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Horsham District Council has spoken out on plans to build a new incinerator north of the town.
Britaniacrest Recycling has put forward renewed proposals to build a 24-hour Recycling, Recovery and Renewable energy facility at the site of the old Wealden brickworks in Langhurstwood Road.
The council has submitted its response to the application on the West Sussex County Council website and has asked for certain issues to be addressed should permission be granted.
In the response the council said it 'retained some reservations' over the impact on air quality, the landscape and the future North Horsham scheme.
However, despite these concerns it did not believe they were sufficient enough to formally object to the application on 'material planning grounds'.
Liberty Property Trust, which is set to build 2,750 homes, new schools and recreational spaces at the north of the town, has already submitted an objection to the plans along with several parish councils.
The council said should the plans be approved it was 'essential' that conditions were attached which limit the number of heavy goods vehicles, secure a 'high quality level of finish and landscape improvements,' and protect the air quality.
Meanwhile North Horsham Parish Council has 'strongly objected' to the plans with concerns over multiple elements of the scheme.
In a letter - submitted on the West Sussex County Council planning portal website - the council criticised the design, height, size and mass of the proposed buildings claiming they will have a 'detrimental effect on the local landscape'.
It also said there was "insufficient evidence to satisfy the Parish Council that there will be no adverse effect on the health and wellbeing of local residents from the plant and vehicle emissions to and from the site."
To read the objections in full visit www.buildings.westsussex.gov.uk/ePlanningOPS/loadFullDetails.do?aplId=2213


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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV Release Date
When does the Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV release? The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV will release in the fall of 2019. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV is the largest and most luxurious SUV. You want a spacious 3rd row? The GLS has that along with standard 4MATIC® All-Wheel Drive and Navigation. Learn more below!
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Regional Reviews: Phoenix
The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs
According to Daisey, about half of the electronics made in the world are manufactured in one single factory complex in Shenzhen, China by a company called Foxconn. While most of us think everything today is made by machines, that is actually not the case, as the low cost of wages in China means thousands of hands are working, essentially around the clock, to make the latest "must have" electronic gadget. The stories of the inhumane working conditions of these workers in China, and the details of Daisey's visit to Shenzhen make up the "agony" in the title of the play. Daisey's passionate words tell of over 400,000 workers in China, some working 12-16 hours a day, at low wages, doing repetitive motions with their hands that make them virtually useless within ten years. A series of suicides, with workers jumping off the top of the large Foxconn buildings in Shenzhen, can only be assumed to be attributed to the conditions of working at Foxconn.
But Daisey effectively balances the horror stories of the workers with the fascinating story of Apple and the rise, fall and rise again of Steve Jobs and the world's fascination with the sleekly designed products from Apple. The humorous tales of the mystical, God-like Jobs, and of our intense focus on having latest and greatest electronic gadgets form the "ecstasy" in the play's title. These humorous and absorbing stories counter the dramatic tales of the workers in Shenzhen to form an illuminating piece that really makes you think about everything that goes into making that electronic device in your hand, pocket or purse. Daisey obviously wants to raise awareness of the inhumane working conditions in China, and alternating the story of his trip to Shenzhen with the story of Apple's success culminates in a play that resonates with tech heads, geeks and just about anyone who has ever wondered what went into making their phone and other devices. Though, for those less tech savvy, or those less familiar with Apple and Jobs, it might be just a bit boring. This production, like the one two years back, is the edited version of the play that eliminates the fabricated items that Daisey admitted to making up. And, while the majority of Daisey's verbiage is focused on Apple, he does mention several times that Apple isn't the only company involved in the manufacturing of products in China in grim working conditions.
Ron May is splendid as Daisey, with an intense, natural delivery of the words that makes you believe May himself actually visited Foxconn and had intimate details of the creation of Apple. I have no idea if May is actually a self-proclaimed geek, techie or Apple product aficionado who takes his MacBook apart to clean every piece in detail, as Daisey admits to doing in the monologue, but based on May's intense, realistic performance, I'm prepared to have him help me with all of my computer needs. May also relishes the humor in the script, with a spirited delivery of the comic lines as well as a nice ability to use different voices to portray the various characters in the piece, such as Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak. It is an impressive performance.
Matthew Wiener's direction allows the clear storytelling and May's performance to flow naturally, with appropriate movement around the stage when necessary. Tim Monson's lighting design is simple and clean, providing a nice balance of light that complements Daisey's stories and May's performance.
Daisey's play is a funny, sharp and pointed monologue, and the combination of Daisey's words and May's delivery form an immersive exploration of Apple, Jobs and our focus on technology. It might make you feel a bit uncomfortable and make you think a little differently the next time you go to look at your phone, laptop or any fancy electronic item, which is exactly what Daisey was attempting to do. The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs and Ron May's outstanding performance tell a tale that will slowly gnaw away at you and really make you think.
The Actors Theatre production of The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs plays again on July 12th and July 23rd, 2014 at the Black Theatre Troupe/Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center, at 1333 East Washington Street in downtown Phoenix. Tickets can be ordered at http://actorstheatrephx.org/ or by calling (602) 888-0368
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When comparing BeagleBone Black vs LattePanda 4G/64GB, the Slant community recommends LattePanda 4G/64GB for most people. In the question"What are the best single-board computers?" LattePanda 4G/64GB is ranked 13th while BeagleBone Black is ranked 17th. The most important reason people chose LattePanda 4G/64GB is:
Lattepanda has a USB 3.0 port available.
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Pro Extendable hardware
There are 92 expansion pins, with 46-pin female connectors on both sides of the board with other 6 serial pins to be used for debugging.
Pro Analog Inputs
There are 7 1.8V analog inputs.
Pro Programmable Real Time Units with GPIO control
Real-time coprocessors allow for embedded systems control and bit-banging communication
Pro Responsive, helpful online community
Pro On board storage
Has on board integrated storage of 4GB. It can also have an SD card in addition to the integrated storage and can boot from either of them.
Pro Easy of use
It hosts a web service over USB so it is super simple to get started with plenty of source code and examples available.
Pro USB 3.0 available
Lattepanda has a USB 3.0 port available.
Pro Integrated WiFi and Bluetooth
WiFi and Bluetooth are integrated on the board so your USBs are available for other peripherals.
Pro Arduino-compatible
The Lattepanda has a Arduino-compatible coprocessor for any projects which involve an Arduino.
Pro Can function as a day-to-day PC
Lattepanda comes with a full Windows 10 installation. While by no means a powerhouse it can easily deal with daily tasks such as checking email, editing documents and browsing the web.
Pro HDMI plus LCD and touch ports
On the LattePanda you have the choice of the HDMI output for a normal style monitor screen or you can buy the little 7" LCD and if you wish, the touch-screen option which means you free up the HDMI feed for other tasks such as playing a movie file etc.
This also gives you the option of not having to plug in a USB keyboard because the LattePanda will default to providing a touch-screen keyboard style interface via the combination touch-screen and LCD.
Pro Can fit most Raspberry Pi cases
Since it's almost the same size a the Raspberry Pi 3, it can fit inside most of the cases built for the Pi.
Pro Integrated arduino
Pro Tablet mode enabled (by code)
With the Atom Cherrytail, you could attach the board to a touchscreen to create an ultimate Surface Pro experience (except for the fact that it doesn't have a camera).
Pro Full Windows 10
Comes pre-installed with a full edition of Windows 10, including powerful tools such as Visual Studio, NodeJS, Java, Processing, and more.
Pro Faster than most other single-board computers
The 64-bit Intel Atom system-on-a-chip used in the LattePanda board offers greater processing power in comparison to ARM-based single-board computers.
Pro System installed on internal flash
System is installed on eMMC rather than an SD card like other SBCs. This means no extra physical components are required in order to get the computer to boot.
Con Only one USB available for peripherals
There's only one USB port available for peripherals, which is a bit annoying considering how two USB ports is a minimum to have a keyboard and a mouse hooked up without having to use a powered USB hub.
Con Lack of a proper OpenGL driver
It sounds like the driver is possible, but the information is spread out over forums and GitHub.
Con Only Windows 10 is officially supported
While it may work with other OSes such as Linux or Android, it has no official images for these operating systems and may have compatibility issues.
Con Throttles due to poor heatsinks
This thing throttles down to 400 MHz due to poor cooling thus making it useless without some knowledge of computer building and modification.
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The assessment of adaptation priority considers vulnerability plus value (see figure 12 below). Table 7 below outlines the criteria used to assess value.
Figure 12: The adaptation priority assessment framework (adapted from Schröter undated by Clifton and Pelikan 2014).
Table 7: Value assessment criteria and rationale (Clifton and Pelikan 2014).
|Biodiversity value
Relative priority for adaptation increases with biodiversity value. Key biodiversity assets provide core habitat or habitat corridors to allow migration of species towards core habitat areas that are potentially important climate refuges.
Note: NaturePrint was used to identify key biodiversity values in Catchment. The value of fragmented landscapes across the foothills of the Catchment, which provide key connections from the Murray corridor in the north to the intact vegetation in the south of the Catchment, was increased from the mid-range to high in order for NaturePrint to better reflect the values identified in the Biodiversity Strategy for the Goulburn Broken Catchment (Miles et al 2010).
|Stream reach and wetland value
Priority for adaptation increases according to the overall ecological, economic and social value attributed to particular stream reaches and wetlands. Value is considered in combination with the level of threat faced by each stream reach (which makes the approach consistent with the consideration of functional landscapes in biodiversity value).
Note: Incorporation of waterway and wetland values reflects the approach taken in the Goulburn Broken Waterway Strategy 2014-2022 (GB CMA 2014).
|Consequence of loss
|Harm from pressures such as bushfire and flooding. The criterion incorporates three components, as follows:
Micro-refugia are locations in the landscape where topography and aspect, particularly, provide some protection from the effects of fire and drought and help to ensure a regular and consistent supply of water.
Note: this criterion contributes to a preference for drought and fire refugia being considered as priority areas for climate change adaptation.
|Land value
|Economic value of land is represented by the land use classification. This will be interpreted in a different way to the sensitivity assessment. Priority for adaptation should increase with the attributed value of the land use.
|Floodplain value
|Economic value of floodplains is represented by land use classification. Environmental values are represented in biodiversity, stream reach and wetland values.
Please note: there is only a slight variation in weightings.
Eleven focus areas have been identified for climate change adaptation (see figures 13 and 14 below).
Focus areas have been identified in two types of landscapes; each are of high value but differ in vulnerability under the climate change scenario for 2030:
- Planned adaptation priority focus areas have higher sensitivity and lower adaptive capacity and are of high value.
Such areas should be considered first for developing and implementing management programs to address vulnerability to climate change. Subsequent assessments of factors such as feasibility of intervention, return on investment and natural resource condition with respect to impact thresholds should determine if such management programs proceed. Some major waterways showing a high priority for adaptation have not been included in the focus areas (for example, Broken Creek and upper reaches of the Broken River) as they are not associated with adjoining areas of adaptation priority. These waterways and other smaller or more dispersed areas showing an adaptation priority can be considered for investment in management options as resourcing allows.
- Semi-autonomous adaptation priority focus areas have lower sensitivity and higher adaptive capacity under current management and tenure arrangements and are of high value. This suggests that for these areas, specific adaptation management interventions may not be required above current management and tenure arrangements. However, given the relatively high asset values present, a "watching brief" should be maintained to detect any changes in natural resource condition that suggests the need for adaptation. Since vulnerability to climate change is projected to increase over time, it is possible that some semi-autonomous adaptation priority areas could become priority areas for planned adaptation in the future.
The development of management options in this Plan represents only the first step in a process of detailed adaptive management planning for the Goulburn Broken CMA. Subsequent steps will need to engage with stakeholders and communities while continuing to investigate and understand the interactions between social-ecological systems and drivers of change and how key points of vulnerability to natural resources may be overcome plus the feasibility and effectiveness of adaptation options.
The process for conceptualising and evaluating adaptation options is outlined in section 3.4. The results of this process are presented below. The DPSIR analyses have been considered where they specify new or additional adaptation options for climate-related drivers or pressures (Clifton and Pelikan 2014).
Figure 13: Focus areas in the Goulburn Broken Catchment for semi-autonomous climate change adaptation under the 2030 climate change scenario RCP 4.5
Figure 14: Focus areas in the Goulburn Broken Catchment for planned climate change adaptation under the 2030 climate change scenario RCP 4.5
Please note: These maps are not intended to incorporate all decision-making elements but represent an initial prioritisation for climate change adaptation based on spatially-enabled criteria for vulnerability and value. Vulnerability is used to highlight locations and issues to focus further analysis, including risk assessment and management. These maps should be considered in conjunction with the Climate Change Adaptation Plan for Natural Resource Management in the Goulburn Broken Catchment, Victoria, 2016 in its entirety.
Assessment criteria and rationale can be found in section 5 (exposure and sensitivity), section 6 (adaptive capacity) and section 7 (above).


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Serving the Dayton Dance Community Since 1996
Established in 1996 by Elizabeth Apesos, Always Ballroom is a strong supporter of the Dayton Community.
Teaching many styles of dance to a generation of residents of the Miami Valley.
Considering Dance?
Whatever your reason for considering taking up dance, the experienced instructors of Always Ballroom are here to help.
People learn to dance for a variety of reasons.
And remember, NO partner is necessary. This is a short list:
- Increased Energy
- Reduce Stress
- Diminish Depression
- Lose Weight
- Bucket-list item
- Boost Memory
- Improve Flexibility
- Better Balance
- Getting married (think about that First Dance)
Enjoy the Benefits of Dance
Dancing isn't just about the steps and music; it's a perfect combination of physical activity, social interaction, and mental stimulation. Dancing enhances your life in so many ways.
Dancing is a great exercise in a pleasant, fun atmosphere. When you dance, your cardiovascular system improves, your muscle tone increases, and you burn calories. This low-impact aerobic activity also increases flexibility, strength, and balance.
Ballroom dancing is a low-impact aerobic activity that burns fat and can boost your metabolism. In just thirty minutes of dance, you can burn between 200-400 calories! Burning an extra 300 calories a day can help you lose between ½-1 pound a week (and THAT can add up quickly).
Olympic athletes often dance as part of their training to sharpen their control, agility, and speed.
Dancers possess an aura of self-confidence and an ability to enjoy themselves more in social situations. When you learn how to dance, your entire mental outlook will take on a fresh sense of creativity, motivation, and energy. This new self-confidence in your dancing abilities will transfer to other aspects of your life as well.
Any opportunity to dance helps improve your comfort level, confidence and communication skills on the dance floor with your partner.
As your dance technique improves, you'll find that you will feel more at ease with other people and that your sense of accomplishment, motivation, and confidence will also continue to increase.
Dance provides an emotional outlet so that you can reflect your feelings through your body movements with passion and flair. Dancing will bring out, improve on, and strengthen your ability to permanently use these expressive qualities even when not dancing.
Ballroom dancing serves as a great creative outlet that can enhance your ability to permanently use these expressive qualities even when you are not dancing and to share that creativity with others.
After only a few weeks, you will start to find yourself moving more and more seamlessly through your dance steps, which then allows you to focus less on dance mechanics, and more on the beauty of the music.
In today's fast-paced world, we sometimes forget to take a moment for ourselves. Dancing provides a temporary escape from your normal daily activities, a chance to relax, relieve stress, and concentrate on yourself. The physical act of dancing releases endorphins and lowers the levels of stress hormones in our bodies.
This produces a sense of alert calm and improves mood and energy levels. Ballroom dance students tell us that even if they're "not feeling it" when they arrive for a lesson, once they stretch and start to dance, they're able to forget about the day's stress and the dance takes control.
Dance could be your drug-free solution to life's depressing and stressful moments.
Dancing is a great way to add excitement to your life. Although learning to dance takes concentration and dedication, you will be constantly surrounded by artistic, cheerful people who make learning a pleasurable and rewarding experience. Ballroom dance lessons at Always Ballroom offers you a great opportunity to expand your social circle, build connections and engage with people in a low-pressure environment, where there are no expectations.
It's perfect for younger singles who want to step up their dating game, couples looking to reconnect, and for adults interested in discovering something new and inspiring, just for them.
Learning to dance will take focus and dedication on your part, but you will be surrounded and encouraged by artistic, positive and cheerful people who make learning enjoyable and rewarding. Join us and have some fun!
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Join us for: Open Dance Party - Wednesdays In June. Come and dance and have fun. $5 per person. Newcomer Dance Groups - every Tuesday at 6:30pm. Featuring Bolero, Tango, Cha-Cha, and Waltz! Level 2/3 Groups classes - every Tuesday at 7:15pm. Featuring Cha-Cha and East...read more
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Join us for Salsa Mondays; LaBlast Wednesdays; Bolero, Cha-Cha, Rhumba, and Waltz classes; private lessons, and more! Plus, this month is our special "Wearin' of the Green" party! Wear your green or risk a pinch! View our interactive calendar here, or download a...read more


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Welcome to MCF Equestrian
Home of Dan and Jo Titterton. Dedicated to dressage and eventing, we specialise in producing horses and ponies of any size to the highest level of competition, with a particular passion for re-training of race horses. Set in the heart of the Staffordshire Moorlands, Draycott-in-the-Moors, we have fantastic road and rail links making us accessible to all.
UKCC Level 2 BD listed freelance instructor available for lessons and clinics here at MCF Equestrian or off site.
Here you will find details of up coming clinics and lessons, competitions, horses for sale, and latest news!
High hopes for the year ahead!
March has proven to be a busy month so far with all systems go on both the dressage and eventing side. Jo completed part [...]
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Column: NHL's Centennial Celebration
February 15, 2017
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As some of you may know, I am a huge hockey fan. You may have seen me around campus with a San Jose Sharks beanie or jersey on because that's what most of my apparel consists of. Hockey is interesting to me because of the history and tradition that is connected with it. Last month I had the wonderful opportunity to attend a centennial celebration of the National Hockey League at the SAP Center, home of the Sharks.
The year 2017 marks the NHL's 100th year of existence. To celebrate this event, the NHL organized Centennial Fan Arenas in NHL cities in both the United States and Canada. The tour lasts from January through December.
The San Jose Sharks are the first NHL team to participate in this touring tribute. Our local celebration was a favorite for hockey fans and also a great way to introduce hockey to those who don't know much about the game and its history. The celebration included responsive games and multiple free giveaways with appearances from Sharkie, the Sharks mascot, and the team's cheerleaders.
The main attraction was a 53-foot museum truck with an innovative interior featuring more than 1,000 square feet of interactive digital displays, videos, historical memorabilia and unique photo opportunities. A high-tech feature of the tour was the Clear The Ice Zamboni VR Experience. This never-before-seen VR experience allowed fans to compete against each other in a race to resurface the ice. Fans could also take a seat in a mini-Zamboni ice resurfacer, feel cool air on their skin and rumble in their seats as they attempted to make a perfect sheet of ice — in virtual reality. All fans were allowed to race, were timed and shared on a leaderboard for everyone to see.
The most memorable feature of the event was the appearance of the Stanley Cup: one of the oldest and most revered trophies in professionals sports. The trophy was displayed at the Centennial Fan Arena where visitors took photos with it. Standing next to the cup, seeing the names of all the players and teams who won it, had a profound effect on me. The greatest players ever to play the game had raised this same trophy.
According to the Quanth Hockey website, which provides hockey statistics on NHL records and locations of every player's birth cities and states. It shows that relative to other sports in the area, hockey is not as popular a sport in California, based on the number of players drafted into the NHL from the state. Hockey fans are primarily located on the East Coast and throughout Canada because of their snowy winters.
On the other hand, because of the success of the Sharks, Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings, fans around the world are starting to recognize the hockey fandom in California and the passion that many Californians feel about the game and their teams. Because of these teams, younger hockey players from California will have certain players they look up to and could eventually make it to NHL themselves.
Last year, the Sharks went on their best run in franchise history, with their fans behind them the whole way, and after making it to the NHL Stanley Cup Finals, were within reach of the cup. The Sharks were ultimately stopped short of their dream by the Pittsburgh Penguins, who defeated them in six games in the best-of-seven series. Winning the trophy continues to be on the Sharks' mind and winning it in the 100th anniversary of the NHL would be a very memorable one.
The SAP event was an example of the potential of hockey in California. Ambassadors of the sport are reaching out to Californians by teaching them about the tradition and history of the game. This interest will not change overnight, and tomorrow most Californians won't be worried about the next hockey game they will attend; however, this historic event is a sign that hockey in California is trending upward.


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This little box in particular is designed to hold your dice, and if you've purchased one of our wooden deck boxes, they match perfectly!
The EXTRA SMALL Dice Box will fit a full set of 7 dice, plus a little extra wiggle room for a few more. (We've easily fit a full set of 7 dice [4 sided, 6 sided, 8, 2 10s, 12, and 20] alongside an additional two 20 sided dice)
The SMALL Dice Box will fit approximately 35 randomly assorted standard size dice.
The MEDIUM Dice Box will fit approximately 75 randomly assorted standard size dice.
On each box, on the inside edge of the sliding lid, there is a strip of magnet with an opposing strip within the back of the box. This will help keep your lid from sliding open without you meaning for it to.
NOTE: The amount of dice this box will actually hold will depend on the sizing of dice you use (If you use larger than average dice, it will hold less. If you use smaller than average dice it will hold more), AND what type of dice you're storing. (For instance, each box will hold a much greater amount of it's filled with only four sided dice.)
The images pictured above are using standard sized dice.
The dice pictured are not included in your purchase.
How It's Made
The box is made from interlocking pieces of engraved wood, fitted and attached together permanently, with a top lid that has a lip to fit perfectly with the body of the box, keeping it tight and snug when closed.The front of the box is made with two layers of engraved wood, giving dimension to the box and cthulhu designs.
The wood used is our wood of choice, Cherry Wood. Chosen for its sturdy durability while remaining easy for our machine to work with, as well as its gorgeous subtle red and golden luster when finished. Each product after engraving and cutting is sanded by hand to ensure the surface is smooth, then sealed with a clear varnish.
This listing is made to order, which means that you can expect from 3-10 business days for your order to be shipped.
If you've purchased customization with your box, you're welcome to include any text you'd like on the lid. Please leave a note during checkout with the text you'd like. :)
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Sunday, 19 April 2009
Caterina Lewis
Title: Country House, Acrylic on hanky
Caterina Lewis was born in London in 1977. She studied at Central Saint Martins, The University of Fine Arts in Budapest and was awarded a research scholarship in Oslo. She has exhibited in London, Oslo and Budapest and participated in performances during the exhibition Fluxus East in Berlin. She recently organised and curated the group exhibition Private Practice 1 & 2 in Budapest and London. She currently lives and works in London.


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This is a pre-show to our Conscious Creator monthly event. I offer to you a web portal where we Spiritual Seekers can come to be part of a reality that there is a Great Shift in Consciousness in progress for us as individuals and for planet earth. We are aware that changing the status quo in our personal lives for the better is first and foremost. What is best for Spiritual Seeker is good for planet earth.
Spiritual Seekers
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In the Eastern Caribbean there is a chance for rain every day. But rain, unless it's Hurricane Season, means short little showers, maybe 5 minutes. The trade winds bump up against the mountains creating moisture which then makes the short showers. In the winter the wind is out of the Northeast which is cooler than when the wind is out of the Southeast in the summer. But there is always a breeze blowing across the 78 degree water which really keeps the temperature cool.Do I get to plan the itinerary?
Nearly everyone's Uncle Charlie has a "must see" place or their guide book says "not to be missed" and most captains are happy to take you there. Typically the first evening of the charter the itinerary will be discussed and each day at breakfast the options will be laid out for the day. The captain will be looking at time, weather, swells and anchorages and ultimately the captain has the last word and his concern for your safety and comfort are foremost.What is a typical day?
Your days will be filled with sailing, snorkeling, walking, eating...or just relaxing with a book. It's up to you.Will the crew interact with us?
In finding the right boat for you, crew really matters. Some guests and crew really hit it off and become good friends. Some guests want to spend more time to themselves, i.e. honeymooners, families who live all over the country who just want to reconnect, etc. Your crew will be attentive to these subtle hints and will recognize when to be attentive and when to be in the background without disappearing.Do I need travel insurance?
Between June 1 and December 1, which is considered Hurricane Season, many of the yachts require trip insurance. You will notice on your contract that there is a place to acknowledge the purchase of trip insurance. It is included to protect all involved. We, however, do not endorse any one company who sells trip insurance. Please do your own research if you plan to purchase trip insurance.When snorkeling, is there anything I should be afraid of?
In a nutshell, you're not on the menu. But having said that, it's good to be aware of what's around you, like fire coral. And it's always good not to touch. In the 18 years that I have been down here, I've never heard of a shark or barracuda attack.Floggings. Are they still in fashion?
Very much so.Do we need passports?
It is a Federal Law that if you leave the United States of America you must have a valid passport. Your passport must be good for a least six (6) months AFTER your return home from your vacation or basically, it "unofficially" expires 6 months before it truly expires. So check to make sure you have plenty of time left. The passport must be in Your Legal Name (no nicknames) and must match the names on your airline tickets, any traveling documentation, and on the preference sheet you will fill out for the yacht. Make sure you have one blank page so officials can stamp your passport. It is considered invalid if there isn't a blank page to stamp.When is the best time to charter?
The temperature in the Caribbean varies only about 10 degrees all year. The high temperatures are in the low 80s in the winter to low 90s in the summer. Generally there is a breeze from November to August and as that breeze blows across 80 degree water, it is very comfortable. Occasionally a north swell, generated from the cold fronts coming off the North American shore will make for cloudy north shore snorkeling with stirred up sand. But good surfing. June 1 through December 1 is Hurricane Season, so it will be a bit rainier with a chance of a hurricane. In the middle of summer, July through September, the temperatures are warmer, in the low 90s and the wind tends to die. But if you're from Texas, Arizona or southern California, 90 degrees is cool for that time of year. The only other bad weather we have is occasionally it will get really windy. Then your captain will know which route to take and which anchorages will be the most comfortable.What should I pack?
First, lay out what you want to bring. Next, divide that in half. Put it in a soft-sided suitcase or duffel bag & you're ready. Really, all you need are a couple of swimsuits (one to wear while the other is drying) T-shirts and shorts. Extras you may consider bringing would be walking shoes for the occasional hike, a sweater or long sleeved shirt for the cool evenings, and casual dress clothes if you are planning to eat ashore one night such as khakis and a collared shirt for the men and islandy pants or a sundress for the ladies. Also, the locals get offended if you come ashore (other than the beach) in just a swimsuit, so please bring a cover-up or other appropriate attire that covers the midriff. Other things to include would be sunscreen lotion (not oils), sunglasses and a hat. Don't forget medicines, an extra pair of glasses or contacts if you wear them, extra batteries and memory cards for your camera, books or a Kindle, and your favorite CDs or iPod. Your yacht will have beach towels and snorkel gear, unless you have your own to bring. You may want to pack a carry-on bag for important things like medicines, your toothbrush and a swimsuit just in case your luggage decides to show up a day late. A copy of your contract along with the contact information for the yacht should also be included. And please don't hesitate to bring my contact information with you as well. Phone number 828.980.5837 and my email is email@example.com much water can I use each day before the captain threatens me?
Boats have water storage tanks built into the boat. Some boats have reverse osmosis watermakers that make de-salinated water for the boat, an expensive process. Others have to go to the dock and fill their tanks with water, and that runs anywhere from 14-20 cents per gallon. Not cheap either since it is reverse osmosis water as well. This would be a good time to start practicing water conservation, a great habit to take home with you.Do we really need to tip?
As in many service industries, gratuity is part of the crew's pay. It is generally 15% based on the charter rate. If you feel the crew has done an excellent job and made this one of your best vacations ever, they would be happy with 20%.What about pirates?
Don't I wish Johnny Depp would board my boat!! Seriously, there are no pirates in the Caribbean, only a few "tiefs" (West Indian for thieves). The captain will be happy to lock the boat if everyone is going ashore at night and no one would be on the boat should you wish.What should I not bring?
Please DO NOT BRING greasy suntan oils or sprays as they stain the fabrics, towels and the boat finishes. DO NOT BRING expensive jewelry. You wouldn't want to loose it. And most important, DO NOT BRING ILLEGAL DRUGS of any kind. If they are found onboard, your crew will have to terminate the charter without refund as stated in your contract.How much money should I bring?
Your charter is all inclusive but there will be extras. First, the 15% gratuity is only payable in cash or traveler's checks or paid with your final payment of the charter. Taxis are generally $10 per person each way but confirm a fare before getting in. Drinks run around $5 for a mixed drink and $8-10 for an umbrella drink. Dinner ashore, should you decide to give your crew a night off or if your trip is half-board is $100-150 a couple with wine. The Baths in Virgin Gorda has an admission price of $4 per person. That adorable sundress your wife is dying to have is $100 and the T-shirt is $30. There are no taxes, so the price you see is the price you pay. Island countries charge boats a cruising permit to sail their waters and a license fee. Some boats include this in the rate and some do not. I'll tell you in your initial decision process which boats do what. The rate in the BVI is $4 per person, per day for the cruising tax and $35 for the license with the rate increasing with the size of the yacht. In our 15 years of chartering, the rate was never the same twice. There are ATMs in most places and nearly everyone will take a credit card. PLEASE NOTE there is a 1-5% foreign transaction fee by VISA and MasterCard just to use your card outside the country even though the British Virgin Islands use US currency. The bank may add a percentage on top of that. AND the store or restaurant may add in their processing fee, too.
In 1994 Leslie Jones left her job at an international lettering arts magazine in Norman, OK to go with her future husband Charles on his 50 foot sailboat to sail around the Caribbean.
Monohulls. Catamarans. Motor yachts. Which one to choose? Each has it's advantages. Let St Somewhere Yacht Charters help you find the right one for your holiday.


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Welsh Devolution in Perspective
Conference held at the British Academy, on 31 May 2013. One of two conferences organised by the British Academy and the Learned Society of Wales to analyse the complex relations between Wales and the United Kingdom as a whole, and with Europe.
Conference held at the British Academy, 10-11 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AH, on Friday 31 May 2013, 10.30am - 4.45pm.
This conference analysed Welsh devolution from a multitude of perspectives, looking at the historical and social ties between Wales, the rest of the United Kingdom and Europe. The impending referendum on Scottish independence renders the prospect of wider devolution an increasingly heady debate. Speakers discussed the constitutional future of Wales and the UK, Welsh legal identity, a European perspective and the unpredictable future of public spending in a further divided nation. What role would a devolved Wales play in the EU? Will Wales need a separate constitutional framework? What next for Welsh devolution?
Conference Sessions:
A Broader Perspective
- Professor Alistair Cole FLSW (Cardiff) (Chair)
- Professor Kenneth O. Morgan FBA FLSW (King's College London)
- Professor Richard Wyn Jones FLSW (Cardiff University)
- Professor Michael Keating FBA FRSE (University of Aberdeen)
A New Framework
- Professor Iain McLean FBA FRSE (Oxford) (Chair)
- Paul Silk (Commission on Devolution in Wales)
- Emeritus Professor Thomas Glyn Watkin FLSW (Cardiff & Bangor)
- Gerald Holtham (Cadwyn Capital LLP)
Panel Discussion: What Next for Devolution?
- Dr Ian Stafford (Cardiff) (Chair)
- John Osmond (Institute of Welsh Affairs)
- Wayne David MP (Labour, Caerphilly & Shadow Minister Political and Constitutional Reform)
- Dr Eurfyl ap Gwilym (Plaid Cymru)
The conference was the second of two linked events and was preceded by a one-day conference, Europeanising Devolution, which was organised by The Learned Society of Wales in partnership with the British Academy, and took place in Cardiff on Friday 24 May 2013.
A report summarising these two conferences, Wales, the United Kingdom and Europe, was published in October 2013.


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I love the way toys get combined into imaginative play scenarios. Superheros, pirates, dolls, and princesses and mermaids have all been included in some crazy schemes lately. We have been spending a lot of time in our pjs just playing the day away. I am not anxious for this holiday break to end. Still, looking forward to some serious fun in the new year!
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Superheros & Dollhouses
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I love the way toys get combined into imaginative play scenarios. Superheros, pirates, dolls, and princesses and mermaids have all been included in some crazy schemes lately. We have been spending a lot of time in our pjs just playing the day away. I am not anxious for this holiday break to end. Still, looking forward to some serious fun in the new year!
Josie learns to ice skate
Posted in Uncategorized on December 30, 2013| Leave a Comment »
We had a beautiful day yesterday on the pond. Five full hours of ice fishing, ice skating, snowman building, sitting by the fireside, and enjoying a lot of fun with family.
Josette has been anxious to try ice skating since seeing her bigger cousins at it. Well, it was serendipity when Nana pulled out a pair of pink ice skates that Libby wore and now fit Josie perfectly. She was a trooper on those things. She practiced several times yesterday and very much wanted to do it all on her own. By the end of the day she was pushing a chair around on the "rink" on her own. This proud mama was quite impressed! I only got video of her initial trials; there is a lot of slipping, but she is always smiling and anxious to keep at it.
Finn gets a Snowboard
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Uncle Jonny has a knack for picking some seriously fun little boy gifts for Christmas: recall the drum set a couple of years ago. This year, Finn got a snowboard and we have been out on the hill every day with him practicing. He is getting better and better, but his main goal is to just point it straight down the hill and then bail out. But, he always giggles and trucks back up the hill for another run.
Snapshots of Christmas at Nana & Papa's
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Sledding, skating, presents….cousins, family, fun……lots of love and joy!
Snapshots of Christmas Morning
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Snow Toys
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We have had such amazing and beautiful snow here and we have put our sleds to use every single day since the first dusting. It was certainly time to get out all the other snow gear; snow shoes and skis! I mentioned to the kids I would go up in the attic and bring it all down with the vague time reference "sometime later." Well, they were thrilled and it had to happen right now! with Josette asking, "Do I have snow shoes? Do I have skis? I want to snow shoe!!! I want to ski!!!" Finn was kind enough to lend his snow shoes to get her started while he took off on his skis. Josette was incredibly determined to get through that snow and she was very proud to use the shoes. It was certainly difficult for her as the shoes were configured for Finn's boots and the snow is very deep. Finn's entire goal was to go as fast as he could on his skis and get to the most steep down hills he could find. Then, Josette chased him after I got the snow shoes off of her and she would tackle Finn and "help" him up whenever he fell. Eventually we made it back to the sledding hill so Finn could build up his jump. Goodness, the enthusiasm and daring of these children is awe-inspiring, somewhat scary, and downright exhausting!
Gingerbread Houses
Posted in Uncategorized on December 19, 2013| 1 Comment »
We decorated gingerbread houses this morning. It was messy, sugar-filled, and plenty of fun. I daresay I took the easy way out this year and bought a kit. It pained me slightly, but as Christmas is rapidly approaching, my goal is to remain stress-free and joyful. So when I saw a mini gingerbread village kitwith 4 houses inside, I snatched it up and it was perfect for our purposes today. As I did last year, and I highly recommend, we just used hot glue to get the houses together fast. We aren't going to eat them, so this way you don't have to hold the pieces and wait for icing to set up or worry about kids pushing on them too hard with the candy and crashing them in. I did add whatever fun things we had in our pantry for decorations: coconut makes for good snow and marshmallows are fun snowballs. Finn was quite intent in his decorating this year, with just a few tastes, while Josette was happy to taste as much a possible and decorate on the side. Still, some lovely works of art were generated and added to our festive atmosphere. We will be doing some serious cookie baking in the next couple of days.


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Shimano Sora R3000 Brake Calliper
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10 remarkably useful plants you can find in the wild
Rose hips
The fruits of the rose plant are typically reddish orange and form in the spring and ripen by late summer or early fall. Rose hips can be found growing on various species of wild roses throughout the U.S. and will cling to the plant throughout winter. These fruits are an excellent source of vitamins C, A and E, and wild rose hips can be eaten or made into a tea to treat colds and sore throats. Rose hips also have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and are useful in treating rheumatoid arthritis.


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As reported, Skype 5 has recently exited the beta stage that began in November 2010. Company made some improvements in the program, having reduced the size of the application window.
We've reduced the minimum window size, so that those of you who prefer to keep Skype to one side of your screen, for example, can do that more easily. We've also tightened up the contact list, so that you can see 30% more contacts at once. We've reduced the amount of whitespace in the sidebar too.
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Big Blue and You: An Interdisciplinary Look at Science and the Ocean, a Students Teaching Students Course
Marine Biology
Torrens, Kathleen
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McIntyre, Richard
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Honors Program
Marine; Teaching; Interdisciplinary; Ocean; Sustainability; Honors
This class is the second project under the new Honors Program initiative, Students Teaching Students (STS). STS was brought to URI and implemented by Bridget Griffith as part of her Senior Honors Project in 2011. Students apply in their Junior year to design, research, and teach an honors course on a topic about which they are passionate. The STS program allows motivated honors students to have a unique opportunity to lead a class as student professors. This allows students a freedom of creativity on the topic, assignments, and teaching style. Drawing on our own experiences, we were able to create a discussion-based class that engaged the students in a more relatable way than "chalk-talk." After all, who better to know what teaching style is effective than students themselves?
Though we come from different backgrounds and fields of study, the three of us were originally brought together through a passion for the ocean and concern for the issues it faces. The ocean plays a big part in everyone's lives, whether they realize it or not. However, the importance of the ocean cannot simply be examined through a microscope. To truly see the subtle and complex effect the ocean has on Earth, it needs to be seen as a player in the dynamic relationship between man and nature. This relationship is of an interdisciplinary nature and affects us all, so what issues the ocean faces concerns everyone on many different levels. Pollution, climate change, coastal development, and overfishing are four such issues that we address in the classroom. We think it is important to educate our world's future leaders on not just ocean science, but the politics, the social implications, and the solutions for our future.
Based on our diverse educational backgrounds, we created a basic syllabus and selected the presentation topics we had the most experience with and knowledge of. Our main focus for this course was to maximize what students took away from each class and connect that to what the ocean means to them. Working closely with our team of faculty advisors, we developed multiple drafts of presentations and assignments in order to improve how we communicated the information. Along with each presentation, we made it a focus to include discussion-based sections, in which we asked students for their input. From what we've gathered in our own education, the best way to engage in new material is to interactively make connections to past experiences and knowledge already gained. In addition to our assignments and the presentations themselves, we also invited scholarly guest speakers who had a connection with the topics we covered in the course. These included professionals specialized in science communication, marine nutrient pollution, and climate change in global communities. Although we all specialized in different areas, we worked together to offer this course and take responsibility for teaching and leading our students through complex issues, while growing as educators. It was our overall goal to inspire the students about the aesthetic value of the ocean and to cultivate a fondness towards ocean conservation. We hope that the experiences we've had teaching this course will inspire future students to become active on topics important to them and perhaps choose to educate others as we have done through the Students Teaching Students program.
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Everyone has different ways of coping with their personal difficulties. Some people deal with stressful situations and events by talking to their partner, a family member or a friend. Others may avoid dealing with the problem in the hope that it will simply go away; or the problem could involve someone close to them so they feel that they can't talk to anyone confidentially about it.
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(BPT) - Just as everyone is settling into summer, parents around the country suddenly realize that the start of another school year is right around the corner. The back-to-school season seems to start just as the last school year ends! This year, rather than getting caught off guard, be prepared with some tips to reduce mental and financial stress.
Create a back-to-school budget
Most parents believe that school costs are increasing and 70 percent of them create a budget to better manage these rising costs, according to a Coinstar back-to-school survey. When making a budget, consider required school supplies and clothing as well as additional costs that may be incurred throughout the school year for activities such as a science fair or field trips. If your child participates in music or sports, be sure to add these anticipated costs into the budget, too.
Take a bite out of back-to-school costs
Get creative to reduce stress and the strain on household finances. For example, collect spare change from around your home and bring it to your local Coinstar kiosk to convert it to cash or a no-fee eGift card. You'll be surprised how quickly this can add up to offset expenses. Then, try shopping at second-hand or discount stores for items like a gently used backpack or discounted coats. Finally, check out community sites like Nextdoor, which can be a great resource to find used items or provide an opportunity to swap musical instruments, sports equipment or clothing with neighbors.
Begin back-to-school shopping early
You don't want to cut your summer short, but waiting until the last minute to shop can cause unnecessary stress. Make a list of essentials, including school supplies and clothing, and start shopping early to take advantage of better selection and sales. What's more, you'll beat the pre-school shopping rush. While most parents report shopping at big-box retailers for back-to-school, consider online shopping as well for price comparisons and added convenience.
Shopping alone may keep you on budget
The majority of parents prefer to shop with their children for back-to-school supplies and clothing. However, about half of parents who responded to a Coinstar survey said that they spend more when shopping with their children compared to only one-third who exceed their budget when shopping without kids in tow. Therefore, consider going it alone and stick to a list to stay within your budget.
Mentally prepare for back-to-school
Summer vacation is a great time for families to relax and take advantage of the long days. Pushing bedtime to a later hour and sleeping in is the summer norm. To prepare yourself and your kids for the new school year, start your evening and morning routines a couple of weeks early so everyone can adjust. You want your kids to be well rested and ready to go on day one. It's also a good idea to talk with your children about the new school year so that you can understand their mindset and address any potential worries or concerns.
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Long, beautiful hair is a highly sought after attribute in the world of fashion. We see it in commercials, magazines, and advertisements; pretty much everywhere we look, there are photographs of women grinning widely as their extensive, healthy hair falls behind them. However, lengthy locks are not exclusively the right of supermodels and actresses. In fact, with the use of a few household or store-bought items and the will to put in a bit of effort, you can achieve and maintain this look in no time at all! In the sections to follow, we will discuss a variety of different ways you can grow long, beautiful hair with minimal effort.
To learn more about styling tips that can be used once you achieve your desired hair length, take a look at this course on how to elevate your updo.
Now onto the methods:
Hot Oil Massage
Hot oil massages are absolutely essential to promoting hair growth and the health of your scalp. This method works to moisturize the hair from the inside out, adding vital nutrients to the follicles and strengthening the core of each hair, which prevents breakage. All you need to do is heat up a hot oil treatment, massage it into your scalp and hair, and, after a few hours, wash it out. You'll see immediate results in the health of your locks and soon enough you'll see improvements in the length as well.
Hot oil massages can be done with a variety of essential oils, including jojoba oil, coconut oil, and olive oil. Simply pour the mixture into a small bowl, place it in the microwave for under a minute, wait until it has cooled enough for you to dip your fingers in it, and then use a comb to apply the mixture to every lock of hair.
Change Your Daily Habits
Believe it or not, one of the most prominent reasons why your hair may not be growing as fast as you'd like it to can be attributed to the way you live your life. It's easy to go about your daily routine without thought as to how it might be affecting the health of your hair, but changing just a few small habits will do wonders for your locks.
- Drink six to eight glasses of water every day.
- Brush your hair once or twice in the morning and once or twice in the evening.
- Get rid of the blow drier.
- Eat more protein-filled foods.
- Trim one fourth of an inch off your hair every six to eight weeks.
- Eliminate silicon-based hair products from your cabinet.
- Don't condition your scalp (just the middle and end of hair).
- Don't wash your hair every day. (Washing every day removes natural oils that promote growth from the hair.)
- Avoid hair-styling products.
- Wear hats during the summer to shield your locks from those harmful rays.
- Never brush your hair when it's wet.
- Buy silk-pillow covers to ensure your hair isn't damaged while you're asleep.
- Massage your scalp every time you wash your hair to stimulate the follicles.
- Resist the urge to put your hair in a ponytail.
- Avoid stress inducers.
- Eat healthy.
For more information on how to improve your life with nourishment and activities that will not only help your hair grow longer, but also make you feel better everyday, check out this course on healthy living for a busy life.
Conditioner, Essential Oils, and Biotin
- Conditioner
Deep conditioner treatments do wonders for unhealthy hair, adding moisture and life to even the driest of scalps. If your financial situation allows for it, the most beneficial way to insure the impact of this method is to treat your hair to a deep conditioning every week, either at your local salon or at home, provided you have the right products. Hair masks and creams to be used for this process can be purchased at some grocery stores, salons, and beauty supply stores.
- Essential Oils
Oils, including those used to create candles and incense, can also assist in promoting hair growth and health. You can apply the oils directly to your hair and leave them in until your next wash. An example of these oils and a mixture between them would be three drops of lavender oil, three drops of rosemary oil, and two drops each of thyme oil and cedarwood oil, mixed with a bit of jojoba oil.
- Biotin
Biotin is a Vitamin B supplement that is often found in foods, such as eggs, soy, whole grains, and liver. This particular vitamin seems to have an incredible effect on hair growth and health, often showing results after just a few weeks of treatment. Biotin can be added to your diet by either increasing your intake of the foods listed above, or taking a Biotin supplement once a day, every day.
To learn more about bringing Biotin and other beneficial vitamins into your daily diet, take a look at this course on healthy cooking fundamentals!
Natural Growth Promoters
In addition to all of the methods listed above for persuading hair to grow faster, there are also quite a few processes that involve the use of natural ingredients that can be purchased at your local grocery store. These techniques include:
- Applying egg whites to make your hair grow faster.
- Washing and rinsing your hair with potato water.
- Washing and rinsing your hair with onion water.
- Creating a potato hair mask with potato juice, egg yolks, and honey.
- Masking your hair in a mixture of aloe vera, eggs, and brandy.
- Rinsing your hair with apple cider vinegar.
- Massaging grapeseed oil into your hair every night.
- Applying palm oil to your hair once or twice a week.
If you're interested in learning more about various aspects of attaining and maintaining healthy hair, check out this course on make-up, hair, and beauty genius by Marie Claire. Also, for a more natural approach to gaining the luscious locks you desire, take a look at this blog post on seven yoga exercises that promote healthy hair growth.


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Medical staff exodus closes 1,000 hospitalsagpapanawda aminen dagiti doktor ken narses ket anianton ti mapsamak kadagiti masaksakit a kailianda?
First posted 12:38pm (Mla time) Nov 22, 2005
By Christian Esguerra
Inquirer News Service, Agence France-Presse
THE UNABATED migration of doctors and nurses for higher-paying jobs abroad has forced the closure of as many as 1,000 private hospitals in the last five years, according to a top official of a group of private hospitals nationwide.
There are now only around 700 private hospitals in the country, Dr. Antonio Chang, president of the Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines (PHAP), said during his group's annual convention at the Manila Hotel on Tuesday.
"We fear for the health of the people, especially those living in the countryside," Chang said, adding that in the past month alone, 12 private hospitals folded up.
The situation is so dire that in the 50-bed Saint Anthony's Hospital in the impoverished central island of Masbate, only one doctor is working full time.
In other hospitals, college graduates without any medical background are trained to work as "caregivers," or medical aides, to fill the void left by the migrating doctors and nurses.
Resident doctors in private hospitals receive a measly take-home pay of up to 18,000 pesos a month while nurses are paid 12,000 pesos. In contrast, they could earn tens of thousands of dollars if they worked in the United States or Europe.
Many Filipino doctors also return to school to get a degree in nursing, because nurses are in greater demand abroad, experts say.


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hi, i try to install R_33 configuration plug in but it seems to have bugs. It says only null... How is this possible. And why there is a bug in this kind of try crucial package in spss if one wants to have more procedures! One error prevents everything. Shame!
Answer by MelanieCNM (3) | Jul 30, 2018 at 08:04 PM
Yes, I installed R 3.3 with the correct directory path. However, when I try to open STATS_FIRTHLOG.spe, I get the message: "Cannot install selected extension bundle. You must install the Integration Plug-in for R before installing this extension bundle."
However, I thought the Integration Plug-In for R was included when I installed the R Essentials for SPSS. At least, that's what it says on IBM's page at https://github.com/IBMPredictiveAnalytics/R_Essentials_Statistics/wiki
I am using a MacBook Pro OS X.
Answer by MelanieCNM (3) | Aug 01, 2018 at 02:55 PM
Ok, finally figured this out. One needs to install the IBM SPSS Statistics 25.0 Fix Pack 1 to so that one can install the R Essentials and Plug-In. It took me a few days to find this information, so I am sharing it here with others to help avoid aggravation.
The link below has the Fix Pack download and instructions for installing on all systems.
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Laughing promotes stress relief, increases pain thresholds, boosts cardiac health, improves blood flow, enhances the immune system, improves memory, promotes healing, reduces stress hormones and releases endorphins. It is being researched and actively applied in combination with a range of medical treatments.
The scientifically proven effects from regular meditation practice include all the abovementioned health benefits and more. So, combined with laughter, we find a very entertaining and powerful meditation technique.
Try it today! Here is the procedure:
THE MANTRA: The mantra in this technique is simply your most natural laugh. As you begin the exercise, the laugh will likely be fake. But as you progress, and as the absurdity of what you are doing begins to register, genuine laughing will emerge. The type of laugh need not be consistent during the meditation session. However, most often, as the session progresses, the laugh's pitch and length will converge.
Rod Bremer is the author of The Manual: A Guide to the Ultimate Study Method (Second Edition), ISBN 978-
(For more about The Manual, see here.)
Bains, Gurinder Singh, Lee S. Berk, Noha Daher, Everett Lohman, Ernie Schwab, Jerrold Petrofsky, and Pooja Deshpande. n.d. "The effect of humor on short-
Dunbar, R. I. M., Rebecca Baron, Anna Frangou, Eiluned Pearce, Edwin J. C. van Leeuwen, Julie Stow, Giselle Partridge, Ian MacDonald, Vincent Barra, and Mark van Vugt. 2011. "Social laughter is correlated with an elevated pain threshold." Proceedings of the Royal Society of London B: Biological Sciences.
Farifteh, Shadi, Alireza Mohammadi-
MacDonald, Catherine M. 2004. "A chuckle a day keeps the doctor away: Therapeutic humor & laughter." Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services 42 (3): 18-
Strean, William B. 2009. "Laughter prescription." Canadian Family Physician 55 (10): 965-
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Indianapolis, Ind. - DePauw moved to 2-2 on the season after splitting a double dual at University of Indianapolis. The Tigers topped Indiana Wesleyan, 126-95, and fell to the hosts by a 189-55 score.
Ali Tallen paced the Tigers with a win in the 100-yard backstroke in 59.86 seconds, while Mary Woods was second in the 200 individual medley in 2:15.96.
Riley Steffey turned in a third-place showing in the 500 free (5:34.13) and was fourth in the 1000 freestyle (11:27.67), while Rachel Graves was third in the 1,000 free (11:03.61) and fifth in the 100 free (56.24). Also finishing third was Katherine Douglas with 208.72 points in 1-meter diving.
DePauw's 200 free relay of Allison Lund, Olivia Neff, Maggie Wagenbrenner and Woods was second in 1:40.46 with the 200 medley relay of Tallen, Woods, Neff and Wagenbrenner placing third in 1:51.80.
The Tigers will take on Albright College in an exhibition meet on December 19 in Florida and return to regular action on Saturday, January 6, with a 5 p.m. meet at Indiana State.


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New Version Of My Web Embed Now LiveJuly 31st, 2009
Bill Lazorik
I just finished releasing the new version of the My Web Embed facebook application into the wild! This is a major update that has been in progress for quite some time. One can now add a My Web Embed tab to their Facebook profile and include a profile box on their wall. The user interface has been improved. One can easily move embeds up and down, and there are colors to seperate private and public embeds. There are now "boxes" to group pictures, videos, and other embeds together. The best enhancement is the ability to add pictures, flash objects, and videos directly into the My Web Embed profile tab! Their will be more updates and how to instructions to come soon. Please leave your questions or suggestions in the comments. Thanks for all your support!
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Gold Word 1.1 and Gold Word Free 1.1 are now available in the Apple App Store. In addition to a new icon and a much more attractive app store page, the new versions include the following improvements:
- Small buttons (+/- signs, checkboxes, etc.) now have larger tap areas and those with labels can now be accessed by tapping the label.
- Settings screen no longer requires a separate "save" step. Any changes are instantly saved.
- Sound effect volumes are more consistent.
Bug fixes:
- Potential crash when displaying Match Play screen for users with many Game Center friends.
- Loss of Game Center connection while playing a match puts the match into a perpetual "Your Turn" state.
- Paging control on Match Play screen appears unnecessarily for users who have played more than 20 matches on a different device.


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Marla Vista Living
Marla Vista offers community amenities that enhance the home-like environment while encouraging the social interaction of community living. We also encourage community and family connections and the changing environment in which those are maintained--which is why we are proud to offer amenities such as free wireless internet access and programming to assist elders with learning to use their devices.
Marla Vista Assisted Living and Memory Care
1006 N Military Ave Green Bay, WI 54303


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i haven't done one of these lists in forever and i feel like i am way overdue! we're still waiting for when it's our turn, but i still have sooooo much to be grateful for.
today i am especially grateful for.....
1. the huge [fresh off the tree!] avocados my hair dresser gave me this week!
2. this beautiful post written by my aunt ella.
3. that my husband came home on thursday this week instead of friday!
4. PINTEREST! [anyone else on pinterest?? let's be pin pals!]
5. my new hair color. :)
6. the adorable boots i found at the thrift store this week.
7. all the fun trips we've taken recently to visit family.
8. catching up with friends this afternoon.
9. my new cameras! (fun and more fun!)
10. that my dad called me tonight to tell me that him and my mom were going to bed but that they would be calling me tomorrow. so cute. :)


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n. The pleasant loamy smell of rain on the ground, especially after a long dry spell.
I love this word. I am at heart and soul an urbanite, and hold a strange fondness for the sweet, almost sickly, and supremely "city" smell of a late afternoon rain splattering against a steaming, mid-July concrete jungle. Always loved the smell, never knew what to call it before the NYT's review of Reading the OED illuminated its meaning and promptly earned Ammon Shea a place on my reading list. Fast forward 3 years (which is how long its taken to work its way to the top of the stack), and here we are.
One might think a book about a guy reading a book to be a boring topic. And it's not just any book he's reading; it's the Oxford English Dictionary, all 20 bound volumes. But Mr. Shea's narration of the experience and recitation of his favorite words and the reasons therefor are delightful.
His laments of the taxing physical symptoms of reading for 8-10 hours per day would be familiar to any lawyer – the cramped and hunched shoulders, waning and occasionally spotty or blurred vision, the delirium of discovering the perfect word for an obscure circumstance, or previously undiscovered error made by a worthy opponent, daily mid-afternoon migraines, and moments of absolute and unshakable boredom…. There were rare few words quoted in the book for which I knew (or could guess based on entomology) the meaning of, and discovered all manner of new words for the mundane and the extraordinary, including an old English 8-point list of words describing a drunkard, based on the seemingly animalitistic characteristics displayed when intoxicated (see, lion-drunke).
From his selected compilation, a summary list of my favorites.
all-overish (adj.) Feeling an undefined sense of unwell that extends to the whole body. apricity (n.) The warmth of the sun in winter. backfriend (n.) A fake friend; a secret enemy (the old school word for a frenemy). conjubilant (adj.) Being jubilant or rejoicing with another; and its close relative, conjugalism (n.) The art of making a good marriage. gastrophilanthropist (n.) A benevolent purveyor for the appetites of others. jocoserious (adj.) Half serious and half in jest. lion-drunke (adj.) "He flings the pots about the house, calls his Hostesse whore, breakes the glasse windows with his dagger, and is apt to quarrell with any man that speaks to him". obdormition (n.) The falling asleep of a limb; which can be eased by pandiculation (n.) The act of stretching and extending the limbs, in tiredness or waking. philodox (n.) A person in love with his own opinion. sarcast (n.) A writer or speaker who is sarcastic. unbepissed (adj.) Not having been urinated on; unwet with urine (which Ammon Shea appropriately points out is perhaps the weirdest adjective for a person to have occasion to use). vicambulist (n.) One who walks about in the streets (not like a homeless person, like one who enjoys walking about in the streets of a city).
(NB: these words are so obscure that when I spell-checked this posting, every single one of them was unrecoginzed by WordPress' dictionary. Get with the (ye olde) times, WordPress!)
Let's just say there are three reasons I have an iphone in a country where I have an alternative smartphone (aka, the lawyer-leash that is the blackberry) and no one to call: (1) checking my gmail account for the 3 spam emails and 1 email from Gram I receive every day, (2) reading the NYT (even though I now also have pay for my NYT subscription), and (3) playing words with friends. You might be tempted to ridicule me for spending $150 per month on such frivolity, especially since I essentially sit in front of a computer all day every day, but before you do, read previous posts on my insatiable need to fill every minute with activity and the fact that I'm a lawyer. 15 minutes on the tram in the morning and 7 minutes in the cab at night on the way home need to be filled somehow….
If you play words with friends, you know what a phenomena it is. But did you know it can make you actual friends in your non-virtual life? Like the other day, when a friend I was meeting for lunch was running late. I felt bad about taking up the last two-top in the restaurant and then sitting there alone for 20 minutes, so I ordered and coffee and avoided eye contact by checking my words with friends game. After a few minutes, the guy sitting next to me glanced at me and said, "oh geez, it's got you too!" This turned into a lovely 20-minute chat about how addicting and fun the game is.
"How many games to you have going right now?" (four) "Do you play all the time, like at 1am in bed?" (although I think this one was intended for his partner, who was clearly playing the game during their brunch, the answer is of course, yes. I'm a lawyer, for crying out loud, midnight in bed is my prime playing time!)
Or, a few weeks ago, when I was on a 9am tram (read: super crammed full of people elbow to elbow) and couldn't help noticing this guy struggling with his game. I think we would have made friends if I had had the guts to point out that he could play "azure" with a triple letter on the "Z". I was slightly afraid he would think I was a stalker though and, with nowhere to turn (literally), I kept my word play a secret. This was quite hard, as any one who plays knows the satisfaction of a bang-up, 30+ point word…
And now, I'm even playing friends with Steve's friends, for a new challenge.
I've got two regulars: Steve, whom I often play on the couch sitting next to him, and Mark, with whom I work the time zones and eagerly await his next move. My opponents offer different challenges. I walk a fine line with Steve, who accuses me of cheating if I make a 20 point 2-letter word or do things like used the little colored tiles on the board game to score a double or triple word. If I'm beating him by more than 30 points, he threatens to resign. You would think this is frustrating, but it's actually kind of fun to live within the limits of a 22 point lead using 3-4 letter words and only the occasional slam dunk (when I just can't help it!)
With Mark, it is all out war. I HATE that he always beats me, but then again, I'm pretty sure while the rest of us were taking notes during those three years of law school lectures he was playing words with friends on Facebook. He's got all the tricks in the book – setting himself up with one word for a second jugular kill; playing words like "Qi" on a triple letter; using the "s" to piggyback off of an existing, high-scoring word while creating another word for a double whammy. I'm learning much as a scrabble padawan from this master.
(case in point: Mark played "herein", narrowly missing by one tile the TW to the north end of his word. Or so I thought. Fast-forward to his next play, "grit", landing the "T" squarely on the trip-word and making like, a bajillion points. Use of the double whammy and lawyerly-vocab; how can I compete with that? Note for posterity, this is the one game I have won in like, 2 months.)
claireshamara. That's my username; look me up if you dare!