text: 6th Century British/Welsh equipment -- myArmoury.com About • Links • Search • Contribute Features Reviews Collections Albums Forums Books Info Favorites Register Log in myArmoury.com Discussion Forums Forum index Memberlist Usergroups Spotlight Topics Search Forum Index > Off-topic Talk > 6th Century British/Welsh equipment This is a standard topic Author Message Shawn Shaw Location: Boston, MA USAJoined: 07 Jan 2006 Posts: 115 Posted: Tue 23 May, 2006 5:20 pm Post subject: 6th Century British/Welsh equipment I've been trying to put together a kit for a circa 6th century Briton. I'm having a little bit of trouble tracking down good references for clothing, weapons, and armor. I don't want to rely purely on Roman influences, though I'm sure there was a good deal of Roman (or Roman-esque) equipment in use. Specifically: The shield: I'm assuming that ingigenous Britons generally used round wooden shields, wtih and without bossing. Was there any precedent for other shapes? Again, it seems likely that some of the Roman shields were used.... The helm: I'm assuming that this would be pretty basic but I don't have any references Anything else you guys have would also be helpful. Thanks! J. Bedell Location: Maryland, USAJoined: 06 Jan 2006 Reading list: 7 books Posts: 226 Posted: Tue 23 May, 2006 5:36 pm Post subject: A large oval shield is accurate for the time period. As for the helm a simple roman helmet would be accurate. Many so called barbarians of this period wore helms that were stolen from romans or picked from their corpses. Also here is a link that explains some earlier helms that would have been used in updated forms in the time period you specified. http://www.redrampant.com/roma/gaulhelms.html Maybe someone with a little more roman knowledge could help out. -James The pen may be mighter, but the sword is much more fun. Chuck Russell Location: WVJoined: 17 Aug 2004 Reading list: 46 books Posts: 936 Posted: Tue 23 May, 2006 7:14 pm Post subject: not the roman helms we know and love would be good. they changed a lot after the 3rd cent. http://www.fectio.org.uk/fectio.htm is a great source for late roman. and it shows the influence on the helms. spangenhelms are in coming into their own during this time. but not like we know them. http://111935.aceboard.fr/111935-543-1194-0-C...slavie.htm kinda shows an example Jean-Carle Hudon Location: Montreal,CanadaJoined: 16 Nov 2005 Likes: 4 pages Posts: 450 Posted: Tue 23 May, 2006 7:42 pm Post subject: Gwrando Meistr Shaw, I have just finished a welsh figurine of the period you mention. The sculptor's rendition shows a round shield with boss, as the norse would also use, though more ancient archeological finds of pre-roman occupation show oblong and oval shapes. The arthurian period is as yet quite silent as far as I know, though the saisson invaders do have the benefit of a grave find of major importance at Sutton Hoo... now, as briton was fighting saisson on a daily basis back then, why would there not be some form of emulation in the armament? After all, the Romans themselves appropriated the gallic helms and adapted, and also improved on them ( give credit where it is due boyo, that is also a welsh trait...), so I would be inclined to believe that those welsh warriors who did wear armor would have had access to spangens similar to the sutton hoo finds, or wear whatever leftover roman gear was bequeathed to them. After Badden Hill there would have been quite a lot of available saisson gear to be divided up amongst the victorious britons, and I'm quite sure that our welsh ancestors wouldn't have been too shy about using whatever could be useful, seeing as how the saissons were appropriating the land and all. The sculpted figure shows a warrior with spear and also a spatha type sword with a fairly high belt, in other words the sword did not drag at the side as we are accustomed to seeing in either medieval or renaissance style but rather had the hilt higher than the navel and to the right( slightly reminiscent of a Sam Brown military belt), as you will see with ancient depictions of other celtic ancestors like the Gauls. The clothing is rustic, with cape and fur lined vest, tunic slightly above the knee and trousers with wraps around the calfs to the knee. Now these are the dark ages, so named for the lack of documents to help us moderns out in deciphering what really happened back there, but Sutton Hoo does shed some light, as does previous gallic finds and also the roman interlude which did last some three hundred years, so your kit can wink at one or the other without being overly heretical, but nevertheless, as with my figurine, without pretending to be 100% historically accurate... I do believe Edward of England burned all the damn photographs after having Daffydd drawn and quartered ( this was his practice run , later perfected against William Wallace the scot). Hope this helps . Yn iach! Jean-Carle Hudon Bon coeur et bon bras Hisham Gaballa Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Reading list: 7 books Posts: 508 Posted: Wed 24 May, 2006 2:42 am Post subject: J. Bedell wrote: A large oval shield is accurate for the time period. As for the helm a simple roman helmet would be accurate. Many so called barbarians of this period wore helms that were stolen from romans or picked from their corpses. Also here is a link that explains some earlier helms that would have been used in updated forms in the time period you specified. http://www.redrampant.com/roma/gaulhelms.html Maybe someone with a little more roman knowledge could help out. -James Or as is more likely vice-versa, i.e. the Romans wore helmets based on "Barbarian" (Sassanid, Germanic, Sarmatian) designs. I would go with 5th-6th century AD Roman equipment as being the closest to what you want. Late Roman helmet Shawn Shaw Location: Boston, MA USAJoined: 07 Jan 2006 Posts: 115 Posted: Wed 24 May, 2006 6:34 am Post subject: Hmmm...this is about what I'd expected. A mix of roman/saxon influences is what would make sense. Jean-Carle-Could you post a couple of pictures of your sculpture? Thanks guys! If anyone has any other thoughts, please let me know. 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In blaring red font – a $1 million dollar invoice from Oracle. Maybe you've been in a similar situation yourself, or maybe you have a little anxiety knowing you're not as up to date on managing your Oracle licensing agreement as you'd like to be. You're not alone. We've had a few customers in this situation.
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CB: Why do Oracle customers find licensing so complicated?
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Wow, time flies when you're having not quite as much fun -- David Arquette left rehab Sunday, having checked himself in over the New Year's weekend for treatment of alcoholism and depression.
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Over the holiday D and I saw The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. At the time, D and I were just so/so on the movie but it's funny how many times we have referenced it since. There is a wonderful underlying theme about living life to the fullest and it's so inspiring. Oh and the soundtrack is great too! And the point to all this, is that it reminds me of the splendid video prepared by Rick Mereki.
she hears: Thunder. Today is perfect weather. I am pretty sure that I have the opposite of SAD, because the rain absolutely inspires me and makes me feel so alive! Today is one of the gloomiest days yet, with thunder so loud the entire house rumbles and I LOVE IT! Which is part of why my blog has a theme of creating happiness and making sunshine. This is happy place. A place to come and be inspired, receive a cup o' light and think positively.
She hears: The Piano Guys. And I've added another gem! The Piano Guys newest video filmed at the Midway Ice Castles. I absolutely adored the movie Frozen and the soundtrack, but these guys knock it out of the park with their Vivaldi rendition of "Let it Go." Beautiful! Take note of the iced over piano and ice sculpture chello too.
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Jianguo Garden Hotel
- Free WiFi
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I had two stays bracketing a tour of China. It's 200 yards east of Dongdan metro stn -…
Other reviews are in fair. It's a good place in need of some refurb but it all works and…
Jianguo Garden Hotel
- Deluxe Room
- Business Room
- Business Room, Executive Level
- Deluxe Room, Executive Level
More great choices
What's around Jianguo Garden Hotel
- In Dongcheng
- Wangfujing Street - 8-minute walk
- Tiananmen Square - 23-minute walk
- Forbidden City - 35-minute walk
- Tiananmen - 24-minute walk
- The Palace Museum - 35-minute walk
- Temple of Heaven - 41-minute walk
- Oriental Plaza - 9-minute walk
Getting around
- Beijing (PEK-Capital Intl.) 33-min drive
- Beijing (PKX-Daxing Intl.) 69-min drive
- Beijing Railway Station 13-min walk
- Beijing East Station 8-min drive
- Beijing West Railway Station 9-min drive
- Dongdan Station 4-min walk
- Wangfujing Station 13-min walk
- Beijing Railway Station 13-min walk
- Airport shuttle (surcharge)
At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 398 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 11 floors
- Check-in time 2:00 PM-midnight
- Check-out time is noon
- Express check-in/out
24-hour airport shuttle service is available. Fees may apply. Contact the property in advance to get details. This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as toothbrush, comb, loofah, shaver, nail file, and shoe mitt.
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
- Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing a room
Travelling with others
- Pets not allowed
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Airport shuttle (available 24 hours) *
- Self parking *
Payment types at the property
In the hotel
- Buffet breakfast daily (surcharge)
- 4 restaurants
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop/café
- Room service (during limited hours)
- Coffee/tea in a common area
- Indoor pool
- Fitness facilities
- Full-service spa
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Racquetball/squash on site
- Health club
- Spa tub
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Business centre
- Conference space
- Meeting rooms
- Conference centre
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Hair salon
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Wedding services
- Multilingual staff
- Porter
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Year Built – 1996
- Lift
- ATM/banking
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Designated smoking areas
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Chinese
- English
In the room
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Bathrobes
- Slippers
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Satellite TV channels
- Free WiFi
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
Also popular with travellers from the UK
Special features
SPA has 15 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and hydrotherapy.
The spa is open daily.
DiningKitchen Asia – This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Jingtan Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in Chinese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Jianguo Garden Hotel's small print
Also known as
- Jianguo Garden Hotel Beijing
- Jianguo Garden Hotel
- Jianguo Garden Beijing
- Jianguo Garden
- Hotel Jianguo Garden
- Jianguo Garden Hotel Hotel
- Jianguo Garden Hotel Beijing
- Jianguo Garden Hotel Hotel Beijing
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 23 April until 31 May.Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on site.
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.
Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests.Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments, and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Optional extras
Facilities are accessible for an extra charge
Self-parking costs CNY 60 per day
Rollaway beds are available for CNY 260.0 per night
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of CNY 147 per person (approximately)
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of CNY 360 per vehicle (one way)
Wired Internet access is available in guestrooms for CNY 30 per day (rates may vary)
Wired Internet access is available in public areas for CNY 30 per day (rates may vary)
We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.
FAQs for Jianguo Garden Hotel
Does Jianguo Garden Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund? Yes, Jianguo Garden Hotel does have fully refundable rooms available to book on our site, which can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions. Is parking offered at Jianguo Garden Hotel? Yes. Self-parking costs CNY 60 per day. Is there a pool at Jianguo Garden Hotel? Yes, there's an indoor pool. Are pets allowed at Jianguo Garden Hotel? Sorry, pets aren't allowed. What are the check-in and check-out times at Jianguo Garden Hotel? You can check in from 2:00 PM to midnight. Check-out time is noon. Are there restaurants at or near Jianguo Garden Hotel? Yes, there are 4 on-site restaurants. Is an airport shuttle service offered by Jianguo Garden Hotel? Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is CNY 360 per vehicle one way.
Recent reviews
Good 7.4 From 139 reviews
too old room is not clear reseption is too slow
good overall, staff were very helpful! the A/C didn't work so it was a bit warm for me but other than that great stay
Jianguo Garden Hotel is now the place I would stay when I visit Beijing. The hotel is about 20 years old and its facilities are showing its age. What makes up for this "weakness" is the reasonable price for its rooms, and the excellent location--right in the heart of Beijing where the wonderful malls are, and close to a subway station, from where one can get to everywhere in the mega city. Above all, the staff makes an extra effort to accommodate guests' needs. For example, the young man at the reception took time to get my express mails taken care of; and my request to check-out at 2:00 p.m. was gracefully accommodated. I only expected this kind of service at 5 or 6 star hotels where I have to pay much much more. Joseph
The hotel staff is most friendly, a great plus. The hotel location is great--the Dongdan subway station is only 2 minutes away.
Although there was hot water in the bathroom, shower was providing only cold water. i couldn't use the wifi as it was requesting to send a SMS to a local number by cellphone which was not possible as I didn't have local number. Not practical for foreigners.
Very disappointing, no air conditioning, worn carpets, just a tired old dump.
too much smoking
The room's interior is very old fashioned and due to somewhat unknown weird reason, they hide the light switches in a drawer. But the stuff there are very nice and professional. The location is great
When I booked the trip it says "free wifi". However, when I checked in I was told I need a Chinese SIM card before I can use the wifi. Basically, when you try to login you need to enter your China phone number. The system will then send you a verification code to use. I did not have access to wifi during my stay. It is very convenient location.
Amazing. Great food in hotel restaurants. Room is clean and comfortable. Shower is too strong. Waste a little bit water. But still give it a five stars.
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Thu 4
Easter Netball Camp
Thursday, 4 April, 2019,10:00 - Friday, 5 April, 2019,15:00
Lewis Netball Club is running a Netball Camp on the 4th & 5th April in the Back community centre from 10am - 3pm.
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Fri 19
Special Constable Recruitment open day
Friday, 19 April, 2019,0:00
Whatever your walk of life step forward and join us now as a Special Constable.Please see poster for more information.
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New Weekly Track Lunchtime Walk
Wednesday, 24 April, 2019,13:15
Please see below a poster for a new weekly lunchtime walk starting on the 24th April at the Track (Stornoway). Feel free to pop along or share with anyone you think might be interested.
Fri 26
Badminton Training Opportunity with Dan Travers
Friday, 26 April, 2019,19:00 - Saturday, 27 April, 2019,18:00
A Badminton training opportunity with Dan Travers who is a former badminton gold medalist for Scotland at Commonwealth Games will take place this Friday and Saturday.
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Harris Gun Club Come & Try
Saturday, 27 April, 2019,10:00 - 16:00
Never tried clay target shooting, but would like to give it a go?
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Communities and Housing Committee
Tuesday, 30 April, 2019,9:30
You are welcome to attend the Communities and Housing Committee on 30 April 2019 at 9:30am. Live audio can also be accessed here.
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Module DXX-3301:
Forest Ecology
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Run by School of Natural Sciences
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Organiser: Prof John Healey
Overall aims and purpose
As a policy maker, manager, scientist, practitioner (or indeed informed consumer and voter) you will need to understand the ecology of the natural resources for which you are responsible. Trees are a major component of most terrestrial ecosystem and are important in the habitat of many other species, which will in turn have a major influence on the ecosystem. DXX-3301 begins by addressing the natural variation in forest systems over space and time: the processes that control their structure and composition. How can so many plant species (and their dependent fauna) co-exist in one habitat? How do tree species vary ecologically and what implications does this have for their management? What mammals live in forests; how are they distributed geographically and between habitats; where do they fit in the food web? It examines the global issue of invasive species, with a particular focus on the impacts of invasive plants and mammals in forest habitats. What is the effect of disturbance on forest mammals and what ecologically-based approaches can be taken to the management of invasive species? The module concludes by considering what determines the quality of forests and trees as habitat over different landscape scales, and the implications for habitat and species conservation and restoration. The ecological approach to restoration of forest ecosystems and landscapes is emphasised. A reasonable knowledge of the fundamentals of ecology, plant physiology and animal biology is assumed.
Course content
Lectures and learning seminars: Pattern and process in forests; the ecology of natural and human disturbance. Vegetation succession (mechanisms, models, impact on forest structure and composition, applications). The forest regeneration cycle (especially seed production and dispersal, gap phase, thinning, the regeneration niche). Ecological variation amongst plant species, including: its architectural and ecophysiological basis; response to global and local environmental change; applications to forest management. Forest mammals: geographical and habitat distribution; role in food webs. The global issue of invasive species, focussing on impacts in forest habitats. Disturbance effects on forest mammals; ecologically-based approaches to the management of invasive species. Forests and trees as habitat, their landscape ecology, habitat and species conservation and restoration.
Practicals: Pattern and process in forests, vegetation succession, tree populations and regeneration, application to forest restoration and management; primary succession and its application to the ecological restoration of derelict industrial sites, environmental factors limiting the establishment of vegetation, comparative ecology of tree species and the impact of disturbance.
Assessed seminars: A series of ca. 20 key current questions in forest wildlife conservation/management will be introduced. Each pair of students will pick one question and research, present and discuss their answer in the subsequent assessed seminar.
Assessment Criteria
Grade A- to A** Very good understanding of the science showing broad comprehension as evidenced by an ability to interpret relevant information critically, to recognise implications, to identify connections with other areas of knowledge and synthesise between them; knowledge spanning a wide range of relevant examples (outcomes 1-5). Able to explain well and critically the strengths and weaknesses of alternative successional models, theories of the maintenance of plant species richness, and theories of the historical role of mammals in British forests/woodlands and the implications of this for their natural condition. Evidence of an ability to plan an ecological/population assessment of a type of vegetation/mammal not previously encountered, and to carry out analysis and interpretation of survey data in the absence of existing literature. Demonstration of excellent understanding of ecological sampling issues including key points for improved field-survey design, application of appropriate data analyses, and insightful conclusions about conservation management of the studied vegetation/mammals. Play a leading role in the group enabling it to complete the field work and analyses in the time allocated. Evidence of considerable effort and thought. Ability to make an excellent presentation visually and verbally (in a group) and in document form (individually) the findings from literature-based research into a forest wildlife conservation/management topic in a form professionally appropriate to a defined stakeholder institution, group or individual (outcome 6).
Grade D- to D+ Aware of the basic principles underlying the science as outlined in learning outcomes 1 - 5. Basic awareness of how assessment is made in the field of: the structure of forest stands and of tree populations, association between vegetation and environmental variables, and the status of wildlife populations, and of how the resulting data can be analysed and interpreted. Basic competence demonstrated in summarising and interpreting the results of the field practicals. Able to work as a member of a team in carrying out simple field assessment of vegetation and tree and mammal populations. Leading to overall pass level percentage in the module examination. Ability to make an adequate presentation visually and verbally (in a group) and in document form (individually) the findings from literature-based research into a forest wildlife conservation/management topic in a form professionally appropriate to a defined stakeholder institution, group or individual (outcome 6).
Grade C- to B+ Better understanding of the principles as evidenced by an ability to explain the major aspects of the science (outcomes 1-5). Ability to distinguish well-founded, and erroneous statements concerning forest ecology, the "natural" status of forests, the dynamic condition of natural forests, the ecological basis for silviculture and the role of mammals in the ecology and management of forests. Ability to explain the major components of current theories concerning vegetation succession, forest dynamics, the maintenance of (plant) species diversity in natural systems; mammalian population biology and forest habitat interactions. Ability to recognise where ecology has been applied successfully, or unsuccessfully, in the management and conservation of forests. Ability to carry out a field assessment within a previously encountered vegetation/mammal type of: the structure of forest stands and of tree populations, association between vegetation and environmental variables, and the status of mammal populations, and of how the resulting data can be analysed and interpreted. Ability to carry out straight-forward analysis and interpretation of resulting data from a vegetation/mammal type already covered well by existing literature. Good understanding demonstrated of issues surrounding sources of error, the design of ecological surveys and their application for conservation management. Play a major role in the group enabling it to complete the field work and analyses to a good standard and on time. Ability to make a good presentation visually and verbally (in a group) and in document form (individually) the findings from literature-based research into a forest wildlife conservation/management topic in a form professionally appropriate to a defined stakeholder institution, group or individual (outcome 6).
Learning outcomes
Make recommendations on the application of forest ecological knowledge to forest and environmental assessment, management, conservation and restoration
Present visually, verbally and in document form the findings from literature-based research into a forest wildlife conservation/management topic in a form professionally appropriate to a defined stakeholder institution, group or individual.
Describe the main processes and mechanisms determining the structure and dynamics of forests
Discuss the impact of mammals and invasive species on woodlands/forests
Understand the effect of woodland/forest management practices on habitats, plant and animal populations, and invasive species
Be able to assess critically the scientific methods used to achieve an understanding of forest dynamics and propose methods that would be suitable in different circumstances
Assessment Methods
Answer THREE questions in total: TWO questions from section A and ONE from section B. There are equal marks for each question, so try to spend an equal time on each. Section A covers the lecture syllabus: you will need to choose two from ca. ten questions. Section B covers the practical syllabus: you will need to choose one from ca. three questions.
Teaching and Learning Strategy
• The class will divide into eight groups. Each group will select which two sections of the module syllabus it will research in order to make a presentation to the class for discussion and feedback from the module organiser.
• After the overview of each syllabus section, the two groups who will be researching that will select one topic from that section. Before the next class session they will research that topic making use of the Powerpoint presentations and background notes provided on the module Blackboard site and the key research papers cited. All class members are also expected to prepare for the discussion by making a quick overview of the two selected topics and the rest of the section.
• In a seminar in the first hour of the next class session, each of the three groups will have 10 minutes to present the key points that they identified as most important in their topic and to raise any questions about issues which they would like to be clarified. This will leave 10 minutes for discussion and feedback.
There are nine 2-hour lecture/seminar sessions. The syllabus of the module has been divided into approximately eight equal-sized sections. The content of each will be introduced in ca. 1 hour of lectures (= 8 hours), 1 hour to introduce module, and 1 hour to help preparation for the exam.
|Study group
Working in groups to research for, discuss and prepare your two formative seminar presentations. Working in groups to research for, discuss and prepare your assessed seminar presentation.
|Private study
Individual work to study module content available on Blackboard site, write your own summary of each section of the syllabus and read literature relevant to the module - all of this will be important to prepare you for the module exam. Individual work to prepare your individual written report on group research.
Two field practicals each of four hours duration: pattern and process in forests; ecological restoration.
|Practical classes and workshops
One three-hour lab practical to analyse and interpret data from the field practicals.
Assessed seminar presentation of group research topics, including questions/answers/discussion after each seminar.
Transferable skills
- Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
- Numeracy - Proficiency in using numbers at appropriate levels of accuracy
- Computer Literacy - Proficiency in using a varied range of computer software
- Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
- Exploring - Able to investigate, research and consider alternatives
- Information retrieval - Able to access different and multiple sources of information
- Inter-personal - Able to question, actively listen, examine given answers and interact sensitevely with others
- Critical analysis & Problem Solving - Able to deconstruct and analyse problems or complex situations. To find solutions to problems through analyses and exploration of all possibilities using appropriate methods, rescources and creativity.
- Safety-Consciousness - Having an awareness of your immediate environment, and confidence in adhering to health and safety regulations
- Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.
- Teamwork - Able to constructively cooperate with others on a common task, and/or be part of a day-to-day working team
- Mentoring - Able to support, help, guide, inspire and/or coach others
- Caring - Showing concern for others; caring for children, people with disabilities and/or the elderly
- Management - Able to utilise, coordinate and control resources (human, physical and/or financial)
- Argument - Able to put forward, debate and justify an opinion or a course of action, with an individual or in a wider group setting
- Self-awareness & Reflectivity - Having an awareness of your own strengths, weaknesses, aims and objectives. Able to regularly review, evaluate and reflect upon the performance of yourself and others
- Leadership - Able to lead and manage, develop action plans and objectives, offer guidance and direction to others, and cope with the related pressures such authority can result in
Subject specific skills
Ecological assessment methods of forest/woodland tree community structure and composition. Ecological assessment of vegetation naturally established through primary and secondary succession and of site/substrate conditions. Analysis of plot based tree and vegetation inventory data to calculate simple variables of species' abundance (density, dominance (basal area/cover), size class distributions and relationship with site environment. Interpretation of analysed data from ecological assessments to provide evidence for: assessment of site history and current vegetation dynamics; potential factors limiting plant establishment and growth; site and vegetation management to meet restoration or conservation objectives. Critical assessment of outputs of forest ecology research. Synthesis of findings from forest ecology research to address specific questions.
Resource implications for students
Students need to be equipped with appropriate clothing and footwear for fieldwork in rocky terrain (at low altitude).
Talis Reading listhttp://readinglists.bangor.ac.uk/modules/dxx-3301.html
Courses including this module
Compulsory in courses:
- DDK5: BSC Conservation & Forest Ecosys. year 3 (BSC/CFE)
- DDL5: BSC Conservation and Forest Ecosys year 4 (BSC/CFE4)
- D503: BSc Conservation with Forestry with International Experience year 4 (BSC/CFIE)
- 5DKD: BSc Conservation with Forestry year 3 (BSC/CWF)
- 5DLD: BSc Conservation with Forestry (four year) year 4 (BSC/CWF4)
- D501: BSc Forestry (with sandwich placement) year 4 (BSC/F)
- D502: BSc Forestry with International Experience year 4 (BSC/FIE)
- D500: BSC Forestry year 3 (BSC/FOR)
- F803: BSc Geography with Environmental Forestry year 3 (BSC/GEF)
- F804: BSc Geography with Environmental Forestry year 4 (BSC/GEF4)
- D512: MFor Forestry year 3 (MFOR/FOR)
- D513: MFor Forestry (with placement year) year 4 (MFOR/FORP)
Optional in courses:
- C183: BSC Appl.Terrestrial & Marine Ec 4 year 4 (BSC/APTME)
- C180: BSc Appl. Terrestrial &Marine Ec year 3 (BSC/ATME)
- C184: BSc App Terrestrial & Marine Ecology with Intl Experience year 4 (BSC/ATMEIE)
- C100: BSC Biology year 3 (BSC/B)
- C511: BSc Biology with Biotechnology year 3 (BSC/BIOT)
- C102: BSc Biology (with International Experience) year 3 (BSC/BITE)
- D447: BSC Environmental Conservation year 3 (BSC/ECON)
- D448: BSC Environmental Conservation year 4 (BSC/ECON4)
- D451: BSc Environmental Conservation (International Experience) year 4 (BSC/ENIE)
- C101: MBiol Master of Biology year 3 (MBIOL/BIO)
- C510: MBiol Biology with Biotechnology year 3 (MBIOL/BIOT)


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|The Mississippi Sheiks (L to R): Lonnie Chatmon, Walter Vinson, Bo Carter
The song "Sitting on Top of the World," recorded in 1930 by the Mississippi Sheiks, is one song that has transcended the blues genre. It has become a standard of traditional American music. It has been recorded in numerous musical styles besides blues......folk, country, bluegrass, rock.....sometimes using the original lyrics, sometimes with modifications or additions to the lyrics. Actually, the lyrics of the song have an appeal to just about anyone who likes music. The lyrics deal with standing tall in the face of adversity, persevering through emotional down periods, surviving the setbacks that each of us face at one point or another during our lives. This week, we will take a look at the original tune and its musical evolution over the next 80+ years.
The Mississippi Sheiks were from Bolton, MS, just west of Jackson. They were mostly members of the Chatmon family, whose family patriarch had been a musician during slavery days. His children and grandchildren had carried on the musical tradition, among them were Armenter, Lonnie, and Sam Chatmon, along with Walter Vinson. Armenter Chatmon was better known as Bo Carter, and went on to have a very successful solo career in addition to playing with the Sheiks.
Walter Vinson and Sam Chatmon are usually credited as composers of the song. Vinson claimed that he wrote it one night after playing a white dance in Greenwood, MS. The group was just as popular with the whites in the Delta as they were with the blacks, so the song had enormous crossover appeal, and became a big hit.
Although Vinson did write it, like many other blues songs of the era, parts of it were borrowed from other blues songs. Lines that appear in different blues songs are called "floating verses." The "peaches" verse dates back to Irving Berlin in the mid 1910's, and was used in several blues songs during the 20's, and later in songs from different genres. A song by Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell, "You Got To Reap What You Sow," recorded in 1929, bears some musical similarities.
The Sheiks recorded their version on Okeh Records in February of 1930. By the summer of that year, Charlie Patton had recorded a similar version, called "Some Summer Day," with modified lyrics, which certainly verifies the song's popularity at the time it was released.
The song's crossover appeal was demonstrated just a few years later when, in 1934, Milton Brown, "the Father of Western Swing," recorded the song for Bluebird Records, as "Just Sitting On Top of The World," with his band, the Musical Brownies. The song became a favorite piece in the repertoire of most western swing bands. Another hit version was recorded in 1935 by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys.
The great Ray Charles recorded the song on SwingTime Records in 1949. He added a verse to the original, the verse about taking "Christmas in my overalls." Several years, Howlin' Wolf included this verse in his rendition of the song, which was recorded in 1957, and is probably one of the best known, and most covered versions of the song. The Wolf shortened it to three verses, using the second and fifth verses of the original and using the Ray Charles lyric as the second verse.
Over the years, the song has been recorded by many other artists in many other genres and continues to be covered to this day. Here are a few other readings from artists you may be familiar with.
Here's the Grateful Dead's version, from their 1967 self-titled debut album.....
Cream, the mid 60's British supergroup, recorded it on their Wheels of Fire album in 1968.
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band recorded the song in 1990 for their second volume of the Will The Circle Be Unbroken country music super session, with bluegrass legend Jimmy Martin joining in...
Jack White recorded this old-timey version as part of the soundtrack for the 2003 movie, Cold Mountain.
Willie Nelson.....from his 2000 Milk Cow Blues album.
And finally, B.B. King......one of the highlights from his 2008 swan song, One Kind Favor.
We've only scratched the surface here. "Sitting on Top of the World" was also covered by others, like Chet Atkins, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, Chris Smither, Taj Mahal, The Seldom Scene, Bob Dylan, Bill Monroe, Harry Manx, The Radiators, James Blood Ulmer, Jeff Healey, and Robert Cray. The song continues to have universal appeal across multiple genres.


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Eritrea calls on the UN Security Council to lift the sanctions imposed on it
Asmara (DIPLOMAT.SO) – The Eritrean Information Ministry has called on the UN Security Council to review the sanctions imposed on Eritrea for years, in a press release issued today.
This is the text of the press release
In a meeting with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on 9 July this month, Ethiopia's Prime Minister, Dr. Abiy Ahmed, urged for the rescinding of the sanctions imposed on Eritrea. This gesture is an eloquent testimony of the courageous and wise stance of the Prime Minister on justice. President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed has also expressed the same sentiment during his visit to Asmara this weekend.
Notwithstanding these positive statements, certain forces that harbor ill-will to the people of Eritrea are apparently dismayed by developments that bode well for regional peace and development. This is not surprising at all.
It has been nine years since the UN Security Council was prodded to pass unlawful sanctions against Eritrea. The deplorable sanctions were not based on fact and law. They were maliciously concocted by a small clique in Washington which was working in cahoots with the TPLF regime in order to harass and corner the people and Government of Eritrea.
The damage inculcated by the sanctions in the past nine years on the people of Eritrea, the people of Ethiopia and the region as a whole have been heavy indeed.
One does not need a magic wand to know who has sponsored terrorism in our region and beyond. Similarly, it is not difficult to know who has been obstructing regional stability. These are not intricate secrets hard to crack or decipher. Especially these days when the truth is out into the open.
The people and Government of Eritrea did not succumb or submit to deceit, intimidation and the flouting of the rule of law. Nor did they bow down under duress to legitimize the unlawful sanctions and its tentacles.
Wrongs perpetrated against Eritrea must be compensated with justice. Justice must indeed be done. It is too late now to look for lame excuses!For more news and stories, join us on Facebook,Twitter , or contact us through our Email: email@example.com, firstname.lastname@example.com


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Resume Help
Successful resumes can take on many forms depending on the type of job you are looking for. For example, a resume focusing on middle management will look different from that of a salesperson. Even more contrary is the information technology resume. The IT resume must convey many messages that are accurate, complete, and easy to read.
Below are some helpful suggestions for building and maintaining your winning resume. As recruiters, we see many resumes every day; some good, some bad. We also get feedback from our clients about what they like to see, and what they don't. Use these tips and techniques as the building blocks of your resume, then add some creativity to make it your own.
Your Resume's Purpose
When starting your resume, keep its true purpose in mind. The purpose of your resume is to get an interview. Have you ever known anyone who has been hired directly off of their resume, without even meeting the people they will be working for? In the professional world, it doesn't happen. The job of those who will be reading your resume is to decide who will be called in for the first series of interviews. That's it. So keep your wording and format geared to those people who will be scheduling interviews. Human Resources and I.S. Directors are the people most likely to read your resume first. Make it easy to read and give them just enough compelling evidence to justify bringing you in for an interview.
The 5-7 Second Rule
As mentioned above, someone in Human Resources or the I.S. Director might initially evaluate your resume. If someone in HR gets the distinct pleasure of perusing your resume first, they will typically not have enough time in the day to read every resume thoroughly. Many will skim it for 5-7 seconds to determine whether or not to continue. Obviously, if they aren't interested in reading further, they aren't interested in interviewing you either. Although this is not a hard-and-fast rule, why take chances? Upon completion of your resume, a nontechnical person should be able to pick up your complete resume and in 5-7 seconds tell you the high points of your professional qualifications. You can still go into detail about your many accomplishments, training, and experience, but make it easy to read by using bullet lists, highlighted words, italicized words, different fonts (don't go crazy!), and emphatic spacing.
The First Page
The first page of your resume should have five key elements:
- Your name – Big and easy to see (you might be surprised at the number of resumes we see without a name).
- Your contact information – Include the best way someone may contact you during the workday.
- Your skill set – Many HR people do not speak technology, so they look for keywords to match against their job description. This is a big help in painting your 'technology picture.'
- Education and Certifications – Include degrees, pertinent coursework and certifications.
- Experience – Start with the most recent experience first, then work backwards – include your title, the company name, month/year of starting and stopping work, and list of responsibilities and duties.
Set Yourself Apart
Companies love to hire people that make a positive impact on their company. If you have examples of instances where you have made the company money, saved the company money, or improved a process that positively impacted the bottom line, make sure you call attention to it on your resume. Of course we all know that IT does all of those things for a company anyway, but when you make a personal impact, it stands out.
Just Say No.
Your resume does not have to be the be-all-end-all of your personal and professional life. It is a truthful marketing document to secure an interview. The overall rule with resumes and interviewing is to only discuss your professional life, not your personal life. These are the things to avoid on your resume.
- Your salary requirements – There is a time and place to discuss this and your resume is not it.
- Lies – Don't lie or even 'pad' your resume with false or misleading statements. Yes, you can use flashy language to jazz it up, but make sure the facts are true.
- Social Security number – I know… you're thinking, "Really?!" Yes. We still see them on resumes every once in a while. For your own protection, leave it off your resume.
- Reason for termination – You can talk about it in the interview, not on your resume. If you list them, it screams that there is an issue there.
- Personal information – Don't list your hobbies, religious affiliation, family, marital status, height, weight, skin color, age, how much you like Downton Abbey, etc. Keep it to business.


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Pronsters, today's post is a long overdue post not only about jewelry, but a spotlight on a blogger & designer friend of mine in Portland, Oregon: Betsy & Iya Jewelry. Betsy sells absolutely lovely and innovative metal vintage designs at prices you'll love just as much.
Normissima Lacy Racy earrings are made out of vintage lace! They're stiffened overnight, and then have a sterling silver wire added to them. Aren't they stunning? When was the last time you had a pair of big earrings that didn't drag down your ears, much less that were made out of real vintage lace?
Imagine the complements you'll get wearing The Grand Key Necklace. She's taken a sterling silver chain and attached to it three keys at varying lengths in varying metals.
The necklace ranges in length from 16 to 20″, but she'll be happy to customize it for you if you like. It's good to have friends!
Sunset is attached to Sterling Silver 3″ drop. Scowley, wouldn't they look great with the Diane Wrap Dress you just bought from Budget Pr0n? I'm just saying!
If winter is bringing you down, and you need a pop of color in your life, BetsyandIya has Rich Red Vintage Deco Earrings.
These are made from real vintage 1950's plastic in this divine deep red color, and then attached to sterling silver wires.
They're 2.5″ long, but again can be customized for your preference. They make me want to get my ears re-pierced…any excuse to go shopping, right pr0n stars?
For something still colorful, but a bit more mellow, consider these real Agate Sunset Earrings. Since it's real Agate, each one is different and unique (Just like you. Awww.)
I'm not sure why, but these actually make me think of the moon. I'd wear them with a different hue of one of the colors in the earrings, like the turquoise Missphit top from Recession Pr0n.
Personally though, I'm jonesing for her Asymmetrical Copper Square Girl Necklace, which is part of the appropriately named "Stunning Metal Vintage" collection.
I'm just going to go ahead and quote Betsy here: "The centerpiece is antique Victorian Gothic copper, which measures 28mm.
There are three subtle, delicate sterling silver chains linked to one silver gunmetal chain. The back is a sterling silver clasp handcrafted by me that hooks into a unique hook of chain. The necklace extends farthest to about 20″ at the tip of the centerpiece. I can adjust the necklace to any size you wish. Everything was designed and created by me."
I guess I'd better start saving my copper pennies. Are pennies still copper? Inquiring minds want to know.
Anyway, do take a moment to check out Betsy's own blog, where she has outfits of the day, and stores that she likes, and give her some Shopping Pr0n love.
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'Parenthood' Postmortem: Jason Katims Teases "Bittersweet," "Uplifting" Series Finale
[Warning: This story contains spoilers from the 100th episode of NBC's Parenthood, "How Did We Get Here?"]
NBC's Parenthood celebrated its 100th episode on Thursday with one of its most emotional — and fulfilling — episodes in its six-season run that set the stage for its final three episodes ever.
Following Zeek's heart attack, the Bravermans gathered at the hospital to await word on his condition. As it turns out, his health is in a precarious position, where he could opt for a risky surgery or do nothing but wait. Ultimately, Zeek and Camille opt to make the decision together — without consulting the kids.
As for the struggling Luncheonette, things get worse for Adam and Crosby when the studio is robbed of everything, leaving the brothers with differing opinions about what to do with the insurance payout.
Read more 'Parenthood' Cast Share What They Learned From Being a Braverman
Meanwhile, Joel and Julia are seemingly back together after sharing an intimate night together. Hank, looking at a supportive Joel and Kristina, decides he wants to be "all in" with Sarah and proposes marriage. Continuing to counterbalance Zeek's story, the Braverman women move Amber's baby shower to the hospital, giving the family a focus on new life amid the chaos of everything else.
"The writers haven't planned out deep cliffhangers because we knew it was the end of the season," showrunner Jason Katims tells The Hollywood Reporter. "So the Luncheonette story, as well as Joel and Julia, Zeek and all these things we've been following are all going to be leading to a resolution and conclusion when we get to the end of the season."
Here, Katims goes in depth about what to expect from the remaining three episodes of the family drama: will there be a wedding? Will Zeek survive?
Zeek's (Craig T. Nelson) health and the Luncheonette robbery was paired with Amber's baby shower and Hank's proposal. Was it originally your plan to have the 100th episode be filled with such a wide range of emotions?
No, we didn't break it with a huge awareness of the 100th episode. We were more concerned with and thinking about leading to the last few episodes of the series so we building toward the end of the show. I'm really happy with the way it turned out because I think it's a special episode. Zeek's heart attack coalesces the family around that event. When I first imagined doing the show, before we started shooting, I almost pictured the show to look a little bit more like that episode looked than the show actually looks because 90 percent of that was in a practical location. I imagine that's the way we were going to shoot the show. The fact that you had everybody in that one place under these dire circumstances lent an urgency to it and gave it a sense of emotion that's very familiar to anyone who's been in a situation like that with a family member who they're waiting to hear news about.
As a perennial bubble show, the season finales could have doubled as satisfying series finales. How will the final episode, knowing it's the last one, be different?
We definitely want to lead to more of a resolution, a cathartic ending. It's not so much that I wanted to leave with questions about people but more, to me, it's about leaving with a hint of where they're headed and what path they're on. That's what we're thinking about in terms of how the show gets resolved.
Zeek isn't in great shape. What will the family's reaction be to Zeek and Camille's decision about his health?
Zeek has been put in this position of having to make a tough decision, having to weigh the pros and cons of it. For the family members, it's a tough thing to separate what you want somebody to do versus what the best thing for them to do is and I think that's something that they're all going to be struggling with as Zeek decides what's next.
Read more 'Parenthood's' Ray Romano on Hank's Surprise Move
At the start of the season, you mentioned wanting to tell the story of a blended family with Sarah and Hank, who now has Drew's stamp of approval. Could there be a wedding in these final episodes?
Anything is possible. More than being about seeing a wedding, the next episode or two are going to be about Sarah (Lauren Graham) trying to figure out what's best for her. Sarah has to make this big decision now after Hank's (Ray Romano) proposal, and to me, it's not saying there will or won't be a wedding. The joy is more in the journey, and, in this case, that's her figuring out what to do. The next episode has some really wonderful moments of her both with her with Hank and other characters trying to figure out what the best thing for her to do is. There's this beautiful scene with her and Camille (Bonnie Bedelia) and a great scene with her and Julia (Erika Christensen). When you think of Sarah and where she started when the show began — when she was basically moving back into her parents house and trying to keep her head above water — it's great to see just how far she's come over the course of the series and now she has this really big decision to make.
Julia, amid the hospital chaos, refers to Joel [Sam Jaeger] as her husband. Where do they go from here?
There's been all this momentum over the past couple of episodes of getting them back together but I think what's important for me, since we did commit to telling this difficult story, is that when we come to a resolution, we don't come to it in a way that is over-simplified from the story that we set up. They still have things to work out and that's what the last three episodes will be about.
Adam and Crosby are at different points with the Luncheonette. What will their compromise look like? Could Amber play a role?
Amber (Mae Whitman) could definitely play a role. But right now the story is more about Adam (Peter Krause) and Crosby (Dax Shepard) and working through the fact that they really are in two different places right now. For both of those characters, it's a very compelling story to tell. For Adam, he's somebody who has dealt with having to weigh his personal and family obligations against what he thinks will be best for himself. There's also this question about what's best for his nuclear family versus his extended family. That's something from his side that will continue to be explored over the next three episodes. For Crosby, we've seen him go through so much this season. In seasons' past, Crosby's always been this sort of man-child; no problems were too big for him and he seemed to be able to deal with whatever's been thrown at him. This season, for the first time, I saw him in an almost midlife sort of situation, dealing with what was happening with his dad and it seemed to hit him particularly hard. It's hard for everybody to deal with Zeek but I think particularly hard for Crosby. All the struggles that they've had in their business, that's hit him hard, too. There's a real need and drive for Crosby to make that business work but he may not be seeing it very clearly because it might not be the best business decision for him to forge ahead.
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There's so much to resolve in these remaining three episodes — Zeek, Amber's baby, Joel and Julia, the Luncheonette, Hank and Sarah, Drew … will there be another time jump?
There won't be any time jumps for the body of these next three episodes. It's not like we're going to cut to two years later after Sarah may or may not get married or something like that. However, we will have some flash forwards which give little glimpses into where some of these characters are heading and what path they're on.
How would you describe the final scene of the series?
Parenthood ending for everyone involved with the show and for the fans is bittersweet. The ending of that final scene will be bittersweet. We're definitely dealing with big issues that are not all happy per say. There is so much joy, hope and, I think, a sense of life continuing and the sweetness of life in the ending that I hope comes through that. I certainly felt from everybody involved in doing the show, in doing the last scene of the show and I'm hoping that will come through in the episode. Even though we're dealing with very difficult subject matter, it's ultimately a hopeful and uplifting ending and speaks to what the show speaks to. It's about life going on. One of the things that has been really powerful about the show is that it has been about several generations and the idea of seeing [things] moving to the next generation. There is something sort of sad and difficult about that but I think that it is ultimately hopeful and uplifting.
Read more 'Parenthood's' Dax Shepard Sets Second 'About a Boy' Cameo
How are you feeling about a third season of About a Boy?
NBC has been very very positive about the show creatively. There's frustration with how some of the scheduling has worked out with our show this year. Obviously we haven't been doing as well as we were doing last season. I'm hopeful that they're going to continue to support the show. I'm accustomed to being in this situation; I certainly had my moments with Friday Night Lights when didn't know whether we were going to make it through certain moments through the run of that show. And we had the same thing with Parenthood. I feel like the network has a lot of faith in the show and About a Boy continues to get stronger as we go. While the numbers are challenging, we do have our solid fan base. We've been doing really well even when our live numbers are slipping a little bit and we've been doing well with DVR. So I'm staying positive about it. Obviously this is a challenging moment but I know the network loves our show creatively and when that's true, figuring out the best way to schedule it is just something that will happen — even if takes a little time.
Have you ever thought about expanding it to an hour?
No. I've never thought about that because I designed it to be a half-hour and think it works well. It's a smaller cast than one like Parenthood or Friday Night Lights, and that's something that I've really been enjoying. It makes it different from those shows. You don't have that many balls in the air, in terms of stories, but you can lean into the stories you're telling. Even though the characters are really grounded and you feel for them and it is a poignant and emotional show, the half-hour format gives you the permission to lean into the comedy and do things that are more comedic and a little bit broader tonally than you would be able to do even in a comedic hour.
The series finale of Parenthood airs Thursday, Jan. 29 at 10 p.m. on NBC. Stay tuned to THR's The Live Feed for more final season coverage. Click here to see what Ray Romano had to say about Hank's proposal.
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My friend filed a petition for an adult child (over 21 years old) six years ago and just received notification this year that there's a visa number available for the child. Meanwhile, the child has traveled to study and obtained a permanent residence in Canada. However, the child still wants to join his mother to the United States. Will the US give the child a GC if all the requirements are met?PDF version
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Sure. The fact that he is in Canada is not an impediment.


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For Lovers Only is an Indie Film loosely based on 'Un Home et Une Femme' by Claude Lelouche. Written by Mark Polish (also the lead actor) and directed by his brother Michael, it is the Polish Brothers' homage to the 1960s French new wave films. The creators traveled around France, explored and experimented on creative filming, and just made the movie.
The entire film was shot in less than two weeks with a limited number of crew and an almost zero budget. It is interesting to note that the actors, Stana Katic and Mark Polish interviewed each other to further develop and internalize their characters. Each one chose 13 songs that would describe their character's love for the other.
FOR LOVERS ONLY is a story of a MAN and a WOMAN in love. After seeing each other for the first time in years while on separate work assignments in Paris, the LOVERS flee together and travel by train, car and motorcycle, as their love affair takes them across France-from Normandy to St. Tropez. Throughout their trip, both characters experience long periods of carefree bliss and unrepentant joy punctuated by brief moments of guilt and confusion. The final outcome of the affair is left open to interpretation. (Movie Promotion, Wikipedia)
I came across this film because of Stana, and whose portrayal was the only initial motivation I had for watching this. In my first viewing, my moral sirens blew and blocked me from grasping the story it was trying to tell. I was blind to any creative aspect of the film. The love scenes – plenty of them, didn't sit well with me. I especially did not want to see Stana making out with someone other than Nathan Fillion a.k.a. Rick Castle! In short, I never got to the end of the story.
Among Stana's fans, I wouldn't be surprised if I am the last one to have seen this movie. I have a rather wholesome image of her and I want to keep it at that. But I know that is just impossible. The woman is an actress and is really good at what she does. And for me to put her in a box would mean limiting her creativity. It wouldn't be fair to pass judgment solely by the body parts exposed in one particular film.If you have no idea who she is, let me simply say that she is a woman of remarkable character. Besides being notably talented, Stana is passionate about her craft, gives 100% of herself into whatever she believes in doing, and never ceases to explore her potentials. Her vivacious tenacity and free-spirited disposition are prominent distinctions through all her works. And that is only referring to her as an artist. There is a whole lot more to say about her as a person. But let's not get into that here and now.
So I decided to view the film again, this time making a conscious effort to free myself from all preconditions that have blocked my sense of artistic appreciation. Unexpectedly, I fell in love with the story, the characters, the emotion, the music, the places, the creative randomness in filming – practically in everything! I was simply blown away!
For Lovers Only is probably one of the best romantic films I have ever seen. It successfully paints a classic poignant portrait of love. It is a sensual, intimate and emotional journey of Sofia and Yves' love affair. Despite its very basic and simple storyline, the movie bespeaks an honest and realistic portrayal of love's ecstatic joys and aching sorrows. Stana delivered a truly confident and convincing characterization of Sofia. How she seizes the audience and takes them on a ride with her character is effortless and flawless. How she conveys intense emotions with the tiniest bit of movement and the slightest facial expression and sound is just beyond imagination. The sex scene shown in the early part of the film was the final straw that brought my first viewing to an abrupt halt. It seemed so genuine it almost felt like she wasn't acting at all! Now, looking back, it feels strange that the reason for my initial aversion was the very same one that had me converted – Stana's ridiculously superb acting authenticity!
The scene at the chapel was THE SCENE – that particular point in the movie that took hold of me completely. It is one of those scenes in which silence was like a powerful force that engulfed the viewer . That silence, and not words, was a deafening echo of the character's painful struggle of confusion and guilt. It was a moving depiction of human frailty in desperate plea for divine intervention. The subtle build-up of those emotions intensified as the film rolled down to the part that showed the couple dancing to John Lennon's ambient song "Love." I was simply moved to tears. There are no words for that scene. You simply feel it. It depicts an unmistakable quiet joy at having found love that was real and being wrapped in the arms of the one that dearly held your heart. But at the same time, it evokes a disconsolate lamentation for a love lost, found and will be lost again. How cruel life can be!
I am usually not a fan of open-ended finales, but this is among the exceptions. I actually liked that the creators left it free for the audience to fill in the missing part – to speculate on the character's probable course of action and its outcome. I liked the idea that it provided the audience room to give it their own version of how Sofia and Yves' love affair will evolve.
Stana has definitely earned my utmost respect for her craft . This movie, along with her other projects, are like pieces of art on a collector 's mural. I know now that whatever she decides on working, even if I may have a certain reservation at times, it will be something beyond praise-worthy — a salute to true artistry.
Related articles
- 'For Lovers Only' Original Score and Soundtrack (bypathsandbeyond.com)
- Watch For Lovers Only (silverscreenlounge.com)


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Point of Sales is one of the core component of any Retail business. If you enable your POS with Cloud, each transction will be recorded in to cloud which can access from anywhere any time. Being enabled with Cloud, you make sure that, there is no cash loss or theft, accurate cash balance at end of the day, No or less loss of inventory.
If you manage more than one store, its very critical to know the inventory position of each store, that you can plan the optimum inventory holding in each store. a Cloud pos will help you to manage your inventory by reducing the same on each sale. Thus a cloud based system can give you realtime inventory data of multiple locations.
If you own multiple store, either EBOs or SIS, its inevitable to know about your customers. By knowing the customer you can position your marketing accordingly to increase the revenue . By enabling this 360 degree customer view on cloud, customer feel happy, because they are being recognised in all your stores, which will help to promote your products well.
In retail industry, Loyalty is one of the most proven program for retaining customers. Cloud based Loyalty management will help you to run your loyalty program through your chain of stores or Franchise or Shop in Shop format retail. Cloud based loyalty will make your customer happy, because, no matter from which store they transact, they can Earn and Burn their loyalty points.
Any SME retail owner would love to know more about their retail business, and will be much useful if it can be made available on their figure tips. Retail Cloud software are usually designed in such a way that you get a complete picture by way of Dashboards. Like Cloud POS dashboards will give you realtime view of each sale and comparison between dates and months. Inventory dashboards will help you to understand the non-moving and slow-moving items in each store etc.,
RetailbeanLITE is offering the solution on a very nominal charges, which can be paid either monthly or yearly as per the convenience of the retail owners. Since RetailbeanLIT is SaaS solution, you can use it as long as you require, and you can scale up fast without any technical help.


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Best Sales Pitch.
"Men are swayed more by fear than by reverence." ~ Aristotle.
So what was the best sales pitch I ever heard?
Location ~ Fayetteville, North Carolina.
A Steakhouse and Bar. ~ Many years ago.
A man walks up to me and says...
"You're gonna buy me a steak tonight"
"Oh Yeah" ~ Why is that?" I say.
Well It's pretty simple really. ~ "I'm the guy...
Who packs the parachutes before you jump tomorrow."
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"We need to radically and intelligently reduce human populations to fewer than one billion. We need to eliminate nationalism and tribalism and become Earthlings.
And as Earthlings, we need to recognize that all the other species that live on this planet are also fellow citizens and also Earthlings.
This is a planet of incredible diversity of life-forms; it is not a planet of one species as many of us believe. We need to stop burning fossil fuels and utilize only wind, water, and solar power with all generation of power coming from individual or small community units like windmills, waterwheels, and solar panels.
Sea transportation should be by sail. The big clippers were the finest ships ever built and sufficient to our needs. Air transportation should be by solar powered blimps when air transportation is necessary."
seashepherd.org, May 4, 2007, Commentary by Paul Watson,Founder and President of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society


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Camp Ta-Kum-Ta's Annual Celebration
Invites to our annual Reunion will be mailed out prior to the event!
The Camp Ta-Kum-Ta's Annual Celebration
2021 Date
May 23, 2021 or June 6, 2021 TBD
Population Served
Campers who have attended one of Camp Ta-Kum-Ta's programs during the year, their families and Camp Ta-Kum-Ta's year-round volunteers.
Program Length
One day
If you should have any questions about this program, please contact the Camp Ta-Kum-Ta Office at (802) 372-5863.


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You may wonder, how exactly do I go about caring for an aging pet? Our pets bring us so much joy and love when they are young. As they begin to get older, though, it is time for us to repay all of the unconditional love and devotion they have given us throughout their life. It is important to give your aging pet the best possible care, so he can age with dignity, surrounded by love.
When Is a Pet Considered Older?
This can vary from pet to pet, but, typically, cats and smaller dogs are considered older when they reach the age of 7. Larger dogs, who tend to have a shorter lifespan, are considered older when they reach the age of 6. It is crucial to know this because we don't typically think of a 7-year-old dog or cat as old. But this is the time to be on the lookout for health problems. Being prepared can help your pet age with dignity and continue to have a good quality of life well on to his later years.
Consider the tables below for an approximate estimate in human years of your pet's age as it gets older:
Common Signs of Disease in Older Pets
As pets age, diseases are more likely to increase, so it is important to keep a close eye on your pet's overall health and well-being during this time in his life. Be on the lookout for things such as:
- Decreased appetite
- Increased thirst
- Increased urination
- Decreased or no urination
- Straining to urinate
- Blood in urine
- Poor health coat
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Coughing
- Difficulty breathing
- Decreased tolerance of exercise
If you see any of these symptoms, schedule an appointment with your vet.
Caring for an Aging Pet
So, how should you go about caring for your older pet? The first thing to do is remember that your pet needs you now more than ever! You are your pet's voice; you are his ally. Your pet has given you a lifetime of joy and unconditional love. And now, he needs your help to get through a difficult time in his life with dignity and love.
Start healthy habits NOW!
Age is, in fact, not considered an illness. The care you give your pet now will determine, to a great extent, how well he ages. So don't wait until your pet gets older. Start healthy habits now.
Schedule regular visits to the vet
Even if your pet appears healthy, you will want to do check-ups to ensure that there is nothing lurking unseen.
Feed your dog a high-quality diet
This is imperative throughout the dog's life to maintain health. Now, as your pet ages, it is even more crucial. You may also need to decrease the portions but increase the number of times you feed your pet each day.
See more information on making your own dog food here.
For information on the advantages of a raw food diet for your dog, click here.
Keep your pet at his ideal weight
Do not allow your pet to become overweight because overweight dogs are more prone to developing diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and so on.
Continue to give your pet appropriate exercise
Even though our pets slow down as they age, this does not mean they do not need exercise anymore. Adjust the amount and intensity of the exercise to suit your pet's age and health.
Provide toys to keep your senior pet engaged
Even though our pets are aging, they are still young at heart. Provide your pet with toys to stimulate his mind and keep his playful spirit alive.
Sunlight and fresh air
Pets also need sunlight and fresh air. While cats live longer when kept indoors, if you have a screened in porch where your cat can get some sunlight and fresh air, it is a good idea to let your cat go out there each day. Also, many people put a window seat for their cats and these can quickly become your kitty's favorite spot. Sunlight and fresh air for dogs can easily be supplied by providing walks each day. Make sure you keep your dog on a leash to avoid any problems!
Ensure your pet has any special accommodations he needs
You may need to provide ramps, special bedding, foot pads or booties to keep your pet from slipping on hard flooring, and so on.
What special things have you done to care for your older pet?