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Make a difference at your school. Reading is the core skill to every subject. At least 10% of your student population struggle with reading or have dyslexia. Be the school that recognises these statistics and offer your students a life changing solution.
It's important to know that struggling readers and students with dyslexia learn differently than those without. They require an entirely different approach to learn how to read. At The Reading Academy we have created a course to educate you on that approach and provide the materials to enable your team to deliver it successfully. We want you to know that there is an approach proven to work; your school can offer a solution to struggling readers or individuals with dyslexia. You've come to the right place.
Our online course was developed directly in response to the ever demanding need for a clear and easy to follow, specific, concise and tailored programme to meet the individual needs of students. This programme is designed with educators in mind. Those seeking advice, tips and knowledge for how to best teach students with dyslexia or struggling readers how to read.
One of the best routes to take to help a student with dyslexia or a struggling reader is a direct teaching approach. By enrolling in this interactive course, your school will learn the necessary skills and procedures to effectively teach reading. We will show you how to understand the way your student needs to learn, how to modify teaching methods when it comes to roadblocks, as well as mastering creative ways to get through common issues.
Our online course offers specific, step-by-step instructions and tools designed to help you teach successfully, including whiteboard animations, videos, lesson plans, word lists, worksheets, PowerPoint presentations, quizzes, an audio library, as well as a private Facebook group community for you to join.
Our course is an easy-to-follow, concise and tailored program that teaches how to meet the individual reading needs of any student. Self-paced, your school can decide how to utilise the program on strict schedules, or at the pace of your students. After you enrol, enjoy unlimited access to the course for as long as you need it, across any device; anywhere, anytime.
Our instructors have more than thirty years combined teaching experience at a special reading school for children with dyslexia. They have their Masters degrees in Special Education, are trained in the Orton Gillingham approach and the Wilson reading programme. They developed and trialled The Reading Academy programme over the past few years and have the proven solution to teach students with dyslexia how to read.
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Sarah Dieck Mc Guire was born and raised in the USA. She attended Western Michigan University, earning her bachelor degree in Science, specialising in teaching reading, maths and science. She went on to earn an honours Masters degree in Teaching, Special Education at the University of Charleston, S.C. (MAT, SEN). Sarah has been teaching students with dyslexia for twenty-three years, in the USA and in Ireland. She has taught in a number of settings including resource, self-contained and special school. Sarah has completed the Wilson Reading System Advanced Diploma and the Orton-Gillingham practitioner's course.
Sarah Lumsden Watchorn has been teaching children with dyslexia for the past twenty-two years. Sarah spent her childhood in Paris, and taught in NYC- two cities she holds close to her heart. Sarah earned an honours Masters degree in Special Educational Needs (M. Ed SEN) from University College Dublin. A mum who loves nothing more than family time with her husband and their three children in Greystones, Co Wicklow, Sarah is passionate about teaching reading.


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Bangalore is the largest city in Karnataka and is also one of Asia's fastest growing metropolises. The name Bangalore was derived from the native name Bengaluru, which in turn is an adaptation of the earlier name in Kannada 'Benda Kaalu Uru' (The town of boiled beans). Bangalore is also called by several other names such as Garden City of India, Silicon Valley of India, Pub City etc. Bangalore enjoys a mild climate all year round.Bangalore has a lot interesting places to offer. Few major attractions are: Lalbagh,Vidhana Soudha,Cubbon Park,Bannerghatta National Park,ISKCON Temple,Bangalore Palace,M.G Road,Bull Temple,Tipu's Fort,Ulsoor Lake,Vishvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum,Venkatappa Art Gallery and Government Museum,Shiva Temple. Bangalore is famous for Sandalwood carving and silk sarees but also has a range of options for shoppers. Bangalore has variety of public transportation such as buses, autos and taxis. BookCab offers special car rental packages for city travel. There are various types of cabs for hire ranging from Tata Indica to Mercedes Benz for your specific needs to travel within Bangalore. Explore the beauty of Bangalore by renting a cab with BookCab, BookCab also provides taxi service from Bangalore International airport to anywhere in Bangalore and other nearby destinations. Bookcab specializes in providing taxi services for outstation holidays from Bangalore. Booking a cab for your weekend getaways from Bangalore is now easy with BookCab.
Puttaparthi, was home to the spiritual leader Sri Sathya Sai Baba till his demise in 2011. It is located in the
Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh and is a 3 hour drive from Bangalore (160 km). The other major cities are further i.e.
Hyderabad (472 km) and Chennai (375 km).
The local railway station and airport are well connected to the rest of India, though the schedules are not very regular. Do check with your local operators before you book your tickets. However, hiring your own cab or taxi can be the most convenient way to travel back and forth. BookCab offers rental cab services to Puttaparthi from all major cities.
Puttaparthi, the birthplace of Sai Baba, is a typical pilgrimage town. The local languages spoken here are Telugu, Kannada, Hindi and English.
The town gained international recognition due to Sai Baba`s presence and continues to be thronged by his devotees even after his passing.
The other places of interest are the Hanuman Temple, a local Mosque and the Kalpa Vriksha or the Wish Fulfilling tree on the banks of
Chitravathi river.
Apart from these attractions, the town has grown in stature due to the Philanthropy work of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. There are numerous world class educational institutes, Super-Speciality hospitals, Music and Arts institutes and a Sport Stadium.
To escape the sizzling hot Summer months in Puttaparthi, Sri Sathya Sai Baba, used Bangalore as his Summer retreat. In White Field, on the outskirts of Bangalore, he established a hospital which offers speciality treatment, free of cost to the needy. These institutes continue to work through generous offerings of his devotees from all over the world.
The town has its local share of eateries. Those who have a sensitive stomach do be cautious about where you eat.
Carry your own water if possible. Most food joints serve hot and spicy Andra cuisine, though you can find the odd
Continental and Chinese restaurants that cater to the growing tourist population from around the world.
Shopping in Puttaparthi for a pilgrim can be a joy. There are numerous shops offering literature, books on the life and discourses of the Spiritual Leader, paintings, audio and video recordings. Prashanthi Nilayam too houses a well stocked bookstore, and the prices are controlled. Other types of merchandise include handicraft, traditional silk clothing and novelty items; sure to delight any shopping enthusiast!
Puttaparthi is generally hot and dry though the year (30�C-40�C). The Summer months are March till July. The temperatures get
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My weekend was jam packed with lots of free sporting activities. Friday night featured a Gopher hockey game while Saturday night was spent at the Target center watching the Timberwolves. Admittedly, both of these teams are not very good in their respective sports. However, as both tickets to these sporting events were free, I saw no reason not to go and watch two bad teams.
Mariucci arena on the University of Minnesota campus is not someplace I would ever think of ending up. I am a big Sioux hockey fan, so to be in the building where the hated Gophers play is a bit of a shock to the system, especially since the Sioux were not even playing them. No, it was the Gophers vs. the Denver Pioneers, and the only reason for going was that the ticket was free, and it was in a suite, with free food, and drinks and TV's and nice amenities. The catering was from Famous Dave's (so not good at all for you vegetarians out there) but they did have some superb potato chips and those amazing cornbread muffins… and cookies, always cookies. So the food was good (and still free), the seats were great (and still free), but the actual hockey game was kind of a let down. The Gophers really didn't try all that hard, the product looked anemic and the fans were nothing like I imagined. In fact, the building itself was really tiny. But I guess I got spoiled in The Ralph, which is pretty much a shrine to all things hockey.
The next day, it was off to watch another horrible team, but this one a bunch of "professionals," simply meaning they get paid to play (which they shouldn't). The Timberwolves actually had an OK crowd for a Saturday night, but there was still plenty of opportunity to move into the lower level and snag a much better seat than some nosebleeds where we started. Again, the ticket was free, and I even ended up getting a NEW CAN COOZIE! This was a great thing because I was in need of a new one, and it was FREE! Here you can see the starting nosebleed seats, and the much better lower bowl seats where we ended up. Thank you lax Target Center security.
Saturday I also made the apple pie hooch I mentioned in a different blog post. As you can see, I now have a fully stocked liquor cabinet with this stuff. It tastes just like apple pie and warms the soul. Such a great late winter/early spring drink.
Plus, this guy had some sweet shoes, they were pretty much pink and yellow and orange in a camo/duck hunting pattern. They were amazingly horrible to look at, but he rocked em as hard as possible.
Don't walk… Rock!
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Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, Plaintiff,
Auditya S. Ramotar, et al., Defendants.
For the Plaintiff: Frenkel, Lambert, Weiss, Weisman & Gordon, LLP, by Kevin M. Butler, Esq., 20 West Main St., Bay Shore, New York 11706
For the Defendant: Bachu & Associates, by Darmin T. Bachu, Esq., 127-21 Liberty Ave., Richmond Hill, New York 11419
Charles J. Markey, J.
Just recently, Massachusetts's highest court, its Supreme Judicial Court, in U.S. Bank National Association v Ibanez, ___ NE2d ____, 2011 WL 2011 WL 38071 (Jan. 7, 2011) [6-0 decision, with majority and concurring opinions] unanimously held that two banks, U.S. Bank and Wells Fargo, failed to prove that they owned the mortgages when they foreclosed on the homes. See, id. The fact that the homeowners owed a lot of money on the mortgages was conceded in the Court's ruling that the banks did not properly prove ownership.
Chief Judge Lippman has stated that the New York court system should not stand by idly, during a tough economic crisis, where the integrity of the determination of home ownership is at stake. See discussion in Washington Mutual Bank v Phillip, 20 Misc 3d [*3] 127[A], 2010 WL 4813782, 2010 NY Slip Op 52034[U] [Sup Ct Kings County 2010] [Schack, J.].
The practices of the plaintiff in this case, in not carefully evaluating the merits of each mortgage foreclosure case individually, has been criticized by the courts in: Deutsche Bank Nat. Trust Co. v Harris, 2008 WL 620756, 2008 NY Slip Op 30308[U] [Sup Ct Kings County 2008]; Deutsche Bank v Maraj, 18 Misc 3d 1123(A), 2008 WL 253926, 2008 NY Slip Op 50176 [Sup Ct Kings County 2008]; Deutsche Bank Nat. Trust Co. v Lewis, 14 Misc 3d 1201(A), 2006 WL 3593431, 2006 NY Slip Op 52368[U] [Sup Ct Suffolk County 2006], all of those decisions denying the plaintiff's motion for relief without prejudice upon the submission of proper papers. See also discussion in Onewest Bank, F.S.B. v Drayton, 29 Misc 3d 1021 [Sup Ct Kings County 2010].
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rubixbox wrote:My knowledge on the Vocaloids is rather limited. The extent of what I know:oOnyaOo wrote: ^^; I presumed most people had seen that vid now. It did go viral a while ago.
- Miku likes leeks
- There's debate on whether Len and Rin are supposed to be twins or opposite gender clones
- Vocaloids sing
- Black Rock Shooter is a Vocaloid spinoff
Your last point is actually wrong *puts on voca nerd hat* Huke created BRS before the whole Miku thing as I'm aware. Ryo saw the illustration of BRS and was inspired to create the 'iconic song' black rock shooter to go with it. Ryo's part of super cell who does vocaloid songs so it was only natural he used Miku as the voice. That's how it came to be a big huge thing I think because supercell is a very popular 'composer group thing'
But long story short, Huke loved it and teamed up with supercell to make the music vid.
No spin off.
Matryoshka is a awesome song, I'm not a fan of Gumi (the voca that sings it with Miku) but I do like covers of the song.


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Three men suspect of robbing the Rite Aid pharmacy in Willits Saturday were arrested after a high-speed pursuit on Highway 101 that ended south of Ukiah, the Willits Police Department reported.
According to WPD, officers responded to the Rite-Aid on South Main Street around 4:15 p.m. Feb. 16 when it was reported that three suspects came into the business wearing bandanas over their faces, jumped over the pharmacy counter and demanded narcotics from employees. The suspects then "took what they could before fleeing in a vehicle" southbound on Highway 101.
After the vehicle was spotted near Reeves Canyon, a WPD officer and deputy from the Mendocino County Sheriff's Officer attempted to stop it near West Road. But the vehicle then "accelerated to speeds of more than 100 m.p.h." before eventually it "became disabled and wrecked" near Burke Hill.
The suspects then fled the vehicle and were arrested "after a brief foot chase." According to the MCSO, the suspects were arrested by deputies before being turned over to the WPD.
The WPD reports that "several thousand narcotic prescription pills" were found in the suspects' vehicle that have an "estimated street value of nearly $50,000." Also, the vehicle they were driving had been reported stolen out of the Sacramento area.
The suspects were not named in the press release, but according to the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office, Dejoa R. LaRue, 23, of Sacramento, was booked at county jail Saturday on suspicion of robbery, evading an officer with reckless driving, possession of a controlled substance, violating his parole and resisting an officer. He was held under $250,00 bail.
Eural Strickland, 18, of Carmichael, was also booked at the county jail on suspicion of first-degree robbery, evading an officer with reckless driving, and resisting or delaying an officer. He was also held under $250,000 bail.
Jakel M. Watts, 21, of Sacramento, was also booked at the county jail on suspicion of first-degree robbery, evading an officer with reckless driving, resisting or delaying an officer and burglary. He was also held under $250,000 bail.


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How Do I Teach My 5 Year Old to Read?
"7" Read to Succeed Strategies!
Children are learning from the moment they are born. They absorb whatever we teach them. Introducing "reading" to a young child can be done simply by reading to your child. Make it a daily routine. It could be after school, or it could be before bed. Whatever you choose will become an expected daily event. Additionally read aloud to your child and follow each word with your finger. Reading aloud to children helps to broaden their vocabulary and develop their knowledge of different types of print. Eventually a child will learn that print is read from left to right, from the top of the page to the bottom. Moreover, they will learn to correlate the spoken words with the printed words for Succeed Strategies.
Reading is a good skill for our kids, but do you know the specific benefits your preschool child or toddler can get if he gets exposed to the practice of reading? Below are some of the advantages that point out the significance of reading for the children between the ages of 2 and 5.
- Builds strong relationship with you
- Improves in academic excellence
- Enhance their basic speech skills
- Better communication skills
- Language mastery
- Makes them familiar with the basics of how to read a book
- Improves their logical skills
- Enhances discipline and concentration
- Familiar to new experiences
"7" Read to Succeed Strategies!
1. Read 15 to 20 minutes per day.
2. Keep a variety of books on hand.
3. Discuss the story as you read.
4. Read out loud using funny voices and also act the story out. (This keeps a child's attention.)
5. Point to the words as you read
6. Create flash cards that help identify letters. If you have mastered letter recognition then create flash cards that teach letter sounds. If that is mastered then start sounding out words.
(Helpful Hint: Learn 3 letters or letter sounds at a time, once that is mastered add two more, then when those 3 are mastered, add two more, until all 26 letters or letter sounds are mastered.)
7. Read everything! Street signs, Store Signs, Menu's, Billboards, etc.
Child Eduction
Please keep in mind the earlier in a child's life you begin to read, the better your child will be. Make it fun, make it engaging, and ultimately make a solid foundation in your child's education.
Beth Costanzo has been educating children for 20 years and is the former owner of Majestic Harbor School in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Furthermore she is currently the owner of The Adventures of Scuba Jack which helps both parents and teachers supplement children's learning with skill building activities, projects, workbooks also kids dvds. www.adventuresofscubajack.com


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Going to the market
Many British people like to do their shopping at the market.
What's the best place you've been to? Listen to Esther talking to Dot about the places that she has been to and the food that she ate there.
When you describe a picture which contain lots of objects, it is important to make your description really clear.


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I think at times, we here at Dixie Seating Company forget that the products that we manufacture are actually used in the real world. On a recent trip to New England, I was reminded of how Dixie Seating Company products have become part of the landscape in this beautiful region of the United States. Throughout Maine, from Bar Harbor to Belfast, Kennebunk to Portland, our restaurant seating can be seen in some of the most sought-after dining locations. Whether you stop by Chase's Daily in Belfast for the fresh farm-to-table vegetarian fare or grab a seat at The Thirsty WhaleTavern in Bar Harbor for their famous lobster rolls; it is likely that you will be sitting atop a Dixie Seating Company barstool or dining chair while you enjoy your meal.
In speaking to the owners, employees and managers at these locations, it is apparent that the same pride and effort that we put into making our chairs, is equally matched these restaurants and the work they do.
From locally sourced farm-to-table establishments to a Mexican and American cuisine, each restaurant has a passion to deliver quality which is a sentiment we are very familiar with. While you may see a few chairs that look pretty old, many restaurants have over twenty years of service, you sense the real culture that these locations display in making their establishments fantastic places to eat.
While traveling Maine, I took notice of the many fine Bed and Breakfast locations as well as historic inns which dominate the hospitality and lodging choices in Maine. Dixie Seating Company has just reached an agreement with the Select Registry, a prominent group of distinguished inns in North America to be an Associate Member and exclusive supplier to these local locations. It was a wonderful opportunity to see how perfectly befitting Dixie Seating Company's timeless products would complement these properties.
Maine is beautiful and charming. As contemporary American realist painter, Jamie Wyeth said, "There's a quality of life in Maine which is this singular and unique. I think. It's absolutely a world onto itself." It is such an honor to have pieces of our passion and hard work entwined in the tapestry of this beautiful state.
Dirk Baker
President, Dixie Seating Company


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One of the many reasons I walk the Desteni I Process is because I noticed some things as I matured in life.
There are two things that stand out.
One was within practicing the violin. And I remember a teacher telling me that how I practiced was very important, so this is understood by others who have done the same. I noticed that if I practiced with something on my mind, the next day that would come up. Within myself I realized that I had to focus on what I was doing without the presence of some other thing going on in my life at the moment, or, another way to say this, is that I could not practice with worry about something in the background going on, as thoughts in my head. I could not actually think about something else, like trying to get two things done at once, one of them being, in this case, practicing and trying to sort out something else in my life. This simply means that when I practiced, I had to focus on that and only that.
When I got older, I started to realize that when I practiced this way, only focusing on the practice I was doing, I learned the piece much faster, and I could even be aware of how long it would take to learn a piece, and depend on that. Thus, when I practiced and really focused on what I was doing,, I could depend on how well I would know the piece, and count on that for a performance. I even started to take risks within performing, because I could understand that I knew the piece well enough that no matter what happened - as with other things that can happen when one performs- I could deal with it because I knew the piece well enough within myself.
The second thing that happened, that when I found destini I process I understood, was the aftermath of the death of my husband. For a long time after he died, I would think about him, often wishing he were still around because I had become comfortable with his presence. One day I realized that I had to stop thinking about him, because he was no longer here, and that was that! I found it very difficult to stop thinking about him. I had to really bring up my will and stop each time I started to think about him. I even eventually transferred thinking about him onto another person I had liked earlier in my life. At the time, I did not realize it immediately, within transferring my thinking about my husband onto another, I then found myself thinking about that other person. One day, I realized this and then had to stop that thinking. I remember it feeling like I had to really ' fight' with the thinking. By this I mean, use every bit of myself to stop that way of being within myself. Then I started to realize how much I could spin around in something, and that it often did not resolve. What I remember, is that it was like pulling in sides and finding what remained stable. Little did I realize that this is, overall, myself getting tired of the spin of the mind, and also, the realization that I can create these huge storms within myself and become so occupied with them, that I spend a lot of time within them. And, that such things need not determine who and what I am. Also, that I actually create who and what I am within myself1 What I think about, remains with me, from one moment to the next, and it can become this entity within that hangs around, something that I must use my will to correct and something that will run seemingly on its own, unless I change it. And, that it really is a separation from being present and here.
Thus, I create the chaos that is me, I create the information that is me. I am the source of what it is that I am. I am the source of what my capacity to focus and be present here, is. I have the capacity to focus here, in every moment. Who and what I am is determined by me. The destini I process has helped me to realize this, it has helped me to realize what I am as the thoughts that I have, it has helped me to realize why I have the thoughts that I have and where these thoughts/measures/data come from, meaning how I formed them. The destini I process has helped me to realize what I am doing within myself, just as I had began to understand within practicing musical pieces to perform. The destini I process has helped me to realize that I can focus here, and sort out all the back chat from having focused on measures about this world that I carried, and carry around with me, and that occupy my focus in within what I am doing in every moment. The destini I process has shown me how I work within, and in doing so has helped me to realize who and what I am to a greater degree than I thought possible. The destini I process has helped me to focus myself here, and within this, to begin to trust myself more, just as I had begun to learn and understand with years of practicing the violin.
Our minds, which we could call our memories, take in pictures about reality. If we believe that picture to more real than what is here, as like that violin and that piece of music, then we ' taint' what we are doing with that memory/thought/data/measure and that then slows down the ability to process here and retain what is a clear measure within what we are doing here which then leads to uncertainty and more consequences of beliefs and ideas and opinions about ourselves that are not the solution into learning to focus here, in what one is doing, enough that the product of the focus is clear enough, because it is not tainted with other thinking, that when one moves to do something, there is more trust and more steady capacity.
Also this is to realize that everything we think, if it is not focused on the practice of being present within what one is doing in physical practical terms, then one is not focused here. This means that when moving to do something, the only choice is to investigate until there are no fuzzy areas of understanding. This means that when moving to do something, the moment there is a fuzzy area, where one does not really know, it means to stop and to investigate until one has a certain and clear understanding of something, and that understanding must be in awareness of the physical world. Otherwise what happens are consequences to the living things around us, as all of us, as everything that is physical because if we are not focused here, on the physical and take actions that are not considerate of all things, we cause harm. It is really a crime to not consider all things, to not take the time to consider what it means to be physical on a physical planet. And, that when we are present, and we investigate and form ' proper' understandings of what we are doing, we become more self trustworthy, and the consequence is more self certainty. This is so much more than being lost in a mind consciousness that is a measure of uncertainty as polarized values of right and wrong, fear of loss and a desire for gain that motivates in a limited bubble of belief meeting obstacles because one is not present and considering all things. It is so much more than the self interest that is the composition of entities of thought that have no focus on what it is that one truly is, and what one truly is capable of. We can only know ourselves here, being present here, in this reality. We can only begin to understand what we are if we realize how a mind consciousness that is composed of limited values, that can then direct one in separation from being present is, and how it is formed and how it works.
We can begin to understand how absorbent we are as we stop and take a look at our present media and all the information that is constantly streamed around us. It is so lit up with music and colored lights and limited stories that we become that information, so great is our capacity to take in information and so dependent we are, or have allowed, a mind consciousness reflecting this information to be believed to be all that we are. Yet we have allowed this in-doctoring, each of us. And, it is only each of us that can change this. We become what we accept and allow. We, each one, is responsible for what is the composition of what one is within. No other one can control what one is within one's self. And yet, what one desires is to be self responsible in ways that allow self to interact and play directly in clear and secure ways, with the reality as the physical world that is around us. This is what we truly desire to be. This is being equal and one with life. I would suggest to begin to sort out what is up there in this self accepted and allowed mind consciousness, and begin the process of grounding yourself back into the physical world. This is where, being equal and one to the physical, that one can live within the potential that is right there as who and what each one is.
Gift yourself the greatest gift, the gift of being grounded, self responsible, certain, present , aware -within and without- as this is what is real living. The destini I process lite is free. Come down out of the spin of a mind consciousness and gift yourself the presence of yourself as life.


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This villa enjoys an oceanfront setting right above its own beach, complete with palm trees and a fire-pit for evening entertaining. Its 6 spacious ensuite bedrooms, open living areas and large terraces offers the perfect combination of indoor and outdoor space. Built on two levels and designed to take full advantage of the majestic ocean views, its floor-length windows open onto an expansive marble terrace that looks out over the famous Los Arcos National Marine Park. Watch dolphins, manta rays and whales splashing about from the comfort of your terrace with its curving infinity pool, Jacuzzi and bar.
Visit in late Oct/early Nov and you'll have the opportunity to experience this annual festival, celebrated across all of Mexico. Catch the parade of mariachi bands, stilt walkers, skeletons and more, as they make their way through downtown.
Even in this world-class golf destination, Robert Von Hagge's El Tigre in Riviera Nayarit is a standout – not only for the resident tigers after which it is named, but also for being one of the most challenging courses in all of Mexico.
If you're looking to get off the beaten path, head to the beach town of Yelapa. Here there are 2 waterfalls – the route to one is on a cobblestone path and takes about 10 mins, the 2nd one is upriver and takes about 90 mins to reach by foot.
In a region known for its epicurean delights, this week-long annual celebration occurs in late Nov. and features over 30 world-renowned chefs offering gourmet dining, chef's tables, gourmet safaris and wine tastings on a daily basis.
Nestled high up in the Sierra Madres, this "magical town" is like a step back in time. A mining town during the colonial period, its churches, ranches and old mines have endured thanks to some dedicated inhabitants who keep the history here alive.
Often called "the crown jewel" of the Riviera Nayarit, this quaint surf town is known for its laid-back vibe, stunning natural beauty, and fantastic restaurants, including open-air eateries overlooking the sand and surf, are just the beginning!
Kids will love the 10 waterslides, lazy river and opportunity to swim with dolphins at this Puerto Vallarta adventure park. Open every day, other activities include a marine mammals and sea lion shows.
Sail the seas on an authentic Spanish galleon on this pirate tour, which stops at Majahuitas Beach where you'll have time to enjoy the surf, sand, water sports and beach activities for a couple of hours before heading back.
There is no shortage of family fun here! This attraction features a variety of zip-lining tours, including an 'extreme zip line adventure' that offers rappelling and Tarzan swings, and an 'outdoor adventure' that starts with a speed boat ride.
Climb 110ft. to the top of this local landmark and take in some of the fabulous views of the surrounding area. Open daily, there's a lounge at the top that features live music – a great reward after the climb up!
Starting with a boat ride to La Animas, during which time you may see dolphins, manta rays and even humpback whales, this park offers a variety of activities including rock climbing, hanging bridges and more.


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Reconciliation is creating real change in Australia.
World Vision has exciting opportunities within our organisation to build on public goodwill and enthusiasm to see improved relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
Our 2016-18 RAP challenges and empowers all World Vision employees to take action within their own spheres of influence, and to make reconciliation personal.
We are making a strategic investment to help realise in our own backyard the vision of life in all its fullness for every child.


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The Celebration Center is available for rent at moderate prices. Call (703) 560-2030 to book space.
Our largest space, the Sanctuary, seats 100+ in classroom style rows of seats, or seats 60 at banquet tables as shown below.
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This site summarises my research on the psychological impact of PICU admission on staff and on children and their families - both in relation to what children remember and how they and their parents are affected in the short and longer term.
Gillian Colville BSc MPhil
Head of Paediatric Psychology Service
St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Rd, London SW17 0QT
Psychological impact of working in paediatric intensive care. A UK-wide prevalence study. Archives of Disease in Childhood 2019 abstract
Self-reported fatigue in children following intensive care treatment. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine 2019 abstract
A survey of moral distress in staff working in intensive care in the UK. Journal of the Intensive Care Society 2018 link
Life after Critical Illness in Children-Toward an Understanding of Pediatric Post-intensive Care Syndrome. Journal of Pediatrics 2018 abstract
MAP of UK/Ireland PICUs with psychology cover pdf


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Holidays to Vietnam are as popular as ever, and it's easy to see why. But what about booking a holiday to Vietnam and Cambodia?
The Art of Upgrading Your Flight
Let's talk about the art of upgrading your flight, when the journey is as memorable as the holiday itself.
Top Reasons To Visit Hong Kong Right Now
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The new needs of the Chief Financial Officer
The Director of Finance & Controlling of a company has always been considered a high-level executive, who traditionally was responsible for the strictly financial functions (treasury, administration, accounting, budgeting, etc.), produced the financial results of each quarter or year and used to be in a department isolated from commercial activity and operations.
But the current scenario demands a modernization of this position, and a transformation of the profile of the CFO and the Director of Controlling is being demanded. Now, in addition to maximizing financial performance, it is an important part of a company's decision-making, since its mission is to protect the organization from risks through a global vision of the business strategy, maintaining balance between development and result.
These new needs of the CFO imply a transformation that must be accompanied by business solutions that support both. In Neteris we have a lot of experience in technological solutions, as well as in the optimization of financial processes, so we can advise with guarantees.
Next, we will delve into some of the solutions that can help you most in this journey. If you want to know how to get your company one step further, learn about our NIDA methodology (Neteris Insights, Diagnostics & Actions) by requesting more information.


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Okay — I spent some time last night [March 2, 2008], thinking about where SGP's profitability really comes from, and here's what I was able to deduce. But, first these are all simply my estimates, taken directly from the SGP Form 10-K figures, just filed (on pages 61, and 124 to 127).
So, what would SGP's average 2007 gross margin be, if the Vytorin J/V profits were NOT included?
That is the question I have set out to answer, below. And, please, one and all, correct me if you see errors in my approach.
A few observations, as we start: per SGP's Form 10-K, J/V sales are NOT included in the $12.69 billion 2007 SGP net sales total (and that turns out to be very useful, as will be explained in a moment). But the "equity income" from the J/V IS included in SGP's net results — that was $2.049 billion in 2007. However, for the year, SGP reported a loss of $1.473 billion (due to Organon deal). So, we need to know what income would be, in a year with no Organon "one-time" write-offs.
Okay, SGP took a $3.754 billion write-off in 2007 related to Organon in-process R&D (plus $51 million in acquisition costs), so we will need to add those amounts back to the 2007 results, to figure out what post-Organon, "ongoing operating income" will look like.
So, ($1.473) plus $3.754 plus $0.051 equals $2.332 billion in "would be" total income, post-Organon for 2007.
Next, we know that the J/V accounted for $2.049 billion in 2007 income. So, let's take that out (to find "all other" income), and we see that $2.281 minus $2.049 leaves SGP with only $232 million in income, on over $12.69 billion in 2007 sales. [This is where the fact that the $12 billion in sales does NOT include the J/V sales becomes very useful!]
Okay, but we know SGP would save on some expenses, if it didn't have the SG&A, and other costs, it picks up from the J/V — so let's give SGP credit for those (detailed on page 124) — those costs were $1.523 billion in 2007. Let's assume that SGP would be able to avoid paying 20 percent of those amounts (SGP's own half of the partnership, plus another one-fifth of its expenses — seems reasonable): We can add back another 609 million to 2007 "all other" SGP
income. [$1.523 billion divided by 2, times .8 = $0.609]
So, $232 plus $609 million equals $841 million in "all other" SGP income, on $12.69 billion in 2007 sales. Thus, SGP's average margin on all other products is likely to be 6.6 percent [I had previously guessed it to be about 10 percent.] $0.841 / $12.69 = 6.6 percent.
That means the average margin on all the "other" SGP products (post Organon, but WITHOUT the J/V's 70 percent margins!) is about 6.6 percent. So, SGP makes, on average, six and six-tenths cents on every dollar of all of its non-Vytorin J/V product sales.
That means, in order for SGP to replace $1 of lost J/V sales (which correspondingly, results in $0.70 of lost profits, for each dollar!), SGP needs the REST of its businesses
to generate, on average, $10.60 of NEW sales, for every $1 of lost Vytorin script sales. [$0.70 / $0.066 = $10.60].
That will never happen. No way, no how. So, is the low-estimate of $1.35 per share of 2008 EPS really so unbelievable, now? I'd say $1.35 looks positively optimistic.
Finally, remember that $510 million of SGP's "operating" income in 2007 came from a one-time speculation on currencies during the pendency of the Organon transaction. It will not, and cannot, be repeated. If we back out the one-time $510 million gain on currencies, the rest of SGP, ex the J/V, actually has far worse margins. [$841 -$510 = $331 on all other products — leads us to $331/$1269 = 2.6 percent margins — or, $27 of NEW sales needed, for every lost dollar of Vytorin J/V sales!]
So, either $10.60 to one, or perhaps, $27 to one, wow — I wouldn't like to be on the wrong side of those odds.


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The Singapore Asian Civilisations Museum ( ACM Museum ) is located in Grand Empress Place Building along the Singapore River. The museum's growing collection traces the cultural roots of Singaporeans through its focus on Southeast Asia, South Asia, China and the Islamic world of West Asia. This is the first and only museum in the region that focuses on Asian cultures.
ACM Museum is a descendant of the Raffles Museum. The galleries' displays are complemented by interactive hosts and multimedia displays.
ACM Museum China Gallery - displays fine Dehua porcelain figures, Taoist and Buddhistic statuary, exported porcelain, calligraphy and other examples of decorative art.
ACM Museum South Asian Gallery - feature statuary from a broad spectrum of periods including some fine Chola bronzes. The early Buddhist art of India is also represented by works hailing from the Mathura and Gandhara schools. Other notable displays include South Indian woodwork, Nepali-Tibetan bronzes, textiles, late medieval miniatures and colonial prints.
ACM Museum Southeast Asian / West Asia / South Asia Gallery - displays the art of ancient Southeast Asia such as Khmer sculptures, Javanese temple sculpture, later Buddhist art from Thailand and the temple art of Vietnam.
ACM Museum Singapore River Gallery - introduce the story of immigrants who lived and worked on the Singapore River.
Asian Civilisations Museum is truely a place where Asian Cultures comes alive!
The ACM Museum has a restaurant call Empress serving traditional Chinese cuisin and a cafe Privé a casual all-day dining concept offering both indoor and outdoor dining options with unabeatable view of Singapore river. ACM also has a ballroom and hall for function. A shop selling souvenirs and books on Asian art.
1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555, a 5-minute walk from the Raffles Place MRT station
Take the MRT to Raffles Place stations and take a 5 minutes walk to ACM
Take Public Bus 75, 100, 107, 130, 131, 167 to Express Place or 57, 70, 75, 97, 100, 130, 131, 167, 196 to Fullerton Road or 75, 100, 130, 167 to Connaught Drive.
Parking is expensive around Asian Civilisation Museum thus is best to go by MRT but if you really want to drive to ACM Museum,
you can park at the basement car park of the New Parliament House, at Six Battery Road and at One Fullerton across from the Fullerton Hotel.
ACM open from Monday to Sunday
Monday : 1.00pm - 7.00pm
Tuesday to Sunday : 9.00am - 7.00pm (extended to 9.00pm on Friday)
Individual Admission fee
Adults $5.00
Concession* $2.50
Group Admission fee (for groups of 20 and above)
Adults $4.00
Concession* $2.00
* full-time students and those 60 years and above
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wecanendthis.com A living community ideation lab to end hunger
One of the remarkable ideas at SXSW this year was the cause lab organized by wecanendthis.com This is a model for idea generation whether you're a for-profit brand, a non-profit or a foundation. Here's how it worked.
A whole bunch of people who didn't know each other got in a room and literally brain stormed about how to end hunger. How do we use smart phones, school lunches, restaurants, SMS, community groups, advertising, whatever? Nothing was off limits.
No one really knew who anyone was and everyone came from different background. The point was to generate new and numerous ideas by getting people to collaborate around shared values.
This approach is both a very smart way to leverage the benefits of collaboration and build a community around a cause at the same time. 49 million Americans regularly go hungry including 14 million children. With the resources and brainpower of our community, we can – quite literally – end this.
By way of example, here's a few ideas our group came up with:
The community mind shift
A big mind-shift has to happen. Brands and consumers are just getting to a point where they know they can connect through social media. But what hasn't happened yet is that people need to realize that as much as they can connect in the virtual world, they can also connect in the real world and have real impact in their community.
How efficiently is your community run?
What does that mean? That means that in the same way we run a business as effectively as we can, we should also run our community as effectively as we can, especially since government is riddled with debt right now and non-profits are so stretched.
How about a social utility bill?
So what does that look like? When you assume that you need to run a community as effectively as you need to run a business, all the implications of data come to bear on the issue. For instance, the same way you get a utility like an electricity bill, you get a social utility bill which means every month in the mail you get a bill, which tells you how your region or your area is doing in terms of the hunger issue. Now that can play out across multiple platforms. But the point of it is you need to rob the community of the anonymity of hunger.
Leveraging civic pride
What you need to do is make a source of civic pride so people can't ignore the issue as easily as they can ignore a hungry person standing on the street simply by looking past them. Now that can play out on API's, that can play out on posters in school forums, that can play out on utility bills you receive every month, but it needs to be something that engages the competition that companies like Google are using, for instance, with power energy meters. Someone won't reduce their energy usage just because you tell them, but if you tell them that their neighbor is using less energy, they're all over it. We need to do the same thing in the realm of hunger. We need to make it a source of civic pride that you don't have as many homeless people on the street, as many hungry people in the community as the neighborhood next to you.
API's for hunger
That leads to our second idea, which is to create a hunger API, which would be data storage that has the best available data on where hungry people are and also have the best available data on where resources for hungry people are and that API can then be used by any project that wants to develop some kind of a solution, some kind of a visualization.
Resource mapping
The third idea is the idea of a resource map. Getting back to the utility bill – the idea of getting these things printed – getting them into the schools, getting them in the community centers. The resource map might be a hundred-mile radius of wherever that place is and would have a digital component and a printed piece as well. The digital piece might look like a Google map, you might be able to put in your zip-code and produce a visual, but you'd also be able to create a PDF and maybe that tracks what is actually distributed to help us manage resources to end needless hunger.
So – me back again. You can share any comments here or, better yet, put that energy into their site. Your mind muscle and resources are truly appreciated. Just visit wecanendthis.com


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Scientists believe that Alzheimer's disease may be a form of brain diabetes and that it may be possible to prevent Alzheimer's-related memory loss with insulin.
Researchers at Northwestern University found that insulin helps to shield memory-forming nerve junctions in the brain from harm.
They claim that Alzheimer's - which is the most common form of dementia - may actually be a third form of diabetes.
Sergio Ferreira, a professor of biochemistry in Rio de Janeiro who was involved in the research, commented: 'Recognising that Alzheimer's disease is a type of brain diabetes points the way to novel discoveries that may finally result in disease-modifying treatments for this devastating disease.'
Rebecca Wood, chief executive of the Alzheimer's Research Trust, said that the study reinforces the link between insulin and brain function.
She claimed: 'The most exciting implications are that some diabetes drugs have the potential to be developed as Alzheimer's treatments.'


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Question 2 Supporters And Opponents Sound Off On Ads
Debate Centers Around Racinos In Biddeford, Washington County
With less than a week to go before the election, supporters of a racino in Biddeford and Washington County continue to make their voices heard. Opponents are also speaking out about what both sides say are deceptive ads.
Question 2 asks voters whether they want to allow racinos in Biddeford and Washington County.
Yes on 2 advocates say one of those ads claims the racino will not give as much money to Maine's schools as promised and that will take $25 million away from K-12 education.
"I sit on the appropriations committee, and I can tell you that is just not so," said Sen. Roger Katz. "Question 2 will not cut a nickle from K-12 education in Maine. In fact, it could help provide about $3 million additional for college scholarships for Maine students to attend Maine institutions."
CasinosNO! opposes Question 2, and advocates say these claims are false.
They say, according to the gambling control board's state's statute, only 1 percent of revenue from gambling facilities goes toward Maine Community College System scholarships and 2 percent toward University of Maine System scholarships.
Opponents say an ad that claims schools will see nearly $30 million makes it one of the most deceptive in Maine history.


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Just started this painting, one layer down now I will begin to push and pull areas of highlight and shadow. This is one of my ideas in my series of paintings called 'Beasts of Burden'. Inspired by the Rolling Stones and Hieronymus Bosch I'm thinking about animals of carrion, women, beasts, melding the two together. How we are pieces of what we carry around with us regrets, questions and the burden of living life and loving. It's the first idea I have felt passionate about since I left school and I hope to see it through. I already have another painting that is mostly done but no one can see until it's finished!
Critiques and questions welcome, please remember though it's only the first layer and there is no light source I am playing with metaphor and theme with this one. Most likely this is just a study for a larger work on the same idea.


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Of all the parts of a house, windows frequently affect our daily lives the most. Outside, they give architectural style to the home. Windows play a big part in the first impressions people have about homes. For example, in Jacksonville, when you see old aluminum windows that were installed fifty years ago, you may tend to think that the house is old and run-down.
Inside, windows frame up the view to the world outside. They also provide natural light which can completely transform the appearance of a room. A room's colors and textures can be dramatically affected by the light coming in from the outside. Even the appearance of furnishings is affected by light coming through the windows.


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I have written other posts about K Vintners, Charles Smith and his wines (see links below). Originally hailing from Northern California, Charles Smith arrived in the Walla Walla Valley following 11 years in Scandinavia managing rock bands. Located at the base of the Blue Mountains in Walla Walla Washington, K Vintners opened its doors to the public on December 3, 2001 on property homesteaded in 1853 with the adjacent farmhouse built in 1872. K Vintners first release was 330 cases of the 1999 K Syrah Walla Walla Valley.
Robert Parker Jr. rated him an "Excellent" producer from the state in his 7th wine buyer's guide and Jay Miller (of the Wine Advocate) called him a "Brilliant winemaker."
His Riesling is harvested from a single rocky vineyard, said to be done in a halb trocken/medium dry style. The result is a wine loaded with aromatics and flavor. The name choice? To quote Mr. Smith directly "Why Kung Fu Girl? Because Riesling and Girls kick ass!" Bright yellow straw color. On the nose, pear and citrus with some white peach, almond and floral notes. On the palate, lots of green apple, pear, and citrus. Good weight, mineralty and crisp acidity. Not very complex and some sweetness (a bit too much for my palate) make this a quaffer candidate. This might not be my wine of choice to drink solo, but think it would be quite good with Asian (especially Chinese or Thai) or Indian food, or anything with some heat and spice given the acidity and sweetness. And at $11 a bottle it offers a lot of value.
Related posts:
K Vintners Roma 2002
K Vintners Viognier 2007


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Project Specifications
Contract Amount: $7,400,000
Total Project Value: $62,000,000
Construction Manager: Gilbane Building Company
Architect: Ellerbe Becket
Mechanical Engineer: Lankford & Associates
Facility Type: Athletics/Entertainment
Facility Size: 320,000 sq. ft.
Schedule: September 2006 – November 2007
Project Location: Providence, RI
Services Provided
Fire Protection
Highlights / Achievements
100,000 man hours in hyper-track schedule
Expansion to second fabrication shop for copper tubing during peak production periods
Fabrication and installation required ahead of evolving design
Modular construction methodology demanded intense phasing and coordination
Cradle-to-grave project documentation
LEED certication project
Value Delivered
Arden reworked the building's existing mechanical systems and completely upgraded the chiller and boiler plant to support the significant renovation, which featured new seats, a sound system and video scoreboard, facility and concession upgrades, luxury suites, a redesigned concourse and lobby, and a bridge connector to the Convention Center. Prefabrication expertise ensured high-quality construction within challenging, fast-track schedule milestones.


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Sublimely filmed in black and white, Ida's streamlined narrative is as bleak as it is sensual.
Initially this post Shoah/Holocaust film seems set to be a bleak and solitary affair, and it is, fittingly so. But there are also beautiful depths to be experienced here, ones that are both sensual and haunting. For Ida is a film of contradictory and competing forces; it's discussions range over a broad sweep of troublesome issues such as identity, Jewishness, religion, faith, truth, justice and forgiveness. These are all played out here, intertwining with one another over the complex backdrop of 1960's Poland, and yet every facet of the film is allowed to breathe and be absorbed despite the very short running time.
Ida follows a young woman who, just before taking her vows as a nun, is encouraged to meet the only known member of her family. Upon meeting her aunt the woman discovers that her name is Ida and that she is Jewish. This revelation sets the two of them on a journey to find out how and where Ida's parents were killed, a journey which takes them deep into painful and recent history. If you've seen 2012's Pokłosie (Aftermath) then you'll already be familiar with some of the surfacing issues within Poland regarding the fate of a percentage of the Jewish population and the subsequent possession of Jewish land. I won't say any more for fear of spoilers but Pokłosie makes for a good complimentary film for Ida as it goes into further depth regarding the scale of events and the attitudes within the country, whereas Ida is a quieter film that's looking at the changing identity of both its central character and by extension Poland in postwar 1960.
There's a lot that stands out in this film but the two lead performances by Agata Trzebuchowska and Agata Kulesza are true highlights. Trzebuchowska plays Ida and is a complete newcomer with only this film credited to her name. Not that her lack of previous film work should make much difference but after having seen the complex and very nicely nuanced performance she gives here, it is a little bewildering to think that we haven't seen her before now. She's most certainly one to watch. Kulesza, who plays her aunt, is fantastic at giving us a character who unravels slowly before our eyes. When we meet her she seems simply like a plot device but we believe in her because there's something in her eyes that reveals more. That belief is rewarded as Kulesza over the course of the film reveals many different layers of character, always believably and always compellingly. She's a really great character.
There's a tendency amongst critics to slap the labels of classic and masterpiece on films which in retrospect don't quite deserve them. This is the kind of film which very easily gets labelled as such and yet I don't believe it warrants that level of false praise. To throw the term 'classic' at this would be to undermine its relevant and pressing issues which should be thought about and considered in future pieces of art to come. There is much room for expansion on some of the recent history which Ida brings up, some of which is covered already in films like Pokłosie, some of which is as of yet not fully explored. There's a lot in Ida to like. There's a fair amount to love; such as its compact nature which leaves no moment sacrificed or character trait unexamined. And I can imagine it putting up a strong fight for an Academy Award. But lets not undermine it by describing it as a classic just yet shall we?
What is the film's greatest strength? A really hard call… I'll go with it's script and structure but frankly a whole host of other elements could be here instead.
Its greatest weakness? I don't think it would have hurt to have made the search and resistance they met just a little more complex.
Would I see it again? Absoloutley.
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Each year, I ask my children to complete a Father's Day questionnaire. In addition to answering questions about me, they have to draw a picture of me. I love reading their responses and seeing the drawings. It's interesting to see how their perceptions of me change each year (click here to read last year's post).
X, 6 year-old son
My daddy's name is Fred (Correct)
He is 44 years old, 8 feet tall, and weighs 108 lbs (If I weren't past 40, I'd try out for the NBA)
His favorite food is meatball subs (That's actually his favorite food. I think he's trying to tell me what he wants or dinner)
My daddy is really good at making food (This questionnaire seems to making him hungry)
My favorite thing to do with my dad is play basketball with him (We enjoy a nice pick-up game in the driveway after dinner)
I'm just like my dad because we both like basketball (I coached his basketball team this year. Coaching a team of 5 and 6 year old boys is akin to hearing cats)
What I love most about my daddy is he feeds me (I guess I'd better start making some meatball subs)
It makes my dad happy when I hug him (This is most definitely true. I keep one of his hugs with me at all times)
He wrote an extra note on the bottom of the page: Dear Daddy, I love you. You are the best dad ever.
N, 10 year-old son
My daddy's name is Fred (but I'll also answer to Frederick, Mocha Dad, or Puff Daddy)
He is 44 years old, 5'6, and weighs 160 lbs (Close, but no cigar)
His favorite food is crawfish (My son and I like to eat crawfish together, but it has caused some martial problems)
My dad is really good at basketball (Maybe I should try out for the NBA after all)
My favorite thing to do with my dad is go places with him (We both have a severe case of wanderlust)
I'm just like my dad because I play basketball (I like to think it's because we're both handsome and cool)
What I love most about my daddy is that he takes care of me (That's my job and I love it)
It makes my dad happy when I am responsible (Yes!!!!!!!)
Nee, 13 year-old daughter
My daddy's name is Fred Goodall (or as she likes to refer to me – Taxi)
He is 44 years old, 5'6″, and weighs 190 lbs (Maybe I should cut down on those meatball subs)
His favorite food is buffalo wings (I don't actually have a favorite food, but Buffalo Wings are in the top 10)
He is really good at blogging (She obviously wants some money)
He loves to model (I'm a beast on the catwalk – watch this video to see for yourself)
My favorite thing to do with my dad is draw (Now it's my turn to draw a picture of her)
What I love most about my dad is that he is fun (This is high praise coming from a teenager)
It makes my dad happy when I don't complain (If only she'd make me happy more often)
She wrote an extra note on the bottom of the page: Dear Daddy, Thanks for being the best dad in the world. You have inspired me to do my best in everything I do and not be satisfied with second in anything.
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text: London, 2016, 59 pp. This practical guide describes the pilgrim route from Arles to Puente la Reina where it joins the camino frances to Santiago. It is published in two parts: Arles to Toulouse and Toulouse to Puente la Reina. The whole route was fully researched in 2015 but as with all Confraternity guides, this one also depends on feedback from users to keep it as up-to-date as possible.


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Dealing with the realities of a parenting plan can be difficult to wrap one's head around, especially if you are unfamiliar with some of the terms used in a judge's custody decree. Two terms that often cause some friction between parents working to abide by a custody agreement are "reasonable visitation" and "fixed visitation."
Reasonable visitation can be a frustratingly vague concept, but the good news is that if a judge has used this term in your custody decree, then it is likely because he or she believes that you and your former spouse are able to work together in an ongoing manner to create a functional plan for you child. In theory, reasonable visitation is a flexible scenario that can mean just about anything that the two parents can agree on. Unfortunately, the reality of the matter is that the parent with primary custody generally can refuse to abide by terms that he or she does not favor. If a judge observes that the parent with primary custody is being unnecessarily inflexible, it may affect later judgements.
Fixed visitation, on the other hand, is much more clearly defined. A judge will issue fixed visitation terms if it appears to the court that two parents cannot agree, or if one parent is particularly problematic. Fixed visitation generally leaves very little room for interpretation in the orders, and will usually specify times and even places that a parent may enjoy custody of a child.
If you are working through your custody decree and finding it difficult to implement, you may want to seek an adjustment, or simply have a legal professional assist you in interpreting it safely. With proper guidance from an experienced attorney, you can fully understand the terms of your custody agreement or seek to have it modified, ensuring that your rights remain protected.
Source: Findlaw, "Parental Visitation Rights FAQ," accessed Feb. 16, 2017


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Alternate Methods to Avoid Coal Spillage from Conveyors
[Chetan B. Gawande, D. K. Sakhre, Pravin Katare, Vivek Padole] Volume 2: Issue 3, Sept 2015, pp 115 - 118
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Abstract—The spillages result from too much feed from the chute, concerning overflow as the material is initially deposited onto the conveyor, or material floating free of the conveyor as it is moved along it, or both, and also the Spillage occurs when fines and water accumulate on the inclined section of the conveyor and gain sufficient volume to form a stationary "teardrop" shape which cannot be transported by the belt up the incline.
Index Terms— Coal Spillage, Conveyors, Belts, Water accumulation, Chute design.
[1] "Belt Conveyors for Bulk Materials", Fifth edition, Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association, 1997.
[2] Roberts A.W., "Bulk solid and conveyor belt interactions for efficient transportations without spillage", Bulk Solid Handling, vol. 18, no 1, 1998, pp. 49–57.
[3] Roberts A. W., "Bulk solid An historical overview and current developments", Bulk Solid Handling, vol. 26, no 6, 2006, pp. 392–419.
[4] Kalman H., Rivkin M., Goder D., "The maximum inclination angle of a belt conveyor", Bulk Solid Handling, vol. 16, no 2, 1996, pp. 187–192.
[5] Conveyor Handbook, Fenner and Dunlop Publisher, Sydney, Australia 2009.
[6] Belt Conveyor for Bulk Materials, CEMA Publishing Co. Boston, USA, 2006.
[7] Harrison A., "Belt vibration and its influence on conveyor reliability", Bulk Solid Handling, vol. 14, 1994, pp. 723–727.
[8] Harrison A., "Modern belt take-ups and their dynamic motion", Bulk Solid Handling, vol. 12, no, 1992, pp. 581–584.
Harrison A., Roberts A.W., "Technical requirements for operating conveyor belts at high speed", Bulk Solid Handling, vol. 4, no 1, 1984, pp. 99–104.
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2nd generation of Aikido Yuishinkai
Katsuaki Motegi
On the 3rd of December, 2016, I officially named Katsuaki Motegi as my successor to lead Aikido Yuishinkai.
Mr Motegi has been my student since the day I started Aikido Yuishinkai. Until then, he did not practice aikido of any variety. Ever since he began training, he has trained, rain, hail or shine, and he has only ever trained with me, without being drawn to other styles of aikido or other budo.
Until April last year, I travelled to the dojo from my niece's apartment on days when we trained because it was close to the dojo, but he always took me home in his car. During those car rides I taught him all sorts of things that I would not usually mention in the dojo.
In Japanese budo, there is a system known as uchideshi, where students would always be at the side of their teacher, and not only learn techniques, but also the spirit and secrets of the art. In this way, I learned a lot from Ueshiba sensei.
Mr Motegi humbly accepted my teachings with a pure heart, and when training, he demonstrates my techniques exactly as I taught them. His aikido is now just like my aikido. When his ki meets that of an opponent, he is able to blend with it, no matter the maai. I have seen this. This is not just an example of my aikido, but it is an example of Ueshiba sensei's aikido.
I am grateful to the gods that brought Katsuaki Motegi to me, just as I am grateful to the gods for providing me such wonderful students as Peter and Martijn. I believe that these three will become my three musketeers to spread the true aikido taught by Ueshiba sensei around the world and protect it forever more.
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The New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (Division) has announced the schedule for upcoming public hearings regarding the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's (ASMFC) Striped Bass Management Board approved Draft Addendum VI for public comment.
All meetings are scheduled to start at 6 p.m. and will run until 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 3
Roselle Park Borough Hall
110 East Westfield Avenue
Roselle Park, NJ 07204
Wednesday, September 4
Ocean City Public Library
1725 Simpson Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226
Thursday, September 12
Bay Avenue Community Center
775 East Bay Avenue
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
The Addendum was initiated in response to the results of the 2018 Benchmark Stock Assessment which indicated fishing mortality is too high and spawning stock is too low and proposes management options for both commercial and recreational sectors in order to end overfishing and reduce fishing mortality to the target level in 2020. The proposed measures include reduced quotas for commercial fisheries and changes in bag limits, minimum size limits, and slot limits for the recreational sector. Options for the use of circle hooks when fishing with bait to reduce release mortality are also included.
Full state-by-state schedule of meetings announced by ASMFC on August 21, 2019.
In Pennsylvania, the PA Fish & Boat Commission has set their striped bass public hearing next Wednesday.
August 28, 2019
7 p.m. Silver Lake Nature Center
1306 Bath Road
Bristol, Pennsylvania
Contact: Andrew Shiels at 814-359-5181
In Delaware, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host their public hearing next Thursday.
August 29, 2019
6 p.m. DNREC Auditorium
89 Kings Highway
Dover, Delaware
Contact: John Clark at 302-739-9914
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Black Employment and Unemployment in July 2013
The unemployment rate for Blacks was 12.6 percent last month. This is according to the latest report on the nations employment situation released Friday morning by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in its monthly Employment Situation report. This rate was a decrease from June, when unemployment in the Black community was 13.7 percent. For the nation as a whole, unemployment was 7.4 percent in the month of July; this was a decrease from June when the national unemployment rate stood at 7.6 percent. Among whites, unemployment was 6.6 percent; among Latinos, unemployment was 9.4 percent. Comparable June 2013 figures were 6.6 percent and 9.1 percent respectively. Overall, total non-farm payroll employment increased by 162,000 jobs from last month.


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The weekend is almost upon us, happy Wednesday everyone! Today's post features a mixture of green and grey. It snowed last weekend which of course called for a chunky knit jumper. From the colour to the pattern, this ASOS find is definitely a winter warmer. It can be quite hard to style chunky knits without feeling like they drown you or make you look bigger than you actually are. So styling them with thinner layers can take the chunky look down a notch.
Instead of my thicker coats which made the whole look a bit too heavy for my liking, I paired my jumper with a grey pair trousers and a thin coat. Along with these forest green Nike's there you have a winter look that's still comfortable and warm enough (for now) to wear out and about. I'm really happy about Nike coming out with a colourway that would usually be male orientated. I don't know about you but I'm not into bright pink kicks, so when I saw these I had a heart eyes moment staring at my screen hah!
And of course I went back to Dune and bought another cat pom pom. I just couldn't resist..
Coat - H&M / Jumper - ASOS / Trousers - Forever 21 / Trainers - Nike / Bag - Topshop / Pom Pom - Dune /
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A couple of days ago, the family and I went to the local lake, and it hit me like a ton of bricks: I've lived next to this lake for years and it is only now that I'm actually here, enjoying it. This lake was only a few minutes away and I never took advantage of that.
And oh, how I did enjoy it. The sun was high in a clear blue sky, and as soon as we found our spot to unpack and settle in, the nieces and I went to the water to enjoy some swimming. The water was a murky green, but we didn't mind, nor did the number of people who were there swimming around us.
We spent the whole day just enjoying the lake, after swimming, we all ate and the girls flew kites, heh, we even tried to battle them by having them swoop towards each other. And when the night came, we started packing up and as the moon started to rise above the mountains, I saw this:
And, it struck me again: This is another experience.
How often have you looked up at the moon, and wondered how those people got those perfect shots? Well, this one is mine, taken from my cell phone, but imprinted on my memories, it was such a beautiful shot, no alterations, no filtering, heh, barely a zoom was needed.
But, this was the first time I've seen the moon over any body of water, and so clearly, I must add. I made a promise to myself, this will not be the last time I see the moon in this manner.
There was just something to it. The moon floating there, lighting up the darkness and the water was coming alive, stretching the moon's reflection through it's waves. Oh how I wish I could've stayed longer, but this is something I'll look forward to in the future.
This is something, I think everyone should experience in their lives, even if only once.


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"Federal (sic) Reserve" to Sell Ads on Currency
The "Federal (sic) Reserve" (which is every bit as "Federal" as Federal Express) today announced that it would redesign currency by selling ads on each bill. The new one dollar bill will no longer feature Father of Our Country George Washington but instead jovial spokesclown Ronald McDonald.
The new currency's name will also reflect the standing of U.S. Dollars today and will be called "Ronald McDollars".
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They threw away half
Of all the great music that
Might have been written.
They threw away half
Of all of the great music
That could have been heard.
No time to write for
The hand that rocked the cradle
And maintained the home.
No baton left for
A matron, mom, or maiden
On the podium.
For lack of training
And of opportunity
We lost their voices…
Nearly—just a few
Managed to break down the walls
And make themselves heard.
Today is more than
Women's Day—it's time to rise,
Conduct, play, compose.
Today is International Women's Day. You may see any number of articles on Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, maybe even Hildegard von Bingen or Amy Cheney Beach. You can follow the links to articles on each of these remarkable women in this blog.
Women were traditionally underrepresented in classical music. What's the situation now?
If you look at an old photograph of any orchestra, you'll see a sea of tuxedos, and not a woman in sight (wait…maybe there's one hidden behind the harp). Look at a current photo, and you'll see some women in the orchestra. So, progress is being made. But you're still unlikely to find an equal distribution.
When we turn to the topic of female conductors, everyone first thinks of Marin Alsop—and then perhaps there is a long pause. However, journalist Jessica Duchen has compiled a list of over 100 female conductors. Duchen includes links to the conductors' websites as well as brief bios, and these are fascinating. But if we can name only one out of a hundred, there is still a long way to go.
Sadly, a search using the words "women classical music soloists" yields articles with titles containing the words"hottest," "sexiest," and "pin-ups"…and I'm going to be ill now.
While there may be more women composers now than in previous times, a 2014 study11 found that women constitute only 15 percent of composition faculty in the top 20 music schools in the United States. More than half of these schools have no women among the composition faculty at all. Women constitute less than 15 percent of living composers whose works are presented by orchestras and in new-music series.11
Are things better than they were? Yes.
Has the problem of underrepresentation been solved? No.
We still have a long way to go, but the progress that has been made is somewhat encouraging.
Below you will find a number of articles on this topic that may be of interest.
- Gregory, Alice, "A History of Classical Music (The Women-Only Version)," The New York Times, December 2, 2016, https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/12/02/arts/music/01womencomposers.html?_r=0
- "The Great Women Composers," Classic fm, http://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/latest/great-women-composers/
- Rivera, Jennifer, "Where Are All the Women in Classical Music?" The Huffington Post, September 21, 2016 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jennifer-rivera/where-are-all-the-women-i_1_b_12095342.html
- Tsioulcas, Anastasia, "What is Classical Music's Women Problem?" NPR Classical Deceptive Cadence, October 9, 2013 http://www.npr.org/sections/deceptivecadence/2013/10/09/230751348/what-is-classical-musics-women-problem
- Pentreath, Rosie, "9 of the Best Contemporary Female Composers," Classical-music.com, March 8, 2017 http://www.classical-music.com/article/six-best-contemporary-female-composers
- Cooper, Elinor, "10 Female Composers You Should Know," Classical-music.com, March 8, 2016 http://www.classical-music.com/article/10-female-composers-you-should-know
- Duchen, Jessica, "Why the Male Domination of Classical Music Might Be Coming to an End," The Guardian, February 28, 2015, https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/feb/28/why-male-domination-of-classical-music-might-end
- Tilden, Imogen, "'This is not a woman's issue'—Tackling Conducting's Gender Problem," an interview with Marin Alsop. The Guardian, February 6, 2017 https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/feb/06/this-is-not-a-womans-issue-tackling-conductings-gender-problem
- Beer, Anna, "The Sound of Silence: Classical Music's Forgotten Women," The Guardian, April 2, 2016, https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/apr/02/sound-silence-classical-musics-forgotten-women-caccini-strozzi
- Elizabeth, Jordannah, "10 Black Female Women Composers To Discover," https://bitchmedia.org/post/10-black-female-women-composers-to-discover
- "Her Music: Today's Emerging Female Composer," WQXR, August 20, 2014, http://www.wqxr.org/#!/story/her-music-emerging-female-composer-today/


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So John , Kat and Rob are back for another installment of the world famous The John Miller Program with Kat Bryson. Tonight we have a great show booked and here is the police lineup. On the phone tonight we will have Cheril Vendetti, Cheril is a very funny comic with lots of stuff to talk about. She has a book "Mistress of the Mob Cuisine. Returning once again to the program, Eric Steele he is known as the 6th man at 95.3 KRTY San Jose Hot Country. Next on trial is Daryus Monday, Daryus has been doing comedy for a short time but has played clubs like The Purple Onion. Very funny guy! Next up will Justin Alan. He has played The Purple Onion and is making his first appearance on the JMP. So tune in at 8 PM PST in Studio 2B for the longest running webcast. The John Miller Program.
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