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Dr. Percy H. Dougherty was elected to the Lehigh County Board of Commissioners in 1993 and took office in January, 1994. He has been elected chairman of the board, an unprecedented six times. Dr. Dougherty represents Lehigh's District # 2.
Commissioner Dougherty is a past President and current Board member of the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania where he has served on a variety of committees, concentrating his efforts on land use and planning initiatives that stimulate the economy while protecting valuable natural resources. He has served on CCAP's Board of Directors and was Chairman of the Energy, Environment and Land Use Committee.
A recently retired professor, Dr. Dougherty was on the staff at Kutztown University since 1990. He holds a Ph.D. in physical geography and geology from Boston University, a Master of Education Degree in physical geography and a Bachelor's degree in geography and biology from West Chester University. He holds numerous professional memberships, is widely published in the field of geography/geology and has received numerous awards for his efforts in analysis and education. He has been a featured speaker in both professional and government arenas. His areas of expertise include groundwater diffusion, caves and sinkholes, remote sensing and the geography of wine.
Dr. Dougherty's numerous civic commitments reflect his dedication to planning, environmental and cultural issues. He is a member and a former chair of the Lehigh Valley Regional Planning Commission, and a former member of the Lower Macungie Township Planning Commission, the Route 222 Study Commission and the Lehigh Valley GIS Steering Committee. He serves on the boards of the Allentown Symphony Association, the Allentown Art Museum, the Wildlands Conservancy and was the chair of the Allentown ArtsWalk Wine Auction.
Amy Zanelli was elected to the Lehigh County Board of Commissioners in 2017 to represent District 3 and took office in January 2018. Commissioner Zanelli is a licensed real estate agent with Keller Williams, and she lives with her wife and three children in West Bethlehem.
Commissioner Zanelli's decade-long professional career in community service and advocacy includes in-home family counseling, substance abuse, parent education and mental illness. She is a graduate of Rutgers University where she earned degrees in sociology, forensic anthropology and criminology. As a child abuse investigator for the state of N.J. she worked with children and families and served as a safe space liaison for LGBTQ youth. Her leadership resonated as a CWA shop steward, and she currently uses these skills as a mentor for troubled youth in Allentown for Tabor Mentor Services and as a volunteer at Calypso Elementary in Bethlehem.
Commissioner Zanelli will use her experience in community service and advocacy to address opioid addiction by developing a plan to use grant funds and existing non-profit services to create a clubhouse to support addicts in recovery. She will also back programs that assist senior citizens, protect the county's parks and environment and will work to develop the county's economy with jobs that pay a living wage. Commissioner Zanelli was also instrumental in bringing equal rights legislation and job protection for the LGBTQ community to Lehigh County in February of 2018.
Commissioner Zanelli is a member of the Allentown Art Museum Auxiliary, an event coordinator for Lehigh Valley for All, Chair of the LC Courts and Corrections Committee, Chair of the Calypso Elementary 'Someone Special and Me' dance, Vice Chair of LC Human Services Committee, and also sits on the Administrative and HR Committee as well as the Finance Committee.
Lehigh County Commissioner Geoff Brace was elected to the Lehigh
County Board of Commissioners representing District 4 in 2013 and took office
in January, 2014. He is married to Sara Jane, a Northern Lehigh
graduate. Together they are raising their son, Isaac, in Center City
Allentown as active members of the community.
Commissioner Brace's legislative efforts have included a focus
on a strong regional economy with jobs that pay a living wage. This
includes strengthening the safety net that provides for seniors at Cedarbrook
nursing home, human services for children and youth, mental health,
intellectual disabilities and the homeless. He has worked with other
Commissioners to eliminate pay-to-play politics and supports campaign finance
reform which ends the influence of big campaign dollars and special interests. Geoff
also fights for a safe environment, raising concerns about lead poisoning in
homes, protecting our natural resources, safeguarding our water supplies from
run off through the Lehigh Conservation District and through strong support of
expanded farmland preservation.
As an Allentown and Lehigh County native, Geoff has always
called Lehigh County home. As a teenager, his first job was mowing lawns
by renting his Dad's lawnmower. Commissioner Brace also worked on a farm,
mentored inner-city youth and has given a great deal of his time to the
community as a volunteer.
He has served the Allentown Zoning Hearing Board, Community
Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley (Upside Allentown) and the Lehigh Valley
Chamber of Commerce (Hamilton District Main Street Program). He is an
ordained Deacon at Zion Liberty Bell UCC in Allentown, serves on the United
Church of Christ Board of Directors and was the first moderator to be
re-elected to a second term for the Penn Northeast Conference of the UCC.
Commissioner Brace is currently Legislative Assistant to State
Representative Mike Schlossberg, where he oversees legislation, policy and
communication for the 132ndlegislative
district. Geoff has developed extensive experience in community and
economic development, having worked for the Pennsylvania Downtown Center,
Kutztown Community Partnership, Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce and the West
Chester Business Improvement District. He uses these experiences to
benefit Lehigh County and promote vibrant communities.
In 2016, Geoff was named to the Inaugural Class of Phi Kappa
Sigma International Fraternity's Emerging Leaders and was recognized by the
Lehigh Valley Planning Commission for Excellence in Community Planning in
2015. He was recipient of Ursinus College's 2013 "Rising Star Award" and
was recognized as "20 under 40" by the East Penn Business Journal in
A life-long resident of the Lehigh Valley, Brad has been the Plant Manager for GEO Specialty Chemicals, a South Whitehall Township manufacturer of unique chemicals for the paints and coating industry, since 2005.
Prior to joining GEO Specialty Chemicals, Brad was sole proprietor of Petroleum Distribution Service (PDS), a nationally recognized firm offering air pollution control compliance service for Fortune 50 oil companies. In this capacity, he also earned an improvement patent in the design of gasoline vapor recovery systems.
Brad served on the South Whitehall Township Board of Commissioners from 2005-2012, during which time he served as president of the Board for three years. He is past Chair of the Lehigh Valley Engineering Council, past Chair of the Lehigh Valley Chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, and graduate of the Lehigh University Manufacturing Leadership Institute.
Brad was elected to the Lehigh County Board of Commissioners in 2012, served as Chairman in his first year on the board and elected Chairman again in 2015.
He has served on the Board of Directors for The Allentown Rescue Mission and the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation, is currently a board member of the DaVinci Science Center, the Lehigh Valley Zoological Society and the Lehigh County General Purpose Authority. Brad takes special interest in his role on the advisory board for ARCH of Lehigh Valley, a center that provides comprehensive services to individuals and families touched by Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Brad holds a B.S.in Chemical Engineering from the University of Virginia. He and his wife Janice have resided in South Whitehall for 26 years.
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text: Blog Regular Check-Up and Maintenance on Your Windows and Doors in Asheville, NC July 7, 2015 When you first purchase a home, you perform a pretty thorough walk through of the home to ensure everything is in great condition. Depending on when you moved in, it could have been a little while since you looked at your home with that same close eye. Now that the colder weather is gone in Asheville, take some time to stroll through your home and inspect your windows and doors to check for any possible maintenance concerns. It's simple, easy and it might save you money by finding areas that necessitate maintenance. Check out some tips from Pella in Asheville to help you conduct basic maintenance on your windows and doors:Inspect the interior and exterior finishes – Check on the condition of the finish around your windows and doors. Is the paint or stain in decent condition? Flaking and peeling are signs that you may need to refinish the window or door.Look at exterior surfaces – Condensation and water penetration can cause cracking, deteriorated wood or other damage. Look for signs of moisture. You should also check the walls, floors and ceilings for discoloration.Find the source of any problems – If you see any discoloration or signs of moisture; try to discover what's causing the issue. Discolored wood around a window might be caused by a leak some distance away. In the case of roof leaks, sometimes the water may run down the inside of the wall and reach the window.Clean window sills and tracks – Dirt and debris such as leaves, insects and sand can stack up in your window sills. Open the windows and clean out the tracks with a soft brush. You should also do this with your patio doors. Debris can diminish the performance of your windows by permitting air to enter the home.Open and close windows to check on sliding – If it feels like your windows have uneven sliding when you open and close them, try a non-oily lubricant such as paraffin wax on the opposing finishes to get it back on track.Review weather stripping – All your windows and doors have weather stripping, and well, weather can take its toll. Look for any loose strips that need to be reattached or replace sections that are torn.Check locking mechanisms – Locks not only keep people out of your home, but they also help ensure your windows and doors are tight. This helps to keep out rain, wind, insects and even the hot air. Make sure they are working properly.Look at caulking and sealants – Rain, water and extreme sunlight can be tough on exterior sealants and caulking. Get rid of any damaged material around your doors and windows and reapply sealant. If you see any signs of problems with your home's windows or doors, or you want to talk with an expert, call 828-202-8673 to speak with a Pella representative or visit the showroom in Asheville. Back to Blog

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Korg Launches Electribe Video Contest
This is your chance to win $1,000 worth of Korg gear!
Love the outstanding sounds, powerful sequencing, pattern management, and awesome effects the Korg Electribe brings? If so, take a quick creative video of your electribe skills and post it to YouTube with the title "Korg Electribe Video Contest Entry" followed by a video title of your choice and you could win!
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New York University will host Alexis Gambis, founder and director of Imagine Science Films, for a discussion of his first feature-length film, "The Fly Room," on Fri., Jan. 23, 2015, at NYU's Center for Genomics and Systems Biology (CGSB) Auditorium (12 Waverly Place, between Greene and Mercer Streets).
The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with a screening of "The Fly Room" (2014, 83 min.), which Gambis wrote and directed, followed by a discussion on science and the cinema. Inspired by a true story, the film explores the relationship between a 10-year old daughter Betsey and her father-scientist as he gives her an unorthodox education in genetics.
The event is free and open to the public. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call 212.998.3801 or email email@example.com. Reporters interested in attending must RSVP to James Devitt, NYU's Office of Public Affairs, at 212.998.6808 or email@example.com. Subways: N/R [8th Street], 6 [Astor Place].
The evening is part of NYU's "Science at the Square," a series of lectures focusing on scientific topics of interest to the general public and sponsored by NYU's Dean for Science. Gambis is also a visiting assistant professor of biology at NYU Abu Dhabi.
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Zytenz male enhancement supplement:Does it really works?
Zytenz male enhancement supplement
Zytenz is one of those products which is known or advertized as "The Dirty Little Secret to a Better Sex Life", Zytenz claims that it will:
- Increase the size and girth of your erection
- Deliver immediate rock hard erections
- Dramatically increase your sex drive
- Help you control your orgasms
- Provide more intense orgasms for you and your partner
Zytenz is a brand of male enhancement supplement that can help men overcome problems with sexual performance in several ways. Zytenz works much in the same way of many other sexual performance supplements on the market which is basically by increasing the amount of blood entering the penile chambers upon arousal. When this occurs, and the penis becomes engorged with blood, the male achieves a harder, more powerful erection that can be sustained over a longer period of time. This can help to alive the problem of erectile difficulties and reduce the stress and anxiety that often accompanies this condition. Unlike prescription medications made for the same purpose, Zytenz carries no risk of harmful side effects and is completely safe for long term use. It can also be used either only when needed (i.e. before sexual activity, for immediate effects) or on a daily basis to maintain results. The manufacturer's recommended dose for Zytenz is 3 capsules every night or just 30 minutes before sexual activity.
How Zytenz works:
Zytenz works through the use of natural and herbal ingredients that can lead to a wide array of benefits upon ingestion. Many of these benefits result from the affect the ingredients can have on the user's testosterone levels. A testosterone boost can lead to better strength, stamina, desire for sex, and many other benefits. Other ingredients work through boosting your libido, or your sex drive, which can make you more interested in sex more often. An increased libido could lead to more frequent visits to the bedroom and could also make those visits last much longer and become much more enjoyable for both parties. The last way the formula works is through helping to optimize blood flow and in turn, nutrient delivery. The optimization of blood flow can lead more easily attainable erections that are also of better quality and last longer. The reason men often have trouble attaining erections is the inability of blood to efficiently get to where it needs to be.
Ingredients used for Zytenz:
Following are the ingredients used for zytenz, they are as:
- Niacin: Niacin can really help a lot with blood flow and dilation of blood vessels, especially when used in combination with Arginine such as it is in Zytenz. Niacin can be very beneficial for anyone who is looking for the benefits of optimized blood flow, and as someone who is looking into male enhancement.
- Arginine Ethyl Ester: Serving primarily as a nitric oxide booster in most supplements, Arginine is responsible for helping to optimize your blood flow. Its function in the context of a male enhancement supplement is related to erection achievement and quality.
- Zinc: Zinc is one of the oldest and potentially most reliable testosterone boosters around. If you're looking for a supplement that can help promote increased testosterone levels, you need to make sure you see Zinc on the label. Zinc can be excellent for male enhancement as well as simple testosterone boosting.
- D-Aspartic Acid (DAA): This is an ingredient you will find in just about any top notch testosterone booster because of how much clinical evidence is out there regarding the effect it has on men with low testosterone.
- Tribulus Terrestris: It is the third primary testosterone booster in Zytenznext to D Aspartic Acid and Zinc. These three natural ingredients make for an excellent combination that is likely to have a major effect on testosterone levels.
- Mucuna Pruriens and Maca Root: These are your libido boosters. They have benefits in terms of your testosterone levels as well, but they primarily function as increasers of libido. If you're serious about getting your sex drive back, you need a supplement that contains at least one of these.
- Vitamin B6: Vitamin B6 supports the nervous system and address for overall wellbeing.
- Resveratrol: It is a kind of powerful anti-oxidant which is important for zytenz.
- Catuaba Bark: It has sexual performance supporting supplement.
- Vitex Agnus Castus
- Magnesium
- Eurycoma Longifolia
- Avena Sativa
Advantages of Zytenz:
- No harmful side effects
- It consists of natural ingredients
- It contains clinically studied testosterone boosters
- Arginine helps in to improve blood flow
- Includes multiple libido boosters
Disadvantages of Zytenz:
- Details regarding the manufacturer are limited
- Haven't clinically tested
- Can't find it in stores
How to buy Zytenz:
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Zytenz is a great male enhancement pill with a lot of awesome ingredients and potential benefits. If you're looking for an all-natural alternative to Viagra, something that will improve your performance in bed and help you and your partner has more frequent, more enjoyable experiences, this might be a decent pick. Because natural things or ingredients used for this while manufacturing there is no side effect. There are a number of positive aspects in regard to the Zytenz brand, in particular the fact that all ingredients are clearly stated and the fact that it can be taken safely on a daily basis.


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On Thursday 7/28/17 the Nichols Fire Dept. responded to Route 8 southbound in the area of exit 12 for a reported car fire. Members arrived on scene and found a vehicle well involved. … [Read more...]
New Officers Sworn In At Monthly Meeting
During the July monthly meeting, two swearing ins took place. Firefighter Rob Silva was sworn in as Lieutenant, and Firefighter Ray Franko was sworn in as Assistant Chief. Also, probationary member Sarah Vitone was acknowledged for successfully completing the State of Connecticut … [Read more...]
MVA Booth Hill Rd & Wisteria Dr
On 6/12/17 at 4:09 pm the Nichols Fire Department was toned out to respond to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Booth Hill Rd. and Wisteria Dr. Both vehicles sustained substantial damage, one patient transported to a local hospital. Engine 301, Squad 309 and Car-1 … [Read more...]
MVA RT 8 SB Exit 10
Nichols firefighters respond to Route 8 for a reported motor vehicle accident. On 6/13/17 at 2:16 pm crews responded to the area of exit 10 southbound for an MVA with injuries. Firefighters secured the scene and created a safe zone for medical crews to work. … [Read more...]
Check Presented to Connecticut Burn Center
On Thursday, May 25th, members of the Nichols Fire Department in Trumbull, Connecticut presented the Connecticut Burn Center at Bridgeport Hospital a check for $2602. Nichols Firefighters raised the funds through sales of St. Patrick's Day T-shirt to friends and fellow … [Read more...]
Nichols Fire Department Welcomes New Members
At the May monthly meeting held at Nichols Station 1 there were three separate swearing ins that took place. A new member, John Winking was sworn in as a senior firefighter in the department. Past member Steven Mauzerall has rejoined the department as a senior firefighter. Next … [Read more...]
Earlier this evening, members of the Trumbull Center, Long Hill and Nichols Fire Departments were dispatched to 11133 Avalon Gates Road, Royce Apartments, for a reported structure fire. Several 911 calls were received reporting a fire on the 3rd floor in the rear of the building. … [Read more...]
Nichols Firefighters respond to another motor vehicle accident fluid spill. Crews were dispatched to the intersection of Nichols Ave and Hawley Ln. at the RT 8 NB & RT 15 NB entrance for the MVA at 10:46 on 4/29/17. Crews initially used the fire apparatus as blocker vehicles … [Read more...]
Nichols Firefighters responded to a report of a tree down in the roadway with power wires down at 18:34 on 4/29/17. Firefighters responded to Old Dike Rd. and upon arrival confirmed the initial dispatched report. Crews along with Trumbull PD blocked off the area providing a safe … [Read more...]
Route 8 south rollover MVA
Today at 17:02 Nichols Fire Dept. along with the Trumbull Center Fire Dept. were dispatched to Route 8 SB between exits 12 & 13 for a reported MVA rollover. Upon arrival crews found a single vehicle with heavy damage to the front passenger side. No driver was on scene upon … [Read more...]
Firefighter 1 ropes and knots practical training
Firefighter 1 members were tested on their ropes and knots knowledge tonight during their weekly training. Members had to tie the various knots required by the standards on various items and tools to show proficiency. … [Read more...]
Last evening members of the Nichols FD spent the evening challenging themselves by navigating the Trumbull Center FD maze located on Berkshire Avenue. Members donned their gear and SCBA and went through the various levels and compartments of the shipping container with wires, … [Read more...]
The three Trumbull fire departments are joining 60 other volunteer companies throughout the state in holding open houses Sunday to make the beginning of National Volunteer Week. The firehouses will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Long Hill Volunteer Fire Company will open Station … [Read more...]
This morning a number of members and their families gathered at Station 1 for the annual Easter party. The event was ran under the direction of Sarah Vitone with the help of Bob Boucher and Matt Taormina (The master of ceremonies). Families and their children played multiple … [Read more...]
New members join the NFD
At this evenings regular business meeting two new members were sworn in as members of the Nichols Fire Department. The first member is John Porter and he is joining the department as a junior member. The second member to be sworn in this evening was Paul Johnson and he is joining … [Read more...]


text: WARRENSBURG The Warrensburgh Bicentennial Mural restoration is on the program for the annual Holiday Dinner of the Warrensburgh Historical Society. The event will be at the Merrill Magee House on Friday, Dec. 7. Following a social hour from 6 p.m., dinner will be served about 7 p.m. The Merrill Magee House, 3 Hudson Street, is one of Warrensburgs early historic homes and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Reservations, with dinner choices, should be made by Tuesday, Dec. 4 directly to the Merrill Magee House, 623-2449. The Warrensburgh Historical Society, known for its annual Sticky Wicket Croquet Tournament and Historic Graveyard Walks, is currently reorganizing the Warrensburg Museum of Local History. Following dinner, a brief presentation about the mural and the years activities will be offered. Members and non-members are invited to attend. For more information call the society's president, Steve Parisi at 623-2207.


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MAGALIA — Two teenagers were killed in a single-vehicle crash in Magalia Saturday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The driver of the vehicle, a 16-year-old girl, was taken to Enloe Medical Center with moderate injuries, a CHP press release said.
The accident happened on South Park Drive west of Shaw Circle at about 9:30 p.m.
According to the news release, the driver, with two passengers in the 2003 Acura, was driving west on South Park Drive west of Shaw Circle.
The CHP news release said she was approaching a curve at an unsafe speed of 50 mph and made unsafe turning movements.
The driver lost control of the car, which then went off the road and crashed into a utility pole and a tree before overturning onto the roadway.
One of the passengers, a 17-year-old boy from Paradise, was ejected in the accident. He was fatally injured. He was not wearing a seatbelt, the press release said.
The other passenger, a 16-year-old girl from Magalia, was wearing a seatbelt. She also was killed in the crash.
The driver, who had been wearing a seatbelt, was flown to Enloe by the hospital's Flightcare helicopter.
The press release said alcohol was not a factor in the accident.
A candlelight vigil for the teens will be held at South Park Drive starting at 9 p.m. tonight.
A traffic accident in Paradise also killed one person. Officials have yet to release the person's identity.
The accident occurred around 10 p.m. Saturday on Pentz Road and involved a fire, said Capt. Scott McLean of Cal Fire-Butte County.
CHP officials said no other details were available to be released yet for either accidents.


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Belfast Telegraph Online
October 30, 2012 Tuesday 8:00 AM GMT
They found part of a hand in Rue Ibrahim el-Mounzer, along with some
intestines - no one doubted ownership of the thumb that was discovered,
still pressing the button of a mobile phone.
But the little people of Lebanon remained forgotten, the bereaved
and the wounded, all 38 of them, largely not photographed
Gun battles enshrined the streets of central Beirut after the nation
buried Brigadier-General Wissam al-Hassan. But the bravest man in
Lebanon stood in a church in the tired suburb of Bourj Hammoud: a young
Armenian whose equally young wife was slaughtered in the same attack.
I suppose we scribes always go for the Big Story - the Lebanese
intelligence boss blown to bits in the Syria-style bomb assassination.
The cliches are essential, as is the assumption that Syria's war is
'slipping across the border'. But the tragedy of Georgette Sarkissian
should be told.
Joseph Sarkissian's family came from Palestine and his grandparents
were thrown out of Armenia during the 1915 Turkish genocide. He stood
next to his 21-year-old daughter Therese, who was with her mother,
Georgette, when she was killed.
In Lebanon, the big men get the imperial funerals, the little women
are left to be buried. But the biggest man in Lebanon was Joseph
Sarkissian, an insurance official, short dark hair, spectacles,
no tears in his eyes.
"I can't tell you ... She is half my life. My daughter picked her up
from the ground - she carried her in her arms because there were no
ambulances and drove her to the hospital in her own car.
"From the first, my wife was in a coma, thanks to God, because her
head was opened from behind by the explosion.
Part of her brain was missing. She is a treasure to me. You can't
imagine ... There were so many flowers for her and for me - because
everyone loves her."
Then there was the local bank manager in Rue Mohamed el-Mounzer who
said Lebanon had endured "40 years of crucifixion" and that during
the country's 1975-1990 civil war, "not a pane of glass had been
broken in the street".
At the end of the road, I came across Lebanese ceramist Nathalie
Khayat, bandages still covering the wounds to her back, who had been
talking to her sons Noa and Teo when the bomb shredded Georgette's
life and almost killed her. "The first thing I thought of was the
civil war," she said. "I was looking at my son's homework. He is nine
today. And I was nine when the civil war started in 1975."
The radios were talking of a gun and grenade battle between supporters
of the 14 March alliance, the official opposition to the pro-Syrian
government, and the Lebanese army which had come under fire during
the night.
Abed, my driver, and I drove as we have so often these past decades
to park near the museum, and I ran down the side street and stood
next to the soldiers.
And here comes your reporter, clumping into his own story again. On
this very spot, beside this very road, next to this very wall, I took
cover from bullets 36 years ago.
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You may have heard these terms bandied about the place, but not really known where you fit in which category....well let's sort that out. :)
I can't take full credit for this, I read it in one of my hairdressing mags and thought I'd share as it's BRILLIANT! Read on you beauitful lot, determine your face shape...
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Lake Grande is a brand new condominium developed by reputable MCL Land facing the beautiful Jurong Lake within less than 5 minutes walk from Lakeside MRT Station on the East West MRT Line. Lake Grande is strategically located in the dynamic Jurong Lake District, or Singapore's 2nd CBD. Jurong experienced a huge transformation into a CBD, 2nd Orchard Road, 3rd National Gardens (other than Botanique Gardens and Gardens by the Bay), upcoming High Speed Rail to KL and much more.
Lake Grande is also well-connected to the major expressways in Singapore, namely PIE and AYE, allowing residents to travel anywhere within the city easily. Major arterial roads such as Clementi Road and West Coast Highway are also a short drive away. Lake Grande will sell well because of the news that the Singapore-Malaysia high-speed railway station will be built in Jurong allowing residents of Lake Grande to travel conveniently to and fro Malaysia for a short getaway easily.
- On the doorstep of the Jurong Lake District, comprising the Jurong Gateway & Lakeside Precincts – a unique business, residential and leisure hub.
- 2 MRT stops to Jurong Gateway – the "new CBD of the West", spanning 70ha of land around Jurong East Central that will cover more than 500,000 sq m of office space, over 250,000 sq m of retail & entertainment space, and more than 2,800 hotel rooms in the future; providing the necessary tenant pool for investors.
- Lake Grande condo is well served by shopping centres 2 MRT stations away, such as JCube, JEM, Westgate, Big Box, IMM, and Jurong Point.
- Lake Grande condo is being developed by an established leading developer, MCL Land, a subsidiary of Hong Kong Land, with a proven track record of quality projects.
- A lakeside village will be developed there too, as a sprawling shopping, dining, hotel and entertainment complex.
- Across the road from Lake Grande, the Jurong Lake Gardens offers outdoor activities & parks for sports enthusiasts and nature lovers.
- Located less than 5 minutes' walk to Lakeside MRT station, with views of Jurong Lake.
- One train stop away is the new world class Science Center, that will be sited next to Chinese Garden MRT Station.
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Course formats: Flexible sections format
Maintained by Marina Glancy
Organises course content in any number of sections that can be nested. Each section can be displayed expanded or collapsed
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This course format looks very similar to Topics format except:
- there is no parameter "Number of sections", sections can be added and removed as necessary
- section can also be added inside another section
- each section (regardless of its nesting level) can be shown expanded or collapsed. Teacher can change it in edit mode.
- If section is displayed collapsed, it's name is displayed as a link to the separate page and on this separate page the link "Back to ... " is displayed
If teacher hides a section all nested sections and activities become hidden as well.
Please note that if section has both activities and subsections activities are displayed first.
On the attached screenshots the section "Assignments" has Label resource and two subsections - "New assignments" (displayed expanded) and "Old assignments" (collapsed). Note how course navigation looks like in this case.
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- Tue, Jun 12, 2018, 10:19 PMHi Marina, We are using Flex sections very successfully in our current 3.1 site, so thank for maintaining it. Like David, I'm interested in when a 3.5+ version will be released. I've also got some ideas/request from users to do with navigation. I'm not a developer so wont be making any pull requests so was wondering what the best way to move this forward would be? I note that when others have raised things via an issue in Git they've been directed to make a pull request, so thought I'd ask here first.
The Navigation changes our users would like are as follows:
1. Add the option to have the '? Back to' link at the bottom of a sub-section, as well as at the top, as this is where most users would end up prior to wanting to return to whence they came.
2. Add the option to add previous and next navigation links either instead of or in addition to the Back to these woudl be a lot like the links that appear in the Topics format when 'Show one section per page' is used. '? {Pervious section name}' '{Pervious section name} ?'
I work with a Moodle Partner and might be able to ask them to contribute the code, but I'd want an idea of how likely it would be to be accepted as a feature first if possible.
Thanks in advance for your consideration of my comments. Would also value any other's opinions on this matter, has anyone already implemented something similar with flex section?
Best wishes
- Thu, Jul 12, 2018, 4:20 PMIs it compatible with Moodle mobile?
- Thu, Jul 19, 2018, 7:49 PMHi, any news on a Moodle V3.5 update?
- Tue, Jul 31, 2018, 4:24 AMWe've been using this format for a long time since our English course has many subjects that are nested, and it has worked so great at our school. Does version 3.4 work on 3.5?
- Tue, Oct 23, 2018, 5:53 PMDoes anyone know if it is possible to create collapsable items in the navdrawer with the flexible section format? Now you can only see the section names, but I would like to add the subsections to the navdrawer since otherwise it is hard navigating through a 2 year program with several courses, modules and dates.
I know it is possible to add activities and sources to the navdraw which you can collapse but this does not show the structure of the program (again: courses-modules-dates). We are updating from 3.2 towards 3.5 (test site is already running on 3.5).
- Tue, Nov 13, 2018, 3:50 AMThis plugin is my number one request from my instructors when setting up their courses. Now that we've moved to 3.5 (3.6 will be out soon) I was hoping by now that this module would be ready for at least 3.5. Is this module still being actively worked on? Is there a co-maintainer or someone that might be interested in being a co-maintainer (I'm not a programmer)? It's been over a year now since the maintainer was active in this discussion. Thank you for an excellent course format.
- Tue, Nov 13, 2018, 3:04 PMHi Gina, My organisation is also a major user of Flexible section, for it's ability to provide multi-level sections. We are also about to upgrade to 3.6 soon after release for our development systems and during next summer for our Production site. We only use 2 levels of nesting in flex-sections typically and are currrently look at whether we can do without the course format and find/develop an alternative. I've recently starting looking at the the older 'sub-pages' module that was developed by the OU, there's a branch on Github that works ok-ish with 3.5/6. To my mind this approach is slightly more attractive that the flex section, but still far from an ideal solution. Topics with the 'display one section' option is the next fall-back position that almost achieves a second level of nesting, but this too has it's challenges for navigation in relation to the nature of our content.
We are also looking at Accessibility and Mobile seriously at the moment and my feeling is that Flex also presents significant challenges here too.
No solutions I afraid, just in the spirit of sharing. I like you I feel that as Flex is still so widely used, it could do we some more dialogue around it's future and exactly what it sets out to achieve in the Moodle 3.5 onward world.
My current thinking is step away form flex sections and try and do what we can we Core course formats, until something better comes along. Which I hope would be some form of multi-level nested sections functionality in core. Something highly accessible, usable and mobile app friendly.
- Thu, Jan 10, 2019, 1:07 PMThis is a great plugin which works with 3.6.1 on fordson theme, I've customised it a bit and added Icons on the side of the bars and also the side nav, the only issue is that the side nav won't show sub parent sections, only the parent shows but the plugin still works without that feature which is great, lack the updates which might cause issues in later versions of Moodle
- Thu, Jan 10, 2019, 1:11 PMFlex slider working on 3.6.1
- Thu, Jan 10, 2019, 9:53 PMHi,
On Moodle 3.4, when I turn on flexible section in a course, the title of section-0 disappear...
Any idea?
- Wed, Apr 3, 2019, 4:17 AMBy following the comments, and checking the last time the flexible plugin was update, we end up concluding that support has been dropped. Does anyone knows if there is something similar being supported for the new versions of Moodle? By the way, given the popularity of this plugin, it would not be too much of a stretch to think it could be included as a core course format.
- Wed, May 15, 2019, 7:52 AMI have no issues using it with theme Lambda or theme Boost in 3.5 and 3.6. Though after updating to 3.6 I had to reinstall the plugin. I hope support will be picked up again to ensure future usability! And I definitely agree: it should be core.
- Mon, May 20, 2019, 12:53 AMWhen will the flexsections be upgraded to 3.5 and 3.6? We use it a lot also and yes - would be great to be core.
- Fri, Jun 7, 2019, 9:39 PMWe would certainly appreciate to see further development of this course format.
Please make it work on moodle mobile.
And if possible, add options to format headers.
- Fri, Sep 13, 2019, 7:07 PMOn the "Stats" tab I have seen that it is being used on Moodle versions later than 3.4. How so?
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