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Peter Paul Rubens. Romulus and Remus. Pinacoteca capitolina (Rome, Italy). http://library.artstor.org/asset/LESSING_ART_10310119992. Web. 6 Dec 2017.
Peter Paul Rubens is one of the artists discussed in Art 1010. The painting we discussed exclusively was "Elevation of the Cross" that showed the religious power during the time. As Professor Simon repeatedly says: "A change in era/time/politics equals a change in the form of art. This work of art, similar to the "Elevation of the Cross" is also a piece of Baroque work, identified by its use of chiaroscuro (the contrast of light and dark in a painting to give a dramatic effect). The painting is given depth using a form of linear perspective where the two infants are in the center (center point) while everyone else takes to the background. The babies, both pale and pink are clean, protected by the she-wolf which tells the story of the twins, Romulus and Remus.
Then one, Romulus,
reveling in the tawny pelt of a wolf that nursed him,
will inherit the line and build the walls of Mars
and after his own name, call his people Romans.
Excerpts from Vergil's Aeneid
Book 1
This image is literally the story of Romulus and Remus. Were twin brothers. Legend has it, they were the founders of Rome. Their mother, a Vestal Virgin, claimed she had been violated by Mars, the god of war. She was thrown into prison and the children were ordered to be drowned in the Tiber River for the sin her mother committed (breaking her vow not have sex). Rape was overlooked and women were thrown in jail for making such accusations. The twins survived. They were brought to a sacred fig tree and were protected by a she-wolf and a woodpecker that watched over them and brought them food.
The wolf is seen lying under a tree giving suck to an infant, while another plays nearby. The herdsman, Faustulus, who discovered them, is approaching. The god of the River Tiber reclines on his urn. Under the rule of Romulus the city of Rome grew in size and strength. Ruben highlights the survival of the twins being a great and wondrous gift. They are the center and bright part of the image so he wants them to be noticed.
The reason this image is the most important to me and for the homework is because it give a direct approach and visual to what the twins looked like when they were found by the huntsman in the woods. Romulus is reaching to the sky as if he knows that he is the kin of Mars- the Roman god of war. This supports how Rome got it's name although it is a mere myth.
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It is not hard to create such luxurious spa product as body scrub at home as you might think. All you need for the basic recipe is few things that usually can be found in almost any kitchen: oil, sugar or salt and some sort of fragrance, flavor or essential oil. Such scrub will not only diligently exfoliate removing dead skin cells but also will moisturize your skin which is especially good for people with very dry skin. Homemade scrubs are great for people with sensitive skin too as they don't contain any harsh ingredients usually found in commercial products.
Today we will demonstrate how to make Sugar Coffee & Cinnamon body scrub. To make it earth-friendly we recommend to use organic, Fair trade and 100% natural ingredients that are not only better and safe for your skin but also support ethical and chemical-free agriculture businesses.
Why sugar? Sugar contains glycolic acid, a component that keeps skin healthy. It moisturizes, conditions it and protects from the harmful effects of toxins. If you use a brown sugar scrub on a regular basis, it will help to improve your skin's ability to retain its natural moisture balance.
You need:
Oil, ¼ cup (we use organic Apricot Kernel Oil. It is very light, absorbent and moisturizing for your skin. You can substitute it with almond, soybean, sunflower or olive oil of your choice).
Sugar, 1 cup (we use organic Brown Sugar. If you would like more powerful exfoliation you can use sea salt).
Coffee, ½ cup (we use organic Coffee. You can also reuse any leftover from you
r fresh brewed morning cup of coffee too, but since it will contain water it should be used
immediately, within day or two).
Cinnamon, ½ table spoon
Cocoa powder (optional), 1 table spoon (we use pure raw organic cocoa powder but you can add also one of those yummy dry drinking cocoa mixes, like the one from Hershey's).
Cinnamon essential oil, ¼ tea spoon
Vitamin E, 6-8 drops.
Also you will need measuring cups, spoon, spatula or spoon for mixing, bowl and container to transfer the finished product.
Also you will need measuring cups, spoon, spatula or spoon for mixing, bowl and container to transfer the finished product.
Measure and mix all dry ingredients first in a bowl using the spatula or clean hands (to touch and feel the consistency and to add some love to the scrub). Make sure there are no any combs left. Add base oil and essential oil. Mix thoroughly.
That's it. Fast, easy and aromatic as your morning coffee :) Transfer the scrub to your container. Since this recipe is 100% natural and does not contain any chemical preservatives, we strongly recommend to avoid any water contact with the full jar, otherwise the life of the scrub will shorten considerably. You don't want it to happen, right? :) So the best way to avoid this is - before going to shower/bath scoop out a portion that will be used right away, this way the full jar will stay fresh and safe.
Give your skin a good pamper each time you bathe or shower. It will look amazingly soft, supple and glowing!
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Let the Rivers Flow
Rivers are meant to carry water and maintain a continuous flow throughout the year to sustain the riparian systems. For decades, state governments in India have fought for equal or enough share of river water and the ministry of water resources have toiled really hard to allocate appropriate share of river water to every state. However, one vital thing that everyone forgot or neglected in the process was that 'rivers too need water to sustain'! Environmental Flow or e-flow is extremely important to maintain water levels of a river and keep it flowing throughout the year.
Planning pertaining to the distribution of water resources was always concerned about the total use of river water. Every drop of water from the rivers was up for distribution and in the process the rivers were left high and dry. This faulty water distribution policy has had a huge negative impact on rivers like the Ranganadi River in Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Narmada, which remain dry for a major part of the year. There are several other rivers which either has become stagnant, dead or dry while impacting the entire ecosystem and riparian communities.
The problem has been recently acknowledged in a three member committee report by India's Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (MoWR, RD & GR). The report is titled as the "Assessment of E-Flows" and there are several significant recommendations. There are several important points cited in the report and it recognizes the significant characteristics of environmental flow. E-flow is not just concerned with maintaining minimum water level in the rivers but also takes into consideration of the variation in flow. The variation in flow is needed to sustain the different functions and roles performed by the rivers.
Better implementation of Environmental Flow can be ensured when the Brisbane Declaration is adopted in principle by the government and Ministry of water resources.


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Our present criminal justice system does not work and there is an urgent need to restructure it. If it worked, we would not have repeat offenders committing murders, assaults and robberies. How many more times do we have to hear about a parolee killing someone, or a "minor" offender, getting away just to continue with his murder spree?
It would perhaps be worthwhile to focus our attention to places where justice system has been effective in controlling crimes. One such place is Saudi Arabia. A criminal in Saudi Arabia pays the price for his or her crime. If one steals, he loses his hands. If one murders, he gets a death penalty. It is that simple, but it works! People there do not have to lock their doors, carry guns or be scared to walk in the dark.
If their justice systems sound brutal and barbaric, is it not brutal for someone to walk in your home, kill your spouse while you are sleeping, then assault you and put you through the most inhuman torture that you can imagine, while the intruder enjoys his "game."
Is it not barbaric for youth gangs in high schools to influence your children with drugs and criminal activity and deprive them of the privilege of education.
The success of a justice system depends on the severity of punishments imposed and public demonstration of it. Naturally, we have failed in establishing the proper threshold and now is the time to change it.
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Might tomorrow's New Orleans Mayors Race be so negative and dirty that it could result in a Desiree Charbonnet victory over LaToya Cantrell and a landslide victory for Republican John Schroder over Democrat Derrick Edwards n the Louisiana treasurer's race?
When I really think about it, the words "slim and none" come to my mind.
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Advances in digital know-how have created a constructive distinction in our lives in additional methods than one. IPad, similar to each different Apple cell gadget, supports a restricted range of formats. In 2015, the company handled us to, arguably, two of the most effective digicam-phones available on the market with the G4 and V10 handsets – and the way in which issues are going, LG is ready to do the identical in 2016.
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Small and medium sized housebuilders across the UK are concerned that clay brick shortages could significantly delay construction projects, as we move through the year.
Lagan Brick, based in Kingscourt Co. Cavan, has seen a sharp upturn in demand for its range of clay bricks.
Currently the company produces a wide range of facing bricks using one of its two tunnel kilns located on-site. Should the upturn in demand experienced continue, the company is well placed to increase its manufacturing capacity by bringing back into production the second tunnel kiln.
The brick making industry in the UK and Ireland has gone through considerable change in the last decade with several brick factories closing during the downturn and not re-opening. Industry experts believe that brick- making capacity between the UK and Ireland is now no more than 2bn bricks per annum. This figure would represent a reduction of 30% of pre-recession manufacturing capacity.
Much of the increase in brick demand experienced by Lagan in recent months has come from small independent, regional housebuilders across the UK.
Commenting on the situation, Mark Morris, commercial director for Lagan Products, said: "We are delighted with the levels of demand for our bricks, and while we are currently reaching full capacity with one tunnel kiln in production, there is the potential that we are going to announce the opening of the second tunnel kiln in the near future.
"It is the small independent housebuilder that is most in need of support and our product range and service package suits these customers well, especially with Lagan Products' credentials as an independent building materials producer. There is a natural synergy and deep understanding of each other's needs."
The need for increased brick supply is being driven by the housing shortage and the government's target of building one million new homes by 2020, the equivalent of 200,000 homes per year. This level of construction has not been achieved in a decade.
Commenting on the impact of the shortage, Jude Lagan, managing director of Lagan Products, added: "Smaller scale developers and independent businesses striving for growth in a challenging market are often the most affected by any shortfall in supply. Large multinational suppliers are challenged to sell high volumes of product and therefore service only national stockists. The majority of our customer base tends to reflect the Lagan Group business in that we are an independent and family-owned company. Our strategy is to support these small to medium sized customers to ensure supply continues to flow to meet the resurgent demand for our products."


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BILL'S BLOG - THE PROBLEM YOU NEVER SAW (Posted: 11/18/2016)
BILL'S BLOG - EARLY SUMMER MOSQUITOS (Posted: 05/17/2016)
Like all flying insects, it is impossible to completely remove mosquitos from a large area. However, some simple precautions can substantially increase your comfort level during the mosquito season. Standing water is the common denominator for finding large mosquito populations. Thus, it is the primary target for mosquito control. Here are some suggestions:
Obviously you can't remove a pond from your backyard but you can "Dunk" it. Dunks are available at most garden centers and home improvement stores. They contain a bacteria that is toxic only to mosquito larvae and completely non-toxic to all other forms of fish, wildlife and humans. They can cover large areas, work within 30 minutes and can last up to 30 days.
Gutters and the areas surrounding downspouts are known water collectors. Clean your gutters out thoroughly so that drainage is unblocked and make sure that the areas under downspout facilitate proper run-off.
Left unattended, an upright wheelbarrow can quickly become a breeding pool. Make sure wheelbarrows are kept upside-down and upright. If possible, keep them stored inside a shed or in a dry area.
Remember, mosquitos reproduce and spread quickly, especially if they have access to standing water. Exercising a few precautions will make for a much more comfortable summer season.
BILL'S BLOG - THE SPRING KITCHEN (Posted: 04/16/2016)
As Spring continues, many of you are doing your Spring cleaning. As one who hates clutter, Spring cleaning is one of my favorite activities. It's a great time to purge our lives of things that we no longer use, clean our living spaces and get ready for the warm season. The kitchen is one of the rooms in our house that get the most attention. Here are some tips for making this year's Spring cleaning doubly effective for protecting against pests.
Wash and wipe cabinets and pantries – Over the winter, the maple syrup dripped, the flour spilled and the cookie crumbs fell. Give the shelves a good wipe down with water and a grease cutting soap.
Drains – Pull up the rubber drains and clean them thoroughly in the dishwasher. This will discourage fruit flies from nesting and reproducing.
Microwave Tops and Vent Hoods – These are great grease collectors and often go undetected. Ants and other pests LOVE grease.
Spring cleaning is great for many reasons. Just remember while you are doing it that certain details will double your efforts for protecting your kitchens from Spring pests.
BILL'S BLOG - SPRING BLOSSOMS (Posted: 03/15/2016)
Spring is almost here and if you live in Portland, Vancouver or the Pacific Northwest, you already know that things are blooming already. At Summit Pest Management, we are already gearing up for a busy season. Wet winters always deliver a surge in Spring pest problems. This includes ants, stink bugs, boxelder bugs, bed bugs and more. Yellowjackets, wasps and stinging insects will start searching for a safe place for their queens. Rats and rodents (already a year-round problem in the Pacific Northwest) will seek out nesting areas for reproduction. As all this happens, it's time to prepare your homes and properties for the coming season. Here are some Spring pest prevention tips from the Summit Pest Management team.
Check window screens for holes. Even the smallest hole is a welcome sign for bugs and crawlers of all kinds.
Look for holes, gaps and cracks in your foundation, around window frames, exhaust vents and your roof.
Check downspouts to ensure there is no standing water around your structure.
Check vapor barriers, attics and under-crawl spaces to make sure there is no excessive humidity.
Remember that even our best practices will not always keep pests out, especially in the Spring when they are most active and persistent. If you detect a problem, don't hesitate to call a pest control professional. Eliminating a problem early on will save you a lot of aggravation and potential costs down the road.
BILL'S BLOG - CHECK YOUR DECK (Posted: 02/19/2016)
A few minutes of your time can prevent bigger problems down the road. In the meantime, enjoy the sunshine! Winter will be over soon.
BILL'S BLOG - CAREFUL WHAT YOU CARRY (Posted: 01/26/2016)
BILL'S BLOG - RAIN AND RATS (Posted: 12/21/2015)
Rains have returned to the Pacific Northwest. Where there is rain there is standing water, and where there is standing water, there are rats. This is especially true when this standing water is close to your home and the small entrances that lead inside. As with all other living creatures, rats need water to survive and it is one of the first resources they look for when seeking home and shelter. Standing water close to your house or structure is also a standing invitation for rats and other rodents to set up camp. With the rainy months upon us, be sure to sweep, drain and clear standing water away from the exterior of homes and buildings. Make sure other vessels that can carry water like flower pots and plant holders are empty when not in use. After a few years of endless blue skies, it looks like we are headed for the type of rainy season that the Pacific Northwest is known for. As we head deeper into the winter season, remember that at the same time rats are looking to get out of the rain. They are looking for a winter home with a water source close by.
BILL'S BLOG - AUTUMN HARVEST (Posted: 10/20/2015)
- Fruit trees – Many residents and property owners in the Pacific Northwest have fruit trees in their yards. If you do, make sure as you harvest that you manage the pieces that fall to the ground. Rotting fruit invites pests of all kinds, bugs and animals alike (ants, rats, raccoons, squirrels, bats and more). Keep your yard clear and clean of rotting fruit. This goes the same for gardens and throwaways from other crop harvests.
- Pumpkin carving – Everyone loves Halloween pumpkins, including raccoons, rats, squirrels and other critters. If at all possible, keep jack-o-lanterns stowed away when they are not being actively displayed. Clean up after pumpkin carving and get rid of them the moment they show any signs of rot. In addition to providing a food source, their proximity to your warm spaces may invite critters to investigate a potential nesting spot.
- Wheelbarrows – After using wheelbarrows in the yard, lean them against a support structure standing up on end. When sitting upside down they become shelters and when sitting right side up they can gather water.
- Inspect your property. It's getting colder and the pests of the Pacific Northwest world know it. They are already seeking their winter shelters. Now is a good time to make sure that cracks are sealed, small holes are filled, crawl spaces are secured and landscaping is trimmed back from your structure.
BILL'S BLOG - YOUR DRAIN, A FRUIT FLY'S PARADISE (Posted: 09/23/2015)
BILL'S BLOG - YOUR YARD AND THE WORLD OF PESTS (Posted: 08/07/2015)
Being a homeowner myself, it would be unrealistic for me to advocate the complete removal of all the things that otherwise enhance our quality of life. However, the list below will hopefully help you make careful choices and maintain a balance between environmental aesthetic and pest prevention.
- Yard Debris – Leaf piles, hedge trimmings and all other yard debris quickly attract rats, rodents and other wildlife that seek shelter. They make for a nice "half-way" house to the even better warmth and comfort of our homes. Make sure that debris is quickly cleared and stowed in sealed containers.
- Logs, Tree Stumps – Firewood piles and decaying tree stumps make for great shelters and attract pests of all kinds. Make sure that firewood is kept as far from your structure as possible. Leaning it up against the house is just asking for trouble. Tree stumps should be ground down if at all possible. As they decay, their hollow areas are great for building nests and their decaying roots invite carpenter ants and other wood chewing insects.
- Fruit Trees – Nothing beats apples from your own backyard. That said, unharvested, decomposing apples and other fruit left on the ground represents an almost unlimited food supply for unwanted insects, rats, rodents and other pests. Harvest and use as much as you can yourself and more importantly, keep the ground clear of unwanted, rotting fruit.
- Bird Baths and Feeders – Just remember that these water and food supplies are not selective to what they attract. If you are going to have them on your property, try to keep them as far from your structure as possible. While they may be great for birdwatching, they are also a leading culprit for pest problems.
- Wheelbarrows – Wheelbarrows are great for yard work but when they are not in use, they should be left standing vertically, never upside down.
- Barns and Tool Sheds – If you have an additional structure on your property, the same rules apply as for your main property.
- Chicken Coops – Chicken Coops are becoming increasingly popular, especially in the Northwest. Unfortunately, where there are chickens, you can almost be sure there are rats. They also attract coyotes and other predators. From my own experience, the liabilities of chicken coops far outweigh the benefits. They almost always result in pest problems. If you are going to have one, keep it as far away from your main structure as you can.
- Vegetable Gardens – Telling people not to have vegetable gardens would surely draw fire. So, that said, I will simply advise to keep them as far away from your structure as possible. Also, keeping them properly contained will deter pests and protect your crops.
BILL'S BLOG -THE VALUE OF SECOND OPINION (Posted: 07/05/2015)
So, to all reading this I advise you to protect yourself with one simple-but-reliable practice, "get a second opinion". If you have received an $8,000 estimate to do significant structural renovation to your house because of a recent pest problem, seek out 1-2 other opinions to make sure that you actually need all of this work to be done.
If you are looking for a reliable second opinion you can count on us. Call Summit Pest Management (503) 639 – 2500.Our company was built upon 3 core values: Honesty, Experience and Reliability. That means that we will never seek out more work than what is required and that we will treat you with the respect and care that you deserve.
BILL'S BLOG - RENOVATION CAN INVITE PESTS (Posted: 06/18/2015)
- Cabinetry, Molding and Trim – Ripping out and replacing these items can open up areas that were previously sealed and leave them exposed.
- Bathroom Exhaust Fans – Bathroom exhaust fan installations usually require a hole to the roof or attic if there is not one pre-existing.
- Landscaping / Tree Removal – Landscaping projects can disturb existing habitats and send pests searching for new living space.
- Cabinetry, Molding and Trim – Check all new installations and make sure that they have been properly caulked and sealed.
- Bathroom Exhaust Fans – Inspect roof opening and vent installation after completion to make sure there are no exposed areas.
- Remove all debris and make sure any deliberate leave-behinds (firewood stacks, etc.) are far removed from your structure.
BILL'S BLOG - SPRING IS NEAR! (Posted: 02/20/2015)
Spring is just around the corner and the higher temperatures will mean the emergence of insects that have been dormant over the last few months.
One of these insects is the carpenter ant, a wood-destroying insect!
When the outside temps start to climb consistently above 50 degrees, ants will come out of a deep sleep and start to look for water and old trails that lead them around your home or business. This time of year, if you see larger black ants - or in some cases brown - in your structure, especially around the sink areas, it is an indicator that you have carpenter ants nesting in the walls, subfloors, or anywhere in your structure that is warm, dry, and wood is available. Carpenter ants don't damage wood by eating it. They do their damage by mining out tunnels inside the wood to use as a nesting site. Keep in mind, that the outside temperature has not yet been warm enough to allow them to forage outside. This time of year, we tend to see carpenter ants inside structures but not on the exterior of buildings. For this reason, we know that they have been in your home or business for some time and you just had no idea.
The carpenter ant is the number one wood-destroying insect in the Pacific Northwest, and even if you only see one or two this time of year, you should be concerned. If you find ants inside your structure this time of year, call a professional pest control company to come out and perform an inspection to determine if you have a problem.
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BILL'S BLOG - WINTER IS COMING! (Posted: 11/18/2014)
- Inspect the outside of your property. Look for small holes and cracks or around the outside of your property as well as weaknesses in wood or concrete structures that could be chewed or tunneled through. small rodents will be looking for any way to get inside.
- Check any and all crawlspaces and make sure they are well sealed. Rats, mice, raccoons and squirrels can quickly invade these places, set up their nests and do a lot of damage. Make sure that screens, latches and access points are all strong and secure.
- Trim back any tree limbs, tall bushes or growing things so they are not creating a "launch pad" to your roof, window opening or exhaust vent.
- Make sure your outdoor trash and refuse areas are secure. Use containers that are durable and secure when closed.
Taking a few pre-cautionary steps can spare a lot of headaches and save thousands of dollars in restoration work down the road.


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By Asma Alsharif, Ali Abdelatty and Seda Sezer
Egypt said on Saturday it was expelling Turkey's ambassador and accused Ankara of backing organisations bent on spreading instability – an apparent reference to the Muslim Brotherhood of ousted Egyptian president Mohamed Mursi.
Turkey, which had forged close ties with Egypt under Mursi, responded by declaring the Egyptian ambassador, currently out of the country, persona non grata.
"We are saddened by this situation," Turkey's foreign ministry said in a statement. "But responsibility before history belongs to Egypt's temporary administration which came to power under the extraordinary circumstances of the July 3 coup."
Turkey has emerged as one of the fiercest international critics of Mursi's removal, calling it an "unacceptable coup". Mursi's Muslim Brotherhood, which has been staging protests calling for his reinstatement, has close ties with Turkish Prime Minster Tayyip Erdogan's AK Party.
"(Ankara is) … attempting to influence public opinion against Egyptian interests, supported meetings of organisations that seek to create instability in the country," Egyptian foreign Ministry Spokesman Badr Abdelatty said, in explaining why the Turkish ambassador had been asked to leave.
In response to Egypt's decision, Turkish President Abdullah Gul spoke live on state run TRT television, saying: "I hope our relations will again get back on track."
Both countries will remain represented in each other's capitals by embassies headed by a charge d'affaires, effectively a number two.
Both sides had recalled their ambassadors in August for consultation after Egyptian security forces stormed into pro-Mursi camps on August 14, killing hundreds.


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BER opening delayed: update on current workBerlin, 04.06.2012
According to previous plans, air traffic in the Berlin-Brandenburg region should have been concentrated at Berlin Brandenburg Airport on 3 June. As the opening date has now been rescheduled for 17 March 2013, former plans have now been scrapped. At the same time, passengers and interested parties are asking a number of questions: e.g. How have Berlin passengers been affected since Sunday, 3 June 2012, the original opening date for Berlin Brandenburg Airport? How will the delayed opening of the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport affect the existing airports Schönefeld and Tegel? What is the status quo on the airport construction site? What steps are now planned?
The answers to key questions asked by travellers can found here:
Further questions and answers can be found here:
How is the airport company planning to ensure no unnecessary delays are caused by the dismissal of the general contractor and building supervisor
The airport company is planning to supervise some of the construction itself with a team of 100 employees from Planning and Construction. Talks are currently being held with subcontractors of pgi bbi on pushing ahead with individual work packages. By mid June, the airport company will have checked current plans for any potential areas of conflict and handed them over to the construction firm, who will then resume work on the fire protection system. Construction work ought to be completed by December this year. Following the so-called impact and complex inspection in January, trial runs will be held with voluntary testers in February and March. As reported, the new opening date for the airport is 17 March 2013.
Is it still possible to visit the airport construction site?
Yes. It is still possible to visit the BER construction site. The Infotower is open daily during the summer from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (10 a.m.–4 p.m. during the winter), tours of BER Airport will be available again from mid June. These can be booked by calling +49 30 6091-77777. Airport tours depart from the bus stop outside of airportworld, opposite Schönefeld train station. airportworld, the airport's visitors' centre at Schönefeld train station, has already closed. Staff of the visitors' centre can still be reached in person or by telephone in the Infotower on +49 30 6091-77777.
Are the defects in the fire protection system the only reason for postponing the opening date?
Yes. BER can only open if the fire protection system is fully functioning. Besides problems with the fire protection system, trial runs showed the lack of reliability of various technical systems. Therefore, additional check-in desks and security checkpoints had to be set up as a back-up. These type of problems would not, however, have jeopardised the opening.et.
What construction work has been completed?
The following have been completed: the BER train station, aircraft operation areas (aprons, taxiways, south runway), power supply facilities (substation, three power stations, mains system), primary access roads, underground connections (e.g. water supply network, communications technology, underground fuelling), operational buildings (e.g. access control points, three fire stations, airport filling stations), multi-storey car parks, car rental centre, hangars. Expansion activities in the passenger terminal, however, are still ongoing. In large parts of the terminal the ceiling shutters and wall panels are currently still open, in order to allow construction workers and experts unrestricted access for adjusting, measuring and controlling technical systems, and to carry out any remaining work as well as rectify any defects.
What will happen with buildings already or soon-to-be completed?
The first operational areas and buildings at BER will be used before the airport goes into operation in March 2013. Specifically, these are:
Power stations: These went into operation in June 2011 and supply the airport with heating, cooling and electricity.
Fire stations: The airport fire stations were handed over to the airport fire service and put into operation.
Security building: Security staff, the federal police and customs all work in the new security building at BER.
Canteen: The BER staff canteen is already open and can be used by construction workers and airport staff.
Could a harsh winter jeopardise the schedule?
No. All the surface work has been completed outside. The winter weather will not jeopardise the completion of the interior work.
How many construction workers are currently on the building site? And what exactly are they doing?
After the opening date was postponed, the number of construction workers dropped from 7,000 to 5,000. 2,000 workers from a variety of trades are actually employed in the terminal to carry out e.g. tenant fit-outs, take over fire watch and protect the property.
Is the airport becoming more expensive?
Yes. Additional expenses have been incurred due to the delayed opening. The airport company will compile a detailed breakdown of costs in time for the Supervisory Board meeting on 22 June.
What will happen with the tenants of some 150 retail, restaurant and service outlets?
The airport company is currently discussing the change in circumstances with tenants of the new airport. It is in the interests of the airport to avoid any hardship or situation that may pose an existential threat, especially to small companies. The airport company would like to uphold all tenancy agreements and does not wish to lose any tenants as a result of the delayed opening. A strong regional dimension should be ensured with the many small and medium-sized regional companies as tenants. In the months leading up to the opening of BER, the airport company will ensure that already developed rental units are protected against theft, and dust from construction work.
Can the ILA take place as planned?
The International Aerospace Exhibition ILA 2012 will take place as planned from 11 to 16 September 2012 at its new venue, Berlin ExpoCenter Airport, directly adjacent to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Special permits will be obtained for necessary aircraft operation areas such as the south runway at BER; this will ensure the event runs smoothly both on the ground and in the air.


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Celebrity Gossip
Maurice Kirya confirms he will perform at Wizkid concert.
Find out information about Coronavirus in Uganda. More here.
By Stuart G-Khast
Mwoyo singer Maurice Kirya has been added on the line up of artistes that will be perform at the "Wizkid live in concert" taking place at Lugogo Cricket Oval next month.
The singer has confirmed he will be performing at the event where the Nigerian singer will be the headlining act.
Maurice Kirya comes on board after Jose Chameleone, Winnie Nwagi, A Pass, Gravity among many others earlier confirmed their presence.
Wizkid will be rocking Kampala on the 3rd of December courtesy of StarTimes and Face TV.
Celebrity Gossip
Talent Africa to hold mother's day online concert
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By Reporter
Talent Africa Group will not let mother's day go un-celebrated even during this lockdown. TGA has set up an online concert to celebrate the day and because it's mother's day, TGA has lined up a hot line up of female entertainers for the night.
Lilian Mbabazi and her Sundowners band will headline the night event while several female influencers Zari Hassan, Flavia Tumusiime, Crystal Newman and Cindy Sanyu will be another highlight of the night.
Judith Heard, Dorah Mwima, Peace Menya, Daphne Idring, Rachel K, Eleanor Nabwiso, and Halima Namakula are the other influencial female figures that will feature.
Celebrity Gossip
I rejected 15M from Centenary bank as a model, Yvonne Starr stirs Sheilah Gashumba's Shs50k rant
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By Reporter
Saarbrucken based Ugandan singer, model and actress Yvonne Starr has added salt to an injury reviving the Sheila Gashumba undr payment debate that was a hot topic earlier this week. Yvonne who before singing was a model based in Tanzania also shared her experience where she disclosed how she once rejected a 15M Centenary bank deal to appear on billboads as a model because she was paid way more in Tanzania and Europe.
Sheila Gashumba earlier revealed how she used to earn just Shs50k per show while still presenting on The Style Project show on NTV Uganda. Yvonne Starr's concern however is that not only do other countries pay better but also men are paid way more in Uganda to execute similar tasks. Yvonne Starr therefore believes that Gashumba's point is a broad one that needs a serious debate.
"I think Sheilah Gashumba raised a topic that is affecting almost every Ugandan not only TV presenters, however it's a broad topic that needs a serious debate. Another thing also to consider is equal pay for equal work."
Yvonne is currently living in Saarbrucken, Germany and over a month ago, she prophesied that COVID-19 will be no more by 29th May 2020. We still await to see if her prophesy will turn out true.
Celebrity Gossip
Don Anthony Mugabi aids ailing female bouncer
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By Reporter
Turkish based Ugandan money bag Don Anthony Mugabi has through out this covid -19 pandemic extended aid to suffering groups he identifies and yesterday was another day at work. The tycoon who is in Istanbul through his Ugandan team extended aid to a one Aisha Ssenkubuge who broke her left leg when delivering food relief items to her fellow bouncers during covid-19.
Aisha Ssenkubuge got an accident around Zaana round about when she was door to door delivering food to a body she heads, Uganda Bouncers association when their patron Elly Kayanja extended food relief during the pandemic. Her left leg was completely smashed and cut off.
Don Anthony yesterday blessed her with a sum of 1M to help in medication and so promised more food items during this time.
Celebrity Gossip
Saturday club fever: Club Beatz 3rd edition returns this weekend with John Blaq, MunG, Suspekt Leizor and Lillian Mbabazi
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By Reporter
The third and final edition of club beats home concert will take place this Saturday starting 8PM and will go on till late. Star singers Mun G, Suspekt Laizor, Lillian Mbabazi and John Blaq have been booked for the night.
Last weekend's edition was lit and featured singers Lydia Jazmine, Grenade, Feffe Busi and Tonix. Dj Aludah was on the decks and as always Martha Kay was the host.
The third and last edition will return this Saturday 9th May and unlike previous editions, DJ Xyzl will make debut appearance. It will stream on Club Pilsner Facebook and Youtube platforms. The party will also be streamed live on BigEye.ug Facebook Page. Party with Club Beatz this Saturday.
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I'M CURRENTLY hosting another (unexpected) giveaway over at my main blog – this time it's In Constant Prayer, by Robert Benson. To enter, please leave a comment on this post at my main blog (click link). I'll choose the winner next week.
"IN THIS BOOK, Robert Benson introduces the discipline of the Daily Office, also known as the liturgy of the hours, among other names. It is part of the Ancient Practices series. In a humble and engaging way, Benson presents a truly ancient practice – a way of praying at fixed times and entering into the great river of prayer that runs through the church over the ages."
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Jérôme Segura examines another attack somewhere on the thin borderline between ransomware and tech support scams: Tech support scam page triggers denial-of-service attack on Macs. This is another instance of scammers encouraging victims to call a fake helpline by hitting them with some sort Denial of Service (DoS) attack: in this case, by causing Mail to keep opening email drafts until the machine freezes, or using iTunes., apparently to put up a fake alert.
Commentary by David Bisson for Tripwire: Tech Support Scam Creates Series of Email Drafts to Crash Macs.
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Bigger is certainly better when it comes to containers of flowers. Our eyes are naturally drawn to big containers that instantly create a show-stopping focal point.
For a quick splash of color and guaranteed success, buy ready-made containers with combinations of flowers that thrive in the same conditions. Or you can be creative and personalize a container with your favorite flowers, grasses and foliage.
How to Decorate with a Large Container of Flowers:
- Find an outside space that needs a pop of color.
- Select a ready-made container with colors and flowers you love for either a sunny or shady spot.
- Read the plant tags to see how much and when to feed and water.
- When the top of the soil is dry to the touch, water until it trickles out the drainage holes.
- You can use a hanging basket in a container, too. Just cut off the hangers and pop it in a container for instant color.
How to Create a Large Container with Flowers from Scratch:
- Pick a large container with drainage holes.
- Select plants that create a dramatic effect. Consider color, shape, texture, and size. Cover all of your bases by picking plants that will fill, spill and thrill. You want to have a tall plant in the center, plants to fill the middle, and finally, plants that will spill over the edge — known as cascading plants. Find this information on the plant tag.
- Place the large container in its ideal location. Completed containers are too heavy to move and can hurt your back.
- Fill the container ¾ full with good moisture-retaining potting mix that also contains a slow-release fertilizer.
- Remove the plants from their pots and loosen their roots. Never pull the plant out by the flowers or stems.
- Arrange the flowers in the container.
- Fill in gaps with potting mix with slow-release fertilizer and moisture control and gently tap down. Let soil settle.
- If you're using potting mix without added fertilizer, feed with a fertilizer. Follow the product directions to know when and how much to use.
- Add 2-3" of mulch, moss or decorative rocks around the plant to retain moisture.
- When the top of the soil is dry to the touch, water until it trickles out the drainage holes.
If you're using a very large container, you may fill the bottom 1/3 with a non-soluble filler material like aluminum cans, plastic containers, broken clay pots, or packing peanuts.
Product Checklist:
- Large container
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Ashes: Mitchell Johnson criticises England batsmen's 'tactics'
- From the section Cricket
Australian bowler Mitchell Johnson has accused England batsmen of deliberately backing away before the ball is bowled to unsettle the Australian pacemen.
Johnson, 32, got into a row with Kevin Pietersen in the fourth Ashes Test when the 33-year-old stepped away from the crease during his run up.
"That's how they play the game and have always played the game," said Johnson.
"I don't think they'll change. It is frustrating when it happens all the time, but it's part of their tactics."
The fifth and final Test starts on Thursday at 23:30 GMT at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Johnson has taken 31 wickets in the series which Australia lead 4-0.
Batsmen do have the right to stand away from the wicket before a ball is bowled if they are distracted by movement in the crowd.
But Johnson, who threw the ball towards Pietersen before exchanging heated words after the England batsman stepped away, believes the tourists take it too far.
"The only thing I regret is throwing the ball," Johnson said. "That was probably a little bit inappropriate but the rest of it was fine.
"It hasn't really bothered us throughout the whole series, but I just thought it was time to let him know that it was inappropriate and he needed to stop doing it.
"The sight screens are big enough, he should be watching the game. I won't back down if it happens again."


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Cherokee Nation Dedicates Washington County Bridge
Published August 28, 2017
OCHELATA, OKLAHOMA – Cherokee Nation and Washington County officials dedicated the new Matoaka Bridge 84 project in Washington County recently.
Repairs to the former single-lane bridge built in 1941 totaled more than $725,000. More than $700,000 of the repair cost was covered by the tribe, with a remaining $25,000 covered by Washington County.
"Projects like bridge 84 in Matoaka are opportunities for Cherokee Nation to work with local and state entities for the greater good," said Cherokee Nation Secretary of State Chuck Hoskin Jr. "Thanks to funds from our Tribal Transportation Bridge Program and the work of our dedicated employees, we are able to not only improve the road, but provide a level of safety and efficiency that both Cherokees and non-Cherokees in this area can benefit from."
The new bridge is 83 feet long and 15 ½ feet wide and includes elements like new parapet walls and a new guardrail, which meet the most up-to-date safety regulations.
"The contributions that Cherokee Nation continually makes across this area, from the casino that employs hundreds to the beautiful 28,000-square-foot health center that our citizens use every day, I can't say enough good things," said Washington County District 3 Commissioner Mike Dunlap. "This bridge is important to our citizens and their safety, and I am eternally grateful to Cherokee Nation for making this a priority."
The project also included 1,037 feet of new roadway and stream bank stabilization.
"This bridge is a critical part of so many lives here in Washington County, and I'm proud to say that, with these improvements, it should be around for years to come," said Cherokee Nation Tribal Councilor Dick Lay. "Partnerships like this one with Commissioner Dunlap are important and a big part of the positive work that we do in my district day in and day out."
In fiscal year 2016, the Cherokee Nation improved more than 53 miles of roadway and five bridges at a cost of $23.6 million.


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The following submission comes from "across the pond":
This cool tattoo belongs to Naveed, who writes:
"I am 18 years old currently a student in the UK and I live in Bristol. I would like to submit a tattoo, I know you prefer to upload tattoos from people you've met but I am particularly proud of this tattoo as it is my third. It is a king cobra wrapped around a harp with jasmine flowers surrounding it. They are all national symbols of my ethnicities, the king cobra is the national snake of India, the jasmine flowers are the national flower of Pakistan and the harp is the national symbol of Ireland. It was done by Phil Webster at Tattoo House in Dewsbury."I should note that Phil Webster is not on the Tattoo House website, but is currently be co-owner of Integrity Tattoo Lounge in Ossett, West Yorkshire. I was able to find a much crisper photo on his Facebook page, so I am reprinting it here for the sake of fully representing what a nice tattoo this is:
Thanks to Naveed for sending along this tattoo to us here on Tattoosday!
This entry is ©2011 Tattoosday.
If you are reading this on another web site other than Tattoosday, without attribution, please note that it has been copied without the author's permission and is in violation of copyright laws. Please feel free to visit http://tattoosday.blogspot.com and read our original content. Please let me know if you saw this elsewhere so I contact the webmaster of the offending site and advise them of this violation in their Terms of Use Agreement.


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Our smorgasbord starts with Trump in Ohio.
If what you are about to witness doesn't remind of Third Reich stadium oratory, you really should brush up on the history of the World Wars.
Inappropriate Politics
As the week progressed, so did Trump's exhibitions of a mind which is far off from stable. How bout that Boys Scouts Jamboree?
Boys Scouts as political fodder (the Judgment of an Ant)
The Los Angeles Times's Trump Jamboree highlights: link.
CNN's two-minute highlight embed:
More CNN, cringe worthy moments in 90 seconds: link.
The Boys Scouts of America almost immediately enacted a strategy of rationale for Trump's appearance. We should have anticipated a day later, an apology for Trump's politicizing the Jamboree would be forthcoming.
A public apology for Trump's behavior from The Chief Scout Executive for the Boy Scouts of America.
Michael Surbaugh statement linked.
"I want to extend my sincere apologies to those in our Scouting family who were offended by the political rhetoric that was inserted into the jamboree,"
Read Surbaugh's statement in full below: (Time dot com)
Scouting Family,In the last two weeks, we have celebrated the best of Scouting at our 20th National Jamboree with nearly 40,000 participants, volunteers, staff and visitors. The 2017 National Jamboree has showcased and furthered the Scouting mission by combining adventure and leadership development to give youth life-changing experiences. Scouts from Alaska met Scouts from Alabama; Scouts from New Mexico met those from New York, and American youth met youth from 59 other countries.Over the course of ten days, Scouts have taken part in adventures, learned new skills, made new and lasting friendships and completed over 200 community service projects that offered 100,000 hours of service to the community by young men and women eager to do the right thing for the right reasons.These character-building experiences have not diminished in recent days at the jamboree – Scouts have continued to trade patches, climb rock walls, and share stories about the day's adventures. But for our Scouting family at home not able to see these real moments of Scouting, we know the past few days have been overshadowed by the remarks offered by the President of the United States.I want to extend my sincere apologies to those in our Scouting family who were offended by the political rhetoric that was inserted into the jamboree. That was never our intent. The invitation for the sitting U.S. President to visit the National Jamboree is a long-standing tradition that has been extended to the leader of our nation that has had a Jamboree during his term since 1937. It is in no way an endorsement of any person, party or policies. For years, people have called upon us to take a position on political issues, and we have steadfastly remained non-partisan and refused to comment on political matters. We sincerely regret that politics were inserted into the Scouting program.While we live in a challenging time in a country divided along political lines, the focus of Scouting remains the same today as every day.Trustworthiness, loyalty, kindness and bravery are just a few of the admirable traits Scouts aspire to develop – in fact, they make up the Scout Oath and Scout Law.As part of our program's duty to country, we teach youth to become active citizens, to participate in their government, respect the variety of perspectives and to stand up for individual rights.Few will argue the importance of teaching values and responsibility to our youth — not only right from wrong, but specific positive values such as fairness, courage, honor and respect for others.For all of the adventure we provide youth such as hiking, camping and zip-lining, those activities actually serve as proven pathways and opportunities to develop leadership skills and become people of character.In a time when differences seem to separate our country, we hope the true spirit of Scouting will empower our next generation of leaders to bring people together to do good in the world.Yours in Scouting,Mike
Sexual Orientation
Since Trump guided the media coverage this week via a blindside attack on the LGBTQ comunirty, it is only fitting we add a piece from last night's The Daily Show, with Trevor Noah.
Since Trump guided the media coverage this week via a blindside attack on the LGBTQ comunirty, it is only fitting we add a piece from last night's The Daily Show, with Trevor Noah.
Yes, America we have a problem.


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Here at Heartfelt Yoga Studio, nestled in the Short North district of Columbus, OH and not too far from The Ohio State University, we believe that yoga is an individual experience to connect with yourself. We as teachers are here to support your journey and create a sacred and magically place to practice and fully be yourself.
With your experience at the forefront of our mind, we offer classes to help you create space for yourself. Our All Levels Vinyasa is a very open practice for all and any students while our Foundations and Slow Jam classes offer up movement in an accessible way for those wanting to move slower or are newer to their yoga practice. Our Power Flow lets adventurous souls get funky and try new things.
Our studio is all about your individual practice in a supported community setting. You will often find us all around Columbus supporting other local businesses as well as participating in city-wide events. We love our home in the Short North and we hope you find your home here with us.
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April 19, 2018
Guest Speaker: Jesse Romero
Hosts & Sponsors: Nando Zepeda & Sandy Kennedy
Encantada Designs
Pima County GOP Christmas Party
December 7th 2017
Honored Guest Speakers: RNC Bruce Ash
Photo Booth Sponsored by Hon. Judge Waters & Hon. Judge Roberts
Lunch with Arizona State Treasurer
October 7th 2017
Honored Guest Speakers: Treasurer Jeff DeWit
Photography by: Kevin Donnelly
Second Amendment Event
September 2nd 2017
Honored Guest Speakers: Jan Morgan, Joy Villa
Additional Guests: Tawnee Arrieta, Omar Navaro
Photography by: Kevin Donnelly
Chairman's Club Event
August 23rd 2017
Dinner with Congresswoman Martha McSally
Photography by: Kevin Donnelly
PimaGOP HQ Grand Opening
August 19th 2017
Ice Cream Social
Hosted by Pima County Republican Women
First Amendment Event
July 26th 2017
The Making of the President 2016
Honored Guest Speakers: Roger Stone, Sabo
Photography by: Peter Duke
Border Security Event
May 20th 2017
Border Security Panel Luncheon
Honored Guest Speakers: Mark Lamb, Mark Napier, Mark Dannels
Lincoln Day Dinner 2017
Guest Speakers: Hon. Kerry Bentivolio, RNC- Bruce Ash


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"Let somebody do 312,000 squats . . . then come back to me and ask why I'm retiring!" - Johnny Bench, on retiring from the catcher's position
The Catcher (abbreviated C and position 2 when scoring ) sits behind homeplate and receives the throws from the pitcher. He typically uses a large padded glove to protect his hand, as well as a catcher's mask, chest protector, and shin guards (collectively known as the tools of ignorance) to protect himself from pitches he is unable to catch.
The position calls for a strong and accurate arm in order to prevent baserunners from stealing. This is especially important for the long throw from home plate to second base. Additionally, catchers must have a high degree of stamina, as they spend nearly the entire game in a crouched position.
The catcher has arguably the most demanding job in baseball, in both the mental and physical aspects. First and foremost, the catcher must "call the game," signaling to the pitcher what pitch to throw and where to throw it. For this reason, many catchers spend a considerable amount of their time scouting opposing batters, memorizing their tendencies and weaknesses.
On the physical side, catchers are crouched for the vast majority of the game, as stated above. This tends to not only increase their fatigue rate relative to other position players, but tax them offensively as well-- catchers are not typically known as offensive powerhouses. There are obviously numerous exceptions in baseball history. To compensate for this, most professional teams carry a talented backup catcher on the roster that spells the starter once or twice a week. Another way of accomplishing this is having a specialty catcher that works with only one pitcher in the rotation. Recent examples include Doug Mirabelli, Kevin Cash, and George Kottaras, all of the Boston Red Sox, who all caught exclusively for knuckleball specialist pitcher Tim Wakefield in 2005, 2008, and 2009, respectively. One problem is that, for instance, if Kottarras gets injured, Jason Varitek would catch Wakefield. They would not be used to working together.
|Baseball positions
|Left field | Center field | Right field
|3rd base | Shortstop | 2nd base | 1st base
|Designated hitter
Further Reading[edit]
- Thomas Boswell: "Half Guru, Half Beast of Burden" in Why Time Begins on Opening Day, Penguin Books, New York, NY, 1984, pp. 159-166.
- Tom Hanrahan: "Catcher ERA - Once More with Feeling: It's Tough to Be a Rookie", in The Baseball Research Journal, SABR, Volume 38, Number 1 (Summer 2009), pp. 59-61.
- Donald Honig: The Greatest Catchers of All Time, Brown & Benchmark Publishing, Madison, WI, 1991. ISBN 0697128067
- Conor Kelley: The Catcher's Handbook, McFarland, Jefferson, NC, 2014. ISBN 978-0-7864-7938-2
- Jason Kendall and Lee Judge: Throwback: A Big-League Catcher Tells How the Game Is Really Played, St. Martin's Press, New York, NY, 2014. ISBN 978-1250031839
- William F. McNeil: Backstop: A History of the Catcher and a Sabermetric Ranking of 50 All-Time Greats, McFarland, Jefferson, NC, 2006.
- Jack Moore: "Why no left-handed catchers?", Sports on Earth, April 9, 2013. [1]
- Peter Morris: Catcher: How the Man Behind the Plate Became an American Folk Hero, Ivan R. Dee Publisher, Chicago, IL, 2009.
- Chuck Rosciam: "Greatest Catchers: A Composite Ranking Methodology", in The Baseball Research Journal, SABR, Volume 38, Number 1 (Summer 2009), pp. 62-69.
- Milton J. Shapiro: Heroes Behind the Mask: Baseball's Greatest Catchers (originally published in 1968).


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WCPT Network for Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD)
Welcome to the international network focused on physical therapists working with patients with intellectual and developmental disability. We are interested in becoming a forum and network for physical therapists interested in all aspects of intellectual and developmental disability or cognitive impairments across the lifespan.
The broad aims of this network are to:
- Facilitate communication about health issues and management of people with intellectual and developmental disability or cognitive impairment;
- Encourage exchange of information and ideas about best practices in health and wellness management for this population;
- Foster collaborative research;
- Provide support to countries regarding initiatives and policy for those with intellectual and developmental disability;
- Develop literacy appropriate educational materials for this population;
- Increase awareness of worldwide issues in intellectual and developmental disability.
Members are encouraged to meet and communicate with other members at the Networking Session at each WCPT Congress.
- To join the LinkedIn group:
- Register on LinkedIn, if you are not already registered
- Submit a request to join the IDD group at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4959175/
Supported by:
The network supporter, Special Olympics FUNfitness (FF), is a core component of Special Olympics Healthy Athletes®, a programme that addresses ongoing health needs of Special Olympics athletes. FunFitness was developed by the American Physical Therapy Association and premiered at the Special Olympics Winter World Games in 2001. Seminars train physical therapists from around the world in the development of the event in their countries. FUNfitness events are now conducted in 48 United States, 5 Canadian provinces, 6 Caribbean countries, and 65 other countries.
FUNfitness is a physical therapy fitness screening designed to:
- identify participant fitness needs;
- help participants improve flexibility, functional strength, balance and aerobic conditioning;
- educate participants, families and coaches about the importance of each component in overall fitness;
- provide an opportunity for participants to learn appropriate exercises from physical therapists, and to be referred to community services as needed.
Membership of the WCPT Network for IDD is open to physical therapists working with or interested in working with people with intellectual disability who belong to a WCPT member organisation. Membership is free. You can apply for membership by sending an email with your name, country, WCPT member organisation you belong to, professional background and field of expertise to [email protected]. Through your membership you will be linked with colleagues who share the same background and interests, in your own country and abroad.
Additionally, you are always welcome to attend a FUNfitness screening in or near your country. We are always interested in training physical therapists as FUNfitness Clinical Directors for their country or state.
For questions or to send correspondence, please contact Donna Bainbridge, Global Advisor for FUNfitness & Fitness Programming [email protected], (1) 406 370 4563.


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Our Services
The Practice provides a comprehensive range of dental services, under both NHS and Private arrangements. These include:
Preventive treatment for children and adults. Treatment of gum disease.
Orthodontics Fixed and removable braces to correct crowded or uneven teeth.
Dentures Plastic or metal based, full or partial false teeth, to replace missing teeth and gums.
Advanced and Cosmetic treatment Crowns (caps), bridges, porcelain veneers, restorations and fillings in gold, porcelain and advanced materials, using the most up to date techniques.
Tooth whitening.
Sedation techniques for anxious patients. Intravenous sedation (by injection) for adults, and 'happy air' sedation (by nose mask) for adults and children.
Oral surgery procedures including wisdom tooth removal
Oral Cancer Screening


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Burda 5/2019 #102B: Dress
Burda 5/2019 #102B is a knee-length dress with cap sleeves, a boat neckline, bodice princess seams, vertical darts, and a 1″ waistband. The A-line skirt features two pleats in the front and darts in the back. View A features a contrasting petersham ribbon waistband with a bow detail, and View B has just a regular self-fabric waistband. The armholes are topstitched and the edges finished with bias binding.Read More Burda 5/2019 #102B: Dress


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Dynair® Pro
- You are here:
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- Balance Trainer
Recommended for "Healthy training"*:
Dynair® Pro
The first ball cushion - made in Germany - combined with a stable base - two pieces of equipment rolled into one, providing even more training options for sensorimotor functions and coordination.
Particularly suitable for balance exercises on one leg - can also be used upside down! With extra skid-proof material
for absolute safety.
The Dynair Pro can be used in pairs or in rows depending
on the sport (e.g. football, golf, tennis, skiing, etc.)
Tested and recommended by the forum: Gesunder Rücken - besser leben e.V. and the Federal Association of German Back Schools (BdR) e.V.
Further information here.
Technical details:
Size: approx. 36 x 10 cm
Weight: approx. 2.000 g
Max. load: approx. 150 kg
*In case of discomfort before, during or after training the doctor must be consulted.


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Planning a Campus Visit
Without a doubt, Miami University boasts one of the most beautiful campuses in the Midwest. We recommend coming for a visit, not just for the campus, but to meet current students and faculty, sit in on classes, and get a feel for the Miami experience.
Miami's Visiting Miami page offers directions, maps, accommodations guide, and restaurant listings...everything you might need to plan your visit.
Come when it's convenient
Schedule an information session and campus tour with the Office of Admission. Tours are offered nearly every weekday and on Saturdays.
After you schedule your campus tour, contact the Department of Theatre for a meeting with one of our faculty members, a tour of our facilities, and ask if you can sit in on a class. Email us or call 513-529-3053.
The Department of Theatre's main office is located in the Center for Performing Arts, right across from the Admission Visit Center! Stop by our office in room 119 for a visitor's permit.
Come on Arts Day or Theatre Day
Special events we've planned to provide a more guided exploration for to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. You'll have opportunities to interact with students, faculty, and staff, learn about the BA degree and the Department of Theatre, and seniors may also schedule an admission interview/audition.
What's the difference between ARTS Day and Theatre Day?
Arts Day
- Held on a Saturday in September
- Meet students in art, architecture, interior design, and interactive media studies.
Theatre Day
- Held on a Friday in February
- Sit in on classes
- Meet with admission and financial aid counselors
- Campus tour included
- Stay for part or all of the day. It is scheduled with flexibility in mind. We'd love to see you!


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Coles unleash Blumenthal for early Christmas onslaught
Just a fortnight after inking an exclusive partnership together, supermarket giant Coles has released the first spot (see below) for its Christmas campaign featuring UK celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal.
Blumenthal will feature in a new Coles TV campaign which airs for the first time tonight (October 16) to promote his "decadent and delicious" Hidden Orange Christmas pudding.
The spot Heston sees cutting a slice from his pudding to reveal the whole, hidden candied orange as he tells viewers his Christmas range is "not only absolutely delicious, but available exclusively and only at Coles".
Coles marketing and store development director, Simon McDowell, said: "After the phenomenal success of Heston's Christmas range last year, we decided to air the new ads early to remind Australians to get in quick as the puddings won't last long."
Earlier this month. Coles' great rival Woolworths announced that it had signed up fellow UK celebrity chef Jamie Oliver to promote its fresh food.
The new Heston campaign was created with Coles' ad agency, Big Red.


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Greenbelt, MDHome Menu
Volunteer Program
The Greenbelt Animal Control program began in 2002. We are the only municipality in Prince George's County to have and operate our own shelter and adoption program. Our 2 full time and l part time employees receive and run calls, impound animals, prosecute neglect/cruelty cases, care for the animals in our shelter, fund raise for special needs animals, plan and execute events for the public, process adoptions, as well as maintain the shelter and surrounding grounds.
How is that possible?!
Our small staff is extremely dedicated. We also rely on volunteers to help us with making the Greenbelt Animal Shelter the best it can be!
Our volunteers apply their unique skills and passions to the shelter in many different ways. For example: social media outreach, events planning, fundraising, organizing, dog walking, cat socializing, fostering and the list goes on and on. Our animals benefit from every positive human interaction they have. We are not about setting limits on how you may contribute to our program. If you would like to sit in our cat room and pet a cat after a rough day at work, you aren't only making yourself feel better but you are interacting with an animal that may have otherwise been missing attention.
We do have to set some boundaries for your safety and the safety of our animals.
- The isolation room is off limits unless you have specific permission that shift from a staff member to be in the isolation room. New animals are quarantined in the Isolation room prior to being released into the general population. We do not want to run the risk of cross contaminating animals with possible transmittable diseases. Some of these animals are not the shelter's. take in animals for many reasons and the animal may just be here for spaying or neutering. The animal may also be wild/feral and more exposure to humans than necessary stresses these animals.
Wildlife. Feel free to ask staff about the animal if curious but the less wildlife is handled, the better. It's stressful for the animal and potentially dangerous for the person handling the animal.
- We sometimes have animals that are not the friendliest. Some of our dogs are working on themselves. If you have a question about whether you can interact with a specific dog, please ask a staff member. There are often times notes on the cage from the trainer or staff members.
- All bites, big or small must be reported. Accidents happen and animals can be unpredictable in certain circumstances.
- We love your face! So please, NEVER stick it in an animal's face! There is a proper way to say hello to an animal.
Shelter Specifics
The Greenbelt Animal Shelter is very limited in size, and is, at the moment, tax payer funded by the residents of the City of Greenbelt.
The shelter we operate is very limited in size, and is, at the moment, tax payer funded by the residents of the City of Greenbelt. This limits us to accepting animals located in Greenbelt only. Every effort is made to place adoptable animals with appropriate adoptive homes. Difficult decisions must be made at times when an animal is too sick or injured to be treated or animals that are aggressive and post a threat to the public are some instance that the decision may be made.
The shelter can hold 7 dogs using the runs for a single dog or more if dogs can be housed together. We have a play yard that the dogs use at least 3 times a day, either alone, in a play group or with a volunteer/trainer. There are currently 2 cat rooms in addition to the isolation room. Both cat rooms have windows for the cats to sunbathe or bird watch.
Important Information
We currently have 1 animal control officers. The easiest way to contact the officers is via email.
firstname.lastname@example.com Nelly Ortiz
If you have an emergency while at the shelter and for some reason there is no officer around, you can contact the Greenbelt Police Department at 301-474-7200.
The dry erase board on the wall next to the first cat room has information on recent adoptions, upcoming events or important information.
The calendar on the front door is you can initial for up coming volunteer shifts so staff knows you are coming.
Volunteer hours are Monday-Friday from 4-7pm. If there is a day where we will be closed, it will be indicated on the calendar. Sometimes we have unexpected emergencies, if this is the case, we try to post on our Facebook page as well as post a sign on the shelter's gate.
If you are interested in helping with a specific event or activity, please contact us or let the staff member present know! As always, all ideas are welcome, so if you have an idea for an event or improvement for the shelter, let us know


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Exclusive interviews with Tech Trailblazers Awards judges @techtrailblaze #TTAwardsAugust 10, 2012
With the early-bird deadline for the Tech Trailblazers Awards for tech startups swiftly approaching on August 17th, the Countdown team has compiled a collection of links to interviews we have conducted with some of the judges of the awards. Enjoy, and feel free to share these links with your friends and colleagues.
Available at Countdown2StorageExpo:
Chris Evans, Consultant and Blogger, TheStorageArchitect.com
Martin Glassborow, Blogger, Storagebod
Chris Mellor, Storage Editor, The Register
Simon Robinson, Research Vice President, 451 Research
Enrico Signoretti, Senior Consultant, Juku Consulting SRL
Matthew Yeager,Chief Technologist, Colt Technology Services
Available at Countdown2Infosecurity:
Brian Honan, CEO, BH Consulting
Andrew Seldon, Editor, Hi-Tech Security Solutions
Stuart Sumner, Editor, Computing
Available at Countdown2MWC:
Mohit Agrawal, Founder and Editor, Telecom Circle
Teresa Cottam, Founder and Chief Analyst, Telesperience
Available at Countdown2CloudExpo:
Ben Kepes, Principal, Diversity Limited
Full Disclosure: The Tech Trailblazers Awards are a Launchpad Initiative
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Category Archives: Disaster Preparedness
Tokyo Olympics – Will they be prepared?
The 2020 Olympics has been announced for Tokyo, one of the most earthquake prone megacities on the planet. The 2011 Sendai quake has also upped the chances of a big quake in the Tokyo area.
Despite extensive disaster preparedness for earthquakes Tokyo still has many vulnerabilities, and the clean-up of the Fukushima disaster will still be ongoing as the games get underway.
Plenty of Olympics have been held in disaster prone cities: Beijing, Athens, Los Angeles, Montreal, Mexico City and Rome all have high earthquake hazards, but fortunately a major natural disaster has not been visited on an Olympic Games. The 1908 games were originally going to be held in Rome, but were moved to London after the 1906 eruption of Mt Vesuvius led to financial pressures on the Italian Government. The worst olympics disaster in history was the terrorist attack on the 1972 Summer Games in Munich, and with billion dollar security budgets terrorism has been foremost in the minds of games' organisers in recent years.
Although risk management has become a new priority for the IOC, assessment of disaster and emergency preparedness, particularly for natural disasters appears to be brief.
With the influx of athletes, officials and visitors Japan will need to put in place special measures to ensure that they are as prepared as the rest of the population, upgrade emergency response units and ensure that construction for the games is specially hardened – and that's just for starters. A disaster ready games will be expensive and for a nation already faced with the recovery bill of the 2011 quake and tsunami and the clean-up of Fukushima it will be difficult for it to face up to the challenge. But the costs of not being prepared can be far greater.
Defence White Paper – A disaster focus?
Today the Federal Government released a new Defence White Paper. Given all the discussion about the use of the ADF in disaster operations I thought I'd given it a review from a disaster and humanitarian response perspective.
The new paper contains 26 references to disaster operations, down from 31 references in the 2009 White Paper.
Factcheck: Increasing community demand?
After every emergency and whenever the media, and many emergency managers, are talking about emergency service response the claim of 'emergency services are under increasing demand' is oft repeated. It's very tempting to believe that there is an increasing demand on emergency services, with the increased resources that such a trend can bring, but what do the numbers say.
Extreme weather. Extreme planning. Extremely necessary?
In a piece published in the SMH yesterday Anthony Bergin, Director of Research Programs at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, argues that climate change will require greater preparedness for our emergency services. That doesn't necessarily need to be the case.
NSW EM Updates and Fire Danger
As Tasmania continues to face terrible bush fires and NSW gears up for a day of catastrophic fire danger in many areas*, I noted two new developments in NSW emergency management:
- The new State Emergency Management Plan (EMPlan) has been published. Consistent with recent changes to the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act it expands the roles of functional areas and names agency responsibilities across PPRR. It's also a much shorter document clocking it at 35 pages excluding annexes (79 with) versus 51 pages in the old DISPLAN (98 with annexes).
- A new guide: Government, you and what to do – A Guide to Natural Disasters in NSW, which contains comprehensive information about natural disasters in NSW; what individuals, families and businesses can do before, during, and after them; and what risk management activities the Government is undertaking. It also includes handy guides, checklists, social media links and other useful information.
For those in emergency management in NSW – good luck for tomorrow. Anyone wanting to find good information here's a couple of recommendations:
- Head to the NSW RFS Website, Facebook Page or follow them on Twitter. You can also download the NSW version of the Firesnearme app for iPhone and Android.
- Tune in to ABC Radio (frequency list here) or follow @ABCemergency on Twitter.
- Don't forget to look out the window.
And if you're looking to help out with the Tasmanian Bush Fires Appeal go to the Red Cross website.
*Some media sources are pegging it as the worst fire danger day on record for the state. I'm not so sure. It will probably be the worst for at least 10-20 years, but I'm not sure it would eclipse the fire danger (although this was before the FFDI index was even invented) during the heatwave of 1939 (which set many of the individual temperature records in NSW).
A Global Emergency Number
The World Conference On International Telecommunications that is just finishing up in Dubai, has attracted most attention for proposals for greater internet regulation. But the conference and the International Telecommunications Union looks after many things besides the internet.
One of these is the emergency calling number (in Australia 000), in particular for mobile devices (in Australia 112 will work on all GSM mobiles).
Upgrading central city hospitals would put them in the firing line
Today a piece appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald calling for a specialist disaster response capacity to be established in central city hospitals across Australia.


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Running shoes for women have different features than running shoes for men because women have a different running style which explains why women have distinct injury patterns.
There is a huge selection of running shoes on the market and choosing the correct one will keep you off blisters and injuries you run.
Top tips on selecting your first pair of running sneakers
Most manufacturers are designing shoes with the aim of promoting women with comfort, support, and performance.
Women tend to choose shoes that will make them look good but this should not override the fit and comfortability of the shoes.
When choosing the best womens running shoes, consider the following:
Foot shape
Women have different foot shape than that of men and they are smaller with a narrow heel in relation to their forefoot.
The ball of the foot, arch, and the toes are also different, hence one should get a well-fitting shoe much different from that of men.
The forefoot and the toe area of women's shoe are a bit wider while the heel is narrower which reflects the gender difference.
Comfort & Fit
A perfect fit is very important and there are different shoe types which offer various requirements and preferences.
Whichever type of feet that you have, you need to get a shoe that fits well and will not hurt as you run.
If you don't wear the correct shoe for your feet then the heel will slip inside the shoe and this leads to chafing and instability.
The length and width of your feet matter too, so get a shoe size that's a half inch longer than what you normally wear to allow breathing space.
Bounce Back
The cushion in shoes offers comfort and prevents injury when one comes into contact with the ground.
For women, the cushioning is much dense, especially under the ball of the foot and extends across the width of the shoes hence giving more bounce and greater impact.
Women have wider hips than men which mean that they will pronate more on the outside as they run and this adds extra stress to the knee.
This means that they should have extra support by having different midsoles or outsole in their shoes, but should be less to offer a slightly lower, lighter and faster version than men's shoes.
The outer sole supports the movement of the heel and is made of two types of rubber while the midsole supports the running shoe and it is made of two types of cushioning materials.
Level of Flex and Toe-off
Women have a 15% lower body mass than men, hence their running shoes should have a deeper groove that provides greater stability and a smooth and natural running motion.
This is because the women's lower body mass usually makes it difficult to flex the midsole so the grooves help.
The midsoles are usually softer and lighter than that in the men's shoes.
No matter the terrain that you are running on, the shoe should be well constructed from the inside to the outside.
The material should be water-resistant and mesh to allow free movement of air and the midsole an outer sole should be strongly constructed to last for several miles before wear and tear.
Your Running Style
Are you a sprinter or marathoner and are you going to run on road or off road?
The kind of terrain matters when considering the outer sole of the shoe. If running on a terrain that is wet or has loose dust and dirt, get shoes for more aggressive outsoles that can provide you with additional grip and support.
It should have a breathable upper part to allow a cool and breezy feeling as the temperatures rise.
If you are running long distances, get shoes that have a strong cushion that can last for a long period before they start to give in.
There is a wide selection of fashionable running shoes and they come in a wide variety of styles and colors to fit your personal taste, but it is important to focus on its features rather than the look.
They have much difference in color, fit, and design than the men running shoes.
Every shoe brand fits differently so have your feet measured and try on each shoe without assuming that you are a certain shoe size number.
Buy your shoes in the evening because the legs are largest then due to the day's activities and carry your running socks so that you get a proper and perfect fitting.
Give the shoes a test run while in the shoe store by either taking a lap around the store or running on a treadmill if they have. This will help you know if you feel comfortable while you run.
Remember, having the right shoe as you run can make a whole difference in the world.