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California is home to about 60,000 foster youths, 1.4 million English-language learners and 3.7 million children living in low-income households. Issues of poverty, language and unstable households present significant barriers to the closing the academic achievement gap.
When Gov. Jerry Brown unveiled the state's new school financing system, the Local Control Funding Formula, he acknowledged that specific funding needed to be directed to communities with concentrations of these disadvantaged students, noting that equal treatment for children in unequal situations is not justice.
For many of my fellow lawmakers, including members of the Legislative Black Caucus, our support was contingent on this approach – and on the promise that funding aimed at helping low-income children, English-language learners and foster youths will actually be spent on improving the outcomes of these students.
In adopting the new funding formula, the governor and Legislature recognized that these funds become less effective if distributed broadly across the state – if there's too much discretion and too little justification on how money is spent at the district level.
Unfortunately, the draft regulations that governed how school districts implemented the funding formula this year do not reflect the spirit of the law passed by the Legislature. They do not ensure sufficient transparency, equity and accountability at the district level and – most alarming to me and my colleagues – the language left room for loopholes allowing districts to use funding designated for low-income students, English learners and foster youths for other purposes. While many districts did the right thing in their 2014-15 plans, focusing new resources on these groups of students, others took advantage of the loophole and spread the funds around to serve all students similarly.
Fortunately, the State Board of Education has realized the need to close this loophole and has proposed new regulations for the 2015-16 school year and beyond. In July, the board proposed that new funding designated for low-income students, English learners and foster youths must be "principally directed" to those students. While it seems pretty clear that funds generated by these higher-need students should primarily benefit those students, there are some pushing back against this language. We strongly urge the board, which plans to release updated rules on Friday, to maintain the important clarifying language to ensure that the regulations align with the intent of the law.
While the new regulations are an important step in the right direction, there is more work that the board needs to do to balance the benefits of district flexibility with clear accountability and transparency. The promise of the new funding formula hinges on creating a new level of engagement at the local level, and that engagement hinges on information made available to the public. From reading many of the first set of LCFF plans, there are many basic questions that remain unanswered and require further changes to the regulations, including:
The stakes for our students are high. We need a smart approach in place to ensure greater transparency in the new funding system and that resources support all students, especially those with the greatest needs.
California has the opportunity to make the right policy decisions, invest in education and support student achievement like never before. Let's keep the promises that were made to lawmakers and our constituents to ensure the goals for equity, transparency and accountability are realized and this landmark reform is implemented successfully.


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Bel & Bel Zero-Scooter Convoy
Head out with friends for the evening with your Zero-Scooter and be the height of cool.
Bel & Bel
Founded by brothers Carles and Jesus Bel in Spain in 2005 Bel & Bel is a modern contemporary design company that makes use of waste materials by creating new and unique objects of desire for the home and office. More recently the Zero-Scooter was launched as an alternative way to travel on two wheels emitting zero emissions. We wonder what kind of scooter insurance uk they might need, since the vehicles are so specialised. Both graduates in Fine Arts from the University of Barcelona the Carles and Jesus soon realized that they were united by more than just their name.
Projects began by repurposing old objects into functional ones and it was not long before they received international exposure through various exhibitions of Art and Design around the world in addition to exposure in mass media. In 2015 and 10 years after launch Carles and Jesus decided to expand their team to include two good friends Sebastian Perez and Roger Amat.
When working with waste some design lines will remain the same while others will have a greater value than current ones and can be given a new use, a more artistic and durable new life.
The Zero-Scooter is the first self-balancing design scooter design inspired by Corradino D'Ascanio. A vision of aesthetics that has endured over time and can also be designing the future. For electronics and mechanics the world's leading brand 'Ninebot' is used, Zero Scooter is a "conversion kit" which adapts a base Ninebot model (the model integrity and technical features are not modified). This zero emission Electric Vehicle has a charging time of just 3-4 hours and when full gives a range of 25-30km, it comes with a retro design and potential to reach a whole new market that would not normally have considered a Ninebot.
Keeping in mind the principles of the three "R's" (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) Bel & Bel take this to another level by also using the latest technology and renewable energy.
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At evian, we know that drinking water is the healthiest form of hydration.
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It is vital to the make-up of cells and tissues, the transportation of nutrients, waste elimination, regulating the body's temperature and maintaining optimal cognitive performance. At least 2 litres of water from all sources should be consumed per day to obtain those effects on our body.
Our goal: make evian natural mineral water the first choice for healthier drinking habits throughout the day by offering services and innovations that expand access to evian water and make life easier for all our consumers.
evian has one of the lowest mineral contents (less than 500 mg per litre) on the market, and offers the ideal mineral content for absorption by the weakest kidneys. This unique composition and neutral pH make evian natural mineral water the ideal daily partner for everyone throughout their life. It is particularly recommended for expectant and breastfeeding mothers, and babies.
evian supports WHO recommendations for breastfeeding during a child's first 6 months.
The history of evian natural mineral water dates back to 1789 with Count Jean-Charles de Laizer's discovery of a water he considered to be "light, pleasant and easily drinkable" in Gabriel Cachat's garden.
The Count, who suffered from kidney disease, noticed that his health improved after repeatedly drinking the water. Word of its benefits spread and in 1798, sales to thermal spa visitors began.
In 1806, the first thermal spa opened, followed in 1826 by the first bottling facility. With thermal spas very much in vogue, an 1865 decree authorised the town to be renamed Evian-les-Bains.
In 1878, the health benefits of evian natural mineral water were recognised by the French Academy of Medicine. Evian-les-Bains became a fashionable thermal spa destination and evian water enjoys its first successes.
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evian has been supporting sport for many years, sponsoring major international tennis events such as The Championships Wimbledon and the US Open, or golf tournaments like The Evian Championships.
evian promotes the importance of hydration, sport and a "Live young" spirit as essential for a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
evian's team of Ambassadors embody this spirit, including: Maria Sharapova, Stan Wawrinka, Madison Keys and this year, introducing our new "Live young" ambassador, Garbiňe Muguruza.


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Athletes need protein. For most people, this translates into an overabundance of skinless chicken breast and broiled salmon. But Matt Frazier, the ultra-marathoner behind the No Meat Athlete blog and book, is schooling people on how a plant-based diet can fuel better results.
Frazier, who made the transition from meat-eater to vegetarian to vegan, is the driving force behind a movement of like-minded folks who "run on plants." We spoke to the speedy herbivore on common misconceptions, his daily diet, and how best to make the meatless switch.
See also: Trader Joe's Ten Best Vegan Products
When Frazier made the decision to go meatless, he'd been unsuccessfully trying to qualify for the Boston Marathon for several years. At the time, be believed athletics and veganism couldn't co-exist, so he gave up on his Beantown dream.
"I thought it was basically impossible for athletes [to be vegan], even at an amateur recreational level. I thought you couldn't get enough protein or calories. That was the misconception that I myself had bought into," he said.
Much to his surprise, the move to vegetarianism helped him cut ten minutes off his marathon time and meet the qualifications. These days, he's running ultra-marathons -- 50 or 100 miles at a time -- all fueled by plant-based proteins. Here's what he learned along the way.
5. Protein really isn't an issue.
The concern about lack of protein is more a myth than anything else. When Frazier made the switch, he started incorporating protein into every meal and snack to make sure he was getting enough. It was easier than he expected.
"If I was having a salad I added beans or tofu, if I was drinking a smoothie I added protein powder or nuts and seeds, if I was having a bagel, I made sure to put almond butter or hummus on it. I was making an effort all the time to include something that was high protein and often also high calorie," he says.
Per the recommendations of pro athletes, he shoots for 15% of his calories from protein, and it's not hard to meet those numbers if you're including it in every meal.
4. Whole foods are where it's at.
Frazier credits whole foods for his transformation and health.
"If you're eating lots of whole foods, you'll get protein," he says. "Frankly it's harder to get calories than protein. When I made the switch to vegetarianism, I dropped about seven pounds, but I didn't lose any strength."
Dropping the weight also helped make a difference in his run time, he adds.
3. He has more energy now.
Plant-based foods make him feel lighter, partly because they're easier to digest, Frazier says. A dinner with animal protein weighed him down. Now, he has more energy, both after dinner and throughout the day.
"I have noticed since going vegan that I don't have that afternoon lull that I used to have, it really just disappeared. I'm not saying everyone who goes vegan is going to experience that, but anyone who switches to a diet that's high in plants and based on whole foods is going to start experiencing more energy."
2. Smoothies and salads are a daily must.
Two of his staples are a morning smoothie and an afternoon salad. His blog and book offer recipes for both, and they're tailored to personal preference and whatever he has on hand. The two meals have similar ingredients, he says.
"They're almost completely raw. The smoothie is fruit, spinach, nuts and seeds and water and ice. The salad is really similar to that -- mostly vegetables, nuts and seeds, then a dressing made with a food processor with nuts and vinegar."
1. Beans > Meat.
"Really, it's almost normal meals, but with beans replacing meat. In general, vegetarians and vegans almost always eat one dish meals -- beans, vegetables, nuts and seeds," he says.
This contrasts with the idea of a meat mainstay paired with various sides. Staples like Indian, Thai and Asian dishes often meet these needs, he says.
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And for those looking to make a switch, Frazier says gradual is always good. Over time he cut out four-legged animals, then two-legged, then fish, then dairy. "I think really that's the way to do it. By doing it in phases, you learn how to eat out, how to shop, how to plan for meals."
You can score Frazier's book, No Meat Athlete, on Amazon, or check out his blog at NoMeatAthlete.com.
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"This octet delivers a huge sound ... which usually requires a minimum of fifteen musicians to achieve. Zitakula can proudly continue its victory march along the summer festivals with this more than festive album." - OOR
"Oasis is a debut to be proud of. ... It has an irresistible live feel that would make even the toughest non-dancer begin to move. ... An awesome encounter with band which sounds inspired and driven. " - Written in Music
"Excellent music for the upcoming festival season. You won't be able to sit still with this band!" - Musicmaker
"An absolute pleasure to see this band play. It's a wonderful mix of Africa, Caribbean and R&B, with a tight band, completed by an incredible singer." - Leo Blokhuis, music writer and DJ
Zitakula is equal parts high-energy funk and a hypnotic trip around the southern hemisphere.
In the past three years, Zitakula has played at dozens of festivals with their own infectious brand of funk, afrobeat and tropical grooves, setting thousands of feet loose on the dance floor in nearly a hundred shows. They played at Oerol, Noorderslag, Wicked Jazz Sounds Festival, Zwarte Cross, 22Fest, Summer Jazz, Valkhof Festival, Welcome to the Village and Noorderzon, Paradiso and de Melkweg, among others—and were featured in radio show 'Spijkers met Koppen' and twice in Dutch television show De Wereld Draait Door.
In September 2016, the band was transformed by the arrival of vocalist Sandy Miessi Bakomi. In four months they wrote and recorded their debut album Oasis—released in April 2017 with a sold-out show in Amsterdam's Paradiso. The record mixes authentic afrobeat, raw funk, and steaming psychedelic soul into an explosive cocktail.
Oasis was produced by Wiboud Burkens (Jungle By Night, Zuco 103, Benjamin Herman) and recorded in Schenk Studio, Amsterdam. The artwork for the album was made by Amsterdam-based designer duo Machine.
Get ready to check out Zitakula's brand new sound at festivals and shows throughout the Netherlands.
Zitakula is...
Sandy Bakomi (vocals)
Luc Janssens (trumpet)
Wolf Bierens (alt sax)
Mark Oomen (tenor sax & guitar)
Camiel van Zilfhout (guitar)
Mathijs Boom (keys)
Pieter Wolter (bass)
Ruben de Ruiter (percussion)
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The Nanny Baby Breathing Monitor is a must have device if you have just given birth and
Nanny Monitor (UK) Ltd is the authorised UK importer & distributor of the Nanny Monitor manufactured by Jablotron - the largest manufacturer of alarm systems in the Czech Republic, Jablotron has achieved ISO9001 compliance for its achievements in the implementation of quality systems for manufacture and management.
Our baby breathing monitors have undergone clinical trials to ensure the safety of your little ones. We distribute Nanny baby breathing monitors throughout the UK. The breath monitoring device is dedicated to preventing SIDS - or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - by keeping you informed immediately your baby stops breathing. We seek to give parents complete peace of mind.
Place your baby on their back to sleep.
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Don't allow your baby to get too hot.
Keep your baby's head uncovered; their feet should be to the
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I took a 2-day car camping trip to Paulina Lake, south of Bend, OR, in the Newberry Volcanic Monument.
I camped in the Little Crater Campground, which had easy access to many trails without driving. All campsites in this campground have lake views, with some right on the lake. This is site 44.
My first hike was the 7.5 loop around the lake. It stays right next to the water most of the way.
There were some ducks
Some of the shoreline was marshy or grassy,
but most was forested.
Looking across at the Big Obsidian Flow. More on this later.
An obsidian encrusted boulder. More on obsidian later too.
Later I did the shorter hike into the Big Obsidian Flow. It's a one mile loop from it's trailhead. From my campsite, it was more like 3. After a short paved section, it climbs these stairs directly into the flow
Lots more obsidian, with my foot for scale
Somehow a few trees grow in the thing
The next day I did a long hike to Paulina Peak, which you also can drive to. I took the long way, going around the flow. You pass this pumice flats on the way up
The trail seems almost to be paved in obsidian
The flow is surrounded by these walls that in places are mostly obsidian as well
Great views of the lake from above
Nearing the top after about 6 miles
Here is a view of most of the flow, and that's a different lake, East Lake, behind it
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Jaguar recently unveiled its C-X75 Concept car. The presentation took place right before the opening of the 2010 Paris Motor Show.
It is worth mentioning that the electric hybrid vehicle marks the 75th anniversary of iconic Jaguar design. In addition, Jaguar C-X75 is meant to provide a look into the future of car-making technology.
The two-seater eco-friendly supercar boasts a propulsion system that combines two small micro gas turbine engines, offering 140 kW. The engines can be powered by LPG, diesel, biofuel or natural gas.
Besides, the four electric motors that deliver 145 kW are connected to a lithium ion battery pack to increase the car's range up to 900km (560 miles).
Boasting zero emissions when using only battery power, Jaguar C-X75 will emit just 28 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer when running on full power.
It is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 kph (62mph) in 3.4 seconds, having a top speed of 330kph (205mph). The vehicle also reaches 145kph from 80 kph in 2.3 seconds.
Apart from being eco-friendly, the car is also very lightweight. This is because engineers made an aluminum construction that makes use of over 50 percent recycled metal content.
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Maryland Deaf Senior Citizens, Inc. (MDSC) is a non-stock, nonprofit corporation, and is operated exclusively for charitable, literary, educational, and other purposes within the meaning of Section 501 ( c) (3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. The corporation does not engage in partisan political activities that are inconsistent with its qualifications as a tax-exempt corporation under the Code. The main objectives include the following:
- To plan, advocate, develop and coordinate various programs or activities such as workshops and gatherings for the purpose of presenting and/or exchanging information benefitting deaf and hard of hearing senior citizens;
- To collaborate with local, county, and state government agencies to utilize their services to enhance the quality of life for deaf and hard of hearing senior citizens;
- To work with various deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing organizations on matters affecting or pertaining to the health, education, and social welfare of deaf or hard of hearing senior citizens of Maryland;
- To provide education or to share information concerning deafness and deaf culture to the general public and to promote interaction between hearing and deaf or hard of hearing senior citizens;
- To work towards the goal of acquiring venues for use of MDSC which will allow increased socialization opportunities, promote the organization's monthly social events, and sponsor other events that will serve to mitigate the isolation experienced by many deaf and hard of hearing senior citizens.
The mission of MDSC is to improve the quality of life for senior citizens who are deaf or hard of hearing by:
- Providing seminars, Town Hall Meetings, and conferences dealing with issues impacting their well-being and safety;
- Conducting awareness projects or activities among decision makers, providers of services, and the general public regarding the unique needs of this population group.
- Acquainting deaf and hard of hearing senior citizens with national, state, and local resources that will contribute to their positive self image and fuller participation in the mainstream society.
- Providing social activities intended to mitigate the isolation experienced by many deaf and hard of hearing senior citizens.


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Last week, I took part in a symposium, where we tried to explore some of the strategies we can use to keep kids from joining Californian gangs. One of the strategies that was strongly endorsed was that of partnering with clerics, to keep kids from joining the gangs.
The partnership with the clerics (to keep kids from joining street gangs in California) is meant to work at some two levels. The first level is where the clerics work directly with the kids, to keep them from joining gangs. The second level is where the clerics work with the parents (of the kids) to keep the kids from joining gangs.
It is to be noted that kids who are well grounded in religion tend to be extremely unlikely to join gangs. But we have a situation where clerics often make religion unattractive to kids from early on in the kids lives (by, for instance, being too hard on the kids). Therefore, as the kids enter their teens, they tend to disconnect from religion. They enter a phase of rebellion, during which they often fall into the claws of the gangs. This is, therefore, the area where partnering with the clerics would help in keeping the kids from joining the gangs.
It is also to be noted that the clerics tend to be major influencers of the parents – especially on social matters like that of choosing the right styles to bring up kids. But we have a situation where clerics tend to advocate for very conservative and strict (sometimes abusive/inhumane) styles of bringing up kids: like that which is based on "using the cane, so as not to spoil the kids". The kids who are brought up in those ways (which are in turn endorsed by the clerics) tend to grow up with low self-esteem. And as they enter their teens, they fall into rebellion, which expedites their entry into the gangs. Therefore, by partnering with the clerics, we can advocate for more humane styles of bringing up kids. Those are parenting styles that would ultimately lead to kids with high levels of self-esteem and who are therefore not prone to joining the various Californian gangs.


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Kudos to Gables' Mayor Valdes-Fauli for proposing a ban on semi-automatic weapons
There's a ray of hope in the war against America's insane gun laws, which recently allowed a 19-year-old mentally deranged man to buy an AR-15 semiautomatic rifle and mow down 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.
Earlier this week, Coral Gables Mayor Raul Valdes-Fauli challenged Florida laws — and put his job on the line — by proposing a ban of assault rifles in his city. Coral Gables commissioners approved the measure unanimously, despite a Florida law that bars cities from changing state gun regulations.
Florida's gun laws impose fines of up to $5,000 and the possible firing of any official who tinkers with state gun regulations.
Valdes-Fauli says he's willing to pay the price. "If that helps prevent the death of one of Coral Gables' children, I would happily pay it," he told me.
Nikolas Cruz, the shooter at the Parkland high school, had bought his assault rifle at age 18 when, under state law, he was prohibited from buying a beer. Florida has one of the country's most permissive gun laws.
Fortunately, the city of Coral Gables is not alone in its act of courage, and real — not fake — patriotism.
There is growing defiance from other quarters against the almost unlimited gun sales that have been supported by the National Rifle Association and top recipients of its political contributions, including President Trump, Florida's Gov. Rick Scott and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio.
In recent days, Dick's Sporting Goods, one of the country's biggest sports retailers, announced it was ending sales of all assault-style rifles. Earlier, Delta Airlines, Hertz car rental, and MetLife insurance, among other companies, vowed to end their joint programs with the NRA.
Unlike Scott, who is proposing baby steps such as banning sales of assault weapons to anyone under 21, and Florida's Republican-controlled Legislature, Valdes-Fauli wants to ban all sales of assault rifles, regardless of whether the buyer is 18 or 80 years old. Cruz would not have been able to kill so many people in so little time if instead of having an AR-15 rifle he only had a knife, or a handgun, he says.
Coral Gables, an upscale community of about 51,000 people located southwest of downtown Miami, has no known gun shops, but has had many gun shows.
"I'm not in favor of outlawing all guns," Valdes-Fauli says. But as things stand now, "We are basically allowing all guns, and put them in the hands of anyone who wants them."
The Constitution's Second Amendment protects the right to bear arms, but doesn't protect the right to buy a machine gun, or a missile. Just as the First Amendment protects free speech, but doesn't give a license to people to libel.
The NRA, which spent about $50 million in campaign contributions to the Trump campaign, Republican candidates and anti-Hillary Clinton ads in the 2016 campaign, wants to arm teachers to prevent new mass shootings. Trump is supporting that idea.
It would be a godsend for the arms industry: Even if only 20 percent of America's 3.5 million teachers are armed, that could amount to the sale of 700,000 new guns.
Trump says that more weapons in schools would help prevent new massacres, because the shooters would be afraid of being killed by armed teachers.
Valdes-Fauli rightly counters that arming teachers is a terrible idea. "Teachers have a complicated enough job as it is. Can you imagine teachers who are not trained for this, to engage in shootouts with somebody with a semi-automatic weapon while children are running in all directions? It's ludicrous," the mayor told me.
Putting weapons in the hands of teachers would also put teachers in harm's way. Imagine if a police SWAT team storms into a school during a shooting and sees an adult with a weapon — they would immediately aim at him or her. Also, arming teachers could encourage violence-prone students to forcefully take away their teachers' guns and start shooting.
Mayors across the nation should follow Valdes-Fauli's steps and ban all assault rifles, before another tragedy shakes the nation. This madness has to stop.
Watch the "Oppenheimer Presenta" TV show Sundays at 9 p.m. on CNN en Español. Twitter: @oppenheimera
This column has been updated to reflect the Coral Gables Commission's vote.


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Moroccan folklore expresses and enhances everyday life of which it is an integral part. Although loyal to its forms of expression for generations, it is being continually enriched by popular imagination, under the influence of new events on the national, tribal or individual levels.
Moroccan folklore is extremely diverse. It varies not only from one area to another but each tribe, nomadic or sedentary, has its own repertory, the extent and wealth of which will surprise the layman. Besides the exotic, picturesque, colorful or romantic aspects of the setting, folk dancers form an ensemble of traditions, a world of symbols which are undecipherable today.
The visitor to the Marrakech Festival that many treasures remain hidden in the Moroccan country-side. Thanks to the festival, one discovers the people of legendary times.
Organized in the ruins of the El Badi Palace, every year at the beginning of June, the show is one of the most successful staged in Morocco. The ancient walls are brought to life by the skillful use of lighting which also plays on the shimmering costumes of the dancers and gives a new dimension to the vast Saadian structure.
The stage is set beside a large pool of still water. On this island of light, the troupes follow each other in song and rhythm. Here they are:
The dance comes from the High Atlas valleys in the Ouarzazate area. A circle of women in multicolored robes stands motionless. In the center, men sit around a fire, each of them with a "bendir" (a circular wooden frame with a hide stretched over it). A piercing cry breaks the silence. It is a shout more than a song. All the drums beat. The song of the men begins, mounting skyward. The women reply. Shoulder to shoulder, they sway rhythmically and slowly. The rhythm gets faster and faster until the finale.
Set to very ancient music, in which is easy to perceive Middle Eastern accents, this dance is like a ballet.
The orchestra comprises a one-stringed fiddle, or "rbab soussi", and a certain number of "guembris" which are small mandolins with three strings sometimes made with a turtle shell. The rhythm is provided by a beater who strikes a piece of cast iron lying on the ground. The dancers add to the music with small copper cymbals attached to their fingers. All the dancers wear city dress: a colored "kaftan", a muslin "dfina", an embroidered silk belt, a cord decorated with spangles woven around the head. The dance is graceful and comprises several steps. Couplets alternate with the step to make an uncommonly delicate spectacle.
South of Agadir, men and women, entirely garbed in indigo-blue, perform a dance which resembles a religious rite.
Perhaps it is an ancient rite. The dagger dance is clearly symbolic. It is part of marriage ceremonies. Men and women dance to a rhythm that becomes more rapid. A young girl and boy leave the circle to do a duet. The boy holds a dagger at arm's length at the end of a cord. He spins about, making circles around the girl, withdraws and comes nearer, until they are face to face. Advancing towards each other with short steps, the boy raises his arms to place the dagger around the young girl's neck as she continues to dance. Slowly the boy falls to his knees in front of her. The song continues.
No doubt a warrior's dance, since women do not take part. Wearing white tunics and turbans, with powder- horns on their shoulders, the dancers keep time to the accompaniment of earthware tambourines covered with skins. They dance shoulder to shoulder or in indian file. The body is shaken rhythmically and stopped suddenly with perfectly- timed stamping of the feet. It is a frank, powerful and virile dance without any mannerism or any equivocal gestures. Although athletic, it is nevertheless aesthetic.
African in origin, the Gnaoua dance belongs to brotherhood music-lore. The tumblers of the jemaa El Fna in Marrakech have transformed it into an entertainment. The instruments are as primitive as ever: large drums and wrought iron castanets form the orchestra. Cowrie shells and glass beads are worn as ornaments that recall the dance's origin and its magical or religious aspect. Some of the dancers perform leaps worthy of the best acrobats. They manage to jump high in the air without missing a beat of the rhythm. It is a show with great dramatic intensity.
This dance resembles somewhat the Ahwash of Kelaa M'Gouna. A row of women in festive dress faces a row of men. All the gestures of the dancers express gaiety and enthusiasm. The dance marks the end of work in the fields, when the harvest is in and when the winter cold of the mountain regions gives way to the season of relaxation.
Another warrior dance performed only by men. Wearing white "gandoras", they link arms as if welded to each other and chant their song during a continuous backwards and forwards movement. The dance appears to symbolize the indivisible unity that should link the warrior of the tribe in the face of the enemy. The men form an impenetrable barrier: they are as one man, one will be animated by a single rhythm.
The central figure wears a different costume to the rest of the troupe. He has a pointed bonnet covered with a strip of white muslin and plays a double flute. He is the only professional in the troupe and produces a nasal buzzing with his instrument which has a striking effect while the men and women of the village turn in a circle. The dance is at times light, composed of slides and little steps, or more dynamic when the performers stamp hard on the ground. It is an abstract dance by the mountain folk but it has the virility also of warrior dances. Poems are recited.
The "Ahidous" of the Middle Atlas is a visual enchantment performed in its traditional purity by men and women dancers of the Oulmes and Khenifra areas. Most of the girls are very young and very pretty. The costume, strongly influenced by urban dress is in pale colors. The men and women form a large circle and rock to the rhythm of "bendir" drums. They do simple steps, advance and withdraw. The gestures are discreet, full of dignity and modesty. Poems are recited.
The Ait Haddidou live on the upper plateaux of the Assif Melloul in the High Atlas mountains at an altitude of 8,500 feet, and seem to have been subjected to no influences to upset the harmony of their patriarchal existence. The women wear "handiras", blue cloaks with white stripes. Married women and widows may wear "akidoud", a kind of henna, in their hair. Hefty necklaces of yellow amber beads and heavy silver jewels convey an impression of barbarian beauty. The men wear long burnouses and wrap their heads in impressive turbans. The "Ahidous" they perform is fascinating although static. We see here gestures which have resisted and triumphed over the passage of time, but whose significance is lost to us for ever.
These dancers come from Inezgane near Agadir. The troupe is composed of a group of men and one woman. The men begin the dance to a sprightly rhythm. One or two virtuosi leave the circle to execute solo dance. When the rhythm reaches its peak, the woman rushes to the center. There follows a whirling dance of great power. Uncommon physical strength is required to keep up the rhythm and do such elaborate steps. The dance is without doubt one of the most spectacular in Moroccan folklore and arouses the enthusiasm of the audience.
In the Middle Atlas Haidous dance singers and dancers form a large circle with the men and women standing alternately shoulder to shoulder. Sacred and secular influences are deeply linked in this ceremony. To the rhythm of tambourines, the men and women undulate and sing a joyful hymn.
Warriors carry rifles dance to the tune of pipes and drums. It is not clear whether they are dancing to work up courage to face the enemy, or whether they are celebrating a victory. They do not sing but shout rumbling cries in cadence. Their rifles, like toys, are balanced on the head, spun at arms length, and they pretend to shoot with them at invisible enemies. Forming a circle and turning to the rhythm of a noisy orchestra, they aim their weapons at the ground, at a signal from their leader, fire off blank charges.
The music is reduced to a solo seven-hole flute made out of a reed and elementary in design. The rhythm is supplied by hand-clapping and stamping of the feet on the ground to give a both powerful and enchanting effect. Dancing vigorously, the men produce an ensemble that is disciplined and virile.
It would take too long to try to explain the significance of this dance from South Morocco in which the attitudes and movements have their origin in a very ancient symbolism. It is c~ represents some ritual ceremony whose origins are lost in the mists of time.
The women dancers kneel and are completely covered with a black veil. The steady rhythm like a beating heart brings out the hands that describe vivid and expressive motions. The head is revealed, with eyes closed, swaying like a pendulum. The rhythm is supplied by a "guedra" or cooking pot (an earthware drum covered with skin). It becomes pulsating as the dancers continue to speak their mysterious language. The singing of the spectators changes to brief and guttural cries. The dancer gradually casts off her veils and finally collapses in a heap.
These acrobats belong to the wandering brotherhood of Sidi Ahmed Ou Moussa, the saint of Tazeroualt, a locality of the Anti Atlas mountains. Originally the young people of the area performed these exercises in preparation for their role as archers and marksmen. With the disappearance of the warriors, acrobatics became an end in themselves and a way of earning a living.
Many people from the Oulad Ahmed ou Moussa work in circuses in Europe and America. The colorful costumes are often embroidered and have not changed in centuries.
The people who perform this rhythmic entertainment are not professionals. The strange orchestra composed of craftsmen and merchants of Marrakech is made up entirely of earthware drums of different dimensions. The ceremony starts with simple and rather solemn rhythms, and then the cadence of hand-clapping accelerates. High and lower pitched beats on the drums are cleverly orchestrated and the men start singing powerfully in chorus. The rhythm changes suddenly from time to time, but it is all amazingly well- regulated. The general impression is an explosion of joy, a sonorous enchantment that seems wild but is disciplined.
There is one particularly stunning and exciting event that has taken its rightful place among the more noteworthy examples of traditional folklore in Morocco, those demonstrations popular customs of which Morocco is so famous and which stimulates tourists to come and to see for themselves; that even is the Fantasia.
This colorful display of horsemanship begins with a procession made up of women from the Zayaan tribe on horseback. Behind them come, their menfolks in groups according to their tribe and bearing each group's emblem. When this "lap of honor" finishes, it gives way to the real Fantasia, the Aid el Broud (Festival of Gunpowder) with its gun-fire and bursts of shots. The horsemen line up in close ranks, and no sooner has one wave of riders left than the next is ready to follow; the impression is that of surging waves of galloping hooves. The frenzied dash of horses is accompanied by the piercing cries of the riders and terse orders from their chief until the whole thing explodes in a blaze of gun-fire from their famous "moukhahla", the rifles that are so highly prized by gun collectors. And when the riding is over, then another kind of show begins on a platform that has been erected in front of the huge marquees.
No show of popular folklore is complete in Morocco without music and dance. The spectator is, needless to say, enthralled by the diversity and richness of costumes and music that stretch back in time for a thousand years.
Since September 1977, the National Festival of Fantasia has been held in Meknes.


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Christopher Hitchens' last piece of journalism was a all-out attack on another great journalist, G.K. Chesterton. He came off second best.
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So when do you need to replace your running shoes? The general rule of thumb is, after it reach 500 to 600 miles. For those who love to run 5-3 miles per week, it would be like 8-10 months before it's time to find a good running shoe.
Generally, if you can make a shoe rock with one finger on the heel, or the midsole has been compressed, it's a sign that it's time to get a new pair of running shoes. Another one is if you noticed that if the shoe is worn in certain part, grab a new one, we don't want any injuries.
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If most of your runs are trails or off-road running, make sure you go for a trail running shoes and has a good support. Unstable shoes could turn your ankle and would result to an injury. Make sure you get a solid protection, waterproof since the terrain changes a lot.
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When buying a new running shoes, make sure you wear your running socks (you're favorite to wear when you are running), a thick socks will be a huge difference, particularly when you run.
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I usually do this, do a trial run when buying a shoe. Look for a treadmill and do a little road test, since the carpet of flooring won't help you test and feel the shoes that you're about to buy.
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A good running shoes should provide you with flexibility, durability, motion control, protection and shock absorption. Although different runners have different requirement from one another, that is why we should focused on our need.
Make sure you keep a list of dates when you bought your new shoes and how often you use it. Always check the shoes to prevent you from having an injury and make sure you know your needs when buying a good pair of running shoes. Always, always choose function over design. This is what I see from newbie runners out there.
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On the new year day we went on a day trek to Antaragange. Antargange is a temple on a hill. Its about 5 kms from Kolar. Initially we thought of going by motorbykes and someone even came up with the idea of going by car. But there were more people than motorbykes could take and the one who had the car dropped out. So we decided to take the bus. We took the bus at ~9 am and reached Kolar by 11:15 a.m. Though Kolar is only ~70 kms from Bangalore traffic within the city made the journey longer. We had not carried food froom Bangalore so the first thing we did at Kolar was to search for a restaurant. As we walked out of the bus stand we didn't find any neat looking or eye catching restaurants. We had dosas in a shabby restaurant (Darshini) near the bus-stand.
Before starting towards antaragange we packed cucumbers, oranges and banana's. There were several rickshaws lined up on the road next to the compound wall of the bus stand. We picked one and asked him to take us to antaragange. He took us to the entrance to antargange temple which is a little up the hill. Rs 40 for fours of us.
We knew that it was pilgrimage stop for the localites but were surprised to find a large number of college going students. The temple is a 100-200 steps from the entrance gate. The temple is nearly half way up the hill. The main temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. There is a pond to the right of the temple. A narrow pathway connects the periphery of the pond to the Ganesha temple (which is more like a small enclosure) at the center of the pond. Nandi (Bull) is seated on a raised platform between the pond and the main temple. There is a water outlet below the Nandi. We saw a number of people collecting this water. It was not clear if water was naturally coming from the outlet or was pumped from elsewhere. We got our feet wet in the pond and rested under the trees nearby for a while. Two vendors had put up mobile chat stalls (pani puri and mixture) here!
The path ahead of the pond lead up hill. There were no steps but there was a path. As we walked up the number of people also reduced. It was already sunny and we had to wait a couple of times before we reached the top after ~45 minutes. Here we had to decide whether to go higher up to a nearby hill or walk ahead to what we later discovered was a village. We had read about there being caves in (actually near) antargange and were curious about them. So we walked on for ~30 minutes. We passed a group of school/college kids. Strangely, one of them rushed to me and hugged. Happy new year, he said. I was taken aback but wished him.
Soon we found ourselves near a village; we had actually walked through what looked like ill-maintained fields. We could see the road in the distant far and even a bus. On inquiring we discovered that this village goes by the name Paapirajanahalli. There is a dargah here. A few people directed us to the cave which was across the road. But the cave had a grilled door and was locked. The men at the door told us that the cave was closed for now and that we could instead go to caves in the hills. They pointed to the hills near the ones we had come from. But they also warned us that it could be dangerous and that there were wild animals. (This I know from experience is a typical caution that villagers give to those who look like city goers) So we walked further along the road asking for directions. A few kids guessed that we had come looking for caves and offered to take us there. We could see tiny specs of different colors atop the hill from the village. These as we later discovered were a large group girl students dressed in different colors. The kids took us along an adventurous path (a little climbing and jumping across boulders). On the way we came across Durga Kote, a fort now in ruins that was once apparently occupied by the pandavas! (as the local legend goes). Nothing remains of the fort except bits and pieces of the fort wall. After ~20 minutes of this trek we reached a plateau where the school girls had gathered. We rested here in the shadow cast by an inclined boulder, had oranges and then started the journey to the caves.
A few meters below the plateau was a pond. There were guava trees here as were on the way up to the plateau. The kids helped themselves with unripe guava's whenever they found one. Soon we came across a hillock which consisted of large boulders piled on each other. The caves are basically large cavities (tunnels) that are present because of the way boulders are piled on each other. There are many such tunnels. The kids took us through one such tunnel that they were familiar with. Getting into the tunnels was adventurous. For the uninitiated getting into the tunnels may be tempting but getting out in the right direction or getting out at all could pose a problem. At times we had to crawl and twist our body to fit in. It was very sunny and scorching hot outside but in the tunnels the air was cold and this was a big relief for us. After about 20-25 minutes in the tunnels we came out and went down hill back to village. The kids asked for money before we parted. We had shared food with them on way up and also given away unused biscuit packets. We gave them 60 rs but later i felt sorry. They had asked for 100.
I wanted to go back the same way that we had come: walk back and down hill to antargange-auto to kolar bus stand -to bangalore. But one of us noticed a bus at Papinashanahalli. So we ran to the bus just as it was about to leave. The bus was overflowing with people. We squeezed in as did many others on subsequent stops! It took about 30 minutes to reach Kolar bus stand. The conductor took the money but did not give tickets! (30 rs for four of us). Later i noticed that many of the people behind us neither paid the money nor did the conductor ask them to buy tickets.
On reaching Kolar we had dosas in the bus-stand canteen. This canteen turned out to be better than the restaurants in the town. Both cleanliness and quality of food was better. There are buses almost every 10 minutes to Bangalore from Kolar. We skipped a couple of buses so that the rush subsides and then got into the bus where seats were available. We were in Bangalore by 7:30 p.m.
There are a few blogs that give useful information on antargange. Here is one.
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Well, they did it again. Just when you think the Twins are reeling from a difficult late-inning loss, they come right back and win the next day in convincing fashion. As most of you know already, the story of Sunday's 4-2 win over the now-formidable Brewers was Johan Santana, a.k.a. the Johanimator (copyright Bat-girl). He was his old brilliant self over 8 innings: 2 earned runs, 4 hits, and most impressively, 12 strikeouts. This is the pitcher that we were counting on to lead our staff in 2004, not the impersonator that had a 5.61 ERA as late as May 29. Here are Johan's totals so far for the month of June:
3 W, 30.2 IP, 17 H, 9 ER, 6 BB, 36 Ks, 10.7 K/9 IP, 2.68 ERA, 0.76 WHIP
I don't know about you, but I'd say those are some pretty impressive numbers, and if you only include Johan's last three performances, they are even more outstanding. Sunday's masterpiece also helped Johan lower his season ERA to 4.61, well on its way to a Johan-ish level (somewhere in the low-to-mid 3.00s).
So far in June, the Twins have a record of 11-7. There have been a few very noticeable blemishes (losing 3 of 4 to the Deviled Hams and 2 of 3 at home to the Phillies), but somehow, at least record-wise (the only statistic that actually matters) it has been a pretty good month for the hometown nine. How has this happened? Our offense, which was absolutely putrid in May, hasn't been a whole helluva lot better in June. The Twins are hitting a collective .248 this month, with a measly .319 OBP. They're averaging a mediocre 4.6 runs per game, which is not a figure you would expect from a team that is consistently winning ballgames. But the Twins have finally returned to their old tried-and-true method of winning: pitching and defense.
Even after his baffling meltdown on Saturday night, Brad Radke still has a 2.28 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in June (all without collecting a win!). Carlos Silva has also performed admirably, notching 2 wins to go with a 3.16 ERA in his four June starts. Even the enigma that is Kyle Lohse has been respectable, posting a 3.79 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in his three June starts. As hard as I was on him the other day for giving up four sixth inning runs, he really didn't pitch that badly overall.
The bullpen, which hasn't quite lived up to the lofty expectations that stemmed from their April and May dominance, has been pretty decent as well in June. Juan Rincon (who will get his own column one of these days) has been spectacular this month: 10 scoreless innings, 2 vultured wins, 5 H, 3 BB, and a whopping 14 strikeouts. He is almost single-handedly responsible for holding the 'pen together after the implosion J.C. My man Grant Balfour, despite his moments of shakiness, has only allowed a run in 5.1 innings pitched. Joe Nathan has also been his dominant self, although not as lights-out as he was in April and May. Even Fultzy and Mulholland haven't been completely terrible.
The Twins' fielding hasn't improved quite as much statistically in June as the pitching did, but the team is slowly climbing up the charts in fielding percentage in June (they now sit at 10th in the AL) and their have been a number of spectacular plays made this month. Torii has been making great catches left and right, and even Louie Rivas is flashing some leather. Although the numbers might disagree somewhat, defense has also played a big role in the Twins' stellar June record.
Johan's tremendous Father's Day performance has really helped bring to the forefront the Twins' improved pitching in the month of June. With a rotation that has four guys (Radke, Santana, Lohse, and Silva) all pitching well, I don't see why the Twins can't expand upon their 1.5 game lead in the division during the upcoming week.
Monday, June 21, 2004
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Hello 30
Tomorrow it will be almost one month since I turned 30 so I thought it was high time I shared a few pics of R and my joint 30th birthday party back in April.
Initially we weren't going to mark our birthdays in any other way than doing something quiet ourselves (we both have a bit of a phobia of parties), but then I realised that I would regret it if we didn't do something to celebrate with our friends and so after a bit of persuasion from me, we decided to have a little party at our house. We kept the guest list small and only had our closest friends so as to keep stress levels down!
I set about decorating the house with lots of spring flowers, eucalyptus, fairy lights and huge paper baubles that I got from Ikea ages ago.
I made a slightly wonky-looking 30 banner.
We used our old tin bath and crates for storing the booze.
My sister made the most incredible four tiered vanilla cake with buttercream and raspberry jam.
She did such an amazing job - it looked incredible! (and it tasted wonderful too).
We decorated it with fresh flowers and some bunting that I made from washi tape, and some old numbers that R and I found in a junk shop the week before.
I re-vamped our Christmas wreath with some daffs to make it look a little more Spring-like.
Bobby didn't lift a finger, as usual.
We made lots and lots of canapes (it's not a party if there's no food in my opinion!). Luckily two of our lovely friends who live in Cardiff came up to stay for the weekend and spent all afternoon helping us with the food. They were amazing!
The canapes were very delicious if I say so myself! And everything looked very pretty and twinkly!
It started to rain in the evening and got a bit nippy so we lit the fire to make the house cosy. And we put lanterns outside in the garden and along the path at the front of the house to welcome our guests.
I remembered to take some photos of us before the alcohol started flowing!
After that, things got a little blurry!
It was so lovely to be among all our dearest friends and family, all the people we care about most and love dearly. Who know us better than anyone and who, between them, have been there for all the important stages of our lives.
Later on things got a little.....um......out of hand, shall we say, and we forgot to take any more photos (definitely a good thing!) There was chatting and drinking and lots and lots of dancing in the kitchen (and a fair bit of singing too!)
We also realised that the numbers on the cake were far better the other way round...!
We had the most wonderful party and felt so glad that we managed to get all our friends together to celebrate with us. We felt very lucky to be marking the beginning of another decade surrounded by our closest, dearest people. It is exciting to be entering a new phase of our lives together, leaving our twenties behind and starting a new journey. We loved our twenties and everything that happened, all the stuff we did and achieved. But I think we're both happy to be entering our thirties, more comfortable in who we are, and the sort of life we want to create together. I'm looking forward to what the next 10 years will hold!


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The American Hospital Association Extends Its Exclusive Endorsement of Interpretation & Translation Services from CyraCom
The American Hospital Association (AHA) extended its exclusive endorsement of CyraCom's Interpretation & Translation Services for five more years. AHA Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of the AHA, awards the AHA Endorsement to products and services that help member hospitals and health care organizations achieve operational excellence.
More than 61 million U.S. residents speak a language other than English at home1, and 25 million speak English at a level classified as Limited English Proficient (LEP), according to the U.S. Census. LEP patients tend to have higher rates of readmission, longer lengths of stay, and a higher number of associated complications.2 Hospitals leverage CyraCom's interpretation services to improve these metrics.
CyraCom's unified phone and video interpretation platform empowers hospitals to choose their preferred modality at the same per-minute cost. CyraCom delivers language interpretation over phone and video from the most extensive network of large-scale interpreter contact centers. In the over 200,000 square feet of operational space in the centers, CyraCom conducts extensive health care interpretation training in a classroom setting and facilitates supervised interpretation operations in a supportive, team environment.
"We believe CyraCom provides reliable, high-quality communication between patient and caregiver, encouraging improved quality of care and patient satisfaction," said Tim Steffl, chief operating and development officer, AHA Solutions, Inc. "CyraCom's services stand out in part because they are focused solely on health care; CyraCom interpreters and translators are extensively trained to understand the medical terminology and nuances unique to hospital communications."
"The AHA Endorsement confirms our expertise and commitment to solving hospitals' communication challenges," said Jeremy Woan, chairman and CEO of CyraCom. "We look forward to continuing our work with the AHA to improve patient care."
About the AHA
The American Hospital Association (AHA) is a not-for-profit association of health care provider organizations and individuals that are committed to the improvement of health in their communities. The AHA is the national advocate for its members, who include nearly 5,000 member hospitals, health systems and other health care organizations and 43,000 individual members. Founded in 1898, the AHA provides education for health care leaders and is a source of information on health care issues and trends. Visit www.aha.org to learn more.
About AHA Solutions, Inc.
AHA Solutions, Inc. is a subsidiary of the American Hospital Association dedicated to serving member hospitals by helping them identify the optimal solutions to their most pressing market challenges. Through the AHA Endorsement, along with educational programs featuring peers and industry experts, AHA Solutions supports the decision-making process for hospitals looking for partners to help with clinical integration, information technology, talent management, cultural transformation, financial sustainability, the patient flow and other key challenges.
AHA Solutions is proud to reinvest its profits in the AHA Mission: To advance the health of individuals and communities. For more information, contact AHA Solutions at 800.242.4677.
About CyraCom
CyraCom is the leading provider of language interpreting services to healthcare, and its interpretation and translation solutions are exclusively endorsed by the American Hospital Association. Whether in-person or via phone, video, mobile app, or written text, CyraCom bridges communication gaps for healthcare organizations that need rapid access to language assistance. The Company supports hundreds of languages and operates 24/7. CyraCom impacts the lives of millions in the United States by connecting those with limited English proficiency to healthcare services.
CyraCom's interpreters work in the most extensive network of large-scale interpreter contact centers: all HIPAA-compliant and located in the continental US. Most other providers primarily use at-home or offshore interpreters. For more information, visit www.cyracom.com.
1 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (2013). Retrieved from Compliance Review Initiative: Advancing Effective Communication in Critical Access Hospitals
2 Int J Qual Health Care. 2007 Apr; 19(2):60-7. Epub 2007 Feb 2.
Language proficiency and adverse events in US hospitals: a pilot study.
Divi C1, Koss RG, Schmaltz SP, Loeb JM.
J Gen Intern Med. 2012 Oct; 27(10):1294-9. Epub 2012 Apr 18.
Professional language interpretation and inpatient length of stay and readmission rates.
Lindholm M1, Hargraves JL, Ferguson WJ, Reed G.


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To find an apartment that accepts new tenants with evictions, search for landlords who do not consider the credit reports of new tenants, or search for an apartment through rental brokers or apartment locators, states SFGate. Explaining reasons for your previous eviction may also convince the new landlord.
A credit report typically contains a record of the tenant's eviction, says SFGate. To be sure that an apartment does not look at the credit report, ask the apartment owner if the report is a prerequisite for renting the apartment before paying any rental application fees.
An apartment locator or rental brokerage service may be able to search for rental apartments that evicted tenants qualify to rent, explains SFGate. To use these services, notify them that you are looking for a rental apartment that accepts tenants with previous evictions. Before allowing the broker or locator to search for the apartment, consider the fee that the company charges you for the service.
A solid eviction explanation may help convince your prospective landlord about your ability to pay rent, notes SFGate. For instance, an eviction as a result of landlord's failure to do house maintenance is one reason that may not prevent your next landlord from renting his apartment to you. Additionally, you can offer to pay your prospective landlord a reasonable security deposit to demonstrate your ability to pay rent.


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DOT shuts down 26 bus companies accused of being safety hazards
Posted: Jun 1, 2012 10:10 AM EST | Updated: Nov 6, 2014 3:07 AM EST
MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- An investigation by the Department of Transportation into bus companies accused of being a hazard to public safety, has resulted in the shutdown of companies across the country, including one in Mishawaka.
Red Eagle had an office on 12th Street. Officials say the company ran their buses without getting approved by the DOT to operate.
It was just one of 26 to shut down by the feds.
"We're shutting down bus companies that are operating unethically, unlawfully," said DOT Secretary Ray LaHood.
The government said the crackdown was necessary.
Since March of last year, 22 people have died and 169 people were hurt while riding on buses that were not up to code.
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Archives &
Museum Informatics
info @archimuse.com
Virtual museums may provide the potential for all object collections
to be viewed randomly anytime a visitor enters the virtual space.
Display spaces in turn could be programmed to construct themselves
at the moment of perception and events take place without curator
anticipation of visitor interests. Dynamic database driven vrml which
'learn' the habits and likes of the user are being developed at the
same time that virtual reality software is allowing construction of
virtual spaces in real time. RoboCam technology which surveys physical
space from a given point has the potential to overlap both physical
and virtual environments.
This paper will focus on the dichotomy between real and virtual
museum space and object representation within that space.


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Terry Wohlers
Terry Wohlers
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Wohlers Associates, Inc.
Terry Wohlers is principal consultant and president of Wohlers Associates Inc., an independent consulting firm he founded 30 years ago. Wohlers and his team have provided consulting assistance to more than 240 organizations in 24 countries, including many of the largest and most respected companies in the world. He has authored 400 books, articles, and technical papers and has given 120 keynote presentations on five continents. Wohlers has twice served as a featured speaker at events held at the White House. He is a principal author of the Wohlers Report, the undisputed industry leading study on additive manufacturing and 3D printing for 19 consecutive years.
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Self-hypnosis training for chronic pain management in individuals with multiple sclerosis: long-term effects." Multiple Sclerosis. 2009;15(9 Suppl):S257."
Use of cognitive aids and other assistive technology by individuals with multiple sclerosis." Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2009;4(1):1-8."
Variables associated with communicative participation in persons with multiple sclerosis." International Journal of MS Care. 2009;11(S2):20."
Anxiety in multiple sclerosis: prevalence and associated factors in a large community sample." Multiple Sclerosis. 2008;14(S1):S155."
Clinical considerations to maximize job retention for people with multiple sclerosis." International Journal of MS Care. 2008;10(S1):51-52."
Comparing sleep problems in multiple sclerosis via Women's Health Inititative Insomnia Rating Scale and Medical Outcomes Study Sleep Scale." International Journal of MS Care. 2008;10(S1):8."
Developing a scale of communicative participation: a cognitive interviewing study." Disability and Rehabilitation. 2008;30(6):425-33."
Efficacy of paroxetine in treating major depressive disorder in persons with multiple sclerosis." Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 2008;30(1):40-8."


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As 9/11 went down, George W. Bush sat in a Florida classroom looking rather childlike and pervy as the kids recited words that can only be described as black magic: kite (or kike?), hit, steel, plane, must. Then they all assume a choreographed bowing position reaching for books. Remember, high level occultists and Kabbalists love to leave little clues.
Nothing to see here, move along?


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BaM Video Delay is an app that records video and then delays that video for a specified time allowing the athlete to look up after their performance and watch themselves performing a skill or movement sequence.
There is no need to press record or play back the video. The app continuously replays what is happening in front of the camera on a delay (set by the student or teacher). The app allows you to delay the video being shown so that the student can complete the skill and have time to view their performance. Students then use this feedback to adjust their performance.
The examples in this post are receptions students practicing their overarm throwing technique and year 9/10 students practicing a forehand topspin drive in table tennis.
Below is the process I used for the Receptions and the Year 9/10 students. Part of both processes was to ensure students knew what they are looking for so corrections can be made.
Receptions (overhand throw)
- Discussion about the importance of the opposite foot stepping forward when throwing.
- Discussion about what opposite meant and how this related to our hands and feet.
- I gave a demonstration which was recorded. We played it back on the big screen discussing if I had used my opposite foot and how did we know.
- The class watched each other perform the skill and then turned to view the big screen and decide if the student had used their opposite foot. Ideally this would be done in smaller groups but as we were learning how the app worked we did it as a class.
- The Receptions were only looking at one thing: Was the opposite foot used? This was easily visible from watching it live. However the chance to re-watch it and confirm their decision was useful. The app becomes more powerful the more areas of focus you have. If the Receptions had to make multiple decisions, for example, look for the use of opposite foot, standing side on and pointing in the direction of the target after the throw then the delayed video becomes more valuable.
- While throwing in front of the camera was voluntary no one opted out. In fact, they were pushing each other out of the way to see themselves on the big screen.
Year 9/10 (table tennis – topspin forehand)
- We viewed a video of a correctly performed topspin forehand. Four major points were taken from the video and written on the white board for students to have as a reference point.
- The video was viewed twice and the four points discussed before students had a go.
- Students then watched their performance, had a discussion with me and then had a go at using that feedback to improve.
- While not all students improved in the limited time available a couple of students surprised themselves with a dramatic improvement in the amount of topspin and power they achieved using this process.
The app allows for a single screen or 4 screens. the receptions used a single screen as they didn't require multiple views to make their decision. The Year 9/10 students used 4 screens, each delayed slightly more than the other (7 second intervals) allowing each shot to be viewed 4 times one after the other.
This is the first time I have used BaM Video Delay. The app has great potential to be used on a regular basis in physical education classes as a formative assessment tool.


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We are always looking for breakfast cooks. You can sign up to host on the bulletin board in the entryway or using our Online "Get Connected" card.
Through the Fall season, we will not have access to the kitchen. We will have our hot table available, if you would like to bring hot food from home. But we are expecting more "continental" breakfasts until the kitchen is up and running. Thank you for your flexibility!
During the Program year, from the Sunday after Labor Day until the Sunday before Memorial Day, we serve breakfast at the Church at 9:00am. Adults are asked for a donation of $2.00 per person, families pay $5.00, regardless of the number of children. We will be serving continental breakfast throughout the Capital Campaign renovations to the kitchen.
Breakfast offers us a chance to catch up with one another, before engaging in the Adult Forum, Sunday School, Choir, or other Sunday morning opportunities. If you are looking to make new friends at Holy Communion, consider coming to breakfast one Sunday. You'll find a friendly community waiting to get to know you.
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Tomic beats Kyrgios in all-Australian temperamental match-up
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Bernard Tomic has beaten Nick Kyrgios in the first career match between two of Australia's most temperamental tennis players.
At the Kooyong Classic exhibition event, Tomic sealed the match with a trick serve between his legs, something that Kyrgios is more noted for doing during a match. The move left Kyrgios laughing and shaking his head.
Kyrgios, who lost in the second round at the Brisbane International last week, had a break point early in the second but was unable to consolidate with Tomic then breaking at 3-3.
Kyrgios said he was happy to see Tomic back in form after missing the Australian Open last year when his ranking plummeted.
"I don't think there has ever been a player like BT," Kyrgios said. "It is great to see him back out here as I know he was going through some rough times. He won a title last year and it looks like he is carrying a bit of momentum."
In an earlier match, Marin Cilic outlasted Kevin Anderson 6-3, 4-6 and 15-13 in a pro set tiebreaker.
More AP Tennis: https://www.apnews.com/apf-Tennis and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports


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To his credit, he did tell me that he had used other London escorts services in the past. I immediately assumed he was talking about top class London escorts services, but apparently, I got that one all wrong. My husband likes cheap tarts and that is that.Am I prepared to be his cheap tart? I thought that if I changed my way of dressing to look like a girl from a cheap London escorts things would be alright. But then I realised that it was not about that at all. It was all about dating cheap tarts because it was a naughty thing to do. Going out with me on dates dressed like a slut from London escorts held no excitement for him at all.
In my husband's mind, I am his wife and should not even compare myself to a cheap tart from London escorts. Is my husband in love with his cheap tarts from the London escorts services that he uses? He tells me that he is not I love with any of the girls he dates, and he only gets turned on by them because they are such sluts. If he knew that he needed that sort of thing in his life, I really have to ask myself why he got married in the first place. I simply can't make that out. He says he fell in love with me and wanted to have a wife in his life.
That is not the way I see it, and I really do wonder what his concept of marriage life is. It feels like I am only here to do the laundry, look after his home and cook for him. Of course, he wants to have sex with me, but since I found about him dating cheap London escorts, I have gone off sex. I have told that he has to choose in between being married to me or dating cheap sluts in London. So far he has not been able to come up with an answer to that question and I know he was out with one of his cheap sluts last night. If he can't pull his socks up, I am honestly beginning to think that this is the end of our marriage.


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Peppers Ranch is a long-term residential care facility that provides care for abused and neglected boys. Earlier this year, long-time supporters of Peppers Ranch funded the purchase of an additional 415 acre ranch that will encompass foster homes, equestrian therapy, aging out community, and other programs. This property has a 24 stall horse barn that needed a new floor so the Oklahoma City BURG was honored to install a new concrete foundation. The newly installed floor will allow the Peppers Ranch residents to continue their equestrian program that teaches residents basic horse care, grooming, riding, and other activities that creates a bond with these noble animals
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"The fact is the vice president of the United States, who is higher ranking than the secretary of state, had the Iraq portfolio and ran point on Iraq," Psaki said in response to a series of questions from Associated Press reporter Matt Lee about recent allegations by several former White House officials that the administration never made a real effort to leave a residual force in Iraq.
In August, Obama said that pulling out the troops was not his decision, and that "the reason that we did not have a follow-on force in Iraq was because… a majority of Iraqis did not want U.S. troops there…"
But Fox News reported on Friday that former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta claimed in newly published excerpts from his memoir, "Worthy Fights," that "the White House didn't try hard enough to strike a deal with Iraq in 2011 to leave a residual force of U.S. troops behind which, in turn, opened the door for the region to become a haven for the Islamic State."
Panetta also wrote that he warned Obama not to withdraw all U.S. troops from Iraq because of his fears that "it could become a new haven for terrorists to plot attacks against the U.S."
Pointing out that [former Defense Sec. Bob] "Gates, Panetta, [former U.S. ambassador to Iraq Ryan] Crocker, and now [former U.S. ambassador to Iraq] Chris Hill, who is the latest to join this... seemingly ever-growing parade of former officials who are taking the administration to task for really screwing up in Iraq," Lee asked Psaki: "How is it possible that all of them are wrong?"
"The political situation on the ground was that the Iraqis did not want to have a big troop presence on the ground. There was political challenges to getting it through, but it was clear they did not want that. So that was what we were dealing with at the time," Psaki replied.
"I understand that's what you were dealing with at the time," Lee countered. "The criticism is that again, now from Chris Hill, is that Iraq became kind of a backburner issue for the administration in the president's first term and that the reason that you didn't get the protection that you needed, that everyone agrees was needed for keeping troops there, is because you weren't engaged, you weren't involved."
"The fact is the vice president of the United States, who is higher ranking than the secretary of state, had the Iraq portfolio and ran point on Iraq, and went to Iraq..." Psaki responded.
"So it's his fault?" Lee interjected.
"Let me finish ....went to Iraq – I don't know the number the times, I'd certainly defer to my colleagues at the White House – and was closely engaged with this issue.
"There were a range of officials who were working on this within the government – including Secretary Panetta, including Vice President Biden, including Secretary Clinton – who agreed that we could have a residual force there if we could have protections from troops. But we know we couldn't force the Iraqi government, a sovereign country, to agree to that," Psaki said.
Lee again pointed out that "the criticism is that you didn't use the leverage that you could have had, or that you did have, to get there. And from what you're just saying, I mean, so this is – this was the vice president's portfolio, so that everything that's gone wrong in Iraq since is his fault?"
"No. I was saying, actually making the point – and it's well known – that the vice president had this portfolio, that we elevated it to the vice president," Psaki said."That was who was running point on Iraq.
"It just – those criticisms just don't bear out the facts from the ground. We could not force the Iraqi government to agree to have a troop presence and – when they did not want to have a troop presence there. And obviously, they didn't want to give us the protections we needed to have a troop presence there," she said.
"Fair enough But the criticism is that you didn't do enough to get the Iraqis to agree to the protection," Lee persisted. "And it sounds as if that the reason why is everyone's fault – it's Gates' fault, Biden's fault, Panetta's fault, maybe not Crocker's fault, Chris Hill's fault, too."
Psaki insisted that she "actually didn't say that at all," repeating that the Iraqis "were not going to allow us to have a troop presence."