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IF the mobs spends $1000
THEN La Vuelta Café restructures its premises.
30 Apr 2010 04:00PM
01 May 2010 03:00AM
La Vuelta Café, Hôtel Restaurant Corderie Royale
17 Rue Jean-Baptiste Audebert
17300 Rochefort, France
Des centaines de consommateurs préoccupés par l'écologie étaient attendus le
Vendredi 30 Avril pour "envahir" la Vuelta Café à Rochefort Sur Mer.
Cette campagne a récompensé un commerce responsable au niveau social et
Hundreds of consumers concerned about the ecology were expected Friday, April 30 for "invading" La Vuelta Café.
The responsible business was rewarded through this campaign.
En contrepartie, la Vuelta Café s'est engagée à investir une partie de ses
bénéfices dans une restructuration écologique et durable de ses locaux.
In return, the Vuelta Café is committed to investing a portion of its
profits in a sustainable and ecological restructuring of its premises.
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More On The New Dancing With The Stars Set Changes
As we reported to you earlier in a Louis Van Amstel post, there will be a new set for the new season of Dancing With The Stars. Entertainment Weekly is reporting more details on it from Executive Producer Conrad Green….
What fresh and sparkly change does Executive Producer Conrad Green have in store for us?
Why, it's a new stage!
Yes, ballroom dancing fans, the next season of DWTS will feature a fancy new amphitheater-style set for its next round of amateurs. There will be another level of seats for all those crazy folks who wait in line outside of CBS Television City in Los Angeles to attend a taping, and a more prominent spot for the orchestra and the enthusiastic chimes lady. The staircases will even move about the slick stage, though we do hope the weekly back and forth doesn't trigger any more Kirstie Alley-style spills.
Sounds cool. Bring the new set on…that is if it's not dangerous in some way to the dancers?
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They had lived in the same city, had walked the same miraculously unchanging streets, while more than a billion years had worn away.
Title: The City and the Stars
Author: Arthur C. Clarke
Year: 1953
Rating: 3/5 stars
A city that has stood for a billion years, protecting its population on a future Earth long since abandoned and turned barren. Matter-manipulating technology capable of sustaining that city in perfect condition, and providing anything the inhabitants need or desire. Memory banks that hold each person's pattern, allowing them to reincarnate over and over again, providing them with a new body each time. A humanity that has long ago lost much of its heritage and knowledge of its past, and now lives a safe but limited existence, frightened of the outside world and their innate human curiosity. And one unique individual who embraces his curiosity, setting forth on a quest for answers that will change his world. Such are the concepts that make up The City and the Stars, one of Arthur C. Clarke's earliest novels (actually a rewrite of his first novel, Against the Fall of Night, with which he was dissatisfied).
The late Mr. Clarke was often capable of coming up with bold, exciting ideas, but alas, his writing style often couldn't match them. That's certainly the case here. The book is full of grand ideas designed to give one's sense of wonder a vigorous workout. I probably would have adored this book if I'd read it back in the 50's when it was fresh and new, or perhaps if I'd read it at a much younger age. Unfortunately, the storytelling here has a really amateur, pulp-era feel to it, which I can't quite get over. Some of the situations are pretty silly, and the plot wildly zings along without much in the way of smooth transition. This is much more apparent in the second half of the book, in which Alvin can be seen firmly on Earth on one page, and hurtling through space on a suddenly discovered starship by the next page (as one example).
So the book is long on substance, but rather short on form. I suppose those two traits average out to a somewhat mediocre story overall. Other than that, I'm just not inspired to say much more about this book. It was worth reading, but I'll take Childhood's End over this one any day.


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IF the mob spends $860 at Anthony's Italian Ice
THEN the business will put 100% of revenue toward a new, energy efficient freezer
16 Jun 2012
Anthony's Italian Ice
3442 N Southport Ave
Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Come purchase some of Chicago's favorite italian ice and ice cream from Anthony's Italian Ice on June 16, from 12:00pm-6:00pm and help this local business increase its energy efficiency. The owner of Anthony's Italian Ice, if we hit our target, will use 100% of the revenue to purchase a new, Energy Star qualified freezer. And don't forget, Anthony's Italian Ice doesn't only sell its award winning namesake, you can also purchase a variety of delicious lunch options including pizza, hot dogs, beef sandwiches, soup and more! This Carrotmob is being organized by Friends of Lakeview, a not-for-profit group that aims at promoting economic development and enriching the lives of residents, making Lakeview a great place to live, visit and do business. We support efforts to increase environmentally responsible and efficient business practices in our community.
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Alabama counties have experienced increased levels of drought throughout this past summer and fall. To successfully survive drought conditions, producers must develop a plan that considers not only the present, but also the future. Developing a plan to preserve next year's calf crop is a key part of planning for a successful future. This article will explain the nutritional requirements of beef cows for reproduction and explore management strategies to help preserve next year's calf crop in the current drought situation.
Requirements for Reproductive Success:
Beef cows should be managed to calve at a minimum body condition score (BCS) of 5 to ensure that they have adequate flesh to return to cycling and establish pregnancy. BCS allow producers to estimate the fat stores on their cattle and range from 1 to 9, with 1 being extremely emaciated and 9 being extremely obese. Cows of a BCS 5 will have a good overall appearance, with some fat covering over their spine, ribs, hips, and around their tailhead. As BCS drops below 5, bones become less and less covered by fat and become more visible. Follow this link for more information and helpful pictures for body condition scoring.
Determining your cows' BCS and managing animals to maintain a BCS ≥5 is essential to ensuring reproductive success. BCS and nutritional status at both calving and during the breeding season affect reproductive success, so it is important to know where your cows are in their production cycle and manage them accordingly. Cows' BCS/nutritional status at calving affects the length of time it takes for them to return to cycling after calving, with cows of low nutritional status at calving taking longer to return to cycling post calving. Once the breeding season is entered, low levels of nutrition and BCS<5 cause reduced pregnancy rates. To survive the drought with next year's calf crop intact, cows must be fed to maintain their BCS.
Cows require different levels of nutrition at different stages of production. Understanding cow nutrient requirements will help producers meet the needs of their cows to maintain a BCS ≥5. Reference this timely information sheet for more information on your cows' nutritional needs and how to supplement with varied qualities of hay. Recognize that your cows' needs are the highest in early lactation. This is the time period when we also need cows to return to cycling and become pregnant. Corners should not be cut during this important time period. Furthermore, note that it's easiest to put weight on cows after weaning. If you currently have thin, dry, pregnant cows it is a good idea to use this time to allow them to gain weight necessary to increase their BCS to 5. As a rule of thumb, you can expect to gain 1 BCS with each 80 lbs of weight gain in mature beef cows.
Pregnancy examination is essential in all years, but is extremely important this winter as we continue or recover from drought. If cows have not been examined for pregnancy, consider having a veterinarian palpate your cows and cull open cows that have weaning age calves. This will allow for added income and less mouths to feed through the winter and early spring. As you complete this year's breeding season, pregnancy check your cows. Since resources were limited, there is a chance that BCS dropped too low and more cows than usual may be open at the end of the breeding season. It is essential to identify and cull these individuals.
Additional Strategies in Times of Drought:
- Pay attention to your heifers- 2-year-old heifers nursing their first calves have higher nutritional needs than their mature counterparts since they are still growing. Furthermore, they are often bucked away from feed sources by older animals. It is a good idea to always manage heifers away from the mature cowherd, however in years of drought and limited feedstuffs it may be essential to allowing them to consume the necessary amount of hay/supplement to maintain their BCS for reproductive success.
- Consider early weaning of calves- if cows go into calving thin or become extremely poor while nursing young calves, it may be necessary to wean calves early to allow cows to regain the condition needed for reproduction. Calves 90 days and older can be successfully weaned onto free choice long stemmed hay with correct supplementation. Removing calves may help "jump start" cows to return to cycling and will lessen cows' nutrient requirements so weight can be gained.
By taking care to manage cattle to nutritional levels necessary for pregnancy success, a producer can preserve next year's calf crop through drought situations.
Sarah Dickinson, M.S.
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Future Sound Lab once again breaks new grounds with their latest offering, the FSL Zinc in-ear monitors. The FSL Zinc is the perfect combination of sound, style, and value. Audio scientists from Future Sound Lab have engineered, tuned, and tested the Zinc to produce a natural and perfectly balanced sound. Made from premium grade electroplated zinc alloy, these earphones come in four elegant colors, and are as robust as any earphones can be.
Studio Sound
The FSL Zinc in-ear monitors feature a natural and perfectly balanced sound so users can listen to music the was it was intended. The audio scientists at FSL have tuned these headphones with the perfect level of bass that can suit anyone's taste, whilst allowing enough space for the mid and top end to shine through the mix. The result is an uncompromising, world-class sound that beats any high-end set of in ear monitors.
Redefining Value
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Zinc Construction
The FSL Zinc in ear monitors not only look and sound great, but they are durable enough to withstand all the rigours of every day use. The premium grade electroplated zinc alloy resists corrosion and extreme temperatures, so you can use them wherever and whenever you may be, whether you're hitting the slopes, scaling mountains, or joining the morning rush hour.
Tectonic Fit Kit
One problem plaguing users today is finding a pair of earphones that fit. Future Sound Lab has come up with an innovative solution to ensure the perfect fit for anyone. With the included FSL's Tectonic Fit Kit, users can choose from a range of tips and accessories to find the right fit for ears of any size and shape. The kit includes: four pairs of silicone tips (XS, S, M ,L), a pair of double flanged tips, a pair of expanding foam tips, 3 sizes of ear fins for extra grip in the ear, and ear hooks for those that prefer to wear over the ear. With so many choices, users can easily find a configuration that fits perfectly and all without having to splurge on expensive custom-molded earphones.
Natural Noise Cancellation
With the frequent intrusion of sounds of the outside world, noise-cancellation is necessary for anyone who commutes, travels, or spends time outdoors. The FSL Zinc, along with the Tectonic Fit Kit, naturally blocks out up to 60% of unwelcome sounds and all without power hungry technology. Unlike other expensive noise-cancelling devices, the Zinc makes use of passive noise cancellation, which means that sound quality is not compromised by added technology. In addition, unlike earphones and headphones that use active noise cancellation techniques, with the FSL Zinc, there is no increase in sound pressure on the eardrum from the noise cancelling generated sound waves. The FSL Zinc provides a safer, more convenient, and in some cases more efficient way to cancel out external noise.
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Traveling with the FSL Zinc is convenient and hassle free. Users no long have to battle unruly headphones or worry about losing accessories. These earphones feature a flat, tangle free cable for ease of use. Although virtually indestructible, The FSL Zinc also comes with a hard case for added protection plus a place to store all the added accessories so users can stay organized.
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Fashion truly is everywhere today and earphones not only have to sound great, but also look good with any outfit. The FSL Zinc comes in four stunning colours to suit any style: gunmetal grey, metallic blue, metallic red, and bronze.
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By Vincent Preti, Christ Church Bronxville Jul. 29, 2020: On Sunday, August 2, the front doors of Christ Church Bronxville will be open from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM...
Christ Church Bronxville
Christ Church Bronxville, or "CCBNY" as it's known in the community, is the village's Episcopal church, whose beginnings date back to 1898. The current church, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was completed in 1926 and was designed by Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue, who also designed St. Bartholomew's in New York City and the Chapel at West Point.
CCBNY offers a wide array of programs to its parishioners, who live throughout southern Westchester. The acclaimed music program boasts five choirs; international outreach efforts to Cuba; and education and service programs for family members of all ages. CCBNY is also home to the renowned children's music program Young at Arts (http://www.youngatartsny.org), and Eliza Corwin Frost (www.elizafrostschool.org), a nursery school for children ages 1 to 5.Our services are as follows:8:00AM Rite I Spoken Eucharist10:00AM Family Choral Eucharist5:00PM Informal Eucharist
"No matter where you are on your spiritual journey there is a home for you at Christ Church. Our worship, music, education and outreach challenge us to embrace holiness and fearlessly share Christ's love."
The Rev. Michael A. Bird, Rector17 Sagamore RoadBronxville, New York 10708914-337-3544
First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church was organized in 1854. Its mission is "to reach out as a caring and Christ centered Church to people of all culture and races, helping them to know God and find fellowship with each other through Jesus Christ to the glory of God."
407 New Rochelle Road Bronxville, New York 10708 914-793-2560
Reformed Church of Bronxville
The Reformed Church of Bronxville is the community church in the heart of the village. We welcome people of all faiths and persuasions to be a part of our church family. We have exciting programs to meet your interests including music and the arts, service and outreach, children's ministry and a wonderful Nursery School.
Starting Sept. 7th, we have three Sunday services held at 8:30 am, 10:30 am and 5:00 pm. A Fellowship Coffee Hour is offered after the 10:30 am service. Childcare is available during our 10:30 am service along with Church School classes for children from 2 years old through the 8th grade.
The Reformed Church180 Pondfield RoadBronxville, New York 10708914-337-6776www.reformedchurch.org
St. Joseph's Church
St. Joseph Church, which opened its doors in 1925, is the Catholic Church in Bronxville. It offers services on Saturday, Sunday, weekdays and Holy Days. It offers a religious education program for K - 8th grade which takes place on Wednesday during the school year. It also offers a myriad of opportunities for parishioners to meet, share ideas and experiences and help others. The St. Joseph's School offers classes for K – 8th grade.
15 Cedar Street Bronxville, New York 10708 914-337-1660
Village Lutheran Church
The Village Lutheran Church "is a ministry of word and sacraments. This ministry gives opportunities for witness, nurture, fellowship, stewardship and service." The Chapel School, which goes from pre-school three-year olds through 8th grade, is an integral part of the Church's ministry for children.
172 White Plains RoadBronxville, New York 10708 914-337-0207
West Center Congregational Church
West Center Congregational Church is a member of The United Church of Christ. It welcomes "all who seek to find, know and serve the living God better in all they are and do."
101 Pondfield Road WestBronxville, New York 10708 914-337-3829
Sinai Free Synagogue
Sinai Free Synagogue is Westchester`s "newest" Reform congregation but its roots go back almost 100 years. Formed in 1999 by a merger of Mount Vernon`s Sinai Temple (founded in 1906 and the first Reform congregation in Westchester County) and the Free Synagogue of Westchester (founded in 1927), the 250-member congregation has a long, distinguished history.
Please check the Calendar for dates and times.
550 North Columbus Avenue914-664-1727
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Using Windows 7 And Linux On The Same Computer [1]
For many reasons, often related to security, Windows users are drawn to looking at Linux as an alternative. Some may not realize that Linux can also be used as a complimentary system by dual booting it alongside Windows.
Linux is all about choice but unfortunately this is where the journey for many Windows users begins and ends. Not only are there so many Linux distributions to choose from, many also offer a variety of desktop environments making the choice process highly confusing.
In order to try and cut through some of this, I've put this guide together assuming a current Windows 7 user with a fairly modern desktop or laptop would like to dual boot this with Linux.
The great advantage of Linux is that most distros offer a live CD or DVD version. This means you can boot from your optical drive and run this live system just as you would if it was fully installed. Some functions, notably saving, will be restricted/missing and generally all operations will be slower than for a full installation, but you can still try out most of the functions, change the themes etc., in order to get a feel for each one before deciding whether or not to install it. Many also offer the option to boot into a live session from a USB drive. You can create this using the freeware UNetbootin [3] to convert your downloaded Linux ISO images. Merely rebooting your machine after each live session will return you to Windows which is not changed or affected in any way.
Bear in mind also that whatever default look appears when you run your live session can be customized as much as you like once you have your preferred distro fully installed. You can play with different theme, icon and font settings during a live session to get a flavor of what is possible.
Discounting the different desktop choices for now, there are several "types" of Linux distro. Minimal is what it suggests and most of these I would not recommend for new users to Linux as they can encounter issues with initial settings, especially regarding the all important internet connection. Next are the main distributions which profess to supply a fully operational and complete system. How each one of these achieves this is somewhat open for debate which is why a few "kitchen sink" variants have also sprung up. Although these might look attractive on the face of it, I've encountered enough problems with some of them to advise caution, but not all.
Before we go any further, it's worth now just making a brief statement about the various desktop environments. I'm also going to simplify this by not including all of them which I don't see as necessary for the context of this guide.
Basically there was KDE and Gnome, plus the others. A while back now, Ubuntu developed its own system called Unity and Gnome which was V2 moved to V3. There is so much argument about the pros and cons of these deviations, but this should not affect new Linux users because not having seen what went before, they can make up their minds about what is being offered now without the nuisance of history to worry about. I guess we should also mention the Cinnamon desktop [4] which since its adoption by Mint and some other distros is gaining in popularity and also MATE [5] which was developed to fill the gap left by the demise of Gnome2 and placate the many haters of Gnome3 and Unity.
So, down to the recommends.
Recommended Linux Distros
Please check the version numbers of the screenshots listed below because not all of them relate to the latest releases.
Undoubtedly and despite the gripes about Unity, Ubuntu [6] remains hugely popular so this is where I would advise to go first. Users of mobile apps especially should feel at home with the interface and enjoy the experience overall. The live online updating process during install, including language packs, can be a bit lengthy so users with a slow connection might need to consider this when looking at the other alternatives.
More screenshots here [7].
Linux Mint [8] originally set out to be an "improvement" on Ubuntu and its rise to the top of the distro charts suggests they were successful. Mint has developed it's own desktop called Cinnamon but also offers a variety of other choices.
More screenshots here [9].
Next we should consider Zorin [10] which has been purposely designed to appeal to Windows "migrants". I've recommended Zorin to several folks here locally, and only one has opted to change it for something else.
More screenshots here [11].
Zorin also produce a "lite" version [12] for lower powered computers.
A final Gnome 3 based distro with enough differences to make it interesting is Pear OS [13] from France. Check it out and see what you think.
[14]Moving to KDE, if you like "pretty" then check out Mageia [15]. Some KDE distros are quite demanding resource wise, but Mageia is one of the lighter ones and I love it.
Designed to be a more complete version of Fedora, Kororaa [16] is one of the heavier KDE distros but most modern machines will cope admirably, especially if they are already running Windows 7.
More screenshots here [17].
There are some other contenders well worth the effort to download and try as a live session.
SuperX [18] has provided by far the best KDE experience for me and runs error free on three different systems, all of which are dual booted with Windows 7. Screenshots here [19] and here [20].
Another good KDE contender is the German distro ZevenOS Neptune [21]. Screenshot here [22].
Alternatively, how about combining KDE and Xfce [23] components together? Centrych [24] does this and the result is both different and pleasing to the eye. Customized screenshot here [25].
Trisquel [26] stands out as being one of the few distros to include only free software. It also has a more classic look which might appeal to some. Screenshots here [27] and here [28].
Point Linux [29]is a Debian based distro that uses the MATE desktop. One of the advantages of Point is that with a few clicks you can install and enable both Compiz and Emerald, giving access to a multitude of great themes [30].
Finally, a lighter weight recommendation that is blindingly fast, compared to Windows 7, and a joy to use.
My final recommendation is a minimal distribution called Bodhi [31]. It does come with a browser installed, but little else, although all the programs you need can be automatically installed from the Bodhi AppCentre with just a couple of clicks. Bodhi uses the E17 or Enlightenment desktop which is certainly different, but also highly configurable. If you are the type of person who relishes the ability to customize looks, then this one is for you. There are a range of set themes available which change the whole look, including desktop gadgets. The individual theme components can also be mixed and matched so there's enough here to keep you occupied for hours.
More screenshots here [32].
Dual Boot Linux with Windows 7
In order to dual boot Linux with Windows 7, it is necessary to free up some space on your hard drive for it first. This is a simple operation as detailed here in this guide [33] to dual booting with Ubuntu.
Most users will be able to dual boot their computer with no issues at all, but as ever, something can always go wrong. To overcome this risk, please consider the following.
1] Back up your important data and preferably have a complete image of your Windows system available should you need to restore it.
2] Google for "How to dual boot Windows 7 and (your chosen Linux distribution)" and read the guide first. Many of these are also on Youtube.
I hope the above will encourage more people to consider dual booting their Windows 7 with Linux and enjoying the same experience I do. This process can be a little frustrating to begin with, but once you discover the speed, safety, reliability and configurability of Linux, then the journey is well worth the effort.
With thanks to our member phrnk for pointing out I should also have included some information about how to return your PC to a Windows only state (apart from using an image). This link [34]works for my machine but your mileage may vary. Depending on your own circumstances it might be necessary to use a variant of the command line code described in the link. Please Google for a few more options before you attempt this process. You will also need your Windows install CD so if this is not available and/or you are uncomfortable with the thought of using the command line, you may wish to consider if a dual boot is right for you. Another option is to use the program EasyBCD [35] which does not require the Windows installation disk to function (the link to the free version is at the bottom of the page). See also this guide [36].


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The following animals are available for adoption from area nonprofit animal shelters and rescues. Adoption fees are required and vary from shelter to shelter. These organizations rely on donations and adoption fees to continue operating.
The following animals are available for adoption from area nonprofit animal shelters and rescues. Adoption fees are required and vary from shelter to shelter. These organizations rely on donations and adoption fees to continue operating.
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CS: Canine Sanctuary
P.O. Box 52, Mountainville. By appointment only. 534-8414. email@example.com. caninesanctuary.petfinder.com.
GH: Goshen Humane Society Inc.
44 Police Drive, Goshen. 294-3984. Hours 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat. and Sun. email@example.com. goshen.petfinder.com. 1-800-Save-A-Pet.com.
HOL: Hollywood Dog Rescue
11 Stella Lane, Pine Bush. Hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Hollywooddogrescue.com. 744-2545.
HVS: Hudson Valley SPCA-Orange County
940 Little Britain Road (Route 207), New Windsor. Mailing address: HVSPCA, P.O. Box 356, Vails Gate 12584. Hours noon-4 p.m. daily. Thrift shop, 1012 Little Britain Road, Suite 700, New Windsor; open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sun. 564-6810. hvspca.org.
MHA: Mid Hudson Animal Aid
54 Simmons Lane, Beacon. Hours noon-4 p.m. Sun.-Thurs. and noon-6 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 831-4321. midhudsonanimalaid.org.
MTN: Humane Society of Middletown Inc.
142 Bloomingburg Road, Middletown. Hours noon-4 p.m. daily. Reduced adoption fees on black and nearly-black cats, kittens and dogs ages 1 and older in May. Cats, $85; dogs, $125. 361-1861. middletownhumane-society.com.
PA: Pets Alive
363 Derby Road, Middletown. 386-9738. firstname.lastname@example.com. petsalive.com.
PJ: Humane Society of Port Jervis/Deerpark
202 Route 209, Port Jervis. Hours 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. and 1-4
p.m. Sun. 856-3677. adopt-a-pet.com. pjhumane.org.
PP: Precious Paws
P.O. Box 454, Vails Gate. By appointment only. 534-9630. petfinder.com/shelters/NY330.html. firstname.lastname@example.com. Some cats available for adoption can be seen at 2-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. at PetSmart in Newburgh.
SUL: Sullivan County SPCA
104 Rock Hill Drive, Rock Hill. Hours noon-5 p.m., daily. 796-3120. sullivanspca.com.
UCS: Ulster County SPCA
20 Wiedy Road, Kingston. Hours 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tues.-Sun., closed Mon. No adoption fee to approved adopters of black cats. Reduced adoption fee on all kittens and cats, $50. 331-5377. ucspca.org.
WV: Warwick Valley Humane Society Inc.
P.O. Box 61, 48 Public Works Drive, off Kings Highway, Warwick. Hours noon-4 p.m. daily. Spring Fever Feline Frenzy, through June 30, $25 adoption fees on adult cats one year and older, no fee for special diet or special needs' cats. Free gift with every adoption. 986-2473. wvhumane.org.


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Professional Learning
Teaching - Professional Learning
Life-Long Learning
In this section you will find information and links to:
- Professional Learning Opportunities for Teachers of German
- Professional Standards for Teachers of Languages
- Pedagogy: General and specific for Languages Education
Victorian Institute of Teaching Standards
- VIT Website - standards
National Professional Standards for Teachers
- National Standards - apply from 2013
Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership
Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers Associations Inc. (AFMLTA)
- Professional Standards - including aligning language teaching with national standards
See also Professional Learning: Policies & Curriculum for information about the Australian Curriculum for Languages and the Victorian Curriculum
An annual conference is usually held each year. In 2019, the Victorian State Conference is organised by the Committee of the AGTV Inc. with the support of the Victorian Government, Kultur und Sprache (Austria) and the Goethe-Institut Australien. The Goethe-Institut Australia organise a National Conference every two years.
Occasional workshops are offered by the AGTV throughout the year. Some AGTV Pop Up PDs may be offered or requested and organised with the assistance of AGTV Network Leaders and will be open to all individual members of the Association.
Distinctions are made between individual members and non-members on most occasions. NB: The AGTV also organises the AGTV-BJR Exchange and other events for students.
- What's on for German - events listed as they are organised
- Register for AGTV events online
- Students: News and Competitions
- Current AGTV Networks
- Multimedia Training Videos - free online training
- Casual Relief Teachers - online training, DET
- Teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture - DET
- Improve your teaching - DET
This international online conference runs in March. Register for free.
- DaFWEBKON 2019 - 7-9 March: Deutsch digital - von Anfang an!
- DaFWEBKON 2018 1-2 March: Global venetzt - lokal aktiv!
- DaFWEBKON 2017 - register for 3-4 online conference
- DaFWEBKON 2016 - Listen to the recorded presentations
IDV - Internationaler Deutschlehrerverband
International German Teachers Association
The AGTV is an associate member of the IDV who host a biennial conference, seminars and German Olympics for students.
- IDV - website
- IDTs - conferences held every four years
- DACHL online
VCAA - New Victorian Curriculum
Online PD programs run in 2016
Victorian Department of Education and Training
Kultur und Sprache in Austria
Goethe-Institut Australia
The Goethe-Institut offers language courses for students and adults from beginners to advanced including internationally recognised certificates.
There are also scholarships and teacher assistant programs in Germany and an annual Summer School in Australia
- Scholarships for Teachers - eligibility every 5 years
- English Assistant in German schools - For graduates under 29 with a good knowledge of German
The Goethe-Institut Australia supports teachers in various ways including a range of services and materials, the provision of GI Resource Centres across Victoria with free borrowing of materials (audio-visual, print, games etc), and support Professional Learning Facilitators (PLFs - Teachers' Trainers). Networks are encouraged to invite the PLFs to a network meeting to run a workshop.
- Events for Teachers and Students of German
- Teaching German - Goethe-Institut Australia
- GI Resource Centres in Victoria
- PASCH-Schulen - world wide network of schools supported by the Germany government
Online Goethe-Institut Professional Learning
- DEUTSCH LEHREN LERNEN - NEU - online resources on the Munich website
- Goethe-Institut courses in Germany including 'Fernunterricht' - Complete in Australia
- Goethe-Institut's Multitmedia Führerschein - Complete in Australia
- Goethe-Institut BLOG: DaF - Many topics, this link to Web 2.0 im Deutschunterricht
Other In Country Language and Culture Professional Development Scholarships
- Independent Schools Victoria - ISV offers funding for attendance at international conferences or courses for teachers from member schools
Other In Country Professional Learning Opportunities
Pay your own way and claim as self-education on your tax.
- Goethe-Institut - Courses in Germany
- Kultur und Sprache - Courses in Austria
The annual conference of the Modern Language Teachers Association of Victoria is a time to share ideas across languages and hear about the current and future direction of languages education.
Some of the materials presented are made available on the MLTAV website.
Other Professional Development Opportunities
- Independent Schools Victoria: Languages Seminars - Generic PD
- Language and Culture Centre - Seminars and Events at Monash University
- Melbourne-Monash German Seminar Series - Lectures at University
- German Studies Association Australia - GSAA hold a conference
Focus on Language and Culture
Watch the Inaugural Professorial lecture from Professor Farzad Sharifian recorded in June 2011 at Language and Society Centre at Monash University in June 2011
- Cultural Linguistics: Lecture at Monash University - Watch the Inaugural Professorial lecture from Professor Farzad Sharifian recorded in June 2011 at Language and Society Centre lecture in June 2011
Articles online
- Europa und seine zwei Seiten - Kultur und Jugend - Article on Spiesser.de
See also Why German: Advocacy for Languages
Past Programs for Conferences in Victoria
In case you are wondering about the conferences, check out the programs and photos below.
- 2019 Victorian AGTV State Conference in Melbourne: Viel zu feiern!
- 2018 National GI Conference in Melbourne: Nachhaltig mit Deutsch
- 2017 Victorian GI/AGTV Conference in Melbourne: Multimedial. Digital. Global.
- 2016 National GI/AGTV Conference in Melbourne: Unsere Zukunft
- 2015 Victorian AGTV/GI State Conference in Preston: Time to Share
- 2014 Victorian AGTV State Conference in Preston: Deutsch ist kein Land
- 2013 Victorian AGTV/GIState Conference in Mt Eliza - MyDeutsch
- 2012 National (incl. Victorian) GI/AGTV Conference in Melbourne CBD: Weltsprache Deutsch
- 2011 AGTV/GI Victorian State Conference: Vorsprung mit Deutsch
- 2010 National (incl. Victorian) GI/AGTV Conference in Melbourne: Grünes Licht für Deutsch
- 2009 Victorian AGTV/GI State Conference in Geelong: Wandel ohne Grenzen
- 2008 Victorian AGTV/GIState Conference in Kilmore : Log on: Passwort Deutsch
- 2007 Victorian AGTV/GI State Conference in Geelong: Marktplatz Deutsch – DIE Ideenbörse
- 2006 National (incl. Vic) GI/AGTV Conference in Melbourne: DaF in Oz: Landschaft der Ideen
- 2005 Victorian AGTV/GI State Conference in Geelong: Intercultural learning - Von Ledershosen bis Hip Hop
- 2004 National GI/AGTV Conference in Ballarat
- 2003 Victorian AGTV/GI Conference in Merrijig
- 2002 Victorian AGTV/GI Conference in Merrijig
- 2001 Victorian AGTV/GI Conference in Lorne
Professional Standards for Language Teachers
- Professional Standards for Teachers of Languages and Cultures - Project developed by the AFMLTA and MLTAs
- Professional Standards - Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)
- National Professional Standards for Teachers - Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Pedagogy for Languages Education
Links related to the teaching of languages and cultures in Australia
- Education Services Australia (formerly the Curriculum Corporation)
Links to Brain Research and Language Learning and Teaching
- Language Study and the Brain - Dr. Teresa Kennedy
- Linking Theory and Practice - Improving Secondary Language Education
- Approaches to Learning Another Language - Dr. McPherson
- TED TALKS Lena Boroditsky - How language shapes the way we think
- How language works - the cognitive science of linguistics
- BLOG: The Language Gym - Gianfranco Conti
- BLOG: Language Teacher Tookit - Steve Smith
General Pedagogy for Teaching and Learning
Pedagogy and Practice
- Insight Assessment - Understanding Individuals - VCAA
- Principles of Teaching and Learning (PoLT)
- Innovation in Education
- E5 Instructional Model
- Innovation Showcase - DEECD
- Flipped Classroom - Russell Stannard
- Teacher Training Videos - multimedia - Russell Stannard
Ideas to Get You Thinking
- Teacher - ACER online magazine
- Independent Curriculum Group - Educating For Tomorrow
- Cult of Pedagogy - Rich content
- Ted Talks - Link to Sir Ken Robinson's talk: Schools Kill Creativity
- Tom March - CEQALL Self-Assessment Rubric
- Educational Origami - WIKI about 21st Century Teaching and Learning
- How we learn - Mind Shift explores the transformation of classrooms with ICT
- The Science of Learning - Edutopia Video: Judy Willis
- Five Reasons Why YouTube Rocks the Classroom - Mind Shift
- Flip Your Classroom - Friday Institute for Educational Innovation
- Five Best Practices for the Flipped Classroom - Edutopia: Andrew Millar
- The Power of Games for Learning - Training in the 21st Century
- Inanimate Alice - The future of transmedia in education
- A New Model of Storytelling: Transmedia - Edutopia: Laura Fleming


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Transco manufactures wide slabs of white belts that it keeps in stock. It cuts it in pieces to length and width and punches it in holes according to the client requirements to form specific elevator belt to be directly installed on an elevator belt conveyor.
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Leisure & Entertainment
The City offers a wide variety of leisure and entertainment options for its residents.
The Santa Clara City Library has received national honors for its outstanding programs and services to the community including being named a "Star Library" by the Library Journal Index of Public Library Service. It has also ranked among the top 10 public libraries in the nation by Hennen's American Public Library Ratings.
Santa Clara amenities include an award-winning Convention Center, Community Recreation Center, International Swim Center, Youth Activity Center, Senior Center, abundant retail shopping, restaurants, and medical facilities.
Dozens of parks, playgrounds, special use facilities (like a Skate Park and Youth Soccer Park), the championship Santa Clara Golf & Tennis Club, a 40 acre open space preserve, the San Tomas Aquino/Saratoga Creek Trail, and two publicly owned cemeteries (one active and one historical), provide more than 450 acres of open space.
The City is home to Santa Clara University, other outstanding schools, the nationally recognized 100-acre California's Great America Theme Park, the George F. Haines International Swim Center, Triton Museum of Art, and the 49ers Football Training Center and their new home Levi's Stadium to open in 2014. Santa Clara is also home to internationally known, world champion Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps.
For more information on attractions, hotels, and other points of interest, please visit the Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce and Convention-Visitors Bureau website.


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Welcome to the Essex County Environmental Center (ECEC)!
ECEC is part of the Essex County Park System and features about 1 mile of hiking trails, a canoe launch on the Passaic River, frog pond & a Wigwam among other points of interests. ECEC hosts many fine environmental education programs. Click here for more information on ECEC programs! Originally established in 1972 and closed due to funding issues in 1995, ECEC re-opened in 2005 with a new environmentally friendly building.
Partners of the ECEC include the the Sierra Club, NJ Audubon Society, Essex County Environmental Commission, Essex County Beekeepers Society & the Essex County Recreation & Open Space Trust Fund Advisory Board.
ECEC is located in the 1,360 acre West Essex Park which primarily consists of deciduous wooded wetlands. West Essex Park was created in 1955 when the Essex County Park Commission first acquired a portion of the land. Additional land was purchased from more than 70 additional landowners through the years.
ECEC Virtual Tour
From the parking area, head to the Environmental Center to pick up a trail map and check out the indoor exhibits. (PS this tour took place in September 2012-about 1 month prior to Hurricane Sandy and thus describes the center as I found it at that time)
Once inside, there are various exhibits regarding topics such as renewable energy.
After taking in the information, pick up a trail map, it's time to explore the trails!
Head outside the center and turn right on the Lenape Trail.
Throughout the exploration numbered wooded posts will be encountered. These posts correspond to the trail map pictured below (taken from the Essex County Environment Center Website) which we will review as we proceed.
The first marker is in regards to the Sweetgum Tree which is found here near its northern natural limit. Sweetgum has star shaped leaves & spiny seedpods.
Just past marker 1 turn right on a short green blazed trail and come to marker # 2 which has the remains of a Gray Birch. Gray Birch, one of the first trees to grow after a disturbance, is a short lived species. Only the logs (located around the marker) remain of this particular Gray Birch.
Marker 3 appears just after Marker 2 and discusses the old log lying next to the post. The old log is known as a mother log because it is "nursing" the soil by slowly decomposing nutrients therefore creating a richer soil for future vegetation.
Behind this marker a tall deer proof fence will appear.
The fence was constructed to keep hungry white-tailed deer out so native vegetation may grow.
Continuing to Marker #4, a cool little body of water known as the Frog Pond appears. While we might not see any frogs today, we know they are present. Check out the native vegetation such as cattail and arrow arum growing in the pond!
A sign has been strategically placed so that you can learn how to construct a pond of your own to attract frogs. From the Frog Pond, leave the green blazed trail and pass Garibaldi Hall.
Garibaldi Hall was part of the original environmental center and is still used by the Master Gardeners of Essex County.
Head toward Eagle Rock Avenue to Marker # 5 found at the start of the White Blazed Patriots Path.
The flora identified by this marker is found at your feet. Garlic Mustard is its name, and, at least here in the eastern United States, establishment of itself as an invasive species is its game. White Tail Deer do not eat Garlic Mustard and the plant has no natural predators in the US. Garlic Mustard produces a chemical which suppress mycorrhizal fungi required by most plants to grow successfully. As a result, Garlic Mustard, once established, forms a monoculture in which native plants cannot become established. Heading further on the Patriot Path I encountered these three fellows in addition to a River Birch (Marker #6):
After passing marker six it's time to leave the Patriot trail by heading left to a wooden boardwalk.
The boardwalk is raised above the Passaic River floodplain.
A wooden box will appear straight ahead near the Passaic River (Marker #7). This box has been placed for nesting Wood Ducks (a species that nests in tree cavities but will also utilize man-made structures).
Be careful of Poison Ivy (Marker #8) as you continue your journey on the boardwalk! Poison ivy contains a clear liquid known as urushiol which causing a burning itching rash in many people. Poison Ivy can be found as a hairy vine, a shrub reaching over three feet tall or as a trailing vine on the ground. It helps to remember the following jingles to remind you of the dangers of this vine:
"Hairy rope, don't be a dope" & "Leaves of three, leave them be"
Leaving Poison Ivy behind, the Passaic River (Marker #9) appears to the right as we leave the boardwalk.
The river is located southwest behind the Environmental Center Building. This is a great spot to launch a canoe or kayak to go explore the river.
Some quick Passaic River facts: Spanning 80 miles, the Passaic River is the second largest river in NJ and flows through Morris, Somerset, Union, Essex, Passaic, Bergen and Hudson counties. The confluence of the Rockaway River with the Passaic River is located nearby. Fish including bass, herring & shad find a home in the Passaic River.
We now find ourselves back on the Lenape trail and passing a Pollinator Garden (Marker #10). Native plants are being grown here to attract bees which are our next point of interest (Marker #11).
The Essex County Beekeepers keep a selection of Honeybees here. Bee careful not to disturb it!
Wow! What's this? Why it's Marker #12 aka Lenape Life. Here you will find behind a gate a Wigwam and other items characteristic of Lenape Life. The Lenape were the original people who found a home in this area prior to European settlement.
Wigwams were created from saplings which were bent to create a dome frame. The frame was then covered with a mixture of animal skins & mats of reeds and rushes. In addition to the Wigwam, the Lenape learning center features a fire pit, meat drying rack, food cache, Lenape Gardens, fishing & tanning rack.
Looping back towards the Environmental Center a Northern Red Oak (Marker #13) appears. The Northern Red Oak is NJ's state tree and is readily identified by its "ski-slope" bark. Northern Red Oak emits a foul odor when cut down.
Soon after Marker #13 appears Marker #14 (Forest Composition) which describes Musclewood, American Beech & Spicebush.
Smooth gray bark is characteristic of the American Beech. It is this feature that attracts individuals to carve their initials. This practice is detrimental to American Beech as the carvings create opportunities for disease and could very well kill the tree. In winter, American Beech leaves remain until the spring when new leaves bud out. American Beech is usually found in forest in the final stage of succession.
Spicebush is one of the first native shrubs to bloom in spring. Spicebush earns its name from the spicy scent which emits from a broken twig. Spicebush is usually found in deciduous wooded wetlands such as those encountered at the ECEC.
Musclewood (aka Ironwood or American Hornbeam) is a small understory tree usually found in deciduous wooded wetlands. The form of the tree resembles a muscular arm. Straight ahead is the Environmental Center but we're not quite finished with our tour yet. We still have a whole trail yet to explore!
Let's turn right on the Lenape to Marker # 15 which discusses three common ferns found in the ECEC forest: Christmas fern, Hay scented Fern & Sensitive Fern. Christmas fern is evergreen and is thought to be given the name due to its leaves having the appearance of a stocking that you would hang on your chimney. Hay scented fern is named such due to its scent resembling, well, hay. Sensitive Fern is an appropriate name indeed as this fern is one of the first to wilt come the first frosts of fall.
We've now come to the beginning of the blue blazed Bird Lane Trail.
Let's take a right to go explore it. The first marker on the Bird Lane Trail is #16 the Fox Grape Vine. Birds such as Northern Cardinal enjoy the grapes this vine produces.
Continuing on we start our loop and see Marker #17 which describes the floodplain forest found at the ECEC. The forest here often will flood (especially in early spring when melting snow contributes to increase water flow in the Passaic River). Species here such as Red Maple flourish in the conditions provided by frequent flooding.
As we start to turn back there is a large rock (Marker #18) visible in the woods. This rock is known as a glacial erratic and was carried to this spot when the last glacier (Wisconsin Glacier) came through the area around 10,000 years ago. This rock was likely carried from the nearby Watchung Mountains.
Continuing back towards the Lenape Trail we pass Marker #19 which describes the past land use of the ECEC. Old farming equipment such as this piece found near this marker tells us that this land was once used as farmland. Looking around you can clearly see the forest has reclaimed the land. Well, we've now reached our last marker (#20) which describes the Mayapple plant. The Mayapple plant blooms a single flower in early spring and first emerges before the forest has fully leafed out in springtime.
Well, we've now reached the end of the Bird Lane Trail!
And with that, our tour has concluded. I hope it has inspired you to go visit the ECEC to see if for yourself!
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Great Ecology Books:
1. Eastern Deciduous Forest, Second Edition: Ecology and Wildlife Conservation – This book is a useful tool for anyone who wants to know or hopes to help one of North America's great natural resources.
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2. Protecting New Jersey's Environment: From Cancer Alley to the New Garden State – With people as its focus, Protecting New Jersey's Environment explores the science underpinning environmental issues and the public policy infighting that goes undocumented behind the scenes and beneath the controversies.
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3. Wild New Jersey: Nature Adventures in the Garden State:
Wild New Jersey invites readers along Wheeler's whirlwind year-long tour of the most ecologically diverse state for its size in America.
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Feel free to comment below with any bird sightings, interesting plants, memories or suggestions! Thank you and have fun exploring!


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Lawmakers skeptical that solution is on horizon
Lawmakers in New Mexico are sounding off on the fiscal cliff, pointing fingers at who they said is responsible for the mess.
As the average New Mexican family is preparing to pull their purse strings tighter, local lawmakers are skeptical that a solution is on the horizon.
"People need to be concerned. I don't think in two days, we're going to come up with a magical solution," said Rep. Steve Pearce.
Democrat Ben Ray Lujan is pointing the finger at the other side of the aisle.
"It's disappointing that rather than getting serious about a solution, House Republicans wated valuable time with their 'plan B' that didn't have the votes to pass in either the House or Senate, and would have been vetoes by the president," Lujan said.
Meanwhile, Sen. Tom Udall said it's the House of Representative's fault. On his Facebook page, Udall is blaming the members of the House for "going home without doing it's job."
A representative for Rep. Martin Heinrich confirmed he flew back to Washington, D.C., on Sunday afternoon to continue the political posturing.
"I think it's up to us to make difficult choices, come up with solutions that would not affect people's lives, but would affect the outcome of the country," Pearce said.


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EASTER ISLAND, Chile
F rom its famed giant stone statues to finding a good, affordable hotel, Easter Island is full of mysteries.
There are ancient questions, such as how the statues were transported and why the island lost its trees. And there are modern puzzles, such as what $1,600 a night will get you in a hotel and why roads arent better marked for visitors touring the island.
Perhaps its fitting that riddles still exist on the most remote inhabited island on Earth: a Chilean territory in the South Pacific, 2,300 miles to the west of the South American continent.
Yet I hoped for answers. After flying nearly 20 hours from New York and having one of our group shaken down for a bribe by a customs agent, I wanted to not only see the sites, but understand them.
My airplane reading was a recent issue of National Geographic, which outlined six different theories about how a people with no wheel and no draft animals were able to move massive statues weighing up to 100 tons as much as 11 miles across the island. I arrived better informed but no wiser.
We were greeted in the Polynesian tradition with flower leis, then given a brief tour of the town of Hanga Roa, home to most of the islands 5,500 residents.
With more than 50,000 visitors a year, the island is home to an assortment of restaurants, car-rental agencies, markets, souvenir stores, water-sport shops and small hotels, and because everything is imported to the island, prices are high.
Our hotel, like most, was tucked in tight between homes and businesses. Ranked on TripAdvisor as one of the best, for $150 a double, it was clean, but the neighbors were loud at night, and the resident roosters were loud at dawn. Although the roosters belonged to the hotel, we wondered if they were bachelors: Nary an egg was seen in the monotonous breakfast.
It had been a challenge to plan the trip. Little independent information is available online, and Easter Island, or Rapa Nui as the locals call it, is but a few pages in most guidebooks. Most hotels appeared Spartan, while the luxurious and all-inclusive Explora is $1,600 a night. A new option, the waterfront Hangaroa Eco Village & Spa, at $550 a night, looked lovely and was rooster-free.
Aside from the hotel, we arranged one other thing in advance: a daylong outing with James Grant-Peterkin, author of the book A Companion To Easter Island.
His tour took us around the 63-square-mile island, introducing us to the moai statues. Although they often are referred to as heads, they in fact are whole-body carvings made by descendants of the first Polynesian settlers hundreds of years ago. Just what they represent and why they were toppled in the century after the first European explorers arrived in 1721 is another unknown.
Fewer than 50 of the statues have been re-erected by archaeologists, and the most impressive of these is a site where 15 colossal moai stand on a ceremonial platform more than 700 feet long. With their backs to the pounding surf, this is a favorite spot to watch the sun rise.
Just down the road is the National Park of Rano Raraku, the quarry where the moai were carved. A path winds among the 400 statues, completed to varying degrees. Whatever their reason, there is no doubt that workers stopped ahead of schedule, leaving a stone graveyard to what once was a sophisticated civilization.
Most of the moai are buried up to the neck, giving the impression that they are nothing more than heads. One, lying on its back, measures 70 feet in length. Another has a petroglyph of a European sailing ship scratched onto its belly. One depicts the moai kneeling, the only one known to have legs. Sadly, this unique sculpture is being worn away by the elements, something people here seem resigned to accept.
On subsequent days, we toured by ourselves, in a rental car or on four-wheel ATVs. As we wandered around getting lost on the bumpy roads, we learned that the island is much more than moai.
We visited the site of the ancient birdman competitions, where men would scramble down a 1,000-foot-high cliff, then swim a mile through crashing waves to a rookery where they would camp, waiting to claim a tern egg for their chief.
We saw volcanic craters, explored a 4-mile-long lava tube and swam off a sandy beach in the shadow of more moai. The beach was one of the few places with trees, and these palms were imported from Tahiti.
Just who is responsible for the deforestation of this once tropical island is another matter for debate. Some believe the first settlers cleared too much for farming and firewood, and inadvertently brought about the end of their civilization. Others blame the moai, believing the trees were cut to make sleds to move them. Still others think Polynesian rats brought in the settlers canoes ate the palm nuts and prevented propagation.
Yet another small wonder can be found at the islands tiny, and somewhat disorganized, museum. Here, one can examine copies of the wooden Rongo Rongo tablets, which are covered in an unknown script. Only 26 of these remain in existence, all overseas, and all undeciphered.
My trip was almost over, and still I had found no answers. So I returned to the Rano Raraku quarry just before the park closed for one last look. There, virtually alone among the moai, I said goodbye to a fascinating place and its lost culture. Id come to accept that the stone lips would never give up their secrets.


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Norfolk, Va. - The Lady Monarch rowing team held the first of what will be an annual Blue-White Regatta on Saturday as they begin preparation for the upcoming spring season. Blue and White Day will always be an intrasquad team regatta, but will eventually evolve into a Class Day Regatta where freshmen will race sophomores, juniors will race seniors, and so on. However, given the make up of this year's squad, it was a regatta of mixed lineups.
In the Women's 4, the Lady Monarchs A boat comprised of Kady Stapp (cox), Liz Hess, Jennifer Easterling, Diana Lewis and Amanda May, took first place with a time of 6:32.87. The B boat (Mia Maceren (cox), Christina Gravelle, Heather Earle, Anotonia Sergie, Suzanne Miller) completed the course in a time 6:39.73.
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6. Spread half mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers. Repeat to form second layers of ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
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text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Sexism in Morroco??? Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Sexism in Morroco??? Goto page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Next Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> General Africa Forum View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message Muff DaddyJoined: 10 Feb 2003Posts: 15Location: CaNaDa Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2003 3:21 am Post subject: Sexism in Morroco??? Hello, I was wondering if you could tell me how sexist it is for a female caucasian to work as a ESL teacher in Morroco? I understand it is a Muslim country, and probably quite conservative. Are women teachers taken advantage of? Will they be sexually harassed? Should they travel there to teach with a friend as opposed to alone? Or am I over-reacting? I am an outspoken 24-year-old female from Canada who is an atheist and a feminist...how much trouble will I get my butt in if I go teach there??? ps. what about Tunisia or other Magreb countries? Back to top BrooksJoined: 16 Jan 2003Posts: 1369Location: Sagamihara Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2003 4:13 am Post subject: I am a man who used to work in Morocco. I used to work with women, so let me see... Since you are an atheist, keep that to yourself. Moroccans can be religious. As a feminist there are things that will probably bother you. But there are liberal Moroccan women there, so if you could meet them, you would probably like their company. I recommend reading books by Fatima Mernissi. She is a Moroccan writer, and what she has written about Morocco would probably interest you. Illiteracy is high. If more women and girls could read, it would be beneficial for society. Well there is sexism there, because of some traditional attitudes, but I think compared to other Muslim countries, Morocco is liberal. Back to top Muff DaddyJoined: 10 Feb 2003Posts: 15Location: CaNaDa Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2003 8:42 pm Post subject: Teaching Women & Children in la Magreb Thank you for your reply on Morrocan treatment of women. You mentioned a good point, about the literacy of women and children and I wonder now if anyone has any info about agencies that enable ESL teachers to teach specifically women and young girls in countries where sexism does exist? I would be interested in educating and enlightening such less fortunate women who otherwise would not have opportunities to learn English. I assume however that such jobs would not pay well??? Back to top BrooksJoined: 16 Jan 2003Posts: 1369Location: Sagamihara Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 6:17 am Post subject: unfortunately, there is sexism everywhere. I work in Japan, and there is quite a bit of it here. No you won`t make much money in Morocco. I think most teachers make between $900-$1000 a month. That is how much I made there. Of course it depends where you work. The students I taught all knew Arabic and French. Some might have known Berber as well. The illiteracy rate is high for women. It must be over 60%. Of course, they need to learn Arabic first. Most won`t learn English. EFL teachers tend to teach in cities, where the educated tend to live. The school year starts in October so now is a good time to start thinking about work for the fall.Last edited by Brooks on Mon Mar 10, 2003 7:10 am; edited 1 time in total Back to top BrooksJoined: 16 Jan 2003Posts: 1369Location: Sagamihara Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 7:07 am Post subject: since I am a man, it is harder for me to say but one woman I worked with in Rabat had an ok time. She was independent and used to travel by herself in northern Morocco. In the north they know Spanish, so it was useful for her. But in Rabat and to the south French is used. I remember a Canadian woman who was spat on once. She left before her contract finished, but later she went to work in Pakistan for a couple years. Pakistan must be more conservative than Morocco. It is easier to be a man here, but some women manage to do well. I wouldn`t recommend going to Algeria because of the political situation, although Chirac recently visited, which is a positive sign. Tunisia sounds good, but it is harder to get a job there. There is work in Libya too, but not for Americans. Back to top Muff DaddyJoined: 10 Feb 2003Posts: 15Location: CaNaDa Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 12:27 am Post subject: thank you Thanks for all your help. Unfortunately I cannot succumb to sexism and would probably end up getting my ass stoned or something! (haha) I am not good at faking an acceptance of my "subordinate" position. However more than this, I need money to pay back student loans so I shouldn't probably go to Morroco now anyway...although I would love to go there one day. Oh and luckily I am a Canadian...or do they hate us too? Back to top BrooksJoined: 16 Jan 2003Posts: 1369Location: Sagamihara Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 5:59 am Post subject: not all Moroccans hate Americans. I don`t think they hate Canadians. I remember a protest in Casablanca about what was going on in Iraq in 1998, but it wasn`t big. Just some people marching down a street. Since you want to pay off your loans, you probably would want to go to Asia, but you might not like Korea, since it can be hierarchical, thanks to Confucianism. Japan is not as extreme as Korea. Back to top run-jpJoined: 27 Jan 2003Posts: 60Location: now rushin for kabsa 'tween prayer calls Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2003 5:11 am Post subject: These posts sound pretty accurate about the place, but remember, that given the town and even the neighborhood (students social class) ideas vary a lot.. While working at the dreaded KG In Rabat in '96, i was shocked to see girls in Paris fashions in the Place Bourgogne, regular pizza and beer bistos...but then nothing but big mamas in djellebas hanging laundry or buying merguez across town. remember people who can pay for ESL are maybe quite francophile and have read more of feminists like de Beauvoir or M Duras than Western people... i.e. The girl from the family next door sponatneously drove me to a bar one night! (...rare for me at home!) At least in my case, I met educated people and I got around fine with only French. The Atlas, the desert, any poor places are different I well imagine. Back to top That Lisa GirlGuest Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2003 10:51 pm Post subject: As a fellow young Canadian feminist teacher, M.D., I sympathize with your concerns. I lived in Israel for some time, and during my first visit, stayed in the Muslim quarters of Old Jerusalem and Akko, and had to put up with a lot of harrassment. Having said that, I also got harrassed by Israeli men, though not as much. I think it's a given that in many parts of the Middle East and North Africa, this is to be expected, to a certain degree, you have to develop a thicker skin if you want to live in these places; one of the hardest challenges for a teacher I think is to accept cultural differences, particularly racial or sexist prejudices that we, as Westerns, find abhorrent. Yes, a teacher can educate her students, and maybe show them a different perspective, but by the same token, you'll also need to accept that they're only so much you can do. One person cannot erase years of social conditioning....and trying to do so will cause you a lot of distress in the end, I'm afraid. Quote: You mentioned a good point, about the literacy of women and children and I wonder now if anyone has any info about agencies that enable ESL teachers to teach specifically women and young girls in countries where sexism does exist? I don't know of any organization like this, but maybe you should start one! I wish you the best of luck, my dear. Lisa Back to top usfemmeJoined: 04 Apr 2003Posts: 11 Posted: Wed May 07, 2003 11:51 pm Post subject: With all due respect, I would never use the word "feminist" to describe yourself because in some circles, the word has an extremely negative connotation due to militant and extreme feminism. Being a feminist in North America is often quite different from the being a feminist in other cultures. Back to top elfriedeJoined: 02 Jul 2004Posts: 3Location: uk Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2004 11:29 am Post subject: teaching in North Africa I find it quite amusing to read these messages about feminists wishing to teach in Islamic societies. These years of "conditioning" are the same as your years of "conditioning". Why should North Africans adjust to you? You think of going there so adapt - when in Rome...... by the way.. why do you presume that any woman who lives in these societies is worse off in some way. Muslim women are fascinating, interesting and of all those I've encountered INCREDIBLY friendly. If you are an atheist do you have to upset them by stating your lack of belief. If you don't like the society don't go. Back to top HodJoined: 28 Apr 2003Posts: 1613Location: Home Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 11:59 pm Post subject: ... Muff Daddy, please let me first apologise, not wholeheartedly mind, for appearing a bit rude. You're the sort of women who could start politically-correct arguments in an empty room. But I digress. Yes, you'll get hassled in Morocco, but you'll have one advantage. With luck, you'd find a Moroccan boyfriend and be able to have a normal relationship. If a western guy tried to do the same, however, he'd be in for a world of hurt. This could be the start of a beautiful friendship. Back to top Trojan HorseJoined: 30 Dec 2003Posts: 61Location: Europe Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2004 9:06 pm Post subject: well off Moroccan girls that you might have in your classes can turn up in hipster jeans, skin-tight little tops that bare the midriff and things you probably wouldn't be seen dead in. They get away with it because they're rich and never on their own. You can still move about reasonably freely in Morocco but Moroccan girls/women don't move about on their own, that's the difference. I think as a woman it's well worth investing in a cheap second-hand car so you can travel about more easily. I wore a wedding ring when I was there and it nipped most problematical situations in the bud. They do arise. If the wedding ring doesn't work, whip out some photos of your kids (anyone's). Moroccans have great respect for mothers. I agree with other posters who advised you to perhaps not mention that you don't believe in God. They're fairly relaxed liberal people there on the whole but they don't understand atheism. I was there several years ago and in the present climate perhaps things are different. Alexandra Back to top HodJoined: 28 Apr 2003Posts: 1613Location: Home Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2004 6:38 pm Post subject: Trojan Horse wrote: I agree with other posters who advised you to perhaps not mention that you don't believe in God. They're fairly relaxed liberal people there on the whole but they don't understand atheism. Although I loathe doing so, my Moroccan colleagues love discussing religion, and I'm not talking light-hearted chats here. If you're an atheist and you tell Moroccans that you believe in god, they'll soon find out you're faking it. There's no reason at all to lie about your religion, or lack of it. I'm a teacher, not a missionary. Back to top juststevenJoined: 18 Aug 2004Posts: 117 Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2004 11:18 pm Post subject: A woman calling herself 'Muff Daddy' that is an atheist and 'feminist'. By that do you mean you are a 'vaginaterian'? No problem, I'm not judging, but if you go to a muslim country, play by their rules or something unfortunate could happen. 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