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"I continue to be impressed by the people at Clinton. It is an honor to have these colleagues recognized for their outstanding work and commitment to the college." - Interim President, Frederick Smith.
"We Live It, You Learn It," was the theme of Clinton's marketing campaign for 2014-15, highlighting distinguished faculty members who are each experts in their field. However, all Clinton faculty members are experts in their field, as demonstrated by their selection into juried shows, national publications, and participation as keynote speakers.

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Boasting the perfect blend of comfort and convenience, Courtyard Las Vegas Henderson/Green Valley is an ideal destination for business and leisure travelers. Within a short driving distance of three of the world's most renowned man-made attractions, the Las Vegas Strip, Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, our hotel sets you up for an unforgettable stay. Located on the south side of Las Vegas, we offer a relaxing escape while also keeping you close to all the action. McCarran International Airport is just 5.5 miles away. Refreshing breakfast and dinner options are available at The Bistro. Our restaurant also offers Starbucks® coffee and evening cocktails. Professionals here for work can take advantage of our ergonomic in-room workstations and three versatile meeting venues. All of our guests appreciate our complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi. Stay active in our outdoor pool, relax in the whirlpool and get a brisk workout in our on-site fitness center. Make yourself at home at Courtyard Las Vegas Henderson/Green Valley.Show More
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Dr. Vonny prides herself on employing a staff of experienced orthodontic professionals in her Beaverton and Salem, Oregon locations. Our experienced staff is committed to providing excellent orthodontic services to our patients in a warm, friendly office atmosphere. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your treatment, please do not hesitate to ask one of our knowledgeable team members. Our orthodontic professionals want you to experience the best in orthodontic care.
Ask any of our treatment coordinators about your free consultation – the first step to a happy healthy smile!
Faina joined our team in 2015, less than a year after graduating from a dental program. She graduated from Silverton high school in 2013. She is married with her first child due May 2017! Faina enjoys reading, shopping, camping in the summers, and playing with her dog coco. Faina is fluent in both English and Russian.
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Passengers on board Delta Flight 1425 watched with horror on Monday as a part from one of the plane's engines spun around the turbine in the middle of a trip from Atlanta to Baltimore.
The plane was forced to make an emergency landing in North Carolina, leaving passengers uninjured but emotionally rattled by the experience.
Video captured by passenger Logan Webb shows the giant engine churning with the aircraft component inside. The turbine can be heard making a loud grinding sound that nearly drowns out the "fasten seatbelts" alert in the cabin.
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Passengers say they heard a loud boom approximately one hour into the flight.
"After we heard the boom we just saw all this smoke coming up into the cabin, and that's when we really started freaking out," passenger Avery Porch told WMAR News in Baltimore. "It started slowing down a little bit, it started getting hot (and the) air cut off."
Porch's boyfriend, Tyler Kreuger, said he was afraid he would die.
"I just pulled out my phone and I knew I didn't have service but I just texted my mom … I love you."
Passenger John Leonard also reported hearing a loud boom from the back of the plane. "We heard and felt everything," he told ABC11. He says the plane was vibrating "for a good while," prompting some people to try and brace the hull. "We were afraid that it was going to come caving down so we were holding up the sides of the plane," he said.
Delta Air Lines says the aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina due to an engine problem.
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The incident happened on board a McDonnell Douglas MD-88 aircraft, a 32-year-old, medium-sized plane with 149 passenger seats.
The aircraft landed safely at 2:20 p.m. with fire and rescue crews waiting nearby.
Passengers were rebooked on another flight to Atlanta later that day.
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Delta says the aircraft's engine has been replaced.
"We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience this diversion may have caused," Delta said in a statement on Tuesday.
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In life it's important to have balance. Balance of work, family, goals, success,failure, dreams, and everything else in between. Balance gives us a quality feeling of zen and keeps us happy every single day. With the proper balance in life anything and everything is possible.
At one point in my life all I did was work on my career, I would spend endless hours creating magic with no general direction. I did not have a family to spend time with and recoup. After all the magic and creation I would become mentally and physically drained and need a few days to recoup. Now that I balance my work by spending time with my family, the balance is a perfect picture of work and play. It makes me excited to work hard and gives me the much needed decompression when I spend time with Tammy and Grace.
Below is a image of relaxation with Tammy, Grace and my good friend Rene. We are enjoying some much needed down time after setting up the Magic On Maui show, at #MauiTheater.
As I gazed at the ocean I noticed something interesting on the sand were a bunch of rock formations that had been placed perfectly balanced on top of one another. Second's after I noticed the creations someone came up to me and said "The perfect balance!" he was a gruff looking man with a sharp harsh outlook of reality yet still free and very creative. I could tell this man had something to share and thought I would learn to stand still for just a moment. So I listened and watched as this weathered artist worked his balancing magic.
His name is Benhariz and ever since he was a little boy he has been balancing stones on one another. He explained that he picks up a random stone anda he balances it on top of another stone. He said that his mother gave him stones when he was very young and ever since he has feal a special energy from the stones almost a voice that guides him when he balances them. All I know he was pretty dead on and balanced the stones very quickly. I would not commit so much energy and focus to balancing stones, so I give him props and appreciation for his work. I invited Benhariz to my show and went on with my day. The rock balancer Benhariz seems to balance his life even though he might be rough around the edges, he is an artist that understands balance.
I did an experiment on balance. The video below is something I would like you to watch and enjoy. Leave a comment and let me know how you find balance in life. Share the video with someone looking for #balance.
If you balance your life and focus on walking the tightrope of success, you can take a breather and realize tomorrow is a new day and balance is the course to live by.
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Factors influencing participation of women in community based agricultural projects in Nyamira county; a case of agricultural sector development support programme (ASDSP) in Nyamira township ward.
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The study investigated the factors influencing participation of women in community based agricultural projects in Nyamira Township Ward, Nyamira County. More specifically the study sought to evaluate the influence of training, socio culture and access to information to women in community based agriculture. Enhancing women's participation in development is essential not only for achieving social justice but also for reducing poverty. Worldwide experience shows that supporting a stronger role for women contributes to economic growth, improves child survival and overall family health. In short, investing in women is central to sustainable development. Descriptive research was used in the research. The target populations were the groups involved in community based agriculture in Nyamira Township. Primary data was collected using a questionnaire. A pilot test was conducted to establish the validity and reliability of the questionnaire. Data presentation was done using tables. The study found that indeed, the factors; training, socio culture and access to information did influence the participation of women in community based agriculture. Training gives the women a voice and a scope of influence in community based agriculture. A needs assessment of the resource gaps is imperative in the course of empowering women in community based agriculture. It is of great importance for the women to ensure that they understand their capacity inadequacies and room for growth. . Majority of the farmers were made aware of the ASDSP programme through the radio/ television media and the information travelled widely through the word of mouth within their constituent groups grapevine A majority of women in Nyamira Township have a passive role in decision making in the community based agriculture facet. Because they mostly are not owners of any capital assets such as land, they relied on the men in their lives to make pertinent decisions such as the type of value chain to engage in, the management of income earned and the access to credit facilities. From the findings, the study recommended; a more deliberate and organized pattern of information dissemination on the ASDSP program me to be sought so that farmers are able to share good practices both within and without their groups and information technology to be embraced. It was considered imperative to have frequent needs assessment exercises so as to be able to proactively and more often address the resource gaps facing the various groups thereby enhancing the capacity of the women engaging in community based agriculture. In addition, socio cultural practices baring women from successfully engaging in community-based agriculture should be eliminated empowering the women to have a saving culture and embracing asset acquisition attitude. This will make more women capital assets holders hence will be able to access credit services thereby leading to a positive improvement in their socio economic status. Additionally, the girl child should be encouraged to pursue higher education to enable her to be a decision maker by her own right.
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The trip was incredible in every way. Regardless of what you may have been hearing about the violence and drug trafficking in Mexico, tourists and travelers incur the same problems as locals and nothing more. Don't let the news and/or media stop your travel plans or desires to visit Mexico. You will be safe if you make rational decisions and steer clear of questionable situations.
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- The first three are from the plane ride home just after taking off from Mexico City
- The next three are from an indigenous ritual performed before the Sergio Mendez Human Rights award ceremony
- Walking to the bus in Lagunilla after our last day at VAMOS
- My host family at a restaurant I visited almost daily a few nights before I left
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Dear London,
I have said it before and I will say it again- you are my biggest adventure.
My biggest life lesson.
My biggest lesson on patience.
My biggest teacher on learning to let go of control.
On Monday morning we had a scheduled appointment for a non-stress test to make sure you were doing well and staying healthy at 41 weeks. They hooked me up to the monitor with one strap monitoring your heart beat and another strap to monitor me and record any contractions. They strapped me up and left me and your dad in the room for 30 minutes while we listened to your sweet little heart beat. While we were listening, I noticed that my stomach was for lack of better words, balling up and moving up high. I thought that was you trying to get away and move up from the heart monitor because you always seem to wiggle away when they listen to you. I remember exclaiming to your Dad how intense it felt and how strange it was for you to move up like that. Every time "you moved" the line on my monitor would shoot up like a mountain. When the midwife came back in, she looked at the print out of the test and said "Girl, you are contracting!". I looked at your Dad in disbelief and laughed. I wasn't in any pain, it was just extremely uncomfortable and weird feeling. The midwife needed to monitor us a little longer so she once again left the room. While she was gone, I begun to recognize the rhythm of the pressure waves and they seemed to be getting more and more intense. Once she came back in, she asked if I would like to be checked (for dilation) and I agreed. She declared that I was 50% effaced and 2cm dilated, almost 3. I was a little disappointed by that but glad that there was some change since the last time I was there. She asked if I wanted my membranes swept to encourage more dilation and said that since I was already contracting that this would be a good time to try to kick things into gear. I agreed once again and almost immediately regretted it. I was not expecting the extreme amount of pain that followed. I had not prepared my mind for it. I had read up on the procedure before and it was described as a gentle sweeping of the bags of water from the cervix. I thought it would feel much like a dilation check. I was very wrong. It tried breathing through it but totally forgot to turn to my hypnosis because it happened so quickly. I quickly began doubting that if getting my membranes swept was this bad that there was no way I could give birth to a big ole' baby! Once she left the room, I crumbled into your Dad's arms and cried. Partly, because I was in a lot of pain but mostly because I felt like I had already failed and surrendered to a medicated birth.
He reminded me that I didn't use my hypnotherapy and that I was contracting while she was sweeping my membranes. He gave me a major pep talk and reassured me that I could still do this and be true to my birth plan and hypnobabies method. That Dad of yours, is true knight in shining armor.
By the time we got the car in the parking lot, my pressure waves were so very intense and I knew I wouldn't be able to drive home. (Your Dad and I drove separately because he was supposed to go to work straight after.) I wasn't even ready to be driven home; the thought of riding passenger while these pressure waves were going on was unbearable. So your Dad and I sat in the car for a good 30 minutes and waited to see what would happen. Finally, I realized we just needed to get home so that I could stretch out and get more comfortable. So off we went, and by the time I got home the pressure waves were still consistent but not as intense. I soaked in the tub for a while and listened to my hypnobabies tracks and instantly felt relaxed and calm. I really begin to enjoy the fact that I could identify when a pressure wave was starting and when it started to roll away. It gave me confidence that I could anticipate them and get into the rhythm of them. I also got excited because I really felt that you were coming soon.
This went on for hours and hours. I moved around and practiced different positions but I was surprisingly most comfortable when I was laying on my back. I felt like I could focus better and control my deep breathing better. The intensity of the pressure waves varied. There were waves of very intense, long pressure waves, sometimes coming in 2 at a time- before one would dissolve another surge would rush in. Those were especially exhausting because I didn't get to rest in between them. Others would be weaker and not as long. Around 4:45 I noticed them coming in quicker and more intense. They were a minute or less apart and lasting about 3 minutes. That's when I told your Dad to go ahead and pack up the remaining toiletries because I felt like the real deal was going to happen. I wanted to make sure that this was in fact the real deal so we waited a couple more hours and kept track with pressure waves. They remained the same rhythm and so we called my Mom and let her know that she probably should head our way because we were thinking about going to the hospital soon. Your Dad was great about calling the midwives and communicating what was happening. Once Mum Mum got there, my pressure waves had reached a new intensity and the pressure and sensations were no longer confined to my abdomen but ran all the way into my legs and were rolling in quicker. My Mom and Lucas knew it was time to go and without saying anything Lucas left the bedroom and called the midwives and I broke down in tears. I cried not because of the intensity I was feeling but because I allowed fear to creep in- I was nervous for what was to come and in my mind I knew it was time to go to the hospital.
The midwife told us to come on over so she could check me to see if I had dilated since that morning. So in record time, we all calmly got in the car. Your Mum-Mum sat behind me and massaged my shoulders and hummed which kept me calm and collected and I continued to listen to my Hypnobabies tracks. We checked into Triage and I was pretty disappointed in how we were handled. I was told that I was already pre registered since I was a midwife patient and that all I would have to do is let them knew who I was. That was far from the case. I barely could focus enough to fill in the form and then a gruff man that wreaked of smoke begrudgingly led me through a series of electronic forms to sign. This is not what I expected and standing through my pressure waves while trying to be conscience enough to sign my name a million times was proving to be difficult. I was then led by a nurse to my room in Triage where she asked me to put on a hospital gown. I had decided a long time ago to wear my own clothes for various reasons- self empowerment, not feeling like a sick patient, comfort and I didn't want my ass to be hanging out when I wanted to walk the hallways. The nurse immediately was taken a back from my request (I asked if I could wear my own dress) and she told me it would be easier if I wore the gown. The usual passive Sydney would have relented and would have put on the gown to avoid conflict, but Mama Bear Sydney came out and I looked her in the eye and politely told her that I would be more comfortable wearing my own clothes. She again was taken aback by my assertiveness but didn't challenge me about it again. I surprised myself a bit but was glad that something in me was able to communicate my needs. Mum Mum and your Dad were not happy how I was treated by the Triage staff either but all became better once the Midwife and Midwife student came in. I was totally reassured by their peacefulness, genuine concern and communication. The mood of the entire room changed and I knew I was in good hands. They monitored us both again with the non stress test and I continued to have pressure waves, though they seemed to be dwindling in intensity. The midwife checked my dilation and I was still at a 2. I knew then, that this wasn't real labor because the 8 hours of pressure waves hadn't caused me to dilate. They asked me to walk the hallways for a hour and come back to be checked again to see if there was any change. I accepted then and there that I would be sent home and didn't think walking the hallways was necessary but I followed their advice for good measure. Once the nurse and midwives left the room, my Mom commented on how different the attitudes of the triage staff were compared to my midwives- she said she could tell the midwives genuinely loved what they did and were passionate about it whereas my nurse seemed to be just counting down the hours to her paycheck. It definitely was a night and day difference and who knows, maybe I came in at the end of a shift change and she had had a long day but nonetheless, I was thankful and reassured by my decision to be cared for by the midwives.
Your Dad and Mum Mum walked around the hallways for a hour with me while I stopped and breathed through pressure waves. I could feel them lighten and roll in further a part. We got a good idea of the layout of the 4th floor though and peeked in a few of the postpartum rooms. When the hour was up we went back and I was checked again and just as I had expected, there was no change but she did say that your head had come down further. She said that she recommended a sleeping pill so that I could get some rest and sleep through the pressure waves so that if real labor was to start, I would be well rested. She also ordered me to eat a meal since I had only snacked on little things all day. So, I agreed to the sleeping pill and we stopped and ate before we headed home. Once my head hit the pillow, I was out and only got up a couple of times (compared to the 5 or 6 times I usually have to go) to use the restroom. When I woke that morning, the pressure waves had gone and I knew I had officially been faked out. Mum Mum had stayed the night in case labor was pending so she decided to stay with me the entire day and go walking with me to try to jump start things again.
So off to the Franklin Square we went and we walked and walked and walked. It was unbearably hot so once we walked the entire down town of Franklin, we decided to walk in the cool air of the Cool Springs Mall. Again, we walked and walked and walked until I could walk no more. We headed home where we both crashed and took a nap. Your Dad took the day to spend with Gramps (his Dad) and his cousin. I was glad he was able to have some guy time after being so involved and hard working the day before. Once he came home Mum Mum decided it was time for her to head back home and told us to call her if she needed to turn around. I knew you wouldn't come last night.
As we laid down to go to sleep last night, you became more active than I have ever felt you before. Your movement as of late has slowed down and changed because the lack of room but last night I suppose you decided to test your confines. You kicked me hard and dug into my ribs and pelvis and it felt as if you were beating me up from the insides. At times, I yelped out loud because of your aggressiveness. Your Dad couldn't believe how wildly you were moving and how you made my stomach contort every which way. This continued for quite some time and there was no way you were going to let me sleep. Thankfully, you settled down and I must have crashed. I woke up this morning feeling defeated and feeling the time constraint of your impending medical induction.
2 more days.
I never ask for prayer but last night as your were practicing kick boxing, I called out in a lonely Facebook status for prayer that you would come on your own.
I strongly want nothing to do with a scheduled induction for so many reasons. I really don't want to start medical induction that could very well lead to the downward hill of many interventions. More than anything, I do not want Pitocin because of it's many horrible side effects to baby and Mom. And with Pitocin, natural pain free labor is nearly impossible and I have prepared and prepared to have you naturally because I really believe it is what is best for us. I do not judge anyone who has gone the medicated route one bit. For some, it is the best way to go for their situation. I do not want others to think that I think I'm some how above medical intervention because if it comes to it then I will have to submit and let go. It won't be easy for me, especially since I feel so passionate about letting nature take its course but I will trust my guidance from the midwives and our carers. I just want to give you the best possible start to life- I realize how important that is. I also realize that there are completely wonderful and healthy moms and babies born every day that under go medical intervention. In fact, the majority of American moms and babies do.
Letting go of the control is just a very difficult lesson for me to go through. If your anything like me, you will come to these mountains and have to face them too. Right now, it's hard for me to see the peak but I'm trying to let go and trust. For someone who doesn't believe that "everything happens for a reason" it's hard to hear the comments that this is all God's plan. I don't sign up to the theology that everything is predetermined and we are just puppets on a string being played out by some god. I believe God exists and lives within each of us and when we recognize this we become active participants of bringing forth the Kingdom of God on Earth. Ultimately, it is our decisions and the way we live our lives that cultivates the love of God in our communities and homes and makes God alive and real. So, at times, it's very hard for me to just be side lined and say God's plan will prevail. I do understand though, that there is a balance to be found. That although it is I who can directly accept the God in me to live through my life and callings, that I also must submit to the Spirit's whisper, quietness and calm. Because I am a go-getter and I push to make things happen, I have to be so intentional about allowing God to move within me rather than trying to make God move. It's my stubborn nature that gets in the way of being patient and letting myself go to God's spirit and I already see my stubbornness in you. Your poor Dad has no chance!
So as I'm learning one of the hardest life lessons, I see and feel the God in me more than ever. I recognize the phrase "Namaste" which means the God in me sees the God in you in a completely new and deeper way. I understand better that the God in you is already cultivating a deeper relationship to the God that lives in me and is challenging me to be more receptive of the God spark that resides in each of us.
My dear little one (although the midwife estimates that you will be at least 9 pounds of wonderfulness!), I hope your Dad and I and our community as a whole allows you to cultivate the God spark within you in the way that you can relate to and understand. I hope we can find the balance of not forcing our views and beliefs on you but give you the tools, confidence and curiosity to pursue your own truth. I hope you don't allow your stubbornness hinder your opportunities to love deeper, understand better and trust within. But if you do, I hope that when the real hard life lessons present themselves, you choose to let go and be patient with yourself and others and allow yourself to learn.
Whether you come on your own, or medical induction becomes necessary, I know that I will have my sweet London June in my arms by this weekend and that gives me great joy and victory.
I thank God that you are my greatest adventure, my biggest joy and my best teacher.
See you soon little one,
Mom xo


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We are shipping online and phone orders as usual. See front of site for excluded countries. Our shop in Newark, Nottinghamshire is closed until further notice.
8 x 28mm metal British Napoleonic models suitable for the Peninsular War. Supplied Unpainted.
Light Infantry Command (B501)
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Friday, 7 September 2007
Sudbury silk
Just behind the walled garden at Gainsborough's House is the back of one of the existing silk mills, I decided to walk around the corner to the factory shop. Vanners have been weaving sumptious silks since the early 18th century, now they produce lustrous jacquard weave silks for ties, scarves and curtains. In the small shop I spotted two tea-chests full of remnants of jacquard silk, a sign next to a pile of large carrier bags said '£5 per bag' - so I just had to rummage and to fill a bag. These are the silk fabrics I came home with - now I'll have to create something gorgeous with them!
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Wow ... I had NO IDEA that silk weaving was going on in Suffolk all this time. What a wonderful haul - beautiful colours and weaves. It will be so interesting to see what you make of it ... what a treat in store for us allReplyDelete
May you make ties from the silk? Would be interested to see them if you do! And if you don't I will still come back and have a look!ReplyDelete
Celia, the different silks look almost edible. Looking forward to seeing what you make with them.ReplyDelete
Beautiful colors!ReplyDelete
What a great find you made - I love the patterns and the colours. Now I'm curious as to what you will do with them. Hmmm... I just made a tote bag from silk with Indonesian batik ... that was fun.ReplyDelete
You lucky, lucky girl. I am so envious! Think of the wonderful cushions you could conjour from that delicious pile... sigh...ReplyDelete
Hi Joanna, silk weaving in Sudbury is a survivor of the vast textile industry of the Stour valley which started with the medieval wool merchants whose wealth built those fantastic churches in Lavenham and Long Melford. The towns along the valley were all built around weaving and textiles - Courtaulds in Halstead and Gurteens in Haverhill are two of the famous names.ReplyDelete
I have got plans for these - but not ties Andrew. Your tote bag sounds fabulous, Kate. Maybe cushions, Toffeeapple. I'll put so photos in a few weeks.
I love reading all the comments (except for spam and advertising which I will delete) and I'll reply here in the comments under each blog post, it may take a few days if I'm busy.
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text: These two were such a joy to work with – they were natural, adorable, and outdoorsy! We got to spend the first official day of spring with them and the weather couldn't have been more perfect. Starting along the Namakagon River, we got to learn all about how they met each other, how they got engaged and what they envision for their wedding celebration – which we can't WAIT to photograph in August. We hope you enjoy scrolling through their engagement session!


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Actors are of two types, those who are total entertainers onscreen but a completely contrasting person off the screen and those who are entertainers both on and off the screen. The second category of actors is often loved by one and all. They also earn some genuine fan following from the people.
In that, actor Brahmaji is one person who has a quirky sense of humor onscreen and off it too. Those who know Brahmaji in filmnagar have often complimented his wits. This time, his creativity brought laughs to none other than the lovely smile beauty Samantha. All this was witnessed on the Twitter platform.
Apparently, Brahmaji came up with a tweet to Samantha like this – ' Am following you... Please don't show Cheppulu.;'. He attached a picture of a bus which had Sam promoting a slipper brand and his vehicle was right behind the bus.
For this, Samantha reacted like this – 'ha ha hugs'
Not only Sam, even those who watched Brahmaji's tweet could not help laughing and said this is a creative and entertaining way to impress a beautiful girl.


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ABSTRACT—How does gesturing help children learn? Gesturing might encourage children to extract meaning implicit in their hand movements. If so, children should be sensitive to the particular movements they produce and learn accordingly. Alternatively, all that may matter is that children move their hands. If so, they should learn regardless of which movements they produce. To investigate these alternatives,we manipulated gesturing during a math lesson. We found that children required to produce correct gestures learned more than children required to produce partially correct gestures, who learned more than children required to produce no gestures. This effect was mediated by whether children took information conveyed solely in their gestures and added it to their speech. The findings suggest that body movements are involved not only in processing old ideas, but also in creating new ones. We may be able to lay foundations for new knowledge simply by telling learners how to move their hands.I'm keenly interested in this work, and in fact taught one set of gestures to the kids in my afterschool Singapore Math class.
Psychological Science - March 2009
Volume 20—Number 3 p. 267 - 272
I'm wondering whether this phenomenon is related to mnemonic devices. I've been thinking about this subject lately because I've been making my way through an amazing book: Spanish by Association, which deserves every one of the 5 stars Amazon reviewers have bestowed upon it.
I need to learn more about mnemonics. From what I gather thus far, mnemonic devices work for a different reason than I had thought. More anon.
I'll try to steal a moment to read the Goldin-Meadow study, too. If you'd like a copy, send me an email. cijohn @ verizon.net


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The author of Almost DailyBrett served as a chief spokesman for California Governor George Deukmejian for seven years (eight years when one counts the 1982 gubernatorial campaign).
He also cut his teeth as a reporter covering the Proposition 13 tax revolt way back in 1978.
And yet there is the realization that he may never return on a permanent basis to California.
And likewise, there are literally hundreds of thousands who may never leave their present California residence/rental for another in the state or even across town because they simply can't.
The problem:
Where can they move?
What will they pay?
How much is the new mortgage?
How much is the new rent?
How much are the increased property taxes?
How much are the income, sales and gas taxes?
How much are the bridge tolls?
Will it still take 45 minutes to drive five miles?
Yes, there are Golden State Handcuffs. Even though they glisten in the light, they are still handcuffs.
Stockton, Modesto, Visalia, Bakersfield
Lovely Central Valley destinations, such as Stockton, Modesto, Visalia and Bakersfield, are all doable for those who want to move to the Golden State. The Mercury rarely exceeds 115-degrees in the summer and the mind-numbing Tule fog usually lifts after about six weeks in the winter.
The fortunate ones are those who have found their pads in livable places in the Golden State, but can they actually leave if they wanted to and go someplace else? For far too many, the answer is "no."
One of the reasons is taxes. When it comes to levies California has every one of them: income, sales, property, gas, bridge tolls etc., etc., etc.
The top federal rate is 39.6 percent and 30 percent for capital gains, figures that need to be factored into this discussion. California's "progressive" income tax rate tops out at 13.3 percent, the nation's highest. Translated: high-salary earners spend more than half the year to pay both the feds and the state.
My present home in Ellensburg, Washington has nada state income tax, but we do pay an 8 percent sales tax.
My adopted state of Oregon has zero sales tax.
Folks in San Diego are paying 8 percent sales tax, Sacramento, 8.50 percent; San Francisco, 8.75 percent; Los Angeles, 9 percent. Can piercing the psychologically important double-digit rate to buy virtually anything be far behind? Don't be surprised by a 10 percent+ sales tax coming soon in California's blue counties.
For those living in the Bay Area, it costs $5 to drive across the Bay Bridge, ditto for the San Mateo and Dumbarton. The Golden Gate charges $6 for the privilege. Hey, weren't the tolls for these bridges supposed to be rescinded once the bonds were paid off? Silly me.
California's gas taxes (both federal/state combined) are 71.29 cents per gallon, leaving other high taxing states, such as New York, in the rear-view mirror.
The Proposition 13 Blessing/Curse
Looking back at the "Wonder Years" house that was my home for 15 years in suburban Pleasanton with its desultory hour-plus commute one way over the Sunol Grade, my mortgage was around $1,850 and my annual property tax was $5,225. The latter figure is high when one weighs it against my comparable size Eugene, Oregon house with a property tax levy of approximately $3,400.
Today, the very same house in Pleasanton would require a $3,400 mortgage or a $3,500 per month rent or about 2x what I shelled out in mortgage payments just four years ago. The property tax is now $8,600 or more than $700 per month. These figures come from Zillow, which is historically regarded to be low in its estimates.
An über-successful friend of mine pays an annual property tax rate of $75,000 for the privilege of living in his relatively new West Los Angeles house for just one year. He gets to repeat this pocket-digging exercise next year and presumably every year. His next neighbor pays a fraction of that amount because he has not sold his pad, thus triggering reappraisal.
The memories of the Proposition 13 property tax revolt (e.g., Jarvis-Gann) still linger. People were upset with inflation approaching 18 percent and resulting property tax bills of 30 percent higher than two years earlier. Proposition 13 simply kept many in their homes because California's one-party Legislature failed to act.
And yet the sale-triggers-reappraisal-and-a-new-tax rate, coupled with the escalation of property values, has not only made California unaffordable for new home buyers (e.g., good luck Millennials), it is trapping Baby Boomers and X-Gens in their own homes, residences and in some cases apartments.
A rent controlled studio apartment in San Francisco will stay at a similar monthly stipend unless and until the renter moves. The real question: Can that renter actually afford to move? Is that renter essentially trapped in downtown San Francisco?
Granted there are worse fates in life than being "trapped" in a rent controlled studio apartment in the City by the Bay, but Golden State Handcuffs are just that, Golden State Handcuffs.
California has always enjoyed great weather, the best in the lower 48. The state never looks better than it does from the tailgate parties at Brookside Golf Course on New Year's Day. Alas, there is a reality of skyrocketing housing and rental prices, every tax imaginable and conceivably more hikes to come, and traffic that saps your soul and Joie de Vivre.
It's sad, but California is not the state it was when I grew up.
For some, you literally can't go back home.
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Hej alla or hello everyone and welcome back for another episode of "As the Jungle Turns", the crime fighting/adventure comic that is drawn and written by Pia Langfeld and Jaime Leos based on words selected the drawing game, Monkey Sidebars. Twice a week, Monkey Sidebar members select a theme/word and you draw accordingly. Many of the members are very creative in their draws. Yet writing a storyline with the themes selected is very tricky and require tons of brainstorming.
For the theme "Scandinavian" we decided to introduce a new character. When we last left our heroes they were searching for The Twins. However leads they were following only lead to dead ends. At the suggestion of Headquarters, Wayne and Mary find an ex-military soldier and martial arts expert known simply as
"The Scandinavian."
When I suggested that we add a new character named "The Scandinavian", Pia immediately thought of Dolph Lundgren. Pia works at Lufthansa Airlines and met Dolph as he was boarding.
While researching Dolph Lundgren, I found a lot of interesting items about him. The above drawing features interesting facts about him including being a 3rd dan black belt and champion martial artist which was helpful in getting him into action movies… AND did you know that 'Ivan Drago ("I must break you")' also has a Master's in Chemical Engineering and was working towards his doctorate before he went into movies?!?!
Pia is an awesome portrait artist so I had to recruit her to draw Dolph. She challenged me to draw him in the Pop Art style but I "chickened out". Maybe one day I can return to this challenge in the future.
Mary and Wayne met the The Scandinavian whose real name was Gunnar.
Gunnar got straight to business and used the latest technologies to triangulate The Twins' location.
Gunnar found the exact location of The Twins. However they were heavily protected in a compound and by heavily armed bodyguards. The team would have to use stealth and technology to enter and capture the Twins. They would also need to suit up in the newest "armor" to protect themselves.
Our next chapter will reveal the required "armor" needed to enter the compound and provide protection.
Until then….
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The first trailer for writer-director Akiva Goldsman's Winter's Tale adaptation. Based on the Mark Helprin novel, Goldsman's directorial debut centers on a a thief (Colin Farrell) who breaks into the home of a bed-ridden young woman (Jessica Brown Findlay) and ends up falling in love with her. Russell Crowe stars as Pearly Soames, a violent crime lord and leader of the Short Tail gang who is after the thieving protagonist. In charge of tracking him down is Romeo Tan (Kevin Corrigan), Soames' ruthless right-hand man who acts as his boss's enforcer in 1916 New York.
Also starring Jennifer Connelly, William Hurt, Eva Marie Saint, Ripley Sobo and Mckayla Twiggs, Winter's Tale opens February 14th. Hit the jump to watch the trailer.
Watch the first trailer for Winter's Tale below and head over to Apple to watch in HD:
Set in a mythic New York City and spanning more than a century, "Winter's Tale" is a story of miracles, crossed destinies, and the age-old battle between good and evil.
The film stars Colin Farrell ("Total Recall"), Jessica Brown Findlay (TV's "Downton Abbey"), and Oscar® winners Jennifer Connelly ("A Beautiful Mind"), William Hurt ("Kiss of the Spider Woman"), Eva Marie Saint ("On the Waterfront") and Russell Crowe ("Gladiator"). "Winter's Tale" also introduces young newcomers Ripley Sobo and Mckayla Twiggs (both from Broadway's "Once").
The film marks the directorial debut of Academy Award®-winning screenwriter Akiva Goldsman ("A Beautiful Mind"), who also wrote the screenplay, based on the acclaimed novel by Mark Helprin.
Goldsman is also producing the film with Marc Platt ("Drive"), Michael Tadross ("Sherlock Holmes") and Tony Allard (Showtime's "The Baby Dance"). The executive producers are Kerry Foster and Bruce Berman.
The behind-the-scenes creative team includes five-time Oscar®-nominated director of photography Caleb Deschanel ("The Passion of the Christ," "The Patriot"), production designer Naomi Shohan ("Constantine," "I Am Legend"), costume designer Michael Kaplan ("Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol," "Star Trek") and editors Wayne Wahrman ("I Am Legend") and Oscar® nominee Tim Squyres ("Life of Pi," "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"). The music is composed by Oscar® winner Hans Zimmer ("The Lion King," "Inception," "Man of Steel").
A presentation of Warner Bros. Pictures, in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, "Winter's Tale" opens February 14, 2014 and will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and in select territories by Village Roadshow Pictures.


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Euromasters is a unique, international masters program that prepares graduates for careers in business, administration, diplomacy, policy formulation and research. The full-time program consists of four semesters, during which students study at up to three of the program's partner universities: University of Bath | Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin | Freie Universität Berlin | Univerzita Karlova v Praze | Sciences Po, Paris | Università degli Studi di Siena |University of Washington Seattle The Department of Social Sciences of the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and the Freie Universität zu Berlin's Otto Suhr Institut für Politikwissenschaft operate the Berlin modules of the program.
Program Overview
Euromasters prepares students for careers in business, administration, diplomacy, policy formulation and research. The program focuses on the comparative analysis of European polity, politics, and policy. It is operated by the European American University Consortium (EAUC). This vast network of renowned universities gives students the unique opportunity to complete the program at a minimum of two and up to three different universities in Europe. Therefore, students do not simply pursue a European Studies degree but experience Europe from the perspective of multiple countries, their (academic) cultures, and languages. After the successful completion of all study requirements, students are awarded a Joint Degree (MA in Contemporary European Studies) by the University of Bath on behalf of the EAUC.
The Berlin Modules cover: Module I Comparative European Government
Systematic comparison of liberal Western democracies concerning typologies of institutional settings, decisionmaking structures and the processes and various types of actors involved in modern mass democracies.
Foreign and Security Policy in Europe
Analysis of EU foreign policy, including the comparison of nation-state, supranational and inter-governmental approaches.
Facets of Europeanization
Elective, chosen from the course catalogs of either Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin or Freie Universität Berlin.
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Democracy and Democratization in Europe
Investigation of social, economic and political changes as an outcome of democratization processes in Europe, by reflecting on examples from Western, Central and Eastern Europe.
Europe's Borders and Neighbors
Discussion of EU-enlargement regarding policies and consequences. Analysis of instruments such as the European Neighborhood Policy or regional EU-initiatives.
Facets of Europeanization
Elective chosen from the course catalogs of either Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin or Freie Universität Berlin.
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Alpha Eta Circle News
Membership Retreat - Fall 2015
Our members (new and old) had a great time at our Fall 2015 Membership Retreat!
Fall 2015 Recruitment - Apply Now
Freshman Leadership Awards - Spring 2015
Georgia Tech's Alpha Eta Circle of ODK was honored to recognize a select number of freshmen who were identified for their outstanding service and leadership during their first year at Georgia Tech.
Fall 2015 Tapping Class - Congratulations!
The circle is proud to welcome one of the most outstanding members of the Georgia Tech community into the Alpha Eta Circle.
The Leadership Team (2015-2016)
A warm welcome to ODK's new leadership for 2015-2016 with Palavi Vaidya as President, Ebrahim Yavari as Vice President, Nagela Nukuna as Secretary, Andrew Hoeft as Trea
ODK Retreat 2014 - TopGolf
The ODK Circle at Georgia Tech host to various social activities each semester to build community and friendships within the Circle.
Congratulations to the Spring 2014 Initiation Class!
The Alpha Eta Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa is proud to present the following names as newly initiated member in the Circle! We are looking forward to a wonderful new fall!
Congratulations to the Fall 2013 Tapping Class!
This Fall, the Alpha Eta Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa had an incredible recruitment season and we are so proud of our 16 new undergraduate members and our 4 new faculty/staff members!
Congratulations to the 2013 Freshmen Leadership Award Recipients
Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) is a National Leadership Honor Society that strives to recognize and honor meritorious leadership and service in extracurricular activities while also encouraging the development of general campus citizenship.
Fresh Direction 2013
On Saturday, March 9, 2013, ODK, in partnership with MOVE, co-hosted Fresh Direction, a unique leadership conference, focusing on servant leadership, created specifically for first year students.


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Some commentary from back during the Carr Fire that was getting something more toward real talk about actuality... and it is NOT "global warming" that is creating these holocausts. It's decades of ever worsening management of forests and infrastructure by both public and private entities.
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Friday, May 13, 2016
Utah Gathering: Arrival
I woke before 6:00 AM and in time to catch the sunrise, purely by chance or rather, at the insistence of my bladder mind you.
Near Dinosaur, CO
I packed everything up onto Scarlett and off we went in the clear chilly air of this Utah morning. Soon we were at the decent-sized town of Vernal where I had breakfast at McD's.
Vernal: Gateway to the Dinosaur National Monument
The rest of the morning was quite enjoyable canyon roads riding for the most part. Some pretty lakes and very forested canyons were enjoyed by both Scarlett and I.
As I turned South onto Utah 189 from US40, the majestic mountain called Timpanogo appeared before us and we had to stop for pictures. The resort is close to the base of these mountains.
Before I went to the front desk at the resort, I rode Scarlett up the Alpine Look Road that leads past the resort all the way to the end where a gate barred further progress. The road is still closed for the winter.
You can see the closed gate on the right
Views of Timpanogo and the peaks around it
I got to the Sundance Mountain Resort (created/owned by Robert Redford) and was told the room wasn't ready yet. So I had lunch while waiting for my room to be ready for me to check in. $15 for a burger! You'd think I was at a ski resort or something, oh wait, I am.
My fellow co-workers started arriving as I finished lunch and I joined them for greetings and hugs as they waited for their respective lunches. As I'd already eaten, I went and got my room key, and checked into my swanky digs for the next couple of days. I must say, very nice accommodations.
6 comments:
- RichardM said...
The Sundance Mountain Resort, pretty nice digs for your company meeting. It sounds like a good company that values it's employees.
- 13 May, 2016 19:47
- redlegsrides said...
The company definitely doesn't stint on lodgings for these gatherings. We all work remote so it's sometimes the only time I see my fellow staff members. Doing so in comfortable environments helps a lot.
- 13 May, 2016 21:30
- SonjaM said...
Nice location! Reminds me of the appreciation weekend our staff got in Whistler back in 2012... good times. I guess with you guys working remotely they save a lot on office space ;-)
- 14 May, 2016 08:25
- redlegsrides said...
SonjaM, this company doesn't stint on lodging! But you make a fair point, all the money saved by not maintaining office space!
- 14 May, 2016 17:25
Gorgeous images! Love the lake and mountain photo.
- 14 May, 2016 17:55
- redlegsrides said...
Thanks for the kind words Motoventures...
- 14 May, 2016 17:59
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Bit of a shock for the car driver going down the empty road to find skippy crossing at the lights! Had a mate who lived about twenty K's out of the major town, driving home in the dark he hit a roo and almost totalled his car.
- Week or so back there was a video of a roo in a deserted Victoria Square Adelaide .Vic Square is the dead centre of Adelaide, GPO govt offices etc apparently the footage went viral on the TVs news
Insurance fixed his car up, he picked it up from the garage after work to drive home and he hit another roo! We didn't half take the mickey out of him......


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Adventure Through A Lens: Mountaineering In Mexico
This October, I had the opportunity to adventure down to Mexico to climb the third highest peak in North America - Pico De Orizaba.
The Secret to Fishing the Guadalupe River
Written by ACK's Fleet Sales Manager, Juan Carlos Andreu The beginning of winter marks the kickoff of a very special fishery hidden in the Texas hill country; Guadalupe river rainbow trout. Every year Texas Parks and Wildlife and other private organizations like Trout Unlimited, stock the Guadalupe river with thousands of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and hundreds of fisherman take their shot at hooking this amazing fish.
A Kayak/Canoe Race Beyond our Borders
I recently had the pleasure of meeting with a very interesting individual, a man who not only is passionate about paddling, but one who has immersed himself and his passions into a region that seems to only get nothing but negative attention from the media — the Texas border to Mexico. His name is Eric D.
Video Update from GoPro HD: Kayak Adventure in Veracruz, Mexico
There's a reason this video was selected to be GoPro's video of the day. Complete with thumping dub step beats, sloppy mid-paddling high fives and lots and lots of whitewater drops, this video is sure to get you pumped up.
Kayak Fishing…Baja Style!
ACK Employee Jerron takes us on an adventure he'll never forget? It all started back in spring as I met up with fellow kayak angler and Necky Kayaks Team member, Jeff Herman.


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Paragon Charter Academy didn't have to look any further than one of its third-grade classrooms to celebrate a true hero at a schoolwide assembly Monday morning.
Nine-year-old Kendal Wadsworth was in awe and even became a little choked up in front of more than 600 of his classmates as he received a Heroism Award from Boy Scouts of America for rescuing a 3-year-old girl from drowning in November 2009.
While staying at a hotel just southwest of Chicago, Kendal, then 7, saw a young girl slip out of her life vest in the deep end of the swimming pool.
His father, Michael, said the pool area was congested, so he yelled out to his son, who swam right over and brought her to safety.
"I went after her, and I thought she was going to drown," Kendal said, pausing several times to collect himself, "but I grabbed her and took her to the shallow end, where her dad came and got her."
Michael Wadsworth said at the time Kendal was still a "little scared of the deep end," but he reacted like he was trained to respond, something that still amazes the Summit Township father.
Michael Wadsworth was overcome by emotions Monday as Kendal shared his story with other students.
"I used to be in scouting — I was a Cub Scout, too — so it was really kind of déjà vu again and reminded me of myself when I was little," he said. "We talk about stuff like it all the time in classes and with Cub Scouts — kind of the, 'What would you do if…?' — and we just had that situation come up and he was prepared for it."
On Monday, Michael Wadsworth experienced the joy of pinning the Heroism Award medal to his son's Cub Scout uniform — a distinguished honor that only 149 scouts received in 2010.
Kendal also was awarded a certificate and a red and white square knot he can wear on his uniform if he becomes a scout leader.
"The Heroism Award may be awarded to a youth member or adult leader who has demonstrated heroism and skill in saving or attempting to save life at minimum risk to self," said award presenter Mike Whitner, the district advancement chairman for Chief Lenape Trails.
Several of Kendal's family members, as well as leaders from his Cub Scout group, Pack 440, celebrated his efforts.
"(I've learned) that your life isn't the only thing in the world that matters, and you can save others," Kendal said.
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The Latest From The Powells: Sept 2016
When Chuck and I started CKC, we sought out to not only use our dedication and knowledge of home construction and design to create award-winning homes for our clients, but to also establish deep relationships with each and every family we build for. We understand the decision to build a custom home is never an easy one and settling on the perfect builder takes time. That's why we like to invite our clients in as a part of the family as we work together on such a momentous milestone for them. We also like to share with all who are involved with CKC a little glimpse into our lives. Check out what's been happening in the Powell household below!
A Message From the Powells
Oh my, fall is here, and we are so excited for all things kicking off with the change of seasons! London started 4th grade this year. Berkley started 1st grade. Tres just started pre-k. All the kids are already loving their teachers, and we are blessed to have been placed with these awesome teachers that give their time and dedication to the kids. We're looking forward to where this year takes them and to see how they continue to learn and grow throughout the year! We're not all work and no play though! We have so many memorable family traditions, but one of my favorites is bird hunting with the kids. The whole family looks forward to weekends away, gearing up for hunting season and it offers great bonding time for the entire Powell household to get together. Berkley has started cheerleading and is already falling in love with it. The spirit she shows in her cheering is absolutely adorable and heartwarming!


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"Alex had forty minutes to eat his lunch as he headed for the university campus diner. The cafeteria was crowded as he maneuvered by many occupied tables with his lunch precariously held with one hand while his other arm held his epad. His dark handsome looks attracted many of the young ladies as he passed them by without noticing their approval. Spying two students up ahead that had just rose from a small table in the middle of the room; Alex hurried over and sat down in one of the metal chairs scraping the floor as he slid closer to the table. He pulled out his lunch from the paper bag and placed it and his epad upon the table in front of him. Just as he was about to eat a thick salmon and avocado sandwich, he looked up to see a frazzled and confused young woman heading in his direction.
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—Ursula to Akko, Chariot of Fire
The Seven Words of Arcturus (アークトゥルスの7つの言の葉 Ākuto~urusu no 7tsu no kotonoha ) are seven special words that form a spell with the power to break the seal of Grand Triskellion. The Claiomh Solais has seven crystals known as the Seven Stars connected to the Seven Words. Each word has a special meaning, which when understood and adopted by the wielder of the Claiomh Solais, allows them to awaken a power within it, breathing life into their revivial. Once all Seven Words of Arcturus are revived, the seal of Grand Triskellion will break, releasing the ancient magic held within.
Chariot was able to revive six of the seven words, but she could never revive the seventh. After becoming the new weilder of the Claiomh Solais, Akko began to revive the words again, finally managing to revive them all and obtain the Grand Triskellion.
List of words
When the incantation of a Word is known, and even if its meaning is known, it cannot be activated by mere recitation. A witch with a hidden radiance must feel it in their heart for it to be cast-- "breathing life" into the long-dormant word through the Shiny Rod. The witch chosen by the Shiny Rod must revive the words through their own power, encountering them as they learn and grow.
Noctu Orfei Aude Fraetor (ノット オーフェ オーデン フレトール Notto Ōfe Ōden Furetōru )
|The first Word that means "Strive for your ideal place". In full it is "Those that try to achieve their dreams must go through hardships. There may come times when you fail and lose sight of that dream. But you must never let the flame in your heart go out. Burn that flame brightly, and strive for your ideal place". Akko was able to revive it in "A New Beginning" in the Arcturus Forest by not giving up on getting to Luna Nova in time for the matriculation ceremony in order to fulfill her dreams of becoming a witch.
|Learned words from Shiny Chariot when she was young, reminded by Ursula. Meaning not known until later.
Phaidoari Afairynghor (フェドアリー アフェルゴー Fedoarī Aferugō )
|The second Word that means "You do not get the things that you dream of, you get the things you work for". Akko was able to revive it in "Blue Moon" in the Blue Moon Abyss when rejecting the notion that her dreams could only be fulfilled by renouncing her past, choosing to go forward by her own account, working day after day to realize them.
|Meaning and words taught by Ursula.
Arae Aryrha (アライアリーラ Araiarīra )
|The third Word that means "Do not compare yourself with others, do what only you can do". Akko was able to revive it in "Samhain Magic" in her determination to free Vajarois from her curse of sorrow, breaking 1600 years of tradition. Thus she proved herself by her own qualities instead of just trying to emulate Shiny Chariot or to outperform Diana as she initially intended.
|Learned meaning from Ursula and words from a flashback of Chariot in the Fountain of Polaris.
Mayenab Dysheebudo (マエナブディシィブード Maenabudishi~ibūdo )
|The fourth Word that means "To see it through, patience is important". Akko was able to revive it in "Pohjola's Trial" by realizing the importance of being patient to make the antidote to save her friends from the Greenman Disease.
|Words taught by Ursula, meaning discovered by herself.
Sybilladura Lelladybura (シビラデューラ レラディヴューラ Shibirade~yūra Reradivu~yūra )
|The fifth word that means "When traditional and modern powers mingle, the gate to an unseen world will open". It was passed down from Beatrix the Affectionate to the Cavendish family. Akko was able to revive it in "Intelligence and Sensibility" after learning Diana's dream of of preserving the selfless legacy of the Cavendish family without giving up Luna Nova, persuading her to believe in her heart.
|Words and meaning taught by Diana.
Lyonne (リュオーン Ryuōn )
|The sixth word that means "Thank you". Akko was able to revive it in "Wagandea" by recognizing and thanking Ursula for everything she did for her. Chariot revived this word when she thanked Croix for not resenting her for being chosen by the Shiny Rod instead of her as both had expected. The form of the sixth word is not known, but it is a powerful healing spell. It is possible that every word is both a form of the Shiny Rod and a spell, as Arae Aryrha is.
|Learned words from Ursula, meaning discovered by herself.
Phasansheer Shearylla (ファサンシール シェアリーラ Fasanshīru Shearīra )
|The seventh word that means "Connect with other people, and your dreams will grow". Akko was able to revive it in "The Road to Arcturus" by affirming her bond with Ursula and recognizing how her professor's guidance and the help of friends allowed her to achieve the dream of meeting Chariot again and so much more.
|Words taught by Ursula, meaning discovered by herself.


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How exciting you have bought your first set of dive gear! Or added a new piece to your dive bag. Well we at the Playground Dive Shop want to help you get comfortable with your new purchase. Join us in the pool for an educational tour of your Scubapro dive gear. Learn how to properly use your new equipment and see how the features work.
This is a free course with purchase of a dive kit or can be scheduled as needed.


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are these two not the cutest mickey and minnie mouse you have ever seen?!?!
hendrix was our costume selector this year, and i can't tell you how much it warmed my soul that he wanted to coordinate with his sister.
he is such a sweet hearted child.
blaire discovered her love for dum dum suckers.
and we bundled up real good to run around the neighborhood for a bit. it was chilly, but the kids had a great time! ;)
love this handsome fella!


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Men and women should dress modestly as a courtesy to Qatar's culture. Swimsuits and beachwear are acceptable at hotel beaches and pools only. Tops should cover the shoulders and skirts or shorts should fall to or below the knee.
The national currency is the Qatari Riyal (QAR).
No, it is forbidden to bring alcohol in to the country.
Arabic is the official and main language, but English is widely spoken.
999 is the emergency telephone number for police, ambulance and fire department.
The best time to visit Qatar is between October and April.
Your luggage and hand-baggage will be security screened for prohibited items, the prohibited items include:
– Weapons, firearms and ammunition
– Alcoholic beverages
– Pork products
– Narcotic drugs
When carrying personal medication, we advise you to carry a copy of doctor's prescription with you.
Discover Qatar is the Destination Management Division of Qatar Airways. Committed to develop Qatar's brand and reputation, Discover Qatar works in synergy with the best service providers of accommodation, transportation, and uniquely designed tours in the country to offer unparalleled experiences to our customers.
Discover Qatar offers a range of tourism experiences and services including: hotels, transfers, excursions, Tourist Guide services and much more.
Our unique Qatar stopovers are designed to give you a ready-made experience for a few nights in Qatar. Our program typically includes accommodation, airport transfers and a tour of Doha city.
Nationals from more than 80 countries can now take advantage of visa-free entry into Qatar. Nationals who are not eligible for Visa-free entry can apply for their Tourist Visa here
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Personal items such as a handbags or a small backpack are allowed however, carrying of luggage/ suitcases during a tour is not allowed.
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Please use our Manage Booking function to change or cancel your booking. Additional charges may apply.
We will do our best to offer an alternative for you. If this is not acceptable a full refund will be provided.
All nationalities can apply for free transit visa here. Nationals from more than 80 countries can now take advantage of visa-free entry into Qatar.
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Valid for 30 days from the date of issue for a stay of maximum of 96 hours.
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Transit visa is Free.
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Passengers flying on Qatar Airways through Doha with a valid pre-approved free transit visa (bookable online at qatarairways.com and valid for up to 96 hours) or nationals who are eligible for a visa on arrival or free visa can enjoy up to a four nights stay in a four-star or a five-star hotel at a nominal booking fee, starting from USD 23 / QAR 84.
The programme is available for transit passengers with multi-city booking until 28 December 2020 for hotel stay until 31 December 2020, excluding the Eid holidays and blackout dates. The offer is also subject to room availability at the time of booking.
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One room is only suitable for up to two adults and one child. If passengers arrive with an additional adult or child, they can request for an extra bed during check-in and pay the extra charge to the hotel directly.
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The Mets scored 14 runs Saturday without hitting a single home run. While that's nowhere near close to the major league record of 27 runs scored by a team without the aid of a HR, it is still quite unusual and points out the team's problem with the long ball with Ike Davis and David Wright on the DL and Jason Bay's power being MIA.
The Mets have hit just 47 HR in 77 games, the third-worst mark in the National League. Wright played his last game on May 15th. Since he's been out of action, the Mets have hit 11 HR in their last 37 games and are 19-18 in that stretch.
If the team keeps up its current pace of hitting home runs, the Mets will finish with 99 HR. That will be one of the worst marks in recent history, yet will not crack the top 10 of worst-hitting HR teams in Mets history. Here are those infamous squads:
T 10. 1963 Mets: 51-111, 96 HR
Jim Hickman led the team with 17 HR. Frank Thomas, who hit 34 in the club's inaugural season, finished second with 15. Five starters finished with double-digit homers but the remaining three everyday players combined for just 7 HR. The highest HR total from anyone on the bench was by Joe Hicks, who hit five.
T 10. 1974 Mets: 71-91, 96 HR
John Milner led the squad with 20 HR and Rusty Staub was one behind with 19. Wayne Garrett and Cleon Jones each had 13. After those four, Jerry Grote and Dave Schneck were the next highest with five each. And to make matters worse, not a single pitcher hit a homer all year for the team.
9. 2009 Mets: 70-92, 95 HR
The year when everyone hit the DL and things really fell apart for the Omar Minaya-era Mets. Daniel Murphy led the club with 12 HR and four others tied for second with 10 apiece, including Gary Sheffield, who the club picked up off the waiver wire at the beginning of the season, and Jeff Francoeur, who the Mets acquired in a mid-year deal. Angel Pagan had 11 triples, meaning the club's HR leader was nearly surpassed by the club's triples leader.
8. 1992 Mets: 72-90, 93 HR
Anyone down on the current version of the Mets would be well served to go back and remember the early 90s Mets. Bobby Bonilla took time out from showing reporters the Bronx to lead the team with 19 HR. Eddie Murray (16) and Darryl Boston (11) were the only other players to hit double digits.
7. 1977 Mets: 64-98, 88 HR
John Stearns, Milner and Steve Henderson tied for the team lead with 12 HR. And Henderson didn't play his first game until June 16th, the day after being acquired in the Tom Seaver trade. Ed Kranepool gave the team a bench player with double-digit dongs, as he hit 10 in 309 ABs.
6. 1978 Mets: 66-96, 86 HR
Willie Montanez led the team with 17 HR yet the starting infield combined for only 20 round-trippers. The double-play combo of Doug Flynn and Tim Foli produced just the one homer by the shortstop, while 3B Lenny Randle managed just two. Joel Youngblood provided power off the bench with 7 HR and Bobby Valentine contributed the last homer off his career.
5. 1973 Mets: 82-79, 85 HR
Milner again led the team, this time with 23 HR and a .432 SLG. Yes, the NL Champions, the team that held a 3-2 lead in the World Series, were topped with a .432 SLG. The four starters up the middle (Grote, Felix Millan, Bud Harrelson and Don Hahn) combined for 6 HR. Willie Mays led the bench with six homers.
In his only season with the Mets, Tommy Davis led the team with 17 HR. This team would have been even lower on the list if not for the power of 2B Jerry Buchek, who finished second with 14 HR. Flynn and Millan are confused how a second baseman could hit so many. Bob Johnson, acquired in early May from the Orioles, led the bench with 5 HR. After the season, Johnson was dealt to the Reds for Art Shamsky.
One season after hitting just three homers, Ed Charles led the team with 15 HR. The rest of the infield (Kranepool, Ken Boswell and Harrelson) combined for seven. Shamsky led the bench with 12 HR. His .698 OPS was good for a 108 OPS+, an indication of how pitching-friendly the year of Bob Gibson and Denny McLain really was.
Youngblood was now a starter and he led the Mets with 16 HR, one more than Lee Mazzilli. The starters did not do too awful in the home run department this year. But the entire bench combined for 9 HR, led by Seaver-trade acquisition Dan Norman's three. No pitcher hit a homer for the team. If they did they would have become manager Joe Torre's top pinch-hitting option.
Mazzilli was the only starter on the team to crack double-digits in homers with 16. Claudell Washington finished second on the club with 10 HR. Starters Alex Trevino, Flynn and Frank Taveras combined to hit zero homers. That made Jerry Morales (3) and Elliott Maddox (4) look good in comparison. Hubie Brooks hit his only homer of the season in Game 161 to allow the team to tie Roger Maris.
The 11 teams listed above went a combined 740-1041 (.415) or a 67-95 mark over a 162-game season. Only once did a team on this list finish with a winning record, which was the small-a amazing 1973 Mets. That the 2011 Mets have this little HR power and are basically .500 is a real achievement.
The 1981 Mets hit 57 HR but that team also played in just 103 games due to the strike. Pro-rated over a 162 game schedule, the 1981 squad would have hit 90 HR. Dave Kingman had 22 HR that year while Mazzilli finished second with six.


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ECR Minerals plc is pleased to announce that the sale of its exclusive option over a 100% interest in the Copper Flat copper-molybdenum-gold-silver project in New Mexico, USA to THEMAC Resources Group Ltd ("THEMAC") has now closed subject to final TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") acceptance, which is expected shortly.
- The sale of ECR's Copper Flat option to THEMAC has closed and 10.5 million shares plus 10.5 million warrants have been issued in the name of ECR. The closing price of THEMAC shares on 8 March 2011 was C$0.74
- The conversion of 5,582,556 subscription receipts, of which 4 million were held by ECR, to shares and warrants of THEMAC has taken place, subject to final TSXV acceptance
- On receipt of final TSXV acceptance, ECR will receive a total of 14.5 million shares of THEMAC, equivalent to approximately 19.5% of issued shares
- ECR will, in addition, hold a total of 14.5 million warrants of THEMAC exercisable at C$0.28 per share; 10.5 million of the warrants are valid until 4 March 2016 and 4 million are valid until 3 May 2013
- Loans from THEMAC to ECR's subsidiary, Copper Flat Corporation ("CFC"), totalling approximately US$5.2 million have been deemed repaid as part consideration for the sale; this amount represents expenditure by THEMAC on developing the Copper Flat project and making payments to exercise the option since March 2010
- The guarantee given by ECR in respect of the above loan amount has been released, and the mortgage granted to THEMAC by CFC over the Copper Flat option has been terminated
- - The purchase of 40 million units of THEMAC by Tulla Resources Group Pty Ltd ("Tulla"), which is controlled by Kevin Maloney, a director of THEMAC, for proceeds of C$10.2 million has been completed. Each unit consists of one share and one warrant. Tulla will also provide loan funding of C$5.25 million to THEMAC
On March 1 2011, THEMAC announced that it had received conditional approval from the TSXV for the acquisition of the Copper Flat option from ECR and for the graduation of THEMAC to Tier 2 of the TSXV, subject to: filing of final documentation; completion of the C$10.2 million financing with Tulla; implementation of the C$5.25 million Tulla loan; appointment of a second independent director (completed); and completion of a distribution trade to ensure that THEMAC meets the TSXV's 10% public float requirement. Once these conditions have all been met, it is anticipated that the TSXV will grant its final acceptance.
The shares and warrants issued to ECR in respect of the sale of the Copper Flat option are subject to a 4-month hold period expiring on 4 July 2011 in accordance with Canadian securities laws. The subscription receipt shares and warrants are not subject to a hold period. All of the shares and warrants issued to ECR are being held in escrow pending receipt of final TSXV acceptance.
Patrick Harford, Managing Director of ECR Minerals plc, comments:
"The Copper Flat project is now positioned in an ideal corporate vehicle for its future development, and we look forward to seeing the project progress over the coming months and years.
THEMAC has embarked on an aggressive programme covering exploration, permitting and project development at Copper Flat, as well as the appointment of highly qualified personnel capable of delivering the project milestones.
Now that the sale of our option over Copper Flat has been completed, the ECR balance sheet is set to be substantially strengthened by the addition of tradeable shares valued at in excess of £6 million based on THEMAC's current share price."
About ECR Minerals
ECR is a mineral development company with interests in the USA, Argentina, Indonesia, Thailand and Australia.
For further information please contact:
|ECR Minerals plc
|Michael Silver, Chairman
|+44 (0) 20 7929 1010
|Patrick Harford, Managing Director
|Stephen Clayson, Chief Financial Officer
|Daniel Stewart & Company plc
|Oliver Rigby/Tessa Smith
|+44 (0) 20 7776 6550
|Old Park Lane Capital plc
|Forbes Cutler
|+44 (0) 20 7518 2603
|Director of Corporate Broking
|Blythe Weigh Communications
|Ana Ribeiro
|+44 (0)20 7138 3204
|Barry Kaplan Associates
|Larry Kaplan
|+1 732 747 0702