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Below is an example of a typical contract or agreement we have with new owners of German Shepherds from Eagle Hill. We can fine tune these agreements to meet your needs. The first part of the agreement is based largely on the suggested contract of the German Shepherd Dog Club of America; the second part of this agreement contains "Special Notations" that we have found helpful to give guidance to new owners. Other breeders are free to copy and paste any or all of this.
Hill Kennel
WHEREAS, Peter and Rhonda Cacioppo hereinafter called "Seller" are
the owner of a Companion
WHEREAS, Peter and Rhonda Cacioppo hereinafter called "Seller" are
the owner of a Companion
Showable, Companion) (For definitions see below) German Shepherd "Dog" (Dog
or Bitch); further described as: (Registered Name)
Hill's ______________, Call name of _____________
Black and Tan_____
Registration No. _DN110424 or _____Coming for puppy_____(AKC Number)
& Regis. No. of Sire: 3X Select
Excellent US & 3X Select Canadian Champion Pinebuck's Kidd Carson, ROM,
OFA Good Hips and OFA Elbows, AKA Carson; registration number DL77194604
Name & Regis. No. of Dam: Eagle Hill's Sail Ahead, OFA Excellent Hips and OFA Elbows, AKA Hedy; registration number DN03267202
hereinafter called "Buyer" are desirous of purchasing the animal
described above: NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the sum of $1,4000.00
Dollars, the Seller hereby conveys one _Companion_ German Shepherd _Dog under
the following warranties and conditions and no other warranties or conditions
either expressed or implied.
That the above described animal may for any reason be returned prepaid to Seller
within 48 hours, or as otherwise agreed in writing, at the time of receipt.
Buyer shall assume full responsibility for the health, anatomical
make-up, appearance and temperament of the above described animal during said 48
hour period. If the condition of the animal has changed in any of the categories
mentioned in the previous sentence, the Seller is relieved of obligation to
return the full amount of the purchase price, otherwise the full purchase price
will be refunded. Any claim of change in the animal by the Seller must be
communicated to the Buyer within 24 hours.
(Showable or Show, only). In the event disqualifying faults for showing as
listed and defined in the Breed Standard are found to be present in the above
described animal, on or before one year of age or within 45 days of the date of
this agreement, in the case of animals of more than one year of age at the date
of this agreement, the Seller
to _________________________________________________________
(replace, refund)
Buyer _________________% of
the purchase price of the animal and the animal shall be
4. In order to receive an adjustment, under the terms of
this Sales Contract, Buyer must return signed AKC papers to Seller before any
adjustment hereunder, if animal is to be returned under the contract's terms.
Buyer must make animal available to Seller or designee for appropriate
examination, in all cases.
5. This writing including
pages called special notations constitutes the full agreement of the
at ___________ (am/pm)
this ___________Day of _________, 2005 at , State of _California____
& Rhonda Cacioppo
Cell: 925-360-5570.
Address , email address & Phone #s.)
(Buyer, Address, email address & Phone #s.)
Special Notations:
should talk to your vet about the possibility of a lepto shot (a lot of vets are
not giving this), also a lyme shot if the puppy will be in an area with a lot of
ticks, and also a Bordetella treatment right before you might put your dog in a
boarding kennel. If you do decide to
give your puppy these treatments it is best to wait until the puppy is a lot
older, perhaps 6 months old. We
believe it is best not to give treatments unless they are necessary as it may
affect the puppy's immune system. Your
dog can be flown in an airplane without any problems; do not tranquilize him
before the flight.
a month you could give your GSD a topical application along his back of a
pesticide to eliminate fleas and ticks, if he is exposed to fields that have
ticks. There are numerous products
on the market. One of the best and
safest is Frontline (vet only) but pet stores sell others, such as Bio-Spot,
which does work.
puppy has been on puppy dog food and we recommend you continue that until he is
16 weeks old. He has been on Pro
Plan's Puppy kibble (along with a bit of wet canned dog food, raw ground beef
and at times raw chicken meat (no uncooked bones until he is an adult; no cooked
chicken bones for either puppy or adult), and Dr. Kruger's).
At 16 weeks, we strongly recommend changing to Pro Plan Adult (the
Turkey/Barley variety, but the other varieties can be used also) as our
bloodlines do very well on that. (thus, do not feed your puppy "puppy" food
after he is 16 weeks old, as it makes them grow too fast in their leg bones, a
reason for GSDs developing the temporary condition called Pano, a limping
condition). Right now the
puppy is getting 1 cup of kibble (1 eight ounce cup!) in the morning and then in
the afternoon and then in the evening (thus being fed three times a day).
At 12 to 16 weeks you could change to feeding twice a day and continue
that for the rest of this life. As
he gets older, he will eat more food each day, thus increase the number of cups
he is fed. However, when he is one
year or older you will have to cut back on his food or he will gain too much
weight. For instance, our older GSDs
eat only 1 cup in the morning and 1 cup in the evening.
Please do not let your GSD get heavy!!
Petco and Petsmart among other pet stores carry Pro Plan (you may have to
ask them to order the Turkey/Barley variety).
However, our dogs have also done well with many other premium kibbles on
the market. If you do use Pro Plan,
please save the weight circles and give them to us as it will help us and also
the German Shepherd Dog Club of America will receive a rebate from Pro Plan
every year. In 2004 they gave the
club $20,000.00, which we used for health and educational programs.
German Shepherd Dogs are subject to toxic gut that is a fatal condition;
Dr. Kruger's Supplement has been very, very successful in eliminating this
condition in Shepherds that are fed this, according to the breeders we know.
Our web site has more information on this.
Thus, we urge you to use this (hint: shake the container once a week as
the multi-ingredients settle separately) and will offer it, the High Performance
Formula version, to you for $82.95 (it will last 4.5 months for one dog, at the
dosage we recommend as opposed to the higher dosage the container states);
future containers are available from Dr. Kruger's web site or us (we can hand
deliver if you are near us, as that allows us to see the development in your dog
as the years go on, and to easily answer any questions you may have).
Also, if you purchase from us we do receive profits and a rebate back.
Sprinkle on the puppy's food and then add some water to mix it in.
We have found that only one "blue (supplied)" teaspoon in the morning
and one "blue" teaspoon in the evening is sufficient.
If you want, you can add a tablespoon or so of wet dog food for a little
more flavor. Also, it is very
healthy to add some uncooked beef or uncooked chicken (never give cooked chicken
bones to your adult dog) to the kibble. Ask
us about this if you are unfamiliar with this "raw diet" method that a
number of people now use. When you
give dog biscuits or snacks, the puppy will appreciate small pieces as much as
large pieces and this will help keep the weight off.
Small pieces of beef hot dogs are good for training purposes.
Limited human food leftovers are OK to use, as a treat for your dog.
should give your dog new cold, clean water when you feed in the morning and the
evening. Use of clean, cold water
like this has proved to be one of the items that make for healthy dogs.
We have found over the years that large, good, heavy-duty stainless steel
dog bowls will last forever and are very easy to keep clean and sanitary (they
are cleaned very well by your dishwasher). The
dog catalogs are usually best to order these.
We recommend www.petedge.com .
puppies chew even up to the age of 12 months!
The secret is to direct the chewing to items that are OK to chew.
Thus, if they are chewing something one should just tell them No or AHH!
and then give them a chew toy immediately.
Obviously you can not leave a puppy alone in a room where there are items
he should not chew since you will not be around to correct him as just stated.
Another technique for your arsenal of dog training items is to get a
"Toy Box" that is used just for the puppy's toys.
It can be any type of container that holds around 10 toys (no more or
they get confused) and that he can reach into to get a toy anytime he
wants. The procedure is that every 3
days you should pick up the toys that have been scattered around the house and
put them back into the box; that way he will quickly learn that he should only
chew items that have been so designated as his toys. If
you notice the puppy has started chewing on furniture, purchase some
Grannick's Bitter Apple at www.petedge.com
or Petco or PetsSmart and spray it on the furniture, as we have found they will
not like the taste of the furniture then.
should clean your GSD's ears once a month with the liquid version of R-7 ear
cleaner, available at the pet stores or pet catalogs; we recommend you purchase
the 16 oz container as it will last a long time. Pour some cleaner in the ear;
massage the ear, let the dog shake the bulk out, let it alone for 2 minutes,
then use a Kleenex with the tip of your finger to take out debris from deep in
the ear. This will prevent your dog
from getting any ear infections and thus trips to the vet.
If you ever notice your dog shaking his head, the dog probably needs you
to clean its ears!
your puppy has grown a bit and has an adult's coat, at around 6 months, you
should brush it every 3 days with the special GSD rake/brush we are giving you
(before that use a normal dog brush). We
have found this double rake, offset, metal brush the best to handle the double
coat of a GSD to keep it looking good and to keep the coat healthy.
Before brushing it is best for the coat and for efficiency to lightly
spray the coat with water using a spray bottle.
Please don't press hard though since that could be painful to your dog.
This will cut down on the hair in the house, also!
GSDs normally do not need to be bathed more than twice a year because
their coat repels dirt and they will keep themselves clean by grooming
themselves. When you do bathe your
dog, the important thing is to remove all the shampoo.
A water hose outside works fine.
should look at toenails every month or so and trim if they appear to be too
long. Try and purchase a very good
quality cutter from a catalog or your local pet store and it should last a long
recommend that you delay neutering your male puppy until he is 10 to 12 months
old as we have found that they may not develop their masculine looks as well if
you neuter early. Items such as a
deep chest. Female puppies can be
spayed before their first season which could be as early as 5 months of age.
Umbilical hernias do not have to be fixed; we have never had any adverse
health problems because of them.
make every effort to eliminate hip dysplasia in the breed by using only OFA
Certified Sires and Dams but it does still pop up at times.
While it is unlikely that your GSD will ever be affected by this
condition, we offer a refund of your purchase price if it should happen and you
can keep your GSD. Some vets are
unfamiliar with how top AKC show bloodlines are built and confuse our sloping
backline with other concerns. Our
dogs can herd cattle and obtain Agility titles and thus are built like the
athletes they are. Please call us if
your vet has any concerns with the dog's hips.
For the health of your dog, we do ask that you not allow it to do a lot a
jumping onto hard surfaces or participate in competition Agility until it is 12
months old as it takes that long for a GSD to grow up to handle such strains.
cannot urge you strongly enough to keep in touch with us regarding the growth
and development of your new puppy. While
veterinarians are useful in many areas of a dog's life, the Breeder/Exhibitors
are the ones who have "been there done that" when it comes to the
development of this specific breed. The
German Shepherd Dog is unique, and as such, has unique growth patterns and
health issues that many vets are not familiar with observing.
contact us if the puppy's ears are not fully standing at the age of 7 months.
It is the buyer's responsibility to have the puppy's ears taped by a
veterinarian if necessary, though if you are near we can do it for you, meeting
you at your home or a point in-between.
If taping is needed, do not delay the taping as it is much harder to get
good results if there is a delay.
puppies are raised underfoot, socialized with other dogs, extensively handled,
and exposed to a variety of conditions. To
ensure your puppy's temperament remains as sound as the day it leaves our
home, once your puppy has had a few vaccination shots, take it places as often
as possible. Allow a variety of
people to pet your puppy (children, elderly, men, women, ethnic races).
Give strangers small food treats to give to your puppy.
Introduce your puppy to other FRIENDLY dogs of various breeds.
A young dog should be seeing new people and events every few days to be
properly socialized. However, be
very careful to protect your puppy from unpleasant or traumatic experiences,
such as taunting by children or being assaulted by an unfriendly dog.
These can have lasting negative effects, which can be difficult to
overcome. Good dog parks are very,
very beneficial for your dog to be at ease with other dogs; you might start your
puppy in the small dog section. Just
protect him from aggressive, intimidating type dogs by standing in front of your
puppy if such a dog approaches.
Shepherd Dogs are very intelligent dogs with high drive.
Responsible owners channel this intelligence and drive in the proper
direction with adequate love, attention, and training.
Bored, lonely, and/or neglected GSD's can become highly destructive
and/or aggressive. The most adjusted
dogs are dogs that live in the house with you while you are home including while
you are sleeping at night. We
strongly recommend that you put in a "dog door" so that the dog can come and
go as needed. We have found that
with a German Shepherd Dog in the house, nothing else will come through that dog
door but your dog! Petco and the
catalogs have permanent installations or "dog doors" that can be put in
sliding glass door situations. One
hint for your puppy: all puppies chew, chew and chew on things…so protect your
furniture and other items!….give your puppy items to chew on….usually best
to just leave a few of his chew items out at any particular time so he realizes
that just these items can be chewed……all of his other toys and chew items
can be kept in a large box in the living room (you should pick up the items and
put back into the box every 3 days) and he will take items out by himself as he
recommend that you enroll your puppy in an obedience class by 4 months of age,
or preferably earlier. We have found
that the classes offered by almost every city for a nominal fee (approximately
$125 for 8 lessons) work very well, as opposed to expensive private type
lessons. Also, many public libraries
and all large bookstores have very good training books available; some libraries
have tapes that can be borrowed.
Furthermore, we will supply you with some written information on training
and housebreaking. Never hit your
dog. Remember the puppy is just a
little baby right now so the puppy cannot hold his bodily functions very long;
the puppy wants to do what you want but it will take him awhile to figure out
what you want!
wish you and your puppy the very best. Give
the love, care, and attention your puppy deserves and you will be rewarded with
a loyal, devoted, and beautiful companion for many years!
Please drop us a note and photo (attachments to emails are great, and we
will possibly put them on our web page!, www.members.tripod.com/EagleGSD
) of your puppy every so often. We
are concerned about and enjoy knowing how puppies from our breedings are
developing. Feel free to call us
with any questions or concerns that arise regarding your puppy. (A quick call to
your breeder can sometimes save you unnecessary vet expenses!)….Once again,
please call us.
you run across other families that will make great homes for other GSDs feel
free to give them our name, phone number and web site!
In particular, we love to place our puppies in homes of retired folks,
who have lots of time for our babies!
or Pet: a companion animal purebred and AKC registerable, that is sold as a pet
with no warranty that the dog will be show quality or breeding stock.
This category still has the same great personality/temperament of all our
puppies and still looks very good.
a puppy or adult that goes beyond and above the definition of a pet dog. This
animal must be free of all disqualifying faults. This dog is in no way
guaranteed to win in the show ring unless this is agreed to in writing in this
contract at the time of execution. It is understood that, with proper care on
the part of the buyer, in due time the dog should be of acceptable temperament
and structure, and should embody the basic standard of the Breed.
In many cases, it is not determinable whether a dog is finally showable
until a latter date, as an example all of the permanent (as opposed to their
puppy teeth) teeth do not come in until much latter.
Thus, in some cases dogs sold as Companion or Pet at 8 weeks can develop
into Showable. Neutered or spayed
dogs cannot be shown in the AKC Conformation ring but can be in AKC Obedience,
Herding, Agility or Tracking competitions.
We can refer you to breeders in your area to evaluate your dog after he
reaches 9 to 12 months of age. Also,
we urge you to participate in the just named Performance sports with your dog.


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Since March 8th we've seen 57 MERS cases reported by the Saudi MOH, of which 11 had already died at the time they were reported, while another 19 were listed in critical condition.
How much of this is due to delayed reporting and how much to belated diagnosis is difficult to say, but this is a trend worth watching.

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GROUP NAME: Satellite
GROUP PROJECT: roma 10 s.maria d.pieta
GROUP MEMBERS: Shannon Hohlbein, Matt Holdsworth, Brad Kern, Neil Shah, Ian Siegel
ASSIGNMENT: workshop 1
We begun with a walk beginning at Santa Maria della Pieta moving through Monte Mario into the countryside beyond. Our major observation was two different types of "edges of the city":
One was a hard city edge; we found ourselves literally fenced into the city with no easy way into the woods on the opposite side of the fence. Read the rest of this entry »
GROUP NAME: parola
GROUP PROJECT: roma 10 s.maria d.pieta
GROUP MEMBERS: Joann Lui, RJ Wells, Adam Lasota, Shawntel Young, David Florez
ASSIGNMENT: workshop 1
Once upon a time, there was a psychiatric hospital called Santa Maria Della Pieta. This hospital was seen as an embarrassment to the city and the family members of the patients. The first decision was to set the asylum far from the city "out of sight, out of mind." This hospital was one of the largest hospitals with 3000 patients and about 850 nurses. Read the rest of this entry »
Gruppo CIRCOLO: DELGADO/ D'ELIA/ RAPCIEWICZ
Control & Freedom: From a View
The environment in which one inhabits plays a role in the manipulation and transformation of the mind. society as a whole & general, dictates rights and wrongs, blacks and whites, & placement. Those external forces drive labels on individuals, not 'meant' for 'society'. In our journey to create the emotion and context of these two forces, the city & former asylum, we have relied on past experiences of peoples images and words at the duration of the functioning asylum as well as the city, outside the gates & fused them with our own experiences in our duration. Essential and outlined for ones life is the tools given, symbolic as spoon, fork and knife, as in some societies such as the asylum, not all the tools as handed out. We have come to discover and provoke a continuing question[s] of "What is a 'society'?". Who makes these regulations, holds the keys, and determines acceptance and/or barriers. Read the rest of this entry »
GROUP NAME: Parkour
GROUP PROJECT: roma 10 s.maria d.pieta
GROUP MEMBERS: Moe Elsayed, Edwin Arbito, Tim Madrid, Caio Moretti
ASSIGNMENT: workshop 1
Frame 2 – aqueduct
Frame 6 – plains
Frame 7 – fountain
The time spent at Santa Maria della Pieta revealed two varying phenomena dependent on which side of the wall we were on.
EXIT inside : the MIND the BODY | ENTER outside : the VOID the FULL
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The F-35 program represents a new paradigm in military product development, with the United States following a path blazed by the private sector. Just like Boeing
However, this strategy requires keeping a lot of different players happy, and that part of the plan doesn't seem to be working. While the JSF is not likely to be cancelled, it might be scaled back unless Lockheed Martin plays its cards right.
Norway, a small participant in the JSF project, threatened to quit in 2004 because its contractors weren't getting enough work on the plane. Now Great Britain and Australia, far more significant players in its development, have threatened to scrap purchases of the jet unless the U.S. allows more technology transfers. The two countries were expected to be major buyers of the plane; the U.K. has a preliminary $21 billion order, while Australia has tentatively agreed to an $11 billion order.
While some might dismiss these threats as posturing, there is an ominous sign that Great Britain, at least, isn't bluffing. The U.K.'s defense minister informed members of Congress that his country has a "Plan B" if it doesn't purchase the JSF. He didn't provide any details, but the alternative plan is believed to involve the European-built Typhoon or the French Rafale fighter.
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On the first day of scans we tried to find the hospital by following the GPS. Unfortunately, the city had two streets with almost the exact same name and so we were taken to the other side of the city. It was frustrating to say the least but we managed to make it to the hospital to get a whole truck load of scans.
Inside of the car it was cool and comfortable, but stepping outside into that muggy air was incredible. It was strange to go from quasi spring/winter air to the summer heat. There were stingy and buzzy bugs flying this way and that. We walked in and registered, they told us to follow the fancy blue line. It was the guide that would take us to the testing area. I felt like it was like the yellow brick road, only a different color and much thinner.
They gave me a cool salmon colored bracelet. It was that fancy stretchy tape stuff, they used it to hold the IV in my arm in place because I have a latex allergy. Then they gave me my octreotide dose and sent me back into the waiting room to hangout. For the next hour and a half, I drank pool water flavored beverages until it was time to get tests. I had some conversations with the locals. I was attempting to ascertain some good spots to eat fooduals.
Finally, the time came and I headed into the special room and laid on my back in the machine forever. I surprise myself by the extent that I've gotten used to these devices. For the rest of this day and the next I spent a great deal of time in these tubes chilling out to the sound of clicks and pops. All in all, the time spent getting the scans was quite pleasant. If there is one thing I must say about Ochsner is that their employees are very friendly. The hospital was quite pleasant.


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Do not be x-acto knife literal.
He makes reference to that stairway right there,
but there's no point of reference, nothing against
which to put a person.
Use the weird gas lights from the rooftop bar—this part
of Brooklyn always reminds him of Greece.
Have him in glasses. He should appear
village art, grosgrain,
no matting, sunfaded, a replica.
Put the actress in my heels, demi-pointe;
have her walk the sidewalks of ice.
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Have her feel like she is pushing up a bay from under.
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As if it's not enough to be alive,
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The ring of bad news is in the outline of the tree branches.
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From .NET 2.0 onwards, unhandled exceptions on any thread cause the process to terminate. This is - according to a number of experts - the "correct" behaviour, and is different to how they were handled back in .NET 1.1.
The AppDomain.UnhandledException event allows you to perform some kind of diagnostics (such as logging the exception and stack trace, or performing a mini-dump) after such an exception is thrown, but the CLR is going to exit - whether you like it or not - just as soon as all event handlers have run.
So... if you are a responsible application developer who is spawning new threads (or queueing user work items to the thread pool) please please please ensure that _if_ you can handle the exception, that it is caught and not rethrown. Even if it means storing the exception and letting another thread handle it, as in the case of the asynchronous programming model (APM).
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Sony Computer Entertainment UK announced on Wednesday that a new Classic White version of the new model PlayStation 3 (which went on sale late 2012), is to be bundled with the special edition of everyone's favourite, God of War: Ascension.
Launching on March 15th, The God of War: Ascension PS3® bundle will include the Classic White 500Gb PlayStation 3 'Super Slim' plus a bespoke God of War: Ascension Dualshock®3 controller, and a copy of the Special Edition of God of War: Ascension.
The God of War Special Edition itself features the latest iteration of the award winning God of War franchise in a premium Steelbook package, also containing the audio soundtrack, MultiPlayer Double XP Unlock, an exclusive PS3 dynamic theme and PS3 avatar.
I can't help but ask "why" though, as the PlayStation 4 is expected to be revealed on the 20th of this month. We will have to wait and see, on if this is a major hit, or whether people don't bother and just wait for the PS4.
Would you get this console? Leave a comment below!


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There's a really dynamic tool in Adobe After Effects called Colorama and in this course I'll show you how it works. If you like the gradient map effect in Photoshop, you're really going to like Colorama, which maps the gradient to a circle. Where this tool really shines is when you put it onto an Adjustment Layer.
Stylizing Footage: Stylizing Color with the Colorama Effect
To learn more I've created an exciting new course called Stylizing Footage: Stylizing Color with the Colorama Effects with Lynda.com
Whether you want to fix a problem in post or simply give your video more style, this course will help everyone from motion graphics designers to video editors improve their footage. Rich Harrington uses Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, and even Illustrator to correct problems you'd encounter in real-world projects, like lens distortion, camera shake, noise and grain, and overblown exposure. Plus, you'll learn advanced techniques for speeding up or slowing down your video, rotoscoping footage, and using the numerous creative color and texture effects in Photoshop and After Effects. If your footage has ever needed some extra attention, this course is for you.
Topics in this course include:
- Reviewing the retoucher's toolbox
- Stabilizing footage
- Fixing alignment
- Retiming footage
- Removing lens distortion
- Using rotoscoping to enhance footage
- Recovering exposure
- Color grading with Photoshop
- Converting to black and white
- Creating a film or painterly look
- Adding depth of field
You can check out the class here — http://www.lynda.com/After-Effects-tutorials/Stylizing-color-Colorama-effects/149128/160048-4.html


text: Some of you already know that Doc Searls is stopping over in London this weekend and we've been talking about a get together on Saturday night. Finally decided to meet up at 7.30 Garlic & Shots where Doc had a great time last time he was over. It's pretty small inside apparently so if it ain't sunny it will be a squeeze!


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Summer 2018 Future Worlds
Open to : Ages 11-13, Grades 6-8
NuVu is a place where young students grow their spirit of innovation. Immersed in our design process, students use their curiosity and creativity to explore new ideas and make their concepts come to life. Our model is based on the architecture studio model, and every Summer we use imaginative themes to frame two-week long studios in which students dive into hands-on design, engineering, science, technology, art and more!
Summer 2018 Future Worlds is open to students of ages 11-13 and will be taking place at NuVu in Cambridge, MA, USA.
NuVu Summer 2018
The Summer 2018 Future Worlds Program is one of three programs that we are offering in Summer 2018. Our programs span ages 11-18. Please click on the links below to learn more about our full summer offering.
Summer 2018 Programs:
Summer 2018 Future Worlds (Ages 11-13, Grades 6-8)
NuVu at MIT Design Studios (Ages 14-18, Grades 9-12, Post-High School, Gap Year)
NuVu at MIT Design Studios Residential Program (Ages 14-18, Grades 9-12, Gap Year)
Program Details
Theme & Topics
In Summer 2018, we will time-travel into the future to explore life on earth and outer space. We'll imagine the spaces we'll be inhibiting and use our predictions to design, engineer and build inventions to help us live sustainably, healthily and productively in these intriguing, complex, and multifunctional Future Worlds.
Over the last decade, urban centers around the world have proliferated and expanded in population. New interdisciplinary areas have emerged, such as synthetic biology which is bringing together biologists, engineers and designers to imagine biological growth from the ground up. Computer systems and applications, designed by humans and using machine learning techniques, are processing and analyzing large amounts of data, learning new behaviors, adapting to changing conditions, and improving their decision making process with each instance, in real time.
Given all these changes, ten to twenty years from now, how will humans, machines, animals and nature coexist and interface? Will augmented reality gaming intertwine with the real world so seamlessly that we won't be able to separate fact from fiction? How will 3D printers shape our culinary experiences and culture around eating? Will interactive experiences - combining art and technology - infuse our streets, allowing us to become more aware, thereby increasing safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers? Besides drones, birds and flying cars, what types of flying objects will be swarming in the sky?
Whether it's humans using their brainwaves to control robotic prosthetics, or aerial drones working with ground drones to monitor and project crop harvests for farmers, or pet fashion integrated with sensors to allow communication with their owners, the future is rich with possibilities. This Summer 2018, our theme is 'Future Worlds' and we'll be exploring all these topics and more while working together to design meaningful solutions for the future.
Sessions & Studio Offerings
NuVu's Summer 2018 Future Worlds Program includes three Sessions. Each Session is 2 weeks long. Each Session will have four unique studios (e.g., Flying Objects, 3D Printed Food, Machines That Make, Futuristic Pet Fashion) offered to students, for a total of twelve unique Studios. Students can only register for one studio per Session. Students can attend one, two, or all three of the Sessions.
Session 1: July 9-20, 2018
Session 2: July 23-August 3, 2018
Session 3: August 6-17, 2018
All Studios are open to students ages 11 to 13 (or grades 6-8).
Studio Process & Skills
This Summer, students will dive into a multitude of topics that explore the full realm of Future Worlds. With Studio topics that include Flying Objects, 3D Printed Food, Machines That Make, Futuristic Pet Fashion, Battlebotics and more, students will stretch their imaginations, gaining valuable knowledge, skills and technical prowess along the way. By working on real-world and interdisciplinary projects, students will learn about Science, Engineering, Programming, Electronics, Industrial Design, Fashion, Gaming, Art, Filmmaking and more.
In each Studio, students will be pushed out of their comfort zone, expanding their creative limits to come up with innovative solutions. They will be using digital fabrication tools (3D printers, laser cutter, CNC milling machines) to design interactive clothing, programming to build mechanical home assistant helpers, engineering tiny medical robots, and inventing soft prosthetics for rehabilitation. In a period of two weeks, students will go through the full design process: researching, conceptualizing, innovating, designing, and making. Working in small collaborative teams under the guidance of our expert Coaches who are professionals and academics at MIT, Harvard and other top universities, students will develop essential social, problem-solving, communication and technology skills. The Studios are inspired by cutting-edge research and inventions from MIT as well as the vibrant technology and design industries.
Each studio is overseen by a NuVu Coach who offers support to students as appropriate to the studio problem. Carefully screened NuVu Coaches come from a range of backgrounds and bring a diversity of expertise; Coaches include PhD students at MIT and Harvard, entrepreneurs who are building their own companies, artists who are doing groundbreaking work, and professionals developing innovative products in various fields. In addition, NuVu staff work closely with educators and experts in curriculum and assessment design to ensure the maximum educational impact of each program. Please visit our Team page to learn more about our permanent staff, who we are, our diverse expertise, and the other things that we love to do!
Tuition & Registration
During our Summer 2018 Program, we will be offering three 2-week Sessions with four unique Studios in each Session, for a total of twelve unique Studios. Tuition for each 2-week studio is $1,875 and includes daily lunch and all the equipment and supplies that will be needed for students' projects. Transportation is not provided. Students are required to bring their own laptop to the program each day.
Session 1: July 9-20, 2018
Session 2: July 23-August 3, 2018
Session 3: August 6-17, 2018
Tuition for Student Attending One Session: $1,875
If a student is attending more than one Session, the following discounts will apply:
Tuition for Student Attending Two Sessions: $3,550 ($200 discount)
Tuition for Student Attending Three Sessions: $5,225 ($400 discount)
Returning NuVu Students and Families are eligible for the following Early-Bird Discounts if they register prior to December 31, 2017:
Tuition for Returning NuVu Student Attending One Session: $1,800 ($75 discount)
Tuition for Returning NuVu Student Attending Two Sessions: $3,600 ($150 discount)
Tuition for Returning NuVu Student Attending Three Sessions: $5,325 ($300 discount)
If two or more students in a family are attending NuVu's Summer Program, each student will receive a $50 discount per Session.
Student registration is processed on a first-come, first-served basis and guaranteed once families enroll online and send their final payment. During our Summer 2018 Program, we will be offering three 2-week Sessions with four unique studios in each Session, (e.g., Hacking Drones, Machine Art, BioFashion) for a total of twelve unique studios. Students can only register for one studio per 2-week Session. Students may attend one, two or three Sessions. All studios are open to students ages 11-13. High school students interested in our program should visit our NuVu at MIT Design Studios page for studio offerings. A maximum of 10 students will be accepted for each studio. Because studio enrollment is limited, we recommend that you register and send your final payment as soon as possible in order to ensure studio choices.
A deposit of $200 per Session must accompany each registration, and can be paid online through NuVu's website. Deposits are refundable only until March 1st, 2018, after which they become non-refundable. Credit cards are accepted for online deposits only.
Please make checks payable to NuVu. Include the name of the student and studio they are participating in on the check (e.g. Jane Smith, Sci-Fi Machines). Mail the check to:
NuVu Studio
450 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
If you have questions, please email us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Residential Program
Residential Program
For our out-of-area and out-of-country students, we are also offering a Residential Program to complement our Day Program. This program is open to students ages 14-18 or grades 9-12. Learn more about our Residential Program at this link or by emailing us at email@example.com.
FAQ - Students
Which age group is attending NuVu?
NuVu's students are as young as 11 years of age and as old as 18 years. The Summer 2018 Future Worlds is open to students ages 11-13. NuVu at MIT Design Studios is open to students ages 14-18.
What kind of student is a good fit for NuVu?
NuVu's students are young people eager to build new things, use technology, and work in a team of makers. They are curious and ready to learn in a new way. Because of the diversity of personalities and interests of NuVu participants, almost all of our students will find their niche in one or more of the Studios.
How do you ensure that all students receive personal attention?
Personal attention is not the exception but the rule at NuVu. Each student is part of a Studio and the staff-to-student ratio is approximately 1-to-6. The NuVu Summer Team of Coaches and Summer Program Coordinator are directly responsible for addressing the needs of each student. There are regular check-ins each day to ensure that the student is engaged, learning, and invested in their work.
FAQ - Logistics
Where is NuVu located?
NuVu shares a building with Central Square Theatre. The entrance to the building is set back from the main street and located in the building between CCTV and Veggie Galaxy. Our address is:
450 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA, 02139
How can I get to NuVu?
NuVu is a 3 minute walk from the T stop at Central Square (Red Line). There are a number of bus connections including the #1 Bus.
Is there parking?
Metered parking spots are available in front of the building. Garage parking is available on 22 Green Street; near the Shaws Supermarket.
What are the hours of the program?
The studio day begins at 9:00 am and ends at 3:00 pm with a one-hour lunch break in between.
How early may students arrive and how late may they stay?
Students may arrive as early as 8:30am. No advance notice is required. If students would like to work on their projects after regular studio hours, they may stay at NuVu until 4:00pm. There is no additional charge for this extra hour. This is optional work time and is unsupervised.
Will there be lunch?
NuVu will provide a catered lunch daily. The cost of lunch is covered in the tuition fee. Your child may bring their own lunch, especially if they have any special food needs or preferences. NuVu has a refrigerator and a microwave on its premises that may be used by the students. Students are not allowed to leave NuVu during lunch unless permission is provided by their parents or guardian. Please note that students will not be supervised if they leave NuVu for lunch.
How long is the lunch break?
The lunch break is one hour, typically from 11:45am to 12:45pm.
What supplies do the students need to bring?
Students are required to bring their own laptop to the program each day and taken back home at the end of the day. Students are encouraged to bring an unlined sketchbook and writing utensils (pencils or pens). NuVu will supply all equipment, tools and supplies needed by students in each Studio.
What should I do if my child does not have a laptop?
NuVu has a very limited number of shared iMacs. If your student needs access to one of these iMacs, please let us know immediately via email (firstname.lastname@example.com). Students are allowed to use these iMacs on the premises of NuVu.
What is the recommended attire?
Students should dress in comfortable attire that can also withstand some hands-on work in "The Garage," NuVu's tool shop. Students should wear closed-toe shoes (no flip-flops). We recommend bringing an extra sweater; it might get cold in our space due to the AC over the Summer.
What is the staff-to-student ratio?
NuVu's staff-to-student ratio is approximately 1-to-6.
If parents have any concerns during the summer, whom should they contact?
Parents should contact the Summer Program Coordinator through NuVu's Main Office via email (firstname.lastname@example.com) or phone (617-945-7716).


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Action Verbs - Linking Verbs
A verb is an important part of a sentence. It gives us information about the actions, events, or state of being. Verbs can be categorized into four groups:
Main verbs
Helping verbs (auxiliary verbs)
Linking verbs
Action verbs
Understand the purpose of action verbs. An action verb describes something a person does, such as an achievement, in a clear and convincing way. Using action verbs in your resume, your essay, or in business writing will make your sentences more concise and easier to understand.
When using action verbs, it's important that you choose the right verb for the sentence or phrase. Choosing the wrong action verb can actually make your writing very confusing for your reader and leave them with only a vague idea of what you are trying to describe. Make sure you know exactly what the action verb means before you put it in a sentence or phrase.
Some action verbs, like "illustrate", "reveal", and "illuminate" are all other ways to say "show". But other action verbs, like "analyze", "compare" and "evaluate" all have different meanings and should be used to fit the context of the phrase or sentence.
A list of action verbs for resumes and professional writing can be found here


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Better security is the biggest draw of Windows Server 2008, Microsoft's recently-launched operating system. However, IT pros are also worried about first-version bugs bedevilling the system, which is due for official release next Wednesday.
That's according to a survey from US reseller CDW, which surveyed 800 tech decision makers. Of these, 49 percent cited security features as the benefit of most interest to their organisation. Other perceived benefits of Windows Server 2008, according to the survey, included faster setup and configuration (cited by 41 percent of the respondents), easier administration (40 percent) and the operating system's new integrated virtualisation (35 percent).
"Security ranked No. 1, both here and in the three surveys we did on Windows Vista," said David Cottingham, CDW's director of product and product management. "It's [because] Microsoft's been effective in getting its message across," he said, referring to the security drum that the developer has pounded for both Windows Vista and Server 2008. "They spent a lot of time talking about security.
"But the [poll results] also match nicely with the problem users are having," Cottingham said. "So it's a receptive audience."
Users considering Windows Server 2008 are also reacting to what they have seen in pre-release builds of the operating system on the security front, said Cottingham.
While security gets a positive response from potential users, possible bugs are their biggest worry. Nearly half - 48 percent - of those polled cited the catch-all "bugs" as a concern; the only other response that came close was application compatibility, which 41 percent of the respondents cited.
"Bugs," by CDW's definition, include everything from possible security vulnerabilities to performance and reliability problems, said Cottingham, who downplayed the results to some extent. "That's a natural concern for a new operating system."
Michael Cherry, an analyst at Directions on Microsoft, a research firm that specialises in tracking Microsoft's moves, had a different take on Windows Server 2008's pitch. "The concern with bugs isn't a security concern, but a reliability and performance concern." It's not possible to know now what reliability and performance issues might develop with Server 2008; the verdict there, said Cherry, won't be in until after the final code is deployed by companies and other organisations.
"But I'm not so sure that these worries are such an issue with Server, at least compared to Vista," he said. "Server doesn't have as many changes, and the changes that were made, I think, are really good. It's not like Vista, where Microsoft messed with stuff they should have just left alone. Server has always been on a much more stable track than the client OSs.
"Fundamentally, Server is building on a better base of reliability and performance in the first place," he said.
Like the IT professionals polled by CDW, Cherry sees security as a big benefit of the new operating system. At the top of his list: Server Core, a scaled-back installation option that omits the Windows Explorer shell, reduces the number of services running on the server and doesn't include Internet Explorer, a noted exploit magnet.
"[Server Core] increases the security of Windows Server 2008, because if you're just running components, that has to be more secure. If it requires less patching, because some services aren't running, that has to be helping security."
Saying he is "bullish" on Windows Server 2008," Cherry urged users to work with the software sooner rather than later. "There's value there, and I don't think you'll want to wait to deploy. You should gain experience with Server Core now."


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It's official: not only are Budget Direct customers smart – they're also the happiest in Australia.
Insurance provider Budget Direct has just won the 2015 ServiceRage Happiest Customer Awards in the car and home insurance category. The awards, presented by independent social media monitoring website ServiceRage, recognise companies which have the highest percentage of positive feedback on social media from their customers over the previous 12 months.
This is the second year in a row Budget Direct has won the award, and the company is thrilled its customers are yet again the happiest in Australia, says Jonathan Kerr, Director, Marketing & Digital, Budget Direct.
"Everyone knows Budget Direct is price competitive and offers great features, but we really pride ourselves on providing fantastic service, recognised here through positive customer feedback," says Mr Kerr.
"People want to know they can trust their insurance provider to be there for them in their time of need. Social media is helping to inform such choices; what better way to find out who is the best than through real life experiences of other customers?" It's been a big year for the challenger insurer which has also been named Money magazine's 2015 Insurer of the Year, and Canstar's Outstanding Value Car Insurance provider for the ninth year in a row.
To read more about the awards go to http://www.servicerage.com/awards
For further information or interviews please contact Jonathan Kerr, Director, Marketing & Digital, Budget Direct (Auto & General) at 07 3377 8801 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Budget Direct was established as an insurance provider in Australia in 2000. It is part of the international BHL Group of companies headquartered in the British Isles. The group provides more than 6.8 million policies to insurance customers and administers $2 billion in premiums annually. Budget Direct offers Motor, Home & Contents, Health, Life and Travel Insurance as well as Roadside Assistance.


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Hello friends. Here is a rare chance to taste Washington Carmenere, a grape with a storied history. Up until a phylloxera outbreak in the mid-1800s, Carmenere was one of the six red varietals used regularly in Bordeaux (along with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot). Post-phylloxera, Carmenere was thought for a time to have gone extinct, but it resurfaced many years later in Chile, where it had long been confused with Merlot (the grapes look nearly identical). Much like Malbec in Argentina, Carmenere has thrived in its adopted home. While some Carmenere has since been reintroduced in Bordeaux, it is far more widely planted in Chile, with 15000 acres currently under cultivation.
Carmenere arrived in Washington in the late '90s and is planted most widely at Seven Hills Vineyard in the Walla Walla Valley (the vineyard source for this wine). It has been produced most consistently by Colvin Vineyards and Reininger Winery, both of whom started releasing varietal Carmenere early in the last decade. Colvin has since gone out of business (a shame, since Jancis Robinson once called out their Carmenere as the best she had tasted to date), but Reininger continues to bottle the grape.
El Corazon's winemaker, Spencer Sievers, got his introduction to Carmenere at Reininger, where he worked crush for a few years before branching off on his own. Spencer's goal is to make single-vineyard, single-varietal wines, using mostly neutral oak to better showcase the fruit and terroir. El Corazon is still a micro-boutique winery, producing just 350 cases total in 2009, of which fewer than 100 were this Carmenere.
On the nose, dark fruits mingle with seductive notes of portobello mushroom and dusty, musky basement. The palate is a lovely mix of fruit and underbrush. With little new oak to get in the way, and with plenty of energizing bright acid, this is a definite palate-expander; a chance to taste what single-vineyard Washington Carmenere is all about.
Please limit order requests to 6 bottles/person, and we will do our best to fulfill all requests. El Corazon is self-distributed, so it might be as long as 2-3 weeks until we have the wine in our warehouse. At that point, it will be ready for pickup or shipping.


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European Restaurant & Function Venue
Epocha is a contemporary European restaurant set in a stunning Victorian terrace on the city fringe of Melbourne, located overlooking Carlton Gardens, with the menu by Chef Gerard Curto.
Our seasonal menu draws inspiration from our European culture and its modern cuisines whilst using the best of local Australian produce.
Choose your selections from our 'Sustain' menu. Alternatively, Surrender to Epocha with our tasting menu.
Thursday to Sunday
Monday to Saturday
5:30PM – Late
Epocha is closed on public holidays.
- Really nice atomosphere, the food was excellent, service was five star. Enjoyed my niece's wedding reception. Would recommend anyone to go there. Will go back for a meal soon. 👍
- This place is amazing, great atmosphere, the perfect place for a cold Melbourne winter night. The quality is second to none. I have dined at top end restaurants and this place gets 10 out of 10 for me, the best by far.
- Excellent service- attentive yet un-intrusive. Food was plenty and the chefs menu showcased both delicate and robust flavours. A wonderful intimate dining setting for a cool spring night. Will need to come back again!
- The food was spectacular, the service was really friendly and fast. Great venue for really big groups. Great atmosphere. I would definitely come again when I'm back in Melbourne.
- Wonderful and charming atmosphere.. very understated but sensational in cuisine and service. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone. An absolute delight!!!


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To begin this article, I'd like to tell you a story. A while back, Civilization III came out. I can't even begin to tell you how excited I was, and rightfully so -- it's a great game! So, I bought it when it came out for $50 with all the allowance I had saved up and played it virtually nonstop. However, my silly irresponsibility led the CD to getting scratched so badly it was unplayable. $50 wasted.
I couldn't live without my addiction, so of course I saved up my money and bought it again for $40. After having the game for a few months, I accidentally left it in the CD drive and it broke into two! Thus, another $40 wasted.
Yes, I spent $90 just to have two CDs break on me. What lessons can we learn from this?
1. Always keep your CDs in a safe place.
2. Check to make sure your CDs are out of the drive before you shut down.
3. Get free game copying software so you don't waste any money!
How does free game copying software work?
Free game copying software does what you would imagine it would: it lets you copy CD games to your computer at no cost. This can save you, as it would have in my case, a good amount of money just in case you ruin your disc. Copying discs to your computer is just a smart move to make. In addition, if you copy CD games you have, you don't have to look around for those elusive discs anymore!
Where do I get free game copying software?
Likely, the most reputable free game copying software out there, and the one I use personally, is Alcohol CD copier. It comes in two versions: Alcohol 120% and Alcohol 52%. Alcohol 52% is the free version that can do an impressive amount for a free program.
In addition, some more modern games have copy protection. Alcohol 52% can read through this protection and copy the disc, but it has to know what kind of protection the disc you're copying has. Therefore, I recommend downloading A-Ray Scanner. This program will scan whatever disc you put in your computer and tell you what kind of copy protection it has, if any.
To begin your quest to copy CD games, just download and install Alcohol CD copier (Alcohol 52%) and A-Ray Scanner.
Determining the copy protection
In order to copy CD games, you'll first need to see what copy protection is on the disc. For this example, I'm going to get a copy of Myst IV: Revelation. So, put the disc in your CD drive, and load up A-Ray Scanner. Then, hit the Scan button, and it will work diligently to determine what copy protection is on the disc.
Incidentally, this CD scanned in just over a second, and it was determined to have SafeDisc 3.20. Look in the message area to see what copy protection your disc has.
Getting the disc image
Now that you know the type of copy protection on the disc, it's time to get copying! Load up Alcohol 52%. On the first start, it will ask if you want to make a virtual CD drive - choose yes. Then, select Image Making Wizard on the top-left.
Then, go to the bottom and note where the image is going to be stored. Next, select the type of copy protection your disc had where the arrow indicates in the image below. If your disc has no copy protection, just pick Normal DVD. Then, hit Start.
The time it takes to copy CD games varies depending on the size of the discs you are copying and the copy protection. Alcohol CD copying software can take anywhere from a few minutes to over an hour -- be patient.
Also, ignore any errors it spews out. These are due to the copy protection, and Alcohol is just doing its job.
Running the game
Now that your game has been copied, you can use the Alcohol CD copier to run the game using the virtual disc drive you created earlier. Right-click the image in the menu and hit Mount on Device.
All that's left for you to do is run the game from the Start menu, or wherever you may have it stored. Now your game is safe from being damaged and unplayable, and no longer requires you to have to dig for the CD. As you can see, your choice to copy CD games to your computer is relatively easy once you know what to do, and can save you time and money. Enjoy!
You ought only to copy CD games for personal use. The act of sharing or distributing ripped CD images is illegal.
To begin this article, I'd like to tell you a story. A while back, Civilization III came out. I can't even begin to tell you how excited I was, and rightfully so -- it's a great game! So, I bought it when it came out for $50 with all the allowance I had saved up and played it virtually nonstop. However, my silly irresponsibility led the CD to getting scratched so badly it was unplayable. $50 wasted.


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Just a few thoughts (and a test of the WordPress app at the same time).
It's late right now. Everyone else in the house is asleep, and I am being stubborn. I was thinking the other day about the direction our country is headed, how we've moved away from a biblical foundation so quickly over the past decades. We seem to be heading off a cliff at breakneck speed, and one of the things our country has decided to abolish is any meaningful concept of marriage.
I wrote quite a long blog entry the day of the SCOTUS decision last year on homosexual "marriage," but one thing I don't think I mentioned is how biblical marriage counseling is supposed to be handled by churches who have capitulated on this issue. The so-called "gay Christian" movement has undermined the Bible's consistent teaching on sexuality and marriage and left the terms "husband" and "wife" meaningless, so the Scriptures can't possibly be used for same-sex couples. Can you imagine? "Well, let's see, there's Ephesians 5…no wait, that says husband and wife…um, there's Genesis 2…no, that says husband and wife too…"
The positive testimony regarding normal marriage is often overlooked when discussing homosexuality, because we have a penchant for going straight to 1 Corinthians 6 or Genesis 19 or Leviticus 18 and 20 to try to say that homosexual behavior is a sin. There is certainly a place for that. But it's even better when one expounds upon the consistency of the Scriptures on marriage and sexuality.
There's no possible way that one can be under the authority of the Bible and then think that homosexuality is somehow normal or normative. Just can't be done.
But anyway. I probably need to sleep. Thanks for reading.


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$25 guest bedroom refresh + DIY side tables
In my newly rented townhome, I have the luxury of a guest bedroom dedicated for my family and friends who come to visit me from the East and West coasts (hint hint). However, it's a blank space with only my previous bed in it, but no side tables or any decor. I had a budget of slim to nil, so I needed to get creative to turn this empty space into a proper guest bedroom.
Creativity was also called for since I couldn't touch the beige wall paint either. I worked with it to add a gentle turquoise colour and fresh white bedding. Here's what I did:
- I started with the bed which I had previously reupholstered for an earlier home.
- Curtains were repurposed from my previous home to add a little sophistication.
- I found a pair of unfinished MDF-wood side tables on Kijiji for $25 and painted them out in glossy black (left over from another project), and then cut a round piece of scrap wallpaper to fit the top underneath the pieces of glass that came with the tables.
- I painted over an old canvas to create homemade "art" in coordinating turquoise/beige/brown tones.
It's not fancy, but it's comfy and functions as a proper guest room for $25. Calling all friends to come for a visit!


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Airmail etiquette
An airmail etiquette, often shortened to just etiquette, is a label used to indicate that a letter is to be sent by airmail. The term is from French étiquette "label, sticker" (cognate to stick), from which also comes the English word etiquette "rules of behavior".
Because the etiquettes are just instructions to postal clerks, and have no monetary value, their printing and distribution need not be as carefully controlled as for postage stamps, and most are privately produced. The usual design is a plain blue oblong, with the phrases "AIR MAIL" and/or "PAR AVION" in white letters. Airlines and hotels have also produced etiquettes, some quite attractive.
The airmail etiquette may be omitted if airmail stamps are used on the letter, and in some cases even this is not necessary if a country sends out all its foreign mail by air. In some countries, such as the United Kingdom, you may simply write "PAR AVION -- BY AIR MAIL" on the envelope,[1] even though etiquettes are available free from post offices.
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- ^ "International Standard: How to send". Royal Mail. Retrieved 2016-03-03.
Further reading[edit]
- Baldwin, N.C. "Collecting Etiquettes." Stamp Review. (May 1938).
- Field, Francis J. Air Mail Labels (etiquettes). Sutton Coldfield: Francis J. Field, Ltd., 1940 32p. Series Title: The Aero Field Handbook; no. 5.
- Jones, Frank G. Etiquettes: Par Avion - By Air Mail. London: Frank G. Jones Associates, 1992 40p.
- Müller, Frank. Catalogue des etiquettes aéropostales: émises par les administrations postales, les compagnies de navigation aérienne, etc. Paris: La Maison de la poste aérienne, 1947 288p.
- Postal Label Study Group. Mair Airmail Label Catalog.
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Nothing like kicking off the New Year by running into your ex!
E! News has learnedKendall Jenner was visiting the Beverly Hills Bentley dealership on Monday when she ran into Chandler Parsons, with whom she had a short, alleged fling back in 2014.
An on-looker tells E! News exclusively the supermodel got to the dealership around 2 p.m. with Hailey Bieber to look at cars by Rolls Royce, Bugatti and Bentley. "She was looking at this new Bentley truck in particular, and she test drove a white model around the block," the insider explained.
Though we're told the entire store was closed while she was there, Parsons had been there for a period of time as well, and they walked throughout the store together.
"They were pretty friendly, very casual, but smiling and chatting like old friends," the onlooker explained, revealing that the pair did not hug each other hello or goodbye. Rather. it appeared to be a simple, unexpected run-in.


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Residents of this tri-state area are used to long backups on the highways surrounding New York City. What driver has not sat for hours on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway or the Cross Bronx Expressway, which funnels traffic toward New England?
One big reason the traffic is so bad is because there is no way to move rail freight under the Hudson River, according to Robert Sinclair Jr. of AAA New York. As a result, he says, the George Washington Bridge and the Holland Tunnel get backed up, as truckers move everything from groceries to lumber.
"The trucks cause congestion," Mr. Sinclair says. "They tear up the roads and cause soot."
Moreover, many of the region's roads are old and narrow. For example, the Gowanus Expressway lacks a breakdown lane. "Some guy loses a radiator hose, and you have miles of traffic tied up," says Sinclair.
This year, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey raised tolls by 50 percent in the cash lanes coming from New Jersey. The $12 toll has resulted "in a dramatic lessening in the number of cars coming through the Lincoln Tunnel," Sinclair says. "Now, the parking lots in New Jersey are full, and the buses and trains are jampacked."
Yet over the past several years, many of the area roads have been resurfaced, which should help move traffic. On the other hand, few roads have been expanded to account for a larger flow of vehicles. New York will add 1 million residents over the next 20 years, Mayor Michael Bloomberg has predicted.
"We're not doing anything to cut down on traffic," says Sinclair. "We're in a different world in terms of volume and speeds," he says.


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Good afternoon,
This post comes after a brief conversation with one fellow colleague
who I built confidence with. She is older than me and wiser, I must add.
I was listening... (Some irony and sarcasm are used in this post).
So the following advice are...
1) Don't confide to your boss.
...Don't tell where you are going,
What you do before or even after your job is done in the firm.
Work is work. Personal is personal. Why?
It can be used against you, when you least expect it.
2) Don't be too nice.
Me and my friend agree on this one.
I learned it recently, through experience.
If you are too much of a nice guy or a nice girl (in my case),
it is likely for people to say whatever they want to you
(they think they have enough «freedom» and trust to do so)
or have none respect upon your figure.
3) Smarts over Inteligence.
Sometimes being «smart» help you out of a rough situation.
Self explanatory to the ones who are smart in their job and get away with it...
4) Don't «explode»
My experience. Again. It can feel good, to reply to a colleague
who keeps on competing or gossiping or saying crap about everything or everyone.
It can feel bad to hear your boss disrespecting you...over and over...
But there are no awards nor rewards for replying.
They can only make the whole situation worse.
5) They.aren't.talking.
Or say to yourself "they are not important".
As in, someone is rambling, not quite in your favor,
but instead just throwing comments...
Well, Ignore them, they are no good.
Replying only make them feel more "accomplished" in their low life.
So, don't.
6) Don't confide to your acquaintances from work...
Because mostly aren't really your friends.
They are acquaintances from your job.
Truth is, few are or can be considered as friends.
Don't confide to your acquaintances...
...because it can be used against you (or not).
But it is better be safe now than sorry later
if anything unpleasant happens in your workplace.
I hope I was helpful...
Peace be with you,


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How the Sleepy FCPA Became a Hulk and Why It's Staying that Way
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act is among the most notorious statutes in the world, and the Justice Department and Securities and Exchange Commissions have taken pains in recent years to make it so.
Few multinational companies can afford to ignore the 1977 law, which bars foreign bribery and requires companies to keep accurate books and records. U.S. companies, companies that trade on U.S. stock exchanges, and even foreign companies that further corrupt schemes in the U.S. fall under the FCPA's prodigious umbrella. Foreign subsidiaries? Yep, those too, if U.S. authorities can show the conduct in question was "authorized, directed, or controlled" by the parent company.
By now, corporate officers know all this. In recent years, U.S. government has pulled in billions of dollars — that's billions with a B — in criminal and civil penalties against some of the world's largest companies: Siemens AG, Halliburton Co., Panalpina World Transport Ltd., Pfizer Inc., Johnson & Johnson, and this list goes on.
In Tuesday's Wall Street Journal, we give the FCPA a good workout. Why now? FCPA enforcement shows no signs of cooling. The average FCPA penalty — about $25 million in most years — isn't eye-popping, but companies often spend millions more on internal investigations.
Which brings us to our first story of four: The post-Watergate law has become big business for the lawyers who delve into the operations of companies. . .


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According to the June edition of the Housing Scorecard, a healthy housing recovery is well underway.
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- Double-digit gains in home sales
- Declining number of foreclosures
- Strong growth in home equity
Purchases of new homes are at their highest level since May 2008 and home sales were up by 16.9% across the board compared to May 2013.


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Hetzner Finland is constructing its first data centre just 10 minutes from Helsinki Airport. Actual data centre operations are scheduled to start in the autumn of 2017.
A year ago, the German web hosting provider and data center operator Hetzner Online announced it will build its new data centre park in Finland. The foundation stone was laid today, 15 December.
The first data centre in Tuusula will be constructed during the first half of 2017, and other units will follow in the coming years. The data centre in Tuusula will be built using Hetzner Online's own, award-winning concept. Hetzner Online has thus far built almost 20 data centres in Germany.
The climate conditions, geographically favourable location between Eastern and Western Europe and the low pricing of electricity were the most important factors in favour for Finland. The project will hire construction companies and contractors from Tuusula area, which it will boost the local building business.
The Tuusula data center complements Hetzner Online's two German data centre parks in Germany. Hetzner Online also operates a data centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The company has clients in over 120 countries, and the data solutions provided by the Tuusula data centre will be available to clients worldwide.
Finpro's Invest in Finland seeks to build digital infrastructure and develop expertise to enable secure, reliable, cost-efficient and environmentally conscious business operations in Finland. This investment promotion work has already resulted in several big investments, including that of Hertzner.
"Hetzner Online's business model fits very well with these objectives," says Alpo Akujärvi, head of data centres, a part of Finpro's Invest in Finland division. "We therefore warmly welcome Hetzner Online to Finland."
Akujärvi points out that the newly established submarine cable between Finland and Germany opens up opportunities to significantly lower the cost of operations.
"Hetzner Online was quick to recognise this window of opportunity, but it is still open for others," he notes.
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Transgression/Transition: an exploration of the Senne and its surroundings
-One of the two sources of the Senne, Naast (Soignies), 2015-
-The Senne in the surroundings of Steenkerque, 2015
Transgression/Transition, an exploration of the Senne and its
The Senne has its source in Soignies (Wallonia) and flows into the river of the
-Map of Brussel, 1745-
Even though the Senne is a small and unnavigable river, it has had a very
In the nineteenth century, the city of Brussels recognized that the Senne as
Brussels is not the only city where the Senne disappeared. Also in Soignies
-The Senne in Brussels, ca. 1865. On the left a view from Pont des Vanniers,
-The calalization and vaulting of the Senne, Brussels 1867-
-Implementation plan for the central boulevards, Brussels ca. 1867-
Because the river has been diverted, polluted and forgotten, its surroundings
However, there appears to be a growing consciousness among planners and
By taking the river as its directory the Transgression/Transition project wants
-The Senne colored white due to pollution, Lembeek 2014
-The Senne in a canalized half open tunnel, Machelen 2015-
-Garbage dumped from a bridge across the Senne, Soignies 2015-
-Bank of the Senne transformed into a public park, Halle 2015-
During my walk the regional area destination maps formed the basis on which
Informal parameters:
Formal parameters:
-Fence blocking the path that leads to the Senne, Brussels 2015-
-Senne hidden behind a hedge, Tubize 2015-
-Informal path between the Senne and the canal, Vilvoorde 2015-
-Sleeping place, Brussels 2015-


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A Christians' graveyard flooded by sewage, graves desecrated by the waste water. The graveyard in Sunder Estate village, Nuhlah village, district Raiwand. Christian media reported that local government has turned a blind eye towards the desecration of Christians' graves.
It was reported that local government has spilled sewerage water over the graveyard, which had resulted in flooding of the land. Christians complain that no dry space has been left in the graveyard, so that they can bury their dead.
Also Read: Rawadari Tehreek protests against rising kidnappings of children in Lahore
Christians claim that due to lack of drainage of sewerage, Christians' graveyard has been inundated. As a result the graveyard has turned into a pool. They are urging the authorities to look into the matter, and make arrangements for proper sewerage of the area. Local Christians are expressing grief over the defilement of graves, and are asking for due action from the concerned authorities.


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Here's everything you need to get you started with the 2018 Mutual theme!
"Learn of me, and listen to my words; walk in the meekness of my Spirit, and you shall have peace in me" (D&C 19:23).
The 2018 Mutual theme is a yearlong reminder of a powerful promise from the Savior: no matter what we are facing, we can have peace in Him. Jesus Christ even tells us exactly how to obtain that peace: learn, listen, and walk with Him.
The Young Women and Young Men General Presidencies have invited "all the youth of the Church to memorize this verse. Use it as a guide in your life. When the mists of darkness swirl about you and seem overwhelming, you will be able to bring this verse to mind, follow its pattern, and anchor yourself to the sure and certain foundations of Jesus Christ" (see the January 2018 New Era).
But memorizing the theme scripture is only one way you can use the Mutual theme. Here are 12 more ideas:
- Find examples in the scriptures of how people found peace in Christ. What happened? How can you follow their example? Teach a family home evening lesson about it.
- Have a fireside or bishop's youth discussion to kick off the year. Discuss the theme scripture and how you will use it and apply the principles.
- Use it as the theme for your camps and other activities. There are even designs for T-shirts you can use!
- Recite the theme scripture at the beginning of Mutual opening exercises.
- Follow LDS Youth on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube to receive weekly inspiring messages on the theme.
- Check out the LDS Youth website every week for new messages about finding peace in Christ. Did you know there's also an LDS Youth app?
- Learn a new song on the piano. You can download the sheet music to "Peace in Christ" on the theme page.
- Think about the theme scripture when you plan lessons using Come, Follow Me. For example, February's topic is the plan of salvation. You could use the theme scripture to talk about why learning of Christ is an important part of Heavenly Father's plan or how having peace in Christ can help us during times of adversity.
- Download and print a poster from the theme page to keep in the classroom.
- Watch for the animated videos starring the characters shown on the posters. New stories featuring these characters will be released throughout the year.
- Listen to and download the brand-new music from the 2018 Mutual album.
- Look for the theme messages in the New Era and Liahona each month!
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How will you live the 2018 Mutual theme? Share your experience below.


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My home away from home.
Hey there, it's been a while since I've written and that's because I've been focused with work, my daily routine and the perfect Fall weather we had. I took complete advantage of the weather and hiked, ran, exercised or biked in or around the mountains all month. However, last week Winter began its march from the North and has come to stay.
|Shooting hoops between classes.
|Daniella made avjar while the cats helped.
|This is a little nook underneath the church in the previous picture. It's a great spot to chill at.
|These students live in a smaller village near mine on the way to Ohrid. Every time I ride through I slow down so we can chat and high five.
|The first slava of the season.
|The key to surviving a slava is pacing yourself. Eat slowly, chat often and try not to breath in the cigarette smoke.
|This is my store I made during a shopping lesson. Clearly, I wanted to have a coffee and eat breakfast.
|Julia had a more diverse store. Many of the students did too.
|Alright, these two brothers couldn't be more different but every now and then they have matching outfits.
|I told my coworkers that I wanted to clean off the Halloween decorations and make some Thanksgiving ones. They took the idea and owned it.
|They only wanted me to write Happy Thanksgiving. I loved their enthusiasm so I wasn't offended at all.
As you'll see the weather was perfect for nearly the past six weeks. People repeatedly told me that it's been the best Fall in 15 years.
|Nearly everyday I was in the mountains behind my village.
|I ran, exercised and was never bored with the beauty surrounding me.
|This monastery, built in honor of St. Nedela, is one I ran into. It's between my village and the Ohrid's sister city, Struga. The word to describe being there is serene.
|Here's Ohrid Valley. I've never breathed air this clean nor seen skies so clear for weeks on end.
|Petar and I watched Planet Earth together and this is his mountain goat impression.
|I met up with my coworkers to listen to the school director's husband band play. (Say that 10x fast). They were good and everyone sang a bit too.
|All that clean mountain air sprouted a burly mountain beard.
|I enjoy shopping and chatting with the people in the bazaar. Monday is the best day to go and I snapped this before heading in.
|I teach at two schools. My main one is in my village and the second one is the Central School three miles down the road. This is my sixth grade class playing on their break.
Obviously I enjoyed just working and getting outside but at the end of it was Thanksgiving. No matter how you spin it, it hurts being away from family. In lieu of that there was a Thanksgiving Dinner hosted by the American Corner in Struga. I've been going to the American Corner every Tuesday for Gina's, another PCV, painting classes. When I found out about the dinner I immediately offered to cook the turkey. I really enjoy cooking and also made some brownies. Also, on Thanksgiving we the Ohrid area volunteers got together for our own Thanksgiving Dinner.
|No turkey can be made without basting it with butter.
|It was quite the feast and had the youth from the GLOW club and YMLP sit down together. For most of them it was their first experience with Thanksgiving. We made sure to go around the table and say what we're each thankful for.
|Just like camp.
|On Thanksgiving Julia and I had a lesson on Thanksgiving and showed them how to draw their own hand turkeys.
|The next day I went to class and found this.
|The end of Fall. Winter is here and has already brought snow to the mountains.


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Warning: Your Child's Brain May Be at Risk!/
Those Precious Brain Cells
Did you know your child is born with about 100 billion brain cells and that during his first three years of life these cells make trillions of connections with one another? And did you know that those very connections form the foundation of his intelligence? Yet, because of the overuse of technology, many children are not receiving adequate stimulation during the pre-adolescent years to forge these neural pathways and maintain the ones they have formed.
Simply put, if your child is engaged in regular technology use, chances are there may be some delays and possible disruption to his developmental processes. We see this statistically with 15% of children being labeled learning-disabled (including the increasing number of speech delayed children) and 30% of this generation's children predicted to be unfit for an entry level job. According to professionals like Chris A. Rowen, author of Virtual Child: The terrifying truth about what technology is doing to children, these numbers continue to rise with the deluge of technology in children's lives today.
So, what is a parent to do, you ask? With technology lurking in every corner of the modern world, with your children being specifically targeted by the "educational" software companies through corporate strings in Washington, and with the gaming industry's enormously powerful lobby navigating a world with less technology does require much effort. But there are things a parent can do to postpone the inevitable, because at some point, around the mid-teenage years (if you can hold out that long) it does become a losing battle. At least, that was my experience.
Out of Sight, Out of Mind
The first action you can take is to remember that your children will not ask for technology if they don't see you using it and if they aren't around friends who are using technology. Therefore, out of sight, out of mind. Keep your children away from technology with simple steps like hosting your television and computer in your bedroom and office respectively, and by keeping yourself unplugged, as much as you can, during the time you spend with your children. As far as your home is concerned, it's really that simple.
How to Go Against the Grain
When you visit friends, let them know that you are trying to raise your children in a low-tech zone and that you prefer your children play with their children rather than plug in together. Most reasonable and caring people will respect such a request; I know my friends did. Seek out new friends who are trying to raise their children in low-tech or tech-free environments, and this along will make life much easier for you, especially as your children get older and technology becomes more of a pressing issue.
Sometimes extended family can present the biggest challenge. They may be less understanding of a family member who chooses to go against the family grain. Do your best to speak to your family, try to educate them about the harm technology causes to young children, and be proactive in organizing activities to keep the children busy when you visit. family. Invite your family to your home where you can encourage more social interaction and where low-tech house rules are in place.
One Simple Request You Can Make
A simple request you can make of others when you're promoting a low-tech world for children is to ask friends and family to consider what children do not do when they are plugged-in. Children are not outdoors engaging all five senses and their senses are growing duller, they don't use their bodies (other than to push a few buttons) and their bodies are becoming less fit, they don't interact with others and their social skills are remaining immature.
Furthermore, their minds are not actively taking in the world around them, developing their intelligence and learning new things—let them do the math! Many people will argue that video games teach children to multi-task and think faster and, while this may be true, common sense tells us that it is hardly worth the price of handicapping one's intelligence, health, and well-being for.
Forge Alliances
One last thing: you can join alliances like www.commercialfreechildhood.org and www.commonsensemedia.org both of whom are trying to protect your children from being lured into a virtual world by the technology industry. If you doubt the importance of these organizations, then consider this: 50% of teenagers today admit to being addicted to some form of technology and, if we remain on the same trajectory, these numbers can only increase. We owe it to our children and to their children to do something about it.
Elizabeth Y. Hanson teaches parents the secrets and skills to raising smarter children with a focus on getting the early years right. She is the founder of Smart Homeschooler™ and has been a consultant and researcher in children's education since 2001.
You're invited to take advantage of Elizabeth's Free 15-Minute Consultation for new clients.


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Cultural Capital, Systemic Exclusion and Bias in the Lives of Black Middle-Class Women: A Conversation
Colloquium | April 2 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Alumni House, Toll Room
Dawn Marie Dow, Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of Maryland, College Park; Tina Sacks, Assistant Professor of Social Welfare, UC Berkeley
Amani Allen, Associate Professor, Epidemiology, Community Health Sciences, UC Berkeley
Center for Research on Social Change, Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society, Department of Gender and Women's Studies, American Cultures, Townsend Center for the Humanities, Department of Sociology, Center for Race and Gender, Social Welfare, School of
At this interactive event, Dawn Dow and Tina Sacks will discuss their new books on African American women. Dows book, Mothering While Black: Boundaries and Burdens of Middle-Class Parenthood (UC Press 2019), examines the complex lives of the African American middle classin particular, black mothers and the strategies they use to raise their children to maintain class status while simultaneously defining and protecting their childrens authentically black identities. The book reveals the painful truth of the decisions that black mothers must make to ensure the safety, well-being, and future prospects of their children. In her book Invisible Visits: Black Middle Class Women in the American Healthcare System (Oxford University Press 2019), Sacks challenges the idea that race and gender discrimination-particularly in healthcare settings-is a thing of the past and questions the persistent myth that discrimination only affects poor racial minorities. She argues that simply providing more cultural-competency or anti-bias training to doctors will not be enough to overcome the problem. Rather than lecture, Dow and Sacks will serve as each others interlocutors, as well as engage with the audience, as they center the experiences of middle class African American women.
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