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There is a very important research agenda gaining momentum at present, and it is attracting extensive stakeholder buy-in. This is the importance of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in augmenting preventive chemotherapy for neglected tropical disease (NTD) control. We chaired a breakout session at COR-NTD, the annual operational research meeting for NTDs, held in Atlanta in November. We highlighted the important strategic agenda for strengthening evidence on how to deliver effective WASH interventions for schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases (STH), and embedding these findings in guidance and practice. In this blog we share why this is such an important integration priority!
Since the early 2000s, preventive chemotherapy ("PC", being provision of deworming tablets) has been the cornerstone morbidity-control strategy for Lymphatic Filariasis, Onchocerciasis, Schistosomiasis, STH, and Trachoma. PC is most often provided by repeated mass drug administration (MDA) campaigns, usually targeting treatment to school-aged (and school-attending) children. This approach has rightly, had strong World Health Organization (WHO) advocacy, and is considered the largest-scale repeated public health programme in the world.
However, for schistosomiasis and STH, it has been known from the outset that PC alone does not reduce the rapid cycle of reinfections. People continue to be exposed to these parasites from their environments. For schistosomiasis in particular, transmission can be continued from just one or two individuals who contaminate the environment subsequently infecting intermediate snail hosts. For these two diseases, the approach has been one of "morbidity control" rather than disease control.
MDA has been conducted for up to a decade in many endemic regions of the world, and whilst coverage of school-aged children is progressing towards WHO targets, there are multitude reasons for strengthening additional strategies, such as provision of WASH. Continuation of this is still crucially important, but additionally there is increasing focus towards other strategies that will augment PC. Since 2012, there has been much discussion on moving beyond "morbidity control" to "interruption of transmission" and "elimination as a public health problem".
So what is WASH and why is it important?
WASH is the provision of access to a safe water supply, appropriately constructed sanitation infrastructure ensuring safe disposal of human excreta, and health education and promotion of hygiene (being personal and household practices aimed at preserving cleanliness and health).
For disease control purposes, WASH needs to be viewed both according to the individual components of water, sanitation, and hygiene (including health education as a main conduit of hygiene promotion), and additionally, as an integrated system. This is because the components are complementary: infrastructural components such as provision of public taps or household latrines are unlikely to be beneficial investments without accompanying behavioural change (or vice versa). Just as PC can be seen as the cornerstone of morbidity control, WASH can be viewed as the cornerstone of prevention of infections. From a position of biological plausibility, WASH is the key mechanism that can be implemented to reduce environmental contamination and then, quite possibly, transmission.
Despite this, the evidence base for WASH activities for STH or schistosomiasis control is fairly weak and it is a growing research priority. We crucially need more information as to the elements of WASH programmes that are most beneficial for STH and schistosomiasis control. This needs to encompass not only the more commonly-discussed water collection and/or toileting habits, but also extend to other potential elements such as grey water disposal and contribution of animal faeces (given zoonotic potential for some helminths).
What is happening right now?
In 2012 the WHO released the NTD Roadmap, which set NTD coverage targets to 2020 and fostered unprecedented anthelmintic and financial donations. This led to major international momentum, strongly supported by WHO, for countries to develop strategic NTD master plans tailored to national NTD control and elimination priorities. To a very large extent these actions have redefined the international STH and schistosomiasis agenda, being a major push to assist some countries to achieve STH coverage targets.
In late 2015, the WHO published the first WASH for NTDs Global Strategy 2015-2020, providing four strategic objectives to accelerate progress on addressing NTD Roadmap targets through increased intersectoral WASH-NTD collaboration and integration of approaches. This much-awaited document provides international impetus to countries to prioritise WASH in conjunction with other NTD control strategies. The intention is that WASH activities be developed and built into country NTD programmatic planning.
However, in order to do this, we need to strengthen the evidence for delivery of effective WASH interventions for NTDs. Additionally, we need to embed these evidence findings in guidance and practice. This is the clearly stated objective, and call for assistance, of one of the Strategic Objectives in the WASH for NTDs Strategy. In this, the WHO is calling for research evidence, and programmatic examples to be shared.
Considering schistosomiasis and STH, this is a fundamentally important requirement. We know we can't control these diseases without primary prevention strategies. This important distinction for these two NTDs needs to be explicitly made, compared to many other NTDs: WASH for schistosomiasis and STH control needs to be seen as a major determinant of disease prevention. This is radically different from NTDs such as lymphatic filariasis, where WASH can be used as a treatment strategy (for example, washing of hydroceles for morbidity management). For STH and schistosomiasis, WASH is not to treat, it is to prevent.


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Fox has been busy this past year, and they have revamped the product line, added a long travel 29er fork, and titanium crown/steerer fork, tweaked the FIT damper, changed seals, and added Kashima to rear shocks.
The new family grouping covers their entire suspension line, and everything is now divided into three entities, Factory, Performance and Evolution.
• FACTORY - Best: has their latest, greatest and most advanced technology
• PERFORMANCE - Better: FIT on 32, open bath on 36 and 40, less advanced technology and adjustability
• EVOLUTION – Good: entry level, open bath forks, simpler technology
The Kashima coating was introduced last year for aftermarket only, and they have now opened the doors (or flood gates) for OEM usage, so you'll be seeing the fancy gold color on significantly more bikes. The coating has been tweaked, and it should appear as a darker color, and be slightly more slippery. Only the Factory series will have the coating, and it has now been added to the FLOAT RP23, DHX Air and DHX RC4 rear shocks, including portions of the air sleeves (RC4 is shaft only). For manufacturing reasons, the coating has to be added to both the inside and outside of the air sleeve, so thing's slide on a smoother surface internally.
The other unique new fork is the FLOAT Ti, which has a one piece cast titanium 6-4 (Ti-6Al-4V) crown and steerer. It will be available in FIT Terralogic, FIT RLC and FIT Remote, all with either 100 or 120mm of travel, 9mm or 15mm axle, and tapered steerer. The forks weigh between 2.91 lbs to 3.46 lbs, and will come with a very trick Kashima coated top cap, titanium bolt and expansion plug.
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Lucknow: Cold wave intensified in North
India on Sunday claiming six more lives, all in Uttar Pradesh,
as thick fog disrupted road and rail traffic at several
Six more people succumbed to the piercing cold in Uttar
Pradesh since last evening pushing the state-wide death count
to 26.
Fog hampered movement of road and rail traffic in several
parts of the state where Meerut was the coldest place
recording a low of 2.2 degrees Celsius.
Delhiites woke up to another cold day with the minimum
temperature touching five degrees Celsius, three notches
below normal.
The maximum in the national capital was recorded at 23
degrees, a notch above normal.
Cold wave intensified in Punjab and Haryana with
minimum temperatures dipping up to five degrees at many
Hisar and Rohtak were coldest places in the region
with mercury settling at 1.6 deg C each, five degrees below
normal, Met office said.
As fog engulfed parts of the two states, visibility
reduced to even less than 50-mt especially in Patiala, Ambala
and Karnal.
Chandigarh recorded a minimum temperature of 5.3 deg C, 2
notches below normal.
Karnal and Narnaul in Haryana settled at lows of 2.6 and
2.5 deg C, down by five and three notches respectively.
In Punjab, Amritsar recorded a minimum of 2 deg C, down
by 2 notches, as Ludhiana and Patiala recorded lows of 3.2 deg
C and 5 deg C respectively.
Chill swept the Kashmir Valley with the skiing resort of
Gulmarg recording a minimum of minus 7.4 degrees Celsius.
The tourist resort of Pahalgam reeled at minus 4.6
degrees celsius, the Met office said.
Water supply lines in Srinagar freezed as the minimum
settled at minus 2.8 degrees celsius in the summer capital.
In the remote Leh district in Ladakh region, the
mercury plunged to a low of minus 9.0 degrees celsius, an
increase of five degrees compared to yesterday.
Rajasthan reeled under cold conditions with Churu
recording a low of 1.8 degrees Celsius followed by Pilani (
3.3 degrees).
In West Bengal, Kolkata woke up to a chilly and misty
morning with mercury dipping to a low of 12.1 degrees C, two
notches below normal.
Cold wave conditions persisted in Bihar where several
trains were cancelled or rescheduled due to foggy conditions.
The state government has closed all government schools
till December 25 in view of the cold, officials said.
Severe cold gripped Jharkhand with mercury plummeting to
1.8 degree Celsius in Kanke located on the outskirts of
The capital also experienced chilly night with the
minimum temperature settling at 5.8 degree Celsius, Met
officials said.


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Hello Liholiho Ohana,
Passing along a menu change notice for Thursday, September 28:
The tuna melt will be substituted with cheeseburger.
The remainder of the menu will be the same:
Cole Slaw, house salad, & fruit slushy
The tuna is not available from delivery until a later date.
Please have a wonderful day!


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Photos by Brian Leddy.
The twelfth annual Whiskey Off Road kicked off the Epic Rides Off-Roads Series over the weekend, 2,000 riders enjoyed perfect trail conditions and an estimated 10,000 spectators enjoyed the party along Whiskey Row in Prescott, Arizona.
- Friday's 15 Proof Fun Ride guided riders of all skill level on a scenic course of mixed singletrack/dirt road. With plenty of climbing and an attainable descent back to Whiskey Row, riders enjoyed dropping into Whiskey weekend on a lighter note.
- The Pro Men's and Women's Fat Tire Crits were blazingly fast and highly contented. Thousands lined the streets and occupied the Sierra Nevada Beer Garden to cheer on the action. Chloe Woodruff and Sam Gaze proved strongest, respectively. See the full results here.
- Saturday's 50 Proof and 30 Proof Amateur Rides guided about 1,500 riders on a tour of pristine Northern AZ singletrack. Spotty rains kept the dirt tacky and provided riders the perfect ingredients for fun.
- The Crosseyed Possum, Kenny James, Road One South rocked the main stage until rains took over Saturday afternoon, but weather didn't spoil the party. Headliner Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers took it indoors and packed the house at one of Prescott's infamous pubs.
- The Pro Men's and Women's XC events drew an international field of high caliber talent. More than 100 pros showed up to vie for their share of the $30,000 cash purse split evenly between the males and females. Chloe Woodruff and Howard Grotts took the top spots, and pocketed $5,000 each. See the full results here.
- The Bike & Gear Expo welcomed the industry's most innovative brands including Shimano, Stan's NoTubes, Pivot Cycles, Maxxis Tires, Camelbak, Endura, KMC, and more.
- Sunday's Shimano Youth Series Kids Fun Ride drew over 170 kids to stride and pedal their way around Whiskey Row and Granite Creek
Up next
The next event on the Epic Rides calendar is the third annual Grand Junction Off-Road, May 29-31 in Grand Junction, Colorado.
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Abhirut is a Research Software Engineer in the Cognitive Technical Support group at IBM Research, India.
He is currently working on creating automated, conversational technical support systems. The work involves building and creating conversation flows on Knowledge Graphs.
He has worked on projects involving information extraction and sentiment analysis in the past, and has an interest in Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing.


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Dec.1 is here and so is another World AIDS Day to remember AIDS victims. It arrives yet again without any sort of cure, or even a vaccine on the horizon.
At least how AIDS is transmitted is understood now, through unprotected sex, from mother to child and using dirty needles when doing drugs. Blood transfusions were a route at one time but does that still happen?
In the United States, there are about 1.3 million people who are living with HIV on a daily basis. Internationally, the number is about 35.5 million people. For various reasons, the main one being they are underprivileged and excluded from normal society, it seems their needs do no matter to the worldwide markets. Because AIDS has from the start been an illness of the ostracized, it has been able to spread around the world because of society's cracks. HIV is what causes AIDS, but it has not helped that AIDS has a stigma attached to it. However, AIDS victims are remembered.
The rates of infection among certain groups of people have stayed disproportionately high, as statistics will show. According to CDC recent figures, there are about 30,500 men who had sex with other men and got HIV back in 2010. This was up almost 13 percent from 2008. While the infection rates amid black women have seemed to fall recently, they still remain over 20 times above those of white women. Such strong connections between sexual or racial characteristics and infection rates propose that this seems to be a correct way to learn about the AIDS catastrophe.
Yet these statistics hide as much as they show. It can put all people within a large category; regardless of how likely they are of contracting HIV. Under this basic umbrella, every gay man, black woman or drug user that uses a needle are treated as likely sources of AIDS.
Such a study can limit anyone's understanding of the HIV crisis. Such groupings do not have the same relationship to HIV in other places in the world. It would be better to look at AIDS as a disease that affects those who are more likely to dwell in poverty, are stigmatized by their sexual practices, have little health care or may abuse illegal drugs.
In creating health remedies for those who are highest at risk for HIV and AIDS, the CDC states that the increase of new infections between white and black gay men is about identical. Even though non-Latino whites account for about 65 percent of the United States population, while blacks only represent around 13 percent. The biggest rise in infections has been noted in the youngest age group.
By continuing to focus on ostracism, and not behavior or identity, it might be possible to finally address the causes of inequity which leave certain members of society at higher risk of having negative life and/or health outcomes. This includes HIV and AIDS.
If AIDS could ever be cured and then certain people are not saved, the rigid truth will be because it will be thought that some lives do not appear to be worth saving. Such ideas have to be changed in order for all people to have the right to celebrate World AIDS Day, not just have AIDS victims remembered on Dec. 1st.
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It's my favorite post of the week: Five Minute Friday!!
Prompt: Listen
Shhhhhh…quiet….do you hear it? That sound, that sweet little sound that whispers by…that is time. Those are the seconds that seem to be so many and are suddenly so few. Those are the memories that we've made in the minutes that we thought we were living right now. That is the three year old with chubby fingers and wispy blond hair that now slumbers as a soon-to-be first grader. Those are the giggles of the seven year old songbird who will be rounding out middle school in a short twelve months. That is finger painting turned serious artist who has just graced six years. That is the boy, who is now the man, that once took your hand and in a single moment stole your heart, who is still the only one who can make you laugh when you're mad.
These are the moments of our life, the precious breaths that go so quickly, we turn around and they are gone. So be still. Be quiet. Take in the sounds amidst the chaos of laundry and dirty dishes. Take a picture in your mind of the table cluttered with masterpieces and the backyard littered with bike helmets and training wheels. Stop in the moment to hear the latest middle school drama and remember what it was like to be young and so full of life that the future seems endless. Just be. And listen.
If you want in on the fun of Five Minute Friday, take a minute and jump over to Lisa-Jo Baker's site!


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Mistake #1: The Wrong Fit
Besides finances, size, location, reputation, and programs are also very important factors. Choose a school where your student can succeed, graduate, and maximize his or her future opportunities.
Mistake #2: Thinking Only Short Term
Weigh benefits and costs that extend beyond the college years. The cheapest option might not be the best investment for the best return on a college education. Ask yourself: How much do I need to pay now? If you are financing part of your education with a student loan, will you be able to manage the payments within your post graduation income? If you will take out an adjustable rate loan, remember: rates are low now, but will most likely rise during your repayment period.
Mistake #3: Eliminating All Expensive Schools
You might qualify for financial aid from expensive, private schools. You might also qualify for a merit or athletic scholarship.
Mistake #4: Taking the First Offer
Negotiate the best offer you can get. If a solid second choice school offers a better financial aid package, share that information with the student aid office at your top choice school to see if it would consider improving its offer.
Mistake #5: Not Having a Plan B
If you can't afford your first choice, consider going to a less expensive school or even a good junior college for your first two years. Then, transfer to your first choice school. Check ahead of time for transfer requirements so you will be academically qualified and not lose any credits.


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Select Fabricators, Inc. is enhancing their innovative USB Forensic Pouch "Faraday bag". PAMS tested at 900 MHz; the new pouch delivers over -80dB of RF/EMI isolation. Ideal for digital forensic evidence collection, this window touch pouch allows for hands-on manipulation of wireless devices in a secure RF tight environment. With the filtered USB connection, there is no need to take the captured device back to the lab to extract stored data.
Enhanced Features:
- Higher RF shielding performance than the current Select-A-Shield USB pouch.
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- Large, non-glare window made of double layer conductive mesh for maximum isolation, allows full screen viewing
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- Larger size accommodates any portable electronic device.
- Easily available field-replaceable components
The Select-A-Shield USB Forensic pouch can be purchased separately or as a complete portable forensic pouch kit. The standalone pouch (RFSP1218) includes a foam insert, cables, and convenient and visible evidence collection cards. The mobile forensic kit (RFSP1218K) includes all of the above, plus a durable royal blue sport nylon carry bag that allows usage in all types of conditions including inclement weather.
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All Select-A-Shield RF isolation pouches are made in the USA starting with two layers of conductive silver/copper/nickel material with a double rollover closure to ensure a tight isolation capacity. The conductive material and closure system will maintain shielding performance for hundreds of uses.
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What You Need To Figure Out Before Buying Dedicated Online Web Hosting
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With a dedicated webhosting server, all the resources of the webhosting server, as well as the IP address, are unique to that website and are yours to use as you want. A dedicated online web site hosting service might be the ideal thing for you if you have a very busy website. It can be used to host just 1 site or many. You have access to the entire bandwidth of the webhosting server, and you can use as much disk space as needed. Webmasters are given the autonomy to decide on applications that are installed on the webhosting server to create specific configurations for their web needs, and have the ability to provide a secure environment for their site.
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Companies with large complex websites that receive a lot of traffic really need a dedicated host. The amount of data transfer that you host gives per month is the network bandwidth. Sites with a dedicated webhosting server are also able to run any kind of script they choose. For the web servers to be made available in their data centers, web hosts even offer data center space and Online internet connections. This is especially important for businesses that are developing new scripts and need to test them without affecting other websites.
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Websites sharing a single webhosting server are sharing all the resources of that computer. The number of sites being shared by a particular webhosting server is not as important as the amount of traffic each is receiving. Higher levels of data transfer rates normally mean more cost, so utilization of the first few months to correlate data transfer rates and traffic patterns is key. The host will limit each site to a specified amount of disk space and bandwidth to be used per month, in order to provide sufficient service to all the shared sites. A dedicated web host will generally have various packages that will allow one to choose the data transfer level, normally measured in GB/month. Sites that exceed their limit may be charged a substantial penalty or even temporarily closed down.
There are risks associated with shared online web site hosting. You get the machine that is connected to the network of the host and they tell you the root password. Then it is up to you to keep your webhosting server going. If a neighbor is banned from search engines for spamming tactics, that could also affect everyone sharing that IP address. Dedicated webhosting servers allow quick delivery of web pages, which increases the probability of keeping web site visitors on a site that may convert them to paying customers. It's a good idea to check with online web site hosting companies first, to see what their policy is about third-party scripts and inappropriate activities.
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Brooklyn's Daptone Records has shared a video in memory late soul singer Charles Bradley, who passed away last weekend at the age of 68 after a battle with cancer.
The video, which can be viewed below, features Bradley speaking on his life, from the difficult times he faced to his late-in-life success as a musician with Daptone, his faith and more. There's also footage of Bradley singing an a cappella version of his song "Victim of Love" to a crowd in Vienna.
The video was made by filmmakers Jeff Broadway and Cory Bailey, who helmed the concert film Living On Soul, which documented Daptone's 2014 Soul Revue at New York's Apollo Theatre wth Sharon Jones, Antibalas and other Daptone artists.
"I try to forget about a lot of the hardships. But it's hard to get rid of it, because in the hardships, there's some sweetness," Bradley says in the video. "Sometimes I feel like I missed the best part of my life. The only thing that's left for me is to give my love to the world. Because this body is getting old, and I got a late chance in life. Anybody out there that's seeking their dreams, for an older person like me: Don't give up. Take it to your grave."
Watch below.


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Past Tense verbs are used for the following:
- To talk about the past: He worked in a bank.
- To refer to the present or future in conditions and hypotheses: He could get a job at a bank if he tried.
- To refer to conditions, hypotheses and wishes. If we want to talk about the past, we always use the Past Perfect tense (see below): I would have helped him get the job if he had asked.
We touched on Past Tense verbs in our Verb Tenses section, but here we will go into more detail.
Simple past
Describes a completed action.
- We watched the sun go down yesterday.
Past continuous (also known as Past Progressive)
Describes actions or events which began in the past but are still going on at the time of speaking/writing.
- They were driving for three whole days.
- I was watching the sun go down when she called.
Past perfect
When we talk about something that happened in the past, sometimes we want to refer further back to something that happened before that time.
- Jenny called Suzanne's mobile last night, but Suzanne had switched it off.
- When I opened the washing machine, I realised I had forgotten to add the detergent.
Past perfect continuous (or Past Perfect Progressive)
We use this to look back at a situation in progress.
- They were taking the dog to the vet.
- She had been trying to call me all day.
Examples of past tense verbs
To put the above very simply, take the following phrases and compare them. They will give you a quick overview of how the four past tenses work:
Simple Past I worked
Past Continuous I was working
Past Perfect I had worked
Past Perfect Continuous I had been working


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Inspired by the five civilisations of the Mediterranean, Benidorm's Terra Mitica theme park will take you on an incredible journey back through the mists of time to the Egypt of the Pharoahs, Ancient Greece, the glory of Rome, Iberia's pirate past and the Mediterannean Islands of myth and legend.
As well as its many rides and attractions, Terra Mitica boasts no less than 20 fantastic live shows with a cast of over 300 actors and dancers. Let them entertain you, but watch out for the pirates!
Of course a great theme park would not be complete without great rollercoasters and rides and Terra Mitica does not disappoint.
Accept the mission to ride the awesome Rescue of Ulysses if you dare or tackle Europe's largest wooden rollercoaster - Magnus Colossus!
And if you have 35 seconds to spare, board Tizona for an adrenaline filled ride of death-defying nosedive falls, 360º loops and corkscrew turns!
To view 2018 calendar, please click here >
Iberia Parkis an area adjacent to Terra Mitica where you will be able to enjoy shows and attractions. Itis only open during July and August and is not included with this ticket, therefore if you wish to enjoy this park also then you must purchase your ticket at Terra Mitica.
Iberia Park has more than a dozen family attractions, two amazing shows and 8 restaurants/bars designed to enjoy with your family. Transport yourself to a world of legend in The Rescue of Ulysses and get carried away by the current in the Rapids of Argos. Boars, rams, endless attractions for the "kings of the house" and many more surprises will complete the perfect day of fun without limits offered at Iberia Park.
Go On. You're on Holiday!
Avoid the Crowds
A Different Experience
Food and Drink
Something for Everyone!
Dozens of Rides at Terra Mitica
Coasters Galore!
And Water Rides Too
Spectacular Live Shows...
...and Non-Stop Entertainment
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Enjoy the best parks in Benidorm with 1 Day access to Terra Mitica, Aqualandia and Mundomar.
Clients will be able to enjoy a whole day at each of the parks.
Tickets valid in year of purchase only.
Aqualandia Benidorm is the largest water park in the Costa Blanca with masses of attractions from high-adrenaline rides to languid and lazy lagoons. Perfect for a day of family aquatic antics in the hot Mediterranean sun.
Mundomar Benidorm is a theme park conveniently situated right next door. Mundomar is packed full with water-loving animals including penguins, dolphins, sea-lions and more, all in beautiful natural habitat surroundings.


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Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo Disneyland was much the same as Disney World in Florida (I've never been to California's Disneyland, so I can't compare). It was comfortable to navigate, even without Japanese; all sales transactions and the like were handled with ease. I didn't have any sort of issues/emergencies, so I don't know how well equipped they are to handle something like that in a foreign language, but I imagine they're at least competent.
The rides and attractions were largely the same as at Disney World. There were a few differences: There's a Western Land "Shooting Gallery" (I didn't go to this), a Westernland Picture Parlor, where you can dress up in western style outfits (Western here meaning cowboys and such), Pinnochio's Daring Journey (also skipped this…I think it's along the same type of track ride as Snow White's Adventures or Peter Pan's Flight), Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin (a kid ride, skipped it), Chip n Dale's Treehouse (a house for kids to climb through), Donald's Boat (similar, for children), Goofy's Paint n Play House (Also skipped this, it's in Toontown…the description says, "Use the special paint applicators to help Goofy redecorate the room", I'm not sure what that actually entails, but I bet it's not as fun as it sounds), Monsters Inc. Hide and Go Seek (skipped), Captain EO…a 3D Michael Jackson film, SKIPPED, and Star Jets, in which you ride a rocket very slowly in a circle, and you can control how high or low you fly. There's also a kids' roller coaster in Toontown called Gadget's Go Coaster, that was quite fun. It's a kiddie coaster, but it's fast and fun with a lot of dips and quick turns.
Some attractions/shows are available with English subtitles, but most aren't. I went to see Mickey's Philharmagic 3D, a show with a lot of classic Disney songs weaved throughout the show. It was actually really interesting and enjoyable to hear those songs in Japanese, and Mickey's "Arigatoo, arigatoo" at the end of the show was super cute.
I would say the largest difference is the food selection. Food here is quite Japanese…expect to be a little disappointed by the churros at the food stalls, expect strange flavors of popcorn (curry, for example), the pizza is Japanese-style, there are spring roll carts, etc. There is some Western food available also, but from what I ate while I was there…don't expect it to taste like normal American food.
Another difference is the souvenirs which are offered. They're, again, mostly the same, but there are a few things that specify "Tokyo Disneyland" on them, or seem to be specifically Japanese. For instance, there are floor cushions for sale (which Japanese people use to sit on tatami floors), key chains with Mickey and Minnie in kimonos, school folders which show Minnie dressed up geisha-style, handkerchiefs with Japanese patterns on them, etc.
I'd pretty much always recommend a trip to Disney, to anyone. It's the happiest place ever, after all. The staff at Tokyo Disneyland and the experience itself were wholly pleasant. Everyone was very polite and happy. The lines were long, but not what I would classify as insane. I went on a weekend in summer, and it was comparable to a day at Disney World during spring break (but it wasn't as bad as Easter Sunday). If you want to go to Tokyo Disneyland during a summer weekend, I'd definitely recommend grabbing Fastpasses ASAP for whichever rides/attractions are a priority for you.
The Beach at Oarai
A trip to the beach is a non-negotiable for me during summer. A lake-beach will do, but an ocean-beach is a treat (considering I'm from Wisconsin). My friends and I decided to take a trip to Oarai (oh-ah-rye), which is the closest beach to our city in Gunma. It's about 3 hours on the train, 3 hours on the non-toll roads (which we opted for, since we're poor) and about an hour and a half on the toll roads.
The beach itself was probably underwhelming, as far as beaches go. The pros: It's a beach, it's an ocean-beach, it wasn't so crowded that we were on top of other people, there was a tourist center across the road with helpful brochures (if you read Japanese) and even more helpful toilets and vending machines (any language will do for these amenities). The cons: The city was built up right along the beach, so scenery wasn't whimsically nautical or anything, the water was cold (about the same as Lake Michigan in summer…so calf-deep is about all most people would want), the sand was brown (not cute brown…is there cute brown sand?), and the Indian men were desperate and determined. I'm unsure of why Indian men are so forward and persistent…are they like this in India? Do their women go for that? Do they think that their behavior is at all appropriate ever? Or are they just shameless bastards? I don't have the answers yet and I'm not motivated to conduct any in depth research.
All in all, I'm glad we took the trip out there, since I'll happily settle for just about any beach (provided it isn't made of spiders or something equally horrific), but I can't recommend it as a tourist draw. If you're desperate for beach or to get out of Gunma though, it will do quite nicely.
Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto
In my opinion, Kinkaku-ji is a bit overrated. If you go there expecting to see the outside of a golden temple and take a short stroll around a pond and some gardens, then you will not be disappointed. I simply didn't find a three story Buddhist temple covered in gold leaf to be that compelling. Seeing the sun hit a golden building is somewhat impressive, I'll grant you, but there seemed to be no artistry to the gold leaf. It was just solid. It looked as though it had been spray painted on. One of the things that Kinkaku-ji is supposed to exemplify is how Zen Buddhist temples harmoniously blend into their surrounding environment…
It's a bright golden building in the middle of a less than idyllic pond. Err….what?
It's not a bad place. It's good for a stroll. The gardens are gardens. There's the obligatory green tea and souvenirs. It's tolerable pretty. It's just not jaw dropping majestic. Perhaps my expectations were too high for it. It's alright. If you're in Kyoto, you should probably see it.
For more information, and biased from the other perspective, here's a link for your convenience: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3908.html
Kodai-ji in Kyoto
Kodai-ji is another temple just down the mountainside street from Kiyomizu-dera and in the Higashiyama District, talked about in the previous post. Kodai-ji is worth a visit because it offers a few experiences which not every run of the mill temple in Japan has to offer. A large zen garden (with raked stones) is worth seeing, at least once when you're in Japan. The other garden the temple has to offer is a "tsukiyama style garden"…which from what I can tell seem to resemble normal non-flower gardens: rocks, ponds, hills, trees, done, though the 16th century landscape artist who designed the gardens was a fairly big deal. There are two tea houses in the complex, a santcuary with a small shrine with impressive lacquer work (the finest lacquer work of the period, actually, which incorporates designs in gold; unfortunately you're not allowed to take pictures inside the buildings), and several other buildings, including a mausoleum. The artwork and gardens are absolutely worth seeing and talking a stroll through, and most of the buildings in the complex you can actually go inside and walk around in, which is a nice change from most historic sites in Japan, in which most of the building is only viewable, and not walkable. (You will need to take off your shoes to enter these buildings).
The buildings date from different times, because of several fires over the years. The oldest are from the early 17th century, and the most recent was rebuilt in the early 20th century. Kodai-ji is named after a noble woman, Kita-no-Mandokoro (her honorary name was Kodai-in) who became a Buddhist nun after her husband died.
More information on Kodai-hi is available here, including hours, admission fees, and a map!
Kyoto: Kiyomizu-dera and Higashiyama
Kiyomizu-dera is a Buddhist Temple (and a UNESCO World Heritage Site) that was founded in 780, though the current structures were built in 1633, including the Niomon (2-storied gate), Sanjunoto (3 storied pagoda), a bell tower and the two main halls.
"Kiyomizu" means "pure water" and the temple is named for the waterfall which flows on the eastern side of the main sanctuary. Visitors can go to the base of the waterfall (which lets out in a stone basic, though whole thing is very constructed ….this is not like a rustic jungle waterfall or something. The waterfall is divided into three separate streams, the water for each is supposed to grant something different: longevity, a good love life, and success in school. Visitors can use cups on wooden sticks to catch the water from the three streams and drink it to receive the "benefits". Drinking from all three streams, however, is considered greedy and in poor form. The wood of the temple is crafted in such a way that not a single nail is used in the structure. The temple offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountainside and of Kyoto, particularly in spring and fall, when the temple almost seems to be floating in a sea of cherry blossoms or red maple leaves in spring/fall respectively.
I'd consider Kiyomizu-dera the best thing I saw in Kyoto, as far as temples/shrines go, because of the fantastic views, the expansive and varied temple complex, and its proximity to the Higashiyama district, one of the best preserved historic districts in Kyoto.
Higashiyama caters heavily to tourists, offering a variety of restaurants, cafes, pottery shops, clothing stores, souvenir shops, and specialty shops with local sweets, pickles (Japanese people seem to pickle everything), and crafts. Though the stretch of narrow road down the mountainside from Kiyomizudera through Higashiyama is only about 2km long, it's quite easy to spend a few hours wandering the area. Yasaka Pagoda, 5 stories tall, is also along this street, and visitors can actually climb the stairs inside (usually pagodas can only be viewed from the outside).
Other attractions in the Higashiyama district include: Kodai-ji Temple (which I visited and will be covered in a separate entry), Yasaka Shrine (ditto), and Maruyama Park. More information on Higashiyama, as well as a map, can be found here: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3959.html
The Yasaka pagoda is open 10:00-4:00, every day of the year, and costs 400 yen (about $4). Kiyomizudera is open from 6:00-6:00, every day of the year, and costs 300 yen. The shops of Higashiyama generally close at about the same time as the surrounding temples, though stay open later during the spring and fall when "Illuminations" are held at Kiyomizudera.
More information on Kiyomizudera can be found here: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3901.html
Mt. Fuji (Fujisan)
Fujisan was definitely the most beautiful and breathtaking sight I've seen so far in Japan. It may even be my top natural sight that I've seen anywhere in the world (Notre Dame is my top man-made sight). I would classify it as a "Must See" if you're in Japan and have an even remote appreciation for nature.
Fujisan is 12,388 ft, making it pretty damn impressive (though, for perspective, there are some peaks in the Rockies that rise into the 14,000-something territory). I think (having seen both the Colorado Rockies and Fujisan) that it appears more impressive because of its shape and the fact that it's essentially standing alone. There are other mountains in the area, but it stands alone in the fact that no other mountains are garbled onto it. You can clearly see its mostly smooth, nearly symmetrical, sloping outline and it's volcanic conical top. It makes it more beautiful, and seem more gargantuan, than any mountain I've seen before.
Fujisan is one of Japan's 3 Holy Mountains (note that it's called "Fuji-"san", and not "Fuji"-"yama", which is the normal suffix for mountain; "-san"is more respectful). Next year it will become a Cultural World Heritage Sight. Mt. Fuji is an active volcano (and as of early 2013 has been even MORE active…eek) but it last erupted in the early 18th century.
We took a bus tour up to the fifth station, which is at about the tree line, and as high as you can go by vehicle and during the spring. In the summer you can hike up to the summit, but those trails are closed in May. At the fifth station there are souvenir shops (where you can buy what I believe is canned air from the summit) and restaurants and a small museum, as well as picturesque views of the summit and the surrounding valleys and mountains.
We also stopped at a park with beautiful pink flowers ("ground" sakura? was the translation I got from my Japanese-speaking friend), and gorgeous views of Mt. Fuji. There were of course numerous food stalls open here as well, as seems to be the case anywhere in Japan that may have tourists. (You will seriously never go hungry in this country).
So, if I had to wrap this up with one resound piece of advice, it would be GO TO MT. FUJI. It's awesome. You won't regret it, even if you end up spending a little more money on a sightseeing tour than you wanted.


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We've known for a while that Mary Poppins was making a return to the big screen in the upcoming Disney film Mary Poppins Returns. We've even gotten some casting news here and there, but, for the first time, we now know what the movie will actually be about.
Mary Poppins Returns will feature an all-star cast, including Emily Blunt as the magical nanny herself and Lin-Manuel Miranda as Jack the street lamplighter.
The cast also features such big names as Meryl Streep, Ben Whishaw, Colin Firth, Emily Mortimer and Julie Walters -- and, of course, Dick Van Dyke, whose appearance in the new film we've already discussed on this very website. He'll be playing Mr. Dawes Jr., son of Mr. Dawes from the first film and chairman of the Fidelity Fiduciary Bank. This is certainly fitting, as he played Dawes in the original film, as well.
Set during Depression-era London, Mary Poppins Returns will follow the children from the original film, who are, of course, now all grown up with children of their own. But life is thrown into turmoil when Michael suffers a great loss and Mary Poppins returns, as per the move title, and uses her magical abilities to help the family heal.
New characters will be introduced as well, including Mary's unusual cousin Topsy, played by Meryl Streep, and Lin-Manuel Miranda's Jack.
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This from the absolutely wasted guy we met on the trail to Nairn Falls. Pretty par for the course in provincial campgrounds, party central, one reason we prefer a bit more out of the way sites. But this guy was just so happy, reeking of weed and swinging his beer around…just too funny!
The video was taken on awkward footing by a somewhat awkward camerawoman. Just a taste hopefully of the potholes carved through the narrow river canyon which created this series of falls. An impressive place.


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Haven't been around for a few months, so thought I would pop in and say hello.
Life has taken a few turns - the biggie was that Mr T had a serious stroke in April which has really turned our lives upside down. What a bummer - he stopped smoking soon after me, so it feels somewhat unjust. Between us, we provide a fine demonstration about how damaging smoking can be - ironic when this was something we started to do in order to look cool. But c'est la vie.
On the positive side, though, my quit is still strong - only a month away from my seat at the Penthouse, and nothing is going to stop me getting there.
Big hugs to you all - this is simply the best thing you can do for yourselves, so keep on trucking. :cool:


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Located along Kingsway, east of Metrotown near Royal Oak Avenue, Sushi Bella has a funky decor inside and some creative and delicious tasting sushi. While new to the Burnaby area in mid-2015, the restaurant has several other locations located throughout the Metro Vancouver region and, therefore, is no newcomer to the sushi scene.
Sushi Bella
Phone: (604) 336-5933
Sushi Garden
Phone: (604) 436-0104
Sushi Garden on Kingsway across from Metrotown is one of the busiest sushi restaurants in Burnaby. An busy generally means it must be good, right? Well, in this case that might hold true is the sushi is pretty good and certainly good value for the cost. However, don't expect a fine dining experience as it feels like everyone is running on high adrenaline to meet the number of orders and the large crowd sitting and waiting along the front window.
Izumi Sushi
Phone: (604) 439-8880
Izumi Sushi is located in the food court at Metrotown Mall and was great for a quick japanese food fix while taking a break from Christmas shopping. We were expecting a fairly standard menu of items, which they have, but to our surprise, they also had several specialty rolls and some kitchen items as well.
Black Dragon Sushi
Phone: (604) 558-4668
With a big, red "grand opening" sign on the front, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to eat at Black Dragon Sushi on Kingsway. The restaurant is located 1-block east of Metrotown on the other side of Kingsway from the London Drugs and is one of about half-a-dozen sushi restaurants within a few minutes radius of each other. With the stiff nearby competition, Black Dragon Sushi tries to separate themselves with their selection of specialty sushi rolls.
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Sui Sha Ya has been in business for longer than most all-you-can-eat (AYCE) sushi restaurants in Burnaby. The restaurant is located in Metrotown Shopping Center on the east side of the mall on the lower level, just outside The Bay. They have a reasonably priced AYCE lunch menu as well as a dinner menu with more deluxe items. They also have a regular menu of items with several specialty rolls, nigiri, and other entrees of interest.
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Kawawa Japanese Restaurant is one of the better all-you-can-eat (AYCE) sushi restaurants around the Metrotown area. The restaurant is located on the 2nd floor, inside Metrotown Mall near the theatres.
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Phone: (604) 558-3556
If you're not looking for Tang Tang Sushi, you won't notice it. It's well hidden in a corridor that connects the front and back of the shopping mall on the northwest corner of Kingsway and Willingdon, by the IGA grocery store. The small restaurant is family-run and features a good selection of rolls and cooked items on the menu.
Tomoya Japanese Restaurant
Phone: (604) 437-8839
Located near Metrotown along Nelson Avenue, Tomoya Japanese Restaurant has a large selection of sushi and specialty items from the kitchen. The food is fairly good, definitely above your average sushi restaurant and each item on the menu is accompanied by a photograph to help you visualize what you're going to eat. The photos, however, make it more difficult to choose what to order!
Asakusa Sushi
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Located along the north side of Kingsway across from Metropolis, Asakusa Sushi is one of a handful of Japanese restaurants in the area in stiff competition with each other. The menu is quite large with a selection of Sushi Rolls, Nigiri, Robata (BBQ), Pan Fried Noodles, Donburis, and even a Vegetarian section that makes it easy to choose from the meatless options.
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Ever have a dream to do something and the minute you're excited about it, it's squashed. That's how I feel today as I ponder opening my own yarn shop. After talking, quite in depth with my husband, I realized the economy hasn't completely stabilized and my love for something may go down the drain the minute my doors open. Do you agree? You know . . . he could be wrong though.
I have a vision for my yarn shop; fully stocked walls that house multi-colored fibers, samples to show in those fibers, an array of books to choose from, gadgets, needles hanging from hooks installed in the clapboard walls, a barn-like appearance that creates warmth, a large rectangular table placed in the center of the room with faithful customers knitting away, a side room filled with hand-made items on display as crafters learn a new trick or two, a class taught by an experience knitter friend of mine, and me dancing around the store in hopes of helping my newest customer find that perfect pattern to begin such a fun craft.
So, you see, my dream of a yarn shop is vivid. I'd call it The Artful Yarn; corresponds well with my Etsy shop.
We all live in a dream world, but sometimes our dreams are put on hold. Do you have a dream? Care to share? Put it out there for everyone to read, because our dreams can become our realities, if we just believe hard enough.
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Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
A Cry For Mercy
Just a few verses prior to today's Gospel, we read that some Pharisees had "sneered at Jesus." In reply Jesus said, "You are the ones who justify your-selves in the eyes of others, but God knows your hearts. What people value highly is detestable in God's sight." In the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, Jesus then paints a bleak picture for those without mercy. The rich man proudly flaunted his abundance as a badge of honor and seems to have ignored Lazarus's pain daily. He had repeatedly walked right past a man covered with sores. Unknowingly, he had created for himself a self-imposed, deadly torment in Hades (the land of the dead). He had killed his soul. Then he, who had denied mercy to Lazarus, desperately cried out for mercy himself.
How do those of us living in abundance today respond to those who are hungry, to strangers, to those who are sick, to the "least of these"? Do we sneer at them? Ignore them? Make them into props for political posturing? How do we respond to those who differ in matters of public policy? Do we sneer at them? Ignore them? Resort to religious or political posturing? Wasn't Jesus also showing mercy toward the Pharisees? He cared deeply for their souls and offered life-giving invitations to repentance.
There are 795 million people suffering from hunger in the world today, with nearly half of all deaths of children under five years old being due to poor nutrition.* There are countless perspectives on what our response to them should be. Is not the way of Jesus to turn from apathy, disdain, or posturing, and use our energy for acts of mercy and justice in his name? May our response to all be a witness to God's mercy and justice.
Jeff Coppage, pastor, Covenant Moravian Church, York, Pennsylvania
*Approximately 795 million people in the world are chronically malnourished. That number is down 167 million over the past decade and 216 million less than in 1990-1992. Source: FAO, The State of Food Insecurity in the World 2015.


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Japanese Toilet-Maker Finds There's No Place Like Home
SHANGHAI, China -- "These are the trenches," says Horace Whittlesey, looking out over Shanxi Road, a seemingly placid tree-lined street in this city's commercial district. "This is where we compete head-on."
Well put. Mr. Whittlesey is a top commander on the American side of an intense and instructive skirmish in the trade war between the U.S. and Japan. The commodity at stake: commodes.


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Continuing to nurture your preschooler's mind, the Kids 'R' Kids Pre-Kindergarten program is filled with enjoyable activities for any child. This is the next stop on your child's way toward elementary learning. Here, learning is driven by student development and imagination.
Our program meets and exceeds national standards, has literature-based units, and addresses all learning styles. The program's goal is to help each child succeed to his fullest potential, which is why each unit of study was developed with the learner in mind.
Pre-Kindergarten activities include large and small hands-on groups, independent activities, and realistic application. The learning stations and curriculum were designed to build children's comprehension. Through independent and cooperative learning strategies, children are able to apply thought, imagination, and creativity into their educational experiences.
This program is broken down into three categories: academic introductions, individual and group activities, and station opportunities. The academic introductions are group learning sessions where students are introduced to subject matter. Our individual and group activities help students apply what they have learned and focus on building individual comprehension.
Children continue to learn about themselves and the environment around them in an atmosphere permeated with the Kids 'R' Kids philosophy of "Hug First, Then Teach." Teachers encourage and praise children for their accomplishments, building their self-esteem and creating memorable learning experiences with them.


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The Afterglow - EP Release Show!
That's right Eavesdroppers - these folk, soul, country ladies are distributing some brand new tunes for your listening pleasure! Join us at the Iron Horse Music Hall for our EP Release of "The Afterglow" including four new original tracks!
Track Listing:
01. Grind
02. Hourglass
03. The Getaway
04. Wildfire
Joining us is vocal wonder Grayson Ty accompanied by the versatile & talented Jeff Lynch! Grayson is an acoustic singer/songwriter from Western Massachusetts whose eclectic blend of folk pop and soul is gaining him attention in the Pioneer Valley. His style and vocal abilities have been compared to that of Ed Sheeran, Ray Lamontagne, and Allen Stone, with influences ranging from Michael Jackson to Bon Iver. Jeff Lynch is ever changing in his supporting roles, from tasteful guitar licks & melodies, to solid cajone beats and gorgeous yet subtle vocal harmonies.
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text: In 2010 I had 3 surgeries within 9 weeks, which I was told could have been a factor in me having thyroiditis. Even though my consultant suggested I may need thyroxine the GP's I have seen since do my bloods and tell me my results are normal. When questioned they have all said I am on ' the lower side of normal'. I am 56 years old and most days I need to nap I am so tired and lethargic as well as having other classic symptoms. On a recent medication review for the Sertraline I take, I saw a different doctor, and I again questioned my thyroid and T4 results. Again I was told I am on the lower side of normal and I explained I feel my memory is poor and my tiredness. She offered me a trial of levothyroxine 25mcg for 28 days and then to have a blood test 6 weeks later. After reading and researching I am now wondering if taking this dose for such a short period will do anything for me at all?


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So you have created an awesome mobile app, and are ready to upload it to a marketplace. The first question you should be asking yourself now is, how will my audience or customers know how to use this app. It is for this reason why you need to create explainer videos to help customers find their way into using this app. An explainer video details functions, buttons and tips on how to use an item, app or program effectively without getting stuck.
There are many benefits that come with creating and marketing explainer video as discussed here.
A mobile app explainer video can be used as a tutorial to show customers their way around the app. This is an excellent way to show the app in action, as well as help market the same. Users can refer to the explainer video for your mobile app to familiarize themselves with it.
Another benefit of using these explainer videos is the fact that they get viral very easily. There are many free video directories that one can use to upload the video clip. Some of these include YouTube and Metacafe, which are the leading video directories today. Your mobile app will benefit from the increased exposure in these directories, and may lead to traffic and improved sales on the same.
Customer and mobile app users love using a teaser video to understand its functionality that reading up and down a written script. Videos create a more graphic, and visual content, which is easier to understand with background voicing than just a normal script.
An explainer video can be used as a tutorial, as well as a marketing too. You can use the video clip to call for action, as well as expose the mobile app more to target audience. In addition to this, the teaser video clip can be linked with social sites for increased exposure in the overly crowded market place.
Explainer videos represent your work of art and creativity, which can be used as a brand. Take a look at the trending mobile apps today; although the developer might have a thousand more apps, it is the most famous app than markets the others. It is therefore due to this reason why you need to create the explainer video to the best of your ability. You can even outsource the task for increased functionality and quality too.


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Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley
Position: Program Coordinator
Full-time: FT
Hourly: $14/hour
Benefits: YES; Health
Start date: Immediately
Supervisor: Executive Director
Family Services
* Assisting individuals interested in the homebuyer program through the application process and determining eligibility
* Provide ongoing support to individuals in the homebuyer program. This includes: screening, intakes, assessment, service plan development, monitoring, linkage to appropriate community resources, follow up, appropriate progress tracking, etc.
* Family recruitment to maintain family pipeline of 18mos of production
* Maintaining up to date activity and progress in the database regarding all partner families
* Keep up to date spreadsheet of family recruitment inquiries
* Coordinate the members and needs of the family selection committee; recruit, train and involve
* Serving as the liaison between the ED and the homebuyer at the time of closing and communicating the needs required between the two sources
* Ability to provide program evaluation and outcome reports
* Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with community resources
* Attend appropriate community resource meetings, chamber events, etc.
* Develop strategies to inform the community about the homebuyer program to increase applicants
* Keep resource materials updated
* Attend monthly chamber events and promote Habitat need for families
* Prepare for and attend community opportunities to table and promote Habitat
* Prepare monthly newsletter for mass distribution via eblast
* Get pictures from volunteer coordinator from ReStore and Build Site on weekly basis
* Manage Facebook promotion for build site/restore/office
Financial Responsibilities
* Prepare and deliver bank deposits
* File invoices, receipts and important financial and housing documents
* Weekly mortgage payment and disbursement recording in database, sending delinquency letters
* Handle sending/collecting lien waivers from subcontractors prior to closings
Office Administration
* Answer the phone (including retrieving voicemails), greet/direct office visitors.
* Organize and maintain all partner family and general business files
* Keep ED updated on all pertinent events and issues
* Deliver outgoing mail, manage incoming mail
* Maintain a clean, well-organized and professional work place
* Assist in preparation and organization of mass mailers and volunteer assistance
* Oversee volunteers in the office as needed and provide feedback to ED
There will be other duties as assigned as needed. The Program Coordinator will be expected to assist with fundraising, affiliate and volunteer recognition events
TO APPLY: Please send resume to Erin Falcon at email@example.com or drop off at the office at 307 1st Ave E, Suite 24, Kalispell, MT.
Habitat for Humanity Flathead Valley is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer


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From Hollywood to 'Reality' TV and Beyond
Price £26.50, $35.50
Paperback 256 pages
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Published March 2005
Imprint: Intellect
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Books in Film Studies
Edited by Geoff King
Hollywood special effects offer spectacular creations or re-creations that make claims to our attention on the grounds of their 'incredible-seeming reality'.
They can appear both 'incredible' and 'real', their appeal based on their ability to 'convince'—to appear real in terms such as detail and texture—and on their status as fabricated spectacle, to be admired as such. At a seemingly very different end of the audio-visual media spectrum, 'reality' television offers the spectacle of, supposedly, the 'real' itself, a 'reality' that ranges from the banality of the quotidian to intense interpersonal engagements (two extremes experienced in Big Brother, for example). The two also overlap, however, nowhere more clearly and jarringly than in the ultimate 'spectacle of the real', the destruction of the World Trade Center in New York, live television coverage of which evoked constant comparison with big-screen fictional images.
Douglas Kellner, chair of Philosophy of Education at UCLA
Lee Rodney, assistant professor at the University of Windsor, Canada
Geoff King, senior lecturer in Film and TV Studies at Brunel University
Kathy Smith, senior lecturer in Theatre Studies at London Metropolitan University
Dean Lockwood, lecturer in Media Theory at the University of Lincoln
Amy West, Ph.D. student at the University of Auckland
Misha Kavka, lecturer in Film, Television and Media Studies at the University of Auckland
Frances Bonner, lecturer in film and televison at the University of Queensland
Leon Hunt, senior lecturer in Film and TV Studies at Brunel University
Bernadette Flynn, lecturer in Screen Production and Digital Media at Griffith University, Australia
Michele Pierson, lecturer in Film and Television Studies at the University of Queensland
Lisa Purse, Ph.D. student in Film at the University of Reading
Paul Ward, lecturer in Film and Television Studies at Brunel Univeristy
Julian Petley, professor in Film and TV Studies at Brunel University
Peg Aloi, teacher of creative writing and film studies at Emerson College in Boston, USA
Mike Wayne, senior lecturer in Film and Television at Brunel University
Michele Aaron, lecturer on Film at the Univeristy of Birmingham
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Not Dropped off Planet Earth
Just busy! Oh my!
Well, as you may know, we went to Las Vegas for our daughter Michelle's 11/11/11 birthday blast last weekend. Boy, did we ever have fun. Michelle planned the whole schedule from soup to nuts. Here are a couple pics:
At Spago on the third and final night of partying. Jim, Me, Michelle, Cheryl, Holly, Christian, Christina, Alan, and Chris, Michelle's husband and a great SIL.
The girls at STK in the Cosmopolitan. The guys are around here somewhere. I'm not sure what's up with the varying heights of us.
We golfed, we gambled, we drank tony cocktails, we dined, we went to swanky nightclubs. We gave it our all. It was so much fun. We know how to party.
Eat, drink, make merry—all that, plus traveling the world is RUINOUS to the waistline! No matter how careful you try to be. J and I have started our diet blowout. Last night I made salmon, which went on a bed of sautéed spinach, and asparagus. A squeeze of lemon from the neighbor's tree. Delish!
I'm still working on the sailboat quilt, I will have the background finished today. No pics just now, it's a Christmas prezzie.
Weather is glorious. The snowbirds are back and the desert is teeming with old people who don't know how to drive. Golf season is in full swing here in the desert. Wish I was playing better.
In other news….there is no other news. I'm still standin'. It's all good.


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It's easy to say from the comfort of our couches that Keyonnah, a single mother, should have known better than to believe she was dating world-famous rapper and "106 & Park" host Bow Wow. However, if there's one thing we've learned on "Catfish," it's that love -- or at least, what seems to be love -- can make you do crazy things. Ultimately, a woman named Dee who came clean about her fake page confirmed what most of us believed would be the case -- that Keyonnah was being duped -- but was there ever a moment in which Keyonnah's story seemed like it could have been the real deal?
Nev and Max were skeptics of "Bow Wow"'s identity from the get-go, but when Keyonnah described how he'd kindly sent her $10,000 to help out her and her daughter, they considered the possibility that Keyonnah wasn't completely off the mark. Plus, when "Bow Wow" sent Keyonnah texts explaining that he was in Atlanta for a show, the whens and wheres seemed to add up. But no amount of finger-crossing and fairy dust could save Keyonnah from the eventual heartbreak and embarrassment of learning she'd been played, and the episode ended with the two women no longer on speaking terms.
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Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Las Vegas Golfing and other Las Vegas topics.
Continually voted one of the best courses in Vegas, one reviewer called this course the "Rolls-Royce" of Las Vegas course. Why? Because at Bali Hai, golfers truly golf in "paradise." This course is simply gorgeous! As you play, you'll encounter seven-acres of lavish water features, 4,000 trees -- 2,500 of them towering palms, mixed in with 100,000 tropical plants. It's a par-71 course with 7,002 yards of play. The course is quite challenging, and it gets tougher as it goes. This is truly a magnificent course. Did we mention the golf carts are equipped with GPS devices in case you get lost on the course? Everything about this course is first-class, and it shows. Golfing here will be the experience of a lifetime.
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This week, we learned a LOT about copyright law. This was really interesting to me because I realized that I know VERY little about them. It is also interesting because I feel as though this course would have been handy much earlier on in the program. We have been creating these ePortfolios, online blogs about our learning, and yet who knows if what we were creating and posting was legally allowed to be there! I will have to make sure to go back into all of my content and make sure it is okay. I definitely cite everything I do, but I learned this week that just because you cite something (use attribution!) it doesn't mean you were allowed to post it in the first place. I also learned a lot about fair use and how that all ties in to being a teacher. Fair use is something that, to me, seems pretty vague and subjective, and I wanted to make sure I had a good grasp on it, especially because I will be creating the hybrid course and will need to make sure that the materials I post for my students are there legally and fairly.
The resource that was most helpful to me was the "Copyright Compliance Made Simple" article by Linda Enghagen. She breaks it down into six simple rules, all of which are explained simply yet thoroughly. I will be sure to save this resource for when I am building my course so that I can revisit the rules when needed. The first rule is "if you own the copyright to the materials, you can use them in whatever manner you wish" (Enghagen, p.5). This part is the most obvious to me, and something that I might want to consider is to apply for a Creative Commons License so that my material is accessible but also protected. I do sometimes worry about posting all of my original materials online without protecting them. The second rule is that "copyright law does not protect some materials" (Enghagen, p.6). This reminds me to check to see which materials even are protected at all. The third rule is obvious to me. It is that "you are not allowed to use materials you acquired or accessed unlawfully" (Enghagen, p.9). The fourth rule is similar to the third, and states, "you are not allowed to use materials you acquired or were given access to by someone else if you know or have reason to know that person obtained the materials or access to them in an unlawful manner" (Enghagen, p. 9). This is a good reminder to double check the materials that were given to me or that I was given access to. Rule number five is really interesting and might be the most useful, as it connects with some of the fair use ideas. It discusses owning a copy of the materials or owning accessed materials that were lawfully acquired (Enghagen, p. 10). The final rule discusses the TEACH Act, something that I will also have to continue to research and continue to use when creating and posting materials (Enghagen, p. 14).
Enghagen, L. "Copyright compliance made simple". The Sloan Consortium. Retrieved from
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All of the Minnesota Modern homes so far have been inspired by the north shore of Lake Superior. It's a rocky place, prone to storms, heavy snow and bitter cold. Its also a very popular place for outdoor recreation both in summer and winter, and home to some very rustic lodges. Close to the Canadian border, Grand Marais is one of the largest towns that lie along the scenic northshore highway, between Lake Superior and the dense forest that stretches up into Canada. So it is fitting that I have named the third and largest cabin in my Northshore series in honor of Grand Marais.
I have furnished this home so you can get a better idea of the scale, and perhaps receive some inspiration from the beautiful paintings of caca Drevnerussky. None of the furniture is for sale, at least not yet. The contemporary forms along with the natural materials mean that either modern or rustic furniture (or both!) will look good in this house.
The house has 179 prims, and comes bundled with a 7 prim log fire and and 20 prim bathtub with couple's pose. It will set you back only 2400 L$.
Come and see it at my showroom on Toor: http://slurl.com/secondlife/toor/134/115/3750/
Also available through my Second Life Marketplace store: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/48308
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The key ingredient
To make a good craft beer you need the right basic ingredients, a little artistic flair and the passion for beer. A few Clarion University alums doesn't hurt either.
When CU alum Andrea Maitland Estadt ('92) floated the idea of brewery in her then Sixth and Main Market, it didn't take long for the idea to ferment and for Clarion River Brewing Co. to have a home.
Estadt was put in touch with Doug Caldwell ('01), another Clarion grad who is a brewmaster. Caldwell believed Clarion was the right location for a brewery and was surprised there wasn't one already in Clarion.
"It's perfect," Caldwell said of the Clarion location.
He said the location has the makings for a successful brewery with it being in the county seat and its proximity to the university, Interstate 80, Cook Forest and the river. It didn't hurt that weren't any other breweries in the county.
The closest breweries are in Titusville, Slippery Rock and DuBois. "Clarion would be the next logical place for it," Caldwell said.
That isn't to say the brewery didn't have to go through the long process of securing a brewer's license, a liquor license and all of the necessary permits. The brewer license was finally secured in August 2016 – two years after they began the process.
"There is a huge process. You just have to be persistent," Caldwell said.
Estadt said the process probably should have taken them much longer but they had the support of the community, the borough and elected officials like Con. Glenn G.T. Thompson (R-5). They also managed to obtain a liquor license quickly and were able to open before they secured their brewer's license. This helped them stay afloat while they were awaiting the brewer's license.
"We kind of did things the opposite way and were able to succeed," Estadt said of
opening without a brewer's license.
Fellow business partner Bryan Smith, who manages the pub side of the business, was able to obtain the brewing system, Estadt said.
"Everything just fell into place for us," Estadt said.
The endeavor seems to be paying off with reservations almost necessary on a Friday or Saturday night.
"Overall, the community has been very supportive," said business partner and restaurant manager Jeremy Borkowski, ('06, '07).
The process of making beer
The first steps of making a craft beer are to have the basic ingredients of malted barley, hops, water and yeast. Other flavor enhancing ingredients like corn and chocolate come later.
The first step is the infusion process.
"It's where I start to mix grain and water together to convert starch sugar into fermentable sugars," Caldwell said.
Time and temperature are key in this step with one batch of grain and water blending together for eight-12 hours depending on the beer type.
The next step is known as the sparging or the rinsing process in which the brewmaster rinses the sugars from the grain to get the sugar water known as wort.
Next comes the boil kettle where the wort spends the next 60 to 90 minutes.
Then hops are added and the beer is chilled to a fermentable temperature. Beer will ferment anywhere from three days to two weeks depending on the type of beer, Caldwell explained.
After the fermentation process, the beer is placed in the bright tank.
"It's where I let it age and blend," Caldwell said. "It needs time for flavors to blend and develop."
The beer is then carbonated and taken to the tap. Caldwell has bottled some of the product but the beer is primarily stored in kegs. Clarion River Brewing Co. is hoping to bottle some beer to release during this year's Autumn Leaf Festival.
The beer is made with ingredients from a national supplier. However, Caldwell is hoping to acquire hops from a local grower this fall.
The final step in any brewing process is the cleanup.
"Ninety percent of my job is cleaning," Caldwell said. "Sterilization is key."
With its equipment and space, Clarion River Brewing Co. has the capability of brewing once a week.
The right atmosphere
In addition to the brewery, Clarion River Brewing Co. is known for its foods that range from quick sandwiches and burgers to four-course meals. Some its best-selling specialties include a giant soft pretzel served with beer cheese, spinach artichoke dip, Chicken Oscar and Salmon Wellington.
Estadt said the menu has always had traditional favorites with a twist and people enjoy it making foods into staple menu items.
"So far the food reviews have been fabulous," Estadt said.
Borkowski said Clarion River Brewing Co. likes that the community has been so responsive and it aims to please its customer base which is why it evaluates its menu every six months.
"It's a way of providing them what they've asked for but trying to change things so
it doesn't get old," Borkowski said.
The attention to customer needs is why the restaurant now offers $8 to-go options Thursdays and Fridays and crowlers (aluminum cans) and growlers (beer served airtight in a glass, steel or a ceramic jug) to-go any day the establishment is open.
While Estadt is no longer involved in the day-to-day affairs of the business, she said it was always her vision that the names of the craft beers would have a local historical flair. With craft beer names like Leatherwood, Iron Furnace, 1841, Clarion River, Voycheck & Stupka, and Autumn Leaf Fiest, it creates conversation starters with customers and connections with the Clarion area.
Estadt said sometimes locals will suggest a beer name and it gives the brewmaster an idea allowing him to be creative.
"I think it's developed into its own identity," Borkowski said of the establishment.
On any given day you can find business colleagues having lunch or couples on a date.
"What we're trying to do is provide more of an experience," Estadt said.
It's also become a local hotspot for fundraisers with its dining-to-donate program, rehearsal dinners, family parties and showers. The Clarion Free Library recently held a fundraiser there with local celebrities serving as bar tenders.
The pub side has a rustic atmosphere and is made with recycled barn wood, while the restaurant side offers a spirited and colorful setting partially from its time as Sixth and Main Market.
"He really put his heart and soul into that," Estadt said of Smith's bar design.
Clarion River Brewing Co. also has entertainment every weekend and open mic nights the last Saturday of every month. Participants of open mic night receive a free drink for their performance.
The perfect partnership
The proximity of Clarion River Brewing Co. to Clarion University has provided for a solid partnership between the two organizations, as well as with many other area entities.
"By bringing something to town that does have the longevity, you're able to create
partnerships," Estadt said.
For one, it's given them a pool of employees. There are 28 employees at the establishment, 11 of whom are college students and four of whom are alumni.
Because Clarion River Brewing Co. is connected the Clarion University, it struck up a partnership with Gary Greenberg, assistant professor of art, to create pottery mugs/beer steins for a special mug club promotion in the pub, Borkowski said.
Those who join a special year-long membership will receive a mug/stein which stays at the pub. When the year is over, members get to take a mug/stein home.
The process of creating the mugs involved alumni, students and members of the ceramic community.
Greenberg worked with a former student Frank Rodgers ('07, '09) to create the mugs. Rodgers maintains his own studio, Oil Creek Pottery, in Oil City. He said they used the kiln that his predecessor, Jim Brashear and his classes built.
The Anagama style, wood-fired kiln is located between the two ball fields in Clarion.
"Each firing takes approximately 12 hours to load, 36 hours of continuous stoking and two-and-a-half cords of wood which must be hauled, cut, split and stacked in advance. The kiln then cools for a week, before unloading. The firings involve my students, former students, students from other schools and members of the local, regional and national ceramic community," Greenberg said. "The necessity of communal endeavor, and the unique qualities of wood-fired ware are the primary reasons the mugs were fired this way, which are the things I wanted to highlight in working with CRBC, to increase the profile and visibility of CU ceramics."
The hope is that Greenberg will make the next batch of membership mugs when the year is over.
"It was my understanding that the brewery wants to commission new sets of mugs for their mug club each year or so, choosing from prototypes submitted from different individuals or groups. With that in mind, I look forward to the future possibility of involving Clarion Association of Ceramic Artists or established former students to participate in the process more fully," Greenberg added.
The collaboration with Greenberg isn't the only partnership Clarion River Brewing Co. has with the university. Borkowski said they've been working on a fundraising idea with President Karen Whitney and North Country Brewing Co. in Slippery Rock. While the project is still in the works, they hope that it can benefit the scholarship fund in some way.
Estadt said they've had partnerships with local high school and CU art departments by having art shows or by having them design things for the business like caddies for take-out beer. A local industrial arts program built the frames for the flagship beer posters that adorn the walls of the restaurant.
"It was really just a way to show these small departments. By involving the local community it can keep these departments going," Estadt said.
The right time
Borkowski said employees enjoy working at Clarion River Brewing Co. because it's a fun atmosphere and they know they're part of something special.
Borkowski, who has worked at such well-known restaurants as the Captain Loomis Inn in Clarion and the Allegheny Grille in Foxburg, understands what makes a successful establishment.
"You want to make sure it's an experience," Borkowski said.
He also believes Clarion River Brewing Co. is coming to Clarion at the right time as it's attracting not only locals, but also travelers which is helping to revitalize the downtown – an integral part of the community.
"There's a hustle and bustle in the area," he said. "It's exciting."
For Estadt, it's nice to see her idea fueling other people's dreams referring to the people who manage and work at the establishment.
"It's something that hopefully will stay for years to come," Estadt said.