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Since 1998, we have educated the public about birds of prey and the importance of raptors in the wild.
Our Mission
The Raptor Conservancy of Virginia is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to:
- Education of the public about raptors and preservation of their habitat; and,
- Endeavoring to increase the wild population of endangered and threatened raptors.
RCV volunteers give ~200 education presentations utilizing non-releasable raptors for local schools, scout functions, community events, and other groups. RCV education programs present information about the need to preserve habitat, the value of predators in the balance of nature, and the characteristics of native Virginia raptor species. The existence of state and federal laws protecting raptors from interference by humans, and the need for permits, are also emphasized. Allowing people to see some of our native raptors up close helps them to appreciate just how magnificent and special these birds are.
RCV helped rehabilitate thousands of raptors between 1998-2016. Though we are no longer rehabilitating wild raptors we strongly support the rehabilitators across the state that continue this much needed work. If you need a raptor rehabilitator please consult the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries website to find your closest licensed rehabilitator, or call the Wildlife Center of Virginia at (540) 942-9453.


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Common sense tells us that a good night's sleep contributes to good health. How does care at Wellness Way Chiropractic help? Chiropractic treatment helps to reduce the pain and associated anxiety of spinal misalignments which often interfere with sleep patterns. Improved sleep, in turn, has been shown to enhance immunity and your ability to fight illness. Read more
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The Heavin School of Arts and Sciences is dedicated to the intellectual and professional development of our students. The School offers rigorous degree programs which provide students with significant depth and breadth of knowledge. Arts and Sciences degree programs feature an interdisciplinary approach to lifelong learning that is particularly important to those seeking management career paths in both government and private sector organizations. The Liberal Studies curriculum is designed to support management skills such as communications, writing, critical thinking and decision making.
The Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Liberal Studies programs can be individually designed for learners who have interests in multiple areas of study. The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership prepares students to become effective school leaders in addition to preparing students interested in NJ Supervisor and Principal certification. All of the Heavin School's degree programs provide students with flexible, high-quality learning experiences.
The Heavin School also offers a unique opportunity for those who wish to pursue a Masters degree at Thomas Edison State University. Students who have earned at least 99 credits towards their Baccalaureate degree may apply for provisional admission to a Thomas Edison State University graduate degree. Students can earn up to 12 credits that will concurrently satisfy both the undergraduate and graduate degree requirements.
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A big thanks to all our Sub for Santa sponsors who helped six families have a special Christmas.
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In Celebration of Lou Harrison's Centennial/
Tonight's the night! Experience the final performance of #Cinna at the Center for New Music's MicroFest North: A Concert With Shadows:
"On May 18 in San Francisco, in celebration of Lou Harrison's centennial, two of his good friends [Linda Burman-Hall and Larry Reed] will realize one of his most distinctive artistic ambitions, a work that, though never completed in his lifetime, includes some of his most unusual but enchanting music. . . It marks one of the last major realizations of Harrison's uncompleted works."
Read more about the story behind Lou Harrison's "Cinna: The Clemency of Augustus" at http://louharrison.blogspot.com/2017/05/cinna-redeemed.html.
To learn more about the concert, visit: http://centerfornewmusic.com/calendar/microfest-north-a-concert-with-shadows/


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Wondering what is making the piles of dirt or telltale tunneling in your yard? While you may never see a mole above ground they certainly can leave a mess throughout your landscaping or garden. If the eyesore piles of dirt and debris isn't enough to make you act, the tunneling should press you into taking action to rid your yard of these pests. Moles can destroy root systems and devastate plantings and lawn growth. Let's take a look at moles and how you can prevent and eradicate them from your property.
Identifying Moles –
Moles are small mammals adapted to a subterranean lifestyle. They have cylindrical bodies, velvety fur, very small, inconspicuous ears and eyes, reduced hind limbs and short, powerful forelimbs with large paws adapted for digging. Moles have been found to tolerate higher levels of carbon dioxide than other mammals, because their blood cells have a special and unique hemoglobin protein. Moles are able to reuse the oxygen inhaled when above ground, and as a result, are able to survive in low-oxygen environments such as underground burrows.
If you find that a mole is, in fact, the critter that is destroying your lawn your best bet is to contact a lawn care company like Pro-Tech Landscaping to evaluate the situation and create an eradication plan. There are scored of reports discussing the easiest or newest method to control your mole problem.
Trapping seems to be the most common method to used to rid a yard of these amazing diggers. If you are thinking about going it alone, be prepared for several things: getting very dirty, spending a substantial amount of time trapping and finally getting up close and personal with at least one mole. Trapping involves figuring out which tunnel is active and the best place to set a trap. Once you have found a mole and relocated it to a field far away from your home, the job may not be over. Where there is one mole there may be many. In addition, moles like to take over the tunnels of other moles. If any of these things make you nervous, contact a professional. Pro-Tech can not only get rid of your mole issue but also advise you on how to reconstruct your lawn after the tunnels have been fixed.


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Tracy Wood
Food is my passion, and my life.
Sourcing the best ingredients, lovingly preparing them, making them look beautiful on a plate and creating tastes that transport you to another world, my single goal.
Although I began my working career as an art director I soon switched to my first love – food – starting my own catering business. Fortunately the business took off. I soon counted global merchant banks, a national jewellery retailer among my regular clients, as well as a healthy sprinkling of well-heeled private citizens.
Not quite doing an about face, a few years later, I found myself back in the world of advertising; but this time as a food stylist rather than art director. At last I had found my place at the table. Since then I have focussed all my energy on recipe creation, food preparation and food styling for television, magazine, print and social media.
When I'm not professionally engaged I just do it for fun, because the world of food is this ever changing, always fascinating, and never boring place to socialise. And because food is not just fuel for your body but a sharing experience that brings people together, I like taking every opportunity to share food stories, recipes, inspiration and images with other like-minded food junkies.
Recently I completed a 6-week season cooking and food styling for Chateau de Gudanes in France. What a special treat.
Current clients and friends include Global Giants: Aldi, Woolworths and Costco. And dedicated local producers: Meredith Dairy, Castagna Vineyard, Gamila (Beechworth), PM Fresh, Delectable Dishes and Moonacres Farm. Recent projects include: Hank's Jam, Mastro & Co, Arnott's, Tiger Beer, Weight Watchers and Ikea. And, let's not forget the French connection, Chateau de Gudanes.
So here we go, join my table and enjoy.
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Hovis takes Nimble leap
18 December, 2008
Premier Foods has announced that its Nimble brand will come under the umbrella of Hovis from January 2009. The lower-fat and calorie bread is to be rebranded as Hovis Nimble, with a supporting £1m advertising campaign to start in the New Year.
Premier believes the change will benefit both brands, especially as healthy eating is an increasingly important issue for consumers. Recent data from an MB tracking study (2008) showed 57% of the population actively look for foods deemed as 'healthy'.It is expected that Hovis' brand credentials will enable Nimble to expand its market share in the dieting sector. "Nimble is a strong brand with loyal consumers and will positively impact Hovis' market share by generating additional sales in a new sector," said Jon Goldstone, marketing director at Hovis. "There is a natural synergy between Hovis and Nimble, with both brands already enjoying strong health perceptions among consumers." Nimble was originally launched in 1955 and was later relaunched in 2006.
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Endowment fund
Swinburne's endowment fund
Building Swinburne's endowment fund is important for the long-term future of the university. A healthy endowment fund can provide:
- regular funding levels for departments and programs
- financial support for students to cover fees, living expenses, text books and more
- freedom and flexibility to embark on new disciplines, research and scholarship
- an opportunity for donors to create a lasting legacy and support Swinburne into the future.
For more than 100 years, Swinburne has been providing opportunity and excellence in education and research. For the next 100 years and into the future, we will continue to provide high-quality teaching and research programs. Endowments help to ensure that adequate provision is made for our students, faculty and facilities of today and tomorrow.
What is an endowment?
An endowment is a restricted fund under management. It is made up of gifts and bequests that are subject to a requirement that the principal be maintained intact and invested to create a source of income (interest). Interest from the fund can then be used to fund priority university programs.
Endowments can be created in perpetuity, or for a defined period of time, or until sufficient assets have been accumulated to achieve a designated purpose.
Donor advised sub-fund
You may wish to consider creating a donor advised sub-fund:
- a named endowment to honour a family member, an influential lecturer, professor, or mentor
- to create a personal legacy.
Sub-funds can be created for gifts over $20,000.
Contact our Philanthropy team on +61 3 9214 5376 to discuss.
Fund management
Currently, donor advised sub-funds are invested in Swinburne's consolidated endowment fund which combines assets for investment purposes. Each donor advised sub-fund retains its own purpose and account (project code), by which Swinburne's Treasury team can track the performance of the principal and distributions.
Tax deductibility
Swinburne University of Technology is endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as a deductible gift recipient for income tax purposes. This means all gifts of $2 or more (made within Australia) to Swinburne are fully tax deductible.
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Building an endowment fund ensures long-term strength and stability
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You will never fully know the truth about any situation so always assume what your being told is a lie. Do your own research and come to your own conclusion the truth can not be hidden only lies.
- the true or actual state of a matter: He tried to find out the truth.
- conformity with fact or reality; verity: the truth of a statement.
- a verified or indisputable fact, proposition, principle, or the like: mathematical truths.
- the state or character of being true.
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Smiling BKK – Thai Restaurant in Dubai
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Description: Smiling BKK – Thai Restaurant in Dubai This deliciously screwball Thai restaurant is hidden away just behind Al Wasl Road – although its obscure location doesn't stop those in the know seeking out its neon, moustachioed Mona Lisa sign. Instead, its decent, affordable food and wonderfully off-kilter décor have earned it a loyal fanbase, happy to follow each others' Chinese whisper-style – and, quite often taxi driver-incensing – road directions. Stepping inside is like being transported into some ramshackle New York art café, with its Van Gogh replicas, dangling multicoloured lights, random photograph collages and quaintly sloping book shelves. Placing down our table mats (torn magazine pages) our waiter handed us the menu. Here the Mona Lisa head makes another… Read more...


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Oh my, Disney Frozen Sing Along, think the kids would like this? Basically, it's the movie but the words appear on screen with the songs and as the title suggests people are encouraged to Sing Along. These showings can cost as much as £16 in London, so good on the Odeon for bringing it to us for just £3.
I think this is the kind of thing that could become a proper day out. Get together with a few friends and their kids, let the kids all dress up in their Frozen dresses (you all have them now right?!) and make a proper day of it. All for just £3 per head. That's the price for kids, adults, basically anyone attending the showing.
We blogged Cineworld Movies for Juniorsa few days ago and although the choice looks less from the Odeon it does look slightly more up to date with Maleficent coming soon.
Frozen Sing Along is running until the 21st of August, and Maleficent from the 22nd to the 28th, at least at my local Odeon. Yours may differ, so head on over and check it out.
If you fancy either of these, especially Frozen, I'd suggest booking online in advance and not just turning up. You may of course get in no problem but the last thing you want on your hands is a disappointed Frozen fan!
What do you think? Ready to Sing a- long- a- Frozen?
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Sunday, September 28, 2014
Live Review: Ariana Grande @ SNL (Saturday Night Live)
Amidst a handful of rumors that Ari has been displaying questionable bratty behavior, Ariana Grande took the stage at SNL, and would hopefully prove that her talent justified some demands. The results are mixed.
Ariana has been widely hailed as the new Mariah, but last night's performance was anything but on that level. It wasn't terrible - certainly Taylor Swift or Katy Perry would consider this one of their stronger nights - but Ariana wasn't nailing it by any means. It was rocky, at least Break Free was. Her ballad rendition of Break Free was overrun with, well runs, and the uptempo version was breathy and lacked projection. And that F5 started out fine, but it went uncomfortably flat at the end when she tried to put vibrato on it. Again, it wasn't awful, it just wasn't something you would expect from the vocal powerhouse, especially given how impressive her studio vocals were. And of course, the awkward pairing of cat ears and boots that went past her knees reappeared.
Monday, September 8, 2014
Does Demi Lovato Need to Give Her Voice a Break (Oh yeah, yeah, yeah)?
Pardon the pun, but does Demi need to give herself and her voice some rest? The past year and a half have been taking a toll on her vocally, from pitchy performances, to tonsils being removed and straight up unhealthy cracking, Demetria seems to have a real problem on her hands. She may be, yes, losing her voice.
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Spending time with friends who have known you more than half your life is good for the soul. This past weekend Michael I hung out with two of my oldest and greatest friends from high school and their families. As expected, it was like no time has past. We had such a great time.
Last night Michael told me his favorite part of the weekend (besides all of the excellent food, drink, and company ... of course) was when we whipped out our yearbooks and laughed about our chubby cheeks and high school crushes. Some memories had us laughing so hard tears were running down our face.
I also leaned that I apparently have the memory of an elephant ... which can be good or bad, depending on what embarrassing story pops into my head.
We were staying at my friend Sarah's mom's house which meant we were able to cook lots over the weekend. One of my favorite thing to do is cook a big meal with good friends.
The first night we got home pretty late so we decided to make a one pot concoction that included some of my favorite ingredients: brussles sprouts, quinoa, and avocado. We also ate the leftovers for breakfast one morning. Yep. And it was just as delicious.
The second night when Michael, Laura, and her family arrived, we made a big dinner for everyone. Michael surprised everyone by taking over as head chef in the kitchen. I love it when he cooks. We made a few different things, one being this sweet potato and red onion recipe. That recipe has become a go-to of mine because of how easy, fool-proof, and tasty it is.
Dinner was delicious and so much fun. A great new memory for my elephant brain.
We did not make this beet tartare recipe, however, Sarah totally made my day when she told me how many recipes she has tried from my blog, and I am hoping that she will be trying this one too soon :)
beet tartare
about 6 as an appetizer
2 large beets
1/4 cup of chopped chives
1 shallot, minced
1 tablespoon of capers, minced
1 tablespoon of dijon mustard
1 tablespoon of freshly grated horseradish
1 teaspoon of lemon juice
1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon of salt
For serving: I like to reserve the beet greens to serve the tartare on. Caperberries also made a nice garnish. You can also serve this with toasted bread slices or crackers.
Start by boiling the beets:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the beets. Lower the heat but keep the water boiling. Cook for about 45 minutes, until the beets are tender. Remove them from the water and allow them to cool before removing the skins.
While you're waiting for the beets to cool, prepare the marinade:
- In a large bowl, mix together the chives (reserving a pinch if you like for garnish), shallots, capers, mustard, horseradish, lemon juice, olive oil, salt + pepper. Stir to combine.
Peel and chop the beets:
- To avoid getting red stained hand, use gloves and line the cutting board with parchment. Then peel off the outer layer of the beets. Chop the peeled beets to a fine dice.
Once the beets are chopped, toss with the marinade and assemble the dish:
- Toss the beets with the marinade until everything is well combined. Then, to serve, plate as you wish either on top of the beet greens with some capers on the side, or you can serve in a bowl with some toasted bread or crackers on the side.


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LAHORE, July 12 (INP): The Supreme Court on Thursday barred private medical colleges countrywide from advertising admissions until further notice.
The chief justice was hearing a suo motu case on excessive fees charged by medical colleges, at the apex court's Lahore registry.
Officials from the Federal Investigation Agency informed the court that Rs745 million had been successfully recovered and returned to students. The agency further pleaded the court to issue directives to the University of Health Sciences to constitute a centralised admissions policy.
Chief Justice Saqib Nisar expressed satisfaction at the recovery of fees from the medical colleges, and remarked that the court wants quality doctors emerging from the country. People like shopkeepers have entered into the profession of running medical colleges, the top judge remarked. He lamented that medical colleges have been extracting as much as Rs3.4 million from students in fees, adding that the court also wanted medical colleges to be able to meet their expenses. The chief justice further remarked that he is going on a week-long leave, and will resume hearing cases from July 30. During a hearing earlier in March, the Supreme Court had ordered all medical colleges across the country to return collected fees in excess of Rs850,000 to students within 15 days. The chief justice had warned of action against medical colleges not complying with the court's orders. INP/LK/AJ


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Paper Wasp Nest Art Doll Wall Hanging
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Paper Wasp Nest Art Doll Wall Hanging
Inspired by the lovely nest made by paper wasps. Paper wasps use organic matter to create these tiny works of art. This is a fairly large nest which I surrounded in epoxy clay and added additional found objects such as mangrove roots, grasses and seed pod collected along the gulf beaches near my home in St. Petersburg, FL as well a bit of store bought moss.
This piece is inspired by my love of African fetish dolls. I like to imagine that wherever it hangs it will bring a little protection and serenity with it.
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Importing certificates on Android (CA and client)
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Tested on my HTC Hero running Android 2.2.1
They do not make it terribly obvious, so I believe this is worth a post.
Android will not import CA cert in the PEM format, you'll get a "no certificate to install" message at some point.
You actually have to export a P12 certificate containing the client certificate and the CA.
Use this command :
openssl pkcs12 -export -in clientcert.pem -inkey clientcert.key -certfile cacert.pem -name "VPN" -out clientcert.p12
Drop the resulting file (clientcert.p12) at the root of your sdcard.
Go under Settings > Location & Security > Install from SD card (under the section "Credential storage").
After a few questions, you're ready to go and you can proceed with the configuration of your Wi-Fi or VPN client (in my case WPA Enterprise Wi-Fi and OpenVPN).


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What's in My Knitting Bag!
5 Must-Have Knitting Tools You Can't Live Without
I knit almost everywhere, in the car (not driving of course), at the dentist, garage, etc. Some things I carry in my knitting bag, you might not expect to be there. These are my "on the go" knitting must-haves items.
1. Index Cards - If I have a pattern that has a couple of rows repeat I grab that number of index cards, write a row on each card, punch a hole in the top, insert a d-ring and then flip each card over when I finish a row. You can also write stitch abbreviations or special notes to yourself on the back of each card. Even if I put the project away for a while I know where I'm at.
2. Wax Paper - I always keep a piece of wax paper in my "on the go bag." We've all had beautiful yarn that sticks to needles like super glue and the wax paper will make those needles glide. Just rub the wax paper over the needles a few times and you're good to go.
3. Safety Pins - Even seasoned knitters drop a stitch now and then. When you spy that dropped stitch, grab your safety pin and secure the stitch to your work until you have the time to repair.
4. Rubber Bands - Very useful when you forget your point protectors. I have a habit of always losing mine, so rubber bands work for me. I'll slip one on my wrist before I head out and then loop them over the points if my work is interrupted. If your project is on double points, grab 2.
5. Tiny Plastic Clothespins - My favorite stitch markers for working with double points aren't stitch markers at all! They are tiny plastic clothespins that are sold in party favor stores, in the baby shower section. I like these because unlike locking stitch markers or split rings that I have to move every several rows you can just pinch and move them.
What's in your knitting bag? Do you have any must-have knitting tools?


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Serves 2.
1 can tuna
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. lime juice
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. sour cream
1 hothouse cucumber or 2 smaller cucumbers
Drain tuna well and mix with green onions. Mix together lime juice, salt and cumin. Slowly beat in olive oil to form a thick emulsion. Stir into sour cream. Mix together tuna and dressing.
Wash cucumber and peel if desired. Cut into quarters. Using a sharp spoon, scrape out seeds and discard. Divide tuna mixture evenly between cucumber boats.


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Part 2: Ornament
Building off the skills and techniques learned in Part 1: Paperweights, learn how to introduce air into solid pieces and work with hollow forms. New challenges include thinning out the glass walls and creating a narrow neck for it to break off. We put the hook on and you take it home the next day!
Max 6 students/class
Prerequisite: "Part 1: Paperweight"
Minimum age: 15


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Italian At The Intercontinental
Milano @ Intercontinental Hotel
Plot 52 Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
FOLLY: Nosa and I have never eaten at any of the Intercontinental's restaurants so we came here to change that. They have the main buffet style restaurant on the ground floor (Ekaabo) and two on the second floor - Milano and Soho. Soho is Asian cuisine, while Milano, the one we ate at, is Italian.
NOSA: <rant>
First things first, their chair are ridiculously low. It sounds minor, but when a big man like me feels like a toddler without a booster seat, you've done your interior decorating wrong. I can't believe none of the managers has sat on these chairs and seen how they are a problem. This is a multinational hotel we're talking about here. The waiter had to get us cushions from outside.
We got their Shaki Pizza to start.
FOLLY: They have an Italy meets Nigeria section of their menu and being the curious cats that we are, we had to try something from this section. Nosa originally ordered the asun pizza but it wasn't available so we settled for the Shaki pizza instead.
NOSA: You didn't read that wrong. They have asun AND shaki pizza.
FOLLY: I thought it was odd that they spelled shaki as "shaky" on their menu. Intercontinental is clearly not above those pesky menu typos eh?
NOSA: I liked the pizza to be honest, and I'd probably get it again if I went there. The crust wasn't the greatest thing, but it's manageable. If you've ever had pizza from Amigo in Abuja or Double4, you'll be very familiar with the crust. Tastes like pizza in Nigeria pre-Dominos.
FOLLY: Nosa ordered the pizza so I don't know how the menu described it but I I'd have preferred this without the large pepper slices and with just the shaki, which could have been way tenderer.
NOSA: For my first (we'll get to this in a second) main, I got the Pappardelle in red wine sauce and and parma ham. I got served this clumpy mess:
If you've never had pappardelle pasta, it should look like this
I'm not referring to the color here, but take a look at this clumpy mess.
FOLLY: Nosa made a video on snapchat. He actually couldn't get one independent "strip of pasta"
NOSA: Like everything is "stuck" together. I don't even know how to describe it. Think clumpy rice, but the pasta version. I called the waiter's attention to this little issue and dude says it's like that because it's homemade. This is like that time we went to Mama Ebo and some dude told us that we're aje butter for expecting non-clumpy rice at a buka.
Anyway, shoutout to the waiter for being a good sport and changing out my order.
FOLLY: For my main, I had a Shrimp Risotto. I haven't had risotto that many times, in fact the first time I had it was earlier this month by Chef Imoteda. I had always imagined that risotto was just soggy rice, it's actually not because you use a special kind of rice and you add wine, stock, butter etc.
NOSA: More fried rice than risotto if you ask me.
FOLLY: The risotto at Milano was a major disappointment because it wasn't soft enough, and it still had what you'd call a hard bite and I don't think that's how risotto is meant to be. There was also no moisture at all in my plate and it was completely dry which is another risotto no no.
NOSA: If they called this "Italian Fried Rice", might have changed the perception a bit. And it would have been in line with their "Italian meets Nigerian" whatever.
FOLLY: I thought the little shrimp pieces tossed throughout the risotto were a nice touch but overall, I didn't enjoy this dish the way it was made.
NOSA: For my replacement main, I got the Penne Carbonara, which was pretty meh. It was infinitely better than my first main though. I'll give them that. A little heavy on the cream.
Scratch that.
VERY heavy on the cream.
In all honesty, it wasn't very good. But if it's any consolation, it's better than the one I had at La Taverna.
FOLLY: The best thing about this meal was the 15% discount that we got at the end because we used a Diamond Bank card to pay.
NOSA: Shouts to Diamond Bank. That's why we bank with you.
FOLLY: The waiter was also pretty good, his hovering didn't allow me take pictures comfortably though but at least we weren't abandoned on the restaurant floor which was good. Cocktails were too expensive so we drank water.
NOSA: Overall, I don't think Milano is for me. Some guy on Twitter says they're great so maybe this is an isolated incident, but as for me and my house, it's not for us. The pizza is pretty decent though.
Shrimp Risotto - N5200
Penne Carbonara - N4500
Shaki Pizza - N3800
It's the Intercontinental. OF COURSE there's parking


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Toy Distribution: This is the process of obtaining and delivering toys to local Toys for Tots Coordinators and providing the support and assistance those Coordinators need to conduct effective toy collection and distribution campaigns in their communities. Toys are a combination of those purchased by the Foundation and those donated by corporations.
Support of Local Coordinators: This involves arranging the creation, publication, manufacture and delivery of an array of promotion and support materials to local Coordinators. It includes managing all financial matters for local Coordinators as well as updating and publishing a manual for the conduct of local programs. Concisely stated, this activity encompasses providing a wide range of support to nearly 800 local Toys for Tots Coordinators and their support groups. Today, there are nearly 40,000 Marines, Marine Corps League members, veteran Marines and volunteers involved in annual campaigns.
Education: The Foundation conducts an annual public information and education campaign. This activity is designed to give the general public a clear understanding of the benefits that accrue to individuals, communities and the nation from Toys for Tots. It increases visibility and name recognition, and calls the general public support of Toys for Tots. The campaign includes distributing a series of news releases, distributing TV and radio public service announcements, publishing newsletters arranging media events and appearances, arranging for national corporations to incorporate information about Toys for Tots into their paid advertisements, conducting special events, maintaining a website and distributing educational material about Toys for Tots to the general public.
Support Services
Management and General Activities: This involves accomplishing the spectrum of business management activities necessary to make an organization efficient and effective and to ensure the program and the Foundation operate in compliance with IRS regulations, federal and state laws and charitable standards.
Fundraising: The Foundation pursues a range of fundraising projects each year. Projects include national corporate sponsors, a direct mail campaign, the Combined Federal Campaign, special events such as golf tournaments; and special projects such as "in memory of/in honor of" donations and internet donations.
PERFORMANCE and ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Since 2001 ranked as one of the top rated charities by "Philanthropy 400"
- Unqualified opinions on Audited Financial Statements (1994-2015)
- Average Program to Support Service expense ratio: (2000-2015) 97:3
- Continues to meet all 20 standards established by the Better Business Bureau WiseGiving Alliance
- Earned Charity Navigators (www.charitynavigator.org) Four Star Rating


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The Four Elements and the Major Arcana
The four elements of life are Earth, Air, Fire and Water. They each have metaphysical properties as well as physical properties.
The four elements correlate with the four suits of the Minor Arcana of the tarot. They also correlate with individual cards of the Major Arcana.
The term "Major Arcana" means "Greater Secrets." The twenty-two cards of the Major Arcana contain the most spiritual messages and lessons of the tarot, and tell the story of our journey through life.
When we learn the elemental associations for each of the Major Arcana cards, we have a clear way to understand these important cards.
This 75-minute class will help the tarot student more fully understand the four elements. It will provide a deeper way to comprehend each of the Major Arcana cards. The student will be able to more fully interpret the Major Arcana cards, whether reading for self or others.
Listen to a prior recording of a webinar like this one. Download Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 7:00pm, Wednesday, March 5, 2014 - 7:00pm & Wednesday, June 25, 2014 - 7:00pm and play the recording with the free webex player.
1. The Powers and Properties of the Four Elements
As we see in the table, to the four elements are attributed all functions and aspects of human life. An understanding of the four elements contributes to our ability to keep balance in our lives, and to understand esoteric systems such as tarot.
2. The Fool's Journey
The Major Arcana, or "Greater Secrets" of the tarot, depicts the archetypal journey of the Fool. It is attributed to the fifth suit of ether. There is a credible tradition that also assigned elements to the individual cards. If we study each card from the perspective of its element, we discover new ways to understand and interpret the Major Arcana.
3. Major Arcana Elements
As we look through each elemental grouping within the Major Arcana, we see some that make perfect sense, and others that cause us to have to think about the card more deeply.
4. Personal Correspondences
Since astrological signs are attributed to elements, we can see the group of Major Arcana cards that relate to our particular sun sign, or rising sign.
5. Major Arcana Elemental Reading
Each student will perform a four-card Major Arcana Elemental Reading.
Total Time: 1 hour 15 min
This is a Free Class Held in West Palm Beach!
Come meet Certified Tarot Grandmaster Christiana Gaudet live and in person. There is no fee to attend, but your love donation is appreciated and helps support these presentations. Call 866-998-2768 or 561-655-1160 for more information.


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New preview for Selena Jones:The Hunt Featuring Sherlock Holmes
Here is my newest preview for Selena Jones: The Hunt Featuring Sherlock Holmes. This includes the letter at the beginning of my book, the prologue, and chapter one. This is a very rough draft, so please excuse anything that may be incorrect or any errors you see. There are parts that I have left out or taken out for this preview only. I also do not have chapter one titled yet. No titles have been given to my chapters. I have only numbered them at this point. Editing has not been done yet. There is grey on the sides because I have notes on my document and cropped my document as a PDF just to post on here. I do hope you enjoy the unedited opening of Selena Jones: The Hunt. Click below:


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Week 46
Day 316–322
5–11 January 2017
December was a weird month, throwing up many challenges, both in finding gigs and personally. That being said, it's great to have life back to something that resemble normality.
Week 46 of The Project delivered across the board and features an amazing array of bands with Tyrannamen at Shimmerlands for Shadow Electric at Melbourne University and Gold Class at NGV for Friday Nights at NGV. The pubs and dive bars did not disappoint with grindcore from Shitwreck at The Brunswick Hotel, solo folk artist David Grimson at Whole Lotta Love, the amazing Gregory Page at The Old Bar and Ashley Naylor and friends at Cherry Bar. Passengers on the 86 were treated to a random acoustic guitar performance, while the final night of Week 46 found me all but stumbling into Samba Night at the Queen Victoria Night Market.


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Minneapolis Divorce Attorney | Financial Early Neutral Evaluation Lawyer
The purpose of financial neutral evaluation (FENE) is to resolve child support, property matters, and spousal maintenance. This process normally involves the use of one evaluator and is like mediation. The difference between FENE and mediation is that the evaluator will give a recommendation in the FENE process that the parties can use to reach a settlement. In mediation, the mediator doesn't interfere. Your Minneapolis divorce attorney can also educate you about the process and is instrumental in initiating the process.
Honest And Straightforward Advice
The evaluator that is used in the matter is usually an attorney or accountant. They are highly-skilled and have solid knowledge of the financial issues covered by Minnesota family law. These types of evaluators have worked with the courts before, so they are familiar with how the judge is likely to decide in a property issue. Although the evaluator can't predict how the judge will decide, he or she can assist in helping you and the other party determine what happens to the marital property. You can also be presented with creative options for handling issues like spousal support, child support, and dividing a 401k.
Although the evaluator can be a great help, this doesn't eliminate the need for an experienced Minneapolis divorce attorney. Your attorney is instrumental in getting the process going and making sure you understand the steps and what will help you better negotiate. Just because there may be complicated financial issues as a part of your divorce doesn't mean that a mutually agreeable conclusion can be reached.
When an agreement is reached, the attorneys for each party will work with the evaluator and the court to draft the final documents that will ensure the agreement is enforced.
If a resolution isn't reached, then the matter is returned to the judge so that a discovery timeline and schedule can be established for the purpose of going to pretrial and trial.
Advocacy Through The Entire Process
If the case goes to trial, you can count on your Minneapolis divorce attorney to fight what you seek in your case. In the end, the final decision is up to the judge. However, proper presentation of evidence and an aggressive and well-strategized argument can make a difference in the outcome of your case.
Contact A Minneapolis Divorce Attorney
Social early neutral evaluation is an effective process in helping divorcing couples decide on child support, property division, and spousal maintenance. When the parties can make the decision, a judge doesn't have to. With an experienced divorce lawyer in your corner, you can make informed decisions every step of the way. To learn more about how the Burns Law Office can help you, call 952-898-6834 to request a free consultation.


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Membership Organisations
Includes information on Unions, Guilds and Foundations
Made in Dagenham - A film based on true events, the story explores the movement that caused a significant UK law reform and led to the Equal Pay Act of 1970.
British Association for Screen Entertainment BASE (formerly British Video Association)
Represents, promotes and protects the collective rights of its members whom produce and/or distribute multi-format pre-recorded filmed entertainment units for rental or sale to the public.
British Screen Advisory Council
The British Screen Advisory Council (BSAC) is an independent industry funded membership body. Representing the audiovisual sector in the UK, including film, TV, games and new media, they offer a unique forum for identifying new business trends and providing thought leadership to Government, policy makers and the audiovisual industries.
BSAC brings together the widest range of UK interests, knowledge and contacts in the industry to provide an independent platform for the regular exchange of ideas and information, and works closely with industry leaders and policy makers to provide an informed lead on emerging business trends.
British Society of Cinematographers
The British Society of Cinematographers is an educational, social and professional organisation whose prime objective is to promote and encourage the highest standards in the art and craft of cinematography.
BECTU (Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematography and Theatre Union)
BECTU is the independent trade union for those working in the media and entertainment industries (including broadcasting, film, theatre, entertainment, leisure, interactive media and allied areas).
Cinema For All (formerly British Federation of Film Societies)
The national organisation for the development and support of the film society and community cinema movement in the UK. Formerly known as the British Federation of Film Societies, Cinema For All has a broad remit to: Offer free advice and ongoing support; Bring exhibitors together through events, screenings, workshops and networking opportunities; Publish advice, case studies and educational materials to help groups at all stages of operation; Provide a wide range of member benefits, including access to the Cinema For All Booking Scheme, insurance discounts and special offers from our partners; Champion the community cinema sector, and advocate at a national level on policy, planning and licensing.
Directors Guild of Great Britain and Director's Guild Trust
The Directors Guild Trust and the Directors Guild of Great Britain work together to promote and support directing across all media: film, television, theatre, radio, opera, commercials, music videos, corporate film, multimedia and new technology.
Directors UK
Directors UK is the professional association of directors working with the moving image in the UK. Directors UK works with directors at every stage in their career, to protect and enhance their creative rights, ensuring their control of their material, protection from bad working practices, and collective support.
It collects and distributes money due to directors as compensation for the exploitation of their work.
The Society is also a campaigning organisation, working to establish and protect directors' rights in the UK and abroad. It works closely with the Directors' Guild of Great Britain (DGGB) and the Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union (BECTU) to improve the conditions and terms under which directors are employed.
Film Distributors Association
Membership includes all the major film distributors. It promotes and protects its members interests and collaborates with all other film organisations and with Government where distribution interests are involved.
International Moving Image Society (formerly British Kinematograph Sound & Television Society/ BKSTS)
The International Moving Image Society (IMIS) aims to inspire, train, educate, and connect all members of the moving image industry, whether at entry or professional level, around the world.
IMIS is a non-profit organisation powered by the BKSTS, created to meet the demands of the moving image industry. IMIS focuses every phase of development from conception, through production, and all the way through exhibition and archiving. The Society offers seminars and events open to members and the public, training courses, opportunities for online and in-person networking, and an expanded accreditation programme.
Pact (Producers Alliance for Film and TV) is the UK trade association that represents and promotes the commercial interests of independent feature film, television, children's and animation media companies. Pact supports its members with legal and business affairs advice and support, as well as a wide range of services and campaign work.
Pact helps to shape the best possible regulatory and legislative environment for the independent production sector to grow domestically and internationally.
The Production Guild
The Production Guild is the key UK membership association representing professionals working in production management for feature film and TV drama. The Guild has over 900 freelance and permanently employed members working in accounts, production, assistant directing, location management, post production and VFX. The Guild actively seeks to improve members' employment and development opportunities across domestic feature film and television drama; while also providing members with information and advice on current legal, financial and commercial developments within the US, UK and European production environments. The organisation also runs training courses for both new entrants and professionals wishing to develop their production knowledge and skills.
Shooting People
Shooting People is a UK-based international filmmaking community dedicated to help and connect filmmakers, actors, writers, producers, editors, animators and crew in independent film.
UK Cinema Association/ UKCA (formerly Cinema Exhibitors Association)
The UKCA represents the interests of over 90 per cent of UK cinema operators including single screen/owner managed sites as well as the largest circuit and multiplexes.
UK Screen Association
UK Screen Association is the trade body which represents and promotes UK companies providing services to the global screen industries (including film, commercials, TV). UK Screen Association seeks to provide the collective clout that individual businesses can not achieve alone, proactively raising issues, driving the debate and lobby to influence Government, broadcasters and other industry bodies.
Women in Film And Television
Women in Film and Television UK (WFTV) is a membership association open to women with at least one year's professional experience in the television, film and/or digital media industries. It champions women's achievements in the industry and safeguards their interests, as well as providing a network of contacts and a forum for discussion. WFTV collaborates with industry bodies on research projects and lobbies for women's interests.
WFTV host a variety of events, presents an annual prestigious awards ceremony, and runs a mid-career mentoring programme for women.
Writers Guild of Great Britain (WGGB)
WGGB is a trade union representing professional writers in TV, film, theatre, radio, books, poetry, animation and videogames. Guild members also include emerging and aspiring writers.
The Writers Guild agreements set the minimum terms and conditions for TV, film, radio, book and theatre work. They offer members a contract vetting system and advise writers on copyright and credits.


text: Beautiful island away from the bustle of Mumbai. As you approach the island you can see beautiful views of the forest and hills that cover the island. The first cave has beautiful carvings all over the walls, the other caves are simple but still worth seeing. The great Shiva temple cave is carved out of the solid rock of the mountainside. It is a "Great Place for Sights and Souvenirs!"


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Being born on a meat farm, piglet Leon Trotsky was always destined to become the filling in a bacon sandwich – and when his clumsy mum fell on him and left him with a shattered hip and broken legs, it looked as if his time was up.
But Leon was taken to Edgar's Mission, where vet Pam Ahern came up with a solution – she fashioned him a wheelchair. Now Leon's been given a new lease of life.
Though he will need a bigger wheelchair as he grows, and will likely require more surgery, for now he's enjoying playing with the other animals and is expected to live for many years to come.
Edgar's Mission relies on donations and Leon's bill is expected to be in the thousands, but Pam's optimistic.
'If we can put a man on the moon we can surely save a pig with a broken leg,' she said.


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How to Treat Clorox Fume Exposure
Clorox bleach, otherwise known as sodium hypochlorite, is a potentially dangerous household chemical that can cause serious injuries when it is swallowed or inhaled in large quantities. To avoid Clorox fume exposure, individuals should always use Clorox bleach in well-ventilated areas and wear a protective face mask--particularly if they are using full strength bleach or working with Clorox for an extended period of time.
Know the signs of Clorox fume exposure so that you can get immediate medical attention if you've inhaled too much of the toxic cleaning agent. Symptoms of fume exposure include coughing, mouth and throat pain, a gagging sensation, chest pain and lower heartbeat.
Go outside and breathe fresh air immediately after Clorox fume exposure.
Call the National Poison Control Center at 800-222-1222 and speak to an expert about your Clorox fume exposure. A representative will likely ask for details about the exposure and any symptoms you are currently experiencing so that they can either instruct you to go to the nearest hospital or give you instructions on how to treat the fume exposure yourself.
Go to the hospital if the exposure was serious enough to warrant medical attention. In the emergency room, patients with fume exposure are often given oxygen or a breathing tube. The doctor may also order a bronchoscopy to look at the inside of the throat, esophagus and lungs.
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Unconditional Love
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Thank You to Optum and United HealthCare
Optum and United Healthcare hosted their 6th Annual Charity Golf Outing in June 2015. $30,000 in proceeds this year benefitted The Cove. We are incredibly grateful for this huge donation and want to thank the event sponsors: Optum Technology, United Healthcare, Fiserv Output Solutions, Fast Switch LTD, Fishnet Security, Insight Global, KBE Building Corporation and Randstand Technologies along with the many in-kind donors who provided items for the event. Special thanks to golfers and the Event Committee: Mike Cotnoir, Holly DeRenzo, Matt Dion, Andre Dubreuil, Ed Kimiecik, Lauren McGrew, Chris Peterson, Laura Sullivan and John Wrobel. Board Chairman Simon Etzel and Treasurer John Turgeon attended the event on behalf of The Cove.


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Printer's Row Neighborhood, Chicago
Once home to factories and printing presses, Printer's Row Neighborhood, Chicago now attract students and visitors from around the world with great universities, a large library, parks, and other attractions.
The former printing businesses are now lofts and offices, and local colleges like Columbia College, Roosevelt, Robert Morris, and DePaul have further transformed the landscape and personality of the neighborhood.
Dearborn Street Station
The area blossomed into the heart of the printing industry in the region thanks to the Dearborn Station, completed in 1885—the first intercity train depot in the downtown area brought paper by the ton to local presses.
Dearborn Station is where countless Americans entered the City of Chicago for the first time and the place where others departed the Windy City on the Santa Fe Railway for parts west. Dearborn was closed in 1972 when all city stations were moved to Union Station. Today, it's impressive clock tower still stands over Printer's Row, and the building has morphed into restaurant and retail space.
Printers Row Lit Fest
To celebrate its origins, Printer's Row holds an annual book fair and literary festival each June. Visitors can find rare books, hear authors speak, and enjoy local food. The Printers Row Lit Fest and book fair is the largest of its kind in the Midwest and features over 100 free programs.
University Center
In 2004, the area colleges completed the $151 million University Center at 525 S. State Street. The large dorm, home to nearly 2,000 students, is the nation's largest joint student residence hall, and has retail space on the ground floor.
Columbia College Chicago
Columbia College Chicago takes up much of the real estate in the area. The large private school owns 17 buildings in Printer's Row and the South Loop, and is by enrollment the biggest arts and communications college in the U.S.
Programs include Film and Video, Photography, Theater, Music, and Dance. Andy Richter, Pat Sajak, Kanye West, and Janusz Kaminski, whose cinematography credits include Schindler's List, Jurassic Park, and Saving Private Ryan, all studied their craft at the art school. The colleges' artistic focus adds to Printer's Row and the South Loop's diverse, offbeat, and creative feel. It's a pedestrian part of Chicago, filled with small nooks like Printer's Row Park, consisting of a few benches and a fountain at 700 S. Dearborn, just steps away from the quaint Gourmand Coffee & Teas café.
Printers Row Blues
One of the area's most famous music venues is Buddy Guy's Legends, located at 754 S. Wabash (moving to 700 S. Wabash). The famous bluesman opened his club in 1989. The blues mecca has been graced by the likes of Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Bo Diddley, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, and Buddy Guy himself.
Harold Washington Library Center
A few blocks to the north, visitors can find the Harold Washington Library Center at 400 S. State. Named for the former mayor of Chicago, the 750,000-square-foot public library is a post-modern red brick building with an ornamental glass and steel roof.
Printer's Row and the South Loop were once forgotten industrial corners of the city, but today they are increasing in both population and culture. Hop on the red line, and take the el to one of the fastest growing sections of Chicago.
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Good luck!!!!
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Idea Outline
A simple search engine for bus time table, but very fast and scalable, to have a easy implementation in a lot of cities.
The Challenge
Good ideas came from real needs. This is the reason why we throught of an alternative browser related to bus time table for public transport.This idea came from L'Aquila (Abruzzo) , a place where a service like this, is not yet available (as in many other towns). This service consist of an interactive web portal that allows a clear and simple search lowering searching times and going and useful result to the end consumer. Easy to use and available, this web portal was developed for mobile, too, respecting main web standards. Our next aim is to develop an app for Android devices.
The Solution
Creating a modular and reusable platform is the main idea.So that it can be competitive in terms of usability, costs and administration.A prototype of this program already exists, but many important components must yet be developed to move this operating system compatible and efficient in a short time.
Target group and social impact
Public urban transport companies and all consumers can be involved.They can use the web application and also when they are outside, without a pc, they can use the Android application for a better life.
Competences of the applicant
My name's Diego Mariani, I attend the 4th year in a high school IIS in L'Aquila, specializing in Computer science . I passed the first three years with an average of marks up to 8/10.I attend a Java enterprise's related to web development.I attend a stage to became a web developer working in a company involved in renewable energy, systems and web services. I hope to realize my idea
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Amazing idea!! I think it would be a new way to see our cities smart
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Graphic Design is the art and custom of projecting and planning experiences and thoughts with visual and textual content. Communicating could be divided into two manners physical and virtual. High quality graphic design affects company' credibility which is priceless. No matter how great your product or services, without suitable design you cannot impress customers because the first impression is related to visual content such as logo or website of a business and customers judge a businesses based on visual appeal. We do everything you need to grab target audience attraction and improve your sales.
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AMHERST – Amelia Barnes is going to see more than her fair share of roadkill this summer on both sides of the border that runs between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
The graduate student in environmental studies at Dalhousie University is participating in a Nature Conservancy of Canada project this summer that will track wildlife sightings near the border that's not only a busy transportation hub but is also a valuable wildlife corridor along the Isthmus of Chignecto.
"I'm going to see a lot of roadkill this summer," Barnes said. "I have a whole album full of pictures of dead animals and it's tough at times. Even though I have to look at a lot of dead animals, hopefully it will contribute to finding ways to prevent it from happening. I don't want things to die on the road, but if they do I want to be able to find them and record what happened."
Her research will be part of the NCC's WildPaths Maritimes project being conducted in partnership with the New Brunswick Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, the Atlantic Wildlife Institute and Dalhousie University, to enhance conservation and improve safety for both wildlife and people in the border area.
"The Nature Conservancy of Canada and numerous other conservation organizations have been working for a number of years on the Chignecto Isthmus trying to protect wildlife habitat and looking at how connected the habitats are," Paula Noel, New Brunswick program director with the Nature Conservancy of Canada, said. "We're concerned about wildlife population and being able to move freely in and out of Nova Scotia."
Noel said this project is the next step in the process and builds on the acquisition of more than 1,200 hectares of property along the isthmus in both Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
"Now we're taking a closer look at what the barriers preventing wildlife from moving across this landscape," Noel said. "An obvious one is roads. We want to look at roads and get a sense of where there are issues with wildlife trying to get across."
Barnes will be doing a comprehensive survey of roads across the isthmus and how wildlife interacts with them. She'll be reacting to reports and photographs of wildlife killed on roads and also driving and walking the routes to determine if wildlife approach the roads and turn back.
One of the goals of the project is to identify sections of highways that present the greatest barriers to wildlife. Barnes and other researchers from Dalhousie University will conduct detailed surveys along Highways 15, 16, 134 in New Brunswick, and Highways 104, 366, 6, 204 in Nova Scotia.
The research will help identify where wildlife is most frequently interacting with roads and where solutions such as wildlife tunnels may be beneficial.
"We're trying to find ways to make highways safer for wildlife in helping them get safely across and also have them not be a danger to motorists," Noel said.
To assist the project, the Nature Conservancy of Canada is seeking volunteers to become citizen scientists by taking photos and documenting wildlife using a mobile application called iNaturalist. The app allows observers to record species of wildlife, location of wildlife, and other valuable information, and add it to a database.
The NCC is working with its partners to secure a permanent wilderness corridor for wildlife in the region. One of those partners is the Atlantic Wildlife Institute.
"We feel it is necessary to document wildlife activity and find ways to help protect wild spaces that will allow our native species to freely move within their ranges," institute wildlife care director Pam Novak said. "Without appropriate natural spaces for breeding, foraging and migration stop overs, wildlife and environmental health will deteriorate."
Protecting a wilderness corridor and "habitat connectivity" on the Chignecto Isthmus is essential to allow healthy renewal of populations, especially with greater migration expected due to climate change. Novak fears if the narrow border area is further fragmented by roads and development, wildlife populations in Nova Scotia will decline over the long-term, due to isolation from other populations in eastern North America.
Anyone wishing to volunteer with the WildPaths Maritimes project on the Chignecto Isthmus is encouraged to contact the Nature Conservancy of Canada's Fredericton office at 1-877-231-4400.
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Current Officers
JJ Jiang: President
As a senior, JJ takes pride in being part of many different organizations and activities at HRHS. In addition to NHS, JJ is s a member of Mu Alpha Theta, SNHS, NAHS, the Philanthropy Club and HRHS's Varsity cheerleading team. In the recent election she was unable to attract white, male conservatives. She hopes to change this in the future.
Future Plans: Major in Biomedical Engineering and pursue a Medical degree
Favorite Quote: "Any faith that puts men above women is a misguided faith."--Jobi Cobb
Favorite Service Activity: Fresh Harvest Food Bank
Megan Koch: Vice President
In her final year of high school, Megan invests her time in her academic success and many other facets of HRHS and the community. Along with her involvement in NHS, Megan is an officer of SHH, in Mu Alpha Theta, Falcons for Progress, a founding member of Smart Girl, a club dedicated to women's empowerment, and has been captain of both the varsity cross country and track teams. Megan is widely regarded as unathletic by her peers and has adopted the life motto 'strive4gold.'
Future Plans: Running in college and pursing a pre-med and medical path
Favorite Quote: "A successful woman is one who can build a foundation out of the bricks that people have thrown at her."--Anonymous
Favorite Service Activity: Blood Drive
Tala Obeid: Secretary
Tala loves being All In at HRHS and withing the community. She is in FCCLA, MAT, NAHS, NSHS, and SLC. She loves to help the special needs community and is always participating in the Unified sports. She is also in the Health Sciences Program, where she will get a head start in her medical career. She is also a talented unicyclist and Rubik's Cube solver.
Future Plans: Biology, continuing to eventually become a surgeon
Favorite Quote: "Life is like a camera. Just focus on what's important, capture the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don't turn out – take another shot!"--Anonymous
Favorite Service Activity: Project Cure
Future Plans: Biology, continuing to eventually become a surgeon
Favorite Quote: "Life is like a camera. Just focus on what's important, capture the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don't turn out – take another shot!"--Anonymous
Favorite Service Activity: Project Cure
Zoé Tkaczyk: Treasurer & Webmaster
Zoé dedicates her time to academic success, taking numerous honours/AP classes throughout her high school career. She loves learning and pursues Speech, which she qualified to nationals in for her second time, Mock Trial, Model UN, Theater, MAT, NFHS, NCHS, Link Crew, and martial arts. Outside of school, she is extremely emotionally invested in Chopped and hates being referred to by anything but ZO-AY.
Future Plans: Major in International Relations and Linguistics or Romance Languages and pursue a Law degree
Favorite Quote: "Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas."--Marie Curie
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The Birth of Polymer Printmaking -- Dan Welden/
Master printmaker Dan Welden is the originator of the Solarplate process, which allows printmakers to produce etchings without the use of acids or other dangerous chemicals. Asked what brought him to develop the process, he responded with this:
Lets see now…my own history/time line in relation to scientific and environmental awareness started when I was required to compost at the age of 3, when I could walk out to the pile of decaying vegetables and add the potato peels to it. As a teenager, my thinking turned into an "understanding of the importance of environmental issues." I began transplanting northern hemlock seedlings from more forested areas to open spaces, simply with the idea of beautifying the environment.
My environmental awareness grew to a very practical, philosophical attitude, one that became more pivotal as time evolved. When I was a professor at SUNY Stony Brook, the art department had been purchasing 55-gallon drums of solvent each year. By educating the students about waste, we changed the amount to 5 gallons each year.
This act reflected my personal lifestyle of eliminating needless waste, and at the same time it created a safer setting for my students. I was working with some of the most dangerous chemicals on the planet, and I was witnessing sickness and death among my colleagues. I knew I had to develop healthier ways of working, by creating a safer environment.
Ironically, this process occurred during the 14 years I lived without running water and plumbing in my life. Perhaps through the sense of awareness and appreciation, I learned a frugal life style and how to conserve the things we have. Water from the sky or melting snow was a premium; hot water created by solar power or a wood stove was joyful to create.
The philosophy continues to this day, still eating 'road kill' and recycling my own femur into a doorknob. My daily life reflects an earth-friendly environment. Living with solar electricity since the early days, designing radiant floor heating before it became popular, owning two successive electric vehicles, heating with passive solar and a Finnish soapstone stove are a few examples of my "green" living. Educating people with the science of today through artistic practices and exemplifying alternative life styles with both water and wind power are my current goals.
It is with this sense of awareness and pioneering spirit that in 1970-71brought the gift of the polymer plate to the printmaking world…Solarplate.
The rest is history, in that many polymer plates have been tried with success and failure. The Solarplate is the only totally water soluble polymer plate being manufactured.
Dan will be teaching a printmaking workshop at North Country Studio Workshops in January 2018. His workshop is currently full, but other workshops are still available. For details, click here.


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The thing is, however bad it gets, we will always have at least a small amount of freedom. It might come at the expense of something else, possibly something 'strategic' career-wise – but it is possible to use that freedom to turn the resources of intellectual life toward something that makes a contribution which we can see reflected in the way it improves the lives of others, however small or fleeting that contribution may be. Away from the newsletters, the conference plenaries, the interviews in mainstream media and surnames being used as shorthand in place of ideas, there are plenty of people doing this we hardly ever see. People working in academia who are using their training and experience in positive and vital ways outside of RAF-able impact. It might be through volunteer work, or just by providing informal advice to people in other areas, or a thousand other things.
The pressure to publish despite any links to impact is an issue, but we should also feel glad that although the structure pushes against it, many people aren't buying in. Everyone working in this environment knows people like this, the type of people who are ethically committed to the people whose lives lie beyond the textual representations that we make of them. The people for whom ethics and epistemology are two sides of the same coin, whose frame of reference for shaping their intellectual products always includes 'what can I do, and for whom, with this?'. They're usually the ones who are the clearest in writing, the ones who can make the most sense of otherwise abstruse theories and get them working productively.
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Who I Met
Things are about to get sexy. And smart, insightful, and mindful. Meet Kellie. Read on
Fore Front Fashion
Have a budding fashion designer in your midst? Sign them up for Summer Fashion Camp!
Why didn't something like this exist when I was a kid? I coulda been somebody! Atelier Stitch is offering a five-week summer camp for aspiring fashionistas. They'll learn how to use patterns and sew their own garments. Sound like something your son or daughter would love? More details right this way. Read on
Out Going
Great bourbons of fire: Mixology classes at One Dock, Kennebunkport
Lighting things on fire is sometimes frowned upon. Especially if you're, say, sitting in your cube at the office, quietly igniting the paperwork in your file cabinet. but comes in handy if you're camping. And it makes a regular 'ol cocktail a whole lot livelier. Read on
Fore Front Fashion
On my winter bucket list: learn how to sew
For me, a winter bucket list is imperative. It's good to set some goals for myself so I don't just end up holed up at home rewatching Downton Abbey. But this winter, a change is coming. I'm going to learn how to sew my own clothes (fingers crossed) at Z Fabrics. Want to join me? Read on
Do this
Get crafty in a class at Artascope Studios
Crafters and builders already know that true personal pride can be found in three little words: "I made that." The born crafty and the craft-aspiring can let their inner artist rule at Artascope Studios, where students can spend the evening making hammered silver rings, crochet wire jewelry, fused glass pendants and other delights (many small enough to carry around and brag about)! Read on


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by Justin Chiarot
No issue has challenged the hearts and minds of Christians nor been used as a argumentative weapon by those who are not Christians, like that of God and the problem of Evil. But Christians must avoid dealing with this difficult issue as an abstract philosophical problem. In This Christmas season lecture we are reminded by the story of Job that the entire question must be wrestled with in the light of the Incarnation. For, it is in the incarnation and ultimately the cross, that we discover our God with us in the chaos that troubles us so greatly. We discover God, not only sovereign over, but also in the midst of the whirlwind.


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Friday, May 18, 2012
May Bee Blocks
I'm finally back to sewing my Bee blocks - actually back to sewing at all and not my Bee blocks. My mom has been covering my blocks for the last few months till I got back to the boat and my machine (thanks Mom!) I was ready to go at the beginning of the month and then realized I didn't have the Kona Coal that I needed and have no idea where to get it in Australia so my mom and I swapped Hives this month. She's doing my Hive #2 block and I did her Hive #4 blocks.
Funny story about the blocks is that my husband looked at me last night and said "So you have to get some sewing done right?" I answered "Yes." Then he proceeded to ask "How many days do we need to set aside for this?" He really didn't believe when I said I'd only need an hour (which really meant three hours). He expected me to be at my machine for days and days well into the night to get these two blocks done. I was up until 1:30 or so working on them and boy did it feel good! Nothing better than a cup of tea and sewing into the night...except maybe my baby boy's smile in the morning when I wake up exhausted and don't want to get out of bed :)
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Episode 28 of the Stoneface Films Podcast is here! Davey's off being worn like a sleeping bag on the planet Hoth, so Jon and Rob are once again delighted to be joined by Player 4, Killian Woods (@Killianwoods) of Newstalk FM and The Sunday Business Post, and Emer Sugrue (@EmerSugrue) of the Irish Times!
Today, they discuss overcoming hardships, gender swapping situations, and they give their best Sci-Fi movie recommendations.
They also play anoter round of The Metagame, a really fun card game that involves debating and discourse, and is a huge amount of fun! Get your copy here: www.metaga.me!
Ben Clifford (@Benjour) continues updating the gang in their text based adventure, as they immediately commit an act of arson.
The Sainsbury's Car Park Invitational 2015 Season One will return for the grand final soon! Until then, send in who you think is going to win the whole tournament using #carparkbattles!
Don't forget to subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher, and please rate and share! Every rating helps us in the rankings, and will bring us to a wider audience! And don't forget to find us on social media at the links below! We're always looking for questions every week, so keep an eye on the StonefaceFilms Twitter feed for the prompt every Friday to send in questions!
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What Does It Really Cost?
Do stores like Wal Mart really help the nation save?
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Shelly Caress
Curriculum Info
Meet the Author
Pics4learning."US Flag". United States 2002. 2006
When people think of Wal-mart they think of a place they can go to buy quality goods for inexpensive prices. In a falling economy that can be helpful. As we have heard in basic economics, "There is no such thing as a free lunch." What does Walmart really do for our country? Does this corporation take action, no matter the cost, to bring the U.S. low prices? Does Walmart stay committed to their advertisements and provide this country with employment opportunities? You be the judge...do you think Walmart saves this nation money or do you think this corporation adds to the problem?
Buisness and Economics
Democracy for all
This website offers both pro and con information about Walmart
Front Line PBS-Is Wal-Mart good for America?
Although some economists feel Wal-Mart has aided our ecomonomy PBS wants to take you to the reality of how much the low price really costs.
Wal-Mart Fact Page
Will give a first hand look at all of the beneficial acts Wal-Mart conducts for the U.S.
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|Sighting Report
|Occurred : 6/9/2002 20:12 (Entered as : 09-06-2002 20:12)
Reported: 6/12/2002 3:26:07 AM 03:26
Posted: 6/12/2002
Location: Polanuruwa (Sri Lanka),
Shape: Fireball
|2 people went for bath to nearby rever. ufo appeared with thundering sound. then it landed 2 two feet aliens came out. very soon it dessapered.oter one sead a fire ball with fuloresent effect came over his house.simpley gone.this obeject appeared in many places.in1997-1998period oter ufo landed in bandarawla(hill country).it landed in school ground twice.


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Bela is a Far Eastern leopardess who lives near the Russian-Chinese border. She is now about seven years old. Starting in 2014, she has been spotted regularly by trail cameras in both countries. Experts suggest that Bela, like many other wild cats, was born in Russia but moved abroad as the spotted cat population grew.
The leopardess got her beautiful name at the 2017 Leopard Day festival in Moscow. Nine-year-old Zhasmina Achilova, a participant of the In the Leopard's Land quest, won the right to name Leo 54F.


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'Go for it!' they said. 'You won't regret it!' they said. But at 34 weeks pregnant the thought of getting in front of a camera, even if it was being held by the very lovely and supremely talented Janine at Rinkadink Studio, was more than a little daunting.
I hate having my photo taken, to be honest. I'm not especially shy and retiring but point a camera at me and I'm suddenly at a loss as to what I should do with my limbs; I get super-conscious of my face and my brain goes off on a magical mystery tour through everything Tyra Banks ever tried to teach us about 'smeyes-ing'. Add the fact that I look as though I've swallowed a basketball into the mix and well…I wasn't sure this was a very good idea.
I've gazed enviously at many a maternity photoshoot before. Those women are always flawless – perfect skin, perfect hair, perfect teeth, perfect, petite bumps. Perfect wardrobe of diaphanous dresses, pretty pastels and touchy-feely knitwear. A million miles away from my capsule collection consisting of four pairs of identical skinny jeans, boring jersey tops and practical jumpers that by 34 weeks were already struggling to contain my epic-sized baby bump. I knew Janine was talented of course, but I wasn't convinced that even she could take a photo of my pregnant self that wouldn't make me want to cringe and hide indoors for the remainder of my pregnancy.
And yet, there was that little voice in my head, that little part of me that was curious to see how they'd turn out. This is our third and final pregnancy and I couldn't help thinking it might be nice to have a photo of myself that wasn't a deeply unflattering, semi-naked 'bump progress' selfie taken in the mirror.
So I asked Janine for a bit of wardrobe advice. Pale colours work best in Rinkadink's natural light studio, she explained – the light diffuses any hard edges making you look more svelte and more 'glowy'. And that sounded good to me, so I gathered up a few basics, had my hair cut and blowdried, forced my husband to paint my toenails since I couldn't reach myself, and off I went.
A girl could hang out at Rinkadink all day long – Janine and Lindsay have tea and coffee on tap and a treat drawer every pregnant woman dreams about – not to mention being great craic.
So we swapped parenting stories for a while before the dreaded camera came out. And when it did, I was still at a loss as to what I should do with my limbs and felt like my face was frozen in some kind of freaky fake-smiling mask – but in between those moments of painful self-consciousness we chatted about the impending baby and laughed at its wriggly antics and right in those moments I forgot that there was a lens pointed at me.
And then we were done, and I spent a few days worrying that when I saw the pics I would be totally scundered at my enormous size and that I'd look nothing like those glowy pregnant urchin ladies you see on the internet. But then I realised that I'd totally missed the point.
I should have known, really, that I would love them – I've yet to not love any of Rinkadink's work. But I was completely unprepared for how I'd feel when I saw those pictures. I was relieved, of course, that Janine hadn't been lying and that the amazing light in the studio does indeed smooth a girl out, putting sparkle in tired eyes and a glow in even the most anaemic of complexions.
But there was something else, too; something in those moments where I'd forgotten about the camera and was just laughing, girl to girl, about the crazy world of having babies.
I realised that the photoshoot had given me the gift of time out to reflect on this pregnancy, this baby. Away from the madness of life with older kids, away from work, away from the endless cycle of school runs and dinners to be made and laundry and all that other stuff that stops me from taking time to just remember that a miracle is happening, right now, inside of me.
When I look at those photos I don't see what I'm wearing or how my hair looks or even whether the light is making me seem smaller. I see two things.
I see my body, and my big bump, that has carried and nourished and protected our unborn child all these months – and that is a beautiful, amazing thing that I feel so very lucky to have experienced three times now.
And I see joy. Joy that shines out of my face when I take away everything else – all the daily 'stuff' that makes a third pregnancy harder than any one before – and just focus on this amazing thing that is happening right now. Joy in taking a moment to think about the little person inside, and who he or she is going to be, and how much we already love him or her before we've even seen that precious baby face.
I would never have booked this session without encouragement – I was so hung up on what the photos would look like that I never stopped to think about how they might feel. And now I have them, I know I'll treasure them – and so will our family, as a cherished reminder of what is undoubtedly the most exciting, emotional, exhausting, incredible time of my life. I just wish I'd done it every time ☺


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Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Works For Me Wednesday - Music to Get Kids to Sleep
The music is a great way to drown out other noises in the house that might keep a baby or child awake, like a loud sibling still up, dishes being done in the kitchen, TV in the next room, etc.
My kids call it their "night-night music" and it is hilarious when we are out in a store or restaurant and one of the songs comes on, they get a puzzled look on their faces and ask, "Mommy, why are you playing my night-night music?"
After reading a story, the music is a great transition to sleep in our bedtime routine.
A huge benefit is that when you are in the car on a road trip and you want your kids to take a nap, you can play the CD and it is like Pavlov's dog salivated at the sound of a bell -- they begin feeling very sleepy at the sound of the music! And, once you get to your destination, say Grandma's house, your child will be comforted by the familiar music when you put them to bed even in an unfamiliar place.
This leads me to a key point, don't get creative and have different "night-night music" for each of you children because someday you may need to put them all to sleep in the same hotel room!
Perhaps the greatest thing about this music is that it never gets irritating or old to any adults that may have to hear it too! Literally, I've heard this music thousands of times and I'm still not sick of it!
So Norah Jones is what works for us to make the difficult task of putting babies and kids to bed a little easier! Find more Works For Me Wednesday Tips at Rocks in my Dryer.
To buy the entire album, click on the link below.
music to get kids to sleep
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ooh! I can't wait to try her. I heard that she's got some soothing music. And I should really put away the Christmas cd that we still play every night. Good tip! ThanksReplyDelete
I love this album! I'm so going to try this with my 4 year old. I think she would love the music.ReplyDelete
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My kids like to listen to music to fall asleep, but I never thought of doing it this way. You're absolutely right. If I play the same cd every night, it would become their "night-night" music. Thank you for sharing this. This will be great - especially when we're traveling and in unfamiliar places. :)ReplyDelete
That sounds wonderful! I used to have a little tape of night night songs, but they weren't good song, really. I could have used a Norah Jones CD! Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete


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That be right, ye scallywags, it's International Talk Like a Pirate Day! See ye scurvy pirates throughout hist'ry:
The Pirate Captain runs fer Cap'n of NC State University. (full story)
Search fer pirates and buried treasure!
Arrr, that be all the pirate news fer t'day, mateys, as there weren't any good blog posts t'day. Hoist the mizzenmast!
(Slow blog day, so sue me)