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These are the last days of my maternity leave. The weather has turned cold, so in the predawn we turn on the heat, which makes a satisfying boom and then slowly seeps up through the floor vents and smells like a different toxin in each room. The baby has his first cold, coughing as if he's trying to get our attention and blowing snot bubbles. Thank Christ he doesn't have a fever; he's not fussy and only nurses and sleeps more. A couple times a day I shoot saline solution up his nose, which is helping to break our bond of trust right before I go back to work.
Last week we signed the paperwork on the daycare we wanted THANK THE FUCKING LORD, because first we had it, then we didn't, then we panic-interviewed five other daycares and sat stupefied in the half light of various converted garages and living rooms, staring at unvaccinated children, smelling smoke and weird sewage smells, listening to shrieking fire alarms, looking at toys so bleached by the sun they had no color, and examining peeled and chipped paint on door frames and back decks. All this can be yours FOR A QUARTER OF YOUR COMBINED MONTHLY INCOME FUCK YOU FUCK YOU FUCK YOU.
Now we're back to the daycare we wanted, and we'll be paying out the ass, but, like people who complain about the cost of private school and housecleaners who don't put everything back exactly where it was, FUCK YOU IF YOU HAVE THE GREAT GOOD FORTUNE TO BE ABLE TO COMPLAIN. And the daycare provider has agreed to shellack the baby in gold leaf every day, so we'll come out even.
I've been trying to spend as much time as possible with SJ, the man I haven't divorced yet BUT THERE'S ALWAYS TIME. I've made a conscious effort to be nicer, too, which sounds like a joke but isn't. I may have passed a number of weeks starting every interaction angry. But it's hard to stay angry at someone who makes me breakfast every morning and comes home from work to wash the dishes.
Jenny: I want to take a bath tonight if that's OK.
SJ: Didn't you take a shower this morning? Didn't I come home so you could take a shower?
Jenny: Was that today?
SJ: Yes. Remember when I asked you to wash the dishes and you wept?
On the other hand, it's EXTREMELY easy to stay angry at someone who continually remarks that he's been getting the best sleep of his life.
Still, in the early mornings, SJ and I snuggle under the duvet and laugh with the baby. Why is he awake? We don't know! Ha, ha, ha!
Jenny: I had a dream he did something really advanced. I don't remember what it was.
SJ: I dreamt I was on a Japanese game show and I had to kiss a lot of men and look like I was enjoying it.
We read him books, such as Frog and Toad Together:
Jenny: "One morning Toad sat in bed. 'I have many things to do,' he said. 'I will write them all down on a list so that I can remember them.'" Ahem.
SJ: Ah. A story and a lecture. How comforting.
We sing to the baby. On the way home from a local brewery (and the distillery next door) over the Thanksgiving holiday, I played the playlist I've been compiling for the baby, starting with "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)" by Betty Everett.
Jenny: Is it in his eyes?
SJ: No, that's not the way! And you're not listening to all I say!
Jenny: If you wanna know if he loves you so, it's in his kiss.
Jenny (gesturing)
SJ: Ooh. Air xylophone.
One of our major bonding activities, now that we've worked through 30 Rock, The Office, Better Call Saul, and Stranger Things, is to chip away at Parks and Rec. This does not always work with the baby's schedule. When he's awake, I refuse to point him at a projection screen the size of a minivan, but if I try to watch the screen holding him so he faces me, he twists his head and body in an attempt to see WHAT IS THAT LIGHT IT'S SO BRIGHT WANT TO SEE WANT TO SEE. He is incredibly strong and flexible and will attempt to watch the screen upside-down. So we have to wait until he's nursing. Sometimes this takes a while and we have to TALK TO EACH OTHER.
SJ (holding the baby one night and staring forlornly at the projection screen): How do we make it sleep?
Already I think of the baby as a zombie when he feeds in the middle of the night, dead asleep but his mouth pursing like a goldfish and his arms reaching for my body to EAT MOMMY EAT MOMMY.
So SJ and I are just hanging in there, two geriatric parents in a world of millennials. This is what it sounds like when we talk to each other in private:
Jenny: I have to up my GIF game.
SJ (looking confused)
Jenny: There's this thing where people send each other moving images.
SJ: Oh, right. GIFs.
Jenny: What do you call them?
SJ: GIFs. But I thought you said "gifts." As in, you have to up your gift game.
(Watching Mudbound on Netflix)
Jenny: I didn't know Mary J. Blige acted.
SJ: Who is she?
Jenny: She's the one in the sunglasses.
SJ: But who is she?
SJ: Have you ever noticed what a dog eating a corn chip sounds like?
Jenny: No.
SJ: Exactly like a person eating a corn chip.
Jenny: Why did you give the dog corn chips?
SJ: I didn't. I gave her toast. But it's dry so it reminded me. One time I was home alone and I heard someone eating corn chips and I was like WHO'S HERE. But it was the dog.
T minus 22 days until I go back to work!
This recipe is adapted from something called "Fireside Beef Stew" from Bon Appétit, which I recently resubscribed to because my UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR was magazine journalism and I still love magazines. Magazines, forever!
And how did I make this stew with a sick 4 1/2-month-old? Because for most of an afternoon, he sat in his bouncy chair chewing on a wooden spoon. I do not understand it either.
You need:
- 3 TB safflower oil
- 3 lbs. whole chuck roast
- Salt and pepper
- 1 lg. onion, diced
- (2 celery stalks, thinly sliced, but I didn't have any so I skipped this part)
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 TB tomato paste
- 2 TB unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 TB Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 1 lb. potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-in. pieces
- 1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into 1-in. pieces
- 1 lg. turnip, peeled and cut into 1-in. pieces
- 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup prepared horseradish
- 1/2 cup sour cream
You need to:
- Heat 2 TB oil in 5-quart Dutch oven over medium high. Season beef with salt and pepper. Working in batches, sear beef, flipping once, until deep brown, 3-4 mins. per side. Transfer to a bowl.
- Remove fat from Dutch oven; add remaining 1 TB oil. Stir in onion, (celery), and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 6-8 mins. Add tomato paste and flour and cook, stirring, 1 min. Add Worcestershire and wine and cook, scraping up browned bits from bottom, 1 min. Add broth and bay leaves.
- Cut beef into 1 1/2-in. chunks; return to Dutch oven along with any juices. Bring to a boil, then partially cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hrs. Add potatoes, carrots, and turnip, re-cover partially, and continue to cook until vegetables are tender, about 1 hr., 15 mins.
- DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP: Combine parsley and horseradish in a small bowl. Serve stew with dollops of sour cream, topped with parsley-horseradish mixture.

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A Gorham, New Hampshire, man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting on Monday night.
Christopher Drouin, 25, is charged with second degree murder for knowingly causing the shooting death of 27-year-old Michael Welch, according to New Hampshire Attorney General Joseph Foster. Drouin is also charged with attempted murder for shooting at John Gillespie, 30, another man who was with Welch at the time of the incident.
The shooting occurred around 6:40 p.m. Monday in the area of Main and Park streets. Gorham Police were inside the police station at 20 Park St. when they heard gunshots. Responding on foot to Main Street, they found Welch lying on he sidewalk in front of Gorham Common Park, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers were immediately directed to a man leaving the scene, later identified as Drouin.
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Drouin is scheduled to be arraigned around 3 p.m. Tuesday in Berlin District Court.
The investigation into Welch's death is ongoing, the attorney general's office said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. Brian Strong of the New Hampshire State Police Major Crime Unit at 603-223-8568.


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A couple of years ago I shared our Names of Christ advent ornaments. Our family has so enjoyed that simple and meaningful tradition.
This year I drew a simpler version for you. All you need to do is print out the following page. Each day in December read the Bible verse (all verses are from the KJV) and discuss the name of Christ listed, then color in the box for that name. If your kids are anything like mine, it might be a good idea to print one page per child.
By Christmas Day you'll have a beautiful representation of the verses you've read and hopefully you'll have been able to enjoy a few moments each day, in the midst of the bustle of the season, focusing on the birth of our Savior.
Download the Names of Christ Advent here.
ps-- You don't have to start this December 1. You could read 2 verses a day for a 12 day advent or even read them all in one day.
If you're visiting from Camille at Chicken Scratch n Sniff's online Christmas Advent, welcome! I'm delighted to have you here. I hope this advent will help add the true Spirit of Christmas to your holiday season.


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27-year old Evan Klar is half-German, half-Australian musician and young man of many talents. Raised in Singapore then moved to London & spent a number of years as a session player, on the road with artists like Charli XCX and Alex Metric.
After moving to Melbourne, he become more and more enamoured with making music; working on his own album and in sound design on the side for various commercials and film soundtracks.
Earlier this year, Evan Klar signed to EMI Music Australia – prior to his first ever official show which took place at Bigsound 2016.
Evan was recently names in GQ Magazine's '2017 one's to watch' and recently had Pilerats premiere his stunning debut video for 'Barefoot'.
His debut album is set for release in 2017 and was made in the UK and produced by Ash Workman (Metronomy / Christine & The Queens).


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EcoEnterprises Fund: Growth capital for sustainable businesses
There is no denying the prevalence and prominence of the impact investing discourse these days. A hot topic? Absolutely. A brand new conversation? Not even close.
So, when you can hear from one of the early pioneers of the industry, it is always insightful.
This week we hosted Tammy Newmark and Michele Pena of EcoEnterprises Fund who joined us as part of the Skoll Centre Speakers Series. They have been investing growth capital in sustainable businesses in Latin America for over a decade – and have the battle wounds to prove it.
Not that it's been all setbacks and scars — but because they simply are open and transparent about the challenges they (and other risk-taking impact investors) have faced over the past 10 years.
Set up in 2000, EcoEnterprises Fund provides long-term investment capital and business advisory services – one without the other would be ineffectual and downright bad business, they say. The Fund has invested in 23 companies from ecolodges to organics, sustainable forestry to aquaculture. Most of these investments have been wildly successful (20 companies still in operation, 11% p.a. return, and most importantly, measurable social and environmental impact) but of course, there have been challenges.
Which is no surprise, seeing that they are injecting risk capital into companies that are, well, risky. They bet on the companies that are first-movers and market makers, whose products and services have yet to gain market acceptance. As such, they are cultivating new demand and a vibrant marketplace that moves these eco-enterprises from the outskirt to the mainstream.
What's next for EcoEnterprises Fund? Be on the look out for their book this fall called "Portfolio for the Planet", which is an open playbook to their tools, indicators and investment cases. Also, they are currently raising $30 million for a new fund EcoE II, which will target 10-12 small and growing community-based businesses via mezzanine investment instruments.


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Just one drink can quickly go to your head. Researchers in Heidelberg tested this well-known adage. Only six minutes after consuming an amount of alcohol equivalent to three glasses of beer or two glasses of wine, leading to a blood alcohol level of 0.05 to 0.06 percent, changes have already taken place in the brain cells, as the scientists in Heidelberg proved using magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS). Previously the only available data was from animal trials. The results of the study were published in the Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism.
Metabolism of brain cells affected
The brain reacts quickly to alcohol. "Our study provides evidence for alternative energy utilization upon alcohol ingestion, i.e. the brain uses an alcohol breakdown product instead of glucose for energy demands," explains Dr. Armin Biller of the working group for cerebral metabolism at the Department of Neuroradiology at Heidelberg University Hospital (Medical Director: Prof. Dr. Martin Bendszus). The harmful effect also sets in quickly. During the experiment, the concentration of substances such as creatine (energy metabolism), which are attributed with protecting cells, decreases as the concentration of alcohol increases. Choline, a component of cell membranes, was also reduced. "That probably indicates that alcohol triggers changes in the composition of cell membranes," says Dr. Armin Biller.
Is all consumption of alcohol harmful for the brain? "Our follow-ups on the next day showed that the shifts in brain metabolites after moderate consumption of alcohol by healthy persons are completely reversible," says Dr. Armin Biller. "However, we assume that the brain's ability to recover from the effect of alcohol decreases or is eliminated as the consumption of alcohol increases. The acute effects demonstrated in our study could possibly form the basis for the permanent brain damage that is known to occur in alcoholics. This should be clarified in future studies."
Drinking for science / No differences between men and women
Eight male and seven female subjects participated in the alcohol experiment. While lying in the MRI scanner, they drank the specified amount of alcohol through a long straw. The goal was to reach a blood alcohol content of 0.05 to 0.06 percent - a level that impairs ability to drive, but does not induce severe intoxication. In the MRI scanner, the nuclei of atoms in brain tissue were stimulated by a high-frequency impulse and the signal transmitted during the return to the initial condition was received. The spectral properties of this signal can be analyzed, allowing conclusions to be made as to the contents of various products of metabolism in the tissue examined. This study found no differences between the results of male and female individuals - the brains of female and male subjects reacted to alcohol consumption the same way.
What substances cause a "hangover"?
In other studies, the researchers examined what a "hangover" does to the brain - magnetic resonance spectroscopy can possibly enable us to find out what substances in alcoholic beverages bring on the familiar "hangover".
Caption: Tipsy in the "tube" - to test the effect of alcohol on brain tissue, subjects at the university hospital drank an unpleasant tasting alcoholic liquid from a 90 cm long straw.
Photo: Heidelberg University Hospital.
Reference: Armin Biller, Andreas Bartsch, György Homola, Laszlo Solymosi, Martin Bendszus. The Effect of Ethanol on Human Brain Metabolites Longitudinally Characterized by Proton MR-Spectroscopy, Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism 2009, in press.
Contact person:
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Department of Neuroradiology
University of Heidelberg
Im Neuenheimer Feld 400
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Tel.: 06221/56-38383
Email: email@example.com
Information on the Internet: www.klinikum.uni-heidelberg.de/index.php?id=853&L=de
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Heidelberg University Hospital is one of the largest and most prestigious medical centers in Germany. The Medical Faculty of Heidelberg University belongs to the internationally most renowned biomedical research institutions in Europe. Both institutions have the common goal of developing new therapies and implementing them rapidly for patients. With about 7,000 employees, training and qualification is an important issue. Every year, around 500,000 patients are treated on an inpatient or outpatient basis in more than 40 clinics and departments with 1,600 beds. Currently, about 3,100 future physicians are studying in Heidelberg; the reform Heidelberg Curriculum Medicinale (HeiCuMed) is one of the top medical training programs in Germany.
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Is your child going to learn cursive handwriting?
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Bakersville Gingerbread Village December 2nd to January 2nd
It's that time of year again; Gingerbread is coming to the Library!
Come into the library and see the astounding creativity of Scugog residents and while you're at it, you may just catch the spirit of the season.
Bakersville Gingerbread Villiage will be on display during regular library hours from December 3rd until January 4th.


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ISTANBUL, May 15 (Reuters) - Turkey's Arkas Holding said on Wednesday it had secured an $800 million refinancing loan from a total of 18 banks lead by Yapi Kredi.
The loan has a one-year grace period for a total maturity of five years, it said. Among the 18 lenders were Vakif Bank , Ziraat Bank, Akbank Garanti Bank and Is Bank.
The company operates in port operations and logistics services, as well as automotive and tourism sectors. (Reporting by Can Sezer Writing by Ali Kucukgocmen Editing by Dominic Evans)


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PORTSMOUTH � Santa Claus began his annual neighborhood tour on Monday, greeting children of all ages in Common Fence Point.
Riding a sleigh pulled by a tractor, Santa arrived in the neighborhood with Christmas music blaring and with bundles of candy canes to give to all who came near.
The Santa Tour has been going on in Portsmouth for more than 20 years, bringing cheer to just about every corner of town.
The tour was started by the late Henry Silvia, who was one of Santa�s local helpers until he retired about eight years ago and moved to Florida. He passed on the tradition to his daughter and son-in-law, who continue it with relish. The two prefer to remain anonymous, saying they are not doing it for themselves.
�Just call us Mr. and Mrs. Claus,� said the wife.
�We do our best to hit every street in town in eight nights,� said her husband.
When Silvia first ran the Santa Tour, he had one sleigh and it took 16 nights to cover all streets in town. Now two sleighs make the tour, one in the north end of town and one in the south.
The sleigh that toured Common Fence Point on Monday was on a flat trailer pulled by a tractor. In front of the sleigh were six reindeer, led by Rudolph, of course. A Christmas tree stood in the center with colorfully wrapped presents in front and back. Two large candy canes stood tall at the front corners of the float. Christmas music adds to the yuletide spirit.
The Santa Tour runs for eight nights, weather permitting. No tours are held on Sunday in keeping with Silvia traditions that Sunday is the Lord�s day.
Mr. and Mrs. Claus get a lot of help from their �elves,� including their 17-year-old daughter and her boyfriend.
�We have a lot of helpers, a lot of elves,� Santa said. �They are family members and folks in the community. They are all volunteers.�
�We appreciate them very much,� Mrs. Claus said.
The tradition is almost like a block party in some neighborhoods. Folks at a home on Middle Road put out a sectional couch on their driveway every year in anticipation of Santa�s visit, Mrs. Claus said. They set up a fire barrel and serve hot cider.
�Everybody on the street comes out,� Santa added. �It�s really great.�
Although Mr. and Mrs. Claus do not seek recognition for their part in the Santa Tour, they said they were glad the Town Council issued a proclamation on Nov. 25 thanking Silvia for the tour.
�The Town Council on behalf of the citizens of Portsmouth wishes to honor Henry Silvia for his dedicated service to Portsmouth children of all ages with an enchanted evening in December with a neighborhood visit by Santa Claus,� the proclamation reads.
Besides the neighborhood tours, Santa makes special visits to such places as the Island Day Care Center, the the Portsmouth Free Public Library for its tree lighting and Hathaway Elementary School�s holiday bazaar.
�Last Saturday we did Clements� Marketplace,� Mrs. Claus said. �The little kids were getting a big kick out of it.�
A man in his 70s or 80s really enjoyed the music, too, she said.
�This man was dancing all the way down the parking lot,� she said. �I was trying to videotape him, but I couldn�t. It was hysterical.�
About 4,000 candy canes are given out each year � full-size candy canes, not the small canes. They cost about $1,200, Mrs. Claus said.
The cost of the canes, fuel and other supplies is covered by donations. Any funds left over are given to a needy family or a charity, such as the Jimmy Fund or Special Olympics.
�We love doing this and we just want to make sure we can do it again next year,� Santa said.


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The extensive programs offered through RUSMP are unified through a common philosophy of curriculum and instruction.
The way mathematics is taught depends on beliefs about the nature of mathematics and assumptions about how students learn. To address these issues, RUSMP has designed a Learning Plan for organizing classroom instruction.
RUSMP developed the Geometry Module as a comprehensive teacher training module with funding from the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The Geometry Module effectively assists teachers in developing a deeper understanding of the underlying concepts that support the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in Geometry and helps teachers develop the pedagogical tools necessary to provide their students the opportunity to meet Texas' challenging state content and student performance standards. The Math Forum recognized RUSMP's Geometry Module as exemplary mathematics curriculum for mathematics educators.
RUSMP developed this measurement unit for grades 3-5. This project was funded in part by the Education Foundation of Harris County and the Harris County Department of Education.
RUSMP partnered with Smarter Texas and the Texas Council for Economic Education (TCEE) and reviewed lessons for classrooms and after school programs on personal financial literacy for grades K-12 educators. You can download free lessons and resources here, but you will be asked to provide information so that TCEE may see how the materials are being used. The information entered will not be shared with outside parties or used for any other purpose.


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The Park District's governing body is a three-person Board of Park Commissioners who are appointed to three year terms by the Probate Court and serve without pay.
Board of Park Commissioners:
Miss Sherrill M. McLoda
Mr. Joseph E. Hribar
Mr. Kenneth M. Lieux
Have a question or comment? Please feel free to contact the following departments:
James Ziemnik
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Naturalist Department
Operations Department
Planning Department
The Lorain County Metropolitan Park District does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
The Lorain County Metro Parks offers a diverse range of educational and recreational opportunities. We welcome, encourage and support participants in all activities. If you or your child has a special need and would like information on support services, accessibility, assistive listening devices or programs, please contact the Park Office at (440) 458-5121 or 1-800-LCM-PARK.


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Les Arcs Ski Holidays
Les Arcs is a wonderful, modern resort filled with inspiring skiing. Now linked to La Plagne, the "Paradiski" area offers a massive 425 kms of pistes and has a superb snow record. Exhilarating runs swoop through the forests, providing wonderful skiing at all levels which is superb for all grades of skier or snowboarder.
Les Arcs comprises 4 self-contained villages at different heights: Arc 1800, home to the ever popular & highly recommended Hotel Du Golf Les Arcs, is the largest village, with a lively atmosphere, good selection of shops and restaurants plus excellent access to the skiing. Arc 2000 is popular with experienced skiers, with skiing to and from the doorstep and near the magnificent Aiguille Rouge glacier. Arc 1600 nestles below the other two and has a real village atmosphere. Arc 1950 is the new stunning village built in a traditional style with many luxury accommodations , Nearby Peisey-Vallandry is closest to la Plagne so has quick access to the whole ski area.
Book your 2019 / 2020 Les Arcs ski holiday with us today and you can be sure of a great deal. Our expert advisors will help you to find the right accommodation and get the best possible deal for your ski Les Arcs holiday budget.
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Located in Arc 2000 this charming residence is built in Savoyard style and is a fantastic base offering doorstep skiing into the Paradiski area.
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Après Ski: Good après ski in Arc 1800 with some regular live music venues Recommended are the JO bar, Red Hot Saloon, Chez Boubou and the jazz bar in the Du Golf. Arc 1600 is quieter but the Abreuvoir is worth a visit as is the friendly Chez Fernand. In Arc 2000, there is the El Latir for live music, plus the Whistler's Dream. At 1950, there are several bars including the O'Chaud and the Belles Pintes.
Activities: Parapenting, floodlit skiing (1600,1800 and 2000), ice rink (1800 and 2000), ski biking, spa facilities at 1950, bowling at 1800.
Eating Out ; Like the Apres-ski, there is more choice in Arc 1800 where there are around 15 restaurants. Recomended are the Mountain cafe and San Diego. Arc 1600 have a few excellent places like the Malouine and the Cairn. In Arc 2000, the Kilimandjaro is popular or the Chez Eux for gastronomic meals, Arc 1950 has a resonable choice for a fairly small resorts.
Other Amenities: Shops, cinema, supermarkets, banks (1800), 25kms of prepared walking paths, shopping in Bourg St Maurice.
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The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR™) accountability system places a greater emphasis on increased rigor and a strong focus on college and career readiness. A critical need exists for an assessment bank containing items of high quality and high rigor which is updated in alignment with state expectations.
The TX Bank One Texas-Aligned Assessment Item Bank (TX Bank One) is a high quality, software-based resource that can be used to develop rigorous, benchmark tests; an integral component of comprehensive curriculum and educational processes. TX Bank One was developed by Region One ESC to help elementary and secondary school students and educators. Region One ESC was established to provide services which improve student performance. Results of TX Bank One assessments are intended to inform decisions about instructional design and educator professional development with that goal in mind.
Undergoing a major refresh in fall 2019, the item bank will be available via an online platform in Spring 2020. This will enable educators to nimbly access test results in report form and students to practice using technology enhanced items.
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News Release from: Electronic Specifier
07 November 2012
The term 'smart system' is well used, but what exactly does it mean? There are many definitions but the one that fits best for the purposes of this discussion is that provided by the European Commission's CORDIS programme: "Smart systems typically are sensors and/or actuators with an ability to process data, diagnose complex situations, communicate with each other and be autonomous in energy use."
Vanessa Knivett investigates smart tools for smart systemsNo single technology plays the key role in a smart system's functionality; it is, indeed, systemic — a 'system' in its purest form, with sensing, computation, communication and power all realised in a single tiny package. A smart system also represents a mixture of mechanical and electronic functions, making the job of the designer trying to predict its behaviour a complex one.
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Whether you love to party all night or explore the various attractions of Miami, the Atlantic south-east coastal city of Florida has got bag full of interesting activities for their visitors and sightseers. A home to world renowned beaches, nightclubs and museums, the urban makes sure that its holidaymakers experience some of the everlasting moments of life. So to have a clear view of the holiday destination, glance through our record of top 10 places to visit in Miami.
Top Ten Places to Visit in Miami
Continue reading the list of top ten places to visit in Miami for further details.
1. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
An original Italian antique accompanied by 34 rooms, pools, formal fountain gardens and gazebos; Vizcaya Museum & Gardens is a place to visit while in Miami. The European styled villa initially belonged to former businessman – James Deering and is now opened to public, making it a popular tourist attraction in Florida. Designed in the Mediterranean Revival architecture style, the four hectares landscape and the building was laid out according to Tuscan Italian Renaissance models. The Vizcaya Museum & Gardens was built in between 1914 to 1923.
2. Art Deco District
Starting from artists, businesses, restaurants, preservationists, models, nightclubs to tourists; Art Deco District welcomes all to be a part of its mesmerising ambience with the mighty Atlantic surrounding it. It is a compact neighbourhood that provides unmatched tropical Art Deco architecture to visitors, setting the perfect scenario of 1930s elegance. The main access is Ocean Drive and to capture the best sunset moment, the second floor deck at Wet Willie's bar serves right. The complete Art Deco District is said to have more than 800 buildings from the era when the theatrical style influenced the design world.
3. South Beach
In order to stroll along golden sands, to catch the waves of a turquoise ocean or to watch roller-bladers gliding down the Ocean Drive, the South Beach is the absolute location. Frequented by celebrities and travellers from all across the globe, the place harbours a number of well defined hangout areas such as sidewalk cafés, lounge bars, designer boutiques and dusk-till-dawn clubs. Among them the Opium Garden, the Nikki Beach Club and the Joe's Stone Crab are few names that have been offering the ideal spot to chill out after going through other attraction of Miami.
4. Zoo Miami
Also known as the Miami-Dade Zoological Park and Gardens or the Miami Metro Zoo, this is the oldest as well as the biggest zoological garden not only in Miami but even in Florida. This is one among the reasons why the place falls among the must see in Miami and draws the attention of thousands of visitors each year to know the 2000 plus animals dwelling in it. It is located on the old Richmond Naval Air Station and is the sole tropical zoo in the United States.
5. Miami Sea-Aquarium
The 38-acre Miami Sea-aquarium is a fabulous stop for all those who love to experience the thrill of an aquatic part full of whale, shark and dolphin among others. The park as well entertains visitors with exciting display of behaviour such as seal shows and dolphin interactions. Holidaymakers are also allowed to swim along with resident dolphins and to undergo the adventure that can be derived out of it. Welcoming approximately 500,000 visitors annually, Miami Sea-aquarium was opened to public for the first time on 24th September, 1955.
6. Jungle Island
Visiting the well know Jungle Island has been another adventurous doings that has been continuously counted among the top things to do in Miami. Located at the east of Downtown Miami, it was previously known as parrot Jungle. The jungle theatre is the most captivating arena of the themed park as it displays all sorts of wild animals found through the length and breadth of the earth. Besides, it even showcases exhibition of penguins, reptiles, bird show and flamingos.
7. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, located in South Coral Gables is a home to a wide range of exceptional tropical plants inclusive of cycads, vines, palms and flowering trees. Apart from being a renowned tourist attraction in Miami, the place also serves as a laboratory, conservation research facility, museum and a learning centre. A scintillating jewel, it is as well the place where the best Orchids of the United States can be found.
8. Lincoln Road
Running just in between the 17th and the 16th street of Miami Beach, the Lincoln Road is a pedestrian road bustled by restaurants, row of shops and galleries. Though it is not that expensive a place, it can offer the right environment to chill out with a three dollar beer or 50-cent bag of chips. Moreover the music which keeps playing at its backdrop makes things even more appealing and relaxing after touring tough through all the Miami attractions.
9. Venetian Pool
Built out of coral rock, the Venetian Pool is a public swimming pool dating back to 1920s and at present draws huge number of sightseers and travellers. The 820,000-gallon capacity pool is surrounded by coral rock caves, Venetian-style buildings, sandy beach area, vine-covered loggias, Spanish fountain and a cobblestone bridge. Completed in the spring of 1924, Venetian Pool was built by architect Phineas Paist.
10. Museum of Contemporary Art
Situated at the heart of North Miami's downtown, Museum of Contemporary Art is our last entry into the record of top 10 places to visit in Miami. The centre was built with the intention to display temporary exhibitions along with the collections of these exhibitions. The internationally reputed architecture firm Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects has been responsible for the creation of the beautiful place.


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5 Minute Fix: Portfolio Questions for Executives.
They say true enlightenment is in the question, so I'm super pleased to release the first in a series of "mini-prezi videos" that will help Executive Board members ask the right portfolio management questions during board meetings. The first question is "What is the overall return on investment for our portfolio?"
This is a great question to ask and a challenging one for your Director of Portfolio Management to answer – so this mini-prezi suggests an ideal answer and summarizes the portfolio management elements that need to be in place in order to provide that answer.
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I agree.
Note: Lots of little 'bangs' will make for a smoother ride than a few 'big-bangs'
Ashok Singha (Eng) Reply
I liked the quick presentation.
Would be nice to understand how those non-tangible benefits can be converted into bangs (£££$$$$$).
The main issue with the presentation is that it glosses over how to get all the projects coming up with the Bangs that are on the same scale. That is to say having 2 oranges and 3 apples and some nuts does not equal a bang. Those various differing benefits must be converted into a unit of measure that can be realised as ££££$$$ return on the investment.
Can I recommend you put together a quick presentation to show us how to over come this issue, please.
My method has been to try to normalise those benefits with regard to time saved, then multiply those times by resource rates. Its rather complicated as one has to know the resource rates and account for inflation. We can not state a perceived bang in todays money if it will only come to light in 5 years. This then adds an additional complexity all such benefits occur over a period and not all at one at the end of the 5 years.
Further, this method relies on the fact that you know the current state, What happens if its a new initiative and you have no history or experience of that particular initiative/ project?
I would love to understand how you recommend to come up with the numbers using your method.
Hi Ashok, good questions, sounds like your having fun. A couple of pointers in summary.
1) Firstly non-tangible benefits to not exist. If a business case says to me that the main benefits for the project can't be measured directly or by proxy indicators then I would not invest. It's the same as me asking you to give me $5k, I promise I will invest it well but i cant tell you what return you'll get on your investment it because it's 'in-tangible'.
2) Current v's future state. Whilst I understand the challenges of getting baseline information I am finding it difficult to understand why it would not be possible to get at least some current state information during the business case development stages of the project. Also consider reference class forecasting i.e. maybe this is a new product for the company but you can still compare success of previous projects of similar size, complexity etc.
3) Resource rate savings, another good one. I've seen projects approved based on a calculation that says the project will save 30mins of time per day for 10,000 people, that was multiplied by the hourly rates and hey presto that's the cash savings and reason to do the project – BIG MISTAKE. Unless people actually walk out of the business and head count is reduced the calculation mean nothing. So the focus needs to be on what you're doing with that time saved i.e. are you increasing efficiencies in some other part of the business with this new time? If not, then where is the benefit?
4) It sounds like you need to create a level playing field of benefits your organisation. It's always the first thing I recommend to people – it's perfectly fine to have all those oranges, apples and nuts – but you have to make sure people know what they are and how to treat them. A Benefits Management Eligibility Guidance really is the key to this because it defines clearly what the allowable benefits are for your organisation, how they should be treated and perhaps most importantly what benefits are not allowed. Make sure you work with the finance team on this – they are great with this stuff. Further more they will love you a bit more because they probably struggle to understand what project benefits will hit the bottom line and which ones wont.
5) Buy the "Managing Benefits" book (or the benefits bible as I call it), its tells you how to treat every benefit imaginable and how to get that Benefits Eligibility Guidance in place.http://www.apmg-international.com/managingbenefits (you can do a foundation & practitioner qualification in this too if you fancy it – i did it, its very cool).
6) Check out the Managing Benefits LinkedIn group – there's a lot of great people on there including Stephen Jenner who wrote the book. http://linkd.in/1oWGAZ5
Let me know how you get on
Smokey Reply
I disagree with your statement:
"Firstly non-tangible benefits to not exist."
First, non-tangible doesn't mean non-measurable, but you may not have a baseline for it. This is especially true of huge scale unforeseeable events. If your portfolio ranking only considers tangible, cashable benefits, then the portfolio becomes very skewed. There is also the consideration for enabler projects…that on their own right provide a capability, but very little tangible value.
What's the benefit of safety in an industry that kills people each year? What about environmental destruction…what's a koala worth, really? Is security worth anything (the TSA seems to think so)?
I'm sure a good actuary can throw a dollar value on anything, though it's seldom worth the effort for projects. The result is so contrived, typically, it can't be reliably verified…and thus becomes subject to manipulation. The best thing is to confirm value with sponsors in a transparent way (like benefits realization plans/maps).
My $0.02
Thanks for your comment – this is an interesting one. Firstly, in this case in-tangible to me means outcomes that can't be measured, and my rule of thumb is "if you cant measure it, you cant improve it". But yes I do agree some projects "enable" others and therefore contain a potential benefit later on – but these are inherently uncertain they probably wont be valued in monetary terms (and I agree with you, that everything could have a $ sign next to it if you try hard enough – the question is, is it worth it).
Such uncertain, non-measurable / in-tangible benefits should be excluded in the cost-benefit appraisal, but the potential benefits may be included where a multi-criteria analysis approach is applied to options and investment appraisal or portfolio prioritisation. About the exec/sponsor – I agree agree again, they should confirm the value – and then this should be monitored at the portfolio level to track if this 'potential' actually does manifest into measurable / real.
Of course you could always incorporate the "fluffy non-measureable enabler" into the broader investment – but that's a whole other story.
Hi Craig,
Another great video!!
Quick question, what do the green sections represent in the overall benefit chart?, Is that a different type of benefit?
Looking forward to next mini-presi
hey Daniel. They indicate the two different types of benefits. one being financial and the other one was stakeholder value – this is a benefit that measured the value that a different department in government would realised because ONS provided statistics to other people so they could mae more informed decisions. i.e. a small percentage of the projects ONS does actually gives them benefits – a lot go to other people like Treasury etc.


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Learn from internationally recognized scholars in a program with excellent student-to-supervisor ratios. Departmental expertise is wide-ranging; our historians are specialists in histories of Africa, Canada, China, Europe, Latin America and the United States. Students learn valuable skills in argumentative writing, critical thinking, public speaking, and grant proposal writing. After a year of seminar course work, students complete a research thesis. Typically, students base their theses in archival research within Canada and abroad. While many students go on to train at the PhD level, others move into research consulting and public history, or use their skills to transition into professions such as teaching, law, or the public service.
A specialization in History and Philosophy of Science is offered in cooperation with the Department of Philosophy.
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Whoever believes this hoax is a crab! I can't believe Punch will write this kind of unbalanced and un-investigated story for Nigeria, being the most widely read Newspapers/website. Let me tell you something…
There are only two things we know from this report.
1. That the woman invested 400k in MMM.
2. That the woman Died.
I said the Woman 'died' because how can we be so sure she killed herself, where is the autopsy report stating the cause of death? Are there any witnesses or near-witnesses that saw the woman going towards the stream/river?…
It could be a set up – a well organized murder case where someone called her to come… Wait, how many people did the press speak to? Only the husband? I smell foul play, what if the husband wanted to get rid of her – I'm not saying he did, I'm just calling for an investigation into the family life of the woman, INVESTIGATE and don't just give us watered down reports because you want to sell your paper or because you want people to visit your blog! It is bad!!!
There are a lot of other things that could have happened but let me just go to the next point, the assumed cause of death.
Let's now assume that she committed suicide as the reports state in the above picture… As at the time she left the house and when the body was found MMM was only on 'leave' and suspended payment and by the way, talks of a possible crash in the scheme only started heating up after the re-opening of operations and people didn't get paid…
Why pin the cause of suicide on MMM, the woman could have been depressed, she could have been facing a lot of marital problems. I'm saying, NO INVESTIGATION WAS DONE! They just concluded like that, the same way the police will conclude that any young boy using an iPhone 7 is a yahoo boy!
With all due respect to the grieving family and with remorse, I think pinning the cause of death on MMM without proper investigation is far fetched. The height of mediocrity in journalism and policing in Nigeria.
Whatever happened to autopsy, whatever happened to detectives, whatever happened to investigative journalism?
Oh, so because when MMM crashed in Russia people committed suicide, so you think it's safe to pin this on MMM? You guys are lazy!
Because you want to sell your papers or you want more pageviews on your blog you are creating panic amongst over 3million Nigerians, where is the humanity in that?
You're indirectly telling them 'suicide is allowed', you're telling us that is an option. You know perfectly well that MMM has not crashed!
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Volume 2004, Issue No. 98
November 8, 2004
A NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT FOR UNCLASSIFIED INFO In a momentous expansion of the apparatus of government secrecy, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is requiring employees and others to sign legally binding non-disclosure agreements as a condition of access to certain categories of unclassified information. Up to now, non-disclosure agreements have only been used by government agencies to regulate access to classified information. In fact, they are one of the defining features of the national security classification system, along with security clearances and the "need to know" principle. As far as Secrecy News could determine, such classification-like controls have never before been systematically imposed on access to unclassified information. But now at DHS a non-disclosure agreement must be executed in order to gain access to any one of a panoply of new and existing categories of unclassified information, including:
"For Official Use Only (FOUO); Official Use Only (OUO); Sensitive Homeland Security Information (SHSI); Limited Official Use (LOU); Law Enforcement Sensitive (LES); Safeguarding Information (SGI); Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI); and any other identifier used by other government agencies to categorize information as sensitive but unclassified."The proliferation of controls on unclassified information signifies a massive increase in government secrecy, particularly since the number of officials who are authorized to designate information in one of these categories dwarfs the number of officials who can create classified information. And while the classification system operates according to certain well-defined rules and limitations, including procedures for review and challenge of classification decisions, the same is not true of the "sensitive but unclassified" domain. Furthermore, there is nothing like the Information Security Oversight Office to monitor and oversee the restriction of unclassified information. (Some types of sensitive but unclassified information are not specifically protected by statute and can still be successfully requested under the Freedom of Information Act. But with Justice Department encouragement, agencies take an expansive view of the scope of the Act's exemptions and access is increasingly uncertain.) The DHS non-disclosure agreement is apparently the first such document crafted in the Bush Administration. It represents a new high water mark in the rising tide of official secrecy. A copy of DHS Form 11000-6, Non-Disclosure Agreement for Sensitive But Unclassified Information, dated August 2004, was obtained by Secrecy News and is posted here:
DOD ON CLASSIFICATION MARKING, INFORMATION SHARINGThe Department of Defense is revising the way that it marks classified documents in order to facilitate appropriate sharing of classified information with allies. "In support of homeland security and coalition warfare we have an increased need to share data with our foreign partners," wrote Stephen A. Cambone, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence. "Our ability to share in a timely manner will determine our ability to leverage our unmatched capabilities." A copy of his September 27, 2004 memo identifying various technical changes in classification marking policy is posted here (thanks to RT):
PROTECTING AIRLINERS FROM TERRORIST MISSILES (CRS)U.S. government officials acknowledged last weekend that thousands of shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles once held by Saddam Hussein's Iraq are missing, as reported by the New York Times (11/6/04) and the Washington Post (11/7/04). The threat to civilian aviation posed by such missiles (formally known as Man-Portable Air Defense Systems or MANPADs) was addressed in a recently updated report from the Congressional Research Service. See "Homeland Security: Protecting Airliners from Terrorist Missiles," October 22, 2004:
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Excommunication is a disciplinary process used only in extreme situations. It includes removal of a member's name from the records of the Church. Those who are excommunicated can return and have their Church membership restored through the process of repentance and baptism.
The majority of personal sins are those which can be handled through personal counsel with the bishop, who receives the confession of the repentant member. Such meetings are confidential. The bishop guides the person through the repentance process and checks up on the progress of the person. The repentance process need not include disfellowshipping or excommunicating the member confessing the sin.
Church Courts
Occasionally, serious sin is involved and a Church court is convened.
- Where serious transgression requires a court hearing, may I promise you...that the procedure is kind, and it is gentle. The Church court system is just. As has been stated on many occasions, these are courts of love, with the singular objective of helping Church members get back on a proper course. There is no plan in Heavenly Father's realm to degrade his children. Everything is designed to aid our progress, not to impede it. I wish I could introduce you to the scores of people I know personally who have been excommunicated from this Church but who have come back through the waters of baptism, who have found their way and who have had a restoration of all their blessings. They now stand on more firm ground than they have ever been on during most of their lives. Without appropriate priesthood discipline, I am doubtful that they could ever achieve the position of renewed confidence they stand in today.1
The bishop's court "consists of the three members of the ward bishopric. They may consider the matter of excommunication for any member of the Church living in the ward except for a member who holds the Melchizedek Priesthood. The bishop's court, however, may render a decision of disfellowshipment or probation for any member of the ward, including Melchizedek Priesthood holders."2
The high council court, on the other hand, "is under the direction of the stake president and consists of the stake presidency and members of the high council. This court has the authority to conduct hearings for any member of the Church residing in that stake, and they have jurisdiction over both Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthood holders and may impose a decision of excommunication where appropriate."3
- All Church courts usually convene after fasting and prayer. Total justice and harmony with the revealed word of the Lord become the prime objectives of a Church court. Judgment that is too light or too harsh often defeats the purposes of the Lord. No case should be prejudged. Only after hearing the facts and judging the spirit of the individual can proper justice be administered. A fair hearing and a final decision of the court, ratified by the gifts of the Spirit, will always be in the best interest of the member being tried.4
Reasons for Excommunication
There are very few sins which mandate excommunication to begin the process of repentance. Gross iniquity can qualify a person for excommunication. "Gross iniquity" could include "murder, adultery, sexual perversion, or any serious offense against society that has resulted in conviction by the civil courts. A good example would be a major criminal charge."5 The practice of or advocacy of polygamy qualifies a person for excommunication from the Church. Apostasy can also result in excommunication. Apostasy is not inactivity in Church programs. A person who drifts away and becomes inactive is not apostate. Apostasy involves will-full rebellion, overt criticism of the Church, fighting against the Church.
Coming Back to Full Fellowship
It must be understood that the object of excommunication is not to get rid of a person who has committed transgression, but to begin the process of repentance:
- When excommunication from the Church is necessary...we must not regard the penalty as an end to all blessings and eternal possibilities. Even excommunication, serious as it is, can have the effect of restoring the proper perspective of the offender. Once deprived of Church membership, it is interesting to note how vitally important rebaptism becomes. The truly repentant excommunicated person will strive diligently to regain the waters of baptism. In the Church there are scores of members who have earned their way back into the Church through true repentance and who now stand on more firm ground than ever before in their lives. They have learned their lesson well. They are not likely to make the same mistake again; and surely the blessings of eternity are once again a possibility, thanks to the sanctifying influence of true repentance coupled with the miracle of forgiveness.6
- Excommunication need not be the end of all hope. Although the mistake has been grievous and a serious violation of God's commandments, a person who really loves the Lord and has the desire and the fortitude to now do right can most often reestablish his life and in due process and time may possibly qualify himself for the lofty and ultimate blessings of exaltation.7
- Footnotes 1 - 5: Robert L. Simpson, "Cast Your Burden upon the Lord," Tambuli, Jul 1977, 27–28
- Footnotes 6, 7:
Robert L. Simpson, "Q&A: Questions and Answers," New Era, July 1975, 47–48.
To read a definitive article regarding excommunication from the Mormon Church, click here. This article by Apostle M. Russell Ballard is recommended by the Church to anyone desiring to understand why the Church excommunicates members.


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Did you like the season premiere, Oncers? Good. We did, too. (Here's our full recap of the episode.) But we were also filled with burning questions. So when a group of reporters got a chance to sit down with EPs Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz to talk about the premiere last week, we can armed and ready.
Want the scoop? Read on…
On Neverland:
Neverland is a place where people must confront their past, says Kitsis. And for our characters — whose histories are muddled, to say the least — this will prove a difficult place to navigate. "Our inspiration was the idea that these character would have to return to who they were before the curse in order to [get Henry back] and we wanted to have them dig deeper into what everything means," said Kitsis. Horowitz adds, "as the season progresses, we wanted to use [Neverland] as a prism to see these characters more clearly and more deeply."
On the big confrontation between Snow and Regina and Charming and Hook:
Tensions came to blows on the big pirate ship in tonight's season premiere, but overall, Kitsis says the scene helped set the tone for the journey that is before them. "We knew we just wanted them to be like, 'We getting on this road trip together because we're all united under Henry.' And it's like any road trip, the first hour is like, 'Yeah!' Second hour is like, 'Why would you buy Cool Ranch Doritos? This car f—king smells. Are you kidding me? We have three hours!' And we wanted to build that up and have them go at it and have Emma basically step up and say, 'I'm the coach and we're getting our son. Boom.'"
On Peter Pan:
Yes, Peter Pan (Robbie Kay) is totally creepy. But in traditional Once fashion, we will learn he wasn't always that way, says Horowitz. "What we've said before on the show — and what we've pretty much said this since season one — is in our minds, evil isn't born, it's made. That applies to all our villains, including Peter Pan," he says. That said, Kitsis jokes they're well aware he's a "is a sick, twisted kid."
On Hook and Emma:
While fans who stump for a romantic future for Hook and Emma may have picked up on one or two fun exchanges between the two in the premiere, Horowitz and Kitsis kept under wraps their plans for the pair this season. "The whole relationship — 'ship — thing is an awesome thing that fans bring to the experience of watching the show, but the story we're telling kind of encompasses both the relationships between all the characters — potential romances and not — and the bigger emotional story," says Horowitz. But with Neal presumed dead and Hook being a red-blooded normal dude, there could be some more flirtation on the way. Kitsis says, however, Emma remains focused on the mission. "Her heart's been broken too many times for her to kind of be worried about dating right now. We'll see. She's got two handsome guys."
On Robin Hood:
We've finally met Robin Hood (Sean Maguire)! And we hope you like him because Kitsis and Horowitz say we've only just started to unravel his story. "I think you're going to get a little more into him in the beginning of this year, and we're definitely going to get a lot more of him in the second half," says Kitsis. "Sean brings a great…sense of honor [to the role] but also a sense of playfulness, which we think Robin Hood needs." Horowitz adds with a laugh, "And if need be he can sing."
On Ariel:
Let's be honest: mermaids are kind of bitches. They almost sunk our heroes and were generally surly. So does that mean the beloved Ariel, who will appear in episode 6, is also a less-than-friendly entity? Nope, says the duo. In fact, "she's going to be different than the mermaids you saw in the premiere," says Horowitz. "I think the spirit of Ariel you're going to see — which JoAnna Garcia [Swisher] plays very well — is the spirit of somebody who wants to see the world and experience things outside of what they know," says Kitsis. "And so we have our own little take on it, but I think the thing that make Ariel such a great character is the spirit within her definitely is within our Ariel."
Five scooplets on the episodes to come:
1) We will see how Henry was adopted in episode 9.
2) In episode three, "we get a little more into Regina and what it's like for her to be on this trip with people she detests," says Horowitz.
3) Tinkerbell and the Darlings will both appear this season. "We haven't forgotten about them," says Horowitz.
4) Since Ariel is on her way, does that mean we'll see Ursula as well? "There's an excellent chance," says Horowitz.
5) Episode 3 will show more of Neal's journey with Mulan, Robin Hood, etc. and Horowitz teases we'll see "a wrinkle to their story" appear.


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My son, who is the size of an NFL linebacker at 14, tends to have unpredictable and severe mood swings that can cause him to panic, run and a few times he has broken thru things like a door frame, and a full length window. Scary is an understatement. Resistance is a constant and exhaustion is a given. But as I stated before, we get up, well up more than enough energy, love and forgiveness to start again with the hope that we can conquer all...or at least endure the next set of challenges.
Please hug your family, friends and even strangers today. You never know what they endured yesterday.
Happy Peek 'o' the week!
PS. They still look like sunshine and profoundness to me.
Love is powerful stuff.


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CalPERS lawsuit shows need for strict ethics rules
There are plenty of reasons why an independent examiner has just recommended stricter ethics rules for managers of the $218.8 billion California Public Employees' Retirement System.
Here's one of the best:
According to a suit filed by state Attorney General Jerry Brown, back in 2007, CalPERS board member-turned-investment broker Alfred Villalobos took one of the pension fund's senior investment officers on a private jet ride to New York to attend a Museum of Modern Art fundraiser honoring a client Villalobos was representing.
The client, Leon Black, heads the private-equity firm Apollo Global Management, which was seeking a $700 million investment from CalPERS.
According to the suit, Villalobos and the investment officer, Leon Shahinian, shared a $1,000-a-night-plus suite at the five-star Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The suit claims Villalobos' firm billed the trip to Apollo.
Sometime after, the suit claims, Shahinian touted the $700 million investment to the CalPERS board with nary a mention of the New York trip - and the deal was approved.
Shahinian was not named as a defendant in Brown's suit, which is seeking $95 million in penalties against Villalobos and CalPERS' former chief executive, Fred Buenrostro - both of whom have denied any wrongdoing.
As for Shahinian, who also maintains he did nothing wrong, he was placed on paid administrative leave over the incident and four months later resigned from CalPERS, where he was earning about $350,000 a year.
Teachers' pets: Its leaders may not have been at the head table of Gov.-elect Jerry Brown'seducation funding summit Tuesday, but the powerful California Teachers Association was certainly on everyone's mind when it came to talk about state spending cuts.
And with good reason:
According to a March 2010 report by the state's Fair Political Practices Commission, the 325,000-member teachers union is by far the single biggest contributor of campaign cash in California.
In the past 10 years, the union has pumped close to $212 million into helping Democratic candidates and various ballot fights.
More recently, the union spent $3.6 million helping elect Brown as governor, plus $3.7 million helping elect Tom Torlakson as state superintendent of public education.
Big catch: Hall of Fame quarterback JoeMontana and former 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo are teaming up on more than just a proposed hotel and restaurant across from the Niners' planned Santa Clara stadium.
The dynamo football duo - along with development partner Kurt Wittek - are also behind a $300 million transit village being planned next to the South Hayward BART station, a project that includes $47 million in state bond money.
As for whether the BART transit village will actually happen?
Hayward officials say they remain optimistic, despite the economic downturn that has set back construction at least three years.
The project got a reprieve last year when the state Legislature voted to extend the deadline for using the state money from 2013 to 2016.
In other words, it's moving about as fast as that new stadium.
Job site: If there's one thing government bureaucracy is good at, it's duplication.
Take the new "local jobs" ordinance working its way through San Francisco City Hall.
The long-term goal is to carve out 355 new jobs for local residents on city-financed building projects in San Francisco. And as we reported Monday, overseeing the new rules will require the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to hire five to seven new staffers - including, over time, as many as three $116,246-a-year contract compliance officers.
What's interesting is that much the same work is already being done over at the city's Human Rights Commission, whose staff of 35 oversees fair hiring practices on city contracts.
Commission head Theresa Sparks said that, for whatever reason, her department was cut out of the planning on the local hire law.
Not so, says Supervisor John Avalos, the local-hire bill's author.
"I sent her a postcard on our plans early on. I never heard back," Avalos said.
"Who knows," Avalos added. "Maybe it hit her desk when she was out campaigning for a seat on the Board of Supervisors" - a not-too-subtle dig at Sparks' recent unsuccessful run.
EXTRA! Catch our blog at www.sfgate.com/matierandross.


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June-July-August, 2015
While we were in Sevierville, Tennessee at the RV Dreams rally we met many wonderful people that were either full-time rvers or in the process of selling everything so they could live this full-time life style. There were a group of us that talked online on the RV Dream website and were all going to the rally, we all started calling ourselves "The class of 2014", and have kept in touch thru Facebook, as well as a google calendar where we post our itinerary, and have met up again while traveling down the road. Sometimes camping together for a few days, having a lunch or dinner together while passing each other on the road, or each driving part way to meet up from where each are camping.
Ellen and Mario, are part of that group, they were camping across from us at the rally. They lived in Florida and traveled in their 5th wheel toy hauler, which carried their Harley. Ellen at the time still worked so they did not travel as often as they would have liked. Within the next year Ellen decided to retire and at the same time decided to sell everything they owned and travel full time. Mario was not to sure he wanted to sign up for full-time as he wanted to live on the beach. They are on the road now so not sure where Mario stands on this now!!
On Facebook Ellen posted a picture of their property in Blue Ridge, Georgia, for rent or sale. Ellen and Mario had one rv site on the property that they had used with their 5th wheel. The property is halfway between Blue Ridge and Blairsville, in the Chattahoochee National Park. It is in a gated community, there are log cabins as well as rv sites, small pond and small park.
Guy and I decided it would be a fun place to spend some time for the summer, hoping it was cooler there, so we rented it June – July. We were in the process of selling our home and other properties in order to travel this country and also call ourselves full timers, not wanting to own anything or be tied down. We spent one week in Blue Ridge, and yup, you know the rest, the property is now ours!! We didn't just buy Ellen's we also purchased the lot next to it. There is one other lot on the other side of ours that we would like to purchase and build a small log cabin on, that we could use or friends that are in the area.
The first day of construction was exciting, watching the tractors arrive and come down the driveway made it all a reality. I have taken so many pictures thinking I wanted to post them all…not possible!! Here are a few of the progress along the way.
Our children also own rvs and like to camp, we made the decision to use the second lot for two more rv sites with full hook ups so that they and any of our friends could come and stay as well. Each site is far enough apart that it will feel as if your not on top of each other, there will be a table and fire pit for each. We also decided to make the site at the top of the hill bigger and add a large covered patio with rock fireplace and bbq grill that can be used by all.
We needed to leave Blue Ridge to head to Decatur, Indiana for some repairs on the coach before our warranty ran out in Sept. So we haven't seen the finished product but our contractor sent the final pictures so we could see, I will post for y'all.
We are looking forward to arriving back sometime this week if all goes well with the final repairs on the coach.
The Nomads send their love and many hugs to y'all, have a "Blessed Day".
Come on back and check in with us with our travels!


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Hazelbury Bryan
St. Mary & St. James
This must be one of the most beautiful settings for a country church. It overlooks a delightful suite of buildings by a large pond.
It is said to be the third church on the site and this one is mainly of C15 with an imposing very upright tower. Inside, the wagon roof is delightful and the church is nicely fitted. There is some painted stained glass in the upper part of the east window and the pulpit of 1784 by a local craftsman is interesting. According to the church guide, the lectern made by a former churchwarden includes oak taken from the Emperor Hadrian's bridge at Newcastle-on-Tyne and there is a suggestion that this wood was probably growing at the time of Our Lord. The Mother's Union Banner in the Chancel was made from brocade used in Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The gold braid on the hangings behind the altar were used at the Coronation of George VI.
The Chancel was restored in 1892 and 1932.
The Trust gratefully acknowledges text by Robin Adeney and Drone Photgraph by Richard Noble © DHCT 2018


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Mexichem is to distribute Honeywell's R488A (Solstice N40) in the European Union and will sell the product as Klea 448A.
Sarah Hughes, Europe, Middle East, Africa and India commercial director for Mexichem's Fluor Business Group, said: "We are committed to offering our European customers a product range which suits their needs today as well as safeguarding the future.
"We identified Klea 448A as a product which would complement our current product offering and give our customers a product that meets the future requirements of the EU market."


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Crime & Punishment of Saturday, 22 September 2018
Source: Graphic.com.gh
The Narcotics Control Board (NACOB) has arrested two persons for allegedly attempting to transport narcotics through a courier service in Accra.
The suspects, Daniel Newman Teye, 32, and Kwasi Kumi Otenpong, alias Timmy, 29, were arrested when Teye presented a package which contained a small speaker for postage.
A statement issued by the Communications and Media Relations Unit of NACOB said that it took the vigilance of some operatives of NACOB to arrest the suspects on Thursday, August 30, 2018.
Upon suspicion, the statement indicated, the package was scanned and it was found to contain some foreign materials.
The speaker was carefully dismantled in the presence of Teye and was found to contain three small parcels of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis sativa, a narcotic drug.
During interrogation, Teye is said to have denied ownership and knowledge of the speaker and its contents and mentioned Otenpong as the owner of the items.
Teye, it said, subsequently led a team of NACOB officers to the New Dawhenya residence of Otenpong where a search conducted led to the retrieval of five parcels and six wrappers of suspected cannabis.
The statement said Otenpong admitted ownership of the speaker system and its contents and those found in his living room during interrogation.
It said he also disclosed that he was a regular user of the narcotic herb and sold it out to prospective buyers.
The retrieved suspected narcotic substances have since been sent to the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) for examination, after which a report would be issued, it said.
The statement said Teye and Otenpong were currently in prison custody pending further investigations and prosecution.
NACOB, therefore, admonished the public to desist from delivering parcels for and on behalf of others, as it had been the conduit for trafficking narcotic drugs.
The public has also been encouraged to voluntarily provide information that will lead to the arrest of persons suspected to be indulging in narcotics-related acts.


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FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga. - The Emmanuel College Men's Volleyball team was back in action this weekend after coming off two straight wins. The Lions hoped to carry their momentum into the weekend as they took on Lincoln Memorial, who they previously lost to in three sets.
Alejandro Robles had a season high 13 kills, but it wasn't enough to redeem themselves against the Railsplitters. After a long 5 set battle, the Lions once again fell to LMU, narrowly losing the fifth set 16-14. The Lions had more kills and a higher hitting percentage than the Railsplitters, but a dominant block from LMU cost the Lions several points needed to take the victory. After returning from a timeout in the final set, the Railsplitters had a kill from Evan Cory to set them up for match point. Then, another block added to their already 28 gave LMU the fifth and final set.
The next day, Emmanuel took on Brewton Parker on the road. This was the second time these two teams met, the Lions swept them 3-0 earlier at home.
In similar fashion, Emmanuel didn't give the Barons much of a chance as they swept them 25-16, 25-16, 25-12.
Next up for the Lions is conference opponent Mount Olive next Friday, March 16th.
For more news on Emmanuel College Athletics, visit goeclions.com.


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The Deadliest Trap Ever Laid pits a suggested group of three Aldor-affiliated players against waves of Dragonmaw Skybreakers at the Altar of Sha'tar once a day. This quest is available at revered repution with Netherwing after completing [70] Commander Arcus. The Scryers version of this quest is [70] The Deadliest Trap Ever Laid (Scryer)
Objectives Edit
Assist Commander Arcus and the Aldor in defending the Altar of Sha'tar. Once all of the Dragonmaw forces have been defeated, return to Overlord Mor'ghor at Dragonmaw Base Camp with the [Aldor Medals].
- Dragonmaw Forces Defeated
- [Aldor Medals] (Provided)
- Suggested Players [3]
Details Edit
This is an endurance quest, but can be soloed relatively easily (depending on class, spec, and gear) as the graveyard is seconds away from the fight and the Commander has a large amount of health.
Description Edit
Take these Aldor medals. Mor'ghor will need proof of "victory" once this is over. He will recognize them as coming from the corpses of fallen Aldor soldiers.
Now all that remains is to use the signal flare to alert the Dragonmaw raiders. We will crush them when you are ready. Just give me the word.
Progress Edit
Did you crush them under your boot, commander?
Completion Edit
<Mor'ghor laughs.>
HAH! I knew you wouldn't let me down, commander! I want you to lead a raid on the Altar of Sha'tar at least once per day. They will have no choice but to leave Shadowmoon!
Quest ProgressionEdit
- [70] Kill Them All!
- [70] Commander Arcus
- [70] The Deadliest Trap Ever Laid


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KABUL: Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Thursday mulled his response to US efforts to repair damaged ties after a public spat over the Taliban opening an office in Qatar for peace talks.
Karzai and US Secretary of State John Kerry spoke twice by telephone after the Afghan government became enraged that the office was opened in a blaze of publicity and US officials were apparently about to arrive for talks.
The office used the formal name of "Islamic Emirate Of Afghanistan" from the rebels' 1996-2001 government, and a Taliban spokesman at the opening press conference declined to say they supported the peace process.
"John Kerry assured that the Qatari government has removed the 'Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan' sign from the Taliban office and the office is for peace talks only," a statement from Karzai's office said late Wednesday.
Karzai told Kerry that Afghan public opinion was "extremely negative" over the way in which the Taliban office had been unveiled in an event that many experts described as an international publicity coup for the insurgents.
"The opening of this office has made the Taliban look strong, the Americans desperate and President Karzai angry," the Afghanistan Analysts Network said in a briefing note.
Afghanistan 1400, a civil youth group, said the office should be used to hold Taliban leaders to account for their crimes.
"It only reminds Afghans of the horror and oppression of the Taliban regime, and their brutality under the same banner in recent years," it said.
With the US-led NATO combat mission due to end next year, US officials are determined to resume talks with the Taliban after tentative contacts limited to a prisoner swap collapsed last year.
But Karzai, the only leader of Afghanistan since the Taliban were toppled in the 2001 US-led invasion, opposes bilateral US-Taliban talks.
Neighbouring Pakistan on Thursday pledged its backing for a solution ending the 12-years of violence in Afghanistan.
"We have welcomed this process and we believe that all factions in the Afghan conflict and all groups should join the process of dialogue," foreign ministry spokesman Aizaz Chaudhry told reporters in Islamabad.
Support from Pakistan, which is accused of tacitly providing support for the Taliban, is seen as crucial for the chances of any peace deal emerging.
On Wednesday Karzai broke off ongoing Afghan-US talks on an agreement that would allow Washington to maintain soldiers in Afghanistan after the NATO combat mission ends.
The US State Department dismissed reports which said the United States had scheduled talks with the Taliban for this week.
"Reports of a meeting being scheduled or on the books aren't accurate," spokeswoman Jen Psaki told reporters.
"We are now in consultations with the Afghan leadership and the High Peace Council on how to move forward," she said.
The High Peace Council is the Afghan government body in charge of leading peace efforts with the Taliban.
In response to the talks suspension, US President Barack Obama said he always expected "friction" at Afghan reconciliation talks but voiced hope that "despite those challenges the process will proceed".
Troubled relations between Karzai and his US backers have degenerated into public rows in the past, but many Afghans reacted with scepticism to news that the Taliban could be ready to enter peace talks.
Karzai on Tuesday seemed to embrace the opportunities presented by the opening of the Taliban office in Qatar when he attended NATO's formal transfer of responsibility for nationwide security to Afghan forces.
About 100,000 foreign combat troops, 68,000 of them from the US, are due to withdraw by the end of next year.


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Waiting can be hard, lonely and devastating. The dark corridors can dull your spark of hope, the echoes of discouragement can fill your cheeks with sadness and cause your eyes to overflow with tears.
Waiting Wombs Trust is devoted to walking with women who are waiting on the Lord to hold children in their arms. The reasons for waiting may vary but the journey's hurdles are similar. The love, grace, care and information that you receive from Waiting Wombs Trust are unmatched. They are more than a support group, they are a family, for those who have despaired, those who have lost, those are hanging on, those who are waiting.
They are hosting a ladies conference #hopeinwaiting on September 21st to 23rd at Pelican Lodge, Elementaita.
Some of the topics that they will cover are:
- Keeping hope alive
- What to do when he leaves
- Grieving
- Adoption
- Health
If you would like to register or partner with them, please text the word 'Conference' to 0723144000 or send an email to email@example.com.
One of the songs that have encouraged me while I have been in seasons of waiting is
May the Lord strengthen you as you wait, may you truly run and not grow weary. May you soar on wings like eagles.
There is hope in waiting!