolate (or cacao).
I have a few comments below as well, so be sure to check those out once you've watched both videos.
Raw Chocolate Video #1
Raw Chocolate Video #2
My thoughts looking back…
1. First, I'm really surprised at my high energy levels in this show. I haven't watched it in a while and I'm somewhat embarrassed that I don't seem to have that enthusiasm on the screen any more – or at least it's a little different than before.
2. Where I stand? The same. I have a chocolate treat about once every three months and always before noon or so. If I eat it at night I can't sleep.
3. Since these videos, literally hundreds of people have came up to me and confirmed that I'm on to something. They experienced problems too. Even people who are in the raw chocolate industry!
4. I read through some of the comments while watching these again and I have to say that I'm sure most of the negative ones were people who either didn't watch the whole video and jumped to rash decisions on what I was saying OR they are so deep into the clutches of chocolate addiction they can't get out. LOL!
5. Something I think about these days is that chocolate was never really traditionally eaten raw. The traditional way of harvesting and drying is a fermentation process that is coupled with sun-drying. Just a theory, but I wonder if that's the preferred way to "process" it for our own proper assimilation. Sometimes ancient practices are more effective… other times they're not.
So while I try to figure out that one, I'm just going to stick to very little amounts, keep my adrenals healthy and get the sleep that I need.
I want to know your thoughts: What's your take these days on chocolate?
Live Awesome!
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I'm pretty sure you called David Wolfe a "cog" in the Raw Food movement in the second video…. (Cog = Faceless, nameless, unimaginative office f*%ks who just toe the line.)…. I know that there are other more suitable definitions of the word cog but the above is how many are increasingly defining the word, in part, due to Seth Godins somewhat frequent use of the word to describe those who basically don't think for themselves. lol!
wow – you were skinny! – and you look kinda pale too – no offence – but you look a lot more healthy today
I agree you do look pale and skinny. As for your energy levels, no, I prefer not so hyper, more laid back. As for chocolate, love it. I also like your defense of David Wolfe.
its wonderful how you care.i hope you get playing again. your a bit more joky and funny i like you alter ego….you old charecter.
do you believe otherpeople can now travel in your being and steal your spirits. can we steal your spirits by watching your vido.
do we have no live cause we watch you on youtube.? are we that empty that we have to watch you. or is it something else.
the office looks sympathic. its reay nice.you are funny.
you are more focused on you playing playfulness.
maybe you wanna go less proffesional and more playfull again
What is this tshirt going green fat monster?
i sometimes take raw cocoa. im confused. i have some little raw choclate. its pricy so im very little on it.
there is so much stimulant food everywhere.
nice postt. today. thank you . im tired. and thats good i wanna have some rest and some sleep. nik
Although it's interesting to see you doing those older shows, I prefer your current energy, more focussed, relaxed and calm than the hyperness of these older videos but that's not to say they were not good. It's all good and we all change.
My aunt had a similar experience with Cacao up till recently and I got her off Cacao and her rash went away as well. She's ever so happy.
I just wanted to say thank you so much for being here and talking about how chocolate negatively affected you energy and health. Without you being here talking about it and offering the adrenal health program, I don't know how I ever would have figured out why I didn't have any energy. My lack of energy was literally stealing my life. For years I went to the doctor complaining that I didn't have the energy I needed and they would test a few things that always came back normal. I went to a naturopath for two years and he couldn't figure it out either. I can't tell you how frustrated I was. But avoiding chocolate and caffeine has given me my life back and I really wanted you to know that it's thanks to you.
What a lot of people don't realize is that chocolate is high in copper which is a stimulant to the CNS. And most vegan/vegetarians are already high in it. In fact most people are high in copper, in which case, chocolate only makes them feel worse. However, I am NOT saying it is the only thing that is causing stimulation as chocolate does have theobromine which can be a stimulant too. Zinc is a copper antagonist which has the opposite effect as copper (calming/sedative) which could help with being overly stimulated. I did notice that the stimulatory effects of chocolate were lessened significantly once I removed alot of copper in my body. I'm not defending chocolate, just pointing out the facts.
Just like to put the thought out there – that maybe cacao should be treated like coffee & tea – preferably with no sucrose sugar involved. New research from Orie Hoffmeiker has demonstrated that organic black coffee, no sugar has unique properties (mercola.com – type in name). Also, nutritionist David Wolfe often stresses – bitter cacao/least sugar/rationally (my take), just like indigenous consumed it – wild.
I absolutely concur. Cacao messed up my adrenals Completely! I also had a rash on my midsection, and my minerals were extremely depleted.. As well.. I had zero energy.. feeling dizzy and faint and exhausted and could not get out of bed. Also jittery and irritable… horrible. Will not touch cacao ever again. My friend was selling cacao and ended up in the hospital after eating cacao smoothies and cacao products daily and they almost died with their kidney blood issue went into a coma for a week! WOW! Just sharing it can do more harm than good. Please go lightly on it… just from my experience. But no BODY is like any other BODY.
can I just say that I connect much more deeply with your current "presence" on the show than that frenetic energy you had before…not that I didn't enjoy the show before, but I just find that you appear more comfortable and at-ease (still with your unique Kevin Gianni energy), but it's not quite as jarring of an energy.
Sorry – is this a backhanded compliment? It's meant to be a positive comment.
I LOVE YOU GUYS! You've come a long ways..always improving, always evolving. Thank you so much for the work that you do for us. We appreciate it more than you know.
I think that the amount of cacao that you were consuming was excessive! I'm glad that you changed your diet so you can now treat it as an occasional indulgence. Personally, I have never enjoyed chocolate, so for me, it is an occasional indulgence, and when consumed only once or twice a year, I'm probably not stressing my glands with it!
Thank's Kevin,
great feed back, my adrenals are challenged as it is, because of MS. I have been eating
raw cacoa beans and also unfortunately love
coffee, but in moderation. I have been following your reports for a while, and learn
something new all the time, so thanks again
keep up your excellent work.
Eva Gamsby/Homeopath
I have raw chocolate on average once or twice a week as a treat, on top of that I consume about 3 or 4 raw cacao 'shakes' weekly. I can have them at any time of the day and I feel no different. As long as it's taken in moderation, it's ok.
Kevin, I agree with Medkit and Jasmine 🙂 You look pail and skinny in this video and the energy level is a little shockingat first.
I began listening to you several years ago and the videos were similar to this one. It kind of scared me when you frist came on, and I wasn't sure about it. However, your information was good, and it didn't really seem to me like you were trying to hype it up and be phony. So I stuck with ya 🙂 I'm glad I did. I like your presentation now better. Still has your great energy, but more mature and refined. It is an improved you 🙂
I so appreciate you and Annmarie and admire the work you do. Mostly I admire the style and integrity with which you do it. Hope you never get tire of doing it.
I agree with Velda. I had forgotten that in "the old days" I used to turn down the volume before you started to speak, and it still made me jump sometimes. I have always enjoyed the show, but really hyper people tend to make me a little nervous. I think the "new you" is more mature and easier to relate to, yet still very enthusiastic and passionate about your subject.
Fun to watch your older shows.
I have enjoyed raw cacao over the years but in moderation. Maybe 1 or 2 scoops a week in a smoothie as a treat and what I call an energy drink. It is concerning that a natural product such as cacao can be so stimulating and cause rashes and adrenal problems along with other depleting of minerals. I wonder why there are not more studies being done on this product.
Good luck to you on taking some time off to work on other projects.
Kind regards,
I posted this on facebook the other day and thought it might be relevant here:
Here's an idea for a new political party –
THE CHOCOLATE PARTY! (Enough tea & coffee already!)
Tenets: PEACE, RESPECT, TOLERANCE & FUN.
Environmental, food source protection and preservation. sustainable energy development, production, construction. un-people corporations. restore human rights, free speech, education, health care (including "complimentary").
Tax penalties for: jobs overseas, bank / stock swindles, environmental contamination.
my personal thoughts on chocolate – love it – but like any other stimulant, in moderation.
I used to eat a lot more, but it made me twitchy, so I've cut back.
I echo the comment on how much your energy has shifted! its a good change!
the energy in these videos is hyper. Your current presentation is more mature and much better.
Thanks for this info Kevin! My husband, Dale, is a health fanatic and thanks to the likes of David Wolf and Mike Adams, who both sell cacao, got turned onto it. He had no energy, felt tired, no libido, couldn't get rid of high blood pressure. We had our blood tested by a naturalpath and the cacao that Dale was enjoying nearly every day was killing his adrenals and demineralizing our bodies as well. We have stopped it and only use it as a treat but the cacao hawkers out there could be hurting people with their "this is the greatest superfood EVER" propoganda, and this only harms the health movement! Thanks for being real!


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Summer Reading @ SHS & STEM Academy…
This year, Sandwich High School and the STEM Academy students have chosen books they will read and reflect on through the summer. STEM students will do a project, from a long list of choices, and will have a book discussion upon their return to school in September. SHS students have also chosen books they will discuss with teachers and classmates in the fall.
The STEM Academy and SHS teachers of all subjects really enjoy choosing a book from the list the students compiled and find that a book club style discussion during the first weeks of school is a great way to get to know their students, and for classmates to get to know one another!
Learn more about the STEM Academy Summer Reading here and about SHS Summer Reading here.


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LAW 711: Special Education Law
Prerequisite: LAW 555, with instructor permission required if co-requisite LAW 555.
An exploration of the development of special education through legislation and litigation. The course will review public policies pertaining to people with disabilities in the context of the education system in the United States. It will focus on federal and state policies and requirements for educational, social and vocational services for individuals with disabilities.


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Climate change as defined by NASA could involve a change in the Earth's average temperature, or it could be a change in the Earth's typical precipitation patterns as defined by NASA. The Earth's climate, in fact, is always changing. In the past, Earth's climate has gone through warmer and cooler periods, each lasting thousands of… Read More
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National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates' monthly Global Port Tracker report shows that, despite a fall-off from last year's record-setting numbers, import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to be at some of its highest levels ever during the next few months. "Retailers are importing less merchandise than last year… Read More


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Niskayuna voters next month will elect three school board members from five candidates, members that will likely be on the board as it considers a major capital project and whether to reconfigure school buildings.
The candidates include one sitting board member, board vice president Brian Backus, and a former board member, Patricia Lanotte, as well as other parents looking to win one of three, three-year seats on the seven-member board.
The other candidates are Greta Jansson, Kimberly Tully and Jonathan Vaillancourt.
Whoever wins the seats will join the board as district officials and board members dive into developing a plan for asking voters to approve a major capital project in fall 2020. Before developing the capital plan, the board will consider various options for shuffling how the district uses its buildings, potentially changing how the grades are distributed across the district.
While a consultant and committee of community members develops a report of options to send the board later this spring, the reorganization under consideration could mean dramatic changes to how the district educates youngsters. Or the district's current approach could stay much the same – that's what the board members elected May 21 will help decide.
Candidate Jonathan Vaillancourt could not be reached for an interview last week.
Here's a look at the candidates:
Brian Backus
Backus recently retired from a 39-year military career that spanned all three branches and ended as commander of a medical evacuation unit at the local Air National Guard base.
After two years on the board, he is looking to get elected to his first full term. In 2017, Backus won a special election to fill out two years remaining on what was originally Lanotte's second term, from which she resigned for personal reasons. Backus had previously run unsuccessfully.
He said he got involved after watching a dysfunctional board a few years ago. He emphasized the importance of board members building consensus and presenting a unified front as they move forward on district business.
"I still have a desire to do what's best for kids and to be fiscally responsible for the community of Niskayuna," Backus said.
Backus said as the district undertakes a capital project to meet projected enrollment growth, it is important to adjust to modern teaching and learning styles.
"I'm open to the options, truly, because teaching and learning is changing," said Backus of a set of reconfiguration scenarios under development. "I believe we are going to transform away in some form or fashion from desks and rows and teachers in front of the class to collaborative learning and problem solving and kids coming up with critical thinking skills."
Backus has three adult children who graduated from Saratoga Springs. His wife's twins are students at Van Antwerp Middle School, which has drawn him back into school activities.
Backus has worked for the Capital Region BOCES in the past, assisting districts with safety and security plans. His wife serves as a superintendent of the Lake George Central School District, and his daughter works as an elementary school teacher in Las Vegas. He said that gives him a full view of different aspects of education.
"I'm the only one who is running that has a 360-degree view of education," Backus said.
Backus highlighted ways to improve school safety by creating an environment in which students feel comfortable.
"If we focus more on social-emotional issues and mental health issues and make sure our schools are a place everyone feels comfortable, accepted and included, we will do more to reduce violence in our school than putting armed guards at every door," Backus said.
Pat Lanotte
Lanotte, who has previously served four years on the board, is looking to win back a seat. She works in finance and project management at GE and said she would focus on the district budget and expanding mental health services.
Lanotte said she was pulled back into a school board race by her daughter, who raised concerns about the climate and culture at the high school. Lanotte said "there's no comparison" of the level of stress and anxiety at the high school to when her son attended only a few years ago.
"(My daughter) feels there are things going on she's never seen before — kids self medicating, the number of kids that are anxious," Lanotte said. "That was really my impetus. She asked me to run."
Lanotte emphasized the importance of investing more in mental health supports, like social workers and school counselors, and focusing on heading off social and mental issues in the earliest grades. During public comment sections of recent school board meetings, Lanotte urged the board and administration to go further in next year's budget, staffing one social worker at each middle school.
"I would say we have not put enough boots on the ground," Lanotte said.
She also contends district officials can plan budgets better, more closely monitoring spending and avoiding the levels of unspent funding at the end of school years.
"I've noticed the district has been rolling over millions of dollars year over year in surplus," Lanotte said. "And at the same time they have been spurning priorities for kids in the classroom."
She said a capital project represents a good opportunity to update the district's broader education update and said the board will need to continue to solicit public comments along the way.
"This is not something we are going to just vote on without more time for public input," she said.
Lanotte said the personal reasons that led her to resign a board seat after one year are no longer a factor and she promised to serve out the full term if elected – unless she was "six feet under."
Kimberly Tully
Tully, who has lived in Niskayuna for 14 years, has three children in the district: a sixth grader at Iroquois Middle School and a third grader and first grader at Rosendale Elementary School.
She has volunteered at both the Rosendale and Iroquois schools' parent-teacher organizations. As a certified teacher who has worked in schools throughout the region, she said she believes she would bring a different perspective to the board.
"I noticed that the board lacks an educator's perspective," Tully said. "Being a certified teacher, I would be the only teacher on the board if elected, and I would bring those experiences."
She emphasized the importance of teacher training and said it was important to focus on how programs build upon one another.
She said she thinks the district's math curriculum connects well from grade to grade but that other subjects should do so as well and suggested officials conduct more regular reviews of curriculum.
"Make sure that what a child is working on in elementary school translates to what they are working on in middle school and again to high school," Tully said. "It should build upon one another, and I'm not sure that is being efficiently done."
As the board considers reconfiguration options ahead of a capital project, Tully said she would focus on the financial implications of different options and how disruptive it would be for students. She said different options come with different trade-offs, all of which will need to be evaluated.
"As a board, we need to be armed with as much information as possible," Tully said. "It would be silly to make a decision just on a whim."
Greta Jansson
Jansson's oldest child reached high school this year, which gave her a look at the last level of the district she had yet to experience. That experience was the final push she needed to join the board race.
"For me, I wanted to experience each level before I threw my hat in the ring," Jansson said.
She also pointed to a series of lockdowns brought on by student threats and a racist incident at a high school girls soccer game as spurring her to run for the board.
"In everything I've been a part of and watched this year, I've thought I want to see how the decisions are actually made, and I want to help make them better," she said.
Jansson, who has lived in the district for 12 years, said she has volunteered with Friends of Music and been involved in athletics and music with her three children.
Jansson said she was open to options to change how the district distributes grade levels, and highlighted the need to "evolve" new practices. She also focused on the close connection families have to their local elementary school and said that should guide decisions.
"We have to understand that we do have to evolve, we have to keep up with the future of education," Jansson said. "That said, we do have a lot of people in our community who feel very strongly about their neighborhood schools. So, I think any changes we make have to keep that in consideration."
She and her husband started and operate his neurology practice in Niskayuna. Jansson has worked on both the business and patient side of the operation.
Like the other candidates, Jansson emphasized the importance of mental health and connected it to the overall safety of students and buildings.
"By combating those things, maybe the need for security will lessen, because we'll have less kids feel a need to leave a (threatening) note," Jansson said.
Citing the incident at the soccer game, Jansson said focusing on diversity and equity are important for the district.
"I think we need to set up every student in our district to succeed in a diverse environment," Jansson said. "I do think even for people who don't think we have a racial problem in Niskayuna, it can't hurt to prepare all of our kids to know how to live in economic and racial diversity."
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|Call for Summer Program: California State University, San Bernardino
California State University, San Bernardino, recruits students at SCU to join its Summer Entrepreneurship Program.
· Duration of the program
: July 28 - August 9
· Place
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· Criteria
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· Fee
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· Deadline
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- Students who take courses related to management are encouraged to apply.
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Canada has tapped a shipping company to get back the garbage dumped in the country "sooner than later," Malacañang announced Tuesday.
"The DFA issued a statement that the Canadian government has already directed a shipping company to get the trash back. According to them, it will be sooner than later," Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a press conference in Malacañang.
Panelo, however, said no date was specified on the actual retrieval of 69 container vans of toxic Canadian garbage out of the country.
Malacañang has threatened to sever the country's diplomatic relations with Canada if it fails to take back the tons of garbage it dumped in the country years ago.
The Philippine government has recalled its top envoys in Canada to persuade Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government to hasten the retrieval of the shipping containers filled with trash.
"That order of the recall is to persuade them to make it fast. The more they delay, the more personnel will be coming back," Panelo said. (Manila Bulletin)


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University Laboratory High School
Urbana, IL
I have one big regret about the 2015 JET Memorial Invitation Program: it was the final execution of the program. Other than that, I have no regrets. I have already told my stories of the wonderful trip to many friends and family, and I enjoy their reactions each time. Everyone I talked to was impressed by the amount of activities fitted into only two weeks of being in Japan. I was surprised that many who previously did not have much contact with Japanese language and culture also expressed their wishes to encounter Japan for themselves. However, one of the most interesting reactions happened just today. I was talking to a friend who quietly absorbed everything I said, and later I received a text from her asking how to apply. It turned out that her sister, who is currently studying Japanese, had been secretly listening to our conversation and was ecstatic about the program. I agreed to talk to her sister more about JET-MIP, but when I apologetically explained that the program was over, she nearly cried with frustration. She explained that she had been looking for a viable way to finally understand Japan for herself before continuing the language in college, and JET-MIP seemed like an ideal program.
I hope JET-MIP can continue in some form or another so that others may have a chance to feel the great experiences I went through and to obtain memories as valuable as the ones I now have. The program was a way to commemorate the work of Taylor Anderson and Montgomery Dickson by bringing American teenagers to understand and connect with Japanese citizens after the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. Before the program started, I was excited to finally be able to interact with the Japanese people and experience the country. Talking to previous participants before the trip began, I noticed the numerous amount of former Mippers who were spiritedly expressing their wish for returning to Japan a second time. Now, as a former Mipper myself, I am also beginning to feel the fervor and desire to relive the trip. After the journey, I've realized that the trip has done more for me than I originally expected it would.
Other than fulfilling an amazing two-week experience in Japan, the program has ingrained in me a newfound attachment to Japan that only came with firsthand experience of the country and people. Looking back, I realize that my levels of attachment and excitement grew in several jumps during the span of the program. The opening days were full of anticipation but admittedly quite long. I felt fatigued at times, but my weariness was often washed away, such as during the film Live Your Dream: The Taylor Anderson Story and listening to presentations from friends and family of Taylor Anderson and Montgomery Dickson--both ruffled my emotions quite a bit.
The first true jump of excitement came when I opened the curtains in my room on the 16th floor of the Kansai Institute. I remember standing and staring at the great view; it refreshed my mindset, and from then I began to really take note of my environment. To me Japan has a feeling that is hard to put into words: the cities were towering and full of movement while the mountains and countryside were refreshing and clear, but I loved both. I appreciated that we were able to easily experience both during the program.
The event that really hooked me was the High School Summit in Rikuzentakata. It was the first time meeting with Japanese people of our age and I was thrilled to interact with them. I particularly connected with a girl named Kaho; she was all smiles and very willing to talk to me. Throughout our day together, Kaho told me a bit about life after the disaster and pointed out the temporary housing in the town. The night before the Summit, we had a question-and-answer session with Mayor Toba about the disaster and reconstruction, which was helpful in solidifying my impression of what the citizens were going through. I was impressed with the welcoming nature of the students and officials in Rikuzentakata, and at the end of the day I felt the first, and very large, pang of regret on the trip while parting with them.
The rest of the program went by very quickly; a few particular events jump out in my memory. East Sendai High School was a great day in terms of cultural experience with firsthand attempts at sadou and kendo, which had only been textbook activities for me up to that point. Our visit through the damaged building of Yuriage Junior High School was another eye-opening experience in understanding the disaster. Near the end of the program was our homestay, which felt extremely short but is something I value tremendously. Compared to our other activities, it gave me enough time to feel like I truly built up a connection with the Japanese people there (my host family), let me see some amazing places such as Osaka-jo, and finally gave me a chance to use only and all Japanese for two days.
The farewell at the end of the program was quite rushed, and I felt like I was already saying goodbye to my friends before I got to fully digest the fact that I was on the trip at all. Only a few days after it was over did I start to feel the true impact of the experience. In Japan, we were always busy, and I didn't realize how much more the two weeks made me enjoy Japan and it's people until returning to the the U.S. Now, I have a big yearning to wind back time to the start of the program. But I am also beginning to realize that in some ways the trip has not ended yet.
On the surface, JET-MIP only lasts for two weeks, but it leaves an amazing impression of Japan that lasts much longer. I, my friends, and no doubt all previous Mippers have come out of the program with a new goal of returning to Japan as a JET member, for work, volunteerism, or just for another visit. Before attending the program, I had finished all four years of Japanese at my high school with one year left, and wasn't totally sure where to go from there. But after the trip, I feel resolved to continue studying on my own for the upcoming year and into college. I plan to keep talking to my new Japanese friends, and continuously look forward to going on another trip to Japan in the future. I am extremely grateful for receiving this unique chance to attend the JET Memorial Invitation Program as an unmatchable first experience of Japan.
Taylor Anderson and Monty Dickson,
Though I never knew you personally, I've taken your stories to heart. I was struck by both of your energy, fun attitudes, and diligence after hearing about you from your family and friends. Just as you have inspired your school children, Mr. Endo, my fellow Mippers, and many more, you have also inspired me to think of what I have and to love Japan. Thank you for loving Japan, and thank you for helping me develop my own feelings for the country and its people.
"Broken mirror from Yuriage"
The trip through Yuriage Junior High was also a unique experience for me, because walking through a damaged school and seeing the destruction with my own eyes made the disaster feel more real to me.