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Ability to change the width of list of metrics at analysis page
The small width of list of metrics makes difficult to read list of metric if it has metrics with names over 20 chars. See attached screenshot.3 votes
Option to filter(replace) sensitive SQL from alerts displayed/recorded
Similar regex functionality to how processes/queries can be excluded from an alert but to hide or better yet not record sensitive SQL/SQL fragments1 vote
Choose aggregation used in the analysis graphs
(Posting for a user)
Would it be possible to request a change to the graphing data algorithm to allow for the user to select (when adding a metric to the analysis graph) whether to use AVG (mean) aggregated or MAX aggregation. Although you could allow for any of the aggregation operators to be used, see screen mock up below from the SQL Monitor Analysis tab where you add the metrics to the graph.
I think it would significantly enhance the analysis of peak (local or global maximums) and it would prevent peak values being artificially dragged down to a local lower average. It would also allow users to take control of how to handle data points not shown on the analysis graphs.
Thanks for your time and consideration.
Kind Regards
Jonathan Butler
(Posting for a user)
Would it be possible to request a change to the graphing data algorithm to allow for the user to select (when adding a metric to the analysis graph) whether to use AVG (mean) aggregated or MAX aggregation. Although you could allow for any of the aggregation operators to be used, see screen mock up below from the SQL Monitor Analysis tab where you add the metrics to the graph.
I think it would significantly enhance the analysis of peak (local or global maximums) and it would prevent peak values being artificially dragged down to a local…14 votes
need collected values for metrics, not calculated values
I would like to extract the collected values over a bigger time period and not the calculated values like you get when you expand your timeframe while looking at the analysis metrics. I tried to do this for batch req/sec for 24hrs and export it to an excel file but, again, I get the calculated values and not the collected ones like that I need.
Here's a topic I found that reflects what I want
Thanks!3 votes
I'd like a KPIs area. For example:
Number of Occurrences above 60% CPU: 193
Average Duration of an Occurrence over 60% CPU: 68 Seconds
Number of Occurrences above 60% CPU which lasted longer than 3 minutes: 10
Total time spent above 60% CPU: 221 Minutes
Longest occurrence above 60% CPU: 30 Minutes
Same for page splits, PLE, et cetera3 votes
Allow access to all network and disk drives for Active/Passive or Active/Active Clusters all the time not just when active.
It's difficult to see what went wrong on a cluster when you only see connection or disk drive info for the currently active node in a SQL Cluster. When a failover happens, we lose ability to see the passive node (or on an active/active cluster whatever node is deemed to be passive) and any data for network or SAN Disks is not viewable. This data would be helpful in determining what was going on just prior to the failover.3 votes
Add day name(sat, sun, mo etc) of date to analysis screen
Add the day name of date to analysis screen.
Currently only the date and time is displayed on the graph lines dots.3 votes
Analysis, save selection of the servers and counters
Ability to save selection of the servers and counters.
I.e. for server SQL1, SQL2, SQL2, counters PLE and batches/second.
I.e. for server SQL1, SQL2, SQL2, IO, read latency, write latency.
Currently the selection of servers and counters/metrics has to be repeated every time.3 votes
Sort filter for manage server screen.
We have many development and test servers we want in our server list but not fully monitored. They were added to Monitoring after the production boxes, so they are on top of the list.9 votes
Multiple custom Alerts for a single custom Metric
We have a scenario where we would like to create 2 different alerts for the same metric. The scenario is we have created a metric to capture the backup size growth percentage from the day prior. We have need for 2 different alerts. 1) Alert when the percentage is over X percent in a single day 2) Alert when the percentage is over Y percent for n days. The way we have to do this now is create the same metric twice and obviously that causes excessive hits to the databases.6 votes
Per Server Authentication
While useful to split apart the administrative and user accounts, there doesn't seem to be a provision to allow a single server (or group of servers) to be checked from a specific account. It would be useful to have 'subordinate read only' accounts that could only read a subset of the full array of servers, so departmental administrators could see their own system, without being able to see another department's system behaviour.1 vote
Dynamic alert thresholds
I'm already modifying the threshold settings, however, because of different workloads at different times, it would nice to have control over the time of day that a threshold applies.
For instance during the day serverA might be doing transaction log backups in 30 seconds, and at night when we run heavy ETL workloads serverA might take 5 minutes for the logs to finish.
This control of the threshold values according to the time of day would avoid unnecessary alerts.3 votes
On the analysis page, the colors of the labels are so pale they are difficult to read using IE 11. I need a way to choose a different color.
On the analysis page, the colors of the labels are so pale they are difficult to read using IE 11. I need a way to choose a different color with more contrast.1 vote
Add plus/minus tolernaces for unusual job durations
Allow different tolerances to the plus and minus percentages for the "Job Duration Unusual". In some circumstances (especially when there may be a lot of data coming in and the disks are extremely busy), I don't mind a deviation of a few hundred percent positive in the deviation. But a negative deviation of 90% would likely indicate some of the expected data was missing (thus a problem).1 vote
Customizing alerts without loosing inherited settings
Would be great to have the possibility to customize alerts on lower levels without loosing the inerited "customizations".
Otherwise there is the need to "copy" all the exclusions made on higher or highest level to the level that should be customized...
In example : i want to add a keyword for a specific query on Database Instance without loosing all the exceptions made for backup and so on.1 vote
Allow filtering out certain types of wait statistics (e.g. to remove benign ones)
As the title says. See Paul Randal's query for an example: https://www.sqlskills.com/blogs/paul/wait-statistics-or-please-tell-me-where-it-hurts/
Give us the option to control exactly which types are filtered out of results.6 votes
add custom metric for tracking use of deprecated features
I think it should be possible, using Extended Events or some other method, to create a custom metric that allows SQL Monitor to track the use of deprecated features. This data is useful for upgrade planning or best practice reviews. I realize some of this can be found via server-side tracing, but I have heard that Extended Events may be more efficient.1 vote
Allow email configuration at the time you configure a new alert.
Once you configure an alert, it automatically defaults to notify the default recipient. However, if I want another user to receive these emails, I have to configure this through Alert Settings. I'd like the ability to set up the email address in Custom Metrics setting, so that everything is done in one integrated place.1 vote
Localization of the Timeline in Graphs
Actual the timeline in Analysis Graphs is showing "US" Notation e.g 1:51 PM. As European this is not the favorite way of reading times....
Would be great to have the possibility to Change the TimeFormat.
for the Charts timeline2 votes
Use extended events for deadlock "tracing" instead of a trace flag
If the SQL Server version is high enough, using extended events to capture deadlock information would be preferred to using a trace flag.12 votes
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By Mike Harrington
The Sabres have called a 2 p.m. news conference in First Niagara Center with General Manager Darcy Regier and team president Ted Black to discuss various details of the upcoming shortened season. Several sources say the NHL schedule is at least another day -- and perhaps two days -- from being released.
Black will be heading to New York City tomorrow for the Board of Governors' ratification vote.
There are plenty of hockey-related questions for Regier, and plenty of team/league/fan inquiries that I'm sure Black is preparing for. So it should be an interesting session.
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By the Center for Michigan
---- — n Who: Rick Snyder
n Featured Campaign Material: Jobs 2 TV Ad
n Truth Squad Call: Foul
"Fifty percent of the jobs lost in America in the last 10 years were lost in Michigan."
True. Michigan employment last peaked in June of 2000 when the state had 4,690,000 non-farm payroll jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. From then until August of this year (the latest month available), the state has lost 859,000 jobs.
In the same period, the United States lost 1,543,000 non-farm payroll jobs. Jobs lost in Michigan represented 55.6 percent of the country's total employment decline.
"How'd that happen? Politicians gave us the worst business tax in the country and regulations that made creating jobs almost impossible."
Snyder apparently is referring to the Michigan Business Tax, which he has repeatedly criticized and said he would replace with a 6 percent corporate income tax.
But the MBT can hardly be blamed for the crippling loss of Michigan jobs over the past decade. The MBT, which replaced the three-decade-old Single Business Tax, didn't even take effect until 2008.
The overarching reason for Michigan's economic collapse over the past decade was the fall of the domestic auto industry, which shed 65 percent of its jobs in the state over the past decade. There are just 123,900 workers in the auto and auto parts manufacturing sectors, down from 352,210 in June of 2000.
But the auto industry had an even larger impact on the state's economy. Hundreds of thousands of high-paying jobs dependent on the industry were lost as the industry plummeted. As a result the state's median household income fell 21 percent over the past decade when adjusted for inflation. Inferior product quality, poor management decisions, uncompetitive labor costs and the Great Recession are generally listed as the main reasons for the auto industry's decline.
Snyder doesn't cite any specific regulations that he claims has made job creation "almost impossible."
"I've created thousands of jobs."
Most of those jobs were created in other states when Snyder was executive vice president and later president of defunct computer manufacturer Gateway Inc. in the 1990s.
During his time in active management at Gateway, the company grew from 1,100 workers to 13,300 employees, 10,600 of which were in the United States. That's according to figures from Gateway filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
But the company subsequently fell on hard times after Snyder left, but still sat on its board of directors. The company was sold to Acer Inc. in 2007.
Snyder's job-creating record in recent years as a venture capitalist investing in Michigan companies is less clear. He told the Ann Arbor Chronicle last year that those companies had created 420 jobs.
But in a section of his website listing his job-creation accomplishments, Snyder only cites the 50 jobs created at HandyLab, a medical device manufacturer in which he invested in and served as chairman.
HandyLab was sold last year to Becton, Dickinson and Co., which earlier this month announced it was closing HandyLab's Ann Arbor-area office and moving the jobs to Maryland.
On his campaign website, Snyder says he helped bring thousands of jobs to Michigan as the former chairman of the Michigan Economic Development Corp. and Ann Arbor SPARK, a local economic development agency.
"We'll dump that tax, thin the regulations and jobs will come back."
This is Republican orthodoxy going back to the days of President Ronald Reagan. But recent events in Michigan and the nation have shown that creating jobs is more complex than cutting taxes and easing regulations.
Michigan lost hundreds of thousands of jobs in the final years of Gov. John Engler's reign and the early years of Gov. Jennifer Granholm's administration, even though state tax rates were falling at the time.
And most state regulations in place today were in place when Gov. John Engler was governor, or are the result of laws passed with the help of the Republican-controlled Senate.
Snyder's assertion that half of all U.S. jobs lost during the past decade were lost in Michigan is jarring, but accurate. But to say those job losses were a result of the Michigan business tax and burdensome regulation on businesses is, at the least, a gross exaggeration.
It was the long decline and near collapse of the domestic auto industry that led Michigan to become the nation's job-loss leader over the past decade. It's unfortunate Snyder and so many others running for office in Michigan this year simply ignore the industry's shrinkage as the major reason for the state's economic malaise.
Foul for blaming Michigan's decade-long job taxes on the Michigan Business Tax, a tax that didn't take effect until 2008, and for not citing any specific regulations that Snyder also blames for the state's job losses.
The Center for Michigan is a centerist think-and-do tank founded by former newspaper publisher and University of Michigan Regent Phil Power.


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Jennifer was diagnosed with stage IIIC breast cancer and Paget's disease in April 2012 at the age of 34. She had discovered a lump only a week earlier while removing her bra preparing for bed. As the mother of three children, her diagnosis was a whirlwind for her family. One moment, they were preparing for a long-awaited family vacation to Florida. The next, Jennifer and her husband were explaining cancer, going to doctor visits and preparing for the battle that lay ahead.
In May 2012 Jennifer underwent a bi-lateral mastectomy and started 20 weeks of chemo therapy shortly thereafter. Chemo was extremely difficult as Jennifer was receiving 2 drugs in each treatment. "I experienced terrible nausea and everything smelled awful for a few days. Lucky for me, I never went to treatment alone. There was always a friend or family member there." said Jennifer.
During her chemotherapy, Jennifer met a fellow breast cancer patient named Pam. They had similar diagnosis and became fast friends. Mercy Cancer Center coordinated their chemo and radiation therapy sessions to take place on the same day and time so they could be together. Pam and Jennifer drew support from each other, and talked through their experiences. Jennifer remarked, "Pam really understood what I was going through and was quick to call or text, asking how I was feeling. Because of her friendship, those treatments were something I looked forward to, as opposed to dreading."
In February 2013 Jennifer completed her treatment and was cancer-free. In March, Jennifer and her family finally were able to take the vacation to Florida they had wanted, with a bread new perspective. She explains being in remission is sometimes scary. "I try not to dwell on the dreaded question of when or if the cancer will come back. I just take it one day at a time and do my best to move forward with my life."
While suffering through bloating, menstrual pain and fatigue in 2011, 47-year-old Robyn chalked up the symptoms to the onset of menopause. With two adult daughters, a 12-year-old son and a 1-year old grandson, what else could it be? "I didn't think going to the doctor to hear 'you are just getting older' was necessary." However, one morning, Robyn could not go to the bathroom at all and wondered if it was something more than just age.
After meeting with her doctor and undergoing a battery of tests, a large mass was discovered on her right ovary, which was affecting her bladder. Blood tests were inconclusive so a hysterectomy was recommended to find out if the mass was cancer. "Two things really scare me: first is the thought of losing a child or grandchild, the second is the 'C' word." After waking up from surgery, one of those fears came to fruition. Robyn had ovarian cancer.
Chemotherapy was recommended to contain the cancer. For 18 weeks, her routine revolved around driving to Mercy Cancer Center for treatment, then returning to Audubon County Memorial Hospital to receive fluids.
"Ovarian cancer does not have good statistics. After my diagnosis, I thought about my grandbaby and whether or not I was going to die." What carried her through that difficult time was Robyn's faith, strength and family. "I have always been independent and stubborn. I came to realize I could not do this on my own. Cancer does not give you that option. My husband was unbelievable through the process. He took care of our son, our home and me."
Robyn had her last chemo treatment in May 2012 and now undergoes testing every three months and submits to monthly blood test as well. Robyn says it is easy to question things after cancer. "I think it's simple to ask 'why?' But, I think for me it's so I can be a voice. If my story and my journey can help even one person, then it was all worth it."
Marcelino a.k.a "Marce"
Marcelino, or "Marce" as he is called by his many friends, never seems to have met a stranger. Serving in the Navy and working 31 years for the Federal Aviation Administration – his travels took him all over the world, crossing paths with countless people he is proud to call friends. Maybe it's due to his warm smile or ability to weave a good story. If you ask Marce, it's all about treating others as you want to be treated. After all, even perfect strangers could wind up being your best friend in the right situation.
That positive attitude has served him well – even when facing the impact cancer has had on his life and the lives of his loved ones. In 2004, Marce's mother died of cancer and in 2007 his wife of 30 years lost her battle with ovarian cancer. Even in that time of grief, Marce choose to help others before helping himself. He started a grief support group at a local hospice. It was there he met Ginny, who was mourning the loss of her husband to a brain tumor. They each helped the other through their loss, became close and fell in love. They got engaged and now celebrate the lives of the loved ones they've lost far too soon.
In Marce's own battle with metastatic merkel cell, his positive attitude has not changed. He views his appointments with Dr. Voynov at Mercy Cancer Center as an opportunity to visit with friends and spread some cheer to other cancer patients. According to Marce, "If I can bring a little joy or hope to someone else, it makes my day."
When Pam was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2002, she fought tooth and nail to beat the disease. It was an exhausting process, but in the end, she was proud to call herself a cancer survivor. When she was diagnosed with cancer for a second time in early 2012, she immediately feared the worst. She recalls, "Leading up to my second cancer diagnosis, I was working long hours and had delayed my routine screenings as a result. I was told I had stage III breast cancer in February 2012 and at first, I didn't think I'd be around come Christmas."
Between Pam's diagnosis in February and her mastectomy in March, she dealt with the stress of not knowing what her future held. Once her mastectomy was complete, Pam, her husband Richard and her physicians were able to lay out a treatment plan that gave her the best chance at recovery. It included 20 weeks of chemo and 38 radiation treatments. Being a meticulous planner, it was difficult handing over control to someone else. "When you are diagnosed with an advanced cancer, you have to make decisions quickly with people you don't know. I learned to trust my doctors and nurses at Mercy to put together a plan. They did a phenomenal job and bent over backwards to accommodate my input."
It was during her radiation treatments that Pam met another breast cancer patient named Jen. They had a similar diagnosis and treatment schedules. Having another patient to visit with during her chemo and radiation treatments made the grueling process easier to handle. They became fast friends and became their own support group. If Jen was having a bad day, Pam was there to cheer her up. Jen returned the favor anytime Pam was down.
Pam also received unexpected support from coworkers and friends during her treatment. "There were people that called to check in on me or sat with me during treatment I never would have guessed cared as much as they did. All that support gave me strength." On Jan. 13, 2013, Pam had her final radiation treatment and is currently cancer-free. She is now focusing on regaining her strength through classes at the YMCA Healthy Living Center and attends the LIVESTRONG Cancer Education series each Wednesday evening at the Y. She also plays a new role as a cancer advocate, offering support for other survivors and assisting with different cancer causes.
Dana was a normal 19-year-old before she diagnosed with melanoma. She had graduated from high school, gotten a "real job" and was thinking about what her future held. She was healthy, active and never really one to get sick. She had no noticeable symptoms until a coworker noted that her neck looked a bit swollen. Shortly after, Dana could feel a small ball forming in her neck. It scared her, so she didn't go to the doctor until she started to feel light-headed whenever she would turn her head.
Hearing that she had cancer was truly a worst case scenario for Dana. When you're a teenager, you don't and shouldn't have to think about being diagnosed with cancer. Telling family was difficult, but proved to be a blessing. "Once I realized what was happening, I was terrified. I called my mother right away. I needed their support and am blessed to have such a wonderful family."
Another source of support after her diagnosis and during her treatment was her employer and co-workers. "I looked forward to having someplace to go every day where I was important and normal. My co-workers raised money to help pay for living expenses and my company was flexible with my hours. They showed plenty of concern, but didn't baby me, which I really appreciated."
As she went through treatment and her condition improved, Dana gained a new perspective. "Through this process, I've learned to listen to my intuition more. If you believe everything will turn out for the best – it probably will. Her advice for others struggling with a cancer diagnosis? "Eat when you're hungry, sleep when you're tired, have fun when you want to, and cry when you need to. Being sick doesn't omit you from the human experience."
In Jan. 6, 2011, Madonna received the devastating news she had breast cancer. What followed was a bilateral mastectomy, 20 weeks of chemotherapy, followed by weeks of radiation. Her mantra during her treatment was, "Courage isn't always a lion's roar. It is sometimes the heart at the end of a day saying I will try again tomorrow." No matter how difficult the challenge or how many times she might have stumbled, Madonna always rose up to face the challenge, never backing down.
Exactly one year after her diagnosis, Madonna undertook an entirely different, but equally difficult, challenge. She and 18 other cancer survivors, ages 29 to 73, and 21 caregivers trekked through five ecosystems to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, the highest peak on the African continent and the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. The journey was coordinated by Above and Beyond Cancer, a nonprofit organization established to reduce the burden of cancer. "That was a very emotional experience," Madonna Nichols says. "I'm so glad I did it. Cancer changes your perspective on things. We bonded as a group and have kept in touch since."
Determined to overcome even more obstacles, Madonna participated this past June in Coast to Coast for Cancer, a 4,000 mile marathon across the country. She, her husband and son ran a 26.2 mile leg of the journey to raise funds and awareness for cancer. Madonna certainly has shown that no matter the challenge, be it cancer, a tall mountain or a long road, she has the courage to rise to the challenge.
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The Geographical Fieldwork Grant is the Society's longest running grant scheme. Every year, we help upwards of 20 teams of students and researchers get into the field, through this grant scheme. Several grants are available up to £3,000.
18 January (each year)
Geographical Fieldwork Grant guidelines (PDF) Geographical Fieldwork Grant Application Form (MSWORD) Research Ethics and Code of Practice (PDF)
Geographical Fieldwork Grant Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) Expedition Handbook: advice on completing expedition reports and risk assessments
Listen to recipients of the Geographical Fieldwork Grant in 2011 talk of their volcano field project in Chile.
Rachel Blow (Newcastle University and The Centre Ecologique de Libanona). 'Exploration of biodiversity and historic sites, Vohitsiombe Mountain, SE Madagascar'
The mountain of Vohitsiombe in South Eastern Madagascar is special for hosting both threatened endemic wildlife and unique historical and geological sites. The aim of the expedition is to collect data on the biodiversity of the area so that a conservation management plan can be put in place. We will also be collecting data on the ruins of the region's largest Manda Settlement.
Ben Toulson (University of Exeter). 'Expedition Samloem 2013: Exploring Koh Rong Samloem's Hidden Treasures – Cambodia'
The island's dry forests and mangroves are rich in both flora and fauna species. Recent small studies have revealed new species of orchid and a new subspecies of terrapin was discovered earlier this year. Working with a number of groups including Marine Conservation Cambodia, The Seahorse Trust and Koh Rong Samloem Island Resorts Co Ltd the expedition team will perform the first ever thorough terrestrial survey of Koh Rong Samloem, aiming to aid conservation efforts for the island through their findings.
Lydia Bach and Emily Waddell (University of Glasgow). 'Glasgow and Suez Canal University Marine Expedition – Egypt'
The project will investigate how coral reefs cope with the effects of climate change and human pressures. The team will compare different Marine Protected Areas with unprotected areas, focusing on main target species. There are two strands of enquiry: to investigate the socio-economic supply chains of the local fisheries, in particular those relating to Bedouin tribes people; to investigate the ability of coralline algae to adapt to more variable environments - these are highly susceptible to climate change and important contributors to reef structure.
Anna Bidgood (University of Oxford). 'Oxford University Geological and Educational Outreach Expedition South-West Greenland'
The expedition is to be undertaken in South West Greenland in a poorly studied, geologically enigmatic area dominated by a 'fossil' magma chamber. The team of four will produce two geological maps and document the geological history of the area using both observation and examination of rocks in the laboratory. The team will document the expedition using a blog and photographs to produce material detailing the geology of the area and the science involved in gathering this information to aid the Education Through Expeditions team in making field science more accessible to schools.
Bernard Lundie (University of Glasgow). 'University of Glasgow Iceland Expedition 2013' The undergraduate research expedition will take place in Skálanes reserve in Eastern Iceland. The expedition aims to increase bio-geographical knowledge of this fragile high latitude environment. The team will work in partnership with reserve staff and finding s will feed into the management plan for the reserve.
Aaron O'Hare (University of Glasgow). 'The Glasgow University Peru Expedition 2013'
The team will conduct biodiversity inventories of both mammalian and amphibian species to assess the biodiversity of regenerating tropical rainforest. The study will compare three areas with differing human disturbance histories in the Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru. The project builds on datasets from previous expeditions.
John (Christopher) Thorpe-Dixon (Plymouth University). 'A comparative biogeographic study of the Sadas, Northern Western Ghats'
The northern Western Ghats, are characterised by lateritic plateaus, Sadas, which have a barren appearance in the dry season and as a result were ecologically un-researched – until recently. Sadas are one of the most specialised and fragile habitats in Western Maharashtra, supporting a rich diversity of organisms, they have a key role as micro-watersheds maintaining perennial water supply to surrounding villages. Working with local counterparts, the study will produce a report relating the spatial arrangement and environmental gradients to the biota of the plateaus to answer to ascertain conservation priorities.
David MacFarlane (Durham University). 'A Comprehensive Study of Vatnajökull, Europe's Largest Ice Cap - Southern Iceland'
The team will investigate glacial landscape processes and evolution for outlet glaciers along the South West region of Europe's largest ice cap, Vatnajökull. The 15-strong team will study a wide breadth of processes including hydrological characteristics, supraglacial and englacial sediment transport pathways and proglacial depositional features.
John Groves (Queen Mary, University of London). 'Multi-scale dynamics of Icelandic marginal glaciers: causes & signatures'
This project aims to examine the causes and resulting signatures of glacial change. By correlating discharge and surface lowering with supraglacial debris cover and meteorological variability it will be possible to examine the factors responsible for changes in melt at a large scale. The team also aim to study the signatures of these types of change recorded in the sediment by using macro and micro scale analysis, both in the field and in the lab. They aim to detect signals of retreat, advance and hydrological change by examining sediments located at glacial margins.
Anne Toomey (University of Lancaster). 'The Madidi workshop team: Exploring local perspectives of scientific research – Bolivia'
The project aims to explore the gap between research and the management of natural resources in the region of Madidi National Park, Bolivia. This will be done by holding a series of community workshops to which a diversity of local stakeholders (community members, park staff, municipal government, and scientists) will be invited to discuss the past, present and future of research in the region. The project will facilitate a space for the sharing of different types of knowledge in order to make conservation science and management more participatory and locally relevant.
Martin Holland. 'Thousand Rapids Research and Education Expedition, Borneo'
Much conservation attention is being given to the north of Borneo, as this area is thought to have a higher biodiversity than the south. However, a previous preliminary survey has indicated that this might be largely due to survey bias. Through biodiversity surveys on a range of faunal taxa in Indonesian Borneo the team seek to demonstrate that the south has a biodiversity that is comparable to that of the northern states of Sabah and Sarawak.
Samantha Kendall (Royal Holloway). 'Water and Livelihoods within the Imlil catchment area, Morocco'
Over the last decade the semi-arid region of Imlil has experienced increased climatic extremes culminating in the driest summer on record in 2012. A reconnaissance trip in August 2012 found that although lengthy droughts were having substantial impacts on the local community subsistence activities, such as farming. However, people were adapting to changes in climate and beginning to innovate with water management. The research will assist the Imlil community in their development of water management strategies in the face of climatic change.
Corinne Garner (University of Aberdeen). 'Cinder cone geometry and xenolith lithology in the Mojave desert, California'
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Before I begin my list, I'd like to stress that ranking films you love in a numbered list is often arbritary and debatable. It's hard to say before the number one spot which films are better than others, but here goes.
10) 21 Jump Street- The key word I would use for describing my enjoyment of this film is surprise. I was surprised at just how clever and refreshingly meta the script was. On paper, a comedic version of 21 Jump Street sounds excruciating and forced. This movie plays with the fact that Hollywood is running out of ideas and toys with the expectations of the audience. Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill's comedic banter invigorate this movie with hilarious, crude and somehow sweet moments of cinematic gold. This movie is no masterpiece, but brilliant comedies are not recognized by critics and awards shows often enough. 21 Jump Street is a rare comedy that holds up on multiple viewings and consistently entertains.
9) Life of Pi- Ang Lee's latest directorial effort features some of the most visually creative and gorgeous sequences I saw in 2012. It is one of the few films that uses 3D perfectly and it is genuinely immersive. Like other great films, the film is overflowing with symbolism and just the right amount of ambiguity. Somehow, the simple tale of a boy lost at sea with a tiger touches on faith, morality and the human spirit without being pretentious. Also, it's good to see largely unknown Indian actors like Suraj Sharma and Irrfhan Khan get top billing in a big-budget Hollywood movie.
8) Seven Psychopaths- Playwright turned screenwriter Martin McDonagh gave us one of the most entertaining films of the year with Seven Psychopaths. McDonagh assembled an impressive cast, with great actors like Christopher Walken, Woody Harrelson, Colin Farrell and Sam Rockwell all doing some of their best work. This film has clear influences from Tarantino, but it manages to be tighter and more creative than many of Tarantino's own films. All I can say is this movie will surely entertain those moviegoers who love dark humor, bloody violence and killer dialogue.
7) The Grey- January is usually a rough month for movies, but The Grey broke the start of the year curse. Liam Neeson seems born to play the grizzled John Ottway, a man coming face to face with death. This film was a modest box office success and received mostly positive reviews, but it deserved even greater praise in my opinion. It is equal parts morality drama, horror film and survival thriller. This movie is thrilling, thought provoking and tragic and I was gripped from start to finish.
6) Moonrise Kingdom- Wes Anderson's sepia toned, surreal and sweet comedy-drama posits that children have a better perspective on things then all those pesky adults. Moonrise Kingdom is a touching love story between two children set in small town New England. This film has possibly the best cast of any movie made this year. Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Francis McDormand, Bill Murray and Tilda Swinton are just some of the top notch performers who bring their A-game to this film. Crucially, the two child actors at the center of the story are genuine and impressive. Exquisitely shot, wonderfully acted and beautifully scored, Moonrise Kingdom is a gem.
5) Looper- This film is a great example of effective science fiction. The world of the movie is fully realized, the script is tight and there are no easy answers. Without giving away the plot twists of the film, I was constantly thinking about the morality of the characters and the justifications they give for their violent actions. Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt play the same character, but at different ages (time travel).They appear together in one of the year's best scenes. The two have a tension filled conversation in a diner and so much is revealed about the character they are playing. Top all this off with a compelling ending and you have an excellent science fiction film.
4) The Dark Knight Rises- Plot holes and slight overlength aside, no film was as viscerally entertaining this year as Christopher Nolan's conclusion to the Dark Knight trilogy. I saw this movie four times in theaters and once in IMAX. Nolan's focus on practical effects rather than overuse of CGI, lends weight and impressive scale to the film's action sequences. Besides the large-scale brawls and explosions, this movie has a real story to tell and is way smarter than most action films that are made today. Tom Hardy creates a menacing hulk of a villain with the masked terrorist Bane and Christian Bale gives us everything we could ask for from an actor playing the caped crusader. I laughed, I got goosebumps, and yes, I cried, all during a film about a guy who dressed up like a bat and fights crime.
3) Skyfall- The best Bond movie ever made features Daniel Craig's best performance as Bond and the best cinematography a Bond film has ever boasted. The film manages to both explore the character of Bond in interesting and creative ways and wow the audience with appropriately extravagant action set pieces. Javier Bardem is a memorable Bond villain and Judi Dench is finally given more screen time as M. True to Ian Fleming's original novels, the movie has a tragic ending. It's very refreshing to see a Bond who doesn't get away unscathed. The Bond films have never been better and I can't wait for the next Daniel Craig Bond outing.
2) The Cabin in the Woods- I don't want to give away the joys of this film to those who have not seen it yet. All I will say is this movie is not what you expect it to be. It is subversive, bizarre and totally original. For me, it was one of my favorite experiences in a theater this year. Horror buffs will love this movie's attention to detail and will bathe in its gory delights.
1) Argo- Somehow Ben Affleck has gone from being a bad actor (except in Good Will Hunting) to one of the best directors working today. His first two directorial efforts, Gone Baby Gone and The Town, were both solid thrillers, but Argo is his best work by far. In Argo, Affleck casted a string of great characters like Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin and John Goodman. I don't know how Affleck was able to do this, but Argo manages to be incredibly intense and uproariously funny without forcing either tone too much. I love this film because it recreates history brilliantly, it celebrates the joys of moviemaking and satirizes Hollywood itself. Argo is quite an achievement and I can't think of any other film this year that engaged me on every level like this film did.
As I look back at this year as a whole, I find that there were not any films I truly fell in love with, even when I greatly enjoyed them. 2011 was a year that produced some films that I absolutely adored. I look at films like Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Tree of Life, The Guard and 50/50 and I can't really find any films that equal their greatness this year.
I wouldn't call 2012 a bad year at the movies, just an average one. Some films heaped with critical praise like Lincoln, Django Unchained and The Master proved to be good but not great in my opinion. The biggest problem I experienced with films in 2012 was overlength. Films like The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Django Unchained and Lincoln all could have been great films with some tighter editing. 2011 produced some masterpieces in my opinion, but I didn't see one in 2012. I am still holding out hope that Zero Dark Thirty will be a great film, but I have yet to see it.
I hope you enjoyed my reviews in 2012 and I look forward to blogging more often in 2013. Have a happy New Year and keep enjoying the movies!


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Work Not Work17/05/2012
Work Not Work is a menswear label designed by Adam Howe and Simon Taylor. Presented as Edwardian Counter Culture, their SS12 capsule will be followed by a full AW12 collection.
Jack Smylie: When did you decide you wanted to work in the fashion industry?
Adam Howe: I kind of fell into it, it wasn't a pre meditated decision. After graduating from St Martins I was introduced to the stylist Judy Blame through a mutual friend, Christopher Nemeth. I ended up assisting Judy for 3 years. That's actually how I met Simon, working on shoots together.
Simon Taylor: After graduating from art school I needed money so made a t-shirt range. That developed into a menswear label called UACT. I worked on that for around ten years with my design partner at the time.
JS: Adam, you've primarily worked as a stylist throughout your career but have recently started Work Not Work. What was the catalyst that pushed you to enter the design field? Is designing something you've always aspired towards?
AH: In the years I've worked as a stylist I've been tremendously inspired by innovative designers such as the Antwerp Group, Rei Kawakubo, Christopher Nemeth and Jun Takahashi. Equally though, I've been disenchanted by some of the copyist and wannabe labels that are here today and gone the next, I thought that menswear design had vast room for improvement. My styling had always incorporated customization and hand printed tee shirts, which morphed into my first label ʻadamuchi'. Then Simon approached me to partner with him on this new venture, Work Not Work. So working on a full menswear collection seemed like a natural progression.
ST: Work Not Work had been knocking around as an embryonic idea for a while but hadn't fully taken shape. There were a few products that I'd designed pointing towards the notion of counter cultural ideals and British heritage. I wanted to make something cohesive with a strong identity but something able to live and breath as it grows.
JS: How have you found the transition?
AH: It's not exclusive, both styling and designing go hand in hand, some of the best stylists happen to be designers, John Galliano is a great stylist, Rei Kawakubo was a stylist before she set up Comme des Garcons. Also the fact that Simon and I do this together allows us to explore and develop the shared tastes but also the more disparate influences that we have as individuals.
ST: We sort of have a map but usually wander off into uncharted territory.
JS: Are we seeing a strong manifestation of your personal taste in Work Not Work's pieces?
WNW: Yes, personal taste is definitely at the heart of it. We tend to draw from our experiences growing up, our father's father's and their professions, many of the memories spent with the working people around us and those who really knew how to enjoy life. That's the difference between styling and designing. As a stylist you create a controlled image but as a designer you have to create something tactile.
JS: Work Not Work S/S'12 saw a collection that was strongly inspired by work wear - but rather than the patent ʻAmericana' take on the trend we've seen come to the fore in recent seasons, your interpretation is almost tougher, in a decidedly British sense - drawing on the factory floor and industrialism. Can you expand on this?
ST: Replicating classic work wear has become something of a trend over recent years but we're more interested in an interpretation of the worker aesthetic. We draw on counter culture, mixing a wide variety of influences that share a common thread. Basically the ideal of Work for the love of what you make rather than purely a commercial means to an end.
AH: I'm glad you picked up on that. The romantic preoccupation with Americana has borne some amazing replications. However ʻScuttlers' are so much more mysterious than ʻcowboys'. Pre denim work wear from Edwardian slums, the everyday three piece suit, mended, handed down, miss matched but always immaculately turned out on trade unionists, trouble makers and poets, full of anecdotes and mischief that weave our histories together.
JS: Drawing on the above, is Work Not Work intended for actual work? It's heavy-duty stuff!
WNW: We set out to make clothes that are great to wear, feel good, move well. So in that respect you could work well in it.
AH: Quality is paramount. Japan is well known for it's manufacturing quality so we're really lucky to be able to produce there. It's also where we source fabrics. Our boots are hand made in Northampton.
ST: There's also a wealth of traditional techniques and finishes in Japan that we're working with during coming seasons. Shibori and Chusen for example and Welsh quilting over here in the UK.
JS: What's your take on the return to masculinity and physicality in menswear in recent times?
WNW: It's cyclical. So many cultural influences affect how we see ourselves in terms of gender and image. Possibly we are undergoing a shift in how we view ourselves now. But all you have to do is look at decade on decade of post war to see the pendulum swing in gender representation. Our interest in workers and counter culture plays with this swing and allows us to experiment or comment on what we see around us.
JS: Tell us a bit about the conceptual process when it comes to designing a Work Not Work collection.
WNW: Play, draw, talk and make.
JS: What's next for the brand?
WNW: A Work Not Work communal space...
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Student art work will be highlighted during the First Friday art walk at the Pendleton Art Center this month.
Many learning opportunities are available at the center, but the two longest-running classes are watercolor studies.
Janet Lester and Sylvia Jackson, who also teaches a drawing class at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays, began teaching watercolor together more than 10 years ago at the Ashland Area Art Gallery and at least one of their students is still attending their class.
"We did it on a trial basis and discovered we both had the same work ethic, but different approaches to our art and to teaching," Lester said. "We have tried to use this to our advantage and for the students' benefit."
The pair take turns demonstrating techniques while the other does personal critiques. Students may paint the same subject the teachers present or work on their own subject.
"We encourage students to use our basic techniques, but to make their paintings their own, using their own visions and impressions," Lester said.
Their class draws from 10 to 14 students a week; most are 18 or older.
"We try to cover the basic principles of art, using techniques we have been exposed to during our careers in the profession," Lester said. "We choose subject matter that is appropriate to the technique we are trying to develop. We cover everything, landscapes, still lifes, figures, florals, etc."
Lester's advice to beginning painters who want to take a class: "I would encourage them to start with the basic techniques and then develop their own style."
"Most of our students enjoy the classroom experience and benefit from the interaction with other artists."
Janice LeBrun, who paints in a variety of media, teaches ongoing morning and evening watercolor classes on Tuesdays.
"I have painting lessons already for any one just starting to advanced ability," she said. "Sometimes we do a special project. We just finished doing rabbits and squirrels. They had a great time trying to decide the backgrounds for their animal."
Those painting will be available for viewing during tonight's First Friday art walk.
However, LeBrun said most of the time, her students work on their own projects, noting in eight weeks, students have acquired the skills they need.
"They are encouraged by what others are doing and will try it themselves. They love to draw and paint their own home, dogs, cats or birds," she said. "But seascapes and landscapes are their favorite."
Practice always is a factor, she said.
"After 25 years, I still must paint several times a week," she said, noting she also believes painting to be therapeutic.
"Participating in an art class is like going to mental therapy," she said. "The laughter, the idea of producing a work of art and, of course, having lunch together all helps to get to know one another."
LeBrun has students who have attended her classes for more than three years and have come to call themselves the Watercolor Society Lunch Ladies because of their habit of having a meal after the morning class.
However, students range in age from young adults to senior citizens.
She also offers children's classes: one for those ages 10 to 15 years old from 5 to 6 p.m. on Mondays and from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays.
"We paint with all media — pen and ink, watercolor, acrylic," LeBrun said. "We study design, lettering and mixed media."
Music for the art walk will be provided by Pendleton artist Danny Craig and the cafe will be open.
The Pendleton is at 537-1539 Winchester Ave.
To enroll in Monday watercolor classes, call Janet Lester at (606) 928-8965. To enroll in Wednesday drawing class, call Sylvia Jackson at (606) 928-0257. To enroll in any of Janice LeBrun's classes, call her at (606) 329-0048.
Also featured at the Pendleton this month is the artists' First Friday Recycled into Art Show. Several Pendleton artists have refurbished pieces of furniture and displayed them for the month.
Other art walk venues are:
‰Aladdin's Art Gallery at the corner of 13th Street and Lexington Avenue. For more information, call (606) 325-2597 or email email@example.com.
‰Highlands Museum and Discovery Center, at 1620 Winchester Ave. For more information, call (606) 329-8888 or visit highlandsmuseum.com.
‰TSHD Architects/1414 Gallery at 1414 Winchester Ave. For more information, call (606) 393-5190 or visit tshdarchitects.com/the-1414-gallery-at-tshd-architects-p_12.html.
‰The Upstairs Gallery at 1428 Winchester Ave. Featured artist for March is watercolorist Barbara Delligatti of Ona, W.Va. Music will be provided by Brian Brown of Paintsville.
‰Thoroughbred Gallery, at 1430 Winchester Ave., will have a special viewing of the Tri-State Photographers from an advanced photography class. For more information, call Barbara at (606) 325-2470 or (304) 633-4401 or visit yessy.com/TUG.
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Student art work will be highlighted during the First Friday art walk at the Pendleton Art Center this month.
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phalonart said 212 weeks agofunny.
amnesiac618 said 212 weeks agolove this, SO hard
tedward1986 said 212 weeks agoBrilliant.
.. and CUTE AS A BUTTON!
BackBayBrouhaha said 212 weeks agoHysterical!! If I was a guy I would buy this. I don't think people would get the joke as much if I was wearing it.
jmk209 said 212 weeks agothis shirt is a win... but i already have one with a similar message so i may have to pass
olkjas said 212 weeks agoGreat tee, awesome art, but this design concept is heavily overdone.
jameseo said 212 weeks agoI LOVE IT!! That's perfect for my little 18 yr old bro. He thinks he's the man. Good one! Actually, I think I'm the man too(2) ;)
landfieldjc said 212 weeks agoIf I wear this eggs will fly my way.
Zapplez said 212 weeks agonow this is funny
echoromeoindia said 212 weeks agothis is so rad, i'm totally getting it.
Dedhed said 212 weeks agoit's a lot better than most of the shirts out there with the same concept. Not a buy for me, but congrats on getting selected!
th4d said 212 weeks agoSorry guys, but I live in Brazil and didn't catch the joke. Can anyone explain, please? :P
youngjeezy666 said 212 weeks ago
th4d said: Sorry guys, but I live in Brazil and didn't catch the joke. Can anyone explain, please? :P
Magnets, man. Can't explain it.
Jynrya said 212 weeks agoCute... I don't think it would look right if I wore it though. But, nice design!!
lconner21 said 212 weeks agoChick magnet!!!
th4d said 212 weeks agoOh! Got it, lol!
Kinetocracy said 212 weeks agoHow do they work?
ROBOrob77 said 212 weeks agoFunny & bought.
atomicchild said 212 weeks agoawesome
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assman1229 said 212 weeks agoSpockin magnets...
wringz said 212 weeks agopink shirt for the guys? you're playing a dangerous game, teefury!
i would've bought this shirt if kitties were substituted for chicks.
Abbi of all Trades said 212 weeks agoThis is very nicely drawn, and I really like the colors you chose. Also, I love this comment: "Science states that chicks and various fowl are attracked to magnets. I learned this from the internet."
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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Actor-comedian Tracy Morgan has been moved from a hospital to a rehabilitation facility as he recovers from a serious auto accident in New Jersey.
Morgan's spokesman said Friday that the former star of "30 Rock" is showing signs of improvement but has a long road to full recovery. He suffered a broken leg and broken ribs.
Spokesman Lewis Kay didn't identify the rehab facility where Morgan is staying, saying only that it is in New Jersey.
Morgan's limousine van was hit by a truck early on June 7 on the New Jersey Turnpike. Morgan's friend James McNair was killed and Morgan and two other men were seriously injured.
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Cider House Opens in Historic Duluth Building
In a city of craft beer, Endion Station is Duluth's first cider house. The group behind Fitger's Brewhouse bought the old train depot, which now sits in Canal Park, two years ago and reopened the piece of history Friday.
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Duluth and Superior are winning awards for the best places to live, and the Twin Ports economy is looking good as two engineering firms expand in both cities. Company leader say new offices opening on Friday mean more local jobs.


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Facing pressure to take a stand, President Barack Obama on Wednesday said he supports same-sex marriage.
In an interview with ABC News' Robin Roberts, Obama (D) described his "evolution" on the issue through talks with friends, and reflection on military personnel and members of his own staff who, he said, "are not able to commit themselves in a marriage," adding that "at a certain point I've just concluded that for me personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same sex couples should be able to get married."
Excerpts of the interview are scheduled to appear on ABC's World News with Diane Sawyer on Wednesday evening. The full interview is scheduled to appear on ABC's Good Morning America on Thursday morning.
Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) issued the following statement in response to Obama's endorsement:
"Today, President Obama affirmed that for a people of many different faiths -- a people who are committed to the principle of religious freedom -- the way forward is always to be found through greater respect for the equal rights and human dignity of all.
"In Maryland, we agree.
"Ultimately, we all want the same thing for our children: to live in a loving, stable committed home protected equally under the law."
O'Malley underwent a similar "evolution" on the issue, Michael Dresser wrote on The Baltimore Sun's "Maryland Politics" blog.
The General Assembly in February . The law would take effect in January but is likely to face a referendum on the November ballot.
Opponents said last week that they have more than half of the 55,736 signatures required to put the question to voters in this fall's general election, The Washington Post's "Maryland Politics" blog reported.
Same-sex marriage supporters are mobilizing as well. at polling places during last month's primary election. Marylanders for Marriage Equality recently held a strategy session in Rockville, the Post reported.
Voters in North Carolina on Tuesday showed strong support for a ban on same-sex marriage, approving a constitutional amendment by more than 20 percentage points, The New York Times reported.
Obama said he was "disappointed" with the North Carolina vote, The Huffington Post reported.
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Room 2(blue Room) - also quite big room included aircon
(Bed for two people + 1 on the Extra Bed)
Room Category 3 (pink Room)- smaller room included aircondition - 1 Person room (on request Extra Mattress)
You can choose the most suitable room for you!
For families or many friends we also rent the whole townhouse- Weekly and Monthly!
4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Pool, kitchen.
- Airport Pick up - up to 3 people in one car(min. stay 5 nights in our Townhouse)
- Free Towels
- complimentary Soap
- Hot Water in the Shower
- Kitchen Set
- Pool
- Hot/Cold Drinking Water
- Tea/Coffee
- Free Parking
- Motorbike rental - 60.000 idr /5 € day
- Car rental - 275.000 idr /22 € day
- Airport Pick up - 150.000 idr /10 € if stay is under 5 nights
- Laundry Service on request
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|Room type:
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|Extra people:
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|Minimum Stay:
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|Weekly Price:
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|Monthly Price:
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The house amazing beautiful. The green suite room very nice. It's very comfort to stay at their home. :)
Lina & Aya were amazing hosts! The room was clean and comfortable. The bed was great, and Lina & Aya were extremely friendly and helpful. Overall, we wouldn't hesitate to stay there again or recommend it to friends. Thanks so much!
Aya is a great host! he provides us travel information and a warm welcome :) The house and the room are super lovely and cozy!
it takes about 15-20 mins to walk to the nearest beach, the pedestrian walk is currently under construction so it's a bit dangerous to walk on the road...
The location of the house is away from the crowed, so if you are looking for a relaxing side of Kuta, this is a good choice!
Hope we could get to meet Lina next time :)
Lina & Aya are so kindly.They give me a lot of help in bali when I first arrived.Their apartment is very sweet and cozy. Kuta in Bali is very noisiest,but this apartment is located in a very quite and peace street. The airport is near by. when I arrived in bali at 10pm ,still don't worry about the traffic problem.
It was our best vacation! Cozy. Clean. Always fun. Good atmosphere.
The owners are great people. Always prompt interesting places in Bali.
The house is located in a very convenient area of the island. Hence it is convenient to ride a scooter in different points on the beaches. Nearby there is a supermarket and a pharmacy around the clock :)
I apologize for the terrible English.
Love. Peace. Bali.
Hi everyone,
This room is perfect for couples. Me and my husband where there for 10days. After the beach we came back and we were able to take a shower in the bathroom that you could reach across the room to a smaller room, the bathroom! Ideal! Also the bed was very good,europian standards! The airco is doing well. Usually I get pain in my troat but I had not in this room! Also, it is sometimes nice to relax after a long day and than you can watch TV in the bed. The canal whit good films is HBO you can see the best films, perfect facility!
Aya and Lina are excellent hosts. Great lovely people who always want to have a chat and you can always ask questions about anything you want to do on the island and they will help you!
One word: PERFECT!
Hola, somos María José y Moisés, pasamos unos días hospedados en su casa, muy recientemente mayo de 2013, y fueron muy acogedores, simpáticos y pacientes por nuestras dificultades con el idioma. Nos facilitaron nuestra estancia y les estamos muy agradecidos. Barato, bien situado, te alquilan motocicleta, te recogen gratis del aeropuerto.
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CLAYTON — Clayton junior football player Eric Hoy is not one to bring a lot of attention to himself or make many demands. So when Hoy approached Clayton coach Randy Pinkowski this past offseason with a concern, Pinkowski listened.
Hoy always had seen himself as an offensive player, but early in preseason drills the Comets were using him only as a cornerback.
A week into practice, a hesitant Hoy approached Pinkowski.
He came into the office and said, Coach, Im a running back, Pinkowski said. I said to him: You know what you are? You are the best corner in the program, but if youll be patient with me, I have a lot of things that I am going to ask you to do before we get done.
Through eight games, the versatile player has done just about everything possible for a 5-3 Clayton team.
He has rushed for 586 yards and five touchdowns. He has 348 yards receiving and four touchdown receptions.
Hoy also has returned a punt 86 yards for a touchdown, thrown for a two-point conversion and intercepted a pass from his cornerback position.
In all, Hoy has accounted for more than 934 all-purpose yards. Not bad for a defensive back.
Ive always been an offensive player, so when they had me on the starting (defense) I was a little worried, Hoy said. But I was always going to believe in coach to put me where he thought I would play best at.
Its been great touching the ball, but I wouldnt be able to do anything without my teammates.
The 5-foot-6, 140-pound Hoy has complemented fellow running back Jace Brown nicely. Brown has run for 661 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Hoy has also become one of quarterback Sam Mays most reliable targets and leads the team in receiving with 15 receptions.
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And not to be over-looked, Nerd-Man, the pocket-protector-wearing cliche.
Ah yes... the nostalgic memories of high school, chockfull of the most bothersome characters ever to live in one small town. But when you have cancer, even the "normal" people transmogrify into...Witless Woman and Dick Dumb.
As my mom explained to her friend, Witless Woman that I have Hodgkin's Disease, she gathered her information, gleaned from hours of watching soap operas, and asked, "Can he still walk?"
Why wouldn't I walk? Hodgkin's Disease manifests itself as a small bump on my neck. Obviously, this ounce of tumor does wreak havoc with my coordination, causing me to fall down often. But, I think she fell down the steps as a child, along with Dick Dumb.
Dick discovered I needed surgery when he overheard me say,
Quite proud of themselves for starting an unfounded rumor, Dick and his slugs squirmed in unison.
The worst characters are the Tony Tell-Me's. Their nosiness is only overcome by their foolish phobias. Here is an example of a conversation I actually had with Tony.
Ralph Kramden said it right. "One of these days. One of these days, Alice. POW! Right in the kisser!"
Of course, the I Feel So Bad group hits me. The members of this group are fond of saying things like,
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Several readers identified the musical men dressed in drag in the History Center of Traverse City archive photo published Aug. 20 in the Community section.
Linda Byler was among several callers who recognized Joe Dolan as the accordion player.
She also identified Bud Lunderhan on the string bass and Bud Acker on the tenor saxophone. She thought the man on the far right wearing a headband was either Stu Bonner or Lee Hazard. Byler said several of these men played music with her grandfather, Herman Heater, who had a local jazz band in the 1940s-50s.
Annette Rosa also identified Dolan and Lunderhan in the photo. She said Dolan played with a trio at the Park Place Hotel.
She also recalled that he gave accordion lessons at the Minnema Music House in Traverse City.
Valerie Maidens recognized her mother and uncle in the History Center archive photo that appeared Aug. 27 in the Community section.
Maidens said her mother, Josephine Wanageshik-Anderson and her uncle, Elijah Wanageshik were photographed to promote a pancake breakfast at Sugar Loaf. She said the photograph, taken in 1964, appears in the book "The History of Leelanau Township."
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State health and environment officials, along with Union County are warning residents about the potential dangers of getting West Nile Virus from mosquito bites. "West Nile Virus cases tend to ," N.J. Dept. Health Commissioner Mary E. O'Dowd said in a press release. "Residents should protect themselves by using repellent, wearing long sleeves and pants and avoiding the outdoors during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active." Mosquitoes can stay active until late October.
"Mosquitoes also can become more active throughout the entire day at this time of year," according to the joint press release by the Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Health.
"The DEP's mosquito program coordinates and supplements the network of county mosquito agencies with an Integrated Pest Management approach that stresses multiple strategies beyond the application of pesticides,'' according to Bob Kent, Administrator of the DEP's Office of Mosquito Control Coordination.
The state Department of Health has identified eight human cases of West Nile Virus this year. The locations of infections include Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties.
West Nile Virus cases have increased this year with more infections reported than ever before. The virus was first detected in the U.S. in 1999. According to the release a majority of the 1,590 cases in 2012 to date have been reported from six states-Texas, Michigan, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and South Dakota. Nationally there have been 66 deaths.
New Jersey has increased its air surveillance of mosquito breeding hot spots and its use of aircraft pesticides to reduce the threat bites to people.
"The surveillance and management of chronic mosquito producing sites continues on a year-round basis, and includes wetlands management and the introduction of biological control agents, such as mosquito eating fish and tiny crustaceans, or copepods, said Kent.
The Union County Bureau of Mosquito Control continued its mosquito control efforts on Thursday night with adulticide sprayings at Oak Ridge and Esposito parks in Clark. The move was done to prepare for Labor Day weekend, when residents will be hanging out in county parks and picnic areas.
County anti-mosquito operations are also expected to take place in Berkeley Heights, Cranford, Elizabeth, Hillside, Kenilworth, Linden, New Providence, Plainfield, Rahway, Roselle, Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, Springfield, Union, Westfield.
In 2010, state officials said there were 30 human cases of West Nile virus in New Jersey, including two deaths. Only 7 human cases, and no deaths, were reported in 2011.
"The majority of individuals infected with the virus will show no symptoms. Some people will have mild to moderate symptoms of West Nile fever, which may include fever, headache, rash, fatigue, nausea, vomiting and swollen lymph nodes," a press release from NJ states. "Symptoms appear within 2 to 15 days of being bitten by an infected mosquito. Older adults and immune-compromised individuals are at higher risk of developing severe illness."
For more information on tips to help limit mosqito populations and protect your self from bites, check out the following from state and county press releases:
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- Use an EPA-registered insect repellent while enjoying the outdoors.
- Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants when weather permits.
- Avoid the outdoors at dawn, dusk and in the early evening which are peak mosquito biting times.
- Install or repair window and door screens.
The DEP offers the following tips on how to limit mosquitoes on your property:
* Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots or similar water-holding containers that have accumulated on your property.
* Pay special attention to discarded tires that may have accumulated. The used tire has become the most important domestic mosquito producer in this country.
* Drill holes in the bottom and elevate recycling containers that are left out of doors.
* Clean clogged roof gutters on an annual basis, particularly if the leaves from surrounding trees have a tendency to plug up the drains. Roof gutters are easily overlooked but can produce millions of mosquitoes each season.
* Turn over plastic wading pools when not in use. A wading pool becomes a mosquito producer if it is not used on a regular basis.
* Turn over wheelbarrows and do not allow water to stagnate in bird baths.
* Aerate ornamental pools or stock them with fish. Water gardens are fashionable but become major mosquito producers if they are allowed to stagnate.
* Clean and chlorinate swimming pools that are not being used. A swimming pool that is left untended can produce enough mosquitoes to result in neighborhood-wide complaints. Be aware mosquitoes may even breed in the water that collects on pool covers.
* Use landscaping to eliminate standing water that collects on your property. Mosquitoes will develop in any puddle that lasts more than four days.
* Maintain mechanical barriers, such as window and door screens, to prevent mosquitoes from entering buildings. Barriers over rain barrels or cistern and septic pipes will deny female mosquitoes the opportunity to lay eggs on water.
* If you have problems controlling mosquitoes, contact your county mosquito control agency by calling 888-666-5968.
If a person thinks they may be infected, they should visit their health care provider for further evaluation and potential testing. There is no treatment for West Nile Virus, and mild to moderate infections usually resolve within 7 to 10 days. More severe infections may require hospitalization and supportive treatment.
For additional information on the West Nile virus visit the CDC's website, www.cdc.gov.
For more DEP information visit: www.nj.gov/dep/mosquito
Visit the State Department of Health: www.state.nj.us/health/cd/westnile
For a listing of streets included in this evening's scheduled operations visit www.ucnj.org/mc or call the Union County Bureau of Mosquito Control at 908-654-9834/654-9873.
This article uses information released by the NJDEP and Union County.


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Preschool, just the word alone seemed like a lifetime away when I had my first child. To be honest, I thought of preschool as the great American scam, glorified daycare, an excuse to be kid-free for a couple hours a few days a week. I was not sold on the idea at all. As a matter of fact, I had a horrible experience when I was in preschool. Besides fond memories of getting a ride from the coolest man in Northbrook (my dad) and scoring more McDonald's happy meals than necessary, I hated when I was there. Those couple hours were pure torture. The only highlight of my couple hours there was seeing my dad's smiling face at pick-up. I remember wanting to go to work with my dad and I remember not liking the teacher. The only happy memory I have of my time there was eating matzo crackers for the first time.
Having three children close in age, I had no intention of sending them to preschool, especially not for two years. I figured I would send them the year before they were to start kindergarten. When my first born turned 3, I decided to send him to preschool. I started researching schools and opted for a co-op. My experience there was okay. The school was cute, nice and clean. The teacher was amazing. We were required to volunteer in the classroom to help the teacher with projects and to clean up which was great except I had a two year old and a newborn. There was a lot of juggling that school year. When my dad passed away suddenly and the school did not even mention the loss to my son, I was less than impressed. Slipping a card in his backpack would have been a nice gesture, especially since my dad had been in the classroom throughout the year. The year before my son was to start kindergarten, we were planning our move back to my home town and we opted out of preschool entirely. The decision ended up being fine for my son and he blossomed in kindergarten with his excellent teacher.
Last fall, after settling in our new home in the community I was raised, there was no question as to what preschool my second child would attend, Mustard Seed. My sister, who also lives in the community, sent her youngest daughter to Mustard Seed and she always says her only regret is finding the preschool with her youngest child and not her first. I was familiar with the warm atmosphere, friendly teachers and happy children from picking up my niece from time to time. I eagerly called the school and registered her immediately.
Dropping her off on the first day, I was still a bit hesitant about sending her off to preschool. My preschool experiences did not leave a lasting impression. My son really did not benefit one way or the other in his preschool, except that he loved his teacher. I was still a 'preschool skeptic' but I walked her through the doors of Grace Lutheran Church and left her at Mustard Seed Preschool.
That first day in early September 2011, our girl was a bit shy and unsure of me leaving her but she walked through the doors nonetheless. I wanted to go in and take her back home but I controlled myself and admired her bravery. I was shocked and relieved to see her smiling face when I came to pick her up a couple short hours later. She was full of smiles, stories and a
newfound confidence.
When two of dear pups passed away during the school year, I was amazed by the warmth and compassion in the teacher's eyes as she expressed her sympathy to us. Having teachers so in tune with your child is a gift all in itself; after all, compassion is a learned behavior.
Over the 2011/2012 school year, her smiles grew larger, her stories more detailed and her confidence flourished. She built great friendships and she learned so much. Mustard Seed gave my daughter the necessary building blocks for a successful kindergarten experience. When I found myself signing my three year old up for the 3-4 class this fall, I realized, Mustard Seed gave me new insight on the importance of preschool.
Thank you Mustard Seed and thank you to the wonderful staff for everything they have done for our family. We are blessed to have found such an excellent preschool and we look forward to sending our next daughter to you in a few short weeks.