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Welcome to this week's linky where we will Discover and Explore Space Exploration!
Kids are always very intrigued by what they see in the sky and can be captivated as you tell them about rockets, astronauts and the far reaches of the universe. Many of us parents grew up at a time when space exploration was just beginning and collectively, we are all learning so much about what exists -- new stars, planets and galaxies are being discovered all the time!
At our house, we've had an ongoing discussion about the science behind forces (Newton's Laws of Motion). This began as a result of a science camp my dauther attended a few weeks ago.
And of course, as with many kids, something they learn takes a few days to sink in and then when they are faced with a real life situation, they begin to ask questions.
The first question -- What's a force?
Because in camp, they explained that a force could cause an object to move (or stop moving as the case may be) but they didn't really explain what types of forces existed.
So we decided to make a quick & easy project to talk about a little about physics and forces -- and to enjoy some time to cool off in the backyard.
Super Easy Water Rockets
I'm not into complicated crafts so easy DIY water rockets were just perfect! And a big plus - they can be made from materials you have around the house.
Here are the supplies you'll need for the activity:
- Empty toilet paper tubes
- A plastic egg that is large enough to cover the top of your tube
- Scotch tape (don't use any heavy tape or it will weigh down your rocket)
- Tin foil
- A garden hose with a spray nozzle attached
First, tape half of the plastic egg onto the top of the tube. It doesn't have to be completed taped on -- just enough so that it won't move around as you complete the rocket.
Then roll the tube and egg top in a piece of tin foil so it covers the entire thing. Fold over the extra foil at the top to cover the plastic egg. In Step 2 above, we cut the bottom of the foil in four places so that we could easily tuck it into the tube.
You can see in Step 3 that it looks like you will have four thinner sections of foil -- fold each of these into the bottom of the tube. This is important because it will protect the cardboard from getting wet so your rocket with last longer.
Ta-da - easy, peasy foil rockets that are now also waterproof!
So, back to our discussion of forces. The goal of this activity is to show that water can be a powerful force.
And water from your hose can act as a weak or strong force on your rocket depending on how lightly you pull the handle as you launch it.
Prelaunch mode!
Place the open end of your rocket over the spray nozzle and turn on the water to the hose.
Here's where we say "An object at rest will remain at rest ..."
Blast Off!
Pull the handle of the hose for one quick and short spurt of water to come out. You can try this without the rocket at first to show the kid that they don't need a ton of water.
"... until acted upon by a force."
So, in our rocket experiment the force was the stream of water that propelled the rocket into the air.
Returning to Earth
And as a follow-up lesson, the force of gravity brings the rocket back down to Earth.
We experimented with the amount of water and how high the rocket would fly. The stronger the spray of water, the higher the rocket would fly. These were the perfect rockets because they are light, can be used quite a few times and won't hurt if they come back down and hit you in the head.
And big bonus -- it was great to cool off under the hose on a hot afternoon!
A Few Great Books
If you'd like to explore space through books, make sure to check out the books on our To the Moon & Beyond book list! The nonfiction Cat in the Hat Learning Series has a really fun book for the topic - There's No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System.
Kids will also enjoy these books about rockets & space ships:
Rockets and Spaceships (DK READERS)
Fun Ways to Explore Space
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|Art by JigokuNeko17 Years Ago
17 Years Ago...
There would be no pardon for this insult.
Zakariah stood amid the shadows surrounding the Heart's waiting hall, his nails digging patterns in the crystaline walls. Anger gnawed at his insides, then fanned out to roll off of his body in waves. As one of the six rulers of the Underworld he should have been immediately included in this, the celebration to welcome a new soul. Yet here he was, alone and unwanted.
That was about to change.
"Are you certain he did not follow?" From where he stood, Zakariah could hear Twylla's voice carry out from the central hub of the Temple of Life. "If Zakariah realizes we did not tell him..."
"Hush, love." Manaki's voice oozed the warmth of his element. Even from outside the door, Zakariah could feel little flickers of warmth moving up and down his skin. He shook his head, pushing the unwanted emotions aside.
"Everything is going to be fine."
Lucian. Zakariah felt a foreign pain spread through his chest. It wasn't just the Dark Prophets who had planned this?
To be slighted by his friends was bad enough. Lucian was far more then that. His own father had worked to keep him away. Zakariah's hands clenched into fists and he slowly pried his fingers apart. If he punched a wall they would know he had come.
He wasn't ready for that. Not yet.
"Twylla is right. We must act now." There was a pause before Lucian continued. "If Zakariah does find out, the consequences could be dire."
"No kidding. The baby would never be born."
"Avish, please!" Twylla's voice trembled. "Just bless the baby and keep such morbid thoughts to yourself."
The Dark Prophets were going to bless a baby?
Zakariah fought to hold back a laugh. What would the gods of war, plague, famine and death give a child? The thought of it made him shudder with revulsion.
Zakariah moved closer to the door, but stopped when Avish began to speak. His voice held a sing-song quality as his blessing came forth. "By the power of Earth buried deep in my soul I bless you to grow healthy and whole. May you be blessed with the beauty of Earth, a precious treasure of untold worth."
Golden light filled the room and Zakariah reached up to shield his eyes. When he looked again the glowing white light of the newborn soul had changed.
Where before there had only been a light, a baby girl now lay in a silver cradle, wrapped in a pink blanket. Avish's blessing had already taken hold. The child's skin glowed with health and her head was covered in a thick mass of fiery red curls.
She would indeed be a beautiful child.
"By fire's grace which lies in me, may you by courage blessed be." Zakariah still stared at the infant as Manaki spoke. A blessing of courage? Not bad. "The road is long which lies ahead, but nowhere shall you fear to tread."
What did that mean? Was she meant for some great destiny? The Dark Prophets were wasting their time. Even he, the God of Judgement itself, knew that mortals had free will. Even if they wanted this girl to do something, she would have to agree.
"May the waters of compassion flow through your veins."
Zakariah waited to hear more of Twylla's blessing but silence greeted him. Lovely. He'd been so transfixed by the baby that he had completely missed three quarters of it.
"Where's Kyden?" When Avish spke the Plague Master's name Zakariah scanned the room for him.
Despite his powers Kyden was a kind soul. Laughter followed him everywhere he went, acting as a healing rain that took away from the duty he held.
Zakariah felt something tap him on the shoulder. Turning around, he found Kyden standing behind him.
Kyden gave him a sad smile. "I figured you'd show up."
Zakariah didn't buy it. If Kyden wanted him here he should have invited him. He was just as guilty as the rest.
"How could I resist? The light of her soul was visible from the Hall of Judgement." Zakariah struggled to keep his voice neutral. He needed to keep Kyden's sympathy. For now. "I'm hurt. You wanted to bless her soul without me."
"Lucian's idea. Not mine." Kyden nudged him. "Let's get this over with."
Over with, indeed. They had no idea what he had planned.
Zakariah followed Kyden inside. "Look who I found. Avish, did you forget to send his invitation?"
Silence filled the room. Twylla hid her face against Manaki's chest. Lucian stepped closer to the baby.
Avish glared at Kyden. "We all agreed Zakariah was not invited."
"So you admit to your guilt." Zakariah walked toward Lucian and the girl who had started this mess. "One less thing for me to sort out."
He held out his arms. If Lucian wished the girl well he would hand her over. Now.
"Don't punish the child. She didn't exclude you." Kyden took hold of Zakariah's wrist. "Please. Show mercy."
"How dare you ask anything of me." Zakariah pushed Kyden's hand away and then turned back to Lucian. "Give the girl to me."
Manaki slapped Kyden on the back as he took his place in the circle. "Nice going, man. This should be fun."
Lucian laid the baby in his arms. The moment he touched her Zakariah could feel the radiance of her soul. Beautiful and pure, she possessed a spirit that had known nothing but warmth and love.
Cradled against him, the baby seemed to be smiling. The rage consuming Zakariah lifted away, allowing a strange peace to envelop him. With one tiny hand she reached up, gripped one of his silver-blond curls, and gave a firm tug. She giggled and the aura around her soul shimmered with delight.
"You're going to be a little trouble maker, aren't you?" Zakariah asked. As if to prove his point, the baby tugged his hair again. "Stop that."
"Come along, little one." Kyden put his hands under the baby but Zakariah didn't let go. "What?"
"I haven't blessed her yet."
"Zakariah, please." A sob escaped Twylla.
Zakariah shot Manaki a dirty look. The God of War wrapped an arm around Twylla and guided her out of the room.
"Well get on with it. Her mother is in labor up there." Lucian said.
"What?" Zakariah winced when the baby started to cry. He rocked her gently and whispered, "That's right. No need for tears. I'm not angry at you."
"Yet." Avish muttered.
"You're not afraid." Zakariah continued to rock the baby. For the first time he could recall, a spark of hope flickered to life inside of him. "I know exactly what I'm giving you."
Silver swirls of energy rose from his palms and seeped into her body. She clapped her hands together and gave another giggle. Such a refreshing change from the screams of horror most gave when Zakariah touched their souls.
"You would bind her to you? Give her one shot at life and then trap her here forever?" Kyden reached for the baby but Lucian pushed his hands away. Good. Father knew not to interfere.
Kyden's disgust only strengthened Zakariah's resolve. His solitude was about to be over.
The others might choose to exclude him. They probably preferred it that way. But with her at his side? Not a chance. The baby had wormed her way into their hearts. He was certain they would not abandon her.
Lucian raised a hand, as if that would stop what was happening. "Humans have free will."
"I know that." Zakariah said.
At the moment, the consequences of his choice could be damned. The soul of this girl was unblemished and unsullied. A precious newborn soul. The perfect solution.
Zakariah paused only a moment before starting his blessing. "I place within you justice's light, to guide you always to what's right. If your spirit remains pure and free, when you return you'll belong to me."
Lucian scowled at him. "I can't believe you did that."
"We shouldn't keep her mother waiting." Zakariah said. All too soon Kyden took her from him.
"You've overlooked one thing." There was a mischievous gleam in Kyden's eyes. "I haven't blessed her yet."
"Nor will you."
"You know it doesn't work that way." Lucian stepped in front of Kyden, granting him and the baby privacy. "But you are right about the girl's mother. Move swiftly, Kyden. That poor woman is in pain."
"Of course." Kyden said. Zakariah grit his teeth when the plague master kissed the baby's forehead. "Laughter, health and loyalty. These three things I pledge to thee. I pledge myself a suitor, too--"
"No!" Zakariah shouted.
Lucian kept him from lunging at Kyden and ripping the baby from his arms. "You will be silent, or you will leave."
Kyden continued as if nothing had happened. "So that a choice remains to you. Forget now all that has been said. May it live in your heart, not in your head. Go! Have a happy human life. Free from foolish Gods and our foolish strife."
"What have you done?" Zakariah powers swelled, the intensity of his anger making them burn against his skin. "How will she keep from screwing up if she forgets all of this?"
"Humans are suppose to make mistakes. That's how they learn." Kyden said, handing the baby to Lucian. "You've just never grasped that."
"Tell them to name her Sara."
"Are you hard of hearing? We don't tell humans to do things. We suggest them." Kyden sounded tired. Good. Maybe that meant he'd leave Zakariah and Sara in peace. "Though if we're going to suggest names to the mother, I think Rena is pretty."
Lucian shook his head.
Victory. Zakariah was certain his suggestion had won.
"Sarena it is." Lucian looked at Zakariah and then at Kyden. "Let her choose her own name. Like she will one day choose between the two of you."
Kyden slapped Zakariah on the back. "Suck it up, man. Looks like Luc has us both beat."
Zakariah gestured toward the Heart's ceiling, thousands of feet above them. "At least there is a chance she will meet me up there. What hope do you have?"
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Hands clenched at his side, Zakariah made his way back to the Hall of Judgement. With each step he held fast to the warmth and radiance he had felt when he touched the girl -- Sara's -- soul.
Think what you like, Kyden. Zakariah waved a hand at the large double doors that barred entry to his home. They swung back, granting him entrance. But know this: she's not a game to me.
Sealer's Promise (c) Kathy Coleman. There may be minor changes in the final draft. Artwork belongs to the artists who drew it, characters belong to Kathy Coleman. Thanks again for drawing art based on my book!


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On Thursday, September 15, 2005, 8:11:38 PM, Bert wrote: BB> On Thursday 15 September 2005 14:54, Chris Lilley wrote: >> Hello www-style, >> >> >> http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/WD-CSS21-20050613/syndata.html#tokenization >> 4.1.1 Tokenization >> >> All levels of CSS ? level 1, level 2, and any future levels ? use >> the same core syntax. This allows UAs to parse (though not completely >> understand) style sheets written in levels of CSS that didn't exist >> at the time the UAs were created. >> >> This would seem to have the side effect of forever precluding a >> different syntax for CSS, such as an XML grammar, in all future >> versions. Is this the intent? If so, please say so; if not, please >> clarify the document so that the intent is clearer. BB> I think you misread the sentence. The quoted text (with the following BB> sections) only defines extensions. It says nothing about new versions, BB> nor about new languages. It doesn't forbid either. Perhaps the source of the confusion is that CSS seems to use "level" in the way that other specs use "version". BB> We make new versions ("revisions" they are called in W3C) when we BB> discover bugs. Editions, I think the rest of W3C calls them BB> Such bugs can be in the functionality or in the syntax. BB> Obviously, we can't promise that fixing a bug in the syntax will be BB> backwards-compatible. Indeed, the old syntax was wrong, so it is BB> impossible to be compatible with it. BB> But making a new language isn't a revision. I don't see how a BB> specification for one language can forbid another language. So one would hope. BB> (Unless we BB> patented the idea of a language, maybe.) Don't jest, I'm sure someone somewhere has. BB> E.g., we could make a "binary CSS," maybe to go along with a BB> hypothetical "binary XML." (Whether that is a good idea is another BB> question.) BB> I think it is not the role of the CSS spec to speak out on that. Agreed, though I didn't ask it to. So, to rephrase the question - the above text seems to preclude any other syntax, such as an XML syntax, for subsequent CSS levels. CSS level 7 could not use XML syntax, for example. Is that a deliberate design decision or an oversight? -- Chris Lilley mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com Chair, W3C SVG Working Group W3C Graphics Activity Lead Co-Chair, W3C Hypertext CGReceived on Friday, 16 September 2005 17:35:40 UTC
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Permanent Partial Disability
When an employee is an injured on the job to the severity of having a permanent injury but is still able to work, the employee is entitled to receive compensation for their permanent partial disability (PPD). The insurer's PPD payment is for the injured worker's diminished earning capacity over the course of their lifetime.
While the employee can still work, they can no longer work in their previous capacity and have to engage in an occupation that does not pay as well as their occupation at the time of the accident.
Disability Ratings
Typically an Independent Medical Examination (IME) is used to rate the injured worker's disability. The examining doctor uses a percentage estimating how much the injury affects the claimant's ability to work. A worker may be eligible for PPD for a disability rating between one and ninety–nine percent. However, most PPD ratings are between five and thirty percent. The worker's occupation type is a factor in the disability rating. If an employee receives a 100% disability rating for their injury, this is classified as permanent total disability.
Claimants may be entitled to an additional disability rating if they do not agree with the initial disability rating. Once a disability rating has been established, the claimant is entitled to receive PPD benefit payments on a regular basis. The employer's insurer may seek a settlement of the injured worker's claim through a lump sum payment, which would cover the PPD damages.
The Consequences of Settlement
While the lump sum payment may be considerable depending on the rating and occupation involved, it also closes the claim. The insurance company issues a check in exchange for a signed release of claim document. Thus if the claimant's injury worsened or was re–aggravated, the employer and their insurer would not be responsible for payment of future medical treatment. Claimants should seek counsel with a workers' compensation attorney regarding their PPD claim.
Individuals or groups of individual can also purchase their own private short–term or long–term disability insurance. Workers may also be covered by employer disability plans. However, if their disabling injury occurred on the job, the amount the claimant is eligible to receive through disability plans is offset by the workers compensation benefits. However, if you are self–employed or not covered by employer disability insurance, it makes sense to consider purchasing private short–term and long–term disability insurance.


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*Update Carphone has pulled the video but thanks to the internet, we've posted up another copy*
For QWERTY fans in the UK still awaiting the September launch of the much hyped BlackBerry Passport there's some positive news. Carphone Warehouse a popular online/mortar shop has just put out a short but sweet teaser video of the device. This suggests that the distributor will indeed be stocking the device once it becomes publicly available to end users.
The video shows off the touch sensitive keyboard, the large full HD screen, the solid build quality, stainless steel edges, and the digital assistant baked right into the OS.
Excellent to see more and more coverage as we approach the launch. What are your thoughts given this sneak peek, will you be picking up a Passport or awaiting another device?
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TANSUN Time Lag Switch for Infrared Heaters
The Tansun Time Lag Switch is ideal for energy saving, and gaining control of exterior heaters. Constructed from polycarbonates moulding the switch is IP66 rated, thus protected from total dust ingress and high pressure water jets from any direction. Even functional in damp areas indoors. This switch will turn on the heater for a pre-determined period of time from 2 to 20 minutes.
Ideal for smoking shelters, bars, restaurants and anywhere that requires controlled heat and lighting.
Pressing the illuminated touch sensitive area brings the connected load on. Once the time lag as elapsed the load is then switched off automatically. Illuminated touch area for easy location in the dark, very useful in garage type locations.
- Pre-determined period of time from 2 to 20 minutes.
- Ideal for energy saving control of exterior heaters and exterior lighting. Also suitable for damp areas indoors
- Pressing the touch sensitive area brings the connected load on. The load is then switched off automatically after the time lag has elapsed
- Illuminated touch area for easy location in the dark
- Tough, hard wearing, IP66 rated polycarbonate moulding
Technical details:
- Max Output: 4000W.
- Voltage: 230V
- Dimensions: 120 x 90 x 60mm
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Finally, a chill weekend. It's been a busy few weeks in Viva Las Vegas. I am loving all the events and shows that have been popping up on the strip. I attended the opening of RockTellz and CockTails at Planet Hollywood.
This run features singer Meat Loaf. I like this concept a lot. He sang, he talked, and he answered questions. We were able to learn more about the artist behind the music. I think this type of show will have Vegas appeal. Die hard fans will love it. Others may be familiar with the artist, enjoy the show, and leave knowing more than when they entered the theater. Meat Loaf's show runs until mid-November. I'm interested to see who they will feature next.
The ShowBiz Roast of legendary drag queen Frank Marino was held at the Stratosphere last weekend. This was the third roast to date. I think many people were looking forward to this one, because we knew it would be over the top! It was, of course.
It opened with singer Skye Dee Miles stripping down to her lingerie with male back up dancers and singing "It's Raining Men." A few of our famous news and magazine columnists dressed in drag. The cast of Frank Marino's Divas took the stage. The Jersey Boys stripped down to boxers. Siegfried made a surprise showing on stage and played along with a fake Montecore tiger (it was Brian Thomas all dressed up,) and hypnotist comedian Marc Savard moved it all along as the Roast Master. AND, that's just a taste of what went on!
I really enjoyed Marc Savard as Roast Master. Marc is one of my favorite people to follow on twitter. I think he's absolutely hilarious! It was nice to see him up there, using his humor! Frank was such a good sport. He's also one of the funniest people I've ever met. His one liners always amaze me. He's so quick witted. Divas is a fabulously fun show that everyone must see.
Coming our way at the Cosmopolitan is the Social Club. I'm really excited about this. It's going to be a restaurant, bar, club, and show… all rolled into one. I'm also glad to hear the hotel has signed Bruno Mars to a bunch of weekends in 2014. I like how the Cosmopolitan sticks to it's NEW and NOW theme. It works for them. They stay really current.
I'm happy to be hosting a few things coming up soon. Taste of The Nation Las Vegas at the Palms on October 17th. 100% of ticket sales benefit Share Our Strength's fight to end childhood hunger. I will be one of the emcee's along with the Review Journal's Doug Elfman. You can get 20 percent OFF your ticket if you use the code: DOUGDAYNALV – I hope to see you there!
I am also hosting the Fall Expose by UNLOKT to benefit After School All Stars on October 24th. It takes place downtown at Mingo's Kitchen and Lounge. Food, fashion, and music. It should be a fun night out!
Thanks to everyone for your continued support, it was nice meeting some followers at the Three Square Food Bank event I hosted at Insert Coins, and at the KXNT Car Wash Wednesday. I love seeing your face and saying hello.
I'm tying up a few more things in my professional career, then… I will be settled in and ready to blog more often. Have a great week!


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Not that pregnant is a bad thing. Just not the look I'm going for at this point in time.
I have a little waist, and I have a hard time making myself dresses that fit in the waist and top, with bigger skirts. So I've tried gathering the skirts now, but they always puff out way too much.
Any suggestions for making dresses that have fitted tops and flared-ish/a-line skirts (skirts don't even have to be super flared - my butt's not that big, I just like the wider skirt.)
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Why Kindle's DRM Free-for-All Is Bad for Consumers and for Amazon
Posted by Kirk Biglione in Amazon, DRM on Jun 23, 2009
The Kindle is popular for a reason.
Amazon has created the most painless ebook experience any consumer could possibly ask for. No other system makes the discovery, purchase, and transfer of ebooks so frictionless. As a result, Kindle has become the standard everyone else in the ebook business will have to match just to compete. So far no one comes close.
But Kindle has a dark side that is starting to emerge with startling regularity.
This past weekend Dan Cohen was surprised to find that he could not re-download some of his Kindle books. After several lengthy exchanges with Amazon customer support Cohen was informed that some (but not all) Kindle books have download limits. Or maybe it's a limit on the number of devices they can be transferred to. Or it might be both…
To be honest, Amazon's customer service department isn't entirely sure of what limits are imposed on DRM protected Kindle books. (more…)


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By LORNE ECKERSLEYFor complete article, click here. "A wonderful starting point for the potential of a vibrant new industry in our community," is how Carmen Rockwell-Hoover describes a recently announced Co-operative Development Initiative program grant.Rockwell-Hoover is co-ordinating a study conducted by Greenheart Herbal Society to determine the viability of a herb growers' co-operative in the Creston Valley.
LE BUDGET BACHAND EN RUPTURE AVEC LA SOCIAL-DÉMOCRATIE, INACCEPTABLE POUR LA PLUPART DES CITOYENSpar BENOÎT LÉVESQUE, MARILYSE LAPIERRE, MICHEL DORÉ, YVES VAILLANCOURT7 avril 2010 Article publié dans: | Délibération publique
Pour l'article complet, clic ici
Edmonton wants task force to deal with panhandlersBy CLARA HO, CITY HALL BUREAU
The city proposes to establish an integrated team of police officers, business associations, and social service agencies to curb the panhandling problem in Edmonton, according to a report.The team will be responsible for increasing the presence of outreach workers from the Boyle Street Community Services and working to gain the trust of panhandlers.
This 30-page document produced by the Canadian Co-operative Association features a collection of profiles that provide examples of how Canadians have used the co-operative model in innovative ways. It shows that, far from being powerless, we can, through co-operation, forge new futures for ourselves, our communities and our country. Click here to find the document.
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HOLDS CO-OP POLICY FORUMMore than 40 co-op leaders, consultants and social enterprise experts from across Canada gathered in Ottawa on March 23-24 to talk to the federal government about policies and programs in support of co-operatives. "Towards 2012: Building a Conducive Environment for Co-operatives" was the first in a series of dialogues organized by the government's Co-operatives Secretariat aimed at shaping federal policy and setting the stage for the 2012 International Year of Co-operatives.
Liberals make big plans for something called 'the social economy'Kelly McParland, Canadian politics
Apparently Stephen Harper has been letting down the social economy.I have to confess I'm not very familiar with the social economy. I assume it's different than the economic economy, but to be honest I'm just guessing. I'd never even heard the term until I came across it on the Liberal party web site, which declares that the party is working, beaverlike, to develop it.
Five-year study will look at why some can't afford to put food on the tableBy CLARE MELLOR Staff Reporter, The Chronicle Herald Thu. Mar 11, 2010Studies show as many as 15 per cent of Nova Scotia households have a problem putting food on the table."We know . . . that some people do experience hunger," Patricia Williams, a professor at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, said Wednesday."Some people go without for many days at a time."
Announcing the launch of the Canadian Journal of Nonprofit and Social Economy Research / Revue canadienne de recherche sur les OSBL et l'économie sociale, ANSERJ.
First Issue: Fall 2010
For more information, visit the website: www.anserj.ca
Ontario Newsroom- March 5, 2010
Ontario is raising the minimum wage to $10.25 on March 31, 2010. This is the seventh increase since 2004.
The province of Ontario started implementing annual increases early in 2003, raising the general minimum wage from $6.85 in 2004 to $9.50 in 2009. Phasing in these increases balances the needs of hard working families with the needs of small businesses that create jobs.
The Telegram- March 5, 2010
The provincial government announced today it will distribute $247,000 to seven community-based organizations under the Provincial Wellness Plan. According to a news release, the funding supports projects designed to address food security issues. The grants are in addition to the Provincial Wellness Grants, which will be awarded in the coming weeks.
New co-op cinema gives front-row view of Canadianefforts to beat global poverty
Ottawa March 1, 2010 ̶̶ Canadians have a new way to experience the fight to endglobal poverty thanks to a virtual movie theatre recently unveiled by the CanadianCo-operative Association (CCA) on its website.
"On any given day, Canadians are working in remote corners of the globe to helpcredit union and co-operative leaders move their communities out of poverty," saidCCA media relations manager David Shanks. "We created the CCA Cineplex to give
By Ken Battle, Sheri Torjman and Michael Mendelson in the Globe and Mail.
Welfare is the tangled safety net that doesn't work. It is a complicated system that is difficult to understand and administer. While many people use it only once and get back on their feet, some languish on that program for years. Far from an exit from poverty, welfare has become a social and economic ghetto that creates incentives for dependence and disincentives for independence.
The provincial government and the Nova Scotia Co-operative Council kicked-off a new partnership today (Feb. 24) that will connect unemployed or under-employed Nova Scotians with jobs that meet today's labour market needs.
Premier Darrell Dexter and Community Services Minister Denise Peterson-Rafuse launched the Target 100 employment program. Mountain Equipment Co-op, a member of the Nova Scotia Co-operative Council, hosted the event, which was broadcast live via a government webcast.
By Stephen Llewellyn, The Daily Gleaner
The Liberal government has taken another step towards its goal of lifting 25,000 New Brunswickers out of poverty over the next five years, says Social Development Minister Kelly Lamrock.
Lamrock introduced the Economic and Social Inclusion Act on Friday to create the legislative framework to implement the government's plan to overcome poverty.
By Allison Vail - Ladysmith Chronicle
Ladysmith is considering adopting a food charter.Members of the Cowichan Green Community visited Ladysmith's government services committee meeting on Feb. 15 to talk about the Cowichan Food Charter, a document that outlines the future of food and food security in the CVRD."We are an environmental organization said Judy Stafford during a presentation.The organization has been involved in building community gardens and is mapping food production in the Cowichan Valley.
By Fred Davies- Parksville Qualicum Beach News
For the complete article click here.
The heart of local food security starts with having a collection of seed that people can save and grow year after year.
Feb 2, 2010, Thestar.comby Stuart LaidlawFor the complete article click here.
Most businesses do all they can to keep good employees for as long as possible. But at the Phoenix Print Shop, they can't get them out the door fast enough.
"We work closely with most of them to find work elsewhere," says Andrew Macdonald, general manager of Eva's Phoenix youth shelter.
January 26, 2010- rabble.caBy Janet Conway


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This section has been in existence since the inception of this institution. It is the custodian of all the data gathered by all the sections. The Data Management Section (DMS) has made much progress towards establishing a sustainable GIS capacity within the Department. During the last year, databases have been restructured to run efficiently on new hardware and updated software. The entire Aerial Surveys Database is now on-line allowing effective, systematic evaluation of wildlife and livestock data, analysis of environmental information (vegetation types, soil erosion and conservation status), agricultural practices and settlement distribution for the Kenyan rangelands at both district and national levels.
- To create an environmental management system;
- To develop, maintain and manage environmental databases;
- To enter and analyze data collected by the above sections, and,
- To train staff and others on GIS technology.
- System administration, database design and maintenance;
- Application of GIS and remote sensing in analysis and interpretation of data collected by other sections;
- Training in GIS and remote sensing;
- Networking.
Wide interest has been shown in the newly developed standard products and the five initial publications from the aerial survey database. To date five publications have been produced to summarize aerial survey data. These publications are:
- DRSRS Data Summary Report: Kenya rangeland District (1977-1994). This report is a district level statistical summary of DRSRS wildlife/livestock data.
- DRSRS Protected and Adjacent Areas Analysis. This report provides a detailed view of wildlife/livestock population in and around Kenyan Protected areas.
- DRSRS National Rangeland Report. This report provides a national perspective on wildlife/livestock populations using 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s analysis period.
- DRSRS National Livestock Report. This is a statistical summary of DRSRS livestock information at the district level for all the Kenya rangelands. The most recent livestock distribution maps are provided for each district.
- DRSRS Aerial Surveys Database. This report summarizes the methodology and products of the aerial surveys of wildlife/livestock analysis.


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Saturday, 18 April 2015
FIW Skirmish - The Battle of Brodie Bridge 1758
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Beautiful looking game!ReplyDeleteReplies
Cheers Dave, glad you liked it.Delete
Wonderful stuff Ray. I was rooting for you throughout... but the writing did look to be on the wall with that large horde of Natives storming through the woods at your Rangers I'm afraid :-) A moral victory at the Bridge though surely, as all looked partially lost their for a while I thought. Great photos and splendid write-up. Thanks for posting.ReplyDeleteReplies
Glad you enjoyed the write-up Blax, it was a fun game to play, but like you said I was up against it from the start!Delete
Great looking game and a fun AAR :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Tamsin!!!Delete
Lovely looking game :)ReplyDelete
Postie usually puts on a very good game and this is no exception. Shame you let Ian and Surj beat you but without the Irishman the loss is not as hard to swallow I suspect.ReplyDeleteReplies
I'm sure Fran would revel in my defeat no matter what side he was on!!!Delete
So close! You rolled so well at the bridge. And cool the battle was in the Ohio Valley. Been there.ReplyDeleteReplies
Wish I had been there!!!Delete
Nice table, gorgeous terrain!ReplyDelete
Excellent report as always Ray!ReplyDelete
Such a grand table. Nice to see F&I being played on that side of the pond.ReplyDeleteReplies
Its quite a popular period in the UK???Delete
Great report. I love the reject games they always look so good. Bad luck mate with the dice its sometimes just the way it goes.ReplyDeleteReplies
Sometimes the dice gods desert you and they certainly did in this game.Delete
What a great looking battle, love these beautiful pictures!ReplyDelete
waw! Really awesome game!ReplyDeleteReplies
Cheers Sergey, glad you liked it!Delete
Excellent game - figures, terrain, period - all great! Nice to hear the use of "home-brew" rules too.ReplyDeleteReplies
Postie does love his home-brew rules!!Delete
Say now that's a great looking table Ray!ReplyDelete
Another exciting panoramic epic battle, sirs! Great job reporting, Ray.ReplyDeleteReplies
Cheers Jay, glad you liked it!Delete
Beautiful looking board and minis, Ray! Really nice set up with COBs and objectives too.ReplyDelete
You lost because you didn't take any of my cousins!Replies
Where was Pathfinder when you need him? Great looking game and tense AAR I could feel your tension throughout. I was rooting for the woman with a bucket! What were you doing with that wagon by the way?ReplyDeleteReplies
Pathfinder was there, although he didn't do a great deal. I was going to try and block the bridge with the wagon, but the rotters shot the poor women driving it!!!!!Delete
A huge and fantastic looking table! Is there anything Postie can't do?ReplyDeleteReplies
Great game photos, Ray! I do miss the in-game shenagins between you and Fran, though.ReplyDeleteReplies
Yeh it isn't the same without the miserable ratbag!!!Delete
Thats a Lovely looking game Ray!ReplyDeleteReplies
Glad you liked it!Delete
Lovely looking game. I'll have to make notes so I know how I want my table to look when I've painted my FIW figures!ReplyDeleteReplies
Why not Chris....why not?Delete
Pictures a plenty plus Battle Report,which is Splendid Stuff Ray.Thanks for placing a little of the action on the Benno`s Figure Forum too. Keep your powder dry,and flints a plenty in your pocket. Beano BoyReplyDeleteReplies
Cheers Paul, glad you liked the report.Delete
THX for the nice pictures and very interesting battle report...ReplyDeleteReplies
No probs Markus, glad you enjoyed it.Delete
Wow! Excellent all round; Mr Postie does make exceedingly good games! Lovely use of teddy bear fur as crops, too - inspired ;)ReplyDeleteReplies
He's not bad at making cakes either Monty!Delete
Great report! I love the elaborate tables you guys set up, even for "just" a skirmish. The "poor Lonesome Wolf" episode sounds pretty darned funny!ReplyDeleteReplies
Lonesome Wolf kept making me laugh, poor Surj didn't have a clue what he'd done!Delete
Tough loss Ray, but an excellent looking game.ReplyDeleteReplies
It was very close, but I still enjoyed the game even though I lost!Delete
Great game and table! Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
Awesome! Reminds me of the games my friend used to put on for us! He was big on FIW too. R.I.P. Are those Skirmish rules available to download anywhere? --a link on the blog somewhere, perhaps?ReplyDeleteReplies
Afraid they're not available, I keep trying to get Postie to publish some of his rules, but he's so computer illiterate its unbelievable!!Delete
Thanks Ray! That was a great batrep. The table and figures look incredible, you are a very lucky man.ReplyDeleteReplies
indeed I am Bob!Delete
Great set up Posties, good rep Ray no long words or nuffin to make me scratch my headReplyDeleteReplies
lol, glad you liked it Dave!Delete
Really lovely looking game!ReplyDelete
Pictures look great, sorry about the four gone.ReplyDelete
What a fabulous looking game.ReplyDeleteReplies
Why thank you Sir M!Delete
That's a great looking table Ray and another fine batrep.ReplyDeleteReplies
Cheers Anne, nice to see you again!!Delete


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Sölden Ski Area
1,350 - 3,340 m
Alpine Ski World Cup venue and one of Europe's most renowned Ski & Snowboard Resorts. The infinite number of slopes and ski trails for all levels and abilities coupled with the perfect grooming of not less than 144 km of slopes make Sölden a truly unique winter sports center.
31 state-of-the-art ski lifts and gondolas with a total capacity of 67,000 persons/hour guarantee ultimate skiing fun without queuing.
Sölden stands for the full force of winter!Sölden's great winter ski area is directly connected to the glacier slopes by a number of ski lifts and gondolas called Golden Gate to the Glacier. Skiing enthusiasts can ski uninterrupetedly from the village of Sölden up to the glaciers at the elevation of 3,250 m - With a total length of 15.0 km the ski route from Schwarze Schneide at Rettenbach Glacier is the region's longest ski trail featuring nearly 2,000 m elevation change.
The new, state-of-the-art Giggijoch mono-rope mountain gondola with 10-person cabins opens up new dimensions when it comes to capacity and modern comfort - by transporting incredible 4500 persons per hour in ultramodern gondola cabins.
Thanks to the Gaislachkogl gondola with 8-person cabins (3600 persons/hour) and the new Giggijoch gondola with 10-person cabins (4500 persons/hour) the splendid Sölden Ski Area has the two most powerful feeder mountain gondolas world-wide!it.| NEW GIGGIJOCH Gondola | GAISLACHKOGL Gondola |
144 km of SLOPES
A varied choice of ski slopes on 429 ha for all preferences:
- 69,8 km blue ski trails (easy)
- 44,8 km red ski trails (intermediate)
- 27,4 km black ski trails (difficult)
- 2 km ski routes
- 144 km in total*
Easy beginners' slopes in Innerwald and at Giggijoch, varied blue and red ski pistes spread all over the ski area, truly challenging ski routes at the Gaislachkogl ski mountain. Sölden is also famous for its wide open and perfectly groomed ski runs where 24 snow-grooming machines are in operation every day. Free riders get together on Gaislachkogl peak (3058m) where they find superb powder slopes off the beaten tracks.
from October through May thanks to the
- High Alpine location of the slopes (1,350 - 3,340 m)
- 2 glacier ski areas at Rettenbach & Tiefenbach
- Artificial snow-making systems covering more than 77% of the slopes
Sölden has the marvelous BIG 3 vantage points - Therefore it is Austria's only ski area with 3 mountains higher than 3,000 meters which are accessible by top modern lifts. The BIG 3 are:
- Gaislachkogl (3,058 m)
- Tiefenbachkogl (3,250 m)
- Schwarze Schneide (3,340 m)
And the BIG 3 Rally ranks among the most beautiful ski trails across the entire ski region, also comprising a visit to all BIG 3 platforms.
More than 30 huts and mountain restaurants within the ski area are warmly welcoming you! Rustic mountain huts, umbrella bars, spacious free-flow restaurants cater to suit all tastes. Great après-ski ambience is guaranteed as well.
The longest ski trails
- Downhill ski trail from the BIG3 viewing platform at Schwarze Schneide (3,340 m) to Gaislachkogl base terminal (1,370 m)
Difference in altitude: 1,970 m | Length: approx. 15 km
- Downhill ski route from the BIG3 panoramic platform at Gaislachkogl (3,048 m) to Gaislachkogl base terminal (1,370 m)
Difference in altitude: 1,678 m | Length: approx. 10 km
- Downhill ski slope from Rosskirpl chair lift top station (2,744 m) to Giggijoch base terminal (1,353 m)
Difference in altitude: 1,391 m | Length: approx. 9 km
- Downhill ski run from the Rotkoglhütte mountain inn (2,660 m) to Gaislachkogl base terminal (1,370 m)
Difference in altitude: 1,290 m | Length: approx. 8 km
The steepest ski slopes
- Night skiing slope, show area: Piste no. 3a
- Silver trail: downhill run no. 7 from Stabele chair lift to Innerwald ski area
- Piste no. 14: upper part of the slope at Roßkirpl chair lift
- Piste no. 25: next to Schwarzkogl chair lift
- Rettenbach glacier, World Cup slope: Piste no. 31
The most breathtaking views
- BIG3 Schwarze Schneide (3,340 m): At 15 walking minutes (strenuous climb!) from the top station of Schwarze Schneide mountain gondola (vertical ascent: 90 m) - A natural viewing platform offering great vistas up to 100 km (Dolomites, Marmolada, Ortler, Zugspitze)
- BIG3 Tiefenbachkogl (3,250 m): Panoramic footbridge located at the top station of Tiefenbach mountain gondola - a 20 m-long catwalk with Tirol's highest mountain, the majestic Wildspitze peak (3,776 m), as lovely backdrop
- BIG3 Gaislachkogl (3,048 m): The viewing platform at the top station of Gaislachkogl mountain gondola - located directly at the new restaurant's roof - easily accessible also for non-skiers
- Rotkogelhütte mountain inn (2,660 m): Quaint mountain hut in a truly outstanding location between the Giggijoch ski area and the glacier ski lifts - stunning vistas of Rettenbach Glacier and the northern ridge of Gaislachkogl peak with its countless ski routes for experts
* Slope kilometers: Slope surface / 30 m average width of slopes = Length of slopes/slope kilometers


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Congregational Church
Roast Pork Dinner
Feb. 24, 5-7 p.m. Roast pork with applesauce, mashed potatoes, gravy, roasted vegetables, green salad, homemade rolls, pies and beverages. By donation.
Brandon Congregational Church, 1 Carver Street, Brandon.
Champlain College
Winter Open House
Feb. 17. Check in 8-9 a.m.; 8:30 to 9 a.m. coffee with counselors. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open house. champlain.edu/winteropenhouse18
Charlotte Congregational Church
Parenting Teenagers Panel Discussion
Feb. 15. Doors at 5:15 p.m., dinner at 5:30 and presentation at 6 p.m. Discussion of how to navigate parenting through the teenage years. Panelists include: Dr. Andrea Green, UVM pediatrician; high school counselor Maryanne Gatos; and mentor coordinator Wendy Bratt. Soup, bread, coffee served; potluck salads, drinks, dessert welcome. Free with donations accepted. 403 Church Hill Rd.
Spring Farmers Market
Hinesburg Firemen's Association
Vendor signup by April 1 for April 28 market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the fire station. Fees: $30 for spaces outside 10 x 10 (you provide your own table and pop-up); $35.00 for inside with a $10 table rental (25 spaces available). Information email: email@example.com.
Shelburne Community School
Kindergarten registration
Ongoing for children who will be 5 on or before Sept. 1. Contact Patty Spagnolo at 383-1119 or firstname.lastname@example.com to register for fall kindergarten.
Information needed: child's name, date of birth, pre-K program your child attends, parent(s) name(s), address, phone numbers and emails. More information will be sent out in late March to families of enrolled children. For after-school care during the 2018-2019 school year, the Part2 program website is parttwokids.com.
Main Street Landing
Dance benefit: "Embracing Inclusion through Movement"
Feb. 17: 7 p.m. Eighth annual supporting Vermont Family Network & Puppets in Education. Local, regional and international dancers. $25 advance, $28 at door. Main Street Landing Black Box Theater, 60 Lake St., at the corner of College Street. Vermont Family Network, 876-5315, ext. 247; flynntixorg, 86-FLYNN. PuppetsInEducation.org andVermontFamilyNetwork.org.
Contra and Square Dance
Feb. 17: 7-10 p.m. Lausanne Allen calling. Fiddle and guitar music of Susan Reid and Steve Spensley. Families and individuals welcome, dances taught, no partner or experience necessary. Bring clean, soft-soled dancing shoes. Suggested $5-10 adults; $10-20 family. Smilie Memorial Elementary School, 2712 Theodore Roosevelt Highway/Route 2. 453-2199.
University of Vermont
Fleming Museum
Feb. 21: 7 p.m. Talk featuring graphic artist Alison Bechdel and her exhibit "Self-Confessed: The Inappropriately Intimate Comics of Alison Bechdel." UVM Dudley H. Davis Center, Silver Maple Ballroom, fourth floor. 590 Main St. Exhibit of her work runs through May 20 in the East Gallery.
Through May 20: "Bluestockings" or "Les Bas Bleus," featuring the work of French caricaturist Honoré Daumier, a series of 19th-century lithographs. Wolcott Gallery. 61 Colchester Ave. Information: uvm.edu/~fleming/.
Emile A. Gruppe Gallery
What Did the Rock Say: Part 1
Through March 18. Reception March 4, 2-4 p.m. Exhibition of nature photographs by John Snell and works of layered fabric collage and pencil drawings by Dianne Shullenberger. Emilegruppegallery.com or 899-3211.
Vermont Folklife Center
"Up Home"
Through March 31. Exhibit of hand-colored photos from 1952 Pawlet, Vt., home of Minnie Griswold that was kept intact for 30 years before being documented in photographs. 88 Main St. Information: vermontfolklifecenter.org
Middlebury Coll. Museum of Art
Through April 29. 10 Years: The Cameron Print Project. The Studio Art Program hosts an annual weeklong visit from a Cameron visiting artist who works with students in Professor Hedya Klein's silkscreen and intaglio classes. Free. Overbrook Gallery. Middlebury.edu.
Town Hall Theater
Jackson Gallery
Feb. 16 from 5-7 p.m. opening reception for exhibition that runs through March 31 featuring 40 years hand-woven tapestry works by Elinor Steele Friml. Themes are both abstract and impressionistic using landscapes and geometric compositions.
In the lower level of Town Hall Theater, 68 South Pleasant St. Information: 382-9222 or townhalltheater.org.
Roadhouse Gallery
Through February. Exhibit of paintings and jewelry by Kathleen Caraher-Grant art using multiple media including watercolors, pen, oil sticks, acrylic paints, colored pencils. 207 Webster Road; roadhousestudiosvt.com or 233-5303.
Shelburne Museum
'Sweet Tooth: The Art of Dessert'
Ends Feb. 18. Exhibition looking at America's sweets obsession through pop culture and visual art.
'Puppets: World on a String'
Opens Feb. 17 with a performance at 4 p.m. of "The Auspicious Adventures of the Improbable Princess" by featured artist Betsy Tobin. A gallery tour of the exhibition with museum curator Carolyn Bauer follows.
The exhibit contains an eclectic collection of puppets from 19th century marionettes to contemporary pieces by local and national artists such as Bread and Puppet Theater, Andy Warhol and Jim Henson. Performance is free with museum admission. Register at worldonastringopening.eventbrite.com. In the Colgate Gallery at the Pizzagalli Center for Arts and Education. Exhibit runs through June 3.
Conservation Month Talk
Feb. 21, 3-5 p.m. Museum conservator Nancie Ravenel will present an illustrated discussion of current conservation projects in the works for the upcoming special exhibition "In the Garden," March 17 to Aug. 26. She will highlight the technical processes for object display in this special exhibition, including garment mounts. Free with museum admission. Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education Auditorium.
6000 Shelburne Road. 985-3346; shelburnemuseum.org.
Shelburne Vineyard
"Painting for a Cure"
Through March. Exhibition of paintings by Charlotte artist/architect Ted Montgomery. Sales of paintings will support the University of Vermont Cancer Center research team headed by Dr. David Krag of Shelburne. 6308 Shelburne Rd.; shelburnevineyard.com.
Town Hall Theater
New Filmmaker Festival Winter Screening Series
Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. "I Am Evidence," documentary on untested rape kits in the U.S. and treatment of sexual assault survivors. Vermont filmmaker Bess O'Brien, Q&A with director Trish Adlesic.
68 S. Pleasant St. 388-1436, email@example.com. $12 and $1 preservation fee. 382-9222, townhalltheater.org.
ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
'My Sky' Exhibit
Through May 6. "My Sky" invites children and adults to explore the Sun, the Moon and the stars in an immersive, inviting environment. Families are encouraged to «look up» when they visit the exhibit and in their everyday lives. Produced by Boston Children's Museum in collaboration with Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and NASA. 1 College Street; echovermont.org.
Phoenix Books Burlington
Feb. 17: 11 a.m. "Spongebob" story time with James Kochalka, the first Vermont Cartoonist Laureate. Copies of SpongeBob Comics #75, "Skate the Cake!" for purchase and signing. 191 Bank St. 448-3350. phoenixbooks.biz
Flag football@CVU
Sundays in Feb. and March, 4-5:30 p.m. FlagFootball@CVU for boys and girls in grades 2-7, sponsored by CVU Redhawks Football and Buccaneers Youth Football. Pick-up style non-contact games in the Champlain Valley Union High School gym. Coached by Redhawks football players and supervised by CVU football coaches. Free. Open to all, regardless of hometown or experience. Information, required waiver at tinyurl.com/CVUFlagFootball2018.
Lake Champlain Waldorf School
Chinese New Year & Open House
Feb. 17: 10 a.m. to noon. Chinese New Year celebration and open house. Mahjong, dragon puppets, parade. Family event, all ages. Turtle Lane Campus, 359 Turtle Lane. lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org.
Shelburne Museum
Webby's Art Studio
Saturdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Makers of all ages gather for projects. On Feb. 17, create an accordion puppet. On Feb. 24, design a colorful woven felt placemat inspired by weavings from the museum's collection.
In the Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education's classroom. Free with admission. 6000 Shelburne Road. 985-3346. shelburnemuseum.org.
Vermont Day School
Open house
Feb. 15 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Kindergarten visiting morning and open house. Part of the kindergarten admission process; families intending to apply for the March 1 deadline should attend with their child. Children will participate in activities; parents may tour the facility. Pre-registration required. Contact Libby Macdonald, director of admissions at firstname.lastname@example.com. 6701 Shelburne Rd.
MEETINGS, CLASSES and CONFERENCES
Chittenden County Chess Club
Every Thursday at 7 p.m. Registration 7-7:15 p.m.; Games begin at 7:30 p.m. Great competitive fun. Information: Dave at 324-1143 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. Lake Champlain Waldorf High School, 122 Bostwick Road.
Divorce Care Support Group
Feb. 11 to May 13: Sundays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For men and women.
Support group led by people who have experienced divorce. Bluewater Center, 145 Pine Haven Shores Road. $25 suggested donation; scholarships available. Information and registration: Sandy, 425-7053. Sponsored by Essex Alliance Church.
Sun Style Tai Chi
Classes at Shelburne Town Hall. Basic: Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday 9 – 10 a.m. Sun 73: Monday/Wednesday 10:15-11:15 a.m. Free. Sponsored by Age Well. Donations welcome but not required. Information by email to Chris Curtis email@example.com, or Lee Sheridan-Orr firstname.lastname@example.com.
Speak up for the Climate
Feb. 20, 7-8:30 p.m. Led by Jack O'Callaghan from the Vermont Public Interest Research Group, the discussion will focus on the so-called Essex Plan – short for an Economy Strengthening Strategic Energy eXchange – which would impose fees on carbon producers in an effort to reduce pollution. At Ascension Lutheran Church, 95 Allen Road.
UVM Recital Hall
Feb. 16: 7:30 p.m. Tierney Sutton, The Sting Variations.
Feb. 23: 7:30 p.m. Yekwon Sunwoo.
Feb. 25, 3-4 p.m. Faculty Scholarship Concert. Music and dance faculty present their annual concert to benefit student scholarships – a mix of music and dance, classical and jazz, solos and group performances. Admission by donation.
UVM Music Building Recital Hall, 384 South Prospect Street.
384 S. Prospect St. 656-7776.
Flynn Center for the Perf. Arts
Feb. 15: 7:30 p.m. Five-time Grammy-winning jazz singer Dianne Reeves performs. Tickets: $15-$52.
Feb. 16: 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. The Sweet Remains, a folk-rock singer-songwriter trio, performs; second show added due to demand. Tickets: $25.
Feb. 17: 7:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. TURNmusic, "Roots Inspired." Mary Jane Austin, Mary Bonhag, Nicola Cannizzaro, Anne Decker, John Dunlop, Matt Finner, Hilary Goldblatt, Dan Liptak, Evan Premo, Mary Rowell. $20, $10 students. 578-5028, turnmusic.org.
153 Main St. 86-FLYNN, flynntix.org.
Helen Hummel
Skinny Pancake / Cork Wine Bar
Bristol singer-songwriter performs and features tracks from her new release. Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. Skinny Pancake, 60 Lake St., Burlington. March 3, 6-8 p.m. Cork Wine Bar, 40 Foundry St., Waterbury. Information: HelenHummel.com.
St. Michael's College
Feb. 18: 3 p.m. Echoes: Choral Music of Richard Stoehr (1874-1976). Bella Voce Women's Chorus of Vermont, Counterpoint Vocal Ensemble, Solaris Vocal Ensemble. Free, donations welcome. McCarthy Arts Center Recital Hall. 654-2284, smcvt.edu/on-campus/events.aspx. Elley-Long Music Center, 223 Ethan Allen Ave. Tickets and information at vermontphilharmonic.com.
Capital City Concerts
"Formosa Folk"
Feb. 24: 7:30 p.m. Prize-winning Formosa Quartet and flutist Karen Kevra; folk-influenced program. $15 to $25. Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 2 Duane Court.
Feb. 25: 3 p.m. Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 130 Main St. capitalcityconcerts.org.
Town Hall Theater
MET Broadcast
Feb. 17 at 1 p.m.; pre-broadcast talk at 12:15 p.m. "L'Elisir d'Amore" comic opera
Performed last October by The Opera Company of Middlebury, "L'Elisir d'Amore" is a popular opera that deftly combines comic archetypes with genuine character development. Run time 2 hrs. 39 min. Tickets: $24 (+$2 preservation fee), $10 students (+$1 preservation fee); at townhalltheater.org, or in person at 68 South Pleasant Street, Middlebury (802-382-9222) Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m., or at the door starting an hour before showtime.
Middlebury College
Mahaney Center for the Arts
Paul Asbell Performs Steel String Americana Photo by Tim Barden
Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. National recording artist and affiliate artist Paul Asbell performs his unique blend of blues, jazz, and American roots music. A Music Department event. Free. Mahaney Center for the Arts, Robison Hall.
Grace Kelly Quartet
Middlebury College Mahaney Center for the Arts, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. Saxophonist, singer, and composer Grace Kelly plays with the heart and passion of an old soul — yet the genre-bending zest and energy of a 24-year-old. A regular on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert's band — Jon Batiste and Stay Human — Kelly recently released her 10th CD as a bandleader, and performs around the globe. Tickets: $28 General public/$22 Midd ID holders/$10 Youth (18 and under).
Late Show artist in the house
Feb. 21 at 4:30 p.m. This ensemble of six young men from Korea will feature traditional Korean Gayageum chamber music pieces with Yanggeum (lute), Jangu (drum), Danso (short flute) and other wind instruments. The Gayageum is a traditional Korean zither-like string instrument, with 12 strings. Co-Sponsored by the Music Department, the Language Schools, the Korean American Student Association and Summer School of Korean.
Mahaney Center for the Arts, Robison Hall. Information: middlebury.edu/arts/mcfa or 443-5258.
Bolton Valley Nordic Center
Free Snow Day
Feb. 24: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. First 50 attendees receive free fleece hat. Snacks, hot cocoa, campfire. Cross-country skiing and/or snowshoeing. Free rentals (first-come, first-served). Sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont. 4302 Bolton Valley Access Road, Bolton. Kathy McNally, 371-3205, firstname.lastname@example.com.
All Souls Interfaith Gathering
Nature Mindfulness Walk
Feb. 17, 10 a.m. to noon. Join Duncan Murdoch, a
certified nature and forest therapy guide for a short walk and talk based on the Japanese practice of "forest bathing," a type of nature immersion to benefit physical and mental health. Walk is less than a mile; special tea at the end. Dress for the weather. Limited to 15 people; $20 fee; 291 Bostwick Farm Rd. Information: natureconnectionguide.com
Ethan Allen Homestead Museum
Feb. 18: 2 p.m. "The Journal of Phebe Orvis, 1820-1830." Prof. Susan Ouellette, St. Michael's College discusses an exceptional journal of a woman whose diary captures not only the everyday life of an ordinary woman in early 19th-century Vermont and New York, but also the unusual happenings of her family, neighborhood, and beyond. Free, donations welcome. 1 Ethan Allen Homestead. 865-4556 or ethanallenhomestead.org/directions.
Poet Greg Delanty
Fletcher Free Library
Burlington. Feb. 16, 7 p.m. "An Evening of 'Selected Delanty'" with St. Michael's College award-winning Irish poet and English professor Greg Delanty. Program will feature readings, translations, conversation, refreshments and books for sale including his latest "Selected Delanty." One in a series of readings that will include stops at the Irish Embassy and Boston University. Free. Information: Barbara Shatara, 863-3403.
English professor, Irish poet
Phoenix Books Essex
Feb. 21: 6:30 p.m. – rescheduled. Donna Druchunas, author of "The Art of Lithuanian Knitting," visits for a discussion of the traditional art of Lithuanian knitwear and its modern applications. A writer and knitwear designer, Druchunas has been visiting Lithuania, birthplace of her grandparents, annually for 10 years. 2 Carmichael St. 872-7111, phoenixbooks.biz.
Embattled Bats
Feb. 17 at Montpelier's Unitarian Church.
Dinner and slide show on Vermont's bat population and conservation efforts. Alyssa Bennett, small mammals biologist with the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, talks about bat habitat, life cycle, and how humans can protect them. Presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. Vegetarian dinner at 6 p.m. by Farmhouse Catering including hot mulled cider, green salad with buttermilk dressing, buttered noodles, vegetable bean and tofu stew, red velvet cake. Dinner tickets: $20 each. Seating is limited. Advance purchase recommended through organizer Nancy Schulz at email@example.com. Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 130 Main St.
Bat talk
Richmond Free Library
Green Mountain Audubon Society
Feb. 21: 6:30 p.m. Jason Hill, conservation biologist, Vermont Center for Ecostudies; "Flights into the Darkness: Illuminating the Mystery of Migration;" endangered upland sandpipers and grasshopper sparrows. greenmountainaudubon.org 201 Bridge St. Information: 434-3036, richmondfreelibraryvt.org
Shelburne Historical Society
Free lecture
Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. Distinguished scholar of American history William Sterne Randall will speak on the War of 1812 in the Champlain Valley. At the historic Town Hall.
Town Hall
Let's talk poetry with Rick Bessette
Feb. 24 at 1 p.m. Shelburne's Poet Laureate, Rick Besssette, discusses his craft. Bring an original poem of your own or share a copy of a poem that you enjoy. At the historic Town Hall.
Education and Enrichment for Everyone (EEE)
Feb. 16, from 2 to 3 p.m. "The Emergence of Northern Vermont University: Liberal Arts and Professional Programs on Two Unique Campuses" Elaine Collins, President, Johnson and Lyndon State Colleges.
Feb. 23: "The Opiate Crisis in the Criminal Justice System," with Mark Davis, Staff Writer, Seven Days.
Part of the EEE Spring Speaker Series, Friday afternoons 2-3 p.m. Join EEE for $40 for the semester and attend all 12 lectures; tickets for a single date are $5 each. Held at Faith United Methodist Church, 899 Dorset St. 846-5132. Full schedule at eeevermont.org
Burlington Garden Club
Feb. 27: 1 p.m. Sarah Salatino, owner of Full Circle Gardens in Essex, "Gardening in Small Spaces." United Methodist Church, 899 Dorset St. bgcvt.org.
Flynn Fundraiser
A Single Pebble
Feb. 18: 6 p.m. Chinese New Year Celebration. Traditional eight-course dinner. $100. Limited number of tickets: flynncenter.org. 133 Bank St.
Essex Community Players
"Doubt, A Parable"
Feb. 22-24, March 1-3: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 and March 4 at 2 p.m. John Patrick Shanley's powerful and provocative drama of suspicion and certainty, faith and distrust, fact and conjecture. $18 adults, $16 seniors 55 and over. Box office 878-9109: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and two hours before show. essexplayers.com. Essex Memorial Hall in Essex, intersection, 5 Towers Road with Routes 15 and 128.
Town Hall Theater
'Daddy Long Legs'
Feb. 21-23 at 7:30 p.m. Heartwarming 1908 Cinderella story through letters between young woman and her mysterious benefactor. $18 plus $2 preservation fee.
Middlebury Actors Workshop:
Cutting Edge Staged Reading Series
Feb. 25 at 4 p.m. "Sex with Strangers" is part of the contemporary boundary-pushing off-Broadway series highlighting new work by New York playwrights. Story revolves around the relationship between a young blogger and 40-something novelist, exploring themes of ambition, gender inequality and the impact of the internet. Rebecca Strum directs. Adult language. Byers Studio, downstairs. $10 suggested donation.
68 S. Pleasant St. Box Office: 382-9222, townhalltheater.org.
MOXIE Productions
One & Only Series
Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. Celebration of solo performances. Bob Lisaius, Ice Fire Productions, in "Dinoman!" Trip through the Mesozoic era with magic, merry mayhem and magnificent props. All ages. Benefits Grange Hall Renovation Fund. Grange Hall Cultural Center, 317 Howard Ave. Reservations: 244-4168, email@example.com.


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The year is 2016. Nuclear war has all but wiped out the human race since it began 20 years ago. What is left of humanity live nomadic lives, fighting over the few scraps of food planet Earth has left. This is a world where Pokemon Red and Blue were never made.
Thankfully, we live in a world where Pokemon Red and Blue were made, and where a harsh nuclear winter hasn't buggered us all over. Yet. I'm looking at you, North Korea.
Anyway, it's been 20 years since Red and Blue first graced our Gameboy screens, and the games' programmer and composer Junichi Masada has explained how they almost never happened.
During the six years it took to make Red and Green (released as Blue outside of Japan) the programmer reminisces about how his computers would constantly break.
Masada says:
I sure am glad I fixed those computers back then. If I hadn't, the original Red and Green games might never have come out. That's a scary thought!
I would sit in front of my computer from morning to night, programming the games and coming up with all sorts of ideas. I never thought I would still be doing it 20 years later!
Having already saved humanity once in his lifetime, Masada did state that he has a "strong urge" to make another game. Better get on it mate – I'm not sure how much longer we can last.


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警察 is the Chinese, Japanese Kanji, and old Korean Hanja title for police (or police officer).
Police cars all over China and Japan have these characters painted on the doors. Police officers' helmets and equipment are also emblazoned with these two characters.
公安 is the Chinese, Japanese Kanji, and old Korean Hanja title for (The Ministry of) Public Security. 公安 can also generally mean public safety, public security, or public welfare. It is a positive term in Japan, were some even name their daughters "Kouan" (this title).
In China, this is the kinder name for the PSB or Public Security Bureau. It's really the national police of China - occasionally brutal, and seldom properly-trained or educated. Once in a while, you find a PSB officer who lives up to the title of 公安. Before the 1989 massacre, it was the PSB officers who refused to stop nor kill any of the protesting college students (so they're not all bad). The Chinese government had to call in soldiers from Inner-Mongolia to kill thousands of protesters.
Below are some entries from our dictionary that may match your police search...
If shown, 2nd row is Simp. Chinese
|Simple Dictionary Definition
星see styles
| xīng / xing1
hoshi / ほし sei / se / せい
star; heavenly body; satellite; small amount
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(1) star; any light-emitting (or reflecting) heavenly body (except for the sun and the moon); (2) (slang) (police slang) offender; perpetrator; (3) star point (in go); hoshi; intersection marked with a dot; (4) circular symbol (said to be shaped like a shining star); (5) bullseye; (6) (See 九星) one's star (out of the nine stars); the star that determines one's fate; (7) small dot; spot; (8) {sumo} point; score; (1) {astron} (See 星宿・3,二十八宿,朱雀・すざく・2) Chinese "star" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (n,n-suf,n-pref) (2) Singapore; (surname) Hotsu; (surname) Hoshizaki; (surname) Hoshisaki; (surname, female given name) Hoshi; (female given name) Hikaru; (female given name) Hikari; (female given name) Tina; (female given name) Tiara; (personal name) Seiji; (surname, female given name) Sei; (personal name) Sumio; (female given name) Sutera; (personal name) Jou; (personal name) Shin; (female given name) Kirari; (female given name) Kirara; (female given name) Kirameki; (female given name) Kira; (female given name) Akari
Tara, a star; the 25th constellation consisting of stars in Hydra; a spark.
警察see styles
| jǐng chá / jing3 cha2
ching ch`a / ching cha
keisatsu / kesatsu / けいさつ
police; police officer; CL:個|个[ge4]
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(noun - becomes adjective with の) (1) police; (2) (abbreviation) (See 警察官) police officer; (3) (abbreviation) (See 警察署) police station
飞虎队see styles
| fēi hǔ duì / fei1 hu3 dui4
fei hu tui
Flying Tigers, US airmen in China during World War Two; Hong Kong nickname for police special duties unit
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使see styles
| shǐ / shi3
shi / し
(1) messenger; (2) (abbreviation) (See 検非違使) police and judicial chief (Heian and Kamakura periods); (3) {Buddh} (See 煩悩・2) klesha (polluting thoughts such as greed, hatred and delusion, which result in suffering); (female given name) Tsukasa
To send; cause; a messenger; a pursuer, molester, lictor, disturber, troubler, intp. as 煩惱 kleśa, affliction, distress, worldly cares, vexations, and as consequent reincarnation. There are categories of 10, 16, 98, 112, and 128 such troublers, e. g. desire, hate, stupor, pride, doubt, erroneous views, etc., leading to painful results in future rebirths, for they are karma-messengers executing its purpose. Also 金剛童子 q. v; affliction, proclivities
察see styles
| chá / cha2
ch`a / cha
satsu;satsu / さつ;サツ
(colloquialism) (kana only) cops; police; (given name) Satoru; (personal name) Akira
屯see styles
| zhūn // tún / zhun1 // tun2
chun // t`un / chun // tun
ton / とん tamuro / たむろ
(ateji / phonetic) (kana only) ton (now usu. a metric ton, i.e. 1,000kg) (eng:); tonne; (out-dated or obsolete kana usage) (1) gathering; place where people gather; (2) (archaism) police station; camp; barracks; (given name) Ton; (surname, given name) Tamuro
Collect, mass; to quarter, camp. To sprout; very; stingy; to collect
皁see styles
| zào / zao4
署see styles
| shǔ / shu3
sho / しょ
(abbreviation) (See 警察署,消防署,税務署) station (esp. a police station); office (i.e. tax office)
警see styles
| jǐng / jing3
kei / ke / けい kagari / かがり
(personal name) Kei; (surname) Kagari
To warn.
ガサsee styles
|gasa / ガサ
サツsee styles
|satsu / サツ
ポリsee styles
|pori / ポリ
|(prefix) (1) poly-; (2) polyethylene; (3) (abbreviation) (slang) (derogatory term) police; (suffix) (4) (abbreviation) {music} polyphonic; (place-name) Pori (Finland)
三仇see styles
| sān chóu / san1 chou2
san ch`ou / san chou
与力see styles
|yoriki / よりき
丸走see styles
|marusou / maruso / まるそう
乘警see styles
| chéng jǐng / cheng2 jing3
ch`eng ching / cheng ching
交番see styles
|kouban / koban / こうばん
交警see styles
| jiāo jǐng / jiao1 jing3
chiao ching
传唤see styles
| chuán huàn / chuan2 huan4
ch`uan huan / chuan huan
公车see styles
| gōng chē / gong1 che1
kung ch`e / kung che
出警see styles
| chū jǐng / chu1 jing3
ch`u ching / chu ching
出头see styles
| chū tóu / chu1 tou2
ch`u t`ou / chu tou
shuttou / shutto / しゅっとう
(noun/participle) (1) appearance; presence; attendance; (2) surrender (e.g. to the police); turning oneself in; (surname) Dedou; (surname) Degashira; (surname) Shiyutou; (surname) Shiyutsutou; (surname) Shiyuttou; (surname) Shutou; (place-name, surname) Shuttou; (surname) Shitsutoo; (surname) Shitsutou; (surname) Idetou
to appear
刑事see styles
| xíng shì / xing2 shi4
hsing shih
keiji / keji / けいじ
(1) (police) detective; (n,adj-f) (2) criminal matter
刑警see styles
| xíng jǐng / xing2 jing3
hsing ching
协管see styles
| xié guǎn / xie2 guan3
hsieh kuan
協警see styles
| xié jǐng / xie2 jing3
hsieh ching
取調see styles
|torishirabe / とりしらべ
吃案see styles
| chī àn / chi1 an4
ch`ih an / chih an
同署see styles
|dousho / dosho / どうしょ
员警see styles
| yuán jǐng / yuan2 jing3
yüan ching
The following table may be helpful for those studying Chinese or Japanese...
|Romaji(Romanized Japanese)
|Various forms of Romanized Chinese
|jǐng chá / jing3 cha2 / jing cha / jingcha
|ching ch`a / chingcha / ching cha
Public Security Bureau
|kou an / kouan / ko an / koan
|gōng ān / gong1 an1 / gong an / gongan
|kung an / kungan
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Professional calligraphers are getting to be hard to find these days.
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There is some fear that true Chinese calligraphy may become a lost art in the coming years. Many art institutes in China are now promoting calligraphy programs in hopes of keeping this unique form of art alive.
Even with the teachings of a top-ranked calligrapher in China, my calligraphy will never be good enough to sell. I will leave that to the experts.
The same calligrapher who gave me those lessons also attracted a crowd of thousands and a TV crew as he created characters over 6-feet high. He happens to be ranked as one of the top 100 calligraphers in all of China. He is also one of very few that would actually attempt such a feat.
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I'm disappointed in myself. I apologize. I had pure motives to begin with, but it was an effort that wasn't a good one.
WEST VALLEY CITY — Mayor Mike Winder resigned his position as director of public affairs for The Summit Group on Tuesday, saying he "tarnished the reputation of the agency and its employees" by writing news articles under a fake name.
Winder, who serves as mayor of West Valley City, submitted his resignation to Summit Group founder and CEO Bill Paulos and President Todd Wolfenbarger on Tuesday afternoon. Winder later read the letter to the City Council during a work session at West Valley City Hall.
"I am hoping that my departure will demonstrate that The Summit Group is an agency that always strives for the highest ethical practices and open and forthright relationships with the media," Winder wrote in the letter.
The mayor also apologized for his actions to the City Council and city employees during the work session.
"I appreciate that people are disappointed," Winder said Tuesday night. "I'm disappointed in myself. I apologize. I had pure motives to begin with, but it was an effort that wasn't a good one.
"I feel bad and apologize to all the residents of our city and others who were betrayed by this," he said.
Winder said it was his decision to resign from The Summit Group, and that he wasn't forced out.
"That's an agency that deals with the public and the media," he said. "I put them in a very awkward position with this. In discussions with (Paulos and Wolfenbarger), we talked about different ways to resolve this. I volunteered me leaving as one of those. Under the circumstances, that seemed to be the best course of action."
Last week, Winder admitted to Deseret News editors that he created a false identity to write news stories about West Valley City. Seven of his stories first appeared in the Oquirrh Times under the fictional name of Richard Burwash. Burwash was also listed as a staff writer on the website of the Oquirrh Times, a weekly newspaper covering West Valley, Magna and Kearns.
Winder later submitted three articles that were published by the Deseret News and another that was posted on KSL.com. The Salt Lake Tribune also published a photo credited to Burwash.
Winder submitted the Deseret News and KSL articles through Deseret Connect, a freelance contributor network through which stories are submitted to its media partners.
In addition to the fake name, Winder provided a false West Valley City address and used a photo he found through a Google image search to create his false Deseret Connect profile, which included a Facebook account. He communicated with Deseret Connect editors via email and even telephone, pretending to be Burwash.
"Since The Summit Group knew nothing about my pen name until last week, I feel that this is an important step to absolve the agency from any association with this issue," Winder wrote in his letter of resignation.
Winder did not discuss the Richard Burwash incident during the City Council meeting Tuesday night, except to respond to a question posed during the public comment portion of the meeting.
Kevin Fayles, who ran against Winder in 2009, said the mayor didn't help the city by pretending to be Burwash.
"I feel sorry for you, but I feel worse for the city, for the residents and for city staff and for council members," Fayles said.
He said if the mayor felt something needed to be done about media coverage of the city, he should have worked with city staff to better promote the city, meet with editorial boards of news organizations or hire a public relations consultant.
Fayles also encouraged Winder to stay out of the public eye "for a season," and allow City Council members to represent the city at public events.
Gundi Jones, the only other person who spoke about the issue during the public hearing, said she believes the story has been "blown out of proportion."
"This is a great city," Jones said. "Don't let anything like this hold up our progress. … Apologies have been made. Let's move forward."
Also Tuesday, national and local chapters of the Public Relations Society of America criticized Winder's actions in separate statements, saying he did a disservice to West Valley City residents.
Winder has said he is not a member of the society and doesn't consider himself a public relations professional. However, for more than two years, including during the time the articles were published, he was director of public affairs for The Summit Group, a Salt Lake City-based marketing and communications firm. On at least four occasions, Winder wrote about businesses or groups for which The Summit Group had done work.
"At a time of severely low public trust in government, it is imperative that politicians and public relations professionals represent themselves and those they serve in an ethical and transparent manner," said Rosanna M. Fiske, chairwoman and CEO of the Public Relations Society of America.
Dennis Jolley, president-elect of the group's Greater Salt Lake Chapter, said Winder's actions not only damaged the mayor's reputation "but that of West Valley City, the city's elected representatives and communications professionals."
"We hope that Mayor Winder has learned from his experience that honest and transparent promotion of his city is far more effective than other means in the long run," Jolley said. "Certainly that is what the (residents) of West Valley City and the rest of Utah deserve."
Winder has grown progressively more apologetic about his deception since the Deseret News made it public last Thursday night. Initially, he refused to characterize his actions as dishonest or unethical. Instead, the mayor apologized only for wanting more "good news" reported about his city.
Winder even compared himself to Benjamin Franklin, who used several pen names to publish letters and articles about causes he supported in pamphlets and newspapers.
In his letter of resignation from The Summit Group, Winder offered a "sincere apology for using a pen name to write newspaper articles."
"It was the wrong thing to do," he wrote, "and I am working hard to make things right."
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HONG KONG (Reuters Breakingviews) - South Korea's chaebol overhaul is running into economic reality. The country's competition chief just unveiled new rules to rein in multi-layered conglomerates, in what will be the first rewrite of antitrust rules in nearly four decades. Slowing growth, however, has made the likes of Samsung even more important to the country's jobs plight. That means corporate governance reform probably will wind up weaker than originally anticipated.
The proposals come just over a year after President Moon Jae-in took office on promises to tame the country's powerful, family-run corporate empires known as chaebol. The head of Korea's Fair Trade Commission, Kim Sang-jo, is leading the charge. Nicknamed the "chaebol sniper", Kim has publicly called out Samsung and Hyundai, the two largest, for their ownership structures and other control deficiencies. The third-generation scions of both companies exert clout by way of holdings in affiliates, a setup which tends to sideline minority shareholders.
Loosening the grip founding families have on their sprawling businesses is the aim. The new amendments include curbs on circular shareholdings, intra-conglomerate transactions and voting rights while also demanding greater disclosure.
Moon will struggle to gain political support to enact some of the new ideas, though. For one thing, his party lacks the required three-fifths majority in the National Assembly. His approval rating also has fallen to 56 percent, near its lowest level since taking office. North Korea's lack of progress giving up its nuclear weapons is one likely factor. A weakening economy is another: average job growth in the year to July plummeted to 122,000, down from 353,000 a year earlier. That is bruising for the self-proclaimed "jobs president".
That means Moon probably will have to soften his stance against the chaebol in return for help in boosting employment. Earlier this month, Samsung pledged to invest 130 trillion won ($116 billion) in South Korea along with some hiring plans.
Shares of Samsung C&T, the de facto holding company, for example, are trading roughly 50 percent below their net asset value, according to CLSA analyst Steve Chung. The historical average discount is 15 percent. That suggests investors are recalibrating their expectations about just how tough Seoul will be on chaebol.
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Features of Skype
Skype has a lot of features. Including the following:
- Skype calling - Skype has all the features of a regular phone, making them easier to set up a voice call.
- Skype video calls - seeing is talking to whom at the same time as speaking to them directly.
- Skype contacts - Add contacts who use Skype and those who use ordinary phones so can call more people.
- Organising groups - group contacts under certain names and share them with your contacts so they can talk to them as well.
- Chat and emoticons - when it's not convenient to call, you can chat or Instant Message (IM).
- Group chat - for when it's easier to chat or Instant Message (IM) all your friends at once.
- Skype profile - change how you appear to the world and let people know about you.
- Skype conference calling - talk to more than one friend at the same time.
- Import contacts - search your address book to find friends and family that already have a Skype name and start calling them for free.
- View Outlook contacts - view and make calls from Microsoft Outlook ® contacts quickly and directly from Skype contact list.
- Quickfilter and Speed-Dial - find Skype contacts, recent chats and Skype contacts quickly and easily, then enter their Skype name to call them back quickly.
- Favorite contacts - organize your contacts that you call frequently or important contacts.
Skype software information
- Type : Messenger
- Developer : Skype Communications SARL
- Price : Free
- Website : http://www.skype.com/
- Download : http://www.skype.com/en/download-skype/skype-for-computer/
Minimum system requirements
- Operating systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (32/64-bit), Mac OS X, Linux
- Processor: Pentium 4 or later 1GHz minimum
- Hard Disk: 500 MB of available disk space
- Webcam, speaker, microphone (attached or separately)
- High-speed broadband connection with a speed of 4 Mbps download/upload 512 kpbs


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You can easily target vocabulary if you use themes in your classroom. I use the vocabulary board below during morning meeting to work on building vocabulary skills.
I also use this board in writing groups. The group is small, generally 3 students at a time. We take turns picking a picture or word and then dictating a sentence to the rest of the group. The goals of this group is to
- Teaching students to generate sentences. This student has to recall all that we have learned about this word and put it to use to come up with a sentence.
- Teaching the other students to attend to peers, retain sentences and then be able to write the sentence.
This activity is easily modified to use with students who aren't yet writing. For those students I have them dictate a sentence about the picture from the board and an adult writes it for him or her. Then the student draws a picture to illustrate the sentence.
While you could spend lots of time creating these activities, the set below will save you time and work! Did I mention that you save 30% if you buy the whole bundle?!
Looking to save time?? Each of the thematic sets included in this bundle have all of the materials you need to target and build expressive and receptive vocabulary. All of the materials are already leveled to save you time!!
I would love it if you could share how you work on vocabulary. Leave me a comment!