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Brunei is one of the most prosperous nations in ASEAN by far, with a gross domestic product (GDP) per capita of US$26,935 in 2017 according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). However, this income is unevenly distributed among its people, particularly persons with disabilities (PWDs), who are in danger of slipping through the cracks of governmental policy.
This was highlighted during the nation's 14th Legislative Council meeting in March, when Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Haji Aminuddin Ihsan noted that out of 9,282 PWDs registered with the ministry, only 56 had jobs, representing a PWD employment rate of just 0.6 percent.
If anything, this figure likely under-reports the actual rate of PWD unemployment in the country, as many PWDs there remain unregistered. The United Nations (UN) estimates that up to 12 percent of any given population comprises persons with some form of disability. Applied to Brunei's 2016 population of 423,196, this places the actual number of PWDs in the country at more than 50,783 this year – over five times the registered figure.
Unfortunately, due to the lack of priority given to the issue by regional governments, concrete data on PWD employment in ASEAN is hard to come by. However, Brunei's employment rate compares poorly to Singapore's 2017 figure of 12.6 percent, as estimated by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Singapore is the only ASEAN member state to surpass Brunei in terms of affluence.
"The primary issue is awareness, particularly with regard to the challenges that PWDs face in the workplace, as well as relevant training programmes. For example, most offices now use computers, which would be difficult for the visually impaired to work with. With that said, the situation in Brunei is improving, but there is still much room to improve," says Brunei National Association of the Blind president Muhammad Hamzi.
Source: United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
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But why is this demographic overlooked to such a worrying degree in the country?
According to Malai Haji Abdullah, president of the Society for the Management of Autism Related issues in Training, Education and Resources (SMARTER) Brunei, the issue is caused by a fundamental disconnect between policy decisions at the regional and national levels.
While Brunei signed the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in 2007 and ratified it in 2016, the passing or reform of national legislation to reflect the convention's principles has yet to take place, explained Malai.
In terms of policy, the regulatory framework providing social security to PWDs includes the Old Age and Disability Pensions (OADP) Act (1954) and Tabung Amanah Pekerja Order 1992, which led to the establishment of an employees' trust fund in 1993.
However, while these and other social safety nets such as subsistence allowances exist, their coverage does not extend to certain demographics, notably the unemployed. In fact, no unemployment benefit scheme currently exists in Brunei, according to the 2010 Universiti Brunei Darussalam report Social Protection in Brunei Darussalam – Currents and Challenges.
This is naturally a concern, given that Brunei's PWD unemployment rate is at least 99.4 percent at a conservative estimate, by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports' own admission. Unfortunately, those with disabilities are often under-represented in political and decision-making processes, ensuring that the plight of this majority goes largely unheard.
"Only 0.4 percent of national parliamentarians in the Asia Pacific region are persons with disabilities," said UN Under-Secretary-General Shamshad Akhtar in the organisation's 2017 Building Disability‑Inclusive Societies in Asia and the Pacific report.
"Policy measures to increase the meaningful representation of persons with disabilities in parliaments, political parties, national gender equality mechanisms, decision-making processes and governance at all levels are needed."
Thankfully, concerted efforts by non-government organisations such as SMARTER Brunei and the Brunei Darussalam National Association of the Blind have gone a long way towards giving PWDs a platform to voice their concerns on the national stage.
The most recent meeting of the ASEAN & Japan High Level Officials Meeting on Caring Societies, held in Tokyo, outlined initiatives aimed at assisting PWDs in Brunei ranging from community-based rehabilitation within their home environments, along with academic, life, social and vocational skills training, to job placement programmes.
In this light, these and other recent steps such as Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's amendment of the OADP Act in February to extend a US$150 monthly allowance to differently-abled children are welcome signs of progress towards a more equitable playing ground for PWDs in the country.
In moving the inclusivity agenda forward, the Brunei government must keep in mind that those with disabilities are an integral part of the nation's social fabric. After all, diminishing physical abilities are an inevitable part of ageing, which comes to all people regardless of demographic or background.
This article was first published by The ASEAN Post on 17 June 2018 and has been updated to reflect the latest data.
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"Having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven" (Colossians 1:20).
"Having made peace through the Blood of His Cross."
The word "reconcile," shows the enmity; the words "having made peace," the war.
"Through the Blood of His Cross, through Himself, whether things upon the earth, or things in the heavens."
A great thing indeed it is to reconcile; but that this should be through Himself too, is a greater thing; and a greater still—how through Himself?
Through His Blood. Through His Blood; and he said not simply His Blood, but what is yet greater, through the Cross.
So that the marvels are five: He reconciled us; to God; through Himself; through Death; through the Cross.
Admirable again! How he has mixed them up! For, lest you should think that it is one thing merely, or that the Cross is anything of itself, he says "through Himself."
How well he knows that this was a great thing. Because not by speaking words, but by giving Himself up for the reconciliation, He so wrought everything.
But what are "things in the heavens"?
For with reason indeed is it said, "the things upon the earth," for those were filled with enmity, and manifoldly divided, and each one of us was utterly at variance with himself, and with the many.
But how did He make peace among "the things in the heavens"? Was war and battle there also?
How then do we pray, saying, "Thy will be done, as in heaven, so on earth"? (Matt. 6:10).
What is it then? The earth was divided from heaven, the Angels were become enemies to men, through seeing the Lord insulted.
"To sum up," he says, "all things in Christ, the things in the heavens, and the things upon the earth" (Eph. 1:10).
How? He reconciled the things in heaven indeed in this way: He translated Man thither, He brought up to them the enemy, the hated one.
Not only did He make the things on earth to be at peace, but He brought up to those who were in heaven him that was their enemy and foe.
Here was peace profound. Angels again appeared on the earth thereafter, because that Man too had appeared in heaven.
And it seems to me that Paul was caught up on this account (2 Cor. 12:2), and to show that the Son also had been received up thither.
For in the earth indeed, the peace was twofold; with the things of heaven, and with themselves; but in heaven it was simple. For if the Angels rejoice over one sinner that repents, much more will they over so many.
John Chrysostom (c.347-407): Homilies on St Paul's Epistle to the Colossians, 3.

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Secretary: Chelsea O' Connor- Rosiek
The club also added the position of historian whose job is to take photos of events and create a Facebook group. Sarah Southwell will be the first person in this position. She will also be in charge of posters and flyers to bring awareness to the Bona community about the activities of the club.
The History Club is open to anyone with an interest in history. Contact any of the officers for more information!
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Credit unions can learn more about promoting financial literacy by participating in a free webinar, "Financial Literacy: Putting Your Mission into Action," hosted by the National Credit Union Administration on April 3, 2014, at 2 p.m. Eastern.
Hosted by Kenneth Worthey, Financial Literacy and Outreach Analyst in NCUA's Office of Consumer Protection, the webinar will feature four speakers:
Promoting financial literacy is a core credit union mission and the NCUA webinar, part of the agency's National Financial Literacy Month activities. Click here to register. Participants will also use this link to log into the webinar. Registrants should allow pop-ups from this website. Participants may submit questions in advance at firstname.lastname@example.com. The subject line of the email should read, "Financial Literacy Webinar." Participants with technical questions about accessing the webinar may email email@example.com.
As champions of financial education, Cornerstone Credit Union Foundation Executive Director Courtney Moran is encouraging credit unions to take advantage of every opportunity to get more engaged in financial education outreach. She reminds credit unions that throughout the year, the Foundation offers free FOCUS "train the trainer" workshops. This one-day workshop is designed to arm credit unions, educators, non-profit organizations and community leaders with the skills they need to motivate young people into adopting positive savings and spending habits.
Workshop participants will learn about BizKid$ and the National Endowment for Financial Education High School Financial Planning Program (NEFE HSFPP). . Following is a list of workshops scheduled in 2014:
Additional information is available on the Foundation's website.
Moran is also encouraging credit unions to hold a "Financial Fitness Day" fundraiser April 2, to kick off National Financial Literacy Month. This initiative will raise funds for the Cornerstone Foundation and the National Credit Union in support of their financial education initiatives.
To participate, credit union organizations can hold one (or more) of the following fundraisers on April 2:
"Financial Fitness Day is a chance for the credit union community to rally together for a good cause," says Moran. "These are just suggestions. Credit unions can certainly come up with their own creative ideas to raise funds."
For more information, please visit financialfitnessday.com. Included on the website are other campaign resources such as additional fundraising ideas, sample newsletter articles, sign-up sheets, stickers, flyer, statement stuffer, wall pin-up templates, sample tweets, web buttons, and more.
If your credit union plans to participate, please be sure to share what you're doing with the Cornerstone Foundation. You may email Moran, at firstname.lastname@example.com. You may also contact the Foundation, at (800) 953-8283.
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Background: Over the past decade, Indonesia has substantially increased its spending on education and now many more millions of children are in school. There is a significant void in knowledge about what teachers in Indonesia are teaching in the classroom, what the primary constraints they face are, and how teaching quality can be more efficiently and effectively improved. The Government of Australia (GOA), through the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), is seeking to assist the Government of Indonesia (GOI) to fill this void by establishing Innovation for Indonesia's School Children (INOVASI).
INOVASI is an ambitious four-year (with the possibility of an extension for another four), AUD 49million program. It will collaborate closely with the GOI at the district, provincial and national level to develop and implement action-oriented research and pilots to answer the broad question: "What works to improve student learning outcomes in Indonesia?" It will focus on three sub-topics of investigation: the quality of teaching in the classroom, the quality of support for teachers, and learning for all.
INOVASI is managed by Palladium on behalf of DFAT, and formally started on 18 January 2016.
Purpose of the Position: The Operations & Administration Officer will provide support to all aspects of administrative, operational, procurement and logistical duties of the INOVASI program in Nusa Tenggara Barat, including, but not limited to the areas of office & travel management, program activity/ event arrangements, procurement & logistics, and petty cash handling
Duties: Under the direction of NTB Provincial Manager, the Operations & Administration Officer will:
- Manage and oversee operations and administration, procurement, and program support staff in NTB, including but not limited to, overseeing day-to-day work of staff, approve timesheet and leaves.
- Support all operational, procurement and administration functions, processes and system implementation in INOVASI office are in-line with DFAT and Palladium manual, guidelines, and policies;
- Responsible for the day to day low value procurement process, prepare related documents required from Purchase Requisition to the Selection of Supplier, and ensure that all documents are completed accordingly. Ensure that goods and services are procured with Value for Money (VfM) principles, and each step of procurement process and any technical specifications are understood and complied, on-time and in-line with DFAT and Palladium Procurement rules, guideline and policies;
- In coordination with Procurement Jakarta Team, assist in the identification and selection of preferred suppliers, conducting simple market research, negotiation with suppliers, management and updating the database of preferred suppliers;
- In coordination with Procurement Jakarta Team, assist in management of blanket purchase agreement and the issuance of task order as requested; support the completion of documents and approvals as required;
- Prepare and complete supporting documents for invoices from suppliers and/or subcontractor, and provide procurement documents based on the completion of procurement activities both in hard copies and soft copies and ensure that all approvals are available and records are safely secured;
- Ensure timely and safe delivery of goods and services as ordered;
- Maintain office asset register and ensure all receipt document needed is available in assigning assets to employees.. Ensure office asset register is always accurate, up to date, and in coherence with national asset register managed by Admin Coordinator in INOVASI national office;
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Orange County, CA – There's no doubt that HARP 2.0 has been a great tonic for much of the American public. In fact HARP 1.0 and HARP 2.0 have helped over 14 million people reduce their mortgage payments despite being under water. However, there are many others who don't fit in the Harp 2.0 box. Enter HARP 3.0. Senate Bill 3085, Responsible Homeowners Refinancing Act of 2012 is the bill that is trying to usher it in. There are many ideas of what HARP 3.0 should be. What it will be and when are yet to be determined.
For those that are awaiting the next refinance program, HARP 3.0 is still in limbo. For a long time now there has been speculation as to when HARP 3.0 will be approved in Washington. We're still not sure exactly when that will be but efforts to move it along continue. The Obama administration has promoted the passage of a HARP 3.0 type of bill. What we can say though, is what it's likely to do, and who it's likely to help.
The main idea of HARP 3.0 is to provide refinance opportunities for people who do not have Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac guaranteed loans. During the housing boom years between 2001 and 2007 a large percentage of residential home loans were not guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. They were sold to non GSE institutions. Therefore, there are millions of homeowners who do not meet today's HARP guidelines. But relief for these borrowers would be more than welcome. Believe it or not, many of these homeowners have rates between 7-10%.
We're also expecting HARP 3.0 to help Alt-A borrowers who have managed to improve FICO scores that would once have prohibited them from finding help. We also believe that it will offer assistance to people who are self employed. Many self-employed homeowners used stated income loans for their mortgage but are now in a position to document their earnings.
In the recent past there were thousands of borrowers who opted for a sub-prime mortgage simply because it was their only option. It is thought that HARP 3.0 is also going to help people in this position. Those borrowers in high-cost areas, such as Orange County, CA, will likely be included in the HARP 3.0 group as well. These are high-balance loans between $417,001 – $625,500.
It's clear that more questions than answers exist for HARP 3.0. For this very reason, if you are hanging on for an opportunity to refinance, then please get in touch and we'll see what we can do with your situation. We're here to advise and help, no matter what your situation at present.
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I'm pretty much at the 1.5 year mark now until my Sabbatical begins and have been researching some things for my trip. One thing I have to decide is how I'm going to record my trip. In that vein, I began scouring the Internets to see what my options were and figured perhaps drones might be a good idea. Recently they have been surging in popularity (last 4-5 years) and offer an attractive way to record my adventures in the more remote areas of the countries I will be visiting. However, even more recently, countries have begun to enact drone laws due to some high profile incidents that have been occurring (such as approaching airports/planes or invasions of privacy). So one great resource that I found is this: Drone laws by country. With that handy little site, if I decide to go the path of the drone, I can plan ahead for the countries I will be visiting. So far, it seems none of the places I will be traveling in have an outright ban but a couple places (such as Vietnam) have requirements that probably won't be doable such as getting a license.
After making sure it was something feasible to do, I of course started to look at the drones themselves. After randomly looking through various websites and reviews, I checked out PC Mag's Best Drones of 2016. After some looking over the multitude of specs (I wish they'd include average flying time), the one that interested me the most for cost and ability was the DJI Phantom 3 Standard (pictured below). If anyone has any recommendations at about the same price range, I'm more than happy to entertain those!
Right now I haven't made any final decisions on what I want to do or in which direction I'll go if I do decide to use a drone, but one thing this exercise has made abundantly clear – it's time to seriously start planning! I can definitely feel the excitement and anticipation of what I will see and where I'll be going for those 13 months.
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After the overall theme of the last blogs about finding inspiration and the pressure of repeatedly creating something from nothing, a simple stop for coffee yesterday yielded a chance to step out of my comfort zone and explore options for new subject matter.
I was sitting down with my husband and son in a Starbucks after a fun but cold afternoon of sledding when I noticed that the man sitting next to me was knitting. Now, that might make people pause right there. Not many men are known to knit, at least not in public. He was a large, not fat but large, man. Rather funky in his buzz cut, yellow chamois shirt, cargo pants, and what I can only describe as the typical LL Bean boots for wet weather. You know, the kind with the rubber foot and soles and the leather uppers that lace up. His were unlaced at the moment. He had a monocle attached to his simple wire framed glasses. I suppose he used it for magnifying when he needed to see a stitch more closely.
Anyway, I had only glanced at him as we walked in and had not really taken stock of him or anyone else for that matter. But Aidan saw him knitting and was drop jawed. I told him that that is how our friend, Flo, had made the wool sweater he was wearing at the moment. At that, the many offered to show him more closely what he was doing. Of course we asked him what it was and his story turned out to be more interesting than I had expected.
He is an army veteran. He was making helmet liners for his former comrades in arms. Some of them still deployed (he did not say where) and some home like him. These liners were being made from a pattern he had created just for this purpose. They were mostly camouflage colored using variegated wool. The rim was made from a thick grey wool that would offer extra padding around the ears. If this was not enough, he had sewn a small green heart button, this size of a pea, onto the back of each hat. He said that if he ran into any one of them wearing this hat with the heart on it, he would buy them a drink.
So, can you imagine the angles this meeting offers? Army veterans and their connections to those they served with. How some veterans choose to celebrate these ties. Knitting and masculinity. Knitting as a conversation starter or community builder (two other ladies came over to join the conversation and by the time we left he was giving them a lesson in this pattern).
Yes, someone's appearance is often a clue to who they are or at least what is happening with them at that moment. Let's face it. He looked interesting. He was interesting. The ladies who finally came to ask about his project looked kind of timid in their dress and posture. They were. They needed me (with a funky hat and silly happy family–husband with ponytail included) to open up the discussion. Journalism is about being judgmental in a way. At least at first. The eye of the writer must look for something to question. If the funky person is not so interesting after all, no problem. If the average looking person turns out to be one of the most dynamic people you've met in years, great. But, as my mother used to say "If you don't ask, you don't get."
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July 5, 2015
By Scott Lewis
It has been far too long since I did a simple search of Auto Trader Classic & Auto Trader to see what was out there. First we will cover Auto Trader Classic, scroll down for examples from Auto Trader below.
I plugged into Auto Trader Classic's search the following:
Years: 1965-1981
Price: $5-20K
Distance: 250 miles from my zip code
Here is what I found worth looking at.
1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 - $17,995
Description: One, it's a real-deal Z/28, which was perhaps the hottest car on the road in 1973. Two, it's got a fresh drivetrain that was built to party. And three, it's a two owner with incredible documentation including the original Dealer Invoice, owner's manual, and a lot more history about the car. Interested? Door fit is good, the hood sits flush, and even the three-piece spoiler out back fits well. this car needs a new set of seat covers. Mechanicals include a built 350 cubic inch V8 with less than 3500 miles on it. An Edelbrock intake with Holley 4-barrel carburetor, Headman headers, and a big cam give it plenty of performance and it's still quite fresh. A few chrome pieces and bright Chevy Orange paint make the engine bay look special and it runs superbly. It's linked to a bulletproof TH400 3-speed automatic with a B/M shift kit inside and a 3000 RPM stall torque converter, which works with the 4.10 gears in the rebuilt 10-bolt.
Source: Streetside Classics
Comments: This car needs work, but presents well. I don't know I would pay this much for it. But if the work done so far is good, it might be a chance to pick up on someone else's project and just finish it.
1975 Pontiac Firebird - $16,900
Description: V8 Pontiac motor. Automatic transmission. 10 bolt rear end. Painted Deep Black & Cardinal Red finish. Black vinyl bucket seat interior with full console. Power front disc brakes. Power steering. Dual hood scoops. Rear sway bar. HEI. Dual exhaust with manifolds and chrome exhaust tips. Factory Air Conditioning. Factory in-dash tachometer and in-dash clock. Tilt column. Remote driver side mirror. AM/FM/Cassette radio with rear speakers. 15" Factory wheels with radial tires.
Source: A & E Classics
Comments: I love this car. It looks fantastic in the photos provided on the site. I could definitely see driving the wheels off this car. It doesn't saw what V-8, but probably a 350 Pontiac motor.
1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL - $13,995
Description: it's still wearing its original paint which is proof that it's led a good life. this is a southern car so it hasn't been slogging through winter weather for years and as a result the doors slam with that precision that you almost can't find today. The optional red leather interior is a fantastic upgrade over the usual MB-Tex vinyl that was standard equipment in these cars. These cars came loaded with every feature they could think of in 1978, including power windows and locks, A/C with a recent R134a refrigerant upgrade, and even a rear defroster in the removable hardtop.
Source: Streetside Classics
Comments: Hey... it's Bobby Ewing's car from Dallas! I always loved that. I would definitely like to see one of these in my collection some day.
1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
Description: This is the first styling of the SL with the original European-style bumpers. The engine starts up every time and all lights work. Fully functioning car that you can jump in and enjoy as is. There has been well over $10,000 invested through aesthetics (wheels, seats, steering wheel and more) as well as under-the-hood. It is originally from Texas and I am the 2nd owner. The car has been garage stored over the years and has the original paint. The front seats have been changed for a non-MB Sport version until can find original replacements. Some accenture AMG body work additions add to the style. 4.5L 8 Cylinder / 260HP 3 SPEED AUTOMATIC WITH ALUMINUM SHIFTER B&G SPORT SPRINGS LECARRA 3 SPOKE LEATHER STEERING WHEEL AMG STYLING SPORT SEATS WITH 4 POINT HARNESS AMG PENTA WHEELS 16X8 (Extremely Rare!)
Source: Auto Trader Classic
Comments: This is a strange one. The seats are weird. But the price is pretty low. Also, this one was located in San Antonio making it very easy to see if I wanted to. I would take a look because of how local it is. But if any of the mods effect reliability I would pass in a heartbeat.
1972 Dodge Charger - $20,500
Description: 1972 Charger SE - 383 Magnum out of 71 Roadrunner - engine has been rebuilt with a mild Lunati cam - about 5K miles on rebuild - rebuilt 727 tranny using red eagle clutch plates - TCI tranny cooler - shift kit - 3K stall Hughes torque converter installed with tranny rebuild (synthetic tranny oil) - Under 2K miles on tranny rebuild - rewired bumper to bumper with new harnesses - MSD ignition - new griffin aluminum radiator - car doesn't overheat, hasn't exceeded 180-190 degrees in the Houston heat - New seats - dash and door panels are original and are in good condition - paint looks great, but it does have some chips and could use new paint - this car runs great.
Source: Auto Trader Classic
Comments: I am not sure how this got in here being over $20,000. Then again... I will probably never be able to afford a 68-69 Charger, so I had to take a closer look. The interior looks almost exactly like the 73 Road Runner I used to have... including that factory slap stick shifter in the factory console so flat you can put your big gulf on it would the need for a cup holder.
1971 GMC Sprint - $12,500
Description: Rare GMC Sprint ( El Camino twin ), Original Numbers Matching 350-V8, Automatic, Air Conditioning, Power Disc Brakes, Power Steering, 12 Bolt Rear Axle, Tilt Steering Column, Chrome Ralley Wheels, Solid Body, Solid Floorpans, Headers w/ Dual Exhaust, Aluminum 4v Intake, Runs Strong, Black on Black
Source: Auto Trends
Comments: A nice alternative to a El Camino. It looks very clean and seems like a nice find. I like it.
1978 Pontiac Trans Am - $12,900
Description: This Pontiac Trans Am is one of 57,035, l78-400 c. I., automatic cars built in 1978. It is solar gold with the camel velour cloth interior. The current mileage is 77,262 and is the original mileage. The wheels are the original Honeycomb aluminum 15x7 with the center caps. The tires are matching BF Goodrich p235/75r15 and are about 50% on the tread. This T/A starts right up and runs and drives great! The engine is the original 6.6, l78- 400 c.i. 4 bbl v8, backed by a 3 speed automatic transmission.
Source: Classical Gas Enterprises
Comments: It's not the best looking TA out there, but the price and the fact it has the original and preferred 400 engine is a huge plus. I would think about it.
1965 Ford Mustang - $14,995
Description: This 1965 brilliant blue Mustang is powered by a 1979 351 Windsor. It rolls on 15" American Racing polished Torque Thrust wheels. It has a black vinyl interior and has air conditioning. It has a new Holley 4v carburetor on top of an Edelbrock street master aluminum intake manifold with a chrome air cleaner & chrome valve covers.. To handle the horsepower it has an 8" rear, one inch front lowering springs, new Edelbrock gas shocks, new leaf springs, long tube headers, glass pack mufflers, set of three Sun Pro gauges and an electronic ignition. The car has new brakes, a new master cylinder and a new starter solenoid. It comes with a Mustang am/fm/cassette stereo. This car was originally a 6 cylinder but has been completely converted.
Source: Performance Mustangs
Comments: I love the color. It is effecting my judgment. If the mods are done well, this could be a great car to drive around.
1966 Ford Falcon - $15,995
Description: Packing a 289 cubic inch V8, a manual gearbox, and a clean, uncluttered look, this 1966 Falcon Futura 2-door offers Mustang performance and value with a distinctly sporting look and a very reasonable price tag.
Source: Streetside Classics
Comments: I am not a big fan... but like the ad states, it is a Mustang under the skin. Also, the car looked very clean in the pictures. It would have to be almost perfect to sway me, but worth a look.
1969 Ford Mustang Convertible - $15,000
Description: 1969 Mustang GT Convertible/ 61k miles. -New Floors, Frame Rails, Paint, Disc Brakes (Frt), Suspension, Wheels/Tires. -Original Interior in great condition. -351w/ T5 trans installed and runs great. (Original 351w and 3spd available @ additional cost.) -Convertible top in good condition, rear window will need replacing.
Source: Auto Trader Classic
Comments: Another car from San Antonio (well, almost but the area code is the same as SA), so I have to check it out. Only 3 pics in the ad, so we need a LOT more into. I really like that it has a 5 speed in it.
1970 Mercury Cougar - $16,800
Description: This 1970 Cougar is a nice driver and is a factory XR7 edition which included simulated wood trim, a tachometer, an electric clock and special wheel covers. The hideaway headlights flip around from behind what looks to be part of the grill and operate properly. In the rear you will find sequential taillights that span almost the entire rear of the car. Powering up this classic is a 351 Windsor.
Source: Classical Gas Enterprises
Comments: I don't like the color, and I really don't like the wheels. But I like the car, enough to want to see it up close.
Continuing on AutoTrader (not classic) with this search:
1981 - 1995
5000 15000
Mileage under 60,000
Sort oldest to newest
300 miles from my zip code
Here's what I found there:
1982 Chevrolet Corvette - $16,500
Description: For your driving pleasure this RARE FIND 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is offered for sale! Striking Silver exterior with full Gray leather that brings this VETTE to life! AN ORIGINAL 26K MILES! Powered by an impressive 5.7L, 8-cylinder engine, RWD, with an Automatic Transmission. Comes well-equipped with T-Tops, Premium Surround Sound System, Adjustable Driver Sport Seat, Ice Cold A/C, Premium Wheels that define the sleekness of the exterior, and there is so much more. Well-maintained. Always Garaged! All accessories/options are in fine working condition. This one is definitely for Corvette Enthusiasts!
Source: Auto Trader
Comments: I am a sucker for the 82 Collector Edition Vette. Even with the lousy Crossfire Injection. Got to love the low mileage!
1985 Buick Regal T-Type - $16,500
Description: Up for sale is a redone 1985 Buick Regal T-Type. Powered by an upgraded 3.8 liter V6 tuned to 12 lbs of boost on a GBody Chip. Complete repaint of car to include jams, underhood and decklid. Shaved door handles. Updated & Upgraded Suspension with new bushings throughout, Eibach Pro Springs and Bilstein shocks. Interior has been got some treatments as well. Grand National seat covers. Two sets of gauge pods to moniter boost/vacuum, RPM, oil pressure and water temp. New Grant steering wheel. New COMPLETE HVAC system. Blows Ice cold. New Rims and Tires. Boss 338 wheels 18x9.5 rear and 18x8.0 front. Running new BFG KDW Tires 245 front 265 rear. I am sure I am missing a lot of new parts but everything has been gone over and works like it should. Custom wheels Boss 338 18x8 Front w/ brand new 245/45/18 BFG. Excellent condition, Looks & drives great, Must see, New paint, New tires, No accidents, Seats like new, Title in hand, Very clean interior.
Source: Auto Trader
Comments: Seems a lot like what I would do to a car like this. It's always cheaper to buy it than build it. As long as the work done is quality work... I think this could be a cool car. Worth a look.
1988 Ford Mustang LX - $8,500
Description: I purchased this mustang from its original owner in 1998. Since then, we have modified and shown this car at several shows. There is not much that has not been upgraded, and this car is perfect for a weekend or summer evening toy. This car has it all, and is super fun as well as turn heads everywhere you take it. It is time for us to pass this toy along to another person who has the time to enjoy it, as it just sits in our garage. There has been well over 30k invested into this car, so serious buyers please inquire.Suspension:Yellow Adjustable Koni ShocksRed Adjustable Koni Quad ShoksEibach Blue Racing SpringsComplete Energy Suspension Urethane Bushing SystemStrut Tower BraceLower G BraceWheels, Tires & Brakes:Custom polished Centerline wheels 17X7(front) 17X8 (rear)Goodyear F-1 tires (235-45-ZR17)Powerstop slotted front rotorsDriveline:Tremec 5sp (3.27, 1.98, 1.34, 1.0, 0.68)King Cobra ClutchRace balanced driveshaftComplete rear-end bearingsAuburn Locker3.73 Richmond GearsEngine:302 Long BlockPort matched headsPerformer RPM manifoldHolly Race CarbMallory DistributorHeadman 1 5/8 headersCustom Erson Roller Camshaft The car was repainted using the factory burgundy with a violet pearl in the clear coat to allow it to change colors, andwe modified the interior with a 4 point cage, seats, stereo, pro 5.0 shifter, some gauges and 2 stainless exhaust andflow master mufflers.Items the car needs are new tires, as they are old, not worn out. The drivers and passenger side door lock actuatorshave died with age. The driver side needs new door weather-stripping, but the car does not leak. The headliner iswrinkled as with its age and the Texas heat they didn t get along well, and I have a small crack in the windshield.
Source: Auto Trader
Comments: I don't normally like such heavily modified cars. But buying it for pennies on the dollar I like. SO maybe a really good inspection might be worth it. If I was going to mod a Fox Body Mustang, why not save money and buy one built already, then just sort it and make it look nice.
1981 Chevrolet Corvette - $16,500
Description: Car has been restored, new paint, tires, exhaust system, interior, Show Car quality, engine rebuilt, has small cam, flow masters, new carb, accel ignition, car restored by professional , All records, New paint, New tires, Seats like new, Well maintained.
Source: Auto Trader
Comments: The car was listed as 21,965 miles. If that's true... I have to check this car out.
1985 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z - $13,500
Description: A/C ice cold, Always garaged, Excellent condition, Fully loaded with all the goodies, Looks & drives great, Must see, Never seen snow, New tires, Non-smoker, Seats like new, Title in hand, Very clean interior, Well maintained. No teenage drivers. New tires, New headliner, T-tops (no leak), Power windows, New alternator and belts, Ready to show, Great for meets and evenings out. Perfect for cruising and enjoying. Never been a daily driver. Slight rear main seal leak and needs antenna repaired.
Source: Auto Trader
Comments: The ad listed it as 39K miles. Wow! I need to see this car. These cars were so cool when I was in college. Yea, they were crap with more rattles on the showroom floor than most cars ever have. But it still looks cool.
1988 Pontiac Fiero GT - $8,950
Description: Collector car, Always garaged, Custom wheels, Never seen snow, No accidents, Non-smoker, Well maintained.
Source: Auto Trader
Comments: This car has 52k original miles. I actually thought about buying one, but didn't because it was going out of production. So I bought a Honda CRX Si instead. I need to at least see this car.
1989 Ford Mustang LX - $10,490
Description: If you've been considering a 5.0 Mustang now's the time to act. I have kids now that are driving age and need to free up parking. The miles on it are original and the Mustang still runs and drives great. I am the second owner but have had it for some 25 years. It has always been garage kept and maintained. This is your opportunity to own and enjoy a classic Mustang 5.0 for many years to come.
Source: Auto Trader
Comments: Not this is more like it. If you want an LX Fox Body Mustang... this is what you want. Unfortunately I want a coupe. Oops! I can't pass up looking over this car though.
1994 Ford Mustang Cobra - $12,000
Description: 1994 Mustang INDY PACE CAR Number 85 of 1000. Drives and looks great. First year of the Cobra return. A/C ice cold with new compressor, Always garaged, Custom wheels, Excellent condition, Fully loaded with all the goodies, Mostly highway miles, Must see, Never seen snow, New tires, No accidents, Non-smoker, Title in hand, Very clean interior, Well maintained. Convertible top in great shape with original boot included. In the trunk the original sealed box with Indy stickers to be added if you wish. Car has 52,000 Original miles on the odometer.
Source: Auto Trader
Comments: These are going to go up in value. Count on it. It's just a question of how much. I am not into cars for investment though. As a driver this should be a nice car... and it should hold its value if you need to sell it. That is a plus with me.
1995 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 - $14,000
Description: Excellent condition, Looks & drives great, Must see, Title in hand, New tires, New top, Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 12V.
Source: Auto Trader
Comments: Someday I will but a 93-96 Camaro Z-28. This one has only 51K miles, but the price still seemed to high form me. However, I want bright red, and not a convertible, so keep looking. In fact.. I would go nation wide to get a Camaro of this vintage.


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ERP System Implementation
What is Mean by ERP System implementation
Fast ERP System implementation is a continuous process with continuous returns which include selecting and deploying a solution in an organization to manage and integrate the important parts of its business operations It helps in improving the operation performance and improving the customer experience.
Software implementation will be done by using PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) methodology. The standard quote considered above has considered working of two PDCA cycles during implementation. The further iteration of PDCA cycles may be required for continuous improvement to reduce gap between client's requirement and software workflow. The payments for services of each cycle needs to be paid after completion of each implementation cycle to continue for second implementation cycle.
ERP System implementation Following Steps
A. Plan Stage:
Fast ERP consultant will visit client's location for providing standard software features demonstration. These visits will be of 6 hours per day.
Customer's representatives will attend the demonstration of software and training of the software operations. The customer's representatives will confirm the software screens, reports and workflow suits to the business requirements of client's needs and wants. If any of the software features are not as per expectation of client's representative, such requirements will be noted as proposed customer customization needs.This exercise normally takes average 1 working day(s) along with customer representatives.On completion of this first round of training of the software, summary of proposed customization requirements are prepared and commercials for feasible customization are calculated.
B. Do Stage:
After receiving the commercial approval from customer authority, modifications/customization in standard software are undertaken by Improsys software development team.The modified software is tested by ERP consultant to confirm modifications are carried out as per client's finalized requirements.This exercise normally takes average 15 to 25 working days
C. Check Stage:
After removal of bugs identified in testing, the software is finally checked by Fast ERP consultant. The software modifications completed are demonstrated to client's representatives. Then the customised software is provided for trial and practice purpose to end users. End users use the software and bugs encountered during the practice period are identified and removed .This exercise normally takes average 7 working days.
D. Act Stage:
The customized software is launched live for use by end users. The software screens and reports are used by end users for mutually agreed period. Any new modifications required in software are listed and recorded during usage of software.
Any non-usages of software are also identified at the end of this stage.
Based on actual usages of software, the ERP implementation review is carried out with end users after 15 days. Any new modifications identified during actual usages of software are approved by client's representative to start running next PDCA cycle.
The estimated number of days for completing one implementation PDCA cycle requires 7 days of onsite visits by Fast ERP consultant.
The 2nd Implementation cycle will be carried out with objective to reach at user acceptance agreement between end user and Fast ERP consultant.
The estimated number of days for completing second implementation PDCA cycle requires 2 days of onsite visits by Fast ERP consultant.
At the end of second stage of implementation cycle, the software support is handed over to client's representative.After handover of the software, if client wish to engage Fast ERP representatives for further handholding and support activities customer can opt for support contract .The software handover activities normally require 1 day services of Fast ERP consultant.
AMC contract will be signed for minimum 10 support visits per annum.
Warranty of software will be 15 month from date of installation.


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Children can have a variety of allergies, with environmental allergies and food allergies being some of the most common. The experienced and friendly pediatricians at Buono Pediatrics & Wellness in Millburn, New Jersey, Amy Buono, MD, and Donald Cotler, MD, offer allergy testing and treatment to help your child live comfortably no matter what their allergies may be. Same day appointments are available. Book now using the online scheduler or call for an appointment today.
There are a number of possible signs that your child has allergies, including:
The exact symptoms can vary by allergy type, but many children experience several of the above symptoms at one time.
Although some allergy symptoms can mimic cold or flu, with environmental allergies like pollen and pet dander the symptoms tend to be more persistent. While a cold usually resolves in a week or so, environmental allergies can be a daily or near-daily thing.
Food allergies are different because symptoms usually only occur after ingesting certain foods. Symptoms like upset stomach, hives, and swollen tongue are common with food allergies.
Skin allergies usually appear immediately after contact with the allergen, which is why your child's skin may swell and grow red after washing with a certain soap or wearing clothes washed in a certain type of detergent.
If your child has allergy symptoms but you can't narrow down the source at all, Dr. Buono or Dr. Cotler may recommend allergy testing. Buono Pediatrics offers blood work to evaluate for allergies. In cases where further evaluation, including skin testing, is necessary patients will be referred to an allergist.
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The #CSinSF rollout has been a great success so far. In less than 3 years, we now serve over 50 schools in SF, reaching about half of K-8 students in SFUSD- about 10,000 students. Something that is clear- from feedback, surveys, and observation- is that we are not meeting the needs of our students equally, in particular girls and children of color, who report that they are less interested in Computer Science, and less likely to have a career in Computer Science or Technology. This is something we need to change, as all of our students need to develop identities as people who create with technology, not just consume it.
During Spring Break 2018, I travelled from the Bay Area to El Centro, CA (with a stop in Joshua Tree), where I encountered several teachers who have created and facilitate the most advanced and engaging technology curriculum Ive seen anywhere.
The Short Version
Day 1: Jesus Huerta
6th Grade – Hedrick Elementary – @jesush1979
I love technology and teaching so why not combine the two? My students are exposed to next level tech daily and I want to keep pushing them further- Jesus Huerta
Jesus' class was a glimpse into the future of education: Personalized, Blended and Project-Based. Every one of his students was competent in using their touchscreen Chromebooks to access the multiple modalities he organizes to facilitate learning. He began class by masterfully utilizing collaborative quiz tools to refresh students learning in preparation for the days' focus. To complement his literacy block, Jesus had students make a sketch of a character from their narrative writing, and modeled a multi-step process for rendering it in 3D, and then 3D printing it as a stencil to be used when they showcase their writing from that Unit. It was truly an inspiring day.
To learn more about Jesus' classroom and passion projects, check out his blog.
Highlights from Jesus' curriculum:
- Blogpost on 3D printing a stencil from a drawing
- Bloxels Game/Narrative Writing Unit
- Cardboard Arcade Project
Day 2: Ascension Reyes
STEM Teacher – De Anza Magnet School – @chonito928
I had the pleasure of visiting Ascension during De Anza Magnet School's 4th Annual Robotics Day. Upon entering the school yard, I was greeted by a medley of the greatest science fiction soundtracks of the past 40 years blasting from large speakers- Star Wars, Star trek, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones and Back to the Future. A highly effective way to set the tone for the event, which featured at least a dozen different exhibits showing off the power and creative potential of robotics.
Ascension coordinates much of the STEM education at De Anza, and has scoped out the curriculum to cover a different STEM theme every month: Think like Scientist, Engineering, Careers and Robotics, to name a few. He also works with a literacy specialist to create cross-curricular content for teachers. In particular, Ascension's curriculum that teaches students to prototype with Arduino and 3D Printing is truly cutting edge.
Highlights from Ascension's Curriculum:
Ascension developed the best and most comprehensive Arduino project curriculum that you will find, including Fritzing diagrams, code snippets, and step-by-step instruction slide decks.
Check out these amazing projects:
Bonus: David Venezuela
Tech Coordinator – Hedrick Elementary – @pctechdv
Shoutout to my boy David Venezuela- master of Epic, Cospaces.io, and Arduino.


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Even the best online marketing can fall flat if it does not have a strong, well-built platform to function on. Now matter how compelling your company's imagery or how intelligent the brand, you can't capture your customers' attention and loyalty if the experience causes frustration, right?
Hand-crafted Website Development
When it comes to web development, one size certainly does not fit all. Each successful company's marketing has unique requirements that bleed through to the user interface as well as the branding. Whether the best solution for your business' online presence is an E-commerce WordPress site, a custom html5 and css3 build, or a custom-built PHP system running on multiple MySQL databases, you need the code to work and you need it to work well.
Even though website development is just a fraction of what we do, our team consists of decades of web coding and testing experience that enable us to ensure an efficient carry-through of your brand to your end-user. And the best part is, we are constantly learning better ways. The websites and online software that we develop are completely, and repeatedly, quality-tested in all modern environments. This includes that old version of Internet Explorer on your 5-year old PC laptop as well as the newest iPhone, iPads, and Samsung smart phones out there. Our mission is to ensure a flawless, engaging experience to you and your customers.
Let's Talk Nerdy
If you happen to be a self-proclaimed "nerd" like many of us here at Chariot, please feel free to continue reading…
Welcome to the all-encompassing "interwebs." It's easy to use, it drives approximately 60% of functions in our daily lives, and it has enabled a culture of global communication like no other. However, cancel your trip to Hogwarts, because it's certainly not magic…
Our developers have years of experience in custom-coding html, css, javascript, and PHP. Our platform of choice is LAMP (Linux Apache MySQL PHP) – Over the last 10 years this has proven to be the most supported, most streamline way to built sites whether using open source CMS or custom builds. However, we can and do work with a variety of other technologies.


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The Relative Rotation Graphs, both daily and weekly, for US sectors are showing big disconnects between sectors.
The image above holds the US sectors and shows daily rotations.
It is immediately obvious that there is a big gap/disconnect between the right (=positive) side and the left (=negative)side of the graph.
At the right-hand side of the RRG, we only find XLK and XLI inside the leading quadrant and XLRE already well inside the weakening quadrant. ALL other sectors are left to the center of the graph at a JdK RS-Ratio level less than 100.
Switching to the weekly version of the RRG reveals a similar disconnect and very pronounced RRG-headings for two groups of sectors.
At the right side of the RRG, we find XLRE, XLU, XLP, and XLV inside the weakening quadrant at RRG-Headings between 180-270 degrees.
On the opposite side, almost all inside the improving quadrant, we find the remaining sectors with the majority at positive RRG-Headings.
For the near term, I am interested in the sectors that are rolling over downward inside the leading quadrant.
Technology - XLK
On the RRG, the technology sector is starting to roll over downward. It is starting to lose its upward momentum (relative) causing the strong relative uptrend to slow down.
On the daily chart above that slow-down of relative strength is illustrated by the RS-Line moving sideways over the past few days. Als the RS-Ration line is at high levels compared to its own history.
Given the steep rise in the price chart, one could argue that some sort of pause would be in order. But in all honesty, I am probably already in that mindset since XLK traded at $63.
On the weekly RRG, XLK is inside the improving quadrant and at a positive RRG-Heading towards the leading quadrant. The question is if that move will be strong enough to actually rotate into the leading quadrant. With the tail of XLK on the daily RRG already rolling over downward that is a difficult call.
With XLK reaching resistance between $70-$71, the RS-Line hovering sideways in a resistance area, and RS-Ratio at high historical values I prefer to remain cautious for the time being.
Industrials - XLI
The Industrials sector is somewhat similar. Rolling over downward, while inside leading, on the daily RRG and Heading towards the leading quadrant, while inside improving on the weekly version.
XLI is closer to the 100-level and seems a bit further into the process than XLK. However, on the daily RRG, XLI also is a bit further ahead in the rotation than XLK and heading down faster.
On the price chart, XLI is inside a resistance zone between $75-$76 after a super-steep rally out of the $60-low in December. Relative strength broke its (one-year-old) falling resistance but is now approaching a horizontal resistance barrier while the Jdk RS-Ratio line is at its highest level since November 2016.
Even if we have seen the low for this sector, it does not like a good entry point at the moment. The risk/reward is simply too high. At least for my taste.
Where Is The Volume?
With these, supposedly, offensive sectors leading the way up and now, at least for the time being, losing momentum again. And defensive sectors still at the right-hand side of the Relative Rotation Graph but heading South, the question arises; What does this mean for the general market?
As you know, I don't usually write too much about $SPX or SPY and short-term developments. We have great commentators like Tom Bowley who shares his insights with regard to the daily price action of the indexes and a lot of stocks on a daily basis in his blog Trading Places with Tom Bowley. If you are not aware of Tom's work please check it out and subscribe to his blog as it will bring you up to date on market developments in a few minutes of your time every morning.
In situations like this, where bullish and bearish arguments are battling for victory I always try to take a step back and look at things from a distance and very often go back to the basics.
One of the first things that I learned when I started to study technical analysis was that "volume" can be very helpful in providing clues that may be neglected when you focus too much on price development. For example, almost perfect looking patterns or formations on the price chart may be negated and rendered void because they are not supported by volume. A very important premise related to volume analysis is that "Volume must rise in the direction of the trend"!
So when the trend of the market is up, we should see rising volumes during the rallies and falling volumes during setbacks. Vice versa, when the trend in the market is down, we should see rising volumes on the legs down and falling volumes during recoveries.
With that in the back of my mind, I annotated the chart of SPY below.
What I noticed is that since the top was formed in SPY in the week ending 17 September 2018, there have been two meaningful declines, from 17 September to 22 October and from 26 November to 17 December. From 22 October to 26 November was more or less sideways.
During these two declines, the volumes were rising, but, more importantly, since the start of the current rally volume is declining!
In other words, the volume pattern that we are seeing since the start of the decline in September is the pattern that comes with a downtrend!
All in all, the evidence, as far as I am concerned, is not pointing in one direction. It's not the end of the world, it happens from time to time and it reminds me of a great aviation quote which Dave Keller brought back to memory not too long ago:
It's always better to be on the ground wishing you were in the air than being in the air, wishing you were on the ground....
Lagging but not missing out
Based on these observations you can imagine that I am currently overweight or invested in defensive sectors, wishing that positions were more geared towards offensive sectors. But it also means that I am not completely missing out on the recent rally although definitely lagging its performance.
This is one of the things that I want to talk a bit more about on the Market Watchers Live show this coming Thursday. Investing and building a portfolio is completely separate from analyzing markets and making calls on trends and deciding to buy or sell. It's a discipline and a process where private investors can, still, learn a lot from institutional investors.
So I hope to find you on the other side this Thursday 2/21 at 12:00 pm ET.
Also if you have any questions that you would like me to answer in the show please feel free to post them in the comments below and I will try to address them if reasonably possible.
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Deir el Qamar, the capital of Lebanon's emirs
Deir el Qamar - It is known as the capital of the emirs who ruled Mount Lebanon for centuries under the Ottomans. Situated in Lebanon's historical heartland of the Chouf Mountains, Deir el Qamar — the "Monastery of the Moon" — is one of the most famous towns in Lebanon because of its well-preserved features and the important role it played in the country's history.
Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Deir el Qamar not only preserves its grand feudal architecture, it maintains its old stepped streets, walled gardens, ancient winding cobbled alleyways and picturesque corners.
"It was the first capital of Lebanon and its main political and economic centre for hundreds of years. It also had the first municipality to be established in the region, back in 1864," municipal council member Elie Rinno said.
Deir el Qamar owes its unusual name to a massive rock discovered during the construction of its main church, Saïdet el Talle — the Church of Our Lady of the Hill — which has been destroyed and rebuilt many times.
"While digging to set the church pillars, a rock decorated with a half-moon under a cross was discovered on the site. The rock is now part of the structure of the church's old door and a reference to the name Deir el Qamar," Rinno said.
Two dynasties of emirs — the Maans and the Chehabs — ruled Lebanon from Deir el Qamar from 1590 to the early 19th century when Emir Bachir Chehab II moved the capital to the nearby town of Beiteddine. It was also the hometown of Camille Chamoun, Lebanon's second post-independence president (1952-58).
Among the most famous sites in Deir el Qamar is Emir Fakhreddine's mosque, the first in Mount Lebanon, constructed in 1493 and restored by Fakhreddine 1st Maan for his Muslim mercenaries. The square mosque with its octagonal minaret is in the middle of a large square, or Midane, that was originally used for jousts and other equestrian contests.
The town also counts several palaces, including that of Emir Fakhreddine II, which today houses the Marie Baz wax museum featuring effigies of men and women who played a part in Lebanon's history, a restored silk souk where rows of arched alcoves once sheltered merchants, an old barracks known as the Kharj, an open market place called the Kaisariyyeh and many homes with two arched windows typical of the region.
"The Kaisariyyeh is the old version of a stock market," Rinno said. "The prices of silk, olive oil, wheat, gold, etc., were fixed there. A price list for all commodities was then issued before it was distributed to markets across the country."
Merchants used the public market to sell their silk, which was a flourishing trade at the time. With its open courtyard, its central fountain and shaded areas beneath the surrounding arches, the building was built in the classic "Khan" or caravansary style of the Mamelouk and Ottoman eras. Nowadays, cultural events are organised within its walls.
Lebanon's old capital also reflected the country's cultural and religious diversity. In addition to the mosque, the town has several old churches belonging to different sects of Christianity — Maronite, Catholic and Greek Orthodox — and a synagogue.
The synagogue was built in the 17th century to serve the local Jewish population, some of whom were part of the immediate entourage of Fakhreddine II. The building has been closed to the public due to security considerations. While it was being restored, all religious symbols were removed and the synagogue has been entrusted to the French cultural centre, which uses it as a library.
"During the Israeli occupation in 1982, an Israeli soldier celebrated his wedding in this synagogue," said Antoinette Eter, who lives nearby. "Even (former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel) Sharon attended the wedding. His helicopter landed just here on the roof of this building."
A totally Christian town in a mainly Druze stronghold, Deir el Qamar had its share of violence when it was besieged for three months and its residents displaced in 1983, at the height of Lebanon's 1975-90 civil war. While post-war reconciliation between the Christian and Druze communities brought back some life to Deir el Qamar, only 1,000 of its original population of more than 15,000 have returned permanently, Rinno noted.
"Many have resettled in Beirut or emigrated. However, in summer it gets busy and the population climbs to 4,000 as some families spend the school holiday here," he said.
For many years, the municipality has organised summer festivities to attract visitors, including "la journée des sentiers" or the "alleyways day" when the town's old paths turn into an open partying space with food stalls, music and dance.
Deir el Qamar is famous for its embroidery products, a traditional craft mastered by local women associations.
"The history and tradition of feudal Lebanon is accumulated here," Rinno said. "Deir el Qamar is like a bank where Lebanese history is deposited."


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New rector for Wimborne Minster and the northern villages
After an interregnum lasting for over a year, a new Rector for the Benefice of Wimborne Minster and the northern villages is about to be installed.
Caption: The Revd Andrew Rowland
The Service will take place on 5 September at 7pm in Wimborne Minster and will be conducted by the Bishop of Sherborne, The Right Revd Karen Gorham and assisted by The Archdeacon of Dorset, The Venerable Antony MacRow-Wood.
The new Rector is the Revd Andrew Rowland who is moving the short distance from West Moors where he has been since 2005. He was ordained from Verwood in 2001 and completed his curacy there, before moving to West Moors.
Andrew is also Rural Dean of Wimborne and together, with his wife, Zahra, has three children and four grandchildren.
Andrew said that he and Zahra are delighted to be moving to Wimborne Minster and look forward to being involved in church and civic life there and in the Northern Villages.
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- Cost: Cilique is cheaper than Cilest for the NHS to acquire. A three-month course of Cilest costs £7.16 and of Cilique costs £4.65, according to NHS prices. The NHS offer both for free. You can also order your contraceptive Pill online through Superdrug Online Doctor. Prices include delivery, prescription, and consultation costs.
- Appearance: both Cilique and Cilest are blue, round tablets. The difference is Cilest is also coated with a film and has the numbers '0 250' printed on one side and '35' on the other side.
Cilest and Cilique contain the same active ingredients – ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate. This makes them chemically identical and means that you could technically use them in place of each other, without reducing your contraceptive protection or causing yourself any harm.
Normally, you could start taking Cilique the next day after having taken the last active tablet of your previous pack of contraceptive pills but no later than the day after your normal pill-free week, i.e. right after the end of you current pack of Cilest. So, if you want to switch from Cilest to Cilique, we recommend you first finish your pack of Cilest completely.
At Superdrug Online Doctor, if you want to switch to Cilique while you're on Cilest, then it's very simple to place an order. Because the two medications have the same active ingredients, the process is just like if you want to reorder Cilest.
Like all medications, Cilique can cause side effects. Even though not everyone experiences these, it's a good idea for you to take the time to read the patient leaflet that comes with Cilique and become familiar with them. If you're unsure about anything you've read, you should talk to your doctor.
Some of the very common side effects are:
- Headache
- Stomach problems – nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea
- Bleeding/spotting between your periods
- Painful/unusual periods
Some of the common side effects are:
- Painful breasts
- Vaginal discharge
- Weakness
- Weight gain
- Swelling (hands, ankles, feet)
- Stomach problems – ache, constipation, bloating
- Skin issues – acne, rash
- Muscle spasms, pain (legs, arms, back)
- Mood changes
- Difficulty speaking
- No menstrual periods
Last modified: 14th November 2019
Last reviewed: 14th November 2019 by Dr Kathryn Basford
NICE (2018). Ethinylestradiol with norgestimate. [online] Available at: https://bnf.nice.org.uk/medicinal-forms/ethinylestradiol-with-norgestimate.html [Accessed 18 November 2018]
EMC (2016). Cilest 35/ 250 micrograms film-coated tablets. [online] Available at: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/6900/pil [accessed 18 November 2018].
EMC (2016). Cilique 250/ 35 microgram tablets. [online] Available at: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/2011/pil [accessed 18 November 2018].


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Forever 21 Under Investigation For Using 'Sweatshop-Like' Factories In Los Angeles
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Luxury Fashion Brands Social Media Report
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The Instagram Effect: How the platform drives decisions at fashion brands
Baublebar, the online retailer for fast-fashion jewelry, goes through its production design cycle in just a few weeks, from initial sketch to site launch. Co-founder Daniella Yacobovsky said that to keep up the pace, the team must have a clear grasp on what's trending, what's resonating with Baublebar's customers, and current colors, patterns and designs. For such inspiration, "we rely on every single touchpoint that we can get access to," said Yacobovsky. The most important touchpoint, for now, is Instagram. "We track the runways on Instagram, we forecast trends on Instagram. There's never one clear answer — 'this is the color of the season' — but you pick up threads," said Yacobovsky.
Bethany Williams is boosting fashion's eco-credentials
As part of the MA graduate season, the London College of Fashion hosted its annual menswear show, showcasing the work of ten graduates from the MA Fashion Design Technology Menswear course. The runway burst with creativity, offering a wealth of diversity in postgraduate student talent. Among those making their mark was the socially-responsible designer Bethany Williams. Williams partnered with supermarket giants Tesco and Vauxhaull Food Bank to create a completely recycled collection titled "Breadline", with the aim to highlight and find solutions for the "hidden hunger" crisis in the UK. We headed backstage to find out how this young designer is striving for social change through fashion.
What Does Sustainable Fashion Mean to Me?
Last month, Shoreditch based Kit & Ace hosted a small group of us for the first in their speaker series 'Real Talk: Conservationism and Sustainability in Design'. I was expecting a tame discussion around the subject, but in fact it developed into one of the most impassioned conversations I can remember being part of. And at the end, food remaining practically untouched for fear of missing an opportunity to speak, I left laden with new questions and ideas. Who is responsible for making the fashion industry better? At what stage does most of the negative impact on the environment happen? When did we develop and why do we, as consumers, have such a short attention span?
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